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May 6-12, 2016
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Pacific Grove Man Cooks Breakfast for Hundreds...For Free
Monterey Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting’ Speaker: Jeanine Yip DPT, NCS CHOMP PWR! Program 3:00 PM Sally Griffin Center 372-7510 Http://www. montereyparkinsonssupport.com •
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Mon. May 16
Al Siekert, left, with Matt -- a football player from Stevenson who helps Al feed needy people at Window on the Bay.
Sun. May 22
Mayor Kampe Declares for Re-Election
Community Update on Roundabout Community Center, 515 Junipero 6 PM • Heritage House Awards Ceremony 2:00 PM. at Chautauqua Hall •
Sat. May 28
Musical Fundraiser fo The Gathering Place 1:00 PM Center for Spiritual Living $20 •
Sun. June 5
Coastal Bioblitz 5:30 a.m. to noon Meet at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Free
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Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 13 Cartoon............................................. 2 Cop Log.............................................. 7 Homeless in Paradise........................ 21 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 18 Legal Notices.............................. 18, 19 Market Matters................................. 19 Memories......................................... 16 Obituary............................................. 8 Opinion/Letters................................... 6 Otter Views....................................... 13 Puzzle................................................ 8 Rain Gauges....................................... 2 Real Estate.................................... 3, 24 Service Directory.............................. 23 Sports.......................................... 16-17 Wine Wanderings............................... 5
Vol. VIII, Issue 31
It’s ‘Siekert,’ not ‘Secret’’
Tues. May 10
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Bill Kampe, who has served two terms as mayor of Pacific Grove, announced on May 3 that he has decided to run for a third term. In Pacific Grove, mayors and councimembers are limited to eight consecutive years in office so with the mayor’s term being two years, Kampe will have served four years. In his announcement, he mentioned two of the projects whch were part of his decision-making process, the third being the hiring of a permanent city manager: “We see progress on the Holman Building and now have new options for the American Tin Cannery site with passage of Measure X. [Measure X clears the way for rezoning of the property on which the American Tin Cannery sits and would allow the pursuit of a hotel on the site.] The current financial position is strong. We have achieved all of this with a civil and constructive dialog in our council chambers.” He indicated that he wishes to attend to the infrastructure and services which he sees as vital to sustaining the city. As mayor, Kampe has been instrumental in promoting the Local Water Project, which will treat wastewater and produce an estimated 125 acre feet of irrigation water for the Golf Links and El Carmelo Cemetery, and other sites. He is proud of recognition the city has earned in national and internation media, the new project at the Holman Building, progress in protection of harbor seals during pupping season, and the Local Coastal Plan and much more. Kampe is not the only person running for the job. Councilmember Rudy Fischer has also declared his candidacy, and said, as soon
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Al Siekert can be found on Sunday mornings making breakfast and dishing it out at Window on the Bay in Monterey. He also dispenses jackets and blankets, maybe socks and toothpaste – whatever he has been given by his cadre of generous donors -- to the homeless and needy who line up to see what’s cooking in his small motor home. And it’s fresh. “People need nutrition more than coffee and pastries,” says the former caterer, cook, team foreman, and sous chef. Al Siekert was nominated for and won one of six Jefferson Awards, the honor given by KSBW-TV each year to people who make a difference in their community. “The community won this Jefferson Award,” says Al, “With faith, hope, and donations.” He says regular and outstanding donors have made the weekly meals possible: Monterey County Rotary made him Volunteer of the Quarter and donated $500. Grove Market in Pacific Grove is his go-to place for meats, which Charlie Higuera gives him at a discount, and sometimes Siekert sets up a donation station there as well. There’s the woman who hulled three cases of strawberries for three weeks in a row, for example. He mentions some of the donors by name, including Todd Fisher and Joanie Deis, and Chef Howden from Del Monte Grill. Roberts Auto Body, he says, gives cash regularly. Frederico’s gave him aprons, and even his laundry is donated. There’s the quarterback, Matt, from RLS who makes sandwiches and brings them out: “This is a man to watch,” adds Al. And “Jack” from York School. Rick and Cindy Bitters, Michael Martinez’s parents...the list goes on, and he may not remember all their last names but he knows their stories and is grateful for each one. He has a Facebook page, and students at CSUMB are building him a web page, probably to be called “Al & Friends,” and he hopes it will be up and running within the week. He was giving his name to someone recently, and they mistook “Siekert” (pronounced See-kurt) for “Secret.” But what Al does is no secret. Siekert was making breakfast for about 100 people out of his 2002 Honda Civic and it was not quite up to the job. Someone suggested he get a van, but those are expensive, he points out. Casey Lucius, Pacific Grove city councilmember, heard about his need and gave him some money. Then she helped him set up a crowd-funding campaign on Facebook and ran it for him, and within 30 days, he had enough for a bus. He found one, and though it needed tires, brakes and more, it suffices.
Casey Lucius...heard about his need and gave him money. Then she helped him set up a crowd-funding campaign...and within 30 days, he had enough for a used bus. “I get everything fresh,” says the 70-something man. “There are no leftovers for these people. The donors know the job is getting done and they can be proud of what we’re serving.” It might include apple roses for Mothers Day, or salmon fritatta. He puts it all together the night before at Tillie Gort’s, the restaurant on Central where he uses the facilities. “They’ve been letting me use their kitchen for more than a year,” said Al. “Many thanks
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Joan Skillman
PAL SIEKERT From Page 1
are owed Ranieri and Carmen.” Cooking for crowds has been his life. Self-taught, he began by making meals for his brothers and dad. When he was fresh out of the service, he got a job at a hamburger stand in Ogden, UT and eventually parlayed that into a job at Harold’s in Reno “because I was hungry,” he adds. “And I had to provide my own tools, a knife, fork, and a ‘spat’ that I bought with my last $20.” He “chased forest fires” and cooked for the strike teams, sometimes 800 to 1000 people. After he finished college, he worked in Tahoe, feeding search and rescue teams. Moving to Washington state for his health, he saw people on the way helping each other and knew that was a life plan for him. So when he saw the need in Monterey, he began cooking meals and taking them to the central location at Windows on the Bay. As people began asking when he’d be back, he made a commitment to be there every Sunday. “I just want people to like what I do,” says Al Siekert, a man who puts his community where his heart is.
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PKAMPE From Page 1
as Kampe announced his plans, “I have no intention of changing my own plans to run for mayor. I respect Bill, and he and I are friends as well as colleagues, but we do have some different ideas. “He and I are both deeply involved with regional issues, but I think that I would be the one to pay more attention to the day to day livability concerns of the citizens of the city going forward. “He helped bring efficiency to council meetings, and has had the good fortune to
have a council that has had the discipline to operate within balanced budgets and develop a healthy financial surplus for the city.” Also having declared his candidacy for the position of mayor is councilmember Dan Miller. He had not released a statement as of press time. Two other councilmembers are facing the end of their terms” Mayor Pro Tempore Robert Huitt, and Councilmember Casey Lucius who is running for Congress.
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The Trans-Pacific Partnership is a trade agreement among 12 Pacific Rim countries, with six additional Pacific Rim countries interested in signing. MIIS Professor Dr. Robert Rogowsky will address “Strategic Trade Policy and Geopolitics in a Treacherous Political Season and Why You Should Care.” He will review the highlights of the TPP, the current American debate over the agreement, its impact on American citizens, and the prospects for a 2016 U.S. Congressional ratification. Dr. Rogowsky is the Program Chair and Professor of the International Trade and Economic Diplomacy (ITED) program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. He is concurrently Adjunct Professor of Trade and Commercial Diplomacy at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. Dr. Rogowsky is also President of the Institute for Trade and Commercial Diplomacy, an organization that develops training programs and materials designed for the professional practice of commercial diplomacy. Dr. Rogosky spent nearly two decades at the U.S. International Trade Commission where he served as Chief Economist from 1995-1999, and as Director of Operations from 1992 to 2010. Previously he was the Acting Executive Director at the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Deputy Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection for the Federal Trade Commission. He was also the founder and executive editor of the Journal of International Commerce and Economics and has published widely on the topics of international trade, competition policy, and regulation. The talk will take place on Friday, May 20, 2016, 11:30 a.m. at 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
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 05-05-16 at 7:10 AM....... 0.00" Total for the season............................. 18.54" The historic average to this date is ..... 18.34" Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................... 4.013" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending 04-28-16......................... 0.00" Total for the season (since 7/1/15)...... 17.32" Last week low temperature...................48.5F Last week high temperature..................75.4F Last year rain to date (7/1/14-4/13/15)....... 15.77”
Voting from Afar
Rudy Fischer on Attending a City Council Meeting in the Middle of the Night By Rudy Fischer Thanks to modern technology, I was able to participate in the April 20 City Council meeting despite being 5,400 miles away in Stow-on-the-Wold, England. Kathleen and I were on vacation in Europe; staying at a hotel in a converted 500-year-old building. Because there were several important items on the agenda however – the city budget and the hiring of a new city manager – I wanted to participate as much as possible. But for any council person who wishes to participate without being in the Council Chambers, there is a whole process we need to go through. For instance, I had to post a notice of the Pacific Grove City Council meeting on the door of the guest lounge that I was using for this purpose. Of course, since the time difference meant that the meeting would be at 3:00 a.m. local time, I didn’t get much interest — no matter how riveting our meetings may be! In addition, because I wasn’t actually in the chamber at the time of the meeting, the mayor had to remember to occasionally ask if I had anything to say, and the council also had to take roll-call votes so that it could be identified as to how I was voting. Some of these things may sound strange to some; but these processes are all designed to make sure that we have totally open meetings and the public is fully aware of who votes how. I wouldn’t have it any other way! So at 2:45 a.m. I woke up in England, threw on some clothes, and went to another building where the hotel has a guest lounge. I checked in with the night porter – with whom I had already made arrangements – and settled into a comfortable overstuffed chair near the fireplace. I had just spread out my papers and plugged my cell phone into the power outlet at 3:00 a.m., when the city manager called, and I was in the meeting. Technology was my friend that day. I was told that we had a great connection and the sound was clear for the meeting. Though my data connection had been a bit spotty in this remote village in Southwestern England earlier that day, in order to get ready, I had gone to the small local library in this town of 3,400 people and told them of my need to review the council package. They were very accommodating and logged me on right away so could review the documents and attachments. You really have to love libraries! Even though I was thousands of miles away, it was a great meeting. We discussed the budget, hired a new city manager, and got a few issues out of the way. Though my wife thought I was crazy; when the meeting ended for me at 5:30 a.m. English time, I was able to go back to bed knowing I had done the job the citizens of Pacific Grove elected me to do.
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14 Years as CEO of United Way Prepared
Mary Adams to Make a Difference as our Next County Supervisor MARY
ADAMS
for SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5
In 14 years as the CEO of United Way Monterey County, Mary Adams raised $50 million to provide crucial services for thousands of local people: helping homeless children, providing meals for seniors, preventing gang violence, and increasing economic opportunity for working families.
Mary in the News “Top 10 women to be honored” Mary received numerous awards for her work, including a Woman of the Year Award from the Board of Supervisors’ Commission on the Status of Women. Monterey Herald, 3/25/07
“United Way sets fundraising record” In 14 years as CEO of United Way Monterey County, Mary raised $50 million to help local people in our community. Monterey Herald, 4/12/07
“Through her stewardship, one in three county residents have benefited from a UWMC-funded service” An estimated 1 in 3 Monterey County residents are impacted by a United Way-funded agency or program that Mary has led. KSBW 8, 4/19/15
Some of the Crucial Services
Mary Provided Through United Way Councilmember Rudy Fischer studies the agenda packet from the depths of a comfy chair in England. Photo by Kathleen Fischer
Roundabout Update
Having approved the construction contracts with Monterey, TAMC and Monterey are now negotiating the construction schedule for the new Highway 1/Highway 68 roundabout. Construction equipment staging and a bit of off-road work will begin in late May, but work with major impacts on traffic will not begin until June and will continue through spring of 2017. There will be a community meeting on Monday, May 16 at the Community Center, 515 Junipero in Pacific Grove, at 6:00 p.m. where the public can learn more and get questions answered. To receive email notifications with weekly updates and “look-aheads,” go to http://goo.gl/gtMBg7 and sign up.
Gala for PG Music Boosters
Support the Pacific Grove Music Boosters at a spectacular gala at the Monterey Hyatt Regency on Sunday, May 15. Enjoy unlimited wine from the Twisted Roots winery and food such as carved turkey, a mac and cheese station, a taco bar and a variety of dishes from the chefs at the Hyatt. Complimentary soft drinks are also available as well as a cash bar. Student musicians will also be performing during this two-hour event, from 530 to 730 p.m. Sunday, May 15 - The Monterey Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency is the place to be for this wonderful evening of great food, wine and music! Tickets are $45 per adult, $10 per student and children 5 and under are free. Tickets are easy to order by going to the Eventbrite site for Wine, Dine, Jazz 2016 and choosing the Pacific Grove Music Boosters tabs. As part of a year long fundraiser to support music programs in local schools, the Hyatt will be donating 80 percent of all tickets sales to the PG Music Boosters.
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Coastal Bioblitz is coming
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History will host a coastal Bioblitz following a LiMPETS intertidal monitoring event at Soquel Point on Sunday, June 5, from 5:30 a.m. - noon. Bioblitz participants will use iNaturalist to catalog and identify intertidal organisms they find. These observations will contribute to a week-long snapshot of our coastal ecosystems. Citizen scientists are invited to join intertidal researchers, including UCSC Professor Emeritus Dr. John Pearse, as we explore the wet and wonderful world of tide pools. California Naturalists and LiMPETS volunteers are invited to attend the LiMPETS monitoring prior to the Bioblitz. Carpools will be available from the Museum. Coffee and donuts will be provided. Please contact Museum LiMPETS Coordinator Emily Gottlieb at limpets@pgmuseum.org if you’d like to join or if you have any questions. http://www.pgmuseum.org/museum-events/2016/6/5/coastal-bioblitz-at-soquelpoint
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Firefighters will ‘Remember Mama’
The Monterey Fire Department will bring smiles to senior women on Mothers Day weekend with “I Remember Mama” The Monterey Fire Department will participate in the 22nd annual “I Remember Mama” event this year. Two fire engines with 6-7 fire fighters will deliver more than 60 beautiful flowering plants to senior women living at: • Windsor Monterey Care – 1575 Skyline Dr, Monterey, CA 831-373-2731. The “I Remember Mama” event--sponsored by the Alliance on Aging (AOA), Monterey County’s largest nonprofit organization providing senior support services--has brightened the lives of senior women for the past 21 years. For many women living in senior homes, Mother’s Day can be an especially lonely occasion. “I Remember Mama” has changed that. Over 1,200 flowers were delivered last year to these special women throughout the county at 76 long-term care facilities. Why is this event important? “I Remember Mama” event supports the important work of the AOA’s Ombudsman program. The Ombudsman program, which has served the Monterey County since 1980, advocates for the safety and quality of care of seniors living in long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen conduct regular on-site visits to facilities and investigate complaints of neglect or abuse. Monterey Firefighters will deliver flowers on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. This is the first-time the Monterey Fire Department has participated in the event. For more information: • I Remember Mama Webpage: http://allianceonaging.org/special-events/i-remember-mama/ • Monterey Fire Department (Contact person): Gaudenz Panholzer 831-646-3900 • Email: Panholzer@monterey.org • Alliance on Aging: Wanda Pan-Christiansen 831-655-1334 or Cell: 209-484-8599 Email: wchristiansen@allianceonaging.org
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Man Breaking into Vehicles is Captured
On April 26,2016 at 7:45 a.m., Pacific Grove Police Officers were dispatched to a suspicious person call in the 1000 block of Bayview Ave. They were notified that a male was observed going up and down the street, trying to open up car doors. He had a skateboard in his possession. Officers arrived and observed a male inside of a vehicle with a skateboard leaning up against the ehicle. When the suspect saw the officer, he attempted to flee the scene on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the male was taken into custody. It was determined that that at least five other vehicles had been broken into by the suspect. The suspect, identified as Nicklaus Hall, had a no bail warrant for violation of probation from a previous burglary. He was booked into Monterey County Jail on the warrant and new charges including grand theft, tampering with a vehicle, larceny, and possession of a controlled substance. “The Pacific Grove Polie department would like to remind our community members to lock your car doors and keep your personal items out of plain sight in your vehicle,” said a spokesperson. “We certainly thank our resident who contacted our dispatch center when they saw the suspicious activity.’If you have had a theft from your vehicle in this same time period and location and not reported it, please call and report the theft.”
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Cop Log Harassment A former employee went into a business on Forest Ave. and harassed current employees. She is suing the employer as well, and the employer asked that she leave. The business wants a trespass admonishment. The former employee returned a phone call and said it was being made bigger than it was and would not speak to an officer. She referred them to her attorney. Further disposition not known. No Chinese fortune cookies here A woman emailed an off-duty officer and said she was being held against her will out-of-jurisdiction. The email was forwarded to CHP for investigation. Fall down go boom A man who had rented a bicycle fell off it on Sunset. He suffered moderate injuries to his head, elbow, and hand. A blood trail led to a pothole. He was transported to CHOMP. I have a plastic bat and I’m not afraid to use it A man came into the police station to report his neighbor’s dog had jumped the fence where they live on Spruce, and had “gone after” a dog being walked on a leash. He said the dogs were an ongoing problem with jumping the fence and barking. He has a plastic bat he was prepared to use on the aggressive dog. The owner was cited for dog at large and unlicensed dog. Unknown dog, unknown bite A man reported being bitten by a dog when he was jogging on Sunset. He kept on jogging and didn’t know if the bite had broken the skin; he just wanted it on the record. The dog was black and shaggy and might have been a German shepherd/lab mix. Owner unknown. A little pig poop goes a long way, but at least it doesn’t bark Neighbors on Ransford Circle complained that a pig is not being contained as the permit states and that the pig’s owner is not picking up after it. Alarming alarms A door activation alarm sounded on Calle de los Amigos, but the officer found nothing amiss. Responsible party arrived, reset the alarm, and contacted the out-of-town owner. A diligent employee on Forest Ave. set off a 211 silent alarm while vacuuming. An alarm was set off on Arkwright Ct. but there was no contact. Apartment secured. Lost, stolen, and otherwise misappropriated A woman called the station to see if something she had lost at Lovers Point Park had been turned in. A debit card was lost at a local business and was later use to charge more than $100 in neighboring cities. A handicap placard was stolen from a vehicle on Sea Palm. Two Israeli passports were lost somewhere in Pacific Grove. A cell phone was reported lost on Granite St. Pay your registration, ya’all At least four vehicles were towed from city streets because the registration was expires more than six months ago. Vandalism on Congress Rocks were thrown at a house and the windows were broken.
Cannery Row street and sidewalk improvements happening soon
A series of improvements will require lane closures and other interrup tions on Cannery Row. They include: Decorative crosswalks with brick pavers Accessibility improvements: New ramps, landings, curbs, gutters Cannery Row will remain open to vehicle traffic during construction; however, there may be lane reductions, directional changes, and intermittent closures. Construction work hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Please prepare for delays and detours throughout the area. Prescott Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic between Wave Street and Cannery Row, with a staging area for the contractor's equipment.
Road Repairs Under Way on Ocean Ave. In Downtown Carmel
Work has begun on repairs to the roadway on portions of westbound Ocean Ave. and on improving the sidewalks in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Road repairs and patching will take place on two rough areas of Ocean Ave. between Lincoln and Monte Verde streets and between San Carlos and Mission streets. Hours of work are from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays, and 24-hour no parking signs will be posted in advance of the work involving these areas. There will be partial sidewalk and lane closures where the work is being done. City officials anticipate a full closure of westbound Ocean Ave. in each impacted area for approximately a half-day as the work progresses. The project is under way and should be completed by the end of May, said Rob Mullane, the public works director for Carmel-by-the-Sea. The repairs are sorely needed and will be a welcome and noticeable improvement, Mullane noted. A larger-scale repaving of Ocean Ave. is planned for fiscal year 2017-18 or 2018-19 as part of the city’s Capital Improvement Program, but the repairs to these two segments are needed in the interim, he indicated.
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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
Next Hootenanny set for May 14 Hootenanny CXII is set for Sat. May 14, 7- 9:30 p.m. at the P.G. Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave. The group will play and sing songs connecting folk to folk-rock to the beginnings of Rock and Roll. From Trini Lopez doing “If I Had A Hammer” and Sam Cooke singing “You Send Me” to Buddy Holly and the Beatles, the early ’60s were a turning point in American music. They will also continue to review the Billboard Top Hits, with this session focusing on the years from 1964-1970. These events are community singalongs and open jam sessions and are free and song books are provided with words and chords. This is a free event—but donations are appreciated! Contact Vic Selby, 375-6141 or vselby@sbcglobal.net. While the word itself originates from an Indiana expression denoting a “loose or unorganized gathering,” the modern hootenanny came to life in the late ’50s when Woody Guthrie used the term to label the acoustic jam sessions and group sing-alongs that were the backbone of the folk music revival of the early ’60s. Pete Seeger says he encountered the word when he and Guthrie played at a New Dealer fundraiser and recalled that the name won out by a nose over another word for an unidentified thingy, wingding. The classic “Hoots” that were held on most college campuses were popular until the dual competition of Motown and Psychedelic Rock pushed folk music back into isolated living rooms and small clubs.
“The bi-monthly hootenannies at the Pacific Grove Art Center (568 Lighthouse Ave. P.G.) have been happening for the last 20 years and are attended by some 30-70 people. These community musical events have raised over $6,000 in donations for the art center and have provided a unique experience for those participating. Our 235-page songbook is comprised of folk, blues, country, jazz, and classic rock tunes that most people know. Our main objective is to have fun with few musical ‘rules’ to dampen enthusiasm,” said Vic Selby, Hootenanny organizer. “The most amazing aspect of Hootenanny is that it is a truly synergizing experience. It combines the opportunity to read some great poetry, keep rhythm, satisfy the longing for harmony, and dance – all in one package. This expression of all four great human symbol systems (Language, Mathematics, Music, and Art) at one time is rare indeed! Our bi-monthly community singalong and open jam honors a different singer, (e.g., B.B. King, Ronnie Milsap, Bob Dylan, et al) at each Hootenanny. This event is free with songbooks with words and chords provided. For info contact Vic Selby, 375-6141 or vselby@sbcglobal. net.” Since the atmosphere is open to individual creative effort (go ahead and let loose) combined with a congenial social effort (at least we tune up), Hootenanny is a complete uplifting human experience. COME ON ALONG! Vic Selby, Coordinator (375-6141)
A helping hand for budding entrepreneurs
New businesses compete for cash at Startup Challenge
Twenty-six finalists from this year’s Startup Challenge competition will compete on May 6 for the grand prizes in each of three divisions. The startup companies, hailing from Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties, will exhibit their businesses beginning at 3 p.m. at the Joel and Dena Gambord Business & Information Technology Building on the CSU Monterey Bay campus. Among the finalists are companies: • Developing a commercially viable electric vehicle fast charger • Creating an online platform designed to make learning computer hardware easy • Making gourmet Louisiana-style sweet potato pies • Using autonomous underwater vehicles to deliver marine data • Creating an online platform to guide medical marijuana patients to the ideal strains for their symptoms. For more information about the finalists visit http://www.thestartupchallenge. org/finalist-profiles-2016.html. Approximately 90 entrepreneurs from the tri-county region applied for this year’s Startup Challenge. The Challenge includes three divisions: Venture, for businesses intended to grow into large enterprises; Main Street, for small businesses; and Student, for high school through graduate school. Twelve startups advanced in the Venture division; 10 in the Main Street division; and four in the Student division. The Venture division winner will receive $20,000 cash and $10,000 in legal and other services; $10,000 cash goes to the Main Street winner; and the student competition winner gets $1,500. These applicants presented their ideas to a panel of judges on April 1. From that group, 26 finalists were selected to expand their business idea and prepare a 10-minute presentation to a panel of judges in the morning on May 6. From these, the top three Venture finalists and the top two Main Street finalists will compete in the Otter Tank, a “Shark Tank-lite” pitch competition at 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Startup Challenge Monterey Bay is now in its seventh year. All past winners in the Venture Division are still in business and have raised more than $500,000 in capital investments and all but one of the Main Street winners are still in business. For more information about past winners see http://www.thestartupchallenge.org/past-winners. html. Startup Challenge Monterey Bay is supported by Cal State University Monterey Bay’s Institute for Innovation and Economic Development. Major sponsors include the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (FORA), Northridge Mall, the Monterey County Weekly, the cities of Salinas, Pacific Grove, and Monterey, the CSUMB Small Business Development Center, and the U.S. Economic Development Administration. For driving directions and a campus map, visit https://csumb.edu/maps
Rabia Erduman will lecture at Monterey Public Library
Rabia Erduman, CHT, RPP, CMT, BA presents a free demonstration and lecture entitled “How to Love Yourself” at the Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey. The lecture is sponsored by the Monterey Bay Holistic Alliance and will take place on Sun., May 16 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. There will be the opportunity for questions and socializing afterward.
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Elder Fraud: Whom Can You Trust? Lecture at Monterey Library
On Saturday, May 14, 2016, 10 – 11:30 a.m. CPA and Certified Fraud Examiner Rina Tringali will discuss financial self-defense tips and how to avoid scams targeting seniors. Tringali has a private practice in Monterey. Her website address is http://www. rinacpa.com/. This event is part of “The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life” lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee. Adults are invited to attend. Admission is free, and reservations are required. Call (831) 646-5632 or email thongchu@monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
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Voices will “Swing in Monterey”
Monterey Peninsula Voices, a local 100-voice choir conducted by Sean Boulware, presents its spring concert called “Swinging in Monterey” on Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 and Sunday, May 8, at 4:30. Both performances will be held at the Santa Catalina Performing Arts Center in Monterey. The theme will be music of the World War II era, and will include such favorites as “Satin Doll,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Sentimental Journey,” “Moonlight Serenade,” and “As Time Goes By.” There will be a special appearance of the “Andrews Sisters.” The choir will be accompanied by Paul Contos’ Big Band, and the emcee for the evening will be local favorite Jim Vanderzwaan. Tickets will be available at the door or on the MPV website: MPVoices.org
Saturday is ‘Print Day’ at Pacific Grove Art Center
Atmos Press at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave studio 7 in Pacific Grove will celebrate Print Day in May on Sat., May 7, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. It’s FaceBooK live in real time! And it’s free! Learn to make simple face prints. Write something about yourself. Casually get to know the other players. We will assemble a book of our pages representing our community in the here and now. Call Barbara for more info 310 562-3155
Technology Center at Carmel Foundation Reopens
Thanks to a gift from an anonymous donor, The Carmel Foundation has been able to completely renovate their Technology Center, modernizing the room and providing state-of-the-art equipment for seniors on the Monterey Peninsula. Ten new Hewlett Packard PCs with 23-inch touchscreens, two new iMacs, an iPad and Samsung tablet, a Smart TV, a multi-functional printer, high speed internet, and updated software will serve as the high-tech foundation. Upcoming technology classes include PhotoShop Elements where students will learn to enhance photos; Great Apps for Seniors, where members will learn about apps that will make life easier; and Movie Maker where students will learn how to make a short video that can easily be shared with friends and family. Other classes include Genealogy – Discovering Ancestors Online, Windows 10, Navigating Your Smart Phone, Safe Surfing the Internet, PC courses (beginning through advanced) and many more classes that are in the works. One-on-one instruction will also be available, as well as open lab time. A celebration, open to the public, will take place on Wed., May 18, 2016 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The Carmel Chamber of Commerce will be on site for a ribbon cutting. Food and beverages will be available for attendees’ enjoyment. A private, member-only event with food prepared by the Foundation’s chefs, will be held Fri., May 13 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. About The Carmel Foundation The Carmel Foundation is a member organization that gives seniors an opportunity to live productive, enriching lives by offering more than 50 classes and activities each week, delicious lunchtime meals, homebound meal delivery, free medical equipment loans, in-home services and respite grants, free lending library, and low-income housing. For more information about the Technology Center and its offerings, contact Beth Bates at bbates@carmelfoundation.org, 831.620.8704.
The Board of Directors of the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Cordially Invites You to Attend a Reception to Welcome
Pacific Grove City Manager Ben Harvey On Tuesday, May 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Point Pinos Grill - Pacific Grove Golf Links 77 Asilomar Boulevard Media Sponsor: Cedar Street Times
(831) 373-3304 www.pacificgrove.o rg
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All Saints' Summer Camps for all
All Saints' is offering wide range of camps to keep students K-8 engaged and active while maintaining their academic edge and enthusiasm. Camps run for five weeks starting June 27 through July 29 and meet from 8:00 a.m. to 5;30 p.m. • Design Thinking gives students an opportunity to collaborate on creative ideas and innovative problem solving. • Local artists teach our Art & Crafts classes which include fairy house creation, multi-media projects, and the study of modern artists. • In Lights, Camera, Action! students will use games and technology to activate their voices, bodies, and imaginations. • Create videos and games and entire worlds in our Tech classes. • Learn all about the earth, biomes, and sun power in STEM. • Join us for Catalyst soccer, and so much more! Students can come early for an hour of individualized tutoring in any subject. We provide Before Care and After Care for working families. This all happens on the beautiful Carmel Valley campus during the best weather of the year. Costs are: $360/week full day and $190/week half day Classes are one week long and camp lasts 5 weeks All Saints' Summer Camps Tech, STEM, Performing Arts, Academics Art & Crafts, Sewing, Little Ones, Sports~- and more! Week 1: June 27-July 1 Week 2: July 5-8 Week 3: July 11-15 Week 4: July 18-22
Week 5: July 25-29 All Saints' Day School 8060 Carmel Valley Road Carmel, CA 93923 canderson@asds.org (831) 624-9171 x40 (work) (831) 234-5662 (cell)
Molly Malone Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts Last week our next door neighbor, Phil Sammet, gave a presentation at our PG Rotary Club. As we sat talking we discussed Dick Rice from whom Phil bought the house. Dick was a dear friend whose granddaughter, Amy, came to visit often and became one of daughter, Jennie’s, best buddies. It was a relationship that exists to this day, almost 40 years later. In fact when Jen and Mike Bullas had an art show in Los Angeles, Amy came, introductions were made and a few years later Amy and Mike were married. They live high in Carmel Valley across the road from Will and Claudia Bullas. I can attribute part of our friendship with Dick, and subsequently Amy’s with Jennie’s to one of our cats about whom I have written previously and will retell below: We called her Molly Malone. She wasn’t from Dublin and didn’t sell cockles and mussels (alive, alive O). At the time we had three dogs and a couple of kitties... When our children begged “oh, please, please, can’t we keep her?” we replied “no, she looks well fed, is very friendly, so must have a home, DO NOT FEED HER!” Of course, our orders were ignored and bites were handed out. It didn’t take long to learn that she had been abandoned by a family that was relocating. They were sure that she would find a home. We took in this sweet, black and white, gentle creature. Our vet, Ted Hollister, determined that she was not much more than a year old. She slipped into our lives and those of our other animals as if she had always been there. She went out in the morning and lazed around the yard. If someone walked near her, she would jump up and rub against a leg, purring softly... She took little trips next door to visit Dinah and Dick Rice who provided Ms. Malone with fish heads when Dick went fishing and other attractive morsels when he did not. Dinah died, as did the wife of our neighbor across the street, Bruce Lord. Molly would leave the yard at around 2:00 PM and return close to dark. It was so routine that we knew what time it was. At 4:00 PM she would cross the street to visit Bruce; there she would have a bowl of milk while he had his evening drink and watched the news. At around 5:00 PM she bid a fond goodnight to her friend and slipped across the street to visit Dick. There she was treated to a little bit to eat and a warm lap while Captain Rice had his cocktail. After her social hour, she returned home. This continued for a number of years. She was about 15 when she started losing weight and developing rough hair. Dr. Hollister did a blood workup and Molly spent the night at Peninsula Animal Hospital. The next day I received a call from Ted “Hi, Jane, I have some good news, Molly is really in excellent shape.” “Excellent shape,” I exclaimed “she looks so dreadful.” “Yes, she does,” answered Ted. “She needs a thyroidectomy and she would be healthy, but it isn’t inexpensive and, for a cat that age, you might not want to...” the words trailed off. When Ted told me the cost (around $700 and this was years ago) I said I would talk to John about it and call him back. We talked, my husband and I, and grieved but it just seemed judicious to let Molly walk the streets of heaven. Then, John said “you know what?” “My father is sick, would we tell him we can’t afford to let him have an operation because of the cost.” That was all we needed, sentimentality and love over practicality. Molly had surgery. She came home and recuperated. The daily visits started again, much to the delight of her gentlemen friends, and continued for two or three more years. One day Dick called and said “I think Molly has taken her last nap. She is ‘asleep’ in my window box.” Jennie took her over to the animal shelter who did cremations and returned home with a little wooden box. “I thought you would leave her there,” I said. “Oh, no.” They wanted to do a mass cremation and we can’t have Molly mixed in with all of the others.” A simple procedure became an expensive one. She is still with us, in our hearts, in the art of our daughter and in our yard under a tree that blooms a little brighter because she is there. Janr Rolamd lives in Monterey and works in Pacific Grove, She is a member of Pacific Grove Rotary Club…gcr770@aol.com
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A Story Fragment Tom Stevens
Otter Views The tattooed man tilted back in the swivel chair until he could feel sunlight bathing his body. He enjoyed this time of day, when the afternoon sun slanted through the blinds to pool across his studio desk. Lit in this cone of warmth, the man’s bare torso seemed to shimmer against the shadows of the room. The reflected sunlight rose off his skin like fine powder or very faint steam. The steam from his coffee had vanished by now, as the cold cup rested in his left hand, a tilt of liquid visible over the rim. It was a thick ceramic mug, once bone white but now stained a light brown from years of refills. Every Navy ship has a rack of mugs like that, built for durability. The man seemed built for durability too. His chest and arms were ropy with sinew, and his bare belly showed no bulges where it rode into his dungarees. There was something oddly boyish in his slender build, but the tattoos bespoke a long and eventful life. Faded but still legible, the words and pictures covered his head, arms and torso. The ink was as blue as veining, suggesting from a distance the densely detailed anatomical drawings in old medical texts. The words and images rioted in wild profusion across his pale skin. An anchor stood out on one forearm; a striking cobra coiled around the other. A spider web ensnared one elbow. A voluptuous angel in a g-string and sailor hat glowered from the man’s left shoulder, her plump arms crossed angrily. From his chest leered a Mexican death’s head entwined with roses. Beneath the grinning skull a scroll bore the words: “Never Again.” Another cobra peered from the man’s bald head. In the shaft of afternoon sun, even his cheeks, ears and chin seemed to pulse with faint blue tremors, like power lines at night. At a sound from the stairwell, the man’s face swung into the light. What the shadows had hidden was now revealed: he had no eyes. Where eyes should have been was smooth, bleached skin, as blank and washed out as beach sand after a wave’s retreat. It was the only part of his upper body without tattoos. The sound came again, a distant tread on the stairs, then light steps moving hesitantly along the hall. Stopping. Then starting again, as if the visitor were pausing before each door. Finally the steps halted. There was a pause as long as a held breath, followed by several brisk taps. Should he answer? The man was unaccustomed to having visitors in his studio. He was expecting no one today. The tapping resumed, more insistent this time. “Sensai?” A woman’s voice. “Sensei? Are you there?” “You’ve got the wrong place,” he called hoarsely. They were the first words he’d spoken that day. “Name’s Jordan. No sensei here.” “Chief petty officer Jordan!” the voice sounded excited. Was there an accent? He waited. “I need to see you. Will you let me enter, please? Yes, an Asian lilt to the words, and a sense of polite formality. Jordan set the mug on the studio table, pushed himself gracefully from the chair, and walked through the cone of sunlight toward the door. He didn’t bother to find a shirt. Whoever this visitor was, she would see him in his element. His tattoos clothed him. His bare feet crossed the smooth teak floor, its timbers so well joined the boards made no sound. The door’s cool brass knob turned in his hand, and he took a step back as the door swung open. “Yes?” he said. He heard an intake of breath, then felt a small warm hand take his own. Soon another joined it, and he felt his hand clasped with fierce urgency. “Oh, sensei! It is you! All these years, I never forget . . . .“ Jordan resisted an impulse to draw his hand back. Over many sightless years, he had learned to trust his ears. Something in the visitor’s voice conveyed both urgency and relief, but no falsity. This woman knew him. “Please,” he said, in what he hoped was a welcoming tone. Turning in the doorway, he extended his free hand, palm upward, into the studio, then led the visitor carefully into the sunlight. Gently drawing away from her hands, he closed the door and returned to the warmth of her side. She smelled faintly of jasmine and of something subtler. Incense? Sandalwood? “I am so sorry to disturb. . .” she began. He raised a hand. “I’m happy to have a visitor but unaccustomed to welcoming one. If you would sit there.” He gestured to the futon that rested beside a lacquered table just beyond the pool of sunlight.
Science Saturday: Birds, Feathers and Flight
May 28, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free Discover the wonderful world of birds! Conduct experiments with bird feathers, see what it’s like to eat like a bird, and make a window cling to take home and help protect birds in your neighborhood. There’s a lot to explore during this day all about wings, nests, beaks, and birds! Admission to the Museum is free to everyone during Science Saturday. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove
Science illustration students exhibit at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
If you’ve ever wondered about the artwork that illustrates science textbooks, field guides, and interpretive signs in parks and nature preserves, you have the opportunity to learn about it at an exhibit in Pacific Grove. “Illustrating Nature,” the annual exhibit of work by students in the CSU Monterey Bay Science Illustration program, will be on display at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History May 7 through June 12. The museum is located at 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 6. The framed illustrations and several field sketchbooks in the exhibit depict all manner of wildlife created using a variety of media including colored pencil, watercolor, gouache, acrylic and digital media. A demonstration of science illustration methods and techniques will be held at the museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 21. Museum hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free for Monterey County residents. More information about the museum is available at http://www.pgmuseum.org/ Made possible by a grant to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History from the Arts Council for Monterey County.
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Genista Control at Rip Van Winkle Park By Bruce Cowan Rip Van Winkle (Dog Park) on Congress adjoins Pebble Beach Property. The combination makes a wonderful native greenbelt to hike, stroll or walk dogs. This area has long been invaded by genista or French broom, a shrub with pretty yellow flowers in spring. Genista dries up later in the year with thousands of seed pods which scatter millions of seeds. It forms dense thickets, crowding out native plants and becoming a severe fire hazard. It is one of the most invasive species locally and throughout the Del Monte Forest. Every year new seedlings will be coming up in Rip Van Winkle for decades to come. New plants are fairly easy to remove when small. With intensive removal before seed pods ripen, within a few years genista can be kept to a minimum each year. But if new ones are allowed to grow and make seeds for only one year, we are back to ground zero. I have been removing genista from Rip Van Winkle wherever I can reach it for several days each year during April and May, for many years. However, I am coming to the point where I hope other volunteers will be willing to help on this project. I’m 77 now. After arthroscopic knee surgery a year and a half ago and recovery from a broken ankle last December, I have to be extremely careful. Genista is most abundant in the deep ravines bordering Congress. How to get rid of genista without pesticides: The best time to get rid of genista is during spring, when the yellow blooms make genista easy to spot and before seeds have ripened, and the new seedlings-which may number in the hundreds--are still small enough to remove easily with a hula hoe. Medium sized ones are usually fairly easy to pull in soft soil. Be sure to remove any seed pods that have formed and place them into a bucket. Genista too large to pull can be killed within a month or two by girdling with a pocket knife, removing at least two inches of bark all the way around near the base of the shrub. (I’ve even done this with my fingernails if I’m hiking without a pocket knife!) Again, please remove any maturing seed pods and place them into a bucket, or even into your pocket, for disposal. Finally, and most important, watch out for poison oak! I am susceptible to poison oak, but I am very careful to not touch it and haven’t gotten any rashes for years. Unless you know for sure you are immune to poison oak, or are able to recognize and avoid it, let someone who is immune work in or
Bruce Cowan has been pulling genista (see below) for many years.
Anastazia Aziz, AICP, Senior Planner City of Pacific Grove | Community & Economic Development Department 300 Forest Ave, 2nd Floor Pacific Grove, CA 93950 T: 831-648-3192 Main Reception: 831-648-3183 www.cityofpacificgrove.org
Home Gardens on Display at the UCCE Master Gardeners Garden Tour 2016
near poison oak. If you are not sure what poison oak looks like, look for three moderately large leaves on each leaf stem, and no thorns. If it hurts when you touch it, it is blackberry, not poison oak. You won’t feel the effects of poison oak for another day or two. If you think you might have gotten into poison oak, wash your hands and clothes really well when your get home. Good luck!
Take a walk down the garden path at seven local homes during the UCCE Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay’s annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 14. The Garden Tour showcases an eclectic mix of gardens and landscapes developed and tended by home gardeners throughout Pacific Grove and Monterey. These avid home gardeners will throw open their garden gates for a look at their green thumb handiwork and discussions on their best garden practices. A core emphasis of the UCCE Master Garden Program is to provide gardening education to the home gardener and this annual event highlights that directive. This, however, is not your garden variety tour. The day’s activities, from 10am to 3pm begin at Jewell Park in Pacific Grove, across from the Museum of Natural History, with an expo that includes a plant sale, garden store, raffle and silent auction. Vendors and non-profit organizations will
have products and information available throughout the Tour. Maps to the self-guided tour can be picked up here, also. Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased online or at a selection of local nurseries; information is listed at www. mbmg.ucanr.edu on both options. Tickets purchased the day of the tour are $30. UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay was formed in 1995 to provide home gardening education in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties. Since then, more than 200 UC Master Gardeners have been trained and have provided thousands of hours of educational services to local gardeners through a Hotline, public information booths, events, community and school gardens, workshops, classes and more. For more information contact Susan Brown at 831-595-9257 or email suehart1955@gmail.com.
Josh Fox’s Let Go and Love Tour: A Road to Climate Justice
Poison oak turns red in the fall but it’s green in the spring.
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The Coastal Commission will report out on recent workshops concerning the Local Coastal Program Planning process and Sea Level Rise Planning at their May 11, 2016 meeting in Newport Beach. Pacific Grove staff are in the final stages of addressing public and Coastal Commission comments on the City’s Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan and will update the Implementation Plan accordingly. Issues that are under discussion with Coastal Commission staff include: -sea level rise and associated hazard policies concerning erosion and flooding; -the definition of existing development; -stormwater runoff and water quality; -fencing and subdivision in the Asilomar Dunes neighborhood; -ability to implement a parking program in appropriate areas to fund coastal access and coastal restoration projects. When available, the revised documents will be posted on the City’s Local Coastal Program website and brought forward to Planning Commission and Council and ultimately submitted to the Coastal Commission for certification. The City’s goal remains to submit a Local Coastal Program that reflects the needs of the community within the context of the Coastal Act.
The City’s Local Coastal Program is in the midst of an update and the City welcomes your participation in this effort.
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Motorcycle Gathering Presented by TUDOR
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Pacific Grove Police join Special Olympics supporters
Prospective Pros
Officers from the Pacific Grove Police Department volunteered with other local law enforcement officers at the Special Olympics, held Fri., Apil 29 at the Monterey Peninsula College football field. From Special Olympics: “More than 3,000 law enforcement personnel from Federal, Military, State, County and Local agencies participate in the Torch Run campaign. Funds are raised year-round through a variety of activities, such as; Tip-A-Cops, Building Sits (Badges with Buckets), Polar Plunges, T-shirt sales and many more. Every June, hundreds of law enforcement personnel carry the Special Olympics Torch - the Flame of Hope® through counties all over Northern California, culminating at the Opening Ceremonies of the state Summer Games. As one of the state’s largest grassroots fundraising efforts, the Law Enforcement Torch Run®has become the single largest supporter of Special Olympics.
AT&T Pebble Beach Junior Golf Association tournament participants pay rapt attention to instructions before the Pacific Grove Champ, played May 1 at Pacific Grove Golf Links. Photo by Rory Lakind. PGPD members include: (L to R) Corporal Charles Renfro, Officer Justin Hankes, Commander Rory Lakind, Officer Eva Rasul, School Resource Officer Yma Garcia.
Central Coast Writers Award $500 in Short Story Contest Victoria Mazariegos, a senior at Millennium Charter High School in Salinas, is the grand prize winner in the first annual Central Coast Writers short story contest for Monterey County high school seniors. Ms. Mazariegos won $500 for her story, “The Boy Who Found His Ears,” the tale of a deaf boy who discovers refuge, solace and hope in a graffiti-covered freeway underpass. Ms. Mazariegos is the daughter of Eduardo and Silvia Mazariegos of Salinas. She plans to attend the UC-Davis in the fall with the goal of becoming a veterinarian. Central Coast Writers, based in Pacific Grove, is a branch of California Writers Club, a 501-c-3 educational nonprofit. The short story contest is design to encourage and inspire the next Central Coast Writers Contest Chair Leslie Patiño generation of creative writers, congratulates Victoria Mazariegos, a senior at as well as to carry out its mis- Millennium Charter High School in Salinas, the sion of educating writers of all grand prize winner in the club’s short story contest ages and interests. Open to all for high school seniors. Monterey County high school seniors, the contest awarded Other awards included: over $1,000 in prizes and was Second place—Katharine Tinney, themed around a photograph of a graffiti-covered tunnel taken by member Ken Salinas High School Third place—Jenna Garden, Salinas Jones. Judging was conducted by members High School Honorable mentions—Sheldon Ozaeof Central Coast Writers with backgrounds in either education or publishing, and was ta, Millenium Charter High School (Salibased on the overall quality of the writing, nas); Andrea Resendiz, Greenfield High the development of the story, and the me- School; Tatjana Tam, Carmel High School chanics of writing. Retired educator and The winning stories are posted on College Board consultant Leslie Patiño the Central Coast Writers website, www. was the contest chair. centralcoastwriters.org.
Catalyst Soccer Club 2016 Summer Developmental Camps
Catalyst Soccer Developmental camps are designed to teach the key skills of the game with special emphasis on the FUNdamentals of passing, receiving, dribbling, and scoring. Our week-long camps (M-F) are for kids ages 4-6 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am and kids ages 6-14 from 9 am to noon. Camp cost for our Little Skillsbuilder program, ages 4-6, is $80 and the Superfundamentals program, ages 6-14, is $130. Camps will be held June 27-July 1 at Carmel Middle School, July 11-15 at Forest Grove Elementary in PG, and July 25-29 at All-Saints School in Carmel. Register before June 15 to receive an Early Bird discount of $15 off at catalystsoccer.com. Please call 831-419-0347 for any questions.
Join us for a Travel & Tech Talk! Saturday, May 7 • 6 PM at Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum 305 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove
Chris Piland, Pacific Grove denizen, went from Pacific Grove to Maine and from Maine back to Pacific Grove on a Honda Passport. All by him own self. How did he do it? And why choose a Honda Passport? Ask him about his solar-powered charger and what he went through to get ready for the trip.
Questions? Call 831-331-3335 Free admission but we’ll pass the hat for our intrepid speaker!
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The Quail Motorcycle Gathering
One of the Nation’s Most Prestigious Motorcycle Concours
With more than 350 motorcycles on display, and over 2,500 guests in attendance, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, presented by TUDOR, features one of the world’s finest and rarest collections of vintage and modern motorcycles sponsored by leading motorcycle manufacturers and top lifestyle, retail, and beverage companies ─ all hosted on the stunning green grasses of Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California. Boasting a signature beverage pavilion, dedicated kid’s area provided by MY Museum, and a live performance by VENT on the KPIG Radio stage, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering truly has something for everyone! Entry is inclusive of a mouthwatering barbecue lunch, parking, and gear valet service for those riding a motorcycle to the event. 8th Annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, presented by TUDOR Saturday, May 14 | 10:00 am ‒ 4:00 pm Quail Lodge & Golf Club | Carmel Adult: $75 Military/Student: $60 *With valid identification Teen: $60 Children: $15 Children 2 and under: FREE
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering’s 2016 featured classes include: BMW Classics, Pre-1916 Motorcycles, Extraordinary Bicycles, and the 40th Anniversary of Superbike. In addition to the featured classes, traditional classes include: Antique, American, British, German, Italian, Other European, Japanese, Competition On/Off Road, Custom/Modified, and Scooter. Regarded as one of the nation’s most prestigious motorcycle concours, The Quail Motorcycle Gathering honors Best of Show with a Tiffany & Co trophy and a TUDOR timepiece.
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is excited to announce its continuation of the acclaimed “Legend of the Sport” series, this year honoring three-time AMA Superbike Champion, Reg Pridmore. Born in London, England, Pridmore began racing motorcycles in his home country in the early 1960s, winning his first race at the legendary Silverstone Race Circuit. After selling all of his possessions and moving to the United States as a young man, Pridmore settled in Southern California where he began competing in local motorcycle events. In 1976, he impressed the motorcycling world when he won the inaugural AMA Superbike Championship riding a BMW R90S for importers Butler & Smith. Pridmore’s success continued with back-to-back wins in 1977 aboard a Kawasaki Z1000 for the Racecrafters team and in 1978 aboard a Team Vetter Kawasaki. Inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2002, Pridmore remains incredibly active in the motorcycle world. He continues to pass on his riding knowledge by teaching riders new skills through his CLASS motorcycle school, the nation’s premier street riding school for motorcyclists.
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering is also proud to be a family-friendly event where kids can share in the love of motorcycles! For the third year in a row, the Monterey Youth Museum (MY Museum) will provide its popular Wheelie Mobilee, an interactive imagination station that consists of a paint cart, solar gears, super structs, moon sand and more! The event will feature a silent auction where all proceeds with directly benefit this amazing community-based 501(c)3 non-profit. Bid for a chance to win an array of amazing prizes, including: accommodations and golf at Quail Lodge; accommodations at The Peninsula Chicago and The Peninsula New York; a Land Rover Off-Road Driving Experience; a weekend motorcycle rental provided by MotoQuest originating from Long Beach, San Francisco or Portland; and an array of other amazing prizes! Additionally, Hagerty Motorcycle Insurance will once again host its Youth Judging program at the event! Designed through Hagerty to open the eyes of young people to the excitement and camaraderie of the collector hobby, your “Young Judge” will have the opportunity to get up close to exciting classic motorcycles, meet the owners, and learn the basics of judging. Registration is required for children to participate in the Youth Judging.
Don’t miss your chance to bring the family out to Quail Lodge & Golf Club to participate in one of the year’s most exciting motorcycle events! To purchase tickets to The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, please visit www.quaillodgetickets.com or call 831.620.8910.
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Piano and Poetry: Melinda Coffee and Taelen Thomas Collaborate
Melinda Coffey, widely-known classical pianist, and Taelen Thomas, local poetical showman, will perform a remarkable mixture of the preludes of Frederic Chopin and the poetry of William Butler Yeats on Saturday afternoon, May 14, 2016, at 2:30, at the Church in the Forest at Stevenson School, 3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach. Admission is $15 at the door (no credit cards, please). Information: 831626-1410 This 55-minute concert features both the passion and the exquisite delicacy of Chopin’s music, interlaced with the elegant and penetrating stanzas of Yeats on the subject of young love (“ I am looped in the loops of her hair”), wild love (“found all the pleasure that life gave”), old and settled love, and dangerous love (“love is like the lion’s tooth”). The music and the poetry connect clearly and emotionally, each art enhancing the other. Barbara Rose Shuler, in her recent Monterey Herald “Intermezzo” column, stated that this concert, performed several months ago, “dazzled their Hidden Valley audience.” Melinda Coffey, pianist, has performed as recitalist and chamber musician in the United States, Canada, England, France, and Israel. Following a Toronto performance BBC music critic Denis Matthews wrote of her “... exquisite pianism devoted entirely to the music itself.” Since 1995 Melinda has been Music Director at the Church in the Forest, Pebble Beach. “ Melinda Coffey...is a treasure. Coffey’s superb pianism and ability to seem graciously at home in a wide variety of performing circumstances has earned her a reputation as both a stellar accompanist and enchanting soloist.” (Barbara Rose Shuler, Monterey County Herald, January 16, 1999) Melinda has released three solo CDs : “Season of Dreams,” “Beyond Words,” and “Christmas Reflections.” Taelen Thomas, known for his powerful stage presence and resonant voice, has been performing the poetry of W. B. Yeats, Dylan Thomas, Robinson Jeffers, Robert Burns, Ogden Nash, and other notable poets for many years. He has created and performed biographical dramas in which he “brings to life” historical personalities, including John Steinbeck, Jack London, and Mark Twain. A master of the oral tradition, he has performed in theaters, universities, banquet halls, and private homes throughout America. He has recorded a memorable CD of the poetry of Robinson Jeffers, commissioned by the Tor House Foundation. The most recent edition of Taelen’s own poetry is entitled “Inside of a Galloping Buffalo.”
Pacific Grove Poetry Collective will celebrate Walt Whitman
What do Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Miller, Ed Ricketts and Allen Ginsberg have in common? We will explore their connection to Walt Whitman and Leaves of Grass on Saturday, May 7, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the little house in Jewell Park. Celebrate the poetry, the legacy and the controversy of the "Grandfather of Modern Poetry" as we honor his May 31, 1819 birthday. Poetry Collective meetings are no-cost, though donations to the Library are appreciated.
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The Elderberries: A Ladies’ Walking Group By Jan Austin Every Thursday morning at 10:30 a group of Pacific Grove ladies who call themselves The Elderberries gather for their weekly walk. On April 28, eight of them met at The Crossroads and carpooled to Carmel Meadows to explore the trail off of Ribera Road to Monastery Beach. Lunch at Island Taco completed their day together. Joan Savage and Mickey Scornaienchi have been friends for 58 years, having first met in Salinas where Savage attended Palma High School, which was co-ed at that time, and Scornaienchi attended Salinas High School. “Our husbands were friends and in the same class,” said Savage. “So we’ve known each other a long time.” Both married in 1958, a few months apart, and kept in touch over the years as
they both moved and raised their families. Shortly after Savage moved to Pacific Grove in September of 2009, the duo started the group. Members range in age from 56 to 80. “We were looking for something to do and decided to start a hiking group,” said Savage. “We wanted a way to organize some women for something physical. We didn’t want to play cards or games. We wanted to do something to get us outside.” The first official Elderberry walk was at Ft. Ord. Savage and Scornaienchi brought their lunches, explored the area then savored a picnic on a bench. “The next week we asked some of our mutual friends to join us,” said Savage. “The group has grown by word of mouth and invitation.” “We liked the name Elderberries for our group and the first time we hiked the Mission Trail, there was a side path that was a little gnarly and we thought we should be the Wild Elderberries,” said Scornaienchi. Most ladies in the group credit the weekly walks for helping to keep them in good physical shape. “It’s so much more fun to walk with someone than by yourself,” said Savage. It inspires you and keeps you going and it pushes you.” “It’s been fun exploring,” said Scornaienchi. “A lot of the women have lived here a long time and we’ve taken them to places they’ve never been before.” Their regular hiking spots include the Jerry Smith trail at Ft. Ord, Spanish Bay, the Pacific Grove Rec Trail, South Bank Trail in Carmel Valley, Toro Park, Garland Ranch and Soberanes Canyon. A monthly schedule of upcoming walks is e-mailed to members and weekly reminder e-mails arrive a few days prior to each walk. “We try to keep the walks to about Left, top: Quail seen on the April 7, 2016 Hatton Canyon walk Left: Founders Joan Savage (left) and Mickey Scornaienchi Below: Beautiful scenery on the Elderberries’ March 24, 2016, walk at Toro Park Photos by Jan Austin
Republican Woman Federated will hold Candidates Forum
The monthly luncheon meeting of the Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated will be held on Thursday May 12, at Rancho Canada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. MPRWF will host a '2016 Presidential and State Assembly Candidates Forum.' Included will be State Assembly Candidates and Spokespeople from the Presidential campaigns. Social is at 11:30, lunch at noon. Lunch cost is $22 for members, $25 for non-members. Men are always welcome to attend. RSVP by May 9, Sylvia at 484-1104 or Cindy at mcrp.cin@gmail.com.
three miles,” said Scornaienchi. “And if there’s an elevation, we describe it in our e-mail to let people know what to expect.” Currently 29 ladies call themselves Elderberries, with an average of eight to 10 joining the walks each week. A few members are only in Pacific Grove part of each year and join the walkers while they’re here. Each week many of the ladies congregate for lunch after the walks. They either select a nearby restaurant, gather at someone’s home or bring sandwiches and have a picnic if there are picnic tables available at their hiking location. “It’s fun when people bring their friends and our group keeps expanding,” said Scornaienchi.
Scornaienchi and Savage like to scout out the trails in advance of the group walks. “We like to make sure of where we’re going,” said Scornaienchi. “The main thing I’ve gotten out of this is meeting all the different people,” said Savage. “We’ve formed a core group of nice women, interesting women with diverse backgrounds. It’s been fun showing them things they didn’t know about.” If you would like more info about the Elderberries: Joan Savage savagejoan2@gmail.com Mickey Scornaienchi mickey.scorni@ yahoo.com website: http://amie800.wix.com/ elderberries
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Do You Know What a Mortgage Really Is? Travis H. Long, CPA
Travis on Taxes Most people are aware of the tax benefits of home mortgage interest, but do you know what a mortgage really is? You commonly hear people say things like, "I have to pay my mortgage," or "When is my mortgage due?" Technically, this is incorrect. If you were back in grammar school, your teacher would explain that you are using an incorrect part of speech. A mortgage is not a noun; it is a verb. Mortgage means "to pledge." It is the action you take when you pledge the house as collateral when you give the bank a note with the promise to pay them back. So the bank says, "Hey, if you want to buy this house (or borrow money against a house you already own), we will give you the money if you mortgage the house by giving us legal title to the house until we are paid back, and giving us a note that promises repayment. If you default on the loan we can sell the house to settle the debt." The customer is the mortgagor. The mortgagee would be the lender. After the note is paid in full, then the mortgagor reconveys legal title to the property to the mortgagee. Even though the lender has legal title until paid in full, the mortgagor still retains equitable title. Equitable title is basically the right to use and enjoy the property. In about 20 states (including California) we technically do not use mortgages, but instead use deeds of trusts. This works in a similar fashion except that instead of the mortgagee holding legal title until the debt is paid, a third party (such as an escrow company) holds the legal title until the debt is paid in full. A deed of trust is an advantage to the lender, as the lender does not have to sue in public court in case of default. Instead they can do a nonjudicial foreclosure much faster. So, in reference to the beginning of our article, to be technically correct, you would have to say "I've got to pay the note for the house I mortgaged," or in California, " I've got to pay the note for the house on which there is a deed of trust." Prior articles are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog . Travis H. Long, CPA, Inc. is located at 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and focuses on trust, estate, individual, and business taxation. Travis can be reached at 831-333-1041. This article is for educational purposes. Although believed to be accurate in most situations, it does not constitute professional advice or establish a client relationship.
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A Princely Estate Without a Plan Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Planning for Each Generation I often write about bad celebrity estate planning as examples about what can go wrong when important decisions are overlooked or only casually addressed. I have several posters in my office of celebrity estate planning mistakes: Elvis Presley’s unnecessary taxes; Marilyn Monroe’s accidental “gift” of the rights to her likeness to a woman she never met; John Denver’s simple failure to designate a beneficiary on his pension that cost his family millions of dollars; and Thomas Kincaid’s handwritten will attempting to leave his fortune to his mistress instead By Yves Lorson from Kapellen, Belgium - Prince, of his wife. CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/ Sadly, the latest example of poor ceindex.php?curid=4171922 lebrity estate planning comes from music legend Prince. Several reports have indicated that Prince did not have a will. Family members have filed a petition to probate his estate which will be administered and distributed pursuant to the “intestate” laws of Prince’s home state, Minnesota, which may or may not be in accordance with Prince’s wishes and will nevertheless create unnecessary expense and delay. Prince’s associates have stated that many advisors strongly encouraged Prince to draft an estate plan but he always resisted. He had trust issues due to regrets over deals he made when he was younger and did not trust professionals when it came to financial decisions. He was known for replacing his attorneys on an almost annual basis. According to at least one report, instead of listening to attorneys, financial advisors, and accountants, he placed his trust in “20-something models” who evidently did not recognize the importance estate planning. Ironically, if Prince really did have trust issues, then creating a comprehensive estate plan would have allowed him to take control of his personal and financial wishes in the event of incapacity and upon death. As an English major, I appreciate the efficacy of the written word. I marvel at the fact that our country’s laws honor and enforce a person’s wishes when they are reduced to writing in a manner that is understandable and recognizable. Instead of taking advantage of our country’s legal system to maintain control, Prince left the administration and distribution of his estate to chance. It is yet unknown whether Prince’s lack of a formal estate plan will create any unintended consequences. However, leaving these important decisions to the state legislature, attorneys, judges, and family members is a risk that is not worth taking, especially when it involves that which is most sacred: everything a person has and everyone a person loves. 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.
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If Grandma Is Baking Bread, Life Is Good Mothers come in all shapes, sizes, nationalities, ages and backgrounds. In the 21st century, our own personal definition of “mother” doesn’t necessarily have to be a blood relative, or even female! But one trait remains constant—the person we think of as our true mother is the person who nurtured us. And nothing says nurturing like home-baked bread. As we approach Mother’s Day this Sunday, Pacific Grove resident Phyllis Edwards reflects back on a cherished childhood memory—eating her grandmother’s freshly-made bread. The Delightful Challenges of Eating Grandma’s Bread It is impossible to express in mere words the richness of the experience of eating a fresh roll of Grandma’s bread and the many delightful challenges that face the consumer. Whether to select a roll from the outer ring of the circular pan or one from an inner ring is a key decision related to firstroll consumption affected by two critical pleasures: the salty-sweet nuttiness of the soft center flesh, contrasted with the thin, crisp, outer crust. Do I prefer three-sides’worth of baked-in buttery crust or more of the tender, inner flesh with only two crusty sides? I almost always choose the former, knowing that I can have a softer one later after all the rarer crustier ones are gone. Once I have a steaming roll in my possession, I must “open” the roll just so. Grasping its top with one hand and its bottom with the other, I must pull the two sections apart, taking great care to use only the exact amount of pressure necessary. The less pressure, the fluffier the interior bread remains. Too much pressure can create a thumb-sized, flat, chewy lump incapable of soaking up any melted butter and thus unworthy of my eager consumption. With open roll in hand, I use the wide-bladed butter knife to transport a generous blob of soft butter to the top half of the roll. As I spread the golden globule onto the bread, tiny beads of bluish-yellow buttermilk pop from its depth, releasing small whiffs of sour cream odor to mingle with the stronger scent of yeast from
Keepers of our Culture Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg
Above: Grandma with Phyllis and Carolyn Edwards in 1947. Right: The Edwards family, with Grandma at far right.
the freshly baked flesh of the roll. Next, I return the buttered half of the roll to its former position atop the bottom half to allow the butter to liquefy completely and saturate both halves of the roll. The Ritual of Consuming the Treat Once the roll has been properly anointed, I prepare to consume the treat, the ritual for which has been known to extend the enjoyment of a single roll as long as a quarter of an hour as I plan each bite with considered forethought and eager anticipation and transport each fragment
Reading Circle says to read ‘A Spool of Blue Thread’
Monterey Public Library’s Literary Circle will discuss “A Spool of Blue Thread” by Anne Tyler on Monday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Read the book and come prepared to join in the lively, congenial discussion. For adults. Admission is free. The Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. For more information email mccombs@monterey.org.
New PG Gallery to take part in First Friday
Formerly M42 Studio in Carmel Valley, Charlie Craddock and Margaret Butterfield are now doing business as Craddock Butterfield Gallery at 661 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove. Charlie Craddock's oil on canvas and acrylic airbrush paintings range from colorful abstraction to hyper-realistic portraits and landscapes to contemporary surrealism. In Margaret Butterfield's poetry eye and ear share equal emphasis with content on the page creating a musical score; a to-do list; a mantra. Craddock Butterfield Gallery will participate in Pacific Grove’s First Friday Art Walk May 6, 2016
Discovering Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet Summer Camp for Teens
In this two-week camp students will dive into the world of “Fair Verona,” through the words of Shakespeare’s iconic Romeo and Juliet. We will take a multi-media approach to excavate meaning in the Bard’s rich text, exploring not only the language on the page, but the significance of stage direction and adaptation. We will read the play in full and consider key themes and concepts as they manifest in the play’s most beloved and pivotal scenes. Students will try their hands at close reading/literary analysis, sonnet writing, acting/stage directing, and much more. Dates: June 13 - 24, 2016 (two weeks, M-F) Hours: 9:00 a.m. - noon Ages: 14 - 18 (for students attending high school in the fall, 2016) Instructor: Jade Hage Class size: Limited to 10 students Fee: $200 Questions? Call us at 831-372-6098 or email joyce@lyceum.org.
into my mouth with meticulous care for maximum savoring via teeth and tongue. The first few bites of my hot roll are reserved for the delirium of just-melted butter and bread-flesh; the inner part in its tenderness nearly dissolves on my tongue, while the outer crust crunches crisply against my teeth. For the last bite or two, I visit the honey-pot and drizzle just enough honey over the final surface to impart a dessert-like finis to my miniature feast. And thus, after a satiated tongue has thoroughly removed the last vestiges of butter and honey from my sticky hands, the ceremony is complete, having celebrated once again a labor of love that Grandma undertakes week after week, month after
month, year after year. As each step in her process is accompanied by a simply hummed tune that seems to emanate from her peaceful core, a watching, listening, child knows: if Grandma is baking bread, life is good and safe. Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg urge our readers to discover power of writing our life stories and sharing them with others. 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.
Programs at the Library
For more information call 648-5760. • Tuesday, May 10• 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5. Wednesday, May 11 • 11:00 am Music with Mary Lee Wednesday, May 11• 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday”0 after-school program presents What Am I?: stories, science and crafts for all ages. Thursday, May 12 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth - 24 months. Thursday, May 12 • 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, May 17 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5. Wednesday, May 18 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday after-school program presents Jungle Jamboree: stories, science and crafts for all ages. Thursday, May 19 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth - 24 months. Thursday, May 19 • 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.
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Heritage House Awards ceremony coming up
The annual Pacific Grove Heritage House Awards ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, in conjunction with National Preservation Month. Awards will be presented in four categories: preservation, remodel/addition, commercial and new construction. The ceremony is open to the public and will be held at Chautauqua Hall,16th Street at Central Avenue, in Pacific Grove. For information, email The Pacific Grove Heritage Society at info@pacificgroveheritage.org
Treasure Shop seeking furniture The AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Avenue is looking for furniture. Any style modern, vintage, antique in good condition will be greatly appreciated. Call (831) 333-0491. Can arrange pick-up if necessary.10:00 – 4:30 Tues.-Sat, 11:00 – 4:30 Sun., 10:00 – 7:00 Mon. gcr770@ aol.com
Yellow Brick Road grants $2000 to grief counseling service
The Yellow Brick Road Board of Directors recently approved a contribution of $2,000.00 to Arms of Angels, a family grief counseling service organization. This grant will enable Arms of Angels to continue providing free grief counseling to Monterey County families. Registered as a 501c(3) charitable organization, Arms of Angels has been working with families throughout Monterey County for the past four years. Successful fund raising activities are critical to the continuation of these services and the Yellow Brick Road grant guarantees the future of the work to be done. Over its 25 years, the Yellow Brick Road has donated more than $5 million to Monterey County nonprofits. To help continue this philanthropy, they are in critical need of more volunteers. Please call 831-626-8480 or visit yellowbrickroadbenefitshop.org for more information.
Concert will Benefit Monterey Peninsula Homeless Women
A special musical fundraiser for The Gathering for Women, a local group supporting homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula, is scheduled for Sat. May 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living located at the corner of Pacific and Franklin Street in Monterey. Admission is $20. Tickets are available on line at www. montereycsl.org and at the door. All monies collected will go to The Gathering for Women. For more information, please visit montereycsl.org
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Meet the Stringfellows
Will the problem of homelessness be solved before the Grim Reaper strikes? Writing this column is a privilege, and I’ve now published one column for every year of my life. If -- as my Ozarks-born dad used to say--“the Grim Reaper don’t get me first,” this week’s column, number 82, will be dedicated to Marge Ann Jameson, Cedar Street Times’ visionary editor/publisher, by introducing a few “stringers” whose contributions make homelessness so interesting this column now has worldwide readership. In media parlance, a “stringer” is a freelancer who writes for a news source but is not an employee. The term “fellow” means colleague, whether one is male, female or in-between. So, my combined nickname for my extended journalistic family is “Stringfellow.” Meet a few Stringfellows. .Stringfellow: Sid Pass Speaking of food, Sid Pass of Germany advises a popular restaurant in India put a refrigerator on the street so homeless persons could open the fridge and help themselves. This free access to leftovers and beverages was a huge success.
Would it work here? Maybe, if a “Consume at Your Own Risk” sign were posted and upheld whenever a lawsuit or wrongful death claim were filed.
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise Stringfellows: Bon Tindle and Ray Childress
This past April 29, 2016 post on Facebook from Hearts For The Homeless (Springfield, MO) praises Ozarker Bon Tindle, whose essay on how to approach the homeless ran here on April 15. “. . . For the last several months I have watched a woman by the name of Bon Tindle as she has listened to the advocates and rather than taking sides on any issue she has researched and found truth for herself. . . “Bon will be running for Springfield City Council next year and I will be her number 1 supporter. . . It is important for people to be in office that understand what
it’s like to be in the ‘real’ world and. . . able to understand the bigger picture. “We all know that actions speak louder than words.” Which leads me to wonder: Is the last line true here as well as in the Ozarks? I can hear Daddy reply, “Yer darn tootin’ it is.” “Dad, will homelessness be solved before the Grim Reaper strikes?” “Only if it kicks the bucket first.” Happy Birthday, Marge Ann, and many thanks for producing “Homeless in Paradise” as a public service. Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or leave a message with The Yodel Poet at 831-899-5887.
Stringfellows: PG’s Strawberry Wine Club
Stringfellow: Val Gottesman (Val Gottesman of Pacific Grove sees homelessness from a non-human perspective and shares her essay “The Chair.”)
Val A. Gottesman
THE CHAIR
What a wonderful life I have had. I was made by the most passionate people, made by hand with the best wood possible. And the detail!! A ROCKING, ROCKING CHAIR with spirit and soul. Just think of how many people have sat and rocked on me. Could be a teacher, nurse, priest, chef, etc. BUT there I was on the street!!! Abandoned, cold, rain falling on me. . . left alone. WHY? Am I getting too old and creaky?? Waiting, and then. . . A wonderful woman came along, picked me up, and took me to her home. . . finally, love and peace! Years went by and I was so happy. . . I got new cushions, a place in the sun! But, AGAIN I LOST MY HOME BECAUSE SHE HAD TO MOVE. Fortunately, she found a friend to take me in and I was happy again for many years. . . Time passed, happy times,but. . . One day a new chair came into the house. . .beautiful, leather, comfortable. . . not enough room for me! Really feeling my age. . .cracks in my seat, back. . . I knew my days were numbered. And again I was put out on the street corner, free for anyone to pick up. Wow, the next morning I was gone. . . but not too far! To my neighbors next door! And every day I see her looking at me as I sit next to the recycle bin, waiting. . . Death Row!! Still here!!!
(From left): Joan Savage, Kathy McOmber,Mickey Scornaienchi, Jeanne Marie Olin, LaVerne Ridpath , Letty Valdez, Norma Buller, Mary Hickey. (Missing Pat Davis). Jeanne Olin, editor of “The Strawberry Wine Club’s Dessert & Cookie Recipes,” reports all 50 books sold at the April 17 book sale, raising $500 for the Fund for Homeless Women at which Kathy Whilden, co-founder of the fund, was guest speaker. Joan Savage shares her sample recipe for “Dunkin’ Platters” from the book: Dunkin’ Platters Ingredients: 1 C. corn oil 1 C. oatmeal 1 C. brown sugar 1 C. Grapenuts
2 C. flour 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon. Directions: Blend oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Mix in oats and Grapenuts. Add flour, soda and baking powder. Mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased cooking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Will the book be reprinted? Stay tuned!
Stories for Adults at Monterey Library The Monterey Public Library presents Stories for Adults with Elizabeth Ellis on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the Library Community Room. Ellis will tell a collection of stories entitled, “Words that Tickle; Words that Heal.” Adults and mature teens 16-up are invited to attend. Tickets are $15 or 1 ticket free with valid MPL card. Tickets in advance only at the Library Help Desk. No tickets at the door. For information email mccombs@ monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
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Last week we published a photo essay about A Table Affair, and neglected to include a couple of Pacific Grove folks who were instrumental. The partner of Murphy Robins, without whom she says she couldn’t have done it, was Gratia Plante Trout. Gratia’s studio is on Grand Avenue. Along with the mototcycle parts used in the display, there were automotive-related pieces provided to Murphy by Matteson’s Garage. We look forward to next year’s event.
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Grants help Legal Services for Seniors Provide Service
Legal Services for Seniors is pleased to announce our nonprofit has recently been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Barnet Segal Charitable Trust and a $2,000 grant from the Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop in support of our no-cost legal services for Monterey County seniors. Legal Services For Seniors provides no-cost legal assistance to Monterey County seniors 60 years of age and above with an emphasis on serving those who are socially and/or economically needy. We have offices in Seaside and Salinas and 10 outreach sites in South County, North County and the Peninsula. Since 1985, LSS has helped more than 85,000 Monterey Country Seniors with legal issues such as financial and physical elder abuse, landlord-tenant conflicts, scams, Medicare and private insurance, Social Security problems, consumer fraud, identity theft, guardianships, Wills, Advance Health Care Directives and more Appointments can be made to see a Legal Services for Seniors’ attorney or legal advocate at (831) 899-0492 and (831) 442-7700. For more information on Legal Services for Seniors please visit our website at www.lssmc.net and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Legal-Services-for-Seniors.
Carmel Using Electronic License Plate Recognition to Monitor Parking
Mike Calhoun, the Public Safety Director for the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, is reminding those who park in the downtown area to move their vehicles after the allotted time period as enforcement officers are not relying solely on chalk marks to determine if someone has parked in excess of time limits. “We have been using license plate recognition software systems since 2007 for electronic enforcement of timed parking in the downtown and the system alerts parking officers when a vehicle parks over the allotted time,” Calhoun said. He added that the Police Department has been receiving more questions lately about how parking limits are enforced. The department has added two new community service officers whose duties include parking enforcement. The City’s main goal in enforcing timed parking is to ensure that residents and visitors alike can find parking spaces while shopping, eating or walking downtown, Calhoun said.
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Legal Notices CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, May 18, 2016, 6:00 p.m. 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 300 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove, California, to consider a resolution establishing the City’s Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2016-17. Copies of the proposed resolution are available at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall at 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California. This item does not require CEQA review. The City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Pacific Grove City Hall is an accessible facility. If you require any special accommodations, please contact the City Clerk at (831) 648-3181. _/s/_________________________ Sandra Kandell, Deputy City Clerk Published: May 8, 2016
CASE#16 PR000176 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HELEN JOAN WARD HAS BEEN FILED IN SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MONTEREY, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of : Helen Joan Ward A Petition for Probate has been filed by Stephen Robert McClaran in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey. The Petition for Probate requests that Stephen Robert McClaran be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under 0the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this
court as follows:
Date: July 13, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. at Probate Department 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Kyle A. Krasa, Esq. (Address): 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove,CA 93950 (Telephone): 831-920-0205 Publication dates: 4/29, 5/6, 5/13/16
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On April 15, 2016 we published a news story in which we stated that one Luke Coletti had removed campaign signs from the front of the offices of the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and replaced them with his own, based on one of seven security videos of the theft of the campaign signs. We were mistaken. We regret the error. Marge Ann Jameson Editor/Publisher Cedar Street Times
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160825 The following person is doing business as ALL OVER MOTORS LLC, 582 Lighthouse Ave. Unit 14, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: ALL OVER MOTORS LLC, 582 Lighthouse Ave. Unit 14, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, AI#201604910054 (CA). Mailing Address 22125 Parrot Ranch Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 4/12/2016. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 2/23/16. Signed: William H. Gunzanhauser, CFO. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/7/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160791 The following person is doing business as CYPRESS MOON WELLNESS, 612 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: HANNAH A. MORRISON, 36252 Mission Rd., Soledad, CA 93960. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 4/06/2016. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Hannah Morrison. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/7/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160746 The following person is doing business as IRONWOOD FABRICATION, 96 Camino Enlace, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923; mailing address P.O.Box 1241, Carmel Valley, CA 93924: GUY GLASENAPP, 19260 Cachagua Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 4/01/2016. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on Jan. 01, 2016. Signed: Guy Glasenapp. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/7/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160831 The following person is doing business as MARHABABIK, 22707 Manolete Drive, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93908: FRANK A. BERNARDI, 22707 Manolete Drive, Salinas, CA 93908. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 4/13/2016. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Frank A. Bernardi. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160834 The following person is doing business as BY THE SEA PROPERTIES, 860 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; mailing address P.O.Box 1827, Monterey, CA 93952: MATT M. McGRATH, 860 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 4/13/2016. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Matt M. McGrath. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/7/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160725 The following person is doing business as LA RAMBALA CARMEL, 2 Southwest of Ocean on Lincoln, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923: LA RAMBALA CARMEL, LLC, 215 W. Frnklin St 5th Fl., Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 3/30/2016. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on Jan. 01, 2016. Signed: Myrna Goese Chief Executive Officer. This business is conducted by a limited liability company CA 2014403610128. Publication dates: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/7/16
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