In This Issue
Kiosk •
Sat.Fri. Aug. 7
First Friday Downtown Pacific Grove 6-9 PM Free Gallery Walk •
Mon. Aug. 10
Independent Photographers 7-9 PM Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula 831-915-0037 •
Tues., August 11
Monterey Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting 3:00 pm Sally Griffin Center 700 Jewell Ave Pacific Grove, CA 372-7510 Email: mpsg@ montereyparkinsonssupport.com
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Wed. Aug. 12
The Little Car Show Downtown Pacific Grove Benefits local youth activities and Veterans’ Transition Center 11 AM •
Automobilia Monterey
Benefits Monterey County Rape Crisis Center Vintage Posters and auo art $15/day/$20 2 days Embassy Suites Hwy. 1 & 218 10 AM - 6 PM 831-659-1551 •
Aug. 13-15
Little Shop of Horrors by Paraphrase 7:30 PM $20 / $15 students Paper Wing Theater •
Fri. Aug. 14
Concours Auto Rally Downtown Pacific Grove 1:00 PM • Free 831-372-6585 •
Sat. Aug. 15
Treat, Trims & Treasures Fundraising Event St. Timothy’s Lutheran 9-2 PM •
Thursday, August 20 Update on the Local Coastal Program and a talk about local archaeology. 9:30 AM Lovers Point Park. gather at the butterfly statue at Lovers Point Park. Please email or call Anastazia Aziz, AICP, Senior Planner at aaziz@ cityofpacificgrove.org 831-648-3183. • Sat. Aug. 22 Veterans’ Transition Center Yard Sale 9 AM - 3 PM •
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Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 12 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Finance............................................ 18 Cop Log........................................... 19 Golf Tips.......................................... 14 Homeless in Paradise....................... 16 Keepers of Our Culture.................... 13 Legal Notices................................... 18 Local Writers.................................... 22 Otter Views...................................... 12 Peeps................................................. 9 Poetry.............................................. 10 Puzzle............................................. 10 Real Estate................................. 21, 24
VWs invade - Page 13-14
Car Week Starts - Page 11
Thanks! - Page 3
Augut 7-13 2015
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Council sets 45-Day Moratorium on New Short-term Rental Permits
In March 2009 members of the public identified the possibility changing the city’s Transient Use License ordinance as a way to generate much-needed income for the city. In April 2009, the City Council directed staff to develop an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to not only allow for shortterm vacation rentals but to find a way to tax and to regulate them. At the time, staff estimated that if 100 properties rented for 10 weeks per year at $1,800 per week, Transient Occupancy Tax revenue to the City could generate $180,000 based on TOT tax of 10 percent. An annual licensing fee of $200 on each such property would help cover the costs of enforcing such an ordinance. Fast forward to 2015: there are currently 162 short-term rental licenses out. In the recent budget report, the city states that short-term rentals have generated $453,048 in fiscal year 2013-14; the estimate for
Commercial TOT (hotels and B&Bs) generated $3,278,458 in 2013-14 and is on target to reach $3,137,000 in the current fiscal year. Only 24 rentals are still available in Pacific Grove during Car Week on AirBNB, ranging from a crash sofa to an entire estate. Average cost: $323 per night. 2014-15 is $595,000 but is so far more than $600,000. Projections for the next five years include a 3 percent increase in that figure every year. That’s a lot of money. It would pay many salaries, fix a lot of roads, retire some debt, buy a lot of streetlights at Candy Cane Lane. But it comes at a price. And those are the legal rentals. Who knows how many illegal ones are out there, not paying TOT but still generating sales tax as renters patronize our stores while
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When is a Blue Moon Not A Blue Moon?
Answer: When Charlyce Lovett Estes captures it rising across the Bay. The breathtaking scene occurred on July 31, which was a” blue moon.” The most common definition of a blue moon is when a second full moon occurs in a calendar month (Nature doesn’t pay much attention to our time-keeping!). If it’s actually blue, it’s due to dust in the atmosphere. An orange moon is due to the same phenomenon, perhaps as a result of wildfires burning in Northern California. No matter what, it was a beautiful sight and we thank Charlyce for the photo.
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PRENTALS From Page 1
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not using a lot of city services? The City Council listened to the tales of a number of members of the public about their experiences with short-term rentals, either in their neighborhoods or from personal experience, both as landlords and as neighbors. The biggest complaint coming from neighbors is about the loss of the flavor of a neighborhood. “No one knows anyone anymore” was one complaint. There were complaints that short-term renters don’t respect the neighbors’ privacy, and there’s the dearth of parking – particularly in the Retreat area. While rowdy parties have not been big problems, there have been complaints about late-night parties. Neighbors complain about the number of times car doors slam as new tenants arrive; and about bright lights. The city has recorded 17 actual complaints in five years. A number of people at the City Council meeting pointed out that properties are being used as businesses – the business of short-term rentals. Advertisements by realtors soliciting listings and buyers both bore this this out. Enforcement has not been Pacific Grove's long suit, primarily for lack of funding. But enforcement could solve a lot of the problems. The 45-day moratorium will allow staff time to receive more input and to review possibilities. Both councilmembers Ken Cuneo and Casey Lucius were concerned that 45 days could turn into much longer, without a definitive outcome and questioned the “urgency” need for the moratorium. Cuneo, in fact, voted against the moratorium while all other councilmembers voted for it. “We absolutely have to take time...for a more thorough analysis,” said Mayor Pro Tem Robert Huitt. Mayor Kampe also suggested raising the transient occupancy tax ercentage from the current 10 percent. Changes which may be considered include: Site posting and public noticing Site inspections A review of parking availability requirements and a potential parking permit program Review of fire and safety requirements A limit on the number of licenses one owner can have A limit on the number of licenses one property can hold Limitations on saturation in certain neigborhoods Limitations on the number of days per year a property can be rented out Distance from other transient use properties Limitations on gatherings such as weddings, receptions and meetings Requirement that property owner spend time at the rental. Part of the short-term rental ordinance requires that either the owner or their agent be quickly reachable in the event of problems with the tenants, which hasn’t always been the case. Owners live hours away and do not have an attachment to the property, though they may hire caretakers, housekeepers and gardeners. Another, more hidden problem is that of property values: Prices go up and up as properties are purchased and turned into lucrative short-term rentals. Soon they are priced out of the reach of young, local families and retirees seeking to spend 365 days a year here. On the other hand, the properties are being cared for while year-round residences might have less manicured lawns and worse. The short-term renters eat out more often than year-round residents and they patronize our businesses while visiting. The Pacific Grove City Council took up the question when a moratorium on new permits at the Wednesday City Council meeting. Is the price worth the benefit? Should we limit the number of issued in certain areas? Should we stop issuing permits altogether, and risk lawsuits? The moratorium will not affect current licensees in the next 45 days. • • • • • • • • • • •
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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle from Canterbury Woods Week ending 8-6-15.............................0. 00” Total for the season...............................0.22” To date last year....................................0.13” The historic average to this date is .......0.09”
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
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Carmel Seeks Volunteers to Aid in new Downtown Policing Program
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking volunteers to participate in a new downtown police patrol program. The volunteers, referred to as Volunteers in Policing (VIPs), will walk the downtown area, answering questions about directions and other issues from the public and helping with traffic control during major events. Volunteers will also help with office and other duties as needed. Volunteers will act as Ambassadors of the police department and community. They will call in suspicious activity but will not take any enforcement actions. Volunteers will wear uniforms consisting of a white shirt and black pants, which will be provided by the Carmel Police Department. Volunteers must be at least 21 years of age and pass a background check. A minimum of eight hours per month of volunteer time is requested and training will be provided. Those interested in joining the program or who have questions should contact Corporal Rachelle Lightfoot at 831-624-6403 or e-mail rlightfoot@ ci.carmel.ca.us.
Rainbow Gathering to Plan for October Community Workshop
Extra snacks are planned for our special August 10th Monday meeting at 7:00 p.m. as we urge everyone to help us begin the gathering and sharing of our LGBTQIA community’s history through memories, photographs, scrapbooks, etc. Bring a friend to share stories, resources and ideas to help us plan for an October Community Workshop of celebrating our historical roots. So much to share! Come one, come all! Sincere thanks to Fr. Jon Perez for providing a space for our gatherings at the Epiphany Lutheran and Episcopal Church, 425 Carmel Avenue, Marina (corner of Carmel and California Avenues).
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KEEP LAGUNA SECA LOCAL Dear Neighbors and Friends, The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) built what is known today as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 1957. Laguna Seca was created by a Federal Land grant to provide a safe and dedicated facility for racing. The land was originally a part of Ford Ord but was deeded to the county in 1974 to administer the land with a concession agreement to operate the facility with SCRAMP. SCRAMP is a non-profit organization that has served the community for nearly 60 years, which annually donates more than $250,000 of its proceeds to 60-70 local charities and civic organizations. SCRAMP has grown from presenting a single motor sports event in 1957 to annually producing five major events which generate a $200 million economic benefit for Monterey County. More than 300 local community members annually commit thousands of hours volunteering at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the love of motorsports in Monterey County. We are a local, active and highly visible member of the community dedicated to bringing world-class racing events to the Monterey Peninsula — benefiting our race fans, sponsors, charitable organizations and our community. SCRAMP has invested more than $50 million in the Laguna Seca facility, and we continue to be committed to upgrading Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca to enhance the overall experience for spectators, sponsors, participants and visitors.
Since January 2014, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors has conducted closed-session meetings to discuss a new Concession Agreement without SCRAMP’s knowledge. These closed-session meetings resulted in the Board of Supervisors entering into a 90-day due diligence agreement with International Speedway Corporation (ISC) to take over management and operation of the raceway. ISC is a for-profit, publicly traded corporation based in Daytona Beach, Fla., whose primary business is the ownership and management of NASCAR race tracks. SCRAMP is requesting a fair and open process where we will be given equal consideration to continue to improve and manage operations of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and that this process be held in the open with the benefit of public participation and review. We urge you to contact your Monterey County Supervisor to support and request consideration of SCRAMP to keep revenue local for the benefit of our community and to continue the legacy SCRAMP established in 1957. We, your neighbors and friends, ask for your support. For more information please visit www.mazdaraceway.com. Sincerely,
Gregg Curry SCRAMP Board President
We urge you to contact your Monterey County Supervisor to support and request consideration of SCRAMP to keep revenue local for the benefit of our community and to continue the legacy SCRAMP established in 1957. We, your neighbors and friends, ask for your support.
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Local Coastal Program Update, Archeology Talk Please join State Parks staff, a local archaeologist, and City staff the morning of Thursday, August 20 at 9:30 a.m. for an update on the Local Coastal Program and a talk about local archaeology. Learn about your coast and the unique archaeological environment. The talk will take place primarily at Lovers Point Park. Interested participants are invited to gather at the butterfly statue at Lovers Point Park. Please email or call Anastazia Aziz, AICP, Senior Planner at aaziz@cityofpacificgrove.org 831-648-3183.
The Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) built what is known today as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in 1957. Laguna Seca was created by a Federal Land grant to provide a safe and dedicated facility for racing. The land was originally a part of Ford Ord but was deeded to the county in 1974 to administer the land with a concession agreement to operate the facility with SCRAMP.
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Thank you, Volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you! Pacific Grove Hyperbaric crew and Gin Lung the Dragon
Since 1968, Gin Lung the Dragon has been cared for (and propelled) by a special crew of volunteers. The papier maché dragon lives at the corporation yard and eachyear, before the feast of Lanterns, he (she?) is brought out and refurbished to stalk Koon Se and Chang as they escape from the Mandarin. The Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Crew is under the dragon, making the smoke and lighting the eyes. But is Gin Lung stalking the couple, or guarding them? We may never know.
Sheriff’s S.EAT Squad
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department S.E.A.T. (Sheriff’s Emergency Assistance Team) participated with the Pacific Grove Police Department to supplement the security at the 2015 Feast of Lanterns for the third year. Pictured are (left to right) S.E.A.T. Member Phil Tran, Commander Rory Lakind, S.E.A.T. Member Dave Ruccello, and Chief Vicki Myers. Other S.E.A.T. volunteers, not pictured, included: Phil Nash, Mark Clark, Thor Rasmussen, Steven Miller, Rebekah Esparza, and Sherwin Fernandez.
Volunteers Get It Done! The Bridge Restoration Ministry St. Mary’s By-The-Sea Cub Scout Pack #125 Fred Albert Henry Albert Don Azevedo Beth Bacher Tori Bacher Cindy Bittter Billie Brown Bill Bui Colby Burnell Susan Burnell-Donovan Carolyn Cain Trisha Cain Luiza Caldeira Karen Calley Jennifer Campbell Sally Carson Don Chaney Linda Chaney Renee Chaney Toni Chester Minnie Cho Mark Clark
Cy Colburn Virginia Coleman Gordon Coleman Brian Cotton Brendon Cummings Carl Chang Derek Dormendy Dane Dormendy Kevon Ebron George Edwards Rebekah Esparza Stephanie Ferrell Dina Felix Sherwin Fernandez David Ferrell Jayne Gasperson Dylan Graham Janet Hall Hunter Hanes Melinda Hardin Crystal Hawes Trevor Hayne Christy Hughes Kimberly Huynh Joanie Hyler
Marlee Jackson Marge Ann Jameson Linda Johnson Deavon Keller Kalea Keller Kay Kirkland Ed Lake Carol Lauderdale Dixie Layne Da Hyun Lee Kyle Manivon Josh Mares Marla Martin Lexi Martin Ruth Matthews Michael McMurtry Steven Miller Casey Morgan Phil Nash Cody Nelson Elizabeth Nelson Katy Ohsiek
Linda Pagnella Jean Prock Tony Prock Elizabeth Proctor Bev Pugh Thor Rasmussen Shira Rose-Levy Kyle Rooney Dave Ruccello June Sangala Robbie Shammas George Shane Al Skonberg Ben Smith Jonah Thomason Paul Tran Gratia Trout Scott VanTyle River Watts Robert Wilkerson Karen Wolfe
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Anniversary and Moving Celebration at Iron Gate
Your lighthouse needs you
Anita Aquino will celebrate the first anniversary of Iron Gate Gift Shop and hold a Relocation Celebration. The chamber of Commerce will hold an Anniversary Ribbon Cutting, all during First Friday, August 7 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at 162 15th Street. The public is welcome.
Filmmaker will Address MPRWF
The Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated will be holding a special fundraising event on August 20 at 5:00 pm at Republican Headquarters, 1098 Del Monte Ave, Monterey 'An evening with Acclaimed Director and Filmmaker, Joel Gilbert'. Mr. Gilbert, who produced and authored the New York Times #1 best seller, “Dreams from My Real Father,” will show video excerpts of his interview with Mr. Obama's half brother, Malik Obama and discuss his latest film, “There's no place like Utopia.” Men are welcome to attend. $30
Become a volunteer docent at the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, 80 Asilomar Blvd. in Pacific Grove. Training is arranged during lighthouse hours, Thursday through Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested, please leave a message at831-648-3176.
Independent Photographers
Our monthly meeting will be held on Monday, August 10 from 7-9pm at the Outcalt Chapel of the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 4590 Carmel Valley Road. Our meetings include all levels of photographers who share prints and ideas with an informative critique available if a photographer chooses. This is a free event for both beginning and experienced photographers. Anyone interested in photography is encouraged to attend. There is ample free parking available. Info: (831) 915-0037.
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Mammoths on the Menu at Pacific Grove Museum
Discover the evidence that mammoths once roamed Monterey Bay, uncovered in a Castroville artichoke field Admission is $5 and free for Museum Members. The lecture will be held at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove on Saturday, August 8, from 3-4:30 p.m. Cost: $5 and free to Museum members.
Buddy, Elvis and the Gang! Return to PacRep
Pacific Repertory Theatre is pleased to announce the return of Travis Poelle as rock icon Buddy Holly, in this summer’s tribute rock show, “Buddy, Elvis and the Gang!” at the Golden Bough Theatre, August 6 - 30. This new tribute concert features 40 live hits - including songs by Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, big Momma Thornton and more. This year’s concerts includes 16 new covers and expands into the ’60s and ’70s including songs by Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, The Mamas and The Papas, and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Featured performers from PacRep’s award winning production of “Buddy: the Buddy Holly Story” include Davitt Felder, David Schulz, Scott Free, Daniel Simpson, Lydia Lyons and Charmaigne Scott, with Donald Scott on Bass and the legendary Don Dally on lead guitar. Get ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll in the aisles as these legends of Rock ‘n’ Roll get everyone to Twist and Shout at the Golden Bough! Staged by Director Stephen Moorer, with Musical Direction by Don Dally, “Buddy, Elvis and the Gang!” begins with two discount previews, Thursday and Friday, Aug 6 and 7 at 7:30pm, and opens Saturday, Aug 8, at 7:30pm, followed by a 2:00pm matinee on Sunday, Aug 9. Performances continue Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:00pm, weekends through August 30. Performances are at the Golden Bough Theatre, located on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmelby-the-Sea.
Downton Abbey Christmas Dinner Gala Pacific Grove Travel has opened up bookings for an exciting trip to London, Stratford Upon Avon, and Oxford with the highlight being an elegant Christmas Gala at Downton Abbey (Highclere Castle). The week-long trip will spend 4 nights in London, 2 nights in Stratford Upon Avon with tours in Oxford and Bampton where many of the outdoor village scenes of Downton Abbey are filmed. Leave Pacific Grove on December 8 and return December 15.Tour is limited to 30 people and needs to be booked now. Price of 4399.00 includes transportation from Pacific Grove, airfare and tour. Call Pacific Grove Travel at 373 0631 for more information.
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Economic Development Commission Seeks Input on Shared Work Space PACIFIC GROVE WORKS: SHARED WORKSPACE Flexible work space and a collaborative community
Seeking like-minded individuals who would enjoy and benefit from sharing a work space. Quiet zones can be maintained, as well as collaborative zones, so if you want to bounce some ideas off another co-worker or have a more private space to meet a client or make a phone call, you can do that too. Internet access goes without saying. Great for startups, remote workers, telecommuters and others who want the benefits of a co-working space and environment. Many people are interested in participating in the ‘sharing economy’ and this is one way to do it. Pacific Grove’s Economic Development Commission is interested in building a collaborative community to provide these needs to “members” from a variety of industries: software, design, marketing, legal services, architecture, and engineering, just to name a few. Pacific Grove aims to develop the first shared workspace on the Monterey Peninsula. If you are interested in co-working in Pacific Grove, please let us know by completing a short survey at http://xp3.us/s/pq or email us at EDC93950@gmail.com
Marge Ann Jameson Cop Log Lost & Found
Lost wallet, somewhere in Pacific Grove. Found drivers license at Lovers Point after fireworks. Returned to owner. Found electronic device at Lovers Point after fireworks. Returned to owner. Lost electronic device at Lovers Point. Personal IDs lost on Ocean View Blvd. Personal ID lost on Ocean View Blvd. Found drivers license on Central. Found property on Fountain. Annoying drunk A business on Forest reported an annoying person refusing to leave their business. Pest was determined to be under the influence, acting irrationally and was delusional. Individual was transported for mental evaluation. Theft from vehicle Was it locked? A woman had her purse stolen from her vehicle. It held credit cards and a blank check. Cards and check were cancelled. A man on Pacific Grove Ln. reported a theft in the night from his locked vehicle A GPS and a iPod were taken. A woman reported $400 was taken from her purse in her car, left on Forest. Hits and Runs On Briggs Ave. Past Tense. On Congress, driver’s side window was damaged by unknown vehicle. A vehicle on Sloat was sideswiped. No note was left. Reckless driving Two vehicles were reported to be driving recklessly on Ocean View. They were contacted and admonished. Bad guy in the attic Someone on 4th St. reported an unknown person had been in their attic and crawl space while they were away. Photos taken, and owners advised on security measures. Tree dispute A person on Cedar St. reported her neighbor had cut down a tree on her property without her approval. The neighbor had been pruning away at it because it was hanging over her driveway and finally cut the whole thing down. The reporting party did not know the neighbor’s address. Unable to locate the neighbor. Dump that guy A woman on 18th St. reported that a boyfriend took a ring and two necklaces. Vandalism at place of worship 594.3(A) PC A church on 14th was vandalized. Glass on the sign in front of the church was shattered. Dangerous hole in the road A person was parking off the pavement on Short St. and drove his vehicle into a hole. The tire went flat. Suspicious bag A bag was found in front of a building on Lighthouse. It turned out to belong to a suspect booked the previous night. It held various items and some clothing. The police office has it safe. Bark Bark Bark Neighbors on Lincoln were arguing about dog noise. Parties were working to resolve the dispute amicably. A dog ran in front of a woman on a motorcycle on Sunset. She crashed and was transported to the hospital. A loose dog was captured on Ocean View and taken to doggie jail. It was sprung later by the owner. Another dog was captured on Sunset and taken to the PGPD lobby. It was microchipped but not licensed. The owner had to locate a rabies certificate and buy a license at City Hall. The dog was bailed out after the owner was given a warning citation and charged an impound fee. There will be a follow-up with Animal Control. Inappropriate photos A woman on 18th reported being photographed while in her bathroom. Neighbors contacted. Call home A worried aunt wanted her niece, who lives here, contacted. The niece was fine and agreed to call her aunt. Just shopping A woman reported her sister missing, but later found out she’d just gone to the store. Sleep it off on the sofa, pal A man reported his girlfriend wouldn’t let him sleep in the bedroom and sprayed him with water because he was drinking. He went to the police station, where he admitted having smoked marijuana and been drinking. He was advised to sleep it off on the sofa. Not a latrine Someone defecated in a planter box near the front of a business on Lighthouse and again near a retaining wall. Maybe they were dancing A neighbor called about a man being unable to control his body and making repetitive motions, and that there was another man doing the same thing. They got into a car with a woman. Unable to make contact. Doings at Country Club Gate A theft from a business was reported. The business didn’t want to press charges. Suspect admonished. A recently terminated employee reportedly made threats. Somebody stole your stuff A woman’s credit card was found in a theft suspect’s room. She was unaware it had been taken. Burglary on Carmel Ave. A woman left her kitchen door unlocked and noticed her purse was missing. Defraudulent drunk A person defrauded an innkeeper. When contacted, he was drunk, lied about who he wsa, and said he was not going to pay. He was arrested, booked, and released on citation.
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Local Coastal Program Update, Archeology Talk
Please join State Parks staff, a local archaeologist, and City staff the morning of Thursday, August 20 at 9:30 a.m. for an update on the Local Coastal Program and a talk about local archaeology. Learn about your coast and the unique archaeological environment. The talk will take place primarily at Lovers Point Park. Interested participants are invited to gather at the butterfly statue at Loverd Point Park. Please email or call Anastazia Aziz, AICP, Senior Planner at aaziz@cityofpacificgrove.org 831-648-3183.
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
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Conquering Madness at Hidden Valley
Fearless Minds Theatrical’s upcoming staged reading, “Conquering Madness,” will be performed at 7:30 p.m .on August 23 at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars for a “pay-what-you-can” admission fee (suggested donation $20). The reading is recommended for audience members 17+. World premiere staged reading and MCTA scholarship reception On Sunday, August 23, 2015 a staged reading of “Conquering Madness,” a new play by Tonya M. Sedgwick, will premier at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars. Following the staged reading, the playwright and creative team will hold a talkback to discuss the play. Admission to the staged reading will be pay-what-you-can (suggested donation $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay), and all concessions sales will benefit the 2016 Theatre Arts Student Scholarship. The MCTA Scholarship Reception will begin at 6:00pm and the staged reading will begin at 7:30pm. Closed captions will be provided for deaf and hard-of-hearing patrons, and all stage directions will be read, making the reading accessible to blind and vision-impaired community members. It is recommended that guests with disabilities contact FMT prior to the performance with any needs or questions. “...’Conquering Madness’ leaps right out of the frying pan and into the fire...[with] dialogue that snaps...” --Lyn Whiting, AEA Produced by Fearless Minds Theatrical, “Conquering Madness” is a dark comedy about Ginny (played by Roxanne Cheysson), a young woman who believes that she turns into a wolf every night, who seeks out the help of psychiatry. Unbeknownst to her, however, she steps into a space that transcends time, where she is treated by three Furies (Greek minor deities of vengeance, played by Richard
Boynton, Chris Caffrey, and Brian Benjamin Balistreri) who channel the psychiatrists of American history (1918-present). Here, she must decide whether to stamp out the wolf hidden within her--or live with it as a dangerous gift. The play is recommended for audience members 17 and older, with a trigger warning for topics of suicide and abuse. The MCTA Theatre Arts Student Scholarship is an annual award for graduating Monterey County high school or community college students who have been accepted to college or will transfer to college to study Theatre Arts and have demonstrated outstanding achievement and potential in the arts. Up to two $500 Scholarships are awarded annually. More information can be found at mctaweb.org. The mission of Fearless Minds Theatrical is to give a voice to those who otherwise may not have one by creating and supporting new works and innovative adaptations, maximizing accessibility, and giving back to the community through socially-relevant art and education. In order to sustain this mission, FMT is currently seeking donors for our Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, as well as volunteers. Information about the performance and more can be found at fearlessmindstheatrical@tumblr.com or by emailing fearlessmindstheatrical@yahoo.com. Fearless Minds Theatrical returns to Carmel Valley after a four-year hiatus while Founder Tonya M. Sedgwick pursued a bachelor’s degree. Having recently graduated, Sedgwick is back to continue her dream to build a professional theatre company celebrating accessibility of arts programming and community responsibility. FMT has previously produced the Original Works Festival at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars, which showcased one-acts written by Monterey County artists.
“I Will Be Good: Aspects of Queen Victoria by Howard Burnham Pacific Grove is celebrated as a ‘Victorian’ town. This program of cheerfully illustrated dramatic readings, selected and performed by Howard Burnham, celebrates the life of the remarkable little monarch who gave her name to an age…
THE LITTLE HOUSE, Jewel Park, (Central and Grand, Pacific Grove) Saturday, August 8, at 5:30 pm $10 at the door Museum Presents Science Saturday: Fossils
WHEN: Saturday, August 29, 2015 TIME: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. COST: Free DESCRIPTION: Science Saturday is back! Join us on August 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Science Saturday: Fossils! Decorate a fossil necklace, dig for real fossils, create casts, and more. Spend the day learning about the animals and plants that lived on earth before humans. The Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society have partnered to lead Science Saturday this month, and they will have their private fossil collections on display. Check out real fossils, take history home with you, and discover creatures millions of years old! This family-friendly event is free to everyone.
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Treats, Trims, and Treasures Unique Fundraising that Captures A Congregation’s Talents
With so many creative fundraising ideas, St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Monterey has decided to combine its congregation’s skills into a single unique event that the Peninsula won’t soon forget. The church is holding a special “Treats, Trims and Treasures” fundraiser on Saturday, August 15 from 9 am to 2 pm. This event is free and open to the public. “Treats, Trims, and Treasures” will feature a bake sale, haircutting, and a parking lot sale of gently used treasures donated by the congregation. The women of St. Timothy’s are reviving their famous bake sales to share their culinary prowess once again. Caitlin Deigel, church member and treasurer, will be giving haircuts to fundraiser patrons for $15 minimum donations to St. Timothy’s church. Treasures will range from used housewares and furniture to gently worn clothing and accessories. There will also be a raffle with exclusive prizes donated by local business, such as a private 12-person wine tasting at Trio Carmel gourmet tasting parlor. Caitlin has been a professional hairstylist for over eight years, including time spent in salon management and volunteering doing free haircuts for residents of transitional housing facilities. She recently graduated with a business economics degree from UC Santa Cruz after going back to school for a career change, but has maintained her hairstyling skills by doing trims for friends and neighbors. She believes that the powerful combination of talent and compassion can unify communities and bolster local economies. Haircuts will be provided during the entirety of the “Treats, Trims, and Treasures” event and are available to men, women, and children. One hundred percent of donations provided in exchange for haircutting services will benefit St. Timothy Lutheran Church. St. Timothy’s invites the community to taste and explore at this family- and budget-friendly event. Contact the church via their Facebook event page at https://www. facebook.com/events/1471061823207515/ if you would like to market your business by donating a raffle prize. All sale proceeds go to benefit St. Timothy Lutheran Church and its community outreach programs. For more information on St. Timothy Lutheran Church, please visit the church’s website at http://www.sttim.org/. or Like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sttimothy.lutheran.
Volunteers Needed for Veterans’ Yard Sale
Do you LOVE yard sales? Then please sign up to help the Veterans Transition Center (VTC) big sale Aug. 22 from 9 am to 3 pm in the Martinez Hall parking lot, near the Imjin Parkway exit from HWY 1. Looking for volunteers for 2-3 hour shifts for the pricing team, security, moving assistants and parking services. Every cent goes to help homeless veterans in our community! Email or call Xinia Whitler for more information or to sign up: (831) 883-8387 (VETS) EXT 26 or xwhitler@vtcmonterey.org.
Western Stage presents “Corridos! Tales of Passion and Revolution”
Remember when “Zoot Suit” leapt onto our stage? Here’s another vibrant, musical work by Luis Valdez, an icon in Chicano theater. Mixing drama and humor, corridos are both musical ballads and storytelling sketches, based on Mexican folk traditions. A musical play by Luis Valdez, “Corridos!” follows the heroes and history of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. The original production, presented by Valdez’s El Teatro Campesino in San Juan Bautista, won 11 Bay Area Theater Critics Awards, including Best Musical. The Western Stage production pays tribute to Valdez and El Teatro Campesino as his company marks its 50th anniversary. http://westernstage.com/season/2015-season/corridos-tales-of-passion-and-revolution/ Dates: Fri (9/11, 9/18) @ 7:30p | Sat (8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19) @ 7:30p | Sun (8/30, 9/6, 9/13) @ 2p **Not playing 9/4** at The Western Stage at Hartnell College - Mainstage Theater 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Cost: Adult: $26, Senior: $24, Children: $12 Contact Info: Call the box office at 831-755-6816 or visit http://westernstage.com/
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Peeps Katy Castagna named to top seat at United Way Monterey County
The United Way Monterey County Board of Directors is proud to announce that Katy Castagna has been named President and CEO. Castagna has been with UWMC for more than 10 years and previously served as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations and fundraising. Prior to her role as COO, she held the positions of Vice President of Programs, Director of Community Impact and Director of Success by 6. “Katy is the perfect choice for our community. She has the experience, the educational background and, most importantly, she shares our vision for United Way and our community,” said Tim Nylen, UWMC Board Chair. Castagna has more than 30 years of experience working and volunteering in public and nonprofit organizations focused on health and human services. During her tenure with UWMC she has been instrumental in bringing essential services such as 2-1-1, EarnIt! KeepIt! $aveIt!, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Stuff the Bus to Monterey County. “This is an exciting time for UWMC. We have results from Impact Monterey County and I’m eager to tackle the issues facing our community so that we can achieve the aspirations we all share for our future,” said Castagna. “Katy will take the concerns identified through Impact Monterey County and help lead us to the sweet spot where United Way can best work to create solutions for
Mallery Maguire Named to the Marist College Dean’s List Spring 2015 Semester Mallery Maguire of Carmel was named to the Marist College Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 Semester, is a member of the Class of 2015, and is majoring in Fine Arts - Studio. Marist is an independent comprehensive liberal arts college with an enrollment of 4,700 full-time undergraduate students. Founded in 1929, the College offers 44 major fields of undergraduate study and 12 graduate degree programs. Marist is included in the Princeton Review’s 2015 guide to the top colleges and universities in the U.S., The Best 379 Colleges. Marist is also ranked as 11th best university in the northern United States in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 “Best Colleges” guide and is listed by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as one of the best values in private colleges and universities. For more information visit www.marist.edu.
Former Mayor Byrne Running for Re-Election to Water Board
Katy Castagna our community,” added Nylen. “She has the capacity to take us to the next level of success.” A graduate of Brown University, Castagna holds an MBA from The Anderson School of Management at UCLA. She lives in Monterey with her husband and their two children. Among her other interests, she volunteers with the American Cetacean Society, a whale and dolphin conservation organization.
Debby Crandell, Incumbent, Alone on the School Board Slate as of Press Time
Debbie Crandell is the sole candidate to pull papers for the upcoming election, but her chair and that of Tony Sollecito are both available. Sollecito, current board president, may yet take out papers. The deadline is Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 or the seat will be up for appointment.
Nearly four years ago, former Pacific Grove Mayor Jeanne Byrne decided to take on the complexities and mysteries of creating new water supply on the Monterey Peninsula. In a vigorous campaign, she won a seat on the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board (MPWMD) and as a board member has been a catalyst for the change that has happened in the last four years. However, Byrne feels her job is not done in creating and supporting new water sources to support jobs, family lifestyle and property values in Monterey County. “My position on finding solutions for long-term water supply has not changed since 2011,” said Byrne. “As a community leader this is one of the most challenging and important issues for me to address for our citizens.” Byrne continues to campaign on a platform of providing leadership for: · A sustainable water supply that will allow for future jobs, businesses and families. She has advocated for Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) as part of California American Water’s water supply project. GWR, as recycled water, is an environmental water solution that will not only provide aquifer replenishment for the Peninsula but provide for irrigation of fields in the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project area. · Promoting local small projects such as Pacific Grove’s reclaimed water project for Pacific Grove’s golf course and cemetery; the Airport District and Monterey County Fair Grounds water projects. · Water Management District Projects such as aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), expansion of Los Padres Dam to protect the river and riparian water rights and GWR. The current extreme drought has limited ASR, but the District Board continues to work on expanding the opportunities for ASR. “The Board has become cohesive and balanced in working on water supply projects without stifling planned, sustainable growth or at the expense of the environment,” Byrne said. “In fact the MPWMD Board has supported the
Jeanne Byrne Deep Water Desal as a possible alternative if the Cal Am Desal project should become stalled. The Peninsula cannot be in the precarious position of having only one option.” Byrne has been a resident of Pacific Grove since 1977, and she lives with her husband Ray in a home that originally belonged to her great-grandfather, prior to belonging to her grandmother. As Mayor of Pacific Grove from 1992-1994, Byrne was instrumental in bringing Pacific Grove and Carmel onto the Fort Ord Reuse Authority Board. Over the years, she has been active on a variety of City committees and boards including the Building Standards Committee, Historic Resources Committee and Chair of the Architectural Review Board. Byrne continues to be actively involved with the American Institute of Architects, with Pacific Grove Rotary and Pacific Grove Downtown Improvement District and is currently sitting on the PG Planning Commission. She holds a degree in architecture from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo and has been a longtime architect in Pacific Grove. As of press time, no one had filed to run against her and there is only one candidate each for the other seats in District 2,3, and 5.
Monterey County Mensa welcomes Warren Chang to the Public Library
Monterey artist Warren Chang will present a PowerPoint and some original works at the Monterey County Library on Saturday, August 8, from 2 - 4 p.m.Fresh from his recent exhibit at La Mirada, Chang will talk about his narrative works portraying Monterey County scenes and people. His realistic and somewhat monochromatic works have timelessness like a sepia photograph, and viewers will feel strong connections with his subjects. There’s a powerful sense of place and profound beauty in his works. After the presentation, Chang will be available to sign copies of his books, “Warren Chang: Narrative Paintings” and “Monterey Now.”
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Poetry When Teacher is Sick The teacher is sick. There are no classes. It is quite a break For the studious masses. A little confusion, And then agitation, And then the ecstasy Of experimentation. It is all paper planes And their construction, And their testing, And no obstruction. The teacher is sick. There are no classes. It is quite a break For the studious masses. They love their freedom And the world that they own. And now the lanes Are happily flown.
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Programs at the Library Saturday, August 8 • 2:00 pm “Dance Around the World” with Nikola Clay: Sing, laugh and dance at the Pacific Grove Library. Tuesday, August 18 • 11:00 Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5. Wednesday, August 19 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” presents Water Works: stories science and crafts for all ages ages. Thursday, August 20 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: Rhymes stories and songs for babies birth - 24 months. Thursday, August 20 • 3:00 pm Tales to Tails: children can read out loud to certified therapy dogs in the children’s area of the Pacific Grove Library. Tuesday, August 25 • 11:00 am Pre-School Stories at the Pacific Grove Library. Wednesday, August 26 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” after-school program presents Hog Wild: stories and crafts for all ages. Thursday, August 27 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: Songs, rhyme and stories for babies, birth - 24 months. Thursday, August 27 • 3:00 pm Tales to Tails: Children can read out loud to certified therapy dogs in the children’s area of the Pacific Grove Library.
Tm, Bryan and Michael, And Alice, and Travis Practice the science Of aerodynamics. Higher and higher. What a wonderful feeling! To their airplanes The sky is the ceiling. They all remember His explanations. Their airplanes reach Their destinations They have just been told Their teacher is dying. Perhaps in his honor The planes keep flying. But maybe because The cat is away. When the cat is away The mice will play.
Pastel Portraits Featured in One-Day Class
A one-day intensive workshop on the art of pastel portraiture will be held at Pacific Grove Art Center on Aug. 23 by professional artist and teacher Mac McWilliams. The 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m class will concentrate on realistic modeling of forms with warms and cools, lights and darks, layering techniques, and on proportion of the human head. Classroom space is limited so early registration is encouraged by calling McWilliams at 831-901-5238 or by email to mac@macbooks.com. Fee is $150 for members of the nonprofit Pacific Grove Art Center and $165 for others. The model fee is included. McWilliams is well-known on the Central Coast as a Plein Air painter and for his figurative art. His work is represented in both public and private colleges. With over 40 years’ experience, he is a Santa Cruz Open Studios artist and a long-time member of the Carmel Art Association. Known for “building community through creativity.” The exhibits at the Pacific Grove Art Center at 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, are always free and open to the public. Regular hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. PGAC is a member of Arts Council for Monterey County.
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"The Little Car Show +" Coming Wed., August 12
The Little Car Show has graced downtown Pacific Grove for five years with quirky and tiny vehicles from all countries and eras, as well as showing electric vehicles and some motorcycles. Japanese vehicles will be featured this year, but they'll be showing 100 vehicles 40 years and older, 1975 and older, micro, mini and arcane vehicles under 1,601cc and all electric vehicles. In addition, for the 6th annual show they are going to add one block downtown Pacific Grove devoted to "Orphan Cars of the Fifties." The show will be renamed "The Little Car Show +", the "+" representing the 1950's orphan cars. Orphan cars are cars that were made by companies that are no longer in existence i.e. Crosley, Hudson, Kaiser, Nash, Packard, Studebaker, Willys etc. On Lighthouse Avenue, in downtown Pacific Grove, between Fountain and 16th Street, the public will be delighted to find these vehicles on display between noon and 5:00 p.m. Shops and food purveyors abound in Pacific Grove. There will be a tour for participants after the show and shine round Pacific Grove's scenic waterfront and beaches. Merchant sponsors have helped Marina Motorsports, Inc. a 501c(4) non profit has completely funded the previous 5 shows. All entry donations and proceeds from shirt, book and video sales will go to the P.G. Public Library, P.G. Youth Center and the Veterans' Transition Center.
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Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally Set for Friday, August
Fr more information email jam@redshift.com or write Marina Motorsports, Inc., O. Box 1200, Marina, Ca 93933 or PO. Box 2570, Monterey, CA 93942.
Carmel Advises of Heavy traffic During Concours Week Aug 10-16
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is expecting heavy traffic coming in and out of Carmel and in the downtown area Aug. 1016 for Concours Week, and certain streets will be closed on two of those days, Police Commander Paul Tomasi has announced. The heaviest traffic is anticipated on Tuesday, Aug. 11, for Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue, and on Thursday, August 13, for Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance. During both those events, Ocean Avenue and surrounding streets will be closed to thru traffic. The city is encouraging the use of Carpenter Street and Rio Road to enter and exit
the city. Free parking will be available in designated lots at the Carmel Mission and shuttle service to Sunset Center, San Carlos Street & 9th Avenue, will be provided on Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additionally, the City has prohibited the use of drones during Concours Week. For a calendar and information on Car Week events around the Monterey Peninsula please visit the following websites: www.pebblebeachconcours. net or www.montereycarweek.com
New Event for Car Week: Exotics on Cannery Row
Cannery Row and the founders of the world famous goldRush Rally proudly announce an all-new event for Monterey Car Week 2015: The first annual Exotics on Cannery Row. For one week a year, Monterey turns into an automotive mecca that draws visitors from around the globe. Monterey Car Week is an exclusive confluence of rare cars, breathtaking scenery and memorable events. For automotive enthusiasts and collectors, it’s the ultimate annual celebration of their passion. Exotics on Cannery Row has been organized with a vision to offer a fresh new take on Monterey Car Week: A public showcase of the rarest and most exciting Super, Hyper and Exotic cars alongside a collection of exclusive companies capable of enhancing them to the cutting edge of performance and showmanship. Staged on Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary provides a stunning setting for this world class event. With an abundance of award winning hotels, restaurants and boutique stores along the waterfront, there is sure to be something for everyone to explore and enjoy. In meticulously planning Exotics on Cannery Row, the founders of the world famous goldRush Rally have hand curated the participating vehicles and vendors for an awesome display of exotic cars, products and services that are certain to impress and delight even the most discerning automotive enthusiasts. In its debut year, Exotics on Cannery Row promises to be the most talked about public event during Monterey Car Week 2015. Don’t miss it! The first ever Exotics on Cannery Row will be held on Cannery Row between David Ave. and Drake Ave. on Friday, August 14 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public Cannery Row will be closed to all vehicles from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information about “Exotics on Cannery Row” visit CanneryRow.com and ExoticsOnCanneryRow.com or call 831.649.6690
The twenty-first annual Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally, which has raised over $225,000 for youth programs on the Monterey Peninsula, will be held on Friday, August 14, 2015. The event takes place on Friday of the Concours d’Elegance weekend at Pebble Beach and the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca. The non-profit organization, Pacific Grove Youth Action, was started in 1993 by then Mayor, Jeanne Byrne, to support the Pacific Grove Youth Center and the rally fundraiser started in 1995. Through its 21-year history, Rally beneficiaries have included the Pacific Grove Youth Center, the DARE programs for Pacific Grove and Carmel, Pacific Grove Library/Youth reading, Pacific Grove High School driver training scholarships and other youth programs. Pacific Grove Rotary joined PG Youth Action eight years ago as a 50 percent partner for the rally organization. PG Rotary provides volunteers and board member support. As many of you have already heard or read, the City of Carmel has changed many of its policies on events and permits. This includes many that have long benefited non-profit organizations such as ours. Because of the numerous application(s) and permit fees the City of Carmel has imposed on small events, the PG Auto Rally committee could no longer afford or justify the expenditure for the permits required to simply drive through downtown Carmel. The PG Auto Rally Committee has been working hard with the Pebble Beach Company to plan a drive route through Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, that will be enjoyable and not take away from all of the fun and excitement our Auto Rally
Event has offered for the past 20 years. We really appreciate all the support that Pebble Beach Company has given us this year and in all the past years. The Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally is geared for people who own and drive their own classic and vintage cars. The rally draws over 200 participants and 8,000. Please join us in celebrating Corvette as the featured marque in this years event. We are pleased to have Rabobank and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as our 2015 Pit Crew Sponsors. The Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally will begin with a line-up on Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove at 1:00 pm. The Rally Drive will start at 4:45pm. Vintage and classic vehicles will follow a scenic route along the magnificent Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach shoreline; returning to Pacific Grove for a 6:15 pm award BBQ dinner at historic Chautauqua Hall. The registration fee is $75 per driver, without the BBQ dinner, or $100 with dinner. Additional BBQ tickets are available for $25 per adult and $15 for children 12 and under. Rally driver’s shirt with the Corvette logo may be ordered for $40 in advance or when registering. Additional information about the rally may be obtained by calling 831-372-6585 or online at www.pgautorally.org. Registration forms may be downloaded from the web site. Hotel and other visitor information are available by contacting: Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce (800) 656-6650 www.pacificgrove.org Pacific Grove Youth Action, Inc. P.O. Box 51453 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831 372-6585
‘Automobilia Monterey’ 2-day Event to Benefit Monterey County Rape Crisis Center
The Monterey County Rape Crisis Center (MCRCC) is proud to announce that it will be this year’s featured charity for the 13th Annual Automobilia Monterey. Automobilia Monterey kicks off Monterey Car Week on Tuesday August 11 and Wednesday August 12. The event costs $15 for one day or $20 for both days and one-third of sales benefits MCRCC. Vendors also donate items for a benefit silent auction with 100 percent of those proceeds going to MCRCC. Automobilia Monterey is everything but the car; it is the world’s most extensive inventory of vintage auto posters, a wide-range of original classic car accoutrements, vintage books and documents, original art and photography. It brings together in America, the finest dealers in automotive memorabilia. This is the only opportunity to see these selected 40-plus top international dealers in a single venue! Automobilia takes place at the Embassy Suites in the Main Ballroom at Highways 1 and 218. The event is open from 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, Seaside, CA Clare Mounteer – Clare@mtryrapecrisis.org Everett Anton “Tony” Singer – tony@singer356.com (831) 659-1551
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Sunday Stroll to Monterey Tom Stevens
Otter Views
A poster promoting the Monterey Beach Open volleyball tournament sent me hiking in that direction Sunday once the chores were done. Donning walking garb, boots and an oversized canvas hat, I crunched off purposefully along the shoreline recreation trail. It was too nice a Sunday to stay indoors, a sentiment widely shared. Bicyclists, picnickers, sightseers, skateboarders, dog walkers and joggers were out in droves, and that was only on land. Offshore, every sort of navigable craft plied Monterey Bay’s serene summer waters, many seeking close encounters with whales. The humpbacks obliged, gliding languidly past kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats, zodiacs and big white day boats packed shoulder-to-shoulder with sunburned spectators. As the whales blew and rolled slowly onward, sunlight glinted from their broad backs. When they sounded, some simply slid from view, but others treated day boaters to majestic views of upraised flukes angling downward like immense black arrows. SCUBA divers, crabbers and bottom fishers manned other boats, and the day’s light air drew a regatta of racing sloops out onto the bay as well. At intervals, one yacht or another would unfurl a spinnaker for the downwind leg, painting a bright billow of blue or scarlet onto the acrylic horizon. The shady park at Lovers Point and the sand crescent below welcomed hundreds of families eager to beat the heat elsewhere. Kids shrieked joyously in the shallows, tested their balance on slippery rocks, or dive-bombed from the jetty. Their elders reclined beneath umbrellas and sun tents, content to enjoy a day of rest. A few intrepid souls paddled kayaks out toward the distant whales but soon thought better of it. Normally as crowded with harbor seals as Lovers Point is with sunbathers, the sandy cove opposite Hopkins Marine Station lay uncharacteristically bare. A few noses poking from of the turquoise water suggested the seals were also trying to beat the heat. This disappointed camera-toting sightseers along the fence, who voiced their dismay in a dozen languages. Staying on the rec trail past the aquarium, Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf enabled me to bypass the summer crowds who surged as a human tide in and out of those attractions. At one point along the way, I noticed a sandwich board advertising a live jazz show and decided to check it out on my return walk. But first, sand doubles volleyball. I spent two full days last summer camped out at the Monterey Beach Open, but decided to just show up for the home stretch this year. I had in mind the early part of Sunday afternoon, when the best men’s and women’s teams continue the long grind toward the finals, competition is fierce, and elimination is just a game away. To my chagrin, this year’s open had no brackets for men and women. All the teams were girls and boys aged 16 and younger. As this sank in, I felt a pang of disappointment. There would be no straight-down, sand-pounding spikes; no helicopter blocks, no levitating jump serves. Instead, just skinny kids vollleying the ball back and forth over the net. Was I ever wrong. The skinny kids sprinted over the court like panthers, setting, digging, diving, spiking and serving with amazing poise and skill. By the time I got there, the boys’ bracket had already concluded, but the girls 14 and 16 divisions had reached the elimination stage. Eight teams in each group remained of 100 that had started out Saturday morning, and the survivors put on a sensational show. I couldn’t stay for the finals, but whoever won definitely earned it. Recalling the sandwich board I had passed earlier, I left the volleyball tournament in time to walk to Wave Street Studios for the 7 p.m. show. This featured a razor-sharp jazz quartet led by New York vibes player Mark Sherman and Monterey pianist Eddie Mendenhall, both world-class performers and recording artists. As a bonus, the Sunday performance served as a send-off for Mendenhall’s daughter Kanoa, a stand-up bassist bound for Manhattan’s prestigious Juilliard Academy and Columbia University. The quartet’s turbo-charged drummer, Steve Robertson, doubled as the evening’s impresario. The group played a set of standards and another of originals, firing through the changes as tightly and confidently as Formula One racers rocketing through a turn. The recording-caliber studio setup lent vivid clarity and presence to the music, and the audience responded with a standing ovation. Back out into the soft night, I followed the Big Dipper toward PG. Offshore, three squid boats cast green spotlights on a sea as flat and shimmery as a bolt of silk. As the trail ended at Lovers Point, I looked back across the bay to see a full moon as orange as a melon ball rise over Seaside. In all, a good walk.
Back to the Roots Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts Twenty-four years ago the Roland triannual family reunion commenced in Yankton South Dakota, the home of John’s sister, Dorothy. This year we went to Callaway Gardens, 70 miles south of Atlanta. Our trip was uneventful, actually stress-free considering it involved airline travel. If I were to vote on the companies that serviced us, United and Southwest, I would choose the latter for customer service. They really go overboard to please their customers, even serving little snacks at no charge. My only complaint would be the crammed seating. I can reiterate comments of other travelers. John and I are well-endowed but not enormous, the third person in our row was tiny and we were in each other’s laps. What on earth do the customers do who are gigantic? And we saw many of those. I have not spent much time in Georgia and was impressed with the friendly, kind demeanor of the people with whom we came in contact. John’s niece, Robin Chadwick, was “chairman” of this year’s event and as always we left with a sense of family. I recall my mother, a Bostonian, talking of such holidays when she was young and all of the family, be they directly related or simply “shirt tail.” They all knew and, at least for the time, loved each other. Thank goodness the Rolands have kept this wonderful tradition going for so long and we know it will continue when we are dust. For a few days people from all over the country come together and reaffirm their allegiance and affection, and it all started in a small Mid-western town. Tucked in the corner of northwest Iowa is the farming community of Inwood, which is located in Lyon County 30 miles from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The people themselves generate social activities rather than the artificial stimuli in so many towns. The Fourth of July boasts a good old-fashioned celebration. Preparations for the annual picnic, float parade, demolition derby and other events are made months in advance. When Bill Roland came to Inwood from Missouri there were under 600 folk. He fell in love with the pretty girl who worked in the bank, Lena Schemmel, and they married in 1925 When I would go back to visit with my husband, John, the oldest son, his mother and I would talk about life in the community. I heard tales from this proper, gentle woman, which could have been fodder for Sinclair Lewis and William Inge; it was delightful, naughty gossip. They were successful farm people and Bill was involved with local politics to the end. He died at the age of 100, Lena a few years before when
she was 89... Today there are more than 75 direct descendants and spouses of this well-known Midwestern family. The children were well educated and most moved to other areas of the country. Nine years ago one of the first articles I wrote was about the small Midwestern town and the gathering that had taken place in America’s Last Hometown that month. We had taken over the Sunset Lodge by the beach, rented the big house and several rooms, the guests loved all of the activities and the weather cooperated. Six years later “Back to our Roots” was the title of our tri-annual family reunion, taking place in Inwood, Iowa where it all started. We gathered on the Fourth of July in Inwood. The same cannot be said of the behavior of Mother Nature on that weekend. It was cold, windy, raining until Sunday when the activities celebrating our nation’s anniversary were over. Well, that isn’t quite true, it broke Saturday afternoon (after the parade), allowing people to meander through the park. This year, in Georgia, there were 11 people missing from the possible 77, they came from all over the country as far west as Hawaii and other points north south and middle. There were activities planned for every day which brought us all together and when we left on Sunday ideas were being formulated for the next three years down the road. We had not been able to attend the reunion three years ago in Minnesota, so we saw folk for the first time in years. The changes were the most evident in the youth, those that had been little are now teenagers and teenagers, adult, some married, many with little ones of their own. Age made no difference. We were thrilled to be with Jennie, Jason and our granddaughters, Cora, eight and Lydia, four. It is quite amazing that of the original Roland siblings Marion, Dorothy, John, Jerry, Gene and Audrey, all have survived. Sadly Dorothy’s husband Sid and Audrey’s, Bob, have left us, but the brothers and sister remain and God willing, we will see each other again three years from now. The night before we departed there was a family dinner, with a video presentation with memories, present and past. Calloway Gardens is in Pine Mountain, Georgia. The amenities and activities are too numerous to recount. There is swimming, golf, sights to see and even a circus one night. The people who served us were outstanding and I would not hesitate to return. Thank you, Robin, for putting more memories on our slideshow. Jane Roland lives in Monterey with husband, John and three animals, two cats a dog. Gcr770@aol.com
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Writing Our Life Stories Means Fewer Regrets One of the major benefits of putting your life story on paper is fewer regrets. This is especially true for those who participate in a structured program like Guided Autobiography. There’s magic in writing a short essay on a specific theme and sharing it with others, as we begin to see how we’ve overcome life’s adversities and challenges and achieved goals important to us. This definitely proved to be true with the following essay that I wrote on the topic of Career. In August of 1978, I became the first female announcer at the big news radio station in California’s capital city. Nowadays, of course, it’s not at all unusual to hear women’s voices on the radio, but well into the 1970s it was definitely an oddity for a female to be reading the news. Remember that Will Farrell movie “Anchorman – The Legend of Ron Burgundy?” It was billed as a comedy, but for us women trying to break into the industry in the 1970s, it might as well be a documentary. When the Brian Fantana character says, “Don’t get me wrong, I love the ladies—but they don’t belong in the newsroom,” he sums up the attitudes we dealt with every day. I’d loved radio ever since I was a kid listening to Don Sherwood’s show on KSFO out of San Francisco. I didn’t understand half his jokes, but that was part of the allure – just one man in a tiny room with a microphone creating his own world, an alternative universe, magic, mysterious and fun and just a little bit dangerous, subversive. Not a Career Choice for a Woman But the idea that I—a mere girl— could actually enter that world and become like one of my idols … it wasn’t even on my radar screen. There were no female voices on the radio, period. So I didn’t even consider radio as a career choice when I went off to college. Did the next best thing: combined my love of writing and innate curiosity into a print journalism major, eventually landing a job as a reporter at the Woodland Daily Democrat in the suburbs of Sacramento. Fast forward to the mid-1970s. By now, the women’s liberation movement was in full flower and things were starting to open up for the fairer sex in the boys’ club of broadcast journalism. KFBK was—still is—the big news station in Sacramento and the on-air staff had zero females. So I put together a résumé and an audition reel and made an appointment to see the news director, Dick Garcia. Instead of answering with a flat no, he threw out a challenge. “We’d love to put a lady on the air, but we’re a 50,000
Joyce Krieg
Keepers of our Culture
The intrepid Joyce Krieg at the KFBK control board, 1978.
watt clear channel station, and the FCC requires all the operators to have a First Class Radiotelephone License. If only we could find a gal with a First ‘Phone … ” I feel with 100 percent certainty that Mr. Garcia thought this was the end of it, that he’d neatly dodged the whole “women’s lib” bullet. A First Class Radiotelephone License was not an easy thing to get, not even for guys with engineering degrees. It involved going to the nearest FCC field office—in my case, San Francisco—and passing a written test of 100 fiendishly-difficult questions on electrical theory. How could a woman—especially this little blonde from the Woodland Daily Democrat—ever expect to do what a lot of guys could not? Well, Dick Garcia had no idea who he was dealing with. I bought the books, studied like crazy every night after work. Would I ever be able to retain all this data about resistors and capacitors, Ohm’s law, and the theory of electromagnetism? Some days, it seemed so confusing those study guides might as well have been written in Farsi.
Then one day, quite by accident, I found an advertisement in the back pages of the industry bible Radio and Records for an outfit called Command Productions selling yet another self-study guide. Fifty bucks to a post office box in Hollywood and “we guarantee you will pass.” Discovering the Golden Ticket When you’re only making $115 a week at the Woodland Daily Democrat, $50 is a ton of money. But I was desperate, so I mailed my check. A couple of weeks later, the postman delivered a slender, spiral-bound, photocopied book. I was less than impressed. Then I opened the cover and discovered that this was, indeed, the magic bullet, Willy Wonka’s golden ticket. Because what this “self-study guide” consisted of were copies of the actual test, all the questions and all the answers. I may know next to nothing about the physics of electricity, but one thing I am good at is rote memorization. And that’s what I did, just drilled the contents of that little book into my brain cells. If they ask you about the thingamajig, the answer is “C,” and so on.
Finally I was ready. Got up early, drove to San Francisco, parked, found the federal building on Battery Street and climbed the steep granite steps. I located the FCC field office on the second floor and joined some thirty other broadcast hopefuls, mostly young men. Settling in behind a school desk with the test booklet and #2 pencil, I began to spew out the answers I’d memorized. Just like at the DMV, they graded the test right on the spot and, if you passed, handed you a temporary license. After several agonizing moments standing in front of the test-grader, I got the news – I passed! Just squeaked by with a score of 72, but I passed! I didn’t linger in the city by the bay, just raced back to Sacramento, straight to the KFBK studio, and rushed up to Dick Garcia’s office on the third floor. I swear, it was one of the proudest moments of my life when I pranced into his office, waving my temporary First Class Radiotelephone License like a flag, crowing in a sing-song voice, “Look what I got … look what I got … “ The Start of a Fun and Satisfying Job To give him his due, Mr. Garcia kept his end of the deal and offered me a job, first on weekends and then co-anchoring the morning news. It was the start of a fun and satisfying career that lasted until 1993. I look back on those 16 years in radio with a great deal of fondness and nostalgia, some of the best times of my life. But my favorite part of this particular story came a few hours after I burst into Dick Garcia’s office with my newly-earned license. Back in those days, there was a bar called the Town House within staggering distance of KFBK, the unofficial after-work hang-out. The day I got my license, Dick Garcia was spotted at the bar, staring into his drink, shaking his head, and muttering to himself over and over, “I don’t know how she did it. I just don’t know how she did it … “ Writing this essay and sharing it with my fellow students in Guided Autobiography definitely left me with a feeling of pride and achievement. Anyone with the brain-power to pass a very difficult test, and the determination to tear down a gender barrier—that’s a woman to be reckoned with! Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg will be offering new sessions of Guided Autobiography this fall. Deadline for registration and payment is September 8. For details, go to keepersofourculture.com or call 831/649-6640.
Monterey County Free Libraries Launch StoryCorps @ Your Library Do you have a great story to tell? Would you like to record it and save it for posterity? Maybe you hope to be a star on the radio? Join your Monterey County neighbors who have already made a short oral history recording for the County library, and possibly for the entire world. Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) is honored to be a recipient of the StoryCorps @ Your Library grant, which is designed to help public libraries across the country record, preserve, and share the stories of their communities Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 50,000 interviews with more than 90,000 participants, and is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind. Millions listen to their weekly broadcasts on NPR’s Morning Edition and online. “Monterey County is rich with contrast and there is no better way to bring residents together than allowing them to share their stories,” says Librarian Jenna Severson, “our goal with StoryCorps is to
strengthen our communities.” MCFL is excited to join StoryCorps in their mission to provide people of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to record their stories. The goal is to remind one another of our shared humanity, to strengthen and build the connections between people, to teach the value of listening, and to weave into the fabric of our culture the understanding that everyone’s story matters. “It was fun and easy,” said Library Director Jayanti Addleman after recording her story about becoming a librarian. “I was afraid it might feel awkward talking about myself, but being able to work with a friend and just sitting and talking casually really took all the stress out of it.” MCFL is currently seeking Monterey County residents interested in capturing their story through a StoryCorps interview. Stories don’t have to fit a particular framework or theme: they can narrate history, they can be personal, they can be funny, and they can be poignant. Conversational
interviews can be with a library staff or with a person of your own choice. Recorded interviews will be conducted at MCFL’s branch libraries following
the StoryCorps model. Those interested in participating are encouraged to apply by contacting Jenna Severson at (831) 883-7542.
L-R Retired Supervisor Lou Calcagno shares his stories about the history of Monterey County and dairy farming with Library Director Jayanti Addleman
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Volkswagens on Lighthouse
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Beetles and Buses, Karmann Ghias and Things invaded Pacific Grove Wednesday, August 5. And Pacific Grove rolled out the red carpet on Lighthouse Avenue for the Treffen 17 Trekkers, on their annual trip from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. For the first of the Car Week shows, it was a sunny day to bring back memories of driving in the “Volkswagen Lane!”
Photos by Peter Mounteer
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Final File Notes
Farewell to Pooh and the four-legged butterfly
File Note Tues., July 21, 2015 This morning I received an e-mail from the Seaside Police Department advising they had not picked up the black bags containing Pooh and an assortment of clothes and other items I’d reported finding in my yard. Nor had the Department of Public Works taken them. They vanished Sunday night.
Late this afternoon I was leaving for the Central Coast Writers meeting when someone knocked on my door. The peephole revealed a wispy white woman with bare shoulders who ignored my No Trespassing sign. I opened the door and asked, “Did you leave stuff in my yard on Saturday?” “Yes. I left a note with it.” “I found only a feather. . .” “The note must have blown away.” “Well, you can’t leave things here. I moved your stuff to the alley—and it disappeared.” “I came and got it.” “Hallelujah!” I exclaimed. “Your life-sized Pooh bear got wet. Did you dry him out?” “He’s still in the bag. . .” “Where is he now?” She waved a broken lavender acrylic nail toward the corner. “In your driveway.” “You brought Pooh back to my house?” “Yes.” I gave her my reporter’s 30-second flash scan. She was 50-something with short brown hair. Her little dog was on his leash by her ankle. She carried no purse, so how could she have written a note if she had neither paper nor pencil? She wore a black mini-skirt and black strapless tube top covered by a filmy leopard-spotted scarf, slip-on sandals and a several rings on her wedding finger. She looked theatrical. Her jewelry looked real. “I don’t know your name.” “It’s Jill.” “How did you move all those sacks?” “On my bike.” “Show me!” I followed, noting her tattooed right arm and neck. “What’s that body art?” “Names of my grandkids and daughter.” “How’d you get those cuts on your leg?” “I fell off my bike.” “You juggled all those bags and your dog on a bike?” “I lost my balance.” She spoke through gaping black spaces between teeth. The same trash sacks I’d left on Saturday at the north end of my yard were now piled beside the south-end trash containers, along with an additional canvas tote bag. I spotted Pooh’s bare pate in its third day of pre-mold garbage-sack incubation. It was like helplessly witnessing a beloved dead pet disintegrate. “Do you sleep on him?” “We’ve cuddled.” “Where did you get Pooh?” “The same way I get everything. By diving in dumpsters.” “Disney and Sears make life-size bears like Pooh. Do you know his retail value? “ “Oh, um, about 20 bucks?” “With tax and shipping, $399.95.” “Oh,” she shrugged. “Do you have an old jacket I can have?”
police didn‘t pick it up like they said they would last time.”
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise I knew she had two jackets in the black sacks. “No,” I lied. “Where is your bicycle?” She pointed to the 6-foot-high fence. “In your neighbor’s driveway. I told him to watch it while I carry my stuff on foot.” “He doesn’t speak English,” I said. “How far do you have to haul this stuff?” “Only about a half mile, but it’s tricky getting there.” “Where?” “The Holiday Inn Express on Del Monte. . .” “You’re staying in the Holiday Inn?” Jill grinned. “I wish. . .” “Well, you have to get your stuff off this property. I’ll bring the car around and drive you there.”
While I started the car, Jill shoved Charlie the dog into her tote bag so his head and forepaws stuck out like a small stuffed animal “Is he a chihuahua mix?” I asked as Jill heaved her sacks into the trunk with powerful athletic grace. “He’s a Papillon,” “That means butterfly in French.” Jill piled a few more sacks into the backseat and got into the car. I had a flash vision of her astride a bike, bags puffing out so she looked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy on wheels. We turned left at Canyon Del Rey Road and Del Monte Blvd. “How long have you been homeless, Jill?” “Oh, uh, about eight months, I guess.” “What happened?” “I found my husband in bed with another woman. For 34 years I was a faithful wife. . . he was abusive.” “Were you in Monterey?” “Greenfield. I’ve spent my whole life in Monterey County. Turn left here and left again.” We passed behind the Holiday Inn Express, dead-ending at a brushy grotto near the lake in Laguna Grande Park. I popped the trunk and watched Jill heft her worldly possessions into the brush. “No one will bother it here.” We returned to my house with the tote containing Jill’s real treasure, her four-legged butterfly named Charlie. “My daughter was going to pick me up.” “Why didn’t she?” “She has troubles of her own.” “Did you call her?” “I lost my cell phone. I’ll buy one when I get my SSI check.” “Do you rent a post office box for mail?” “Yes.” “How do you and Charlie eat?” “Last night Panda Express gave us food it was going to throw out at closing time.” Jill retrieved her bike, slung Charlie’s tote over her shoulder, and spontaneously reached out and hugged me. “What, uh, day is this? It’s Sunday, isn’t it?” “It’s Tuesday.” File Note Wed., July 22, 2015 A night custodian at the Salvation Army saw Jill return at dusk and reported it to me at 9 p.m., “They were hauling those same sacks. When she saw you weren’t
home, they left.” “They?” “Yeah. She was with a well-known meth head. What’ll you do if she dumps her stuff at your house again?” “I don’t really know, since the Seaside
File Note Fri., July 24, 2015 When I got home at 5 p.m., I found a paisley top with broken shoulder strap under the mailbox. A thatch of black mold on Pooh’s golden head flashed through my reporter’s mind as calmness, like the fabled love that passeth all understanding, inspired me what to do next. I will leave it on the steps of City Hall. .
Women on the streets
Who, What, and Where is Granny? Part One Trying to estimate how many homeless women need shelter is summarized in this metaphorical Dutch couplet shared by poet Emery Campbell, who learned it from his wife Hettie: Almost is not half. A cow is not a calf. It means: Facts are deceiving when you’re trying to count the uncountables, like homeless grannies who prefer to remain invisible. Who is Granny? She is a metaphor for any older woman.
Overall homelessness falls but homeless Grannies rise
Since the 2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Census & Survey does not list women as a subcategory, I juggled facts to conclude that 90 percent of the 444 persons interviewed in the census follow-up surveys were over age 25, which meant 372 were adults. An adult woman can be anyone from age 25 through 125. For census purposes, age 50 is an arbitrary line dividing the juniors from the seniors (aka Grannies). Fifty percent of interviewees in the survey of 444 persons were female; therefore, I based my hypothesis on the possibility that half the 372 adults were women, meaning 185 were female adults, of which a yet-unknown percentage is senior women to be calculated by Kathy Whilden.. Kathy is co-organizer of The Fund for Homeless Women (along with Marian Penn and Father Michael Reid), and a hostess of the monthly Friends of Homeless Women meetings at St. Mary’s by the Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove, 10 a.m., the last Wednesday each month. Back in 2013, when there were 2,590 homeless persons in Monterey County, The Fund for Homeless Women concluded there were 350 homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula. This year, overall homelessness in Monterey County was only 2,308 persons, down 282 from 2013. However, as Kathy announced at the July 29 meeting, although this year’s Homeless Census & Survey lists only 2,308 homeless persons in Monterey County, 413 women are homeless on the Monterey Peninsula, a rise of 63 women from 2013. “This is the best guess,” Kathy said, explaining that coverage of the homeless
women ranged from Marina to Big Sur, including also Carmel Valley. I had based my conclusions on her findings and she agreed they looked good. So, here they are: Configuring confounding census conclusions concisely Total unsheltered homeless (by Jurisdiction on the Monterey Peninsula): Carmel--6; Del Rey Oaks—55; Marina—68; Monterey—306; Pacific Grove—13; Sand City—55; Seaside—152. Total—655. Plus estimated peripheral areas from Carmel Valley to Big Sur—171. Grand Total Unsheltered Homeless Persons in Greater Monterey Peninsula corridor: 826. Living Conditions: Based on the surveys of 444 people, of whom 50 percent were women, 49 percent were men and 1 percent were transgender, the numbers of people, whose ages are not known, who are living unsheltered from Marina all the way to Big Sur to the south, and Carmel Valley to the east, are estimated to be: Unsheltered people living on the streets, in encampments, or in vehicles: Women: 413; Men: 405; Transgender: 8. Total: 826 Therefore, the Fund for Homeless Women bases its estimate of 413 women now living unsheltered on the greater Monterey Peninsula on figures gained both from the 2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Census & Survey and statistics gained from The Gathering Place, at which 86 homeless women were served on Tues., July 28 at the Elks Lodge in Del Rey Oaks. Base calculations were made on the understanding that 70 percent of the homeless women were outside or in their cars and 30 percent had access to emergency or transitional living arrangements. Figures published in the census show a total of 368 homeless people in shelters on the Monterey Peninsula, Marina leading with 230 persons, followed by Seaside with 107, and trailed by Monterey with only 31. No sheltered homeless persons were shown for Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Pacific Grove or Sand City. I talked with one homeless Granny, whose story appears elsewhere in this edition in my File Notes about Pooh Bear and her Papillon puppy. Her need for shelter is a wakeup call to every city that is boondoggling instead of acting on this vital issue. The question of who is a Granny leads to the next question: What and where is a Granny? A possible solution to affordable housing for elders who may or may not be homeless will be discussed next week. For details about the Fund for Homeless Women contact https://www.facebook.com/friendsofhomelesswomen
Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at 831-89-5887 or amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com
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Fund for Homeless Women receives $150,000 Gift from Anonymous Donor
The Fund for Homeless Women, a field of interest fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC), received its largest gift to date from an anonymous philanthropist in support of its work for homeless women. The unsolicited cash investment will assist the fund in supporting programs and services for women who are homeless on the Monterey Peninsula.According to the donor’s spokesperson, this generous grant was offered to the fund with three primary objectives: to provide support for emergency assistance and temporary services for homeless women on the Peninsula; to build relationships with nonprofits in the community interested in cross-sector approaches to ending homelessness for women; and to facilitate a planning process that will help the fund direct its next phase of growth. This important mix of harm reduction, building partnerships, and strategic planning will assist the fund increase its capacity and help make a long-term impact on homelessness for women on the Monterey Peninsula.Founded in 2012, the Fund for Homeless Women has distributed nearly $250,000 in grants to local service providers through the CFMC. These funds came from donations contributed by community members. The grants have expanded emergency shelter, transitional housing and day program services for women on the Peninsula. The fund has focused on education, public awareness and community mobilization, and has funded the opening and operation of the One Starfish Safe Parking Program (providing 17 safe parking slots and case management), the Gathering Place for Women (serving 400 women with over 6,000 meals, resources, clothing, etc.), Women in Transition (offering 12 beds in a new transitional housing program), the upcoming I-Help program for women (opening in November 2015), and has provided emergency assistance grants to provider organizations in the community to help keep women sheltered and safe through approximately 150 nights of short-term emergency housing.The Fund for Homeless Women of the CFMC is currently accepting grant proposals from nonprofits through October 2, 2015 that are focused on reducing the number of women on the Monterey Peninsula who are in danger of harm each night, and increasing their access to shelter and safety.For more information about the Fund for Homeless Women and this special purpose grant opportunity please visit the Community Foundation website - http://www.cfmco.org/fhw.
Fourth Annual FREE Hair Cutting Event BenefitingWomen Undergoing Cancer Treatment
All are invited to make a difference, one snip at a time. The Paul Mortuary, an honored member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral providers, and Hair Studio 104 have partnered to host the fourth annual FREE hair cutting event for Pantene Beautiful Lengths, from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 30 at the funeral home located on 390 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove. Those who participate will have their ponytails donated to create real-hair wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. With the community’s help, Pantene Beautiful Lengths and The Paul Mortuary have collected a total of 967 inches in donations in the past three years. That’s more than 100 wigs for women who lost their hair during their valiant battle with cancer. “We are proud to give back to the community we serve by offering this free event for the public,” said Gloria Mason, manager of The Paul Mortuary. “These donations of real hair help to support women during the greatest fight of their lives.” When you donate your hair, you are giving a precious gift to a woman in need. We want to make sure not a single gift is wasted, so please be sure your hair meets the following requirements before you make the cut. To be made into a wig, your hair must be: • At least eight inches long (no maximum length). If you have wavy or curly hair, measure when straight. • Free of permanent color, bleach or other chemical treatments. Vegetable dyes, semi-permanent dyes and rinses are acceptable, but “virgin” hair is preferred. • No more than five-percent gray.
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PACREP Announces Summer 2015 Fundraiser and Gala Event PacRep’s Gold Rush Crush!
PacRep Theatre announces their annual Summer Fundraising Gala “PacRep’s Gold Rush Crush” from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the Corral de Tierra Country Club, at 81 Corral de Tierra Road off Highway 68. Come and bend an elbow at the bar, enjoy some fine fixin’s with all the trimmin’s, kick up your heels line dancing, and hit pay dirt on the high falootin’ auction! Don your best bib and tucker or favorite blue jeans for this western-themed evening filled with live entertainment by PacRep performers Davitt Felder, Lydia Lyons, Reg Huston, Gracie Poletti and Michael Jacobs, with dancing to live music by Mike Beck and the Bohemian Saints, dinner, fine wines, and PacRep's renowned Fantasy Auctions, where you can win a Holland America cruise, Las Vegas extravaganza, Chef Hosted Dinners, and more! Proceeds from the event will benefit the non-profit programs of PacRep Theatre, the only year-round professional theatre in the Central Coast region.Underwriting opportunities for PacRep's summer production of "Oliver!" will also be offered. Event tickets are $149.95 each, and can be purchased at the Golden Bough Box Office on Monte Verde, between 8th and 9th in Carmel-by-the-Sea, or online at PacRep.
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College upcoming free lectures:
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Gentrain Society Lecture: Northern Italy: Da Vinci to Expo Milano 2015 Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; conductor@gentrain.org Jack Erickson, prolific writer on travel, cooking, craft brewing, and fiction (suspense novels, true crime) also loves Northern Italy, spending his summers in Milan. Jack will talk about Northern Italy, its food, culture, history, art, music, business and even politics.
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The Legacy of Place Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Travis H. Long, CPA
Planning for Each Generation
Travis on Taxes
My wife, son, and I are fortunate enough to live in the same house my grandparents owned since the 1950s. I was very close to my grandparents and spent a lot of time in the house in my childhood. Each part of the house and its yard is filled with numerous memories and stories. Because my grandparents’ house was closer to my school, my mother would often bring me to their house in the morning and I would walk or ride my bike through the woods to school, first to Forest Grove Elementary School and then to Pacific Grove Middle School. Recently my son started kindergarten at Forest Grove Elementary School. For his first day of school, my wife, son, and I all walked together along the same path through the woods. It is very special to me that my son is literally following in my footsteps. Forest Grove Elementary School is another sacred place in my childhood. Three levels of playgrounds surrounded by the forest, inspiring teachers, and great friends created wonderful experiences that defined my adolescence. I am excited for my son to have similar experiences that he will treasure for his entire life. Place is important to the human experience. “Wuthering Heights,” “The Mill on the Floss,” and “Howard’s End” all center upon the notion that a place is often a character in the stories of our lives and can have as much of an impact on our lives as other persons. I feel a sense of wonderment when I visit Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Standing at the end zone on the Lambeau Field tour, I think about the fact that “right there” is where Bart Starr ran the football in for a quarterback sneak to win the 1967 NFL Championship, commonly referred to as the “Ice Bowl.” Even though the game took place more than a decade before I was born, I have seen the video clip of that famous play enough times to almost convince myself that I attended the game.
I realize that the sod, grass, and chalk lines are not the same as on the famous day in 1967. However, I tell myself that I’m standing near the same geographical coordinates as where Bart Starr completed one of the most famous plays in Packer history. That concept means something to me. I have yet to visit the Lake District in England but when I eventually make that journey, I’m going to try to find those daffodils “fluttering and dancing in the breeze” by that lake that William Wordsworth writes about in “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.” I would love to make an expedition in the Catskills Mountains of New York in search of the cantilevered rock by the waterfall as depicted in my favorite painting, Asher B. Durand’s “Kindred Spirits.” Estate planning is, in the broad sense, about passing a legacy to the next generation. For many people, that legacy often includes sacred places such as the family residence, the family vacation house, a ballpark, a favorite travel destination, or simply a place to watch the sunset. In some cases, like in the example of my grandparents’ house, the passing of one sacred place (their home) can enable the passing of another sacred place (the local elementary school). With thoughtful estate planning, not only can certain places be passed to future generations, but the sacred sense of place can also be admired and enjoyed by loved ones for years to come. KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704D 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 upon any of the information presented in this article, you should consult with a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.
Today is my brother, Justin’s, birthday, and I know just what to get him. We were both avid baseball card collectors from the time we were 7 and 8 years old on up through our middle school years. Once, we even put on a “Kids Baseball Card Show” to buy, sell, and trade cards. We went around advertising the show with flyers on telephone polls all over the local neighborhoods, and secured the neighborhood pool clubhouse facility to host our show. It was a great success! At the conclusion of my baseball card collecting career I had amassed over 10,000 cards with albums full of rookie cards and great players at the time. One of my most prized cards was a 1954 Topps Willie Mays. I remember wondering, how much money have I invested in all these cards over the years? Would I be able to retire after selling the cards years later? The Beckett Baseball Card Monthly price guide certainly made me think so based on the prices they listed and the rapid rates of increase. Old cards from the 1940s - 1960s were worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars each. A few years after my interest in card collecting waned, a mass of new brands flooded the markets. That combined with other problems in baseball at the time sent the card market into an unrecoverable nose dive. Over 20 years later, most cards are still worth a tiny fraction of their peak. Although my desire was primarily the personal fun of collecting, there were many adult investors that had serious money in cards. As with any investment bubble, I am sure there were collectors mortgaging their homes, running up credit card debt and borrowing from family in order to get a piece of the action. As I reflect on that now, I see there would have been an opportunity for these people to take advantage of today’s topic - Form 4952 - Investment Interest Expense Deduction. If you have questions about other schedules or forms in your
tax returns, prior articles in our Back to Basics series on personal tax returns are republished on my website at www. tlongcpa.com/blog . Investment interest expense is reported on Schedule A as an itemized deduction and is essentially interest paid on debt used to buy property that produces or hopefully will produce income at some point. It doesn’t include interest expense incurred in your trade or business, or for passive activities like most rental properties. These types of interest get reported elsewhere. So, borrowing money to buy investments such as stocks, bonds, or annuities would qualify. Many financial companies offer margin loans. The interest on these loans would certainly qualify as investment interest expense if the proceeds were used to buy more stocks and bonds. Borrowing money to buy the right to royalty income or to buy property held for investment gain, such as vacant land, art, or even baseball cards would also qualify, among other things. Due to passive activity rules which limit or even eliminate current deductions on passive rental activities such as a home you rent out, many people would like to be able to deduct the interest as investment interest instead. However, interest on passive activities is specifically excluded from being classified as investment interest expense. The interest on vacant land can usually escape this clause, even if small amounts of rent are collected since the rent is incidental to the paramount investment purpose of appreciation. To be considered incidental, the principal purpose must be to realize gain from appreciation AND the gross rents received for the year must be less than two percent of the lesser of the property’s unadjusted basis or its fair market value. The rub with investment interest expense is that it is only deductible to the extent that you have investment income!
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P LONG From Page 18 If you have no investment income, you
tion and getting n0 current tax benefit, you can’t deduct the expense, and it gets sus- elect to include your net capital gains and pended until a year you actually do have qualified dividends as investment income investment income. So what qualifies as and use the deduction to help wipe that investment income? Well, all of the things income out, thus saving you current taxes. we just discussed for which you borrowed The Form 4952 itself is a rather money and can deduct as investment inter- simple form - only a half page in length. est expense - so interest, dividends, gains Part I is a summary of the gross investfrom property held for investment, etc. ment interest expense including any Prior to being applied against investment current interest and past interest that was interest expense, the investment income carried over. Part II helps you calculate figure is reduced by other investment the net investment income from interest expenses that you may have reported on dividends, gains, capital gains, less investSchedule A - such as investment advisory ment expenses from Schedule A. Part III fees, safe deposit boxes, investment sub- compares parts I and II and calculates the scriptions, etc. investment interest expense that will be By default, your net capital gains currently deductible, as well as the part (meaning net long-term capital gains in that is being suspended to the future if excess of net short-term capital losses) as there is not enough investment income to well as qualified dividends are not includ- absorb the expenses. ed in investment income. This is done As for the card collecting Justin and I because both of these already get taxed did, I sure am glad we didn’t go into debt at favorable lower capital gains rates, so buying baseball cards and having to file the thinking is, “Why would you want to 4952s! Now about that gift - how about a waste a deduction to offset income that is box of wax packs or a factory sealed set - I already getting a lower capital gains rate, know just where to get them... when you could instead use it to offset ordinary income taxed at higher rates?” The Travis H. Long, CPA is located at answer is that sometimes you may not be 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and able to ever foresee having much ordinary focuses on trust, estate, individual, and investment income taxable at higher rates. business taxation. He can be reached at And instead of just suspending the deduc- 831-333-1041.
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20151599 The following person is doing business as ROCKSTAR DANCE STUDIO, 510 Lighthouse Ave., #3, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: STEVIE McKIM-KIRMIL, 234 Harvest St., Salinas, CA 93901. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 30, 2015. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/14/10. Signed: Stevie McKim-Kirmil. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 8/7, 8/14, 821, 8/28/15
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Opinion The Same Laws Should Apply to Cal-Am That Apply to the Rest of Us CPUC Public Advisor’s Office
505 Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94102 Re: California American Water’s Application No. 15-07-019 CPUC Public Advisor’s Office: I reside in the City of Pacific Grove, CA. I have been a resident for approximately eight years. During this entire time, I have heard of and personally suffered through confrontations with California American Water. I believe the company is a corporation and a subsidiary of American Water, which is based in New Jersey. This is a private corporation where individuals in the higher echelon receive salaries and benefits in excess of $1-2 million. This is substantially more than a municipal water director would receive. This corporation is in the business to make a profit and pay its board members excessive salaries and benefits. “From 2008 to 2012, American Water’s key executives made $32,232,667. This surely casts some new light on their argument that they need rate hikes from PUCs to improve water infrastructure.[5] 2008 $4,342,485 2009 $2,769,443 2010 $6,713,501 2011 $8,719,013 2012 $9,688,225 2013 $11,069,329 Total $43,301,996” (Wikipedia) California American Water has recently submitted an application to CPUC for the purpose of increasing rates on single family dwellings by 27.07 percent and adjust its water tiered rates. It is ironic to me that many people in my neighborhood have no lawns (or brown lawns), few flowers, and a few trees in their small lots. The neighborhood has reduced its consumption of water usage, to comply voluntarily with California’s Drought. The idea that because residents use less water, that the California American Water wants to increase water rates, does not compute. If we are using less water, our rates should not go up. This is a private corporation that is attempting this. If it were a municipality, cutbacks would occur and layoffs. Just because it is a private corporation, it should not be sheltered from layoffs and cutbacks, such as a reduction in profits and cuts in exorbitant salaries and benefits. If California American Water really wants to cut its costs, it should consider moving its headquarters out of Coronado, California to some place like Bakersfield or Fresno. That would save a lot of revenue, cut overhead costs, plus the cost of living is less and they could reduce the salaries of their executives. But don’t saddle the rate payers with lavish offices and exorbitant salaries and benefits. The application goes on to say that California American Water has a balance of $40 million in uncollected revenues, however they wish to collect this revenue through fixed surcharges over the next 20 years. This would appear to me to be excessive fees tagged on to already existing water rates that they are trying to increase. Where is the end to this? Is California American Water too big to fail? Maybe the State of California can bail them out? Or is this a corporation that pays too much to its executives and has bad financial planning? MONTEREY PENINSULA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (majority voter approval required) Measure O “Shall the ordinance, Measure O, which directs the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to adopt a policy to move toward public ownership of all water systems within its boundaries by conducting a feasibility study, and if deemed feasible, move forward with acquisition of all such water systems’ assets, be adopted?” I also believe that this application is retaliatory toward the residents of Monterey County. The reason being, that in 2014 a ballot measure was held to inquire about the elimination of California American Water and substitution of a municipal water system in Monterey County. California American Water spent millions of dollars in television and leaflet propaganda, emphasizing that the residents should vote note on the ballot measure. Could this be the $40 million in uncollected revenues or could this influence a vindictive corporation in attempting to recoup its media expenses for 2014? The Measure “O” failed by 4 percent, 52 percent NO and 48 percent YES. If this rate hike it approved, I believe the tables will turn on California American Water in four years when the bill is reintroduced. I also believe that on July 29, 2015 the California Supreme Court reaffirmed an appellant court decision, that Municipalities cannot impose tiered water pricing to discourage heavy water use. It also indicated that municipalities cannot impose fees for services that exceed the actual cost. This would be a violation of Proposition 218, a 1996 ballot measure. I understand that California American Water is a private corporation, but shouldn’t the same standards apply? Is California American Water and its parent company American Water another ENRON? They want to increase our rates, penalize our reduction of usage, compensate for their $40 million in uncollected revenues, as well as pay for their media campaign against Measure “O.” Where is the fairness in this? To me this is a clear attempt by a private corporation to manipulate the California drought as a means to increase its profits. I believe ENRON has already done that to California. If the private corporation is hurting for revenues, it should do like any other public sector agency and cut its expenses, layoff personnel, and not give its employees raises. How can a corporation or public agency charge more for doing less and providing less? It does not make sense. This is just my opinion, offered in comment to California American Water’s Application No. 15-07-019. Bill Dryden Pacific Grove (sent to public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov , re: California American Water’s Application No. 15-070-019)
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Triathletes have another reason to join Pacific Grove Triathlon EOD Warrior Foundation Will Benefit Tri-California Events, Inc. has officially partnered with the EOD Warrior Foundation for a family-friendly 5K/10K Run for Service, which will take place in conjunction with the Triathlon at Pacific Grove. The triathlon will take place September 11-13 in Pacific Grove. More than 7,000 EOD technicians serve in the US Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. It is their responsibility to dispose of and disarm bombs and other explosive ordinance. It’s one of the most dangerous occupations in the US armed services, and these brave men and women put themselves in harm’s way regularly to protect the lives of others. The EOD Warrior Foundation’s mission is to “improve the quality of life for the EOD family by providing emergency financial relief, scholarship opportunities, physical, social and emotional support.” “The EOD community is supported by a network of EOD family and friends dedicated to honoring and caring for our EOD warriors and their families,” said Nicole Motsek, executive director of the EOD Warrior Foundation. “We are truly grateful to have Tri-California as a supporter and partner in 2015. This partnership is a symbol of the strength and perseverance of EOD warriors and their families, and promotes the importance of overall health and wellness. “We are honored to have been selected as the recipient of this partnership, and look forward to working with Tri-California for years to come.” While the Triathlon at Pacific Grove will take place September 11-13, the 5K/10K Run for Service will be held on September 13. It is a family-centered event, and kids of all ages are welcome. Children 12 and under can participate in the 5K free of charge. The course is laid out along Ocean View Boulevard, and both the 5K and 10K will begin at Lovers Point Park. The turnaround point for the 5K is set at the 12th green at the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Links course, and the 10K turnaround point is near Asilomar State Beach. To learn more about the Triathlon at Pacific Grove, the 5K/10K Run for Service, or Tri-California Events, Inc., visit http://www.TriCalifornia.com.
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Sports Ben Alexander
Golf Tips Ben Alexander PGA PGA Teaching Professional, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Bayonet Golf Course PGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA 831-277-9001 www.benalexandergolf.com
Pitch shots often confuse the average player. So what is a pitch shot? These are shots around the green usually 40 yards and in when you’re around the green. Most of us get these shots A LOT when we play golf. Even the pros get pitch shots a lot. My teacher always taught me that a pitch shot is a mini swing of a full swing so if I hit my sand wedge 80 yards with a full swing a half swing is 40 yards, quarter swing is 20 yards. Practice these pitch shots because you are going to get a lot of them!
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Charging Home
Chris Pilan, about whom we wrote in March as he embarked on a cross-country trip, made it all the way to Maine on his vintage Honda Passport. He’s now on his way back, trying to reach Monterey in time for school. It may be a vintage bike, but notice the solar panel on the back. Chris was charging one Canon battery , two GoPro batteries, one laptop, one cell phone, and two motorcycle batteries with one 35-watt panel as he parked in the Arizona desert. We’ll have a story when he returns.
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More Millennials Living With Family Despite Improved Job Market
America’s 18- to 34-year-olds are less likely to be living independently of their families and establishing their own households today than they were in the depths of the Great Recession. This has occurred despite the fact that unemployment is down, full-time work is up, and wages have modestly rebounded for young adults in the U.S. labor market. Making sense of the story The 18- to 34-year-old population has grown by nearly 3 million since 2007. But the number heading up their own households has not increased. In the first third of 2015 about 42.2 million 18- to 34-year-olds lived independently of their families. In 2007, before the recession began, about 42.7 million adults in that age group lived independently. In 2010, 69 percent of 18- to 34-yearolds lived independently. As of the first four months of this year, only 67 percent of millennials were living independently. Over the same time period, the share of young adults living in their parents’ homes has increased from 24 to 26 percent. The number of young adults heading their own households is no higher in 2015 (25 million) than it was before the recession began in 2007 (25.2 million). The decline in independent living since the recovery began is apparent among both better-educated young adults and their less-educated counterparts. For example, today 86 percent of college-educated 25- to 34-year-olds live independently of their families. In 2010, 88 percent of this demographic lived independently. Trends in living arrangements also show no significant gender differences during the recovery. However, in 2015, 63 percent of millennial men lived independently of family, compared with 72 percent of millennial women. Most of the decline in independent living since 2007 can be attributed to more young adults living in their parents’ homes. In the first third of 2015, 26 percent of Millennials lived with their parents. At the beginning of the recovery in 2010, 24 percent of young adults were living with parents. Read the full story http://www.pewsocialtrends. org/2015/07/29/more-millennials-living-with-family-despite-improved-job-market/
In other news Homeownership Rate Hits 48-Year Low in US
Source: Wall St. Journal The homeownership rate continued to decline in the second quarter of 2015, hitting a 48-year low. The country is experiencing its lowest homeownership rate since 1967. According to the Commerce Department, the seasonally adjusted homeownership rate declined to 63.5 percent, down from 64.7 percent in the second quarter of 2014. However, it should be noted that the decline in homeownership reflects a positive trend: The number of rental households is growing. Read the full story http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/07/28/u-s-homeownership-ratehits-48-year-low/
Scott Dick Monterey County Association of Realtors How will rising Demand is Up, interest rates Inventory is Not supply of homes for sale national(really) affect you? ly inThe June fell 6.5 percent from a year ago, Source: Christian Science Monitor
The financial world will be searching for clues from the Federal Reserve about the timing of the long-awaited hike on interest rates. The decision is important to the economy because the eventual increase in the rate will affect anyone who has a home mortgage, a car loan, a savings account, or money invested in the stock market. Most analysts believe that rising interest rates ultimately lead to higher mortgage rates, which means aspiring homeowners should expect to pay more over the course of their mortgage. That could price some people out of the market. Moreover, interest rate movement also impacts the rental market, so even people without a mortgage will notice the change. Read the full story http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/2015/0729/How-will-rising-interestrates-really-affect-you
Shaky Foundation For U.S. HousingPrice Growth
Source: Wall St. Journal The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, covering the entire nation, rose 4.4 percent in the 12 months ended in May, slightly greater than a 4.3 percent increase in April. Alarmingly, home prices have been rising at twice the rate of income growth and inflation. That being said, there is already evidence that home-price growth is starting to slow—after a period of time in which home prices have grown just over 4 percent every month of 2015 so far. The equation pushing home prices higher is a simple one: New home construction has been very limited in recent years, while demand has remained fairly strong. Read the full story http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/07/29/the-shaky-foundationfor-u-s-housing-price-growth/
Drought Spurs Unexpected Effect: Eco-Friendly Development
Source: KPCC Smaller homes built close to each other with a common green space is just one example of new, eco-friendly communities in California’s predominantly agricultural Central Valley that are taking shape due to the drought. The severity of the drought is changing the way people are designing residential communities. Cities in the Central Valley are dominated by older homes and basic tract houses, but new developments that will run on solar power with drought-resistant yards are something new for farm towns. Read the full story http://www.scpr.org/ news/2015/07/29/53459/california-s-drought-spurs-unexpected-effect-eco-f/
according to a new report from Zillow. Demand for housing has returned, but housing supply has not, and the numbers are only getting worse. Stan Humphries, chief economist at Zillow, commented, “Finding a house is the last hurdle for many buyers who have saved a down payment and gotten pre-approved for a mortgage, but low inventory levels like those we’re seeing across the country can bring the home-buying process to a screeching halt.” Inventory fell in 19 of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. Read the full story http://www.cnbc.com/2015/07/30/ housing-supply-falls-further-feeding-prices.html
Where Rents Are Eating Up a Bigger Share of Income Source: Wall St. Journal Renters on the West Coast are feeling some of the greatest pressure when it comes to rents growing faster than
incomes. Cost burdens are spreading rapidly among moderate-income households, according to a recent report by Harvard University, and rents in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco have really squeezed household budgets. Economists generally consider a household cost-burdened when it is paying at least 30 percent of its income for rent. There has been a mismatch between robust growth in rents and more tepid gains for income. Read the full story http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/07/28/where-rents-are-eatingup-a-bigger-share-of-income/
Talking Points … An index measuring economic confidence fell to a 10-month low, according to Gallup’s Economic Confidence Index. • The index dropped to -14 last week, which was the lowest level recorded since last September. The index has been on a downward trajectory since late January when the index peaked at +5, which was the highest weekly score since Gallup began tracking economic confidence in 2008. • Since mid-March, the index has consistently been in negative territory. Gallup’s index is the average of two factors: how the public rates the current economy and whether people feel the economy is improving or getting worse.
Champions of the Arts Gala Benefit for Arts Education August 4, 2015 (Monterey) Each year the Arts Council for Monterey County encourages and promotes excellence in the arts by recognizing outstanding organizations and individual throughout the County. This year the awards will be presented to Richard MacDonald-Lifetime Achievement, Marv Anderson-Luminary, Adela Castillo and Jose Alejandro Moran-Volunteers, Sonja Aramburo-Educator, Sandra Gray-Professional, Hidden Valley-Nonprofit and Lee Rosen-Philanthropist. These Champions of the Arts will receive their award at the annual Champions of the Arts Gala on January 16, 2016 at the Portola Hotel and Spa. The Gala has become a signature event for the region and includes a cocktail reception, live and silent auctions, fine dining, entertainment and the dramatic presentation of the
awards. Sponsor opportunities are available in five categories – Presenter $10,000, Producer $5,000, Director $2,500, Star $1,000 and Advocate $500. Each of these categories offer the sponsor a variety of benefits that includes advertising on the Arts Council Web site, use of your corporate logo in the event program book, tickets for you and your guests for the event and more. Details are available at arts4mc.org/champions. The mission of the Arts Council is to improve the quality of life for everyone in Monterey County through the arts. The comprehensive approach to accomplish this mission is through grants and training for nonprofits and cultural groups, professional artists in the school residencies, special projects, support for public art projects and initiatives and public aware-
Local Artist Shows “Vehicles I Have Known”
The Marjorie Evans Gallery at the Sunset Center is proud to present “Life on Wheels. Vehicles I have known,” an exhibition of paintings by local artist Andy Williams. The exhibit will be on display Monday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm, August 6 - 31, and is open to the public. Andy Williams was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario and moved with his family to California in 1962. An avid surfer, his first career was making and selling surfboards in Santa Cruz and Hawaii. Andy started painting watercolor in 1973 and found recognition rapidly, winning an honorable mention at Richard Yip’s annual student exhibition in San Francisco the following year. Andy took painting and drawing classes at Cabrillo College and eventually transferred to San Jose State University, where he earned a master’s degree in painting in 1985. Since then, Andy has won awards and honors for his plein air and studio painting. He is an artist member of the Carmel Art Association. In the last several years, Andy has concentrated on painting in a painterly realist style, often focusing on automobiles and other vehicles. He likes the challenge of using a painterly approach to place the gleam and rust of these intricate objects within a narrative environment. For more information please visit our gallery page: http://www.sunsetcenter.org/ marjorie_evans_gallery.htm
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Toward A Common Humanity By Jeanne Gavrin My sister told me about the incident, but I wanted to hear first-hand from my nephew. After a loaded silence on the other end of the phone, I realized it was not the same AJ who had been eager to start college: “I went to my first party. There were about 100 kids. I guess I was the only person-of-color. The music blasted, lots of us were dancing. Then someone shot off a fire extinguisher. We heard engines and sirens. The police arrived. “A buddy and I, as well as everyone else, were trying to leave the building. In the middle of the chaos this officer pushed his way through the crowd and hollered, ‘Hey, you!’ We were face to face when I realized he was yelling at me. ‘What’s with setting off the fire extinguisher?’ the cop shouted. I couldn’t think to answer, but my friend nudged me toward the side door and spoke up, ‘He had nothing to do with it sir. We’re getting out of here.’” “Your pal, he’s white?,” I inquired. “Yah.” “The policeman?” I questioned. “White also, yes.” Despite the minor nature of the incident, AJ’s account triggered all kinds of what-if scenarios in me. What if AJ’s buddy hadn’t been there? Would the police have roughed him up? If I were with AJ, would I have had the courage of his white friend? A vision of Trayvon Martin, the 18-year-old black teenager shot to death in Florida by a community watchman, horrified me. After a summer in the sun, AJ’s chestnut-hued skin resembled his father’s Caribbean background much more than the Eastern European heritage on my side of the family. In contrast to the majority of students on his campus, he wore his dark-brown hair in neat cornrows braided close to the scalp. I don’t worry about my own sons or daughter. They blend in, even if they are from a Catholic-Jewish background that has experienced prejudice and oppression. I feel some consolation in knowing that rather than the deep South, AJ’s university is set in the rural Northeast. Yet that population has known few people of color. I continued to question AJ: “So you left the party?” “Oh yeah. We got out of there as fast as we could to my friend’s apartment.” I asked, “Hadn’t you chosen your school in part because of its diversity program? Did you tell anyone what happened? The faculty, the administration?” “Nope.” Before I could say more, AJ blurted, “I’ve got a headache. I’m going to get going. Bye.” Taken aback, I responded, “Oh, okay. Bye.” Before AJ hung up he sighed, “The cop sought me out of the whole crowd. My friend felt devastated and said, ‘There’s no hope for humanity.’” I’m grateful to AJ’s pal and he’s
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wrong. There’s comfort in knowing a brave young white man not only stood up for his black friend, but that the policeman then left my nephew alone. In The Hidden Wound (1989), Wendell Berry advocates for a society which contains “the mutual recognition of a common humanity.” The actions of AJ’s buddy give me hope. Perhaps we may be able to conceive of a world where people take note of their behavior and move in a different, positive direction. Let’s envision an extension to the incident: After the cop confronts AJ at the party and his friend nudges him toward the door, he feels a grip on his shoulder. My nephew turns to find himself once more face to face with the policeman. This time he’s handing his card to AJ and saying, “I want to talk with you both. You’re not in trouble. Please call.” The following day, AJ and his friend meet the deputy in the police station. Something amazing happens, something gentle. The officer apologizes to AJ, “Thank you for coming. I’m sorry about what occurred. When your friend here stood up for you I had to rethink my actions. I made a mistake.” The officer takes a deep breath, “At the dance I didn’t even realize I was singling you out because of your color, but I guess I was. I don’t want to do that again, to anyone. I would feel horrible if someone approached me or one of my kids with such little thought.” He pauses, “But, I’m left with a question: Where do we go from here?” Is my new vision something far fetched? Is it possible? Perhaps a white friend standing up for a black buddy and the police backing away is the best we can hope for at the moment. I like to think we can learn to appreciate one another by beginning a dialogue where mutual respect and reflection are the norm. What if the conversation leads to a common humanity that has room for safety, forgiveness, harmony, and love? So where do we go from here?
Working at Holman’s By Judy Avila Being hired at the very first place I applied was a wonderful feeling, even though I went back couple of times to speak with Mr. Knoles and always felt a little intimidated by him my wish was granted. Everything was a new experience and immediately I felt that everyone welcomed and helped me integrate in the work force. Giving excellent service was a must. Dress code was another rule right up my alley, as I always enjoyed dressing nicely. Wearing nice dresses, skirts, tops along with nylons and pumps was required for the sales ladies and the proper attire for the salesman. If I remember correctly I started earning less than a dollar per hour. It was not a lot of money, but it wasn’t long before I got a small raise which seemed fair; coffee was still 10 cents per cup and we always got our coffee breaks. We also got 20 percent off on most of our purchases and we had health benefits and vacation pay. I was grateful for what I was offered. Once in a while we had little perks. Making new friends and gaining customer appreciation was always a good feeling. One day I remember my supervisor Mrs. B. (as we called her) calling a meeting and giving us the sales pitch on customer service. Her favorite one was: “You would never invite someone into
your home that you would not greet and make them feel welcome as soon as they stepped through your door? Well, this is your home and when customers walk in the door you know what to do...” She also praised us for doing well during a big sale on fine china. She wanted to take all six of us from dinnerware dept. to Slats Rooftop Garden Restaurant, (now The Beach House). For me this was a wonderful treat as my experience of eating out in nice restaurants was very limited. Another great memory definitely heartwarming came when I requested a leave of absence to take a trip to the Azores to visit my family after eight years of being away from them. Also, I would be meeting my husband’s family for the first time. Some of them lived there and some lived in Canada. A full-fledged party was planned for me at the very residence of Mrs. Mary Barter. When I arrived the entire group was there along with her daughter Karen Mangano who had done the beautiful decorations. For the centerpiece, there was a boat full of flowers and the whole table was set in style. After a wonderful meal was served and lots of conversation I received beautiful gifts, all of their good wishes for a good trip and a wonderful reunion. Hugs and tears were shared and great memories were engraved forever.
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