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Small Press Newspapers are in Trouble Remember hearing ‘Save Your Newspapers!’?
It’s a beautiful Friday afternoon, the day after putting to bed our biggest issue ever. The paper is going out on the streets with the distribution guy, after spending the night on the Internet...and the front porch of our office. People double park out front and run up to our basket to grab the issue, sometimes sayng “Hi!” and sometimes just waving as inside we hold what has become our weekly staff meeting – critiquing the recent issue, planning the next one. (We don’t sit around our fancy table – our table’s full of stuff. Old issues, advertisements that arrived in the mail, a motorcycle helmet.) We’re tired. Each of us worked all week, writing, editing, gathering information, and worst of all: waiting for return phone calls. Then BAM! A typo in 36 points in a headline. We used to say, at another newspaper where I was the editorial typesetter, that if you’re going to make a typo, you should do it in 72 points, that being the biggest size our old-fashioned photo typesetters would do in the days before Macintosh, maybe 30 years ago. Sometimes those typos would make it to press, like the time I told the recipe readers to make a sauce and POUT OVER THE SALMON. Our darling proofreader would say, “It’s your decision whether to fix it or not. Thirty years from now, who’s going to see a flea on a racehorse?” In those days, I and my trusty X-Acto Knife would usually fix the boo-boo. But we only answer to ourselves, not to a large news conglomerate. While the big boys struggle with how to present Trump’s latest shenanigans, we slog through yet another school board meeting. A 2011 report by the Federal Communications Commission found that local newspapers are the best medium to provide the sort
of public service journalism that shines a light on the major issues confronting communities and gives residents the information they need to solve their problems. Fast forward to 2018. More than one in every five papers has closed over the past decade and a half, leaving thousands of our communities at risk of becoming news deserts. Half of the 3,143 counties in the country now have only one newspaper, usually a small weekly, attempting to cover its various communities. Almost 200 counties in the country have no newspaper at all. The people with the least access to local news are often the most vulnerable – the poorest, least educated and most isolated. In an era of fake news, the diminishment of local newspapers poses yet another threat to the long- term vitality of communities. Many of our 7,100 surviving newspapers are mere shells of their former selves. Once stand-alone iconic weeklies have merged with larger dailies and gradually disappeared. Metro, regional and state papers have dramatically scaled back their coverage of city neighborhoods, the suburbs and rural areas, dealing a double blow to communities that have also lost a local weekly. The Monterey Herald and the Santa Cruz Sentinel are examples: Readers complain about the lack of local news as these once vibrant newspapers aren’t even printed here anymore and their beautiful presses, purchased in a time of expansion, are relegated to the scrap heap. We’ve watched the cutbacks at the Salinas Californian and the Watsonville RegisterPajaronian. Still surviving are the Monterey Coast Weekly and the Carmel Pine Cone. Weekly newspapers back then hung around the house for
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All: The title of the second letter, by Phyllis Meurer, is ”Several reasons why she’s voting No on Measure J.” Phyllis Meurer is voting neither Yes nor No on Measure J. She lives in Salinas. Why is she even writing an opinion on the issue, and why is The Herald publishing it, especially when it refuses to publish dozens of commentaries and letters written by actual Monterey Peninsula customers of Cal Am? The answer: FAKE NEWS, a national disease that is turning journalism into simply a vehicle for paid ads, many masquerading as news articles. --Ron.
Peake, Olver are analytical and careful
Editor: I am voting for Bill Peake for mayor and Tama Olver for city council. I have worked closely with both and found them to be strongly analytical and careful in their thinking, fiscally conservative, open to discussions and questions, and unusually respectful in how they treat others. And most important to me, they value highly our residential city and its spectacular coastline. I first met Bill when he was on the Recreation Commission where he took the lead in developing a coastal trail plan, well ahead of the current work now being done with the Local Coastal Plan and Shoreline Management Plan. I have worked with him ever since as we look for ways to preserve our coast as it is threatened by sea level rise and increased storms. I have also been impressed with his priority for affordable housing and his willingness to listen to the needs of our residents. And I met and worked with Tama during her time on the City’s Museum Board. We worked together as a most effective team to streamline the way the Board operates. She also has been a long-time volunteer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium promoting coastal awareness and conservation, and is now a member of the Museum’s Board. Pacific Grove would be fortunate indeed to have both of these people as leaders on the City Council. I enthusiastically encourage the citizens of Pacific Grove to give them their vote. John Pearse Pacific Grove
Reasons for voting No on Measure J
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I recommend a No vote on Measure J. As a private citizen I voluntarily made ads for the No on J campaign that highlighted two true facts: 1 — the court said Measure J could not include “cost saving” in its title, and, 2 — you, the voters and ratepayers, don’t get to vote on a risky takeover after a Measure J feasibility study is done. Instead, the decision on what is “feasible” will be turned over completely to the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. So neutrality and objectivity at the district are crucial. Dave Stoldt, the general manager of the district, sent the following email to my husband Fred on Oct. 3: “Hi Fred Saw your wife’s TV ad. Sorry to suggest that she is a pawn and misinformed, but that is obviously the point of this email. So sorry to see your family’s impartial history now biased.” Does that sound neutral or objective to you? Does it seem impartial or appropriate? My answer to those questions is no. The city of Claremont lost $11 million in a failed attempted takeover of a private water utility. No on Measure J. Phyllis Meurer Salinas
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Rudy Fischer for Mayor I have actually enjoyed walking around, meeting our city’s residents, and discussing your issues and concerns. It almost makes me want to do it between campaigns. Almost. But looking to the future, I want to make some suggestions. Let’s: Update the city’s 26 year old General Plan. Develop a Local Coastal Plan that meets the needs of PG residents. Hold quarterly open meetings to discuss city issues. Develop a telecommunications ordinance to protect our residents. The General Plan is one of the foundation documents for the city and, at 26 years old, it is a bit past its “renew by” date. I don’t think we need to develop a new one, but a certain amount of modification and cleanup is certainly in order. Likewise with the Local Coastal Plan. This will regulate our lives for many years and we need to make sure we get it right. Yes, we do need to meet the mandates set by the Coastal Act, but we also need to protect the rights of our residents. Periodic unofficial meetings will allow us all to discuss the good, the bad, and what you think is coming up. Let’s identify these things in advance so we can take action to avoid crisis situations. A perfect example of this is the need for a telecommunications ordinance. We should have known this was coming and taken action a long time ago to avoid it. We can fix it by developing an ordinance – but I prefer to be proactive and avoid situations like this in the first place. If you don’t want to come to a meeting, just call me. I have an office at city hall and will meet you there so we can talk.
Experience, vision, and a proven record. Rudy Fischer for Mayor, P.O. Box 475, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. FPPC # 1406773
for Pacific Grove City Council • To serve our city and dedicate myself to our community • To work together with people with a wide range of opinions and ideas • To find solutions, develop strategies and implement plans that align with our town’s character and beauty
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Limit Short-Term Vacation Rentals In Our Neighborhoods “I can’t wait to have an STR next door” – Said no one ever! No, people don’t ask for STRs next door, they just pop up. There are now 256 Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STRs) in Pacific Grove, most of them owned by out-of-town investors.
Currently, a quarter of our residential areas now have residents who must live with a short-term vacation rental nearby. Your home may be next. When the “lottery” takes effect at the end of April, 45 STR licenses will be up for grabs at different locations. If you don’t have one next door now, you could then. Neighbors aren’t notified in advance nor asked if they mind. STRs pop up unannounced and leave the neighbors to cope. This commercial activity in residential areas is not good zoning. Fortunately we have a remedy in our democracy – Vote Yes on Measure M and limit them in most residential areas.
Read the Initiative at: www.pgneighbors.com Or contact the city clerk (648-3181) for a copy, then,
Vote YES on M
to Protect Pacific Grove’s Residential Character in this fall’s election.
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BARKTOBERFEST Diana L. Guerrero
Ask ARK Lady Oktoberfest began back in October of 1810 in celebration of the marriage of Bavarian King, Max Joseph (King Ludwig I) to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Over time the festival expanded with the addition of horse races, an agricultural fair, and eventually beer pubs and special entertainment. Today many Oktoberfest celebrations are held throughout the United States. They begin in September and run through October. There is dancing, music, sideshows, carnival rides, vendors, German food and a variety of different brews. However what you might not know is that this trend has also morphed into a celebration of pets known as Barktoberfest! Just when the first Barktoberfest be-
gan isn’t clear but these pet friendly events are similar to the human celebrations in many ways. Animal facilities hosting them are happy to provide a pet friendly party during October as fundraisers--or as trendy adoption festivals to help place any precious pets needing homes. These events are often combined with costume contests and tricks-for-treats events where pets and their people can win fun or fabulous prizes. If you really want to get silly and create a special atmosphere, you can grab a creation for the costume crazy canine that likes to wear such adornments. Yes, it is true--your Labrador can wear Lederhosen! Made from swede they look like the real thing but there is also a less costly, more festive version constructed from felt. You’ll find live music, festive food and refreshing drinks with vendor booths filled with unique games or items for sale at these fun-filled parties but you’ll be happy to know that the money raised usually goes to pet adoption, pet rescue, or spay and adoption programs. Unlike the human festivities that often focus around the consumption of alcoholic beverages, a barktoberfest avoids them. This is because alcoholic beverages and hops (used in home beer brewing) are among the food items listed as potentially dangerous to pets by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. But some clever pet product manufactur-
ers have come up with dog friendly brews just for the occasion and for more common distribution by any canine crazy humans. In the United States the trend started with Happy Tail Ale (no longer
available) and Bowser Beer. Bowser Beer is made from USDA beef or chicken, malt barley, and glucosamine for joint health. It does not contain alcohol nor any carbonation or hops, which can be toxic to dogs. Other options today include Snuffle Dog Beer (Netherlands), Dog Beer (Brazil) and Dawg Grog (Oregon) that are beef flavored, non-carbonated, non-alcoholic product for your furry friend. This means that you can serve it to your pet straight out of the bottle, over kibble, use it to add flavor to your pet’s water bowl, or add to ice to create a cold, crunchy treat for your precious pooch. One thing is for sure, October is a fun filled month for pets and pet owners. Between Howl-o-ween, Barktoberfest, Blessing of the Animals events and other pet parties you are sure to be busy! About ARKlady: Diana L Guerrero (aka ARKlady) lives on the Central Coast of California by the sea. An author, animal whisperer and wildlife interpreter, her first word was “fish.” Known locally as “DGinPG,” she is a friend of the furred, feathered and finned. With a goal of enriching the lives of animals (both wild and tame) and empowering the humans that love them, she shares a lifetime of professional experience and specialty training with animal lovers--who are not only passionate about animals but that want to make a difference in their lives and in the world in which they live. Questions? Call (831) 291-3355 | Email Ask@TheArkLady.com | Visit ARKlady.com Questions should be community oriented, personal pet behavior issues are best tackled in a virtual or in-person behavior consultation. Need help? Book a consultation here =>https:// arklady.as.me/virtual-consultation
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Your Letters Are Always WELCOME! Write us at editor@ cedarstreettimes. com or by Snail Mail at 306 Grand Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Yeah, it is about money. It’s about the money it takes to run Pacific Grove. It’s about the money it takes to keep hundreds of people employed in our town. It’s about making sure we have enough police and fire staff to keep us safe. It’s about a downtown that stays vibrant past 5 pm. It’s about welcoming visitors who help us pay for the new bathroom at the Monarch Sanctuary, staffing at the Library, the Senior Housing Fund, downtown revitalization, lights on the baseball field, paving our potholes, the crosswalks our kids use to get to school, preserving our historical documents, and a hundred other things.
If STR visitors don’t pick up the tab, guess who has to?
Vote NO on M. Paid for by the Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance Political Action Committee (MCVRA PAC)
It’s about paying pensions to public employees when we promised them we would. It’s about not passing on a parcel tax to residents when Short-Term Rental visitors are happy to pay it for us. You can call that greed, or elitism, or an out-of-town mentality. Or you can call it reality.
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Opinion
Maybe Joe Bileci is Missing the Point
Editor:
Pacific Grove resident Joe Bilechi recently wrote in the Herald that because I am taking a reasonable approach to Measure M, I am missing the point. I think it may be Mr. Bilechi and others who miss the point. The city council is elected by the voters to address issues in the city and set policy, and a new city council is elected every two years. This one has already acted responsibly by putting restrictions on the number of STR’s allowed in the city, setting limits on how close to each other they can be, and regulating their density in a neighborhood. The Council can also take other actions later if needed. We should wait to see what effect those changes have before we pass a flawed measure dreamed up by a few residents. Measure M would take that flexibility away, leaving us stuck with a problem ordinance – potentially for decades. One has only to look at measure C which was passed in 1986 and was not overturned until 2011. That was 13 city councils that could have addressed that issue if their hands hadn’t been tied There is also the danger of reducing the city’s revenue by well over a million dollars at a time when the city needs more revenue, not less. When asked for suggestions on how to make up for this loss, one of the anti-STR proponents actually said “I don’t care”. Another said “We will figure something out”. An employees of the Chamber told me that the city SHOULD go bankrupt so that we are forced to stop paying our city employees their salaries and retirement benefits. Those aren’t the actions of responsible people. Those are emotional reactions from people who have never been involved in the process of actually governing a city. Whether an employee in our Public Works Department preventing flooding by cleaning debris from storm drains in the driving rain, a fire fighter working on someone having a heart attack in the middle of the night, or a Police Officer rushing to the scene of a reported incident, our public employees work hard and provide us with services we need. We have also started major projects to fix up our city streets, sidewalks, the library, and even our parks. Let’s not strangle that progress now. It is always better to let your elected representatives set policy for the city rather than a few non-elected residents. What concerns me more as I walk around our neighborhoods is the large number of second homes which are vacant much of the time. I have had business people tell me that they have seen their sales decrease as the number of vacant second homes has increased. I can’t believe that 1,800 vacant second homes don’t make our city a quieter place much of the time, but 250 STR’s make it unbearable. I agree that “party houses:” can be a problem, but the solution is to shut them down by pulling their licenses, not shutting down all STR’s. Measure M is the wrong solution to a problem that won’t exist after the actions the city council already put in place take effect next year. Leadership is acting in a way that is best for the whole community in the long run. Voting to please a few people in front of you is simply shifting according to the prevailing winds – much like a wind sock. We can protect both our city’s character and our budget by allowing the City Council to manage our STR program. Rudy Fischer Candidate for Mayor
M will help us keep our dream home
Editor:
We bought our dream home with visions of retiring in America’s Last Hometown. We refinished floors, repainted, replaced our fence, improved landscaping, upgraded water and heating systems, added solar and several other renovations. We are not unlike vacation home owners who have done the same with like intentions, however there is one major difference. We have lived here the entire time. The majority for our furniture is from PG businesses, we shop and dine locally and regularly use local services. STRs are not the only way to afford a dream home. During challenging times, we sold our car, got second jobs, and made other difficult budget related decisions. But for what? Our dream home is our only home. Over the past few years we have watched our long-term renting neighbors disappear to be replaced by an endless stream of strangers in the summer while those houses now sit dark and vacant in the “off-season”. We are choosing Yes on M and U and will vote for city leaders with creative vision and fiscal solutions that support tourist accommodations outside residential zones, and value the investments, contributions and quality of their year-round constituents. Kari & Mike Durrant Pacific Grove
Can the STR Program be Improved?
Editor: In response to neighborhood feedback, the Short-Term Rental Program has continually been modified, restricted, and regulated since its inception. It was created in 2010 to add revenue to Pacific Grove when the 2008 recession had turned downtown into a ghost town, and city staff and services had to be gutted. As with any program, there is room for improvement. City Council has worked hard to limit the program to 250 STRs, limit the number of STRs per block, impose health and safety regulations, and increased license fees to $1000 - $1200 to cover the costs of administration and enforcement. The Complaint and Enforcement Process can be improved. Neighbors who complain need follow-up and closure. STR guests and hosts should be fined--heavily-for violating noise ordinances. A portion of the tax revenue from STRs could be set aside for affordable housing or a long-term rental assistance fund. But if Measure M passes, we not only lose up to 10% of our city budget, we also lose the ability to improve the program. City Council will not be able to regulate, modify or touch the program for at least a decade. So the question before us is: do we eviscerate a program that does so much for our city or do we keep refining it to serve our residents for our greater good? Alka Joshi Pacific Grove
JUMMP Onboard
Editor: Over the last eight years, Pagrovians have ceded control of our town and our lives to a very few ambitious, single-minded and close-minded entrepreneurs with a vision of turning Pacific Grove into a cash cow. This plan, unfortunately, requires collateral damage in the form of ordinary middle-class citizens. Well, there is a life-raft and the time to get onboard is now. We have several measures and council candidates that, together, create this sea-going vessel called “YES”. All we have to do is JUMMP Onboard. J – Yes to breaking the stranglehold of a for-profit company holding a monopoly on our water quality and supply. "For Profit" means stockholders are #1 priority… try drinking a stock. U – Yes to applying a reasonable, reliable and well-tolerated new stream of revenue. A measure that, if passed, will more than compensate for limiting Short Term Rentals in Residential zones. M – Yes to restoring the integrity of long standing and respected city zoning for residential neighborhoods. Mini-hotels belong in mixed commercial zones created for just such businesses. M – Yes to council candidates McAdams and Miller. These two will restore balance to our skewed city council and bring back a voice for Pagrovians. They bring experience, knowledge and a deep love of the entire community that is Pacific Grove. P – Yes to Peake for Mayor. The right person with an open mind a beating heart and the courage to steer this hopeful boat across shark infested waters into a kinder, cleaner and more inclusive bay. The YES Boat is rational, deliberative and long overdue. This vessel is sea-worthy. JUMMP Onboard! Vote YES for Pacific Grove! Jd Stayton 20 year Pagrovian
Golfers Weigh In on STRs To the Editor, I would like to share that I have had a wonderful opportunity over the last 3 years to join a group of 6 to 8 golfers who stayed in Pacific Grove at the same Short-term Rental (STR) property. Each year we have felt very fortunate to be so close to all the local amenities Pacific Grove provides. This year it became evident that there is a local movement to eliminate STR’s (Measure M) and force visitors such as our group into local hotels and motels. Having had such a positive experience for the last 3 years utilizing a STR in the local community, if STR’s become unavailable, we only have one option and that is to go to locations where STR’s are offered outside Pacific Grove.
How Did We Get Here Editor:
Considering the lack of planning over the past decade that has led Pacific Grove to the deficits it now faces , the city council has a fiduciary responsibility to listen to all residents. Rudy Fisher tells us that “Residents should let the actions of the council take effect and then let the council adjust later.” This has obviously not worked out very well. Cynthia Garfield tells us that “a portion of the tax revenue from STRs could be set aside for affordable housing or,a long term rental assistance fund.” How could the 10% of the city budget that is needed to “save us from bankruptcy “ be stretched so far to to do all things for all people? $1.3 million only goes so far. It is not inspiring to think that a city council is depending on and operating on $1.3 million so completely unless they are planning to “ adjust later” Other cities in California are working to improve their finances by reassessing STRs as commercial property. This is something Pacific Grove could do and it would bring in much more than $ 1.3 million. Restrict STRs to commercial zones and tax them accordingly. Eliminate STRs in residential neighborhoods. Vote Yes On Measure M. Sharon Nelson Pacific Grove
Neighborhoods are for Neighbors? Editor, How can the Short-Term Rental situation in Pacific Grove possibly get any worse? A pro-STR Mayor and just three of the six council members can authorize the increase in the density of STRs without citizens’ approval if Measure M doesn’t pass. It’s a risk our neighborhoods can’t afford. Already, the city council has instituted the STR program ignoring the residential zoning ordinance and dismissing the voices of residents advocating for neighborhoods. The city council implemented a lottery reducing the concentrations in the most impacted areas, re-distributing the STRs throughout the town next year, but only after residents collected enough signatures to put Measure M on the ballot. At least two lawsuits by different STR owners against Pacific Grove will undoubtedly dip into the city’s much needed revenue. Does our community want to be filled by STRs with transient “guests” or by residential homes with stable neighbors (young families, working folks, and vibrant seniors)? Save our neighborhoods now. Vote “Yes on Measure M” to restore neighborhoods for neighbors. Sarah Aung Pacific Grove
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Elephant in the Room is Cal Am One of Cal Am’s many recent flyers starts out, “It’s the Elephant in the Room.” The elephant, they imply, is the cost of a buyout or, as they term it, a “takeover.” Uncharacteristically, the flyer contains at least one true statement: Water Rates Could Go Up. This is pretty safe to say because water rates rarely go down. The question is, How much do they go up? The flyer compares the transition to public water in Felton and Montara. Felton got rid of Cal Am 10 years ago in 2008, Montara 15 years ago in 2003. Since then, including the cost of buying the water system, Felton’s cost has increased about 9% per year. Montara’s cost has increased about 10% per year. Cal Am contrasts “Before” and “After” in order to make you think that going public was the cause. Now, what did Cal Am say about our Monterey Peninsula water rates over the past 10 years? Well, they didn’t say. Why? Because it would be a little embarrassing. Our rates – with no buyout -- have gone up 17% per year! Pretty simple math if they had been honest enough to include all the numbers. Vicki Pearse Pacific Grove
Dear Editor, In the classic old Western “High Noon”, rowdies ride into town by train. The outgunned town Marshall appealed to cowardly town folks for help, to no avail. Here in present day PG, burgeoning STRs have attracted rowdies, coming to town typically in groups of trucks/SUVs. But it is the residents who appealed, unsuccessfully, for the persistently tone-deaf mayor’s help against the STR onslaught. And, instead of flying bullets of old, many residents and children endure barrages of profanity and other more damaging disruptions from STRs, disillusioned by ineffective STR limits. Smart politicians know that for every voter who complains, ten silent others are likely fuming. Many residents are more affected than I by STRs. It is high noon to take back our neighborhoods. Please vote Yes on Measure M to limit STRs. Any financial impact will be offset by the predicted overwhelming Yes vote for companion Measure U on lodging taxes. Soe Aung Pacific Grove
Setting the record straight on Cal Am tax claims
Editor:
To get the record straight, the latest everyday Cal Am mailer states that Cal Am paid $6 million in annual taxes. In fact Cal Am paid $7.4 million in 2017. However, only $1.5 million of that paid for Monterey County property taxes. The other $5.9 million was for state and federal taxes. None of that $5.9 million comes back to the community. According to Monterey County financials only 6 percent of the property tax comes back to the seven communities serviced by Cal Am. On average that amounts to about $60,000 per community. That is not enough money to pay a fireman’s yearly salary and benefits. Additionally, the $200,000 annually donated to community nonprofits is actually money Cal Am customers send to Cal Am on their water bills. However, Cal Am customers have no say in how Cal Am uses that money or where it’s dispensed. Finally, if you want to see money going down the drain, check your water bill for WRAM/MCBA surcharges; that’s part of the $64 million we will pay to Cal Am for water they never delivered. — Chuck Cech, Monterey
There's Room for Everyone Editor:
In the debate over Measure M, which would ban Short Term Rentals (STRs), the PG Chamber of Commerce has argued that STRs are harming PG's Inns and hotels, taking away their guests. STR supporters claim that STR guests comprise a different segment of travelers who are more comfortable staying in a home. It may be helpful to let facts inform the debate. In response to a Public Records Request, the City of Pacific Grove supplied a spreadsheet, showing Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues, number of nights rented, and Hospitality Improvement District (HID) taxes for the city's inns and hotels.* What PG's records show is that hotels and inns of PG have enjoyed an increase of 43.6%, or roughly 5.45% per year — far above the inflation rate — and an increase of more than $12 million per year in revenue. TOT Revenue 2009/2010 (when the STR program started).......$2,776,894 $27.8 million 2017/2018 (last complete fiscal year)................$3,987,692 $39.9 million PG hotels and inn have also seen both occupancy and room rates shoot up over that time, up 6.3% and 8.7% respectively, year-over-year, in the most recently measured periods. While residents decide whether the STR contribution to the city’s budget — from zero to $2.2 million in the same time period — is valuable, it's good to know that there is room for every kind of lodging here to meet the needs of visitors. The facts show that our hotels and inns are doing just fine in the wake of STRs despite what Measure M and the Chamber of Commerce say. Susan Quinn Pacific Grove
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Editor:
Outside the Box Fischer vs. Peake
I like and respect councilmembers Rudy Fischer and Bill Peake. They’ve both spent many hours working for the city and striving to advance its interests because they care deeply about Pacific Grove. Each in their way, both men championed a sensible reserve fund, something I think is essential to the city’s well-being, now and in the future. Their similarities end when it comes to campaign styles and personal styles. Bill comes across as an introvert who likes to think things over. Whereas Rudy has become increasingly outspoken over the years. But whichever personality you prefer, we need to value substance over style. In other words, what do they believe should be accomplished, and how do they intend to go about it? Many of Bill Peake’s answers involve communication and public participation. That’s what he believes in. He says he’s for small business, but he agrees with the description of PG as a city of homes. He’s big on affordable housing and environmental protection for the coastline and bay. He’s in favor of Measure M, restricting short-term rentals to commercial and coastal zones. He’s for Measure J, saying we should let MPWMD study the feasibility of buying Cal-Am, even though it means putting our water in their hands. Rudy Fischer says he wants candidates, including himself, to be honest, logical, thoughtful, and kind. He says he’ll support M if it passes. However, he hopes the voters will let the City Council have another crack at STRs, saying a new approach would be preferable to M because any measure is nearly impossible to adjust after it’s passed. Rudy believes in working closely with other cities on shared goals. He describes himself as an infrastructure mayor. He intends to prioritize projects and manage city expenses for the long-term, and he supports the business community. That last sentence is the primary reason I’ve decided to support Rudy Fischer for Mayor. He is a man who makes decisions and takes action. I have some disagreements with both candidates, but I believe Rudy’s policies, instincts, and relatively tough style are more likely to provide us with our most important need — fiscal well-being — as well as all the other things he cares about. I haven’t yet mentioned the third candidate, Dionne Ybarra. Normally, I’m kind to individuals who become political candidates, especially first-timers. It takes guts. In this case, I’m making an exception. I think she should get a full refund from the workshop where she was taught how to run for office. She tried to fake her way through the Candidate Forum with transparent emotional appeals and empty vision statements. She failed to adequately learn the issues or understand PG. She’s running for Mayor without having served on the City Council, or even on a city board or commission. She has a right to do that, but we need committed candidates and an experienced mayor. I hope to see our next mayor tackle the tough task of restructuring city employee salaries and benefits. PG can’t just keep trying to rake in more tax revenue. We need to find the lowest salaries that will meet the needs of new employees — not just to save taxpayers money, but to save PG over the next difficult decade and beyond. As part of that process, we also need to take all employees off CalPERS who don’t need to be on it, outsource some jobs and combine others, and discontinue the automatic “step raises” that employees get every year regardless of merit. Our mayor and city council can’t just blame our unsustainable expenditure problems on the state, or on the indefinite future. When city revenue becomes a dire issue, it will be here and now. We in PG are the only ones who can be expected to find solutions. In my opinion, Rudy is the only choice who embodies leadership, a spirit of cooperation, and real solutions all in one. Unlike most politicians, he’s willing to ruffle feathers. But he’s also willing and able to listen to voters and use common sense to find solutions that will work for everyone. I believe he knows how vital it is for PG to unite around reforming salaries and benefits. You may or may not want Rudy Fischer to be Mayor. But he really is the Mayor we need. Note: You are welcome to email responses to AlecOTB@arrowkite. com.
Mini Hotels are a Reckless Act Editor,
Allowing homes to continue to be turned into mini-hotels in Pacific Grove during a desperate housing shortage is a reckless act. We have outstanding hotels and inns which can accommodate tourists and keep tourist dollars in our local economy. Please join me in voting Yes on Measure M to limit short-term vacation rentals and free up housing for permanent residents. Gene Anderson Pacific Grove
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Where is “Out of Town” anyway? Editor,
There is a percentage that has been quoted to me many times in the past few weeks: 82%. As in, 82% of Short Term Rental owners live “out of town.” What does “out of town” mean to you? Would you consider someone who lives in Carmel “out of town?” What about someone who lives in Monterey? For that matter, if the owner lives on the Monterey Peninsula, do you feel they live “out of town?” When looking at the spreadsheet of the addresses of the Short Term Rental owners, I discovered something: yes, 18% of us do have a 93950 zip code. But 33% of us live on the Peninsula. All of this begs the question: was this program set up for only those who live “in town?” No. Clearly not. Short Term Rentals are intended as non-owner occupied homes, no matter where that owner lives. I’m unclear why it matters if the owners live in Pacific Grove or lives elsewhere. The argument back to me has been that “all of the money” goes out of town. Is this really true? Owners who do not live here still pay 10% TOT every month, pay property taxes, and rely on local help to manage, clean, landscape, and maintain general upkeep of their property. These jobs are done by local people who will lose that income if the program is drastically cut. Owners who do not live here still come here—often!—and they can do that because of the Short Term Rental program. For anyone still undecided on this measure, if 82% “out of town” owners is a percentage that bothers you, would you prefer 91.5%? Because IF measure M passes, that’s what we’ll have. Of the homes in the Coastal Zone that will be able to retain their licenses if the Measure passes, 6 homeowners live “in town” by the Yes on M definition. Those of us who live “in town” outside of the Coastal Zone and use this income to let our home work for us while we also work and raise our children, would lose our licenses. If you vote No on M, we have a chance to further refine and perfect the ordinance. Ultimately, we are all so lucky to live in this beautiful town—be it full time or part time. Let’s keep it prosperous by voting No on Measure M. Thank you for your time in reading this, Heather Lazare Pacific Grove
Democrats Busy, But Not Disappointed Editor:
Responding to Cynthia Garfield's letter, “Disappointed Democrats,” let me say Cynthia has no idea what she is talking about. The local Democratic Party (DP) had a lengthy process of endorsing candidates and local ballot measures, like we always do. The Local DP has an Issues Sub-Committee that reviews ballot measures in great detail and makes recommendations to the whole committee. In some ways Measure M was an easy recommendation since three members of the Issues Sub-Committee live in the historic part of Pacific Grove and have followed the issue for years now. We have seen our neighborhoods sold off to out-of-town investors and participated in the hearings at city hall. The local DP also supported Measure U to insure that the loss of revenue would be minimal. We are well aware that cities, counties and school districts are struggling to keep up with their CalPers obligations. Two members of our Issues Sub-committee have been city council or school board members and know how to evaluate the predicament. So, I say, in summary, and speaking on behalf of the local DP, vote YES on M and U and, personally, let's get some of the cannabis business going here in P.G. Sincerely, Gary Karnes Pacific Grove
STR program can be improved only if Measure M loses Editor:
After my mother’s passing, I inherited a home that had been in my family since it was built in the 1920s. It had become dilapidated over the decades. Not wanting to sell it, my family needed to find a way to afford the money pit. Every rotten board I removed revealed more costly surprises. Through Pacific Grove’s short-term rental program, we’ve been able to keep the home, make improvements, and contribute to our city’s forever-strained budget. STRs help long time PG residents—this program has been life-changing for us. PG’s Short Term Rental program can be improved, but if Measure M passes, we lose our license and the city council and Mayor lose the ability to tweak or change the program. It allows for those fortunate enough to afford a home in the Coastal Zone to keep their license—it is a Measure written to the benefit of the 1%. It is a measure that leaves families like ours, that rely on this income to help maintain our property, in a bind. We’d like to see the city vibrant for our sixth-generation Pagrovian children. Please vote No on M. —Ben and Heather Lazare, Pacific Grove
Balancing Rights: Are ou Your Brother’s Keeper? Is the Measure M debate simply about whether you like or dislike short-term-rentals ("STRs")? Should it be decided based on whether PG residents want the services that $2.2 million tourist taxes buys, or whether tourist spending helps the local economy? Should there be zero-tolerance on complaints from residents about guests? Should STRs be banned from most neighborhoods because some don't like strangers, or to protect PG's inns and motels from competition? Or is it something more fundamental? Those pro-STR aren't arguing that YOU have to have an STR, or that you have to put up with STR-related nuisances. They simply say that an STR that causes no nuisances should be allowed. Luke Colletti thinks that a majority of citizens should be allowed to decide that YOU can't have one, nor can there be one next door, even if you prefer a vibrant, well-cared-for STR next door to a rundown long-term-rental or a vacant, life-less second home. They think thatthey should be able to decide what YOUR neighborhood should be like,even if they live across town and whatever happens there can'tpossibly be known to them. It's about choice and rights. In America, we typically agree that the individual should be free tochoose, along as their choice doesn't infringe on the rights ofothers. That the individual should decide, not the collective. And when there are questions about infringement, the most targeted remedy is used, not the broadest. If a neighbor's dog barks incessantly, we don't ban all dogs. We enforce laws against noise to target the individual guilty. As a society, we have decided that the owners whose dogs are innocent should not get penalized. Some people do not like the IDEA of dogs being kept as pets in a city,perhaps thinking dogs should have more freedom. As a society, we say "you don't have to keep a dog, but just because you are irritated by the idea of others having dogs you don't have the right to decide they shouldn't". If you think that individuals should be allowed to choose what they do with their property, as long as they don't allow nuisance behaviors, vote No on M. Even if you think that PG doesn't need the TOT revenues, that STR guests spending doesn't help your business neighbors downtown you should vote No on M. Even if you have an STR causing problems next door, you should vote No on M, as it's not fair to all the guiltless STRs without problems. Use existing laws to target any culprits. But not if you think that the majority should decide how YOU live, even if you are innocent of any disturbance. Then hope that Luke and friends like dogs.
High Noon on Lighthouse
Antony Tersol Pacific Grove
Editor,
In the classic old western “High Noon”, rowdies ride into town by train. The outgunned town Marshall appealed to cowardly town folks for help, to no avail. Here in present day PG, burgeoning STRs have attracted rowdies, coming to town typically in groups of trucks/SUVs. But it is the residents who appealed, unsuccessfully, for the persistently tone-deaf mayor’s help against the STR onslaught. And, instead of flying bullets of old, many residents and children endure barrages of profanity and other more damaging disruptions from STRs, disillusioned by ineffective STR limits. Smart politicians know that for every voter who complains, ten silent others are likely fuming. Many residents are more affected than I by STRs. It is high noon to take back our neighborhoods. Please vote Yes on Measure M to limit STRs. Any financial impact will be offset by the predicted overwhelming Yes vote for companion Measure U on lodging taxes. Soe Aung Pacific Grove
Fischer: OK in Your Back Yard But not in mine Editor:
To the residents of Pacific Grove: Beware of voting for Rudy Fischer for mayor, he belongs to a Pacific Grove Homeowner’s Association which prohibits short term rentals; but he is against Measure M (limiting short term rentals in residential areas), and he supports short term rentals in OUR neighborhoods. He doesn’t have to worry, because he lives in a nice protected one, that prohibits them—“ok in your backyard, but not ok in mine?” Furthermore, regarding the Hotel Durrell 100 room hotel to be built across from the Pacific Grove Library, he said that we will “hardly notice it.” Really? About 200 guests at full occupancy, coming and going, and we will “hardly notice it?” Clearly, this candidate does NOT have the best interests of Pacific Grove or its residents on his agenda. I urge Pacific Grove voters to elect a man of integrity to the office of Mayor, Bill Peake; and to Vote Yes On M (limit short term rentals in our residential neighborhoods.) Diane Howell Pacific Grove
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DASH to a Healthier You: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
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PNEWSPAPERS From Page 1 Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741
First Baptist Church of Monterey
600 Hawthorne St., Monterey • Rev. Nate Rhen 831-373-3289
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
Monterey Peninsula Society of Friends (Quakers)
10 a.m, Sundays Carl Cherry Center 4th & Gudalupe, Carmel • 915-8691 or 372-5762 montereyquakers@gmail.com
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
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Wellspring 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. James Short
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
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org
Shoreline Community Church
2500 Garden Rd. Monterey 8:30 am 10 am & 11:30 am Sundays. 831-655-0100 • www.shorelinechurch.org
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church 698 Laine St, Monterey • Father Karas (831) 375-7200 Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel • 831-624-7404 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 a.m.
Church in the Forest Erdman Chapel at Stevenson School 3152 Forest Lake Rd, Pebble Beach 831-624-1374
days before being sent to the fireplace or the bird cage. That was because they were interesting. Lots of small articles about upcoming events, pictures of friends and neighbors, reports on what had happened at the ciy council meeting. Blood drives. Movie reviews. And important to me, there were pictures. I got my picture in the Clearwater Sun for advancing in the Parks & Rec swimming class. There was another picture I remember of a balding man and the caption was “No, not nyet.” I pondered that for days before realizing that “nyet” was the Russian word for “no.” That was in about 1960. Still doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. We save a small stack of papers from evey issue because inevitably, when it comes time to apply for college, someone needs a copy of a certain issue to include in an application. Or someone is making a scrapbook for a friend who is moving away. Many newspapers printed the birth announcements from the local hospitals The receptionist got tired of complaints when the mother’s last name and the father’s weren’t the same. Callers opined that it would lead to tumbling morals. One could buy a little 2”x1” ad to wish someone a happy birthday. A co-worker took advantage of the classified ad offer the paper had, and printed up an entire soap opera: “Come home! The children need you!” “I’ll come home if you tell me where the family silver is,” and on and on until people were standing in line to get the next episode. Not gonna happen in a daily paper, Today they say that most people get their news from the Internet. I don’t agree. I think it’s a combination of Internet news like Google and Twitter, combined with emails and social media plus television and the trusty radio in the car as one commutes. An advertiser popped in last Friday to complain that his ad didn’t look very good on the on-line version. It looked fine in the print version (and we still have more print readers that we do online ones.). That’s the “hold-your-breath” part. The print version, once it’s sent to the compositor in the press room (in our case, in San Francisco) is already gone. It is what it is. “Stop the press!” is something from the movies. Once each month, on the last Friday, a small army of teenagers and more often than not, their parents, arrive on our doorstep and pick up bundles of papers, rubber bands, and -- if it’s wet outside-- plastic bags. They take them home, fold them, and set out to deliver them to the front porches of everyone who wants one within the city limits. People are well aware of the high number of hacks going on, hacks of online stories being the least of them, while data bases and mailing lists are lost to the bad guys. OK, so you don’t want to hack a story, but you can fix that 36-point headline typo! And change a lot of other things before too many people see them. Not so with print. How do you save Johhny’s picture for Grandma when it’s only a flash going past your eyes? In some families, you can send her the URL by email and she can print it out herself. Unfortunately, it can be easily lost in the ethernet – or on Grandma’s deskop. “Is that hurricane going to get you?” she might ask, from three states away. “There’s no question local weather is one of those things that remains essential,” says Kristen Hare, a local news specialist at the Poynter Institute. “Apps and technology can tell us a lot,” she explains, “but they can’t guide us through situations that threaten our personal safety, like a hurricane, with the degree of clarity and compassion that local meteorologists bring.” The meteorologist will be in high demand in the coming decade. As major storms seem likely to arrive with increasing frequency due to climate change, the personal touch and detailed knowledge of the local terrain on the part of local meteorologists are more crucial than ever. Weather and the crossword. One of my publishers early on cautioned me never to have a crossword in any paper I might start. “They’ll argue about the definitions,” he warned. And weather? Heaven forbid you should get the forecast wrong or your rain gauge doesn’t agree with a reader’s home set! That’s one reason why I rely on my two citizen meteorologists for a rain report and a wonderful local man to set the crosswords. The attack goes deeper. The national political rhetoric includes allegations that newspapers – small, medium and large – are purveyors of false information and are trying to enact some sort of radical hidden agenda. Let’s ponder costs. Ten years ago, when I founded this paper. I could have printed a 12- or 16-page paper for about two-thirds what it costs today. Costs sneaked up. Color is a big factor, with a 2” x 4” ad costing as much as a full page to print due to the number of plates. The most miniscule of factors have been examined by others over the decades in an effort to keep costs down. Most of us with computers are familiar with the font “Times” or “Times New Roman.” This typeface was commissioned and drawn more than 80 years ago to be not only legible but to save ink and paper. (Think about how much ink is used to print The New York Times!) I also learned in typesetting seminars that the column width and style make a big difference. Justified type with hyphenations is a thrifty style. Try it yourself. Type a short paragraph and set it with full justify to equal about three inches long. Then copy the paragraph and paste it, and set the justification at “rag right” I believe you’ll find the paragraph with full justify is shorter by a line or two. Multiply that by an entire newspaper. Newspapers using a more narrow paper size also save a lot on paper and ink. Tabloid size, like Cedar Street Times save a little more than broadsheet, like the Herald, by making the pages smaller. There came a time when “junk mail” printers begn to encroach on the income newspapers depended on, by printing and mailing such staples as grocery ads every week. The 32-page tabloid I worked on with its seven grocery ads has shrunk to a 24page tabloid, printed on paper half the size of its former self. Staff has been cut and it is no longer mailed for free though they strive to bring their readers new pertinent to their area. Then came the tariffs. In January, 2018, the Trump administration imposed tariffs as high as 20 percent on newsprint from Canada, after a mill in Washington State convinced the Commerce Department that Canadian subsidies put American paper mills at a disadvantage. My own printing bills jumped immediately and stayed up there until a consortium of industry ratepayers convinced the ITC to remove the tarriffs. Our printing rates have gone back down but are still way up there. Our newspaper is free for everyone but us. We have a favor to ask. While more people than ever are reading Cedar Street Times, ghouls like tariffs, taxes, and other expenses are taking their toll. We have to have Internet. Computers get sick or wear out entirely. Our income derives from advertising. If you have a reason to advertise or know someone who does, please consider calling Cedar Street Times and finding out what we have to offer -- local news and opinion, friendly readers and staff, 10 years’ worth of archived, beautiful issues.
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What does God say about His way?
Bill Cohen
Reasoning With God When we ignore God and His way, we think we are making the best decisions. However, God is warning us, Prov 14:12, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” God’s warnings are not a sign He is going to punish us for doing things our own way. He is warning us that He has seen the future and there are better choices to be made. Like a man with a flag on the highway trying to get us to stop, so he can tell us the bridge is out. God and the man on the highway are just trying to warn us. If we are too stubborn to listen, there will be problems. Both the man on the highway and God are serving and protecting us. God has always ministered us, Matt 20:28, “Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Our way can be identified by the decisions we make in defiance of God’s will for our lives. Are we taking God’s advice into consideration, or just making one decision after another, without thinking about the profound effects each of those decisions might have on some other part of our lives or eternity? Are we living as though we are in a lifelong game of unintended consequences? Like the drug, we took to deal with a physical problem, which resulted in a totally different problem. If science is so smart, why are we seeing so many class action cases of drugs gone wrong? Why are we seeing so many cases of lives gone wrong? Isn’t it ironic, that so many people tell us God’s way is wrong, when they have not even considered reasoning with it? This is especially ironic since so many of them are living examples of lives gone wrong, which is part of the reason we see prescription drug use escalating. Maybe, we need to stop and understand God’s way, before we dismiss it? Can we really know we are smarter than God if we haven’t first reasoned with His advice? Is 55:8-9, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” God seems to think His way is best. He also tells us He is perfect and He wants us to seek perfection, Matt 5:48, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” But, how can we become perfect? 2 Tim 3:16-17, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” A July 31, 2014, HuffPost article, “What do Seventh Day Adventists get right that lengthens their life expectancy” tells us that the average Seventh Day Adventist lives ten years longer than the average American. Could they be listening to God and making better choices? Micah 6:8, “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” When we reason with God, it is not God and His truth that change, but our understanding of them. We learn to be more reasonable and it leads us to listen to opinions, which do not conform to our current thinking. Each time we do this, we move closer to perfection. So, what are the steps leading to perfection? Apparently, the formula is listening to God’s advice, examine our lives, then compare the two to see what we need to change, Prov 4:26-27, “Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” Can we trust God to lead us to perfection? Numb 23:19, “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” He is telling us He cannot lie and once we understand this, we will gain the hope, which leads us to perfection and the eternal life He has offered, Tit 1:2, “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;” So, let us reason with part of His Word, to get examples of how His way leads us to perfection. Here are examples of the way He is calling us to live: He tells us we must come to His Word with a humble heart willing to listen and with a desire to do
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good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” God’s way is love! He has asked us to obey the laws of the land we choose to live in, 1 Pet 2:13-15, “Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:” and Deut 30:16, “In that I command thee this day to love the Lord thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the Lord thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.” God doesn’t just tell us to blindly follow His way, He tells us why it is important. No one listens to a hypocrite, for long, and we are God’s representatives in this world. We cannot break laws without looking like hypocrites.
good works, Heb 10:22-24, “Let us draw near with a true heartin full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:”He is not forcing us, just providing all of the truth we need to do good works. He tells us He is the way to truth and eternal life, Jn 14:6, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Ultimately, our gentle creator has given us the freedom He asks us to reason before we act, Prov 4:26-27, to decide our own eternity. We can ignore His way and “Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be enjoy whatever this life has to offer. Or, we can accept established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: His offer of grace, mercy and peace, which leads us remove thy foot from evil.” to follow His way for our lives to the eternal family He wants us to be humble, gentle and kind, Col He is creating. Free will is at the heart of God’s love 3:12, “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and for us. Yes, we do choose our own destiny and God beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of has already seen which each of us will choose to go mind, meekness, longsuffering;” our own way. This is why He sheds tears for those of He asks us to seek peace whenever it is possius who will choose this life only. Not His choice, but ble, Rom 12:18, “If it be possible, as much as lieth ours, Eze 33:11, “Say unto them, As I live, saith the in you, live peaceably with all men.” This can only Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wickhappen if we are willing to say no to evil, Prov 1:10, ed; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O He wants us to focus on what is good in this life, house of Israel?” so that we can have His peace and spread His Word by our example, Eph 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatIf you want to get future blogs sent to you weekly by soever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, email, have comments about the blog you just read, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, want to express an opposing opinion, and/or have whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of suggestions for future topics, just email me at bill@ good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any reasoningwithgod.com. praise, think on these things.” He wants us to use the wonderful minds He has APPLYING HIGH-TECH BUSINESS EXPERIENCE TO REAL ESTATE given us to reason with His Word, so we can then prove that it produces the good He is offering, Rom 12:2, “And be not conformed to this world: but OPEN be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, Sa 1-3 that ye may prove what is Su 11-2 that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” He wants us to understand we do not deserve His offer, however, He is inviting us anyway, Rom 5:8, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” and when we believe in Jesus, we will be part of His eternal family, Jn 3:16, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” It is the belief in Jesus that allows God’s love for us to penetrate our protective shields, thus leading us to the eternal life He is offering. His love is real, unselfish and leads us to love Him, ourselves, our neighbors and eventually those we perceive to be our enemies, Matt 22:37, 3 Bed, 2 Bath • 1,671 sq. ft. • $899,000 • www.836SecondStPG.com 39, “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord Co-listed with Steve LaVaute, Carmel Realty Company thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind…And the second is like unto it, 831.297.3890 Thou shalt love thy neighGeoff@MontereyCoastRealty.com bour as thyself.” and Matt DRE#02036451 5:44, “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do
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What is Proposition 5? Patrick Ryan
Local Real Estate Update Proposition 5 is on the ballot in the upcoming election and so far, it seems to be little talked about or understood. I have not heard a radio ad or TV ad for this proposition like I have for proposition 6 and proposition 10. Proposition 5 deals with property taxes and by the end of this article you will hopefully have an understanding that will help you when voting. All owners of residential real estate pay property taxes on their property. The amount of the tax is 1% of the purchase price of the property and cannot increase more than 2% per year. This is due to proposition 13 which was passed in the 1970s. The County Assessors determine the assessed(taxable) value of one’s property, the county tax collectors bill the property owners, and the county auditors distribute the revenue among local governments. If Proposition 5 passes, anyone over 55 years old or who is severely disabled would be able to transfer the tax assessed value from their old home to their new home. This would also apply to those affected by natural disasters whose home is destroyed. This transfer would not matter if the new home was more expensive, is not limited to only one move and would be applied statewide. Currently, those homebuyers who are 55 or older are able to transfer the tax assessed value from their old home to their new home if the new home is of equal or lesser value and only once in their lifetime. Proposition 5 allows for an adjustment of the tax based on the value of the new home being purchased. If the new home is more expensive the assessed value would be adjusted upward and if the new home has a lower market value than the old home, the assessed value would be adjusted downward. Here is an example of how it would work: An individual sold her house for $500,000 and the house had a tax assessed value of $75,000. This individual bought a new house worth $800,000. The tax assessed value of the new house would be $75,000 + ($800,000 - $500,000) = $375,000. The current law would have the tax assessed value at $800,000. An individual sold her house for $500,000 and the house had a tax assessed value of $75,000. This individual bought a new house worth $300,000. The tax assessed value of the new house would be $75,000 x ([$300,000] divided by [$500,00]) = $45,000. The current law would have the tax assessed value at $300,000. The fiscal impact is unknown, but the estimate is that it would reduce property tax revenue. How much of the loss would be offset by an increase of sales taxes due to the expected increased amount of homes bought and sold is also unknown. Another unknown is how much of an increase in State income tax would happen due to the increased economic activity. The numbers depend if one performs a static or dynamic analysis of the costs. Lastly, this proposition would be a statewide law. Currently only 11 counties allow homebuyers 55 or older to transfer the tax assessed value. Patrick.ryan@sothebyshomes.com Broker Associate 831-238-8116
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Jane Roland The Bronx is Up I have written about New York many times since I started this column twelve years ago, because it is my favorite city in the world. There is a vibrance that exists twenty-four hours a day. When leaving the theatre at night we saw as many people on the street as there were during the day. There have been periods when Lady Manhattan was grungy and needed a strong vacuuming, even then it was appealing. Thanks to the daughter of one of my closest friends of all times, Ann Simpson, I went every year. Suzie, Ann’s daughter was a travel agent and found us exciting trips, one for three weeks in Paris, and many to New York with an opera group. We would fly to The Big Apple, join the group and, from there on everything was covered, a lovely hotel, several operas, some meals, seminars, back stage visits, the works. We always tacked on a couple of days, so we could attend a Broadway musical and/or play and visit with friends. John’s brother, Jerry, lived in New Jersey and worked on Wall Street. He always made certain the visiting ladies lacked for nothing. We had a good friend, John Gingrich who was a theatrical manager for famous classical singers and musicians. He did very well but looked like an unmade (for months) bed. His beard was always in need of trimming, his hair cutting and his clothes washing. However, he was bright, intelligent, humorous and we adored him Once we attended a performance at Carnegie Hall…As we came downstairs there was John leaning against a column awaiting us. We hadn’t seen him yet and rushed over for hugs…suddenly the leader of the opera group, Chris, rushed over (he was prim pressed and very proper). “Is this man bothering you?” he exclaimed. “No, he is our dear friend”…Chris paled and backed up. “How could one of his group be associated with such a bum” we were sure he thought. We didn’t care and continued down the street with our buddy whom we hadn’t seen on that visit. Another time with the same group in a different year we were all having dinner near Kennedy Center prior to an evening performance. As there were about fifty in the group we were separated in groups of ten at tables. We chatted, made small talk, as strangers thrown together tend to do. One man made the comment that he was a Harvard graduate, class of Forty-three (or around then).to make more chatter I said “Oh, I have a cousin Dallas Coors, who was in that class”… the man looked at me in amazement. You must remember, I was from California, he North Carolina. We had seen each other at performances and seminars but had never spoken. “Dallas Coors was in my hall at school. We were very good friends, but lost touch years ago”… He promised to check on Dal when he got home and weeks later I received a letter telling me my cousin had died a couple of years earlier. Another example of the small world we inhabit. We had another friend, Miriam Landau, who lived in a beautiful condominium across from Central Park on the upper east side. She had worked with Jean Ann Livingston when they were young and at Macy’s, before Jean Ann met Carl and became the proverbial Irish girl who married into a Jewish family from San Francisco and owned Livingston’s Stores, which most of you know nothing about. Jean suggested we call Miriam on one of our visits and it became traditional. Not only was her apartment spectacular (simple but very elegant) she collected German art, such as Richard Diebenkorn, not because she loved them, but she sensed they would go up in value. When Miriam died her heirs, nieces and nephews, (she had no children) fell into the proverbial pot of gold. I think back on those visits with fond memories. As I mentioned more than once, Jerry was magnificent, as was his wife, Ann, and made us feel more than welcome in their city. One of the issues of aging is that we will never do things again and know that “this will be the last time” . Once I convinced Ann that we needn’t fly first class. When we had up grades it was great, and Suzie tried to get us into business class when she was able, but I simply couldn’t afford the difference in price. I assured my friend that it would be fine. In those days the seats were not packed together and there were some amenities. Traveling had not become the torture it is today. So, we got into the plane into our economy flight… and wouldn’t you know it. Behind us sat three children whose purpose in life was to see how hard they could kick the seat in front and how often. Mrs. Simpson was not pleased. My experiment was a failure. I think of a little friend I had, not quite five feet, under a hundred pounds who always traveled business class with not one, but two seats because there was more room. My theory is that one can stand anything for six hours, but I am not sure about that in today’s world. Our last trip with the endless inspections, and, I am sad to say the rudeness of most of the inspectors. The waits, the discomfort. Make our own living room seem infinitely preferable.
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CEDAR STREET SUMMIT--Part 12 During the past week while I was in Texas, a local trial in the court of public opinion escalated. If you wonder what such a “trial” is, study this twitter talk: A national political poobah tweets about the busty blonde porn star who sued him by calling her “Horseface.” Her responding insult trims him down to sexual size by calling him “Tiny.” The public, eager to slurp sleaze like it’s a melting hot fudge sundae, forms judgments based on hearsay, half-truth and pure horsepuckey. Such national political claptrap detracts from urgent humanitarian issues like reuniting thousands of homeless illegal-immigrant children with parents who’ve been deported. According to NPR on October 15, hundreds of refugees from Guatemala and other countries continue to arrive daily at our southern border. A few make it. Some end up in Monterey County. Like a 21st-century Underground Railway Countless nights I’ve witnessed a van drive up an alley in Seaside, with at least one adult and small child being deposited. They’re illegals, easily identified because they speak no English and their worldly goods are contained in a small bedroll or bag. They’re left in the dark until a gate opens and they vanish for the night into a system I call the 21st-century version of the 19th-century “Underground Railway” that helped escaped slaves reach the north. These people are virtually IOBY, meaning “In Our Back Yards.” Next day, they move on. To where? The peninsula’s housing crisis is real; it affects everyone living on the Monterey Peninsula. Sidetracked by scandal We can’t afford to be sidetracked by frivolous, unfounded legal accusations that might end up tossed out of court if they actually make it before a judge, no matter how alluring a scandal might be. The matter to which I refer is hypothetically “Choates versus Araujo.” The basics are: Darryl Choates, a strong supporter of Seaside mayoral candidate Ian Oglesby, accused social-justice activist Karen Araujo at the October 4, 2018 Seaside City Council meeting of deliberately tripping him. Choates threatened to file criminal charges against Araujo, whom he erroneously called “campaign manager” for council candidate Kayla Jones, then 23, who won the council seat in 2016 pre-
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Article 10, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights “Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his/her rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him/her.” So, since Hearst’s KSBW has not, to my knowledge, yet aired an apology or follow-up about the Choates/Araujo incident, I (a former Hearst reporter) interviewed Karen: Q. Why were you going to the podium? A. To hear the Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation that Kayla wrote. Q. What happened? A. I moved toward the steps to go to speak after hearing the last person. I intended to thank the City for the progressive policy on covering childcare in response to the previous speaker, who was disparaging it. I stopped when I saw someone else (Choates) was stepping down there ahead of me. Q. Then what?
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A. Our feet collided as we passed one another. Q. In the TV excerpt, you had a shocked look on your face. Did anything happen to cause it? A. Yes. He said quietly as we passed something like “Oh, all right, okay, nice”—like sarcastically. Then a moment later, louder, “You tripped me. She tripped me!” And he called for the police officer (Deputy Police Chief Nick Borges) to come over. Q. Then what happened? A. I followed the directions of the officer for us to go outside to talk about it. When he (Choates) went to sit down, I was saying, “Isn’t he coming, too? and “Aren’t we all three going to talk?”… “He should come out with us.” Something like that. Q, What do you think will come from this? A. No idea. He said he wants to file charges for assault. Q. Will you get a lawyer? A. I don’t know how all that works. I’ve never been accused of a crime nor filed charges on anyone else. It’s uncharted territory. I have no money for an attorney, nor a credit card. I have to wait and see.
I predicted: if he does file a criminal complaint, the court of law will throw it out as frivolous, regardless of the verdict of the court of public opinion. Alas, many decent honest candidates’ reputations, both national and local, are ruined by overzealous one-sided supporters. My advice? Don’t falsely judge honorable candidate Ian Oglesby or others of his ilk by dishonorable conduct of tacky politickers, especially if they’re influenced by the tactics of the presidential bigwig nicknamed #45. Keep the honor in our own backyard. On September 30 the Communities Organized for Relational Power in Action (COPA) celebrated its 15th anniversary at a convention in Salinas. Nearly 1000 advocates from COPA’S 28 member churches and labor unions, and Supervisors John Leopold and Zack Friend, Santa Cruz, and Jane Parker, Monterey, as well as U.S Representative Jimmy Panetta, turned out to support Affordable Housing, Mental Health & Addiction, Healthcare for the Undocumented, and Immigration. Honor springs eternal. Stay tuned! Contact: Wanda Sue Parrott, 831899-5887, amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com Copyright 2018 by Wanda Sue Parrott
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Cibo Takes me Back to Galicia: Dessert is the Only Civilized Way to Eat A Meal Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen
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When I moved back from Spain I was nostalgic for everything Galician—I lived in the small town of Ourense in Galicia, the Northwestern corner of Spain, above Portugal. One of the things I thought I would miss the most was the live music, it felt like the old alleys incessantly reverberated with the piercing hum of violin music or echoed with the bello of a cello. But as I re-settled into my hometown, I found that Monterey was rich with live music, too. One such place is Cibo Ristorante Italiano (pronounced chee-bo), offering live music six nights a week. I often walk by and am drawn in by on Alvarado and am drawn in by the music—it’s so lively and welcoming. A friend invited me out there the other night and it was a nice reminder of what a fun place Cibo is. It’s wonderful to meet those friends that you see only once every few months and get to catch up on everything over a long, leisurely meal. We sat in a booth and, having just driven back from the Bay Area, my friend suggested I order a glass of wine. The waiter recommended a nice Cabernet. We started with the polenta and sun-dried tomato appetizer. And talked and talked. My parents used to say when I was a kid that I talked more than I ate which I think is true during meal times—well not only meal times but especially meal times because I have a captive (read, stuck) audience. The waiter brought us this incredible, warm, crunchy-crusted ciabatta bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I always ask for butter as well because butter is perfect. More on that another time. Eventually we ordered more appetizers: arancinette (crispy fried rice balls) and calamari. The calamari tentacles were crispy on the ends and meaty at the core, just the way I like them while the rice balls with tomato sauce were a tangy complement to the hearty squid. I think it’s important to have diversity in your life. Not just with the foods you eat but with your friends, too. Having friends with different backgrounds, ages, jobs, etc. really gives
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here in Pacific Grove. They went out in the morning and noticed the “Vote No on M” was gone. So they went to the video tape, where this picture was gleaned. What makes this apparent attack on our democracy even more abhorrent, is that: The gentleman part of the home owning duo is an, United States of America – American- Combat Veteran, who served our democracy with bravery and honor through many battles. This American hero did so to not only to preserve the American Democracy, but to enhance it. He did so, with his own blood and the sacrifice of his own health.
you a perspective on life and can often help you navigate your own life with a broader point of view. This particular friend is a generation older than me and has been wildly successful in her career in public relations. She says things to me about my just-beginning writing career as though they were so obvious and I have to remind myself that I am pursuing writing because I like to write, not because I’m a brilliant marketing specialist or PR person. She’s also commanding which I love. She would give me a piece of advice and say, “write it down.” I diligently pulled my notebook out, for the fifteenth time and wrote down some brilliant piece of advice she had just casually passed along. “Don’t put it away, you’re going to need it again.” Another flippant, brilliant comment. For dinner I ordered the gnocchi trio. If you’re not familiar with gnocchi I have to say it’s the closest thing I’ve ever experienced to tasting clouds. Well, my imagination’s idea of what clouds might taste like. They are light, fluffy potato dumplings that melt in your mouth. The trio were: spinach & ricotta filled with a Bolognese sauce, truffle-filled with brown-utter sage (who was the genius who thought to fry sage leaves, please thank her), and traditional potato with pesto cream shrimp. The nice thing about the trio is that it’s enough of each to taste a little bit of each very different flavor. We wrapped the evening up with dessert, the only civilized way to eat a meal, and we had the pear almond tartlet that was nicely served with whipped cream, mango sauce, and crunchy, caramelized almonds. The next time you’re looking for a place to liven up your evening, I really recommend that you check out Cibo in Monterey. Check their website (www.cibo. com) to find out who is playing, one of my local favorites is Andrea’s Fault who play jazz there every Wednesday evening. Or, you could try all night happy hour on Thursday nights in the bar. Plato said, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the
Above all this person has earned the right of Free Speech. It is my opinion that tampering with an election on any level is morally offensive. Therefore whilst I will always defer to our PGPD, confidently; investigating this crime against America and us all. I ask two things. That the apparent perpetrator turn himself in to PGPD and face the consequences. That someone who recognizes the person, to tell this paper who he is. I will forward any credible information received to the PGPD.
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imagination and life to everything.” So add a little music to your life, or more if you already have music in your life. I always love hearing feedback so feel free to write me at SallyBaho@gmail.com
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On Tuesday, October 9, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) took another step toward cleaner buses with the unveiling of one of its two new battery-electric buses. In an afternoon ceremony in front of Salinas City Hall, MST Board Chair Mike LeBarre and other elected leaders cut the ribbon for MST’s two new electric buses. Speaking to three television cameras and an audience of several dozen, LeBarre said, “What you see today is our investment [in] our future,” and that electric buses provide “a path forward for a cleaner environment.” Also speaking at the event were MST General Manager/CEO Carl Sedoryk, several elected leaders, and a representative of BYD, the manufacturer of the buses. The words “Breathe Easy” are printed on the sides of the buses, and at one point during the ceremony, the crowd was urged to take a deep breath and appreciate the area’s clean air. In addition to reducing pollution, these electric buses will reduce noise. The buses are manufactured by BYD in Lancaster, California. West Coast Regional Sales Manager Justin C. Scalzi expressed his well wishes. BYD stands for “Build Your Dreams” and was the sponsor for Tuesday’s event. Immediately following the ribbon cutting, MST offered a ride around the block to attendees. When these buses go into service in Salinas, they will be running on MST line 41, which serves the Salinas Transit Center, the East Alisal corridor, and Northridge.
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Please see the front page of this very issue 484 pc -Theft \ Lighthouse Avenue. – case- pg18014751000 A male reported that two political signs were taken from his yard. The male provided video footage of the suspect.
on her person. She attempted to report the loss at a local PD, but the lobby was closed for the holiday. The reporting party is visiting from out of the country and needed a report prior to leaving for insurance purposes.
Sounds expensive. Ocean View Blvd. - Hit and run in a city lot.
“Yeah hi, it’s me. Can you get a ride out here to PG so you can drive my car home? What? Well yeah you might get a ticket too. Oh yeah I let you use it when I am in jail.” Lighthouse Ave. - The suspect, Gregory Castles- 01/09/83- there was a traffic stop, for mechanical violations. It turn out that the driver was operating outside of restrictions, while also an out of county warrant & 2 additional suspensions on his drivers license. dmv 310 & 2 citations issued. The vehicle was at scene & driver released.
Dog eat dog Maple Street. - Dog at large resulting in dog vs dog fight Alarm Card Theater presents: The Gambler “You got to know when to hold em. Know when to fold em…” Ocean View Blvd. - Construction workers activated a non-registered alarm. The Lighthouse is on and its light shines like the California sun through the fog Lighthouse Ave. - A citizen came into the PGPD to report she had found property. I made contact with the owner. The owner informed me, she will pick up the property later on in the day. - *UPDATE*Items were returned to owner! Vehicle -1 takes a turn for the worse Lighthouse Ave. - There was an accident where - Vehicle-1 collided with Vehicle-2, whilst making an unsafe turn. The driver of vehicle-1 complained of pain to her left shoulder. I was not aware that a Police department took holidays off. I know our PGPD is open all the time. Lost property (info) \ out of jurisdiction- info. / The reporting party, reported she lost her wallet containing $800 in an area outside of our jurisdiction. The reporting party stated that she carries the wallet
Alas, this is going start happening more and more as more and more people use online pharmacies Syida Drive. – The suspect stole pill bottle that was in a sealed package from the victim’s mail box. Clearly this master criminal should consider a new line of work. Forest Ave. - The subject was observed exiting and reentering store. The dumped property was located. They always know the repo man is coming. No need to call the Lincoln Lawyer this time. Lincoln Ave. - The Records department was notified of a vehicle repossession from the above area. The owner aware. Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy oh how I missed you. The surrogate family I hired for you seems to doing better than I could. Sunset Dr. - Two juveniles cited and released to guardians for curfew violation.
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181887 The following person is doing business as MONTE VISTA APARTMENTS, 31 Monte Vista Drive, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940: JULIE HOWARD ROSENAU, 978 Syida Drive, Pacific Grove,CA 93950 and SIERRA JOE PARKS, 33912 ECR 1680, Wynnewood, OK 73098. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 9/21/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 9/21/18. Signed: Julie Rosenau. This business is conducted by co-partners. Publication dates: 09/28, 10/05/ 10/12, 10/19/18.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181881 The following person is doing business as THE SKIN LIAISON INTEGRATIVE SKINCARE AND ACNE CLINIC, 311 Forest Avenue Suite B6, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: DYNESE MOUZAKIS, 34 E. 15th Street, Antioch, CA 94509. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 9/21/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Dynese Mouzakis. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 09/28, 10/05/ 10/12, 10/19/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181772 The following person is doing business as BEACH HOUSE CARETAKERS, 774 Spencer St., Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940: P.O.Box 680 Pacific Grove, CA 93950; FRANK JOSEPH CARDINALE, 774 Spencer St., Monterey, CA, 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/07/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 06/01/17. Signed: Frank Cardinale. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 09/28, 10/05, 10/12, 10/19/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181777 The following person is doing business as LES MADELEINES DE LEON, 502 12th St., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California 93950; CHAHRAZADE SONIA NOEL, 502 12th St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 009/30/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed, Chahrazade Sonia Noel. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181895 The following person is doing business as KEIRETSU CONNECT, 220 Country Club Gate #12., Pacific Grove, or P.O.Box 1193 Pebble Beach, CA 93953, Monterey County, California 93950; LINQTO INC., 220 Country Club Gate #12., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/24/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 06/26/18. Signed, Vicki Sarris, Chief Operating Officer. This business is conducted by a Deleware Corporation. Publication dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181896 The following person is doing business as DOWNTOWN LIQUOR, 541 Tyler St.., Monterey, Monterey County, California 93940; ISSA NEMEH MAIDAA, 541 Tyler St.,, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/24/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 06/24/18. Signed, Issa Nemeh Maidaa. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181917 The following person is doing business as ATAGOL FITNESS, 801 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California 93940; ATAGOL FITNESS LLC, 801 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove CA. 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/26/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 09/26/18. Signed, Julie Marie Schnitzer. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/19, 10/26, 11/02, 11/09/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181902 The following person is doing business as DRAGONFLY YOGA, 811 Walnut Street, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: CHANTAL FAGER, 811 Walnut Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/24/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 9/24/18. Signed: Chantal Fager. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/19/18, 10/26/18, 11/02/18, 11/09/18.
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Save the Whales Presents the Land and Sea Watershed Model The Save the Whales Foundation will present an interactive program for school-age children and their families at Seaside Branch Library on October 27 from 2-3 p.m. We will see how human actions on land flow directly to the sea, using an interactive watershed model. The program is free and no registration is required, Phone Save The Whales at 831-899-2055 for more information.
High School Model UN Set to Takes Place Nov. 10 Who: Lyceum of Monterey County What: High School Model United Nations When: Nov. 10, 2018, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Where: Stevenson School (3152 Forest Lake Rd, Pebble Beach, CA 93953) The Lyceum of Monterey will hold its Sixth Annual Model High School United Nations event for Monterey County students from Carmel, Monterey, Pacific Grove , Stevenson, and Santa Catalina high schools on Saturday Nov. 10, 2018. The keynote speaker will be Moyara Reuhsen a professor at MIIS in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies. She will address the students at 9:00 AM in the Keck Auditorium on academic preparation for internationally focused academic careers, as well as her research in prevention financial crimes on a global scale. The students will then be assigned to simulated sessions in either the Security Council, Economic and Social Council, or the General Assembly. These sessions will be led by trained graduate students from MIIS. The various committees will produce resolutions related to the Palestine Situation (General Assembly’s Economic and Finance Committee), Impact of Globalization and Human Rights (General Assembly’s Social Humanitarian and Cultural Committee), and the Situation in Myanmar (Security Council). This will be followed by a student press conference at which will be held in the 3:00 closing session at the Keck Auditorium. The public is invited to the opening and closing sessions. There will be plenty of photo and interview possibilities before and after simulated UN Sessions. Press is welcome to observe and photograph the committee sessions. Contacts: Chelsea Segal, MUN Coordinator: Chelsea@lyceum.org 372 6098 Emmy Ham, MUN Coordinator: Emmy@Lyceum.org 372 6098 Tom Nelson, Development Director, tom@lyceum.org 277 0168
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Measure M is poorly written, will tie the hands of City Council and make it costly for the City to address future issues. — Jeanne Byrne, former Mayor
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“When you look at the landscape from the lens of labor, you can see just how many jobs these short-term rentals are providing and how they are vital to local employment. That’s why MBCLC is encouraging NO on M.”
— Cesar Lara, Monterey Bay Central Labor Council AFL-CIO
“Short Term Rental guests bring life to our downtown and vitality to our shops and restaurants. Their tax dollars pay for essential services to PG residents. A ban will not reduce rents or solve area housing issues, as Carmel and Monterey show us. We urge a vote of No on M.” — Bill and Cheryl Kampe “The City Council already put restrictions in place in the Short-Term Rental ordinance and can take other actions if needed. Measure M would take that flexibility away, leaving us stuck with a problem ordinance.”
— Rudy Fischer
I’m concerned about the city’s financial future. Measure M will most definitely have a catastrophic effect on the City if passed.
— Don Mothershead
“Measure M will, in very short period of time, decimate the budget and force cuts in services, staff and investments in the city’s future. PG deserves better.”
— Cynthia and Mark Garfield “Pacific Grove has done what no other municipality in the region did: implement a plan for short-term rentals that seeks to balance homeowners’ rights, neighborhood desires and provide revenue to the city...[this] looks to us like an example of good governance and stands in contrast to other cities in the region.”
— The Monterey County Weekly Endorses NO on M “City Council was able to strike a balance between allowing some STRs and preserving the character of Pacific Grove. I’ll vote No on Measure M.”
— Bob Sadler
“Measure M will take money away from the City and lead to service reductions. Why not continue the revenue stream from tourists to help us invigorate our city?”
— Ken Cuneo Join 5 of the 7 City Council candidates and leading Pagrovians like Steve Lilley, Andrew Kubica, Bill and Mary Fredrickson, Bob Sadler, Bill Bluhm, Lin and David Blaskovich, Debby Beck, Georgia Kary, JR Rouse, Kathleen Kennedy, Terry Coen, and the AFL-CIO in voting NO on Measure M. For more info: www.welovepg.com
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Monterey Peninsula
Sports
Toreadores Dodge Defeat at Breaker Stadium, 14-7
The Monterey Toreadores varsity football team narrowly defeated the Pacific Grove Breakers on Friday, October 12th, in a game that was closer than any observers of this season could have predicted. The 3-4 Breakers held the 6-1 Toreadores to their lowest score this season, though the injury-plagued PG offense was routinely shut down by the powerful Monterey defense. Breaker Head Coach Chris Morgan commented about the injury impact on his offense, saying, “Not having Anthony [Da Silva],” the Breakers’ leading scorer with seven rushing 7 TDs this season, “his consistent production was sorely missed.” Still, Morgan was encouraged by the efforts of those who stepped up on both sides of the field, including Parker McAnally, Ben Minik, and Chianti Carter. Despite powerful play on both sides of the field by the Toreadores, led by Janias Thomas’s 180 combined
rushing and receiving yards, a brick wall Breaker defense kept PG in the lead until five minutes remaining in the game. While the PG offense only scoring once in the second quarter with a sixty yard pass from Freddy Albert to John Kerick, capped off with an extra point kicked by Sergi Rodas-Mendoza, the Breakers’ last-stand defense blocked a field goal attempt, snagged two interceptions, and stopped cold the Monterey onslaught in five of six red zone scoring attempts. “The credit for the defense really goes to the boys and defensive coordinator Todd Buller,” said Morgan. “Defensively, we had our best week of practice all season. The red zone discipline was just excellent.” Monterey’s first score came with 4 minutes left in the first half on a 25 yard pass from Evans Charles to Thomas. Charles did not complete the 2-point conversion pass, leaving the score at 7-6 until the Charles connected with
Zac Heffington on a 4 yard pass for a TD with just over five minutes remaining in the game. Charles connected again with Thomas for the 2PC, leading to the final score of 14-7. Monterey’s offense moved the ball 330 yards officially, though the total yardage might have been closer to 500 yards were it not for a plethora of costly penalties. The officials called back multiple long Toreador runs and passes with penalties for blocks in the back and holding. Monterey’s defensive side suffered the same ticker-tape parade of yellow flags, with encroachment, late hits, unsportsmanlike conduct and personal fouls contributing more yards to the PG offensive effort than PG’s passing and receiving yards combined. Pacific Grove football will host King City(3-4) this Friday, October 19th, with JV starting at 5:00 P.M. and Varsity kickoff at 7:30.
SAILORS COMPETE IN STATEWIDE REGATTA
Six Pirate sailors competed in the annual Sea Otter Regatta, hosted by the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club on October 13-14. Senior Taylor Lee, juniors Betty Ng and Gage Bradford, sophomore Catharine Li and freshmen Ryan Marquess and John Puka paired off to sail the Stevenson FJ sloop in sixteen races off Monterey’s Municipal Wharf. The final tally put them in 17th place out of twenty-nine teams. This was the second-best
showing of the Monterey Bay schools, behind Aptos High School but ahead of Carmel, Los Gatos and Monterey. Lee and Ng opened the scoring with a 3rd place in their first race. Bradford and Li did almost as well, finishing 6th and 5th in their fourth and sixth races respectively. The freshman pair of Marquess and Puka earned a 15th place in their first race. Conditions on Saturday challenged the sailors. In the morning’s light winds they felt the shadow of a visiting cruise ship, and the afternoon’s strong breezes brought a dozen capsizes.
HIGHLIGHTS Stevenson defeats Aptos 6-5 in Aptos. Ryan Nielsen scored three, Jasper Dale has 2 assists and Graeme Sharp has 11 saves in cage. Stevenson lost to Gonzales in 4 tonight. Kat Hewitt 12 kills Ingrid Blau 6 Aces and 29 digs GWP STEVENSON VS GILROY Stevenson 5 Gilroy 15
October 19, 2018 • CEDAR STREET
1st Ever Indie Author Day in Pacific Grove October 13, 2018
More than 100 people turned out for Pacific Grove’s first annual Indie Author Day—to celebrate, support, and buy books from local authors at the P.G. Library, the P.G. Museum of Natural History, in the Little House in Jewell Park, and at the Centrella Inn. “From the Office of the Mayor City of Pacific Grove A Proclamation.” Mayor Kampe read his Proclamation declaring October 13, 2018, “Indie Author Day” in the City of Pacific Grove. “Accordingly, I encourage our citizens to participate in
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Keepers of our Culture Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg
Indie Author Day activities and to honor the creative spirit of the writers of Pacific Grove, past and present.” Authors came to network and mingle with “their people,” meet the public and sell books—and attend programs to learn how to write better. Three books about Pacific Grove were launched under a new imprint—PACIFIC GROVE BOOKS— and many of the writers were on hand to sign books and discuss the craft of writing, especially using Pacific Grove as their setting.
JohnMcCleary?author of THE HIPPIE DICTIONARY
HEATHER LAZARE AT THE CENTRELLA INN
2 attendees IN THE MUSEUM GARDEN
MAYOR KAMPE READING PROCLAMATION-PATRICIA
P.G.: A Peaceful Place for Writers on the Tip of the Monterey Peninsula
AUTHOR NED HUSTON AND SCREENWRITER WOLF BUKOWSKI LAUNCH OF PACIFIC GROVE BOOKS TABLE
DR ED JARVIS BAGPIPER IN JEWELL PARK
HEATHER LAZARE AT THE CENTRELLA INN
PG WRITERS JEFFREY WHITMORE AND BILL MINOR
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Clark Foundation offers $10,000 Investment in Community Graduate Fellowship
The Investment in Community Fellowship of up to $10,000 is awarded each year to one (or more) deserving graduate student(s) born, raised and/or living in Monterey County and who intends to be of service and provide leadership to the coastal communities of the Monterey Peninsula. The award can be used to cover the ordinary costs of graduate school including tuition, books, room, and board. Selection criteria include: • Enrollment in an advanced program of study • Potential to make a significant contribution to society in general and, in particular, the coastal communities of the Monterey Peninsula. A current or potential leadership role in the community is a primary attribute of a Clark Foundation Fellow • Proven commitment to volunteerism and public service • Demonstrated passion for community betterment and able to document a continuing philosophy toward community service for the area • Responsible career goals for advancement in his or her chosen field • Above average academic achievement The Willis W. and Ethel M. Clark Foundation was established in 1953 and has enjoyed over sixty years of community service on the Monterey Peninsula. Its founders were pioneers in educational testing and research and in 1926 started the California Test Bureau (CTB). The Clarks loved the Monterey Peninsula and in 1958 moved the company’s headquarters from Los Angeles to Monterey. In 1965, the company was sold to McGraw-Hill, and is now known as DRC CTB. Completed applications must be received by: January 31, 2019. Fellowship(s) will be awarded in spring of 2019 to be used in the 2019-20 academic year. For more information about the Clark Foundation and how to apply for the fellowship please visit: www.theclarkfoundation.org
Last Call for WriteIn Candidates for the November Statewide General Election
The write-in candidate filing period for the November 6th, Statewide General Election ends on Tuesday, October 23rd at 5:00 pm. To qualify, candidates must meet the requirements of office and file nomination forms. Write in candidates for city offices will file with the appropriate city clerk. All other write-in candidates will file at the Monterey County Elections Office located at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA 93901. There are no filing fees or candidate statements and the write-in candidate’s name will not appear on the ballot. For more information please call 831-796-1499.
Average homeowner gained $16,000 in home equity in 1 year
As the economy strengthens, home values continue to appreciate, and that means homeowners are raking in the equity. A report released Thursday by data analytics provider CoreLogic showed that home equity rose 12.3% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2018, meaning that the average homeowner saw their equity increase by $16,153 in one year’s time.
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Home equity increased in almost every state, according to the report, with the western states showing the greatest gains. California led the charge with an average gain of $48,800, followed by Washington with $41,100 and Hawaii with $29,600. The report also looked at mortgaged homes with negative equity to determine how many properties in the U.S. Are you a fan of fabulous felines? We have the purr-fect idea - adopt a new friend this weekend at the SPCA’s are currently underwater, with homeowners owing Fabulous Feline Adoption event! more than the home is worth. From Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 21, adopters can choose the adoption fee on all cats 5 months In the second quarter of 2018, it showed that negative and older, and take 50% off the adoption fee for all kittens. What an amazing value for a lifetime of love! equity fell 9%, so that just 4.3% of all mortgaged All SPCA adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, properties are upside down. In the fourth quarter of SPCA ID tag, a health evaluation, and lots more! 2009, negative equity peaked at 26%. The SPCA is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. CoreLogic Chief Economist Frank Nothaft said Q2’s Adoption hours are 11-5 on weekdays and 11-4 on weekends. totals mean aggregate home equity gains now total For more information, please call The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or visit www.SPCAmc.org. $1 trillion, and that consumers will likely funnel this money back into the economy. “This wealth gain will What: support additional consumption spending and home SPCA “Fabulous Felines” Adoption Event improvement expenditures in coming years,” Nothaft Pick Your Price on all cats 5 months and older; 50% off the adoption fee for all kittens. said. CoreLogic President and CEO Frank Martell said low inWhen: ventory is contributing to price appreciation. “Negative Friday through Sunday, October 19 - 21 equity levels continue to drop across the U.S. with the Adoption hours are 11-5 weekdays, 11-4 weekends biggest declines in areas with strong price appreciation,” Martell said. “Further, the relatively low level of Where: shadow inventory contributes to the chronic shortage of The SPCA for Monterey County, 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway across from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. housing supply and price increases in many markets.”
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Bats, Bees, and Butterflies: A Paper Mache Study in Winged Creatures Two Sundays, Oct 21st & 28th With Dana Goforth An artist exploration into things with wings. This two-day workshop takes an up-close and personal look at the unique structure of bats, bees, and butterflies, and how they fly. In the first session, students will choose one, review it’s special qualities, and make a large ‘skeleton’ using recycled products. We will then cover it with paper maché and allow to dry. During the next class, we will paint, decorate, and review options to hang the work. Ages: 9 - 12 Dates: Two Sundays, Oct 21, 28, 2018 Hours: October 21 - 10:30am - 1:30pm October 28 - 10:30am - 12:30pm Location: The Lyceum Instructor: Dana Goforth Class Size: Limited to 8 students Fee: $60
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Desperate Hours at MPC: Woman as Bad Guys Monterey Peninsula College’s adaptation of 1955 Tony Award winning play of the year, “Desperate Hours,” opened on October 4, 2018 at the Morgan Stock Stage. The play was written by Joseph Hayes based upon his best-selling book. This thriller was later a popular movie starring Humphry Bogart, the master of film noir. A young Paul Newman played a lead role in the original stage version. The play involves three prison escapees taking over the home of a typical American suburban family, The Hillards, consisting of a father, a wife and a teenage son and a young adult daughter. It was based on a number of true crime events that happened around the country at the time. It is relevant because these types of crimes still are often seen in the news of today. Interest in true crime stories is as hot as it was then. Character development was achieved in the play by the convicts being marooned in the Hillard house until a cohort could bring them money to assist their way forward after their escape from prison. The father and older daughter were allowed to go to work while the teenage son and wife were left home as hostages. The families’ ordeal was endured over a few days. MPC’s take on the play offered a gender- bending feature of having the convicts be women instead of men as was the case in the Broadway and movie versions in the 50’s. This twist had a good result and a not-so-good result. There were certain empathy issues that existed between the captives, the Hilliard family, and their women captors who would not have played as well if the captors were men. The bad result was the degree of violence, crude and degrading behavior appeared over- the- top at times when performed by women in my view. There were really two lead characters in the play, Mr. Hilliard, the father and protector of his family played by Phil Hopner and the leader of the convicts, Glenda, played by Lauren Young. Both were very good. Hopfner played a middle- aged man and indeed he was one. He played a stable and loving father who was quietly cognizant of the risks he had to take to save his family while balancing those risks with the impact on his family if he were killed. He was fully prepared to do what was necessary to protect his family. Mr. Hillard at first had little sympathy for the violent strangers that invaded his safe haven and put his life and that of his wife and children at risk. Yet, in the end, he did have some empathy for the convicts who he recognized never had a chance to have of the secure happy life he and his family had built. Young’s Glenda was a brutish, vile and violent escaped convict. She seemed to revel in pushing around and humiliating Mr. Hillard in doing so terrorizing his wife and children. We found out at one point this was the type of treatment or close to it she received from her own father. She paced the floor like a caged animal. She was convincing in letting us know that women can be as dangerous and violent as men. She was pretty fierce. Two out of three of the convicts were violent, crude and extremely dysfunctional human beings. They all wore tattoos suggesting they had been in prison for a long time. The exception was in the case of the character of convict Helen, Glenda’s sister, who was well- played by Persis Kaya Tomingas. Helen watched the Hilliard’s interact with each other, saw the love and respect they had for each other, and yearned for the type of home none of the convicts ever had. Tomingas had a small role but was able to quietly emote her envy and longing for the type of home life she and her cohorts had invaded. While the two other convicts including her sister Glenda, hated the Hilliard’s for being all they never had, Helen re-
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Performance Review
The Desperate Hours Dan Hilliard (Phil Hopfner) and Glenda Griffin (Lauren Young.) Photo by Laura Coté spected them and wanted in her heart to protect them. I liked her performance very much. I mention Tominga’s quiet but moving performance because one criticism I had of some of the young actors in this production was that they confused the need to express strong emotions and the volume of those expressions. The lead detective on the hunt for the escaped criminals in his town Winston, was ably played by Reed Flowers. This young man was a good actor but he was at times over- acting in terms of his reactions to various dramatic episodes which occurred in the course of his tracking these dangerous criminals. His expressions were good and appropriate but sometimes too loudly given. It was almost as if Mr. Flowers thought he could convince us of the precarious nature of the situation and raising the dramatic intensity by delivering his lines in a loud voice. Flowers could take a lesson from veteran law man “Dutch” played by Michael Robbins. His role was much smaller but more convincing. Robbins looked and acted like the part he played; a calm , somewhat
frayed -around –the- edges sheriff who accepted events with quiet resignation which comes from seeing it all in his years in the saddle as a lawman. I have noticed in college productions such as this one young actors often try to inject a sense of gravitas into a performance because of their youthful appearance while acting in a roles portraying somewhat older adults . This is especially true when the character has a position of power or authority. This is hard to do when you look so young. It cannot be done by simply saying the lines louder or louder and closer to the person who you are trying to convince. This is like a tourist who can’t speak the language speaking their own language louder in order to communicate with the non- English speaking native. This play was a huge hit in the fifties when film noir was very popular and true crime was all the rage in books, movies and plays. If you like film noir this play may just be your cup of tea. “Desperate Hours” played at MPC through October 14.
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Youth Music Monterey County presents:
Ancient Fire
Music and Instruments of Azerbaijan Featuring master musicians from Azerbaijan Abuzar Manafzade, Nijat Masimov, and Natig Shirinov Thursday, NOVEMBER 1. 2018 • 7:00 PM Hidden Valley Music Seminars Road Scholar participants and students free; general admission $20.00 Tickets are available online at www.youthmusicmonterey.org, at the door, or by calling 831.375.1992.
The sounds of the ancient Naghara and Balaban, played by Azerbaijan’s preeminent musicians, will take you to another land and time. Nijat Masimov (Balaban), Natig Shrinov (Naghara) and Abuzar Manafzade (Piano) will present an extraordinary musical tour of Central Asia. This performance precedes the premiere of Manafzade’s “Concerto for Balaban” and Naghara at Youth Music Monterey County’s concert on Sunday November 4 at Carmel’s Sunset Center. Visit www.youthmusicmonterey.org for more information about these concerts.
Composer and pianist Abuzar Manafzade was born in 1990 in the capital of Azerbaijan, Baku. He started his music education at the age of 7 in the Absheron Music School for Children in Baku. At the age of 9 he attended the Azerbaijan Young Pianists Competition and won First Prize. He has won multiple competitions throughout Central Asia and Europe, including First Prize in the Pera Istanbul International Piano Competition Piano Duo Category with his sister Turan Manafzade. He won First Prize in the Piano Solo Category and First Prize in the Piano Duo Category in Germany’s International Baden-Würtemberg Musical Fireworks Competition in June 2013. He gave a concert with Turan Manafzade in Bucharest, Romania at the Johann Strauss Festival and won First Prize in the Piano Solo Category, and Second Prize in the Piano Duo Category. In 2003 he entered Istanbul Mimar Sinan State Conservatory in Turkey. During 2014-2016 he studied Orchestral Conducting with Maestro Antonio Pirolli in Istanbul and with Maestro Boris Perrenoud at the Vienna Music Academy. In 2016 was selected to play in the Young Concert Artists International Auditions Semi-Finals in New York. In October 2017, he began studying Orchestral Conducting with Prof. Simeon Pironkoff and Prof. Johannes Wildner in University of Music and Performing Arts of Vienna. He studies Piano in Linz with Prof. Oleg Marshev. Manafzade has composed the very first Concerto for Balaban, Naghara and Orchestra. This concerto’s premiere will be featured in many concert halls throughout the world in 2017-18.
Nijat Masimov was born in 1997 in Baku, Azerbaijan where he first studied the Balaban in grade school. He then attended the Bulbul Music School during his secondary years before entering the Azerbaijan National Conservatory in 2014. In 2018, he finished his studies with the Faculty of Folk Musical Instruments. He has won multiple awards, including First Prize in the competition of National Musical Instruments and Singing, dedicated to the 115-year anniversary of Bulbul in 2013. Masimov received the Grand Prize in the II Republican Competition of Young Singers (dedicated to the 90-year anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, National Leader in 2013). He was awarded first prize in the American Protégé International Woodwinds and Brass Competition 2014 (Carnegie Hall) and first prize in the Concorso Internazionale Musicale Citta Di Pesaro 2016.
MMA presents annual fundraiser The Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) is pleased to announce its 25th annual fundraiser, Miniatures. Celebrate our local community of artists, all Museum Members, who generously donate original artwork in support of the Museum. EXHIBITION 25th Annual Miniatures Monterey Museum of Art Pacific Street November 15 - December 16, 2018 This year, Miniatures is presented at MMA’s Pacific Street location. A diverse selection of paintings, photographs, prints, sculpture, and mixed media works will be on display and for raffle. Miniatures also features an interactive art-making area for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Visitors have the opportunity to win their favorite pieces by purchasing raffle tickets. Miniatures raffle tickets are $5 each, $30 for 7, or $75 for 21. Tickets will be available until December 16 at 5:00 pm, with winners announced online by December 18. Miniatures continues MMA’s Year of the Woman 2018, focusing on notable women artists of California and the Central Coast. By recognizing the work and wisdom of
Natig Shirinov is a native of Baku, Azerbaijan. From 1999 to 2007, he performed as part of Alim Qasimov's folk group. Natig’s contributions to the art have not been limited to performance on stage. In 2001 he founded the “Natig Rhythm Group”, an ensemble of five musicians playing drums and old Azeri instruments such as zurna, balaban, and tutek. While leading this ensemble, he also assumed the role of pedagogue and composer. His objective in founding the group was to gain the Naghara recognition as an important Azerbaijani instrument, explore and create new rhythms and bring new appreciation for the Naghara throughout the world. He was invited to participate in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009 in the International Drum Festival by its producer, the outstanding percussionist Tofig Jabarov. He was selected by Sevda Alakbarzade, the Honored Artist and singer of Azerbaijan, to record “Gul Achdi” in 2007 and “Sevdali Dunya” in 2009, which were released by “Network Medien” Company. In September 2007, Shirinov was awarded the title of Honored Artist of Azerbaijan by Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan. On 22 May 2012, his rhythm group performed in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku.
women artists past and present, the museum hopes to articulate an inclusive vision for the future. For the Year of the Woman, MMA is maximizing Miniatures by celebrating the female artists who received the highest number of tickets the previous year, with Miniatures Big Ticket. Tickets for these artworks are available for $25 each or $100 for 5. “Miniatures is one of the highlights of our year,” says MMA Executive Director Stuart A. Chase, “It is a way for the community and the museum to come together to celebrate local artists and support MMA, we are thrilled to be featuring its 25th anniversary." The Museum is grateful to all the artists participating in Miniatures in raising funds, enabling the Museum to present dynamic exhibitions, conserving collection artworks, developing meaningful educational experiences, and serving broader audiences. All proceeds from the sale of tickets benefit museum programs and exhibitions. We thank all of our creative members for their generous support of the Monterey Museum of Art.
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1849 Constitutional Convention Reenactment Colton Hall was the site of California’s first Constitutional Convention held in 1849. Colton Hall Commemorates the 169th Anniversary of California’s Constitution Day. As a part of Monterey History Fest 2018 , Colton Hall will held a unique performance on Sunday, October 14, re-enacting the signing of California’s first constitution.
Local actors perform as California delegates debate during the bilingual convention and create the state’s landmark constitution, a truly pioneering document. Celebrate the return of the performance to historic Colton Hall where these events happened
Webster Slate Cop Well this sort of thing cracks me up every time. 17th Street. - There was a vehicle blocking a driveway. It was towed away. I guess the word stop on the stop sign was too wordy. Ocean View Blvd. - A stop sign damaged. Now the PGPD know, too Moreland Ave. - The subject reported suspicious circumstances. Welcome to PG’s worst STR. Ocean View Blvd. - mattress abandoned on the street. Another two in a row for your reading entertainment David Ave. - Officers were dispatched to recover an abandoned bicycle Locust Street. - I was dispatched to recover an abandoned bicycle. Hello officer. Someone said something incorrect on Back yard… Possible computer fraud \ Miles Ave. - There was a possible internet fraud. No loss. Handbags at dawn Locust Street. - There was a neighbor dispute. It is an ongoing issue. I just can’t stand it a moment longer. Get a life, you low life; low information: democracy trashing idiot. Oh, how I hope you get caught. You are an embarrassment to civilized people everywhere. Please go and read the front page of this issue as many times as you have to, in order for you to understand that your actions are disgraceful. 490.2(a) pc theft political sign \ Lighthouse Ave. - case -pg18015081342. There was yet another theft of political sign from front yard.
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