In This Issue
Kiosk Butterfly Population The Pacific Grove Natural History Museum reports 1,446 butterflies at the Monarch Sanctuary over the weekend of Oct. 21 Fridays
Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM •
Saturdays
Dance at Chautauqua Hall
• Fri. Oct. 27
Decorating ideas - Page 11
Haunted PG - Page 8
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Brown Bag Lunch Presentation Housing 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 300 Forest Ave.
• Sat. Oct. 28
Downtown Trick or Treat 10 AM - 3 M Free •
Sat. Oct. 28
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Science Saturday: Bats, Spiders, and Snakes Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave. Free to everyone It’s that time of the year. Celebrate Halloween and learn about bats, spiders and snakes with Science Saturday •
Sat. Oct. 28
Blind & Visually Impaired Craft Sale 10 AM - 2 PM Free 225 Laurel Ave. Pacific Grove •
Thurs. Nov. 2
Sea Scribes Monterey Bay Calligraphy Guild Calligraphic Christmas Ornaments 7:00 PM Park Lane Hyatt, 200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey Free and open to the public •
Sat. Nov. 4
Book Sale In the arcade at the library 10-4 Emphasis on books veterans might enjoy •
Sat. Nov. 4
Butterfly Ball PG Museum 165 Frest’$199 members $120 nonmembers 6:00 PM http://www.pgmuseum.org/ butterfly-ball/ •
Sat. Nov. 4
Flavors of Pacific Grove 10+ Chefs at Asilomar $50/person advance Sells out! 373-3304 •
Tues. Nov. 14
Parkinson’s Support Group POTLUCK BRING A DISH TO SHARE Dance for Parkinson’s Disease 3:00 pm
Inside Other Random Thoughts................... 13 Breaker of the Week......................... 10 Cartoon.............................................. 2 FYI.................................................... 19 Homeless in Paradise........................ 18 Keepers of our Culture...................... 12 Legal Notices.................................... 19 Obituary........................................... 15 Otter Views.................................... dark Postcard from the Kitchen................. 12 Puzzle................................................ 5 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Real Estate.................................... 7, 20
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Winning Combination
Marijuana Policy Coming Up On City Calendar
Following a report by HdL Companies concerning the latest updates in cannabis regulations, the Pacific Grove City Council voted in special session on Wed., Oct. 25 to maintain current prohibitions on commercial cannabis growing and vending activities in the City, pending the first and second readings of an ordinance to that effect. Cultivation of marijuana for personal use would be permitted with up to six plants per residence allowed in indoor facilities. Sales and distribution remain against the law in the city limits and likely will remain so. Nearby cities which have outright bans include Carmel, Marina, Monterey, Sand City and Soledad. Cultivation is allowed in the county at large, in Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Salinas and Seaside.Dispensaries are allowed in the county, in Del Rey Oaks (where a commercial dipensary thrives), in Greenfield, Salinas and Seaside. The first reading of a potential new ordinance will likely come before City Council in November, with a second reading thereafter. Changes in state law take effect January 2, 2018. Public input is urged.
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Marge Ann Jameson of Cedar Street Times and Neil Jameson of Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum flank a poster proclaiming the newspaper “Best Woman-Owned Business” of 2017 by the KSBW-TV and Union Bank Salute to Small Business. Another Pacific Grove business, Gateway Center of Monterey County, Inc., was awarded Best Nonprofit. Nominated this year were T.A.S.K. 4 U & Me and Tessuti Zoo. Cedar Street Times was founded in 2008 and adjudicated in 2010. It remains the only newspaper that primarily serves Pacific Grove. “This vibrant newspaper is a reflection of Ms. Jameson’s unwavering commitment to reflect the soul of the community it serves,” said the event proclamation.
Equifax: Fraud is a huge opportunity By Gary Baley
In August before the public announcement of the historic Equifax data breach, Richard Smith ex-CEO of Equifax is quoted as saying “Fraud is a huge opportunity for us. It is a massive growing business for us.” Senator Elizabeth Warren in a congressional hearing on the Equifax data breach incredulously exclaimed “The breach has created more business opportunity for Equifax!” Under questioning, Smith admitted that Equifax makes money every time Lifelock signs up a new client because Lifelock buys credit monitoring services from Equifax. In a later essay in Fortune, Warren said of Equifax’s forced arbitration clause on victims: “After much public shaming, Equifax backed up on some terms, but not before demonstrating that its first instinct was to gouge consumers and profit off the hack of its own system”. Indeed, from 2014 until today Equifax has been hacked 4 times. In those four years Equifax’s profit has gone up 80 percent. Warren is not alone in her assessment. It seems that Equifax may well profit from its magnificent dereliction. The financial information website of Dow Jones subsidiary Market Watch agrees. “Equifax earnings: Breach may have hurt consumers, but it won’t hurt the business.” Wells Fargo security analyst William Warmington, Jr’s take was “Megabreach creates opportunity.” And not to be outdone, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey analyst Andrew Jeffrey’s advice to investors was – buy! The one negative report was a downgrading by RBC Capital Markets due to uncertainties about the ramifications of the breach. This year Equifax is expected to report earnings-per-share of $1.49, up from $1.44. Equifax’s sales is expected to be $847.4
million, up from $804 million. Although Equifax shares have plummeted 23.8 percent over the past three months, It is mind-boggling that a data breach of such depth and breadth jeopardizing national security and over half of the adult population could in fact prove to be a largess to the company responsible. He concludes “This is a deeply dysfunctional system that is hurting the Americans who can least afford it.” Thomas F. Kelly, president and CEO of ID Experts, a Portland, Oregon-based provider of cyber security services opines in The Hill that Congress should be considering whether the national credit system is still working for the American people. “In a time when one breach can expose more than half of all American adults at once, is it wise to concentrate such vast amounts of our most sensitive data in just three companies — or is that simply perpetuating a system that is ripe for hacking?” he asks. Kelly believes time is running out to answer this question. “Government moves slow, technology moves fast and hackers move even faster,” he said. Gillian B. White in a January article in The Atlantic writes that maintaining a high credit score is central to improving an individual’s finances, and it is problematic because the system is self-reinforcing. Good begets good and bad (or no credit) begets bad. People with marginal credit or people who have lived responsibly without credit are “relegated to pricey and predatory options for basic financial needs.” He states that 26 million Americans have no credit history and 19 million have limited history.“This is a deeply dysfunctional system that is hurting the Americans who can least
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Wildlife Spotlight Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Goblin Shark
Mitsukurina owstoni 1. Retracted
2. Extended
The Goblin Shark is a rare fish found in deep water throughout most oceans. It has a pale, soft-skinned body and a set of protrusible jaws. Its pointed snout is covered with sensory organs called “ampullae of Lorenzini,” which pick up electric fields in the water to locate prey. Despite its fearsome appearance, the goblin shark is a sluggish ambush predator, using its extendable jaw to catch passing fish.
17th Hole is a Memorial to a Local Golfer; Image Added
Dell Redding was an avid golfer and senior member at Pacific Grove Golf Course. He died from complications of heart bypass surgery in 2016. His golfing friends from PG decided to erect a memorial to him so that his friendship would not be forgotten with the passage of time. Dell always used yellow golf balls when he played. Even today, his former playing partners always break out their yellow golf balls when they play the number 17 hole. So, they decided to incorporate an image of a yellow golf ball into his memorial. That memorial today stands as a modified ball washer on the 17th tee, including a yellow ball and a plaque memorializing Dell Redding as a golfer who was, more importantly, a very good man and a very good friend of many.
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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods
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Week ending 10-26-17- at 8:45 AM........ .09" Total for the season................................. .20" The historic average to this date is ........N/A" Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................... 15.54" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 RAINFALL SEASON BEGINS JULY 1 EACH YEAR
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending morning 10/25/17........... .07" Near Lovers Point Total for the 7/1/17). ......... .41" Dataseason reported by(since John Munch at 18th St. Last week low12/07/16.......................... temperature..................46.2 Week ending .19"F Last week high temperature.................94.4 Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42"F Last year rain to date (07/01/16-09/06/16)... 1.99F ” Last week low temperature..................41.5 Last week high temperature.................63.5 F
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‘Flavors of Pacific Grove will be a Celebration of Great Chefs’
On Saturday, November 4, the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will showcase A Celebration of Great Chefs, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Asilomar Conference Grounds located at 800 Asilomar Boulevard. More than 10 Chefs have signed up to serve hors d’oeuvres and tastings to the guests. The flavor of some of their best dishes will be paired with wonderful wines. The tasting will include a full show by the WildCard band. A partial list of Chefs who will be featured is: Greg Lepesh - Asilomar Conference Grounds, Ted and Cindy Walter - Passionfish, Pierre and Marietta Bain - Fandango, Todd and Jordan Champagne - Happy Girl Kitchen, Gina Juntaradarapun - Pacific Thai Cuisine, Robert Kershner and Tim Hrusa - Canterbury Woods, Mark and Julie Davis - Vivolo’s Chowder House, David Stamm - The Bridge Culinary Training Center, Thamin Saleh - jeninni kitchen + wine bar, AJ Kishk - Pizza My Way, Matthew Farmer - The Beach House Restaurant, Dean Young - Classic Catering, Hyson Epstein - Hyson Personal Chef & Catering, Jefferson Seay - The Fishwife Restaurant, Al Siekert - Al & Friends Sunday Breakfast. There will also be a silent and live auction. The event is $50 per person in advance. Limited to 300 tickets and this event sells out. For more information and to buy tickets (831) 373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.
Monterey proclaims “No Straw November” to avoid environmental damage caused by plastic straws
The Monterey City Council has proclaimed November 2017 as “No Straw November” in the City of Monterey. Here are simple ways to participate in “No Straw November”: 1. Tell wait staff that you do not want a straw if they automatically provide one; 2. If you do want a straw, keep the same one if you are refilling your drink; 3. Businesses and other groups who provide straws are encouraged to only do so upon request and try to find compostable, biodegradable or reusable alternatives for the straws they do provide. Plastic straws often find their way into litter on our beaches. In addition to being harmful to the environment, they are also directly harmful to animal life that confuse them for food. Even if they are properly disposed of, like all plastic products, straws will sit in a landfill for decades without decomposing. “Five hundred million straws are used and consumed every day in the United States alone,” said City of Monterey Sustainability Coordinator Ted Terrasas in a press release. “That’s equivalent to 175 billion straws per year, which is enough straws to wrap around the Earth 2.5 times per day!” Straws cause an unnecessarily large negative impact on the environment. Like many things that are a threat to public health, safety and the environment, straws are something society is used to and something often thought of that is so small that it will not make a difference. Recently noted as using paper straws: Pt. Pinos Grill and Intercontinental Hotel. Paper straws are available at Passion Purveyors in Pacific Grove. Carolyn Swanson can be reached at the order line, 831.383.9215.
Sea Scribes Program: Calligraphy gifts
Sea Scribes Monterey Bay Calligraphy Guild’s upcoming monthly program is set for Thursday, November 2. The project will be making calligraphic Christmas ornaments. The Guild meets at Park Lane Hyatt, 200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey. The program is free and open to the public.
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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History’s
BUTTERFLY BALL Saturday, November 4th - 6p.m.
We invite you to our annual fundraising gala to benefit the Museum’s educational experience. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit our website at pgmuseum.org/butterfly-ball or call 831.648.5716
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Country Store & Auction Set Marge Ann Jameson A benefit for the Blind & Visually Impaired
The Blind & Visually Impaired Center will hold its 42nd annual fundraiser on Sat., Oct. 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is free to all and will be a day of fun, food, and entertainment. There will be a craft sale featuring items made by the visually impaired plus the “ultimate homemade sweets sale.” BID, BID, BID at the Silent auction! Bring your family and friends to enjoy the day and possibly start your holiday shopping. Wine tasting and free delicious treats are part of the experience. Location: The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County, 225 Laurel Avenue, Pacific Grove, (between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
“Annual Mendicancy” by Peter Silzer Solution on page 15
Across 1 UK VIPs 4 Little rascals 8 Mental picture 13 Creative ending for pay or Cray 14 Christmasy name 15 More recent 16 Toni Morrison 1973 novel 18 Columbian balsam 19 Escapes custody 20 Ambivalent holiday question? (3 wds) 23 Birdlike 24 Primetime headliner (2 wds) 28 Soup server 29 Tijuana year 30 Native Oklahoman 31 Polite question by a specter? (4 wds) 35 Catch a glimpse of 38 Li’l Abner’s Daisy ____ 39 Govt. sponsored package carrier 40 How some people look on Oct 31 (4 wds) 45 ___ et Labora 46 Business report fig. 47 Poignant Michelangelo sculpture 50 Base hit 52 MLB bumble 53 Controversial seasonal flavor (2 wds) 58 Stallone’s 1995 role in court 61 Palindromic girl’s name 62 Pizazz 63 Summer camp craft 64 Place to buy a sub? 65 Some think it justifies their methods 66 Contractor’s details 67 Char 68 __ Moines, IA
Down 1 More than half 2 Like “oxen” and “geese” 3 Slobber 4 Chanted 5 Othello, for one 6 Fur 7 Insult 8 On the side (of) (2 wds) 9 Thaws 10 Leave speechless 11 “That’s amazing!” 12 Sounds of hesitation 17 Coloring agent for wool, etc. (2 wds) 21 Shiva’s spouse 22 Chem. lab burner 25 Some poodles 26 At the summit 27 Wesley’s worry in the fire swamp (abbrev.) 29 Indonesian province in northern Sumatra 32 Muslim leader 33 Droop 34 Muse of music 35 Epic poem 36 Delhi wrap 37 Think ahead 41 Refers indirectly to 42 Current focus in many grades (abbrev.) 43 Alfresco 44 Some noblemen 48 Labored 49 Abstruse (like this clue) 51 “Jack-of-all-trades” member of AMA (Abbrev.) 54 Athletic protectors 55 Location of many football injuries 56 At a Lakers home game, for example 57 NFL receivers 58 Electrical currents (abbrev.) 59 Criticize 60 67.5 degrees on a map
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Cop Log
Bark, bark, bark report Officer was dispatched to a local residence on Cypress for a barking dog. Reporting party stated the dog had been barking for several hours. Upon arrival officer heard the dog barking. There was no answer at the door so officer contacted the owner via telephone and advised the owner there had been two complaints about the barking dogs. The owner stated she was out of town and would be home in about 45 mins to an hour. The owner stated she put the dogs inside because the racoons will attack the dogs. Nothing further. Officer was dispatched to a dog in custody on Briggs Ave. Upon arrival, the reporting party led me into the backyard where a white chihuahua with brown spots was in the back corner. Dog was apprehended. Records called the phone number on the dog tag. Dog was returned to owner. Sunset Drive Window smashed during vehicle burglary and several items of personal property taken from within vehicle. Ebay transaction fraud Victim mailed item to winning bidder and later discovered that he had not received proper payment for the item. Case to be forwarded to outside agency for investigation.
Pacific Grove Police seek Pacific Grove Citizens for Police Academy session
The Pacific Grove Police Department is proud to announce that a new session of the Citizen's Police Academy will begin on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. The academy will run every Tuesday night for 10 weeks, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with graduation scheduled for April 10. The academy will offer insight into the role of your police department in the community. It will include information on the department itself and you will get to meet members of the department and their various assignments within the department. Included will be a tour of the facility and guest lecturers. Please go to our website and fill out an application. You will also have an opportunity to join the Pacific Grove Police Department Alumni Association, which has events during the year as well as helps assist in important city events such as the Feast of Lanterns and Good Old Days. https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/sites/default/files/general-documents/police/ citizensacademy.pdf
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afford it,” White said. Congress. Sen Warren (D-MA) & Sen Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Freedom from Equifax Exploitation act (FREE) that tries to level the playing field. It eliminates deference to the magnanimity of the Triopoly. It allows all consumers to freeze and unfreeze their credit file for free. If you freeze your credit file, no one can access it and the credit reporting agency can’t use it either, according to Warren. It means that even after the Equifax hack, thieves can’t open credit cards or take out loans in your name even if they have your personal information. But it’s also an easy way to give you the power to decide who gets your information for any other reason. The basic idea is simple. Equifax doesn’t pay you when they sell your data, and you shouldn’t have to pay to stop them from selling it. Our bill says the same rules apply to all three credit reporting companies. No one in this industry should profit from this hack. “Passing this bill is a first step toward reforming the broken credit reporting industry,” Warren said. Senator Warren found that she was hacked so she decided to freeze her file at Equifax. It was such a horrendous experience that she posted a video of it on Twitter. Of course it failed. Even though she had lived in the same home for over 20 years and gave them two credit card numbers, driver’s license, SSN, etc., they could not verify her identity. It is a revealing example of the power the Triopoly has over our lives, especially in an emergent situation such as this massive data breach. Twitter comments from other users are also instructive regarding the other bureaus. Here are a few: Thank you!! Experian is now asking that we sign up with them (with payment) to ensure our info is not on the DarkWeb. Must be better ways. / Yes Elizabeth Warren. We froze our credit and it took MANY hours on hold over several days. Should be much easier. It was there fault too. / Apparently TransUnion is denying credit freezes for no reason. Sure glad we’re allowing our most sensitive data
2b in these corrupt hands! / The other two Experian and TransUnion are the same in terms of being terrible to deal with. / Now charging a $10 fee to unfreeze if you need a mortgage etc & then $10 to put new freeze on. Every change is $10. Should be free forever. / Parasites feeding off people they have taken power over w no regulations...time to charge them to use our info they profit from or stop them. Birth of the Triopoly. Although on paper they appear to be competitors, the three national credit reporting companies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) are hardly distinct from one another in practice. To feed their Orwellian databases, they snatch vast troves of personal data from banks, utility companies, job sites and other sources without consumers’ consent. Then they sell this data, often to the same businesses. In 2006 they even joined forces to create a common product called VantageScore which provides a unified model to create consumer credit scores from all three companies’ behemoth databases. This model competes directly with the independent FICO credit score which the three have been reselling for years. Ten billion FICO scores were reportedly sold in 2013. Obviously it’s more profitable to sell you’re your own product than to resell another’s. VantageScore Solutions, LLC, is a company jointly owned by the three bureaus that manages the VantageScore model for all three. Three companies— one product, one market, one competitor (FICO), one strategy. This cozy relationship seems like a tricentric monopoly—a Triopoly if you will. Are you at risk? If you check Equifax’s portal www. equifaxsecurity2017.com to see if you have been affected, please let us know the results. Send us an email at garybaley@ cedarstreettimes.com and we’ll publish the results in a future edition.
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Programs at the Library All programs at the Pacific Grove Library For more information call 648-5760. • Tuesday, Oct. 31 • 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5)
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Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove
Wednesday, Nov. 1• 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday (stories, crafts, science for ages 5 and up)
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Wednesday, Nov. 1•5:00 - 6:30 pm “Lego” My Library: Lego fun for all ages
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Thursday, Nov. 2 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time for babies birth - 24 months • For more information call 648-5760
442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Church of Christ
176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club Saturdays
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove
As of June 2017, the entry fee is a low-cost $5 for the first Sat. of the month for members and non-members alike! Annual membership fee is $10. Try us out!
First Church of God
Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for three hours and buffet of healthful snacks.
First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
For more information, go to: pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www. facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.
246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741
1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005 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
Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138
Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove
PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636
Manjushri Dharma Center
724 Forest Ave. • 831-901-3156 manjushridharmacenter.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com
Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712
9th Annual Asilomar Neighborhood Craft Fair
The Asilomar Neighborhood Craf Fair will take place on Saturday, November 11 (November 12 if it rains) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1150 Pico Avenue in Pacific Grove. The sale, an annual event to benefit Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, includes all handmade crafts. There will be woodworking, jewelry, succulent pots, wreaths, pottery, garden treasures, watercolors, calligraphy, greeting cards, hand knit items for people and fo pet wear and toys, table runners, mixed media art, and more.
Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Sundays 9:30 a.m. 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. Michael Bowhay
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
Shoreline Community Church
Sunday Service 10 a.m. Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100 www.shorelinechurch.org
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org 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.
Gentrain Society Lectures
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in November, 2017. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: Travel to Bhutan with Sandy and Gail Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Sandy and Gail Cohen have been traveling to exotic locations for the past 15 years. Bhutan, a Himalayan country of approximately 700,000 located between India and China is blessed with a benevolent king who shuns Gross National Product and instead promotes Gross National Happiness. Travel with Sandy and Gail on Bhutan’s only road from west to east, a road that has only one straight stretch exceeding one kilometer. View the spectacular scenery and experience the rich Buddhist culture, including the Tshechu, a masked dance festival attended by thousands of Bhutanese in their splendid ethnic clothing, the national sport of archery, the traditional architecture of farmhouses and ancient fortresses, or Dzongs. Wednesday, November 15, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: The Other Rome Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Jack Erickson is a prolific writer of mysteries, and an avid explorer of Italy; he spends his summers in Milan (the setting for his international thriller, “Thirteen Days in Milan”). While visitors to Rome are familiar with many popular tourist sites, Rome has many other historic attractions: Tarquinia, center of Etruscan civilization before Rome emerged, Ostia Antica, Rome’s ancient seaport; ancient catacombs that stretch for miles under the city and countryside, Doria Pamphilj museum with one of the most valuable private collections of paintings in the world; Cinecitta’, Hollywood on the Tiber where “Cleopatra,” “Ben Hur,” “La Dolce Vita,” “The Greatest Story Ever Told” and other classics were filmed.
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Staging a Home: Is it necessary? Patrick Ryan
Local Real Estate Update Of the many questions confronting home sellers, staging a home is one that needs to be addressed. Ask any group of Realtors and you will come away with many different opinions. Home staging is basically preparing your home for sale. There are many things to consider before the home seller decides whether to stage their home and what level of staging to consider as well. However, realize that homes that are staged tend to sell faster. The jury is out if staging does or does not increase the sales price. In my opinion, the first thing to consider when deciding whether to stage your home is to evaluate the local real estate market and then evaluate your wallet. If the local real estate market is a seller’s market where homes are selling in a matter of days, you may consider no staging or limited staging. If the local real estate market is a buyer’s market where it takes longer for homes to sell, then staging can make a significant difference in the amount of time a home is on the market. The decision to stage and how to stage is also determined by the seller’s wallet, meaning how much can you afford? There are various levels of staging your home when you bring it on the market. It ranges from just repurposing your own furniture to repainting the inside to completely furnishing a home and various combinations in-between. When we last sold our own personal home, we were still living there while it was on the market, which affected our decisions regarding staging. Along with giving the walls a fresh coat of paint and refinishing our wood floors, we decluttered the house and moved furniture into the garage. This gave the house a fresh look and made it feel more spacious on the inside. The idea was to make our home stand out from the competition. We hired people to paint the inside and take care of the wood floors, but we handled the repurposing and decluttering ourselves. If you feel at all intimidated by doing any level of staging, then hire a professional stager. A quality stager will walk through your home with you and determine what level of staging your home needs and with what amount you are comfortable. Where I find staging most impressive is when an empty/vacant home is being sold. Here, a good stager is truly an artist. They have a gene to know the exact spot to place a piece of furniture or where to hang a certain painting. The difference when they are done is striking and potential buyers tend to linger longer at the open houses. The true answer is not whether one stages or not, it is to what level one stages a home for sale. It is mistake to not do any staging, no matter what condition the local real estate market is in. Think of staging as a positive for your home and go out and look at other open houses to see what they look like. This will give you ideas for your own home. Take a realistic evaluation of how quickly you need to sell your home, the interior presentation of your home and how much you can afford. Add these up and you will have an idea of what level of staging is needed. As always,
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Poetry in the Grove Day of the Dead
In honor of the Day of the Dead and All Souls Day, we will meet at El Carmelo Cemetery (at Asilomar Ave and Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove) on Saturday, November 4, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM, to bring offerings of poetry. You are invited to bring poems written by dead poets, poems written by live poets about dead poets, and poems you have written about your own dearly departed, to read as we walk the cemetery visiting grave sites. If the day should deliver inclement weather, we will gather around the fireplace at the cozy Little House in Jewell Park instead. Poetry in the Grove is an informal discussion group where a different poet is read and discussed on the first Saturday of each month. Come to read poems by the selected poet and participate in discussions about the poetry, or come to listen. Your unique perspective may enhance others’ understanding of a poem. There is no cost for this event, donations for the Pacific Grove Public Library are welcome.
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Haunted Pacific Grove: The s There's a bond that forms between a man and his vehicle, be it a bicycle, a boat, a motorcycle, or a car. Maybe it's the hours they spend together, particularly as he cares for it and maintains it. It could be the places they go together and the memories they make. Maybe it's the proximity to his very body as they meld together over the years. He names her. He polishes her, he buys her little presents. They are dependent on one another, sometimes for their very existence. It's a bond that goes beyond the death of one or the other. I've seen it. I hear about it daily. I've lived it. What follows is an account of Harry the Hooligan, a 1930 Harley-Davidson that lives at Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum in Pacific Grove. By Webster Slate-Motorsports editor/journalist/janitor/stunt clown/SCRAMP voice-at Cedar Street Times. And Operations/historian/fastest motorcyclist/Buell riding-hooligan-co janitor-for-Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum. As long as I am quiet, Neil Jameson seems to put up with me. Here is what has happened, and what is still happening. I work in a big building that straddles two parcels from street to street in Pacific Grove on two levels, following the contour of the land with an upstairs on Forest Avenue and a downstairs that fronts Grand Avenue. This building started off as a little building that housed Pacific Grove’s printing press. It was built in 1887. The original building was a press then a newspaper, under the direction of basically one person, Thomas Harper. The building that I work in now was finished around 1928. It was a newspaper. The Tide-Away press was published right here. Strangely, public records indicate that this entire big building was not even here for a few years. I wonder where it went. That’s just weird. Well it’s here now and so are we so I’ll get on with it. I hope I have established that this is a strange place. The building was always a print shop then a newspaper. Now it's a newspaper and a motorcycle museum. It has two front doors, one at either end. One front door opens to 306 Grand Avenue. It is the door to Cedar Street Times, Pacific Grove’s newspaper. Upstairs is my happy place. The front door at 305 Forest Avenue is right across the street from both Pacific Grove City Hall and the Pacific Grove Police Department. What might surprise some is that in my time here actual friendships have grown, with more than a few “over there,” and myself. I point this out because it makes what goes on upstairs more implausible and glorious somehow. Darling readers, magic is everywhere in Pacgrovutopia. I see it everywhere, each and every day. Because upstairs is Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum, a naturally organic, magical place, full of stories of men and their machines. Neil Jameson (the owner of this collection) recently personally asked me to refrain from knocking over his motorcycles. Clearly, Neil knows what he is doing. I love him for that. I’ll guess. This is a blessing of some sort. Generally, I am at the paper first thing in the morning. Before my editor. This is how it is done. I get here first and try to extinguish the chaos that is alas, the bane of our every morning. I get to the paper,
extinguish or enflame the day's chores. I call Marge Ann, then I go upstairs, to love and account for the 80 or more motorcycles Neil’s museum holds, blessing them individually, and as a whole. Every morning. I open the doors, dance in; and then proclaim, “Good morning ladies!” Every morning, there is one particular motorcycle that stands apart. Harry. This is where this story starts. It took me awhile to notice, just like it did at the Vintage Car Store, in Nyack, New York, where I worked years ago. In Nyack it was Ed Jurist’s ‘28 Gurney Nutting – 4.5 litre Le-Mans Bentley. His cat Bandit slept in it. Ed’s Bentley flashed a headlight at me every morning, when I arrived, to let me know Bandit was safe and sound. Here in Pacgrovutopia, it is Harry the Hooligan. So, every morning I go upstairs to Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum
I attempted to bring order to Neil’s 80 plus motorcycles, by making sure their front ends (the front wheels) were aligned. I personally pointed the front end straight on all the motorcycles in this glorious magical place. Harry the Hooligan was not impressed by my sincere and well-meaning love. Harry the Hooligan had other plans for me. One morning, after I had placed every single one of all 80 plus motorcycle front ends straight the night before, I heard a squeak when I came up to the door. The certain kind of a squeak that can only be made by an old motorcycle tire on a museum quality maple floor. I knew in the marrow of my soul that someone was in there moving a motorcycle. At first I thought Neil was here and moving one of his bikes. Then I realized the Old Geezer at Large was not within miles of his collection that morning. I utilized my cat-like reflexes to stop in place and look through the small win-
and check on the girls. I pay attention to each one of them, even the lowly mopeds who were abandoned as their owners went on to bigger and more powerful machines. This is where our story and my troubles, really start. I naturally figured all of these 80 or more bikes were girl spirits. For the first month I was here, every morning I’d open the double doors past the Scooter Room between upstairs and downstairs. I’d walk in and lovingly pronounce, “Good Morning Ladies!” Then being the diligent steward I am, I would slowly walk the rows of motorcycles and look at/inspect each and every one of them like they were my own children. Here is a good place to say my own children never did leak oil on museum-quality maple floors, nor did they smell faintly of castor oil or tires, like the many of the prewar and 100 year-old motorcycles in this slice of heaven do. It started just after my first month here.
dow in the door. I saw nothing unusual at all. I saw no one. A cold chill ran up my spine from the small of my back to my neck, where it gripped me like bursitis. The doors were still closed and I knew that death of some kind was on the other side. I thought to myself, “This is why I’d rather not be sober.” For me dear reader, death is never far away. A step, an intersection, a new day. The older I get the closer it comes, in its tactical vengeance of 150 year-old scores. Karma is a bitch indeed. In some cases what goes around comes around, even when the what goes around part started 150 years ago. So, I knew that when Iwent through the door I would probably have to repay some ancient spiritual debt incurred by an ancient great grandfather. Most likely Daniel Webster. All was well, though Harry’s front end was crooked. Pointing toward me. As I examined it, I heard at low volume a laugh. Coming from somewhere else. A human laugh. Not to be confused with a
non-human laugh. (That is a whole 'nother Halloween story.) I looked around. I was the only person in the museum. I naturally thought I was hearing myself somehow. For years and years I have been actively squelching the voices in my conscience, in hopes of focusing my energy toward enlightenment. Me being me, I ignored it, Perhaps because I felt I had important stuff to do at Cedar Street Times, downstairs. Perhaps because it did not make sense. So the productive days came and went. I straightened Harry’s front end every morning for the next month or so. All of the other bikes remained straight as could be. Here is where it all went wrong with Harry the Hooligan. One morning I was straightening out Harry’s front end and I expressed consternation. “Harry,” I said, “Every morning I come up here and you look at me, somehow. It’s like you are trying to tell me something. I think you are telling me you want me to take you for a ride to Big Sur and back. I am crazy for having a conversation with an inanimate object, objet d'art though you are. No, Harry,” I said. “I am not crazy enough to be hearing you now. I want to go for a ride with you, but I am in real trouble in my own mind; because I am not only hearing you, I’m actually listening to you. And the paper has to be finished this week. Just stop.” I turned and walked away downstairs and compartmentalized this madness, to a quiet place in my soul. Then put a true, full day of work toward my beloved newspaper. So all the continuing mornings, I worked and created, went home, worked and created and then slept; successfully not thinking about Harry. For about the next month, every morning when I would walk up the short flight of stairs separating the newspaper from the museum, I would hear squeaks, the sound of the front tire of an old motorcycle moving on a maple floor. That first time it happened, I just knew someone was moving a motorcycle in the museum. Basically, the bikes are on display; they don’t move. At this point in time, I knew that the only person who could be moving one of the bikes was Neil. But I knew that Neil was not around or anywhere near his museum these mornings. I knew the police station was right across the street from the museum and we were safe. I was sure it was not Cdr. Lakind taking the Department's bike back across the street and hoping nobody noticed. But one morning I knew I had a real problem. I looked through the small window in the door that separates the newspaper from the museum (when it’s closed.) and did not see anyone trying to get away with a motorcycle. Well, being brave I opened up the doors and went courageously into Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum. That’s when I saw what I did. Normally the front wheel of each and every single motorcycle in this place was straight ahead. That morning, every single one had changed. Except Harry’s. All of my front end straightening efforts of the day before were for naught. That’s 79 motorcycles, plus. This is impossible. I am
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story of Harry the HoOligan just smart enough to understand why this is an impossibility. I want to share with you, my darling readers, my explanation, which includes my favorite kind of science: my personal science. I am absolutely sure that no one, no human was here. As a functioning museum, we enjoy precautions. I realigned the display once again, pointing all the front ends the same direction. When I arose the next morning, I made coffee and drank it. Coffee is fantastic first thing in the morning when it has the taste of gratitude and joy. All the while, I could not wait to get to the big part of the building with two front doors. This was a new day that was going to be even better than yesterday. I went in the front door of Cedar Street Times. I went to my desk to figure out what was next. I called Marge Ann. Marge Ann was glib. All was well, so I went upstairs to the museum to check on the more than 80 motorcycles that I have fallen in love with. And I read Harry’s placard. I decided to myself it was all wrong and I said to Harry, “Harry it says here you are a boy. You are not a boy, to me. I love you like a lady. To me, you are beautiful like a woman. I will now call you Harriette. Just because you are so pretty, and I love you the most.” I then lovingly gave Harry the Hooligan a gentle pat on her handlebars, a chuckle under her headlight, and went downstairs to work. The very next morning I came upstairs to check on the motorcycles. Every single one of them had moved a little. And all of their front ends were crooked. Except for Harry the Hooligan. I just knew I had done something wrong, although I hadn’t figured it out. I knew Harry was responsible. You know that feeling we have all experienced, that Someone Is There, looking over your shoulder or otherwise intruding on your space? Well, Someone was there that morning. Was it one of Harry’s former owners? I examined his history later: Built in 1930, he had been sold after World War II when men purchased motorcycles as government surplus and many made them into “bobbers,” removing all unnecessary decorations and removing the front fenders and trimming the rear fender, removing any excess weight they could to make the bike go faster.. We only know Harry;s history from about 1945 when he was bought as surplus. That man’s name was Harry. He lived next door to a boy name Tom Carrig who, at the time, was 8 years old and didn’t have a father.The two became fast friends, with Harry the man mentoring Tom the boy. Harry the bike owner, died in 1963 and left the motorcycle to Tom. Eventually, Tom went to live in Pacifica and took Harry with him.When he died, it came to light that he loved the bike so
much that he insisted his widow place him in a museum rather than let the motorcycle loose on the world. So the Presence I felt might have been one of Harry’s former owners. I have since spoken with a mechanic who worked on Harry for Tom (who gave him the name “Harry”) and he swears there was nothing supernatural in his dealings with the bike. So was it a former tenant or owner of the grand building at 305 Forest/306 Grand Avenue? There were a few, even before the building was erected in 1930 by former Pacific Grove mayor W. A. Gould. It has always housed either a press or a newspaper. There is ink in the plumbing! But what would they have to do with Harry the Hooligan and why would they be causing mischief in the motorcycle museum? So this feeling that I was not alone persisted morning after morning. Someone was in the museum with me and Harry and 79 other motorcycles. The feeling wasn’t necessarily coming from Harry, though I couldn’t rule that out and the presence continued to haunt me.
And one morning, there he was. I froze, then turned slowly. And I saw him. Daniel Webster. My ancestor and namesake, there in spirit. Was he there to encourage my love of words? Did he want to urge me to write more? His stern face told me nothing, but I knew my fascination with politics came from his bloodline. Had he met W. A. Gould on the Other Side and were they conspiring over Pacific Grove politics? Had Daniel Webster taken Harry for his long-wished-for Ghost Ride to Big Sur? I may never know if it is Harry humself, someone connected with the venerable building, or my own personal ghost come to guide me. But the shenanigans continue in the Motorcycle Museum and I continue to love and pamper the bikes. Many of the other motorcycles have now awakened also. There’s the little yellow BSA, Victor. It acts like an ill-behaved Jack Russell terrier and really tests our sense of humor. One of the more than 100-year-old
bikes, a Peugeot, seems not to want to hold still. I can’t communicate with her, even about the tire that continually moves and goes flat. Because she only speaks French. In the Scooter Room, the Italians bikes like to party. Often the Vespas face away from each other in the night while I’m not watching. Are they snubbing the Lambretta for her excessive paint job? I don’t speak Italian, either. Dear reader, you are cordially invited to visit Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum. I’ll personally introduce you to Harry, to Victor, to the other bikes that misbehave and may in fact be hungry ghosts. Come and meet the Widow Maker, but be very careful when you walk by this 750 Kawasaki Triple. You might event get That Feeling yourselves. I continue to try to keep them in line. and nurture them as best I can. And in return, I enjoy the magic that is Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum in Pacific Grove.
Do you recognze this man? Harry and the manifestation of Daniel Webster as seen by Webster Slate and drawn by Keith Larson
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See “Harry the Halloween Hooligan,” a 1930 Harley-Davidson
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Six Ways to Modify an Irrevocable Trust Your basic living trust is typically “revocable” during your lifetime, meaning that you can change it at any time. However, once you have become mentally incapacitated or have passed away, your trust becomes “irrevocable.” Furthermore, advanced estate planning might require that you create a trust that is irrevocable even while you are still living for tax purposes, Medi-Cal planning purposes, or asset protection purposes. Even when a trust is technically “irrevocable,” there might be an opportunity to make changes to the trust. Below are six common methods for modifying an otherwise “irrevocable” trust. 1. Modification by Consent Several states allow for the modification of an otherwise irrevocable trust if the Trustmaker and the Beneficiaries all agree. In California, Probate Code Section 15404 specifically allows this method. However, this method is not available if the Trustmaker has lost mental capacity or has passed away. Therefore, utilization of this method is only applicable in limited circumstances. 2. Judicial / Court Reformation If the Trustmaker is not able to consent to a modification of an otherwise irrevocable trust, modification might still be possible upon petition to the Court. Under California law, Probate Code Section 15403 allows for the modification of an otherwise irrevocable trust upon petition to the Court if all of the beneficiaries agree. If the Court determines that continuation of the trust is necessary in order to carry out a material purpose of the trust, the Court must determine that the reasons for modification of the trust outweigh the material purpose of the trust. California Probate Code Section 15409 also allows for the modification or termination of an otherwise irrevocable trust upon petition to the Court
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Planning for Each Generation without the consent of all the beneficiaries if there are changed circumstances that impair the purpose of the trust. The disadvantage to relying upon judicial / court reformation is the time, effort, and expense that are involved in a Court petition. Furthermore, ultimate authority rests in the discretion of the particular judge who hears the case and thus results may vary. 3. Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements States that have adopted provisions under the “Uniform Trust Code” might provide for the modification of an otherwise irrevocable trust through a “non-judicial settlement agreement.” The idea is to allow the beneficiaries to agree upon a modification of an otherwise irrevocable trust without having to go to Court. Approximately 30 states have such provisions and the rules governing who must be a party to such an agreement and what kind of modification is allowed through this method vary by state. In general, a “material purpose” of the trust cannot be modified by such an agreement. Unfortunately, California is not a Uniform Trust Code state and therefore non-judicial settlement agreements are not available for trusts governed under California law. However, if the California trust contains a “flight clause” – the ability for the trustee to change the governing law of the trust to a different state – then it might still be possible to utilize a non-judicial settlement agreement
Breaker of the Week By Mei Bailey
Izzy Rowntree Acting in PGHS’s upcoming fall play, “Baklavia,” is Izzy Rowntree, a sophomore. In addition to playing one of the main roles in the production, Izzy also helps paint the sets and run the lighting. “Baklavia,” which opens next Wednesday, is not Izzy’s first show; in fact, she has been acting for as long as she can remember, and has never gotten bored of the stage. Drama is only one of many kinds of performance that Izzy enjoys. She also sings in the school choir and acts in the annual spring musical, as well as participating in community theater during the summer. Next month, she is headed to ACDA Regional Honor Choir, a selective group that accepts singers from across California. Izzy’s talents are widespread and well appreciated, and not underrated in the PGHS arts community.
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for the California trust if the governing law is first changed to a more favorable jurisdiction. 4. Power of Appointment Irrevocable trusts sometimes give the beneficiary a “power of appointment”: the ability of the beneficiary to add additional current beneficiaries or to change who receives the balance of the trust after the current beneficiary’s death. Often powers of appointment are overlooked or not understood by the beneficiaries who do not even realize that they have this power to change the beneficiaries of the trust. When looking to make a change to an otherwise irrevocable trust, it is good practice to examine whether the trust gives the beneficiary a power of appointment. 5. Trust Protector Amendment Detailed and comprehensive trusts will anticipate that a change to the trust might be necessary in the future if tax laws change, trustee powers need to be modified, or there is a change in the beneficiaries’ circumstances. To address such issues, the trust might contain Trust Protector provisions which allow an independent party the ability to make certain changes to the trust even after it has become irrevocable. The particular powers of a Trust Protector can vary dramatically. Sometimes Trust Protectors are only allowed to make changes under limited circumstances whereas at other times Trust Protectors are given broad authority to modify or terminate a trust. The inclusion of carefully drafted and personally tailored Trust Protector provisions can save the beneficiaries considerable expense and uncertainty by specifically providing a method for updating an otherwise irrevocable trust without having to go to Court.
6. Trust Decanting Wine aficionados are familiar with the process of “wine decanting”: pouring wine from the bottle into a decanter to separate the sediment. “Trust decanting” involves “pouring” assets from one trust into a new and updated trust. Trust decanting is based upon a trustee’s power to distribute trust principal to a beneficiary. Some trusts might specifically allow a trustee to decant trust principal to an updated trust. Similar to Trust Protector provisions, the drafting attorney might think to include such provisions to anticipate a scenario in the future where the trust needs to be updated in an efficient manner that avoids Court involvement. If the trust does not specifically provide decanting provisions, then it is possible that state law might allow trust decanting under certain situations. Just as with non-judicial settlement agreements, California does not have decanting statutes. Therefore, if a California trust does not specifically allow trust decanting, such an option is not available to California trusts unless the trust includes a “flight clause” that allows the trustee to move the trust to a jurisdiction that allows for trust decanting. Conclusion: “Irrevocable” trusts are not necessarily set in stone. If an irrevocable trust needs to be updated, there are a variety of options available to modify an otherwise irrevocable trust. Good trust drafting will include provisions for the modification of an irrevocable trust without Court involvement under certain circumstances. However, before modifying an irrevocable trust, care and consideration must be given to whether such a change might impact taxation, creditor protection, or other features of the irrevocable trust. KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California and Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney/ client relationship. Before acting upon any of the information presented in this article, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.
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Morning Glory Muffin at Crema Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen Pacific Grove
This piece is dedicated to THE muffin. The morning glory muffin from Crema in Pacific Grove, to be exact. The morning glory muffin pairs perfectly with an Americano, espresso diluted with hot water. Americano is the Italian name for American coffee and is rumored to have come from American G.I.s during WWII diluting their espresso with hot water in an attempt to recreate the drip coffee they were accustomed to back home. I understand, however, that Americano in Italian could mean either diluted espresso coffee drink or drip coffee. Anyhow! The muffin goes great with the Americano, however; if you’re feeling in the mood for something a bit more indulgent, I recommend Crema’s Fog Breaker, which is espresso and milk plus honey and cinnamon. Really lovely on a crisp autumn morning. So, the muffin. I happened to run into Kara, the pastry chef the other day—whom I actually recognized from meeting at a mutual friend’s party—and told her how fabulous her morning glory muffins are. I even told her, and I was not making it up, that I have been ruined for morning glory muffins by her amazing concoction. I have tried several so called, “morning glory muffins” all over town and in my travels only to be disappointed by these imposters coming up short to their Crema counterpart. So, in my stubborn way, I only have morning glory muffins from Crema. I asked her what the secret was and she told me, very matter-of-factly, that the recipe was “just something off the internet.” OK. Maybe it is, but it takes
a well-trained baker to so magnificently make these muffins- consistently. They are these big soft muffins filled with carrot, zucchini, coconut, pineapple, cranberries, and more with a crisp, almost caramelized top. I like to eat my muffins by taking the top, crispy part off and eating the soft bottom part with my coffee before indulging in the crispy lid. I think a lot of people like to eat their muffins this way, I won’t claim originality; you may recall the “Seinfeld” episode where Elaine wants to start a business selling just the muffin tops. But this makes me think of the time I was sharing a meal with my uncle and his family years ago in Damascus. I ate all of the rice out from underneath the chunks of meat. My uncle, who was rather large to me at the time being a 13-year old girl and he a 6-foot plus burly man, slaps the back of my shoulder with his hand that must have taken up half my back and with a huge smile on his face, exclaims how his niece (yours truly) must take after him for saving the meat to eat last. I reveled in the attention (as I thought I was going to get scolded) with a big smile on my face but remember thinking, I must take after at least 4 billion other people in the world, too but wouldn’t dare say that. If you are unfamiliar with Crema, they’re a nice café and wine bar at the end of Lighthouse Downtown Pacific Grove. They serve brunch all week long with bottomless mimosas—it is not advisable to indulge on said bottomless deliciousness before going to work, but makes for a lovely Sunday adventure. They have a sit down restaurant option and a café downstairs with a very enticing display of baked goods. Feedback is welcome and encouraged. Feel free to e-mail me at sallybaho@gmail.com with any comments you may have.
Ghostly Goings On With Drawings by Keith Larson Keepers of our Culture Michele Barat In these excerpts from our “Life in Pacific Grove, California” book, Gayle Lubeck and Jane Parks-McKay entertain you with ghostly tales of their own, right here in Butterfly Town USA. The 494-page book is on sale now at the Pacific Grove Public Library, Bookworks, and Butterfly Cottage Botanicals. Proceeds benefit the Library. “Life in Pacific Grove” Book 2 By popular demand! Submit your story at lifeinpacificgrove.com for Book 2, release date October 6, 2018. Patricia Hamilton, Park Place Publications, 831-649-6640, lifeinpacificgrove@gmail.com.
A Vi c t o ria n R en ta l Gayle Lubeck
In 2003, I rented one of the downstairs apartments in a Victorian on Pacific Avenue in Pacific Grove. With its Doric columns, arched windows, and expansive porch, the building had been one glorious marvel in the heyday of the 19th century, filled with the delightful resonances of entertainment and laughter. As a conversion, its purpose serves a variety of lifestyles and tastes, rather than those of a single family. I had just turned 40. This was the year my mother died, as well as the ending of a topsy-turvy romantic relationship. I needed a safe place to mourn and re-group. When I first walked in, I asked myself if I could live there for a year, and began to picture my antiques throughout, along with any suitable additions. I located a Lane cherry wood carved hutch from a consignment store that was going out of business in Monterey and set it in the dining area, so that I could display my grandmother’s Minton Marlow china and vases. I set up the living room as a tribute to my mother. I positioned the marble-topped oak table with the horse feet along the side entrance, the carved multi-tiered wooden shelf from the 1950s in the front window, and the coffee table with the hooved feet in front of the sofa. I gathered all of my china cups and arranged them on the shelf so that passersby could see them. After my gracious next door neighbors saw how I had decorated my living room they said, “You added class to the neighborhood.” I was touched. I would sit and linger, reminiscing about the past and all that had recently transpired in my life. This refuge provided the solitude I required for this intense reflection. I experienced every emotion as people in mourning often do. After a couple of weeks, I began to notice something about the space. There was a presence. It was not my mother. I believed that it was one of the former owners of the house, a woman. I felt energy whirl by me in the dining area, as I was sitting at my computer. I called out, “I know you are here, please show yourself.” No response. I just went back to what I was doing and thought that this specter would appear if it so desired. One late night, while watching a movie in the bedroom, I saw a delicate white female head, dressed in a headscarf, appear out of the wall. Her grimacing grin and piercing eyes briefly captured my attention. I said thank you, I knew you were here. Silently, she melted back from whence she came.
The Ghost of El Carmelo
Jane Parks-McKay We’ve had burial plots at El Carmelo Cemetery for some time now. Apparently so have many others far and wide. It’s not uncommon to be chatting with a family friend from out of town, only to find out they have bought their final resting places in El Carmelo, too. I’ve heard that people go to cemeteries for various reasons. For me, in the first few years after Mom died, I found that I did my best writing in the car at El Carmelo. Away from distractions and interruptions I could finally, whew … finish a sentence. The last time I went to write there, though, I rolled up behind an old beat-up looking VW whose driver was sitting there doing “his thing,” listening to music. Loud. Very loud. I left. I found another way to write amidst the distractions and interruptions of a busy household on top of the demolishing and rebuilding of homes going on around our home on a regular basis. Apparently we live in the “in” place and mega homes are taking the place of once small vintage bungalows. I can’t say I get much writing done as before but Patricia has put out the call for memories of Pacific Grove, and El Carmelo. I have a story that I’d love to share; it’s called “The Ghost of El Carmelo.” For a long time when I visited Mom and Dad’s graves, I would see a very mysterious-looking man walk the cemetery paths. Coming from the golf course, up the road and around the bend, I would lose sight of him. It’s as if he disappeared into thin air before my eyes. He looked like a man from another era, almost like a sea captain. Scratchy-looking beard, a sea hat propped on his windblown hair, he never looked up or engaged with the scenery. He just “was.” I haven’t seen him for some time and while I really don’t think he’s a ghost, I have to say that there were times I wondered ….
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Let There Be Light
Jane Roland
Animal Tales Other Random Thoughts An earthquake hits the San Francisco Bay Area on this day in 1989, killing 67 people and causing more than $5 billion in damages. Though this was one of the most powerful and destructive earthquakes ever to hit a populated area of the United States, the death toll was quite small. On October 17, the Bay Area was buzzing about baseball. The Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants, both local teams, had reached the World Series. The first game of the series was scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park. Just prior to the game, with the cameras on the field, a 7.1-magnitude tremor centered near Loma Prieto Peak in the Santa Cruz Mountains rocked the region from Santa Cruz to Oakland. Though the stadium withstood the shaking, much of the rest of San Francisco was not so fortunate. The city’s marina district suffered great damage. Built before 1972, on an area of the city where there was no underlying bedrock, the liquefaction of the ground resulted in the collapse of many homes. Burst gas mains and pipes also sparked fires that burned out of control for nearly two days. Also, hard hit by the quake were two area roads, the Nimitz Freeway and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Both roads featured double-decker construction, and, on each, the upper level collapsed during the earthquake. Forty-one of the 67 victims of this disaster were motorists on the lower level of the Nimitz, who were killed when the upper level of the road collapsed and crushed them in their cars. Only one person was killed on the Bay Bridge–which had been scheduled for a retrofitting the following week–because there were no cars under the section that collapsed. We all know where we were when the Loma Prieta earthquake changed our lives. I was in the bedroom planning a luncheon meeting at the La Playa. As I hung up the phone, the room shook a little. Shortly thereafter, I received two calls; one from daughter, Ellen, who was living in San Francisco in an old Victorian. She was in a walk-in closet, shutting a window and it broke. She was bleeding all over the place. The line went dead. Then Ann Simpson’s voice came on, she was hysterical. Her daughter, Suzie (Matmiller) was at the World Series game at candlestick, between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s, the teams were warming up when the trembles started, the line went dead. We had no telephones for several days. John was downtown putting gas in his little yellow truck, when things started shaking. He thought it was the vehicle. It is strange, the things I recall about those days are fragments. I remember the Dewars frantically trying to save food in their outdoor freezer – the one in our garage was a chest type that kept things longer. We had no electricity and an electric stove. One manages. We cooked on the grill in the patio, a hibachi, even did something in a chafing dish. I recall we invited Jean Cooksey for dinner (in the dark!). She reciprocated (she had a gas stove) and we
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were sitting at her table when across the greens (she lived on the MPCC golf course) we saw a flicker, then another and her lights came on. The only contact we had with the outside world was with John’s sister, Marion, who lives in Iowa and could get through, telling us what was happening in California. And the tiny battery powered TV which died soon. Suzie got home safely and could alert her family. Ellen recovered but still has a scar from the window glass. We, on the Monterey Peninsula, were inconvenienced but that is all. I guess we had candles and some flashlights. This week also saw a tribute to Dwight Clark, on the receiving end of “The Catch.” John had season tickets to the 49ers since the days at Kezar. He invited the children (Jay and Ellen) and me to the first game at the new stadium. Candlestick in 1971. As years went on we missed very few games and were thrilled when we finally made the playoffs. Our friends Pat and John Totten had gone with us to several exhibitions that season. Lew Gold, our neighbor, loaned us his motor home to go to the games. On January 10, 1982 we were meeting our fiercest rivals, The Dallas Cowboys. The two Johns worked the Saturdays prior to the game getting things ship shape. On this morning (it was still dark), we were heading off to see Dallas meet our boys. I was sitting on the “bus” when Jay came in and sat by mg. It seems he had expressed a desire to see the game and John gave up his seat – what can I say, it was a sacrifice beyond all others. We went to the game, and was our habit, had a pool, I bet in John’s name for the 9ers…no one thought they would win…Ed Magner held the money (he was part of our traveling troupe) The Magners, Tottens, Rotters, Goldings and Rolands (Jay instead of John)…we chewed our nails and prayed. The hated Cowboys were ahead, 27 to 21. Seconds to play, Joe Montana launched the ball, Dwight Clark rose in the air and on the tip of his fingers he caught and held the pig skin. The final score 28 to 27…Ed came running up with $39 I won the pool. It was a happy trip home. Sunday was a tribute to Dwight, who tragically is suffering with ALS disease. Unfortunately it was not displayed on television. Perhaps that is better, it is so sad…Those were the days. We stood with them through thick and thin. With the departure of Alec Smith, I left the Niners and am now rooting for Kansas City. On November 10, 11 and 12 there will be an ESTATE SALE EXTRAVAGANZA at 4058 Mora Lane….8:00 – 3:00 daily…Brazilian Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues..European and American Antiques, collectibles, dishes, books ..you name it. Also, The Discovery Shop has a bounty of designer clothing and accessories… Jane Roland..gcr770@aol.com, 831-649-0657
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Hollister man serves in Seabees “We Build, We Fight” has been the motto of the U. S. Navy’s Construction Force, known as the “Seabees,” for the past 75 years. Hollister native and 2016 San Benito High School graduate Navy Constructionman Recruit Justin Gilliland builds and fights around the world as a member of a naval construction battalion center located in Gulfport, Mississippi. Gilliland works as a builder responsible for basic construction work, masonry, and putting up framework for buildings. The jobs of some of the Seabees today have remained unchanged since World War II, when the Seabees paved the 10,000-mile road to victory for the allies in the Pacific and in Europe, according to Lara Godbille, director of the U. S. Navy Seabee Museum. For the past 75 years Seabees have served in all American conflicts. They have also supported humanitarian efforts using their construction skills to help communities around the world. They aid following earthquakes, hurricanes and other natural disasters “I am proud of the hard work that Seabees do every day,” said Rear Adm. Bret Muilenburg, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. “Their support to the Navy and Marine Corps mission is immeasurable, and we look forward to the next seven decades of service.” Seabees around the world are taking part in commemorating the group’s 75year anniversary this year. The theme of the celebration is “Built on History, Constructing the Future.” “Seabees deploy around the world providing expert expeditionary construction support on land and under the sea, for the Navy and Marine Corps, in war, humanitarian crisis and peace,” said Capt. Mike Saum, commodore, Naval Construction Group (NCG) 1. “Seabee resiliency, skill, and resolution under hos-
Big Sur Marathon is coming The word-renowned Big Sur Half Marathon is set for Sunday morning, November 12, beginning at 6:50 a.m. and ending at 11:00 a.m. The 13.1-mile race will feature 7,000 participants. It is a key economic driver for the Monterey Peninsula and is estimated to have an economic impact of $8 million as international publicity is focused on our area and money is raised for local charity groups. The event takes place in downtown Monterey, Cannery Row, Pacific Grove and the Coastal Recreation Trail. The event means the temporary closure of several streets on race morning. Here’s how to travel into New Monterey, Cannery Row and Pacific Grove on race morning: • Until 5:30 a.m., westbound travel is
Navy Constructionman Recruit Justin Gilliland tile and rough conditions prove our motto ‘We Build, We Fight.’ The Seabee patch we wear on our uniform signifies to the warfighter and civilian alike that they’re in good hands.” According to Saum, the sailors who make up Seabee battalions are very driven and accomplished individuals. “I am certified in basic shop work from my hometown,” said Gilliland. “I am proud having been selected to serve as a Seabee because it took a lot to get here.” Serving in the Navy allows people to create a legacy for the next generation. “Serving my country means taking on the role of the protector and doing my part,” added Gilliland.”The ability to fight for everyone who lives in my country is the best honor I can think of.”
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available through the tunnel from Washington Street. Del Monte Avenue will be closed at 3:00 a.m. in the downtown Monterey area from Sloat to Washington Street. • Until 6:15 a.m., westbound travel is available onPacific Avenue. • After 6:15 a.m. and until Monterey streets are reopened after 9 a.m., all traffic is rerouted over Holman Highway, Highway 68. • Bus travel: Lines 1 and 2 to New Monterey and Pacific Grove will be running but may be detoured and delayed while the tunnel is closed until about 8:30 a.m. Parking: Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove will be closed until 9 a.m. Cannery Row will be closed until 11 a.m.
OTC Cadets to create Sword Arch for Veterans’ Welcome Nov. 10 Cadets from the Junior Naval ROTC program at Monterey High will welcome Veterans with a sword arch at the annual American Night at Monterey Elks Lodge on Friday, Nov. 10. The patriotic program will begin promptly at 6 p.m, at the Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Dr. A carving station roast beef dinner will be served at 6:30. Dinner prices are $20 for any Veteran (Elk or non-Elk) and $25 for others (Elk or non-Elk), $10 for children 12 years and younger. Seating is limited to 200. Reservations may be made by calling the Elks Lodge office at 831-373-1285. An Honor Guard formation of cadets will be on both sides of the entry path into the dining room and will present a sword arch for Guests of Honor. Serving as Color Guard, the cadets will march in to present colors. “The Star-Spangled Banner” will be played
and the Pledge of Allegiance will be given. A group of cadets will then present the American flag on stage and fold the flag in front of the audience with brief narrations to show what each fold represents. The cadets, supervised by their Chief, Elk member John Mastrangelo, also will put the American flags out Friday on the Elks’ driveways and help with serving the dinner. “So long as there are veterans, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will never forget them,” said Monterey Lodge PER Richard Ringler. “America’s fighting men and women sacrifice much to ensure that our great nation stays free. We owe a debt of gratitude to the soldiers that have paid the ultimate price for this cause, as well as for those who are blessed enough to return from the battlefield unscathed.”
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Obituary Betty Ellen DeSmet
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Master Gardeners to Teach Class on Succulents
UC Master Gardeners Sue Procter and Tina Heitzman will present a free two-hour class on succulents on Saturday, October 28 from 10 am to noon, at the UC Master Gardener Demo Garden at 1430 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville. The class will cover soil requirements, planting techniques, propagation by cuttings, and easy maintenance guidelines. Participants will also have the chance to plant a small succulent container of their own with all materials provided free! Then the last 30 minutes of class will be a Succulents Exchange. Bring some cuttings, take some cuttings, and build your succulent collection for free! Our classes can fill quickly, so please register in advance by visiting mbmg.org. The UC Master Gardeners also invite home gardeners to their "Hands on With Master Gardeners" days at the Watsonville Demonstration Garden every Wednesday morning and every third Saturday of the month through October. Drop by any time those days between 9:00 a.m. and noon and bring your gardening questions.
Betty Ellen De Smet passed away in her sleep at home in Fernley, NV on Sept. 9, 2017. Betty Roethe was born in Los Angeles, Feb. 23, 1931. After graduating in 1949 from San Juan High School, Orangevale, CA., Betty worked at the State Capitol as a stenographer. She transferred to the State Board of Equalization in Salinas and settled in Pacific Grove. On October 15, 1955, she married Hector De Smet creating an instant family with his daughters, Linda and Holly, and her daughter, Carlene. They added two more daughters, Becky and Jackie…the Five Baker’s Daughters. Managing the Hector De Smet Bakery office was her longest career. Most of all Betty enjoyed road trips and in her lifetime drove over a million miles in everything from station wagons pulling a trailer to a motorhome. One of her favorite places to visit was The Chapel of the Transfiguration, Moose, Wyoming in Teton National Park. She collected postcards, milk glass, enjoyed country music, knitting and was an avid Dodgers fan. She and Hector were great dancers and members of the Elks Lodge and Moose Club in Monterey. Betty volunteered with the Feast of Lanterns and always made sure the Community Dinners had plenty of donations from the bakery. Longtime residents of Pacific Grove, Betty and Hector moved to Marina, CA. and retired in Pollock Pines, CA. After Hector died in 2014, Betty moved to Nevada to live with her daughter Carlene who lovingly cared for her until her life ended. Betty is survived by her sister Jackie Burns, five daughters; Linda Conlin (William), Carlene Gray, Holly Paquette, Becky De Smet-Sollecito and Jackie De Smet; 18 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Christian Church of Pacific Grove, 442 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 where a Celebration of Life will be held January 13, 2018, at 1:00 pm.
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Flower essences in the healing arts D H Shook
Living Heathy Flower essences are an amazing tool for health and healing; they act with a light touch yet can be profoundly helpful. Flower essences are a (liquid) form of vibrational therapy somewhat similar to homeopathy. There is frequently a confusion equating flower essences with essential oils and aromatherapy which is not the case. Essential oils are a form of highly concentrated plant matter more akin to herbal treatment than vibrational healing. There is a distinct aroma associated with each essential oil profile, and the concentrated plant matter can produce an effect. Flower essences on the other hand are not composed of plant matter, nor do they have an aroma. Each type of flower has a unique signature vibrational pattern that is transferred to water creating a flower essence. This solution is generally preserved with a small percentage of brandy, and can be kept this way for many years. When the liquid flower essence, that contains a particular vibrational pattern, is either ingested or applied topically, the imprint of that flower’s vibrational pattern is transferred to the recipient. The way this typically manifests is in a shift of attitude or perspective which can play a key role in health. Various attitude, mental or emotional issues can be effectively targeted with flower essences. The action of flower essences is often so subtle that the person does not notice any effect other than things just got easier to cope with. Edward Bach, MB, BS, DPH left his successful homeopathic practice in 1930 to focus exclusively on developing flower
essences as a means for a lay person to effectively address issues that contribute to illness. During his later years, Edward Bach developed and researched 38 core flower essences, that form the basis for flower essence therapy. Since his death in 1936, others have expanded the repertoire of flower essences, and compiled volumes of research, though there are some who adhere only to the original 38 Bach flower essences. By now there are flower essence centers on every continent with hundreds of books, numerous web sites and producers of flower essences throughout the world. Flower essences can be used singly or in combination. There are no known risks
or side effects associated with flower essences, though there are occasions when a shift in attitude has its own repercussions. For instance a mother who is still treating her 6 year-old daughter like a toddler was given CENTURY (something of a doormat syndrome / boundary issues) and OAK (overly dutiful) and when she decided to close the bathroom door and have a bath in private the daughter was somewhat put out. Creating boundaries is not always welcome by everyone involved, but boundaries are important for a well balanced life. A new college student, living away from home for the first time is having trouble keeping up with academic demands. She is given BUTTERCUP (confidence), LEMON (mental focus), and INDIAN PINK (too easily distracted) and her grades improved. A classic combination created by Edward Bach, known as Rescue Remedy, has proven to be of benefit in thousands of situations. Rescue Remedy can be of temporary assistance where fear, anger or nervousness are dominating the dynamic. It can be used during an emotional meltdown, fear of a medical procedure, after an accident, to circumstances like job interviews, air travel, meeting the in-laws etc. Rescue Remedy can be a quick, and safe way to ease a difficult situation. This formula has also been used with great success with animals as well, such as a visit to the vet, or a colt’s first set of shoes can go on without a hitch. Of course Rescue Remedy is made by more than one producer by now, and called by different names, but it can be identified by the flower essences it contains: clematis, rock rose, cherry plum, jewel weed and star of Bethlehem. To promote a state where a person is unencumbered by personal baggage and able to operate from a balanced and clear perspective is the goal of flower essence therapy. How these wonderful gifts of nature make their magic is a mystery. It is still something of a mystery why an acorn grows into an oak tree, we know chemical components and can name the stages but how the life comes into it is a mystery. The individual flower patterns that have been identified, researched and put to positive use represents decades of dedicated work. Flower essences do not solve problems or take the pain of a difficult situation away but they can help you to access your courage, compassion and tolerance to cope with these situations with grace and generosity of spirit. With health and healing one is best served to take an active role in the process. Gather information to bring to the table being careful to use reputable sources for your information. It is important to understand that to include complementary methods of treatment is in no way disrespectful to our vital and crucial traditional medicine, but can add to it in a meaningful way. There are so many options available to include in promoting health and healing from: meditation, yoga, homeopathy, herbal treatments, cranial and bodywork, nutrition, to flower essences and many more. It is up to an individual to create their own relationship with health and if it appeals, select an avenue of complementary therapy that feels right and works. Some people will choose to not include complementary modalities and that is okay too, but it can be empowering to play an active role in promoting health.
Lighthouse Fellowship This column will profile one of Pacific Grove’s religious centers every week. By Gary Baley “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” Psalms 119:105. The Lighthouse Fellowship is a Bible-centered Christian church affiliated with Calvary Chapel, whose discipleship focus is to assist Christians to apply the Gospel to key areas of life, namely God, family, church, and neighbor. Lighthouse Fellowship eschews grandiose cathedrals with huge congregations and land holdings in favor of intimate groupings meeting in community centers and private homes to discuss how to animate the word of God into daily life. Jesus said “Where there are two or three gathered in my name, there
poor, serve the people of our communities, participate in outreach and evangelism, and to participate in foreign missions. Pastor Dave Lucas Benefit for Fire Victims The Lighthouse Fellowship will hold a rummage sale October 28, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., Pacific Grove to benefit victims of the Northern California fires. Everyone is encouraged to buy, donate, or volunteer to help. More information can be found on the website or http://lighthousefellowshippg.org/home/ nor-cal-fire-donations. Sunday Services Communion is held on the first Sunday of the month, and birthdays are celebrated on the second Sunday. Pre-service prayer starts at 9 am, and worship services start at 10 am every Sunday.
Pastor Dave Lucas of Lighthouse Fellowship. Photo by Gary Baley. shall I be also.”0 Lighthouse Fellowship started in October 2006 as a Bible Study group at the home of the late Pastor Ted Glauser and his wife Alicia. One year later, the congregation moved to the Pacific Grove Community Center. After Pastor Glauser died in 2014, Pastor Dave Lucas moved his family from Oregon to become the Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Fellowship. They have four children, and one has recently joined the U.S. Marine Corps. The Pacific Grove congregation numbers about 80, but usually about 60 attend any one Sunday service. The fellowship groups are smaller, usually numbering from 8 to 15. When I interviewed Pastor Lucas at the Community Center in Pacific Grove, I wasn’t sure what exactly to expect, for I’d never met a pastor lacking a church before – I mean one intentionally without a permanent structure built to order. I found a casually-dressed, sandal-clad, middle-aged man with a warm welcome, a firm handshake, and a candid demeanor keen to explain the history and mission of the church. During Sunday sermons he also dresses casually, speaks at the same level and only a few feet from the congregation while engaging with them by asking questions—and they respond as participants in a dialog rather than as just bystanders in a lecture. The congregation is a mixed group, mostly of professionals with some military from DLI. Every other Wednesday there is a youth group. “Our Vision is to share the love and light of Jesus Christ.” Pastor Lucas explained, “Fellowship is central to the mission of the church. Home Groups and Studies are an essential part of our church as they provide a place where deeper fellowship with God and closer support for one another can take place.” He also said that their ministry focus is to meet together for fellowship, communion and prayer, minister to the
Two Sunday School classes are held: a 5th through 7th grade class and a class for 4th grade and lower. All teachers are background-checked. Bible Study The Women’s Bible Study Group is led by Dawnya Lucas and meets Tuesdays 6:30 pm at the Church Office 515 Junipero Ave, PG, 831-884-3522. The current topic of discussion is Kay Arthur’s book “Living with Discernment in End Times” which examines the books of Peter and Jude. The discussion asks how believers can resist modern influences that tend to distract from following the example of Christ. The Men’s Discipleship Fellowship is led by Pastor Dave Lucas and meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the Church Office, 515 Junipero Ave, Pacific Grove. The goal is to build each other up spiritually by examining our strengths and weaknesses; and to pose questions such as “How does a father extend masculinity to his son?” Dave said. Home Groups Home groups are small gatherings of adults that meet in private homes on specific evenings to deliberate passages in the Bible as they relate to modern life. The Pacific Grove Home Group is led by Brian Cosgrove and meets Thursday nights from 7 to 9 pm at Mike & Ellie Parker’s home, 136 Monterey Ave, PG. The Marina Home Group is led by Nathan Roberts and meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at Dave & Dawnya Lucas’s home, 3062 Bostick Ave, 831-884-3521. The Monterey Home Group is led by Nathan and meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Jeff & Nancy Hurd’s home, 286 Watson St, Monterey, 831-419-1045. The Lighthouse Fellowship website is: http://lighthousefellowshippg.org/ You can see a Pastor Dave sermon on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=EulxDV_wwP4.
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What does God say about the poor?
hold, this was the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, pride, fulness of bread, and abundance of idleness was in her and in her daughters, neither did she strengthen the hand of the
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poor and needy.” Comments, opposing opinions and suggestions for future topics are all welcome at: bill@reasoningwithgod.com.
Reasoning With God Deut 15:11, “For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land.” Why does God want us to know that the poor will always be with us? And, why will there always be poor people among us? Prov 14:31, “He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.” Could the answer be this simple; that there will always be people in this world willing to oppress the poor? Are these people selfish? Do selfish people care about those less fortunate? Do they know or love God? How do some become oppressed while some find themselves in a position to oppress others? Eccl 9:11, “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.” Does being what this world calls smart guarantee we will not be poor? Or, do chance and circumstances play a part in how things work out? Does the place we are born, the year we are born, the family we are born into and so many more events that we have no control over, contribute to the process that decides whether we will become poor? Of course, the choices we make in this life play a part in the process, mainly that of amplifying or minimizing, the chance and circumstances that occur. There are two main reasons God wants us to know this, so we will not be proud of our good fortune in this life and because He wants us to be generous to those who did not have the same good fortune. Is being poor is a punishment? God tells us that the poor have some advantages when it comes to accepting God’s offer of eternity. Here is a list of some of those advantages, given to us by Monika Hellwig: The poor know they are in urgent need of redemption. The poor know not only their dependence on God and on powerful people, but also their interdependence with one another. The poor rest their security not on things but on people. The poor have no exaggerated sense of their own importance, and no exaggerated need of privacy. The poor expect little from competition and much from cooperation.
The poor can distinguish between necessities and luxuries. The poor can wait, because they have acquired a kind of dogged patience born of acknowledged dependence. The fears of the poor are more realistic and less exaggerated; because they already know that one can survive great suffering and want. When the poor have the Gospel preached to them, it sounds like good news and not like a threat or a scolding. The poor can respond to the call of the Gospel with a certain abandonment and uncomplicated totality because they have so little to lose and are ready for anything. The rich have a harder time accepting God’s gift because many of them are too busy gathering wealth or pretending virtuousness; but the poor do not have the luxury of pretending. This is why Jesus told us, Matt 19:24, “And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.” Does God want us to lay down our pride, to help our neighbor out of compassion and to understand that we truly are in need of His salvation? 1 Jn 3:17, “But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?” Prov 19:17, “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” When we give to the poor, are we not giving what God has already given to us? Has God promised to give us more, if we willingly give to the poor? Should our attitude be one of gratitude, not pride? Are we not representing God to the poor of this world? Are we not shining a light into the lives of the rich, providing them an example? Not grudgingly, but out of love, 2 Cor 9:7, “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” Is this why Jesus told us about the blessing of giving? Acts 20:35, “I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Maybe, the poor are here to help the rich find their way to heaven? Is this the real reason God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah? Eze 16:49, “Be-
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In recognition of 25 years in ocean protection, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is hosting a science speaker series that will highlight the status and trends of key species, habitats and resources of sanctuary environments over the past 25 years. This series will feature local marine science researchers from partner institutions presenting the latest in scientific understanding that is used to inform conservation and resource protection within the sanctuary. Join us for a presentation that will explore the habitats and species of the offshore environment of Monterey Bay. The first in the series will be presented on “Deep-Sea Discoveries in Monterey Bay: Improbable Animals & Unexpected Stories” presented by Dr. Bruce Robison, Senior Scientist and Midwater Ecologist Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). The date is Thursday, October 19, 6:00 p.m–7:30 p.m. The program will be presented at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove. Public audience welcome. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person to benefit hosting non-profit partner, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. For more information, contact Amity Wood, NOAA Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Education and Outreach Coordinator, amity.wood@noaa.gov or (831) 647-4255
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Homeless Hotspots—Part VIII
Glimpsing the sacred side of life on Lapis Road Dressing as an alien of the ordinary extraterrestrial kind has been my Halloween ritual for years. If it weren’t for an after-lunch outing last Sunday, I might have missed the E.T. epiphany that inspired this final “Homeless Hotspots” illustration. The stretch of county highway north of Marina is near the dump, where the slight attar of stench permeates the air and countless extraordinary terrestrials live like aliens. Not like aliens from space. Nor like undocumented alien immigrants. They live like aliens in their own human homeland. These aliens are social outcasts known as Homeless. Divinity among dung heaps? My friend Harold E. Grice is author of the one-act play about homeless women trying to survive, “The Houseless Hussies.” We’d enjoyed Chinese food in Marina and were headed back to Monterey when he turned from Highway 1 onto Lapis Road so I could count vehicles. “When I started this series Sept. 8,” I recalled, “I counted 76 RVs, campers, trucks and cars, with heaps of trash and human waste along the shoulder.” Harold counted 12 vehicles on Oct. 22. He said, “There are portable toilets and dumpsters. It looks pretty clean now.” “That’s because, on Sept.1, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors resolved to give homeless campers until Nov. 30 to stay, provided they use portable toilets and dumpsters to keep the road clean.” I explained that while the residents were policing themselves, the county began its search for a non-profit agency to manage a safe parking project for Lapis Rd. residents like the One Starfish Safe Parking Program for homeless women. “By Dec. 1, residents could move from Lapis Rd. to their new location.” “How’s the search going?” Harold asked. I said. “Pastor Jim Nelson of Pass the Word Ministry, who runs the One Starfish Program, volunteered to manage the project, but they need a place to go. It appeared the county had pinpointed the perfect spot in the Monterey-Salinas Transit’s parking lot at Gigling Rd. and 8th Ave. in Seaside. “Back in 2011, that site was proposed to become MST’s new headquarters, but in 2012 the project was vetoed by a 58,000-signature referendum that nixed the Whispering Oaks Business Park development. Thus, the unused space could have provided the venue to which Lapis Rd. campers could move by Dec. 1, 2017.” Harold asked, “What happened?” “At its Oct. 16 meeting the MST board voted it down by 11-2. Rumor is that Supervisor Jane Parker will provide
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parking lot space near her office in Marina, if nothing else turns up,” I said. .Harold was lost in plot thought. And then it dawned on me! “People started digging for the Divine. And you know what? Some of them found it. Where? Right within themselves!” Does God really help those who help themselves? In late August, the neighbors-onwheels formed their own Lapis Road RV Homeowners Association. You Tube videos of their meetings and other videos of Lapis Road may be accessed by doing a Google search for “Lapis Road, Marina.” Or, take a shortcut by looking at a 9-17-17 video in The Kaffee Klatch series under the title “Lapis Road, Monterey County, CA.” It should be followed by “Lapis Road Hell” (update) and two homeowners meetings, plus an Aug. 31 Community Forum organized by Supervisor Jane Parker and hosted by Father Jon Perez of Epiphany Lutheran & Episcopal Church, 425 Carmel Ave., Marina. For information about the County Board of Supervisors contact cob@ co.monterey.monterey.ca.us .
Art Against Bullying Pop Up Exhibit Sunday, October 29, 1 - 3 pm at Open Ground Studios
Twelve students from area high schools, including Pacific Grove, have been meeting every Sunday in October to participate in the Art Against Bullying workshop series at Open Ground Studios hosted by the You Will Rise Project. With the help of mentors from the community and visiting artists from out of state, students are doing powerful hands-on art projects to express their thoughts about bullying. The raw, powerful exhibition of artwork created by these young artists will be displayed in a popup exhibit at Open Ground Studios.
Father Perez welcomes guests, mostly Lapis Rd. residents. “It is relatively hopeful that we can do this,” he said. “It’s going to be tough.” Lapis Rd. residents also spoke. “Living has become a crime, but only if you’re homeless.” “People eat, they sleep, they poop as part of being human.” “I wake up wondering if this is my last day to live.” A Sheriff’s Dept. spokesman said vehicles remaining on Lapis Rd. on Dec. 1, 2017 will be served 72-hour notices and those that fail to move will be towed. Tears streamed down Karen Araujo’s cheeks. “They’re human beings!” I recalled Steven Spielberg’s 1982 blockbuster movie “E.T—The Extraterrestrial.” E.T. is in a room with Elliott, the little boy who found him, and Elliott’s sister, Gertie. It’s Halloween and E.T. is disguised in a girl’s dress. They look at pictures of a phone. Suddenly, E.T. scurries to the window and points his long finger toward the sky. “E.T. home phone,” he says. Elliott says, “E.T. phone home!” Gertie gets it, “He wants to call somebody!” That’s when I got it. If an alien is capable of sacred homesickness, aren’t we all? Happy Halloween. Copyright 2017 by Wanda Sue Parrott Contact Wanda Sue Parrott, 831899-5887 amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com
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