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Kiosk Fridays

Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM Dance to DJs Adults $10/Teens $5 Youth Free • 1st Time Free info@dancejampg.org •

Saturdays

Dance at Chautauqua Hall Not Meeting this week

Sat. October 8

Blessing of the Animals 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Caledonia Park (Behind the Post Office) Pacific Grove •

Butterfly Parade - Page 10-11

35 years - Page 3

Homecoming Game.. - Page 20

Pacific Grove’s

Sat. Oct. 8

Indie Author Event Panel discussion with Q&A 9:30-noon Harrison Memorial Library Reading Room Carmel •

Tues. Oct. 11

Monterey Parkinson’s Support Group “Sleep, a Piece of the Parkinson’s Puzzle” with Karen Merchant, RN, UCSF 3:00 pm Sally Griffn Center 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove 373-8202 •

Sat. Oct. 8 and Sun. Oct. 9

Sat. 10-4 • Sun. 11-3 October Book Sale Marina Library Sat. 1-2:30 Youth Music Monterey Harp & Woodwinds Ensemble Sun. 1-2:30 Songwriter Showcase Performance Sun. 11-3 Half Price Sale •

Sat. Oct. 15

Annual Rummage Sale 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Little White Victorian on the Corner 442 Central Ave. & Carmel Ave., Pacific Grove www.PacificGroveChurch.org •

Oct. 7-13, 2016

One of the occasions everyone in Pcific Grove looks forward to all year long took place Oct. 1: the Annual Butterfly Parade, for which school children dress as monarch butterflies, pioneers, and other representatives of life in our city and parade down Pine Avenue. Pictures on pages 10-11. Photo by Peter Mounteer, who was once a butterfly himself.

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Welcome Home, Butterflies and Breakers!

Wed. Oct 26

Dine Out With Friends Passionfish Dinner from 5:00pm 701 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove 655-3311 •

Sat. Oct. 29

Science Saturday: Bats, Spiders and Snakes 10-3 p.m. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove Free •

Sat. Nov. 12

7th annual Veterans Day Celebration Marina Equestrian Center Park, 5th Avenue at 9th Street, Marina 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse 831-224-4534

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Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts................. 8 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Crime................................................. 5 Homeless in Paradise........................ 22 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 10 Legal Notices.................................... 19 Opinion................................ 17, 18, 19 Otter Views......................................... 9 Rain Gauges....................................... 2 Real Estate.............................. 5, 17, 24 Sports ........................................ 20, 21

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This Land is Our Land

Art exhibit opens with reception at the Pacific Grove Public Library

This Land is Our Land, a three-month celebration of John Muir and the centennial of the National Parks Service, opens with a juried art exhibit and reception at the Pacific Grove Public Library in the Nancy and Steve Hauk Gallery. The public is invited to This Land is Our Land Artists' Reception, Friday, October 7, from 6:00 to 9 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Avenue. Admission is free. Highlights of the exhibit include watercolor, silver gelatin prints and pen and ink works. These works will be for sale, with a Horse Tail Falls, Yosemite Park portion of the proceeds doBy Chad Williams nated to the Pacific Grove Public Library. Prints from the Ansel Adams family collection will also be exhibited. Enjoy wine and tasty hors d’oeuvres during the "This Land is Our Land" Artists' Reception, which coincides with Pacific Grove’s popular First Friday community art walk. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Pacific Grove Library. Weekly special events are scheduled through December, 2016

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Joan Skillman

and will feature Lee Stetson, performing as John Muir, Congressman Sam Farr discussing the lasting legacy of Pinnacles National Park, Michael Adams, son of Ansel Adams, giving a “Son’s Perspective,” “Winter in Yellowstone” as photographed by Doug Steakley, Asilomar ranger-led nature walks and talks. Also featured is exhibit curator Christine Crozier’s “Art of the Parks” painting demonstration and talk, artist Julie Heilman leading a kids banner painting project, and Pacific Grove Poet Emeritus Barbara Mossberg sharing “John Muir’s Purple Prose Plan to Save the World.” “The community really enjoyed last year’s Edge of the Sea series, celebrating the writings of Rachel Carson” explained co-curator Cathleen Gable. “Since John Muir visited Pacific Grove in 1900, and this year marks the centennial of the National Parks Service, plus the fact that Monterey County boasts the newest National Park, we thought this would be a good theme for this year’s offering of art, nature walks and lectures.” Series sponsors include the Pacific Grove Public Library, the Friends of the Pacific Grove Library, the Pacific Grove Public Library Foundation, California State Parks and the Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds. For more information visit the website at http://ourlandpg.weebly.com, or call the Pacific Grove Public Library at 831.648.5762.

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Additional Events scheduled the week of October 7: Saturday, October 8: Asilomar nature walk and talk with California State Parks Interpreter, Lisa Bradford – 10 to 11 am Location: Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove Cost: Free Description: Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds is participating in the Pacific Grove Public Library’s "This Land is Our Land" series by inviting Monterey Peninsula residents and visitors to participate in one of three monthly tours focused on environmental protection at Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds. Walks will include readings from the works of John Muir. Monday, October 10: Book Discussion - 2pm to 3:30pm Location: Little House in Jewell Park, 578 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove Cost: Free Description: "Letters From Yellowstone" by Diane Smith will be discussed. Hosted by The Friends of the Pacific Grove Public Library Book Club Friday, October 14: Library Talk - "From Drum Solo to Symphony: A history of our national park system" with Pinnacles National Park Lead Park Interpretive Ranger PT Lathrop -5:30 to 7 p.m. Location: Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove Cost: Suggested $10 donation, free to Friends of the Pacific Grove Public Library Description: Today your National Park Service honors and protects America's collective heritage in 413 sites that together tell the story of American values.

Graduation Ceremony

For a complete list of events, visit the library’s event website at http://ourlandpg. weebly.com or visit the Pacific Grove Public Library at 550 Central Avenue.

Pacific Grove Police Chief Amy Christey congratulates new Academy graduate Patrick Romero

Above: Big Horn Sheep at Capital Reef National Park By Kathy Kleinsteiber Right: Sea Cliff, Golden Gate National Recreation Area By Christine Huhn

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35 Years of Service

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Missing Their Pet Pig The Hanes family has begun marking the days that Bruiser the Pig has been away from home following complaints by a neighbor and a decision by Administrative Hearing Panel chairperson Kim Murdock that the pig had to move out of Pacific Grove.

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October is Adopt-A-Dog Month Tickets Now Available for By Senator Bill Monning reduce the possibility of your pet becoming Flavors of Pacific Grove homeless and ending up in a shelter. Years ago, my wife and I took our young daughters to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Monterey County, where we fell in love with Luna, a shepherd mix with a white coat, a curly husky tail, and big brown eyes. We immediately adopted Luna and she became a part of our family…bringing us joys, laughs, and comfort. Luna loved beach walks and protecting us from invasive raccoons. While she passed away at the age of 14, Luna remains in the hearts of my family. I share this story now because October is National Adopt-a-Dog month. The American Humane Association established this month in 1981 to encourage the adoption of dogs from shelters or rescue groups, and to bring awareness to the millions of dogs that are without homes. Although many Californians share stories similar to mine, many animal shelters are still at maximum capacity. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), only 26 percent of dogs in shelters are strays who are returned to their owners and of the remaining dogs, only 35 percent are adopted. It is estimated that 31 percent of the dogs in shelters are euthanized annually, which totals 1.2 million dogs a year. This is a staggering statistic that you can help to reduce. If you are without a furry friend, consider becoming a hero and adopt a dog from a shelter. If you cannot adopt, consider a donation of funds, food, or your time to an animal shelter. If you already have a dog in your home, you can make sure your pet is spayed or neutered in order to help prevent overpopulation. Also, attaching a collar tag and microchip to your dog will help

When we first adopted Luna, I thought we were changing her life but that was only half of the story. She helped to strengthen our family and definitely changed our lives for the better. While my wife and I are not currently home enough to provide the attention and love needed by a dog, I am proud to say that our youngest daughter and her husband have adopted a shelter dog that we adore and spoil. I encourage you to visit your local animal shelter during Adopt-a-Dog month to see if you can find a dog to adore and spoil too!

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Enjoy dinner, wine, cocktails, live and silent auctions. Music and dancing will round out the evening. For sponsorship opportunities and advance ticket purchases, please call 831.648.5716 ext. 16 or go to pgmuseum.org. Proceeds support the Museum’s operations. http://www.pgmuseum.org/museum-events/2016/11/5/the-2016-butterfly-ball

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Shared Stewardship Among our community’s most valuable resources are the many people who volunteer their time and talents for the public good. By working in partnership with volunteers and volunteer groups, the City can do a better job of taking care of our public treasures than it can alone. For example, through collaborations with the Heritage Society, Friends of the Library, Library Foundation, Museum Foundation, and others, we have been able to make signiﬁcant improvements to the Point Pinos Lighthouse, historic Carnegie Library and Museum of Natural History.

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Vivolo’s Chowder House, and The Bridge Culinary Training Center. Beverages will be provided by Classic Wines of California, Percheron-McFarland, Trader Joe’s, Knox Brewing - Sparky’s Root Beer, and Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company. There will be a silent and live auction and live music by WildCard. The event is $50 per person. Flavors of Pacific Grove is presented annually by the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to buy tickets call 831-373-3304 or visit www.pacificgrove.org.

The Butterfly Ball Saturday, November 5, 6-10 p.m. At The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove $100 for nonmembers, $85 for members

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Programs at the Library

Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942

Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207

Chabad of Monterey

620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363

Church of Christ

176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741

Community Baptist Church

Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311

First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741

First Church of God

1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005

First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875

Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956

Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138

Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove

PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636

Manjushri Dharma Center

724 Forest Ave. • 831-917-3969 www.khenpokarten.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com

Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705

Peninsula Baptist Church

1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712

Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160

St. Anselm’s Anglican Church

Sundays 9:30 a.m. 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. Michael Bowhay

For more information call 648-5760. Tuesday, Oct 11 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5 • Wednesday, Oct. 12 • 11:00 am Music with Mary Lee • All ages • Wednesday, Oct. 5 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday Stories: stories, science and crafts for all ages • Thursday, Oct. 6 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time Songs, stories and rhymes for babies, birth to 24 months.

Gentrain Society Lectures

The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in September and October, 2016. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Salvador Dali in the Monterey Peninsula Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895  Hilary Roberts will speak on the recently opened Dali17 Museum, where she is Art & Exhibit Coordinator. Dali17 is a permanent exhibition of art (including original etchings, mixed media, lithographs, and rare sculptures) by one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated surrealist artists, Spaniard Salvador Dali. Dali17 is the first permanent Dali exhibition on the West Coast, and the largest private collection on exhibit in the United States. Monterey was the only place outside of Spain where Salvador Dali lived and painted in the 1940s. Dali and his wife Gala stayed at the Hotel Del Monte in 1941 and 1942, and when the Navy took over during WWII they were moved to Cottage Row at the Del Monte Lodge, now the Lodge at Pebble Beach, where they stayed from 1943 to 1948. The Dali17 showcases his influence locally and the history that ties him to the Monterey region.    Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Robert Louis Stevenson’s Monterey Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895  Actor and playwright Keith Decker will present “Robert Louis Stevenson’s Monterey,” a slide-illustrated talk on the celebrated author’s time in Monterey during an historically pivotal moment. Chris Quist (Monterey Historic State Parks) has recently discovered images from turn-of-the-century Monterey, which Decker plans to show along with some interjected essays and related materials from Stevenson’s three months in Monterey. Decker is an avid Stevenson aficionado and past president of the RLS Club of Monterey. Decker states of Stevenson, “His time here was so brief, yet this time figured prominently in his career and memory.”

Chautauqua Hall Dance Club Saturday, October 8 • 6:00pm Viennese Waltz with Metin • 7:00pm

St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

Saturday, October 15 Recorded music with Metin • 6:00pm Lesson: Hustle with Bruce • 7:00pm

Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula

Saturday, October 22 Recorded music with Rosa • 6:00pm

Shoreline Community Church

Argentine Tango with Sandy 7:00pm

Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818

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

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Monterey Center for Spiritual Living

Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org

Recorded Music with Heather Saturday, October 29 6:00pm Halloween Party 6:00pm West Coast Swing with Rosa 7:00pm Recorded music with Rosa Saturday, November 5 6:00pm Merengue (fun!) with Metin 7:00pm Recorded music with Metin Saturday, November 12 6:00pm Foxtrot with Metin 6:00pm

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HUD issues new guidelines for people with limited English proficiency Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors

Market Matters

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is taking a harder look at how mortgage lenders treat borrowers with limited English language skills. The agency issued new guidance last week emphasizing that the Fair Housing Act also protects home buyers with limited English proficiency, or LEP. The Fair Housing Act prohibits both intentional housing discrimination and housing practices that have an unjustified discriminatory effect. People with limited English proficiency are not a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. However, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination on seven protected bases, including national origin, which is closely linked to the ability to communicate proficiently in English. Housing providers are therefore prohibited from using limited English proficiency selectively or as an excuse for intentional housing discrimination. The law also prohibits landlords from using limited English proficiency in a way that causes an unjustified discriminatory effect. Nearly 9 percent of the U.S. population is limited in English proficiency.

Approximately 16,350,000 (or 65 percent) of these individuals speak Spanish, while 1,660,000 (7 percent) speak Chinese, 850,000 (3 percent) speak Vietnamese, 620,000 (2 percent) speak Korean and 530,000 (2 percent) speak Tagalog. Housing decisions that are based on limited English proficiency may have a greater impact on these and other groups because of their nationality. The guidance addresses how various legal approaches, such as discriminatory effects and disparate treatment, apply in Fair Housing Act cases in which a housing-related decision – such as a landlord’s refusal to rent or renew a lease – involves a person’s limited ability to speak, read, write, or understand English. Discriminatory practices, for example, could include applying a language-related requirement to people of certain races or nationalities; posting advertisements that contain blanket statements, such as “all tenants must speak English,” or immediately turning away applicants who are not fluent in English. Targeting racial or national origin groups for scams related to housing also constitutes intentional discrimination.

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Local Real Estate

So you want to sell your home After much thought and contemplation you have decided to take the plunge and sell your home. Now what? What are the next steps? How do you start? Where do you start? What the heck are you doing? Call me biased, but the first step is to hire a Realtor to be your guide and advisor. There are so many decisions to make and so many mistakes to avoid that trodding down this path alone is not for the faint of heart. A mistake can not only create a lot of anguish and stress, but also cost you a lot of money. The first question you need, and I do mean need, to answer is do you want to sell your home? And if there is a spouse/partner involved…do they want to sell? If you are not sure or your partner is not sure, then do not list it as it will not sell. Somehow the universe just knows this stuff. The second question to ask yourself is where will you go when your home sells? This is a question that is often overlooked, but it shouldn’t be. I was on a listing appointment last week and when I asked this question the answer was “I don’t know”. Homes can sell quickly and you better have a plan before putting it on the market. A home I listed earlier this year sold in one day and if they owners did not have a plan they would have been scrambling. Once you have determined that you want to sell and you have a plan of where you are going once it sells, then it is time to find a Realtor. If you do not have one already, my suggestion is to interview a few and find the one that fits you best. You want your personalities to mesh and to be on the same page when it comes to lines of communication. Making the wrong hire

can be painful. Once you have a Realtor then you need to sit down and come up with a game plan. Do you want to sell the house “AS IS” or will you be doing some work to try to increase the value? Both of these are legitimate approaches. I have brought two properties to market recently where one owner sold it “AS IS” and the other did significant improvements. Due to the fact that the “AS IS” sale was a small home on a large lot, and needed a ton of work, we decided that someone would probably buy it and tear it down to put up a larger home so improvements were not necessary. The other home was on a smaller lot and also needed a lot of work. Since the owner was able to do the work himself, and therefore save money, we decided it was worth it to improve the property. Both homes sold for fair prices and the sellers were happy. The sellers were the boss, but I was there to guide and advise as to the best course of action. The one subject all sellers think of first and foremost is pricing. What is the correct price? How do I know what to list it for? Once again, this is where your Realtor comes in handy. At the minimum, your Realtor should provide you with a Comprehensive Market Analysis(CMA) that compares your home to recent sales in the neighborhood. This will give you a range at what your home should “probably” sell. There are different strategies to pricing such as price low and hopefully it will get bid up or price higher and hope someone comes in high with an offer. Pricing is directly related to motivation. What is your motivation for selling the home? This will help you decide on a price once

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Your Estate Plan is Private – Should it Be? Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.

Planning for Each Generation An estate plan consists of a series of decisions. These decisions include whom to name as your financial agents in the event of incapacity or death, whom to name as your health care agents in the event of your incapacity, who should receive your assets upon death, and whether and to what extent you should place conditions or restrictions on inheritance. These decisions necessarily involve inclusion and exclusion: you will favor certain people at the expense of others. There is no duty to disclose these decisions to the parties involved in your estate plan, such as your named agents or your beneficiaries, until you pass away. Upon death, your closest family members and those who are named in your estate plan will learn of your decisions. Your estate plan is often the final communication of your wishes. However, it is formal and often difficult to comprehend for those who are not estate planning experts. It is therefore often prudent to consider sharing at least the general concepts of your estate plan with your loved ones while you are still living. I always offer my estate planning clients a “family meeting” at no additional charge to go over their estate plans with their agents and/or beneficiaries. I explain that although the completion of the estate plan provides the tools to administer an estate efficiently, knowing how to use the tools is just as important. I often explain the general concepts of the estate plan to the agents and beneficiaries and explain what they need to do in the event of incapacity or death. Clients often take this opportunity to explain why certain people were chosen as financial or health care agents in a particular order so that nobody feels slighted in the selection process. In this way, they know what to expect and there are no surprises which goes a long way to ensure that there will not be disputes or misunderstandings when the estate is distributed. If clients choose to exclude a natural heir – such as a child – from an estate plan, communication can be even more important. If they do not want to have the discussion while they are living, I often recommend that they at least write a letter to the excluded person that explains the thinking and serves as an olive branch for the unfortunate circumstances that led to the exclusion. It is remarkable how this one extra step can avoid a tremendous amount of aggravation and even litigation. Surprises in estate planning seldom lead to positive results. Although you have no obligation to share any of the details of your estate plan with your loved ones or to offer any explanations for your decisions, it is definitely worth considering being open to an extent about your estate plan to ensure a smooth procedure. Special thanks to attorneys James M. Lauderdale of Monterey, California and Christopher Campbell of Carmel, California for the idea for this article. KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California and Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney/client relationship. Before acting on any of the information presented in this article, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.

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Second Hand Dreams Chapter Five

Annual Rummage Sale Set

Jane Roland

Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts I have been talking about the SPCA Benefit Shop where I first became involved in this business. As I have said it was a total departure from my former life, but those who have been successful running stores for non-profit organizations can tell you that the job encompasses every talent and skill one has. Probably the most important is the ability to delegate because none of us can do everything. I am most fortunate in the fact that, down through the years, I have had many professionals helping. One of these was Ray Bennett who worked at PC People. Ray came into the Treasure Shop on Friday and we were discussing the old days at the store on Forest. We were both trying to remember when SPCA 2 opened. The Bicycle Shop closed – the big space was vacant and we thought it would be wonderful to cut through the wall and take it over. This was encouraged by the landlord (Bud Giles)...however, by the time the board had decided that it would be a viable option, the spot had been rented by Ron Schenk for St. Vincent DePaul. Undeterred, we chose the shop formerly held by Steve and his accumulation of junk. I must confess the place was a real mess and for that reason the rent was very low. I have found that in this business just when everything seems impossible, saviors arrive. It all started with two people. One was Joe Young. Joe had worked for Monterey Insurance Agencies and we knew him rather well... Some of you will remember this wonderful man. He was tall, shoulder length white hair and a constant grin. He worked in the shop several times a week, sitting at the front table in the back sorting, cleaning and pricing. Joe Young was a favorite, especially with Nicholas, the son of Heather and Francois Melese. Nicholas was a very little boy and loved to come to the “toy” shop. I think he felt that Joe was a modern day Santa, and would appear in our pricing cave several times a week. Joe would play little magic tricks, tell him silly jokes and, more often than not, have a present. Hard to believe but Heather and Francois come to The Treasure Shop regularly, with their grandchildren, Nicholas is a man, but has not forgotten his friend. The other was Dean Stockwell. For those of you old enough to remember, Dean was “The Boy With Green Hair” and many years later, “Quantum Leap.” He was living on the Peninsula and married to a young woman named Joy. They came into the Benefit Shop looking for a toy for one of the children. We had received a mechanical automobile that would do everything. It was expensive for us, but they bought it and much more. Some days later, Joy reappeared. She loved animals, had a truck and would like to help us. Dean was away most of the time working on his television series and Joy had extra time. Back to Joe who had a friend who drove for Joe’s Taxi, Ron Zamora. Ron would stop by to say hello and bring snacks. He was phasing out of the driving business and agreed to help at the new store.He ultimately became the volunteer assistant manager. A friend, Frank Quilitang whom I had known in the early eighties when I was President of the Symphony Guild and in charge of The B Sharp Follies. Frank was a dancer and has extreme decorative skills. A character appeared on the scene, Gary Gibson. That is a different very complicated story which I may relate later. Tom Judd, a retired mortgage person and air force hero agreed to volunteer and we were in business. One morning I appeared at work and was astounded to see Gary and Frank wielding sledge hammers breaking down the walls of the new space revealing old, beautiful brick. It took them a couple of weeks of demolishing, painting and installing shelves but the end result was gorgeous. Naturally Frank took over the window decorating responsibility and soon was embellishing both store fronts. You all know his work as he continued with The Treasure Shop. Neither Ray nor I could remember the date of the new digs, but we think it was in the mid-nineties. A few years earlier I had been approached by a representative of a new movie that was to be filmed on our street, “Turner and Hooch.” We were asked to close for a few days and offered a stipend to do so. I figured that we would accept $500 which would cover our losses and give a little profit. Later Maury Fisher, the manager of the bank next door, told me I should have asked for twice as much. We closed down but used the time to refurbish and organize the store. We got no more than a glimpse of the stars (Tom and Beasley – Turner and Hooch respectively) The Bank on Lighthouse and Forest became City Hall, and the real estate company on the corner the site of a wedding scene. When we viewed the movie in the summer of 1989, we were disappointed that we didn’t see the shop. Pacific Grove was and is a vibrant little town. It has had its share of heroes and tragedies. In October 1997, John Denver crashed into our ocean. Many saw it happen. There have been murders, -- Chris Olinger, unsolved until recently. But even in tiny little bergs, such as Inwood, Iowa, John’s hometown, population rarely more than 650, had its share of mysteries and scandals. It is the stuff that makes “48 Hours” and “Dateline” so successful. Jane Roland has managed the AFRP Treasure Shop for 10 years. Stop by and say “hello”..gcr770@aol.com

The Little White Victorian on the Corner Local women raised funds in 1894 to build the little white Victorian on the corner. Now the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Pacific Grove raise funds to help local families in need, feed the homeless and contribute basic items to survivors of domestic violence. We are a spiritual sanctuary for the thinking Christian where faith meets reason. We open our doors and our hearts to those who seek a welcoming congregation who seem like family. Our members volunteer to help those less fortunate or who struggle with temporary challenges in today’s ever-growing economic changes. We are also the location for the Blue Theology Mission Station where we honor ocean stewardship as a spiritual commitment. Member volunteers teach and coordinate ocean stewardship activities on the Monterey Bay with local oceanic partners. For more information, visit our website at www.BlueTheology.com. Our Annual Rummage Sale this year is on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Your purchases of our clean, rummage-sale items, food, drinks and baked goods help our members contribute to families in need. Items this year include small appliances & gadgets, kitchen items, glassware, linens, tools, seasonal decorations, toys, lots of children’s books, games, books, records, tapes, videos, office supplies, picture frames and so much more. The Chalice Closet Thrift Store that is also located at the church will also be open offering items at a 50 percent discount during the Annual Rummage Sale. The Chalice Closet sells additional items, such as colorful scarves, professional women’s outfits in excellent condition, silverware serving sets, etc. For more details, please visit us at www.PacificGroveChurch.org or at the little white Victorian on the corner.

The Carmel Foundation Presents ‘Medicare Update On Wednesday, October 12 at 2:30 p.m, The Carmel Foundation’s Diment Hall will host Tamara McKee from Alliance on Aging as she informs you about the costs and changes to Medicare in 2017. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins October 15. Perhaps you could save money by switching your coverage? Learn more about your options from Tamara who for the past nine years has managed the Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program for Monterey County. This presentation is free and open to the public. The Carmel Foundation is located on the SE corner of 8th & Lincoln. For more information, please contact Leticia Bejarano, Director of Support Services at 831.620.8705 or lbejarano@carmelfoundation.org.

About The Carmel Foundation The Carmel Foundation is an organization that serves members 55 and better in the Monterey County area and beyond. The Foundation is located in Carmel on the southeast Corner of 8th and Lincoln. The Carmel Foundation gives seniors an opportunity to live productive, enriching lives by offering a luncheon program, homebound meal delivery, free medical equipment loans, in-home services and respite grants, free lending library, Saturday movie, Technology Center, low-income housing, and more than 50 classes and activities each week. For more information, contact Kimberly Willison, Director of Development at kwillison@carmelfoundation.org, www.carmelfoundation.org, or 831.620.8701.

Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship Announces Start of Reading Year The Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship will hold its first book-discussion meeting of the 2015-2016 reading year at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, October 15, at the home of Beth Penney, 514 Park Street in Pacific Grove. The meeting includes a potluck dinner and discussion of Chapters 1-10 of David Copperfield, the group’s novel selection for the year. Prospective members are welcome. Please bring a potluck dish to serve six to eight people. The Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship, a branch of the international Dickens Fellowship, was founded in February of 1991. It was chartered by London headquarters in April of 1992. With approximately 25 members, it is one of more than 50 branches worldwide.

From September through May, the Fellowship holds monthly book-discussion meetings at members’ homes, which include potluck dinners or teas and discussions of a selected novel each year. It also sponsors several yearly events, including the traditional Birthday Dinner, a fund-raising Jumble Sale in May, and a Victorian Christmas Party in December. Prospective members may attend initial meetings at no charge and will receive the group’s monthly newsletter, The Mutual Friend, for three months. After that, yearly dues are $25. The Fellowship welcomes members of all ages. For more information about the Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship, including the October meeting or information about joining the group, e-mail bpenney@ sonic.net or call 831-372-7625.

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Valley of Lost Vehicles

2nd Annual 3K Monster Dash Sign up at goo.gl/O9i7ua

Tom Stevens

Otter Views . . .green for GO!

Join us for an evening of Exploration Entertainment & Enjoyment!

OCT. 7TH, 2016

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PARTICIPANTS: Grand Ave: A Touch of Glass 170 Studio Silzer 178 Forest Ave: Bookmark Music 307 Lighthouse Ave: Clothing Optional Boutique 510 Marina Patina 520 Nancy’s Attic 566 Pacific Grove Art Center 568 (Gallery Night *7-9pm) Variety 608 Phill's Barber Shop 610 Artisana Gallery 612 (*8th Annual Community Day of the Dead Altar) 620 on the Ave. 620 Craddock~Butterfield Gallery 661 (Upstairs) Red House Cafe 662 Central Ave: Pacific Grove Public Library 550 (*Gala Art Opening) Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge 680 Many more participants and lots of LIVE Music, Art Openings, Sales and a few Surprises! Sponsored in part by the P.G. Chamber of Commerce, P.G. Economic Development Commission & Business Improvement District.

COMMUNITY • ART • ENTERTAINMENT

Re-Elect Mayor

Bill Kampe Water for Our Peninsula One of the very critical challenges for both residents and businesses of our peninsula is to create an alternate water source.

I work very closely with the peninsula cities and other regional agencies in my role as President of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Water Authority. Together, we have obtained an extension of the Cease and Desist Order to allow time to complete the critical projects.

Only a few weeks ago, we achieved a key milestone with the OK to move forward with Pure Water Monterey. This groundwater replenishment project is one of the cornerstone parts of the water solution portfolio. There is actual street work in progress. Dirt is moving! This achievement has only been possible with the unprecedented collaboration among local agencies, and the State Boards recognize it. I ask your support, and your vote, to continue this work.

Bill Kampe

Cars have been on my mind this week, ever since I opened up areader’s e-mail query: “Ever lost your car?” There being no further elaboration, I had to review possible scenarios. Did he mean by rust? Divorce? Repossession? Inebriation? There was one rather dark period 30 years ago when I would lose my car in the vicinity of taverns, but I don’t know if that counts. The car always showed up the next morning. No, in all honesty, I haven’t lost my car yet. But I did lose my youngest brother’s car. I was down in Palm Springs visiting my kid brother Randy one Christmas. My stepmother Jean was there also, on vacation from Oahu. Randy loaned us his car so we could go shopping at the big regional mall. I may have needed a warmer shirt for the keen desert winter. The car was a late-model sedan of indeterminate color, style and national origin. It was shiny and sensible, but very generic. As Jean and I crept through the mall’s vast parking lot, we passed thousands very much like it. Yes, thousands; maybe tens of thousands. After many years in the Hawaiian Islands, I had grown accustomed to finite, island-sized malls parking maybe a thousand cars, tops. They were so small you’d see your friends parking their cars. And if someone asked where your car was parked, you could actually tell them. “Behind Sears.” Or, “by the barber.” But this mall was in Southern California, where everything is built on the scale of a Cecil B. Demille Bible epic. While an island mall might have two “anchor stores,” this mall seemed to have dozens, each with its own constellation of specialty shops, mani-pedi salons, restaurants and home accessorizers. The mall stretched across the desert like one of Ramses the Second’s palaces. Needless to size, the parking lot was equally immense. Wide, flat, and featureless, it was so big it made its own mirages. The parking aisles didn’t just have letters posted; they had subsections, like court documents. “You are now entering Parking Aisle 51D, subsection 36.7.b-5. Do you have sunscreen and water?” I couldn’t believe it. “Let’s get out of here!” I told Jean, my voice panicky. “If we park and walk away, we’ll need a car just to find this car. Isn’t there a smaller, gentler mall in this valley?” “This is the smallest one,” Jean replied. “But I think we’ll be okay if we park near some recognizable store.” So we chose a likely candidate - a sort of “doc-in-the-box” walk-in medical clinic – and parked within eyesight of it. We studied our surroundings carefully. In retrospect, we should have taken a longer look at Randy’s car. After trekking several miles through the mall’s triple-decker interior, we finally found a store that sold men’s shirts. I bought one, and we hobbled back the way we had come. After what seemed hours of steady walking, we reached the doc-in-thebox, now closed. “I’m pretty sure this is where we came in,” I panted. “Why don’t you wait here, and I’ll find Randy’s car and bring it around. What make is it, again?” “Nissan? Toyota? Buick?” she tried. “Something like that.” “How about the color?” “It’s silver-blue or silver-gray. Or maybe taupe?” “License number?” “C something. There was also a 4, I think, and a 7.” “Well at least I know where we parked it. See, I wrote it on my hand: Aisle 51D, subsection 36.7.b-5. Don’t move. I’ll be right back.” Two hours later, as the winter darkness fell, I was still combing the parking lot for Randy’s car. Most of the shoppers had gone home, so the car should have been visible. I felt a cold stab of fear. “It’s not out there!” I told Jean at last. “Somebody must have hot-wired it and stolen it.” She put her face in her hands and groaned. “We should have stayed in Hawaii! You’d better call Randy.” So I did. “Bro, come to the mall right now! Your car’s been stolen! I’m so sorry! We’ll meet you at the doc-in-the-box place.” “Which one?” he asked. Minutes later Randy drove up in his wife’s van, picked us up, and tooled around to the opposite side of the mall. There, as if in a parallel universe, lay a second parking lot that was the twin of the one I had just searched. “Aisle 51D?” he asked. “No problemo – there she is.” Sure enough, exactly where we had parked it sat the car – a silver-gray-taupe sedan of indeterminate origin. I was overjoyed, then overwrought. “You mean this mall has two identical parking lots?!!” “Two doc-in-the-boxes also,” Randy said helpfully. “One on each side of the mall. We like symmetry here in the desert.”

I will be “writing in”

Clint Eastwood for President

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2016 Butterfly Parade

Photos by Peter Mounteer

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and Butterfly Bazaar

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1st Friday Open House at Studio Silzer

Studio Silzer invites you to an exciting 1st Friday event featuring 30 artists. Kim Marie Pozar, Artist of the Month, has donated 2 necklaces for the monthly drawing. Come see her seasonal “scullies.” Enjoy the music of Tamas Marius, acclaimed saxophonist and flautist, as he brings a blend of classical and contemporary music. Visit with our artists as you enjoy the music. Meet our artists and ask them about their recent creations. New photography by Alex and Elana Lipstein complements the work of PJ Keplinger and Peter Mounteer. Seasonal jewelry also available by Karin Salomon and Catherine Wilkinson, who donates all proceeds to Mercy Beyond Borders to help women in South Sudan and Haiti. Catherine has created dozens of Halloween treats. New oil paintings of local scenes available by Wayne Adachi, Iris Asai, Daryl Howick, Marie Massey, and Sydney Zentall. Sandy Lake has created a wide selection of seasonal paintings featuring pumpkins and other holiday images. Emiko Case continues to amaze with her calligraphic skills and insights. Come see her Halloween cards. Lyn Burghall brought in some wonderful jewelry featuring paintings on cork! Darcy Russak continues to create in fused glass and scratchboard, but has now added several bronze sculptures of sealife. Come see the latest whimsy from Jerry Williamson. Spend some time admiring Seraj Serajuddin’s watercolors based on the history

and culture of Afghanistan. Also wonderful work by Steve Clark, Elliot Diggs, Linda Lee Kane, Charlsie Kelly, Steve Simmons, Rose Sloan, Claudia Stevens, Gina Thoeni-Bence, not to mention the three Silzers (Peter, Richard, Ronald)! And, of all goes well, we will introduce a new artist. You’ll have to come on Friday to see her creations.

A voice for families.

A voice for preservation.

A voice for Pacific Grove.

www.electjennyforpg.com

Top, left: Jewelry by Kim Marie Pozar; above: Entertinment by Tamas Marius. Below, ‘Wimsy’ by Jerry Williamson

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Thanks Little Cars!

NEGATIVE IMPACTS ON NON-PROFITS

UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

OPPOSED BY A BROAD COALITION

Measure P is a tax on events and admissions in Pacific Grove, and places a major burden on our non-profit organizations.

A BROAD COALITION OF OUR NEIGHBORS, COMMUNITY, BUSINESS, NON-PROFIT, AND ELECTED LEADERS SAYS:

NO ON MEASURE P

Organizations Sandra Kandell

John Moulton, center, of Marina Motorsports, presented checks at the Oct. 5 City Council meeting to the Youth Center and the Pacific Grove Public Library, each in the amount of $1,500 representing proceeds of The Little Car Show. The unique car show, held in August in downtown Pacific Grove, is a fund-raiser for charities chosen by Marina Motorsports. If there’s not enough in the kitty to make an apprecable donation, the organization makes up the difference from its own funds.

Octoberfest will raise funds for Villa Angelica

The Sisters of Notre Dame and Friends of the House of Prayer are sponsoring an Octoberfest to raise funds for building projects at the Villa Angelica and House of Prayer. Octoberfest is set for Sunday, October from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Villa Angelica, 27951 Highway 1, Carmel.There will be a benefit concert by Anna Wong at 2:30, followed by Wine and tapas. Also included are a craft sale and silent auction. Donation at the door is $20 per person, and monetary donations are most welcome. The Villa was built in 1930 by famous architect Joe Mora and the House of Prayer was constructed in 1965. Both buildings are in constant use by not-for-profit groups throughout Monterey County and many parts of California. The Sisters of Notre Dame are responsible for their upkeep and renovations that are needed. The Friends of the House of Prayer have supported these efforts by assisting the Sisters with the fundraising efforts that help to cover costs for improvements.

Arthritis Foundation Central Coast Big Sur International Marathon Friends of the Pacific Grove Library Gateway Center Lighthouse Cinemas Meals on Wheels Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey County Rape Crisis Center Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Alliance of Monterey County Pacific Grove Art Center

Newspapers Monterey Herald

Local Business and Non-Profit Leaders Craig Bell, Owner, First Awakenings Restaurant Steve Covell, Covell Construction Kip Evans, Kip Evans Photography Dory Ford, Aquaterra Culinary Adrianne Jonson, Owner, Artisana Gallery Don Martine, Owner, Martine Inn Julie Packard, Executive Director, Monterey Bay Aquarium Dan Tocchini, Owner, Lighthouse Cinemas Cindy & Ted Walter, Owners, Passionfish Restaurant

Community Leaders and Neighbors Dan Cort, Former Pacific Grove Mayor Hank & Julie Armstrong Mary Barrett Lowell Batcher Kristi Boosman Chris & Anna Campisi Rita Caratello Grace Chang Lisa Ciani Gail Cohen Jacque Colbert Sally Crosby Vince Daniels Hal Davy Lucien Delia Marie DiCarlo Stephanie Eidam Rick Ekson Greg & Nancy Enterline Alexandra Fallon

David Firth Cyndi Fox Eileen Fukunaga Roger Gibbon Annalu Gitert Jane Haines, Attorney (Ret.) Kathy Harper-Beckett Marcia & Larry Hulberg Andrew Johnson Elin Kelsey, Author Bob Johnson Jan Joken Mary Beth Julian Kim Kaplan Jeannie Kovaes Letise LaFeir Bonni Larson Kathleen & Rob Lee Terry Lee Viveca Lohr Pamela Lynch Sally Maggio Melanie Moreno Tera Moulton Don Murphy, Journalist Tama Olver Christopher Paghasian Richard Parsons Cele Passin John & Vicki Pearse George Z. Peterson Roger Phillips & Sharon Pagni Adrienne Pimental Mary Powell Mark Richardson Lynn Riddle Georgia Riley Tim Riley Don Roberson Edgar Ross Sharon Russell Richard Ryan Chris Scholin & Eden Rue Douglas Shinoda Sally & Kevin Smith Jane & Tom Sullivan Talma Taormina Sam Teel Barbara Thompson Judy Thompson Rolf & Darleen Trautsch Claudia Verniesel Noradele Veronis Yeye Wang Joe Weiss Thomas White Judy Wills, Educator Rachel Wong Cathy Wooten Partial list

BY MAIL OR ON NOVEMBER 8,

VOTE NO ON MEASURE P

VoteNoOnP.com

Paid for by Community Coalition Against Measure P, sponsored by a coalition of nonprofit, business, and community leaders. Major funding by Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. FPPC ID# 1388722

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Artists (and birdhouses) in Chautauqua Add Talent

The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove was pleased to auction off 19 birdhouses and two “Little Libraries” as a fundraiser during the Chautauqua Days weekend. The entries were also judged in various categories, and the results are as follows: Best “Green” birdhouse: Michael Ian Ryan Best “Heavy Metal” birdhouse: Allen Davis Best “Whimsical” birdhouse: Sally Rideout Best “Architect’s Delight” birdhouse: Steve Honegger Best “PG Historical” birdhouse: Steve Honegger Best “Cottage/Beach House” birdhouse: Steve Honegger Best Little Library: Michael Groshong The Mayor’s Award went to Michael Ian Ryan (see photo) and he also got the award for the highest bid.

Artists and craftspeople lent splash and glitter to the day’s events as people lined up to take one of three tours of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts’ Pacific Grove, with docent Dixie Layne.

Left: Michael Ian Ryan and his unique birdhouse ... with his son Jake and daughter Lucie

Jewelry (including fused glass beauties by Linda Dryden, right), painting, photography, needlework, books...wonders to behold at Artists in Chautuqua Hall. Regaled by the talents of Joseph Lucido on guitar, it made for a leisurely afternoon as the art-buying public enjoyed snacks provided by DiFranco Dance as a fund-raiser for the troupe. Dozens went on tours of “the Pacific Grove were Steinbeck and Ricketts lived, worked and loved - from the ehuberant 1920s to post-war 1950s suburbia.” The tour bus was sponsored by J.R. Rouse and Jan Pratt of Sotheby’s, Maureen Mason of Sotheby’s, Trotter Galleries, A Niche in Tume, In Stride physical therapy and Hall Landscape Design.

The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove Chautauqua Days

Thank you one and all who made this event such a success! Steinbeck and Ricketts’ Pacific Grove Heritage Tour Sponsors

Founder Sponsors JR Rouse and Jan Pratt, Maureen Mason Preservationist Sponsors Trotter Galleries, A Niche in Tyme, Cedar Street Times, California Views, Monterey Bay Aquarium Historian Sponsors Hall Landscape Design, In-Stride logo

Artists in Chautauqua

Thank you to all the artisans, silent auction donors, entertainers and concessionaires

Artists

Randall Reinstedt, Diana Howell, Anne Greene. Gratia Plante, Emiko Case, Sharon Marshall, Marcia Stearns, Linda Dryden, Inge Jockers, Peggy Hutton, Adrianne Jonson

Silent Auction Donors

Tom and Doris Gorin, Inge Jockers, Linda Dryden, Marcia Stearns, Sharon Marshall, Emiko Case, Gratia Plante, Peggy Hutton, Anne Greene, Diana Howell,, Randall Reinstedt, Adrianne Jonson

Entertainers and Food Concessionaire

DiFranco Dance Project, Joseph Lucido , Steve Baker , Hazel Mountain- Musicians

Birdhouses and Free Libraries Silent Auction

Thank you to all the talented people who donated their time, talent, and wonderful birdhouses and free libraries to the auction. Sally Rideout, Tom Maudlin, Michael Groshong, Brian Honeggar, Ian Michael Ryan, Allen Davis, Jennifer Bicket, Steve Honeggar, James Smith Newell, Tom Freel, Cynthia Rivera, Sheila Bilich, Janet Cohen, Dennis Tarmina, Jean Anton The Judges; Lila Staples, Bill Peake, Maureen Mason, Bill Kampe

Chautauqua Days

Special thanks to all the volunteers, financial contributors, and sponsors who contributed to the success of Chautauqua Days weekend. Financial Contributors: Michael Groshong, Allen Davis, Jenifer Bicket, Janet Cohen, Grove Market, Glenn Gobel, Anonymous, Sarah Diehl and Clay Moltz Volunteers; Carl Stewart and Naval Post Graduate Volunteers, Debbie Gill, Donna Martin Stewart

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ADMISSION TAXES ARE PROVEN, EFFECTIVE, AND FAIR.

ABSENTEE OR AT THE POLL

VOTE YES ON MEASURE P YOUR CITY..….YOUR SERVICES Reasons Measure P is a good idea for Pacific Grove

More than a million people visit our City each year and use our roads, sidewalks and paths, including the Rec Trail, beaches, parks, beaches, and rocky shoreline; and the City incurs constant custodial, maintenance and repair costs. The proposed Admission Tax is not intended to impose a burden on any nonprofit organization or for-profit business. The person purchasing an event ticket is responsible for paying the admission tax, not the sponsoring organization. Admission Taxes are nothing new. The California State Controller reports that eleven California municipalities presently collect Admission taxes (some for over 30 years). These include San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Indian Wells, San Fernando, Fairfield, Avalon, Pasadena, Inglewood, Pomona, Irwindale and Azusa. Cities all over the country – including Boulder, Colorado, Seattle, Washington, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Alexandria, Virginia - also have an Admission Tax. Groups such as the Big Sur Marathon and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation oppose Measure P. They simply don’t want to collect the tax for the city. They won’t, however, fix your roads, sidewalks, streetlights or parks – or respond to your calls for Police or Fire services. Only the City of Pacific Grove will do that. Don’t let outside interests tell you how to vote. Measure P will provide the city with up to $4 million in additional revenue to repair roads and sidewalks, replace burned out streetlights, help us afford cleaner parks and provide other recreational activities (such as youth and adult softball), and give us the ability to finally fix up our city to the condition you deserve.

Pat Hathaway Collection

CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE ADMISSION TAX TEXT OF MEASURE P “Shall Chapter 6.13 be added to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code to impose a five percent (5%) admission tax to enter or attend events or facilities within the City of Pacific Grove, including but not limited to attendance at an aquarium, sporting or athletic events, concerts, golf courses, marathons, motion pictures, museums, or organized activities, in accord with Resolution No. 16-045, which Chapter shall not sunset and shall have an annual yield approximating $4 million.” Paid for by the Pacific Grove Residents for Fair Taxation Committee to Support Measure P, P.O. Box 475, Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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Spare, Elegant and a Great Brain Exercise Telling our stories traditionally means writing an essay about an event, important person, or meaningful memory in our lives. But it doesn’t have to appear in narrative format. Poetry, scrapbooks, photo collages, recipe collections—all of these are fun and innovative ways to document the milestones in our lives. After all, it’s not the medium. It’s the message. In this week’s column, prolific Pacific Grove author Diane Grindol, shares her passion for haiku poetry. The Longing to Write More than Bird Books After 15 years of writing non-fiction pet bird care books and articles, I wanted to explore some creative writing. In about 2003 a few other people and I started meeting as a writers’ group twice a month. Suddenly I had deadlines! Remembering how much fun it was to create haiku verse in fifth grade, I started writing it again. Haiku is a very old form of Japanese verse. There are only three lines in a haiku poem, and only 17 syllables. The first line has five syllables, the second line has seven syllables, and the third line contains five syllables again. With each writers’ group meeting, I collected haiku until I could self-publish a small book through the CreateSpace site run by Amazon.com. This was bliss! I had been approached by publishers to write my bird books, like Cockatiels for Dummies, but I figured the chance of getting published as a poet were much slimmer. And I do hate rejection. I accompanied each haiku with one of my photos. I had found that having my camera with me wherever I went was a good strategy. I matched photos of the coast, winter waves, the Magic Carpet in spring, flowers and gardens and my pet-sitting client animals. Warning: Writing Haiku is Addicting! That was that. But haiku is addicting, I found. I started trading haiku with a long-time Pagrovian friend, Ginny Tata-Phillips, who had moved to Florida. We were both pet-sitters, and our email exchanges started including frequent haiku about dogs. She suggested that we create “Dogku” together. A flurry of emails back and forth soon generated the 100 haiku we needed, and I matched them with photos of dogs among my clients. In the best haiku, a moment in time is described in the natural world. Even though you’re only working with 17 syllables, the very best haiku end with a

Keepers of our Culture By Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Kreig

Clockwise from left top: Diane has combined her love of animals and fascination with haiku poetry for a series of pet-themed poetry books, including this one, ‘Catku.’ Diane Grindol and one of her feathered friends. The photograph that inspired Diane’s haiku about “Butterfly Town USA”

twist! “Dogku” is not an example of the very best haiku. We stuck to the 17 syllable rule and told stories or encouraged good dog owner behavior in our haiku. I usually write a haiku by thinking of what I want to describe, then writing one sentence about

Paula Joy MacNab Elected to Film Commission Board of Directors The Monterey County Film Commission board of directors has elected Paula Joy MacNab of Monterey to its board of directors for a three-year term. MacNab, a realtor with Coldwell Banker, is also a long-time professional interior designer who grew up in Carmel. She has been a radio broadcast host, author, and a volunteer at past Monterey County Film Commission events. The non-profit Monterey County Film Commission was established by and is funded in part by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. It works to attract and facilitate on-location film production for economic development, with an annual average of $4 million direct spend coming to local communities from the film business. Paula Joy McNab The board is seeking additional volunteer board members from all parts of Monterey County, especially the Salinas Valley and South County. If interested or for more information, call 831-646-0910, email info@filmmonterey.org, or download an application form at www.FilmMonterey.org on the board of directors page. The Monterey County Film Commission is a non-profit organization, created by and funded in part by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Its mission is to inspire and facilitate film and media production throughout Monterey County, creating positive economic impact.

even a haiku cookbook we call Haiku is the Spice of Life. We found that we could give a recipe in haiku, as well as elegantly describe ingredients and culinary methods. Ginny would not collaborate on Catku, so that one is mine alone, as is a Facebook page “Catku: Cat Haiku Poems.” Connecting with Pets and the Beauty Around Us Haiku is spare and elegant. It’s a great brain exercise to come up with a word or turn of phrase that fits the format. Occasionally my haiku also happen to capture a moment in time, and sometimes have a twist at the end. Haiku is a great way to express pet antics, as well as the connection we have with pets and the beauty around us. Here’s a little illustrated haiku for you, in the month that monarch butterflies return to PG: Dead leaves on a branch cling to branches; in sun fly away as monarchs. Donate Your Stories for the PG Library “Keepers of Our Culture” invites our readers to submit short stories for “Life in the Grove, Butterfly Town USA,” a collection of PG glimpses and reminisces, written by local residents. All proceeds from the sale of this 444 page book will benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library. We invite you to participate in the FREE monthly memoir classes sponsored by Park Place Publications and the Pacific Grove Public Library. The next session is Thursday, Oct. 20, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Little House in Jewell Park. You’re welcome to also contribute your stories to the book even if you cannot attend the classes. Please send a Word doc of 100 to 500 words (per story), and a high-resolution photo to: keepersofourculture@ gmail.com. To learn more about the writing and publishing services offered by Park Place Publications, and for a free consultation, contact Patricia Hamilton at 831/6496640, publishingbiz@sbcglobal.net.

it. Then I count the syllables I have written, and start changing the words or word order to fit the rules. Adding punctuation becomes important. Ginny and I collaborated, still via email, on Horseku, Birdku and Petku and

Hospice Giving Foundation awards $250,000 grant to Community Hospital’s Hospice of the Central Coast

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is proud to announce it has received a grant of $250,000 from Hospice Giving Foundation. Since its inception in 1997, Hospice Giving Foundation has awarded more than $24 million in grants to local programs dedicated to strengthening and improving hospice and palliative care, and other end-of-life care services for children and adults. Since 1997, Community Hospital has received more than $15 million from Hospice Giving Foundation. “Hospice Giving Foundation’s longtime support of our Hospice of the Central Coast and palliative care services has been invaluable to community members for nearly two decades,” says Steven Packer, MD, president/CEO of Community Hospital. “The foundation’s funds have helped us provide comprehensive and unique services for patients and their families who are facing terminal illness and subsequent end-of-life issues.” In 2016, Hospice of the Central Coast staff and volunteers provided services to more than 300 people in Monterey and San Benito counties. A highly skilled team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and others addresses the patient’s and family’s physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial needs. The focus is on comfort care rather than curative treatment, honoring the patient’s choices for their final days, including how and where they will be cared for. Services are provided in homes and at Community Hospital’s Westland House and other skilled nursing and residential care facilities. The services range from clinical care to transportation to and from medical appointments, massage therapy, and respite for caregivers. For information about services of Hospice of the Central Coast, please call (831) 649-7750 or go to www.chomp.org/what-we-do/hospice.

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Guest Commentary

Opinion Fairness and Equity Are Missing in Water Decision What is Cal Am Afraid of?

By Bill Hood Back in July 2013, a settlement agreement was reached betweenCalifornia American Water, local water agencies, certain ag interests in the Salinas Valley and several non-profit agencies including the group now known asPublic Water Now. The agreement related to Cal Am’s proposed water supply project that involves building and operating a desalination plant in the vicinity of Marina. Public Water Now is headed by George Riley, a well-known leader in the ongoing effort to seek fair water rates for Peninsula residents. Public Water Now signed the agreement not because it was in full support of the project but because, as a party to the agreement, it would be entitled to participate in reviewing draft reports and other activities. It would be in the loop rather than on the outside. The settlement agreement contains important language that gives the parties, including Public Water Now, the right to challenge the project’s source of water if it is shown to harm the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin or the Sand Dunes Aquifer in the Seaside-Marina area. It is unlawful to extract water from one groundwater basin and transfer it to another. Water taken from either or both of those sources and used by a desal plant would be unlawful. On top of that, Cal Am has no underlying legal right to either source. Therefore, Cal Am turned to the idea of drilling slant wells under Monterey Bay in order to reach sea water for desalination. Drilling data, however, have clearly shown that significant amounts of fresh water, not totally saline water, is in the water pumped so far, meaning Cal Am is pumping water to

which it has no legal rights. Further, in spite of Cal-Am’s continuing arguments that slant wells are a tried and true method of obtaining water for a desal plant, the company has provided no proof of that, and Public Water Now has determined that no ocean desal plant in the world is served by slant wells. Given these facts, Riley sent two emails in 2015 and 2016 to all parties before the California Public Utilities Commission in connection with the continuing hearings on Cal Am’s project. He wrote that he and Public Water Now were exercising the right under the agreement to withdraw support for slant wells and to actively work for legal and reliable alternatives. He provided the

George Riley necessary facts on the record to support his claim. Neither email was incorporated into the record. In response, Cal Am and its supporters had their lawyers submit a “Motion to Strike” Riley’s emails. The motion asserts that the emails were sent “ex parte,” meaning sent without notice to other involved parties,

including a decision-maker. Even though the other involved parties did indeed receive notice, the CPUC prohibits such communications if a decision-maker such as an administrative law judge is a recipient. The administrative law judge was, in fact, a recipient. The underlying purpose of limiting ex parte communications in a judicial or quasi-judicial setting, such as the CPUC’s administrative action involving Cal Am, is to ensure that no party can gain an unfair advantage by communicating off-the-record with any decision-maker. It is important to note that administrative law judges do not have decision-making authority on substantive matters. They make procedural decisions but their opinions on matters of substance are only recommendations to the commissioners. None of the five commissioners received the emails, so the integrity of the process was not compromised. If Cal Am succeeds in having the emails stricken from the record, important facts will be kept out of the record upon which a final decision will be made on the desal project. What are they afraid of? If the information and facts offered by Riley and Public Water Now were faulty, why would Cal Am be so concerned about them and go to such effort to have them stricken from the record? They are concerned about those facts because they are the basis for showing the world the mistakes, misleading statements and other errors that have increased the project costs that will probably be transferred to ratepayers. The motion asserts that the time for “commenting on the agreement” had long passed when, in fact, the emails

Flip for Whales™ Benefit Whale Watch Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Marine Life Studies invites you to Flip for Whales™ 2016. This is our annual fundraiser that helps us fund our free education programs for the Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County, Research Scientist Program, and the Whale Entanglement Team (WET)®. Flip for Whales™ activities include: a continental breakfast with mimosas, guided whale watch with Blue Ocean

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were not comments on the settlement agreement. The emails address issues that arose after the settlement agreement. Since the settlement, concerns about the slant wells have evolved, including conflicts of interest involving the man who designed the wells and the validity of the data collected from test wells. So it comes down to this. The emails were, by a strict definition, ex parte communications prohibited by the PUC. But at the same time, the substance of the emails had nothing to do with comments on the settlement agreement. Rather, they were direct communications necessary to notify all parties involved that Riley and Public Water Now had gathered sufficient evidence from the record to support the exercise of the right to challenge the source of water for the proposed desalination plant. If the motion is adopted by the administrative law judge, facts that are not supportive of Cal Am would never see the light of day. The motion also threatens serious sanctions against Riley and Public Water Now. The motion to strike is inappropriate and PWN’s emails should be incorporated into the record. Fairness and equity also demand that the final decisions in this case be determined on the basis of all the facts that should be contained in the entire record. As such, facts adverse to Cal-Am should be included as long as they are facts and can be supported as such. Riley has made that case. Justice demands that the motion fail. If it is adopted, the administrative law judge should, at the very least, provide Riley the opportunity to resubmit his and PWN’s position on the issue in an approved format. Edited by author. Previously published online by Monterey Bay Partisan

MBARI Open House October 15

The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) invites the Bay Area and local community to its annual open house. This event is FREE and open to the public. The date is Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, 7700 Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing. MBARI’s open house highlights the cutting-edge science and technology that have made MBARI one of the country’s leading oceanographic research institutions. MBARI staff, scientists, and engineers will share their excitement about ocean research and discovery. Visitors can talk with marine researchers and engineers, learn about the latest discoveries in marine science, see amazing underwater videos, and get closeup views of deep-sea robots and oceanographic research vessels. Kids will enjoy hands-on science activities, crafts, and building ROVs (underwater robots). The Monterey Bay Aquarium’s (MBARI’s sister institution) gift store will have selected items available. MBARI encourages visitors to “go green” and use carpools or public transit to our event. For more information, maps, and directions see: http://www.mbari.org/about/ openhouse.html or call 831-775-1700.

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• October 7, 2016

Mayoral Forum Set in Marina

The Associated Students of Monterey Peninsula College Council will host a forum designed to further civil discourse and involvement in the Marina community. The event is designed to take advantage of the nearing election, student interest in civil matters, and MPC resources at the Marina Education Center to make this event a reality. The Marina Mayoral Candidate Forum will be held on Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Dance Studio of the MPC Marina Education Center. The forum will allow both candidates the ability to address the Marina community on the numerous issues and topics that demand their attention. The forum will be comprised of two sections; a student-led discussion regarding key issues facing the City of Marina, and a moderated Question-and-Answer session that will allow members of the community to directly ask questions of the candidates. In addition, the Associated Students will be taking advantage of digitally submitted questions asked through Google Forms at goo.gl/zeOmfq.

Monterey Library a Ballot Drop-Off Site

The Monterey Public Library, in cooperation with the Monterey County Registrar of Voters, is a designated Ballot Drop-Off location for this year’s national presidential election. The box will be available to voters from Monday, October 10 through Friday, November 4. Libraries support citizens by providing unbiased access to information to help voters make informed decisions - key to a democratic society. As blogger Maria Popova wrote, “When a library is open, no matter its size or shape, democracy is open, too.” Monterey Public Library is open 7 days a week. The Library also carries voter registration forms. The last day to register in the November election is October 24. For Library open hours and other information visit www.monterey.org/library or call (831) 646-3933. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.

Dem. Women endorse six candidates

The Democratic Women of Monterey County has endorsed six candidates for mayoral and city council posts: Marina City Council: Gail Morton (re-election) Monterey City Council: Elizabeth Downey (re-election) Pacific Grove City Council: Cynthia Garfield Seaside Mayor: Kay Cline Seaside City Council: Kayla Jones Seaside City Council: David Pacheco (re-election)

Pacific Grove Residents for Fair Taxation Presents:

Yes on Measure P Information Evening

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Proposition P Targets the Aquarium Editor:

Make no bones about it. Measure P targets the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Never mind the other non-profits that are entirely in Pacific Grove, such as the Library, Museum, Sally Griffin Active Living Center, and Heritage Society. They are being thrown under the bus to get at the Aquarium. And why the Aquarium? Obvious. It dwarfs all the other non-profits, so it must have plenty of dough to spare. After all, the Aquarium was able to contribute several hundred thousand dollars and countless numbers of paid employees to help get the City’s Museum back on its feet eight years ago. They must have more extra money to spread around! Not that there has been any financial analysis of their money flow, or why they felt it necessary to raise their admission fee to cover their costs. But wait!! The proponents of Measure P claim it is not about the Aquarium at all. It is about the visitors, who must have plenty of money to be able to afford the Aquarium’s admission fee. And after all they do spend time in some of the 20% of the Aquarium that rests on Pacific Grove land (although the Aquarium pays for all the maintenance of all of the Aquarium.) And some of those visitors might even venture out of Monterey and into Pacific Grove, using the recreation trail or roadways of the City. Maybe some will go into Pacific Grove’s restaurants and accommodations (is that so bad?) They could even put some trash in the trash containers that City employees have to empty. But there is no estimate of how many visitors of the Aquarium bless the City with their presence. No matter, they just might visit and they can be taxed at the admissions stall of the Aquarium-- so they are easy targets to tax seems to be the thinking of the proponents. Not that Pacific Grove doesn’t need more income to pay for City maintenance and employee salaries and benefits. After all, as proponent Rudy Fisher has pointed out, poor Pacific Grove is not blessed with Cannery Row like Monterey or spiffy shops like Carmel. But still, there are lots of known visitors who might generate a cost, and maybe we can find ways to get money from them. How about parking meters like those in Monterey? Or charging all the people who enjoy Lovers Point Beach? Or there are all the people who enter Pacific Grove from Pebble Beach. Visitors are charged to enter Pebble Beach. Why not charge those (and Pebble Beach residents) who enter Pacific Grove through the gates from Pebble Beach? Like the Aquarium visitors, they must have plenty of money, but unlike the Aquarium visitors, we know they will actually go into Pacific Grove. Indeed, following the model of Measure P, those leaving Pebble Beach from gates outside of Pacific Grove could be charged as well, After all, they just might visit Pacific Grove. Yes, it is an absurd Measure, easy to ridicule, and it should be voted down to save Pacific Grove from even more ridicule. Vote NO on Measure P . John Pearse Pacific Grove

Yes on P: It is not a tax on nonprofits nor on the Aquarium Editor:

Monday, October 1, 2016 At the

Pacific Grove Community Center 515 Gibson Avenue 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

I have been a resident and businessman in Pacific Grove for many, many years. I remember back in 1986 when the cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove collaborated with the fledgling Monterey Bay Aquarium to help launch it. Today the Aquarium is a success with assets exceeding $411 million. Now Measure P, the Admissions Tax, is designed to help Pacific Grove to continue to provide quality services to both its residents and nonprofits such as the Aquarium. It does this by adding a modest tax of 5 percent on a paid admission. It is in no way a direct tax on any nonprofit or the Aquarium. It is a charge made to the ticket purchaser. Thirteen California cities currently have admissions taxes. I do not understnd the refusal of the Aquarium to agree to this measure nor work with Pacific Grove fir a fair resolution. Pacific Grove residents need to remember that your serices are provided by the City. After the election do you really believe that the Aquarium will step forward ad pay anything for your services? Support your City and vote yes on P! Richard Stilwell Pacific Grove

Closing of oil industry will impact taxes, jobs in Monterey County Editor:

Letters to the Editor

Cedar Street Times welcomes your letters on subjects of interest to the citizens of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be on local topics. At present we have not set limits on length though we do reserve the right to edit letters for space constraints, so please be concise. We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence. We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame, slander or libel. Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/Publisher Phone 831-324-4742 Fax 831-324-4745 editor@cedarstreettimes.com

I am writing to express my opposition to the Measure Z which calls for changes in the Monterey county laws that will result in the closure of a substantial and prosperous industry in Monterey County. Closure of the oil industry will have a direct impact on the tax revenues collected from Property Taxes in Monterey County. In addition 1,000 high paying jobs will be lost. The combined economic impact will be severely detrimental to our schools, fire protection and public safety. The property tax from energy property in Monterey County is estimated by the county auditor to be $8,000,000. The estimated economic output from the oil field and the related jobs and products used in the county is close to $200,000,000. A loss in revenue and productivity of that magnitude in Monterey County would be unprecedented unless you look back to the economic devastation of the 1950’s and the closing of the canneries. In times of slow growth and weak job formation, what does it take to start a local recession? The people get to vote on this, not Big Government. Leave the social engineering experiments to Washington and in November vote for a prosperous and stable Monterey County. Vote No on Measure Z. Clark Savage, CPA Carmel

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One-Issue Voters: Short Term Rentals

P is for ploy

Editor:

It appears Pacific Grove has gone overboard in trying to serve the interests of tourists and absentee property owners at the expense of residents, so we’re one-issue voter in this year’s city election. The issue is short-terms rentals, the overnight rentals that have popped up around town, shoving out long-term renters and wrecking century-old neighborhoods. So many strangers pull luggage up and down our street to crowd into small houses that it’s sometimes like living in an airport terminal. We have nine on our block, what the city calls “Type A” short-term rentals, available to different renters 365 days and nights a year like motels -- but without the on-site supervision and offstreet parking. We had seven two years ago – a third of the houses on the block – when we called the problems to the city’s attention. City officials eventually looked into it and spent more than a year with lengthy public hearings, thorough staff work and even a city manager’s task force, of which I was a member. There was lots of talk about the problems and some serious lip service about concentrations intensifying the disruptions on remaining residents. But in the end, the council voted 4-3 to allow the existing short-term rentals to continue operations while imposing new regulations on the ones yet to come. With that grandfathering and a changed definition of “block,” we now have more surrounding our home than we started with – nine. The city essentially told the most impacted residents to lump it. Whether it was short-sighted or just aloof, it was bad local government. Consequently, we support the three council members who voted against the proliferation of motel operations into residential zones. Two of the three are on the November election ballot and we strongly recommend them for election – Dan Miller for mayor and Robert Huitt for re-election to the city council. Of the other candidates, only Jennifer McAdams has spoken clearly about the disruption of short-term rentals as she’s had a number of friends evicted for conversions and forced to leave town to find rents their families can afford. We want to support the people who live here and take part in community life – not drive them out to accommodate profiteering and more tourists. We want to live in the Pacific Grove “last hometown,” not Anyplace, USA. Please join us in voting for Dan Miller for mayor, Robert Huitt and Jenny McAdams for city council. Thank you. Thom and Kim Akeman Pacific Grove

Measure P is unfair and illogical. It’s presented deceptively as a way to tax “visitors,” not residents, a ploy for votes -- because the voters are residents. But if visitors are a liability, why spend money on the PG Visitor Center and promoting tourism? That’s because visitors are a benefit: they support our tax base by spending in PG businesses. But if visitors are a benefit, and already pay tax, why discourage them with another tax? How is that logical? Fundraising events are subject to admission tax. So if you have a bunch of wealthy donors, your donors pay no tax. If you have to raise money from ordinary residents by holding events, your donors are taxed. How is that fair? Taxes are best designed to discourage and mitigate activities that society finds harmful and that incur public costs. That’s logical and fair. Admission tax does the opposite: it hits people, mainly residents, who support our PG non-profits by attending events or who go to the Lighthouse movies. Where’s the harm or cost? Measure P seems to have no more logic than this: PG needs money, here’s a way to get it. Vote No on P. Vicki Pearse Pacific Grove resident

Legal Notices Previous editions of Cedar Street Times can be found at www.cedarstreettimes.com Back issues are located under the tab “Past Issues” ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of NOELLE SUZANNE LEHNHARD Case No. 16CV002873 Filed September 15, 2016. To all interested persons: Petitioner NOELLE SUZANNE LEHNHARD filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name NOELLE SUZANNE LEHNHARD to proposed name JOEY NOELLE SCOTT. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: November 18, 2016. Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: Sep. 15, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 09/23. 09/30, 10/07, 10/14/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161810 The following person is doing business as HELPS2, HIGHER AIM INCORPORATED, HELPS2 MEDIA, 19180 Locarno Way, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906; GABRIELLA M. WILLIAMS, 19180 Locarno Way, Salinas, CA 93906. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 08/31/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Gabriella Williams. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/07, 10/14/16

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No on Z: Those jobs are not ‘peripheral’ Editor:

I am writing to urge a no vote on Measure Z. Measure Z is based on half-truths and lies, if passed, it will devastate Monterey County’s infrastructure and possibly embroil the County in years of costly litigation, deprive the County of millions of dollars of tax revenue, as well as eliminate up to a 1000 or more jobs. The claim that no jobs will be lost is a blatant lie. The jobs referred to condescendingly by some as peripheral are in fact well-paying jobs, enabling people to support families, pay taxes, etc. This number only includes jobs directly created by the oil and gas industry not the various indirect jobs the oil fields generate. How can supporters of Measure Z willingly advocate to getting rid of these jobs? The oil fields have operated cleanly and safely in the County for over 70 years. There is no reason to get rid of an industry that has consistently provided economic output and tax revenue to the County. Please join me in voting NO on Measure Z in November. David Lawson King City FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20162023 The following person is doing business as LIFESCAPE FENG SHUI, 572 Lighthouse Ave. Suite C, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950 Mailing Address P.O.Box 191, Pacific Grove, CA 93950; LINDA LEA HARDENSTEIN, 850 Marino Pines, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/29/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above in 09/23/16. Signed: Linda Hardenstein. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20162046 The following person is doing business as THE LITTLE MUSTARD SEED, 361 Main St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901 Mailing Address 16091 Sharon Lane, Salinas, CA 93908; GINA MANE TEGENKAMP, 16091 Sharon Lane, Salinas, CA 93908 and RICHARD TEGENKAMP, 16091 Sharon Lane, Salinas, CA 93908. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 10/03/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above in 09/27/16. Signed: Gina M. Tegenkamp. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161988 The following person is doing business as STAY WAGGIN HOME, 1301 Junipero Way, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901; SAMMANTHA SWOPE, 1301 Junipero Way, Salinas, CA 93901. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/26/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Sammantha Swope. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/16

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20162053 The following person is doing business as SIRET VINEYARD, 8 Trampa Canyon, Carmel Valley, Monterey County, CA 93924; NICOLAY GONTARYUK, 8 Trampa Canyon, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 10/04/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above in 10/04/16. Signed: Nikolay Gontaryuk. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161957 The following person is doing business as INNOVATION CREATIVE STUDIOS, 972 N. Main St. Suite 15A, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906; SOTO GARCIA FRANCISCO JAVIER, 833 Howe Dr., Salinas, CA 93907. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/21/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 09/12/16. Signed: Francisco Soto. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 9/30, 10/07, 10/14, 10/21/16

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161848 The following person is doing business as TRANQUILI-TEAS, 2434 N. Main St. #F, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906; JAZMIN M. JONES, 2434 N. Main St. #F, Salinas, CA 93906. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/07/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Jazmin M. Jones. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/07/16

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161956 The following person is doing business as MONTEREY GOLD & COIN EXCHANGE, 303 #1 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; DAVID NEWELL JOHNSON, 217 Lobos Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/21/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: David Johnson. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 9/23, 9/30, 10/07, 10/14/16

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161855 The following person is doing business as PROJECT BUDDY, 383 Berry Rd., Royal Oaks, Monterey County, CA 95076; VICTOR RUBEN RODRIGUEZ, 383 Berry Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/07/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 09/07/16. Signed: Victor Rodriguez. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/07/16

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161984 The following person is doing business as WINNING WHEELS BICYCLE SHOP, 318 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey Co sunty, CA 93950; WINNING WHEELS, INC., 318 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/26/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above in Jan. 1986. Signed: Hector L. Chavez, Secretary. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 10/07, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/16

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• October 7, 2016

Pacific Grove High School Homecoming 2016

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Big Sur International Marathon Appoints New Board Chair Organization Readies for Half Marathon on Monterey Bay Next Month

A “grizzled vet” of the Big Sur International Marathon, Tom Rolander has been appointed as Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Rolander is a resident of Pacific Grove and has completed all 31 Big Sur Marathons and all 13 presentations of the autumn Half Marathon on Monterey Bay, giving him double Grizzled Vet status. “I am so proud to be elected Chairman of this organization with its dedicated staff and thousands of volunteers who put on flawless world class events,” he remarked. In his new role, Rolander will head a 15-member board of directors who oversee all aspects of the BSIM organization. These include four races and the nationally-acclaimed JUST RUN youth fitness program. “Our organization is now more Tom Rolander than a marathon,” said Rolander. “As such, we need to nurture our brand, continuing to put on world class events and programs while giving back to our local community.” Rolander’s involvement with the races extends beyond participation. He has been a member of the race committee for 20 years as volunteer webmaster. His professional career has included co-founding several successful startups in key management and engineering leadership roles. He currently works at AgSoft Consulting and is a parttime professor of entrepreneurship at Cal State University Monterey Bay. In addition to being an avid runner, he is also a pilot and sailor. Other officers selected at the Big Sur Marathon’s annual meeting include Jon Russell as vice chair, John Thibeau as treasurer, and Buddy Sharp as secretary. Rosa Lopez, a resident of Marina, was elected as a new member of the board and Alice Crawford, Doug Stickler, and Andrew Creely were reelected to a three year term. Current projects of the BSIM board are a new branding focus to encompass all events and programs and the development of several new committees to manage growth of the organization. The non-profit is also focused on next month’s Half Marathon on Monterey Bay, the second largest event in the BSIM ‘family of events.’ With an 8,000 entry cap, registration is filling quickly. New this year is an upgraded Elite program with enhanced prize money and an “Equalizer Bonus” to the first person – male or female – to cross the finish line. Elite female runners will start nine minutes in front of elite men. Rolander states, “Our half marathon course presents a unique opportunity to actually see the elite runners pass the other direction as they race toward the finish line.” The Half Marathon on Monterey Bay will take place Sunday, November 13 in downtown Monterey and Pacific Grove. The Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K and By the Bay 3K are the day before in Pacific Grove. More information can be found at www. bigsurhalfmarathon.org.

Meet Buck Blackwell, Arthritis Foundation’s Adult Honoree 2016 Jingle Bell Run Set For Dec.10

Hello, My name is Buck Blackwell and I am an Arthritis sufferer. One look at me and most people have no idea I deal with chronic pain, joint damage and joint deformation every single day. I’ve even had people scold me for pulling into a handicap spot even though my placard is clearly displayed. Looks can be deceiving. Even though I have the outward appearance of a 35 year old, I like to say I have the joints of an 80 year old. 6 years into my career as a Master Technician, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. In this same year my wife and I purchased our first business and my first child was born (out of three). Crazy huh? Mostly in denial I didn’t take it seriously and being a new father and business owner I pushed through. I continued to work for 7 brutal years. I finally broke. My hands cold no longer grip a wrench. On a daily basis I would find myself in tears just trying to accomplish simple tasks at work. It was bad and I struggled. My family struggled. My children struggled. I could no longer do the things I loved and I let it consume me. I focused on what I lost instead of focusing on what I have gained. That had to stop. I realized I couldn’t let this disease own me. With a renewed passion and the support of family and friends I attacked my condition. I learned as much as I possibly could about RA and auto immune disorders and educated myself. I explored my pain and what I could do or could no longer do and I adapted. Although it wasn’t always smooth sailing, progress became evident and I began to thrive again. Positivity and acceptance were key for me and I discovered that my mind was my strongest asset, not my hands. These days I enjoy life to the fullest and find myself in a rush to make up for lost time. There is so much to do and see and I still enjoy anything and everything technological. Even though my world has changed physically, mentally it’s not lost and I value every minute I get these days with my three beautiful children and my family. Thanks for reading! And please join me at this year’s Jingle Bell Run on December 10, 2016 and help make a difference to all of those with arthritis. www.jinglebellrunpg.org

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Giants Sweep the Dodgers Bob Silverman

San Francisco Giants Updates

Giants’ Pitcher TY Blach Pitches to L.A. On Oct. 1 (©2016 S.F. Giants) The S.F. Giants won all three of its games against L.A. and won the right to play the New York Mets in a Wild Card Game on Oct, 5th in New York. The winner will travel to play the Chicago Cubs in Post Season Divisional play this Friday. Madison Bumgarner will be starting for the Giants in New York in a pitching battle against the Mets’ Noah Syndergaard. The Giants’s Matt Moore was the Oct. 2 winning pitcher against the Dodgers. The Giants won by a score of 7 to 1 with the Giants scoring two runs in the first inning followed by three more in the third. The Dodgers’ pitcher Kenta Maeda saw his team down five to nothing after just two innings of play. The Dodgers’ only run came in fourth and the Giants scored two more in the eighth. Maeda played only 2.2 innings. Moore threw 107 pitches including 76 strikes. The Giants’ attendance for the game was 41,445. The Giants have now made the post season four times in the last seven years. Buster Posey had three hits and three RBIs. The Giants won on Oct. 1 by a score of 3 to nothing. The Giants announced after the Oct 1 game that Ty Bach “Became just the fourth Giants rookie to throw 8 or more scoreless inning against the Dodgers in a winning effort.” Blach also recorded two hits off opposing pitcher Clayton Kershaw. Blach threw 99 pitches including 67 strikes. Angel Pagan hit 5 doubles and one home run. On September 30th both Brandon Crawford and Javier Lopez were awarded the “WILLIE MAC” AWARD. The award is given to the player or players considered the most inspirational for the season. This year marked the 36th Anniversary of the award. Jack Clark was the first to receive the award in 1980. Madison Bumgarner received the award in 2014. Bumgarner was the winning pitcher against the Dodgers on Sept. 30. The win was win #100 for Bumgarner. Bumgarner is 27 years old. The Giants pointed out that Bumgarner is the third youngest pitcher to win 100 games in Giants franchise history. Bumgarner also drove in two runs on Sept. 30 against L.A. The final score was 9 to 3 in favor of S.F. -Bob Silverman

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• October 7, 2016 Part Six

Monterey Workshop addresses Affordable Housing Solutions The Emergency Shelter Race to beat Old Man Winter “Rounding the clubhouse turn” is how my racing-fan mother might summarize the quest for an emergency warming shelter in Monterey before winter returns. If you recall, last December two homeless men froze to death in an empty lot in downtown Monterey. Rumors claim they refused help offered by the police to get themselves, without their worldly goods, to a shelter in Salinas. Alarmed activists sought social justice by advocating for a warming shelter to provide respite in Monterey. They argued that early campaigning could result in a shelter being established before more houseless people suffer from exposure this winter. The advocates appealed to Monterey City Council while El Nino still loomed as a threat. Council members agreed: an emergency shelter is needed. In April, the issue was assigned to Monterey Planning Dept. to study and recommend location(s) for such a shelter. So, as every good realtor knows when advising a client about where to buy, sell or settle on prime property, the question was: location, location, location? Location, location, location? What, if any, is the perfect location for an emergency/warming shelter? That is, one site that’s great for the agency running it, the neighbors near it, and the guests who will use it? Following receipt of this notice from the Planning Dept., I expected to end this

Meanwhile, Mayor Clyde Roberson says no local law prevents renting affordable rooms in private homes. “My wife and I did that for 10 years when our children grew up and I had ‘empty nest syndrome’,” he says. “We rented a room to Middlebury students with its own bathroom. kitchen and laundry privileges for our costs only. Our privacy was not impacted since the students were mostly at school studying. Doing such a thing provides affordable homes, friendships, and potential extra income to help homeowners with expenses. It is a win-win.” Will Monterey open an emergency/ warming shelter by winter? My mother would probably say,“Until they’re in the home stretch, I wouldn‘t bet on it.” I add: Before a shelter can open, a site must be named within the designated area. That is, if Monterey City Council approves the item when it reappears on the agenda. Early in the meeting at the reading that wasn’t read, councilmember Libby Downey said, “Salinas had a warming shelter, and it was never filled. I hope we do some research on that.” Libby, thanks. A lot of others hope so, too! (Next week: Pacific Grove council member Rudy Fischer discusses the Matching Funds Challenge.)

Wanda Sue Parrott

Homeless in Paradise 6-part series by reporting Monterey City Council’s action at its Oct. 4 meeting. While the rest of America watched the vice-presidential debate, I watched and waited for: 1st Reading – M.C.C. Chapter 38 Amendment to Amend Section 38-11 (Definitions) and Section 17(P) (Use Classifications); Add New Article 16B Establishing an Overlay District for Emergency Shelters and Amend Zoning Map to apply Emergency Shelter Overlay District to the General Commercial (C-3) Zoning District (Exempt from CEQA per Article 19 Section 15305) (Plans & Public Works - 201-12) Instead, at 11 p.m., Monterey Mayor Clyde Roberson adjourned the meeting after council had engaged in four arduous hours of civil verbal debate about the wireless installation of a cell tower near Cannery Row. Namely, the issue was how to prevent the city from being sued by the provider, who wants to put in the tower that outspoken citizens claimed are toxic. At the end of the night, Item 15 wasn’t even mentioned. So here’s how I am ending this series. The reading that wasn’t read

Item 15., aka Amendment 5 to the 2015-2023 Housing Element, was unveiled for public viewing at the Affordable Housing Solutions Workshop on Aug. 31, following which I drove north on Del Monte Ave. to check out the overlay of map area zoned as multiple commercial (C-3). C-3 is roughly between the new In ‘n Out Burger north of Seaside’s City Seahorse and the Fish House in Monterey. Residences are tucked behind such side-street enterprises as a used-tire business, automotive repair facility, van and storage warehouse and self-storage units. A home-building supply and a limousine service front Del Monte Ave. one-quarter mile south of the Canyon Del Rey off ramp from Hwy. 1, where homeless persons camp in the underpass and panhandle across from Roberts Lake. The outskirts-of-Monterey may be ideal for the homeless in that area, but online comments from neighbors claimed it is “too low” and is “flood-prone.” Were they really saying, “We don’t want it in our own backyard?” By the time this issue arises again and Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at amythe second reading has been heard, winter kitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or leave a will be knocking on our doors. message with What else is news in Monterey? The Yodel Poet at 831-899-5887.

Housing Resource Center recognizes people working to end homelessness in Monterey

Homelessness. Everyone’s talking about it. Recently, some of the people actually DOING something about it were recognized at the Housing Resource Center of Monterey County’s (HRC) Second Annual Landlord Appreciation Awards Luncheon. Over 30 local landlords, property managers, and other vendors (like Pete Saucedo, owner of Heaven on Earth Furniture in Salinas, who provides beds, mattresses, and other vital furnishings) and their guests joined HRC staff, the HRC Board of Directors, and event sponsors Rabobank Salinas, Banc Home Loans, and Cinderella One Carpets at a lovely luncheon at Corral de Tierra recently. Leila Emadin, Executive Director of

HRC, asked the assembled crowd to look around. “Everyone in this community is talking about homelessness,” she said. “Let’s take a moment to look around-these are the people who are actually doing something about it. Thank you! You are changing peoples’ lives.” HRC employs three Housing Specialists — Monique Jimenez, Eva Ochoa, and Daniel Alcocer — who work fulltime recruiting, educating, engaging, and responding to local landlords and property owners. HRC’s five Case Managers provide in-depth case management and other supportive services, helping homeless families and individuals get back on their feet, increase their income, and learn the skills — especially financial literacy — to

make good decisions, and become independently sustainable. Everyone on the small agency’s 17-person staff is involved in providing permanent housing solutions. And, in order to do so, HRC pours almost 1.4 million dollars a year directly back into the local community, paying for rents, deposits, utility bills, car repairs, bus passes, and other emergency expenses to get, and keep, people housed. HRC is an independent non-profit housing agency, founded in 1984, and provides permanent housing solutions and supportive services to over 500 homeless families a year — that’s 1,489 homeless men, women, children, Veterans, and seniors, who now have a place to call home. HRC relies on government grants,

foundation support, and private donations to provide services--but the need in Monterey County exceeds the resources (and housing) available. “We’re so grateful that we’re able to help so many,” Emadin continued. “But there’s still so much to do. We need more landlords who willing to take a chance — and willing to work with our, and other, housing subsidy programs for long-term sustainability.” HRC receives more than 300 more calls for help a month than they have the resources to meet. For more information about HRC and their programs to end and prevent local homelessness, please contact Linda Byrne, at (831) 424-9186. Thank you for your continuing support of our community!

Celebrating the Cedar Street Irregulars

The newspaper industry designated Oct. 10, 2015, as International Newspaper Carrier Day, a salute to hundreds of thousands of newspaper carriers who deliver to 130 million print readers every week. Here at Cedar Street Times, we have 14 teen-aged boys and girls who deliver once a month all over Pacific Grove. A number of former newspaper carriers have gone on to achieve national prominence in business, entertainment, politics and the press. John Wayne, Warren Buffett and Martin Luther King Jr. are among the former carriers who are now part of the Newspaper Carrier Hall of Fame, which began in 1960 by the International Circulation Managers Association. International Newspaper Carrier Day is held in conjunction with National Newspaper Week, Oct. 4-10, 2015, now in its 75th year and which is sponsored separately by the Newspaper Association Managers.

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Highway 68 ROV Club Kicks Off Season After Second Place Finish at International MATE Underwater Robotics Competition

The Highway 68 ROV Club “Sea Sweepers” finished second overall in the International MATE Underwater Robotics Competition on June 26th in Houston, Texas. The win took place at NASA’s Neutral Buoyancy Lab at the Johnson Space Center. The competition simulated the use of underwater ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) in the Gulf of Mexico and on Jupiter’s moon Europa. Teams were required to complete several underwater mission tasks, submit a 25-page technical report, and make a technical sales presentation to working marine science and engineering professionals who serve as competition judges. The “Sea Sweepers” had the highest score in the engineering and design category and won the Judge’s Choice award. The “Sea Sweepers” team includes Salinas High School students J.P. O’Dell, Tyler Allen, Michael Georgariou, Jack Hyland, Hanna Hitchcock, independent student Montana Sprague, and John Yeager from York School. The team is pleased to announce that Kathryn Yeager from York School and Marco Pizarro from Salinas High School are now working with the Sea Sweepers. Beginning in the fall, the group designed and built a very sophisticated ROV that could be transported to Jupiter for exploration of Europa’s oceans. The MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) competition challenges K-12, community college, and university students from all over the world to design and build ROVs to tackle missions modeled after scenarios from the ocean workplace. The competition requires students to think of themselves as entrepreneurs, learning and applying technical, business, teamwork, communication and problem solving skills. This year, there were twenty-six regional MATE contests held across the U.S. and around the world. For more information about MATE and the ROV Competition, please visit www.marinetech.org. The Sea Sweepers are kicking off their 2016-2017 ROV season this month. After participating this past year in the Ranger division, which is made up of mostly high school teams, the Sea Sweepers are advancing to the Explorer division, where they will face off against university students from around the world.The team will also be volunteering at the regional competition to work with younger teams. This year’s competition mimics what would be necessary tasks for an ROV to complete in the Port of Long Beach. The missions include installation of a Hyperloop system to assist in commerce, as well as completing tasks to improve commerce, entertainment, safety, and health in the port. The Highway 68 ROV Club is independent and privately funded, so they welcome contributions and local business sponsorships. For more information, visit www.seasweepersrov.com or contact the team’s coach and mentor, Kurt Yeager at kurt@seasweepersrov.com .

Above:The Highway 68 ROV Club and right: the ROV

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