In This Issue
Kiosk Butterfly Population The Pacific Grove Natural History Museum reports 3,667 butterflies at the Monarch Sanctuary over the weekend of Nov. 3 Fridays
Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM •
Saturdays
Dance at Chautauqua Hall •
Fri. Nov. 24
Confessions of a crazy quilter - Page 4
Seasonal Ballet - Page 14
Pacific Grove’s
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10 AM to 3 PM
Monarch Magic Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Avenue Free to everyone •
Mon. Nov. 27
Santa Claus visits the Museum after Tree Lighting in Jewell Park 6:30-9 PM •
Tue. & Wed. Nov. 28 and 29
Christmas at the Inns $20 for 2 nights 10 Inns on view 831-373-3304 •
Wed. Nov. 30
Holiday Light Parade 6:30-9 PM Downtown Pacific Grove Call the Chamber for info 831-373-3304 •
Fri. Dec. 1, Sat. Dec. 2
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To All Our Readers and Friends! Learning About Fire Safety from Experts
Monarch Film Festival Lighthouse Cinemas Pacific Grove 38 films from all over the world Day pass $15 or $25 for both days. Screening tickets available online or at-the-door $10 General Admission www.www.monarchfilmfestival. com/festival-info info@monarchfilmfestival.com or visit www.monarchfilmfestival.com •
Sat. Dec. 2
Stilwell’s Fun in the Park Caledonia Park No Cost •
Sat. Dec. 9
Seasonal Concert PG Pops Free admission 2 PM at Peforming Arts Center 835 forest Ave. •
Sat. Dec. 9
Jingle Bell Run Arthritis Foundation 831-419-9799
Inside Other Random Thoughts................... 15 Breaker of the Week......................Dark Cartoon.............................................. 2 Financial............................................ 7 FYI.................................................... 23 Homeless in Paradise........................ 17 Keepers of our Culture........................ 8 Legal Notices.................................... 23 Otter Views....................................... 11 Poetry............................................... 13 Police Log.......................................... 6 Postcard from the Kitchen................. 13 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Real Estate............................ 2, 3, 6, 24 Retired Firehouse Cook.................... 23
On November 17, Monterey Fire Department personnel provided Public Education to four kindergarten classes at Forest Grove School. Firefighters dressed in full turnout gear to teach the children not to be afraid of them in the event
they have an emergency at home. They talked about fire safety and then went outside to let the children participate in squirting water from the fire hose. Photo courtesy Monterey Fire
Seawall Repairs Take Another Step Forward
On January 21, 2017, a 31-foot long, 5-foot tall section of seawall located across 701 Ocean View Boulevard, between Ocean View Boulevard and the ocean water’s edge failed due to a loss of foundation support caused by a severe storm and inundation of record high waves. On July 12, 2017, a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for the seawall repair (Permit Number 3-17-0335) was approved by the California Coastal Commission with the Special Condition that the City conduct a Shoreline Management Plan. The intent of the Plan is to identify the manner in which continuous recreational trail access along the shoreline is to be provided while best protecting coastal resources. On August 21, 2017, the City distributed a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), which closed on Sept. 14, 2017, for the Shoreline Management Plan. The City received five Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) which were scored and ranked by City staff. The top three scoring firms, Eisen Letunic, Trail People, and Michael Baker, were short-listed to receive the Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP was circulated to these three firms on October 17, 2017. and will close on November 17, 2017. After the RFP closes, the City will assemble a panel to score
In this photo taken by a drone the break in th seawall can be seen at just right of the center. and rank the three proposals. Once a top firm is selected, the City will begin the contract process. It is not known yet when repairs will commence.
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Week ending 11/23/17- at 7:15 AM........ .31" Total for the season................................. .85" The historic average to this date is ........N/A" Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................... 15.54" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 RAINFALL SEASON BEGINS JULY 1 EACH YEAR
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending morning 11/23/17........... .24" Near Lovers Point Total for the 7/1/17). ....... 1.08" Dataseason reported by(since John Munch at 18th St. Last week low12/07/16.......................... temperature..................43.4 Week ending .19"F Last week high temperature.................79.4 Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42"F Last year rain to date (07/01/16-09/06/16)... 4.23F ” Last week low temperature..................41.5 Last week high temperature.................63.5 F
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Ray Magsalay documentary screens Dec. 2
The life and work of peninsula artist and PG resident Ray Magsalay are featured in a new, 40-minute documentary to be shown at PG’s Lighthouse Cinemas on Saturday, Dec. 2. Part of the two-day Monarch Film Festival, the documentary titled “Face of a Dreamer” was shot by longtime PG butterfly advocate Robert Pacelli. It will screen at 2:50 p.m. during the festival’s “Locals Corner Block” segment. Those unable to see it in cinema format can view the video on YouTube. “Face of a Dreamer” recounts Magsalay’s youth in Monterey as an athlete and street artist and his half-century career as a painter, bonsai curator and assemblage artist. Based on eight interviews Pacelli filmed with Magsalay and his wife Carol, the documentary also features footage from the artist’s recent 50-year retrospective exhibit at the PG Arts Center. Close-ups of Magsalay’s mysterious and totemic assemblages are included.
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Pacific Grove Tourist Information Center Attracts Worldwide Visitors On Saturday, November 18, Kevin and Giorgia stopped by the Pacific Grove Tourist Information Center as part of their trip to the Monterey Peninsula. Kevin, who hails from France and Giorgia from Italy, travel the world with their puppy. The Chamber facilitated their visit to the Monterey Peninsula and assisted them with information on dining and attractions. The two run a Facebook page blog for their travels featuring their puppy called “The Doggy Around the World.” The Pacific Grove Tourist Information Center is located at 100 Central Avenue and is open from 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. seven days per week.
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The Crazy Quilter Judy Avila
in USTA National Championships By Kirstie Wilde
Memories
As far back as I can remember there was always sewing to be done in our house. It was part of our Azorean culture and a necessity for our family of five girls growing up in that small corner of the world, where almost nothing could be found ready to wear on the entire island. Everything was homemade by hand. When we were still quite young, every now and then my mother would hire a dressmaker to come to the house to alter some clothes and make our underwear. A sewing session was always a fun day. Mother would pull out the hand sewing machine and stretch out a tarp made out of straw, where the lady could sit in front of the machine. We girls would sit around to collect the scraps of fabric to play with. Even though our clothes were remade from used clothes that had been sent to us from California relatives, we were so happy to have things to use and remake. Our panties and camisoles were made from plain fabric in pastel colors. My older sisters would put a trim around the leg. The camisole or slip would have a little embroidery flower in front and again a trim of lace on the bottom. Everything was made with pride and always well fitted to the body. When one of my older sisters, Angelina, became interested in sewing, in her late teens, she took a sewing course for about two years and became a very special seamstress. She made all of our clothes, and she also started sewing for a living. Later the next sister, Leonor, followed her footsteps and started making men’s clothing; she became a tailor and a perfectionist at everything she did. In the meantime, I left the nest and came to Pacific Grove in my mid-teens. Here my aunt introduced me to patterns, and she owned a pedal-controlled sewing machine, which I soon learned to use. With the patterns on hand I was able to make lots of my clothes, even though it was no longer a necessity, but I so enjoyed it. I never became professional by any means, but continued sewing. When two of my sisters arrived here (Leonor and Dora) in the late ’060s, I introduced them to the wealth of fabrics available along with notions galore. We were all in our 20s and were like kids in a candy store, especially when Beverly Fabrics came into Pacific Grove. They had a very complete selection of fabrics, from wools to silks, lace, polyester, cotton, and more. Whenever a special occasion arrived for us, such as a wedding or a festa,
Spanish Bay Babes Reach Finals
the first thing we would do was to go to Beverly’s to shop for fabric, pattern and notions, appropriate to the event. Half of the fun was creating the perfect dress for the occasion. When Beverly’s closed its doors in Pacific Grove, in the early ’90s, it was a very sad day for us. For the two decades that followed we hardly made any clothes, for the reason that it was hard to find fabrics locally. We also had many more places to shop with very reasonable prices. I still enjoyed sewing, and continued making kids Halloween costumes, needed alterations, and fun stuff. Just before I retired from my banking job, my friend Ginny, who worked in the bay area for a quilting company as a bookkeeper, asked if I would like to have some quilting materials. She had been collecting for years but was not going to use them. I told her I would love to. Shortly after, I received several boxes of beautiful cut pieces of fabric in every size and shape, in bright prints and solid colors, along with linings, bonding, and everything else included. Oh my God! Talk about being grateful and excited and even a bit overwhelmed. I just needed to start enjoying all of these beautiful fabrics before I died. I decided to take a quick quilting course to get the basics and soon after I started sewing again just for fun. I made quilts for all my grandsons and my friends’ grandchildren. I also made table runners, place mats, napkins, pot holders, aprons, etc. Then my two cousins retired: Idalina from Watsonville and Aldina from Kitchener, Canada. I talked them into taking up quilting so that I could share my wealth of fabrics with them. They both took my advice and became great quilters. I often get beautiful pictures of their fancy quilt patterns. They are amazing! As for me, I continue doing my thing. When starting a quilt, I invent a theme, such as a baseball field. I appliqué the bases on plain fabric, then cut out: bat, glove, cap and ball, throw them in the center and this will make a baseball player happy. Or I will create a music theme, and so on. I am yet to make one of those “Log Cabin Pattern” or “Jelly Roll” quilts, but my most recent project is the “Crazy Quilt Pattern” where you just keep attaching any color, size, or shape piece of scrap fabric to a lining, which makes for a very interesting masterpiece. Different strokes for different folks. Judy Avila judyravila@gmail.com
After winning the Northern California Championships in October, the Spanish Bay Women’s 55+ team had an undefeated run to the finals in the United States Tennis Association National Championships in Orlando, Florida Nov. 18-20. The SB Babes, representing Pacific Grove, Carmel and Pebble Beach, defeated the Midwest States and Southern California on Nov. 18, then swept the Caribbean and eliminated the Mid Atlantic champions in the second and third rounds to advance to the Semi Final in the 7.0 women’s division. “The sun wasn’t even up when we had to report to the courts at the USTA National Campus for the final,” explained Co-Captain Diane Brubaker of Pacific Grove. “That’s a challenge for a jet-lagged team playing at 3:30 a.m. California time.” The campus is a huge new facility in Orlando boasting 100 lighted clay and hard courts. The Babes, in their first USTA season ever, included Wendy Evans, Robin Flynn Wagner, captain Kirstie Wilde and co-captain Diane Brubaker of Pacific Grove; Noelle Newman and Deb Aitchison of Carmel; and Nancy Phillips, Brookes Myers and Virdette Brumm of Pebble Beach. “The NorCal championship was played on hardcourts, like those we are used to at Spanish Bay,” said Newman. “But we had to play on clay at Nationals, which is a very different game. We are so grateful to our Spanish Bay coaches, Matt Morillo and Leslie Tracy, for helping us develop some skill on clay during the last
six weeks. We couldn’t have reached the finals without their support.” “The USTA National Campus is next to the Orlando Airport and we had jumbo jets thundering so loud over us that we couldn’t hear the calls,” recalled Wagner. “We also had to beat a lot of very talented women to get to the finals. But the weirdest challenge came when our captain tripped and fell flat on the stone floor at dinner the night before the semi-final round. There was broken glass and blood on the floor, but she still managed to make it on the courts thanks to two medical professionals on our team.” The Spanish Bay women swept the Semi-Finals, eliminating Hawaii on Nov. 20. The final match against the Eastern States, represented by a team out of Long Island, NY, was as close as it gets. Newman and Myers won their match easily, and the Babes needed one more win to clinch the title. Wilde and Wagner split sets and lost 6-10 in the tiebreaker. Brubaker and Aitchison also split sets and lost 7-10 in the tiebreaker, leaving the Spanish Bay team to finish the season at #2 in the nation. According to USTA, 900,000 players competed nationwide this year, and the Babes were among only 12 women who reached the finals in the 7.0 Women’s 55+ National Championship. For more information, please contact Kirstie Wilde at (831) 595-0670, Noelle Newman (831) 601-1522, Diane Brubaker at (831) 905-5897 or Robin Wagner (831) 601-7162.
The Spanish Bay Babes Women’s 7.0 National team, from left, jumping: Brookes Myers, Robin Flynn Wagner, Deb Aitchison, Noelle Newman and Virdette Brumm. Front row: Kirstie Wilde, Nancy Phillips, Diane Brubaker and Wendy Evans.
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Pacific Grove Pops presents free seasonal concert
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
Free Concert by the Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra- under the direction of founder and artistic director Barbara A. Priest will be held Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2:00 P.M., Performing Arts Center of Pacific Grove, 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. The concert will feature seasonal favorites and classics such as Grieg’s “Holberg Suite” and “In the Hall of the Mountain King,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,: “A Holst Christmas,” “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” and Alfred Reed’s “Russian Christmas Music” arranged by orchestra member Scott Seward. Please join us for the first concert of our fifth season. About the Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra The PG Pops is a premier intergenerational community orchestra for advancing student musicians of all ages from any community. The orchestra offers a supportive environment for the study of winds, strings, and percussion through modern and popular repertoire. The weekly rehearsals are locally directed by award-winning music educators and freelance professional musicians. Students and professionals work together to foster collaborative connections within the Peninsula music community. The orchestra is a non-profit organization funded by its musician members. Donations made at this free concert are gratefully appreciated.
Programs at the Library
All programs at the Pacific Grove Library For more information call 648-5760. • Tuesday, Nov. 14 • 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5) • Wednesday, Nov. 15 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday (stories, crafts, science for ages 5 and up) • Thursday, Nov. 16 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time for babies birth - 24 months For more information call 648-5760
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
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club Saturdays
724 Forest Ave. • 831-901-3156 manjushridharmacenter.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com
As of June 2017, the entry fee is a low-cost $5 for the first Sat. of the month for members and non-members alike! Annual membership fee is $10. Try us out!
Mayflower Presbyterian Church
Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for three hours and buffet of healthful snacks.
141 14th St. • 831-373-4705
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712
Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Sundays 9:30 a.m. 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. Michael Bowhay
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
Shoreline Community Church
Sunday Service 10 a.m. Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100 www.shorelinechurch.org
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel • 831-624-7404 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 a.m.
For more information, go to: pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www. facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.
Gentrain Society Lectures
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in November, 2017. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, December 1, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: Writing a Biography of Jo Mora Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Discover what went into the creation of author Peter Hiller’s biography “Twenty-Five Hours in a Day” of local artist Joseph Jacinto “Jo” Mora (18761947). Mora’s legacy is readily apparent in Monterey County (if you know where to look), as many of his works remain available for public viewing. Peter Hiller is a retired art teacher and 36-year resident of the Peninsula, and is now Curator of the Jo Mora Trust Collection. He will share the many stories uncovered from the Jo Mora archives, and how the new biography came into being.
Science Saturday: Magnificent Monarchs Saturday, November 25 • 10 AM to 3 PM Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History 165 Forest Avenue Free to everyone Celebrate the return of Pacific Grove’s monarch butterfly population during Magnificent Monarchs. View live butterflies up close, create an origami monarch, have your face painted like a monarch, and learn more about these amazing insects that return to Pacific Grove every year. Science Saturdays are free and open to everyone! http://www.pgmuseum.org/museum-events/2017/11/25/science-saturday-magnificent-monarchs
Times • November 24, 2017 California’s low-income housing crisis could get worse under GOP tax plan Page 6 • CEDAR STREET
Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
Market Matters Source: KPCC The Republicans federal tax cut proposal would have a “devastating” impact on California’s affordable housing and homelessness crisis if passed as is, experts say. GOP members of the U.S. House of Representatives released an initial proposal Thursday that would drop the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent, and enact a host of other changes. Also in the plan: the complete elimination of a set of programs that currently fund about 40 percent of affordable housing construction in the country, along with financing for community centers and health clinics. The largest of these proposed cuts calls for the elimination of tax-exempt private activity bonds, which developers use to finance construction for developments benefiting low-income people. Without the tax-exempt bonds, California stands to lose about $2.2 billion in funding for affordable housing construction each year, said Matt Schwartz, CEO of California Housing Partnership Corp. “We’re going to lose over 20,000 affordable homes annually if this bill becomes law,” Schwartz said. “That’s over
two-thirds of our production that would be wiped out. And that would be just a devastating blow at a time when we were just hoping to start making progress again.” The California Legislature recently passed a housing package aimed at making a dent in the state›s affordable housing shortfall. The bills include a real estate transaction fee to raise an estimated $250 million annually for affordable housing. The Legislature also voted to put a $3 billion bond measure on the November 2018 ballot to finance low-income housing construction. In Los Angeles, voters last year passed Proposition HHH, a 10-year, $1 billion bond to house the homeless and low-income people. The L.A. County Board of Supervisors committed another $45 million to construct housing for the poor over the next three years. All those plans, however, were predicated on the idea that tax-based federal financing mechanisms for affordable housing would remain in place. With Proposition HHH, the city of L.A. had calculated it could build about 10,000 units of low-income housing and housing for the homeless, using the private activity bond program to leverage large amounts of private investment.
Pacific Grove Police seek Pacific Grove Citizens for Police Academy session
The Pacific Grove Police Department is proud to announce that a new session of the Citizen's Police Academy will begin on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. The academy will run every Tuesday night for 10 weeks, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with graduation scheduled for April 10. The academy will offer insight into the role of your police department in the community. It will include information on the department itself and you will get to meet members of the department and their various assignments within the department. Included will be a tour of the facility and guest lecturers. Please go to our website and fill out an application. You will also have an opportunity to join the Pacific Grove Police Department Alumni Association, which has events during the year as well as helps assist in important city events such as the Feast of Lanterns and Good Old Days. https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/sites/default/files/general-documents/police/ citizensacademy.pdf
Food for Fines at the Pacific Grove and Monterey Public Libraries in December December 1 - 31, 2017 The Monterey Public Library and Pacific Grove Public Library will accept donations of unopened, non-perishable food as an option to payment of overdue fines on library materials. All food donations will be given to local food banks which are in great need of replenishment at this time of the year. The Libraries benefit by having overdue items returned so that others may borrow them. Bring your food donations to the Monterey or Pacific Grove Public Library or to the Monterey Public Library Bookmobile. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, and the Pacific Grove Public Library is located at 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove. For more information call Crystal Henden at (831) 648-5760 or Aletia Egipciaco (831) 646-3933.
Bat Ray
Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Myliobatis californica
The Bat Ray is an “eagle ray” commonly found in Monterey Bay. The name comes from its wing-like pectoral fins, which can grow to six feet across, that it uses to propel itself through the water. It feeds on mollusks and other sand-dwelling creatures, digging long trenches with its snout to draw out its prey. Bat Rays are sought after by sport fishermen and fished for food in Mexico.
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Cop Log
They just received their cable bill in the mail Officer was dispatched to a possible domestic scene at a local residence. Welcome to Pacific Grove where we’re serious about parking. Happy Thanks-towing. Lighthouse Ave. Vehicle was towed for municipal code violation Ocean View Blvd. vehicle tow. Ocean View Blvd. special event tow. Ocean View Blvd. a vehicle was towed for municipal code violation. Ocean View Blvd. another vehicle was towed for municipal code violation. Have you tried looking in the tow yard? Subject forgot where vehicle was parked Fancy footwork Officers were dispatched to a possible burglary in progress on Lighthouse Ave. Upon arrival, subject fled. After a short foot pursuit, subject was arrested. Wrong day to start making meth Reporting party reported a chemical coming from a neighboring apt. Subj. was contacted. Fire Dept. responded to assess. Info was forwarded to the landlord Did someone have a mid-term? PGHS reported that a bomb threat was left on the vie principal’s door via note. What about the cigars? Residential burglary (no forced entry). Money and cigar box taken from residence. He must work out. Peeping Tom or Thomasina? Victim reported neighbor prowling and peeping through his bedroom window 11/15/17 Bank in downtown Pacific Grove robbed? Trash receptacle stolen near Union Bank on Lighthouse Ave. Thieves made away with 400 pounds of precious metal worth $1800. These daring thieves must have also stolen trash. Cedar Street Times talks trash with PGPD. P.G.P.D. Expresses outright concern about what Webster Slate will write about the incident. Webster Slate looks to re-cycle truth with his ongoing journalistic endeavour with Cedar Street Times (Our peninsula’s own small business of the year! (Always and still: available for quality advertising to our own, select market.) Feature story soon to follow. No vanity A female reported that her front license plate had been stolen off of her vehicle. No suspect information at this time. The school bus probably won Congress Ave. non-injury vehicle collision. School bus versus a vehicle parked in a red zone. 10.04.020 Mc dog at large \ willow st pg Dog at large One day at a time? Hard to part with -- don’t forget the seat. On Alder St. a bicycle stolen from inside unlocked storage area over span of several weeks. New friends On central Ave.: non-injury vehicle collision. V-1 side swipped v-2 while traveling east bound. Both parties exchanged information. A mind is a terrible thing to lose Lost property (info) Ocean View Blvd. A citizen called PGPD to report she lost property. No further information. Get your Roy Moore for President tee shirts here A female reported that her deceased sister had a gofundme account made in her name but never received any of the proceeds of the account. In this town it was probably a haiku Ocean View Blvd.: While on foot patrol, officer noticed graffiti in the form of spray painted lettering on a wall. Distribution of personal information related to juveniles, victims of domestic violence and\or victims of sexual assault is unlawful.
Running With Dad Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Planning for Each Generation When I was a child, I enjoyed watching the television program, “The Golden Girls,” with my grandmother. The show portrayed retirement to be active: full of fun escapades, late-night problem-solving chats over cheesecake with your best friends, and lots of laughter. Indeed, the
adventures of Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia challenged the stereotypical image of retirement as nothing more than sitting in a rocking chair and playing bingo (not that there’s anything wrong with that). But, as ground-breaking as the sitcom was, it did not go as far as portraying retirees
RJ Harper: Host, friend and mentor to thousands R.J. Harper, head golf pro at Pebble Beach Golf Links, died Nov. 8, after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. “All of us at Pebble Beach Company and throughout the golf world are heartbroken by the news of R.J.’s passing,” Pebble Beach Company CEO Bill Perocchi said in a statement. A celebration of Harper’s life was held on Nov. 21 on the 18th green at Pebble Beach, where country singer – and friend of R.J. Harper’s – sang “the Old Rugged Cross.” The 61-year-old Tennessee native was friends with many and an icon in the golf industry. He worked for the Pebble Beach Company for 32 years.
When RJ Harper moved to Monterey from Florida he had made a commitment to his wife -- he was going to become head golf professional at Pebble Beach Golf Links within five years. It took a little longer, but he became the No. 1 host, mentor, and, most important, friend to thousands of employees, visitors, guests and golfers. Mr. Harper, who also coached women’s basketball at Monterey Peninsula College in the 1980s, became director of golf at Pebble Beach Resorts, and after 32 years with the company, died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8. He was 61. Nearly 1,000 people gathered at the 18th hole of Pebble Beach Tuesday, Nov. 21, to celebrate Mr. Harper’s life. CBS Sportscaster Jim Nantz talked about “the power of friendship” personified by Robert Thomas Harper, known as RJ. A native of Memphis, Tenn., RJ grew up in a single-family household with his father absent. But he grew up to be a star running back at Rhodes College in Memphis, tried pursuing a masters degree in Pennsylvania, but soon returned to the South. Then he took off to Europe for a six-month journey by backpack. After meeting his wife-to-be Kelly in Florida, he promised her that the Monterey Peninsula was going to be there home -- it was a promise he kept. “We have 1,600 employees (at Pebble Beach), and RJ was No. 1 on that list,” said Pebble Beach Co. CEO William Perocchi, noting Mr. Harper was a friend, mentor, administrator and greeter. “From the first tee, to the Tap Room, he was greeting our guests. The point is he was everywhere.” And Mr. Harper knew and remembered everyone, flashing his smile, shaking hands and always exceeding the expectations of his guests, his family -- particularly his sons JT and Tucker -- and anyone who set foot on Pebble Beach Co. properties. Though he had been divorced from his wife Kelly, she moved into
RJ Harper from Golf.com a guest room to take care of him in his battle with cancer. And, Perocchi shared, when Mr. Harper visited the Pacific Cancer Center, he gave all of his energy to cheering up his fellow patients and the staff. “When RJ walked in, the whole place lit up.” That was the effect Mr. Harper had on anyone with whom he came in contact. Nantz talked about a walk he had with Mr. Harper in October. Nantz kept asking RJ if it was time to return home as they walked near Spanish Bay and Point Joe. No, no, Mr. Harper said, the walk should go on and on. It did for 100 minutes. Twenty-one friends swung simultaneously in a “21-ball salute” on the 18th hole, and Greens Superintendent Chris Dahlhamer presented the 18th-hole flag to the Harper family. Music stars T Bone Burnett, George Strait and Clay Walker sang at the event, attended by business and sports leaders from throughout the country, including football stars Dwight Clark and Jerry Rice, and baseball star Reggie Jackson. In February, CBS aired a short video during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am coverage with Mr. Harper talking about the joys and sites of the Monterey Peninsula. “That’s my Pebble Beach where no two days are alike but every day is a blessing,” said Mr. Harper, defining gratitude and the assets he shared with the world. -Alex Hulanicki
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competing in marathons and triathlons. My dad has taken the term, “active retirement,” to a whole new level. Although he did not start running marathons until he was in his 40s, he has spent the past 30 years competing in a variety of events, including almost every Big Sur Marathon, seven Boston Marathons, multiple Pike’s Peak Marathons, as well as the Pacific Grove Triathlon and many other events. People ask me if I run like my dad. My standard response is: “I run, but not like my dad.” When I was in my final year of law school, my dad decided to enter the Catalina Marathon, one of the hardest marathons in the world. As the California Bar Exam began to weigh on my mind, I got the idea that studying for the Bar Exam is akin to training for a marathon. I proclaimed in front of my dad and my wife that I would enter the Catalina Marathon with my dad. I figured that if I finished the marathon, I was destined to pass the Bar Exam. My dad provided me with information on how to train for a marathon. I kept procrastinating on my training. As I sad on the couch eating peanut butter cups, my wife inquired as to when my training would commence. “Soon,” I kept responding. Although I went for runs during study breaks, I never ran long-distance. As the marathon was rapidly approaching, I had an epiphany: maybe studying for the Bar Exam had nothing to do with training for a marathon! I realized that I was not prepared to run 26.2 miles, especially through the difficult elevation of the Catalina Marathon. I opted instead for the 10K which was arduous enough! Later that year, I passed the Bar Exam on my first try, demonstrating that running a marathon was actually not a prerequisite to getting a license to practice law. As the years went by, my dad continued to compete in events. My wife and I often would cheer for him along the way and meet him at the finish line, but I never seriously thought about competing myself. Then one day, as I was on a very short run home from my son’s school, I realized how special it is that my dad, in his retirement is still able to be so active. I wanted to be able to experience an event together. From my Catalina experience, I decided that running a full marathon was out of the question. A half marathon seemed more achievable.
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Similar to the Catalina Marathon years before, I proclaimed in front of my dad and my wife that I would compete in the Monterey Bay Half Marathon. Again, my wife asked me when I was going to start training. I did a few runs, some on my own and some with my dad. As the event approached, I had no idea whether I would be able to finish the event in time. On the day of the race, my dad picked me up at 5:00 am and we drove to downtown Monterey. When we parked, my dad informed me that he likes to do a “warmup run.” We ran about a mile through Monterey. I had mentally prepared myself to run 13.1 miles and now he’s telling me that it’s 14.1 miles! Nevertheless, I was up for the challenge. The course is absolutely beautiful, running from downtown Monterey, through the tunnel, along Foam Street, Cannery Row, past the American Tin Cannery, down Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove, around Lovers Point, to the Fishwife Restaurant, and back. My dad ran at my pace and we finished in 2:52, crossing the finish line together. (He would have finished about an hour earlier if he hadn’t slowed his pace for me.) It was truly special for both of us that a father and son at our respective ages could run a half marathon together on a beautiful course in our beloved hometown. Although I’m glad that I never have to take the Bar Exam again, I am ready to run next year’s half-marathon again as long as I have the same great company! KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950 and Kyle may be reached at 831920-0205.
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Sharing Secrets
Keepers of our Culture William Neish
Secrets, secrets everywhere Bon jour. What’s on my mind today is SECRETS. What are they? Why do they exist? Who do we entrust with them? Do they have a sell-by date, after which we can discard them? These high-octane questions swirl through my brain as I prepare Secrets of Pacific Grove, to be published next year by Patricia Hamilton in her Stories of America series. (I can now see everyone rushing to their incinerators with armfuls of dusty Pacific Grove papers
to ignite.) But don’t burn your secrets; submit them to me! Maybe you have a diary from junior high no one’s ever seen, whispered words from a friend now gone that you kept in your heart, a parental pledge you made to a partner to make raising your children together easier. It could even be a secret resentment you had toward a neighbor that you’ve never made peace with. All these can be taken out, dusted off, and learned from.
What does God say about judging others?
Bill Cohen
Reasoning With God Does God tell us to judge others? Matt 7:1-4, “Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?” Is God telling us we have plenty of our own sins to work on? Or, maybe, we do not have enough information to judge others correctly. As an example, we would have condemned Saul for his persecution of the early Christian church. However, when Saul encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus he was transformed into Paul. How many people did the transformed Paul lead to Christ? How many of them would not have been able to find Christ without Paul? Since, we do not see the bigger picture, God tells us to let Him do the judging. Rather than judging others, does God not call us to have mercy on them? Jesus told us in Matt 9:13, “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Does God not call us to treat others the way we want to be treated? Matt 7:12, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” Is Jesus not telling us we would fulfill all of the law if we just did this one thing? Jesus is teaching us a lesson in Jn 8:7, “So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.” He knows we are all sinners, so He uses this lesson to tell us we should have mercy on others, because we want Him to have mercy on us. Jesus wants us to learn from the sins of the Pharisees, Matt 23:27, “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.” Their self-righteousness turned them into hypocrites, wanting God to forgive their sins, while they forgave not the sins others. What justice then do the oppressed have for their injuries? God has made two
provisions; first He has placed leaders in every nation who are responsible to deliver justice to all they serve. That failing, He plans on returning at the end of time to deliver justice to all. This is why He asks us to pray for our leaders, 1 Tim 2:1-2, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.” and to patiently wait for His return, Rev 20:13, “And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.” God has told us and He will do all that He says He will do, Numb 23:19, “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” What has God been telling us about judging others these past three thousand years? Deut 16:20, “That which is altogether just shalt thou follow, that thou mayest live, and inherit the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”; Ps 106:3, “Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all times.”; Eccl 3:17, “I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”; Is 1:17, “Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.”; Micah 6:8, “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”; Zech 7:9, “Thus speaketh the Lord of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:”; Lk 6:27, “Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”; Heb 10:30, “For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.” Comments, opposing opinions and suggestions for future topics are all welcome at: bill@reasoningwithgod.com.
Keith Larson it is still there. I ran into Miss Coons recently, and shared this secret with her. And she shared a secret with me…that this had all been during her first year of teaching! I never would have imagined that the person I saw as having all the answers was just beginning her career. Who knew? Let the Healing Begin! There were some wonderful secrets shared in our first book, Life in Pacific Grove. On page 9, Bob Crispin wrote how he and his friends had a key to Chautauqua Hall they used to play years of clandestine, after hours basketball throughout the 1960s. A story like that is a snapshot of a time and a place, and now that time has passed it’s so fun to revisit and hear them all! Maybe sharing old secrets can also be a relief, as we’re different people now, in different circumstances. There must be a million health benefits to that : ) What are yours? Do you have a moldering secret you’re simply dying to unburden? We can whip it into shape together for inclusion in Secrets of Pacific Grove…we’ll even change the names! Just email me at thestorytailor@yahoo.com and put TOP SECRET in the subject line.
Horrors of the Blackboard One of my secrets for many years was that I could not do subtraction. At Lighthouse School, I would always tense up when it came to math…the walls seemed to close in as the certainty loomed that there was only ONE right answer. And worse yet, that I did NOT have it. I would lean to the left or right in my row so that someone’s head was always blocking Miss Coons. If she called on me, I would squeak out a number, any number, or just say I honestly did not know. It was the most sickening feeling, as if I were on swaying, creaking ice. One horrible day it all caught up with me, and I was forced to stay after school to finish a page of subtraction. Heart pounding, I crept to a corner behind a low bookcase, out of the sightline of Miss Coons, who was cheerily correcting papers at her desk. I stared and stared at the page, flummoxed. The numbers were so neat and orderly…black and white and utterly silent. Egyptian hieroglyphics would have been easier to work with; at least those contained pictures. Finally, at a complete loss, I stealthily crumpled the page up as small as I could, then shoved it under the bookcase. I often wonder who eventually found it. Perhaps
Poetry in The Grove
Celebrates the Birthday Month of Beloved Poet, Emily Dickinson, with Poetry and Gingerbread on December 2, 2017, from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Little House at Jewell Park, Next to the Library in Pacific Grove
“I dwell in Possibility – A fairer House than Prose – More numerous of Windows – Superior – for Doors -
Excerpt from #466 by Emily Dickinson
The poetry of Emily Dickinson escapes the limitations of a secluded life and speaks to readers across time and space. Please bring your favorite Emily Dickinson poems to share. We will read and discuss the nonconformist inner thoughts revealed in the universally revered work of this unlikely poetry icon. Poetry in the Grove is cosponsored by the Pacific Grove Poetry Collective and the Pacific Grove Public Library. This event is offered at no cost, donations for the PG Public Library gratefully accepted. www.facebook.com/PacificGrovePoetryCollective
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The Period of Reasoning to Unification Five hundred years ago today, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of his church in Wittenburg, Germany. Luther was calling the Catholic Church to get back to the Word of God.
The result of Martin Luther’s protest has left us with over 41,000 Christian denominations and organizations. Luther never wanted this. The next reformation is about creating a Unified Statement of Christian Beliefs, one supported by all the Christian churches.
A United Christian Statement of Faith 1. The Trinity - We believe in one creator God, who exists in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The eternal Father is mercifully involved in the affairs of man; He hears and answers prayers, and eternal life to all who come to Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. The Son came to us in human form to live a sinless life, to die for our sins and to be resurrected on the third day to offer us eternal life. The Holy Spirit glorifies our Lord Jesus Christ and implements Jesus’ work of redeeming the lost and empowering the believer for godly living and service. 2. The Word of God - We believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God, inerrant in the original writings, complete as a revelation of God’s will for salvation, and the supreme and final authority in faith and life.
3. Man - We believe God created man, male and female, in the image of God and free from sin. Man fell into sin, leaving him spiritually dead, a sinner by nature and choice. Those who choose to repent of their sins through faith in Jesus Christ; are regenerated by the Holy Spirit. 4. Salvation - We believe in salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. Salvation leads to good works and proper social concern, as evidence of salvation.
Martin Luther 6. Church - We believe that the Church is the spiritual body of Christ, Who is the head. The true Church is composed of all persons who, through the saving faith of Jesus Christ, are being regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Loving fellowship and the humble spirit of cooperation identify His followers.
5. Christian Behavior - We believe that Christians are to be transformed, by their belief, into faithful stewards showing the world, through their 7. The Second Coming of Christ - We believe in the Second Coming of Christ, the bodily resurrection of the saved and conduct, that they are blameless before the world and God. Jesus the lost, and the final judgment. quoted Moses when he gave His answer to the greatest commandment question; love God and love thy neighbor.
The Next Reformation! This is the beginning. We are calling for all churches to either confirm their support, or to recommend modifications; either changes, additions, or subtractions. We also encourage every church to become a member church at www.ReasoningWithGod.com. Please email interest to: bill@reasoningwithgod.com
Participating Churches: Gary Ford, Pastor Seventh Day Adventist Church 375 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831-372-7818
Rich Ehrlich, Senior Pastor Petra Bible Church 115 Iris Drive Salinas, CA 93906 831-422-5683
This ad is sponsored by Reasoning With God, encouraging everyone to read the Bible for themselves. Is 1:18, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
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“Steinbeck: The Untold Stories” Book Signing Nov. 25
Following his standing room-only presentation last week at Pacific Grove Public Library, author Steve Hauk – “Steinbeck: The Untold Stories” will be signing books at Pilgrim’s Way this Saturday, November 25, from 11:30am to 12:15pm. Pilgrim’s Way is located in Carmel on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th. And if the weather or crowd kept you away from Hauk’s presentation at the library last week, he will be speaking at The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove’s annual meeting Sunday, February 11 at 2:00pm. Watch this space for further details. Steinbeck: The Untold Stories is on sale at Bookworks and Hauk Fine Arts, both located in downtown Pacific Grove.
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“The Art of Gifting” Miniature and Small Painting Show Plus Holiday Open House Gala
The CAA’s long-established miniature and small painting exhibit has a new name: “The Art of Gifting.” The show begins Thurs., Dec. 7 and will feature numerous smaller artworks for sale. Since the tradition began at the gallery in the 1930s, the diminutive paintings have been sought after and coveted during the holiday/ gift-giving season. This year, in addition to the miniatures, there will be two walls of paintings (of no particular size) categorized by price, ranging below $250 and from $251 to $500. Many of the CAA’s 95 or so artists take part in the show, making the exhibit a delight to browse—to see the creativity and imagination that bring forth smaller works of art in an array of styles and mediums. The gala Holiday Open House takes place on Sat., Dec. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to mingle with the CAA artists and partake in holiday cheer including hors d’oeuvres by Jeffrey’s Grill & Catering, wine, desserts and live music. We will also collect your generous donations for the Salvation Army Toy Drive. Bring unwrapped toys or sweaters and jackets for children of all ages to place under our Holiday tree. There will also be Salvation Army Food Donation barrels for non-perishable food items for families in our local area. Donations can be brought to the gallery from December 1-15. Monterey County Gives Fundraiser through December 31. The final phase of our historic building restoration project will be the gallery entry room. Ceilings will be raised, posts removed and the office enclosed. The project begins in January 2018. Donations may be made through MCGives.com. Call CAA office at 831624-6176 ext. 12 to contribute by check. Carmel Art Association is located on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th in Carmel. Hours are 10 to 5 daily. Holiday hours: Closed Christmas & New Years Day. Christmas Eve & New Years Eve open from 10-2. For more information please call 831-624-6176 or visit the CAA website at www.carmelart.org.
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Madonna Inn: Where Dali Meets Mary Kay
The women’s bathroom lacks clamshells and waterfalls, Liz reported, although it does have a sort of gilded canopy. Because the Inn’s lobby bathrooms haven’t gone unisex, curious women occasionally burst into the men’s room, cameras in hand. One waggish social media site warns prospective male patrons to post a sentry outside. In the end, The Madonna Inn struck me as an unapologetic throwback in a world of identical, ever-replicating malls. It may be weird, but they’ll never franchise it.
Tom Stevens
Otter Views A birthday road trip took us to the mission city of San Luis Obispo, a sort of sister metro to Monterey. Both have big universities, eventful histories, robust tourist trades and proximity to a vast bay. But only SLO has The Madonna Inn. I’ve probably driven past that garish hillside edifice 20 times on various car trips up and down the California coast. But until Sunday, I’d never been inside. Hunger was the goad. “Can the general public eat there?” I asked. “Sure. I’ve eaten there, in the coffee shop,” Liz replied. “They have a steak restaurant too, but it’s pricey. We can check out the menus online if you want.” The $96 surf and turf entrée was all I needed to know about the steak place. “The coffee shop looks promising,” I suggested. “Maybe we can look in on the other restaurant later. I’ll wear my best shoes.” As it happened, the coffee shop nearly upstaged its bigger sibling. Fully decked out for Christmas, the room was a Hallmark fantasy of oversized ornaments, glittery pine boughs, and animatronic Santas nodding and swiveling in place. Servers in dirndl skirts and clogs sped past bearing slabs of the Madonna’s signature pink-frosted cake. We had turkey sandwiches in honor of Thanksgiving, but the room’s architecture made it hard to focus on the food. On all sides, huge wooden beams twisted off at odd angles, revealing antic carvings in clefts of shadow. Columns of stacked river stone supported vaulted ceilings strung with colored lights and dusty curios. Atop one column a crouching plush lion menaced a plush brown bear. The swirling reds and greens of Christmas, the coppery glints of hammered tabletops, and the sapphire sparkle of stained glass windows pushed me to the edge of vertigo, but the pink pushed me over. Everywhere, bright, bold pinks and hot fuschias assaulted the eye like a James Cagney grapefruit half. “Does this pink accent décor work for you?” Liz glanced around. “I’d describe it as ‘Dali meets Mary Kay.’” “Mary Kay, the cosmetics lady?” “Yeah, she was all about pink. If her sales women did really well, she’d give them a pink Cadillac. She was pretty surreal herself.” The surreal color clashes of the coffee shop prepared us for the blazing reds of the big steak room. Climbing a carpeted staircase along one wall, we gazed out over a quarter acre of jeweled chandeliers, lobster dinners and pink and red leather banquettes. In an annex at the rear, whitehaired DJs queued up swing music for a clutch of twirling ballroom dancers. “All this color and motion is making me dizzy,” I said, grasping the banister. “Let’s see what’s up there.” Ascending the stairs, we passed photos of Madonna family members branding cattle and entertaining celebrities. The cowboy movie star John Wayne towered over one group, but a plump, balding man caught my eye. “Hey, it’s the industrialist Henry Kaiser,” I pointed. “He painted everything pink, too. He must have loved this place.” The stairtop landing led to a warren of gift shops proffering high-end resort clothing, hand-tooled cowboy boots, Madonna Inn logo wear and gleaming designer jewelry. Prices ran in general concordance with the $96 dinner entrées below. In one store, a wall-mounted video panel scrolled leisurely images of the inn’s famous themed guest suites.
These progressed from Cro-Magnon cave lairs to imperial European boudoirs. Whatever its theme, each bedroom featured gaudy colors and the inn’s favored “Hall of the Mountain Kings” stonework. Alas, the rooms weren’t open to the turkey sandwich-eating public, but we did circle the immense structure that housed them. Situated uphill from the Inn’s restaurant complex, the main building was a rococo fortress of flying buttresses, lofty battlements and steepled minarets. Anchoring either end of this faux castle were multi-story towers worthy of Arthurian legend. I half expected mounted knights in armor to come clattering across a drawbridge. Before driving back to our own humble motel, I wanted to behold the Inn’s most curious extravagance, the men’s restroom. Located in the lower building lobby, this oddity features sinks made from
giant clam shells and a tiled “waterfall urinal” the size of a great room fireplace. By standing before this, patrons block a light beam whose interception triggers the plashing deluge.
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Breaker Girls Basketball Opens Season with a Winning Game
The Pacific Grove high school girls varsity basketball team played in their season opener Sportsmanship Game this week. Final score PGHS - 58 - Anzar High -14. Stats - Vada Courtney 29 pts, 8 steals. Kulaea Tulua 8 pts - 9 reb. Danielle Paquariello 4 pts, 14 reb. Tati Ruiz 9 reb. Photo courtesy coach Robin Lewis
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Elks Youth Hoop Shoot The annual Youth Hoop Shoot basketball free throw contest, sponsored by Monterey Elks Lodge 1285, will be held Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Boys and Girls Club, 1332 La Salle Ave, Seaside, with Robert Kandell as Elks chair. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. and the contest begins at 9 a.m. More than 30 boys and girls, ages 8-13, are expected to participate. Local schools/agencies send their best players in hopes of advancing to the District Level. Each contestant will receive a red, white and blue basketball from the Monterey Lodge #1285. Elk members will help with registration, ball chasing and scoring. Boy Scout Troop 2 will be helping and Community Service hour credit is available for other students to help as well. Volunteers are asked to contact Kandell at robert@shutterbugmonterey. com or 831-521-2362. First place winners on Dec. 2 will go to District competition, and those winners will go to the West Regional semi-finals in February.
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Endive Bites
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Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen Pacific Grove I love bitter greens and find myself craving endives from time to time. I will usually be sitting in a meeting, or out for a run, or in the shower and think, I could use an endive bite. In my head it’s something I’ve had in the past, blurred in my memory by the many meals I have had in dim, candle-lit restaurants. More eloquently, and when I apply some thought, it starts with a crisp endive base, whipped goat cheese, a poached fig, a walnut maybe, and is topped with balsamic drizzle. And then I will usually spend the rest of the day acquiring the ingredients to make them for myself or to take to the next party I have been invited to. Last week I had an endive episode as I stood in line at the bank. Luckily, I had been invited to an autumn-flannel-jewelry-trunk party and had offered to bring a dish to share. I decided to make it with yams to fit the autumn theme of the party and the season. As I arrived to the party, endive platter in tow, my geographically and gastronomically challenged friend said with a mouthful, “Cool! I haven’t had Maldives since the last time you made these!” I rolled my eyes, “The Maldives is an archipelagic country in South Asia. An endive is a vegetable.” “I stand corrected,” he said with a wink and picked up two more. The joys of being a know-it-all. This autumn-flannel-jewelry-trunk
Poetry Rudolph Tenenbaum Imagine, once All clocks had noses. They were quite fond of Smelling roses. And not just roses, All kinds of flowers. They found breaks Between the hours. Between the hours They found crevasses. That's where timelessness Had their premises. Where it practiced Its magic powers, And where the clocks Could smell the flowers. They hated rendering their services. They hated their Frontal surfaces Displaying Arabic And Roman numerals. Men called them faces. Men could be humorous. The clocks preferred Just smelling roses And to spite their faces Cut off their noses.
party was loads of fun. A friend of mine had invited local jeweler, Carrie of Nautilus and Sway, over to showcase her beautiful jewelry and so we could all get a head start on holiday shopping. You can find Carrie around town—she is frequently sighted with her products at Acme coffee in Seaside—or at her online stores on facebook, etsy, or mkt.com; search “nautilusandsway” in any of those online platforms. Endive Bites now known as Maldives in my circle of friends… Ingredients: Belgian Endives (three pack can be found at Trader Joe’s) Roasted sweet potato or yam, cooled Goat cheese, I used Humboldt Fog Walnuts Balsamic Glaze (also from Trader Joe’s)
Endive Bites, AKA Maldives in certain circles This recipe is really more an assembly than a production. Separate the leaves of the endive and place tastefully around the perimeter of a plate. Place a half-moon of roasted sweet potato/yam that is slightly smaller than the width of the leaf, on the endive, add a dollop of goat cheese, top with ¼ or ½ of a walnut, and a couple drops of balsamic glaze. Enjoy! My “Maldives” where a huge hit at
the party…I didn’t even get to try one there! By the end of the evening everyone was calling them Maldives so my cute, geographically challenged friend’s innocent humor won out over factual knowit-all-ness. Happy Thanksgiving, folks! Feedback is welcome and encouraged, feel free to e-mail me at sallybaho@ gmail.com with any comments you may have.
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Smuin Contemporary American Ballet Brings its Traditional Annual Holiday Season to Carmel By Katie Shain Bring your pj’s, holiday feather boas or whatever places you in the feeling of ‘tradition’ because Smuin’s annual Winter Season 2017 Ballet is coming to town, with delicious promises. Since 1892, Tchaikovsky’s music, set to the original “Nutcracker” ballet performed in St. Petersburg, Russia, ballet has been an influential source of high culture for thousands and thousands of children; and its focus had everything to do with children and their first exposure to live wholesome visual stimulation, usually within a family context of some nature. (Just as a note, Wall Street Journal has reported a spike in the interest on the part of young boys for dance auditioning, upping their sense of competition in a non violent sport). The “Nutcracker” Ballet has bridged the 19th and 20th centuries together with a nebulous but palpable connection between dancer and spectator, performer and audience, transmitter and receiver. And for 24 consecutive years Smuin ballet has ceaselessly done nothing less than to pay incredibly fine homage to this extraordinary unbroken tradition. Tony and other Award-winning Michael Smuin’s vision and ever-evolving dancers have uninterruptedly continued to expand their range and explorational capacities under the vision and directorship of Celia Fushille, protégée of Smuin himself. If you think that you’ve seen a Smuin ballet, best consider looking again. Smuin’s dancers and choreographers, like everything else in the universe, are in continual flux and ever changing expansion. Breath by breath their constant choreographic language of evocative dance movements birth new territory within every rehearsal and during every performance. This 2017 season promises the same joyfully lovable family traditions with major promises of fabulously fun and fresh new choreography. Erica Felsch, in addition to taking on the starring role in this years dearly loved and flirty “Santa Baby,” plans to present the world debut of her newest choreographic piece for Smuin on Carmel’s Sunset Center stage, “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” in which she will also be performing with selected additional Smuin dance members. Felsch is the daughter of ski champions, and, as well, the grand daughter of the professional ballet couple that originally danced the lead parts in the first Nutcracker ballet performed in California. Felsch, having grown up mostly in the San Francisco bay area (born coincidentally in the same state as Michael Smuin -- Montana) was influenced by a family of highly creative members, including of course, her beloved grandmother, who ultimately was once able to enjoy attending one of Felsch’s performances with San Francisco Ballet. And as a final aside, she has done this against all odds, after having overcome a major ballet no no, sustaining an extremely debilitating ski accident. But wait, there is more, and bitter or sweet, it is what it is. Amy Seiwert, mentored by Michael Smuin, is bringing and leaving the last of her Smuin choreography-in-residency on the Carmel stage. Thanks, congratulations and heart-felt farewells as Seiwert moves on to her newly appointed post as Artistic Director of Sacramento Ballet. While Seiwert’s post will be a new position for her at Sacramento Ballet,
she does have well established former roots there and said in an interview that she hopes that her “dance DNA” under the mentorship of onward and outgoing Artistic Directors Ron Cunningham and Corrine Binda will shine through to further extend their legacy. A prime example of eternal expansion within the universe of dance, their teachers and dancers, ultimately to serve we the people.
Certainly there will be lots more to come from Seiwert as the world of dance watches and follows her movements and moments. Seiwart’s dance leadership has broken a number of invisible barriers throughout her career so far, as ultimately the artistic spirit of dance is inclined to do. (Another aside note, Seiwart founded and directs ‘Image,’ her experiential dance company. Seiwart also works with 100 of the world’s top cultural and social world leaders to bring thought provoking concepts to life through the vocabulary of dance, like “what is it to be a citizen?”). This 2017 Smuin spectacular plans to open with the unveiling of a Seiwert world premiere piece set to RV 537, Vivaldi’s Concerto for 2 trumpets. Potentially a great mood setter to blow in the delightful culture of the Winter spirit and a grand salute to her onward and upward snow capped future. Further promises to this Smuin Christmas pageantry of ballet are to include a taste of Mambo, a touch of tap ... and what would Christmas be without Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer? Enter: Rex Wheeler. Wheeler, a well established young ballet master, who basically cut his third set of teeth entertaining Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, on more than one occasion. Wheeler recalls his first exposure to ballet at Covent Garden, seated high above in the “cheap seats” with an overview of the entire stage, accompanied by his parents. That impact set him on a healthy career in life of creativity, communication, collaboration and most of all, critical thinking. Analyzing the language of movement through the art of dance is more than a science, for him it breaches the outer limits of human anatomical dynamics, art, and becomes a vastly important aspect to human culture, psyche and more so, personal intelligence, whole brain, whole body, and eternal spiritual development. Wheeler likes to challenge his own wonderfully expressive classical ballet style to include “Humor.” Having throughly developed his love of the formal and more serious side of his ballet education, he says he is enjoying showing a bit of reverence to the value of some of the “humorously” explosive aspects available within the limitless expression of dance. There will be only two performances: Friday evening, December 1, at 8 p.m. and a Saturday matinée on December 2, at 2 p.m. Don’t let this traditional holiday 2017 ‘Season of Smuin Ballet’ pass you by. You are welcome to support Smuin’s original world-class educational entertainment by donating to their 501(C)3 at dglazer@smuinballet.org (415) 5561000 x100, Debra Glazer. And you can cinch up your seat buy securing your tickets by contacting Sunset Center Box Office in Carmel, San Carlos St. at 9th Ave. Carmel, CA (831) 620-2048. M-F 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 2-4pm.
Smuin dancers Terez Dean and Mengjun Chen with the Company in “The Christmas Song,“ choreographed by Smuin dancer Erica Felsch, part of Smuin’s annual “The Christmas Ballet “ touring the Bay Area now through December 24. Photo credit: Keith Sutter
Smuin dancer Nicole Haskins soars in Choreographer-in-Residence Amy Seiwert’s “Christmas Concerto,” part of Smuin’s annual “The Christmas Ballet.” Photo credit: Keith Sutter
Smuin dancers Ben Needham-Wood and Tessa Barbour in Christmas Tree Rock, choreographed by Smuin dancer Rex Wheeler, part of Smuin's annual The Christmas Ballet touring the Bay Area now through December 24. Photo credit: Keith Sutter
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Jane Roland
Gobble, Gobble
Animal Tales Other Random Thoughts Thanksgiving is in a couple of days. The time goes by much too quickly as we age. When I was a youngster, living on an army post, we had the holiday with the troops as my father’s positions required his attendance and that of his family. My mother was not a cook initially, and told of her first turkey day after she and my father married. She stuffed the bird with wild rice, thrilled with her accomplishments. She was in her late thirties and had never done much cooking. A Bostonian from the stratum that enjoyed servants. She married, divorced and moved to Hollywood, where her older sister had relocated when she left her husband. In those days it was not socially acceptable to be a “grass widow” as they were called, but in Hollywood in the ‘20s anything was acceptable (except Joan Crawford who was scorned for her loose behavior). Cecil B. DeMille lived near the sisters in Boston and was becoming established in California. He introduced to many of the movie stars of the day. Some of you might remember Betty and Did (Gordon) Greene. He roomed with my cousin Sammy in San Francisco and often spoke of visits to Mother and Aunt Rosa where he met many stars including Cary Grant (who was probably Archie Leach in those days) …They had a “girl” who came in and did most of the cooking. In later years both women became exceptional cooks. Back to the first turkey Mother prepared: She went to check on it and found it had exploded all over the oven…Mother didn’t realize that it was necessary to cook the rice. After my father died and we moved to Tucson the holiday was celebrated with good friends. We lived down town near the University. It was a large house but in a neighborhood, that was rapidly being overtaken with nice homes becoming boarding houses. There was a maid’s house in back; however, we had a woman who cleaned once a week, if you can call it that as she was often under the weather from demon rum, but that is another story. The little house was given to either college boys or naval officers in exchange for mowing the lawn. The grass was rarely cut, and the young men ate most meals with us. We remained close to these men for many years. When I was in high school and college (at University of Arizona) we went to our doctor’s home for Thanksgiving. If the weather cooperated, we ate in
the garden on a big trestle table. Among the guests were Gil and Ruth Ronstadt and their daughter, Linda who was 14 years my junior. Her father owned the local hardware store and was very popular. I don’t recall many of the days between college and marriage to Larry. I know we were out at the River Ranch and always had a group of strays. When Larry and I lived in Germany, I would prepare the bird and invite our friends who were stationed in Stuttgart ... Our first Thanksgiving back in the United States was celebrated in Fargo North Dakota where my husband’s tour had been extended. It was my first introduction to the traditional football game. It was just the two of us, Jay was only 17 months. The turkey was perfect, cooked to perfection, but sat getting colder and colder as my spouse did not want to leave the television set. Over the years since John and I married we have enjoyed a variety of Turkey Days, for many years at Don and Lydia Crileys with their family and ours. In later years after the birth of our grandsons, Spencer and Justin, the little boys came in pilgrim costumes. When they left their home of many years, the party moved to our house and was quite large our family, Ann and Andy Simpson, The Crileys, Jean Cooksey and, again, anyone we knew who needed a place to roost on this holiday. Every soon often we would deviate from tradition and once or twice went to cousin Mary’s or to a friend’s in the Valley, but for the most part we were here. Jay married Denise, had children, Jennie and Ellen had spouses. The Simpsons left us but their daughter and Bill Golden took their chairs, for a time their son, Tom. Don Criley also died, but Lydia is with us and occasionally her granddaughter, where we once had almost 20, we now have about 10, but it is not the numbers, it is the warmth of being with good friends on a day where we should be giving thanks for our blessings. I suspect the wild turkeys which have proliferated in recent years also give thanks that they are not on the holiday tables. Don’t forget Holiday Entertainment, “Mamma Mia” at The Golden Bough Playhouse, Thursdays through Sundays through Dec. 23 and “A Christmas Carol” at Paper Wing Theater. Check the websites for information. But tickets are going fast… Jane Roland, gcr770@aol.com...831-649-0657
Wild turkey from Neil Jameson’s yard.
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The soul of man is a candle of God – Proverbs 20:27 (quoted on the Chabad website’s home page)
Originating from Orthodox Hasidic Judaism, the Chabad (ha’abod) movement claims to be one of the largest Jewish religious organizations in the world. Its name is a Hebrew acronym for “Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge”. The movement began in Lithuania in 1775. In the 1930s its center was moved to Poland; but after the outbreak of World War II, it centered in Brooklyn, New York. Estimates of the size of the movement vary widely from 40,000 to 200,000; but most agree that today the vast majority of Chabadnicks reside in the United States. The Chabad of Monterey synagogue is located in the lower level of the Pacific Grove Plaza, 620 Lighthouse Ave #100, but the entrance is on 18th Street. It is a modest synagogue seating about 50. Inside, one wall consists of a photo-mural of the Wailing Wall, or Western Wall, in the Old City of Jerusalem—the second most holy place in the Jewish faith. It was so realistic that at first glance I thought it was real stone. In the corner covered by a fine drape of deep maroon velvet tapestry with golden adornment is an Ark, a dark wooden cabinet reserved for sacred religious items. Inside the Ark is the Torah, which comprises the entire collection of Jewish religious literature, law, and teaching. Next to the Ark is a special podium, also covered in dark velvet with golden trim, reserved for reading the Torah. On
• November 24, 2017
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Gary Baley
Sanctuary of the Soul the wall next to the Ark is a Yahrzeit (yawr-tsahyt) golden memorial plaque sponsored by members for family or friends who have died with a light next to each name that is illuminated during the anniversary month of their death. The synagogue’s rabbi is Dovid Holtzberg, a softspoken studious man of average build with the traditional full beard of an observant Jewish rabbi. As is customary for Chabad adult males, he wears a black Fedora in public, but in synagogue he wears the traditional Jewish skullcap or Kipah. He was born in Israel, married his wife Binie in New York City, and moved to Monterey County 14 years ago where they founded the Chabad of Monterey and now live with their six children. Rabbi Holtzberg conducts Shacharit (shah-khah-reet) Morning Services Saturdays at 10 am, followed by a light meal called Kiddush (kee-doosh). There is even a Sunday school every Sunday at the synagogue from 10 to 11 in the morning for young children. On December 17 the Holtzbergs will perform the annual Menorah Lighting ceremony at the Del Monte Center in Monterey at dusk. Every few weeks Binie organizes a special Shabbat (shah-baht) or Sabbath dinner. The last one had a Mexican theme and the next
Rabbi Dovid Holtzberg with the Ark, a dark wooden cabinet reserved for sacred religious items. Inside the Ark is the Torah, which comprises the entire collection of Jewish religious literature, law, and teaching.
A special podium, also covered in dark velvet with golden trim, reserved for reading the Torah.
one, January 26, will feature an Israeli Flavor. Everyone is invited. Dovid explained that Chabad does not recognize the labels of Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform—the three generally accepted divisions within Judaism today. “A Jew is a Jew—period! We have gotten too carried away with the adjectives. We have one Torah; we are one people; we have one God and one land.” He explained that Chabad wants to bring unity among the Jewish community through the common bond of Jewish faith and observance. “Our mission is to reach out to every single Jew and to reveal to every single person their potential in a nonjudgmental way.” He went on to say that by blending traditional Judaism with modernday sensibilities, Chabad strives to enhance the outlook of all Jews, even alienated Jews. “By arousing an intellectual and/or emotional interest in our faith, Chabad has become the catalyst to connect Jews with their Jewish roots and revive the sparks of Jewish consciousness in their hearts and minds” he added. Theology Although considered to be an Orthodox Hassidic movement, Chabad distinguishes itself from traditional Jewish Orthodoxy by its open relations and activism with nonOrthodox Jews. Its moral philosophy states that humans are not inherently evil, but that each person is conflicted with both good and bad
inclinations; and that the mind should rule the heart. In other words, rationality should overrule emotions. It is also a movement that stresses joy, focusing on God, the soul, and the Jewish commandments. Music is integral to its method. One of Chabad’s main books is the Tanya which brings into modern focus insights of Jewish Hasidic mysticism. Chabad strives to establish a comprehensive harmonious picture of what it is to be in this world and who it is that we are serving in fulfilling the purpose of our existence—to answer the question what is the purpose of life? Outreach Chabad has established over 4,000 institutions including childcare centers, nursery schools, youth camps, soup kitchens, and synagogues that provide religious, social, and humanitarian services in all 50 states and over 80 countries around the world. More than 200 Chabad student centers are located in college campuses worldwide including 57 in California. Chabad institutions are directed by husbandandwife teams who “do not consider students who do not follow Jewish practices to be any less Jewish than they are, and do not impose these practices on them” a Hertzog Foundation study reports; and “88 percent of Chabad students are not Orthodox”. Today over 150 Chabad students from seven colleges are assisting with disaster relief efforts in Texas. Locally, Dovid provides outreach counselling and services to couples, shut-ins, prisoners, ex-prisoners, and virtually anyone in need. For more information on Chabad, check www.chabad.org, or locally www. chabadofmonterey.com or call 831-6432770.
Rabbi Dovid Holtzberg before the memorial Yahrzeit.
A realistic photo mural of the Western Wall adorns a wall at Chabad’s premise in Pacific Grove.
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Thanksgiving What is this holiday really about? Gathering family and friends together, once a year, to overindulge themselves on food and drink (as they do throughout the year), and engage in time-worn repetitive Cliché’s about ‘giving thanks’ on this one day for what they were unmindful of all year, for the most part. All this while competing for attention with the football game on TV, and religious reminders of what undeserving sinners we are. Let us not exclude the mass marketers and their ‘Black Friday’ sales, to provide further distraction from the meaning of the holiday, in their pursuit of profits. This should be the most meaningful holiday of the year. It is not a time to be on our knees in supplication for the frailties of human beings, but standing tall, on our feet, where the view is better, with confidence in our ability to survive the inequities of life and endure; to be thankful for everything that contributes to that survival, which is only a dream for the less fortunate and hopeless. My generation, that survived the Great Depression of the 1930’s and the Second World War of the 1940’s, and more, endured because we were too busy applying ourselves to solutions that our daily survival depended upon, not whining or complaining about the problems. Most everyone shared the same problems. Complainers, without solutions, were met with derision, and were an unwelcome distraction. If we complained, without offering a solution, we were quickly reminded of the deprivations, hardships, and suffering that was going on all over the world, and how fortunate we really were for what we had. If we needed a helping hand, it was at the end of our own arm. Growing up in those times, formed the foundation of my often repeated credo that you should ‘Do no harm’, and ‘help where you can.’ It was in helping each other, and not making things worse, that we worked our way through problems and overcame the difficulties that were constantly challenging us. Many of our friendships, and trust, came from this common effort. Such friendships are the brightest jewels in the crown of Humanity, and warrant the daily appreciation and the thankfulness that we celebrate but once a year. It has been said that, “The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings.” I, for one, am thankful for the friends and loved ones in my life, on a daily basis. They are in my thoughts when I retire at night, and first thoughts when I awake. I never feel alone. I am most thankful for the life and health initially bestowed upon me by my universal parents, Mother Nature and Father Time. I’ve tried to make the most of the gifts from the one (not always successfully), before the other, inexorably, takes them away. In spite of all the ways to meet one’s demise in this world, I’ve managed to survive (with some collateral damage) and become an Octogenarian, and able to see my three beautiful children and grandchildren grow up to become my greatest source of love and unabashed pride. This is certainly something to be thankful for every day! Al Estrada Carmel
In Their Own Words—Part IV
Groping: if you have an itch, should you scratch it? “Groping.” If you weren’t familiar with this newsy term last Thanksgiving, you’re probably an expert on it by now. Right? Test yourself by circling the correct answer:
Wanda Sue Parrott
1. Grope: a verb meaning to search or feel blindly. 2. Grope: an adjective describing one-sided sexual advance involving two or more people. 3. Grope: a noun meaning any uninvited pinch, punch or pat also, called everything from “copping a feel” to “pinching ass.” Obviously, a groper is the one doing the groping. If groping oneself, there’s probably no reason to complain, since the act can be considered consensual, whether or not sex is involved. In other words, if you have an itch, scratch it—wherever it‘s located. If, however, another person is involved in a physical act that can be construed as unwanted, he or she could become the gropee, depending on one’s take on the act after it’s been committed or consummated, as the case may be. Since the current administration took office in January, groping is like a smokescreen for undetected or under-reported political actions. Example: recent lifting of Obama’s ban on such imported trophies as elephant heads, which the president, a self-confessed groper, reversed when the public roared like an endangered lion. So, groping’s gone public.Let’s discuss it. Why? Because, not only have I experienced being grabbed, groped and other grrrrrr-word touchy felt, so have countless women on the Monterey Peninsula. Here are two reports, paraphrased in essence, to fit space constraint. A bag lady’s plea An unidentified woman left this message a few months ago: “You recently wrote about a homeless prostitute in her nineties. I know her. She’s an alcoholic. I’m a retired nurse who had an accident and my insurance needs to be straightened out so I can afford rent. Your column gave the impression all unsheltered women are easy touches. We aren’t. I’ve had several men try to assault me. I may be a bag lady, but I’m a good person and I’m scared as hell. Please tell homeless men to leave us alone. ” A victim’s defense A woman using the alias “Wild Fire” addressed the Monterey County Board of Supervisors at the recent meeting at which, by a 5-0 vote, permission was given for a one-year pilot safe parking program for those who live in their vehicles to commence Dec. 1 in the county
Homeless in Paradise
Time Well Spent by Darby Moss Worth coloring absorbs attention and bright shades merge pleasant interlude offices parking lot in Marina. Wild Fire, who spoke on behalf of the Lapis Road Homeowners Association, said, “I use the name Wild Fire because I was abused and don’t want my abuser to find me.”
A poet’s perception Emery L. Campbell is a 90-year old poet who shines a different spotlight on bag ladies. Would you define this woman as a groper, gropee or simply a good old girl? Bag Lady By Emery L. Campbell A woman, stooped and old, is walking down the street. She drags two plastic garbage bags behind her. Every now and then the brown one sheds a twenty dollar bill. The hag’s accosted by a cop who asks her, “Ma’am, are you aware that twenty dollar bills are falling from your bag?” She mutters, “Damn! I should have known there’d likely be some spills. These bags are worn and really not too strong, and dragging them was bound to cause some holes. I’d best go back to have a look along the way I’ve come. It’s not as if I’ve rolls of money I can spare. I thank you for the warning.” “Not so fast,” replies the cop. “I wish you’d tell me just a little more about that money. You’ve got quite a crop of twenties. Where’d you get them? Did you steal the lot?” “Oh no,” she says. “You see, the ground behind my house backs up to where it’s real nearby the ball field parking lot. Around the time a game’s to start a lot of fans are used to peeing through the bushes there, directly on my plants. The park’s got cans for that. Those people don’t take proper care. So with my big hedge clipper revving true, I stand behind the bushes and I wait, and when a beer-soaked sprinkler sticks it through it’s, ‘Twenty bucks or thingie meets its fate!’” “Hey, good idea,” laughs the cop. “OK, I hope it works the way you tell it, yup. The other bag, what’s in it, by the way?” The woman says, “Not all of them pay up…” How did you score on the questions at the start of this column? They’re all correct! Thanks to Darby Moss Worth of Carmel Valley for this week’s illustration. Happy Black Friday! Copyright 2017 by Wanda Sue Parrott Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at 831-899-5887, amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com
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• November 24, 2017
The Art of Authentic Self Care Self Discovery Michelle Netzlof-Luna “Self care. ” What does it mean for you? Maybe it’s a Sunday afternoon wrapped in a cozy blanket, absorbed in a favorite novel, or a soothing walk on the beach at sunset? Perhaps it’s that warm glow after a restorative yoga class, or the satiety following tasty, nutrient rich cuisine? Whatever your idea, we all engage in self care activities striving for the same goal: a sense of well being and ultimately, happiness. However the term self care can be vague and when the nature of genuine self care is misunderstood, it can become a mechanism to continually feed one’s own selfishness rather than as a mechanism to foster one’s true well being. In fact we can actually block real nurturing when self care is misapplied and done for the the wrong reasons. What we often fail to realize is that there are two levels of self care: a kind of superficial, pseudo self care that primarily comes from the ego, and a deeper, more authentic self care that comes from the soul. Although on the surface both pseudo and authentic self care may look the same, it is the intent and state of mind that sets the levels apart. We may do all the right actions, but if we do not go deep enough into the core of what true self care means, we fall short of giving ourselves the well being and nurturing that we really need for a contented and happy life. Pseudo self care vs authentic self care Self care for most people translates into taking care of the physical body. This means things like getting a massage, going to the gym or eating healthy. If you are a little more savvy, you recognize caring for the mind is important too, and you do things like listen to music, read a book or just take a day dreaming break and let your mind wander. But that’s only half the story, and if you stop here, you stay on the surface in pseudo self care. If you look underneath the hood of pseudo self care, you’ll find ego is running the engine. When you approach self care from this level, the intent is getting for oneself and the ego is always looking to gain something. Because it springs from a mindset of lack, people engage in this level of self care in an attempt to fill the holes, change what they believe is broken or to try to add value to themselves. Even though one may experience temporary periods of gratification from the self care “fix”, the energy will quickly run out and leave a recurring sense of being empty, unfulfilled and wanting for more. Self care at this level is run exclusively by the mind and involves constant doing and thinking: the mind invents lists of things you need to feel better, and even more things to do to be happy. This leaves a person focused entirely on themselves and what they need, in an endless quest to “get.” In the end, the selfishness of pseudo self care never results in the genuine well being, fulfillment and contentment for which it is looking. Authentic self care, on the other hand, is where real self advocacy and nurturing lies. Some of the surface actions like getting a massage or going to the gym may mirror those of pseudo self care, but this type of care comes from a deeper level that includes not only body and mind but essence, too. It could be more accurately called soulful self care because it is guided by the heart, not the mind. This level wants healing and is not concerned with getting. It is based on a perception that one is already intact, and actions reflect a generosity towards oneself and others. Its end game is not to add anything
but is to cultivate enduring states of being such as contentment and equanimity, and is based on strengthening the qualities of gratitude, respect, and kindness to oneself. It is characterized by a sense of maintaining the wholeness that is already there. For self care to be authentic, effective and ultimately fulfilling, it must encompass this deeper level. To illustrate this difference, let’s take the example of getting a haircut. At the pseudo self care level, it starts with a feeling of deficiency. The mind begins thinking of ways to fix the problem, and imagines a new haircut will provide the feeling of well being and satisfaction that is missing. You get a haircut and for a short time feel a sense of gratification, and there is an energy shot from the approval and attention of others. You imagine you have added value to yourself and there is a pleasing sense of gain. However, because the energy of feeling cared for is dependent on sources outside yourself, the warmth of well being soon dissipates and reverts back to that feeling of deficiency. The whole cycle starts again, with the mind thinking up new ways to alleviate the lack, and you are caught on an endless wheel of self concern. At the soulful self care level, the desire to get a haircut starts from a feeling of adequacy. The activity is prompted by the heart and is not a decision made by the mind’s thinking or imagining. The haircut is seen as a way to support and foster the sense of wholeness that already exists. You get a haircut, and now there is a sustained feeling of care that truly feeds well being because, at this level, the haircut comes from a place of honoring oneself, rather than trying to seek gain for oneself. When actions come from the deeper core of yourself it serves to nurture you from the inside rather than providing a temporary energy boost from the outside. As a result of experiencing actual fulfillment, there is freedom from perpetual self concern, and a generous spirit can emerge. Any self care action such as getting a haircut is, in and of itself, entirely neutral. But it’s the why beneath the why. Is the intent for a haircut because you are looking to get something and add value to yourself, or because there is a spirit of giving and you want to honor the you that is complete? This misplacement of intent is how pseudo self care blocks real nurturing: by focusing exclusively on the outside as one’s source of fulfillment, one never looks inward. The heart is not listened to and the qualities that are the foundation of authentic happiness, such as trust, equanimity, and having/ being enough are never recognized, much less cultivated. True self care must begin from within, because at the core, feeling fulfilled is an inside job, and requires you to listen to your individual heart. Self care is misapplied when it is an invention of the mind and does not originate from the heart. So how does one move from pseudo self care into authentic self care? How does one start from a place of adequacy? Creating space through a meditation practice or an activity that encourages self reflection and a listening silence is critical. Time spent here will help you recognize and connect to the deeper self that is complete, sound and well. The next step is to actually listen to the messages that come up from this place of integrity. Messages from the core are like a firmly rooted, settled type of “knowing” that you feel solidly behind your chest, whereas messages from the mind have a thinner, directorial, more scattered and anxious feel to them around the solar plexis. If you find the mind is in charge, a good solution is to think of something that is abundant in your life and focus on that feeling of enoughness, then sit with it until the mind quiets a little bit and you experience a more settled state of calm. Then listen again. The “what to do to take care of yourself” messages that come up may be identical for both pseudo self care and authentic self care, but now the “how to do it” will be different because guidance is coming from a deeper place, and is the key to whether actual caring for the self happens. You can ask yourself, “is the action offered as an act of love and respect to my inner being or as self aggrandizement for my ego? The same action can be self serving or selfless, depending on intent. Connection to your core self is how you let the true nurturing and healing in and is what turns that Sunday morning wrapped in a blanket from a day of self indulgence into the happiness and well being of authentic self care.
Red Cross offers 3 ways to make saving lives easier than ever
Mobile and online tools help make donating blood and platelets more convenient The holidays are known for the giving spirit and a hectic pace. This holiday season, the American Red Cross is sharing three ways to give the gift of life in less time. At this time of year many regular blood and platelet donors delay giving due to busy schedules– but the need for blood remains. To help donors fit in a donation, the Red Cross offers three easy ways to make helping save lives faster and more convenient: RapidPass® – Donors can complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online to save about 15 minutes at their donation. In September, RapidPass became available on mobile devices, giving donors the ability to complete their RapidPass from a smartphone, tablet or computer. Blood Donor App – Through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, users can find local blood drives and donation centers, schedule an appointment, receive appointment reminders and keep track of total blood donations – all from the palm of their hand. Online appointment scheduling – Donors can conveniently schedule an appointment and find tips for a successful blood or platelet donation at redcrossblood.org. “The Red Cross is thankful for the generosity of donors who help keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products, but we know that the holiday activities that we cherish most can make it difficult for many regular donors to find a moment to donate this time of year,” said Christine Welch, communications manager, Red Cross California Blood Services Region. “We hope technologies like online appointment scheduling, the Blood Donor App and RapidPass will make it a little easier for donors to give more life for patients this holiday season.” Patients don’t get a holiday break from needing lifesaving transfusions, and all blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply is available. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). To learn more about RapidPass, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site. Carmel 11/21/2017: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Church of the Wayfarer, Lincoln St. & 7th Ave. Del Rey Oaks 11/30/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., MPUSD IMC (Information Materials Center), 540 Canyon Del Rey Monterey 11/24/2017: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., AAFES, 4235 Gigling Rd. Salinas 12/5/2017: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Salinas Recreation Center, 320 Lincoln Avenue
The Listening Place Readers Theater Presents “Yuletide Jewels”
On Sat., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. The Listening Place Readers Theater will present “Yuletide Jewels,” a collection of holiday stories, poems, and songs at the National Steinbeck Center. “Yuletide Jewels” is produced and directed by Linda Hancock with the intention to celebrate the spirit of the holiday seasons. The ensemble features Rosemary Luke, Carl Twissselman, Kalyn Shubnell, Robert Colter, Fred Haro, Susan Keenan, and Phillip Pearce. A few of the featured gems are: “Star Mother’s Favorite Child,” “A Bum’s Christmas,” and Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.” “Yuletide Jewels” is part of the National Steinbeck Center’s Performing Arts Series. Tickets are $10, $7 for National Steinbeck Center members. To purchase tickets, please visit the National Steinbeck Center museum store or call 831-775-4721. About the Listening Place The Listening Place Readers Theater creates readaloud performances of plays by the great playwrights. Read by Monterey County’s finest actors, these plays come to life as stories, with character voices, gestures, and deep emotion.
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Central Coast Senior Services and Central Coast VNA & Hospice present THE PARK LANE Health and Vitality Series
November Topic: “Medicare Update: What is New for 2018” presented by George C. Chobany, CFP, George Chobany Insurance and Cyndie O’Brien, Aspire Health Plan
The 2017 Health and Vitality Speaker Series is a community education event held at ThePark Lane’s Vista Room located at 200 Glenwood Circle in Monterey monthly. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. followed by questions and answers from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. This series
is open to the public and refreshments are provided. The November presentation “Medicare Update: What is New for 2018” will be held Tuesday, November 28th from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. George C. Chobany, CFP, will discuss 2018 Medicare deductibles and premiums,
George Chobany is a graduate of the United States Military Academy whose first assignment was Fort Ord. Upon separating from the service, he remained in Monterey and established a financial planning practice serving individuals and small businesses. He has served on boards and is is active in the local community, including a term as a city council member in Del Rey Oaks. George earned the Certified Financial planner designation in 1983, and maintains a California Life, Health, and Disability license, and is a FINRA series 7, 63, and 65 Registered Representative/Investment Advisor Representative of SagePoint Financial, a registered broker-dealer. The issues of aging and incapacity have always been a focus of his practice. As his client base aged, many becoming one of the 10,000 Baby Boomers per day entering the Medicare, financing the costs of health care in retirement moved to the forefront. Health care continues to be one of the largest expenses in retirement. With the recently released 2017 Fidelity study estimating lifetime costs for retiree health costs at an average of $275,000 per couple, excluding long-term care expenses, it is critically important to review all your health care options every year. Medicare open enrollment ends December 7. Now is the perfect time to review your options.
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alternative forms of coverage, and how identify the best Part D Drug Plan. Cyndie O’Brien with Aspire Health Plan will discuss what a Medicare Advantage Plan is and its differences from tranditional Medicare.
As Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Aspire Health Plan, Cyndie O’Brien is responsible for health plan growth and member relation activities. Cyndie has 25 years’ experience with Medicare Advantage Plans in Southern California; and recently joined Aspire Health Plan to execute the organization’s strategic and tactical objectives. Aspire Health Plan is a not-for-profit, Medicare Advantage Plan created by the leading doctors and hospital in Monterey County.
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172140 The following person is doing business as IN-SHAPE: SALINAS NORTHEAST, 1502 W. Main St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906 or 6 S. El Dorado St., Ste. 700, Stockton, CA 95202: IN-SHAPE HEALTH CLUBS, LLC, 6 S. El Dorado S. Ste 700, Stockton, CA 95202. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 10/24/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 10/17/17. Signed: Sean Maloney, CFO. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/17.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172192 The following person is doing business as THREADWORX, 335 Harrison Rd., Salinas, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93907 and P.O. Box 6087, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93912: MIGUEL TISCAREÑO, 335 Harrison Rd., Salinas, CA 93907. This statement was filed awith the Clerk of Monterey County on 10/31/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Miguel Tiscareño. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/01/17.
NOTICE OF PETITON TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: John Wayne Campbell CASE NUMBER: 17PR000480 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: John Wayne Capmbell. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Kimberly Wilkins in the Superior Court of California, County of: Monterey. The petition for probate requests that: Kimberly Wilkins be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: Dec. 15, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 13 Room: Address of court: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940 Branch Name: Monterey. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Kimberly Wilkins 4114 Pine Meadows Way, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 Telephone: 916-494-1850 Publish: November 17, 24, Dec 1
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20171968 The following person is doing business as THE OSTEOPATHIC WAY and OSTEOPATHIC GOLF, 199 17th Street, Suite J, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: JOSHUA JAMES FISCHER, 1034 Matador Rd., Pebble Beach, CA 93953 and SIBYL GENTRY KNIGHT, 1034 Matador Rd., Pebble Beach, CA 93953. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/27/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 09/27/17. Signed: Joshua Fischer, DO. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Publication dates: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17/17. CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, November 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m. 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City Council of the City of Pacific Grove will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 300 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove, California, to consider a Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule related to overnight parking permits and bail for trailers and oversize vehicles. Copies of the proposed Resolution are available at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall at 300 Forest Avenue. The City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Pacific Grove City Hall is an accessible facility. If you require any special accommodation, contact the City Clerk at (831) 648-3100. Sandra Kandell City Clerk Dated November 3, 2017 Dated: November ___, 2017
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172196 The following person is doing business as MONTEREY BAY SQUARED AWAY, 14634 Scarlet Oak Pl., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93907: LESLIE ANN DIAZ, 114634 Scarlet Oak Pl., Salinas, CA 93907. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 10/31/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Leslie A. Diaz This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24/17. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172106 The following person is doing business as THETA FLOAT SPA, 505 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: KELSO THERAPEUTICS LLC, 505 Centralt Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 10/18/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 10/18/17. Signed: Duke Kelso, Manager. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17/17. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20171991 The following person is doing business as KALWEST COURIER SERVICE, 3247 Villa Circle, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933-2716: GOODER, JAMES, 3247 Villa Circle, Marina, CA 93933-2716. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/29/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 02/02/1979. Signed: James S. Gooder. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172104 The following person is doing business as DRAVES DESIGNS, 121 Piedmont Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: BETHANY DRAVES RUTBERG, 1121 Piedmont Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 10/17/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 01/01/17. Signed: Bethany Rutberg. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/21, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10/17.
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Monterey Peninsula Community Theatre Company Charitable Trust presents
The Mistery Machine: Christmas Time is Here…Again! December 15 – December 17, 2017
Tickets available from the MPC Theatre Box Office (831-646-4213) or online at www.mpctheatre.com Get ready to kick start your holiday season with an amazing musical-comedy experience, Christmas Time is Here... Again! Featuring the talented local performing group The Mistery Machine, that includes Vince and Kimberly DiFranco, and Mike Baker. They and their special guests Diego Casian, Giuliana Marie Roach, Emma and Ella DiFranco, and Ireland and Isla Harrington will make you fall in love with Christmas songs, old and new, all over again. Watch them bring to life some of your favorite celebrities like Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, Willie Nelson and so many more. Come see this family friendly show guaranteed to have you laughing till you cry and leave you wanting more, more, more! Brought to you by The MPC Theatre Company and DiFranco Entertainment. Vince DiFranco and Mike Baker founded The Mistery Machine in 1995 after meeting and performing in various productions throughout the Monterey Peninsula. The vocal group’s early years included performances at Cherry’s Jubilee, The Monterey County Fair, The Mucky Duck, The Western Stage Production of Forever Plaid, and various other public and private events. They moved to Las Vegas, performing in such venues as the New York, New York Hotel, The Fremont Street Experience, and The Monte Carlo Hotel. During their time there, they opened for the Platters, The Temptations and The Ink Spots. Next, they were invited to be the headliners at the Nagoya Castle Hotel in Japan. The group performed in Las Vegas and Southern California before returning to the Monterey Peninsula in 2011. They are excited to be performing with The Mistery Machine’s newest member Kimberly DiFranco, who performed in many musical venues on the Las Vegas strip for over 10 years. She and Vince met while singing at the Paris Hotel and have been performing together ever since. The trio that now makes up The Mistery Machine, has been delighting audiences all over Monterey County for over 6 years with their unique blend of harmonies, comedy, and impersonations. They can perform almost any style of music from the swinging 40’s and rockin’ 50’s to the far out 60’s and groovy 70‘s. If you’re a fan of the pop hits from the 80’s to now, don’t worry because they cover those as well. If you’re ready to be amazed by their tight harmonies, laugh-out-loud comedy and unique style, book them for your next big (or small) event and make sure you keep posted for all of their upcoming shows.
The Mistery Machine performs Friday & Saturday December 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday December 17 at 2:00 p.m. on the Morgan Stock Stage at MPC. Tickets are $20 for general and $15 for children and military. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more by calling the box office. Tickets are available from the MPC Box Office, located on the Monterey Peninsula College Campus at 980 Fremont Street, downtown Monterey. The Box Office (831-646-4213) is open Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, and 2 hours prior to performances or online at www.mpctheatre.com Vince DiFranco performed in countless Las Vegas venues for over 13 years, including as an Italian Gondolier, a Parisian singer, and as an actor and spokesperson for various TV programs and commercials, including The Travel channel, The Discovery Channel, American Pickers, Miss America, Miss USA, and Canadian Idol. He has performed in numerous fundraisers, weddings and special events, both as an emcee and doing his one man comedy/vocal act. Vince can perform over 100 impersonations, sing any genre of music, and writes his own music. He is very excited to be performing again on the Morgan Stock Stage at MPC. Mike Baker has performed in many different venues across the Monterey Peninsula over the years. He recently starred as “the Old Man” in the hilarious holiday favorite, A Christmas Story at the Western Stage. Other favorite roles include Judas in JC Superstar (Forest Theater), Sancho in Man of La Mancha and Sir Robin in Spamalot (PRT), Tobias in Sweeny Todd and Fagin in Oliver (Western Stage), and Leo Bloom in The Producers (MPC). Mike is known for his Groucho Marx impersonation and is also proud of his one man show “Mike on Mime”, which he performed across the US. He is also a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Kimberly DiFranco was the founder of her own country/variety band Kimmie Dawn and Raintree and has performed in many operas and theater roles. Some of her favorites include Don Giovanni and La Boheme, (El Paso Opera), Tosca (Dona Anna Lyric Opera), Carmen (Opera Las Vegas), Master Class (Las Vegas Little Theater), and Oklahoma. Kim has performed in a variety of roles in some of the top Las Vegas hotels for 11 years including a Parisian singer, Artiste Del Arte singer, Bird show performer/magician, Italian Gondolier, and even sang with Andrea Bocelli in his Las Vegas Christmas tour. Kim is very excited to be here in Monterey performing as various princess and fairy characters for children’s parties, teaching Music Theatre at Bay View Academy, and performing with “The Mistery Machine”.
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Pick Your Price Black Friday SPCA Adoption Event Friday, November 24 Skip the crowded malls and give yourself the gift of unconditional love during The SPCA’s Black Friday Adoption Event on November 24. During the event, adopters can Pick Their Price on all dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, pigeons, doves, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chickens, and roosters! The SPCA for Monterey County is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Adoption hours are 11-5 on weekdays and 11-4 on weekends. SPCA adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, SPCA ID tag, a health evaluation, and more. Regular adoption fees range from $35 to $290. On Black Friday, you can Pick Your Price on all dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, pigeons, doves, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chickens, and roosters! For more information, please call The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 or www.Facebook.com/SPCAmc. Visit www.SPCAmc.org to view adoptable pets!
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Already have a pet but want to help animals? Check out our big Black Friday Sale at the SPCA Benefit Shop in Carmel for 50 percent off everything in the store on November 24! The SPCA Benefit Shop is located at 26364 Carmel Rancho Lane. Call 831-624-4200 for more information. The SPCA for Monterey County is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway across from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Call The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 or visit www.SPCAmc.org to view adoptable pets. The SPCA for Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. The SPCA is not a chapter of any other agency and does not have a parent organization. They shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. They are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress. Online at www.SPCAmc.org.
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2017 Jingle Bell Run - Pacific Grove Saturday, December 9 Lovers Point Park Be part of the longest-standing, holiday-themed 5K race series anywhere – and fight with us to conquer arthritis! The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Put on your favorite holiday costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. ’Tis the season to live it up and be jolly for a reason! Bring a team of friends, family and co-workers to run or walk, spread smiles and good cheer … and be a Champion of Yes! 100 percent of your registration fee and fundraising efforts go to this great cause.
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Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes for Amateurs The Retired Firehouse Cook Neil Jameson All of us have stories about family feasts that didn't quite turn out as planned. There was the turkey my ex wife managed to let slide from the platter onto the floor. There's the pumpkin pie that exploded in the oven. There's the ham the family dog managed to grab off the kitchen counter. Burnt rolls. Soggy stuffing. Black marshmallows on top of the sweet potato casserole. Once I made jalapeño cornbread stuffing that no sissy would even attempt to eat. Shall I tell you the story of the time Her Editorness tried to make garlic mashed potatoes? It was Thanksgiving and her mom was off on a family emergency of some sort, so Marge Ann set herself to make the mashed potatoes while her dad struggled with the turkey. She got as far as the part where the recipe called for mixing and decided if a little mixing was good, a lot must be better. So mix she did, and eventually discovered she had made wallpaper paste that smelled of garlic instead of mashed potatoes. Thank heavens for mashed potatoes in a box. So Thanksgiving has rolled around again and all those memories with it. It's the time of year when people who cook all the time decide to try something new and
festive. People who live out of the frozen food display at the grocery store might try fresh food for a change. And people who don't usually cook try their hand, sometimes with questionable results. For nigh on to 30 years I was in the “cook all the time” category, being the cook at the firehouse. I didn't try festive dishes very often – there wasn't time. And there were always seagulls hanging around, hoping, which made it hard to concentrate. Nonetheless, I got it done. No soufflés for a firefighter: If the bell rang, the stoves and ovens turned off automatically as we ran out the door, so that we didn't end up being the source of the next call. Slow cookers and microwaves were a gift from Firehouse Cook Heaven. I found a recipe which will solve a number of issues: Mashed potatoes for amateurs, made in a slow cooker, for firefighters. So I missed the calendar for Thanksgiving, but perhaps you'll save the column (or look it up on line) when you're plotting your Christmas dinner.
Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes Ingredients 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (Personally, I just scrub the potatoes well and don't peel them) 1-1/3 cups water 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (Save a little out to melt on top before you serve them.) Salt to taste Black pepper or to taste 1 cup whole milk Directions 1. Coat a 3-1/2-4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add potatoes and pour water over potatoes, stir, cover and cook on high setting 3 hours or until potatoes are tender. 2. Reduce heat to low, add all but 1 tablespoon of the butter, salt and pepper. Using a potato masher or a hand held electric mixer, beat on medium speed until potatoes are thoroughly mashed (while potatoes are in the slow cooker). Slowly add the milk and beat until creamy. Do not overbeat or they will be stiff and have a "gummy" texture. Like Her Editorness's wallpaper paste potatoes.
Firehouse cooks don’t just inately know how to cook. Sometimes we ask our moms, or -- brace yourself -- look it up. that’s the case wuth this Betty Crocker recipe for Cranberry Orange Relish. One of my holiday favorites. Cranberry Orange Relish Ingredients 1bag (12 oz) fresh cranberries 1-1/3 cups sugar 1 Tbsp. finely shredded orange peel 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur (more if you happen to want to sip a little) or orange juice Directions 1 In nonreactive 4-quart saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, orange peel, water and lemon juice. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until juices start to flow and sugar is dissolved. 2 Increase heat to medium; simmer 6 to 8 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop. Stir in liqueur. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until completely cooled. So good luck and have a great holiday meal. Keep the ham out of reach of the dog and don’t let Grandma near the orange liqueur. Consider ordering your pumpkin pie from the grocery store. Try not to set the oven on fire so the poor firefighters and enjoy their dinner.
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