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Vol. IX, Issue 13
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Dec. 31, 2016 New Year’s Eve Dance 8PM-Midnight Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at Central Ave Pacific Grove Cost: $10 for non-members, $5 for members.
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Cub Scouts from Pack 125 went caroling in the medical wing at Canterbury Woods, as they do every year, to the delight of residents. There’s more about the Scouts on Page 12.
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Zoey Miller and her brother, Zack found Santa loading toys into the car on Cedar Street when they walked by with their mother. The next day, she brought a lovely Christmas card (above) and the best ever ginger cookies.
PGHS Senior Delivers Message of Disarmanent to UN Conference in Japan
Eric Cuellar received a rare opportunity recently: A trip to Japan, with airfare, hotel, and meals paid by the Japanese government, plus the chance to interact with other students from many countries, as well as foreign dignitaries in a United Nations conference focused on discussing ways to achieve a nuclear-weapons-free world. But he earned it. The Pacific Grove High School senior was offered the chance after writing an essay and submitting it to organizers at Middlebury Institute. He was chosen, along with only two others nationwide, to attend the conference in Nagasaki, Japan, one of the two cities where nuclear bombs were dropped in 1945. With him as chaperone was his English teacher, Mrs. Karinne Gordon. “To the Japanese people, nuclear weapons represent an evil that must never be unleashed upon the world again under any circumstances, and the Youth Communicators dedicate themselves to communicating the message of hope for a world free of nuclear weapons. This is the first year students outside of Japan have been invited to help deliver that message, so it truly was a unique honor for Eric to be included among the accepted applicants,” she said. “I am so incredibly proud of how professionally Eric presented himself. He even read part of the statement the Youth Communicators
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‘A Christmas Carol’ performed by Howard Burnham as Charles Dickens
On December 23 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM The Christmas classic will be performed by Howard Burnham in the manner of Dickens’ 1867 tour of the USA. Charles Dickens visited America twice, in 1842 and 1867. By an oversight, he failed to come to California on either occasion, but this will be rectified at the Carmel Arts Association on Friday, December 23 at 6:30 p.m. British born actor, Howard Burnham, now of Pacific Grove, will perform his popular characterization of Charles Dickens giving a dramatic ‘reading’ of his most beloved Christmas book. For the past decade, Burnham has been the featured “Mr. Dickens” at the Myrtle Beach Dickens Christmas Festival. He has given this acclaimed show in England and across the nation to standing ovations. He creates a “cast” of 40 characters from the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge to winsome little Tiny Tim to give a heart-warming, life-affirming and humorous interpretation of the beloved Christmas story. Tickets: $10 in advance (up until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the performance) /$15 at the door. Carmel Art Association is located at Dolores between 5th& 6th in Carmel. Like
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Week ending 12-15-16 at 9:30 AM......... .41" Total for the season............................... 5.35" 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.................................................... 4.013" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 RAINFALL SEASON BEGINS JULY 1 EACH YEAR
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Times • Page 3 Museum Employee faces Charges of Having Sex with a Minor in Salinas
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City Offices Will be Closed for Christmas Break
The City of Pacific Grove has announced that city offices and non-safety services will be closed from December 23 through January 2, and will reopen with regular hours on January 3, 2017. Monterey County Announces Winter Recess Schedule for County Offices Many Monterey County government offices will be closed or have limited hours of operation during a Winter Recess scheduled from December 27 - 30. This recess is in addition to already designated holidays of December 26 (Christmas) and January 2nd (New Year’s). The recess will not close any critical or public safety ‘24/7’ operations. A schedule for all county offices during this time period is available on the county website www.co.monterey.ca.us.
Santa (and Sparky) Came Early
Santa enlisted the help of Sparky the Fire Dog (and some Monterey Fire personnel with their engine) to distribute toys that were donated at various firehouses throughout the Peninsula. They delivered in Seaside on Saturday and in Pacific Grove on Sunday, Dec. 18. For the past 20 years, Santa has teamed up with Monterey firefighters to deliver toys to local families in need. “Thanks to community support, our toy drive collected over 1,000 gifts this year,” said Fire Chief Gaudenz Panholzer. “We couldn’t have done it without the generosity of the volunteers and community.” Toys were collected in marked barrels at all five fire station locations. Nearly 100 volunteers wrapped the gifts at Monterey High School on December 16. With lights flashing, fire engines delivered the gifts to local family doorsteps. Spearheading the delivery program was Division Chief Felix Colello, who has worked for the Monterey Fire Department for over 40 years. “Kids come to the door with smiles on their faces, and parents with tears of joy in their eyes,” said Colello. “This is one of many rewarding programs that the Monterey Firefighters Association puts on.” Over 200 children from 78 local families received gifts from this year’s toy drive. Watch a video from the toy delivery at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrqXRHFABbc. For more information about Monterey firefighter community programs and events, visit www.facebook.com/3707communityevents/.
City of Pacific Grove Annual Notice of Vacancies BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
The City of Pacific Grove is seeking applications for the following Boards, Commissions and Committees for vacancies that currently exist and/or terms that expire January/February 2016. For a complete description of the purposes and meeting schedule of each of the available Boards, Commissions, and Committees, please visit the City’s website at http://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/boards • • • •
Administrative Enforcement Hearing Officer Panel (4) Architectural Review Board (4) Beautification and Natural Resources Committee (4) Economic Development Commission –Downtown (1); General Business Owners (1); Citizens at large (4) • Golf Links Advisory Commission – At Large (2) Hospitality (1) • Historic Resources Committee (2) • Library Board (3) • Planning Commission (3) • Recreation Board(1) • Traffic Safety Commission (2) Appointees must be registered Pacific Grove voters, except for the Economic Development Commission. Applications for these vacancies will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Interested persons may pick up an application at the City Clerk’s Office, 300 Forest Avenue or a copy may be downloaded from the City’s website at: http://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/sites/default/files/forms/city-clerk/application-app-boards-commissions-12-14-09_0.pdf Further information may also be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at (831) 648-3181 or by emailing cityclerk@ cityofpacificgrove.org
A former Salinas High School biology teacher who now works at the Museum of Natural History in Pacific Grove has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 17-year-old girl whom he met when he was a teacher. Salinas police arrested Juan Govea, 35, Thursday morning, Dec. 15 at his home in Salinas. Govea faces charges of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, felony oral copulation of a minor, and misdemeanor charges of molesting a child under 18, according to Salinas Police. School district officials say they immediately notified police when they learned of the alleged relationship. They stressed that Govea’s relationship with the teenager occurred about six months after he left his job at Salinas High. He was booked into Monterey County Jail. He had not been arraigned as of press time. At this time there is no evidence that any alleged sex acts took place at school or when Govea was employed by the district, according to Salinas Police. They declined to state how the district learned of the relationship. Govea taught biology at Salinas High. In 2011, he was selected as a Teaching Juan Govea in June, 2015 Ambassador Fellow for the U.S. Department of Education. In 2015, he participated in the national discussion on “Rethink School Discipline” a roundtable hosted by the White House in Washington, D.C., according to the Salinas Californian. In June, 2016, Cedar Street Times published an interview with Govea who had recently taken a position with the Museum as the director of exhibits and education. Govea was hired to oversee exhibits and run the Museum’s active education department. In an interview with KSBW-TV, the museum’s executive director, Jeanette Kihs, said, “We have no reason to believe this has anything to do with the museum or his role here.”
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Paul Tomasi Named Director of Public Safety, Police Chief for City of Carmel-By-The-Sea
Cdr. Paul Tomasi will be Carmel’s top cop effective Jan. 1, 2017. Carmel Police Department Commander Paul Tomasi, a member of the department since May 2008 and a veteran of 21 years in law enforcement, has been named the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police for the City of Carmel-bythe-Sea by City Administrator Chip Rerig. Tomasi will replace Mike Calhoun, who currently holds both positions and is retiring at the end of the month after 32 years with the Carmel Police Department. Tomasi will assume his new duties on January 1. Rerig, in announcing the selection of Tomasi, said, “Paul has the demeanor, the experience, the approachability and certainly the skill set to serve our unique community. He will be a healthy addition to the team that I am building.” Tomasi, 48, called it “an honor for me to continue with this department in the capacity of Public Safety Director.” Since being hired as a police sergeant in Carmel in 2008, Tomasi has worked to find ways to better connect with
the community. In 2009, he initiated a Juvenile Diversion Program, which aims at educating first-time juvenile offenders rather than subjecting them to the court process. Tomasi began a similar program while working in the Citrus Heights Police Department, near Sacramento, then as a juvenile detective. With the help of local volunteers he created a program here where youths who commit low-level misdemeanor violations can do community service, attend educational classes and in return get their charges dismissed. “This program continued the tradition of community service in our organization and helped create strong relationships in our community,” Tomasi said of Carmel. “The program has been very successful over the years and has been a model for other Monterey Peninsula agencies in dealing with juvenile offenders.” In January 2013, Tomasi was promoted to the position of commander for the Carmel Police Department, where he
has overseen both the Operations and Administration functions for the department. Both Tomasi and Rerig said that the main functions of the police chief are to keep the community safe and to protect its residents, visitors, businesses and employees. Tomasi added that being the chief is also “about maintaining relationships and building trust with the community. It is important the community trusts the police and is comfortable asking for our assistance. Policing and the community is a partnership, something that is essential to keeping the community safe.” “Paul understands community policing and he is also a very compassionate human being,” Rerig said. “He’s worked in several communities and he’s found his niche here. He thrives best in our unique, high-touch community where traditional enforcement policing is as important as the manner in which we police and protect the community. I have developed a strong interpersonal connection with Paul and feel he will serve our community for many years to come.” Outgoing department head Calhoun expressed strong back for his replacement. “I’m honored to have had the opportunity to work alongside and mentor Commander Paul Tomasi during his tenure with the Carmel Police Department,” Calhoun said. “There’s nothing greater than knowing your successor has earned the respect of the community, City staff, the Police Department and the City Council. Hiring from within is a compliment to our organization ad we are all very proud of him. This is a great leadership opportunity for Paul and I wish him and the Police Department the very best in his new role.” Within the city’s hierarchy the Police Chief manages the department and the Director of Public Safety has oversight over police, fire, ambulance service and the Emergency Operations Center. Tomasi is a native of Marquette, MI., and was one of nine children. He joined the U.S. Army in 1986, serving for three years in the Infantry, and he did his basic
Annual Delivery of Toys collected from the 18th annual Toy Drive by law enforcement entities
Above: PacificGrove officers Cdr. Rory Lakind and Billy Hawkins among those from five jurisdictions who delivered toys donated in their communities. Below are POM’s Ofcr. Quintenderino and CHP officer Chalk. Above, right are Carmel officers Boucher, Woznuk and DiMaggio.
training at Fort Benning, GA. He was later stationed and Fort Ord and fell in love with the Monterey Peninsula. He has spent nearly 30 years living and working on the Peninsula. In 2008, while working as a police detective in Citrus Heights, Tomasi applied for and was hired as a sergeant for the Carmel Police Department. “It was an opportunity to return to the Peninsula and work for a community I got to know over the years and wanted to be a part of,” he said. Tomasi earned as Associate of Arts degree at Monterey Peninsula College is 1992, a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in teaching at CSUMB in 1997, and a Master’s in business administration in Public Safety from Alliant University in 2014. Before joining the Carmel Police Department, he was a community service officer and then a patrol officer at CSUMB, initially working part time while attending school, and later a patrol officer and a detective in Citrus Height. “My overriding philosophy has been customer service,” Tomasi said. “It was ingrained in me as a child by watching my parents interact in the family business and something I have been further mentored in throughout my law enforcement career.” While working part time as a Community Service officer at the CSUMB Police Department he was asked to consider being a police officer. Tomasi originally intended to become a teacher, but he changed his direction when given the opportunity to work as a police officer. “I was fortunate enough to have been given that opportunity at CSUMB,” he said. “I always had the philosophy to try and do something positive each day to balance out the negative things police officers have to do. Through this philosophy I constantly look for new ways to work with the community to build strong relationships. And this is something I look forward to continuing as the chief.” Tomasi and his wife, Amy, have been married since 1999 and have three sons.
The toys were delivered via patrol vehicle convoy to the Kris Kringle Christmas Tree Lot on Rio Road in Carmel. The toys donated will be distributed to needy children throughout Monterey County. Churches and Service Agencies have identified the children and will help Santa by wrapping all the new toys they select. Representatives from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, Carmel Police Department, California Highway Patrol, Pacific Grove Police, Sand City Police Seaside Police Department, CSUMB & Presidio of Monterey participated. Agencies that will distribute the toys include Boys and Girls Club of Monterey, Natividad Hospital, Monterey County Behavioral Health, Monterey County Probation Department (Child Advocates), and churches such as Our Lady of Refuge. All are grateful to the donors for the annual drive.
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Haley Ross Named to Dean’s List Susan E. Chapman Named Monterey County Public Defender at Biola University The Monterey County Board of Supervisors announces the selection of Susan E.
Haley Ross was named to Biola University’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for Fall 2016. Ross, from Carmel, was one of 1,575 students who were named to the Dean’s List. Biola students are placed on the Dean’s List to honor those with a grade point average of 3.60 or higher while enrolled in 12 or more credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least a 3.20. “Inclusion on the Biola Dean’s List is an indication that this student is performing exceptionally well in a rigorous academic program,” said Patricia Pike, Vice Provost for undergraduate education. “Our Dean’s List students are bright, motivated, engaged, competent, and personable. They are already demonstrating the characteristics of success that results from applied intelligence and that will support future endeavors in society, community, career, and family life.” Biola University is a leading Christ-centered university in Southern California that offers a premier, nationally ranked education and has been named one of the nation’s “up and coming” universities by U.S. News & World Report four times in the past five years. Founded in 1908, Biola is committed to the mission of biblically centered education, scholarship and service - equipping men and women in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. With more than 6,300 students at its Los Angeles-area campus and around the world, the university offers more than 150 academic programs through its six schools, ranging from the B.A. to the Ph.D. For more information, visit www.biola.edu.
Emilia Siletto of Carmel Valley Admitted to Cornell College
Cornell College is proud to announce that students from around the country were admitted to Cornell for the Fall 2017 semester, including Emilia Siletto of Carmel Valley. One of the select “Colleges That Change Lives,” Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship -- all without missing out on other classes. Cornell is nationally recognized for its value, including by Kiplinger’s, which included Cornell on its list of the 100 best values in private colleges for 2016, and the Fiske Guide to Colleges, which named Cornell College one of the 24 “Best Buys” among private colleges. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity. For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.
Gratitude for the Season Patrick Ryan
Local Real Estate Update The holiday season is a time of year that means different things to different people. We all have our own way of celebrating, reacting, and absorbing the next two weeks. For some it is a very religious time of year, for others it is a time of family and friends, some just love to shop, and for others it can be a time of sad reflection when going through tough times. For some of us it can be a combination of all of the above and more. We all experience it in a different and very personal way. For me this time of year has come to mean one word and that word is gratitude. I have experienced both the joys of the season and have also experienced the sadness one can feel when you are not feeling the joy that those around you are feeling. At the age of 50, I have come to realize the importance that gratitude plays in my life. It is a learned trait and one that needs to be worked on daily for it to have its desired effect. I have experienced those seasons where all is great and it is truly a joyous time filled with friends and family and everything just seems perfect. I have also experienced those seasons where I have felt a sense of loss, of sadness, and of being detached from the joy around me. It is ironic that when one is in that sad zone, it seems to deepen when those
around you are joyous. Misery truly does love company. It wasn’t until I learned to practice gratitude that I came to appreciate the fact that all does not have to be perfect in order to experience peace and joy. It was those times of sadness, those valleys of lows and feelings of loss that have allowed me to truly understand that all does not have to be perfect in order to personally experience peace and joy. It was only in the last few years, when my family and I went through a major life change, that I was able to understand what gratitude is and the effect it can have on one’s life. And that has made all the difference in my ability to enjoy the moment, perfect or not. So here is wishing all of you a season of gratitude. If you have not found it in your life yet, don’t give up. Start small and just pick any moment of your day and give thanks for that moment. That is all you have to do to practice gratitude. You will be amazed at how it changes your life for the better and the more you do it the easier it will become until you reach that point where it really makes sense. You will then wonder why you didn’t start sooner. So have a great holiday season and here is to a great New Year…
Chapman as Monterey County Public Defender. Ms. Chapman is an attorney specializing in criminal defense with an office in Salinas. Since June 2016 has been serving as Monterey County’s Interim Chief Alternate Defender and supervising this office and staff which represents clients in criminal cases where the Public Defender’s Office has a conflict of interest or is unable to accept representation. Chapman was selected for the position after an extensive recruitment and will begin her duties December 24, 2016. Her starting salary will be $203,476. Ms. Chapman is a graduate of the University of Iowa (1975) and Monterey College of Law (1986). She was admitted to the Bar in 1986 and opened her private law practice that same year. Chapman has extensive trial experience in complex and high profile local cases, such as People v. Carrillo, People v. Dr. Mangar and People v. Hernandez. Chapman also began working with the Alternate Defender’s Office in 2003 before becoming the Interim Chief Alternate Defender this year. Chapman will supervise an office of approximately 47 attorneys, investigators and support staff. The Public Defender provides legal representation to indigent adults and juveniles charged with crimes and violations of law in Monterey County. It also provides representation for mental health clients whose liberty may be restricted due to mental disease or defect in civil court. This office is an important component of the county’s criminal justice partners departments.
Blair Miller Achieves Fall 2016 Dean's List at Belmont University
Blair Miller, a Carmel native, qualified for the Fall 2016 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 30 percent of Belmont's 7,700 students qualified for the Fall 2016 Dean's List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, "This achievement for the fall semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing."
Emily Phillips of Pacific Grove Among Winter 2016 Graduates at UA Emily Phillips of Pacific Grove was among some 2,270 students at University of Alabama who were awarded degrees during winter commencement Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. Phillips received a bachelor’s degree. With this graduating class, UA will have awarded more than 257,000 degrees since its founding in 1831 as the state’s first public university. The University of Alabama, the state’s oldest and largest public institution of higher education, is a student-centered
research university that draws the best and brightest to an academic community committed to providing a premier undergraduate and graduate education. UA is dedicated to achieving excellence in scholarship, collaboration and intellectual engagement; providing public outreach and service to the state of Alabama and the nation; and nurturing a campus environment that fosters collegiality, respect and inclusivity.
Buyer Beware: Celebrity Ties to Real Estate Could Be Make-Believe Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
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Source: The Los Angeles Times As if home buyers didn’t have enough factors to weigh when purchasing a home, buyers in La La Land also face weighing the pros, cons and truthfulness of celebrity ties to a property. In Los Angeles, a property’s connection to the rich and famous can add intrigue – and a hefty price premium. But a celebrity-connected property can also risk value if the legend doesn’t hold up or if buyers think attaching a celebrity’s name to their home is tacky or exploitative – or both. Often, homes linked to the famous attract interest and curious foot traffic, which doesn’t necessarily translate into actual buyers. A Redfin study of 60 celebrity homes found they stayed on the market for roughly 36 days longer than comparable homes and sell for less than the original asking
price. Star-specific amenities such as bowling alleys and horse stables can complicate sales, and the homes can be more difficult to show due to privacy concerns. Note the language sellers use when linking famous people to property. For example, was the structure built “in the style of” an architect or the architect himself. Find the proof by asking for the property’s original plans and other documents to verify lore. If the seller can’t provide substantive documentation, hire a building biographer who can sort through records to determine a home’s pedigree and background. Ask questions, especially what the premium is on a home with Hollywood connections. What would a similar home, without the name-dropping, sell for?
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Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Church of Christ
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Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741
First Church of God
1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005
First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875
Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956
Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138
Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove
PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636
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Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705
Peninsula Baptist Church
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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
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St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
Shoreline Community Church
Sunday Service 10 a.m. Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100 www.shorelinechurch.org
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
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Congregation Beth Israel
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Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org
Tuesday, Jan 3 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, ages 2-5 • Wednesday, Jan. 4 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday Stories: stories, science and crafts for all • Wednesday, Jan. 4 • 5:00 - 6:30 pm “Lego” My Library: lego fun for all ages • Thursday, Jan. 5 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time for babies birth - 24 months
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club January
Note: all fees will go up by $5 in the New Year (starting Jan 1): annual membership will be $15, with members paying $10 for admission thereafter. All drop-ins will be $15. Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for 3 hours and buffet of healthful snacks. Sat. Dec. 31, 2016, NY’s Eve., 8PM-12 midnight No dance lesson Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at Central Ave Pacific Grove Cost: $10 for non-members, $5 for members. Annual membership fee is $10. Contact: Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653 For more information, go to: pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ Sat., Jan 7, 6-10PM Dance lesson by Rosa Jong: Cumbia at 6PM Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at Central Ave Pacific Grove $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Annual membership fee is $15 (new rates). Contact: Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653 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 January, 2017. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, January 4, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: Sea Otters in Elkhorn Slough Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org; 372-0895 Two citizen scientists, Ron Eby and Robert Scoles, will describe their decade of experiences studying the southern sea otters in Elkhorn Slough, where they observed behaviors that ran contrary to their earlier training through the NOAA TeamOcean kayak program and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Eby and Scoles noted that otter behaviors in this estuarine environment differed from coastal behaviors, and in collaboration with other scientists have co-authored several papers. • Wednesday, January 18, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: Shallow Pools & Deep Oceans Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Gamble Madsen, MPC Art History instructor, will offer an international survey of artistic interpretations of “The Phenomenon of Water.” The lecture will consider water-themed art created in Western and Eastern contexts, including depictions of Christian miracles, Chinese landscapes, nautical imagery by Joseph Turner, and contemporary projects. This talk is in association with MPC’s cross-disciplinary exchange project with faculty from a Northern Iceland secondary school.
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The Story of Sandy- Christmas 2016 Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts
Tom Stevens
I find it hard to believe that it is time for the annual Christmas column “The Story of Sandy”. Were time to fly any faster it will be Christmas 2017 tomorrow. My often quoted Maggie Smith observation “the trouble with getting old is that breakfast comes every half hour” is so true. We put away our decorations and five minutes later are taking them out again. This past year has been uneventful. Ellen, Shawn and the boys came for the week before New Year’s last year, and Jennie and the girls last summer, wonderful visits with both.. We saw a monthly movie and were involved in Rotary projects. I loved my monthly book club and weekly bridge games, but we have lost friends and members and such activities may be winding down. I still work four days a week, my volunteers are dear friends and I look forward to every day. Our little dog Annie is a charmer. She also goes to work when John volunteers and everyone loves her. Toby, the remaining cat (my Sammy did not come home), spends his evening on John’s lap. Out life is quiet. I deeply miss my old friends, those who have left us and those who are far away or indisposed. I thank God for the happy memories and wish you all a warm wonderful holiday. Live each day as if it were the last and if you receive happiness pass it on. A smile does wonders for you and for the recipient. And now for my annual story. “Christmas is around the corner. No longer are there parties every day and festive dinner events. We are all older and entertaining is not something that comes easily. It was once a more peaceful time. Christmas Eve was spent for, close to thirty years, at the home of my cousin, Mary Shaw, who entertained the family in this manner until the numbers became too large and many of us spread for our own celebrations. Mary is my first cousin on my mother’s side; we are the last of the second generation of the George W. Morse’s of Boston. There is a genetic love of animals in our background. Mary epitomizes those who go to any end to help or save a creature in need. Yet, there is no fanfare, she is modest, beautiful, kind, diligent, humorous, and (would you believe it) shy. She said that, “after I lost Sally, my standard poodle, and Ruggles a fine fellow of indiscernible ancestry, I felt very alone” She went to the SPCA and found a dog with a cute face “a ragged long-haired animal with a beautiful fluffy tale. He greeted me with undiluted joy, wiggling from nose to tale tip, saying, “Take me please”. The rest is history. He was with her through difficult and happy times, was 16 or 17, deaf but enjoyed his walks and playing with his toys, until he went to play with the former Shaw menagerie in the Pastures of Heaven. When I returned to the Monterey Peninsula Mary decided that she would like to start an Auxiliary for the SPCA. With a few other women we met regularly, asked Sean Flavin to lead us and commenced an operation that brought a considerable amount of money to the organization. For those who think that our endeavors were those of pampered society women, think again. Many of us were certainly not affluent; those who were didn’t think about it. We had two parties a year, one in the summer one in the winter; we cooked all of the food and, initially did the clean-up, including dishes and floor washing. As the popularity increased we saved a little of our income to pay for kitchen people but still did all of the cooking. Mary was the driving force and later, when we published a cookbook, she and Joyce Nicholas were the workhorses, testing every recipe, finding publishers, artists and marketing. The stock room was in Mary’s garage. She handled all of the bookkeeping and, when necessary, shipping. Ultimately the Auxiliary ended, as did most hands-on groups. When they existed it was the halcyon days of fund raising. Mary has housed animals of all kinds, many times thanks to her children. There have been reptiles, birds, rodents, chickens, horses, and, of course cats and dogs. I remember many of them, back to the days when my mother lived at the River Ranch in the fifties and the Osborne and Morse families moved out for the summer. There were creatures all over the place, joining the four legged permanent residents. When Will, Mary’s husband, was living, there were great characters, even a cat (not Mary’s favorite species). There were Fuzz and Sally, standard poodles; Sharky, who always carried a ball in his mouth, left in Mary’s care by Polly; Mozart, a fabulous yellow lab; Ruggles, another SPCA special and several others. There are animals of yesterday and today who would not have survived had it not been for this good woman, who I am proud to claim as my closest relative. Sandy left us a few years ago, but we know he is flying with the angels, looking down and wishing all a blessed Christmas. I hope that all are looking forward to a peaceful and blessed Christmas. A reminder: Think of the animals in your holiday donations. Animal Friends Rescue Project operates on a shoe string, out of a store front; animals are fostered by those devoted to the need of those unable to care for themselves. Dogs such as Sandy and the animals in our home were all rescued critters. Donations will enable organizations to save more and care for them. If you bring or send a donation, mention the shop or this column, just so it is known that our networking pays off for the critters. Visit the website or on Face book https://www.animalfriendsrescue.org. Jane Roland, Manager AFRP Treasure Shop gcr770@aol.com
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Podmo’s Big Adventure A Christmas Fable
Mary Shaw
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Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, lived Podmo the Small. He was the youngest in a fishing family who dwelled on an ocean planet dotted with islands and circled by five suns. Like his parents and siblings, Podmo was round and furry. He had bright golden eyes, a stub tail, a warm nose and a lively sense of humor. With their stout limbs and webbed swimming paws, his people looked like large, seagoing teddy bears. All except Podmo, who looked like a small, seagoing teddy bear. Before The Invasion, when such things still mattered, Podmo’s parents worried about his small size. Even at the age of six monsoons, he stood no taller than a jellyfish jar. “I’m afraid our little cub will never gain full stature,” said Big Daddymo to Lady Mymo, Podmo’s mother. “He’ll be too small to take his place at the nets.” “It’s so sad,” she agreed, wringing her paws. Podmo’s siblings and friends were aware of the situation, too, but they never teased him about it. Instead, they put Podmo in charge of the smallest fish in the catch, and he did his job proudly. Podmo was herding minnows in the family holding pond the morning The Invasion came. The first sign was the darkening of the sky, a profound shock on a planet whose five suns provided continuous overlapping daylight. Because Podmo’s people had never seen other worlds, they did not suspect there might be other beings on them; beings with no sense of humor at all. The Voracians! When the massed Voracian star fleet darkened their world, Podmo’s people felt fear ice their hearts. But as was customary when greeting travelers among their own kind, they stood in family groups, lifted the paws skyward, and sang their ancestral songs of welcome. “This will be easier than I thought,” the Voracian admiral hissed to his officers, his yellow tongue flicking like a whip. “Gum them!” With that, a blizzard of whirling, gummed nets descended on Podmo’s people, ensnaring them swiftly and completely. All except Podmo, that is, who was small enough to slip the net and hide in a jellyfish jar. There he watched in horror as the reptilian invaders enslaved his people and set them to work mining ocean salt to feed the Voracian Empire. Podmo’s world was a rich find, but the Voracians soon lusted for more
conquests. They readied a drone probe to explore another blue and green planet rumored to lie third from the sun in a remote galaxy known to them as The Salty Way. Word of the plan reached Big Daddymo in his cell. “You must get aboard that probe and go for help,” he told Podmo, who had been smuggled into the slave barracks in a swordfish pie. “You are the smallest one, but our biggest hope.” “Be brave and smart, my cub,” Lady Mymo whispered from the next cell. “Take this pendant and wear it for me.” She pressed into his paw her only treasure, a small black pearl on a thin chain of gold. At length the probe ship stood ready on its firing pad, but before the gantries rolled away, slave laborers had hidden little Podmo in the barrel of blue ink that fed the probe’s salinity printers. He wore goggles and breathed through a snorkel. Traveling at the speed of light squared, the probe rocket soon streaked beyond the five suns. Popping open the ink barrel, Podmo took off his goggles and padded unsteadily to the camera viewport. There he saw his reflection. “I am blue now,” he thought sadly. But dismay at his new color vanished as he beheld the heavens beyond. Pressing his nose to the viewport, he gazed in rapture at the black velvet jewel box of space. Stars flashed blue, yellow, white, green, and red. Spiral galaxies shimmered and pulsed with nets of silken light. Crab nebulae throbbed with distant, fiery majesty. Finally the probe’s engines fell silent, and Podmo found himself orbiting a blue and green planet that circled a single yellow sun. Also orbiting the planet was a single moon, as gray and barren as its larger companion was colorful and cloud-moist. At a signal from the Voracian admiral half a universe away, the probe’s surveillance camera whirred to life . . . but the Voracians had not foreseen a small blue stowaway. Grasping the camera controls, Podmo aimed the unit away from the target planet and toward the airless, cratered surface of its barren moon. Seconds later, electronic impulses crossed deep space and beeped the
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following readout in Voracian: “Oxygen, negative. Water, negative. Edible sodium, negative. Contact planet of no apparent value. Recommend terminate probe.” “Slime!” cursed the admiral, gnashing his fangs. “That planet’s not worth its salt!” He then stabbed the red “Detonate” key on his console, his fury leavened slightly by the pleasure of blowing something up. The command zipped through space at the speed of light cubed, but it was molasses compared to the bright, winged being who now appeared before Podmo in the probe’s cabin. He had never seen a being so lovely, or one his own size. “Come with me, Podmo,” she smiled, taking his paw in her little warm hand. “We have places to go and people to see. This is a very special night.” “But I can’t go with you,” he said, dabbing sudden hot tears. “I’m a swimmer, not a flyer. And I can’t breathe out there.” “You can do anything,” she said. “Just believe, and it will be so.” “You’re an angel,” he said. “Yes, I am,” she smiled. “Hold on!” With that, Podmo and the little angel streaked earthward hand-in-paw while the sky behind them lit up like a magnesium flare as the probe ship detonated. The intense, fiery light would hang in that part of the heavens for days. In the desert darkness far below, three wise but travel-weary kings looked up as a new star lit the Levantine winter sky. “There it is, as foretold,” said Balthazar. “Let us follow its beacon.” And in fields where shepherds lay with their flocks; in towns where beaten people ached for peace; where orphaned children ached for love; an angel rushed through the night, bringing tidings of comfort and joy. The chronicles of that great night do not include Podmo, though some witnesses claimed a blue garment trailed the Christmas angel on her rounds. Nor does any earthly account list among the gifts left at the Bethlehem manger a small black pearl on a thin chain of gold. But the chronicles of Podmo’s world shed some light. It is written there that Podmo the Small rode a rocket to another world, saw the stars, met an angel his own size, and discovered he could do anything he wanted if he just believed. Coincidentally, it is also recorded that shortly after Podmo’s great journey, the heavens above his native world opened. Rain fell for 40 days and 40 nights, forever driving off the wicked Voracians, who knew a Greater Force when they saw one. Whew. Merry Christmas.
Goodwill Moving Headquarters Closer
Goodwill Central Coast celebrated the start of construction on their new Salinas Headquarters with a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony. Attendees enjoyed refreshments provided by the Goodwill Culinary Academy. Relocating from Santa Cruz to Salinas, the new headquarters will be a safer, larger and more efficient space designed to be barrier-free for all current and future employees. Plans for the Salinas property include newly remodeled administrative offices, a salvage center, a donation center and an outlet store. At 98,000 square feet, the new facility will be more than double the size of the existing headquarters. This relocation will provide opportunity to increase Goodwill Central Coast’s employee base in a more centralized location. All employees who work at the current headquarters have been offered jobs in Salinas or at other sites in Santa Cruz County. “This move will not only benefit our employees but will, logistically, give us a better position to serve the three counties of the Central Coast,” Goodwill Central Coast CEO Ed Durkee said. “We will be creating more positions within our organization, improving our employee’s work environment and getting closer to our vision of thriving communities that are powered by economic opportunity and growth.” The new headquarters will be located at 1566 Moffett Street in Salinas, and is scheduled to be completed in summer
2017. For more information on Goodwill Central Coast, visit ccgoodwill.org. It was an exciting morning. As seen in the photos, both the Mayor and District Supervisor were there. The mayor present-
ed a plaque to Goodwill Central Coast and expressed his excitement and gratitude in making the move, and looks forward to working with the organization to create jobs and improve lives.
At Country Club Gate Center, interior demolition leaves the former McDonald’s gutted and the kitchen long gone. Construction has begun on a new roof line, and eventually the Starbucks will take shape. Still unknown is who will take the other one-third of the space, but it is zoned/grandfathered for fast food, one of a very few in Pacific Grove. The location is close to another Starbucks, one on Lighthouse in New Monterey, which took the place of a Kentucky Fried Chicken and Long John Silver fish and chips establishment. It will not, however, have a drive-through window as the City Council zoned against it some 10 years ago.
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The Most Important Gift Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Planning for Each Generation At its core, estate planning is not something that you necessarily do for yourself. Instead, estate planning is something that you do for the people you love. Often the primary motivating factor for clients to engage in their estate planning is the unpleasant experience of administering a decedent’s estate that was not addressed properly. In addition to having to grieve your loss, a poorly execute estate plan – or no estate plan at all – can leave your loved ones mired in years of unnecessary confusion, delay, expense, and frustration. Conversely, a compressive, up-to-date, and detailed estate plan will serve as one of the best gifts you can make to those you care about. Recently, the loss of a dear family friend motivated me to focus upon my own family’s estate planning. Below are the steps that I took. 1. Review and Update As an estate planning attorney, of course I drafted my own estate plan as well as updated my father’s estate plan. But it had been several years since I had reviewed any of the documents. While there were elements of both estate plans that I had in mind to change, I kept putting off addressing those issues. As clients constantly relay to me, my good intentions were overshadowed by family, work, and social obligations. Motivated by not embodying the old expression of the “shoemaker’s kids not having any shoes,” I finally buckled down and cleared a weekend where I finally took charge to update my family’s estate planning. If you are not an estate planning attorney, you should make an appointment with your attorney to review your existing estate planning documents. Ask your attorney to explain your plan and
to give you an overview the practical steps that your fiduciaries will have to take. If you can, request a meeting with your attorney and your children so that everybody has an understanding of how the plan will function when needed. Keep in mind that certain assets such as retirement plans, life insurance, and certain types of annuities will not be titled to your trust while you are living but should have up-to-date beneficiary designations. Contact each financial institution to make sure that your assets are either titled to your trust or, if appropriate, have the correct beneficiary designations. 2. Record-Keeping If having an up-to-date plan is the first step, the second step is making sure that your loved ones can find your plan and have all the information they need to carry out that plan with ease. After updating my estate planning and my father’s estate planning, I made sure to keep copies in accessible places. First, I created folders on my computer that featured final versions of all documents. I also created documents that provide an overview of the assets and how they were titled. With regard to non-trust assets such as retirement plans, life insurance, and annuities, I kept a separate folder of the confirmed beneficiary designations. I made a list of professional advisors such as my CPA, my financial planner, and my insurance agents. I also provided a detailed list featuring important elements of how I run my business with certain instructions. I executed a document allowing a “practice administrator” to help run my law firm in the event of my disability or death. I realized that while I know (for the most part) what various keys at home
and at the office are for, it might not be so obvious for loved ones. After all, many keys look alike and some are in fact duplicates. I developed a system where I coordinated keys with specific keyrings and provided instructions to easily identify each key. I put copies of these important documents on duplicate flash drives, leaving one flash drive with the binder, giving one to each of my successor trustees, and leaving one in my safe deposit box. 3. Calendar Regular Updates It took me several hours to update my estate planning and to create records of important information. If I wait too long before reviewing it, it will quickly become obsolete. I made an early New Year’s resolution to review and update my estate planning information every Christmas break and to give my successor trustees copies of the updated information each year. While my son might be excited about what Santa will bring him each year, the most important gift I can make to my family is the peace of mind knowing that a detailed plan is in place in the event of an unexpected incapacity or death. KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California and Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Before acting upon any of the information provided in this article, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.
BSIM Announces Contributions to Non-Profits Organization Distributes Nearly $1 Million in 2016
The nonprofit Big Sur Marathon organization raised and distributed nearly $1 million in 2016 to a variety of local organizations and national charities, the highest amount ever. These funds included $325,000 distributed directly to more than 100 local groups affiliated with the race events, to more than $400,000 raised by participants in support of 16 national charities, to dollars collected for California State Parks and the JUST RUN youth fitness program, to the organization’s $122,000 cash donation to the fire-fighting efforts in Monterey County this summer. A collective total of $987,213 was provided to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools. “This is a significant amount for an organization of our size,” noted race director Doug Thurston. “Our direct contributions to the local community are more than 15 percent of our annual budget. The success and popularity of our events allow us to support so many worthy agencies in our area.” Built into the mission of the Big Sur Marathon organization is a commitment to “giving back” to the local community. A robust grant program is in place for the organization’s two major races – the Big Sur International Marathon in April and the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay in November. In addition, the organization made contributions of $27,494 to various local causes and schools. In August, the
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PCONTRIBUTIONS From Previous Page governing board responded to critical and immediate needs to battle the Soberanes Fire, one of the most expensive fires ever fought in the United States, by donating $60,000 to two local fire brigades, $30,000 to the Big Sur Health Center to help the ongoing health needs of those most affected by the fire, and $30,000 to the Community Foundation’s fire relief fund. The organization also made a contribution to the family of a worker killed fighting the fire. Big Sur Marathon board chair, Tom Rolander, said, “We’re extremely proud to be able to help and support these dozens of local and national groups and individuals. Runners are by nature an altruistic group, and it certainly showed in their contributions to a variety of causes.” The 2017 event season for the organization opens with the 32nd annual Big Sur International Marathon weekend of races April 29-30.
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David Lyng Real Estate Welcomes Debby Beck David Lyng Real Estate is pleased to announce that Debby Beck has joined them as their new Monterey County Division Manager. Debby is a widely respected, top producing realtor, and community leader. Born and raised in Monterey County, Debby and her family live in Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove. She has been a board member of Shelter Outreach and is very involved in the Pacific Grove community. Debby is currently serving on the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. Debby brings a true passion to the profession. She has an honest, straight-forward style and is known for her knowledge, preparation, diligence, and astute negotiation ability on behalf of her clients. These attributes have kept her among the top producing agents and have gained her a devoted clientele. Debby sets the standard for outstanding real estate service. “Providing guidance, advice, and leadership, to both peers and clients, as well as having a reputation for integrity, loyalty, and honesty is what attracted us to Debby,” says David Lyng, company president. Debby was attracted to David Lyng Real Estate because it is a local, family-owned and operated business that has had tremendous success in the Monterey Bay Area. Founded in 1980 by David and Sally Lyng, the company has grown to nine offices, seven of which are in Santa Cruz County and two of which are located in Carmel, with a total of 230 agents. While David Lyng Real Estate is a local brand, it has strong national and international exposure and reach through its affiliations with Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, the #1 portal worldwide for luxury properties and buyers, and as an Elite Company with the DuPont Registry. “Our company has attracted a high percentage of the area’s top producers. Our agents and our clients like that we are locally owned and operated. We are a big part of the communities we serve. With Debby
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as our new manager come new opportunities to expand,” says David. David Lyng Real Estate will be opening its 10th office in Pacific Grove at 211 Grand Avenue. Debby and the David Lyng team look forward to their future growth in Monterey. They believe in being an integral part of the community and look forward to further expanding their service to their agents and clients with these exciting changes in 2017 and beyond.
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Cub Scout Pack 125’s Annual Service Projects in 2016 Cub Scout Pack 125 is part of the Santa Lucia District in the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay council. It currently has 42 scouts in 1st through 5th grade. Pack 125 is chartered by St. Mary’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church and supported by the Robert Down elementary school in Pacific Grove, CA. It is led by 10 volunteer registered adult leaders. In March/April 2017, Pack 125 will celebrate its 50th anniversary. For over 20 years, Pack 125 has conducted five community service projects each year. In 2016 Pack 125 reported 226 hours community service. The projects are: • Presenting a Christmas caroling program at the medical wing of Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove • Collecting canned food for St. Mary’s By-The-Sea’s food pantry for the local needy • Participating in the California Coastal Cleanup at Asilomar State Beach • Conducting the opening flag ceremony for Pacific Grove’s Feast of Lanterns community event • Cleaning up the beach and park areas at Lovers Point Park in Pacific Grove after the Feast of Lanterns event Pack 125 also marches in Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days parade to promote scouting. Lance Wright is the current Cubmaster of Cub Scout Pack 125 and can be contacted at (cell) 831-238-4680 or (home) 831-646-8468.
Collecting canned food for St. Mary’s-By-TheSea food pantry
Picking up trash left by fans of the Feast of Lanterns on the beach and in the park at Lovers Point
Right: Marching in the Good Old Days parade. Far right: Conducting the opening flag ceremony at the Feast of Lanterns pageant
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(a program sponsored by the government of Japan) delivered to the UN conference,” Gordon added. “I could not be prouder of him and of our community of Pacific Grove to support such a positive endeavor.” Youth Communicators like Eric met preparatory to the conference via e-mail and Google Drive to establish a proposal about what they think a potential nuclear non-proliferation treaty would look like. “The Japanese people are optimistic of a total ban [of nuclear weapons] but they realize it’s going to take time,” said Eric. He also said that he fielded many questions about the recent election results and what it could mean for nuclear weapons. There were a number of highly-ranked dignitaries at the conference, and Eric was thrilled to be able to talk with many of them. The parliamentary vice minister of foreign affairs of Japan was one, along with an ambassador from the United States and one from Israel. There were many college professors in attendance as well. He met Ambassador Saryba from Kazakhstan and the Japanese ambassador, and was able to talk with them in an open Q&A. He was also able to speak with some hibakusha – survivors of either of the atomic explosions at Hiroshima or Nagasaki in 1945, an experience he found very moving. On the plane home, he was invited to continue the conversation with James M. Acton, the co-director of the nuclear Policy Program with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. A burden to take the message back home was placed on the American students. What short-term, potentially achievable goals could they establish?
“Textbooks do a poor job of relaying to American students the impact of the dropping of the bombs,” said Eric. “We need to get across how important it is to ratify the CTBT.” (The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, a multilateral treaty that bans all nuclear explosions, for both civilian and military purposes, in all environments.) “It’s also important to secure fissile material at hospitals and so on,” he added. The American students have partnered with a school in Nagasaki to gather signatures calling for the ratification of CTBT. It was a life-changing experience for Eric, which he says he will not be able to do again. At school, he is a member of the robotics team and as a CAD designer, he designs and 3-D prints the parts. He also participates in aquaponics at school, and notes that the school just got $14,000 funding for the culinary classes. Eric thinks of himself as a mechanic engineer and that’s what he’ll be aiming for in college. He has made applications, but has not yet decided where he’ll go. Another of his interests is fog catchers, an apparatus involving a mesh screen which captures atmospheric moisture and turns it into potable water. He is learning about cyber security with the CyberPatriots through Monterey Peninsula College and the U.S. Air Force. CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program. Clearly, Eric Cuellar is a young man to watch. More information about the UN Conference can be found at http://unrcpd.org/ event/26th-united-nations-conference-on-disarmament-issues/
From left, bottom: A group photo of the Youth Communicators. Left, top: A Nagasaki newspaper article about the conference; Eric is pictured at the far left. Above: Eric addresses the conference. Above, right: Eric Cuellar and his chaperone from Pacific Grove High School, Mrs. Karinne Gordon. Right: Youth Communicators meet. Cedar Street Times hopes to post Eric’s speech and more photos online.
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A Winter Day’s History Hike
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Through the ‘most historical spot in California’
By Tom Stevens Just uphill from Monterey’s Coast Guard station and within earshot of passing traffic sits a modest wood frame museum. The building is an early stop on Tim Thomas’s walking tour of a 26-acre park he calls “the most historical spot in California.”
Tim Thomas Hanging from the museum rafters are flags of Monterey’s successive rulers: Spain, Mexico, Alta California, the Bear Republic, and the U.S.A. Among them is a curious outlier: a blue and white striped banner best known to soccer fans. “Argentina,” Thomas explains. “For six days in November, 1818, California was Argentinian territory.” This is one of many oddities Thomas reveals on a Saturday morning walking tour around the Presidio Historical Park, a grassy hillside that has overseen 400 years of pivotal events and outsize personalities. Among the personalities on our walk are physicians Dan and Stacey Milanesa of Salinas, their daughter Abby and Abby’s grandma Valerie Hanlon. The Milanesas are keen to brush up on backyard history after touring the East Coast. “We hit the high spots back there,” recounts Stacey. “D.C., Williamsburg, the original Jamestown, Gettysburg, West Point.” A West Point graduate himself, Dan also has history with Monterey’s Presidio.He studied German at the Defense Language Institute 180 years after the Argentinian incursion. That incident wasn’t in the DLI curriculum, but Pacific Grove native Thomas has it covered. “The Napoleonic Wars drew Spain’s attention away from its New World colonies,” he relates, “so the colonists started rebelling. The French privateer Hipolito Bouchard signed on with Argentine revolutionaries.” Like would-be California emperor John Sutter, the pirate Bouchard was a man with a plan. As Thomas tells it, Bouchard
sailed to Hawaii, recruited a hundred natives as warriors, and returned to the West Coast commanding two ships and several cannons. He planned to “sack and burn” coastal cities, starting with Monterey. After exchanging threats and cannon balls with the Spanish garrison at the Presidio, Thomas says, Bouchard’s forces launched a surprise attack by climbing the back side of the hill from what is now Cannery Row. “A hundred naked Hawaiians came charging down the hill,” Thomas grins, “but when they reached Monterey, it was deserted. The Spanish had withdrawn to Salinas. There wasn’t much left to sack, and the adobe wouldn’t burn. So after six days, Bouchard sailed off to attack Santa Barbara and San Diego. He didn’t do any better there, but he’s a national hero in Argentina.” By this point in the tour, we’re high enough up the hill to picture pirate ships departing and to imagine a similar winter day two centuries earlier. That was December 16, 1602, when three vessels commanded by the Basque fortune hunter Sebastian Vizcaino dropped anchor in the bay he would name for his sponsor, Spain’s Count of Monterey. The following day, Thomas continues, the expedition priest held mass beneath a prominent oak tree along the shoreline. The Spanish flag was duly planted and the land claimed for the king. “The Spanish camped up on this hillside because springs popped up here,” Thomas relates. “But it was so cold their water bottles froze.” The bay’s Rumsien
Above: Tim Thomas explains memorials, and shows Rumsien grinding stones. At left, thedefaced statue of St Serra will be repaired as the head has been found.
natives visited Vizcaino’s camp daily with red abalone harvested by the men and reed baskets woven by the women. “The Rumsien were the first divers to go into that bay,” Thomas gestures. “Research on burial finds showed the males had ‘surfer’s ear’ from long exposure to the cold water.” Before Vizcaino, he adds, the Rumsien people had lived for 10,000 years around Monterey Bay, a site so abundant in elk, bear, deer, water fowl and marine life that its natives likely experienced “no time of hunger.” Vizcaino’s visit, he says, might be the source of a Rumsien folk tale about a whale that swallows a brown man in Santa Barbara and later disgorges a white man in Monterey.
Other visitors left other tales. George Vancouver picked up cattle in Monterey as gifts for Hawaii’s King Kamehameha. Father Junipero Serra and Gaspar de Portola showed up in 1770 and celebrated mass beneath the same “ancient oak.” In 1836, Thomas relates, the Presidio figured in a quirky “rebellion” where a single cannonball fired by a young rival put to flight Monterey’s then-governor. The American commodore John Drake Sloat one-upped that during the Mexican-American war in 1846 by sailing into the bay with a 250-man force. Without firing a shot, Sloat seized Monterey and claimed for the U.S. enough Mexican territory to form California and six other states. The rest, as they say, is history.
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The Ghost of Christmas Cookies Past
Whether your greeting is “Merry Christmas,” “Happy Hanukkah” or the all-inclusive “Happy Holidays,” there’s one thing we can all agree on—this time of year, our thoughts just naturally turn to food! Tamales on Christmas Eve … stollen for Christmas morning … latkes and chocolate gelt … a classic Kwanzaa dinner of sweet potatoes, collard greens and black-eyed peas. No matter the holiday we celebrate, the first days of winter just seem to make us crave feasts that bring back memories of similar meals laden with family legend and lore. In this week’s “Keepers of Our Culture,” Joyce Krieg uses food as a theme for accessing memories of the holiday season, past and present. All About the Cookies In our house, it was all about the cookies. Looking back, it seems like my mother started the shopping and baking process weeks before Christmas, but I’m sure my child’s mind stretched the time out in agonizing slow motion, just as time seems to fly by now. Mom made these treats only at Christmas, which made them all the more special. First came the dense, calorie-laden goodie known as Seven Layers, a gooey concoction of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, coconut, chopped walnuts and crushed Graham crackers, bound together with the contents of a can of condensed milk. Toffee Squares consisted of a brown sugar crust topped with melted chocolate and chopped nuts. Snowballs came from the pages of my mother’s 1956 Betty Crocker cookbook, which arrived at our house after Mom collected enough box-tops from Betty’s cake mixes and other products. The cookbook actually calls these mounds of powdered sugar and butter Russian Tea Cakes, but in our house, they were always Snowballs. Most special of all were the sugar cookies, rolled and cut out in shapes of Christmas trees, Santas, reindeer, snowmen, angels, stars, and holly, all painstakingly decorated using colored frosting and toothpicks. Some
Keepers of our Culture Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Kreig
Mom Krieg’s 1956 Betty Crocker cookbook, earned by redeeming dozens of box tops. Joyce’s somewhat strange yet festive attempt at decorating sugar cookies. years, Mom would add other delights to her repertoire—the experiments with bourbon balls were especially memorable—but these “core four” were a constant part of every holiday season. A Non-Political Progressive Party As to Christmas dinner, my memories focus on the event, not to the food itself. For most of my tween and teen years, my family and our relatives living in and around San Jose had a tradition that we called a progressive party. Having nothing to do with politics, this is a dinner party that travels from one house to the next. The progressive Christmas dinner served three important functions: it spread out the fun and feasting for hours, it allowed
us to admire each others’ Christmas trees and decorations, and it ensured that no one housewife was stuck with all the cooking. Thus we might have appetizers at Marc’s home in Santa Clara, soup and/ or salad at Uncle Carl and Aunt Gartha’s in Campbell, and the main course with Uncle Robbie and Aunt Jane back in Santa Clara. Dessert was always at our place, the San Jose party house, because we boasted an old-timey player piano with dozens of rolls with the lyrics printed on the side, an antique version of a karaoke machine. Christmas night would end with we cousins gorging on cookies and the grown-ups gathered around the piano for a sing-along, cigarettes and hi-ball glasses clutched in
their hands. All of the older generations of my family are gone now, and it’s fallen to me to carry out the family traditions, such as they are. As a life-long “singleton,” Christmas dinner has run the gamut of a full-course home-cooked meal with my brother and his family, to going out for Chinese with a friend. But every December finds me cracking open my mother’s old Betty Crocker cookbook and pouring over her well-thumbed recipe cards, measuring and mixing, chopping and melting, creating those Seven Layers, Toffee Squares and Snowballs. But when it comes to those sugar cookies … well, I ’fess up. I just don’t have my mother’s patience for doing all that decorating with the colored frosting and toothpicks. Yes, I still make them, but in recent years, I’ve used just the star cutter and a mixture of powdered sugar, water and food coloring to paint them. These artistic attempts run the gamut from random doodles to popular text shorthand, reflecting a sense of humor that can be kindly described as quirky. So excuse me, but I just heard the timer go off and I’ve got more cookies to pull out of the oven! Share Your Story in Our Book! Have similar holiday memories? Share your stories in “Life in Pacific Grove,” a 444 page book filled with stories by and for PG residents and visitors, to be published in fall of 2017. All proceeds will benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library. To help you get started on writing your story for “Life in the Grove,” make plans to attend the next FREE writing class January 19 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Little House in Jewell Park. Patricia Hamilton is available to give a presentation to your group, book club, service organization, friends and family, and lead a writing session to gather stories, beginning January 15, 2017. Contact her at keepersofourculture@gmail.com to set up a date and time.
Celebrating with the Whales at Berwick Park
Just wanted to thank you for taking a positive approach to the whales in Berwick Park! We live up the street and know the artist and although there were several missteps along the way despite the best of intentions of all involved, at the end of the day, it is art and well, let’s enjoy it ! Thanks for focusing on the positives. :-) Janice Dyer Jean Justice McNeil, 90 years old and a 17-year resident of Pacific Grove and Canterbury Woods retirement community, was taken out to lunch for her 90th birthday by her son,Dan McNeil. They took a ride to Berwick Park to enjoy seeing the breaching whales. “What a beautiful sight to behold at 11 a.m.,” she said in a letter. “And then to enjoy clam chowder at a local fish shop.” Dan McNeil is a Colorado artist, and blacksmith, who creates sculptures of all kinds in wrought iron. Jean said, “Here’s my photo. I love having the ocean behind me, as I sit on the sign saying “DO NOT CLIMB!”
I used one of the Whales for my Christmas Card, attached. Photo on Dec. 8 by my friend Tammy Davies. I used a little PhotoShop to copy and paste the Santa hat on to the whale. The whale was not touched or harmed in any manner during the shoot. Kevin Clement
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“Safe Space” Status at Monterey Peninsula College By Walter Tribley In response to recent rhetoric on the national level about changing immigration policies that may negatively affect undocumented immigrant students, Monterey Peninsula College governing board members, administrators and staff have communicated to students that the college provides a safe space, providing education to all students regardless of immigration status. In concert with my leadership team, a letter was recently distributed to the MPC community stating that MPC supports the academic and career goals of all of our students through our educational and student services programs. These quality programs will continue to be offered to our “Dream Act Students” on an ongoing basis. Further, MPC values our diverse student and workforce population. We are a college of inclusion. A college that creates “safe spaces” so our students can be challenged and grow. The national conversation will not change our mission or our resolve to teach and support – so ALL our students can grow. In a special meeting last Wednesday (12/14), the MPC governing board unanimously adopted a resolution of support and commitment to undocumented students. The resolution is consistent with the positions of the University of California and California State University systems and the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office guidance on values and commitment to undocumented students. Adhering to that guidance, MPC security officers will not question any individual solely on the basis of (suspected) undocumented status. In addition, MPC will not cooperate with any federal effort to create a registry of individuals based on any protected characteristics such as religion, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. Finally, MPC will not release confidential student records, including information related to immigration status, without a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, unless authorized by the student. MPC has an ethnically diverse student population and is designated under federal law as a Hispanic-serving Institution. The college does not seek or keep record of the citizenship status of its students. Our mission is to support student success for everyone. In an effort to support our students and campus community, the college would like to make its student body and the community aware that support sessions have been scheduled that may assist individuals with their ability to handle anxieties related to post-election concerns, or others. Our students are learning to form and express their points of view in a manner that should lead to a generation of politicians that can put their ideologies in perspective to work together for our nation. It is through such education that we can hope for a future in which harmful partisan rhetoric is not valued in our candidates. Again, MPC is a safe space for all students. We are a great institution and one with a rich history of providing our diverse communities a high-quality education enriched with extraordinary student support. This has not changed because of politics at the national level. (Walter Tribley is President/Superintendent of the Monterey Peninsula Community College District.)
TAMC moves to implement Measure x
Now that it’s clear that Measure X has passed with 67.71 percent voter approval, the Transportation Agency of Monterey County (TAMC) is moving forward to implement the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan that voters approved through Measure X’s 3/8 percent sales tax. “We are thrilled with the outcome and thank voters for recognizing the need and the importance of this Measure. Now, it’s time for us to get to work on the next phase of the process; putting procedures and processes in place. These have to be established before we can begin to work on the projects identified in the Investment Plan,” said Debbie Hale, Executive Director of TAMC. The next phase includes establishing agreements, procedures and safeguards; many of which are outline in the “Policies and Project Descriptions for the Transportation Safety & Investment Plan” with various agencies, organizations and jurisdictions. Some of these include: Assembling and establishing documents for the State Board of Equalization. The Board will collect the tax which goes into effect on April 1, 2017 and then distribute the funds quarterly to TAMC. Develop an agreement with Monterey County Controller’s/Auditor. The Controllers’ office will be responsible for distributing the 60 percent revenue share to the cities/ County quarterly. Develop tax sharing agreements with each city and the County. Appoint a Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee. Identify a list of early projects for launching. Develop and finalize pavement management program with the cities/County. The State Board of Equalization will release the initial revenue from Measure X on July 1, 2017. Hale went on to say that voters should not expect to see any new road maintenance or improvements right away. She said, “We are hopeful that the revenues to the cities and County will enable them to start working on filling potholes and making road maintenance improvements in their communities by the fall of next year.” To learn more about the Measure X and the Transportation Safety and Improvement Plan, visit the TAMC website at www.tamcmonterey.org.
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Message from the President of Middlebury Institute: Aiding Our Undocumented Students
Dear Members of the Middlebury Community,
I write today to underscore Middlebury’s support for all undocumented students, to state what our principles are as an institution in this area, and to announce two new steps we are taking to demonstrate this commitment. In recent weeks our community has repeatedly shown its solidarity with, and support for, students and other individuals who are concerned that their ability to live and study in this country is in jeopardy. Undocumented students (including DACA students), American-born students who have undocumented family members in the country, and international students whose ability to travel to and from the United States may no longer be assured all have stressed the potential impact of changes in immigration policy and enforcement on their ability to pursue an education in the United States. Last week’s rally and protest outside Old Chapel was an inspiring display of empathy and support for and by our fellow community members. I thank the many students who organized and attended the event and the faculty and staff who joined them. We have seen similar displays of support among students, faculty, and staff at the Middlebury Institute. Middlebury is and will remain unwaveringly committed to providing educational opportunities to students without regard to nationality, place of birth, immigration status, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or economic status. We also support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allows undocumented individuals who arrived in the United States as children to remain in the country without fear of deportation. Today there is understandable concern over the future of DACA, though the incoming administration has not commented on its plans. Similarly, discussions about potential deportations of some undocumented residents and the introduction of tighter restrictions for individuals entering or returning to the United States from certain parts of the world would have the potential to disrupt families and economic structures. Such changes could complicate the lives of students who leave and reenter the country to study abroad, to conduct research outside the country, or to visit family. No one can predict what will happen right now. But I can tell you what Middlebury’s approach will be. We will take every legal measure to support our undocumented students as we continue to live up to our principles of educational access and inclusivity. We will continue to safeguard student records and will not voluntarily share them with federal or state law enforcement or other officials. We will continue to provide pro bono legal assistance to undocumented students who seek advice regarding their ability to fully participate in Middlebury’s academic programs. And we will work with our Vermont congressional delegation to encourage the continuation of DACA and the passage of the DREAM Act, which would create a pathway to legal residency for undocumented immigrants who entered the country before the age of 16, who have lived here for at least five consecutive years, and who graduated from a U.S. high school or received a GED. Today I am announcing two additional steps we are taking. First, starting next year for applicants to Middlebury College’s Class of 2022, we will evaluate applications from undocumented prospective students under our need-blind admissions policy with a commitment to meet full demonstrated financial need. In taking this step, we are signaling to the thousands of ambitious and academically gifted young students from immigrant backgrounds across the country that Middlebury College seeks to enroll the best and most promising students regardless of their circumstances. Second, we will increase the amount of pro bono legal assistance we make available to students at the College and the Institute to assist with immigration and travel-related questions and issues. We will bring an immigration attorney to the Middlebury campus in the next two weeks for an information session and individual meetings and we will schedule a comparable day in Monterey. We will provide more details in the coming days and weeks. Finally, we will continue to work with other institutions to advance the goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. To that end, I have joined with other college and university leaders in signing three statements in recent days that affirm our highest principles as an institution. A statement supporting DACA signed by more than 100 college and university presidents. An open letter to President-elect Trump, signed by more than 100 presidents of liberal arts colleges, asking him to condemn and work to prevent the harassment, hate, and acts of violence we have seen perpetrated across our nation. A statement from educational leaders in Vermont, including the governor and governor-elect, reiterating support for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in Vermont. I want to thank everyone at Middlebury who has contributed ideas and support for our efforts to ensure the safety and security of undocumented students. Working together, I believe we can achieve meaningful progress toward making our campus and others the inclusive places they were meant to be. My warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving holiday. Laurie Patton President
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The Carmel Foundation hosts Philanthropic Foodies:
An event to be savored, benefiting services for seniors in our community
Executive Chef Boris Ilabaca of La Playa Carmel and The Carmel Foundation present “Philanthropic Foodies,” an exquisite gourmet dinner paired with fine wines to benefit services for seniors in our community. This event will feature a champagne reception followed by a decadent plated dinner paired with fine wines from local vintners at La Playa Carmel. The event will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Menu Lobster Bisque en Croute Blair Estate 2015 Pinot Gris Warm Roasted Wild Mushroom Salad Honey Jerez Sherry Vinaigrette DiOrio Cellars 2012 Pinot Noir Roasted Center Scotch Beef Filet Farro * Barley * Root Vegetables Mélange Scheid Vineyards 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Chocolate Pot de Crème Ginger Tuile Dinner is $120 per person and seating is limited! Reserve your seating by January 6th with Leanne at 831.620.8702 or www.carmelfoundation.org. About The Carmel Foundation The Carmel Foundation is an organization that serves members 55 and better in the Monterey County area and beyond. The Foundation is located in Carmel on the southeast Corner of 8th and Lincoln. The Carmel Foundation gives seniors an opportunity to live productive, enriching lives by offering a luncheon program, homebound meal delivery, free medical equipment loans, in-home services and respite grants, free lending library, Saturday movie, Technology Center, low-income housing, and more than 50 classes and activities each week. For more information, contact Kimberly Willison, Director of Development at kwillison@carmelfoundation.org, www.carmelfoundation.org, or 831.620.8701.
36th Annual Ancestor Roundup Genealogy Seminar A full day of family history classes
January 21, 2017 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: Family History Center & Classrooms, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1024 Noche Buena at Plumas, Seaside Since 1981, Monterey Peninsula family historians have been fortunate to have a major annual genealogy seminar right in our backyard. On Saturday, January 21, 2017, the 36th Annual Ancestor Roundup Genealogy Seminar presents a full day of classes for family researchers — 14 instructors will teach over 30 classes, from Absolute Beginning Genealogy, DNA Research and Courthouse Records to German, Scottish and Irish Research. The keynote speaker, genealogist Robert Givens, has been researching, teaching and writing about family history for more than 40 years. He is the author of four genealogy books, and his specialty is Pennsylvania and New England research. For his Keynote presentation at 8:30 a.m., Givens will explain the Research Wiki, a powerful online research for genealogists. Commodore Sloat Chapter DAR member Shelley McFadden will teach a special workshop for three class periods, “Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestors,” to help prospective new members to the DAR with their research. Cost for the day-long genealogy conference is $30 (for the seminar, lunch and printed syllabus) with early registration by January 15, 2017; $20 (for the seminar, lunch and an E-Syllabus (PDF). Sponsored by the Commodore Sloat Chapter, DAR, the Ancestor Roundup is held at the Family History Center and classrooms at the LDS Church, 1024 Noche Buena, Robert Givens, Seaside CA (Monterey Peninsula). For information Keynote Speaker and registration, call or email Serita Sue Woodburn, 831-899-2121, seritasue2@comcast.net. And like us on Facebook: 36th Annual DAR Ancestor Roundup.
Genology Society Holds Monthly Meeting
Lyceum Announces Winter and Spring Enrichment Classes
The Lyceum’s upcoming 2017 enrichment programs are posted at www.lyceum. org, and registration is open. There are a number of new programs, along with many favorites. Find a link on the website to classes listed below to learn more about an individual program, or go directly to the Enrichment Class page on the website to see everything. Complete List of Winter & Spring Classes The Heart of Collage Art Saturday, January 28th, 2017; For ages 8 - 11. 10:00am - noon; Fee: $30 BE MINE: Couples Intro to Salsa Saturday, February 11th, 2017; For ages 15 - adult. 1:00 - 2:30pm; Fee $25 per couple FAMILY DANCE: Intro to Salsa Sunday, February 12th, 2017; For ages 8 - adult. 1:00pm - 2:30pm; Fee: $25 per couple Drawing and Painting Marine Life Two Sundays, Feb 12th & 19th, 2017; For ages 12 - adult 1:00-4:00pm; Fee: $90 Fun Learning Mandarin Chinese Ten Fridays, beginning February 17th, 2017; For ages 6 - 12. 4:00 - 6:00pm; Fee: $250 ($230 for returning students) Includes textbook and materials. Make Your Own Herbairum Two Saturdays, Feb 18th & 25th, 2017; Ages 12 - adult 1:00-3:30pm; Fee: $80 Drawing and Painting Birds Saturday, March 11th, 2017; For ages 8 - 12 3:00pm-5:00pm; Fee: $35 Pen and Ink with Watercolor Two Saturdays, Mar 18th & 25th, 2017; For ages 12 - adult 1:00pm - 3:30pm; Fee: $80 Cosmic Puzzles II Six Wednesdays, Mar 29th - May 3rd, 2017; For ages 11 - 14 3:30 - 5:30pm; Fee: $140 Batik Workshop Saturday, April 1st, 2017; For ages 12 - adult 10:30am - 3:30pm; Fee $75 (includes materials) Painting Rainbows Saturday, April 15th, 2017; For ages 8 - 12 3:00-5:00pm; Fee: $35 Drawing and Painting the Seashore Two Saturdays, Apr 22nd & 29th, 2017; For ages 10 - adult 10:00am - Noon; Fee: $70 (includes materials) Fairyland at the Lyceum Two Saturdays, May 6th & 13th, 2017; For grades: K - 3rd 10:00 - 11:30am; Fee: $60 Flower Power Saturday, May 6th; For ages 8 - 14 3:00 - 5:00pm; Fee: $35
Move Into Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and Our World Wave Street Studios will host a 3-hour workshop on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Move Into Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and Our World. Visiting certified holistic movement instructor Stephanie Prima distills teachings from her Infinite Body Joyful Joints™ classes and her own personal practice to offer a unique workshop with discussion, group exercises, and flowing, circular movements that bring together the mind/body connection and eliminate the detachment from our real feelings. Stephanie believes “True mindfulness is not just about ‘being present’ but about continued self-healing and cultivation to allow the inherent beauty, creativity, and goodness in us to come through. This in turn has a ripple effect on the world around us.” Workshop participants will learn tools to: • Move and breathe fluidly again with less pain and improved balance • Bring energy and relaxation into daily life • Soothe and balance the mind • Release anxiety and fears • Develop personal power • Instinctively stimulate lasting health and harmony • Establish the mind set to achieve lasting change
The Monterey County Genealogy Society, Inc. (MoCoGenSo) will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, January 5 at 7 p.m. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Family History Center, located at the LDS Church, 1024 Noche Buena, Seaside. This month’s meeting will include a Family History Center Open House Celebration and “How to Find our American Civil War Ancestor” by Shelley McFadden. “In modern life, we live in our head, The meeting starts at 7 p.m. with doors open at 6:15 p.m. The Library will be open and are easily swayed and stressed by until 9 p.m. for research after the meeting. All meetings are free and open to the public: the pulls and expectations of daily life, everyone is welcome. For further information, call 375-2340, or visit the website at particularly now when our country is www.mocogenso.org.
in such a high state of anxiety. Infinite Body™ practice helps bring us back to our ‘wisdom mind’ – the inherent knowledge that all creatures possess – to help us stay grounded, centered, and emotionally strong. This gives us better focus so we can stay on track, achieve a more positive outlook on life, and influence those around us with beneficial effect,” said Stephanie. The movements can be adapted to standing or seated positions, and are suitable for all ages, body types, and mobility levels. Everyone participates at their own level; there is no judgement, and no special clothing or previous experience required. Once a stressed-out, dissatisfied fury, a diagnosis of cancer was Stephanie’s wake-up call. She embarked on a journey of self-discovery to holistically heal from cancer and a laundry list of niggling physical problems and emotional unhappiness. Today she is a vibrant, happy, inspirational force. Recognizing how critical the Infinite Body System was to her recovery, she completed the 18-month intensive training to teach Infinite Body Joyful Joints™ and now offers classes, and private health mentoring, including distance learning, through her business, Move Into Mindfulness. com. The cost is $97. To register go to http://bit.ly/2hlAhmE. Or for more information, call (831) 655-2010 or email annette@wavestreetstudios.com. Wave Street Studios is located at 774 Wave Street, Monterey.
December 23, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
MST to provide limited bus service for the holidays
Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will operate limited schedules for the upcoming holidays. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve all routes will operate a Saturday schedule, with the exception of lines 19 Del Monte Center - CSUMB via East Campus Express, 25 CSUMB - Salinas, and 26 CSUMB - East Campus Express, all of which will not be in service. On Christmas Day and New Year’s Day the following lines will operate a holiday schedule: · JAZZ A Monterey - Sand City via Hilby (Service between Monterey Transit Plaza and Sand City Station only. No service to MPC.) · JAZZ B Monterey - Sand City via Broadway (Service between Monterey Transit Plaza and Sand City Station only.) · Line 1 Monterey (Service from Lighthouse & Fountain to Monterey Transit Plaza only. No service to Asilomar.) · Line 2 Pacific Grove via Forest Hill (Service from Monterey Transit Plaza to Lighthouse & Fountain only.) · Line 20 Salinas - Monterey via Marina · Line 24 Grapevine Express (Service between Monterey and Carmel Rancho only.) · Line 41 Northridge - Salinas via East Alisal Lines 55 Monterey - San Jose Express and 86 King City - San Jose/San Jose Airport will operate a Sunday schedule on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. All other lines will not be in service on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day. Regular MST bus service will resume Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2 respectively. In addition to weekend-only service, the MST Trolley in Monterey will operate on Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, but will not be in service on Christmas Day. Lines 19 Del Monte Center - CSUMB via East Campus Express, 25 CSUMB Salinas, and 26 CSUMB - East Campus Express are currently not in service while the campus is closed for winter break. Line 19 will resume regular service on January 20, line 25 will resume regular service on January 21, and line 26 will resume regular service on January 23. MST administrative offices in Monterey and the customer service windows at the Salinas Transit Center, Bus Stop Shop in Monterey, and Marina Transit Exchange will be closed December 23, 26, 30, and January 2 for holiday observances. Customers are encouraged to purchase passes prior to the holidays or at participating GoPass outlets to avoid times when MST offices will be closed. In addition, effective Friday, December 23, Line 42 will begin a winter schedule with routing between Westridge and East Salinas only. Service to Spreckels will be temporarily discontinued. For more information, visit www. mst.org or call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1. Limited transit information is also available by calling 211. For the latest information on any transit service delays that may occur over the holidays, customers can follow MST on Twitter at www.twitter. com/mst_bus.
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Santa Catalina School Winter Play ‘You Can’t Take it With You’
Centered around the Vanderhof family, You Can’t Take It With You invites you into their madcap and eccentric home and lives. Led by Grandpa Martin, each family member marches to the beat of their own drum, pursuing hobbies such as snake collecting, making fireworks (in the basement!), writing plays that never get published, and ballet lessons. The only normal character is young Alice, a Wall Street secretary, whose fiancé is the son of her boss and the epitome of success and normalcy. But when Tony, her fiancé, and his parents come for dinner—on the wrong night—things don’t go exactly as planned. You don’t want to miss this zany comedy that teaches us to live life to the fullest by doing what makes you happy!
“You Can’t Take It With You” Santa Catalina School Performing Arts Center 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey Fri. Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Sun., Jan. 15 at 2:00 p.m. Fri., Jan. 20 at 12:45 p.m. Sat., Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets,
call the box office at (831) 655-9340 or reserve tickets online at www.santacatalina. org. Advanced reservations recommended. General admission – $12.00 Senior, student, military – $10.00 Children (12 and under) – $8.00 Call for group rates. For more information please contact the Box Office at (831) 655-9340.
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• December 23, 2016
Ho-ho-holiday Greetings
Homeless Santa and the Houseless Census are comin’ to town
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise
According to hearsay, Homeless Santa’s coming to town; if accurate, he won’t don a purple costume like he did in a scheme orchestrated by Ernie, the entrepreneurial homeless gay chef, two Christmases ago. Ernie ‘s get-rich scheme flopped because his white-bearded Homeless Santa was a no-show whose youthful stand-in panhandler passed out on a bench near noon. Ernie no longer serves dumpster-dived dishes to homeless holidaygoers. He is learning a creative new profession: wig styling for women recovering from chemo, or male-pattern baldmess, or simply in need of fast hairdos. Ernie promises to share a post-holiday gourmet recipe soon. Feast at the Fairgrounds The 31st annual free Christmas dinner sponsored by Kiwanis Club and volunteers will be noon to 3 p.m., Sun., Dec. 25, in the Monterey Room of Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd., Monterey. Assuring that homeless advocate Mrs. Claus is part of the community celebration featuring roast turkey and the trimmings. A little anonymous elf told me that Mrs. Claus and Santa bear remarkable resemblances to Marge Ann Jameson, publisher/editor of the Cedar Street Times, and her jolly bewhiskered husband Neil of Jameson’s Motorcycle Museum fame. Festivities start at noon and run through 3 p.m. Reservations are not necessary. I am serving as a non–anonymous holiday hostess at the second annual Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program
for Women (I-HELP) at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula on Christmas night. Between 10 and 20 homeless women are expected as guests at the holiday banquet, following which they will sleep in the cozy sanctuary. Also, the city of Monterey finally approved a private site for homeless women who live in their cars at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1490 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey. Thus ends a long contentious process that started early this year with city council’s veto of Monterey United Methodist Church as an adequate location for the One Starfish Safe Parking Program. As many as six women may now sleep overnight at St. John’s Chapel. Homeless Census Takers Needed Meanwhile, at least four homeless women in their 80s and one in her 90s could be out in the cold on the Monterey Peninsula during this frigid holiday season. If these statistics are correct, as shared with the Social Justice Committee at its Dec. 18 meeting at UUCMP, they should be confirmed or amended in January. The 2017 Point-in-Time Census is scheduled for Wed., Jan. 25 to count men, women and children who are homeless throughout Monterey County. The census is coordinated by the Coalition of Homeless Services Providers in conjunction with community partners. CHSP is available by phone (831) 883-3080, or email chspmontry4@aol.com . If your New Year’s resolutions include getting active in grassroots democracy, and especially to work toward easing suffering homelessness causes those who prefer to be housed, I heartily urge you to join me as a volunteer homeless-census-taker. See details at www.chspmontereycounty.org . A Peek at Peninsula Points of Interest Besides preparing to send out letters inviting all Monterey Peninsula cities to participate in the 2017 Matching Funds Challenge project to help support non-profits that serve the homeless, Monterey City Council is in the process of revisiting its earlier nix on second and granny units as a means of adding affordable dwelling spaces to its limited housing stock. Greater details will be covered in
the near future. Christmas Cheer from CeliaSue Remember Granny Annie’s summer advice to homeless journalist CeliaSue Hecht to write publicly about her plight? Sue did just that. She discusses her article about being unhoused while in her 60s that was published online in early October, http://www.vox.com/ first-person/2016/9/29/12941348/homeless-over-50-statistic : “I received emails from around the world. Offers for housing came from Turkey, New York, Texas. . . the Middle East. . . most offers were not tenable. But I also received a couple of writing job offers. . . I jumped on those. “A kind English gentleman and I spoke. . .and soon I was editing and rewriting his agency’s once-a-week newsletter. His organization works with over 300 nonprofits worldwide. . . I was hired initially for a two-months probation period. Now they want me to continue working. . . My responsibilities and hours will be increasing. “…Considering going back to the desert, where I can buy a few acres and build my own tiny home on a trailer… Dreaming of a nest to call my own. With or without goats and chickens and a horse with no name. Cheers!”
So, who is Homeless Santa? He’s the invisible guy I’m dancing with under the hat in this Tap Bananas salsa solo. We wish you Feliz Navidad! Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukah and Candlelit Kwanzaa. Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or call The
LocalAuthors Can Be Ordered Online New books by three Central California authors - Donald Craghead, Tony Albano and Pat DuVal - can now be ordered online on Digi-Tall Media’s Story-e-Book sales site out of Dallas, in addition to being sold in various Monterey, Carmel, Salinas, Big Sur and Santa Cruz shops and on Amazon. Great holiday gifts at just $15 per book. The newly-represented authors are: Donald Craghead is known as a Carmel landscape artist – but wait until you read his new fantasy fiction, “The Enchanted Emerald.” It’s a romping tale about good and evil, and the powerful role of two magic stones – an emerald for good, a ruby for evil. But the world’s technology has disappeared, and magicians are now in charge. The book is listed as a young adult fantasy…but adults will love it, too. There are bar fights and first love - and locals may recognize that the magician’s castle sounds a lot like Hearst Castle, and the demolished book room resembles Monterey Library. His book was only launched in mid-December, and is selling fast! This 228-page story is pure fiction, produced by Craghead’s fertile mind that has spent a lifetime reading and imagining.
None of the characters or events in this story are real - but that shouldn’t stop the noble reader from thinking about what is possible. His book is now available on Amazon and at: http://story-e-books. com/shop/the-enchanted-emerald-by-donald-craghead/
Tony Albano writes about “Life is a Bump Road, smoothed out by the people and the dogs - you meet along the way.” A host/waiter at Carmel’s Il Fornaio for more than 20 years, his 28 short stories tell about life in the NY projects as a ‘60s hippie-musician, about how a three-legged dog ended Tony’s depression after losing his own leg in a car accident, and much more! It will cause you to smile, and pause to think. His book is available in Monterey at Luminata Books and Gifts and at Aguajito Veterinary Hospital, in Carmel at Kris Kringle, Whittakers, Grooming by the Sea, and at DO Re Mi Music & Video in Carmel Rancho Shopping Center, in Salinas at Downtown Books & Sound, on Amazon and now at: http://story-e-books.com/shop/life-is-abumpy-road-by-tony-albano/ Pat Duval’s book, “From Colored
Town to Pebble Beach: The Story of the Singing Sheriff” is an American saga. Pat grew up in the segregated “Jim Crow” Deep South, where he struggled to find his footing, and his soul. His time in the Army helped and, upon discharge at Ft. Ord, he was named the county’s first black deputy sheriff. DuVal also was finally able to follow his dream of singing, everything from opera to country to rock-’n-roll, and he earned the moniker of The Singing Sheriff. He’s been filmed with many vocalists and in innumerable Clint Eastwood movies. His book is available at: Lemos “76” Service Station in the Carmel Rancho Center; Hacienda Hay and Feed and Valley Hills Deli; Carmel Valley Business Service and the Lemon Tree in Carmel Valley Village; River House Books and Spencer’s Stationary in the Crossroads; Bruno’s Market and Pilgrim’s Way Books in Carmel; Old Capitol Bookstore in Monterey; Nepenthe, Ripplewood Resort and River Inn in Big Sur; Star Market, Salinas; Bookshop Santa Cruz, Amazon and now at: http://story-e-books.com/shop/fromcolored-town-to-pebble-beach-the-storyof-the-singing-sheriff/
Legal Notices Doc#: 20162470 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: List Fictitious Business Name Below: AT&T Mobility, County of Principal Place of Business: Monterey Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 1620 North Main Street, Suite 1620, Salinas, CA 93906 Name of Corporation of LLC as shown in the Articles of Inc. / Org. / Reg.: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, State of Inc./Org/Reg. Delaware, Residence Street Address/Corporation or LLC Street Address: 1025 Lenox Park Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 This business is conducted by: a limited liability company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-30-2007. BY SIGNING BELOW, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND THAT ALL INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250-6277). Sign below (see instructions on reverse for signature requirements): Signature: Jackie Begue Printed Name of Person Signing: Jackie Begue If Corporation or LLC, Print Title of Person Signing: Manager Date: 11-10-2016 Filed in County Clerk's Office, County of Monterey on December 08, 2016. NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law. (See Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). STEPHEN L. VAGNINI MONTEREY COUNTY CLERK BY: Deputy Original Filing CN931918 10252886 SO Dec 23,30, 2016, Jan 6,13, 2017 Doc#: 20162472 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: List Fictitious Business Name Below: AT&T Mobility, County of Principal Place of Business: Monterey Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 494 Del Monte Center, Space 42B, Salinas, CA 93940 Name of Corporation of LLC as shown in the Articles of Inc. / Org. / Reg.: New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, State of Inc./Org/Reg. Delaware, Residence Street Address/Corporation or LLC Street Address: 1025 Lenox Park Blvd NE, Atlanta, GA 30319 This business is conducted by: a limited liability company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1-30-2007. BY SIGNING BELOW, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND THAT ALL INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250-6277). Sign below (see instructions on reverse for signature requirements): Signature: Jackie Begue Printed Name of Person Signing: Jackie Begue If Corporation or LLC, Print Title of Person Signing: Manager Date: 11-10-2016 Filed in County Clerk's Office, County of Monterey on December 08, 2016. NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law. (See Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). STEPHEN L. VAGNINI MONTEREY COUNTY CLERK BY: Deputy Original Filing CN931917 10252886 SO Dec 23,30, 2016, Jan 6,13, 2017
December 23, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Public Hearing Service Needs for the Low-Income Population
The Monterey County Department of Social Services Community Action Partnership is conducting a Public Hearing. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to gather information from the public regarding service needs for the low-income population in Monterey County. The Community Action Partnership provides funding in support of services to the low-income population This Public Hearing will allow members of the community to give input regarding service needs that will influence the agency’s service-funding decisions. The Public Hearing will take place on Thursday, January 12, 2017, 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Vineyard Church of Salinas, 1122 E. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93905 This meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish. For more information please call Teresa Pureco at (831) 796-1553 or via email at purecoTM@co.monterey. ca.us If you are unable to attend the public hearing and would like to provide written testimony, please contact Margarita Zarraga at 831-755-8492 or by email at zarragam@co.monterey.ca.us
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20162481 The following person is doing business as THE CHOP SHOP SALON, 8071 Moss Landing Rd., Moss Landing, Monterey County, CA 95039; ANGELICA MEDLICIA PELISSIER-FRANCO, 18340 Dolan Pl, Castroville, CA 95012. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 12/0916. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 10/2006. Signed: Angelica Pelissier-Franco. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 12/23/16, 1/6/17, 1/13, 1/20/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20162337 The following person is doing business as BLAZE A BRILLIANT PATH and BLAZING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS, 187 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950, mailing address P.O. Box 316, Pacific Grove, CA 93950; BARBARA LYNN LAZARONY, 187 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 11/16/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 03/01/16. Signed: Barbara L. Lazarony. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 12/16/16, 12/23/16, 1/6/17, 1/13/17
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Giants to set up at S F Airport Bob Silverman
San Francisco Giants Updates
Giant’s Sign Mark Melancon As New Closer (c2016 S.F. Giants) The San Francisco Giants announced that they will be forming a partnership “to create the San Francisco Giants Clubhouse in terminal 3” at the San Francisco International Airport. This will be the first time that the Giants created “ a restaurant experience outside the park” as announced by Giants’ CEO Larry Baer. The new feature at the airport will have a wrap-around showcase of sports entertainment that will be open before the end of 2017. The Giants have made some major changes as they prepare for the 2017 Spring Training and regular season. The Giants signed RHP-Closer Mark Melancon to a fouryear contract as announced by Larry Baer at a recent press conference with General Manager Bobby Evans and Manager Bruce Bochy present. Melancon is 31 years old and pitcher for the Pirates and Atlanta in 2016 with a 2016 1.64 ERA. The new closer is a three time ALL STAR that had 47 saves last season. Melancon has played in a total of 444 games over nine years. Giants’ pitcher Chris Heston has been traded to Atlanta after being with the Giants Organization for eight years. The Giants signed former All Star Phil Neven as their new third base coach and former River Cats’ manager Joe Alguacil as the new first base coach. The Giants hosted their 16th Annual Children’s Party for Homeless Families at AT&T PARK on Dec. 13. Pre Spring Training News should be available soon. The Giants Roster now stands at 39 with the trading of Heston.
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