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Sat. Aug. 27
Juvenile Arthritis Education Day 10 AM -1 PM Sally Griffin Center
• Sat. Aug. 27
Tech Talk on Pacific Grove’s Electric Motorcycle at Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum, 305 Forest Ave. 6-8 PM Free
• Wed. Aug. 31
Dine Out with Friends of the PG Library Mando’s Restaurant 62 Fountain Avenue Pacific Grove 9 AM - 9 PM www.mandospg.com
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Western Flyer- Page 4
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• Fri., Sept. 2
Art Exhibit – opening GALA Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove 7 – 9 PM • Free 831-375-2208 or www. pgartcenter.org.
Sat. September 3
Friends of the P. G. Library *Book Sale* Pacific Grove Library porch Plenty of bargains in all genres! 10:00 - 4:00
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Vol. VIII, Issue 46
Golden Shovels at the Ready
• Thurs. Sept. 8
Candidates’ Forum PG Community Center 5:30-8:15
• Starting Sept. 8 Thursdays 4:30-6:30
8-beginner Easybridge! lessons FREE at Bridge Center of Monterey at Ford Ord Contact Doug Halleen 917-2502 or Doug@DougHalleen.com to register or for more info.
• Sat. Sept. 10
Mothers & Fathers Walk to Protect our Children’s Water Ban Fracking • 9:00 AM Lovers Pt. to Monterey Wharf #1 hellernan@gmail.com •
Sun. Sept. 11
See our website www.cedarstreettimescom for important news on upcoming street closings and detours.
• Sat. Sept. 17
The Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the “Holman Highway 68 Roundabout” on Monday, August 22,. The project, which is a public-private partnership between the City of Monterey, City of Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Com-
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Monterey Fire Secures SAFER Hiring Grant
Open House & Adoption Fair Peace of Mind Dog Rescue 615 Forest Ave. Free • 12-2 Film: “Faith Against Fracking” Incl. Film Interview w/ Anthony Ingraffea Robert Down Elementary Free • 7-9 PM • Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM Dance to DJs Adults $10/Teens $5 Youth Free • 1st Time Free info@dancejampg.org
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Inside Aging in the Grove........................... 10 Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts................. 8 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Cop Log.............................................. 7 Giants Update ................................. 17 Homeless in Paradise........................ 17 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 12 Legal Notices.................................... 18 Opinion............................................ 19 Otter Views......................................... 9 Rain Gauges....................................... 2 Real Estate.................................. 18, 24 Teen Talk............................. Next Week
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded $616,356 to the Monterey Fire Department to support the hiring of firefighters. SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response) grants are awarded to fire departments on national, state, and local levels, or tribal organizations that represent the interests of volunteer fire departments. Monterey Fire Department includes Pacific Grove Fire. SAFER grants may be awarded annually, and, according to Monterey Fire Chief Gaudenz Panholzer, the Department did not get one in 2013 or 2014 (though they did apply) but a grant received in 2012 helped fund firefighters for the department for two years. This grant would also fund salaries and benefits for three firefighter positions for three shifts for a period of two years. These positions would serve as additional “relief” staffing to backfill vacancies and absorb a significant portion of the overtime costs currently incurred to maintain minimum daily staffing levels in the Fire Department. “It helps us manage overtime costs,” said Chief Panholzer. Cost analysis has shown, he says, that having relief firefighters on hand to fill in when illness or injury creates a vacancy is less expensive for the department than paying overtime for someone to fill in — with the added benefit that “burn out” is reduced. The new retirement system, he says, makes it less expensive for the department to hire fulltime firefighters than to pay overtime. “What we’re doing is increasing the relief pool, basically for free,” he added. During a fire emergency such as the State of California is now experiencing, the state reimburses the local departments for the costs of sending out a strike team, which is usually a two-week commitment, but there is still a hole to fill on the local level. this grant will help fill that hole in staffing levels.
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pany, the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, the County of Monterey, Caltrans and TAMC is designed to relieve congestion near the Highway 68/Highway 1 intersection, and will greatly improve access to the Community Hospital, Pacific Grove, Monterey and Pebble Beach. Speakers at the ceremony included, in addition to Mayor Bill Kampe: Mayor Clyde Roberson, City of Monterey; David Stivers, EVP & CAO, Pebble Beach Company; Jim Cullen, Board member, Skyline Forest Association;Barbara Meister, Public Affairs Director, Monterey Bay Aquarium; David Frisbey, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District. Also on hand were officials from Monterey County and Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado and others. Pacific Grove voted in the spring to assign $100,000 of the city’s regional surface transportation program funds, monies which were targeted toward street maintenance only, to help the roundabout project get rolling despite the fact that the roundabout
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GoPass Discounted During Roundabout Construction
Beginning August 15, Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will sell its 31-Day Basic GoPass for only $13 ($6.50 discount for individuals 18 years and under, 65 years and older, with disabilities, Medicare Card holders, and veterans). The pass, which regularly costs $95, is a fantastic deal that will continue during construction of the Holman Highway 68 Roundabout. Reduced pricing will be made available for those who live or work in Big Sur, Carmel, Carmel Valley, Monterey (west of Sloat Ave and north of HWY 1), Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach. Proof of residency (e.g. driver’s license, state ID card, utility bill) or work site (e.g. current pay stub) must be shown. Reduced price pass only available at the MST Bus Stop Shop in Monterey at 201 Pearl Ave, the Marina Transit Exchange, and the Salinas Transit Center.
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PROUNDABOUT From Page 1
is not in Pacific Grove. Construction on the project began on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 to coincide with the end of Car Week. It will likely take a year to complete. AT&T had already begun cable installation and utility work relocation on the project. Local employers are among those searching for ways to cope with the construction phase by encouraging carpooling and alternative modes of transportation. Monterey Salinas Transit will extend an offer of reduced cost on its monthly pass in an effort to encourage local riders to use the bus system.
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Campaign Finance Search Engine Now Offered in Spanish California Secretary of State Alex Padilla has announced that Power Search, a campaign finance search engine on the Secretary of State’s website, is now available in Spanish. “As the amount of money in politics continues to grow—a clear picture of the flow of campaign dollars is critical for voters to be informed,” Secretary of State Padilla said. “Until today, important campaign finance data was only available in English. By offering Power Search in Spanish we are eliminating a big language barrier for many voters. A transparent campaign finance law only works if voters can easily read the data. English may not be the first language of every voter, but every voter has a right to view campaign finance data.” California has the largest Latino population in the nation. According to Census Bureau data, as of July 1, 2014, approximately 14.99 million Latinos live in California. This makes Latinos the largest single ethnic group in the state. Over 476,000 registered California
voters already request that their campaign materials be provided in Spanish. According to Census Bureau data, 39.3 million U.S. residents age 5 and older who spoke Spanish at home in 2014. This is a 126.3 percent increase since 1990 when it was 17.3 million. http://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/newsroom/ facts-for-features/2016/cb16-ff16.pdf Power Search allows anyone to swiftly and easily review the source, recipient and amount of state level campaign contributions. It provides useful summaries of information at the contributor, candidate, ballot measure and campaign committee levels with options for sorting and detailed searches in the data. Power Search also enables users to quickly and easily browse all independent expenditures affecting state-level candidates and ballot measures from 2001 through the present. Power Search was developed in a partnership between the Secretary of State’s office and MapLight—a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization that tracks money’s influence on politics. Like
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Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription. Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Regular Contributors: Jan Austin • Mike Clancy • Scott Dick • Rabia Erduman • Ron Gaasch • Ivan Garcia • Kyle Krasa • Dixie Layne • Travis Long • Jim Moser • Peter Mounteer • Wanda Sue Parrott • Jean Prock • Jane Roland • Katie Shain • Bob Silverman • Peter Silzer • Joan Skillman • Tom Stevens Intern: Ryan Nelson • Ella Foster Distribution: Debbie Birch, Amado Gonzales Cedar Street Irregulars Bella G, Ben, Benjamin, Coleman, Dezi, Elijah, Francesca, Jesse, John, Kai, Kyle, Jacob, Josh, Josh, Leo, Luca, Maddelena, Nathan, Tom
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Week ending 08-25-16 at 7:50 AM....... 0.02" Total for the season................................. .32" 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
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending 08/24/16........................ 0.00" Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 0.20" Last week low temperature..................55.2 F Last week high temperature.................67.4 F Last year rain to date (7/1/15-7/7/15)........... 0.27”
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Peace of Mind Dog Pacific Grove Unified Saves Taxpayers More Than $3 Million Rescue Hosting School District Refunds Bonds, Gains Lower Interest Rate Fall Adoption Fair Without Lengthening Pay-Back and Open House
An open house and adoption fair will take place at the Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR) Bauer Center, 515 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove on Sunday, September 11 from 11am-2pm. Light refreshments will be served and dogs will be available for adoption. RSVP to: POMDR at 831-718-9122 or email us info@peaceofminddogrescue. org About POMDR: POMDR is a resource and advocate for senior dogs and senior people on California’s Central Coast. We find loving homes for dogs whose guardians can no longer care for them and for senior dogs in shelters. For more information about volunteering, adopting, or making a donation visit www.peaceofminddogrescue.org
Just follow the sign, ma’am
There has been a change to the policy on the bathrooms outside of City Hall. The bathrooms will now be open on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays from the morning time till 5p.m. The Public Works Department will be responsible for opening the bathrooms. The police department will be responsible for closing them each of those days at 5pm. The parking enforcement team will be the primary group responsible for this task. If they are both off, one of other on duty personnel will take care of the task. The on-duty Sergeant will make sure that the assignment is given out when one of the parking personnel are not on-duty. The City had been closing the bathrooms after business hours because people were sleeping in them or otherwise abusing the privilege. As there is a way-finding sign downtown on Lighthouse pointing in the direction of City Hall, people in need would often bounce off the locked doors on weekends and holidays, or enquire at nearby businesses.
The Pacific Grove Unified School District (PGUSD) today closed the sale of refunding bonds that will save local taxpayers over $3 million. Dale Scott & Company (DS&C) served as the financial advisor to help the district refund the bonds and take advantage of lower interest rates without lengthening the pay-back period. “None of our work to prepare students for lifelong success would be possible without the active, ongoing support of our community,” said John Thibeau, President of the PGUSD Board of Trustees. “We will continue to prudently manage the investment of local taxpayers in the future of our students.” PGUSD refunded $16.1 million of current interest bonds, resulting in a total savings of $3.1 million. The refunding comprised general obligation bonds approved by voters in 2007 (Series A), 2008 (Series B) and 2009 (Series C). “One of our top priorities has been to maintain financial accountability and budget integrity,” said Dr. Ralph Porras, PGUSD Superintendent. “The Board of
Trustees’ decision to refund these bonds does just that by returning savings to our local taxpayers while keeping us on track to provide all of our students with a positive, safe and stimulating learning environment.” The interest rate of the new bonds is significantly lower than the old bonds, down to 2.8 percent from an average of 4.2 percent. “PGUSD’s refunding will benefit the District and local taxpayers alike,” said Dale Scott, president of DS&C. “The District wisely waited until market conditions improved before making this move, and the community will reap the benefits.” About Pacific Grove Unified School District PGUSD serves a population of approximately 2,050 students in five schools: two elementary schools (K-5); one middle school (6-8); one high school (9-12); and one continuation school (912). In addition, the adult school serves approximately 2,500 students. For more
information, visit www.PGUSD.org. About Dale Scott & Company Dale Scott & Company is a leading independent financial advisory firm that guides California school districts through the bond financing process while protecting local taxpayers. For more than 25 years, DS&C has served California’s K-12 school districts and community colleges as a trusted, independent partner. DS&C uses a combination of quantitative analytics and a deep knowledge of capital markets to provide schools with a broad array of innovative products and services, many of which have become the standard for the state’s public finance industry. DS&C President Dale Scott published his book, ”WIN WIN: An Insider’s Guide to School Bonds,” to enable elected school district board members, educational and civic administrators, and members of the public to become more active and involved in the school bond process. For more information, visit www.DaleScott.com and follow DS&C on Twitter @DaleScottCo.
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CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE Council Candidate Orientation Meeting Monday, August 29, 2016 5:30 P.M. Council Chamber 300 Forest Ave. Pacific Grove Agenda 1. Welcome 2 Introductions 3. Program Overviews City Manager City Clerk Human Resources City Attorney Finance/Cemetery Police-Sworn/Police-Non-Sworn Public Works/Capital Improvement P l a n / S e w e r / L o c a l Wa t e r Project/Golf Course/Recreation Fire Library/Information Services Community and Economic Development Museum Questions and Answers Adjournment
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Update on The Western Flyer: On a Slow Boat to Monterey
Jim Costello, former mayor of Pacific Grove, lives in Washington where he volunteered to lead tours of the restoration work on the Western Flyer until very recently. His photo, above, shows the work up until the beginning of August. From the Western Flyer Foundation website: The Western Flyer Foundation plans on serving children from across the west coast of North America, including Canada, Mexico and the states of California, Oregon and Washington. Our first goal is to restore the Western Flyer. Aesthetically, she will look the
League of Women Voters presents free forum on anti-fracking measure
The League of Women Voters of Monterey County (LWVMC) cordially invites you to attend our next Lunch & Learn. The program will be: Pros & Cons Forum for Measure Z on November Ballot: "Protect Our Water: Ban Fracking & Limit Risky Oil Operations" Pros & Cons presenters (TBA) will have equal time to speak, followed by an audience question and answer session. Lunch and Learn is set for Wednesday, 14 September 2016, Doors Open/Social Time: 11:30 a.m. • Lunch: 12:00 noon ($17/person; provided by Café Athena) Presentation: 12:30 p.m. (free and open to the public) at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Road in Carmel Please RSVP by Saturday, September 4 to Lorita Fisher via email (GLFisher@ redshift.com) or phone (831-375-8301). Payment for lunch can be either cash or check and is payable upon arrival. If you have further questions about the program please contact George Riley at georgetriley@gmail.com.
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way she did in 1940. While maintaining the historical integrity and “DNA” of the hull, the vessel will also be upgraded to exceed U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements. A state-of-the-art “green” electrical propulsion system will be installed. The vessel will also be equipped with scientific and laboratory equipment, including a remotely operated vehicle (ROV), to be able to view marine life at ocean depths. Following restoration, the vessel will be sailed to ports along the Western coast of the United States and Mexico for educational outreach, working with ports and local maritime historical centers. Schoolchildren will be given an opportunity to be on board the boat, participating in scientific information gathering and analysis. When the Western Flyer was found, fortuitously because Bob Enea, whose family once owned the purse seiner, remembered the call sign of the on-board radio, Steinbeck fans the world over celebrated. The 72’ Monterey fishing boat was made world-famous by author John Steinbeck and marine biologist Edward F. Ricketts on their 1940 voyage to Baja California. The 1940 expedition resulted in the co-authored publication, “The Log From the Sea of Cortez.” After sinking twice at her mooring in the Swinomish Channel near Anacortes, Washington, and spending an extended period of time in a nearby Port Townsend boat yard, the venerable old boat has been saved from dereliction. It was acquired for preservation and restoration as a floating classroom to operate from her historic home harbor of Monterey. The vessel wa acquired by John Gregg, of Gregg Drilling & Testing, Inc., a geotechnical site investigation company. John Gregg is a lifelong Steinbeck fan. John Steinbeck’s 1951 Viking Press publication of “The Log From The Sea of Cortez” portion of the original book is Steinbeck’s classic account of the scientific expedition to the Gulf of California and a philosophical tour de force of the strength and depth of the co-authors’ relationship. Its introduction, About Ed Ricketts, is Steinbeck’s famous tribute to his closest friend, mentor, muse, and one of America’s greatest naturalists.
Missing Fire Equipment Sought
As the Soberanes fire moved rapidly to the south, the firefighters battling the blaze moved with it deploying equipment along the way. Firefighters are now asking the public to report any equipment found in the fire area to authorities. Anyone who locates fire hose, pumps, gas cans or any other equipment should call the Soberanes Fire Information Center (831) 204-0446, or the Monterey County Sheriff’s office (831) 755-3722. A crew will be sent out to pick up any reported equipment.
Soberanes Fire Relief Fundraiser By Local Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries
Warner Brothers recording artists The Wild Feathers will be the musical headliner for the Soberanes fire Relief Fundraiser at Folktale Winery & Vineyard on August 28 from 2:00pm – 6:00 pm The band is generously donating the concert to benefit the fire relief efforts. Other musical artists include: Mary Loves Molly (Lead Dane Edmondson lost his home in Palo Colorado), Chile Colorado, and Delaney Ann. In addition to music, the afternoon’s festivities feature 20 local restaurants, more than 30 wineries and breweries from Monterey and beyond, and both silent and live auctions. Proceeds from the Soberanes Fire Relief Fundraiser will benefit those affected by the fire in Big Sur and Carmel Valley and help to support the efforts of our local volunteer fire brigades who have gone above and beyond in supporting our community. Monterey’s food, wine and music industries invite guests to join them for a special afternoon in the enchanting setting of Folktale Winery & Vineyards (2016 CalTravel Winery of the Year) Tickets are $75 per person (tickets are limited and expected to sell out). 21 and older only For more information and tickets: SoberanesFireHelp.org or find us on Facebook: Soberanes Fire Relief Fundraiser. Partial Lists of Participants Wineries: Albatross Ridge, Bernardus Winery, Blair Estate, Carmel Road, Chappellet, Chesebro Wines, Cima Collina, Estancia, Folktale Winery & Vineyards, Galante Vineyards, Hahn Family Wines, Holman Ranch, Jarmin Wines, Joyce Vineyards, Luli, I. Brand & Family Wines, McIntyre Vineyards, Mer Soleil, Morgan Winery, Pierce Ranch Vineyards, Silvestri Vineyards, Talbott Vineyards, The Wine Experience, Windy Oaks, Wedell Cellars, Wrath and more. Breweries: Alvarado Street Brewing, Carmel Valley Brewing, Drake’s Brewing and Firestone Brewery Restaurants: Esteban, Baker's Bacon/Montrio, Boardwalk Sub Shop/Wild Thyme Deli, Carmel Valley Ranch, Christopher's on Lincoln, Classic Catering, Flaherty's, Jenini, Mundaka, La Balena Ocean Sushi, Rio Grill, PigWizard, Tarpy's Roadhouse and more
August 26, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
How do They go About Fueling all Those Fire Engines, Bulldozers, and Helicopters? Diesel Direct to the Rescue On July 23, 2016, the Soberanes fire was a day old. It was estimated at 6500 acres. There were 56 fire engines, 8 helicopters, 6 air tankers, and 15 bulldozers and other vehicles needing fuel and water to supply 780 people fighting the fire. By August 5, two weeks into the event, the fire had grown to 53,690 acres and 466 engines were deployed, along with 54 water tenders, 18 helicopters, 6 air tankers, 66 bulldozers and 5,541 people involved. That was likely the peak in terms of equipment and personnel. But one doesn’t see a fire engine at the diesel pump at the corner filling station, much less a tractor trailer towing a bulldozer or a firefighter lugging a generator up to the pump. How does all that machinery keep going without leaving the fire line and lumbering through the rugged terrain to a local diesel gas station, at little better than eight miles per gallon? Enter Diesel Direct. The company provides disaster relief and emergency services in 45 states. They provide trucks, drivers and tanks to fuel air tankers, helicopters, bulldozers, fire engines and generators. Diesel Direct provide diesel and “av
gas” for machinery and helicopters. They also provide water trucks.One way they keep out of the way of the firefighters is to provide a 500-gallon “skid tank” to the site. They donated the skid tank, for example, to Cal Fire for use in refueling operations. It is deployed in a safe zone or base camp, can be hoisted by a crane and moved or removed. It is locked and sealed and accessible only by authorized personnel. Diesel Direct services it with 4500-9000 gallon fuel tucks. As of the third week in August, there are more than 11,000 firefighters fighting nine wildfires across the state of California. For Tim Johnson, local liaison for the Massachusetts company based in Stockton, it’s his job to keep them going. The Soberanes Fire alone, as of Aug. 25, has burned 90,062 and is at 60 percent containment. 1494 people: 16 crews, 44 engines, 12 helicopters, 18 dozers and 42 water tenders. The people at Diesel Direct have helped in disasters such as the Napa earthquake and Hurricane Sandy, They’re probably in Louisianna right now, and will be with the Soberanes — and other California wildfires — until full containment is reached.
A Diesel Direct skid tank is in place -- a safe location near the Soberanes Fire -- ready to fuel some of the hundreds of engines, generators, bulldozers and other machinery required to fight a wildland fire such as this one, now entering it second month. The logistics of refueling could be mind-boggling. Diesel Direct West is located in Stockton and can be reached at 916-857-1000. Photo from the Soberanes Fire courtesy Diesel Direct.
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Eating healthy on a wildland fire strike team This is no time to go on a diet
By Marge Ann Jameson When the Soberanes Fire became a wildfire (100 acres or more consumed) on July 23, 2016, did you – like hundreds of others – immediately think, “What can I do to help?” Did you rush to the store and buy Gatorade and the ingredients for Aunt Tillie’s casserole, or maybe some cookie makings? Did you stock up on pasta and drive over to the fire camp at Toro Park, only to have the officers in charge thank you kindly but turn away your gift? Or did you make up that casserole and gather up some old blankets, pillows and jackets to donate to evacuees, only to be told at the Red Cross evacuation center that they couldn’t be accepted? No offense intended, there are health reasons why gifts of used clothing, bedding, and linens can’t be accepted. They would happily have taken new socks and underwear still in the package, but had to refuse used items. You see, they had no way to clean them, unlike local thrift stores do. The Red Cross volunteers were even picky about food coming from restaurants and stores, even if it had not been opened. Same reasons. In the case of firefighters, there are strict government regulations around what they eat and drink if they are fighting a wild fire. And don’t worry: You made the donation you wanted to make. It is your tax dollars that pay for the food and drink that the firefighters consume while on wildland fire duty. The strict dietary requirements are met by controlled government contractors who bid the privilege long before the fire season started and are paid handsomely to cook, package, and deliver the food given to firefighters for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. Imagine if an entire crew got sick because of some ingredient in the breakfast. What if there are firefighters who are allergic – violently – to certain ingredients? What if they are eating empty calories and then try to work hard for a 12-hour shift? They could collapse. They could become fatiqued and not be able to hold up their part of the team. They could lose weight and muscle over a period of days and weeks and become ill. The U.S. Forest Service says that wildland firefighting may require 6,000 calories per day Calories come from carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Carbohydrates are converted to glucose and are
the primary fuel for the brain an nervous system. If the body doesn’t have enough carbohydrates, it will make glucose from muscle protein and deprive itself of what it needs to, for example, dig on a fire line for hours on end. Carbohydrates A 154-pound firefighter needs 5-7 grams of carbohydrates per 70 kilograms (weight) to perform moderate work. Hard work requires 7 to 10 grams of carbohydrates per 70 kilograms and ultraendurance or very hard work could raise the requireent higher. Carbohydrates can be found in foods like whole-grain products, beans, rice, corn, peas, potatoes, fruit, fruit juic milk, yogurt energy bars, and most sports drinks. Protein During hard work, firefighters need 1.2 to 1.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. Protein-rich foods include almonds, sunflower seeds, beans, beef cheese chicken, chili corn, eggs, fish, hamburger, milk, peanut butter, pizza, pork, rice, tofu and veggie burgers. Firefighters do not need vitamins and mineral supplements if their diets are adequate. Fluids Fluid requirements may vary. Firefighters should drink enough water throughout the day so that they don’t lose more than 2 percent of their body weight while working. Recommendations from the U,S Army and they American College of Sports Medicine are that the should drink one liter of fluid for every hour of hard work to maintain blood volume and ability to perspire. Electrolytes Eletrolytes are minerals such as sodium and potassium that serve nerve and muscle function and maintain the body’s acid/base balance. Electrolytes are lost in sweat during hard work on the fire line. Dietary recommendations include using a sat shaker at meals and eating salty foods (pickles, olives, jerky), and drinking sports drinks. Milk is recommemded at breakfast. So don’t take offense if Aunt Tillie’s casserole wasn’t eaten by a crew of firefighters. Certainly your family enjoyed it And with your tax dollars, you provided a firefighter with a healthy diet during the commitment to a wildland fire strike team.. Source: MyPyramid. gov
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Applications now available for Open Studio 2016
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
Monterey County Artists Open Studio Tour 2016, presented by Arts Habitat, is now accepting applications for participation by both individual artists and arts organizations. Discounts are being offered to early registrants and to artists who become members of Arts Habitat. Please go to ArtsHabitat.org for applications, or email: staff@artshabitat.org. Monterey County Artists Open Studios Tour is an annual, self-guided tour of artist studios and exhibition spaces across the county, on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 & 25, 2016. An opening gala will take place the evening of Friday, September 23 at the Pacific Grove Art Center where representative art by tour participants will be exhibited. The exhibit will continue through October 27. Arts Habitat connects and collaborates with artists and arts organizations in Monterey County to foster a dynamic, growing community, while leading the way to a thriving center for the arts at East Garrison.
Programs at the Library
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove
For more information call 648-5760.
442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Tuesday, August 30 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5 • Wednesday, August 31 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday Stories: stories, science and crafts for all ages • Thursday, September 1 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth - 24 months.
Church of Christ
176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741
First Church of God
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First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club
Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875
• Sat., Sept. 3, 2016, 6PM Dance lesson by Metin & Masha – Viennese Waltz Chautauqua Hall, 16th St At Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 $10 for non-members, 5 for members. Annual membership fee is $10.
Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956
Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove
Sat., Sept. 10, 6 PM Dance lesson by Sera & Richard: Ballroom Tango, Part 3 Chautauqua Hall, 16th St At Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Cost: $10 for non-members, $5 for members. Annual membership fee is $10.
1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138
Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove
PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636
Manjushri Dharma Center
Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653 pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ 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. No partner needed.
724 Forest Ave. • 831-917-3969 www.khenpokarten.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com
Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712
Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Sundays 9:30 a.m. 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. Michael Bowhay
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
Shoreline Community Church
Sunday Service 10 a.m. Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100 www.shorelinechurch.org
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org
World Affairs Council presents “The Evolution of ISIS: The State, the Transnational Terrorist Threat, and Lone Wolves”
In 2014 ISIS rolled over Iraq’s border, captured several major cities and declared itself the Islamic State. ISIS is more than just a state. Within months of declaring a caliphate, like-minded terrorist and insurgent groups around the globe declared allegiance to the Islamic State, presenting a new challenge to regional and global security. ISIS has also inspired “lone wolves,” actors that appear to have no direct affiliation with the Islamic State, but carry out violent acts in the name of ISIS. Author and NPGS Department of Defense Analysis Associate Professor Heather Gregg will provide a brief overview of the history of ISIS, its ideology, its spread and different manifestations...and how to diminish its appeal on Thurs., August 25 at 11:30 a.m. - Rancho Canada Golf Club, Carmel Valley Road. Auditors (lecture only) free at 12:50 p.m. Luncheon $25 Members and $35 Non-members. MC/VISA ($2 extra) or Check; Vegetarian meal optional. RSVP (831) 643-1855. WWW.WACMB.ORG
Community Human Services Grant Recognition
Community Human Services recently received $55,000 from the state Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, monitored by the City of Salinas. This award will go towards funding a permanent emergency shelter at Safe Place, our comprehensive program for homeless and runaway youth. Safe Place provides youth with everything from street outreach, survival aid, and temporary shelter to counseling, reunification and aftercare. The Emergency Solutions Grants program (ESG) provides funds for a variety of activities to address homelessness as authorized under the federal HEARTH Act of 2009 and State program requirements. The State of California Department of Housing and Community Development administers the ESG program with funding received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Since 1969, Community Human Services has provided professional, affordable mental health, substance abuse counseling and homeless services to the residents of Monterey County. These services focus on the entire family and include programs for people of all ages. If you would like more information about Community Human Services, please call Communications Coordinator Lenina Sanchez at 831- 658-3811 or email lsanchez@chservices.org.
August 26, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Times • Page 7
Marge Ann Jameson
Cop Log
The Pacif ic Grove Public Library in conjuction with The Heritage Society of Pacif ic Grove present: J.T Byrne: Exchanging Baseball Diamonds for Sand Lots During World War II: Nisei Baseball and Internment. All Saints Day School student J.T.Byrne, Class of 2017, is the California History Day winner. J.T.Byrne advanced to the National History Day competition and came in fifth place in Junior Individual Documentary. Come watch his winning documentary video, “Exchanging Baseball Diamonds for Sand Lots during World War II: Nisei Baseball and Internment.”
At the Pacific Grove Public Library Saturday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Upcoming lecture looks at capturing fog
Fog is an everyday part of living along the California Central Coast. It creeps in when we aren’t looking and is there when we wake up. Imagine the water found in the fog banks that settles over the Monterey Peninsula. Then imagine Dr. Daniel M. Fernandez, who’s working to capture that water and make good use of it. Fernandez will talk about his efforts, share data and the process involved in fog collection, during an upcoming lecture Sunday, August 28, at 3 p.m. Fernandez, a professor at CSU Monterey Bay, has been working on collecting water from fog for the past decade. As a result of funding from the National Science Foundation for the past two years, he and his group have expanded their earlier network, which had several fog collectors in Marina and Carmel, to one that extends from Big Sur through Arcata. Museum Exhibitions Curator Annie Holdren said the lecture should provide insight into the ways “catching fog” can prove useful. “I hope attendees come away from this lecture excited to know that there are ways to collect water that don’t involve rainfall or desalination,” Holdren said. “Even after a devastating forest fire, fog collectors can help rebuild the forest. Just as fog drips from trees to replenish aquifers, it can drip down from fog collectors until the trees grow again.” Admission to “Fog – Let’s Catch it” is $5 and free for Museum members. For more information on this lecture visit, http://www.pgmuseum.org/museum-events/2016/8/28/lecture-fog-lets-catch-
The Bark Bark Bark Report (Includes lost bark bark barkers) A black lab found loose near Pine and Locust was captured and taken to doggie jail. He had a microchip. The owner was contacted and bailed him out. Two boxers were found wandering near St. Mary’s. One had a microchip and the other didn’t, but the number on the microchip was a dead end. The Animal Control Officer had a record of two boxers that live on 10th Street. Bingo! The owner retrieved the errant pair. Mystery injury: Owner left dogs locked in her room for five minutes, when she returned, the door was unlocked and one dog was bleeding on its right front leg and there was an unknown issue with the rear paw. Room mate denied having gone into the room, nor did anyone come into the apartment Veterinarian consultation advised. The vet cleaned the wound and said it did not look fresh. No details on the second dog. Lost & Found A credit card found on Ocean View Blvd. Was turned in at the police station. An American Girl doll was lost on Ocean View Blvd. A drivers license was found along the bike trail. The owner was contacted and she came and retrieved it. An ID card was found on Laine St. and turned in. A necklace found on Lighthouse was turned in at PGPD. People, people who beat people Co-workers pounding on each other on Ocean View Blvd. Forwarded to DA. Victim reported her neighbor hit her several times, causing “a traumatic condition.” A man reported being threatened by another man as he sat in his car in /country Club Gate. Not much sport Officers assisted Fish & Game in locating subjects illegally taking turban snails at the Crespi Pond turnout. The Bike Bike Bike report Bikes stolen A bike was stolen from the 300 block of Gibson. Two bikes were stolen from a yard on 7th Street. A bike and folding carriers were stolen from Pacific Grove Lane. An unlocked bike was stolen from outside an apartment complex on Lighthouse Ave. A bike was stolen from carport on Pacific Grove Lane after the lock was cut. Bike found A bike had been camping out in a citizen’s yard on Laurel for two weeks. Nothing came up when the numbers were run, so the bike was taken to bicycle jail for safekeeping. Bike trying to cross the street alone A bicycle was found in the middle of Gibson St. Moved to the side of the road by citizen, then cleared and taken to bicyce jail. Theft from vehicle The rear window was smashed on a vehicle parked in the 1800 block of Sunset and property was stolen from the vehicle. The front window of a vehicle parked on Ocean View Blvd. was smashed and a briefcase containing computers and miscellaneous items was stolen. Vandalism or attempted theft? A rear window was smashed on a vehicle parked on Arkwright Ct. Dine and Dash on Lighthouse Suspect entered a business and ordered food, then left without paying for it. Scams, stolen identities, and other stuff Someone stole the victim’s identity (17 Mile Drive) and opened a line of credit, charging a total of about $3,000. Tenant withdrew cash to pay the rent and gave t to her landlord. The landlord’s bank advised that a $50 bill in the payment was counterfeit and she had to pay another $50. Victim received mail from a collection agency stating she owed for some bounced checks passed in Sacramento. Victim lives here and says she doesnt go to Auto Zone (one of the stores where the checks were cashed). The perpetrator apparently used her maiden name but no other personal identity or banking information. An informational report was made. Victim received an email threatening her life unless she pays the “contract killer” money. Possible scam. Burglaries David Ave. Cedar St. Non-injury collisions Hit and run on Ocean View Blvd. Non-injury collision in private parking lot on Lighthouse. Driver struck a legally parked vehicle on Sunset. Tree taking a nap in the road A tree was down blocking the turn lane onto Presido off Hwy. 68 eastbound. Area was coned and taped off. Firecom said they wouldn’t come because no power lines were down Cal Am was to be contacted by CHP. Was this meant to be for dinner with the turban snails? Someone saw a man put something behind the bathrooms at Crespi Pond, and it turned out to be two bottles of wine Contents were photographed then disposed of. Pot A vehicle was reported parked in the area of Laurie Circle. The subject in it had been smoking marijuana. Parents contacted to pick up the subject and the vehicle. Traffic stop initiated for stop sign volation. Female subject had marijuana in the car. She was cited and the marijuana was confiscated and booked at PGPD. Suspicious circumstances Two children reported being approached by a white male adult in his 30, 5’2”, 120 lbs. with brown collar-length hair and blue eyes. He asked them if they had seen a bald guy running down the street and they said no. Then he asked if they had any drugs or guns they said no and he took off running. He was last seen near a dumpster on the southeast corner of David and Ransford. The children believe they could identify him if they saw him again. Suspicious pops A man on Sinex heard a series of loud pops. When the polive arrived, they found damage to the window next to the front door.
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• August 26 2016
‘Grab Some Pine, Meat!’ More Than 60 Years as a Giants Fan Giants and many of his fellow broadcasters, but he kept the condition a secret from the Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts When most of us think of “The Boys of Summer” during this Olympic season and the success of “The Boys in the Boat” then a Ken Burn’s special we visualize the nine boys from Washington who pulled a miraculous win in 1936. But I think of the Giants. Our boys of summer who win or lose we still love them. Perhaps this is not true of those who plunk down big stakes on the outcome. However, I can equate with our own children. We are happy when they do well but forgive if they do not and wait for the next challenge (obviously I am speaking of the normal parent not the fanatics who push their youngsters to be the best and rant if they are not). The San Francisco Giants came into my life in the ’50s when Willie McCovey became a star and my baseball friends were enthralled. But I must confess I wasn’t hooked until sometime in the ’70s when it was either watch or read. Now I do a little of both depending on the games. I truly adore them, warts and all, as it were. I have grieved over the transformation of Brian Wilson and the perfidy of The Panda. We thrilled over the pitching of “Woody,” Schmidt, Nen, Lincecum, Cain and now Bumgarner. I won’t go into other team members except the two Brandons, Pagan, Pence, Panik and of course Posey – whose photo hangs in my office. I know I have forgotten many favorites but write them in. There is one constant with the Giants, one that we adore and that is the broadcasting team of Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow (Jon Miller and Dave Flemming are not too shabby either but Kruk and Kuip are our boys). Both were stars on the field prior to their turn behind the mike and in front of the podium. They are also heroic in their personal story. Some of Rotary Club members are going to watch them tomorrow. I would be with them but there is too much walking. We will look for them as we watch from home. According to his Wikipedia reference: “After his playing career, Krukow became a radio and television sportscaster.He began broadcasting as an occasional color analyst for KNBR radio in 1990 and became a full-time broadcaster in 1994. He is a seven-time Emmy award winner. “Kruk,” who was named as the starting right-handed pitcher to the 1980s Giants All- Decade Team in a vote by Bay Area media in 1999, is noted for his deep knowledge of the game and tremendous sense of humor. He is known for his detailed scouting reports on umpires’ strike zones. is often teased by his broadcasting colleagues throughout the major leagues for having “majestic hair”. [ Part of the San Francisco Giants broadcasting team, Krukow is half of the duo dubbed “Kruk and Kuip,” (pronounced “Kruke” and “Kipe”) along with partner Duane Kuiper, a former Giants teammate. Krukow and Kuiper tape a game-day commentary (“Kruk and Kuip on baseball”) for KNBR radio as part of the Giants’ pre-game radio coverage. Notably, although Kruk was a pitcher and Kuiper was a position player, Kruk has five career home runs, four more than Kuip (who managed only one in his career despite having over 3,000 at-bats). Krukow has a few “Kruktionary” catchphrases, including: “Grab some pine, meat”; “Just another, ha ha ha ha, laugher!” (After a nail-biter win); “gamer babes”; and repeating “I wanna get that!” the last of which is associated with a product endorsement. In his spare time he enjoys reading, bicycling, golfing and drinking Coronas on the beach. He is good friends with Duane Kuiper. In July 2014, He revealed he was suffering from inclusion body myositis (IBM). His condition was known to the
general public until then. Krukow first noticed that he was having problems about 10 years earlier, when he had lost about 100 yards (90 m) off his golf drive According to sportswriter Steve Fainaru, Krukow “blew it off…for years,” but “secretly feared he had ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease”. Finally, in 2011, he was diagnosed with IBM. The disease, which mainly affects the quadriceps and hand muscles, is not life-threatening, but now requires him to use a cane; eventually, Krukow will have to use a walker and/ or a scooter. Because of increasing hand weakness that limits his ability to play stringed instruments, he has recently taken up the drums, which require a different set of muscular movements Krukow plans to continue broadcasting for the foreseeable future. After retiring from baseball, Duane Kuiper provided commentary for the Giants from 1987 to 1992 before leaving for a one-year stint with the Colorado Rockies in 1993. Kuiper returned to broadcast for the Giants in 1994, where he has remained since. His call of Bonds’ 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth is considered the historic call for that home run, as radio announcer Dave Flemming’s microphone cut out at the exact moment the ball was hit: Kuiper made the TV call for Barry Bonds’ historic 756th home run which broke Hank Aaron’s record (although the historic call is that of KNBR radio announcer Jon Miller). Kuiper is noted for his distinctive calls beginning and ending each game: after the result of the first batter of the game, he says, “And that’s how this game gets started”; when the ball game is over, Kuiper says, “And that’s the ball game!” When Kuiper states the pitch count on a batter, he often calls “nothing” in lieu of calling “a ball” and the current number of strikes when the count is “no balls”. Kuiper often uses the phrase “Got ‘em!” when an out is recorded. His trademark home run call is “He hits it high…hits it deep…it is (or this baby is) OUTTA HERE!” or “HIGH DRIVE…LEFT (or RIGHT) FIELD…IT IS (sometimes: THIS BABY IS) OUTTA HERE!” Another popular home run saying, “THAT ONE’S BELTED DEEP, AND GONE!! A HOME RUN!!” Kruk and Kuip are also famous for their line, “Grab some pine, meat!” when a batter strikes out. In April 2010, Kuiper coined a new slogan from a fan’s sign for the SF Giants club: “Giants baseball. Torture!” This slogan is used generally if the games are either tense, tight, or very close, in which the Giants have later won by a small margin. The two men are great friends, Duane guards his buddy, walking behind him in case of a fall, having a ramp built for him in the broadcasting booth. They are considered by many to be the best broadcasting team going. We have no quarrel with that. And should you wonder how this fits in with Animal Tales, wonder no more. We had a panda, we have a baby giraffe, our mascot is Lou Seal and many animals at the zoo and homes are named after many of the boys of summer. Jane Roland, a devoted Giants’ fan lives in Monterey. Gcr770@aol.com
Join us on
Saturday, August 27, 2016 • 6-8 PM For a FREE TECH TALK on Pacific Grove’s New
ZERO ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE Set to launch with
Pacific Grove Police Dept. Soon!
Purchased with a law enforcement grant this beautiful new electric motorcycle will soon be helping our police department protect and serve you! Come learn all about the latest in gasoline-free technology from Jeff Jolin of Zero Motorcycles of Scotts Valley, CA
At Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum 305 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove • 831-331-3335
Bring your questions: Time for Q&A
August 26, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Times • Page 9
Life’s True Calling
Taelen Thomas as Ambrose Bierce
Tom Stevens
Otter Views
WAHEL NT P ED
(This one derives from a period when I worked nights steam-cleaning restaurant grill ducts up and down the Central Coast. My apologies to readers and to the restaurant owners).
Pilgrim’s Way Community Bookstore and Secret Garden present local bard Taelen Thomas as Ambrose Bierce on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the Carmel Art Association. In this fresh, one-man show Thomas will portray Bierce as he reflects on his life (1842-?) and his careers as a journalist (attacking the “Robber Barons”), short story writer (“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”), and lexicographer (“Enough, pro. All there is in the world if you like it”), and his visit to the Carmel Bohemian art colony in 1910, when he stayed at the Pine Inn before announcing that “too many objectionable people come to Carmel, too many cranks and curios.” Tickets can be purchased at Pilgrims Way or online at pilgrimsway.com. $10 in advance/ $15 at the door For additional information, please contact Cynthia Fernandes at (831) 624-4955.
Public invited to walk along as Butterfly Sanctuary plans are made for the coming year
Pacific Grove Public Works will be conducting a walk-through of the Monarch Sanctuary with Dr. Stuart Weiss on Thursday, September 1 at 10:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Dr. Weiss will give an update on the management of the Sanctuary and plans for the future. City Council at the August 17 meeting was reminded that “Butterfly Season” starts October 1.
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Isn’t there supposed to be some shining moment when we discover our true calling in life? I mean, we fool around for years steam-cleaning restaurant grills at midnight or bucking hay bales up onto flatbeds. Then one day it dawns: brain surgeon! I was supposed to be a brain surgeon all this time! That’s just an example. I don’t mean we should all be brain surgeons, no. In fact, there may even be brain surgeons out there who’d be happier steam-cleaning restaurant grills. “Scalpel . . . . Rotary saw! . . . . Augur . . . . Sponge! I’ll need an EEG readout also, please. Where’s that sponge, dammit! Didn’t I just ask . . . In my hand? Oh, sorry.” “Do you feel all right doctor? You have a faraway look.” “I’m all right, thanks. It’s just . . . sometimes I get this tremendous yearning to be driving up to a Chinese restaurant on a cold, windy night in an old pickup truck full of greasy buckets. “I long to wear a slicker and rubber boots and drag 300-pound hoses up ladders! I want to hear the thunder of the compressor, feel superheated steam coursing through the spray wand as I angle it into the grill duct, melting years of loathsome lipids into a churning, Ovaltine-colored slurry . . .” “Doctor, the rotary saw!!” Cut!! I mean, halt! Forget the steam cleaning. This is about finding one’s true calling in life. OK, now go. There’s this moment, I keep hearing, when you suddenly realize what you’re supposed to do in life. There’s a little “ding,” a light goes on in your head, and you become a dressmaker. Not everyone hears the little ding, but the ones who do hear it seem to live happily ever after. They smile a lot. They have a certain spring in their step; a sparkle in their eye. As Elmer Fudd would say, they’re “wadiant.” They’re also fairly humble about the whole thing, since most of them stumbled onto their true calling by sheer serendipity. “How’d I come t’be a worm farmer? Wellsir, I’ll tell ya. I use t’be a Realtor-associate, like most ever’one in these parts. Did purty good, too – sat at the Million Dollar Round Table four years runnin’. “But I waren’t real happy, nosir. I was a tense, chain-smokin’, jumpy-eyed, fasttalkin’, money-makin’ machine, is what I was. The bid’ness did it to us. Shucks, half the folks ‘n my agency had ulcers. T’other half was carriers. “So, one day I was pullin’ up a ‘Fer Sale’ sign out’n the pasture yonder ’n I noticed all these worms a-wrigglin’ and a-dancin’ down in the hole. Wellsir, I knelt right down ’n watched ‘em a spell. And d’ya know what? Those worms seemed so much happier ’n I was; so thrilled just t’be alive in this world, that I decided right then to become a dressmaker!” “You mean . . . worm farmer.” “Well, that too. I had t’have worms t’put the little dresses on. Why, jus’ lookit this little precious in the yella playsuit. D’you ever see anythin’ purtier in yore life? And lookit these two – I made little silk prom dresses fer them . . . .” Cut!!! I mean, rewind! Let’s back this whole thing up and take another run at it. Now. Let’s say you don’t know your true calling in life, and you’re mighty tired of being the only one who hasn’t figured it out yet. All around you, bankers are becoming dog wardens; bureaucrats are bursting into song. Your longtime insurance woman is now “Rella, The Human Cannonball.” Don’t despair. First, know that you are not alone. Many of us haven’t found our true calling in life. We’re the ones sitting in smoky doughnut places late at night, scanning job listings on Craigslist. A light snowfall of dandruff collects on our windbreakers. As a group, we have a doomed, haunted look. We know there’s something fulfilling we’re supposed to do, but we don’t know what it is. We search the job listings like penitents seeking the True Cross. “Chili’s restaurant food taster.” Hmm. Better wait on that. “Donald Trump Campaign Manager.” A high-profile opportunity, but probably not long term. And here’s “Earn extra income – learn brain surgery at home!” Now the steam cleaners come racketing through the swinging doors, whistling off-key, dragging their infernal hoses and ladders. They head back into the kitchen to set up their visqueen sheets and lipid-catching 50-gallon buckets. We scratch and resume reading. Hey, this looks good. “Worm farm for sale.”
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Times
• August 26 2016
Safe Practices for Medication Management John O’Brien
Aging in the Grove When taken properly, medications help manage health conditions and help improve quality of life. Over one third of older patients reportedly take five or more prescription drugs*. A single medication may be safe and effective on its own, but when mixed with other medications, or over the counter drugs, may cause dangerous side effects. Ask your pharmacist to review your medications Negative interactions can happen when a senior sees multiple doctors, unaware of other medications that may be prescribed. Having a Pharmacist review all your medications will help identify any potential problems. Keep a record of your medications and update it regularly. Use a single pharmacy Most pharmacists have computer records of all medications a patient is taking, which help them to identify potential problems. Take medications as prescribed Take the prescribed amount, at the recommended time, and according to the instructions (with food, with water, at bedtime, avoiding alcohol, etc.). Many pharmacies today offer packaging of your medications into individual packets or cards with blister packs. Ask your pharmacy what packaging options they offer to support medication compliance. Track Your Medicine There are many different products available to help track medications such
as pill boxes, pill dispensers with alarms, even apps for your smartwatch. Be alert for side effects When you start taking a new drug, ask your pharmacist about possible side effects and what to do if they occur. If you have trouble reading the labels on pill bottles ask your pharmacy for large-print medication information. Regularly clean out your medicine cabinet Drugs and over-the-counter medications past their date could be ineffective or even dangerous to take and should be removed and safely disposed of. Safely dispose of old or expired medications “Don’t rush to flush” medications, vitamins or supplements. Protect community health and the environment by disposing of unwanted medications free of charge at these collection locations: Central Avenue Pharmacy, 133 15th St., Pacific Grove; Carmel Police Department, Junipero nd Fourth Avenues, Carmel; Monterey Regional Waste Management District, 14201 Del MonteBlvd., Marina; Pacifi Grove Police Dept., 580 Pine Ave., Pacific Grove; Pebble Beach Community District Office, 3101 Forest Lake Rd., Pebble Beach. *Journal of American Medical Association: Trends in Prescription Drug Use: November 15, 2015, Elizabeth D. Kantor, PhD, MPH1,2; Colin D. Rehm, PhD, MPH3,4; Jennifer S. Haas, MD, MSc5,6; Andrew T. Chan, MD, MPH7,8,9; Edward L. Giovannucci, MD, ScD1,7,10
‘Rewriting Love’ Fights Back Against Anti-LGBT+ Oppression The new documentary film “Rewriting Love” fights back against the continued oppression and violence perpetrated against the LGBT+ community by showing the humanity of members of this marginalized community. Featuring the amazing true stories of families who have redefined themselves to include transgender, asexual, bisexual and other members of the LGBT+ community, this film is family-friendly. Through interviews with our collaborators, “Rewriting Love” will provide hope and concrete evidence that it is possible to redefine families to include LGBT+ members and to navigate the coming out process in a way that doesn’t fracture family bonds, but rather reinforces them. Join us at the Pink Flamingo Theater (2115 Fremont Street) in Monterey, CA on August 19 (7pm), 20 (5pm & 7pm), & 21 (3pm & 5pm). Tickets will be sold on a sliding scale at the door or can be found at http://rewritinglove.bpt.me/. Find us on Facebook or at fearlessmindstheatrical.org for more information or to view our trailer! Limited seating available. No one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. Please contact us for more information. Closed Captions will be available upon request at any of the screenings. Wheelchair accessible. We are happy to work with patrons to make our event accessible. Please feel free to contact us at info@fearlessmindstheatrical.org with any questions or requests. This activity was supported in
part by the California Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Arts and Disability Center at the University of California Los Angeles. I saw this last night and thought it was wonderful (I know a lot of people in the film and learned more about them). Online ticket sales have ended, but you should be able to get in if you arrive in a timely manner. -Terry Blum
City Employees Mark Milestones, Receive Honors for Service
For Employee of the Quarter, second quarter, is Haroon Noori from the Community Economic Development Department. For employee service awards we have the following: Jefferey Fenton - Police Department, 20 years of service Paul Hughes, Public Works, 20 years of service
Celebrate 80 Y ear s
Jefferey and Paul were recognized for their service at the last city council meeting. There were a few others that also received service awards. They are listed below. Elizabeth Conti-Yeo, Police, 20 years Merrill Olinger, Finance, 5 years Shelley Nemeth, Library, 5 years - September 5 August 31
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New Exhibits Open Friday with a Gala at the Art Center Free Reception Ushers in the Fall Season
Nature art will fill the galleries at the Pacific Grove Art Center this Fall – so come see it at 568 Lighthouse Enjoy a free Gala art opening 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 and maybe find a new use for your smartphone! Yes, Fall in Pacific Grove can mean only one thing: summertime weather is almost here! Shake off the June gloom, meet new artists and join old friends as you enjoy fresh art, sip wine, and enjoy the lifting harp of Amy Krupski. The exhibit will continue until Oct. 27. There is no charge for the Gala, but contributions are greatly appreciated. Wildlife Beyond Borders – From Beauty to Deeper Understanding is a photographic exhibit by six artists portray-
ing elephants, cranes, horses, polar bears, harp seals, swans, underwater worlds and more. The exhibit has an audio/video feature, known as augmented reality. The viewer points their smartphone at an image and hears the artist deliver a message about their work, their passion, and how they felt when they photographed their subjects. The exhibiting artists are Oliver Klink (Los Gatos), Susan Carnahan (Menlo Park), Mary Aiu (Fairfield), Wendy Hannum (San Rafael), Robin V. Robinson (Carmel), Susan Hillyard (Santa Cruz). Gifts From The Sea features Glenn and Juanita Hemares. Glenn says: “A fingerprint on a Chaco Canyon pottery shard, an interest in wood turning, and
“On The Run” Part of Wildlife Beyond Borders By Mary Aiu Photograph
miniature art all led me to creating small wooden bowls. I use found wood, much of which is gathered from California shores. Often imperfections guide and become part of the design as layers are shaved away.” Juanita explains: “Seashells have an internal beauty that we seldom can appreciate. Through radiography I am able to show this hidden architecture and in some cases convey the passage of time. If you are curious about the unseen world, I will help you take a peek.” Nature Through Watercolor: Arts as Healing in Juvenile Justice: In daily consultation with Monterey County Probation Department Youth Center staff, Program Director Linda Pedrazzini Hevern
Top: “Pot” Part of Gifts From the Sea By Glenn Hemares Wood
Above: “Wentletrap” Part of “Gifts From the Sea” By Juanita Hemares Radiograph
Right: “Robert’s Road” Part oif Nature Through Watercolor: Arts as Healing in Juvenile Justice By Robert, YC Resident Watercolor the Year Award PG Restaurant of Winner of the 2010
and her team of Arts Council teaching artists provide specialized classes that help incarcerated youth find new direction and develop their unrealized potential. This exhibit resulted from a skill-building project giving our youth knowledge, appreciation, and a reverence for the natural world around them. Established in 1969, the nonprofit Pacific Grove Art Center is always free and open to the public. Regular hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call the Center, 831-375-2208 or visit www.pgartcenter. org. It’s a community nonprofit worth your support! There is no charge, but donations are suggested and welcomed.
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Times • August 26 2016 ‘A Small Snapshot You Won’t See in the History Books’
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The American Tin Cannery has been much in the news of late, with the plans to turn the property into a luxury hotel. Most of us locals with even a smattering of knowledge of Pacific Grove history know that it was originally built in the 1920s (1927, to be precise) to supply the millions of cans needed for the nearby sardine processing plants—hence the name. We all know its present re-invention as a retail and dining complex. But what about the years in between? What happened after the collapse of the sardine industry in the 1950s and before the opening of the outlet mall in the 1980s? Hint: it didn’t just stand empty. This week’s guest columnist, Pacific Grove resident Keith Larson, demonstrates the importance for all of us to record our life story. You just never know when your experiences and recollections will provide that little tidbit of information to complete the historical record! But let Keith tell the story … Discovering Visitors Are Interested in ‘Ordinary’ Stories Once in a while, I get into a conversation with someone in town who is just visiting or didn’t grow up here in Pacific Grove, and they get interested in my experiences, which were mostly very ordinary but for some reason I remember them. As I approach my 60th year, I can see just how much has changed and it does feel like everything is speeding up. I didn’t think about change much while I was a kid. There was a freight train that came through town every day, the engineer blowing the whistle at all the crossings on its way to the sand plant in Pebble Beach. Also at 8:00 in the morning you could hear the blast of the whistle in Monterey as the Del Monte Express
Keepers of our Culture By Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Kreig Guest Columnist Keith Larson Pacific Grove’s Keith Larson is a talented artist and cartoonist who created this sketch from his boyhood memories of the American Tin Cannery complex when it was a car seat cover factory for Chrysler in the 1960s.
left the station for San Francisco. The sound of the fog horn and the whistling of the buoy were just always there in the background throughout my childhood and teenage years. I can remember at the middle school during a quiet but tense English class, the windows were open and it was around 2:30 or 3:00 in the afternoon. I could hear the train switching cars down by Asilomar and I wished I could be
working with the crew, in those days, an engineer, two brakemen and the conductor in a red caboose. Meanwhile, Over at the American Tin Cannery … For some reason, until I graduated high school I didn’t realize time passed, at least in a way that meant things actually changed. I have been looking recently at the American Tin Cannery. When I was growing up, it was a seat
cover factory for Chrysler cars, now slated for a new hotel. I remember my dad and me driving past one day in the mid 60s. It was the last few weeks before the seat cover factory was to close. There were a few of the workers on the loading dock. Dad stopped and waved a hello to one of the men who was a foreman there and went to Mayflower, our family church. My dad said Mr. Broscus could always find jobs at the factory for the youths at our church who needed summer employment. This is just a small snapshot that you won’t see in any of the history books or photo archives, the personal memories we have that seem insignificant sometimes. Put together with other stories, they can create some rich memories of the area. We at “Keepers of Our Culture” couldn’t agree more! We encourage you, our readers, to begin writing down your memories of living and working in our special town and sharing them with friends and family. They are, indeed, a rich vein of gold worth mining and preserving. To learn more about the writing and publishing services offered by Park Place Publications, and for a free consultation, contact Patricia Hamilton at 831/649-6640, publishingbiz@ sbcglobal.net.
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Bringing a Garden to Life for Meals on Wheels at Sally Griffin Center National Charities League Members dig in By Jan Austin A group of energetic young ladies has been transforming the outdoor garden space at the Sally Griffin Active Living Center into a colorful and serene garden sanctuary. On August 3, seven members of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc., (NCL), with rakes, shovels and hoses in hand, were busily putting in drought-resistant, low-maintenance native plants. “This is our senior project,” said Christiana Smith, age 17, who attends Carmel High School. “We picked an organization and decided that we really admire the Sally Griffin Center and their work with Meals on Wheels.” “The Sally Griffin Center was originally designed to mitigate the negative effects of aging,” said Morgan Shirk, who is also 17 and also a student at Carmel High School. “Part of that is having a lively, rejuvenating environment. We thought that it would be great if we could bring some of that outside to mirror what the center has been doing inside. We wanted a lot of color and we definitely got that.” The project began in April with the submission of the proposal to the governing board of NCL. “When they approved it, we set in motion getting donations,” said Smith. “We expect to finish in September and we’ll have a big grand opening. Right now we’re into the hands-on part of putting the plants in. This is the most fun part. We’re really excited about how it’s coming together.” “We had to assess what non-profit we wanted to partner with, then we had to get donations, so there has been a lot of steps in the process,” said Shirk. “For at least three months, we’re going to come and water and make sure the plants take root,” said Smith. “After that, anyone at the Sally Griffin Center can come and garden whenever they want, but it will still survive on its own without much attention.” Shirk has been involved with NCL since she was 12. Smith joined when she was an eighth grader at age 13. Both of their moms are Grade Level Advisors in NCL. “They help us put together our meetings,” said Smith. “As seniors in high school, we do most of the work and planning, so we’re gaining skills for later in life.” Ramie Allard who owns Blue Door Garden Design is donating her time to help with the garden design. “It’s just my way of helping out,” she said. Allard is also the Friendly Garden Chairperson of the Monterey Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation. “That person is in charge of teaching the public how to
NCL members working in the garden on August 3, 2016 plant ocean-friendly gardens that don’t need a lot of water and don’t require fertilizer or pesticides and use native plant material that don’t need a different climate than what we have,” she said. “We don’t use hedging material, we use natural, native stuff that cuts down on greenhouse gases and waste. We’ve chosen Mediterranean-climate native plants for this garden. These include California natives as well as those from Australia and South Africa.” “Miss Ramie helped us build the arbors so we have a three-dimensional space that raises your eyes,” said Smith. “Now we’re planting native plants so we can accommodate for the drought and not strain our water usage. We’re definitely keeping the drought in mind and making sure that the garden can be managed without daily care so that it can last for a long time.” NCL is a national non-profit philanthropic organization that begin in 1925 and is comprised of mother and daughter members. The Monterey Bay Chapter was founded in 1991 and currently has 218 members who annually contribute more than 6,000 hours to our local community. For further info: https://montereybay.nationalcharityleague.org
Co-leader (with Morgan Shirk) Christiana Smith working in the garden. Ramie Allard explaining to the girls how to plant something that is root-bound. Watering newly placed plants and bringing the garden to life
Times • August 26 2016 A Little Bit of Fun for Car Week in Pacific Grove
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Segways didn’t count. Not enough patina.
A feel for nostalgia, a sense of play...When The Little Car Show comes to town, Peninsula people turn out to see “older, micro, mini and arcane” vehicles. A meager $25 entry fee and merchant awards help fund the kitty, with proceeds from shirt, book and video sales going to the P.G. Public Library, P.G. Youth Center and the Veterans’ Transition Center. Tell the truth: Did you and your buddies heft that cheerleader’s Messerschmidt and turn it backward in a parking spot? Did you try to see how many people you could fit into a Volkswagen? Did you laugh at the neighbor’s Isetta back when gasoline was 24.9¢ per gallon?
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The Little Car Show, 2016: Were You There?
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Organized by John Moulton and Marina Motorsports for non-profit causes, The Little Car Show is the first “big” event of the Peninsula’s Car Week. Photos by Neil Jameson of Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum, where some of the motorcycles have more cc’s than cars that were on display. at the Little Car Show.
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• August 26 2016
Open Mic Night at PG Art Center
Every Friday in July: July 8, 15, 23, 30 will be Open Mic Night at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove. Doors open 6 p.m. and the free performances begin at 7:00 and go until 10:30 p.m. Donations are gratefully accepted. Contact: T. Scott Keister, Monkey Man Productions, (410) 399-1005 Come entertain the crowd, or just listen and enjoy the performers! Performers: You get two, maybe three songs (10 minute limit). Fewer than 10 people on signup allows for increased time.We provide two microphones, two instrument cables, two mic stands and the house system. When you are next, please be ready. Your instruments should be tuned and ready to go. We don’t expect perfection, but it’s always best to perform with songs you’re comfortable with.Be considerate of other performers. Please be quiet and respectful, applaud for everyone and please stay for the performers after you. Good luck!
Annual Gospel Concert planned
National Gospel Heritage Month is September and it's coming soon. In honor of National Gospel Heritage month, Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir (directed by John L. Nash Jr.) will present our FREE annual concert at Greater Victory Temple Church in Seaside from 5-7:30 on Saturday, September 24. This year's confirmed guests include: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Community Choir (directed by Terrance Kelly) Peace United Church of Christ choir (directed by Dr. Cheryl Anderson) Monte Vista High School choir (directed by Dr. David Dehner) Ms. Tammie Brown (Recording artist) Robin J. Williams & Peace (Recording artist) Other surprise guests may appear. Hope to see you there.
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Artist Melissa Lofton was born in Carmel California and is a longtime resident of the Big Sur area. Playing between landscape painting, born out of her love for the natural world, and abstract work, a natural expression of inner worlds, Lofton paints large LIVE MUSIC ANNOUNCED: THE WILD FEATHERS TO HEADLINE SOBERANES FIRE RELIEF FUNDRAISER At Folktale Winery & Vineyard on August 28 from 2-6pm August 19th 2016 – Carmel, CA
PGAC is calling for artists to donate original framed artworks or sculpture for the nonprofit Art Center’s revamped Patrons’ Show Fundraiser, which will run Nov.4 to Dec. 10 in the Gill Gallery. Needed is fresh and original quality artwork, so please put your best foot forward to make this important fundraiser a success. PGAC cannot, however, accept damaged, tired, or previously submitted patron show donations. The Art Center will be accepting donations from now util October 27. Bring art to PGAC, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove between noon and 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call the Center at 831-375-2208 or visit www.pgartcenter.org
Gentrain Society Lectures
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in September and October, 2016. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Leadership On and Off the NFL Field 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 Dr. Jim Tunney, former MPC Trustee (12 years), educator and author of eleven books, is best known for his 31 years as an NFL referee. His new book “Another 101 Best of Tunney Side of Sports” uses issues from the sports world to illustrate messages for better living. He will discuss the issues facing each of us in today’s world (and some of the concerns about professional football) in a presentation with a positive, uplifting mood. Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive 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 Rick Janick and Kent Seavey are working to preserve the Monterey Peninsula’s significant design heritage and architectural history. They are gathering architects’ drawings, photographs, blueprints and correspondence for a local archive now in its early inception, and called the Monterey Area Architectural Resources Archive (MAARA). The Archive also houses audio tapes, personal papers, business records, furniture, art, and artifacts. With nearly 100 collections, MAARA provides primary source material for scholarly research, teaching support, architectural uses, preservation, publications, exhibitions, and public service. Art and architecture historian and former MPC instructor Rick Janick was instrumental in the early days of the MPC Gentrain lifelong learning classes. Kent Seavey, former curator of the California Historical Society and former director of the Carmel Museum of Art, is now a historic preservation consultant. Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Salvador Dali in the Monterey Peninsula Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Hilary Roberts will speak on the recently opened Dali17 Museum, where she is Art & Exhibit Coordinator. Dali17 is a permanent exhibition of art (including original etchings, mixed media, lithographs, and rare sculptures) by one of the twentieth century’s most celebrated surrealist artists, Spaniard Salvador Dali. Dali17 is the first permanent Dali exhibition on the West Coast, and the largest private collection on exhibit in the United States. Monterey was the only place outside of Spain where Salvador Dali lived and painted in the 1940s. Dali and his wife Gala stayed at the Hotel Del Monte in 1941 and 1942, and when the Navy took over during WWII they were moved to Cottage Row at the Del Monte Lodge, now the Lodge at Pebble Beach, where they stayed from 1943 to 1948. The Dali17 showcases his influence locally and the history that ties him to the Monterey region.
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Part Four
And the winners are?
Wonder Women who Vibrate in the Key of K
Winning races was Lois Marie “Shug” Cain’s low-hurdle passion before she quit running in Missouri track meets and ran off to marry my dad, William R. Childress, in 1932; two-and-a-half years later, I was born, and last week Mother woke me in a dream by k-k-k-k-ing like a woodpecking jackhammer on a pine tree. If I didn’t remember Shug’s penchant for accurately predicting race winners, I’d have dismissed the early-morning wake-up vision, but the imagery wasn’t forgettable since my young red-haired, finger-waved mother said, “Dreams, like poetic imagery, are mental metaphors you need to figure out. They’re more interesting than a game of solitaire and often more important.” “Is this one important?” “Do you have a column to write?” So I listened to the voice as Mother clicked her tongue and sang words to the infant I’d reverted to being while the rest of the world was focusing its attention on sprinters at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. I was back in my crib in the 1930s absorbing vibrations in the Key of K: K-k-k-Katy, beautiful Katy/ You’re the only g-g-g-girl that I adore./ When the m-m-moon shines over the cow shed/ I’ll be waiting by the k-k-kkitchen door. . . My newspaper columnist’s mind intruded. “Is this possible?” “Shush,” Mother said. “Listen and learn.” “Why? I’m curious. Is that song for real? I mean, do I really remember it?” “What do you think-k-k-k-k?”
Clues in the Key of K
With eyes shut, I clucked k-k-k-k sounds and wandered to the computer, turned it on and entered “k-k-k-k-Katy.” The screen filled with a music sheet showing a World War One doughboy and young milk maid. The 1917 composition of Canadian-American composer Geoffrey O’Hara was called the “Sensational Stammering Song sung by soldiers and sailors of World War One.” By then, I was back in 2016, parsing the dream for its true meaning.
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Musk.” The plant’s name was metaphoric for the odor of skunk coupled with ripeness that represented fulfillment. Scent of Musk won by a nose and paid 40-1. “So, what’s your dream appearance saying?” I wondered. “You’re writing about Wonder Women in the 2016 political race?” “Right.” “Write it! As if the winners are named like me.” “ Shug Cain?” “Pronounced K-k-k-k-kane.” I got it! As a start, here are a few Wonder Women whose names vibrate in the Key of K who are dedicated to helping local homeless women. I’ll name them. Cast your own votes! Casey Lucius, Pacific Grove, candidate for Congress; Kay Cline, Seaside, candidate for Mayor; Kayla Jones, Seaside, candidate for City Council. Others are volunteers like Karen Araujo, Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women; Kim Bui-Burton, City of Monterey’s matching funds challenge program; too many Carols to list so here’s one: Carol Greenwald, CEO of Gathering for Women. Meet Mibs McCarthy, chair of “Super Flea,” the Peninsula’s most-popular flea market, Fri., Aug. 26 & Sat., Aug. 27, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel. hand was “a sure thing.” Admission free. Mother grew up poor, so picking Meet Elizabeth Caraker, Principal winners was only a game to her. Planner for City of Monterey, at the HousI take it seriously, and also, having ing Issues Workshoip Open House, Wed., great trust in my Super Psyche, let intuition Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monterey be my guide. Youth Center, 777 Pearl St., Monterey. The Predicting the 2016 Wonder Women event welcomes ideas about affordable housing and related issues. Admission winners Mother jotted her winning picks on free. 831-646-1739. Speaking of Wonder Women on the pads of paper, and 99 out of 100 times stump, in the national Key of K there’s she was right. “I play my hunches,” she said. “Then a candidate for president. Remember her name: Hillary Clinton. I figure out their significance.” Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at amyShe once dreamed of a hypothetical kitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or leave a field of ripe plants she called “skunk cabbage.” Next day’s line-up included a message with The Yodel Poet at 831-899-5887. two-year-old longshot named “Scent of
Homeless in Paradise
Analyzing a dream
Dream analyses begin by following one obvious clue that leads to mysterious mental metaphors in which one thing stands for another. I analyzed Mother. After she exchanged her running shorts for a Betty Crocker cookbook and apron, her interest turned from foot races to horse races. She followed ponies on the radio. When she went to the track, Mother never bet more than $2 on a “sure thing.” Thus, her only wealth lay in the millions she made on paper. Why? Psychic stuff scared her. So did gambling. Her father had bet the family farm in a poker game in which his losing
The joys of living without a home as one ages By CS Hecht Older women love living without a home. We have been forced to live on the streets or in our cars. No matter our age, we are children, teenagers, twenty somethings, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, even a few in the 90’s. Half of all seniors in the USA and more than half in CA cannot afford housing. "Half the country's adult homeless are now 50 and over. It's a burgeoning crisis. “Their lives became derailed by job loss, illness, a new disability, the death of a loved one or an interaction with the criminal justice system. Often, it was a combination of these factors that led to homelessness. “Older homeless adults die at a rate four to five times what would be expected in the general population but die from different causes than do younger homeless adults. "To put it bluntly, as a society, we face the specter of older adults dying on the streets. “How do we stop older people from losing their homes?” http://www.salon.com/2016/04/14/ death_on_the_street_americas_homeless_population_is_growing_older_and_ sicker_partner/
Some people lost their homes due to disasters. Others due to economic catastrophes. Truly it is our own fault that the Great Recession happened and the bankers and Wall Street who crashed the economy have not gone to jail. And of course landlords, builders and corporations who are smashing down old apartments and building new luxury condos have nothing to do with us. Gentrification of cities? WE just get to pay for the greed with our very lives. All of us have been traumatized by our circumstances. Women generally are on the streets due to escaping domestic violence and sexual assaults. And then once on the street get to be traumatized over and over again every day. Whoopee, what a party. And what makes it really fun is that now that we have to sleep on streets, in tents or in cars, we also are penalized for being alive. We are banned from existence. Laws and ordinances against sitting and lying down in public, parking and camping overnight and feeding us in parks are rampant. We love the loss of privacy, our rights as citizens and dignity so much. Sweeps of encampments, people living in tents, human beings who are unable to find housing that they can afford are treated like trash. It happens every day. in the middle of the night. during snow storms. Meager possessions are thrown
away, too. Unimportant items like ID cards, medical records and prescriptions, clothing, and / or tents, blankets, and food. Yes, we are a public health and safety hazard not the lack of affordable housing for us. What makes our hearts sing is the way that the media and politicians often portray us, using myths and stereotypes that are not true. Of COURSE, go ahead and hate and kill those useless human beings. They are all dirty, stinky, mentally ill, drug addicts or drunks, lazy bums who do not want to work nor have a home. Criminals who love to steal and dumpster dive for food to eat. We really love to live on the streets and in our cars because we get to live shorter lives. And isn’t it great that taxpayers are paying three times more for us freeloaders, per person, per year, to linger, languish and die on the streets. Instead of housing us, everyone gets to join in the party and pay money for all of the hospital visits, law enforcement, homeless nonprofit agencies who mismanage, misallocate and spend the donated funds and grants on salaries, administrative costs, buildings, anything and everything other than housing us in homes. We just love not having anything to do all day but beg and plead for our very lives after we have worked hard all of our
lives and taken care of others. How to spend each day, where to spend our time, and who to spend it with occupies every single minute. How we can manage our illnesses, money, and family members including our pets that people tell us to get rid of because we don't deserve anything. Nope, we do not deserve to live anymore. We're old and will die anyway. Certainly we do not deserve affordable shelter, health care, showers or good, clean food to eat, never mind jobs. We love being taken care of by others who ignore us, deny us, judge us, belittle, bully, hate and deride us and/ or enjoy treating us like we are the scum of the earth. Obviously, we do not want the privacy and dignity that housing brings nor health care or food. We rather enjoy the adventure of seeing if we will survive another day of being blamed for our circumstances and punished for existing. We just love being sick without a home and wondering when, where and how we will die. Will we get killed by the police, a neighbor, or a homicidal maniac? And if the temperature, weather, exposure to extremes of hot or cold, and others do not kill us then we can do ourselves in. Suicide rates of people without homes is sky high because we just love our lives on the streets and in cars so much. Sigh. OUR GOLDEN YEARS.
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Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
PACREP Announces Fall Fundraiser and Gala Event: PacRep’s 1960’s Prom Party In celebration of Carmel's centennial year, PacRep Theatre announces their annual Fall Fundraising Gala “PacRep’s 1960’s Prom Party” from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at the Elks Lodge, at 150 Mar Vista Drive, in Monterey. Enjoy an evening of fine dining, ever-flowing fine wines, live entertainment and dancing to your favorite songs of the ’60s, and PacRep's well-known fantasy auctions. Dig up your prom party dress or favorite 1960 style, for this school spirited-themed evening filled with live entertainment by PacRep performers Lydia Lyons, Daniel Simpson and Charmaigne Scott, dancing to live music by the Scott Brown and The Mad Men, a multi-course dinner provided by Coastal
Legal Notices CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE NOTICE OF ELECTION Notice is hereby given that a general municipal election will be held in the City of Pacific Grove on the 8th day of November 2016 for the following officers: Mayor (one two-year, full-term Office) and Councilmember (three four-year, full-term offices). The regular nomination filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on July 18, 2016 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2016. An extended nomination filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on August 13, 2016 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2015. (EC §§ 8022 & 8024.) Nomination filing forms must be obtained from the Pacific Grove City Clerk’s Office, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (831) 648-3181. The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m. on November 8, 2016. /s Sandra Ann Kandell City Clerk/Elections Official
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Cuisine and Catering, with unlimited fine wines from Cima Collina and Pessagno, and PacRep's renowned Fantasy Auctions, where you can win a UniWorld European Boutique River Cruise, a one-week stay for 8 in Los Cabos, Las Vegas getaway for two, numerous dining opportunities (including an authentic Southern Brunch!) and more! Underwriting opportunities for PacRep's winter production of "Sister Act the Musical," at the Golden Bough Theatre, will also be offered. Event tickets purchased before August 26 are $125 each, thereafter are $135 each, and can be purchased at the Golden Bough Box Office on Monte Verde, between 8th and 9th in Carmelby-the-Sea, or online at PacRep.org. For tickets or further information, call 831-622-0100. PacRep is supported by ticket sales, individual donations, special events, and grants from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, The Berkshire Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The S.T.A.R. Foundation, The Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation, The Chapman Foundation, and the Harden Foundation, among many others.
Pacific Grove residential real estate is quite a hot topic. The buzz is low inventory, lots of buyers and prices getting sky high. Do we have our own little Bay Area here on the Monterey Bay? Do the numbers bear this out and is this the new normal? Well, let’s compare the numbers from the 2nd quarter of 2015 vs. the 2nd quarter of 2016 and see what we come up with.
pace for the fourth straight month, but sales have declined year over year for the fifth consecutive month. “Despite the tight housing supply conditions that have persisted over the past few years, home sales have stayed relatively solid,” said C.A.R. President Pat “Ziggy” Zicarelli. “Even with a shortage of homes on the market, low rates and strong demand have been the norm. Some regions, such as the Bay Area, are seeing an uptick in inventory as high prices are motivating sellers to list their properties for sale. While this could ease the inventory somewhat, supply remains tight, and low affordability is expected to be an issue in the short term.” The statewide median price remained above the $500,000 mark for the fourth straight month, but there are signs of an expected slowing in price growth. The median price of an existing, single family detached California home slipped 1.8 percent in July to $509,830 from $519,410 in June. July’s median price increased 3.9 percent from the revised $490,780 recorded in July 2015. The median sales price is the point at which half of homes sold for more and half sold for less; it is influenced by the types of homes selling as well as a general change in values. More homes being sold at the high end of the market (over $1 million) and slightly fewer sales at the lower end (under $300,000) contributed to the year-over-year gain in the median price.
Patrick Ryan
Local Real Estate
PACIFIC GROVE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME STATISTICS 2015 vs. 2016 Year New listings Inventory # Sold
Average Days Average Sale on Market
Median Sale
% Listing
Sale Volume
2015
74
58
51
48
$872,627 $785,000 98%
$44.5 M
2016
64
55
51
54
$972,048 $860,000 99%
$49.5M
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161522 The following person is doing business as NATIVE COAST LANDSCAPES, 2140 Trapani Circle, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940, Mailing address P.O. Box 6316, Carmel, CA 93921; COOPER SEARCH SCOLLAN, 2140 Trapani Circle, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/22/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 5/01/16. Signed: Cooper Scollan. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/16
California home sales stumbled in July as low inventories and eroding affordability dragged down the housing market, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said this week. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 415,840 units in July, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2016 if sales maintained the July pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 415,840 units in July, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2016 if sales maintained the July pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. The July figure was down 4.1 percent from the revised 433,600 level in June and down 5.1 percent compared with home sales in July 2015 of a revised 438,230. Home sales remained above the 400,000
Pacific Grove Second Quarter 2016 vs. 2015 Real Estate
The first thing that jumps out to me is the difference in average sales price,
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161458 The following person is doing business as SPORTCHASSIS WEST, SOUTH CENTRAL SPORTCHASSIS, 216 W. Market St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901; POWERS RV, INC. 1216 W. Market St., Salinas, Ca 93901. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/14/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Karen Powers, Secretary. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26/16
Home sales and median price decrease in July as affordability crunch puts dent in housing market
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161580 The following person is doing business as C.L.C CONSTRUCTION, 1145 Buena Vista Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; CHRISTOPHER LEE CULLEN, 1145 Buena Viista Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 08/02/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 07/28/16. Signed: Christopher L. Cullen. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/16 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161488 The following person is doing business as OLD MONTEREY INN, 500 Martin Street, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940; SHANSHAN HOMES, INC., 11210 Hooper Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA 94024. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/19/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 5/2/16. Signed: Shanshan Dong, President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/16
median sales price and sales volume. The differences between 2016 and 2015
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20161676 The following person is doing business as TOTALLED GAMING, 3131 Bayer Street Apt. #5, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933; JOSHUA JOHN SHALLOW, 229 1st St. #8, Pacific Grove, CA 93950; MIGUEL LOZOYA BURCIAGA, 3131 Bayer St. #5, Marina Ca 93933; MATTHEWTHOMAS JOHNSON, 25 Grove Acre Ave. #13, Pacific Grove, CA 93950; BRIAN DOUGLAS ZIMMERMAN, 7500 Parkway Dr. #207, La Mesa, CA 91942. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 08/15/16. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 08/15/16. Signed: Joshua Shallow. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Publication dates: 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/9/16
are significant with a 11.4% increase in the average sales price, a 9.6% increase in the median sales price, and a 11.2% increase in the sales volume. There was a $5 million dollar increase in the total sales volume in 2016 with no change in the amount of homes sold. Inventory was down by 3 homes and the amount of new listings decreased by 10 compared to 2015. Interestingly the average days on market creeped up by 6 days. While that is not statistically significant, it could be a sign that the rising prices are causing homes to sit a bit longer than before. All markets seek equilibrium and it will be interesting to say the least to see what happens here in PG. I have noticed that the market does appear to be softening a bit with an increase of inventory and more price reductions. When the 3rd quarter numbers come out we will see if what the market tells us. Until then, please feel free to contact me with any questions.
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August 26, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Times • Page 19 Letters
Opinion
We both want the same things; Can’t we just talk about it?
George Riley
Guest Commentary
Editor: Open letter to Stephen Neal, Chairman; Julie Packard, Vice Chair; and the Trustees of the Monterey Peninsula Aquarium: I suspect that by now you have seen my Argument in Favor of Measure P. I also saw the draft of your argument against, and it is sad that we have come to this point. Pacific Grove expects General Fund revenue of just over $20 million dollars this year, which we will use to pay for most city expenses. Those include the Police, Fire Department contract, the Public Works Department that fixes our city up as best they can, and everything else. It also includes maintaining the Coastal Recreation Trail by the Aquarium, the roads and sidewalks, and the signs that get knocked down occasionally. We are a low revenue city, and even a $20 million budget means we only collect about $1,300 per person in general fund revenue. By comparison, Monterey receives $2,400 per person and Carmel receives about $5,000. The fact that we bring in so much less revenue severely impacts our ability to provide the same level of services as our neighboring communities. Even if the admission tax passes and project Bella comes on line and contribute to the city’s revenue in the next few years, we will still only collect about $1,600 per person. While still leaving us behind Monterey and Carmel, however, that $4 -$6 million will give us more money to fix up some of our infrastructure and hire additional Police Officers and Public Works staff. Less than 10 years ago our city experienced a revenue downturn and had to lay off a large number of staff and cut services. It is only in the last six years that we have been able to restore staff and hours to the library. It is only in the last year that we have committed to the restoration of infrastructure such as streetlights around Candy Cane Lane, broken sidewalks, resealing really deteriorated streets, and fixing our storm water system. In Sacramento, I – along with our mayor, Chamber of Commerce, the City Manager of Monterey, and many from the business community there – stood with the Aquarium. We were all there to push back on water restrictions that would have hurt our hotels and businesses, our homeowners, and the Aquarium’s ability to develop your Education Center. A few months ago the Aquarium raised prices to cover costs. The City Council of Pacific Grove is simply trying to do the same in order to keep our city solvent. Collecting an Admission Tax will not detract from your ability to do your job, while it does help us to do ours for the residents of our city - and to the visitors who come here for the Aquarium and other events. This money will also help to defray the huge amounts of money we are spending to protect the coastal access for visitors and to keep pollution out of the bay. We all want a great Aquarium, but you also need healthy cities around that Aquarium. I ask that you drop your opposition to the Admission Tax and the ability of your neighboring communities to raise the revenue we need. We should all be working toward healthy communities, a healthy Aquarium, and a healthy bay – not fighting each other. We both want to protect the environment and for your organization to continue its positive influence on stewardship of the oceans and their resources. But just because an organization is non-profit doesn’t mean it doesn’t use services or that its customers don’t cause wear and tear to the city. Don’t you think that we can do much better working together than opposing each other? Regards, Rudy Fischer Councilmember City of Pacific Grove
Setting Priorities for Homeless Housing Editor: A couple of week age I read the Monterey County Grand Jury’s report on homelessness, and they also concluded that there is a need to help older women. Unfortunately, they made no new or workable suggestions of a solution. Then, last week I attended the AMBAG meeting where they were discussing a 46 unit low income complex in Marina and the 18 unit one being contemplated in Monterey. Since they have to focus their support, they selected the one in Monterey because it would have more environmental benefits and they may get a larger percentage of the cost in the form of assistance. That is still not a guarantee that they will actually get the funds they asked for however. They will be eligible for Section 8 assistance though. The good thing is that a lot of high level political figures were talking about 65 low income units. The bad thing is we need over 1,000. Well, no one said this thing would be easy to solve.
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Background: Cal Am initiated its water supply project in 2012. It has had several substantive delays due to conflict of interest, test well complications, EIR deficiencies, and more. The test slant well has problems of shabby modeling, interruptions, continuous high recordings of fresh water composition and indications of sea water intrusion. The CDO threatened more harm via water cutbacks. Its resolution makes missed milestones hurt ratepayers, not Cal Am. The Pure Water Monterey (recycled wastewater) accelerated ahead of Cal Am’s desal proposal. Now the competing desals of Deep Water and Peoples are catching up with Cal Am as well. Cal Am has a series of failed projects from 2004 to 2011, for which ratepayers have already paid over $32 million in stranded costs. Cal Am has requested a series of water rate increases from 2017 to 2020. And its desal is not included! 1. Cal Am is seeking recovery of $50 million for under-collections for water it did not deliver, because of successful consumer conservation, as encouraged by all water jurisdictions. Cal Am wants an 8% rate increase for its under-collections. Cal Am’s drive for profit has few limits. 2. Pure Water Monterey (groundwater recharge) (advanced treatment of wastewater) is on a fast rack for approval. This project was crucial to getting the Cease and Desist Order extended, and its progress is the critical milestone to keep CDO threats of rationing at bay. Even though this supply is important, its rate increase will be about 10%, via a water purchase agreement with Cal Am. 3. Monterey pipeline to support Pure Water Monterey (and Cal Am’s desal) is on track for CPUC approval. The CPUC is not considering an alternative pipeline that is about 75% less costly, and avoids commercial and residential disruptions in Seaside, Monterey and Pacific Grove. This adds about 15% to rates. 4. Cal Am just filed for a general rate increase of 16%, or $51 million over 3 years. That’s a total of about 50% in rate increases by 2018. And none of these increases include Cal Am’s desal for another $280 million, or about another 60% rate increase, which will be considered later. Furthermore, none of these increases include the San Clemente Dam removal and rerouting will hit full force at $8 M per year in the Cal Am rate base. Remember this was awarded to Cal Am for removing, not adding, a water supply facility. As icing on Cal Am’s cake, the CPUC over-ruled the professional staff recommendation and awarded Cal Am with an additional recovery of $76 million over 30 years. Such a gift to Cal Am shareholders. Atrocious! It is time to show up and make it clear that CPUC protection of Cal Am revenue is excessive, unjustified, and wrong. Ratepayers are penalized to ring up profits to Cal Am. And residential ratepayers have the largest burden because of the highly tiered rate structure. Cal Am is a money machine and a showcase for profit. The CPUC is complicit. What’s wrong with this picture? There is plenty to say about Cal Am’s excessive costs on ratepayers. Citizen action counts. It is time. For additional information, check www.publicwaternow.org. George T. Riley Managing Director Public Water Now
Measure Z is Founded on Misinformation, Conjecture, and Lies
Editor:
The deceptive Measure Z has far-reaching consequences in Monterey County that I urge voters to analyze. Among other things, it bans an oil extraction process that is not used in Monterey County. Geologically, fracking does not work in San Ardo. More importantly, the underlying intent of this initiative is to stop all oil production, research, and development in Monterey County in the next five years. The supporter’s reasoning prompting this initiative are founded on misinformation, conjecture of what they think might happen, and frankly, out and out lies. The supporters choose to deny the negative, devastating impact this initiative would have on jobs and tax revenues in Monterey County. The oil industry is heavily regulated by the State of California to insure safety and environmental protection for all Californians. California also recognizes how important the oil industry is in maintaining a standard of living all Californians enjoy. Research and development is mandatory to find better ways to supply oil products that are used by every industry essential to our way of life. It’s called progress. Vote NO on Measure Z to protect an industry that is economically essential and an undeniable necessity to every Monterey County resident. Dorothy Errea
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• August 26 2016
Quail Lodge Hosts A Motorsports Gathering and Bonhams Auction on August 19, 2016: What Better Way to Spend a Day?
The historical Peninsula Page Boy flew over The Gathering in honor of the 150th anniversary of Peninsula Hotels which owns Quail Lodge. (Bob Silverman) The car events at Quail Lodge keep outdoing each other as this year’s outstanding events come and go. This year’s Motorsports Gathering was exceptional. Flying over the event was the past Peninsula Page Boy in honor of the 150th Anniversary of Peninsula Hotels which is the owner of Quail Lodge. People living near by could see the silver 1958 Bentley S-1 Continental Flying Spur driving past their homes during the days prior to its being displayed proudly on the grass at the Gathering on August 19. The event was limited to 5000 VIP guests. There were more than 250 motor cars on display, and there was a fireside chat with Marino and Dario Franchitti. There were six Gourmet Culinary Pavilions as well as many other attractions. Pre- and post -war sections were set up for the car displays. This year a 1953 Ferrari 375 MM Pinin Farina Spyder won the Rolex Circle Of Champions Best Of Show Award. The cars this year were detailed by Master automotive and aircraft detailer Renny Davis and his his most senior level detailers. The Bonhams Auction took place on August 19 on the field next to the west entrance to the Quail Lodge Golf Course. The auction house has a history that dates
A 1958 Bentley S-1 Continental Flying Spur on display at the Quail Lodge Golf Course. (Bob Silverman) back to the 1700s in England. Several years ago a car was auctioned at one of its events for over 40 million dollars. This year a 1930 Duesenberg sold for $1, 254,000. A 1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville sold for $34, 100. A 1965 Lancia Spider sold for $1,402,500. One of cars of interest was a 1969 Mercedes Benz SL that was purchased new by the late actress Jane Russell. The Mercedes once owned by Jane Russell sold for $66,000. The car “carried Hollywood legends and even a President.” The late great actor Bob Hope enjoyed a ride in the car as did President Ronald Reagan prior to his years as President. Clark Gable and Frank Sinatra enjoyed rides in the car. There were at least 115 cars up for auction. A few years Jay Leno sat just a few rows up from where my wife, and I saw the late actor Ricky Nelson’s car used in the family TV show up for sale at the Auction. Both the Gathering and Auction are set to return in August 2017. I cannot think of a better way to spend a day. - Bob Silverman
Cars and helicopters on display at Quail. (Bob Silverman)
1970 Cadillac Coupe Deville on the Bonhams auction stage. (Bob Silverman)
Interior view of a 1969 Mercedes Benz 280SL once owned by actress Jane Russell, sold at Bonhams Auction. (© Bonhams)
1930 Duesenberg Model J Town Cabriolet sold for over $1 million at the auction. (Bob Silverman)
August 26, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Don Martine: Out for a Little Sunday Drive
Times • Page 21
Giants Lose to the Dodgers Bob Silverman
San Francisco Giants Updates
Besides owning an exquisite bed and breakfast with breathtaking view of Monterey Bay, Pacific G r o v e ’s D o n M a r t i n e specializes in vintage racing sports cars, including MGs and Jaguars plus a 1953 Daimler. Three of the MGs went out to the racetrack with him Sunday, August 21, to complete in class 1B (1947-1955 Sports Racing and GT Cars) at the Rolex Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca. Don was behind the wheel. He didn’t win the race, nor did 38 other cars in the class. But he won the Ken Miles Award for best presentation with the 1950 M G T D Vo n N e u m a n n Special, which had won the first Pebble Beach Road Race in 1950. Jonnie Von Neumann was behind the wheel back then. Along with the Von Neumann, Don showed his 1949 MGY Sedan and 1953 MGTDMkII. “I’ve been racing for 40 years,” he said. “Racing requires omplete concentration, like nothing else I do.” Soon the Von Neumann will get ready for the winter, but there’s one more race, an MG-focused one at Sears Point, in which Don is entered.
Madison Bumgarner hits a home run against the New York Mets on August 18. (©2016 S.F Giants) The Giants found themselves 2 games behind the first place L.A. Dodgers after losing in Los Angels on Aug. 23 by a score of 9 to 5. The Giants’ starter Madison Bumgarner was unable to bring the team the same victory that he won over the Mets in San Francisco on August 18. The Dodgers scored in the first three innings followed by runs scored in the 5th, 6th and 8th. Bumgarner pitched 5 innings and allowed 9 hits and five runs. Bumgarner threw 96 pitches including 68 strikes. Bumgarner faced 25 batters. There were 46,899 fans on hand at Dodger Stadium. The Giants are in second place and in first place for a wild card post season as the 2016 regular season has less then 40 games to play. The L.A. winning pitcher was Ken Maeda who won his 13th win of the season. The key L.A. offense came from Adrian Gonzales who drove in three runs for the Dodgers, Denard Span hit a 9th inning home run for the Giants and Angel Pagan extended his hitting streak to 19 games. The Giants made history with their August 18 win against the Mets at AT&T Park. The Giants won by a score of 10 to 7. The Giants scoring of ten runs was the most that they scored since getting 12 runs against Oakland on June 30th this season at Oakland. Madison Bumgarner helped his own cause with a home run and manager Bruce Bochy made history with his 1,769th win which tied him for 15th place with Jim Leyland for the “all-time managerial win list” as confirmed in a Giants Post Game press release. Madison Bumgarner has now hit 14 home runs as a Giants’s pitcher. 41, 517 fans attended the Aug. 18 game against the Mets in San Francisco. The Giants also won on Aug. 19 against the Mets by a score of 8 to one. Johnny Cueto was the Giants winning pitcher in that effort. Cueto threw 104 pitches including 71 strikes. The S.F. Giants reported in their Aug. 23 Minor League Report that the High-A San Jose Giants remain in third place with a winning record of 65 wins and 62 losses. The Low A Augusta Greenjackets are in first place with a record of 69 wins and 57 losses. The Giants have 6 Minor League Teams. -Bob Silverman
Don has some six vehicles in display at any one time at Martine Inn, 255 Oceanview Blvd.
Giants’ Manager Bruce Bochy wins game number 1,769 on August 18 against the Mets. (©2016 S.F. Giants)
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• August 26 2016
Whale Sculpture at Berwick Park Progressing
Last February Jean Anton, Chairperson of the PG Beautification and Natural Resources Commission, received a call from local attorney and friend John Bridges. He said that he drives by Berwick Park almost daily and always wonders what could be done with the recently broken off cypress tree stumps that stand in the park. He told Jean that they reminded him of breaching whales. That set the ball in motion for what is becoming an exciting art project for Pacific Grove. Jean looked into the various steps it would take to make this project happen with the City while John checked out several local wood artists. They settled on a design submitted by The Crystal Rose Collection, a familiar store seen on Del Monte Avenue in Monterey. After blessings from the BNRC, Public Works, and then the City Council, the next step was fundraising. Jean turned to Moe Ammar of the PG Chamber of Commerce for help. Moe contacted several sources, and quickly the PG Rotary Club agreed to fund the project. Rotarian Steve Covell then headed up the many details needed for the actual work to begin. The artists are Javier Campos and Taly Palomares who can been seen working on scaffolding and ladders with their chainsaws. The project has created a lot of interest among locals and tourists alike. Thanks go to all involved for creating a new Pacific Grove landmark.
August 26, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Annual Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association Reunion Set
The Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association (PGHSAA) will hold its annual all-school reunion Saturday and Sunday, October 1 and 2, 2016. PGHSAA members and their guests are invited to download a registration form from the Association’s web site. Those who attended Pacific Grove schools can join the PGHSAA in order to be able to attend activities that weekend. The reunion weekend includes a dinner on Saturday, October 1. The cost is $65 per person; no-host bar opens at 6:00, and dinner will be served at 7:00. Mix ‘n Spin Productions will provide music for dancing until 10:00. On Sunday, October 2, a buffet brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost of the brunch is $30. Both events will be held at the Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Drive in Monterey. Yearly PGHSAA dues are $20 per person or married couple if both are alumni. Registration forms, membership forms, and more information about the reunion weekend can be found on the PGHSAA web site, http://pgae. pgusd.org/alumni. Reunion information for individual graduating classes can also be found on the web site. The Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation, was founded in 1899 and reactivated in 1962. This is its 56th annual reunion and its 24th annual brunch. PGHSAA supports the high school, its students, and its projects with money from donations made by its members. The Association’s Board of Directors meets seven times a year to plan events and to approve requests for disbursements. For more information about PGHSAA or about the upcoming reunion, visit the Association’s web site, http://pgae.pgusd.org/alumni.
Times • Page 23
Aquarium Welcomes Selka Home
As a young pup Selka was rescued by the Aquarium’s Sea Otter Program staff. She later survived a shark bite in the wild to become an important part of a sea otter research initiative at Long Marine Lab at University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). Now she’s at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Back at the aquarium as the newest resident member of the Sea Otter Exhibit, Selka’s contribution to sea otter science continues. The hope is that she will one day become a surrogate mother like the
other five resident sea otters that foster pups as part of the Sea Otter Program. While she may be on and off exhibit as she settles into her new home, you can visit Selka at the Sea Otter Exhibit beginning today, Mon. 8/22/16, or see her via the aquarium’s live streaming Sea Otter Cam. Visit our online Newsroom at https:// newsroom.montereybayaquarium.org/ press/Selka for more details about the newest aquarium resident, the research she’s contributed to, and to download high-resolution photos of Selka.
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“The Bratty Building” is 3,400 sq. ft. Originally the Bank of Pacific Grove built in 1904 and the best Location downtown.
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David Bindel 831.238.6152
Bill Bluhm 831.277.2782
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MONTEREY | 9 Wyndemere Vale
MONTEREY | 25500 Boots Road
MONTEREY | 360 Via Paraiso
Immaculately remodeled, 3BR/2BA, single level, Skyline Forest home with tree studded views from every window. $1,375,000
Storybook French on a private 1.17 acre parcel, this 3,819 sq. ft. home features 5BR/4BA, and a guest house. $1,175,000
3BR/2BA home features dual pane windows, fireplace, hardwood floors. an intimate patio, 2 car garage and large lot. $829,000
Jacqueline Adams & Lisa Barkalow 831.277.0971
Brad Towle 831.224.3370
Anita Jones 595.0797
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