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Kiosk The count of the monarchs as of 12/16/14 is 20,305. Check the Museum website for more information: http://www.pgmuseum.org/ monarchs#monarchcount
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Corral of Westerners Meeting Talk and slide show on historical photos Pot Luck Dinner 6 PM St. Timothy’s 831-372-0120
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Monterey Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Guest Speaker Chrystal Piglee, Parkinson’s Patient Advocate 3:00pm Sally Griffin Center 700 Jewell Pacific Grove, CA Kathy Warthan 372-7510 •
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Dune Habitat Restoration Planting Return of the Natives Marina Dunes Preserve 10 AM - 1 PM Volunteers Needed aschaan@csumb.edu or call 831-582-3686 •
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Winter Bird Count + Cleanup Return of the Natives Upper Carr Clake 7 AM - 12 PM Volunteers Needed aschaan@csumb.edu or call 831-582-3686 •
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New Year 5:15 PM at Chef Lee’s 2031 N. Fremont, Monterey Asian Art Society $25 RSVP 502-558-0730 •
Wed. Jan. 21
Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Brown Bag Lunch Seminar 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. “How to Use Events to Gain Exposure for Your Business” •
Sat. Jan. 24
Robert Marcum’s Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot 7:30 - 9:30 PM Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse Avenue 831-375-2208 or 831-915-2194 $15.00 per person (advance tickets available at Pacific Grove Art Center)
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Inside 100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove........... 6 Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts................. 8 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Cop Log.............................................. 5 Finance............................................ 10 FYI................................................... 18 Homeless in Paradise......................... 7 Keepers of Our Culture.................... 14 Legal Notices................................... 16 Otter Views........................................ 9 Rainfall.............................................. 2 Real Estate..................... 3, 4, 5, 19, 20 Sports........................................ 16, 17 Weather............................................. 2 YEAR IN REVIEW 2014................... 12
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Vol. VII, Issue 28
Coast Commission decision January 6, 2014
Pupping Seals Gain Fence Protection By Thom Akeman The California Coastal Commission has granted approval for Pacific Grove to temporarily close the beaches in the 5th-8th Streets vicinity to protect the vulnerable harbor seal pups born there each spring. The commission, meeting Wednesday in Santa Monica, unanimously consented to a staff recommendation to allow the kinds of lattice and split-rail fencing the city installed last spring along the east side of Berwick Park and over to the connect with the permanent fence around Hopkins Marine Station. The approval was for a three-year waiver from the cumbersome processes required for a full coastal development permit. The fencing used last year doesn’t obstruct public views or otherwise impact coastal resources while protecting newborn seals federally protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the commission found. The approval wasn’t a real surprise
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Kim Worrell’s photo of a Pacific Grove seal pup from April, 2014
All The News That Fits, We Print
This was one of the weeks when we couldn’t wait to get a story out! Seal pups once again made our front page and they were posted on Jan. 7. We print on Fridays and distribute to more than 150 sites. And we will continue to do so come rain, snow, or sleet. In between, we update our website at least once/ day. Did you have to wait until today to read some of these stories? Please see www. cedarstreettimes.com
Coast Commission Approves Temporary Fencing to Protect PG Seal Pups 2014 Monterey County All-Star Football Game Four Breakers were selected to participate in the Monterey County All-Star Football Game next week. DNA Test May Bring Closure After 20 Years Giving Doesn’t End at Christmas for These Girl Scouts Together With Love Registration Now Open: Volunteers Needed Applications Open for Senate, Assembly, Executive or Judicial Fellows Palma hands Pacific Grove Their Third Loss of the Season Five Threes by Brad Sendell Leads Breakers to Victory “Like” us on Facebook where we post short updates, traffic, weather, fun pictures and timely stuff. If you follow us on Twitter, you’ll also get Sports updates and we even tweet tournaments and playoffs from time to time.
Christmas Sales: Pacific Grove and beyond in 2014
Did cheaper gasoline prices free up cash for you to spend over the holidays? Bloomberg.com reports that cheaper gas prices and an improving job market freed up enough cash to grow retail sales about 3.9 percent. Gas prices were down 22 percent, the lowest in five years , freeing up some $3 billion nationally. According to Bloomberg, most of it has gone to items like televisions (how about the 4K and the curved television?), headphones, and toys. Also topping the trend were jewelry and women’s clothing. But Black Friday sales were dismal nationwide, falling some 11 percent from last year, and spurring fears at the time that the entire season would be disappointing. More than 6 million shoppers failed to show up, and it wasn’t because they were sitting at home on their computers. Even online retailers reported slow sales and began to offer big discounts. What about the new kid on the block, Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday, started by American Express, offers discounts and rebates to card users who frequent member
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PSEALS From Page 1
Joan Skillman
since the Coastal Commission in August approved seasonal closure of a popular beach in San Diego to harbor seal pups born there. While that was the first time the Coastal Commission acted, seasonal closures have become common along the California coast to protect the pups born to animals once hunted to near extinction. There were no harbor seals along Pacific Grove for at least a century before a handful of them reappeared at Hopkins Marine Station in the 1960s. The colony has grown since then and the birthing started on a main beach at Hopkins in 1997. As more pups were born there, some new moms moved westward in 2006 to deliver theirs on the small beaches and rocky coves near the bottom of 5th Street. The city immediately put up temporary fencing to keep people away from the nursing seals and did so every year since until 2013, when a few residents objected. Government employees, animal rescue groups and trained docents put up signs
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merchants. They advertise it heavily, and back up their merchants with everything from shopping bags to dog scarves. Said Adrianne Jonson of Artisana Gallery, “We signed up very early as a Neighborhood Partner. We had two big boxes of promotional items, including a banner that American Express paid to have printed at Kinko’s.” She said that she was invited to do an ad on the American Express website, where merchants participating were showcased. Jonson said that Black Friday was “way down” from last year, but that Small Business Saturday was up. “Not everyone who honored Small Business Saturday was using their American Express card, but they had all seen an ad someplace.” Artisana Gallery did other things to promote business during the holiday season such as a free continental breakfast over that all-important weekend of Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Jonson said that she also attributes
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and barricades to try to compensate for the lack of fencing, but vandals kept removing them. Without the protection, many people inadvertently went into the pupping area and frightened away seal moms that abandoned their helpless babies. A record number of dead seal pups were seen along Pacific Grove that year, prompting the City Council to adopt an ordinance prescribing the temporary fencing installed last year and approved by the Coastal Commission this week. A record number of pups were born on Pacific Grove beaches in 2014 – nearly 100 – and all but a few survived to weaning. In the nine years since the pupping expanded over to the 5th Street Cove east of Berwick park, about 20 percent of the new seals have been born there each, 80 percent on the bigger beach at Hopkins. The pupping has been starting in late March and continuing into mid-May. The cute little critters draw thousands of people to the shoreline just to see them.
a large portion of the the success they had over the season to a small change in hours – opening at 10:00 a.m. and staying open until 6:00 p.m. She said the gallery did a huge amount of business between 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. “But not everyone is willing to do that,” she said. Jonson said that one evening, as she was considering closing, she decided to look down the street first and saw some 10 people heading in her direction. She stayed open, they came in, and she wound up staying open until 7:30 that night because of sales. Jonson also attributes the increase in sales to lower gas prices and more people working. She said they had more foot traffic than ever before, and that a lot of the shoppers were visitors from other, colder parts of the nation who were here for the “incredible” weather. Warren Strouse of Strouse & Strouse Gallery didn’t see droves of customers over the Christmas shopping season. He thinks part of the reason is because his art gallery is not the type of store where people go to buy Christmas presents. He believes they had a better October than December this year, and he thinks most people went to the mall to shop for gifts. George Cook, president of Mr. Z’s fine jewelry at the American Tin Cannery said that his 2013 Christmas was the worst he’d had in more than 36 years, and that 2014 was only 7 to 10 percent better. He said they essentially only had a six-day Christmas shopping season, with people waiting until the last moment to shop. Cook doesn’t see that the economy is improving, especially for his customers who are retired for the most part. He said he doesn’t believe that young people have the same loyalty of place that older people do and are more willing to buy online than to visit and support local merchants.
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 1-08-15.......................... .00” Total for the season .......................... 17.09” To date last year (12-27-13) .............. 10.86” Historical average to this date ......... 7.48” Wettest year ....................................... 47.15” (during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98)
Driest year ......................................... 4.13” (during rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13)* *stats from NWS Montereys
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Rediscover Steinbeck on Cannery Row
In celebration of literary genius John Steinbeck and in recognition of Steinbeck Country, an exhibit featuring artistic interpretations of the author’s fiction will be featured at the American Tin Cannery at the west end of Cannery Row beginning January 15. Sculptor Lew Aytes, photographer Robert Nease and painter Warren Chang have created this exhibit that also includes the Robert Lewis Exhibit of Cannery Row Photographs (1957-1958). The exhibit was first created for the National Steinbeck Center by Aytes and Nease, and has been expanded to include Chang’s paintings of fieldworkers, and historic Lewis images of Cannery Row provided by Michael Hemp and The History Company The exhibit runs through March 31,
and will be open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10:00-5:00 beginning January 15. The opening reception will be held Friday, January 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and is open to the public. Beverages will include Beer Milkshakes, inspired by Ed Ricketts in the book, Cannery Row. The reception is being hosted by the Cannery Row Foundation, an organization formed “to preserve the historical and literary resources of Cannery Row… and to research, interpret, educate, disseminate, and celebrate the unique multi-cultural essence of Cannery Row’s historic, literary, cultural and ecological legacies.” The exhibit will be located on the second floor of the American Tin Cannery, 125 Ocean View Blvd. in Pacific Grove.
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Gentrain Society’s Upcoming Talks
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these upcoming free lecture: January 21, 2015 at 1:30 pm California Community Colleges: Significant Challenges and Opportunities Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30-2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; conductor@gentrain.org Dr. Walt Tribley, Superintendent/President of Monterey Peninsula College, will talk about the community college mission and the significant changes affecting the way colleges operate. In the last decade, higher education has faced austere funding shortages and the implementation of very prescriptive policies controlling how higher education (colleges and students) will be funded. From limits on the amount of federal financial aid a student receives to the so-called national completion agenda, this presentation will highlight the challenges and opportunities for community colleges and the students and communities they serve.
New FTM Group is Organizing
The first meeting of a new FTM (female to male transgender) group on the Monterey Peninsula that is not connected to any therapist or any institution is scheduled for 6 pm on Sunday, January 18 at the East Village Coffee Shop. The group is free and is for individuals to meet, talk and get support and have a way to just get to know each other Contact Justin Schleifer for more info, justintschleifer@gmail.com 408-840-1063.
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Community Human Services Presents
9th Annual All Women’s Ball
Santa Catalina School Presents “Our Town”
A fundraising event to benefit Community Human Services
On Saturday, January 17, from 8:00-11:00 p.m., Community Human Services will host the 9th Annual All Women’s Ball at the Monterey Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Dr., Monterey. All proceeds will benefit Community Human Services’ Elm House, Safe Place, and Safe Passage Programs. The event has a suggested donation of $20 and all women are welcome. Call Board Member Deborah Smith at 831-624-0683 for more information. The evening will feature desserts, fun, dancing, a silent auction, rock & roll and prizes for best costume. Come in your best dress, worst dress, prom dress, or wedding dress! Guests can also learn about ways they can help Community Human Services fulfill our mission. All proceeds raised will benefit our clients directly. Since 1969, Community Human Services has provided professional, affordable mental health and substance abuse counseling and recovery services to the residents of Monterey County. These services focus on the entire family and include programs for people of all ages. Anyone wishing to support Community Human Services’ work to provide mental health, substance abuse, and homeless services to Monterey County residents should visit www.chservices.org.
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Marge Ann Jameson Cop Log 12/27/14-01/02/15
Loitering? Peeping? Generally Snooping? A party on Lobos reported that someone was walking around on the side of the house. Police observed footprints but no person License plates aren’t flammable A smoldering campfire on the beach along Ocean View Blvd. Revealed damaged city property and a stolen license plate. Lost and found Someone called about a lost wallet A drivers license found on Ransford was turned in. Wallet lost somewhere on 17 Mile Drive between Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. Lost and found employment ID card. Returned by mail. American Express card found by Lovers Point and turned in to police officer. Two dogs lost, found, returned to owner. Wallet lost on Ocean View Blvd. A male vizsla was found and later returned to his owner. Knock, knock A suspicious person was reported going from door to door on Sunset and making non-sensical statements to neighbors. Another reporting party said he took a box from a mailbox. When contacted by police, he said he was transient and was just being neighborly to the occupants of the residence. He didn’t have anything on his person that didn’t belong to him. He was given a trespass admonishment. Non-injury accidents On Spruce. Driver cited for expired drivers license. A police officer tapped another vehicle at a stop sign on Eardley. No damage or injury to either party. On Eardley again, vehicle struck by another vehicle in heavy traffic. Minor damage to left rear light. The victim didn’t want a full blown report but wanted the incident documented in case he sees the other vehicle again. On Forest, a car tried to pass a muni bus that had merged and hit the bus. Driver ran a red light and hit another car. Vehicle 1 was towed. On Central. Stuff stolen from porch A person reported having several boxes delivered to his front porch which were stolen. Light pollution A person on Hillcrest reported that her neighbor has a floodlight that shines in her window at night and keeps her awake. She was informed that there is no light pollution ordinance. She was advised to contact the city council. Another crabby neighbor A woman on 17th said that her neighbor harassed her about doing yard work and said it was illegal. She wanted him contacted and told to leave her alone. Officer left a business card for the neighbor to call. Alarm activations Residence on Ocean View. Secure. Business on Lighthouse. Secure. On Shell, a roofer accidentally set it off. House sitter said he had permission to be up there fixing the roof. On Central. Thinks the alarm was triggered by balloons. On Lighthouse. Front door was unlocked, but interior appeared to be undisturbed. Officer reset the alarm but couldn’t lock the door, so they kept it under close surveillance until the owner arrived with a key. Combative combatant Subject became resistant and would not follow police orders as they attempted to restore peace during a physical altercation. Subject was arrested and transported to Monterey County jail. Vandalism Someone intentionally knocked the mirror off the victim’s vehicle on Central Ave. Suspicious phone calls Reporting party said they had been receiving suspicious phone calls from someone saying they had won a million dollars. Police called the number and were told it was a wrong number.
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Slow leak A person on Locust said that several pieces of jewelry had been taken from her residence over the past year. The Repo Man Cometh Arkwright Court. Forest Hill Blvd. Theft of laptop from hotel room Asilomar Ave. They checked in, left their stuff in the room, went for a drive, and bam! When they got back the laptop was missing. Mysterious dog bite Reporting party said he’d been bitten by a dog on a leash. No evidence of a dog bite, but he was transported to CHOMP by ambulance as requested. Dog misses Dad: Bark, Bark, Bark On Shell Ave., a neighbor complained about a barking dog. The owner, when contacted, said he would notify the pet sitter to take the dog inside when unattended. Trip and fall x 2 A woman tripped and fell on Lighthouse and her husband fell when he tried to help her. There seemed to have been no abnormalities in the sidewalk. She was transported to the hospital. Citizen assist An elderly woman became disoriented downtown so she was given a courtesy ride home and a priority re-exam for drivers license. Tree vs. house An officer noticed a branch had fallen on a porch. Owners/residents were not around. Fight avoided. Hollering was not. On Arkwright Ct., a group of juvenile males was hollering for reporting party to fight them. Unable to locate the juveniles. Attempted rape, drugged drink A woman met up with a man in Monterey and they came to Pacific Grove. She left a beer unattended with the man, and later when she drank it she felt “drunk.” She thinks he drugged it. Drunk and underage An 18 year-old male was observed walking on Sinex and was visibly intoxicated. He was very cooperative and admitted having drunk alcohol but would not say where he got it. He was taken home to his mother. Fore! A golf ball shattered the window on a rental car but no one would own up. One man said it had come through a hole in the netting. Employees are checking with customers. Dave’s still not home A man was banging on an apartment door and the apartment tenant said he didn’t know him. The man was intoxicated. He was arrested and taken to the station for disorderly conduct at which point he claimed he had a medical emergency and was transport to the hospital. Recidivist pit bulls Pit bulls were at large again, having apparently escaped their electric fence. Owner has been cited before and got cited again.
Tax Season Starts: So do IRS Scammers
Pacific Grove Police once again warns citizens to be wary of phone calls from individuals who claim to represent the Internal Revenue Service. According to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, “This is the largest scam of its kind.” Victims have paid out more than $1 million as a result of this scam. The IRS will NOT contact you by phone for unpaid taxes. The IRS will NOT ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The IRS will NOT ask for a credit card over the phone. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be with the IRS asking for payment, here’s what to do: 1 If you owe taxes or think you owe taxes, hang up and call the IRS at 1-800-929-1040. 2 If you don’t owe taxes, call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484. 3 You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission at www. FTC.gov. Add “IRS Telephone Scam” to the comments in your complaint.
Gas Station Burglary
On Dec. 16, 2014, deputies responded to a past tense burglary that occurred at the Lemos 76 Gas Station on Carmel Rancho Blvd, in Carmel. The reporting party was interviewed and provided deputies with a list of items that were taken, which totaled about $800, along with a copy of the video surveillance. During the investigation and with collaboration with the Carmel Police Department detectives, the suspects were identified. Suspect #1 , Trenton Vahhab Arhab, 19, of Carmel Valley was contacted and interviewed. Charges were filed against him and forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office on 12-26-14. On 12-31-14, Suspect #2, Jameson Gabriel David, 19, of Seaside was located and interviewed. At the conclusion of the interview, he was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail.
PG Library Book Club
This Book Club, sponsored by the Pacific Grove Public Library, usually meets the second Monday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Little House in Jewell Park. The Book Club reads mostly fiction, tries to select critically acclaimed materials and selects books that have been on the market for a while so readers can check them out from the library. Each month one member functions as the moderator, which provides different perspectives and ideas. The moderator selects the book to be read and discussed. The result is individual interests can be shared at the meeting. Contact pgpl_lab@yahoo.com for more information.
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Jon Guthrie’s High Hats & Parasols
100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove Main line
A valuable souvenir from the great earthquake and fire that struck San Francisco in 1906 has been presented to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The new museum piece, consisting of a block of rubble swept up with the San Francisco debris, now rests in one corner of the Grove’s museum. The block, presented to the museum by Mrs. M. North Whitcomb, serves as an important reminder of the 1906 disaster. The item was accompanied by a certificate explaining its origin and attesting to its source. The Chautauqua committee is considering the memento as the cornerstone of one of next season’s lecture topics.
Prof Head signs on
The renowned Professor W. H. Head has signed on for this summer’s Chautauqua. Head has chosen an interpretation of Esmeralda, the story written by Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnette, as his topic. Mrs. Hodgson is a well-known English author and playwright who also wrote Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. Esmeralda is the story of a woman trying desperately to bear a male child. Prof. Head will give sample readings next Friday evening as part of the bill at the Grove’s Colonial Theater. 1
Prosecution promised!
Owners of horses, mules, dogs, cats, and other animals are warned that cruelty to or starvation of their beasts will result in the severest prosecution possible. Mr. Charles Cushing, who became secretary of the SCPA in 1913, stated that the animal-loving organization is particularly concerned with mules and horses, the ownership of which has been made relatively obsolete by the advent of the auto mobile. Cushing noted the growing tendency to turn draft animals out to pasture where the beasts must fend for themselves.
Reports theft
Mr. George Hart, who lives at 520 Lobos avenue, used to position a chest of drawers on his front porch as a depository of what-nots and trinkets. Hart reported to the constable that a thief or thieves recently visited his home. Not only did these scallywags steal Hart’s what-nots and trinkets, they also stole the bureau in which the items were stored. Hart said that he believes the theft was perpetrated by more than one person because the bureau would have required at least two or three people to heft and carry. Hart plans to visit peninsula second-hand shops and houses of pawn in search of the stolen items. He is offering a reward of $10 for information leading to recovery of goods and an arrest.
McKenzie cottage vandalized
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church Meets at 375 Lighthouse Ave. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Fr. Michael Bowhay 831-920-1620 Bethlehem Lutheran Church Pastor Bart Rall 800 Cass St., Monterey (831) 373-1523 Forest Hill United Methodist Church 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
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Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., 831-333-0636 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
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The cottage on Pine belonging to Mr. J. McKenzie was vandalized and burglarized sometime in the past few days. Mr. McKenzie, who makes it a practice to look the property over at least once weekly, said that he noticed a door not quiet closed. Upon entering the little house, McKenzie discovered the property inside missing or vandalized. McKenzie is most concerned with a pine box in which were kept valuable items, legal papers, and a small amount of cash. The pine box had a small split on one end. It also had a latch, but no lock. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the constable. A reward is being offered.
Dead in New Monterey
Mrs. Faye Creighton’s body was found mostly concealed in a clump of New Monterey bushes yesterday. Covered with cuts and bruises, it is thought that Mrs. Creighton may have fallen into the hands of foul play. Her purse and belongings were missing; her clothing badly torn. Undertaker F. Pell is at work, investigating.
New constable needed!
The above three items make the need for a worthwhile Pacific Grove constable noticeable. Indeed, it is likely the absence of a worthy constable that is contributing to the increase in crime. Readers are reminded that William W. Isbell has announced himself as a special election candidate for the position of constable in the township of Pacific Grove.
New Year celebration exceptional
Asked to describe the recent New Year celebration, Mr. R. McKinnon used only one word: exceptional. McKinnon then added that he particularly enjoyed the Parade of Auto Mobiles, up and down Lighthouse, and looking at the vehicles up close while they were parked museum style. Then everyone hied off to Lover’s Point for several hours of fun and frolic. The day ended with a picnic which included roasted wieners as well as salads prepared by Damewood’s Restaurant.
Notice to creditors
In the Superior Court of the State of California County of Monterey, in the case of the estate of Robert Martin, deceased, notice is hereby given to all creditors who hold claim(s) against this estate. For consideration, show evidence of all such claims within thirty days of the publication of this notice at the office of H. G. Jorgenson.
Side track
Tidbits from here and there • Mr. Jay Jordon wishes it known that he is neither dead nor missing, as rumored. Jordon says that he is simply getting in a little fishing time and wishes to be left alone. The size and amount of Jordon’s catch is unknown! • Mrs. Ella MacQuicken of Gilroy is in town for an after-holiday visit with her daughter, Mrs. J. K. Paul. • Mrs. Seth Sadie, recently widowed, has moved from her home on Pine into a cottage near the shore. Sadie has offered the home for sale. And the cost is … • Wood, per cord, delivered by Pacific Improvement Company, 161 Fountain Ave, Pacific Grove. $6.60. • Pacific Grove Hotel, kept open year around, solicits your winter patronage. Enjoy a fabulous all-you-can-eat lunch for 75¢ or a fantastic all-you-can eat dinner for $1. Spacious rooms just $2 a night during the off-season. This notice posted by J. W. Foster, Assistant Manager. Author notes … 1 A Fauntleroy, after which the story’s key character was named, was a short boy’s jacket worn with a frilly shirt. Esmeralda was remade for television in 1997.
Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated Luncheon
The monthly luncheon of the Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated will be held on Thurs., Jan. 8, at Rancho Canada, 4860 Carmel Valley Rd. MPRWF will be presenting a special showing of Dinesh D’souza’s documentary, “America.” The public is always welcome. Social time is at 11:30, and luncheon starts at noon. $22 per member and $25 for non-members. RSVP before Mon. Jan. 5. Sylvia Fabris at 831-484-1104 or Cindy at mcrp. cin@gmail.com.
January 9, 2015 • CEDAR STREET
A Surprise Twist to Secret Santa’s Big Flop Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise
The rain-delayed debut of Homeless Secret Santa happened in Sand City five days before the real Santa’s anticipated arrival on Christmas Eve. I learned of Secret Santa’s show from Ernie outside the Salvation Army’s chapel on Fri., Dec. 19. “Santa’s flying tomorrow,” Ernie announced with exuberant relief. Exuberant because, at last, money would come in and net proceeds would be split three ways: Ernie, as entrepreneurial director would get a 1/3 cut; Santa would get 1/3; the remaining 1/3 would be given out among needy homeless people. Relief because Ernie, aka The Gay Gourmet, was excited about his creative street-performance show biz scheme expected to produce donations with which to buy a car. As all theatrical producers do, Ernie hoped the Santa act would draw rave reviews because this was an investment. “I paid for the costume and props.” Ernie Guzman Ernie transported Secret Santa’s purple hat, black boots and fluorescent-toned pajama bottoms with zigzag patterns in a shopping cart for nearly three weeks. They survived dozens of gullywasher days. Among props were a thousand candy canes to give to those who donated cash, and the sign Santa would fly (hold up) with STARVATION ARMY emblazoned across its face. These and a stand-up plastic candy cane were in the shopping cart Ernie was pushing. “I even went to the police and got permission for Santa to stand there for five hours.” When I arrived on the scene at 3 p.m. the next day, there was no sign of Secret Santa standing outside McDonald’s. A dapper Ernie, clad in royal blue and a black beret, stood out of sight near the railroad tracks near the stop sign, where a hoodie-clad man was busily darting back and forth among traffic, carrying bunches of fresh cut flowers which he hawked to drivers both coming and going. If Secret Santa were anywhere in the vicinity, the flower vendor had him so upstaged he was practically invisible. I tried, but could not see any sign of a colorfully attired white-bearded man in his sixties who was approaching cars and offering candy canes in exchange for dollars. I drove around and around, and was about to give up when, suddenly, I spotted zigzag-patterned pants on a scrawny young man with black hair and beard. He was sprawled low on a bus bench. A sign lay on his lap . His legs were akimbo and his pant legs were pulled around his ankles, revealing hairy legs wearing jogging shoes. Secret Santa looked stoned. I drove away. Three days later, I saw Ernie parking a car, so decided to give him my honest opinion. “I saw your Secret Santa on Saturday. He was an absolute flop, a complete disaster.” “I know.” “He wasn’t your dumpster-diving white-bearded sixtyish hero you cast for the role.” Ernie said his Santa let him down. “He didn’t show, so I asked a young kid to be a stand-in.” “ So, how did you get this car?” I asked. “Borrowed it,” Ernie said. “You didn’t buy it with proceeds from your Secret Santa gig?” ”No, it belongs to my cousin.” “Well, I am curious. How much in exact dollars and cents did your investment in Secret Santa produce? How much did Secret Santa distribute to the homeless?” “I don’t know if the homeless got anything.” “How much did Secret Santa get?” “I don’t know.” “How much did you get?” “He paid me three dollars.” “Three dollars? What a crock! Ernie, you don’t belong in this homeless business!” Ernie smiled and assured me his Secret Santa gig was not a total disaster because the show did go on. “I wore the Santa Claus costume myself. It was at a Christmas party the Salvation Army gave for kids.” “You gave away money?” “No. I was a server.” “Christmas lunch?” “They got the candy canes.” Wanda Sue Parrott is author of The Boondoggler’s Bible—How to Fight Like City Hall to Win! Proceeds from book sales benefit homeless women of Monterey Peninsula. Details from amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com .
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Staged Reading at PG Art Center:
The Rise and Decline of J. Paul Getty
“The Rise and Decline of J. Paul Getty,” a staged reading by local playwright Carol Marquart, will be presented Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove, at 6 p.m. in the Main Gallery. This biographical play features popular actors Rollie Dick, Keith Decker, Pat Horsley, and Andrea McDonald, as well as 22 historical photos. The play covers the entire span of Getty’s life including his wives, his sons, his reputation for parsimony and his richly endowed museums. Tickets are $10 PGAC members, $12 non-members. For more information, call the PG Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., 831-3752208, www.pgartcenter.org Who was J. Paul Getty? J. Paul Getty He was a hardboiled oil tycoon, a billionaire, an art collector, and a philanthropist. He was also known as an eccentric, a miser, a hypochondriac, an absent father. Five times divorced, Getty collected women as he did art and oil shares. His greatest hope was that one of his five sons would succeed him in taking over the family dynasty. None did. Getty also had enemies. The international press hated him: for his money, his reputation for parsimony and for his richly endowed museum, The Villa Dei Papiri, in Malibu, California, which housed his prized Greek and Roman art collection. (A second Getty Museum, The Getty Center in L.A. did not open until long after his death.) After Getty’s grandson J. Paul Getty lll was kidnapped by the Italian mafia, Getty retreated into his highly secured estate outside London. As the play begins, J. Paul Getty is 84 years old, is near death and is in the beginning stages of writing a final memoir. In his search for what might constitute a lasting legacy to the Getty name, the past is revisited. Carol Marquart, playwright, is producing her second play about famous (and infamous) Californians. The first was entitled, “The Life and Times of William Randolph Hearst.” Both plays have had local productions for the Gentrain Lecture Series on the MPC campus. This play will be presented at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., in the Main Gallery. Cost is $10 PGAC members, $12 non-members. For further information, call the PG Art Center at 831-375-2208.
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Times • January 9, 2015 Christmas Visit: There’s Something So Special About Families Page 8 • CEDAR STREET
Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts On Tuesday, December 23, John and I drove to Van Nuys to spend Christmas with our daughter, Ellen , and her family -- husband, Shawn, and our grandsons, Joe and Will. The trip brought back memories that were long buried. For many years Shirley Jones guided a number of us to Los Angeles on culturally exciting adventures. We first met Shirley when she was a Welcome Wagon representative and she created a bridge marathon, which we enjoyed for a number of years. Some were day trips to San Francisco, others long weekends in Southern California for a visit to LACOMA, The Norton Simon, Gamble House and other similar venues. Several times we stayed at a motel across from the Santa Anita Racetrack. Either Virginia Stone or Ann Simpson was my traveling companion. On one occasion our room had probably been a gambling den, as the air was still redolent with the scent of tobacco. When we turned on the air conditioner the smell increased. We moved to another room. These great excursions went on for many years and the accommodations improved. When Shirley could no longer lead trips, she invited groups of us to lunch at her wonderful home with a beautiful garden. She moved to Park Lane and left us in 2014. I think back on those days with the greatest pleasure. As we continued on Hwy #5 we passed Buttonwillow which was the site of our lunches when we drove to Los Angeles in years past. We would stop in King City, pick up sub sandwiches and take a “rest stop.” Sadly a number of years ago a friend, Jack Bussing, died in that spot…He and his wife had visited us and were heading back to Southern California. Before they left they said they would call us in a week or so and we would visit them. Months passed and no call. John telephoned Jack’s father to wish him Happy Birthday and learned that when the couple stopped at Buttonwillow, Jack was taking a box from the trunk, tripped over the concrete barrier, ruptured his spleen and subsequently died. The site was closed for renovation after that and we have not returned, opting instead to get a bite to eat in one of the elegant eateries on Hwy 5. The first time was at Carl’s Jr., whose famous dripping hamburgers intrigued us. Carl is deceptive in his advertising at least as far as these pit stops are concerned. The place was filthy, the
service dreadful, the rest rooms cannot be described to fully describe the horror. Suffice to say, even rats or roaches would run away. I wrote a complaint but the box was crammed and overflowing. This time we went to Denny’s, which was spotless, great service and excellent if predictable food. There was one misstep when we entered Los Angeles; I read Hwy 170 as exit 170 so we had a side trip to Magic Mountain. However, we landed at the Patricks’ just as Ellen and Shawn arrived from work. It was a wonderful holiday, at least for us, hopefully for them as well. Joe is now 14, Will 11 years old. They get along beautifully and with good humor. It is a happy home, full of banter and lightheartedness. I know there have been difficult times for Shawn and Ellen but they rise above their problems with dignity. We maxed out on movies, as Shawn is able to download the films nominated for awards. We saw “The Imitation Game” and “Boyhood” on the television. “Imitation Game” was an intriguing, beautifully acted film. All I can say about the other is that the project was impressive; none of us cared for it. On the other hand, one of our friends, Bill Mullen, reminded us of Harry Potter and a number of movies that follow aging of the primary character. In fact does anyone remember Andy Hardy, or on TV, Opie? It couldn’t have been a more perfect time we learned that everything old is new again. Will received a phonograph for Christmas so we spent time in second hand and record stores. Joe got a skateboard and all of the accoutrements which cost as much as a car did not too long ago. We visited some of their friends, played games and saw “Into the Woods” the day after Christmas. There is something so special about being with family on these special days. As we age we know each such jewel in life’s crown might be the last. Shawn does most of the cooking as it works with their schedule. Since he loves it and is exceptional everyone is happy. We drove home on Sunday. There was no traffic so when we reached Salinas we decided to enjoy a late lunch at In and Out Burgers. I believe everyone in Salinas had the same idea. There was no place to park and, if we had found a space, no room inside. I know they are
busy, but this was too much. We left and stopped by Safeway to pick up a sandwich. Michael Kirch had been staying with the animals and everyone seemed happy to see us, but I am sure they miss Mike, as he is a softy where they are concerned. While we were in Van Nuys we met Wendell, a Border collie mix who is visiting Mac, the doxie mix who is related to our Lilah. Hopefully the owners will not reclaim their pup, as he, Mac and the family are so happy together. It was a good Christmas and we are looking forward to a peaceful and production 2015. A very Happy New Year to all of you. Sorry about lack of my normal online Christmas greetings. We still have no computer. Jane Roland manages the AFRP Treasure Shop and welcomes tales of pets and people. GCR770@aol.com
Programs at the Library
For more information call 648-5760 Wednesday, Jan. 14 • 11:00 am Stories and songs with MaryLee, ages 2-5 Wednesday, Jan. 14 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” after-school program presents Read Around the World: stories, science and crafts for all ages. Thursday, Jan. 15 • 11:00 am Stories for Babies and Toddlers. Thursday, Jan. 15 • 3:00 pm “Tales to Tails”: Children can read aloud to certified therapy dogs in the children’s room of the Pacific Grove Public Library. Wednesday, Jan. 21 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories, ages 2-5. For more information call 648-5760. Wednesday, Jan. 21 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” presents Whale Watch: after-school program of stories, science and crafts for all ages. Thursday, Jan. 22 • 11:00 am Stories for Babies and Toddlers ages birth-2. Thursday, Jan. 22 • 3:00 pm “Tales to Tails”: Children can read out loud to certified therapy dogs in the children’s area of the Pacific Grove Library.
We fired once more...
Andrew Jackson at the time of the War of 1812
Joe, Jane and Will, Christmas 2014
Mac the Dog
Howard Burnham portrays Gen. Sr. John Lambert
January 8 is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, arguably the battle that ‘made’ America. Saratoga and Yorktown had secured her independence; but the young republic had many teething problems despite the passing of the Constitution in 1787. The War of 1812 (actually the War of 1812-15), sometimes called ‘the Second War of Independence’ served to unite the States into a truly more perfect (and secure) union, especially after Jackson’s stunning victory. At The Little House in Jewel Park on Saturday, January 10, at 5:30, actor-writer Howard Burnham, will perform “The British kept a-runnin!’ – the early life of Andrew Jackson and the Battle of New Orleans,” in which he will portray General Sir John Lambert, the one British general (of four!) still on his feet after the battle, giving a report of this memorable disaster to British arms. $10 at the door.
January 9, 2015 • CEDAR STREET
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Winter Break: The World of Small Things Tom Stevens
Otter Views Midwinter vacation ends for most area school kids pretty soon, but until it does, recent gifts can get a workout. That struck me during a Saturday afternoon stroll down Carmel Beach, where a sandslewing mini-dune buggy perplexed the dogs and amused their owners. The boy toggling the remote had clearly done some practicing since Christmas. With deft finger and thumb flicks, he sent the little car zipping across flat sand, gunning up and down embankments and spinning into tight U-turns. Joyously barking dogs pursued the car, and then were pursued in turn. The scene reminded me that small or scaled-down things often occupy kids in the blissful caesura between New Year’s and the return to school. There’s a window of a week or so when Christmas toys, doll houses, Legos and play sets command more attention than they’re likely to get later on. Also, the parts are still intact. Wherever I am during that caesura week, I try to get out and see new manifestations of the small world. Viewing scaled-down things reminds me of childhood, but it can also be a grown up game of perspective. Some settings make you the scaled-down element. I started one New Year by bicycling from Mill Valley over the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. My destination was a small lake I had heard about where hobbyists launched radio-controlled or free-sailing model ships. I probably had in mind the Central Park sailboat race from “Stuart Little.” Under virtually any circumstances,
crossing the Golden Gate Bridge is a perspective-warping enterprise. Its great orange superstructure looms up, and suddenly you’re smaller than an ant. Seen from the bridge, the distant metro area looks like a Tinkertoy town, its lofty towers and spires mere cake decorations. Sails on the bay look like sparrow feathers. On the January morning I bicycled across. A marine fog streamed over the bridge, obscuring all but the tower summits. Stopping at the crest of that day’s designated bikeway, I dismounted and stared down through swirling mist. Just then the fog parted for a minute, and a
cargo ship slid past far beneath me. It was a classic perspective warp. Moments earlier I had been ant-sized. Now I was a fog-bound giant, bestriding an entire ship. The moment could have come right out of a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strip. After a few scenic detours, I managed to find the shallow lake on the San Francisco side. There hobbyists of all ages toggled hand-held remote control boxes to send their models out onto the briny. It was a busy waterfront. Harbor tugs churned past PT boats and aircraft carriers. Sleek cigarette boats left fishing trawlers rocking in their wakes. A four-foot long submarine slipped beneath the surface to menace sloops tacking across the other end of the lake. As one easily seduced by the small world, I was in heaven. If I had to pinpoint a time and place where this fixation began,
A model train shown at the 2011 Model Railroad Show at the American Tin Cannery (from our 1-11-11 issue)
I would say January of 1952 in Colorado Springs. My brother and I were island kids, but our parents had, in an earlier life, been homeowners in this landlocked town. One autumn our dad moved the family back from Honolulu so he could fix up the Colorado house and sell it. This was a great adventure for us kids. For the first time in our short lives, we wore boots, mittens, long pants, Davy Crockett hats, heavy coats. We saw leaves turn color, ice form, snow fall and snowmen rise. We even rode a horse-drawn sleigh and heard harness bells “jingle.” Finally, all this Christmas stuff started to make sense. One dark January afternoon too bitter for snow play, our dad led us down the avenue to a house we hadn’t visited before. Sidewalk ice crunched and crackled beneath our buckled boots. At length a door opened. A friendly man greeted us and led the way through his kitchen to a staircase. “Hold the banister rail, boys,” he cautioned. “Dark down here.” Another door creaked open, and we descended into a big, cool cellar where a fantastic model railroad was laid out. A mile of track crisscrossed plywood plains and cactus-studded deserts; climbed through pine forests and snowcapped mountain passes; spanned river gorges on steel trestle bridges. Smelling faintly of machine oil and ozone, three scale-model trains whirred through this downsized world, their tiny passengers seated in dining cars or reading miniscule magazines. As the trains passed each other, the tracks hummed and clicked. At each crossing, synchronous colored signal lights winked red, yellow and green. That January afternoon was altogether magical. It triggered in me a lifetime fascination with perspective. It also guaranteed the small world would enliven subsequent new year caesuras, right up to this one.
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Times • January 9, 2015 Pour Over Will – Superfluous, Necessary, or Both? Page 10 • CEDAR STREET
Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
If the total value of the non-trust assets does not exceed the limits described above, having the pour over will in place will allow your successor trustee to to take control of those “loose eggs” by signing a “small estate affidavit” without the involvement of the courts. Retirement plans – such as 401(k) plans and IRA’s – cannot be titled to your trust during your lifetime. However, if you have a properly designated beneficiary named on such accounts, those assets will be transferred to your beneficiary without the necessity of a probate. Beware of failing to name a proper designated beneficiary however. Naming a person who is deceased or simply naming your “estate” will cause that asset be subject to probate if it exceeds $150,000. Furthermore, failure to name a proper beneficiary on a retirement plan often unnecessarily accelerates income tax for your beneficiaries. Although your estate will be subject to probate if your “loose” eggs at death exceed the value limitations described, at least your pour over will nevertheless transfers those eggs to your trust upon death to ensure that your wishes are carried out. This is why a pour over will is both superfluous and necessary: it is superfluous if you properly title all of your assets to your trust during your lifetime; it is necessary in the event that you accidentally leave some of your eggs outside of your basket at the time of your death. KRASA LAW is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California, and Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney / client relationship. Before acting on any of the information presented in this article, it is essential that you consult a competent attorney licensed to practice law in your community.
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Planning for Each Generation An essential component of a trustbased estate plan is to ensure that all of your assets – with a few exceptions – are titled to your trust. Picture your trust as an empty basket and all of your assets as eggs: you need to make sure your eggs are in the basket. One of the many benefits of a trust-based estate plan is the avoidance of a conservatorship in the event of incapacity and the avoidance of probate upon death. However, if you do not have the majority of your eggs in the basket, you might end up with the very same costly and time-consuming court procedure you were trying to avoid. It is not possible to over-emphasize the importance of making sure your eggs are in the basket. However, a thorough estate plan includes a “Plan B” in the event that some of your eggs never end up in the basket during your lifetime. A “pour over will” is a will that simply names your trust as the beneficiary. If all of your eggs were already in the basket at the time of your death, then the pour over will is superfluous. However, if there were some assets that were not transferred to your trust during your lifetime, having a pour over will ensures that those forgotten eggs end up in the basket and your wishes about where your assets should go at death are carried out properly. If a pour over will puts your eggs in the basket upon your death, why not simply rely on the pour over will to do your trust funding in the first place? The answer is that there is a limit on how many eggs can be transferred to the basket through the pour over will without the necessity of a probate. In California, that limit is $150,000 of personal property and $50,000 of real property. If the total value of your assets that are outside of the trust exceeds those limits, then your estate will be subject to probate and one of the key purposes of establishing your trust – probate avoidance – will be frustrated.
Back To Basics Part VII - Schedule C
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In this issue, we are discussing Schedule C -Profit or Loss from Business. Prior articles are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog if you would like to catch up on our Back to Basics series on personal tax returns. Schedule C is generally used to report income and expenses for your self-employment activities for which no partnership exists or no entity has been established (such as a C or S-Corporation or LLC) - in other words, it is used for a sole proprietorship. Of course there are exceptions and wrinkles to the rules. Here are a few common ones. In most states, a husband and wife which own and operate a business together would file a partnership return instead of a Schedule C. However, since California is a community property state, a husband and wife should generally file two Schedule Cs and split the income and deductions based on their distributive shares, even if filing a joint return. One important reason for doing this is that two Schedule SEs would also be filed reporting the Social Security and Medicare taxes separately for each spouse. They would each be subject to the full taxable wage base for Social Security, but they would also each receive credit for their earnings which would figure into their Social Security checks in retirement. An LLC with only one member that is operating a business would also report the business activity on a Schedule C instead of a 1065 Partnership return. Since you can't have a partnership between you and yourself, the formal entity structure is disregarded for federal tax purposes and reported like a sole proprietorship. In community property states such as California, a husband and wife that both own and operate the business are actually considered one member for LLC purposes. If they were the only two owners, the entity would be disregarded, but they would then report on two Schedule Cs as discussed above. Now that we have discussed who uses the form, let's move to the form itself.
The initial section of Schedule C asks for identifying information - the name of the business, the type of business, address, etc. If you have an employer identification number you can enter that as well. This would be required if you have employees on payroll. You can also obtain one if you simply do not want to hand out your Social Security number whenever a formal taxpayer identification number is needed - such as for filing 1099-Misc forms for independent contractors. There are also some other direct questions regarding your basis of accounting, level of participation, and filing compliance. Most small businesses under $10 million in annual revenues operate by the cash method of accounting as it has many advantages. Material participation is a tightly defined standard by the IRS which can affect your ability to take losses in a down year. The questions on 1099 filings are loaded questions designed to help the IRS easily identify businesses that are not filing required 1099s for payments to independent contractors, for interest received, etc. In Part I Income, you list your gross receipts, subtract sales returns and allowances, subtract cost of goods sold (which are detailed in Part III) and then add other income such as interest income or certain credits. Part III Cost of Goods Sold is mainly geared towards retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. It provides a place to detail beginning and ending inventory and any associated labor and material costs associated with production of the goods. Even taxpayers on a cash basis are generally required to track inventory. Cash basis typically means you get the deduction when you spend the cash, and you record the income when you get the cash. But with inventory, you do not get the deduction until the inventory is sold or disposed. In Part II you detail all your expenses. The instructions to Schedule C do a pretty
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PLONG From Page 10 good job of explaining what types of expenses they want on each line. Some of the lines are supported by additional forms such Form 4562 Depreciation and Amortization feeding into Schedule C line 13 for Depreciation. Line 24b for Meals and Entertainment is unique as most qualified meals and entertainment are allowed only a 50 percent deduction. Another unique aspect is that preset per diem rate deductions are allowed for self-employed individuals (and employees) for meals, entertainment, and incidental expenses in lieu of tracking actual receipts. Some of these per diems are quite generous depending on the location of travel, and taxpayers can sometimes get a much larger deduction than the amount they actually spend. Line 30 for expenses for business use of your home is another example where an entirely separate form (Form 8829) is used to calculate the deduction. There is also an alternative simplified method introduced with the 2013 returns that gives you $5 square foot for business space (up to $1,500) without having to track actual expenses on Form 8829. Line 32 contains a few questions about whether your investment in the business is "at-risk" or not. Basically they are asking if you are financially liable if things go south, and could you lose the money you have injected into the business in the past. This affects your ability to take losses in down years. Part IV details your vehicle deduction for standard mileage rate users. For 2014, this amount is 56 cents a mile. If you track actual expenses instead, you would not fill out this part. Part V is for any additional expenses not discussed in Part II. In two weeks we will continue our Back to Basics series with Schedule D - Capital Gains and Losses Travis H. Long, CPA is located at 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and focuses on trust, estate, individual, and business taxation. He can be reached at 831-333-1041.
World Affairs Council Discussion Group
The Effects of Falling Oil Prices: What effects will falling oil prices have on America’s stance toward oil producing nations around the world? How could falling prices affect major petroleum producing countries throughout the world? The discussion is free to the public, January 12 at 4 p.m., MPC Room 101,Social Science Building, 980 Fremont Street, Monterey. Parking $2 in Lot D. Permits for attendees. www.wacmb.org.
The City of Pacific Grove’s Economic Development Commission, which is a volunteer group comprising of local business owners/managers, residents and city and chamber officials, will be conducting an annual “Business Walk” on Thursday, January 22, 2015. These volunteers will be visiting businesses in Pacific Grove’s five business districts – Forest Hill, Sunset Ave, Downtown, Central Avenue and the American Tin Cannery, to learn more about our local businesses and how we can help them strengthen and promote their business. The volunteers will spend 5-10 minutes asking several questions including, (1) “How’s Business?” (2) “What do you like about doing business here?” and (3) “What can we do to help you succeed?” Business owners and managers are encouraged to be at their business the afternoon of January 22nd when the Business Walk teams are out. By taking the time to answer just a few questions about your business climate, you will be providing valuable information that business stakeholders in Pacific Grove can use in developing programs and services. Business walks have proven highly effective in strengthening local economies by retaining businesses in a community and creating an environment where they can grow. Companies with specific needs will be followed up and provided one-on-one assistance. After each Business Walk, a summary of the results will be posted to the City of Pacific Grove’s website. For more information, or if you are interested in volunteering for the Business Walk, please contact Jacquie Atchison at Jacquie.atchison@gmail.com .
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Book release celebration
A book-release celebration for “Artists' Honeymoon: Rowena Meeks Abdy and Harry Bennett Abdy at Work & Play in Monterey & Beyond, 1910-1920” Designed and written by Julianne Burton-Carvajal, featuring 180 century-old photographs selected from a recently rediscovered trove of 570 negatives, courtesy of Pat Hathaway’s California Views. Saturday, January 10, from 2-4 p.m. at Casa Serrano, 412 Pacific St., Monterey (between Jefferson & Franklin Streets; City lot and street parking) Drop-in for afternoon entertainment in the style of 1915 - Book-signing includes music, dance and costumes of the period, with champagne, coffee/tea, and sweets. Sponsored by Old Monterey Foundation Hosted by Los Amigos of the Monterey History & Art Association Complimentary copies of “Artists' Honeymoon” to best-dressed man and bestdressed woman in the style of 1915. Questions? Contact Julianne 831 915-4900
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A review of city council actions and highlights in 2014 The past year has brought progress in several areas and I will outline some of them in this recap of 2014.
Water Supply
In Pacific Grove, we approved the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for our Local Water Project. This project will replace potable water with reclaimed water for landscape irrigation of the golf course, cemetery, and other nearby properties. At the request of Moss Landing Commercial Properties (Nader Agha project), Pacific Grove terminated the Formation Agreement with MLCP, with PG receiving money owed to us. The Agreement had been dormant for about two years. MLCP will partner with Moss Landing Harbor District. We continue with the six peninsula cities to support the most advanced of the desal projects. After difficult legal and permitting challenges, CalAm is now drilling the test well that can demonstrate technical feasibility of the project. The Water Management District monitors potential backup projects.
Pension Costs
At the start of the year, the City and the Police Officers Association reached a new contract agreement that includes police paying an increased portion of annual pension costs. The contract also gives greater flexibility in work shift scheduling. Police received an increase in compensatory time off. Meanwhile, a citizens’ pension initiative was in court. In June, the Court found the initiative to be not legal for the ballot and that the hotly challenged 3% at 50 years pension benefit of 2001 was in fact legally enacted. As of the end of 2014 new contract talks are underway with our employee associations.
Business Vitality
The City seagull cleanup of downtown sidewalks in three cycles during the nesting season. We still look to property owners to install netting and spikes to inhibit nesting and roosting. We amended the use permit for the Point Pinos Grill, explicitly allowing alcoholic beverages. The state ABC will make the decision on full liquor service. Experiments with a parklet at Happy Girl Kitchen and outdoor seating at Café Ariana generated both controversy and enthusiasm. The result is an ordinance for sidewalk dining that includes what we have learned from the early experiments and public input. The council authorized three-hour parking for the holidays in our downtown to encourage shoppers to stay.
Infrastructure Maintenance
The City renovated Pump Station 11, completed the urban diversion phase 3 project, and replaced 1,200 feet of sewer system in Asilomar. Our roads received 1.3 million square feet of crack and slurry seal. The library was repainted and landscaping redone. It looks great. Restoration of the Lighthouse continues in partnership with the Heritage Society. In partnership with the School District, we also replaced the sidewalk on Pine in front of Robert Down School.
Other Actions
• We strengthened our golf course operations, which are now managed by CourseCo, a private firm. • The council appointed a subcommittee to work with concerned citizens about the 24 unit inclusionary housing project in Pebble Beach for “Area D”. The council also sent direct letters from PG to Pebble Beach Company and Monterey County. • The Council selected Green Waste for a new waste hauling contract that will start August 15, 2015. A joint committee of peninsula cities strongly recommended Green Waste. • We enacted a Plastic Bag Ordinance for PG, just before a state law would have precluded local city action. • Our new Harbor Seal Protection Ordinance helped with one to the best pupping seasons on our beaches. In a companion step, the Coastal Commission staff is recommending a waiver to support our approach for the next three years. • A report from our Police Chief Vicki Myers shows that Pacific Grove remains once again the safest city on the Peninsula, thanks to dedicated and professional police officers and administrative support. • New to key city staff positions are Patty Maitland, Finance Director; Mark Brodeur, Community and Economic Development Director, and Sandra Kandell, Deputy City Clerk. • We received the 2014 Consolidated Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and audit results. It was a “clean” audit. The financial statements show consistent improvement over the past several years. • Pebble Beach Co. has provided PG a Quitclaim Deed for our Museum of Natural History. We now have clear title to the Museum, giving us greater flexibility for the building and site. • Our new City Council was sworn in on December 3. Ken Cuneo, Rudy Fischer, and I were re-elected, plus Bill Peake filled the seat vacated by Alan Cohen. Finally, we scheduled a council workshop for Sat., Jan. 10 to set our 2015 priorities. It’s open to the public and all are welcome at the Community Center, 9 am to 2 pm.
Best wishes in the New Year, Bill Kampe, Mayor
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League of Women Voters of Monterey County Lunch & Learn
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“Pesticides: Impacts on People and Pollinators”
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Unitarian Universalist Church, 490 Aguajito Road (junction Hwy 1 & 68), Carmel Lunch 12 noon ($15 reservations: Lorita Fisher 521-7416 by Sat Jan 10) Presentation 12:30 (free, no reservations needed) Community organizer Mark Weller and local beekeeper Dale Hillard will be our speakers. Mark will address recent studies on pesticide use near schools as well as the relationship of pesticides to cancer risks in Monterey County. A new round of air sampling data recently released by state officials shows that hazardous pesticides continue to be found in the air of California’s agricultural regions, including at cancer risk levels in Salinas and Watsonville. Dale will address the decline in bees and the effects of pesticides on pollinators. Mark is a community organizer and staff member of Californian’s for Pesticide Regulations. He previously worked for 14 years as projects director for Monterey Bay based UNITE HERE Local 483, organizing community and political support for hospitality workers. Mark has a BA in political science from the University of California, San Diego and an MA in sociology from San Jose State University. He is coauthor of “Dollars and Votes: How Business Campaign Contributions Subvert Democracy.” Dale has operated Hillard Hives & Wasp Removal since 1981. He specializes in non-pesticide removal and relocation, honey, pollination, and apitherapy. Dale is past president of LandWatch Monterey County and is an active member of Breathe California. For more information contact: Janet Brennan - janetb@montereybay.com (831) 659-2090
Kumihimo Braids Subject of Guild Talk
Carmel Crafts Guild, a fiber arts community, is pleased to announce that Michael Hattori of Pacific Grove will present the history of kumihimo braids with a demonstration of this ancient Japanese art form. Our meeting will be held on January 16, 10:30-2:30 at the Monterey Public Library, Community Room. There is no cost for the public. Contact information can be found at www.carmelcraftsguild.org.
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Marina Library to Host All-Day Events
The Friends of the Marina Library will host three events on Saturday, January 10, 2015. All events are at the Marina Library, 190 Seaside Court, Marina. Children’s Block Party from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Parents are invited to bring their toddlers and young children to a “Block Party” in the Marina Library Community Room. Children can explore large building blocks, a crawling tunnel, Magna-Tiles, and other inspiring toys. This will be an opportunity for kids to play alone or with others, exploring toys they may not have at home. Parents can participate or watch from the sidelines while reading a book! Spector Dance Mini-Performance and Tiny Dance Lesson from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Spector Dance students will perform pieces set to Beatles music. After the performance, children in the audience can take part in a small dance lesson. No experience is necessary. This is just a short, low-key introduction to the fun of dance. The performance and the lesson are free. Refreshments will be provided after the lesson. Lobby Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends of the Marina Library will sell hundreds of used books, videos, DVDs, and magazines in the lobby. There is a varied selection of children’s books and educational materials, adult fiction and non-fiction.
Monterey Bay Chinese Association to Host Third Annual Chinese New Year Celebration The Monterey Bay Chinese Association hosts the third annual Chinese New Year Celebration—the Year Of The Goat—on Saturday, February 7. The community gathering, open to the public, will be held at the Oldemeyer Center on Hilby Avenue in Seaside, CA. The program begins with a boxed Chinese lunch at 1:00. The meal is followed by two hours of traditional song and dance from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The program includes recognition of the 2014 Outstanding Chinese residents of the Monterey Bay region. Please join about 350 other revelers for an afternoon of fun, food, song and dance. Connect with Chinese culture and meet your Chinese neighbors. Join the on-site raffle. Early registration is just $8.00. Admission at the door is $10. Children 12 and under, and persons born in the Year of the Goat, will receive a traditional red envelope gift. Donations to support the work of the Monterey Bay Chinese Association and its mission are welcome. To make a donation, purchase tickets, or ask any question, please contact: Chrystal Chang, Phone: 408-666-7607, Email: cc5changcc@yahoo.com Yang Li, Phone: 214-228-0423, Email: yanglius@yahoo.com The Oldemeyer Center is located at 986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955
Military Officers Association Meets
The monthly meeting of the Monterey County Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Monterey Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista Drive, Monterey. The speaker will be Leonora Branca, PRP, who will speak on “Warrior Women” in the U.S. military. Social at 11:00, lunch at 12:00 noon. Lunch cost is $20.00. Active duty, retired and former military officers, spouses and widows of military officers are welcome. For reservations, please email Louise at goetzeltl@comcast.net or call her at 831-717-4469 to make your reservations no later than Monday, January 12.
Free Screening of ‘The Clean Bin Project’ Described as “‘An Inconvenient Truth’ meets ‘Super Size Me,’” film festival favorite “The Clean Bin Project” takes a light-hearted look at the sobering problem of consumerism through one couple’s competition to see who can produce the least garbage. Captivating interviews with renowned artist Chris Jordan and TED lecturer Captain Charles Moore make this film a fun and inspiring call to individual action that speaks to crowds of all ages. Discussion on how to reduce waste locally to follow, led by The Offset Project executive director Kristin Cushman. Wednesday, January 14, 7 p.m., at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, corner of Forest and Central Avenues in Pacific Grove. Hosted by Sustainable Pacific Grove. For more information, email denyse.f@att.net <mailto:denyse.f@att.net> or visit www.sustainablepg. org <http://www.sustainablepg.org/>.
Friends of the Pacific Grove Library presents:
Juan L. Sánchez
Slant Wells, the Holy Grail of Ocean Intakes
Public Water Now Water Forum, Open to the public Monday, January 19, 7 - 8:30 pm. Unitarian Universalist Church, on Aguajito at Hwy 1 and 68. Cal Am has proposed to use slant wells under the bay for its intake for the new desal water supply. Slant wells are the holy grail of ocean intakes. Did you know that there are no operating slant wells for ocean intake anywhere in the world? Did you know Cal Am has told the public that one is operating in Spain, but this is not true? Did you know that state agencies have encouraged using slant wells as the environmentally superior ocean intake, if feasible? But did you know these same agencies have not specified "cost" as a necessary criteria for feasibility? PWN will report on its research of other studies and consultant reports on slant wells. Yes, test well information is needed. But will there be an authentic evaluation of slant well feasibility that includes life cycle costs and the risks for an entirely new and experimental intake? Come for new information and insights. Time is running short. For info: Call George Riley, Managing Director, Public Water Now at 831-645-9914
Join Juan L. Sánchez in an evening of sung Spanish poetry from the 20th Century—featuring poets Antonio Machado, F. Garc´â Lorca, Rafael Alberti, Miguel Hernández, León Felipe and Luis Cernuda.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 Pacific Grove Public Library Admission is free for members of Friends of the PG Library; $10 for non-members.
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Keepers of our Culture But you gotta do it! Take a look at this free, fun and easy way to jumpstart your New Year’s Resolution to discover your family history. The OFFICIAL BLOG for Ancestry.com at http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/ There are new posts and videos nearly every day. Here’s a rundown of last week’s posts: Finding the Hidden Stories in Your Tree 5 Minute Video Posted by Juliana Szucs on January 2, 2015 Technology is a wonderful thing. With a few clicks of a mouse, we can find the records of our ancestors and attach them to our online tree in minutes. But sometimes we go a little too fast. Those records we so quickly hide in our tree hold the keys to our next research steps. Even better, they hold the stories of our family. Sure we see the names, places, and dates, but are we taking the time to understand what those dates and places mean. We can find out if we just examine what we already have in our trees, ask the right questions, and put the information in perspective. In our most recent Five-Minute Find video, I share some tips for ferreting out the stories that may be hidden in your family tree. Watch the “Five-Minute Find: Finding the Stories in the Records” http://blogs.ancestry. com/ancestry/2015/01/02/finding-the-hidden-stories-inyour-tree/ (There are hundreds more five-minute videos that automatically play when this one finishes.) Massachusetts State Research Guide Now Available Posted by Jessica Murray on December 30, 2014 With the long-standing history of Massachusetts, you can expect interesting and rich collections to assist your family history research. Here are five things you may not have known about Massachusetts: 1. Massachusetts was the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution and be granted statehood. 2. Four United States Presidents were born in Massachusetts: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F.
Kennedy, and George H.W. Bush. 3. Boston Common, located in Boston, became the first public park in America. 4. The majority of New England settlers immigrated for religious reasons rather than economic reasons. Most of them were middle class, skilled craftsman and merchants. 5. Cambridge, Massachusetts is home to Harvard University, the first college established in North America. Our new free guide “Massachusetts State Research Guide: Family History Resources in the Bay State” has links to resources, a timeline, and a general history of the state. It will help you navigate the waters of Massachusetts state research. Be sure to check out the other state research guides that are available in the Ancestry Learning Center as well. Discovering U.S. Passenger Lists on Ancestry Posted by Jessica Murray on December 29, 2014 If you’re kicking off the new year with a commitment to research your family history, we suggest you check out the United States passenger list collection currently available on Ancestry. There are 132 collections that represent over 140 million records. Hopefully, one or more contains information on your immigrant ancestor that helps to build the story that leads to you. Juliana Szucs created this helpful guide to get you started. Visit the Slideshare below and happy researching! See more at: http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2014/12/29/discovering-u-s-passenger-lists-onancestry/#sthash.pWf6Vv4A.dpuf Mary Christmas, Belle Ringer & Miss L. Toe Posted by Brian Gallagher on December 27, 2014 We have all discovered interesting names and stories in the course of our family history research. Some more unusual than others. Researchers here at Ancestry took a look through our collections to see if they could find
some festive names. Mary Christmas from South Carolina and Mrs. Belle Ringer of West Virginia are just two of the real life festive names uncovered this Christmas by our researchers. A. Goodyear, Dallas-born Snowflake Williams and 6 year-old Tim Sell from Essex were also found in our collections. A Christmas Day sing along would not be complete without Caroline Song, who is listed as living in the 1861 UK census. Holly Berry’s records reveal she grew up under the care of her father, a corn and manure merchant, in Devon. Santa Claus may not have made it around the world without the help of Rudolf Deer, who our researchers found in Ancestry’s Jamaican ‘1878-1930’ Civil Birth Registrations collection. Christmas can be a romantic time for some and it wouldn’t be complete without Miss L. Toe who appears in the All Calendar of New Jersey Wills ‘1670-1760’ in 1689. Finally, a family of elves were located in the 1921 Canadian Census. Head of the household Alexander Elves lived in Ontario along with his wife Sarah and their three children, the youngest of which was – rather fittingly – named Minnie Elves. Have you discovered any interesting names in your family tree? Violá! A New Addiction is Born! You can surf the net for free to learn a lot of things, and when you’re ready to get serious – it shows you’re already addicted to the sleuthing and surprises of the hunt. By getting serious, I mean signing up for the Grand-Daddy of all, Ancestry.com. I’ve been a member for several years and it’s an addiction worth keeping for the long term. COST-SAVING COUPONS • Start a 14-day trial for Free: Ancestry.com Explore The World’s Largest Online Family History Resource With A Free 14 Day Trial. Find relatives in more than 13 billion historical records. Access incredible online tools for searching your past. Trace your family story back to Canada, Ireland, Australia, Sweden, France, Germany, Norway, the UK and more. • 30 Percent Off Ancestry World Explorer for AARP members Ancestry.com is offering a 30 percent discount on World Explorer packages for AARP members. Simply enter your AARP membership number to take advantage of this offer. Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg, Park Place Publications, offer a Guided Autobiography Writing Course,
Peace on my Front Patio Sets the Tone for the New Year Let There Be Peace on Earth in 2015 and Let It Begin with Me
--Inspired by Lyrics of Songwriters Jill Jackson Miller & Sy Mille r
By Barbara Russek Santa, Rudolph et al have headed back to the North Pole. Presents have been opened. Perhaps you wrapped up 2014 with a bang, partying into the wee hours as if there were no tomorrow. So, what are you going to do now to regain your sense of equilibrium? Several possibilities come to mind: a relaxing stroll within view of the ocean, maybe a drive up (or down) the California Coast or for the bons vivants among us, a cruise along the French Riviera. Delightful as these various getaways are, my favorite way to regain inner peace involves no more traveling than walking out my front door to the tranquility of my patio — just a few hundred square feet of space. A little tending and a lot of what I call nature’s miracles have produced a treat for the senses that is soothing to both body and soul. As I walk out onto the patio after a busy day, the little rose garden calls to me. In his book Le Petit Prince, French author St. Exupery writes about singling out just one rose he “tames” to make it his. I wonder what the little prince would think of the glorious task I had recently of taming masses of roses, in varied hues of pink, yellow and peach. My rose garden had its humble beginnings a few years back with occasional purchases of miniature rose plants I bought for about $5 each at Trader Joe’s. After the blooms faded, the mad scientist in me decided to plant them and just see what happened. Expectations weren’t high, since my knowledge of horticulture is contained on the tip of one of my very non-green thumbs.
Much to my astonishment, those miniature rose plants have been growing their little hearts out ever since; many of the luscious blooms have a fragrance that has as much soothing power as lavender or various natural oils I’ve inhaled. A botanist could no doubt give me a scientific explanation of how miniature roses with little or no scent could undergo such a dramatic transformation. My explanation is simpler: nature’s miracles. My eye then travels to six of the cutest little koi you ever saw — Yes, I know I’m biased!—swimming harmoniously about in their tub sized pond approximately four feet long, blissfully unaware of the world’s problems. Just watching them, I find my own concerns start to melt away. Amazingly, koi can handle very cold weather, when the temperature outside is well below freezing. I remember learning in elementary school science class
that fish are cold blooded. But, still, these little guys are only three inches long! While I have to bundle up on a cold winter’s day just to walk to the mailbox, the koi are enjoying their skinny dipping to the max. Oh, to be a koi for a day and have nothing more pressing to do than listen (if they have ears) to the soft sounds of water trickling over the rocks into the pond sending a message of peace and serenity. Settling into a comfy chaise lounge, I look up at the orange tree, which was planted over a dozen years ago. Every December that tree is covered in oranges. Each year I watch the whole process in amazement—from pollination of those intoxicating orange blossoms in April to the resulting fruit. Picking one in the morning stillness, piercing the skin, tasting its nectar — all combine to create in me feelings of calm, connection to the universe and gratitude for nature’s bounty. I’ve added a climbing fuchsia bougainvillea to the patio, other live plants and a few French-themed decorations. No, it’s definitely not Le Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris…not even close; but when I relax outside, surrounded by nature’s miracles a feeling of peace comes over me, which I hope will be reflected in my interactions with others. Barbara Russek, a former French teacher, is a freelance writer. She welcomes comments at Babette2@ comcast.net
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Monterey Library presents Talk on Healing Touch
Join Certified Healing Touch Practitioner Margot Baker to learn about Healing Touch on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., in the Monterey Public Library Community Room. This presentation is designed for those who may wish to add Healing Touch to their practice as energy healers and to those who hope that Healing Touch might alleviate their own symptoms. This event is part of the “The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life” lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the Monterey Public Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee. Adults are invited to attend. Admission is free, and reservations are required. Call (831) 646-5632 or email thongchu@monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
“The single most important thing you can do for your family may be the simplest of all: Develop a strong family narrative.” Bruce Fieler, “The Stories That Bind Us”, New York Times (March 15, 2013).
Dune Restoration Work and Winter Bird Count: Public Invited to Help
Return of the Natives will host two events on Saturday, January 17, one in the Marina Dunes Reserve and one in Salinas. The public is invited to attend either or both and help this organization with their work on behalf of our local environment. Dune Habitat Restoration Planting and Live Bluegrass Band 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Since 2001, Return of the Natives (RON) has worked with community volunteers and the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District to restore and revitalize the Marina Dunes Preserve, a beautiful restoration site and important wildlife habitat overlooking the ocean. Volunteers are needed to help plant native plants and remove invasive species, such as, ice plant. RON events are a great way to learn more about where you live, meet new people, get community service hours, and help protect our clean water supply and natural habitats. This is a great family activity that is FREE. Tools, water and great snacks provided for this special event! Also, enjoy a live bluegrass band – Tommy and Dave! Directions: Located on Dunes Drive just off Reservation Road (Exit 410 on Hwy 1), near Marina State Beach and Kula's Steakhouse. Look for RON Community Event Signs. Volunteer groups of 10 or more please RSVP. If under the age of 18 please have your parent or guardian sign the attached waiver prior to the event. Weather Policy: The event will be postponed only if it is raining hard on the day of the event. Event postponement will be posted on our website http://ron.csumb.edu/, our facebook page, and a voicemail recording on the 5823686 line by 8:30am on the day of the event. For more information go to our website http://ron. csumb.edu/, or contact Alyssa Schaan by email aschaan@ csumb.edu or call 831-582-3686. Winter Bird Count and Cleanup 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. Experienced birders and novices alike are invited to join Return of the Natives at Upper Carr Lake for the Winter Bird Count. Last year, we identified over 70 species. Why count birds? The quantity and diversity of birds helps us to assess the success of our ongoing habitat restoration work. Also, it is fun! After 10am, volunteers are invited to help clean up the natural waterways and area around Upper Carr Lake. RON events are a great way to learn more about where you live, meet new people, get community service hours, and help protect our clean water supply and natural habitat. Tools, water and great snacks provided for this special event! Directions: Upper Carr Lake is located on East Laurel Drive between Constitution and Sanborn Rd. in Salinas. Look for the RON community event signs. (Use 824 E. Laurel Dr., Salinas for Google Maps) Volunteer groups of 10 or more please RSVP. If under the age of 18 please have your parent or guardian sign a waiver prior to the event. Weather Policy: The event will be postponed only if it is raining hard on the day of the event. Event postponement will be posted on our website http://ron.csumb.edu/, our facebook page, and a voicemail recording on the 5823686 line by 8:30am on the day of the event. For more information go to our website http://ron. csumb.edu/, email aschaan@csumb.edu, or call (831)582-3686
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Manifesting for the New Year tense those items from your list as they happen, as you accomplish them. Some items on your list may require several months for completion. Describe the progress for such items in the present tense during each month.
Rabia Erduman
Self discovery 1. Sit silently: in this moment there is nowhere to go and nothing to do except be with yourself... Be silent, sense what it right here and now. What I notice right here, right now... experiences of thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and experiences of seeing, hearing, sensing right now: (write in a journal or tell a partner) 2. Answer this question: What do you value most? Use a short answer (word or a phrase). Repeat this question many times. Make a list of what you value. 3. Do a mental and written review of the past year. List and briefly describe your accomplishments, what you created in your life, i.e. what you manifested. Note how your values informed your life. My accomplishments; what I created, what I manifested: 4. Also reviewing the past year and your present circumstances, list what you are grateful for. I am grateful for the following: 5. List: The uppers in my life: The downers in my life: What makes me feel tense: What makes me feel relaxed and let go: 6. List that which you want to bring into your life, and that which you want to eliminate from your life. Hello to: Goodbye to: Take a break so that you can integrate what you wrote so far. 7. Now closing your eyes, focus for a mo-
ment on your breath. Imagine a peaceful garden. Invite now into the garden your Higher Self who is willing to carry your vision for the coming year into the Great Oneness, the Collective Mind. This Higher Self guide harmonizes your values with your actions, activates others who can benefit from your vision, and magnetizes to you all that is needed to manifest your vision for your highest good. Feel the loving presence of this guide. Sense that your guide deeply knows the tremendous abundance of the Great Oneness, the Collective Mind. Entrust to your Higher Self the creation and fulfillment of your vision. Entrust your process for manifesting for your highest good and the good of others. Know that your guide receives the trust and is now your messenger to the Collective as well as your guide in this process. Your Higher Self loves you unconditionally. Now, notice your breath. When you are ready, open your eyes. 8. Now in your journal write the date for January of the following year (2016). Look back on 2015 as if it had already happened. 9. List what you want to have attained by this time next year. You may want to consider a variety of areas of your life such as your work or professional life, relationship, your finances, health/your body, your own process, your home or living situation, your spirituality. Using this list, write a few pages describing all that you have manifested in 2014as if it had already happened. Note the continuous thread of your values. 10. Now put each of the items in your list of what you would like to attain into a time frame. List each month of the coming year and describe in the present
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142542 The following person is doing business as FRIENDS OF THE BEAT MUSEUM, 13 Deer Stalker Path, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION, 13 Deer Stalker Path, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Dec. 22, 2014. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 12/22/14. Signed: Estelle Cimino, President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 12/26/14, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16/15
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142460 The following person is doing business as VIVA SUPERMARKET, 1712-1720 Fremont St., Seaside, Monterey County, CA 93940. VIVA SEASIDE, INC. (CALIFORNIA), 2701 Del Paso Road, Suite 130-206, Sacramento, CA 95835. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Dec. 08, 2014. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: JM, President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29/15
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11. Now sit quietly. Sense this moment. Notice your breath. Close your eyes. Now imagine January 1, 2014. Look back on the year and notice your vision manifesting in your life. Feel the sense of accomplishment and gratefulness for these new aspects of your life. Also, in your own way, thank your Higher Self guide for activating the Collective to fulfill your vision for 2015. Biography Rabia Erduman was born in Istanbul, Turkey and later spent 10 years in Germany before coming to the United States in 1983. Rabia is an Alchemical Hypnotherapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Polarity Therapist, and a Reiki Master. She assists her clients and students in their process of self-discovery. Rabia also teaches tantric and spiritually oriented workshops. Rabia is the author of Veils of Separation - Finding the Face of Oneness, and has four Guided Imagery CDs: Relaxation, Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Inner Guides. She has also been interviewed on radio and television shows and has lectured extensively throughout the years. Following her vision, Rabia is taking the steps necessary for her book to be made into a movie or a television series. The screenplay is complete. Now she is looking for a producer. To those wishing to understand her work, she says, “I have found working with the combination of mind, body, and energy to be highly effective in reaching optimum balance. My life and work are about being in the moment, free of fear and the feeling of separation. Deep joy is a natural expression of this process.”
Sailing with the gray whales in Monterey Bay
The whale experts with the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Cetacean Society have scheduled an annual fundraising trip on Sunday, Jan. 25, to catch the peak of the gray whale migration. The trip will cost $40 and the boat will leave from Princess Whale Watching on Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf at 8 a.m. The trip is expected to take about two hours. The Cetacean Society’s experts on board will point out the giant animals and any other whales that might be in the bay that day, as well as dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. More than 20,000 gray whales pass through Monterey Bay each winter on their southern migration to Mexico’s Gulf of California. The group migration has started and the numbers that can be seen in the bay should be getting larger each day with the peak expected in late January. The whales tend to be more scattered on the return migration to Alaska in spring months. The gray whales trip is one of the two whale watching events each year the local chapter of the cetacean society sponsors to raise funds for its publications and research grants to college students exploring the biology and behavior of whales and dolphins.. Reservations are strongly recommended for the trip and are available online at montereywhaleatching.com or by calling (831) 372-2203. More information is available at the cetacean society’s Web site at www.acsmb.org, or by calling Tony Lorenz at (831) 901-7259.
House Dow Joins Women’s Basketball Team at Bard College at Simon’s Rock
House Dow, an 18 year old junior at Bard College at Simon's Rock, competed as a member of the 2014 Women's Basketball team. Dow is the daughter of Louis Dow and Debra Bright. The annual awards banquet honored 59 student-athletes who participated on competitive teams in soccer, swimming, and basketball during the fall season. More than twenty awards were distributed to students, including the MVP and Coach's Award. Bard College at Simon's Rock, founded in 1966 and nestled in the bucolic Berkshires, is the only college in the country specifically designed for bright, highly motivated students ready to enter college early, usually after the 10th or 11th grade. Simon's Rock offers a challenging program in the liberal arts and sciences, taught exclusively in small seminars by a supportive, highly-trained faculty. Degrees are granted in more than 40 majors. The Princeton Review's Best 378 Colleges rates academics at Simon's Rock higher than Harvard, Princeton and Yale. For more information visit www.simons-rock.edu.
2014 Monterey County All-Star Football Game
Four Breakers were selected to participate in the Monterey County AllStar Football Game next week. MTAL offensive player of the year and running back Jason Leach, quarterback Anthony Coppla, linebacker Keenan Selbicky, and defensive back Ryan Richardson. Overall, 75 players were selected from Monterey County to participate in the game. The players will be split up into two teams, with head coach Steve Goobody of Salinas High and head coach Dave Bottom of Alvarez, coaching the two teams. Salinas High had the most selections in the county with 13. Palma was second with 11, and Monterey High had 10. The game will take place at Rabobank Stadium in Salinas on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Gates will open at 6:00 p.m - Jon Charron
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Sports & Leisure Ben Alexander
Non-League Play over for Breaker Boys Basketball:
The Pacific Grove Breakers boys’ basketball team, who were on a two game losing streak, got back in the win column after defeating the Seaside Spartans 57-47 on Friday night [1-2-15]. The Breakers found themselves down 45-42 after three quarters of play. However, they scored 15 fourth quarter points and held the defending MBL Gabilan Division champions to only 2 points. After only averaging 9 points during the Breakers two game losing streak, sophomore Brad Sendell got back on track and put up 21 points in their victory. Uche Ebo and Chip Wagner each scored 12 points in the game as well.
Box Score 1st Seaside Pacific Grove
2nd 3rd 4th Final 17 16 12 2 16 12 14 15
Golf Tips Ben Alexander PGA PGA Teaching Professional, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Bayonet Golf Course PGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA 831-277-9001 www.benalexandergolf.com
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Palma hands Breakers Their Third Loss of the Season
The Breakers played well, but couldn’t keep up with Palma, as they lost 45-37 on Saturday night [1-3-15]. For the third time in four games, the Breakers played a perineal playoff team. Even though they lost to Half Moon Bay, Menlo-Atherton, and Palma, the Breakers can take a lot from these games. The Breakers were competitive for at least a half in all three games, showing that they can compete with top teams in the CCS. After jumping out to a 10-9 lead after one quarter of the play, the Breakers went into halftime down 16-14 on the road. A big third quarter by Palma though, would be the difference in the game. Chip Wagner led Pacific Grove with 11 points and 7 rebounds, while Brad Sendell added 10 points in the loss. The Breakers ended non-league play with a record of 5-3, making it their best start since the 2004-2005 season when they started 7-3.
Box Score 1st Pacific Grove Palma
2nd 3rd 4th Final 10 4 7 16 9 7 15 14
“Practice” is one of those words we hear like “I have to go to the dentist.” The reality to get better playing this game of golf is you need to practice what you need to develop your skill level. Every golfer I teach a lesson to wants to get better to get more consistency. No one wants to play worse. Here is a good key: take a golf lesson or practice one area of your game your pro has helped you with and develop your skill in that one area. Then when you feel like you have accomplished that move on to another area. Most golfers play 90 percent and practice 10 percent. If you want to get better, practice the right things.
Breaker of the Week BRITTNEY SHAVERS
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4 Years of Cheer 1 Year of Girls’ Swim Class of 2015
Together With Love: Applications Open Volunteers are Needed
On Sunday, February 8 join the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center for the 30th Anniversary of the Together With Love Run/Walk, sponsored by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, at Lovers’ Point Park in Pacific Grove. The 10K and 5K races are open to competitive runners, joggers, and fun walkers and start at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The registration fee is $36 through January 31 and then $38 through race day. The 1K Kids’ Fun Run begins at 8:15 a.m. The price is $12 through January 31 and then $15 through race day. You can register online at www.mtryrapecrisis.org. Race day registration opens at 7:30 a.m. All participants in the 10K/5K receive a long-sleeved performance running T-shirt, post-race refreshments, and qualify for a prize drawing. Medals will be awarded three deep in each age group. Kids in the Fun Run receive a participant medal and goodie bag and may purchase a T-shirt at the event. The “Together With Love” Run/Walk is a fundraiser that attracts some 1,500 runners and walkers per year. Funds raised are used to support counseling, crisis intervention services for survivors of sexual assault, and community prevention education programs for children and adults. Volunteers are needed; call 831-3733955 for more information.
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Breaker of the Week FOSTER SMITH 2nd Year of Lacrosse 2nd Year of Wrestling Class of 2017 Sponsored by:
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