In This Issue
Kiosk MONARCH COUNT 13,400 IN THE SANCTUARY ON 11/26/13 Through Dec. 23
CPOAMC Toy Drive Drop Toys at PGPD or other sites (see article inside)
• Sat., Nov. 30
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Science Sat.: Monarch Magic 11am-3pm, Drop in anytime Free •
Sat. Nov. 30
Service Dogs and Autism - Page 7
Arts Expo - Page 5
Pacific Grove’s
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$2 Students, $5 everyone else MPC Theater MU101 •
Tue. & Wed., Dec. 3-4 Christmas at the Inns Various PG Locations 6-9 PM, $20 373-3304 •
Wed. Dec. 4
Nov 29-Dec. 6, 2013
Your Community NEWSpaper
Wed. Dec. 4
Chief orders an internal investigation in Nyunt case
Wed. Dec. 4
By Marge Ann Jameson
11:00 am Pre-School stories PG Library, 550 Central Ave., ages 3-5. 648-5760 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” after-school program: fractured fairy tales, science and craft for grades K-2. PG Library, 550 Central Ave. 648-5760 • Gentrain Lecture Why Art Matters: Teaching Art and Design ... MPC Forum 103 at 1:30PM Free 831-646-4224 •
Thurs. Dec. 5
PGHS Fall Arts Expo 2013 Pacific Grove High School Library 615 Sunset Drive 3:30 – 6:30 PM •
Thu., Dec. 5
Cetacean Society Hopkins Marine Station 7:30 PM, Free www.acsmb.org. •
Thurs. Dec. 5
11:00 am Stories for Babies and Toddlers at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Ave., ages birth-2 648-5760 •
Sat. Dec. 7 at 7:30 PM Sun. Dec. 8 at 2:00 PM
Celtic Christmas Concert Harp & vocals + Taelen Thomas recitations Indoor Forest Theatre, Carmel $10 •
Sat. Dec. 7
Carmel Art Association Open House 5-7 PM
• Sat., Dec. 7
Used Book Sale Monterey Library 10 AM-5 PM 646-5602 •
Sat. Dec. 7
First Saturday Book Sale 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PG Library
Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 18 Cop Log.............................................. 5 Legal Notices.................................... 16 Marriage Can Be Funny.................... 16 Otter Views....................................... 18 Poetry............................................... 13 Seniors............................................. 15 Sports............................................... 12
Lore of the Cornucopia - Page 19
Questions and accusations continue to swirl around now-retired Police Commander John Nyunt, whose estranged wife, Kristen Nyunt, has been ordered to stand trial on 43 charges including identify theft, forgery, credit card fraud and burglary. Pacific Grove Police Department Chief Vickie Myers has confirmed that an internal investigation has been ordered, using an outside investigator, to determine Cdr. Nyunt's culpability in the case, if any. In an open letter to the community released Wed., Nov. 27, City Manager Tom Frutchey states that any crimnal investigations are referred to the District Attorney and that the City has now ordered an internal investigation. Under Garrity Rights, which stem from 5th Amendment Rights under the US Constitution, public employees do not have to incriminate themselves in an investigation. Cdr. Nyunt, having retired Nov, 23, is no longer an employee of the City. Frutchey mentioned that the City also wished to comply with FBI authority and now has permission to conduct their own investigation.
Full text of City Manager Frutchey’s Nov 27 letter is on our website at www.cedarstreettimes.com An FBI probe is being conducted to look into the allegations by his estranged wife and her attorney that Cdr. Nyunt that he not only aided in the crimes but then used his position with the police department to cover up the crimes and delay or defer investigation of the crimes. There are also allegations that he allowed her to victimize members of his family and his first wife. Kristen Nyunt was arrested in January. She attempted, through her attorney, to claim that Cdr. Nyunt lured her into the crimes and, in fact, assisted her by allowing her to use a police-only data base to inform her identity theft crimes. The entrapment defense, however, was not allowed by Judge Julie Culver and Mrs. Nyunt will stand trial, with her arraignment set for Dec. 10. The Nyunts were married in 2009 but have been separated for quite a while, including the time during which she allegedly committed the crimes, 2012-2013.
Vol. VI, Issue 12
The Hottest Ticket in Pacific Grove
Photos by Tony Prock
Kingston Trio members Bill Zorn, George Grove, Rick Dougherty and bass player Paul Gabrielson look out on a sea of gray hair at the Pacific Grove concert. By Dixie Layne No one but no one was disappointed when the Kingston Trio took the stage Thursday night – all a bit older but the harmonies, vocals, and banjo and guitar picking were all as the initiated who filled Pacific Grove’s Performing Arts Center
remembered. The audience that filled the hall aged from 6 to 60 ... make that 90, and not one of them could sit still or not sing along. As in traditional Kingston Trio fashion, these “California boys” told stories about the Trio and their songs ... who knew Scotch and Soda put baseball great Tom Seaver and
See KINGSTON Page 4
Pacific Grove City Council tackles Pebble Beach housing plan By Fred Hernandez The Pacific Grove City Council at its Nov. 20 meeting tackled the issue of Pebble Beach Company’s proposed inclusionary housing in the Del Monte Forest . Council members Ken Cuneo and Dan Miller, along with Mayor Bill Kampe, cited the concerns raised by a number of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach residents about the location of the proposed housing in "Area D" next to the Del Monte Park neighborhood. After hearing from some of the neighbors that would be affected, the Council voted unanimously to send a formal inquiry to the Pebble Beach Company regarding the proposed housing and its potential effects on the neighborhood and the greater community, in particular its size and location. The entire Council supported conveying the concerns of these citizens to the Pebble Beach Company, and also agreed to send a copy of the letter to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. The Council’s decision was based, in large part, on a great deal of research by the Del Monte Neighbors United (DMNU) group (documents available through the City’s official website). Much of the input came from meetings that Council members Cuneo and Miller (as the ad hoc committee appointed by the Council at its Oct. 16 meeting) had with a number of Pebble Beach and Pacific Grove citizens. The Council noted that, while it is not the decision-making body for the development, it nevertheless is a critical stakeholder. For more information on the proposed inclusionary housing, go to DMNU’s website, http://www.delmonteneighborsunited.org.
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Holiday Calendar of Events CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
FREE ADMISSION FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monday, December 2 from 5:30-6:00 PM
CHRISTMAS AT THE INNS
Sat. Dec. 7 - Sun. Dec. 15 10 AM-5 PM
The Monterey Bay Aquarium will once again offer free admission to all county reisdents (proof required). 10 AM – 5 PM (Regular Aquarium hours).There will also be activities on Sun., Dec 15. (831) 648-4800
33rd ANNUAL WINTERFEST
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 3 & 4 from 6:00-9:00 PM
Visit nine bed & breakfast inns decorated for the holidays, with live music at every inn, and holiday treats. Limited number of tickets sold. Sponsored by the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce. For information & tickets, call: 831-373-3304.
SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
Monday, December 2 from 6:00-9:00 PM
Enjoy holiday refreshments, live entertainment, dance show, and school bands. Visit Santa in his village in Chautauqua Hall, corner of Central Avenue and 16th Street. www.pacificgrove. org .
12th ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS Thursday, December 5 from 6:00-6:45 PM
Lighted parade will feature marching bands, holiday floats, dance teams, equestrian groups, and of course, Santa Claus. After the parade, many stores will remain open for holiday shopping, photos with Santa, plus carolers and bands. For more info call: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.
SIMPLE GIFTS: A CONCERT OF HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Saturday, December 7 from 10 AM-2 PM
Featuring an affordable Children’s Store and a General Store: Also an appearance by the Snow Queen, Snow Café, face painting, bake sale and raffle: Free admission to this family friendly event which benefits the Pacific Grove Adult School’s Co-Op Preschool. Held at Sally Griffin Senior Center, 700 Jewell Ave. For info call 831-646-6583.
20th ANNUAL STILWELL’S FUN IN THE PARK Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
At Tommy Stilwell Court downtown, behind the Post Office. Santa will arrive at noon, joining the Snowman and Snow Queen. Features rides, bounce houses, petting zoo and entertainment. More information: 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.
Arthritis Foundation’s JINGLE BELL RUN/WALK Saturday, December 14 from 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and the Monterey Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation of Northern California’s 5K Timed Run/Fun Walk and a 1K Elf Run with kids has returned to Lovers Point Park! Gather your friends and family and tie jingle bells to your shoelaces to benefit the Artritis Foundation. More information, contact Alex Fallon at 831-620-1699.
ANNUAL MODEL TRAIN SHOW
Three dates, three locations: Dec. 6, 8 p.m. at St. Benedict Catholic
Church, Hollister; December 14, 8 p.m. at Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center, 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove; and December 15, 2 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church at 9th Avenue and Dolores, Carmel
Tickets are only $20 to hear traditional and new songs of the season, presented by Monterey Peninsula Voices, formerly Monterey Peninsula Choral Society. Tickets at 888-520-1870.
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Upstairs at the American Tin Cannery, see a Model Train Show for children of all ages to enjoy. Displays and demonstrations, plus some trains kids are allowed to operate! For info call Jim Gunter at 831-402-1893
CAMERATA SINGERS MUSIC OF THE SEASON Sun., Dec. 15 at 1st United Methodist in Pacific Grove Plus two other venues
John Rutter’s Gloria, sacred Music of the Season Sat., Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Carmel Mission, Carmel; and Sun., Dec. 15 at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Pacific Grove. Tickets are available by phone at 831-642-2701 or at the following locations: th Bookmark, 307 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove; Pilgrim’s Way, Dolores St. & 6 Ave., Carmel; Wild Bird Haven, 910 Del Monte Center, Monterey; Zeph’s 1-Stop 1366 S. Main St., Salinas.
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Celtic Christmas Concert Includes Tales and Poetry
Come and celebrate the holidays with this rousing and spirited performance of seasonal songs, music, and tales featuring: Maestra Amelia Krupski, virtuoso Celtic harpist; Shannon Miller, red-headed, Irish- blooded, natural-born Celtic songbird; and Taelen Thomas, renowned bard and storyteller of Carmel Bay. Taelen’s performance will include selections from Dylan Thomas’s masterpiece, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,”
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Operation Care and Comfort seeks donors
along with stirring tellings of the stories behind other holiday classics. Amelia and Shannon will delight audiences with beautiful Celtic music and songs of the season. Sat., Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Sun., Dec. 8, 2:00 p.m. Carmel’s Indoor Forest Theatre, corner of Santa Rita and Mountain View. Admission is $10. The event is co- produced by Pacific Repertory Theatre and Lingo America Press.
For the ninth year, Operation Care and Comfort will be adopting military families that need a little help at Christmas. With the help of civilian families, companies, churches and organizations, hundreds of military families were adopted and supported in 2012. Anonymous donors are being sought to adopt a military family for Christmas or make a donation to the program. All donations are tax deductible. For further information, call Joan at 625-5128 or email bjernie@aol.com.
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State Historic Park seeks donations to extend museum hours
Monterey State Historic Park Association is participating in Monterey County Gives! through Tuesday, December 31 with a campaign called The Third Day. Currently Pacific House Museum and Custom House are only open on weekends and no tours of the houses are given. The campaign is to help open the museums on Fridays to enable school children who visit to participate in Monterey’s history. Donations can be made on line at www.mcgives.com/. Donations start at $10. Click on the “Monterey State Historic Park Association, the Third Day” campaign link. The campaign is approved for matching funds from California State Parks so that a $10 donation is really $20 and a $50 donation is really $100. All the money received will be used only locally to keep the park open.
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 3 & 4 • 6-9 p.m. A Tour of 9 Bed & Breakfast Inns 1 Ticket • 2 Nights • $20 donation
TICKETS: Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
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Lecture aims to enable holiday relaxation
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The Monterey Bay Holistic alliance will present a free lecture and demonstration by Rabia Erduman, “Conquer Tension and Stress for a Joyful Happy Holiday.” She will offer simple relaxation and meditative techniques to help relieve physical tension and discomfort. The lecture will be presented from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 at the Marina Public Library at 190 Seaside Circle. This lecture is neither sponsored by nor endorsed by the library. Phone 277- 9029 for more information.
PKINGSTON From Page 1
his sister through Stanford. And the Trio were not the only ones with stories; after the concert the Trio ventured out to the lobby to mingle with those who just couldn’t break the spell and go home ... it was their turn to share their Trio stories with the Kingston Trio. What a night — here’s “mud in your eye, baby do I get high, oh me, oh my.” Mark your calendars now for the next concert at the Performing Arts Center – The Glenn Miller Orchestra is scheduled for Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 3pm – let’s swing, swing, swing.
Black Friday SPCA Adoption Event Friday through Sunday, November 29-December 1
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Skip the crowded malls and give yourself the gift of unconditional love during The SPCA’s Black Friday Adoption Event November 29 through December 1. During the event, adopters can Pick Your Price on all dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, turtles, chickens, ducks, doves, pigeons, and small pets 4 months and older. That’s right, YOU get to pick the adoption fee. SPCA adoptions are always an amazing value, not even including the lifetime of love. Adoptions include the pet’s spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, SPCA ID tag, a health PACIFIC GROVE evaluation, a behavior evaluation, and lots more. Regular adoption fees range from $35 to $290. Pacific Grove & Pebble beach residents: Are you looking for a certain type of pet? Sign up for our Pet Alert Program and you’ll receive email The Original Guide To Pacific Grove or text alerts (your choice) when a pet matching your will be in your mailbox next month. criteria is available for adoption. KEEP IT. USE IT. For more information, please call The SPCA at SHOP IN PACIFIC GROVE. 831-373-2631 or 422-4721 or visit www.SPCAmc.org *Local Businesses > Let’s show them what we’ve got! or www.Facebook.com/SPCAmc. Deadline for participation: Friday, November 1, 2013 Call: 831-521-1685 • www.DiscoverPacificGrove.com email: riddell1@comcast.net
Christmas in the Adobes 2013 Dec. 6 & 7 ~ 5 pm to 9 pm
Refreshments, Entertainment & Decorations in Historic Adobes! Buy Tickets at Cooper Museum Store 525 Polk St. at Munras & Alvarado
Show military I.D. at store for $5 off Adult single-night ticket Adult $25 or 2-night pass $40; Youth (6-17) $2; Child 5 & under free
Info: (831) 649-7120
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PG Rotary Will Hear About Early Transatlantic Flights
The Pacific Grove Rotary Club, which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach ,will have as the speaker on December 3, Michael Adamson on The History of Early Transatlantic Flights, Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657
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Simple Gifts:Concert of holiday music for the family
Monterey Peninsula Voices, formerly the Monterey Peninsula Choral Society, presents their annual holiday concert, “Simple Gifts,” at three locations: Dec. 6, 8 p.m. at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Hollister; December 14, 8 p.m. at Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center, 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove; and December 15, 2 p.m. at All Saints’ Episcopal Church at 9th Avenue and Dolores, Carmel. Tickets are $20 prior to Dec. 5, then $25. Seniors and military are $15. students 18 and younger are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at www.thempcs.org or call 888-520-1870. Conductor Sean Boulware commented, “Like any other art, music stirs feelings, especially during the holidays; it makes us feel joyous and melancholy. Holiday songs bind us together with all our shared memories. This concert of holiday favorites is our gift to the community.” The program includes favorites sung a cappella: “Carol of the Bells,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies,” “Mary Had a Baby” and “My Gift.” Traditional songs old and new include “Deck the Halls,” “Here We Come AWassailing,” and “Jingle Bells.” The there are the songs to tug your heart with their beauty: “O Holy Night,” “O Nata Lux” by Morten Lauridsen and “Ave Maria” by Tomas Luis de Victoria. This is just a sampling, there are many more. David Gordon, renowned recording artist of several musical genres and part of the Carmel Bach Festival team said, “This chorus is amazing. Yow! The sound is so full and robust.”
CPOAMC Annual Toy Drive Announces Drop-Off Sites
The annual Crime Prevention Officer’s Association of Monterey County Toy Drive commenced on Tues., Nov. 12 and will run last until Dec. 23. Last year, the Toy Drive provided over 1,600 toys to children in need. Churches and community service agencies throughout Monterey County have identified the needy children and they will help Santa by wrapping all the new toys. Toy Drive 2013 Drop off sites: CHP office, - 960 E. Blanco, Salinas CSUMB PD office - 100 Campus Center, Seaside Sheriff’s Office, 1414 Natividad Rd., Salinas Sheriff’s Office, 10680 Merritt St., Castroville Seaside PD, 400 Harcourt Ave., Seaside Pacific Grove PD, 580 Pine Ave., Pacific Grove Presidio of Monterey PD, 4468 Gigling Rd. Sand City PD, 1 Sylvan Park, Sand City Carmel PD, Junipero and Fourth, Carmel Sheriff’s Office, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey Monterey PD, 351 Madison St., Monterey Del Rey Oaks PD, 650 Canyon Del Rey, Del Rey Oaks Walgreen’s Pharmacy at Monterey, Marina, Salinas at N. Sanborn, Seaside CVS Pharmacy at Monterey at Fremont St. and Lighthouse Ave., Marina, Carmel, Prunedale at San Miguel Canyon Rd. and Vierra Canyon Rd.
Food Donations Mean Library Fines Forgiven in Pacific Grove and Monterey
From December 2 through 31, bring non-perishable unopened food items for donation to the Monterey County Food Bank to the Monterey Public Library, Bookmobile, or Pacific Grove Public Library and have library overdue fines forgiven. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, and the Pacific Grove Public Library is located at 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove. For more information call (831) 646-3747 or emailschwirzk@monterey.org
String Quartet Offers Free Concert Dec. 6 at CSUMB
“To watch the Friction Quartet is to see the utter embodiment of the music. They are so fully there – connected – exchanging glances as their bodies move, dip, sway, as if they are not four different people.” – Leslie Gossett, writing from the Creating Enlightened Society Festival The community is invited to a free concert of chamber music at CSU Monterey Bay on Dec. 6. Since forming the Friction Quartet while they were students at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Doug Machiz, Kevin Rogers, Otis Harriel and Pei-Ling Lin have established a reputation for edgy programming and exhilarating performance of contemporary works. At CSUMB, the quartet will premiere a piece composed by Dr. Lanier Sammons, a lecturer in the university’s Music and Performing Arts Department. Earlier in the day, the group will work with student composers, offering feedback on their compositions. The performance will start at 8 p.m. in the Music Hall, located on Sixth Avenue between Col. Durham and Butler streets. Parking is available in front of the building. While the concert is free, visitors must purchase a parking permit from a machine on the adjacent lot or by going online to https://store.csumb.edu/products/daily-parkingpermit. Driving directions and a campus map are available at csumb.edu/map. For information or to request disability accommodations, call 582-3009.
Cop log 11/16/2013 – 11/22/2013
Autos towed because drivers didn’t read the signs
A total of EIGHT vehicles were towed from Ocean View Blvd. and Lighthouse Avenue on Nov. 16-17 while their drivers were either participating in or observing the Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K. Warning notices had been posted several days in advance.
Neighborhood version of Post Office
When the officer arrived at the scene of the incident on David Ave. - where someone had reported finding a disturbing letter in their mailbox – five other neighbors stated they’d also received letters, believing from the wording and pictures, that a child had created them.
Removing hazardous tree limbs without a permit
A police officer was dispatched to a residence on Funston Ave. where it was reported that a person had been witnessed trimming limbs from a tree – and he did not have a permit.
Drug Arrests
During a consensual inspection of the vehicle and its four occupants, Lourdes Hernandez was arrested and transported to County jail for possession of cocaine. While conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle for violations, a search uncovered a false drug compartment, drug paraphernalia, burglary tools and similar items. Furthermore, the drive was found to be on felony probation and the passenger was a wanted fugitive. Jeff Hamilton and Sarah Youngblood were arrested.
Burglar planning to return?
When the reporting party returned 30 minutes later to her unlocked residence on 17 Mile Dr., she discovered that someone had entered and looked through a few drawers (that were left open) but took nothing except two house keys.
The case of the over-eager vacuum salesperson
When the resident on Egan Ave. responded to the knock on her door she was met by a solicitor who wanted to sell her a vacuum cleaner; only the salesperson’s aggressive manner and repeatedly looking inside the residence, aroused suspicion. Although the resident felt scared, she did agree to have the salesperson return and clean one room (to demonstrate the product’s effectiveness). Later changing her mind, the resident contacted police about her suspicions. The solicitor verified to the officer that she did indeed have a valid permit and business license with the city and was curious as to why the appointment had been canceled.
PGHS Fall Arts Expo 2013 Offers Unique Opportunity On Thurs., Dec. 5 from 3:30-6:30 p.m., 90 digital media students will present electronic portfolios, business concepts and marketing campaigns to 25 local business professionals, who will act as judges. Judges include Mayor Bill Kampe, local CEO’s, principals and artists. One hundred and fifty students will have work displayed in the library at Pacific Grove High School, to include silk paintings, airbrushed collages, and black and white photography. Videos of past performances of PGHS students performing for Poetry Out Loud will be projected. Gourmet food delights and
20 gingerbread houses will be provided by PGHS Culinary Arts students. There will be a raffle for tickets for the opening of the PGHS Fall play, “Secret in the Wings,” which is the same evening at 7 p.m. Visitors will be invited to see the PGHS band playing that evening at the Parade of Lights in downtown PG. For more information, please contact Martha Tonkin, Digital Media instructor, at 831.646.6590 x285, or mtonkin@pgusd.org. The high school is located at 615 Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove.
“Samurai” by Golnoush Pak
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Jon Guthrie’s High Hats & Parasols
100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.
Main line Notices
Moving lecture Dr. H. L. Portrand offered a rousing lecture at the Methodist church this past week. His topic was the “Psychology of Otology”. Dr. Portrand is a visiting instructor from Scotland. It was said that the house was filled with those eager to hear his remarks, with one exception. Dr. Portrand continued his tour of California the next day by departing by train for San Luis Obispo without being told that he had inadvertently insulted a woman in the audience (to remain unnamed) when he said that “she was going to leave huge footprints in the sands of time.” 1 Polo at Del Monte Four matches will be played on the Polo field at the Del Monte race track next end of week. Games begin at 2:30, Saturday. The winning two teams will meet for the championship Sunday afternoon. Trains will be coming in from San Francisco and Los Angeles. Electric buses will transport incoming visitors between the depot and the playing field. General admission for all 6 matches, $10. 2 Grove firemen meet The Pacific Grove fire department met last week to discuss several items of importance. Chief W. Grettner was in the chair. Gretter read a general statement advocating several changes, most importantly receiving wages. Grettner then gave details of department plans for the winter. Real estate transfer The following deed was filed in the office of County Recorder Soto at Salinas on Thursday. Caroline Ocer, after being duly wedded, gave over to Phillip Ocer, lots 16 and 18, Block 13, Cox survey, Pacific Grove. 3 Belsharrazzer is coming! Remember “Belshazzer’s Feast” being presented at the Work Theater for a week beginning Thursday. Honor the holidays by ordering your family’s tickets today. Take a tour Enjoy a festive tour anytime during the holidays. Yosemite is particularly nice. Beautiful scenery everywhere and abundant water in the falls. Enjoy one complimentary holiday meal aboard the train. Roast turkey, candied sweet potatoes, stuffing, salad, mashed potatoes, gravy. Your choice of pumpkin or pecan pie. Leave when you like and return within 30 days of arrival. All for $23.10. Contact agent E. Shillingsburg, D.F. & P. A. Getting up speed “Well, George,” said a Grove man to a person in his employ. “I understand that you intend to give your son an education.” “That’s my intention, sir” responded George “I know myself what it is like to struggle along without learning and I am determined to see that my son lives his life without the troubles that I have had.” “Is your son learning rapidly?” “He sure is. Just last week he wrote a complete letter to a cousin who lives 20 miles away. Pretty quick, he is going to write another letter to a cousin who lives 50 miles away.” “Why not write her now?” “Speed, sir. He can scarcely make 20 miles right now, so I told him not to go for 50 until he gains some strength with a pen.”
Notes from here and there
• The Review is proud to note that Boatswain Tom McCauley, son of Mrs. Mary Weaver McCauley of this city, is paying a cordial visit to his friends and relatives in the Grove. Tom became a seaman two years back and has since sailed the world. Tom is accompanied by his seaman buddy, Weymer J. Smith. Both are stationed at the United States Naval Station of Yerba Buena island. Word is that both lads are having a grand time of it here in the Grove. • Get your calling cards printed at the Review. • Photo work is a specialty at Webbs in San Jose. Your film ought to be developed in the best-equipped laboratory where you will get the best results so insist on Webbs. Always ask for Velox paper, the kind that makes the best pictures and the kind we always use. • Master John H. Willey, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Willey, has returned from South America, where the young man is on mission, for a visit of two weeks. Master Wiley plans to return South soon thereafter. • Remember that lovers’ purses are always tied with cobwebs.
And the cost is…
• Everyone is saying “Stay at the Manx while in San Francisco.” We are the most centrally located hostelry and certainly the most popular. Rooms with private toilets, and the softest beds ever. Eat right here. We offer delicious meals at delightful prices. Trolley tickets on the house. Write for an advance reservation. Prices begin at $1.75 a day, Chester Kelly, manager. • LADIES! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind look. Wear a dress that is the only one like it. A. A. Pullman the tailor, promises to throw the pattern away after work is done. $12 with jacket. $10, without. • The Pacific Grove hotel is kept open year ‘round, more for the benefit of the Grove than our own. Line breakfasts served for 50¢. Line Lunches for 75¢. J. W. Foster, assistant manager. 4 • Clover Leaf toilet cream keeps you young and gay. Makes the skin soft and supple. 25¢ a jar at most druggists. Manufactured by Clover Leaf Pharmaceuticals, Cloverdale • The Pacific Grove garage does business in a fireproof building which is for the benefit of your car, left overnight. We are the largest and best-equipped garage in Monterey County. We want your business and guarantee your satisfaction. Buicks are a specialty. L. H. Peterson, proprietor. • You will find the best service and most delicious cuisine at the Court Hotel in San Francisco. Take any taxi, motor or animal, to the Court and we will pick up your cabbies fee. Economy rooms without private bath, $1.60. Deluxe rooms with private bath, $3. J. W. Flannery, manager.
Author’s notes…
1 Social sensibility was a sensitive item in Victorian days. 2 Several complained about ticket prices. All this writer can say is: “Just wait 100 years.” 3 For a newly married female to place all her property in her husband’s name was not uncommon 100 years ago. 4 A “line’ service was the equivalent of a buffet today.
Friends for 40 Years! Dianne Busse
How It All Stacks Up The Friends of the Pacific Grove Library was founded in 1974 and will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014. The mission of the Friends of the Pacific Grove Public Library is to help ensure that our library is a thriving community center for discovery and lifelong learning. Volunteers contribute by: Advocating for the Library to City officials and to the community. In 2009 and 2011, the Friends spearheaded the effort to pass Measures J and Q, each proposing a parcel tax dedicated to the Library. In 2011 an ad hoc committee organized by the Friends developed a plan that convinced the City Council to increase the Library’s budget by over $100,000. Raising funds through membership and events. Between 2007 and 2012, the Friends contributed an average of $40,000 annually to the Library, funds that were used to purchase computers, books, and DVDs, to support children’s reading programs, and, in a year of particularly low library funding, to provide operational expenses. Sponsoring special activities meeting the community’s needs and interests. The Meet-the-Author event provides a forum for authors to talk about their recent projects. Supporting children’s programs. In 2012, the Friends gave $19,000 to the Library to support children’s and teen programs. In the second quarter of 2013, the Friends gave $5,000 for the summer reading program. Being there when the Library needed us. In 2012 the Friends paid for a new computer needed by the Library staff. In 2013 the Friends agreed to cover the expense of creating a new library website. Recently, the Friends pledged $50,000 in 2014 to the Library Renewal Project. Unfortunately, public money may not be sufficient to keep a library in healthy working order. The 1974 Articles of Incorporation for the Friends identifies one of its purposes is “to solicit and encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests to the library.” Roughly 30 years ago, the Friends began its on-going support of the summer children’s reading program. Another function is “to focus public attention on the library,” and a third is “to support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community.” In this role, the group has sponsored efforts to help the Library adapt to new realities. 400 members: The Friends Board has set a goal of 400 members in 2014. We kicked off September with a membership drive at the Library. Our membership now stands at 346. $40,000: Now that the Library’s exterior has been freshly painted, plans are afoot to refresh its interior, with special attention to reclaiming the original feel of the oldest parts of the building. One of our generous Friends has contributed $10,000 to the project. But, to underscore how much we feel this project’s time has come, we have pledged an additional $40,000 in 2014. 4 events: Spaced throughout 2014 are four special events. First, mark your calendar for January 19, when Anne Perry, internationally renowned author of historical novels, will speak at Chautauqua Hall. Second, buy a chance to be one of four people to have tea with the author on January 21. Third, stay tuned for a fortieth-anniversary celebration in the spring. Fourth, get ready for the ever-popular Read-a-Thon in October.
MONTEREY COUNTY GIVES! to the Friends
Every year the Monterey County Weekly Community Fund, in association with the Community Foundation for Monterey County, asks for proposals from the area’s nonprofit organizations. The selected organizations are featured in a fundraising effort. To be selected, the nonprofit has to have a big idea to improve the health, welfare, and environment of our community. The Friends of the PG Library was selected this year. Our big idea has two intertwined parts. One is to improve Library access—especially by the older members of our community—through the use of technology. The other is to provide meaningful employment to our tech-savvy teenagers as they train interested seniors in how to take advantage of these improvements. Plan to attend the MEET-THE-AUTHOR EVENT with ANNE PERRY from 2:00pm to 4:30pm on JANUARY 19, 2014, at Chautauqua Hall. Anne Perry, internationally renowned author, will speak about her craft prior to the Friends’ annual meeting. Anne Perry is the bestselling author of two acclaimed series set in Victorian England, World War I novels as well as six holiday novels--most recently A Christmas Grace. Admission: Members $5.00; non-members $15.00. We trust you enjoyed this overview of the important functions the Friends of the Pacific Grove Library offers our community. Please join us for Meet-theAuthor events as well as other informative sessions. We appreciate your support of the historical yet current Pacific Grove Library.
November 29, 2013 • CEDAR STREET
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Creating Safety for Families Living With Autism Pawsitive Service Dog Solutions raises and trains service dogs for children and adults with special needs. More than the familiar service dogs for sight-impaired, service dogs are being trained and placed for diabetics, hypoglycemia, seizure alert and response...and now autism. “Autism service dogs dramatically improve the lives of children and adults with special needs, as well as the lives of their families,” says Carmel Mooney, founder and executive director. She ought to know. She is a parent of a special needs child. Autism spectrum disorders can bring challenged individuals to experience unique behaviors which can be dangerous for them. For example, “bolting,” where a child runs off when experiencing sensory overload, can be mitigated by tethering to a service dog. Children with autism spectrum disorder have been known to wander. Autism service dogs can be trained to track, hold, find or retrieve the child. Children who are non-verbal can be difficult to find should they wander, but children with service dogs have been known to communicate with the dog where they will not speak with anyone else.
Tips for the Holiday Season When a Loved One Has Autism From Autism Memoir Author Monica Holloway
Challenges for people with specials needs can become even more acute around the holidays, and autism memoir author and parent Monica Holloway, author of Cowboy & Wills [Simon & Schuster], has compiled the following suggestions for a successful holiday season with a loved one with autism: -- Use visuals. Social stories or calendars can help your child prepare for and understand the activities ahead. -- Practice. Role-playing holiday routines can help your child to prepare for holiday traditions in advance. -- Gradually decorate. If your child doesn’t like change, slowly decorate your home in stages. -- Create a photo album of holiday guests. Prior to relatives and guests visiting, make and look through a photo album with your child to familiarize him or her with expected visitors. -- Ensure allergy/diet-friendly foods are available. If your loved one has a dietary or allergy restriction, make sure to bring or have food at holiday events that he or she can eat. -- Arrive early. Allowing the noise and crowd to gradually build up may help your child better acclimate to the surroundings. -- Have a quiet room. In case the noise or crowds become overwhelming, have a calm, quiet place for your loved one to retreat to. -- Help others understand autism. Prepare family and friends on your child’s strengths and challenges, and invite them to be a part of the support team. Monica Holloway is the bestselling author of Cowboy & Wills, a Mother’s Choice Award’s Gold recipient, and the critically-acclaimed author of the memoir Driving With Dead People. Holloway lives with her son and husband in California. http://www.monicaholloway.com/ https://twitter. com/monica_holloway ABOUT COWBOY & WILLS Cowboy & Wills, published by Simon & Schuster, tells the story of the golden retriever puppy that changed Monica Holloway’s disabled son’s life by becoming his first friend and coaxing him out into the world. http://www.cowboyandwills.com or https://www.facebook. com/cowboyandwills ABOUT AUTISM According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, autism now affects about 1 in every 88 American children. Autism is a complex condition that affects a person’s ability to communicate and develop social relationships. http://www.autismspeaks.org
Service dogs can provide a safety net for families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, assisting with autistic behaviors as well as protecting from dangers such as bolting and wandering. Service dogs can also provide affection and communication outlets for children with autism. Pawsitive Service Dog Solutions is now available on the Monterey Peninsula.
Autism service dogs can be trained to halt or redirect other undesirable behaviors as well. Some children with autism spectrum disorders eat things that they should not, such as: dirt, clay, chalk, feces, sand, crayons, pencils, and more. Self-harming behavior such as scratching, biting, and head banging are common in individuals on the autism spectrum but a service dog can be trained to halt or divert this behavior, as well as self-stimulating behaviors such as hand flapping, spinning, and rocking. A child with autism spectrum disorder can often experience sensory overload, resulting in “meltdowns” but the affection of a service dog can often halt the behavior. “Often the need for love, warmth and security are paramount for a child on the autism spectrum. While all children needs these things, the 'neediness' of these individuals is often so intense that it becomes nearly impossible for parents to satisfy all of the child’s’ needs in these areas,” according to a Pawsitive Service Dog Solution spokesperson. A service dog can provide that support and offer more independence to a person with autism. Pawsitive Solutions services include: • Raising and training service dogs for children/adults with various special needs.
• Provide ongoing support to families with Pawsitive service dogs to ensure successful, long-term placement. • Educating the public about autism service dogs and promoting better awareness and understanding of their capabilities and the benefits they provide. • Engaging the use of volunteers in Pawsitive Service Dog Solutions activities, including fundraising, training, public awareness, and education. Marc Paulhus, Program Director, has planned a welcome party for Pawsitive Service Dog Solutions to welcome the Monterey Peninsula Chapter into our community. The event will be held Thurs., Dec. 12 5:30 -7:30pm at the Bay of Pines Restaurant, at 150 Del Monte Ave. 2nd Level. Monterey. For further information about the event phone (831)920-3564. This community event is free and open to the public, RSVP is encouraged.(limited space for attendees 150) Live entertainment, complimentry appetizers and wine tasting with Hahn Family Wines. For more information about service dogs, see www. pawsitivesolutions.org
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Times • November 29, 2013 Pilgrim’s Way hosts book signing E-Books vs. P-books
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In a New Yorker article appearing in July, James Surowiecki, a writer of uncommon analytical abilities who writes with clarity on economic issues, wrote about Barnes & Noble’s problems with its electronic reader, the Nook. In the course of that discussion, Surowiecki discussed both e-books (electronic books) and p-books (physical books). His analysis was, while e-books have made an inroad in the sales of physical books, physical books are alive and well and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future.
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Surowiecki wrote, “It’s true that, between 2009 and 2011, e-book sales rose at triple-digit annual rates. But last year, according to the industry trade groups, ebook sales rose just 44 percent. . . This kind of deceleration in the growth rate isn’t what you’d expect if e-books were going to replace printed books anytime soon. In a recent survey by the Codex group, 97 percent of the people who read e-books said that they were still wedded to print, and only 3 per cent of frequent book buyers read only digital.” Surowiecki continued, “A study this year found that people reading on a screen tended to skip around more and read less intensively, and plenty of research confirms that people tend to comprehend less of what they read on a screen. The differences are small, but they may explain the persistent appeal of paper. Indeed, hardcover sales rose last year by $100 million. For many people, as a number of studies show, reading is a genuinely tactile experience—how a book feels and looks has a material impact on how we feel about reading. This isn’t necessarily Luddism or nostalgia. The truth is that the book is an exceptionally good piece of technology–-easy to read, portable, durable and inexpensive. . .the transition to e-books is going to be slow; coexistence is more likely than conquest. The book isn’t obsolete.” The entire article is well worth reading. You can find it at: http://www.newyorker.com/search?qt=dismax&sort=score+desc&query=e-book+vs.+p-book&submit= Meet the New Librarian; Share Your Views The Library Advisory Board, the Friends of the Pacific Grove Public Library and the Pacific Grove Public Library Foundation are jointly having an open house at the library on Sat., Dec. 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to introduce the new library director, Steve Silveria, to the community. The three boards will be present and introduced which will put a face to the many people who are leading the support for the library. Mr. Silveria will make a few remarks about future changes under consideration at the library. The program will be brief since the event’s primary purpose is to give the community a chance to meet and talk with Mr. Silveria. Attention Actors and English Literature, Shakespeare and “Dr. Who” Lovers The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is coming, via broadcast, to Pacific Grove! Lighthouse Cinema, 525 Lighthouse Ave., will be screening the first everrecorded live cinema broadcast from the stage of the RSC. Showings will be held on December 8 at 1:00 p.m. and December 10 at 6:30 p.m. The RSC broadcast season, which over the next few months will include other RSC plays, kick-starts with the sellout production of Richard II (the fastest selling show in the RSC’s history), with David Tennant in the title role. Tennant also played the title roles in “Dr. Who,” “Hamlet,” and “Broadchurch.” Copies of “Dr. Who” and “Hamlet” starring Tennant are available by request through the library. A brief synopsis: Richard II is the king of England by inheritance. While he is a good man, he’s not a particularly good king, leading one commentator to say, “Even the gardener realizes Richard shouldn’t be king.” His cousin, Henry Bollingbrook, is infuriated when Richard grabs assets that should have been Bollingbrook’s when Bollingbrook’s father dies. Enmity ensues. If you’d like to research the play prior to the showings, two excellent DVD versions are available through the library: one included in the set “An Age of Kings,” and an outstanding version as part of “The Hollow Crown” (this version starring the brilliant Ben Whishaw). Derek Jacobi also discusses Richard II in the PBS DVD “Shakespeare Uncovered” also available through the library. Note: watching with the subtitles on is helpful. These showings promise to be rare opportunity to view an excellent acting company in an outstanding performance. Don’t miss Richard II. Recommend a Title Did you know you can recommend the library purchase a title? To do so, go to your online library account and, at the top, you’ll see “Recommend a Title.” Click on it, and provide the necessary information. If you go on Amazon.com, finding the information necessary to allow the librarians to find the material is easy. Does recommending a title mean the library will purchase it? Well. . . no. But recommending it increases the odds of its being purchased, especially if it is a title likely to appeal to a number of patrons. If You’re 65 or Over or Certified by RIDES The library operates as a distribution center for Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) taxi vouchers. The vouchers, which are free of charge (but require a $3 co-pay to use), can be used by people 65 or older or who are certified by RIDES (MST’s ADA paratransit program) for rides within the city limits of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, and Seaside as long as the trip originates and terminates in one of these cities. Of course there are other details you should know. If you’re interested in the program, stop by the Circulation Desk for a brochure with more information or the vouchers themselves. The First Saturday Book Sale The event PG bibliophiles eagerly await each month, the First Saturday Book Sale, will be held Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you’re looking for a unique gift, consider taking someone to the book sale and offering to purchase, for example, $10 worth of books. Depending on your recipient’s choices, you can purchase a stack of books as long as your arm for $10. Hardbacks (fiction, nonfiction, special interest), paperbacks, DVDs, CDs and even a few gift items are all on display and offered for advantageous prices. See http://pacificgrovelibrary.org/ community/first-saturday-book-sale/ for more information. Thanks to the donors, buyers and volunteers who make this sale part of the fabric of PG life.
A reception and book signing for Pat Hanson’s recently released “Invisible Grandparenting: Leave a Legacy of Love Whether You Can Be There or Not,” will be hosted by Pilgrim’s Way Books in Carmel from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. Many people, because of personality conflicts, custody issues, distance or choices made long ago, have no way to pass values and memories to those who mean the most to them. “Invisible Grandparenting” is a handbook for communicating tangible and intangible gifts to young ones, and learning to leave a legacy of love.
At 68, Pat Hanson has two grandchildren aged 11 and 13, who she has been kept from seeing. She is a veteran health educator, new thought spiritual thinker, public speaker, workshop facilitator and freelance writer. She was previously on the faculty of Monterey Peninsula College and the Osher Life Long Institute. Her books are available at Luminata Books and Gifts in Monterey, Bookworks and Mindshop Metaphysical Books and Gifts in Pacific Grove and Pilgrim’s Way in Carmel. For more information call 601-9195.
Walking tour to focus on the history of crabbing on the The Wharf Walk with Tim Thomas on Saturday, December 7 will focus on the history of crabbing on the Monterey Bay. The tour will meet at the head of Old Fisherman’s Wharf near the pink Harbor House store at 10 a..m. The walk will conclude at noon. Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at 521-3304 or emailing him at timsardine@ yahoo.com. The tour is for ages 10-adult only and the cost is $20 for adults and kids 10-15 are $15. Group Rates are available.
Tim Thomas, fourth-generation native of the Monterey area, is a popular speaker and lively tour guide. For 16 years, he was historian and curator for the Monterey Maritime and History Museum and has worked with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, California State Parks and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. He is author of “The Japanese on the Monterey Peninsula” and co-author of “Monterey’s Waterfront.” For more information, go to www.montereywharf.com
Hartnell Choir to present winter concert
The Hartnell Community Choir will present its 2013 Winter Concert on Sunday, December 8 at 2 p.m. at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley, for a suggested donation of $20. Donations benefit Hidden Valley Music Seminars. The concert will be directed by Robin McKee Williams. Selections performed will include: “Gloria” by Francis Poulenc; “Te Deum” by Mark Hayes; “Goin’ to the Holy City” by Paul Williams and Joseph Martin; and “Fantasia on Christmas Carols” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Hidden Valley Seminars is located at 88 West Carmel Valley Road. For more information call 649-0992.
Monterey Library hosts Boomer class
Bob Petty from Partners for Transition will teach a two-part class at the Monterey Public Library to help members of the Boomer generation learn about Medicare, Social Security, working after age 65 and more. The first part will be held Monday, December 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and the second part will be presented Monday, December 16 at the same times. Classes are free and no reservations are required. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street in Monterey. For more information call 646-3933 or email waite@monterey.org.
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You’re about to see Medicare in a whole new light.
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Come and compare your current coverage with our new plan. You might be surprised. There is a new, community-based Medicare Advantage option — brought to you by Aspire Health Plan — that provides these benefits in one plan: ❚ Medical ❚ Prescriptions ❚ Vision ❚ Dental ❚ Hearing exams We’ll coordinate your care with more than 300 local doctors and all Monterey County hospitals.
Seminars start October 1 and run through December 7. To save your spot at one of our events, please call (831) 574-4938 or toll-free (855) 570-1600.
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Monarch Film Festival Tickets Now On Sale
The long-anticipated second annual Monarch Film Festival will return on Wed., Dec. 11 and Thurs., Dec. 12 at 4:15 p.m. at Lighthouse Cinemas in Pacific Grove. This two-day event features works from nine local film professionals and students as well as documentaries, features and shorts from all over the world. The awards ceremony and second screening featuring the winning selections will be the following day, Dec. 12 at 6:00 p.m. Join us in celebrating cinematic achievements from independent film makers, and enjoy the “Local’s Corner” – films made exclu-
sively by local film makers and students showing on the big screen, giving our home town a chance to support the local film making community. Individual screening tickets available online or at-the-door for only $10 general admission (feature or full length documentary) or a $10 special package price (shorts/ local shorts/ student narratives/ student shorts and short documentaries), $7.50 for students/military and seniors. All day, general and package tickets can be purchased online at: www.monarchfilmfestival2013.bpt.me or at the door.
Discounted tickets (students/military/ seniors) only available at the door. Official schedule can be found online at www.monarchfilmfestival.com/
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In 1994, Fort Ord closed, leaving behind 28,000 acres...Extraordinary Ord explores the fort’s storied history, takes viewers deep into the 18,000 acres of epic wilderness, and examines the various proposals, successes and challenges faced on its behalf by the Monterey Bay community. Film by Eric Palmer features interviews with local officials and others.
“Monarch Movement” is Robert Pacelli’ s footage from 2012-13 season in the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary. It has been superimposed with filmed interviews with the late Ro Vaccaro, “The Butterfly Lady,” along with her narration.
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Better Watch Out! Jingle Bell Run is Coming to Town! Arthritis Foundation Run/Walk Promises Fun for All
Get in the spirit this holiday season at the Arthritis Foundation’s 4th Annual Jingle Bell Run/ Walk for Arthritis®. Be one of the thousands of runners and walkers who hit the nation’s pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight arthritis, the nation’s most common cause of disability, or just come out and cheer the teams on. Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. And do it with bells on. For more information, please contact Alexandra Fallon at afallon@arthritis.org or 831.620.1699. And visit our website at http:// www.jinglebellrunpacgrove. kintera.org for more information about where your donation goes. You can easily donate and sign up online. Jingle Bell Run/Walk®is a fun, festive event for the whole family! Put on your reindeer antlers and your running shoes and come join us for some holiday cheer. Please join them on December 14 to support the Arthritis Foundation for its 4th annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk at Lovers Pt. in Pacific Grove. There will be a timed 5K run, a fun run/walk, and an Elf Run for children under 12 years of age. Santa will be there with his elves and other fun activities
Schedule Day of Event 12/14/2013 Registration: 7:30 am - 8:15 am Complimentary Team Photos: 7:45 am - 8:15 am Kid’s Activities & MY Museum: 8:00 am - 10:30 am Santa! 8:00 am - 10:30 am 1K (0.6 miles) Kid’s Elf Run: 8:30 am - 8:45 am 5K (3.1 miles): Timed Run & Fun Walk: 9:00 am - 9:55 am
The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, not-for-profit health organization helping individuals to take control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases — the nation’s number one cause of disability. Get involved! Start a team with friends, family, colleagues. It’s a great way to spend the morning and make a difference. To register please visit: www.jinglebellrunpacgrove.kintera.org or email afallon@arthtritis.org - phone contact: 831-620-1699.
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Pacific Grove
Sports and Leisure Ben Alexander
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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You might wonder where I get all of my ideas for these weekly golf tip articles… and sometimes I wonder my self. Here is what happens. I have the fundamentals in my head per my schooling as PGA professional, and many times I see on the lesson tee something my student is doing or is trying to do which triggers a thought for me. Hinging or cocking the hands on the back swing is one of the most important fundamentals a player can do. I gave a lesson today where the player wasn’t cocking the hands very much, so I put a tee in the grip at the bottom. There is a drain hole at the bottom of your grip. I had my student hinge his hands and as he made a small back swing I told him to get the TEE pointing toward the ground. It worked. Happy Thanksgiving to all of my students and to you all.
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PG schools prepare for Common Core assessment By Michael Sizemore
The Pacific Grove Unified School District, at its regular meeting Nov.14, received a report from Ani Silva on new assessment standards for K-12 public schools in California. “The game has changed,” said Silva, director of curriculum and special projects for the district. STAR tests are largely gone, and the new tests, called Smarter
Balanced, are on the way. State law AB 484, which was signed into law on October 2, has eliminated almost all STAR tests in California beginning this year. New tests, called Smarter Balanced, will be field tested this year around the state, in preparation for their adoption next year as the new testing standard. Silva explained that some students will take the math field tests and some the
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Young Writers Corner Why They Will Never Learn by Erin Smith
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Poetry The treasure is not on the street And not under my feet, No above, not behind. It is in my mind. It’s what I have always sought. An interesting thought. An interesting thought is my pride. An interesting thought is my bride. Even an idiot ought To love an interesting thought.
English standards tests. “We don’t know,” she said, “who will take which test,” explaining that local schools expect to be notified around December 1 about which tests will be taken by whom. Grades 3-8 and 11 will take the field tests this year. The results won’t be released to schools or students, but will be used to form the final tests on each level. “This is a test of the test,” she said. Common Core Standards are the newer standards being adopted by California and 45 other states. California and 21 other states are using the Smarter Balanced assessment system; the other states will use a different test. The new standards aim to help students learn to use higher level thinking rather than just memorize facts. The test will require the same type of mental work by students. “It’s a higher level or rigor,” Silva said. The Common Core standards aim to “close the achievement gap,” she said.
According to materials supplied by the state, the idea is to “help more students who are already proficient reach the next level and help students who are not close the gap.” The program is meant to help prepare students for advanced education or careers in a more thorough way than in the past. AB 4484 provides local education agencies, at no cost, with formative tools and interim assessments for English language arts and mathematics. Tools are used to provide feedback to enable adjustments to instruction to meet the new requirements. Interim assessments will be given at intervals throughout the school year to evaluate students’ knowledge and skills. More information about the upcoming testing and Common Core standards can be found at the school district’s web site, www.pgusd.org/ and practice tests can be found at sbac.portal.airast.org/ practice-test/
Gateway Center Joins Fashion Project for a New Way to Raise Funds
Fashion Project is an exclusive service that makes it easier than ever to donate to Gateway Center. “All you need to do is open your closet. It’s that simple,” said Melissa Walchli, Development Director at Gateway. Fashion Project accepts donations of designer clothing, shoes and handbags that are then sold in Fashion Project’s online boutique.The majority of the net proceeds for each sale are donated directly back to Gateway; raising 100 times more than traditional thrift stores and offering you a significant increase in your tax deduction. Simply request a postage-paid donation bag online at www.fashionproject.com/ donate. Fill up your donation bag with your designer items — women’s apparel, shoes, handbags, and accessories from Kate Spade, Tori Burch to Chanel and beyond. fashion Project also accepts other brands such as Levi’s, the Gap, Express and many more. The items need to be clean and new or in good shape. You can send your donations in your prepaid mailer via regular mail. “We are excited to offer a new way for you to support Gateway and we hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity,” said Walchli. For more information please contact at 831-372-8002 #212 or by email at mwalchli@gatewaycenter.org.
It is difficult to understand That it is for glory and land That battles are fought And not for an interesting thought. Look! She carries a bun! Look! He carries a gun! Or a crow just caught! But my preference is a thought. I’d carry an interesting thought. Everybody complains Of insomnia and migraines. Everybody’s distraught. They lack an interesting thought. An interesting thought is my life. An interesting thought is my wife. To have an idea, a true one. To mull it over And then look for a new one When the honeymoon’s over!
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Make This a Golden Age
Seniors
Counting our Blessings and Keeping Seniors Safe from Elder Abuse Susan L. Alexander, Esq. (J.D., M.P.A., LL.M. - Taxation)
Spotlight on Seniors
With Thanksgiving and the holidays upon us, many families will come together and catch up on the past year’s news with their loved ones. At this time of year, I like to write about the benefit of having adult children make respectful inquiries about their senior parents for the purpose of ensuring that no elder abuse is occurring. When adult children live far from their senior parents, it’s not uncommon for local individuals to take a neighborly interest in our parents, including running errands and taking them to doctor’s appointments. Many times people are simply being kind but unfortunately, particularly in today’s economy, kindness can be colored entirely by self-interest. It is not uncommon for others “doing favors” for isolated seniors to demand money in a threatening manner. In more egregious circumstances, seniors who are cognitively impaired (i.e. with Alzheimer’s disease) may be the victims of financial elder abuse. Often, individuals befriend isolated seniors and conspire to have the senior sign away all of his/her assets. As families and friends come together at the holidays, it would be prudent to pay attention to signs that a senior may be compromised, which include: Significant withdrawals from bank accounts; items and cash missing from the home; changes made in wills, titles, etc.; forging of the elder’s signature; purchase of unnecessary services, goods or subscriptions; financial activity that could not have been initiated by the senior, such as ATM withdrawals when the account holder is bedridden. ns have Alzheimer’s disease. Seniors can take steps through their estate plans to better protect themselves from financial abuse, such as appointing co-agents under their power of attorzheimer’s has more thanelder doubled ney so someone has oversight and avoiding naming a child as joint owner of a bank/ financial account (because the child can legally access assets without recourse). In talking with seniors about these issues, even with the best intentions, I zheimer’s disease willadult continue encourage children and friends to remember to speak respectfully. Seniors are entitled to live with of individuals with Alzheimer’sdignity and continue to make their own decisions. Let’s partner together with them to prevent financial elder abuse in our communities. Wishing 16 million. you all a very Happy Thanksgiving with abundant blessings.
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Set the Stage Before Setting the Table John O’Brien, Central Coast Seniors
Aging Gracefully
This time of year can be especially challenging for families living with a loved one who has memory impairment. Holiday time can be full of excitement and changes to daily routines, so set the stage before setting the table by letting guests know what to expect before they arrive. You can help set realistic expectations with a letter; email or Skype prior to their visit that expresses eagerness to see them yet also provides valuable information about your current situation. As the primary caregiver, give yourself permission to do only what YOU can reasonably manage. Choose those traditions that mean the most and be ready to change others to meet the energy and ability of you and your loved one. Consider serving a ready-made meal prepared by a restaurant or having a potluck where guests bring their favorite dishes It’s important that everyone understands the level of your current caregiving duties and has an understanding about what you are able to do. It’s equally important to try and keep as much of the daily routine for your loved one as possible. Schedule holiday activities during the time of day that best suits your loved one, such as having more energy earlier in the day? Start a new tradition by having a holiday brunch. Take an afternoon nap? Schedule an activity that takes the kids out of the house. Including your loved one in activities like wrapping gifts, setting the table or reading holiday cards together helps to give them a sense of value and worth. Focus on activities that are meaningful to the person with memory impairment. They may find comfort in singing old holiday songs or looking through photos. A holiday is still a holiday whether it is celebrated at home or in a care facility. Some ideas to celebrate with your loved one in a senior community include: joining the holiday activities planned in your loved one’s community, bring a favorite holiday food to share, sing holiday songs and invite other residents to join in, read a favorite holiday story or poem aloud, bring photos of the past, show a slide show or movie on your laptop of past family holidays and encourage other family members to visit and share. With preparation, thoughtful planning and adjusted expectations, your celebrations can still be happy, memorable occasions.
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New Tax Impacts for Trusts with Capital Gains - Part III Travis H. Long, CPA
What’s Your Contingency Plan? Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Planning for Each Generation
Travis on Taxes During the past two columns I laid the groundwork of some of the basics on revocable and irrevocable trusts, I discussed the new tax rates that affect many trusts, and I discussed the distinction between income and principal transaction and their relations to capital gains. In a short summary of the past two articles, revocable trusts such as the common revocable living trust most people use for estate planning is disregarded for tax purposes as separate from the owner - in other words all of the income generated by its assets gets reported on your personal 1040 tax return. Irrevocable trusts, such as a bypass trust commonly used in estate planning, or a gifting trust, are treated as separate tax paying entities, get their own taxpayer identification number, and file their own tax returns. There are commonly two types of beneficiaries of irrevocable trusts: 1) current beneficiaries - who often receive the trust accounting income (and principal to an extent if needed) during their lifetime, and 2) remainder beneficiaries - who receive the principal upon the death of the current beneficiary. The trust document has the power to define what type of revenues get classified to trust accounting income or principal, thus determining which beneficiary ultimately receives the money. If the trust document does not define how a particular revenue is to be treated, as is often the case with capital gains, then the state’s principal and income act governs. In California this means capital gains are considered a principal transaction and would not go to the current beneficiary. Federal tax rates on the highest income bracket earners have effectively risen by up to 8.8 percent on capital gains and 4.6 percent to 8.4 percent on other types of income. For irrevocable trusts, the highest bracket sets in at only $11,950 of income, so taxation to the trust is not generally desirable!
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Picking up from that point in the last article, we can now discuss how that affects taxation. If trust accounting income is supposed to go to the current beneficiary, then for tax purposes that income will be “pushed out” of the trust and reported on the tax returns of the current beneficiary instead of the trust. To the extent that revenues are considered principal transactions, and are therefore slated for the remainder beneficiaries down the road, the trust pays the taxes instead. Capital gains used to be taxed at the same rate whether the income was pushed out to the current beneficiary, or taxed in the trust. Now, with the potential 8.8 percent additional tax on capital gains taxed to the trust, it matters a lot! If there is a genuine concern that the remainder beneficiary should ultimately receive the money from gains due to appreciation, then the 8.8 percent additional tax would be worth it. For many grantors that set up trusts, however, a big concern is minimizing the tax impact, and they would rather structure the trust to distribute the gains to the current beneficiary to save taxes. This would be especially true when there is a close relation between the current beneficiary and the remainder beneficiary, such as a parent and a child, and even more so if there is a presumption that the parent will eventually give the money to the child anyway either during life or upon death. If you are in the process of setting up a trust, I think this subject is an essential conversation that should be had between you, your attorney, and your tax professional. The attorney can draft language to allow the trustee the power to allocate the gains on sales to trust accounting income. It is worth mentioning that the underlying Treasury Regulation 1.643(a)-3 examples and Private Letter Ruling 200617004 place
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Despite the fact that I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula, I am a diehard Green Bay Packers fan. A few weeks ago, my wife and I took an excursion to Wisconsin to attend a Packers game at the house that Vince Lombardi built, the “frozen tundra” of Lambeau Field. I was looking forward to seeing one of the premier quarterbacks in the league, Aaron Rodgers, put on an offensive masterpiece. Unfortunately, seven plays into the Monday Night game against the rival Chicago Bears, Rodgers was injured and never returned. Here we traveled halfway across the country only to watch backup quarterback Seneca Wallace struggle through the game. A guy behind us kept saying, “This was not the game I expected.” I agreed: things certainly did not go according to plan. Sometimes football – as life – is unpredictable. When it comes to estate planning, you might have a well-thought out plan as far as how your assets will be managed during your incapacity, how they will be distributed upon your death, who will carry out your wishes, and who will take care of your minor children. However, it is often overlooked that your expectations might be thwarted by the unpredictable nature of our ephemeral world. When I ask my clients about alternative plans should their expected beneficiaries pre-decease them, they often reply by stating that they never thought of the possibility. One of the most common oversights of estate planning is the failure to drill down into possible contingencies should “Plan A” fail. Below are some of the aspects of estate planning for which you should have a contingency plan. Contingent Beneficiaries As hard as it is to contemplate the possibility, there is a chance that your expected beneficiaries could pre-decease you. While it is true that the nature of a revocable estate plan allows you to make changes in the future, you might not have the mental capacity or the opportunity to alter your estate plan in the event of
a family death. A comprehensive estate plan anticipates the possibility that your primary beneficiaries might pre-decease you and names secondary and even tertiary beneficiaries. It can be agonizing to unpack these issues but doing so ensures that your wishes will be carried out in a variety of scenarios and saves your loved ones a family squabble or even a courtroom battle. Alternate Successor Trustees / Power of Attorney Agents Just as it is possible that your beneficiaries could pre-decease you, the person you name as your successor trustee or power of attorney agent might be unable or unwilling to act for you in the event of your death or incapacity. Not only could the person be pre-deceased or mentally incapacitated, but when the time comes to act, the person might decide that the task is too burdensome or time-consuming and might decline to act. A comprehensive estate plan names alternate successor trustees and/or alternate power of attorney agents to ensure that somebody whom you trust will execute your well-thought-out plan. The best estate plans will further provide a procedure for filling a trustee / power of attorney agent vacancy should none of the persons you name be willing or able to act “when duty calls.” Guardians for Minor Children Failure to plan for contingencies is perhaps most problematic with regard to guardians for minor children. In addition to the need to name alternate guardians should the first choice be unable or unwilling to take care of your minor children, a common mistake is to name a married couple as “joint guardians.” Such a course of action does not account for the possibility that the couple could get divorced. In such a situation, it will not be clear whether you intend the husband or the wife to be the guardian or whether you’d prefer to skip them all together and go to the next
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Scene 14: Harry and Alice Talk About New Year’s Eve
Harry and Alice Wilson are having dinner in their Pacific Grove home. Alice: Honey, it’s that time of year again. Harry: What time of year? A: When we need to decide what we’re going to do on New Year’s Eve. H: Already?
A: I’m afraid so. If we wait much longer and need reservations anywhere, it will be too late to get them. H: I hate New Year’s Eve. A: That’s putting it a little strongly, isn’t it? H: Maybe a little—but the fact is we’re almost always disappointed in how the night goes, no matter how carefully we’ve planned for it. A: Why do you think that is? H: Probably a combination of things: expectations are too high, everyone is straining to have a good time and we all try too hard—who knows? A: Shall we go again to the club’s big bash? H: Absolutely not! A: Why not? That’s what we’ve done for the past four or five years. H: And I protested more and more vigorously each year, but we went anyway because we couldn’t think of anything better to do, but this time I insist—WE ARE NOT GOING TO THE CLUB! A: Why so vehement? They put on a lovely party. H: Okay, I’ll explain. The party starts at 7 with a champagne reception. We have a drink or two, stand around chatting for what seems an interminable period, and then at 8 we go into the dining room. For the next two hours we eat, drink and dance, and by 10 I’ve had enough food and alcohol, and my feet are tired. If the evening ended there, I’d be fine, but we still have two endless hours to go before midnight. By 11 I’m talked out, bored, and seriously considering suicide. And there’s still an hour to go!
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Marriage Can Be Funny H: But miracle of miracles, it stopped directly in front of the only inhabited place in the area—the bridge attendant’s little house. A: We got out of the car, knocked on the door, he let us in, made tea for us, called the police, and they arranged for a taxi to take us home. H: That was a magic car which I hated to part with, but it was never the same after that night and I finally had to get rid of it a month later, when the engine kept running even after I had turned off the ignition. A: How about the time we and three other couples went to Frankie’s, the Italian restaurant in lower Manhattan that was reputedly owned by the Mafia? H: We all got half-loaded while waiting to be seated, had more to drink at dinner, and then crazily decided to continue celebrating at the home of Sylvia and Allen in Port Washington, which took us an hour and a half to get to. A: You kept in the right lane of the Long Island Expressway, traveling at 30 miles an hour. H: When we got there, Allen made a big batch of martinis, we all got high… A: And you started chasing Sylvia around the living room. H: I don’t remember that. In fact, the only thing I recall after the first couple of drinks in Port Washington, is waking up in the guest bedroom with Marge Silver lying next to me, making amorous advances. A: She WHAT? H: Don’t get upset, nothing happened. She was no doubt looped as well, and probably thought I was her husband. And I was in no condition to respond, even if it had been Sophia Loren who was next to me, instead of Marge.
A: Can you think of anything else we’ve done that you’d like to repeat?
A: Nevertheless, she had some nerve! I’m never going to talk to her again.
H: Well, let’s see. There was the time we rented a limo with two other couples and went to the Highlands Inn. But there was no dancing, we all drank too much because we knew we didn’t have to drive, and the evening was too long.
H: Considering that you haven’t talked to Marge since we moved to California 20 years ago, I doubt that she’ll mind that very much.
A: There was the staggered party for I believe 12 couples, which started at our house with martinis and appetizers, then went to Sally and Bob for martinis and the main course, and ended at the Smiths’ home for martinis and dessert. H: After all those martinis, half the party got lost going to the Smith’s and never got there, and the rest of us were all hungover the next day. A: How about when we lived on the East Coast? H: The most memorable night was when Sid and Janet had New Year’s Eve at their home in Connecticut and we drove there from Manhattan. A: It was a good party. H: Yes, but I didn’t anticipate how cold it got out there and didn’t have enough antifreeze, so the radiator froze and at 3 a.m. we were only halfway home, no other cars were on the road, and we kept going slower and slower because the engine was dying. A: And the car finally stopped while we were crossing a drawbridge. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20132063 The following person is doing business as HOWARD JOHNSON EXPRESS & INN, 660 Dennett Street, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. KSK INVESTMENTS INC., 4258 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco, CA 94121. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 4, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 11/06/03. Signed: Ashok Patel. This business is conducted by a California corporation. Publication dates: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/13. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20130127 The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious name(s) listed: THE YOUTH EXCHANGE, 591 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey County, CA 93940. The fictitious business name was filed in Monterey County on 01/22/13, File Number 20130127. Registered Owners: LANK, INC., 402 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA 93940. Business was conducted by: a California corporation. Signed: Nichole Brown, Secretary. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 22, 2013. Publication dates: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20131984 The following person is doing business as YOUTH CLOTHING EXCHANGE, 404 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. LANK, INC., 404 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey County, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 22, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Nicole Brown, Secretary. This business is conducted by a California corporation. Publication dates: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/13.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20132154 The following person is doing business as HAYWARD HEALTHY HOME, 10 Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940 and HHH, 10 Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. HOMER R. HAYWARD LUMBER CO., C0089217, 10 Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 18, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on Jan. 01, 2011. Signed: Marc Mizgorski, Chief Financial Officer. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 11/29, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18/13.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20132145 The following person is doing business as CATTLEYA WINES, 28275 N. Alta St., Gonzales, Monterey County, CA 93926-0908. SONS OF BACCHUS, LLC, 428275 N. Alta St., Gonzales, CA 93926-0908. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 15, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 08/01/03. Signed: Mark Pisoni, Member. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 11/22, 11/29, 12/4, 12/11/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20131942 The following person is doing business as GG'S SPA & SALON, 800 Broadway Ave. A-1, Seaside, Monterey County, CA 93955. MINSHAN LEI RIGGS, 70 Forest Ridge Rd. #1, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 15, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 10/15/03. Signed: Minshan Lei Riggs. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/13.
PKRASA From Page 15 named guardians if any. Furthermore, it often takes time for a court to officially appoint a guardian of minor children even if you properly named such guardians in your estate plan. In the meantime, the children will likely be placed in the custody of child protective services as opposed to trusted family members or friends. A prudent approach is to take a further step and name “temporary guardians” whereby law enforcement and child protective services are instructed and requested to place minor children in the custody of designated individuals until a permanent guardian can be appointed by the court. A comprehensive plan will have alternate temporary guardians as well.
Comprehensive estate planning necessarily includes detailed contingencies should your primary vision of the sequence of events should you become incapacitated or pass away be thwarted by the unpredictable nature of the world. KRASA LAW is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, PG, and Kyle can be reached at 831-920-0205. The information contained in this article is for general information only. Reading this article does not create an attorney/client relationship. You should consult an attorney licensed to practice law in your community before acting on any of the information contained within this article.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of ALEX MOSLEY Case No. M124591 Filed August 27, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner ALEX MOSLEY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name ALEX RAY MOSLEY to proposed name ALEX RAY BREAZILE. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: November 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: August 27, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Kay T. Kingsley. Publication dates: 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13/13
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of MARILYN MARQUEZ Case No. M125798 Filed NOVEMBER 27, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner MARIYN MARQUEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name BENJAMIN GALVAN-MARQUEZ to proposed name BENJAMIN MARQUEZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: JANUARY 24, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: November 27, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20132162 The following person is doing business as FLIP FLOP SHOPS, 1410 Del Monte Center, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93926. GROOVY GIRL, LLC, 146 Seafoam Ave., Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 19, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Susan Schafer, President. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 11/22, 11/29, 12/4, 12/11/13.
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PLONG From Page 15 heavy emphasis on consistency by the trustee. In other words, you cannot flip back and forth each year between allocating capital gains to income or principal; you pick a method and stick with it. I think there will be resistance from some attorneys out of habit, or rote concern for the remainder beneficiaries in considering something like this. It is true, it may not always be the right choice, but I think given the changed landscape, it could be right for many people. If you already have a trust, but have no explicit language in the trust document allowing for capital gains allocation to income, Treasury Regulation 1.643(a)-3 provides some leeway to do so anyway if done consistently. But it is questionable whether you can begin treating capital gains as income if you have not been doing
so in the past. Perhaps a one-time change with a signed statement by the trustee of the intent from that point going forward would add credence. Another approach would be to amend the trust document providing the power to allocate capital gains to income from that point forward. If the grantor is still alive and consents to the change along with all of the beneficiaries, amending the “irrevocable trust” should not generally be a problem. If the grantor is not living, but all the beneficiaries agree, you may be able to successfully petition the court. Of course you do all this, and the tax rates could just change again. Please keep in mind there are many other rules and exceptions surrounding the ideas discussed in this article which I have not space to mention. Consulting
with qualified professionals regarding your specific situation is always your best course of action. Prior articles are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog IRS Circular 230 Notice: To the extent this article concerns tax matters, it is not intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. 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.
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Monarch Magic Returns
Welcome the monarch butterflies as they return to Pacific Grove with a celebration event at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History! Create a monarch chrysalis pin, view live butterflies, explore the Museum’s Monarchs Come Home exhibition, and get your face painted while you discover what makes our monarch butterflies special. Special guests will provide even more fun activities, music, and information. Join us for a day filled with monarch magic Saturday, Nov. 30. Located at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove.
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Mrs. Blue Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts Saturday was the second day of our Holiday Open House at the Treasure Shop. We were moving items around when one of the volunteers picked up a handsome ceramic vase which had been broken and repaired. It was so good looking that we decided to put it out “as is.” Andrew made the comment that someone could buy it and place the cracked side against the wall. This brought back a flood of memories. Many years ago I was heavily involved with the Monterey County Symphony, President of the Guild and Secretary on the Association Board. When that stint was over, I started volunteering at Monterey County Volunteer Services in their Thrift Shop in Seaside. It was a natural, as I enjoyed working on rummage sales and had set up a benefit shop for my church in Florida. There was a woman who came in at least once a week, one whom everyone enjoyed seeing, as she loved to spend. Sometime later I was asked to manage the SPCA Benefit Shop on Forest Avenue. I accepted with the provision that the place be totally renovated as it was in deplorable condition. The board agreed and granted a certain amount for the work. My cousin, Sam Morse, drew up plans for us (pro bono) and Dave Stocker bid on the work, presenting a very attractive offer. When the shop was closed for a couple of months for the work, some volunteers and I cleaned out a warehouse down the street, underneath the Top Hat Grocery Store (later the refrigerator above the storage unit broke through the floor and our goods were flooded). My husband, John, went down wearing waders and salvaged what he could. But that is a different story. We opened with a Holiday Open House the first weekend of December, an event we continued for 20 years and one that I carried on in the Treasure Shop. I was standing at the check out counter when a familiar figure appeared. It was the shopper whom I had met at MPVS. She became a regular and, as time went on, I learned about her. Her name was Mrs. Blue (I have forgotten her first name), her husband was Howard. She made the rounds once or twice a week, starting in Seaside at MPVS, Salvation Army, and others. Her thrift shop travels of the day ended in Pacific Grove. I wish I could do her justice, but too much time has passed. She was tall and lanky, always wore a tailored tweed suit in grays, lavenders or blues with a lapel pin, a hat atop her grey hair, which as I recall was piled on her head, little glasses, heavy duty shoes…(for all the trudging through stores). The garments were always a dull color; her hats had the brim trimmed off to give the impression of a bowler style. Sometimes the chapeau sported a little flower or feather. She would roam through the store, picking up interesting items. She and her husband hailed from Kansas City, Missouri, and, from what I understand, owned a good bit of the state. They spent five months in Pebble Beach, seven in the Midwest for tax reasons. She would buy an “as is” vase and comment that she could turn it in a cabinet so no one would see the crack. She shopped and shopped and definitely helped our bottom line. I really liked her. She had a grand, acerbic sense of humor about everything. She shared some of her family history. Her background was simple, as was Howard’s, and she was proud to say that he was a self-made man and he made it big. She was every inch a lady, kind, and cheerful. In those days John had a yellow Dodge truck which was useful when it came to pick-ups and deliveries. One day we received a large, flat screen television set, a first of its kind, donated to us in like new condition. Mrs. Blue came in, saw the device and purchased it. She said that she would pay to have it delivered, but we declined telling her that we would be happy to bring it to her. That was absolutely the truth; we couldn’t wait to see her home. It was a large old Mediterranean near the Lodge. We knocked at the door and were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Blue. They ushered us into the room that was to house the TV. It was a study, packed to the brim with things. Everything was neat and tidy, no indication of hoarding, but, of course, we didn’t see the rest of the domicile. Mrs. Blue offered us tea or, perhaps, sherry. The appliance was left and we returned home. We continued to see our friend and talked about having dinner some night, then Howard became ill. He still drove her on her missions to shop but remained in the car. I would take things out for her and see him as he sat there, grey and wan. I suspect she did not drive. One year they left for Missouri and we never saw them again. I have no idea what happened to them, he was so sick that I am sure he died and, considering her age, she is, no doubt, gone. In my line of work, I meet many people, some become good friends and we see them socially. 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Otter Views Our grandmother “Tutu” used to drive out for Thanksgiving in her green Buick. She’d beep the horn, and my brothers and I would run out to see if she’d made rice pudding that year or tapioca. My middle brother hated rice pudding because of the raisins, so some years she brought both. Tutu was very spry in those days and could easily handle whatever she had brought – the one or two puddings, a wicker basket of ceremonial tablecloths and napkins, and a ceremonial bottle of Johnny Walker. We formed a procession from the Buick to the kitchen. There our mom was conducting a symphony of fragrances with her spoon: wild rice, candied yams, peas simmering with water chestnuts, gravy for the mashed potatoes. The little window in the oven door yielded a peek at a browning turkey, but the holiday prohibition against useless boys underfoot was soon enforced, and we saw no more. My brothers and I weren’t strictly useless at Thanksgiving – unfocused might be a better word. We had already done some work, albeit languidly. We had raked and mowed the yard, strung leis for the guests and polished the black tarnish off the silver tureens used only at Thanksgiving and Christmas. We liked to grumble about the tureens. “Why do we need these? We never use these any other time. This black stuff won’t kill anybody.” We figured that when our time came to host Thanksgiving, we’d rule that no kids would have to polish anything and could play street football until dark. The street in our neighborhood was good for football, because it was straight, wide, and sparsely traveled. Our “field” was the asphalt in front of Alan Short’s house, the neighborhood’s geographical 50-yard line. On Thanksgiving, kids from the north end of the street would play the “South.” The plays were simple, because each team only had two or three kids who could throw, catch, or run worth a nickel. The rest of us served mainly to fatten the huddle and collide with the other team’s huddle fatteners. “Johnny, you go long,” the quarterback would whisper, tracing the route on the tarmac with his finger. “Rocky, go out five yards and cut toward the Wilders’ house. Everyone else, block.” After a couple of hours of blocking, either the North or the South would win, and we’d all go home to rake the yard or polish tureens. Not long after that, grandmothers would start pulling up in Buicks and DeSotos, the cooks would start their gravies, and Thanksgiving Dinner would officially begin. With the table set, the candles lit, and everyone standing politely behind their chairs, some kind of prayer was called for. Since our dad had provided the turkey and would have to carve it, since our mom had cooked it and worried over it, and since Tutu and her elderly sisters were our guests, the prayer usually fell to one of us boys. “Dear Lord, we, uh, we thank you for bringing us all together here today.” Pause. “This Thanksgiving day.” Pause. “We thank you for this turkey and cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and even the oyster stuffing. Thank you for keeping us alive from last year. And for letting the North win today.” Long pause. “America,” another brother would hiss. “And thank you Lord, for America, where the Pilgrims landed so long ago and first ate turkey and cranberry sauce in your name, amen.” With that, we would pull out the chairs for the ladies. Then we would sit, our father would carve, and we would all pass dishes of food around the table until everybody had everything. Then we would eat. Pause for breath. And resume eating. During pauses, Tutu and the other ladies would say: “Why, I couldn’t possibly” before accepting some more of whatever it was they couldn’t possibly. Afterward, we brothers went into the kitchen to do the dishes and see what pies had come with the great aunts. Pumpkin was mandatory, but apple and mince pie often showed up, too. While we did the dishes and discussed the merits of pie, the grownups idled at the dinner table with Johnny Walker, telling stories and laughing over old times. When the great aunts recalled riding to Kauai on the interisland steam ship, that was mom’s cue each year to start the coffee. Those Thanksgivings and their celebrants have come and gone now. But as this Thanksgiving lingers, it seems worthwhile to remember what the holiday is and what it’s not. It’s not oyster stuffing, street football, water chestnuts or mince pies; not turkey or candles or Tutu’s rice pudding. It’s not even the prayer. It’s the people. We miss the ones who aren’t here, and treasure the ones who are.
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Oh So Grateful for Glorious Grasses A leaf of grass is not less than the journeywork of the stars. — Walt Whitman
Dana Goforth
The cornucopia (from Latin cornu copiae, or horn of plenty), has long been associated with Thanksgiving. It’s symbolic representation of abundance can be traced to classical Greek mythology: the horn of a goat fed the infant Zeus, and the profusion of milk it produced gave continuous nourishment. Roman deities ticularly well. They generally green also claimed a bit of the “horn action,” up in late spring and early summer. claiming that the cornucopia granted everCommon ones are Fountain Grass lasting power and prosperity. While these (Pennisetum setaceum), Indian Grass are interesting stories, it begs the question (Sorghastrum nutans), and of how the horn of plenty or cornucopia Maiden Grass (Miscanthus landed on the pilgrims’ table? sinensis). Hardy Pampas Grass Recently, I read a story that made (Cortaderia selloana), is also a much more sense. A small Native late bloomer but is non-native American tribe in the Northeast was and has become invasive in well known for their woven baskets. California. It is considered While most indigenous people made a pesky plant and extenround baskets for storage, the women sive efforts have been made to eradicate of this tribe were known for an unusual the Pampas from the landscape. A personal shaped design: one that begins at a point warm season favorite is Buffalo Grass (Hiin the bottom and spirals up to a large, ment, including water. Cattail, (Typha erochloe odorata). It is a sacred plant to round opening. It was most likely made genus), may be the most recognizable several Native American tribes… and it from reeds or grasses that were avail- aquatic one and is found around the can be infused in vodka for an unusually able in late summer or early fall. When world. Grasses are used to build homes tasty liqueur! Guaranteed to liven up any the women made these baskets, they and boats, and to make paper, fibers, me- Thanksgiving event. (I know this from sang while weaving until the basket was dicinal ingredients, and, of course, baskets. personal experience. Just saying.) completed. As they sang, they envisioned Reeds are dried and used to make musical Like bamboo, grasses are also divided themselves at the point of the basket, instruments, most notably the Peruvian into the sub-categories of running and grounded on Mother Earth, and, as the flute. As food staples, corn, wheat, rice, clumping. A good example of the “runners,” basket-making proceeded, so did the spi- and sugar cane are the mainstay of many is the diabolic Bermuda Grass (Cynodon raling of their energies and their songs up diets, for both humans and animals. Aside dactylon), also known as the bossy boots of to the stars. In essence, these women were from lawn grass, most grasses singing spiritual abundance into being. are relatively easy to grow and Personally, I’m voting for the spir- generally pest free. An added ited, cone-shaped basket cornucopia at an bonus — deer generally don’t early Thanksgiving gathering rather than eat ornamental grasses. the ancient goat horn metaphor. Ornamental grasses are Traditionally, baskets are made with quite diverse. Their form, local plants and bark that are easily bent texture, color, and motion and shaped. Willow stems, grape vines, can quietly add interest to any and even kelp are used in modern works. garden. From a gardener’s Native grasses are universally the pre- perspective, grasses are diferred material by modern and ancient vided into two categories:, weavers. The grass can be tightly wo- warm season and cool season ven, even to the point of holding liquids. grasses. Looser weaving may hold fruits, nuts Cool season grasses, (especially good for acorns), vegetables, such as Blue Fescue (Festuca or other household goods. glauca), Blue Oat Grass (HeGrass Botany lictotrichon sempervirens), All grasses are in the Monocot and Tufted Hair Grass (Des(monocotyledon), family, as are palms, champsia cespitosa), pop-up bamboos,Be garlic, and many a sponsor offlowerthe Green section earlyPage in spring and mayin be the at Cedar Street Times. ing plants. Monocot seedlings have a their most vibrant color well • Color and design at no extra charge. single seed-leaf, as compared to two that into the summer. It’s good to emerge. This group alsoapproximately includes plants note • Ad size 3”that square. these types of grasses grown from bulbs, rhizomes, and corms, need to be frequently divided. such as onions. Many haveof a hollow • Flat rate $50. stem per insertion. If left unmaintained, they will surrounded in long, graceful sheaths of die out in the center and leave • Reach your target audience. leaves. a large, empty space. The grass family is vast and diverse Warm season grasses with a presence in everyto type environ- handle heat and drought parIt’s good beofgreen! Olivia the Cat checks out grasses in the garden
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grasses. While this grass may be popular on sports fields, it has no place in a proper garden. Other runners, such as the beautiful Black Mondo (Ophiopogon planiscapus), and Lilyturf (Liriope spicata), are slow to grow and make an excellent and attractive groundcover. As the name says, running grasses are somewhat aggressive and take more work to control. Conversely, clumping ornamental grasses stay in tidy mounds and behave themselves. They tend to be self-seeding and are easier to control than their more aggressive brethren. Clumping grasses are also more common at local nurseries and include the Fescue Miscanthus and Pennisetum genera. Looking for More Bang for the Buck? In my opinion, one of the greatest benefits of having grasses in the garden is the visual color, texture, and movement they provide. Horticultural eye candy so to speak. The gracefully arching Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides), has a finely textured foliage and the seedheads provide color well into the winter. For unusual color, Purple Tufted Fescue (Festuca amethystine), and Japanese Blood Grass (Imperata cylindrical), are a nice addition. Blue Wheatgrass (Elymus magellanicus), is a stunning, light sage color and can highlight an otherwise dull area. It also pares well with many other plants. Great White Fleece Flower (Persicaria polymorphia), can be a specimen plant that draws much attention in a large garden with its creamy, delicate profuse flowers. Finally, the whimsical Lesser Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effuses), is fun to grow and does well in containers. An added bonus is that kids love the curlicue growth of the stem. For me, grasses are one of my favorite groups of plants. They offer so much variation, and their uses are far greater than most other plants. I particularly love the cornucopia metaphor and how a simple, functional piece of art has survived hundreds of years of tradition. Dana Goforth lives in Pacific Grove with four long haired cats and an awesome vacuum cleaner. She is a writer, artist, and gardener. Her latest book, Hollow Reed Reiki I, was published last year and is available at Artisana Gallery. You can find out more about Dana at www.danagoforth.com.
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Bill Bluhm, Broker (831) 372-7700 Featured rentalS Houses 1/1 Victorian house FURNISHED 2/1 Beach Tract 3/2 Beach Tract
304 Locust St.
Bratty & Bluhm
Offered at $925,000
Property Management, please visit www.BrattyandBluhm.com or call our Property Managers at (831) 372-6400.
Marilyn Vassallo (831) 372-8634
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1275 Hilby Avenue
520 12th Street
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300 Glenwood Circle, #285
Monterey This beautiful, upstairs 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo unit has been tastefully remodeled and features wood and tile flooring, granite counter tops with stainless steel appliances, fireplace in living room, breakfast bar and private deck with treetop views. Furniture included.
Seaside This well maintained, light and airy upper Seaside home has lovely ocean and sunset views from the living room, dining room and master bedroom. Gas log fireplace, bamboo flooring, double pane windows, vaulted ceilings and two upper decks.
Pacific Grove Historical 2 bedroom, 2 bath Victorian masterfully remodeled from head to toe. New foundation/electrical/plumbing/heating! Walls/ floors/doors/windows! Roof/ garage/driveway! Decking/skylights/fire sprinklers! A must see!
Offered at $349,500
Offered at $415,000
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T.J. Bristol (831) 521-3131
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Pacific Grove Serene and wooded surroundings, tiered gardens and stone walkways embrace this lovely, single level, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Features include wood floors, updated kitchen and baths, fireplace in living room and stunning sunset views.
Offered at $599,500
Joe Smith (831) 238-1984
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431 Bishop Avenue
Al Borges (831) 236-4935
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Offered at $397,000
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Carmel Quiet top-floor 1 bedroom, 1 bath end unit in Del Mesa Carmel. 2 large decks w/canyon views. Sumptuous radiant heat, floor to ceiling brick fireplace, washer/dryer hook-ups & easy access to clubhouse & parking. Lovely 55+ community w/greenbelts & walking paths. Arleen Hardenstein
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Apartments Studio Close to town & beach PG $1,050 To have your property professionally managed by
Pacific Grove Contemporary top-of-the-line remodel. Three bedrooms, two baths and a half baths plus bonus room. Two fireplaces, new kitchen and baths,hardwood floors, double pane windows, two car garage and more. Stroll to beach, restaurants, shopping and cinema.
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2893 17 Mile Drive
Pebble Beach Imagine waking up in the morning to the view of Spanish Bay and the ocean blue beyond. This fabulous frontline, cool mid-century modern single level home features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a spacious great room with inglenook fireplace and walls of windows. Shawn
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Quinn (831) 236-4318
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27833 Crowne Point
Salinas Magnificent home located in Crown Point gated community. Pristine, single level home with 4 + bedrooms, 3 baths and 3,257 sq. ft. of perfection featuring European hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, 3 car garage and serene views of nature preserve and city lights. Deane
Ramoni (831) 917-6080
Sold!
1095 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove
Great opportunity to own a piece of paradise. Ten beautiful, spacious, luxury rooms fully furnished, equipped and ready for new management. Radiant heat, skylights and fireplaces in every room. Large lobby with kitchen and patio for morning coffee, wine tasting or afternoon tea. Walk to downtown Pacific Grove, golf links or the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Offered at $1,650,000
open houSe liSting - deceMber 1St Pacific Grove $925,000
3BR/2.5BA Open Sun 1-4 304 Locust St. X Laurel Shawn Quinn 831-236-4318
Market SnapShot (as of Nov 26, 2013) Pacific Grove Single Family
Number of Properties
Median Price
Current Inventory
30
$907,000 $1,485,540
135
Properties in Escrow
19
$715,000
$939,124
107
Closed Sales November
6
$759,250
$774,917
65
Closed Sales Year to Date 2013
150
$682,500
$753,092
71
Average Price
Days on Market