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Kiosk Fri., Feb. 22
Wine, Art & Music Walk Downtown PG 6-9 PM, Free 373-3304
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Fri., Feb. 22 Art Reception PG Art Center 7-9 PM, Free 375-2208 •
Fri., Feb. 22
Artist Reception Stevens’ “20 Botanical Works” PG Art Center 7-9 PM, Free 688-7980 •
1 Billion Rising - Page 11
Shady character - Page 5
Pacific Grove’s
Fri. Feb. 22
Wine, Art & Music Walk Downtown PG 6-9 PM, Free 373-3304
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Fri. Feb. 22
Chapter Book Friends Monterey Library 4 PM, Free 646-3934 •
Sat., Feb. 23
Bob Dylan, Dylan Thomas Tribute The Works, 7:30 PM $10, 372 2242
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Sun., Feb. 24
Author Frank Bardacke “Trampling Out the Vintage” PG Library, $10 333-9554 •
Mon. Feb. 25
Art Demo/ Meeting Central Coast Art Assoc. Monterey Youth Center 7 PM, Free 920-8130
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Sat., Feb. 23
Have a Heart Dinner for Students University Center, CSUMB 5 PM, $95 582-4141
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Science Saturday Marvelous Mushrooms PG Natural History Museum 11 AM-3 PM, Free 648-5716 •
Sat., Feb. 23
th Sandy the Whale’s 30 Birthday PG natural History Museum 1 PM, Free 648-5716 •
Sat., Feb. 23
Museum Sleepover PG Natural History Museum Free, 648-5716, Ext. 16 •
Sun., Feb. 24
Heritage Society Annual Mtg. Asilomar History Lecture Performing Arts Center 1 PM, Free for Members $10 Non-Members, $15 Family 372-2898
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Inside Animal Tales & Random Thoughts.................. 16 Cop Log....................................... 3 Finance............................... 18, 19 Food.......................................... 22 Health & Wellness..................... 20 Otter Views.................................. 5 Peeps................................... 17, 18 Seniors................................. 20-21 Sports & Leisure................... 13, 14 Up & Coming...................... 5, 6, 7
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February 22-28, 2013
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Seaside City Council OKs exploration of shared police services
Seaside’s City Council recently approved a move to explore additional shared police services with the City of Police Grove. The two cities already share a police chief and some services and Pacific Grove shares a number of police services with Carmel. Police Chief Vicki Meyers told the council the move will allow the two cities’ chief and her staff to explore the possibilities, analyze them, and take them back to council. She said they would look at a variety of areas, including administration, supervision, record-keeping, the jail, vehicles, animal control, parking, communication, traffic control and more. “We may say this item will not work for us,” she said, but urged the Council to approve the exploration measure. The shared services could be on a dollars-perhour basis, such as agreements Seaside has with Sand City and Del Rey Oaks, or they could be on an in-kind basis. But “we’re not talking about working each others’ cities,” said Meyers, in response to concerns that sending officers to Pacific Grove would leave Seaside understaffed. Questions were raised at the Seaside meeting about receiving full value, especially with an item calling for Pacific Grove to use Seaside’s jail in order to relieve the understaffed city, which recently decided to cut lobby hours on the “graveyard” shift. Seaside’s Police Officer Association representative, Sgt. Frank Martin, said the union is “willing to explore the concept” but will be taking a wait-and-see attitude. After Chief Meyers assured the council that they would be kept current on the project and that no changes would be implemented without Seaside Council approval, the item passed 4-0. In a related item, Seaside Council also approved an item to allow Pacific Grove to “borrow” a police sergeant for six months, until about Sept, 1, 2013, while Pacific Grove continues recruitment for a sergeant of its own. Currently, Seaside has five sergeants and one corporal. Pacific Grove has no sergeants at this time.
Vol. V, Issue 23
Is it coming back on line?
Inside the hyperbaric chamber, located at the Pacific Grove firehouse: There’s room for up to four adults, seated, in the 12-foot machine. It and its monoplace predessor have treated an estimated 400 patients since 1966 but Pacific Grove’s hyperbaric chamber has been offline for a number of months for, of all things, insurance reasons. The chamber pumps pure oxygen at high atmospheric pressure to treat sufferers from decompression sickness and air embolism -- primarily scuba divers -- as well as victims of carbon dioxide poisoning. But PARSAC,the joint powers authority
with which Pacific Grove carries its liability insurance, reminded the city manager that the policy precludes the city from operating a medical facility, and that’s what the hyperbaric chamber is. So the scramble began to find a medical facility or other entity to form a partnership where Pacific Grove would act as “landlord.” Tom Frutchey said that they
See HYPERBARIC Page 2
Save The Pool effort gets boosts
Representatives of the Masons Lodge in Pacific Grove presented the City Council with a check for $5,937 at the Council meeting Wed., Feb. 20, representing proceeds from the recent spaghetti feed. Big Sur International Marathon, a charitable organization, gave a check for $10,000 at the meeting and said it was a “thank-you” to the city for hosting their events, many of which stop and start at Lovers Point, where the pool will be built. But the big news of the evening was City Manager Tom Frutchey’s announcement that an anonymous donor has come forward and, going forward from Fri., Feb. 15, will match dollar-for-dollar all donations, up to a total of $100,000. As the current total of donations is in the area of $135,000 this news practically guarantees the pool will be built soon. A request for proposals will go out soon and a price is expected by either the Council’s March 6 or March 20 meeting. Construction will likely begin soon after that and hopes are high that the pool will be completed for the summer, 2013 season. Any excess from the fund-raising campaign will be used for ongoing future maintenance, said Frutchey. The City had offered to match community-raised funds if needed for the initial construction.
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Times • February 22, 2013 pHYPERBARIC From Page 1 negotiated with CHOMP, which has two hyperbaric chambers of its own and uses them to treat hard-to-heal wounds as well as divers’ problems. Frutchey also worked with Divers Alert Network. When both of those avenues proved to be dead ends, the volunteers who ran the chamber looked nto forming a non-profit 501 (C)(3). But recently PARSAC representatives informed Frutchey that Pacific Grove could obtain insurance coverage elsewhere, outside the JPA, and continue to operate the hyperbaric chamber which is so important to divers who use the area for recreational diving. The hunt is on. Risk Manager Kathy Krysna is in the process of obtaining quotes for the coverage through specialty carriers, and Frutchey is hopeful the problem will be solved soon, and hopefully before someone needs the facility. He has nothing but praise for the volunteers, who, he says, have worked long and hard to maintain training levels and rehabilitate the chamber, which is now more than 30 years old. “They are a wonderful group of people,” he said.
Sun. Feb. 24
Oscar Party Monterey Film Commission Cannery Row Brewing Co. 4-10 PM, $10/$60 646-0910
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Mon. Feb. 25
World Affairs Discussion “Myanmar” MPC, Soc. Sci. Bldg., Rm. 102 4-5:30 PM, Free www.wacmb.org
• Tue. Feb. 26
Young Entrpreneur Awards Museum of Natural History Pacific Grove
5:30PM - 7:30PM •
Thu., Feb. 28
“NuBiAh” Spoken-Word Musical CSUMB University Center 7 PM, Free With $2 Parking 582-4676 •
Sat., March 2
First Saturday Book Sale Pacific Grove Public Library Noon-5 PM Benefits Library Book Fund •
Mon. March 4
Book signing and exhibit Back Porch Fabrics & Quilt Gallery 4-6:00 p.m. 157 Grand Ave. Pacific Grove 831-375-4453 •
Mon. Mar. 4
World Affairs Discussion “Humanitarian Intervention” MPC, Soc. Sci. Bldg., Rm. 102 4-5:30 PM, Free www.wacmb.org . •
Mon., Mar. 4
Book Publishing Class Laurie Gibson Old Capitol Books, Monterey 7-8 PM, $10 (858) 635-1233 •
Thur., Mar. 7
Hip & Knee Surgery Seminar Monterey Hyatt 4-6 PM, Free 620-1699
‘Focus the Region’ looks at systems and sustainability California State University, Monterey Bay hosts “Focus the Region” from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26. The sixth annual event looks at locally relevant issues and solutions in addressing climate change. This year’s theme is ‘Systems and Sustainability.’ Featured speakers include: Dr. Beryl Levinger, a professor and at the Monterey Institute of International Studie; Sim Van der Ryn, an architect, visionary and internationally distinguished pioneer in ecological design; and Noël Sturgeon, dean for the Faculty of Environmental Studies, at York University. The event will also feature panel discussions, exhibitors and breakout groups. The event is free and open to the community. Visit csumb.edu/focus for more information and a schedule.
Pacific Grove Weekend Forecast
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Resembling a bathyscaphe or an oversized fire extinguisher, the City’s hyperbaric chamber may soon be back on duty saving lives and treating divers’ emergencies. For now, it’s housed at the Pacific Grove firehouse on a back apparatus floor.
Super Sale for Seniors set for March 3
Meals on Wheels Auxiliary Committee will hold their annual Super Sale and are seeking donations. The Super Sale raises money for their efforts to support homebound seniors with meal sponsorships and Christmas gifts. Last year, the Auxiliary Committee donated $12,000 to the Senior Center for these efforts. We welcome donations of small items -- knick knack, jewelry, kitchen items, small furniture, toys, collectibles and current clothing as well. Whether you are a buyer or a donor, come join us on March 3, at the 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. If you would like to drop off donations, we will be accepting them Fri., March 1 from 3-5 p.m. and Sat., March 2 from 9 - 12 at the same location.
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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 02-14-13.................................... .36 Total for the season..................................... 10.29 To date last year (02-10-12).......................... 5.29 Cumulative average to this date.................. 12.66 Wettest year............................................................. 47.15 during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................................. 9.87 during rain year 07-01-75 through 06-30-76
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February 22, 2013 • CEDAR STREET
Two suspects arrested for stealing from church
On Feb. 18 at approximately 3:40 p.m. a neighbor saw a female subject enter St, Angela's Church located at 148 8th St. and then promptly exit carrying miscellaneous items. The neighbor became suspicious as they were aware this was not normal church operation hours. The neighbor walked closer to the location, at which time they saw the glass door that the female had entered and exited had been broken. The female got into a waiting vehicle occupied by a male and then left the area toward Monterey. Responding Pacific Grove Police department officers requested Monterey Police Department to be on the lookout for the vehicle Monterey Police Department officers located and stopped the vehicle near del monte avenue and Figueroa. PGPD officers officers went to where the subjects had been stopped and the subjects were positively identified as Pacific Grove residents Jessica Galloway, 22 years old, and David Ballard, 24 years old. The stolen property, consisting of food items, was found in the vehicle. Galloway was arrested and charged with burglary. Galloway was released on her own recognizance from PGPD. Ballard was arrested and charged for violating a current restraining order to stay away from Galloway. Ballard was transported and booked at Monterey County Jail.
PG PRIDE’s 23rd ANNUAL
Great Taste Of PG PG PRIDE’s 20th Annual PG PRIDE’s 20th Annual was a great success! was a great success!
Come join us for an evening of Great Food, Great Wine and a Great Silent Auction at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach
on March 3 from 4 - 7pm With over 20 local restaurants and a dozen wineries participating this year including: Patisserie Bechler, Aliotti’s Victorian Corner, Fandango Restaurant, Joullian Vineyard, Smith & Hook, Pisoni Vinyards and many more! Tickets for the event are $50 per person (over 21 years of age only, please) For reservations please call (831) 642-4943
www.tasteofpg.org
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Marge Ann Jameson
Cop log False alarms
Burglary alarm on Ocean View; manager said it was accidental. It was also unregistered. A tenant opened a garage to admit pest control inspectors, not realizing it was alarmed. The owner arrived on the scene. Alarm was permitted. On Ocean View, an alarm sounded via a garage door activation. A permitted alarm was activated on Crocker Ave. Determined to be a false alarm. A silent alarm didn’t sound on Grove Acre. Neighbors said the owners were out of town. The alarm is registered.
Family dispute reveals souvenir grenades. Dispute didn’t escalate.
On Pine Garden Lane, a family dispute resulted in confession of a collection of WWII grenades, plus a handgun and a rifle.
Dog at large
No tags, collar, or microchips. Dog was taken to the doggie hotel.
Possible phone scam
A person reported that someone purporting to be from the Census Bureau called her elderly mother. She was advised, of course, not to reveal anything and to bring any mailed matter to the police station.
Child lure
On 2/9/13, someone tried to lure a child into their car on Jewell Ave.
Unseated
Someone stole a bench from in front of a residence on Montecito.
Lost and found
A woman reported losing her father’s wedding band, which she was wearing, but later said that she found it. A bullet was found on Maple St., lying in the gutter. It was a .38 cal. and appeared aged and slightly deformed. If you are missing such an item, contact the police department. A visitor reported she thought her wallet had been stolen. She had visited various places on the Peninsula and the assumption is that she lost it elsewhere. An iPod found at Asilomar was turned in. A wallet found in Sand City was turned it. Owner contacted and wallet returned. A cell phone was lost on Ocean View.
The case of the now-and-then bicycle
A bicycle was turned in. The reporting party said it will show up around the businesses on Ocean View and then not show up around the businesses on Ocean View for a while.
Why I was late for work
A man on Wood St. went out to get on his bicycle and go to work and there was no bicycle.
Coin collector
Someone broke into the dryer at an apartment complex laundry and stole coins.
The party’s over
A neighbor at an apartment complex on Pacific Grove Lane said that juveniles regularly have drinking parties and use the pool after hours. He was advised to call the police when such an event was taking place, not afterward.
Sneak peek
A business owner on Grand Ave. reported someone possibly casing the joint. The suspicious person was peeking in the window, noticing computers, and jumped when he saw the business owner still inside after hours. He was not located.
Bad aim or just unbelievably crude?
A business on 17th St. reported someone left a pile of human feces on the floor of the bathroom. No one had permission to use the bathroom, let alone the bathroom floor.
Bark, bark, bark
A woman on Presidio reported concerns about a crabby neighbor who is abusive to her and her daughter and complains about her dog. She’s concerned that he’ll do something to her dog, but she didn’t want the police to contact him. Another person, this time on Shell Ave., complained about a dog barking on the 13th and again on the 14th. Prior to that, the last contact was in 2010.
Truck 1, motorcycle 0
In an accident on Ocean View involving a truck and a motorcycle, the motorcyclist appeared not to be recovering from the fall. He was assumed to have injuries from the accident.
Who has the key?
A woman on 17th St. returned home to find her door unlocked. While it appeared nothing was missing, it has happened before and things were missing then. She thinks it’s the landlord’s son.
Theft of clothing
A woman on Arkwright reported clothing missing from a storage area. She had a suspect, and the juvenile female suspect was arrested for burglary.
Not just wanting to use the machine, I guess
Another woman, this time on Pine, said that someone entered the laundry room and removed her clothes from the washing machine. It is assumed the clothes were then stolen.
Soft kitty, warm kitty, hungry ball of fur
A cat was heard crying at an apartment on Arkwright Ct. It belongs to the owner of the apartment which caught fire on Feb. 14. As the owner was still in the hospital, the kitty was taken to be cared for by the Animal Control Officer.
9-1-1 hang-up
Police responded when a 9-1-1 call resulted in a hung up phone. Although the parties had been arguing, it seemed to be all right. We are currently seeking sponsors for the event and accepting donations to our Silent Auction as well. Please call (831) 642-4943 or email: pgpride@pgusd.org for information. All proceeds benefit schools in the Pacific Grove Unified School District.
Another fire in a bathroom
Someone tried to start a fire with a phone book in a restroom at Caledonia Park.
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Times • February 22, 2013
Jon Guthrie
High Hats & Parasols 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.
The News … from 100 years ago. Petite Pajaro to boom
The petite village of Pajaro will soon become the greatest railroad center south of San Francisco … if current plans of the Southern Pacific come to pass. At present, Southern Pacific is waiting for approval of the proposed plans from the California Railroad Commission. The plan includes the laying of at least 19 new tracks and use of what is called Alison road as thoroughfare. The railroad also proposes to install “passing” tracks. P. A. Farley, J. J. Horrigan, Peter Storm, Matt McGowan, and J. E. Trafton compose the Commission’s committee. At the moment, it looks like clear sailing for the plan. Congratulations, Pajaro!
Arts collective explores gender, race, and cultural stereotypes
For more than 18 years, Eliza Barrios, Jenifer Wofford and Reanne Estrada have worked collaboratively as the arts collective Mail Order Brides/M.O.B. Through humor, the group explores gender, race and cultural stereotypes of Filipinas in work that has included karaoke videos, museum makeovers, photographic psychodramas, installations and posters. The name is a play on the controversial practice of arranged marriages through international introduction agencies. Barrios and Wofford will visit CSU Monterey Bay on March 14 as part of the university’s Visiting Artist series. Their free presentation will get under way at 6 p.m. in the University Center living room. They will talk about their individual work and then discuss M.O.B.’s work currently on view in the exhibition, “New Stories from the Edge of Asia,” at the San Jose Museum of Art. In the exhibit, artists take on identity issues – Asian identity in particular – via video, film, multimedia works, photography and performance art. M.O.B.’s work has been seen at the De Young Museum, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the Chinatown Cultural Center in San Francisco; the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara; and Green Papaya Art Projects in Manila, the Philippines. The University Center is located on Sixth Avenue at B Street on the CSUMB campus. Driving directions and a campus map are available at csumb.edu/map.
Buick a gift
The report is making its way around the Grove that Ralph Olmstead was presented with a handsome Buick auto mobile on Monday evening by about a baker’s dozen of good friends who gathered at his home to join in celebrating his birthday. Whether this is true or not we do not know, but what we do know is that Olmstead is now proudly exhibiting a new auto mobile. Those who allegedly put up the cash, declare neither make nor number1 can be found on the auto mobile. Ralph is being encouraged to enter with his new vehicle in one of our weekend races. Ralph has made no comment as of this printing. He seems to favor luxury and comfort over speed.2 Christian diversities The New Christian Endeavors group is hosting a meeting every Wednesday evening, beginning at 7:30, to teach lessons from the Bible. The meetings are held in changing homes of host members. This week’s meeting is in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Anderson. The group invites the public to attend. “Acting Like A Christian” is this week’s principal topic. If everyone told the truth Many interesting books have been written about what would happen if everyone told nothing but the truth to everyone else. It is shown in such books that man tends to lie a lot and that the truth is a rare commodity more often than not. What do men lie about? Just about everything, from the size and number of fish caught last weekend to the number of lifetime days spent without getting sick and missing work. To begin at home, whoever stands on a scale without fudging the weight? At the office, who does not proclaim being the most proficient at numbers and shorthand? Around town, who does not proclaim having never missed a vote? And what man has not stretched the truth now and then when speaking to his wife? So I ask again, what would happen if every man started telling the truth? Good things, I think. So give it some thought and give up lying and that is the truth of the matter.
Mrs. J. P. Kindley improving
Mrs. J. P. Kindley has been informed that she is shaking off the illness that has kept her locked up within a San Francisco hospital these past three weeks. Mrs. Kindley has notified your editor that she is looking forward to returning to the Grove and being with friends and family once again.
Demonstration ends with bang
When salesman are asked what they do, most answer that they attempt to sell designated merchandise to stores or people within a designated territory. That was certainly the case with Mr. Jake Budstone Monday evening, past. Mr. Budstone planned to sell a chemical named HTH3 promised to purify and sweeten outdoor privies. Mr. Budstone intended to offer lemonade to the crowd, but a portion of the sugar and water got inadvertently spilled into the HTH. The result was a slow-reacting, volatile mixture. This concoction brewed in its jar while Budstone blithely explained the value of HTH. Suddenly the unintentional mixture glowed white-hot and exploded. Much lemonade hit the floor. Many of the onlookers were slightly wounded by flying shards of glass. Most proclaimed that they would prefer the odor of their privy to risking another explosion. Alas, Mr. Budstone made few sales.
Delegates arriving
Forest Hill United Methodist Church 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
146 8th Street, 831-655-4160
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741
Delegates continued to arrive in the Grove to participate in the Northern California Conference of Congressional Churches which will be held all week long next week. The local church plans to host about 120 of these delegates. These stay-overs are Congresstional deacons and members. Pastors will be segregated elsewhere
Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., 831-333-0636
• Miss Esther Myers of the Grove was given a gala birthday party by her parents. Eighteen close friends attended. • Watch our window for all the latest sheet music for popular tunes. C. J. Moyes at 221 Forest. • We will build your next home just the way you want. Standard Home Builders.
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207
Tidbits from here and there …
And the cost is …
Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
• New prices on electric “Sunbeam” lamps at Culp Bros. $4.75 each. • Make your own pictures. Our folding hand cameras delight the amateur photographer. $13.75 complete. Long & Gretner. • Own your own town toy billiard table. $6.25 at A. A. Phillips.
915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.
1 Purchasers of auto mobiles were issued a state number which they were expected to reproduce as a sign or plaque and attach to the car. These preceded license tags. 2 Buick is today the nation’s longest enduring, constantly active car maker. The first model of Buick made for sale was assembled in 1904. In 1913, Buick was the second-most prestigious among American cars (Cadillac was first). Many car-buyers swore by Buick, as did your author’s grandfather. The full name in 1913 was the Buick Marquette. The name Marquette was dropped in 1930. 3 H. T. H. is still used in rural areas maintaining privies.
Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770
Author’s notes
Congregation Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015
February 22, 2013 • CEDAR STREET
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming Author Frank Bardacke comes to PG Library
Author Frank Bardacke, who wrote the definitive history of the United Farm Workers, will visit the Pacific Grove Library at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 24 to share the story. A Watsonville resident, Bardacke worked on a celery crew for six years during the 1970s. He wrote about the rise and fall of the UFW in “Trampling Out the Vintage: Cesar Chavez and the Two Souls of the United Farm Workers.” Bardacke won the 2012 Hillman Prize in Book Journalism for this comprehensive history. A donation of $10 is suggested. Refreshments will be served. A book signing will follow the suthor’s presentation. For more information email FriendsPGLibrary@yahoo.com or call 333-9554.
Anglo-American actor-writer discovers Californian “black sheep” ancestor
Last year, Howard Burnham, who regularly performs historical and literary characterizations at The Works, was informed by the Rev. Richard Leslie of St Mary’s that the famous Monterey “Bandido,” Tiburcio Vasquez, had a gang member named Burnham. Further research has connected the two. Howard Burnham’s forbears came from New England as did the outlaw, Alphonso Mason Burnham. “Alphonso has been airbrushed out of the family genealogy as being too much of an embarrassment, “ says Burnham. “His father was a former Massachusetts state senator, who became a 49er; but made his money more safely and securely by practicing law in San Francisco. He bought several ranches. His son, Alphonso, preferred hanging out with the vaqueros, became fluent in Spanish and went bad. He served two terms in San Quentin before being 'turned' by the celebrated Sheriff Harry Morse, who used him as an informer on the Vasquez gang. Alphonso eventually became wholly reformed and joined Morse’s detective agency in San Francisco, eventually dying in 1937 at the ripe old age of ninety-seven.” Burnham has written a program in which the aged Alphonso recalls the dangerous days of his youth when he rode with the Vasquez gang and he tells the colorful life story of the great Monterey Bandido.. He will present his characterization of his “black sheep” ancestor at The Works on Sunday, February 24, at 5:30. The cover charge will be $10. Call 803-467-7267 for more information.
Jonathan Lammers to speak on Asilomar history
On Sunday, February 24 at 1 p.m., the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove will hold its brief annual meeting followed by “The History of Asilomar,” a lecture by historian Jonathan Lammers. The slide-illustrated talk will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Asilomar Conference Center. All proceeds will benefit the Heritage Society. The event will be held at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center, on the Pacific Grove Middle School campus located at 835 Forest Avenue. Tickets are free for Heritage Society Members, $10 for non-members and $15 for non-members families or couples. Call 372-2898 to order tickets or for more information. Lammers is a historian with extensive experience researching and evaluating historic properties in northern California, including detailed investigations of eight buildings at Asilomar and National Historic Landmark buildings designed by noted architects Julia Morgan and John Carl Warnecke. He is with the historic preservation firm of Page and Turnbull, and spent over a year conducting detailed investigations of the Asilomar buildings. He is also an experienced preservation planner who has authored historic context research for the cities of Pacific Grove, Benicia, Elk Grove, Richmond and San Francisco. His work has received awards from the California Preservation Foundation. The Heritage Society was founded in 1975 and encourages the restoration and preservation of Pacific Grove’s historic buildings. It strives to educate present day residents about local history and historic preservation and hopes to instill pride in the community and its architectural resources. For more information about the Pacific Grove Heritage Society, call 372-2898 or email info@pacificgroveheritage.org.
Book publishing class scheduled Book editor Laurie Gibson will present a class called “Book Publishing 1-2-3: From the Writer’s Fingers to the Readers’ Hands” on Monday, March 4 at Old Capitol Books in Monterey. The one-hour program, which begins at 7 p.m., will include an overview of the book business, including traditional, electronic and selfpublishing. Also it will offer literary/editorial tips to help writers refine their craft, practical ideas to help writers get published
and sell their work, writing exercises and a handout with writers resources. There will be a question and answer session. The cost is $10. No pre-registration is required. Attendees will receive a discount on future editorial services, including manuscript evaluation. Call (858) 635-1233 for more information or email eaglet5223@mypacks.net. Old Capitol Books is located at 559 Tyler St., Monterey.
Animal Friends offers low adoption fees during February
To help Cupid make even more love matches this month, Animal Friends Rescue Project is offering "pick your price" adoption fees for a group of very deserving dogs that have been in our care the longest. Dog adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip, vaccines, flea treatment, deworming and free wellness exam. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity for a lifetime of unconditional love! Visit their website to see who is waiting for you at www.animalfriendsrescue.org or stop by our adoption center located at 560 Lighthouse Ave in Pacific Grove. Don’t delay: Fetch Your Furry Valentine by February 28.
Right: Howard Burnham as his shirttail relative, Alphonso Burnham, who ran with Vasquez.
Right: Tiburcio Vasquez, whom some revile and who was hanged as a criminal yet has had a school named after him in Salinas, where some revere him has a sort of “Robin Hood.”
Painting classess offered in Carmel Valley
Deborah Russell will offer a six-session abstract acrylic/ collage class on Wednesdays from March 13 to April 30. There will be no class on March 20. Classes will be 1-4 p.m. at Peridot Fine Art, 9 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. The cost is $160 for the six classes. Call 920-8130 or email divadeba@gmail. com to enroll. Walk-ins are welcome. She will also offer ongoing watercolor classes there on Tuesdays, March 12 to April 16, or Thursdays, March 14 to April 18. These will be 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and will cost $125 for the six classes.
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming MPC Storybook Theater presents “Cinderella”
Book signing at Back Porch Fabrics & Quilt Gallery
Back Porch Fabrics & Quilt Gallery will hold a book signing in conjunction with Cow Parade Gallery exhibit of quilts. Mary Lou Weidman and Mel B. McFarland will be on hand to sign copies of Out of the Box with Easy Blocks. Then book signing will be held on Mon., March 4 from 4-6:00 p.m. at Back Porch, 157 grand Ave. at Central Ave in Pacific Grove. The gallery is open Mon.Sat. 10-5:00 p.m. and Sun., noon-4:00 p.m. For more information call 831-3754453.
Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Company’s 2013 season opens with “Cinderella,” a show to be enjoyed by the whole family. The play will be presented February 21 through March 10 at Carmel Middle School. Michele Vacca’s lively adaptation of this timeless and beloved French tale weaves together humor and romance, along with a generous touch of magic. Portraying the title character in the production is actress Ayanna Blount. Among the exceptional cast are MPC Theatre Arts alum Mary Ann Lucido (Mama Frieda) and Faith Collins-Beety (Fairy Godmother). They are joined on this production by former classmates Dan Beck (MPC Theatre Technical Director and set designer) and Gloria C. Mattos Hughes (costume designer). The cast includes many Storybook Theatre veterans.
Tickets are on sale at the MPC Box Office (646-4213) and online at https:// www.TicketGuys.com/mpc. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. at the Carmel Middle School Theatre at 4380 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. A discount preview will be presented on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. All seats will be $10 for the preview. The MPC Box Office is located at 980 Fremont Street, Monterey. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 young adults (16-21) and military, and $9 for children 15 and under. Tickets may be purchased from the MPC Box Office (646-4213) Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 3-5 p.m., at the performance venue 90 minutes prior to any performance, or online at www.TicketGuys.com.
Erica Freestone reception at Sun Studios
Sun Studios presents a ‘Meet the Artist’ Reception for local silversmith Erica Freestone on Friday, February 22 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Join us as we welcome Erica Freestone and her handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry into the gallery during Pacific Grove’s first Art Walk of the year. Meet the artist and see her newest collection of beautiful yet affordable sterling silver jewelry.
Season premier of Wine, Art & Music Walk is Feb. 22 Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will host the season premier of the 2013 Wine, Art and Music Walk on Friday, February 22, from 6-9 pm. in downtown Pacific Grove. Julie Heilman will display her art at the Studio Nouveau at 170 B Grand Avenue. Participating venues include Glenn Gobel Custom Frames at 562 Lighthouse Avenue, Barry Marshall Studio at 213 Grand Avenue, Strouse and Strouse Studio Gallery at 178 Grand Avenue, Studio Nouveau at 170 B Grand Avenue, Sprout Boutique at 210½ Forest Avenue, Sun Studios - 208 Forest Avenue, Tessuti Zoo - 171 Forest Avenue, and Artisana Gallery at 309A Forest Avenue. The Pacific Grove Art Center will open from 7-9 p.m., as well. The event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk maps are available at any of the above locations or the Chamber. For more information, contact the Chamber at 373-3304.
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Up and Coming Art exhibit and reception at the Art Center The Pacific Grove Art Center will feature an exhibit by award winning botanical artist Claudia Stevens at its Annand Galley February 22 through April 4. An artist reception for the exhibit will be held at the Center on Friday February 22, 7−9 p.m. Stevens, a longtime artist based in Aptos, will be exhibiting her “20 Botanical Works,” composed of art created during her work on the Native Plantworks Project. The Project is a collaboration of fine art, botanical science and cultural anthropology. The exhibit illustrates native California plants that were used historically by indigenous people of California for food, fiber and medicinal purposes. While all the paintings are scientifically accurate, they are also beautiful. This combination of art, science and anthropology makes the exhibit different from most art showings. The objective of the Native Plantworks Project is to use the art of traditional botanical painting as a vehicle to re-learn some of the biotic and cultural knowledge that has been lost through the centuries. The goal of the project is to raise visibility and public awareness about the importance of California native plants, including
some that are now rare and endangered species. The exhibit will also include written descriptions of the ethnobotanical significance of each plant represented by Stevens’ paintings. Ethnobotanist and author Kat Anderson contributed to the text of these descriptions as a team member of the Project. Both Stevens and Anderson will be present at the reception. Claudia Stevens gathers plant specimens from various wilderness sites in Central California. According to Claudia, “Native Americans harvested plants for food, fiber and medicine for several thousand years. Many of these same plants still grow here today. People walk by them without a clue of the historical and cultural background these plants hold. Plants, and how people have used them, are a symbol to our connection to nature. To indigenous people around the globe, the natural world is a vital support resource which fully supports their lives and their culture. They use the land wisely without depleting or abusing the natural resources around them. Flowering plants are key players in the natural world, not only for their beauty, but as life giving resources.” The exhibit will enable viewers to experience wonderful works of art while learning about local plant fauna. Claudia Stevens’ other works can be viewed online at www.cstevensstudios.com. .Call 688-7980 for more information
From Butterfly Trees to the Sea in Pacific Grove
You are cordially invited to join us for our premiere Art Walk of 2013, Fri., Feb. 22 at Artisana Gallery. Enjoy complimentary refreshments, meet featured artists and hear the sweet vocal stylings of local artist Nedda Lentini from 6:00-9:00 p.m. "From Monarch Trees to the Sea in Pacific Grove" features the photography of local artists Robert Pacelli and Kim Worrell. A portion of proceeds from this show will be contributed to the fund for trees in the Monarch Sanctuary. Join us in continuing the restoration of this very important treasure of Pacific Grove. Showing Feb. 1-Feb.28, 2013. A few words from Robert Pacelli: “I have been filming the monarchs in the Pacific Grove Sanctuary for over 20 years. I have committed the last four years to the cause of restoring the monarch habitat. Also, I have been recognized for my achievements by the Barcelona International Film Festival, the Cine Eagle, Lilles International Film Festival, the Hiroshima Film Festival, San Francisco Chronicle and Art Weekly. My work has been featured at museums throughout the world, such as San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Laguna Gloria Museum at Austin, Texas and more recently at the Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, California.” A few words about Kim Worrell: Kim has spent most of her life caring for animals as a veterinarian assistant. She is a volunteer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and one of only two people who have been given the special duty of grooming the baby sea otters. Kim spends many hours at the Hopkins Marine Station Beach photographing sea life there to include being one of the first people to capture the giant squid and elephant seal. Her unique perspective of the coastal world around us is reflected in her photography.
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Film screening for Women’s Day at Peace Resource Center
In honor of International Women's Day, March 8, the Peace Resource Center presents a screening of "Lucia Lucia", a Mexican film starring Cecilia Roth (All About My Mother--Almodovar) on March 4. It is an offbeat comedic thriller about a woman's search for her missing husband which ignites a dangerous and unexpectedly exciting adventure. It's a wild ride through the mysterious territory of identity. In Spanish with English subtitles, at the Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd (between Hamilton and Sonoma) in Seaside. Phone 831-899-7322 or 375-7754 for information. Mon, March 4, 7-9 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) Admission free (donations appreciated)
Friday, February 22 • 6-9 PM
Spoken-word musical celebrates Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, “NuBiAh,” a Broadway-caliber musical, will be staged at CSU Monterey Bay’s University Center on Thurs., Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. “NuBiAh” is a spoken-word musical that dramatizes the history of African kings and queens, with an emphasis on the strong principles and character traits that made them legendary. The play is based on a bedtime story and a coloring book written by Tommy Jones, executive producer and artistic director of the stage play. His impetus for writing the musical was a desire to give African American children and young adults a keener sense of identity and self-worth. The play features original choreography, music, dance, and spoken-word poetry. The play aims to inspire the audience members to find their passion and follow their dream. The event is sponsored by CSUMB’s Cross Cultural Center and Associated Students. The University Center is located on Sixth Avenue at B Street. Driving directions and a campus map are available at csumb.edu/map. While the performance is free, visitors must purchase a parking permit for $2.More information is available from the Cross Cultural Center at 582-4676.
Julie Heilman at Studio Nouveau
Glenn Gobel Custom Frames – 562 Lighthouse Avenue Strouse and Strouse Studio Gallery - 178 Grand Avenue Studio Nouveau – 170-B Grand Avenue Barry Marshall Studio – 213 Grand Avenue Artisana Gallery – 309-A Forest Avenue Sprout Boutique – 210 ½ Forest Avenue Sun Studios – 208 Forest Avenue Tessuti Zoo – 171 Forest Avenue PG Art Center – 568 Lighthouse Avenue
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The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is requesting donations of costume & fine jewelry, purses, shoes, and accessories … now until April 18th…in time for our biggest event of the year. Our Jewelry Fundraiser will be held Friday, April 19 through Sun, April 21th. Help us
make it an event to remember! Donations can be dropped off at The Pacific Grove Discovery Shop at 198 Country Club Gate Shopping Center. The proceeds go towards cancer research, education, advocacy, and service. For more information call the Discovery Shop at (831) 372-0866. .
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Recent passenger ship travails in Italy and the Gulf of Mexico have me recalling a bygone Alaska cruise aboard the 77,000-ton “Regal Princess.” That fine vessel did not run aground or need to be towed back to port, but our voyage was not without incident. The problem was in the timing. My stepmother had sold her house advantageously and wanted to share her bounty with the family. So she booked five of us onto an Alaskan cruise for early May 1996. Having never been on a cruise nor seen the 49th state, I was keen to embark. But as my stepmother is prone to seasickness, I wondered how she would hold up. “Alaska? In May?” I asked. “We could run into weather.” “No, it will be nearly summer up there,” she said serenely. “Besides, I’ll have my Dramamine.” That conversation came to mind as we made the 350-mile crossing from Seward to Glacier Bay through the bumptious Gulf of Alaska. A frisky spring gale had kicked up 50-knot winds and barn-high swells through which the “Regal Princess” pounded for 12 hours. This sent most passengers below to their staterooms, but one brother and I clung to a railing on the wildly pitching observation deck. We wanted to photograph a big wave. “That one!” I shouted. “Get that one.” Out of the murk ahead loomed a wave the size and shape of Mount McKinley. Snorting spume and spray, it took aim at the starboard bow like a surfacing sea serpent, its thousand-yard back spiky with whitecaps. The “Princess” was an iron-plated dreadnaught able to crush even the rowdiest seas to the flatness of a sumo’s cushion. But the titanic wave fuming and toppling toward us seemed willing to take whatever punishment to ship cared to dish out. I changed my mind about the photo. “Get back!” I yelled, hooking my brother’s arm and pulling him into the companionway. He smacked the bulkhead wetly, his camera bouncing on its strap. As we crouched against the railing, the Princess hammered into the wave’s rolling flank with a resounding “Da-Doom!” The blow shot a seltzer blast of spray 60 feet into the air, drenching the observation deck and sending buckshot blasts of pelletized spray crackling off the hull. Rebounding from the ship, the wave roared crazily off at an angle, bashing over other waves and filling the air with a stinging smoke of spray. “Whoooo-ey!” I shouted, bracing for the next one. “This is the life!” As it happened, the storm caught us on the second evening of the cruise, the one traditionally reserved for the Captain’s Dinner. Many passengers did not make it out of their cabins to that sequin-spangled affair, but those who did found plenty to eat and drink. They also found the Italian captain: trim, jovial, dapper as a dance master in his black uniform with gold piping. Storm? There was a storm? Whether posing for snapshots on the chandelier-lit grand stairwell or decanting the first bottle of champagne into a seven-foot pyramid of glasses, our captain was a model of decorum and crisp confidence. And why shouldn’t he be? He commanded a huge ocean liner built for the rough-and-tumble of the Alaska trade, a vessel so sturdy the pyramid of champagne stems scarcely trembled as each mammoth wave belted the hull. At length we reached the jade-green “inland waterway,” a serene world of rain, mists and fog. Gyres of eagles circled overhead. Clouds streamed from distant ridges. Twists of vapor rose from dark forests, giving the coast the primordial aspect of an emergent world. This seemed appropriate, as the ship’s science specialist told us retreating glaciers were exposing vast swatches of barren land that hadn’t seen air or sunlight for 10,000 years. I found that an eerie prospect. As deep-frozen glacial soil emerges from the ice sheet, will seeds and spores deposited 100 centuries ago stir to life? Will Clovis Points surface? What about mastodons? Could we be getting into a Jean Auel novel here? “More like ‘King Kong,’” my brother mused as a range of cloud-capped peaks slid silently past the ship’s rail one evening. “That scene where they first get to Kong’s island and see the skull mountain and those gigantic gates in the jungle?” “You know something big lived behind there,” I agreed. “This place gives me the same feeling – a sort of lost world, with huge creatures thumping around just out of sight.” I half-expected pterodactyls to come gliding out through the Alaskan mist. What we got were eagles. Perched in treetops along the water’s edge, wheeling high overhead, or swooping astern to snatch flotsam from the ship’s wake, Alaska’s raptors put on a show for cruisers who had the foresight to bring binoculars. Maybe next time.
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130204 The following person is doing business as ARTISANA GALLERY, 309 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. ADRIANNE MICHELE JONSON, 1265 Luxton St., Seaside, CA 93955. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan. 31, 2013. Registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on February, 2008. Signed: Adrianne M. Jonson. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/1/2013
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130245 The following person is doing business as WHY NOT BOOKS, 831 Spruce Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. AMY HERZOG, 831 Spruce Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 and BRAD HERZOG, 831 Spruce Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Feb. 5, 2013. Registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 2/1/12. Signed: Amy Herzog. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/1/2013
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130171 The following person is doing business as MONTEREY SALINAS ORAL SURGERY and MONTEREY ORAL SURGERY, 335 El Dorado St., Suite #3, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. Philip Brian Bhaskar, DMD, 25826 Paseo Estribo, Monterey, Ca 93940 and Perry Vincent Silva, DDS, MD, Carmelo 25W 9th Ave., Carmel, CA 93921. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan/29/2013. Registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Philip B. Bkaskar. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/1/2013
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130170 The following person is doing business as MONTEREY SALINAS ORAL SURGERY and SALINAS ORAL SURGERY, 335 El Dorado St., Suite #3, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. Philip Brian Bhaskar, DMD, 25826 Paseo Estribo, Monterey, Ca 93940 and Perry Vincent Silva, DDS, MD, Carmelo 25W 9th Ave., Carmel, CA 93921. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan/29/2013. Registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Philip B. Bkaskar. This business is conducted by a general partnership. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/1/2013
Works hosts tribute to two Dylans Bob Dylan and Dylan Thomas are two of the most passionate, intuitive, and glorious voices of the twentieth century: two artists, related by name and attitude. They were both teenage performers, working at their art before they were fully grown. Also, both had connections to the Monterey Peninsula. Dylan Thomas enjoyed a remarkable encounter with the great Robinson Jeffers in Carmel Valley in 1950, and returned to Carmel with his wife, Caitlin, in 1952.Their comportment was memorable. Bob Dylan came to the peninsula in 1963 to play at the Monterey Folk Festival at the Fairgrounds. For the first time, he sang on stage with Joan Baez. For the next three days they “hung out” at her house in Carmel Highlands. Later that year he moved in with Joan, they had some adventures in Carmel Valley,
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of TINA MARIE NORTON Case No. M121506 Filed Jan. 25, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner TINA MARIE NORTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name TINA MARIE NORTON to proposed name TINA MARIE BURTON. 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: March 29, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 14. 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: Jan. 25, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Kay T. Kingsley. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/01/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ Case No. M121665 Filed January 28, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ to proposed name SHANTEY YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ. 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: March 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 14. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., 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: Jan. 28, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130143 The following person is doing business as WINDERMERE VALLEY PROPERTIES, 1191-A N. Main St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906. ED/ VAR, INC.,1191-A N. Main St., Salinas, CA 93906. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on January 24, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on Jan. 8, 2013. Signed: Carlos D. Varga, CEO. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130300 The following person is doing business as WAVE LENGTHS SALON, 711 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. JOYCE PORTER, 300 Larkin St., Monterey, CA, 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Feb. 13, 2013. Registrants commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 2/13/12. Signed: Joyce Porter. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/22, 03/1, 3/8, 3/15/2013
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130176 The following person is doing business as BEVILLE TAX SERVICE, 338 Kelton Dr., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906. DEBRA LYNN GRADY, 363 Old Line Ave., Exeter, CA 93221 This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan/29/2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/01/2013. Signed: Debra L. Grady. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/01/2013
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130147 The following person is doing business as CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, Monterey County, CA 95076. GLENN CHURCH, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076 This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan/24/2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/24/2013. Signed: Glenn Church. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 03/01/2013
and Bob wrote at least two songs while he was here. This show presents and explores the distinctive powers of the two Dylans, separately and together, as performed by: Taelen Thomas, a poetical showman who has been performing the works of Dylan Thomas since 1983, sometimes even daring to imitate, admiringly, the rolling, resonant Welsh thunder of the man’s fabled voice; Richard Rosen (harmonica and vocals), who has been playing Bob Dylan songs for a long time; and Steve Mortensen, a singer/songwriter, recording artist, and sound engineer who has been playing Dylan songs for years. The performance will be at The Works, 667 Lighthouse, on Saturday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m. Admittance is $10. Call 372 2242 for more information.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of JACOB C. HEFFELFINGER and RAQUEL DIAZ Case No. M121905 Filed February 14, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner JACOB C. HEFFELFINGER and RAQUEL DIAZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name DANIEL ASA HEFFELFINGER to proposed name DIEGO DANIEL ASA HEFFELFINGER. 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: April 12, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 14. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., 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: February 14, 2013. Judge of the Superior Court: Kay T. Kingsley. Publication dates: 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130136 The following person is doing business as ETCH DESIGN STUDIO, 752 Nacional Ct., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901. CARLOS ARMANDO DIAZ-GUTIERREZ, 52 Nacional Ct., Salinas, CA 93901. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on January 23, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Carlos Diaz-Gutierrez. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/22, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/13
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Pacific Grove Young Entrepreneur Awards
The 17th annual Pacific Grove Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA!) Presentation will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History in Pacific Grove. The presentation will acknowledge approximately 125 Pacific Grove Middle School students who entered this year’s competition. A series of cash awards will be presented to those students who excelled in preparing comprehensive essays titled, “How I Will Create A Successful Business.” Students, parents, teachers, administrators, city officials and business leaders are invited to attend and learn about these creative business concepts. Refreshments will be available to guests.
The YEA! program offers Pacific Grove students an opportunity to win cash and prizes for their submissions of comprehensive business essays outlining a fictitious business. First, second, and third place cash prizes are awarded to qualified participants. All entries receive merit prizes and certificates. The winning entries will be announced the night of the awards presentation. Entries were judged by a team of volunteers from various local businesses and organizations, including: Rebecca Barrymore with Carmel.Com; Debby Beck, Coldwell Banker Real Estate; Dan Cort, Cort Company; Laura Hodge, Community Hospital; Robert Boerner, Pacific Gardens Inn; Leela Marcum, The Works; Valerie Morin, H&R Block; Terry Peterson,
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lege. The program is funded entirely by local donations. This year’s event was made possible through generous contributions from the following businesses and individuals: Candlesticks of Carmel; Cedar Street Times; Chrysalis Software, Inc.; The City of Pacific Grove; Cort Co. — Dan Cort & Family; Mrs. Delish’s Cupcake Boutique; Passionfish Restaurant; Red House Cafe; Riddell & Riddell Advertising; and David Spradling. The Young Entrepreneur Awards Program is under the fiscal sponsorship of the Action Council of Monterey County. The public is invited to attend. For further information regarding the Young Entrepreneur Awards call Committee Chair, Rebecca Riddell, at 831-646-0351.
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The Valentine’s Day event, held in downtown Monterey, that was part of a world-wide show of consciousness of the need to support work against violence toward women, attracted people of all ages, creeds, colors, nationalities and talents. They danced, sang, and told their stories. Organized in part by Jayson Fann, below, center with his son) and Sarah Bishop (right) the event included speakers such as riane Eisler (below, far right). Supervisor Jane Parker (above, far left) was on hand along with sponsor Clare Mounteer of Monterey Rape Crisis Center.
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Times • February 22, 2013
From Palisades to Pinnacles A national treasure becomes a national park
By Cameron Douglas At the end of a five-mile stretch of road east of Soledad the rugged volcanic peaks of Pinnacles National Park (formerly Pinnacles National Monument) reach skyward. The park’s 26,000-plus acres feature high rock formations, vast wilderness, wildlife, opportunities for rock climbing, cool waters and unusual talus caves that house at least 13 species of bat. The area draws an estimated 300,000 visitors a year. Intense summer heat keeps attendance peaking in the spring and autumn months. The park’s namesakes are eroded remains of the western half of the extinct Neenach Volcano, which erupted 23 million years ago near the location now known as Lancaster. These volcanic remains have moved 150 miles from their original location along the San Andreas Fault. The fault is visible from some vantage points along the park’s trails. Seismic activity is frequent in the park. Pinnacles is a habitat for prairie falcons, and a release site for California Condors that have been hatched in captivity. It is currently home to 31 endangered California Condors. Pinnacles is now the
only place in the national park system that serves as a condor release site. In addition, 149 species of birds, 49 mammals, 22 reptiles, six amphibians, 68 butterflies, 36 dragonflies and damselflies, nearly 400 bees and many other invertebrates call Pinnacles their home. Pinnacles graduated from National Monument to National Park status on January 10 of this year, when President Obama signed legislation to upgrade the unique landmark to the nation’s 59th national park. It is the first national park in the Central California Coast region. It’s literally been a long road, especially for the town of Hollister that campaigned in the early 20th century for drivable roads to Pinnacles. The park’s history, of course, goes back far beyond that. Native American Chalon and Mutsun groups of the Ohlone people inhabited the area and left stone artifacts. Their numbers declined in the 18th Century as Spanish explorers brought unfamiliar diseases and other changes. In the 1880’s the region was known as Palisades, with picnickers and others coming to camp and explore the caves. The first newsprint account was published in 1881. In the following decade newspaper writers and others shifted to describing the area as “Pinnacles.”
A collaboration of preservationists, especially one named Schuyler Hain, encouraged the naturalist Republican president Theodore Roosevelt to establish Pinnacles Forest Reserve. Roosevelt made the proclamation on July 8, 1906. The scenic core was designated Pinnacles National Monument on Jan. 16, 1908, again by Roosevelt. Under the Antiquities Act, this designation passed nominal control of Pinnacles from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of the Interior, with the U.S. Forest Service maintaining effective control until 1911. The National Park Service was established in 1916; but at that time Pinnacles wasn’t considered significant enough to be a national park. By 1975, Pinnacles encompassed 16,721 acres, swelling to its present 26,606 through additions that included the 2,000acre Pinnacles Ranch. Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) is credited with much of the effort to achieve the new park designation. Farr’s bill, H.R. 3641 passed unanimously through the House of Representatives last July. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) brought it forward to the Senate, where it also passed unanimously. Others cosponsored the legislation, including Senator Dianne
Feinstein (D-CA) and Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock). The legislation had support from a broad, grassroots movement looking forward to the positive effect on surrounding communities. Support came in from Monterey and San Benito counties, including their Chambers of Commerce and Visitors Bureaus. Last year, Pinnacles National Monument poured an estimated $4.8 million into local economies. As a national park, that number is expected to increase. On February 11, Congressman Farr and Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar made the trip to Pinnacles, where Valentin Lopez, chairman of the Amah Matsun band of Ohlone Indians joined them for a ceremony. Schuyler Hain’s great-grandson also attended. “President Theodore Roosevelt would be proud of what we have accomplished here,” said Farr. “He saw the wisdom in preserving this special place for generations of Americans. Today, we honor that legacy by completing his work and elevating Pinnacles to a national park.” The national park designation brings the prospect of many more visitors coming through the communities of Soledad and Hollister, as well as other parts of the region.
Rock formations at Pinnacles National Park. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar (left) attends the Feb. 11 ceremony at Pinnacles with Congressman Sam Farr. Photo by Tami Heilemann, Photographer, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Marvelous Mushrooms are focus at Science Saturday in February Everyone is invited to have fun with fungi February 23 at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Hands-on science activities will help participants become mushroom experts by exploring the museum and learning how mushrooms can be more than just delicious food. Create mushroom crafts, talk to experts, and engage in some hands-on activities about decomposers, as the museum celebrates all things mushroom anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandy the Whale’s 30th birthday will be celebrated with cake at 1 p.m.. The museum is located at 165 Forest Avenue. Call 648-5716 for more information.
Humboldt squid expert will discuss incursions into Monterey Bay
William Gilly, a noted squid researcher who has been examining the giant Humboldt squid that recently showed up in Monterey Bay, will be the speaker at an American Cetacean Society meeting on Thursday, Feb 28. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Boat Works building at Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. Refreshments will be available at 7. Further information is available at www.acsmb.org. Gilly is a professor at Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station. His specialty in marine biology is cellular and developmental biology. He has spent years studying squid and the Humboldt squid usually found in the warmer waters of the Gulf of California researching, among other things, how nerve and muscle cells are modified by environmental factors like temperature.
Monarch Count
As of 2/20/13 there are 2,477 monarchs in the Sanctuary. What could account for the drop from more than 7,000 on Feb. 2? The amount of monarchs seemed consistent over the past couple of weeks, but last week’s warm weather made them extremely active. There was plenty of mating on Valentine’s Day, monarchs were flying everywhere, and the warm weather meant that when we tried to do another count this past Saturday on Feb. 16, they were already flying around and mating at 7:30 in the morning. It’s possible that the extended time of warm weather had the monarchs convinced it was time to leave and lay eggs, or it allowed them to move to other wintering sites nearby.
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Sports and Leisure Breaker Scores: February 14-20 Boys
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Basketball: Friday- Carmel; Away Varsity: 30 Breakers, 39 Carmel Tuesday- RLS; Home CCS PLAYOFFS Varsity: 58 Breakers, 56 RLS
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Breakers of the Week Congratulations to the wrestlers in the MTAL tournament for placing second! Breaker of the Week sponsored by Central Coast Silkscreen & Embroidery 215 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove 831.372.1401
Change your wedge to change your score
At the PGA Teaching and Coaching Summit in a two week period we learn how to teach better so our students can have more fun with their golf game. Here is a great tip: Take your gap wedge out of your bag and put a 60 degree or a 62 degree wedge in. This will get the ball higher and give it more back spin when you’re around the green or 30 yards from the green. If you have a gap from your pitching wedge to your sand wedge, just adjust your back swing with your pitching wedge for your distance. The short shots with your 60 or 62 degree wedge is where your score improves.
Pool Update
More than 200 individuals have pledged; seven service groups have pledged and seven grants have been made; four employee associations have pledged. The total pledged or collected is $135,000 toward a goal of $200,000. A beach weenie roast and a Bingo night are planned. See story on page one about recent donations.
Breakers of the Week T.A.S.K. 4 Teens on the annual Nicaragua trip to aid orphans Thank you to the late Pete Drakos for sponsoring Breaker of the Week
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Times • February 22, 2013
Pacific Grove
Sports and Leisure Carmel bests Pacific Grove in final league game but playoffs next for home team By Kellen Gibbs Last Friday the Pacific Grove Breakers traveled yet again to the home of their rival team for their final league game this season. Already securing their spot in playoffs the Breakers took the court in an attempt to tie Carmel as league champions of the MTAL. Although the enthusiasm was there, both in the stands and on the court, the Breakers just didn’t quite have what it took to come home with a win. The first half of play was tight, making this game look to be as close as the last one between these two rivaling. With the score at 19-16 after a nice basket from Pacific Groves, Miles Cutchin, the Breakers looked as if they would end the half in the lead. An unexpected penalty on the Breakers would tie this game up to 19-19 as the two teams headed to the locker rooms. Progressing into the third quarter, the heat was on and the match continued neck and neck. Both defenses were on fire. Pacific Grove found some refuge outside the key, sinking two consecutive three point-
ers shot by Kevin Russo and Luke Lowell. By the end of the third period the score was 28-27, Pacific Grove was trailing by one. The Breakers went through the final period of play in the game, struggling to find the basket; the Padres, on the other hand didn’t have as hard of a time. Towards the end of the game, the score read 39 -28. Carmel had stretched their lead t to 11 points and the clock had come down to the final minutes of play. The Breakers continued to fight even though the score could lead them to do other wise. As the end of the game was only seconds away, Pacific Grove senior, Jordan Borne carried the ball down the court untouched and gracefully leaped into the air and slam ducked the ball into the hoop leaving the crowd in cheers as the final buzzer echoed through the gym. The Carmel Padres would win the game, 39-30 but Pacific Grove would go home and head into playoffs the next week, securing a 58-56 win last Tuesday against the Stevenson Pirates. Carmel might have beaten Pacific Grove but the Breakers will continue on Thursday to their second game towards a CCS Championship.
Parks classes: Go outdoors!
Two events, both of which are free, are among the upcoming nature programs offered by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org). They are a composting class held at the Monterey Regional Waste Management District in Marina and the restoration of Locke-Paddon Wetland Park, also in Marina. Information follows. To learn about all activities of the MPRPD go to mprpd. org or see its Let’s Go Outdoors! fall/ winter guide. • Composting Made Easy: Vermicomposting -- Worms (Free) Let nature help you recycle your garden trimmings and food scraps by composting them into a nutrient-rich soil amendment! Organic material represents approximately 1/3 of all household waste. Composting helps reduce the amount of “garbage” going into local landfills and instead turns it into a beneficial resource for your garden. Instructors: Monterey Regional Waste Management District staff. Ages 9-adult, minors must be accompanied by an adult, Sat., Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Monterey Regional Waste Management District, 14201 Del Monte Boulevard, free. • Park Restoration: Locke-Paddon Wetland Park (Free) Volunteers are invited to come out
and serve as environmental stewards at a park that is a true “gem” of Marina! Join in rebuilding this native plant habitat at Locke-Paddon Wetland Park. Your investment of time and enthusiasm will support the ongoing restoration efforts of planting and beautification. This is a free ALIVE! (Act Locally In Volunteer Endeavors) event. Please call 659-6065 or e-mail wyatt@mprpd.org for more information. All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult, Sat., Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Locke-Paddon Park, 190 Seaside Circle, Marina. Free. • To register online, go to mprpd. org and register with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Walk-in pre-registration is accepted Tuesday-Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey (checks, money orders and credit cards accepted). Pre-registration is required for all fee-based classes and is strongly recommended for all free programs. No day-of-registration for fee-based programs will be accepted. For more information, please call Joseph at 372-3196, ext. 102, or send an e-mail to narvaez@ mprpd.org.
Locals travel to Washington, DC to participate in oil pipeline protest
Film Commission holds Oscar party
As the nominees for the 85th Annual Academy Awards await the announcement of who will win Oscars, the nonprofit Monterey County Film Commission is putting the finishing touches on plans for its local celebration. The “Hollywood’s Big Night” party will be held at Monterey’s Cannery Row Brewing Company Sunday, February 24, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Party tickets are $10 entry or $60 for reserved VIP booth seating, which includes a three-course dinner. Dress is comfortable Hollywood glam. The event will gather local movie buffs to have photo ops with a celebritystyle logo wall on the red carpet, watch the live telecast of the Academy Awards presentation on multiple screens, win prizes for guessing Oscar winners, bid on locally donated silent auction items, and take in the added fun of KSBW-TV’s news anchor Erin Clark as master of ceremonies, plus DJ Hanif Wondir throughout the evening and for end-of-show dancing. And, as the Academy Awards show goes on, attendees are invited to go to KSBW.com, follow the Oscar link, and join the conversation about the celebrity arrivals, gowns and winners, or post their own photos from the local event. Sponsors are Central Coast ABC, Cannery Row Brewing Company, Coastal Luxury Management, and the Monterey County Film Commission. The event is a
benefit for the nonprofit Monterey County Film Commission. The Monterey County Business Council is a supporting partner of the event. To reserve a place at the party, go to www.canneryrowbrewingcompany.com. For more information call the Monterey County Film Commission at 646-0910 or visit www.filmmonterey.org. If space is available, tickets will also be sold at the door. “This will be the place to see and be seen, and have a great time celebrating movies and sharing the Academy Awards experience with friends,” said Brian Conway, event chairperson and board director of the Monterey County Film Commission. “Attendees will be talking movies, interacting online, and helping to support the film commission as we work to support our local economy through television and film production.” The Monterey County Film Commission was created by and is funded in part by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. It is a 501c3 nonprofit organization proactively marketing Monterey County as a destination for the motion pictures, television and related industries, for the purpose of stimulating economic development, creating jobs, providing and supporting educational opportunities in those areas. Cannery Row Brewing Company is located at 95 Prescott Avenue in Monterey.
John Pearse holds the sign at the left. Photo by Kate Stevens. An estimated 40,000 people braved freezing temperatures in Washington, D.C. to protest the potential construction of the Keystone XL pipeline which would pump tar sands oil from Alberta, Canada to Texas. And with them were two from Pacific Grove, John and Vicki Pearse. Long environmental activists, the Pearse couple joined organizers from the Sierra Club and 350.org to pressure President Obama to reject the pipeline plan, though the project has huge bipartisan support in Congress. It is argued that the pipeline would cut dependence on foreign oil and create jobs. But a report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service found that the tar sands oil would emit more greenhouse gasses than other crude oil imports. Overall emissions from all aspects of tar sands oil including extraction, processing and consumption are 14 to 20 percent higher than other fuels. It would endanger water
supplies in areas through which it passes by being prone to leaks and spills. More energy, too, is required to produce the oil in the first place. “What the U.S. needs is energy; it doesn’t need oil. You can get energy from other sources,” said Professor Alan Robock, a climate scientist from Rutgers University who has written on nuclear winter among other climate change subjects. Rally organizers said they wanted to urge Obama to follow up on the strong rhetoric in his second inaugural address about the need to slow climate change. Michael Brune, executive director of the Sierra Club, is quoted as saying, “Mr. President, we have heard what you’ve said on climate; we have loved a lot of what you’ve said on climate. Our question is: What will you do?” John Pearse has agreed to write about the experience – and the issue – for us. We look forward to his report.
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The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will honor the Chamber’s City Employee of the Year at a reception on Tuesday, March 5, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Passionfish, 701 Lighthouse Ave. The event will be hosted by restaurant owners Ted and Cindy Walter and is open to the public free of charge. This year’s award recipient is Donald Mothershead, Senior Recreation Coordinator, who has worked with the City of Pacific Grove Recreation Department since 1981 and, in recent years, has been facing the formidable task of successfully maintaining and enhancing City recreation programs in the face of severe budget cuts and staffing reductions. Announcement of the award was made by Moe Ammar, President of the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, who advised that Mothershead was selected by the Chamber Board of Directors and City Manager Thomas Frutchey for his contributions to the quality of life in Pacific Grove, above and beyond the call of duty. This is the 30th annual celebration for this prestigious award created by then-Chamber President Marabee Boone and then-City Manager Gary Bales. Asked about his selection for the City Employee of the Year Award, he humbly replied, “I am very honored.” Born in Chicago, he has lived in Pacific Grove since the age of 4, when his parents retired here after serving on three continents with the U.S. Army. “I am blessed to be tied to the community in many ways,” Mothershead said. “I am still involved at this point. I am lucky to work in a community where I grew up.” In addition to his more than three decades with the City’s Recreation Department, he has been a starter for track meets at Pacific Grove High School for 32 years, ran the City’s Youth Soccer and Basketball leagues for 27 years, still officiates some competitive basketball, is heavily involved in the Lover’s Point Save-the-Pool fundraising effort and has many other ties to the community, in which he and his wife, Rosemarie, raised their three now-grown children. Throughout his childhood and adolescent years, his parents, Earl and Olga Mothershead, ran the Lover’s Point concession stand, then called the P.G. Beach Stand, for 23 years. “I grew up at Lover’s Point, where I was able to swim at the ‘Old Pool,’ was a boat hand at the Glass Bottom Boats and helped in the family business,” he said. Mothershead attended the old Lighthouse Elementary School (now the Adult School), the then-Pacific Grove Junior High School (now the Middle School) and Pacific Grove High School, graduating with the Class of 1971. He went on to Monterey Peninsula College and then to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, where he graduated with a degree in physical education and also earned a teaching credential in 1977. Mothershead was a four-year letterman in track, captain of the high-school football and track teams, and played college football. He recognizes the influence of the legendary Richard Chamberlin and many other coaches, who made significant impressions on his life. He believes it was natural for him to gravitate towards recreation work when the opportunity arose, because of his background in physical education and athletics. Returning to Pacific Grove, he taught for four years with the Pacific Grove Unified School District, before joining former Recreation Director John Miller in 1981 to create Youth Soccer and Basketball leagues and operate the Youth Center (then called The Rec. Club) in P.G. “At the time, I was the new Ruby Nodilo, who was the Assistant Recreation Director for the City for 28 years (1958-1980) and helped raise many of the town’s teenagers at The Rec. Club, by providing activities, outings and dances!” Mothershead also admires John Miller (the second Recreation Director of the City), saying that he “basically expanded and created an amazing department, with amazing programs. My main job now is maintaining what he created.” About five years ago, the recreation staff was reduced from seven fulltime workers to only one and the budget by 70 percent. That left Mothershead to run things with only part-time and seasonal employees. The part-timers include Jordan Gasperson, who now handles the Youth Center and adult sports. According to Mothershead, “Jordan now has the Ruby torch and is doing a wonderful job!” In addition to running the recreation programs, Mothershead also handles facility rentals for weddings, memorial services, birthdays and other events; contracts with instructors for recreation classes; coordinates the city’s large special events schedule; and is involved in supporting the operations at City Hall. “There is never a dull moment,” he said. He and his wife, Rosemarie, who also grew up on the Peninsula, are proud of the decades of service that they have invested in the community. They feel that they are giving back to the place that nurtured their own upbringing; the “village” that helped shape their three children’s education, and the family hometown, which their two grandchildren visit as often as possible. According to his reputation, Don has a way of touching every life that he comes across, simply by greeting them or by offering a helping hand. His devotion to his community and fellow man are admirable. This is what makes him the best candidate for this recognition; he has helped shape the future of our youth and community through his dedicated career in the recreation program.
Julie Packard named citizen of year of Monterey Peninsula
The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recently named Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, as its 2012 Citizen of the Year. Mayor David K. Pendergrass was selected 2012 Ruth Vreeland Memorial Public Official of the Year; and Dan Limesand, Director of Business Development and Contracting of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, was named the recipient of the 2012 Robert C. Littlefield Award for Lifetime Achievement. The Citizen of the Year award recognizes an outstanding community member who embodies love of the Monterey Peninsula over many years, has made a positive impact on the business community, and demonstrates community leadership to the citizens of the Monterey Peninsula. The Ruth Vreeland Memorial Public Official of the Year is awarded to an individual, either elected or appointed, who embodies inspirational dedication to the community. The Robert C. Littlefield Award is presented to a Chamber member who has shown extraordinary support through direct involvement in MPCC over many years. These notable award winners will be honored at the 105th Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday, March 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa. In addition, the 2012 Business of the Year and Volunteer of the Year award recipients will be announced that evening. It is expected to draw over 400 Chamber members, local business people, and community leaders from throughout the region to celebrate outstanding contributions to the community. Presented by Monterey County Bank, the program will feature live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. Also awarded that evening will be the Volunteer of the Year award. Many sponsorship opportunities are available, which provide branding through event promotion, signage, program ads, and website presence. Contact Jody Hansen at 648-5359 or jody@mpcc.com for more information. Reserve a seat at www.mpcc. com or by calling 648-5350. Tickets are $100 per person or $1,000 per table of ten. The goal of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is to create a strong local economy by promoting the community, creating networking opportunities, representing the interests of business with government, and taking political action. To learn more, visit www.mpcc.com or call �648-5350.
United Way seeks nominations for community service honors
The United Way Volunteer Center is accepting nominations for the 37th Annual Community Service Awards (CSA), which honor volunteers who have made significant contributions to our community over the past year. Each nominee will be honored at CSA reception during National Volunteer Week in April. Nominations are due March 1. Categories include: • Education and Literacy (Volunteers who made a difference in education and literacy efforts) • Health and Human Services (Volunteers who made a difference with health and human services) • Culture and Arts (Volunteers who helped culture and arts programs) • Environmental & animal advocacy (Volunteers who assisted environmental or animal advocacy efforts) • Youth Award (Volunteers 18 year old and younger) • Skills-based Award (Volunteers who applied their specialized skills, experience and talents to help nonprofits build and sustain capacity to achieve their missions.) A group or individual can be nominated for each category; however, only one nomination per organization per category. Complete the nomination online nomination form. Each nominee will be judged by a group of community members based on the following criteria: • NEED — Nominee’s service contributes to a need in the community. • ACTION — Ways in which the nominee actively participated in service initiative, not a figurehead • INITIATIVE — Nominee started new programs or initiated activities to address a need in the Agency or community. • ACHIEVEMENT — Nominee accomplished or exceeded desired results. • IMPACT — Activity or service produced positive changes or results. • TIME — Amount of time the nominee devoted to service was significant. Nominations may be submitted by a business, public agency, school, non-profit or faith-based organization. There is a nomination fee to help cover the recognition costs. The nomination fee provides each nominee with an invite to our CSA awards reception in April, a gift, framed picture / certificate of achievement and official recognition from local elective officials. The cost for individuals nominations are $30, group nominations are $35 and groups of 5 or more are $40. Visit the website www.volunteermontereycounty.org for more info. All nominations are due by March 1, 2013.
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Wharf Walks continue: Focus on Sharks
The Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf Association continues to team up with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas, who is offering monthly “Wharf Walks” -Walking Tours at Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey (www.montereywharf.com) on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM – Noon. Wharf Walks continues on Sat., March 2 with “Monterey Old Fisherman’s Wharf Walk: Focus on Sharks. Tours meet at the head of Old Fisherman’s Wharf (near the pink “Harbor House” store, #1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at (831) 521-3304 or via email timsardine@yahoo.com. The tour is for ages 10–adult only and the cost is $20 for adults and kids are $15 (10-15 years). Group rates are also available. For thousands of years people have made their living fishing the Monterey Bay, beginning with the Rumsien Ohlone, the native people of the Monterey area. From abalone to rockfish, everything was fished and utilized and the Monterey Bay was a multi-cultural stew, made up of whalers from the Azores, squid fishermen from China, salmon fishermen and
abalone divers from Japan, and Sicilians fishing sardines in the “dark of the moon.” This entertaining tour of Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the waterfront will take us back in time to explore the history of the Monterey Wharf, early history of the Monterey waterfront, The Rumsien/Ohlone People-Monterey’s first fishermen, the abalone industry, whaling the bay and of course, the legendary sardine industry. Discover some of the people and cultures of Monterey’s colorful past and hear fascinating stories about Old Fisherman’s Wharf and those who worked and walked there. Learn more about the sardine and squid industry, too. 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 & 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
Basking shark on a Monterey beach, c. 1906
Taelen Thomas will perform Jeffers poetry
Pilgrim’s Way Community Bookstore will present “Taelen Thomas and Robinson Jeffers” at 6 p.m., Friday, March 1 at the Carmel Art Association, Dolores between 5th and 6th, Carmel. Mr. Thomas, the renowned bard and biographical dramatist of Carmel Bay, will recite and perform poetry and quick stories from his new book, “Inside of a Galloping Buffalo.” That’s the opening act. The main event will feture the works of the great poet of Carmel Point,Robinson Jeffers, whose face was on the cover of Time magazine and a postage stamp. Books and a CD of Jeffers’ powerful poetry (recorded by Mr. Thomas for the Tor House) will be available. Admission is $10. Taelen Thomas is considered a master of the oral tradition. He has performed in theaters, taverns, universities, banquet halls, and private homes throughout America. For more information call 624 4955.
WACMB Great Decisions Series
The World Affairs Council’s informal and impartial Great Decisions group will meet 4-5:30 p.m. every Monday in February and March, facilitated by the organization’s president, Peter Powles. The Foreign Policy Association’s “2013 Briefing Book,” written by policy experts, covers all eight sessions, and is available at the class for $20 while supplies last. The book is also available at www.fpa.org for $20 plus shipping. Featured topics include: March 4, “Humanitarian Intervention;” March 11, “Iran;” March 18, “China in Africa;” March 25, “Threat Assessment.” Admission is free and an RSVP is not needed. The meetings are at Monterey Peninsula College, Social Science Building, Room 102, 980 Fremont Street, Monterey. Free public parking is available in MPC Lot D. For more information see www.wacmb.org .
Oh, My Darling Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts I have been asked to continue with the remembrances of things past on the Monterey Peninsula and I shall do so, but, perhaps not this time. Much has been written about the plight of wild animals, a situation most of us cannot remedy other than by donating funds. However, we can save the domestic creatures and hundreds of people worldwide give their all (often when there is no all to give) to help them. In Pacific Grove there are two magnificent organizations, Animal Friends Rescue Project and Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. The former concentrates on dogs, cats and rabbits, the latter on dogs who have lost their forever homes for one reason or another. As I am intimately involved with AFRP and on the email list of POMDR, I receive communications daily about pets in need of rides, of food, of medical attention and/ or fostering. It is rare that there isn’t an immediate response from a good soul who will offer one or all of the above. Last year my husband John was working at the Treasure Shop when he received a call from a young man who was in a panic. He was from King City and had found a stray dog. The rescuer was on his way to Boston and could not take the pup, so he dropped him off at a local shelter. “But,” he told John “he was such a nice pooch. I was curious about him and called the shelter.” He was told that the dog had been adopted but that the family had returned him within a few days. It was to be euthanized the next day. John called Kelly Leherian at the adoption center who immediately set wheels in motion. A call was made to the shelter and a “stay of execution” was made until the following Monday, at which time the dog was collected by AFRP and a foster family obtained. The man who had found him was kept in the loop and was greatly relieved. He later wrote a letter, thanking our organization for the help. The dog had been adopted and was now living on a ranch near Big Sur.
weeks later, Susan appeared with the girl. She had been turned in by the family who could not handle her. So, she was back with the Steeles and soon they adopted her. Thursday Susan and Clementine appeared. The latest on the pooch: She has figured out how to open the refrigerator. As she is very young, who knows what will be next? But she has a home filled with people who love her and a place to come on Thursdays. Just don’t leave any food around that isn’t eight feet off the ground. And now I am not too sure about that.
Slinky
When I sent my last column to my old friend, Wade Matthews, he reminded me of a situation that occurred when he was stationed here in the fifties and we became friends. Wade wrote: “You may recall that I kept two Gopher Snakes (about five feet long each) that I had caught at Ft. Ord in a box in the trunk of my car. I deliberately kept one mean that I used in snakebite and field sanitation class for basic trainees that I taught at Ft. Ord, but the other was tame and loveable. One night a voluble French girl, Monique Boutet (I believe was her name) was with us at the Mission Ranch and you convinced me to smuggle the nice snake inside in anticipation that Monique would go bonkers when she saw it. I did so, and we sat down at our table or booth with the snake in our laps and a fold of your skirt partly concealing it. Monique came over (or perhaps you called her over) to our table, and you said ‘Monique, I want you to meet a friend of mine.’ Monique said, ‘Oh, I already know Wade,’ and you said, ‘No, I want you to meet Slinky,’ (or whatever the snake’s name was), pulling back the fold of your skirt and possibly the tablecloth. Monique Clementine And then there is Clementine. I have opened her mouth and with her eyes wide mentioned her before, I believe. Susan then dashed our expectations, saying Steele, one of our volunteers, fostered a something like, “Oh, the cute’ thing,’ as young black lab that had a variety of physi- she reached over to pet the snake. It turned cal problems. Susan brought her to the out she had had a pet snake (or snakes) Treasure Shop where she endeared herself when she was a young girl in France. As a postscript, as I was taking the to all. She is, frankly, a goofy gal, but adorable and friendly. Susan and her husband snake concealed under my jacket back housed her with their dogs and several out to my car before returning without it, cats until they were going on vacation. an older woman (maybe 40 or 50?) was They found it somewhat unnerving when excitedly telling the doorman out front, Clementine insisted on sleeping with them ‘But there’s a snake in there,’ while he or on the sofa with Susan or on climbing said, apparently having seen DTs before, on everything, including the refrigerator, ‘Now, now, lady, it’s all right.’” Wade and his family have housed but they clenched their teeth and smiled through it. When they left for their trip, many animals over the years, a number AFRP took the dog and rather quickly more exotic than our collection of mice, found a home for her, a forever home, hamsters, fish, turtles and the obligatory or so everyone thought. One day several dogs and cats. I have been reading about freeze drying and displaying one’s pets in perpetuity. Frankly the idea makes my skin crawl. And, should we have preserved our animals we would not be able to move around our home. Please visit the website of AFRP, www.animalfriendsrescue.org/, and POMDR www.peaceofminddogrescue.org/. We who work at the Treasure Shop will be happy to see you and receive donations of gently used goods and furniture which will help save the health and lives of animals. Please send me ideas for future columns at gcr770@aol.com or Dog Byte 2, Painting by Will Bullas 831-649-0657.
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New You Hypnosis is subject of library discussion The Monterey Public Library will present “Hypnosis: the Ancient Cure,” a talk by Gabrielle Mancuso, PhD, on Monday, March 11, 6 – 7:30 p.m., in the Library Community Room. This presentation will discuss hypnosis and will be give a demonstration on the benefits of hypnotherapy. This lecture is part of “The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life” program series that covers health and wellbeing, planning for the future, following
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one’s spirit and other interesting topics for the second half of life. This program series is sponsored by the Friends of the Monterey Public Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee, and will be held in the Monterey Public Library Community Room. Adults are invited to attend and admission is free. Reservations are required. Call �646-5632 or email thongchu@monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
Beacon House sponsors workshop on emotional and spiritual sobriety
The Beacon House invites the community to a free 12-Step workshop led by speaker, author and spiritual teacher, Herb Kaighan. The workshop will focus on improving spirituality through presence, practice and principles. The workshop is open to anyone interested in a spiritual awakening, whether involved in a 12-Step fellowship or not. The workshop will be held on Saturday, March 9 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Lunch is also included free, but an RSVP is required, which can be made by contacting the Beacon House at 372-2334. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m.
with registration and coffee. At 9 a.m. the workshop will begin, breaking at 12:15 p.m. for lunch. At 1:15 p.m. the workshop will resume, concluding at 4:30 p.m. The Beacon House, located on the Monterey Peninsula on the coast of Northern California, is an addiction treatment center for adult men and women seeking to realize a lifetime without drugs and alcohol. As one of the first recovery facilities in the western United States, the not-for-profit Beacon House offers a warm, homelike setting for those in need of a safe, comfortable environment as they begin a path to recovery. For more information visit www.beaconhouse.org or call 372-2334.
Al-Anon holds open speaker meeting
Al-Anon Family Groups will host an open speaker meeting in the YMCA Sun Room on Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon speakers, both local and from other areas, will be featured. Families are welcome and childcare is provided. The YMCA is located at 600 Camino El Estero in Monterey. Call 375-9646 for more information.
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Personal Finances
In the Money Do You Need to Change Your Retirement Plan Beneficiaries?
Retirement plans are unique and require special planning. Unlike most other assets, you cannot place ownership of your retirement plans into your revocable living trust during your lifetime. Instead, even with a trust-based estate plan, the distributions of your retirement plans are controlled by the beneficiary designation documents held by the account custodian. Because you may not place retirement plans into your revocable living trust during your lifetime, historically retirement plans that represented a significant portion of a client’s estate posed a unique planning challenge. Prior to the Fiscal Cliff Legislation (formally known as the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2013), the only way to guarantee the use of both spouses’ estate tax exemptions (the amount that may be shielded from the estate tax) was to draft an “A/B Trust” which subdivides into two sub-trusts upon the death of the first spouse. The “A Trust” represents the surviving spouse’s share of the estate while the “B Trust” represents the deceased spouse’s share of the estate. The “B Trust” uses the deceased spouse’s estate tax exemption. A problem would arise if the decedent had significant wealth in retirement plans because such non-trust assets would not automatically flow to the “B Trust.” The result would be that although the deceased spouse could have shielded a significant amount of his/her assets from the estate tax by allocating those assets to the “B Trust,” the retirement plans would fall outside of the “B Trust,” creating unnecessary estate tax. This problem is known as “underfunding the ‘B Trust.’” One common way to address this problem was to name the “B Trust” as the beneficiary of the retirement plan on the beneficiary designation documents. Although you may not place ownership of a retirement plan in your revocable living trust during life, under certain circumstances, you may name a trust as a beneficiary of a retirement plan upon death by listing the trust as the beneficiary on the beneficiary designation documents held by
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Planning for Each Generation the account custodian. The idea behind naming the “B Trust” as the beneficiary of the retirement plan is to ensure that the retirement plan assets would be shielded from the estate tax. There are two main problems with this solution. First, unless there are concerns about giving the surviving spouse unfettered control of the retirement plan, often it makes sense to name the spouse as the primary beneficiary of a retirement plan as the surviving spouse has unique options with regard to inheriting a retirement plan that other beneficiaries do not have. Second, naming the “B Trust” as the designated beneficiary of a retirement plan assumes that the retirement plan owner would be the first spouse to die because the “B Trust” is for the first-to-die spouse while the “A Trust” is for the second-todie spouse. If the retirement plan owner was not the first spouse to die and he or she did not update the beneficiary designation, there would be a significant problem with the retirement plan designating the wrong sub-trust as the beneficiary of the plan upon the surviving spouse’s death. An alternate solution that addresses the two problems listed above is to draft a customized beneficiary form that spells out various contingencies in detail. The customized beneficiary form would typically leave the retirement plan to the surviving spouse if the retirement plan owner was the first to die. The customized form would also state that if the surviving spouse chose to “disclaim” (i.e., say “no thank you to”) any portion of the retirement plan, the form would direct that the asset flow to the “B Trust.” Finally, if there was no surviving spouse, the customized form would direct the retirement asset to the remainder beneficiaries (i.e., children or sub-trusts
created for the children). This allows the most flexibility and covers as many contingencies as possible, but the customized beneficiary form is cumbersome and not all retirement plan custodians might not necessarily accept such a customized form. In light of the fact that the Fiscal Cliff Legislation makes the estate tax exemption permanent at $5 million adjusted for inflation ($5,250,000 in 2013), most estates are not subject to the estate tax and worries about underfunding the “B Trust” are greatly reduced. Furthermore, the Fiscal Cliff Legislation makes permanent the concept of “portability” which allows the surviving spouse to claim the deceased spouse’s unused estate tax exemption regardless of whether they executed an “A/B Trust.” The result is that even if a decedent’s estate exceeded the estate tax exemption, the surviving spouse could still shield the non-trust retirement plans from the estate tax by claiming portability, making an elaborate plan to direct the retirement plan assets into the “B Trust” completely unnecessary. If you have a retirement plan that represents a significant portion of your estate, you might want to examine your beneficiary designation to see if the “B Trust” is named as a beneficiary or if you have a customized beneficiary form. If so, you might want to consider simplifying your beneficiary designations in light of the Fiscal Cliff Legislation. Keep in mind that the estate planning rules regarding retirement plans are extremely complex and you should seek the counsel of a qualified attorney who can help guide you through your options. �KRASA LAW is located at 704D Forest Avenue, PG, and Kyle can be reached at 831-920-0205.
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“Ideas of March” mobile app competition coming to CSUMB
It’s innovative, intense and, for those who thrive on creative competition, a shot at fame and fortune. It’s the “Ideas of March,” a marathon three-day Android development competition open to tri-county area software engineers and programming professionals, and college students with basic programming skills who are interested in producing mobile apps. Small businesses, non-profits and government agencies are encouraged to submit ideas for apps that would benefit their organizations. The event, which kicks off on March 15, is sponsored by the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development at CSU Monterey Bay, the university’s Computer Science and Information Technology program and the Monterey County Business Council. Teams will build their applications throughout the weekend, and then present their work – real, working prototype apps – on the evening of March17, with winners chosen in several categories. There is no cost to participate, but prospective participants must apply by March 8. The event will be held in the Media Learning Center on the CSUMB campus. Driving directions and a campus map are available at csumb.edu/map. This is the second year for this competition. Last year, 40 people, including students from Hartnell College, CSUMB, Monterey Peninsula College and Monterey Institute of International Studies, participated. They developed apps for the Oldtown Salinas Association, Monterey Airport, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Community Television of Santa Cruz County among other nonprofits and small businesses. To enter the competition or to submit an idea for an app, visit the institute’s website at innovation.csumb.edu/ideasmarch. For information, call the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development at 582-3230 Prospective competitors should note that all code created during the competition will be open source and will be posted on the web.
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Military Taxation in CA Part II - Nonresidents Two weeks ago I laid the groundwork for important definitions related to taxing military servicemembers. I also discussed how servicemembers are taxed just like California residents if their domicile is California, and they are stationed in California. If a member whose domicile is California has a permanent change of sta-
cile, the coveted provisions of MSRRA generally do not apply. Another interesting twist to watch out for is if a California domiciled servicemember gets PCS orders to another state and the spouse stays in California. In this case, all of the spouse’s income is now taxable to California as well as half of the
Travis H. Long, CPA
Travis on Taxes tion (PCS) outside of California, they are considered nonresidents. Under California law, nonresidents are not taxed on their military income or intangible income such as interest and dividends. They would also not be subject to taxation on military income in the other state either due to the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act which prohibits another state from taxing a servicemember’s military income while domiciled in another state. Due to the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act of 2009 (MSRRA), spouses that go with the military servicemembers now receive similar treatment and their earnings from personal services and intangible income such as interest and dividends are exempt from tax. In the past they had to file as residents whenever they met the requirements of wherever they were physically living. This act applies to all military servicemembers’ spouses regardless of domicile or station as long as both spouses have the same domicile. This is a very important distinction. And you cannot simply adopt your military spouse’s domicile. If the military spouse was domiciled in Texas, for instance, and then gets married in another state, the new spouse cannot claim Texas unless he or she actually lives in Texas and takes proper steps to make it his or her domicile. They could both claim the same domicile in the state they are living at the time, but that may be undesirable if that state has unfriendly military tax laws. Regardless, until both spouses are able to claim the same domi-
military servicemember’s military pay and interest/dividends, etc. as community property of the spouse! All the same rules apply to servicemembers whose domicile is in another state but are stationed in California, except they would look to their own state of domicile to see how that state may tax or exempt its servicemembers for its own state tax purposes. California, however, would not be able to tax the servicemember or the spouse (assuming they have the same domicile). The most common places I see for military domicile are Texas and Florida: neither has a state income tax. This way, whether they are stationed in their own state of domicile or elsewhere, they have no threat of paying state income taxes. It is also important to know that the military servicemember’s nonmilitary income would still generally be subject to taxation wherever it is being earned,and so would items like rental property income. Many military people own homes in multiple states. They should be aware they may have to file a tax return in those states. Depending on the state, some people may need to file state returns even if the property produces losses every year which create carryovers to be utilized when the property is sold. 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
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Estate planning talk set
Local estate planning attorney Kyle A. Krasa will be presenting an informative seminar on Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 10:00 to 11:30 am at 700 Jewell Avenue, Pacific Grove. Mr. Krasa, a certified legal specialist in estate planning, trust, and probate law by the State Bar of California, will discuss how proper estate planning can allow you to avoid a costly and lengthy probate, how to preserve your assets for your loved ones and/or charities, how to provide a degree of lawsuit protection and divorce protection for your loved ones, and the benefits of naming a corporate successor trustee. Mr. Krasa is known for his interesting, informative, and easy-to-understand presentations. To RSVP, please contact KRASA LAW at 831-920-0205.
February 23-24, 2013 East of Eden Cat Fanciers Cat Show Showhall: Monterey Fairgrounds 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA 93940 Judges: Kajon(AB), H.Roberts(AB), J.Roberts(AB), Ruttan(SP), Brooks(SP), Grillo(AB), Cunningham(AB), Chisholm(AB), Bangle(SP), TBA(SP) Info: Carol Barton, 831-375-0801, justplaincarol@onemain.com Flyer: http://www.eoecf.org
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Times • February 22, 2013
Out and About With Seniors
Make this a Golden Age
Planning for Help Before You Need It
Vaudeville coming to Golden State
Make no mistake about it, there’s a large generational role-reversal takEsq. (J.D., M.P.A., LL.M.) ing place in this country. Adult children are increasingly providing advice and An estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Vaudeville has graced the stage of counsel to their aging parents about a Golden State Theater since its construcThe number of Americans with Alzheimer’s has more than doubled wide variety of financial and nonfinancial tion in 1926, and 2013 hasn’t seen the last issues, such questions about Medicaresince to 1980. of it, “designed to Educate, Edify, Amaze, how to reinvest a maturing CD. and Uplift.” Financial matters The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will continue Longtime local Scott Grover has well as the person who will make medical terms even if you become too ill in the As we age, many of us experience decided that it is time to bring Vaudeville to grow — by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s a gradual and sometimes unnoticeable decisions if you cannot speak for yourself. future to make your own decisions. back. He knows the history, knows the Providing guidance to to adult Susan L. Alexander is a local Elder could range from 11.3 million 16children million. decline in our ability to handle our finances venue and knows talent. For an evening or a partner is critical in the event that Law and Estate Planning Attorney with and thus become vulnerable to making of amusement “Where camp and class an event makes it impossible for you offices in Pacific Grove. She is a passionmistakes. One way of mitigating this Half out- of all nursing home residents have Alzheimer’s disease or collide” call 831 324-4571 Box Office law office, p.c. come is to plan in advance for a trusted to articulate your preferences or make ate advocate for seniors and their families a related disorder. 4:30-6:30pm to reserve tickets at the family fiduciary choices on your own. This means work- and is a member of the National Academy Compass i o nmember C oprofessional mmitment • Ca re •or ing out with your spouse and those that of Elder Law Attorneys. Susan can be world class Golden State Theater. Show to assist you with decision making as well time: 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 28. A person with Alzheimer’s disease will live an average eight you trust―adult children, close friends or reached at of 831-644-0300. as carrying out routine financial tasks, such This as bill paying. You can accomplish this by relatives―what years and as many asyour 20intentions years or are. more from the onset of symptoms. executing a Durable Power of Attorney for goes beyond Wills or Trusts and do-notresuscitate orders,home and includes property management that allows a trusted The average cost(DNR) for nursing care is over $50,000 per year the introduction of your financial adviser, person to step in to help you if you are no oncentrating on legal counseling, exceed $70,000. CPA, attorney or any other professional (Source for all statistics: Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org) longer able to manage your financesbut by can assistance and advocacy for seniors. yourself. 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Another mechanism for getting helping a senior with by At the Law Office, provide honest ways to decision-making protect your home, Medi-Cal Planning For Skilled Nursing Benefits theAlexander help you may need in thewe future is to the authorize in advance your financial advi- referencing an article, or simply telling a Guardianships and Conservatorships loved ones and independence. sors or bankers to contact a trusted child story about a family member or family Healthcare Decision Making if they become aware that you are making friend’s situation. Doing so can help you Elder Abuse and Neglect launch a discussion about ‘How we need to financial mistakes. Wills and Trusts Susan Alexander discuss this so that doesn’t happen to you.” Attorney at Law Succession Planning Probate and Trust Litigation Susan Alexander, As an advocate for seniors, one of Attorney at Law While it is not required that anyone share their estate planning documents my goals is to ensure that no one barges 199 17th Street • Suite L • Pacific Grove, CA 93950 with family, it can often be very helpful into a senior’s life and tries to take away to notify the person who you have chosen his or her legal right to continue making to assist, or even take over, managing decisions or managing his affairs for as finances, paying bills, filing tax returns, long as possible. 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Forest Theater Guild announces auditions for historic performance of John Barrymore’s ‘Hamlet’
Carmel’s historic founding Bohemian theater, The Forest Theater Guild announces a change to their second show of their 2013 Season of “live productions” on their home stage at the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The Forest Theater troupe of Carmel will revive the historic production of William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet” on the stage starring John Blyth Barrymore III, the great-grandson of John Barrymore who first performed this production in the 1920’s on the London stage. John is the son of the late John Drew Barrymore and is returning to the stage to revive the role that made his great-grandfather a theater icon. Carmel’s historic production will be directed by Ron Joseph, Emmy-award winning actor of TV and film. Auditions for casting will be held on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carmel Youth Center located on 4th and Junipero in downtown Carmel. Callbacks will be held on Saturday and Sunday March 2 and 3 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the same location. Applicants should bring a brief resume and will be requested to read from the script, prior Shakespeare experience is preferred, but not required and all community members are welcome to apply. For more information on the auditions, please call our Executive Director, Rebecca Barrymore at 831-419-0917
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Times • February 22, 2013
Special Section
Remodeling
Fun and Games with the Planning Department:
Remodeling in Pacific Grove
By Shelby Birch Hey, Pacific Grove! Ready for that remodel? Not so fast. That special time of year is approaching. Flowers are beginning to bloom. Squirrels scamper to and fro. And those power tools you got for Christmas are calling your name from the garage. You look around your house for something to fix and notice that door swings a little funny. That drawer is a little loose. Who put this sink here? Do I really need this particular wall? Home improvement is a way of life for most homeowners. Keeping things working is just good sense. Tile, paint, trim, and nails are easy enough to handle, but things can get quickly out of hand. Whether you are a fan of Norm Abrahm, Dean Johnson, or the legendary Bob Villa, here are a few tips to keep you from becoming Tim Taylor. First of all, Pacific Grove is old. 138 years worth of old. Some of the houses here reflect that and are part of the historical character of the city. As such, one of the first things that homeowners need to do is determine if their house indeed historical.
Pacific Grove Guidelines for Historic Assessments
A historic assessment is a survey and evaluation that is used to determine the significance of a building, site, object or structure. The survey contains a description of the building, site, object or structure as well as information about its historical background and surrounding area. The Pacific Grove Community Development Department will require an applicant to hire a qualified historic consultant to prepare a Phase One Assessment when a project has the potential to affect a building, site, object or structure that is 50 years of age or older. The assessment
will determine if a resource is historic by using criteria from the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historic Resources and Pacific Grove’s Historic Preservation Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 23.76). If it is determined that a resource is eligible for listing under one or more of the above sources, then a Phase Two Assessment is triggered. A Phase Two Assessment, prepared by a qualified historic consultant, provides a more detailed evaluation of the resource and examines how a project will affect its significance. In addition, a Phase Two Assessment should provide potential mitigation measures for consideration by the City to reduce impacts to a level of insignificance, if possible, or a clear statement that the proposal will cause a significant impact to the resource which cannot be mitigated to a level of insignificance. If a property is listed or has been determined eligible for listing on the National or California Registers or is listed on the Pacific Grove Historic Resource Inventory, a Phase Two Assessment is automatically required.
Uses of a Phase Two Historic Assessment
The Community Development Department will use any required Phase Two Assessment as a resource to complete an Initial Study (IS) to determine whether a project will have a significant affect on a historic resource as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Government Code Section 15300.2(f). A project will have a significant affect on a historic resource if it demolishes, or substantially alters a resource listed or eligible for listing on the National Register, California Register or Pacific Grove
Historic Resource Inventory
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If a project will not have a significant affect on the environment, the Community Development Department will prepare a Negative Declaration for consideration and approval by the appropriate hearing body. If a project will have a significant affect on the environment, mitigation measures may be implemented to reduce the impacts to the resource to a level that is considered less than significant. The Community Development Department will then prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration for consideration and approval by the appropriate hearing body. In the event that impacts are so great that mitigation measures cannot be implemented to reduce the impact to a less than significant level, the Community Development Department will require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Qualified Historic Consultants
The Community Development Department (CDD) maintains a list of qualified historic consultants. This list is available at CDD or by calling 831-648-3190. Exemptions from Historic Assessment Requirements CDD staff has determined that certain minor exterior modifications to structures that are50 years of age or older are consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and do not need a Historic Assessment. Accordingly, no Historic Assessment is required for projects where the exterior modifications solely consist of one or more of the following: 1. Restoration of existing historic elements (e.g., windows, doors); 2. Emergency repairs that involve in-kind materials or materials that match the historic appearance; 3. Re-roofing and gutter replacement with either in-kind materials or materials that match the historic appearance; 4. In-kind replacement of original historic windows if the City’s Chief Building Official determines that the original windows are too deteriorated to restore; 5. Replacement of non-historic windows to match original historic windows in design and materials (if photo documentation is available for original windows); 6. Replacement of stairs/railings, doors and porches if the City’s Chief Building Official determines that they are too deteriorated to restore. Replacement would need to be with in-kind materials or, if photo documentation is available, materials and design that match the historic appearance.
7. Repair or patching, with in-kind materials, individual areas of historic exterior siding if the City’s Chief Building Official determines that the original siding is too deteriorated to restore.
But what if you only want to do a small kitchen or bath remodel?
There are requirements for that, too. Removal or relocation of walls or even changing fixture type or location requires floor plans showing the existing and proposed floor plan. Even a carbon monoxide detector needs to be installed. Not so surprisingly, electrical must be done to current electrical code. Kitchen plugs need to be protected by a ground fault circuit interuptor (GFCI). New lights should be high efficiency. Planning an island? You should plan for more power there, too. But why bother working through the city process? Surely you should be able to handle this small project on our own, right? Why check with Planning? Planning will advise you on setbacks, potential land use entitlements required or existing, and other regulations that may apply to your project. Checking with planning will help streamline the building permit process, and prevent surprises later. What is planning looking at? Planning will look at your underlying zoning district, which will indicate what process may be required for your project, such as an Architectural Permit, Use Permit, etc. The planner will also advise you on setbacks, existing non-conformities and other applicable processes (i.e. Coastal Commission, etc), and existing land uses. The city will review your proposal to ensure compliance with zoning laws. How does all THAT make your building permit process go faster?! Well, a building permit will not be issued out of compliance with zoning, so if you find out what processes may be required ahead of time, you won’t be surprised with additional requirements once planning has reviewed the building permit. So do yourself a favor. Unless you are sticking with a new coat of paint in the kitchen, check with the city planning department and make sure you have all the permits that you need. It will not only keep you in the clear, legally speaking, but will also help you find any problems with your plans before they cost you more than just your sanity.
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February 22, 2013 • CEDAR STREET
Times • Page 21
Special Section
Remodeling
City will try again to register and vet illegal housing units Pacific Grove will try again to enable permitting of a certain number of illegal dwelling units. Previous efforts, dating to 1983, to bring unpermitted second units into compliance with city building codes have been largely unsuccessful. Beginning in 1983, efforts were made to allow auxiliary units, which were defined as studios or one-bedroom units under 600 square feet, provided owners obtained permits. There were conditions, such as owner occupancy, added off-street parking, minimum lot size, and architectural approval. In 1992, the first Second Unit Ordinance was enacted which added restrictions on occupancy, in an effort to provide affordable housing for senior citizens (“granny units”), disabled persons, and persons in low and very low income categories. Ten years later, a housing survey resulted in revisions to the Second Unit Ordinance which are currently on the books. An Illegal Housing Unit registration Program, dubbed an “amnesty,” was established in an effort to encourage property owners with undocumented and unpermitted units to bring the units up to code and register them with the city. Though it ran through April 2006, numbers fell far short of expectations. Staff indicated at the time that the program’s requirements for minimum lot size, offstreet parking, water permit and affordable rent levels were the reasons for its lack of success. In 2008, the City Council adopted a policy with directed staff to actively pursue code violation complains and to provide technical assistance to owners who are able to bring their units into compliance. The city then began active enforcement against unpermitted housing units on a complaint-driven basis. In 2011, the City updated the Housing Element for the current cycle through 2014. A key strategy was adopted which encourages the development of second units which would be affordable to low-income households as well as the exploration of reinstating the Illegal Housing Unit registration Program, provided the units in questions meet health and safety inspection requirements and documentation requirements. A “non-binding comment” adds that “Unite registration should require a deed restriction stipulating that the unit is affordable to very low-income households in perpetuity.” A limited number of undocumented units are expected to qualify. New requirements include: • No health and life safety conditions that render the unit unsafe • The unit must predate the current owner’s purchase of the property • The property purchase occurred prior to the effective date of the California state Real Estate Disclosure Law, January 1, 1987 (which assumes that the illegality of an existing unit was properly disclosed by the seller and/or the seller’s agent thereafter).
City has funds for home repairs
• A $40 processing fee is added. though there may be a revision in the amount before the second reading of the ordinance.
The City’s Housing Division runs the Rehabilitation Loan Program, which provides affordable financing for repairs and improvements of owner occupied homes in the City of Pacific Grove. The intent of the program is to help residents improve the safety of their homes and to preserve and protect the current housing stock.The Housing Division screens interested homeowners to determine if they meet the Income Guidelines. Loans are affordable with no money down, no monthly payments, 3 percent simple interest due in 30 years, or when property transfers title or the owner no longer occupies the home. Each loan is administered via escrow and is secured by a deed of trust. Terry Schaefer, the City’s housing specialist, is interested in talking with homeonwers even if they have issues which they believe may preclude them from borrowing. Interested homeowners are encouraged to call the Pacific Grove Housing Division at 831-648-3199, email Housing@ci.pg.ca.us or go to City Hall, 2nd floor. City staff will help with the application process, will inspect the home, help select a contractor, and monitor the work until the project is complete. More details can be found on the website at http://ci.pg.ca.us/housing
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Pacific Grove Great downtown P.G. Location. Ideal live/work commercial property. Beautiful showroom with a dramatic, urban feeling. High ceilings, wood floors. Kitchen and bath, loft area for additional work/retail/living area. Small basement.
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Market SnapShot (as of February 19, 2013) Pacific Grove Single Family
Number of Properties
Median Price
Current Inventory
30
$839,000 $1,485,067
132
Properties in Escrow
38
$607,169
$691,092
71
Closed Sales February
6
$667,500
$866,667
88
Closed Sales Year to Date 2013
17
$650,000
$709,000
71
Average Price
Days on Market