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Mike Beck Legendary singing cowboy! 7:30 - 9:30 PM ~ $15.00 cover (advance tickets available) at The Works 667 Lighthouse Ave, PG 831-372-2242 www.theworkspg.com
• Sat. Nov. 3
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9th Annual Handbell Festival Concert at 5pm, FREE to the public. Hosted by the FUMC of Pacific Grove (aka The Butterfly Church) PG Performing Arts Center 835 Forest Avenue Info call Sharon at 831-372-5875 •
• Mon., Nov. 5
Carmel Woman’s Club Sweet Seconds Sale 11:00 am with lunch at noon. Benefit, San Carlos & 9th, Carmel. Tickets $35. RSVP 831.238.9081 •
Incorporating the Pacific Grove Hometown Bulletin Nov. 2-8, 2012
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Spooky happenings in Pacific Grove
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Asilomar Neighborhood Arts & Crafts Fair 1150 Pico 9AM - 3 PM Bake sale proceeds to AFRP •
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Animal Chatter.....................28 Animal Tales & Random Thoughts..............................21 Cop Log..................................3 Green Page.....................30, 31 Heath & Well Being........25, 26 High Hats & Parasols..............4 Homeless Chronicles............17 Money............................19, 20 Opinion..........................14, 15 Otter Views.............................6 Peeps......................................7 Puzzle..................................19 Seniors.................................18 Sports & Leisure....................22
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Scissors Down! By Al Saxe
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Beloved PG movie critics call it quits
Teen Gaming Night at the Library 5:30-7:30 pm For ages 12-18 831-648-5762
Reflections Art Quilts by Karen Flamme Reception Nov. 4, 1-3 PM Back Porch Fabrics & Gallery 157 Grand Ave., PG 831-375-4453
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Sat., Nov. 3
Workshops with Los Angeles Tango Instructor David Chiu Wave Street Studios 774 Wave St., Monterey Pre-registration: tangonance@gmail.com 831.915.7523
Get ready for the Jingle Bells - 24
Halloween is beginning to rival Christmas for decorations, and Pacific Grove is surely in the vanguard of decorators. More on page 23. Photo by Peter Mounteer
Pt. Pinos extended hours suit is now in the judge’s hands By Marge Ann Jameson A suit filed in July of this year in response to the City Council’s approval of extended hours for the Pt. Pinos Grill at the golf course clubhouse is now in the hands of Judge Lydia Villareal. Plaintiff’s attorney Susan Goldbeck and the City’s attorney David Laredo presented their cases and Judge Villareal took it under consideration. A decision in expected later this month, in November. Goldbeck, representing “Friends of Pt. Pinos,” Jim Willoughby, and Lee Willoughby, argued that a nighttime commercial event venue is not pertinent to and compatible with golf and therefore not permitted in open space as defined in the City’s Municipal Code. Further, the suit argues that the City would not be able to gain voter approval for a zoning change and that the court must order an environmental impact report. The suit alleges that the staff reports, presentations and analysis – along with the City’s actions – were “replete with errors” and omissions and were “born out of bias and conflict of interest.” A writ of mandate is sought by the Willoughby suit. A writ of mandate would order the city to follow the law by ceasing
illegal acts. The City response, which includes reference to a series of legal precedents, is that the City holds “clear discretion” to make the changes under the City General Plan and Zoning Code. The Open Space zoning came about in a 1986 local ballot initiative, when voters approved an Open Space, or “O” zoning, for the area, making it part of the General Plan. The City also states that the review of environmental impacts complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City’s response further cites the rights of charter cities such as Pacific Grove to exercise broad powers when “necessary or appropriate” to running municipal affairs. The City, which owns and operates the Pacific Grove Golf Links, sublet the operation of the restaurant at the clubhouse, Pt. Pinos Grill, to Aqua Terra Culinary. Extended hours, first in 2007 to 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time and then, in 2011, to 10:30 p.m. (as long as food service ended at 10:00 p.m.) were allowed. Indoor amplified music was added as was acoustic outdoor entertainment between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Planning Commission approved the use permit, along with a mitigrated negative declaration
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The old hometown just lost a little more of its history. Pacific Grove Barbers Gene and Gordy Allen and their sidekick Snick have decided to leave their movie reviews on the cutting room floor. Monterey County viewers will no longer have the expertise of the group to help them make sure they see the good films and miss the bad ones. Gene Allen the leader of the Crew is going strong in his eighties and Brother Gene is right on his heels. Gene traces his movie experience back to the days when he was a sidekick of Smiley Burnette. Smiley was an actor in the Petticoat Junction television series and the sidekick of Cowboy Movie Star Gene Autry. Allen, a teenager at the time was always by Smiley’s side. Gene said he would get bored hanging out on the movie sets watching Smiley film his scenes. According to Gene there would always be several takes to get everything just right. The scenes were not shot in order, so Gene could never figure out what the movie was about. Gordy, Gene and Snick are folks that have been there, done that. They say their movie critic days were undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable parts of their lives. However, one felt that change was in the works when the barbers’ Sidekick Snick skedaddled from PG to Eureka, CA with his gal Esther a couple of months ago. His departure left the three movie musketeers one critic short. Gene and Gordy the troopers they are (talented musicians) decided to carry on. A recent visit from a KSBW let them know their wonderful 14-year run as
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Gene and Gordy, left, and Snick, right, are through reviewing movies for KSBW
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Times • November 2, 2012 pBARBERS From Page 1 film critics was now over. Gene and Gordy were both appreciative of their time in the spotlight. Sitting in their barbershop on Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove the two barbers shared memories with their scissors up cutting their customers’ hair. What was Gene’s favorite movie? Turns out it was “Pulp Fiction.” “It made me laugh and changed the way movies were made.” The least favorite of his movies were definitely the romantic comedy ones. According to Gene they were all the same. “The couple starts off hating each other, then fall madly in love and live happily ever after.” One of the funniest moments the critics encountered was when Gene fell asleep during one of the movies. One of the people in the audience recognized him and whispered in his ear: “I won’t tell anyone you were sleeping.” Gordy was afraid the man would rat on him and went back and watched the movie again In case the man had second thoughts. Bet you thought the life of a movies critic was a bed of roses. Guess again. Gene still remembers an irate lady coming into his barber shop demanding her money back. She had gone to a film the
barbers recommended and hated it. As soon as the movie was over she marched into the shop and wanted her money back and an apology. There were good times for Gene, Gordy and Snick. Gordy laughs remembering doing a review on an opera in Carmel. The title of the opera? You guessed it: “Barber of Seville.” Gordy also remembers going to a premier of a new movie. The management at the hosting theatre would put out a large spread with tiny plates. Gordy being nobody’s fool found a way to beat the system. He would get an empty popcorn container and layer it with food all the way to the top! Gene, Gordy and Snick would not always agree on their reviews. The trio did not know how each other’s opinion on a movie until after the KSBW filming session. Once the cat was out of the bag the trio would argue with each other. The KSBW camera men filming the segment would laugh and say they felt that was the part that should have been filmed. Gene, Gordy , and Snick and their movie reviews are now a part of Pacific Grove and Monterey County history. Scissors up gang! Thanks for the memories!
Rotary Club to hear CSUMB Interim President
The Pacific Grove Rotary Club will have as speaker on Tues., Nov. 6, Dr. Edward Ochoa, Interim President of CSUMB. The meeting, this week only, will be at the Lodge at Pebble Beach at 12:00 noon. Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657.
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Pacific Grove man admits molesting stepdaughters over two-year period
On October 23, 2012, Pacific Grove Police Department received a report of the ongoing molestation of two juvenile girls by their stepfather. The girls, now ages 13 and 14, both independently reported their stepfather, Ramiro Mejia, a 36-year-old resident of Pacific Grove, had inappropriately touched their genitalia numerous times over the past two years. Mejia was contacted by Pacific Grove police officers at his place of employment in Carmel and taken into custody. During a subsequent interview, Mejia admitted to the inappropriately touching both girls. Mejia was transported to the Monterey County Jail where he was booked on four counts of committing lewd and lascivious acts on a child. Bail was set at $100,000.
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of environmental impact on Feb. 9, 2012. There was an appeal filed, which was found to have no basis by the City Council on March 7, 2012 with the resultant suit being filed on April 6, 2012.
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Ammo turned in
Some unwanted ammunition was turned in for destruction. Fees paid.
Look both ways
Vehicle driver opened the door into traffic and it got whacked. No injuries, minor damage.
The seat might have been the better choice
Something slid off the dashboard into the steering wheel of a moving car, causing the driver to hit a parked vehicle.
Hit and miss
Someone sideswiped a car on Forest Ave. and fled the scene.
Bark, bark, bark
On Bayview. Owner admonished. See above. Substitute Marino Pines. Also make that multiple dogs. Drunk in public An anonymous individual reported a man drunk in public at Country Club Gate. See above. Substitute neighbors, a female and Ransford Ave.
Registered alarm tripped by workers
On Sunset. Contract workers apparently tripped it. See above. Substitute Chestnut Street. An unregistered alarm on 11th Street sounded. It was an apparent malfunction.
Angry words
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Campaign signs stolen
Ten “Yes on F” signs were stolen from various properties where permission had been given to place them.
A car was broken into by smashing the window. Access cards were stolen and later used to buy stuff.
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Lost and found and stored
A bicycle was found by Public Works at Ocean View and Esplanade. It has been stored at the city yard. An iPod Shuffle was found and turned in. A card holder being used as a wallet was found and turned in. Some balloons were found in the middle of Eastbound traffic on Pine Ave. It’s not likely they will be claimed. A knife was found at a bus stop on Jewell Ave. and turned in. Money was found and turned in to parking officer on Ocean View. Finder wants to be keeper if it’s not claimed. See above, only substitute Lighthouse Ave. for Ocean View. Different finder, too.
Window smash burglary
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An alarm sounded on Hillcrest. Alarm company called it in. The owner wasn’t around.
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Report of someone using offensive language from a vehicle on David Ave. A woman says her boyfriend’s ex girlfriend sent her threatening messages on Facebook and via a third party by texting. A person on Asilomar reported receiving a suspicious message. Over the past five weeks, a person on Grove Acre has received annoying phone calls. There is no info on the caller ID.
Forced entry and no forced entry
On Fountain Ave. There was another burglary on 17th but no evidence of forced entry was found.
Prowler arrested
A woman reported a man peering in her window. He was tracked down and arrested.
City of Carmel to hold public workshop on emergency preparedness
The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will hold an interactive community workshop on Monday, November 5, to discuss emergency preparedness and help residents and businesses be better prepared for emergencies before the winter storm season begins. Members of the Carmel Police and Public Works departments, Monterey Fire Department, Monterey Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company will give presentations, answer questions, and provide information and available resources. The workshop, which is expected to last one hour, will be held in the Council Chambers at Carmel City Hall, Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Avenues, and will begin shortly after 5:30 p.m.
CERT grads include7 from Pacific Grove
Monterey Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is proud to announce the graduation of the latest CERT class on October 25, 2012. This class included seven graduates from Pacific Grove who are now prepared to render aid to the citizens of Pacific Grove in the event of a disaster. Congratulations to the Pacific Grove Graduates: Marilyn Bell, Johanna Blest, Emily Castillo, Marianne Cornell, Cherie Dischinger, Lowell Ann March, Robert Petersen.
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High Hats & Parasols Dear Readers: 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. Twenty days for ingenious graft
Yesterday, a man named P. J. Moore was brought to jail to serve 20 days for getting goods from the Widemann company under false pretenses. Moor had rather an ingenious way of getting the goods after being turned down once. This ingenious fraudster applied at the store for some tools, steel tape lines, and braces, saying that he had been instructed to come in from one of the Jacks ranches to pick them up. He ordered them billed to the account of the Jacks corporation. As Moore had nothing in writing, his request was refused. Mr. Moore went away disappointed. He walked some distance until he came to a home where there was a telephone. He politely asked for the use of the phone. Mr. Moore called Widemann & Co and proceeded to jack them up in the name of the Jacks company for “not letting their emissary have the goods requested.” “All right,” came the reply. “Send the emissary back and the order would be filled.” Mr. Moore presented himself again, got the things he requested, and left. Arriving in the Grove, he peddled the goods. That was his undoing as he was soon found out. Twenty days behind bars is his punishment.
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Author’s Notes
1 People wanting to board a train would so indicate by waving a signal flag, hence the name “flag stop”. 2 “Business studies” and “Study by mail” courses were in big demand in the early 1900s. Your author completed a study-by-mail course offering to teach writing skills in 1957. Kansas State University sponsored the course. 3 The Review earned a commission by handling such sales. References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890).
“Ambition Talks” author will talk here
Word is out that the famed Helen Eugene Reed has agreed to appear as a speaker at next summer’s Chautauqua. Miss Reed, a well-known author, has just completed that wonderful, little book entitled “Ambition Talks”. This work is considered very inspirational, and makes desired reading by everyone who has the right to think. Its content is a 65-page compiling of articles and author-commentary about matters of importance, with each page more compelling than the preceding. To obtain an advance copy of the book write to the Business Book Company, 8th at Pine streets, St. Louis, Mo. The book, including postage, costs 25¢.
Northbound train added
An additional train will be pulling into the Grove each Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. The “Weekender” will depart from Los Angeles with stops at Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and flag stops. The Weekender departs at 10:30 for Watsonville, Santa Cruz, San Jose, San Francisco, and flag stops. This notice posted by C. R. Estabrook, Agent. 1
Beautiful Santa Cruz home site for trade
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
The Monterey County Real Estate Exchange has just announced the acquisition of three acres inside the city limits of Santa Cruz which is offered as trade for Grove property. This acreage composes good soil for vegetables or berries and is a nice place to raise chickens. There is a beautiful home site with a fine view of the Bay. Crossed by a creek with a good supply of trout and other fish. Only a 10 minute walk from street cars. The price is $1,500, with an existing mortgage of $250. Will trade equity for a vacant lot or a house and lot in Pacific Grove. Call on the Real Estate Exchange at 207 Forest avenue.
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12th Street, 831-373-4441
There should be no doubt of the election of A. E. Bunker to the state senate in November, but to make doubly sure, everyone who wants to see him chosen should not only vote for him, but work for him as well. He is sure to make a record that will please all his supporters. Bunker is endorsed by the Pacific Grove Review.
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Snippets from around the area…
The Pines at Carmel-by-the-Sea offers the complete facilities of an ideal sanatorium. It is beautiful, quiet, restful, and homelike. The Pines is particularly adapted for nervous diseases and maternity cases. For admission, apply to Dr. Wm. Himmelsbach in the Goldstine building. Hours are 2 to 5, M-S. Telephone Main 275. Appointments are always available at other times. Emergencies may be brought to the doctor’s residence, 511 Hawthorne, New Monterey. Go to J. M. Gardner for the most up-to-date livery services. We offer the full-day use of a first-class rig and two gentle horses at the same price as a single carriage seat for the Seventeen Mile Drive tour. Stock boarded and carefully cared for. Study by mail. Brown’s Business College can give you a start in life that it would be impossible for you to get any other way. Brown’s prepares young people to enter business at good salaries. You can double your earning power by mastering Brown’s courses. Each is worth traveling hundreds of miles for, but you can study without leaving the comfort of your home. Write us today for a beautiful, illustrated catalog. It is free, and implies no obligation on your part. Our address is Brown’s Business College, 800 Pine street, St. Louis, Mo. 2 Court Pacific Grove, Order of Foresters, meets in Scoble Hall every Thursday evening at 8. Sojourners are cordially invited to attend. Posted by J. M. Wright, Sec. Korts & Gerhardt can trade your Pacific Grove property for good country income property. Send us a description of your place that you are willing to trade. Room 206 Pantages Bldg, 108 12th Street, Oakland.
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Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 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 Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., 831-333-0636 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m. Congregation Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015 Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming Annual Asilomar neighborhood Arts & Crafts Fair set for Nov. 10
The annual Asilomar neighborhood Arts & Crafts Fair is set for Sat., Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at 1150 Pico, Pacific Grove, between Crocker and Walking Trail. On hand and available for purchase will be handmade gifts, garden gifts, jewelry, original paintings and drawings, woodworking, art from found objects, photography, knit items, pressed flowers and more. There will also be a bake sale. Proceeds will be donated to AFRP. If it rains, the event will be postponed one day to Nov. 11.
Photography exhibition opening and reception
An exhibition by imagemakers Dr. Louis Hembree and Richard Cannon will begin Sat., Nov. 10 with a reception 3-5:00 p.m. In Seaside at 805 Broadway (Frames on Broadway’s gallery). The public is invited to enjoy food and conversation and mingle with some of Monterey Peninsula’s photographic artists. Louis is a lifelong photographer, beginning his career in high school and continuing to home his skills part-time throughout his 27-year career as an atmospheric scientist in MontGrourey. He retired this past year and now devotes his time to his photographic passions: black-and-white photography, the old West, landscapes, preservation of Ft. Ord history, the coast and valleys of Monterey County and northern California, and whatever catches his interest and his artistic eye. He includes as his mentors Richard Garrod, Roger Fremier, Jack Wasserbach, Henry Benson, and Henry Gilpin, as well as fellow imagemakers and photographers. Richard is a San Jose native who retired as an executive in the aerospace industry to live on the Peninsula in 2004. He is on the board of trustees of the Center for Photographic Art and currently serves and president of the board, He is active in the local photographic community and belongs to several photography organizations, including the Imagemakers, the Independent Photographers, and the Carmel Foundation Photography Group. For additional information, visit http://imagemakersofmonterey.org.
‘Alfred Hitchcock in Hollywood’ is Howard Burnham’s next offering On Sunday, Nov. 4, Howard Burnham will present “Alfred Hitchcock in Hollywood,” the sequel to the program he performed last year on Hitch’s early British period. Encounter the great director, a one-time resident of Saratoga, CA receiving his belated knighthood and reflecting on his Hollywood years. The presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. at The Works, 677 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove. Admission is $10 at the door.
Howard Burnham as Alfred Hitcock
Handbell festival Nov. 3
The Butterfly Church of Pacific Grove is proud to host the 9th Annual United Methodist Handbell Festival Concert at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center 835 Forest Avenue. Join us for the ethereal stylings of Northern California Handbell Choirs as an array of classic and contemporary music is presented for your listening pleasure. The concert is FREE to the public. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Handbell Music at its finest. The concerts begins promptly at 5 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 3. For more information call Sharon Ericksen at 831-372-5875
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Early morning fire severely damages home
An early morning fire Mon., Oct. 29 caused extensive damage to a home on Gibson Street in Pacific Grove. The two residents and their dogs got out in time and were not injured. Capt. Barry Perkins of Monterey Fire, incident commander, advises that the cause is under investigation but that preliminary data points to the dining room of the older, stucco and frame structure as the source of the fire. He says that four engines, two trucks and a chief responded for 19 fire suppression personnel, and response time was under three minutes from the initial call at 4:37 a.m. Photo by Brian McCalister
How to get the most out of your transit system By Peter Mounteer If you’ve been looking at the signs on gas stations around town, you may have noticed something over the past month or so. Dramatic fluctuations in gas prices, earlier in October, followed by some relative stability up in the $4.50
range, and now some drops, down to around $4.00/gallon at the time of this writing. The price of gas is a major issue for commuters who rely on motor vehicles to get from A to B. But there are ways to get around forking over [any outrageous number of your choice] to fill up your gas tanks, chief among them is public transportation like the MontereySalinas Transit.
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“Approximately 55 percent of MST’s riders are people commuting to and from school or work,” says Carl Sedoryk, CEO and General Manager of Monterey-Salinas Transit. If you’re one of those commuters you likely pay close attention to the rate you pay to get to where you need to go. Some MST commuters out there may have a GoCard, 7-Day, or 31-Day Pass that gets from A to B to C and perhaps back to A as many times as the card is valid for. There’s also a “Commuter Check” program for employers to subsidize the cost of commuting for their employees. If you don’t use passes like these, you probably pay around $2.50 for a ride, maybe $1.50 for a shorter one or $3.50 for a longer one. If you’re heading up to the bay area or down to Paso Robles, it might be a $10 fee. Sound like a lot? You might not know it, but the fare you pay for MST is heavily subsidized, even though its one of the highest in the state. Regular MST passengers who pay their standard fare are only covering about 20 percent of the cost of the trip, the rest of it is covered by revenues from sales taxes and government subsidies. This is actually a common model for public transportation around the country, says Sedoryk. In fact, many of California’s public transportation systems rely on local (county-based) taxes for support, contributing to comparatively lower fares for those services elsewhere in the state. However, MST is something of an anomaly when it comes to generating revenue, as no local taxes directly support public transportation in Monterey, MST is “completely dependent on state sales tax” among other taxes that include a four or five cent tax for each gallon of diesel fuel purchased in the California, and a 3 or four cents per gallon of an 18 cent per gallon federal tax on gasoline. Ever wonder why MST seems just a little bit pricier than other public transport services around the state? Its because of this dependence on state and federal taxes exclusively. Surprised? So that higher rate your paying when you take the bus could be a lot higher, in theory anyway. Despite the setbacks posed by no local taxes to support MST, the service offers you riders a variety of discounts such as half off for for individuals 18 years and younger or 65 and older, disabled persons, Medicare cardholders, and active duty military,
and free rides for children under 46 inches tall, along with budget oriented options like those 7 and 31 day passes, and the GoCard, which functions like PayPal for bus rides, you can put any amount of money on the card that will be appropriately deducted when you hop on. Factoring in discounted riders, the average cost of one ride with MST is $1.83 according to Sedoryk. Sounds low right? Even with all these tiered pricing levels, discounts for riders, subsidization and budget passes etc, Sedoryk believes that MST is already pushing riders a bit too much when it comes to the standard fare prices, and that any further increases would cause many low income riders to get priced out and simply seek alternative forms of transport. In light of that, provided further stability in fuel prices, bus fares should remain unchanged. That (hopefully) should be comforting if you just started using MST to commute, or you commute with MST every day and you’re on a budget. In the event of dramatic increases in the price of fuel, Sedoryk said its more likely that the transit’s Board of Directors will simply cut services rather than spike fares again, for the same reasons he discussed above, asking any more of the average rider would simply be asking too much, and lower income riders would be priced out of the market. So despite the slightly higher rate for a ride with MST, even with all those discounts, the fares are not likely to increase any time soon. At least now you may know a little more what you’re paying for when it comes to riding MST. GoPasses, GoCards, 7-Day and 31-Day Passes can be purchases from various locations around Monterey County in Carmel at the Carmel Drug Store, San Carlos & Ocean, in Gonzales at City Hall and 147 Fourth St; in Greenfield at City Hall and 45 El Camino Real; in King City at City Hall and 212 S. Vanderhurst Ave; in Marina at the Marina Transit Exchange, 280 Reservation Road; in Monterey at MST Bus Stop Shop on 150 Del Monte Ave; and in Salinas at the Salinas Transit Center, 110 Salinas Street Save Mart and 1150 South Main Street. Commuter Checks require employer subsidization and more information is available at www.commutercheck.com/Home.
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Your Achievements
Peeps Volunteers honored by Red Cross
Locals sent by Red Cross to aid Sandy victims
The American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter is proud to announce this year’s Volunteer of the Year, Liz Ford of Monterey. The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to an individual who best exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism and who has contributed significantly to operations, programs and services as well as the mission of the Red Cross. Liz is without a doubt an exemplary volunteer who continuously demonstrates her passion and dedication to serving the community. As the Vice Chair of Disaster Services, she has taken the initiative to revitalize, recruit and build the capacity to deliver services in the southern portion of Monterey County. As a leader of the disaster volunteer staff, she constantly seeks ways the Chapter can create partnerships with organizes to carry out the mission of the Red Cross. In August, she volunteered to cover the Salinas office to maintain service while paid staff was deployed Hurricane Isaac to provide disaster relief. She also played a major role in the 2011 Holiday Mail for Heroes campaign which sent over 1,000 cards to United States services members around the world. Liz takes on all her work with a positive attitude and is certainly an asset to the Red Cross. Other outstanding volunteers honored at the Halloween themed, Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Oct. 25 at the Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Course included:
The American Red Cross Santa Cruz County Chapter is sending eight volunteers to New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia to provide support those affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Local residents that were deployed are: Bruce Holgers of Santa Cruz and Anderson Douglas of Royal Oaks, Sondra Ziegler of Live Oak, Anna Marie Gotti of Capitola and Joy LeClair, Jann McCord, Tiki Dellamora and Rebecca Linn of Santa Cruz. They will be assisting clients with a wide range of activities include feeding, sheltering and mass care. More than 9,000 people spent Tuesday night in more than 171 Red Cross shelters across 13 states where over 100,800 meals and snacks were served. More than 2,300 disaster workers and over 200 emergency vehicles have been mobilized for this relief effort. These numbers are increasing as the storm continues over Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee with heavy winder, rain and snow.
· Disaster Action Team: Sonja Riley. King City · Service to Armed Forces: Mazie Hollenbaugh, Seaside · Family Services: Michele Reiners, Carmel Valley · Logistics: Jeff Bryant, Salinas · Services to South Monterey County: Barbara Blanco, King City · International Services: Karen Schamberg, Aptos · Services to Benito County: Catherine and Bob Farnham, Hollister · Administrative Services: Ashley Copeland, Monterey · Board Member: Luis Alvarez, Monterey · Fund Development: Nicole Pettit, Seaside · Youth Department: Jenay Haworth, Prunedale Committed, compassionate volunteers are the heart and soul of the American Red Cross Monterey Bay Area Chapter. In Monterey and San Benito Counties, nearly 300 dedicated people volunteer their time and energy to fulfill the Red Cross mission and help us strengthen our local community. For more information about becoming a Red Cross volunteer, please visit www.redcross.org/montereybay to learn more.
Meet Marc. A Monterey County Native
A native and lifelong resident of Monterey County, Marc knows that our open spaces and natural resources drive our economy and make our area a destination for the world.
Fighting for clean water
As a water rights attorney, Marc has fought to enforce the Clean Water Act. On the State Water Resources Control Board, Marc was best known for ordering the City of Los Angeles to return Northern California water to restore Mono Lake.
Protecting our environment
As a former Monterey County Supervisor, Marc adopted the first wetlands protection policies to preserve the Elkhorn Slough and helped establish the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. In 1984, Marc founded the Ag Land Trust, a non-profit organization that has permanently preserved over 21,000 acres of farmland and open space in Monterey County.
On November 6th,
Vote Marc Del Piero for Supervisor www.DelPieroforSupervisor.com facebook.com/DelPieroforSupervisor
Paid for by Del Piero for Supervisor (FPPC# 1346716), P.O. Box 470, Monterey, CA 93942
Financial and blood donations needed
Those who want to help can make a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting www.redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. People can also text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to local American Red Cross chapters or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Approximately 300 Red Cross blood drives have already been cancelled due to the storm, and more are expected. The Red Cross is urging immediate blood and platelet donations in areas unaffected by this storm and asks that people in the affected areas consider donating blood once the storm passes through and it’s safe to do so. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet height and weight requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height), and who are generally in good health may be eligible to donate blood. To schedule an appointment, please go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Looking for loved ones
The Red Cross Safe and Well website is also available. People can access the site and let loved ones know where they are. There are several ways to register on Safe and Well, or search for a loved one. From a computer, visit redcross.org; from a smart phone, visit www.redcross.org/safeandwell or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767) to be connected with one’s local Red Cross chapter. About the American Red Cross Silicon Valley Chapter
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming Day of the Dead open mic poetry reading
20” x 51”
Norton Commando 850
Cycles, Saddles and Chrome
Day of the Dead Open Mic Poetry First Friday Pacific Grove, November 2nd, 2012, 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Enter through Jameson Classic Motorcycle Museum, 305 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove. You are invited to honor your ancestors, loved ones and departed personal heroes in an evening of open microphone poetry with Dr. Barbara Mossberg, Pacific Grove’s esteemed Poet in Residence. Share your memories, dreams and ghost stories. Bring photos of loved ones, trea-
sured objects and flowers to decorate the community altar in Dia De Los Muertes tradition. The PG Poetry Collective, PG’s Poet in Residence, 1st Friday PG, Artisana Gallery and Cedar Street Times collaborate to bring monthly poetry events to PG. Follow upcoming events at: www.facebook.com/PacificGrovePoetryCollective; http://www.cedarstreettimes. com; www.facebook.com/ArtisanaGalleryPacificGrove; and www.facebook. com/1stFridayPacificGrove
New watercolor paintings by Cheryl Kampe Now showing at Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum 305 Forest Ave. Pacific Grove Hours 11 - 5pm Saturday and Sunday Reception Saturday November 17th 5 - 7 pm
New exhibit opens at Back Porch Fabrics & Quilt Gallery
Steak and Oyster Dinner to benefit Portuguese Hall
What better combination could there be than a Steak and Oyster Dinner...especially with all-you-can-eat oysters, baked potato, green salad, bread, fruit, wine and dessert? Monterey Portuguese Hall will hold a gala dinner with live music at the Hall, 950 Casanova Avenue, Monterey on Sat., Nov. 17. Dinner 6:30-8:30 p.m. with all you can eat oysters Dance 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Music by: Manuel Jacinto Adults: $35 Children 10 & under: $17 For information and tickets contact Presidents Brian & Noel Teixeira at 831-2040584 or any director of the organization.
Presented by:
Sunday at 4 pm
To Benefit:
The Churches of Greenwood Park
November 4, 2012 St. Angela's Merici 9th and Lighthouse Pacific Grove
Sustainable PG The Blue Theology Mission Station St. Angela's Merici
$10 donation - Tickets can be ordered at 831.372.0363
A new exhibit of art quilts will hang for the public enjoyment begiuning Nov. 4. Entitled Reflections, the quilts are by Karen Flamme There will be a reception for the artist on Sun., Nov. 4 from 1-3:00 p.m. The exhibit will hang until Jan. 3, 2012. Back Porch is located at 157 Grand Ave. at Central Ave. in Grand Central Station. The hours are Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sun., noon to 4:00 p.m. For more information call 831-375-4453.
PacRep Announces– A Conversation with Georgia O’Keeffe
Pacific Repertory Theatre, the regions only year-round professional theatre, is pleased to present the regional premiere of A Conversation with Georgia O’Keeffe by Constance Congdon, playing through November 11, at the Circle Theatre in Carmel. A Conversation with Georgia O’Keefe, staged by PacRep Artistic Director Kenneth Kelleher, is a one-woman play distilled from the life of the American modernist Georgia O’Keeffe. Featuring Equity Actress Jessica Powell as the famed artist, the play reflects on O’Keeffe’s life from her student days, to meeting and marrying photographer Alfred Stieglitz, to her seminal years in New Mexico. Constance Congdon has been called “one of the best playwrights our country and our language has ever produced” by playwright Tony Kushner in Kushner’s introduction to her collection Tales of the Lost Formicans and Other Plays. In addition, Ms. Congdon’s plays include “Casanova and Dog Opera,” “Losing Father’s Body,” “Lips,” and “Native American.” “A Mother,” starring Olympia Dukakis, and a new verse version of “The Misanthrope,” were both commissioned and produced by American Conservatory Theater. “Moontel Six” was commissioned by the A.C.T. Young Conservatory and subsequently performed at London’s National Theatre. Jessica Powell returns to PacRep, having last been seen as Sister Aloysius in Doubt (2009) and Elizabeth I in Mary Stuart (2008). Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m., in the Circle Theatre of the Golden Bough, on Casanova between 8th & 9th Avenues in Carmel. “…O’Keeffe” begins with one discount preview, Fri., Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. and opens Sat, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., followed by a 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sun., Oct. 28. Performances continue Friday
and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. through Nov. 10, and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m., weekends through November 11, in the intimate Circle Theatre, located on Casanova St. between 8th and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Ticket Information. General admission single ticket prices range from $16 to $35 with discounts available for seniors over 65, students, children, teachers, and active military. The Pacific Repertory Theatre Box Office is located at the Golden Bough Playhouse on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmelby-the-Sea. Business hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 4pm. Telephone (831) 622-0100 or visit www. pacrep.org for more information. PacRep is supported by ticket sales, individual donations, special events, and grants from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, The Berkshire Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The STAR Foundation, The Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation, The Chapman Foundation, and the Harden Foundation, among many others.
2012 PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
831-622-0100 or www.pacrep.org for info A Conversation with Georgia O’Keefe FRI Oct 26 7:30pm (preview) SAT Oct 27 7:30pm (open) SUN Oct 28 2:00pm (mat) FRI Nov 2 7:30pm SAT Nov 3 7:30pm SUN Nov 4 2:00pm (mat) FRI Nov 9 7:30pm SAT Nov 10 7:30pm SUN Nov 11 2:00pm (mat/close) See PacRep.org for directions and further details.
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Celtic trio makes Pacific Grove debut Saturday New Celtic trio Mason-Raney-Weed will bring their dynamic traditional music to St. Mary’s by the Sea in Pacific Grove on Saturday November 3. Guitarist Stuart Mason, Celtic singer Colleen Raney, and local fiddler John Weed will present a lively selection of pure-drop tunes and songs from Ireland and Scotland. Their repertoire is a perfect balance of uplifting dance tunes and heart-tugging ballads. A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Mary’s Food Pantry. Among the best Celtic singers of her generation, Colleen Raney is inspired by the Irish and Scottish songs and tunes that she grew up with in the rich Irish community in Seattle, Washington. Through her gorgeous voice and deft arrangements, Colleen manages to credit her background and stake claim as a serious presence in contemporary Celtic music. John and Stuart are members of Molly’s Revenge, a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious enthusiasm. Molly’s Revenge has performed at many of the top folk festivals and performing arts events in the USA, and prestigious events in Australia, Scotland, and China. They have appeared on stage with John Doyle, Liz Carroll, Aaron Jones, and other top Celtic artists. An accomplished fiddler across genres, John Weed has lived in Ireland and immersed himself in the traditional styles of Clare and Donegal. The result is an old-time Irish fiddling style that compliments his forays into bluegrass, swing, and other American music. A classically trained violinist, John leverages his understanding of the instrument to coax emotion from every tune. Stuart Mason has been collecting and performing traditional music for over 30 years. He has appeared on stage from Ireland to China performing Celtic, old time bluegrass, and his original compositions, which have won awards from the West Coast Songwriters Association.
RE-ELECT
ROBERT HUITT PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL It’s gratifying to be endorsed by such a broad cross-section of the community. We’re not all going to agree all the time, but I think we can still work together for a common purpose and find strength in our diversity. I’m also pleased to have the endorsement of both the Monterey County Herald and the Monterey County Weekly. Endorsed by these Pacific Grove residents:
Thom Akeman Maryln Andreas Jean Anton Judy and Tom Archibald Stephanie Atigh Judy and Gary Bales Janet and Donald Beals Ed and Vanessa Bredthauer Mary Dainton Regina and Brendan Doyle Dwight and Rosi Edwards Catherine Farrant Morrie Fisher Gerry and Daria Galliano Jayne Gasperson Steve Gorman Linnet Harlan Laura and Kent Headley Charlie Higuera Ken Hinshaw Bob and Jeannie Kelley
16th Anniversary Culinary Classique benefit event set Nov. 18 Come and join the fun on Nov. 18 at the Inn at Spanish Bay as Meals on Wheels hosts its signature fundraising event, the Culinary Classique d’Elegance, sponsored by the Robert and Renee Kelly Foundation, The Frisone Family Foundation and other organizations and individuals. Renowned local chefs and area designers and florists create a sumptuous six course meal and elegant table designs for guests who attend the event. Under the
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CIRCULATE PETITION Notice is hereby given by the persons whose names appear hereon of their intention to circulate an initiative petition within the City of Pacific Grove for the purpose of rescinding ab initio Ordinance 02-18 that was illegally enacted to grant an increase in pension benefits to public safety employees in Pacific Grove. (s) Frances Grate, October 1, 2012, (s)Sally Jean Aberg September 30, 2012, (s) Daniel Davis, September 30, 2012 VOTER INITIATIVE TO VOID PACIFIC GROVE ORDINANCE 02-18 This summary is prepared pursuant to Elections Code § 9203. The Summary presents a true and impartial statement of the stated purpose of the proposed Initiative; however the summary does not offer any opinion or analysis of the Initiative. This Initiative would rescind and void, in its entirety, Pacific Grove Ordinance 02-18, entitled "Urgency ordinance amending contract with California Public Employees' Retirement System." Ordinance 02-18 was adopted by the Pacific Grove City Council on June 5, 2002 and amended the Pension Plan contract for all City Employees offered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System for the City of Pacific Grove. The Initiative provides it shall void Ordinance 02-18, ab initio (from the beginning). The Initiative thus would void Ordinance 02-18, from its June 5, 2002 date of adoption.
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Michelle and Frank Knight Barbara Kraus Gretchen and Brooks Leffler Mylo and Char Lowery Lowell March Maureen Mason Barbara and Roy Meazell Donald Murphy Wilda Northrop Vicki and John Pearse Sharon and Judd Perry Terry and Nate Piotrkowski Marybeth and Kim Rinehart Rick Rodewald Jan and Ted Rose Ron Schenk Peggy Schmidt Diane and David Tan Sam Teel Katy and Mark Travaille Judy Wills
Paid for by Huitt for Council 2012, FPPC 1348729
leadership of Founder Chef Bert Cutino, the Culinary Classique is one of the area’s most sought-after holiday events, and sells out quickly, so get your seats early. The Classique supports Meals on Wheels’ core programs for frail, elderly and disabled adults and active seniors. These include Home Delivered Meals, Group Dining and the Sally Griffin Active Living Center classes and activities. Call 831/375-4454 for tickets Cost is $275 per seat and a portion of your purchase is tax deductible. If you have questions, contact Viveca Lohr, Executive Director or Christine M. Capen-Frederick, Development Director at Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, Inc. at 831/375-4454 x 19 or email devdir@mowmp.org FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20121930 The following person is doing business as Canyon Woodworks,P.O.Box 5, Watsonville/617 Hall Road, Royal Oaks, Monterey County, CA 95076. Mark S. Garcia, 617 Hall Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 4, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1989. Signed: Mark Garcia. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/12.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20121935 The following person is doing business as KhanBernier, Joint Venture Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Green Chamber, Monterey Bay Sustainability, Sustainable Monterey Bay, 1054 Driftwood Place, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901. CHRIS KHAN, 1054 Driftwood Place, Salinas, CA 93901. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 4, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 8/8/12. Signed: Chris Khan. This business is conducted by individual. Publication dates: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/12.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20121984 The following person is doing business as DC Events and Design, 299 Cannery Row, Suite G, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. Dominic Camany, 544 Lighthouse Ave. Suite A, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 15, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a . Signed: Dominic Camany. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9/12.
File No. 2012-1901 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Gonzales Packing Company, 3rd and Alta Streets, Gonzales, CA 93926, , County of Monterey Full name of Registered: Horwath & Co., Inc., a California corporation, 2590 Harriet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058 This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on January 1, 1965. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2/13 /s/ Patrick R. Horwath, Secretary/Treasurer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on September 28, 2012. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20121997 The following person is doing business as A1 PRECISION AUTO REPAIR, 1523 B Del Monte Blvd., Seaside, Monterey County, CA 93955. YOUSIF KATO, 1022 Funston Ave. Unit #3, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 17, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Yousif Kato. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/12.
File Number: 20122056 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) are doing business as: Fictitious Business Name(s): Steinbeck Commons, 10 Lincoln Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901, County: Monterey Full Name of Registrant: CDT CMI Steinbeck LP, 2875 Michelle Drive, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 98606 Steinbeck Apartments 2012, LLC, Washington State, 1911 65th Avenue West, Tacoma, WA 98466 This business is conducted by: a limited partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business names listed above on N/A. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime). Signature of Registrant: Stephen W. Page, Manager of Steinbeck Apartments 2012, LLC, General Partner of CDT CMI Steinbeck LP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on October 25, 2012. NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office. Stephen L. Vagnini, Monterey County Clerk Expires: October 25, 2017 Original Filing 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23/12
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PACIFIC GROVE DINING GUIDE
17th Street Grill (LD) Best hamburgers, wraps and quesadillas in town! Outside patio dining or inside. 617 Lighthouse Ave......... 373-5474
Aliotti’s Victorian Corner Restaurant (BLD)
Great food, great ambience, great service. Family owned & operated since 1977.
541 Lighthouse Ave. . ..... 372-4641 www.victoriancornerpg.com
Mauricio’s Restaurant (BL)
Local Favorites...Breakfast & Lunch 7:303:00.
589 Lighthouse Ave......... 645-9051
The Red House Café (BLD)
Come enjoy freshly prepared meals in a cozy red, historic Victorian house in the heart of PG.
662 Lighthouse Ave......... 643-1060 www.redhousecafe.com
ASIAN
An Choi (D)
Vietnamese inspired fusion dishes prepared individually by Chef Thanh Truong. Large & small parties can accommodate. Dinner: Every day 5pm-Closing.
1120 Lighthouse Ave...... 372-8818 www.anchoirestaurant.com
Pacific Thai Cuisine (LD)
Authentically Yours…taste, texture and aromas of Thai Cuisine. Open 7 days per week. M-F, 11am-3pm, 5pm to closing. S-S, 11:30am-closing. Lunch Special M-F, 11am - 3pm $7.95
663 Lighthouse Ave..........646-THAI (8424) www.pacificthaicuisine.com
Takara Sushi Japanese Restaurant (D)
Sushi, Tempura, Teriyaki, Hot Noodles. Open seven days-a-week, 5-9 p.m.
218 17th Street.................. 655-2730
CONT INENT
Grand Ave. Liquor & Deli (L)
Located in the new Grand Ave Liquors. Build your own sandwich or ready made, salads, paninis, take out or eat in. Custom party platters. Deli meats & Cheeses by the pound. 150 varieties local & Mediterranean wines, vast assortment spirits. Call orders welcome.
229 Grand Avenue........... 375-7474
EUROPEAN-GRI LL Phoebe’s Cafe at Asilomar (BLD)
Warm atmosphere, fresh baked goods, lite bites and luncheon specialties. Outdoor deck and open to all year round. Coffee, tea, beer and wine.
Fandango Restaurant (LD)
Fresh seafoods, steaks, lamb, paella, couscous, pastas. French and Spanish specialties. International wine list, full bar. Casual Mediterranean setting. Private rooms 8-50, Linda 333-9788. Locals’ favorite, 2011 Voted Best Restaurant more than 10 years old.*
223 17th Street.................. 372-3456 www.fandangorestaurant.com
I TAL IAN
Joe Rombi’s La Mia Cucina(D) A locals favorite for 16 years. Open Wednesday- Sunday starting at 5pm. 2011 Voted Best Italian.* 208 17th Street . ............... 373-2416
MEXICAN
Peppers MexiCali Café (LD)
Voted Best Mexican Food* Mexican & Latin American specialties, a full bar–the Best Margaritas in town!
170 Forest Ave................... 373-6892 www.peppersmexicalicafe.com
PI Z ZA
Pizza My Way (LD)
PENINSULA DINING GUIDE MEXICAN
AMERICSAN
Winner of the 2010 PG Restaurant of the Year Award from the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce. Family owned since 1999. Pizzas made with all fresh ingredients, daily. M-T 4-9:30pm, F-S 11am-10pm, Sun 12n-9:30pm.
Cannery Row Deli (BLD)
Turtle Bay Taqueria (LD)
Mountain Mikes Pizza (LD)
101 Drake (Next to the Rec Trail), Monterey 645-9549
432 Tyler St., Downtown Monterey 333-1500 www.turtlebay.tv
1157 Forest Ave., Ste D... 643-1111 www.pizza-myway.com
A quality pizza experience in a comfortable, family environment. Open 11am10pm every day. Buffet 11am-2pm, M-F. Dinner buffet Wed. 5pm-8pm.
1116 Forest Ave., Ste B.... 642-6000
PI Z ZA
Rombi’s La Piccola Casa Pizzeria (L)
A casual place for lunch or dinner. Open Wednesday-Friday 6:30am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 7:30am-9pm
212 17th St. . ...................... 373-0129
SEAFOOD
Fishwife at Asilomar Beach (LD)
Enjoy award-winning California Coastal Cuisine with a Caribbean accent. Reasonably priced fresh, delicious pastas and house-made desserts. Full bar. Select Monterey County wines.
1996 1/2 Sunset Dr.......... 375-7107 www.fishwife.com
VEGE TARIAN
AMERICAN
800 Asilmoar Avenue...... 642-2228 visitasilomar.com
CALL FOR INFORMATION ON LISTING YOUR RESTAURANT 831-324-4742
Heated, pet friendly patio. $6.99 lunch specials daily. Organic Garmel Valley Roasting Coffee. Fresh fruit smoothies. Always fresh local ingredients. Open 7 AM every day.
BARBECUE Henry’s BBQ (LD)
Voted Best BBQ** Ribs, Chicken Brisket, Pulled Pork, Sandwiches and more! Cozy indoor dining, heated pet-friendly patio. Take-out and catering available. Happy Hour M-F 3-6; $2 off all beer & wine and all appetizers! Military Mondays 10% off, excluding alcohol. Open daily at 11 AM.
401 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey..... 646-6999 www.HenrysFamousBBQ.com
COFFEE HOUSE Trailside Café & Coffeehouse (BL)
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Voted best Calamari * Largest pet friendly patio on the waterfront. Lots of nonseafood specialties. Monterey’s only antipasto bar, Monterey’s only fresh abalone sandwich. Daily specials on fresh crab and lobster. Monterey’s best locals menu: 7 entrées for $8.95 each.
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Fishwife Seafood Café (LD)
Voted Best Restaurant in Seaside.* Enjoy award-winning California Coastal Cuisine with a Caribbean accent. Serving only the freshest seafood at reasonable prices for over 24 years. The locals’ favorite! Delicious pastas and house-made desserts. Beer & Wine. Open from 11 AM. (Seaside location is closed on Sundays). (Also at 1996 1/2 Sunset Dr., Pacific Grove)
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Red Snapper (LD)
Full bar, full wine list. Patio overlooking the marina. Children’s menu, senior citizen specials, private dining and catering available.
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming How to live a stress free and joyous life
Rabia Erduman, a counselor and teacher, will present a cost-free talk on living stress free at The Mindshop on Friday, Nov. 16 at 7:00 p.m. During this workshop, you will learn simple and easy techniques for dealing with stress and assisting your body, mind, and emotions to stay relaxed even in a stressful situation. You will be able to explore different kinds of tension caused by different circumstances, and be given the necessary tools to clear it out of your system. Rabia Erduman has been in private practice and teaching workshops since 1983. She is the author of Veils of Separation – Finding the Face of Oneness, and has created relaxation and chakra meditation CDs that are available in The Mindshop. The Mindshop is located at 522 Central Ave. in Pacific Grove.
Bay Area muralist visits CSUMB Nov. 8
John Wehrle specializes in public art, and his thought-provoking work is a familiar sight in the San Francisco Bay area, especially the East Bay. But 47 years ago, when he was a newly-commissioned lieutenant in the Army signal corps, his subject matter was altogether different – soldiers at war. Wehrle was a combat artist in Vietnam, the leader of the first group of Army artists sent to create a visual record of that war. His paintings and drawings are part of the Army’s permanent collection and were featured in the 2010 exhibition Art of the American Solider at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. After his Army service and graduate school at the Pratt Institute in New York, he found his way to San Francisco and has lived and worked in California ever since. The community is invited to attend a free presentation by Wehrle as the visiting artist series continues at California State University, Monterey Bay, at 6 p.m., Nov. 8, in the University Center. The University Center is located on Sixth Avenue at B Street. Wehrle has been creating really big art since 1975. He specializes in site-specific public artworks; his projects include mural-size paintings for interior and exterior walls as well as elaborate architectural installations that combine text, painting, ceramic tile and relief sculpture. “I always liked painting and being outdoors and somehow managed to combine the two into a viable career,” he told the DeYoung Museum. “Working in the studio can be a neurotic activity. When you are painting in public, it’s more of a performance, albeit a slow one.” Wehrle’s presentation is the final event in this semester’s visiting artist series. It opened in September with a presentation by installation artist Julio Cesar Morales and continues with a talk by Bay Area artist Mildred Howard on Oct. 25. Driving directions and a campus map are available at csumb.edu/map.
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We moved to Pacific Grove 22 years ago because we saw this as the place where we wanted to live and raise our daughter, a wonderful community in an incomparable setting, a town where we could get to know our neighbors, walk to the grocery store, be involved in community life. It’s been everything we hoped for and more, a very special place indeed. I want to do all I can as a citizen and a Councilmember to help keep it that way. For more about my background, experience, and position on issues, please visit my website: roberthuitt.com . Paid for by Huitt for Council 2012, FPPC 1348729
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PGHS Annual Shine our Shoe Dinner Dance
The annual Shine our Shoe Dinner Dance is set for November 9 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the traditional spot, Chautauqua Hall. Silent and live auction follow with dancing to the band Firefly. Tickets are $30 a piece and this is an adult only evening. Auction items are sought and can include anything from gift items to dinner, hotel and sporting goods tickets, goods and services. Each sport program at the high school will be putting together baskets representative of their sport. If anyone is interested in donating an auction item, large or small they can contact Angela Matthews at 241-0407 or Crystal Hawes at 236-5257 to make arrangement for pick up. Tickets will be available at the door or from any board member or from Angela Matthews.
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Young Writers Corner A Praise to the Dance By Emily Stewart There is something about the feeling Of skin moving: The concealing and the revealing, and the proving. Art with the whole self - that cannot be replicated. I am intoxicated. Tendu, fondu as you inhale and exhale You have now become the story. Breaking free of this life’s jail Let your body feel the glory Jeté to the stars as you glide along the barres No longer an observer you are Dance – the heart speaking without words This moment, alone, is ours Taking flight like blissful birds As our feet chase the glowing hours Reaching Grasping For that thing one cannot touch with the hand, But with the tip of the tongue, Or the heart, Of art.
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Re-elect carmelita garcia Mayor of Pacific Grove
Honoring Pacific Grove’s Traditions - Preserving Its Beauty I have called Pacific Grove my home for the past 20 years. I truly respect and cherish the character and beauty that makes Pacific Grove our shining jewel - our precious gem. As your Mayor, I have, and I will continue to protect and preserve our natural assets such as the Marine Sanctuary, the Monarch Sanctuary and our beautiful parks and open spaces. I honor our traditional events such as the Good Ol’ Days, Butterfly Parade and Feast of Lanterns. I also support recreational facilities such as the golf course and the Kiddie Pool at Lovers Point. I ask for your vote and I thank you for your support. Together we’ll continue to share our traditions and preserve our beautiful environment which is essential to us all. Mayor Carmelita Garcia and her dog, Scruffy
“In her tenure as both a councilmember and our mayor, Carmelita is an authentic and ethical steward of our community. She does her homework and is well prepared. Pacific Grove faces some very difficult challenges, and some changes are necessary. I trust Mayor Garcia’s integrity to do both ‘the right thing’ and sometimes, to do ‘what must be done,’ to keep our beloved city viable.” –Georgia B. Booth, Mother, Grandmother, Retired PGUSD Teacher, and Pacific Grove Resident and Property Owner
Proven Leadership with Wisdom, Courage and Integrity Reaching Out and Building Inclusivity I am the only mayor in 106 years who has recognized the Chinese Fishing Village community. I also presented a formal letter of apology to the African American community for the discrimination endured in the 1950’s. I will continue to make sure that our community is fully represented.
Making Sure Your Voice is Heard I have brought transparency and I’ve welcomed public participation in the deliberations that are conducted in the public view. I’m always accessible to hear what you have to say and I strongly believe all people deserve to be heard, This will always be a priority for me.
Demonstrating Loyalty and Commitment When my husband passed away unexpectedly in 2010, through it all, I did not quit or abandon the citizens of Pacific Grove. I, and my family, will always be grateful for the support of the city council and the community during that difficult time in my life. Building Our Financial Reserves When I first came into office in 2008, city reserves were $892,000. As of June 30, 2012, it is reported that we now have $3,400,000. I am committed to remaining fiscally responsible and accountable. Ensuring City Policies are Followed and Staff is Accountable to the City Council We have policies in place with the intent they be followed and when I’ve needed to enforce them, I may have sometimes looked like the “bad guy.” However, I am committed to ensure that the city runs as efficiently as possible and I truly appreciate the support and hard work of our city council and city staff. “I was born and raised in Pacific Grove. This is my home. Our community is very special to me and we are fortunate to have Carmelita Garcia as our mayor. Her roots are here, as mine are, so she truly understands our needs, our traditions, and history of Pacific Grove. I enjoy the times she and I sit on the bench outside my store where we share stories about growing up, our families and school days. She has demonstrated her commitment to the community repeatedly during her tenure as mayor. Carmelita’s leadership is vital to our community. Join me in supporting Carmelita for her re-election as Mayor.” –Charlie Higuera, Pacific Grove Resident and Owner of Grove Market
I am the right choice for your mayor. Here are some reasons why: • Has your water bill gone up? We need a reliable and affordable source of water and I have taken a leadership role to provide a solution to the citizens of Pacific Grove. My opponent first voted YES, then FLIPPED and voted NO on the City’s leadership role for the desalination project. The majority of council and I voted YES. • This year’s financial portion of the budget document was five pages. I voted NO because those five pages were inadequate and lacked accountability. My opponent voted YES and stated he thought the budget was great. I provide responsible leadership and require accountability, especially when it comes to your money. • I voted NO on a new 3.95% cityimposed litter abatement fee and a 4.0% increase for the Waste Management District which increases your bill beginning this December! My opponent voted YES. • I voted YES on Measure F for the November ballot. While my opponent initially voted YES, he then FLIPPED and is voting NO, even though there are binding agreements to control this project
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which our city desperately needs, now and for future generations. The Monterey County Herald agrees with me and has endorsed Measure F. After years of work, the majority of council approved the Tree Ordinance. I voted NO because unprotected trees on private property can be cut down without a permit and Pacific Grove is vulnerable to losing about 3,000 trees; maybe more. I want to protect trees and property owners. My opponent voted YES. I voted YES on the Citizens Pension Reform Initiative which will save the taxpayers, thousands of dollars. My opponent voted NO. I voted YES to begin an evaluation to determine how we can secure fire services at a lower cost. My opponent initially voted YES, but after meeting with the Firefighters Association who endorsed him, FLIPPED and voted NO. In a budget exercise, council members had $60 to spend on priorities. My opponent provided ZERO dollars in funding to the library and recreation department. I provided dollars to both because I value them and I continue to be their advocate.
Why I Support Measure F: Measure F is about the rezoning of the Holman block. It also includes the approved and signed Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), a binding environmental document that is an integral part of the zoning proposed in Measure F, that spells out very specific additional conditions for development of the site. Approval of Measure F will allow the developer, Drake Leddy, to bring his proposed project forward to the City for consideration. The City has ongoing challenges of finding new revenue sources and works hard at ensuring expenditures do not outweigh revenue. Both are essential to the vitality of our city. Looking toward the future completion of this project will brand Pacific Grove, provide much needed revenue, new jobs, and the boost to our economy that is sorely needed. Please join me in voting YES on Measure F.
“The proposed hotel would fill the void in the heart of Pacific Grove and bring millions of dollars for the city while respecting the surroundings. That’s why I join with Mayor Garcia, who has lived here her entire life, in supporting Measure F.” –Anthony Pearsall, Pacific Grove Resident
“Mayor Carmelita Garcia has done an excellent job for the past three years as mayor. When the previous council got rid of the Golf Links Advisory Committee and eliminated the Volunteer Fire Department (in existence since 1885), it was Mayor Garcia whose care, understanding and commitment to our community got both reinstated. I trust her judgment and she has always looked out for us. Pacific Grove needs Mayor Carmelita Garcia and I support her re-election.” –Richard Stillwell, Retired, Property Owner, Pacific Grove Resident since 1945
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Your letters
Opinion Anti-Kampe flyers are childish chicanery Pacific Grove needs Bill Kampe’s balance Editor:
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There seems to be a small, underground campaign to distribute unattributed flyers door to door in Pacific Grove with false and misleading information about Bill Kampe’s positions on issues important to the city and its residents. Do not be fooled by this childish chicanery. In his campaign for Mayor, Bill Kampe has been as transparent as anyone can possibly be about his stand on the key issues: Nadar Agha’s proposal for a P.G. sponsored desalinization plant and the construction of a massive hotel on the Holman block; the way forward on dealing with the City’s huge pension debt; the plan for increasing the vitality of our business district; and the need to protect and maintain and the beauty and character of Pacific Grove. Bill’s campaign website, www.billkampe.com, spells out in detail his views on these issues, so you can read for yourself where he stands. Bill Kampe has the intelligence, leadership ability, and character to lead Pacific Grove as its Mayor. Vote for Bill Kampe for Mayor and vote NO on Measure F. Judd Perry Pacific Grove
I’m enthusiastically supporting Bill Kampe for Mayor of Pacific Grove. I’ve know him for 20 years at HP, Agilent, and as a neighbor in Pacific Grove. As an engineer, Bill has the thoughtful analytic processes and tools to solve problems. He did a great job in helping to streamline the City’s building approval processes with minimal fuss during this term. As a former marketing executive he has the ability to listen to the customer, in this case the public, and drive to pragmatic solutions with a sense of urgency. He’s knocked on every door in Pacific Grove twice in four years and had a conversation with everyone who was willing to talk about our future needs. As a human being, he has great empathy that’s balanced with real integrity. He’s not swayed by loud, intense, emotional groups that are “one issue” focused. He listens to those groups, but he’s not bullied into supporting positions that don’t make sense. Instead, he’s focused on the three most important issues for Pacific Grove’s future...getting and saving water, rational development of downtown, and building a sustainable budget. He says what he means and he does what he says. He is wisely cautious about backing one developer’s vision of a desal plant that could bury us financially. He’s cautious about backing a zoning change that could allow a potentially out of scale hotel. He understands the City’s pension commitments and issues and will be practical and fair in finding a way forward. Pacific Grove needs Bill Kampe to navigate through these increasingly difficult financial times.
Herb Miller taught valuable life lessons Editor: Thank you for your article regarding Herb Miller. Returning to the Peninsula six years ago,(after growing up here), I have tried many times to secure information about Mr. Miller. This man has always been and will remain one of my biggest heroes. Not to sound cliché, Mr. Miller taught me at an early age, “where there’s a will, there’s a way”. I have shared this story many times over my lifetime. While playing in the local (PG) school orchestra under Mr. Miller’s supervision, my instrument of choice was the violin. I did indeed love to play the violin. My disappointment arose when I discovered that “violinist” didn’t march in local parades,The Butterfly Parade, or any parades for that matter. With all this man had to do, he called me in one day and handed me a tenor sax. He said he would teach me just enough so that I could march in the local parades. Wow! He did and I marched. I have tried to carry this most valuable lesson with me throughout my life. I am only sorry I didn’t share my appreciation with Mr. Miller prior to his passing.
Bob Sadler Pacific Grove
We need Garcia’s visionary leadership Editor:
I am supporting Carmelita Garcia for re-election as Pacific Grove Mayor because she is a genuine person. In her three plus years of service to the City of Pacific Grove, Mayor Garcia has always kept the interest of our community her first priority. She has truly represented all sides of an issue, the popular ones and the not so popular ones. Mayor Garcia believes in transparency and demonstrates that by conducting the City’s business in public. She has an open-door policy and is always willing to meet with anyone to discuss their concerns. She does her research on issues facing the City and her informed decisions are obvious. I believe her visionary leadership is what we need in order to address issues like the lack of water and new revenue sources. We need to Michele (Shelly) DeVaughn-Tubman re-elect Mayor Garcia more than ever. Please join me in voting to re-elect Carmelita Carmel Garcia, Mayor of Pacific Grove on Nov. 6. Sally Herrgott Pacific Grove
Of baby vultures and blue jays
Zoning is the public’s only real lverage
Editor: Even though the American adage “bigger is better” is so popular, I question if it makes any sense at all to enlarge Pacific Grove’s already outsized and poorly maintained Holman Building to an even larger scale. It is an over-sized building that stands out as too big already, in a town made quaint by the variety of small and lovely homes and downtown buildings. Improving the venerable Holman building is way overdue, but enlarging it to the proposed colossal size makes no sense at all. Approving Measure F would allow future buildings to be even taller than the current building, and create visual imposition on the gentle landscape of PG. Like a baby vulture in a nest of baby blue jays, mammoth buildings in PG just don’t fit. Peter Hiers Pacific Grove
How many showers a day can we afford? Editor: I support a No vote on measure F. What will draw people to Pacific Grove and what will make them want to stay in a luxury hotel? The best attraction is the quaint beach town itself and a 200 room spa/ hotel is contrary to that concept. Perhaps if we had a world-class attraction such as a zoo or a national sports organization or the Mona Lisa herself we could fill the 150plus rooms per night that Mr. Leddy requires to make this hotel financially viable. As it stands now there are at least nine other high end hotel/spas within a short drive from P.G. and they are certainly not that full on a daily basis. This is not a “gift” to Pacific Grove from any of the developers. It is of course a money making venture intended to enrich themselves and allow for some trickle-down to the locals. All of this is conjecture; the numbers, naturally, cannot be computed to any reliable degree. And I am not so sure a hotel of any size is appropriate for that site. The water and sewer issues cannot be ignored, even for this zoning measure. No one I know in town is able to add another bathroom or toilet to an existing property without much hoop jumping. My bigger question is: how many flushes and showers per day can our water supplies and sewers stand? Can we afford 20 more per day? Fifty more? 100 more? To me it is obvious that we need to slow down and put the horse back in front of the cart where it belongs. Please vote no on F. Barney Hulse Pacific Grove
Editor: I have to say ‘no’ to “Measure F” even though a few good friends are supporting it. I believe that a good, boutique hotel, that has event capability, could be a great addition to Pacific Grove downtown, but I need to know what it looks like, who it’s for, where the water comes from, how it ties into and improves the health of other great businesses downtown...Joe Rombi’s, Red House, Passionfish, Miss Trawick’s, The Works, Juice and Java, Glen Gobel Framing, Pacific Grove Art Center, etc. These merchants have been heroic through the biggest recession since the great depression and we need to mobilize a downtown effort that is big enough and thoughtful enough to deserve their continued dedication. As a former economic development professional, I’ve worked with a number of these situations. Developers always have more time and money to get what’s good for them than ordinary citizens who want what’s best for them. Zoning is a regulation that balances the power of the private sector with that of the community. Change the zoning? Now? The problem is that zoning is the public’s only real leverage. I might vote to change it at the end of the planning process, but not as a condition for having a planning process. I would change zoning only after finalizing a downtown plan and a hotel plan that are clearly an asset to the community as judged by the presence of fingerprints and the support from the key constituent groups in this community. “This developer will be long gone by then,” you say. He’s might be, but he’s not the only developer who will be interested in Pacific Grove as the economy turns the corner starts its long march back. Yes, I know there are other safeguards, but if a developer can get a zoning change of this magnitude with this little forethought on the part of the current Mayor and Council, I fear for the future. The hotel shouldn’t lead the effort to produce a healthy downtown. The more likely outcome will be a hotel island amid two blocks of vacancies, thrift shops, hobby galleries and kung fu storefronts. Hotel guests turn up their noses at run down adjacent stores as they board the buses to Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Big Sur. I’ve seen that result more often than not. We have the beautiful bones of a downtown that could attract our revenue and tourist revenue at the same time. We need that revenue to help pay for the support and upkeep of one of the most attractive places on earth. Let’s elect a mayor and council who are proactive and who lean into this century while preserving best of the last century. That doesn’t mean pure historic preservation or pure green development, but it does mean the pragmatic incorporation of the unique culture and history we are so proud of and the environmental sustainability we yearn for. Please vote “no” on F, with malice toward none, and then talk up a mandate to get a downtown development process going that will take us into this century. Bob Sadler Pacific Grove
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Your letters
Opinion Kampe gives hope of harmony, reason Editor:
Measure F leaves unanswered questions Editor:
I have attended many council meetings and have worked with the mayor and several council members over the years. While I appreciate the mayor’s dedication, Bill Kampe, with his extensive experience in business and public relations, is especially well suited to take the lead in addressing the challenging issues we face today. During his four years on the council he has shown an unusual ability to analyze and evaluate complex problems in a calm and measured fashion. While recognizing the critical importance of resolving the CalPERS pension issue, he opposes actions that would likely lead only to expensive and fruitless litigation. Similarly, while recognizing the urgent need to solve our water problems, he does not support the city becoming the lead agency for Nader Agha’s desalination scheme for the whole Peninsula, putting the city at huge financial risk. Instead, he urges joining other communities in a collaborative effort. And while seeking ways to revitalize our downtown, he does not favor blindly passing a measure to change zoning and open the possibility of a huge undefined hotel being built in the center of town. On the other hand, if Measure F passes, he is unencumbered with past commitments so is the best choice to see that the hotel, or whatever is built, will not overwhelm our charming hometown. Working with the council and dedicated city staff, Kampe provides hope for bringing more harmony and reason to the city’s management. John Pearse Pacific Grove
Shame on those who participate in unfounded and anonymous attacks Editor, Recently several anonymous flyers have appeared in Pacific Grove with personal attacks against three candidates: Bill Kampe, Casey Lucius, and Robert Huitt. These people have maintained high standards in this campaign and they deserve our respect. Shame on those who participate in and expect to benefit from such unfounded and anonymous attacks. This is not my idea of demonstrating an open and transparent government. Bill Kampe has maintained a positive campaign from day one of his quest for office. He is well informed on the issues. He brings honesty, wisdom, experience, and a high degree of gentlemanliness. Please join with me in voting for Bill Kampe for Mayor of Pacific Grove. Jean Anton Pacific Grove
Resort hotel would ruin PG’s charm Editor: I recently took a Pacific Grove Heritage Society-sponsored tour of our historic downtown. Along the way the insightful tour guide said something so concise and fitting about my town that I asked her to repeat it. “Pacific Grove is where the past is present each and every day, and will continue to be, if those of us who live here make wise decisions about the future we cherish.” A potential four-star luxury hotel and spa do not fit my dream of PG’s future. I’m not anti-development or anti-hotel. Years ago my fellow Pagrovians voted overwhelmingly to approve hotel use inside the historic Holman Building. I want a more vibrant, thriving downtown. But not at the cost of PG’s charm, environment impacts, destruction of heritage, or any of a dozen ways a resort hotel would disturb the tranquil flavor that residents and so many non-luxury-hotel-style visitors have savored for over a century. I’m voting no on Measure F. Del Nan Morgan Pacific Grove
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We all have a story on why we call Pacific Grove home. For me, my grandparents met at the Centrella Hotel and then settled here. Four generations of my family have marched in the Butterfly Parade. I’ve raised my daughter here and opened a small business. I would guess many care about Pacific Grove for the same reasons I do – safety, community, beauty, and history. Measure F has stirred many feelings. Rightfully so: There are many unknowns such as water source, displacement of family-run businesses in the Grand Central Station, traffic, and the affect on the existing hotels. Even with these unanswered questions, at the end of the day, what we are voting for is simple: Do we wish to approve a measure that would allow for a structure on the Holman block that is 75 feet in height and 100 percent lot coverage? In my opinion, the size of the structure is far too large, and not in keeping with the character of Pacific Grove. Vote no on Measure F. Andrea Fernandez, RN Pacific Grove
Vote for change, out with Potter, Armenta Editor: Fernando Armenta says he is doing a good job, he says we should support him to continue working for us. But since what we most need is to connect people to jobs, and since there are job openings in Silicon Valley, let’s find a way to set up effective commuter bus lines. He’s on the MSTA board, but does nothing to create the bus routes that would bring unemployed people to the jobs that are available. He just keeps making speeches about how hard he’s working. What has he accomplished in so many years in office? Jobs? Busses? Safe neighborhoods? Dave Potter says he is a leader. He must have some sort of talent since he has been able to get voters to repeatedly vote for him, and since he has been able to get himself onto so many important boards. But what has he accomplished? Every time he joins a board or committee, progress ends. The common element across these boards is Dave Potter. What has he accomplished in so many years in office? Roads? Water? Scandals? It’s been said that we can’t keep doing the same things and expect a different result. So let’s do something different. Let’s vote for change. Richard Fetik Salinas
Red Cross needs your support Editor: The hurricane that has flooded and crushed coastal communities on our East Coast has left a trail of devastation to individuals, families, and businesses. Although the storm is over, the real tragedy of those losses is only beginning. Those of us who lived through the crisis of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and the floodings in the Pajaro Valley in the 1990’s understand. Our friends in the east, who are now struggling without electricity, heat, and food, need our help. I strongly recommend that the residents of Monterey County make donations of funds, in any amount that you can afford, to the Monterey/San Benito Counties Chapter of the American Red Cross. I recommend this because I previously served on their Board of Directors. They will work diligently to deliver those much needed dollars directly to the people who are the most desperate in this time of need. Marc Del Piero Monterey Peninsula
Read Measure F before you vote Editor: Potential benefits of a hotel on the Holman lot identified by those in favor of Measure F include the amenities of the hotel itself, such as restaurants, a spa, facilities for meetings, wedding receptions and other gatherings; increased revenue for the city; enhanced local business opportunities resulting from the flow of hotel guests; job opportunities, first for contractors and later for staff; and rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the historic Holman Building. Those opposed to Measure F suggest that the proposed hotel is incompatible with Pacific Grove as a “city of homes” and that it would pose insurmountable environmental problems such as lack of water, lack of parking, and traffic gridlock. Certainly questions of the kind posed by those opposed to Measure F deserve to be addressed before any hotel project begins, but considering the potential benefits of the proposed hotel, these issues deserve to be explored in detail before final decisions are made. Voting down Measure F would stop the process before all relevant facts have been considered. Measure F, including its Mitigated Negative Declaration, is proposed only as an initial step, not the end of the process to determine whether a hotel will be built on the Holman block. Subsequent steps would include approvals by the city’s boards and commissions and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report to study and mitigate a wide array of issues including water, parking, noise, and historic preservation. I urge my fellow voters to discuss this important measure with family, friends, and neighbors (including those with whom you disagree), seek out information at sources such as Pacific Grove’s Measure F page, http://38.106.5.85/index.aspx?page=345 , and VOTE. Robert J. Hommon Pacific Grove
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Sustaining Pacific Grove’s Future Dear Residents of Pacific Grove, I was raised in Texas, but I went to college in Virginia at Washington and Lee University, which was named for two of the most influential men in American history: George Washington, whose generous endowment in 1796 helped the school thrive, and Robert E. Lee, the Confederate general who became president of the University after the Civil War. Lee gave the school its motto that is engraved over his tomb at Lee Chapel: “Not unmindful of the future.” As a student, I was taught its meaning: “While we embrace our heritage, we must plan for our future as change is always amidst us.” As I have worked diligently to define a hotel that will be a valuable asset for your city, these words have been at the front of my mind. I have met with Pacific Grove residents the past three months at forums, in council meetings, and elsewhere, and I have strived to provide a fair, open and honest assess-
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Notes on the Proposed Hotel ment of my proposal and my hopes for your community. Together we have discussed how the hotel will benefit the entire community as it brings vitality to the downtown district, new jobs and revenue. This has not been an easy process and it has been challenging and frustrating for all of us. However, for many willing to listen and learn the facts, we have been successful in helping folks understand what is included in Measure F, and many have reconsidered and are supporting the Measure. Part of the challenge and frustration comes from the misinformation that has been circulated about Measure F and our proposal. I just
want to be certain that you make your decision based on the facts. Accurate information is available on both the city’s website: www.ci.pg.ca.us, and our own www.holmanhotel.com. It is important to note that after careful consideration and significant scrutiny, all five of your local newspapers, each with their own divergent views, agree that Measure F will be good for Pacific Grove and have endorsed the measure: Monterey County Herald, The Carmel Pine Cone, Monterey Bay News & Views, Monterey County Weekly and Cedar Street Times. Measure F is the most important step to begin a comprehensive process
of design review and regulatory scrutiny, and if we are successful, only then will we be allowed to build a hotel that includes a remodel of the historic Holman Building, all in accordance with very specific design standards and construction limitations. Also, remember that issues such as water, sewer, parking and traffic must be resolved on a favorable basis during the environmental review in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). At this time, I can say that water for the hotel will not be taken away from the citizens of Pacific Grove; it will come from an outside source. I recently read a letter to the editor of Cedar Street Times which said that some time ago the Holman Building had invigorated and positively transformed Pacific Grove. With your help, that could happen again. Together, let’s embrace your heritage while providing for your future. As all five local papers have agreed, a Yes Vote on Measure F will be good for Pacific Grove.
Funds for counselor who gives hope to lost youths has been cut
Like so many in America today, Gary Thompson’s life is uncertain. Last week the counselor learned that an annual federal grant he’s counted on for years was denied. Now the Street Outreach Program at A Safe Place is reaching out to Monterey and surrounding communities for help, so people such as Thompson can continue to work with more than 600 homeless youths a year who walk through the center’s doors. This outreach program, funded by federal grants for the past 13 years, was recently denied because the local Safe Place provides no place for the many homeless youths to sleep. Every night kids can be seen sleeping on hillsides by Monterey, on beaches, at friends’ homes, in cars and garages, wooded areas, parks and abandoned buildings, or wherever they can lie down for a few hours. Just at a time when numbers of youths going homeless are on the rise in a poor economy, help could disappear---unless the community cares enough to act. During the day, youths 21 years of age and under stop by at Safe Place for something to eat, a change of clothes, shoes, computer use, sleeping bags or tents, counseling and help getting a job, obtaining food stamps, or enrolling in school, among other things. The grant and a much smaller matching fund give the youth program about $100,000 a year. The first street outreach program to offer housing to youths was in Kentucky, where Safe Place combined with the YMCA, something that could be considered locally, according to Thompson. Such a 24-hour-a-day facility is costly and would benefit from collaboration of the Y and Safe Place. What Thompson would bring to such a joint venture is first-hand experience. The 48-year-old counselor has been through about anything a homeless youth might throw at a counselor. In fact, he can hardly wait for a youth to say, “But you don’t know what it’s like.” With those words, Gary relates his own story---a life of drugs, pain and homelessness. That’s when young people begin to listen. Thompson has his office on the second floor of Safe Place, an adobe building at Cortes and Pearl Steets in Monterey, where he keeps drawers full of supplies and snacks that he and other counselors deliver to runaway and homeless youths in the area. Besides fruit drinks and granola bars, the kids get some necessities and
Homeless Chronicles
Erika Fiske information on Safe Place, a Community Human Services (CHS) program offering street outreach and survival aid to counseling and family reunification.
A Wasted Life of Drugs and Drink
There was a time when Gary himself needed help with life. But he traveled a long, hard road before he reached a place where he could say, “Enough,” and finally change. “The catalyst for my addiction was my father’s death when I was 15,” Gary said. Without Dad around, Gary began to “test the waters” with parties and wild behavior. His mother tried to stop all this, but Gary’s answer was to leave home. “For the next 25 years, I stayed drunk. I went from one party to the next. I had seven DUIs. I was in and out of jail. I was locked up for eight to nine years,” he said. About a year after his release from jail, Gary had a child with a woman and became the perfect father, with his world revolving around the girl. By the time his daughter reached three years of age, her mother decided to leave. “I was destroyed. I started drinking again,” Gary said. Although he had joint custody, the mother stopped cooperating and kept the child home. Gary went to pieces, drinking a lot, unable to face his life with all its failures. Then he discovered heroin. “The first time I tried heroin, everything went away,” he said, referring to all the bad memories. But as he grew addicted, things got worse. “I moved into Chinatown in Salinas and lived on the tracks. I was using three to five grams of heroin a day. I didn’t want to live. I saw no way out.” One day he was in the back of a van smoking when a police officer stuck his head in the door. “I smiled,” Gary said, realizing it was all over. He wound up in Genesis House for 10 months and had to face his past, 25 years of never keeping a job, never owning a home, driving around with a revoked license, loaded, and going from party to party. “I never dealt with the death of my father and the loss of my daughter,” he said. “It was a lot of emotional trauma.”
A year after completing the program at Genesis, Gary was offered a job there, to be part of the relief staff. After falling down a flight of stairs, he went back to school to earn his GED at the age of 34 and then an associate’s degree from Monterey Peninsula College. When he was offered the job at Safe Place, Gary jumped at the opportunity to work with young people.
Many Sad Stories
There is no shortage of youths needing help locally. According to CHS, there are probably 650 or more young people living on the streets of Monterey Peninsula. Many of these youths never seek help from CHS, which also provides a small number of beds in a temporary shelter and in transitional housing. There young people are helped to reunite with families or find other homes. CHS programs dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues also are available, and treat more than 3,000 people a year. As Gary discussed his work at Safe Place, a visitor aged 24, and too old for services, spoke with Gary about housing. The tall, thin man was living in a tent at Veteran’s Park with his girlfriend. Major health issues were making it difficult for him to get a start in life, as he was approaching a forth surgery for cancer--and the removal of another section of his intestines. “He’s lost a lot of weight,” Gary said. “Six months ago he was around 215 pounds.” Unfortunately, Gary was unable to recommend a place in the Monterey area for this homeless couple. “I’m referring him to the Watsonville shelter,” Gary said. “It’s first come, first serve there. Sometimes the first five are guaranteed a bed every night, if they help out at the shelter.” The young man and his girlfriend would have to stay in separate shelters, but could eat meals together, Gary said. The young man wasn’t interested in going on disability, fearing it would prevent him from returning to computer work. There are many sad stories that walk through the doors of Safe Place. With the weak economy, more youths have been seeking help over the past two years, and
there’s a rise in methadone and heroin use among the young, according to staff. One young man from the Northwest became homeless when his mother asked him to leave. While the youth was struggling with a vacuum cleaner one day, his mother yelled, “Get out of the house, you’re useless.” He did just that, for two years. When he showed up at Safe Place in Monterey, he was given food, clothes, a shower and kindness. Finally, he decided to go home. One happy ending involved a girl who came to Safe Place at the age of 12. “Her mother was a single parent with two children and had a drug and alcohol problem,” Gary said, adding that sometimes it’s safer on the streets than in some homes. “She made an agreement with her mother. She was not running away, she was just not coming home.” Gary said. As she grew older, the young woman decided to escape homelessness. With the help of counselors, she enrolled in college, got a job and paid a friend to let her sleep on her couch. Now 18, she’s on her way to realizing her dreams.
More Beds Needed
Gary has worked for Community Human Services for eight years, and at Safe Place specifically for one year. On the building is a national emblem for Safe Place, which lets youths from anywhere in the country know the building is a place to find help. Some businesses also carry the emblem, such as Acme Coffee, and in certain cities, the bus system will carry the emblem.” If a youth is found in crisis, there are two Safe Place 21-day foster homes in Pacific Grove and Carmel for such situations, where there are attempts at reunification or finding someplace else for youths to live. Transitional housing (Safe Passage) is available to older homeless youths (18 to 21 years of age) in a remodeled bungalow that houses six young adults for 18 to 24 months, giving help with education goals, finding work and finding housing. There’s a 24-hour crisis line, 831-2410914, as well. The young people given beds in these temporary foster homes and transitional housing are a drop in the bucket compared to the hundreds of youths who seek help from street outreach at Safe Place each year---or just a friendly ear to listen to their problems. Without community support, even that could disappear.
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Out and About with Seniors
Make This a Golden Age Spare change Aging Parents and Family Mediation
Tom Stevens
Otter Views
Susan L. Alexander, Esq.
Many years of diving under waves and working in the bell-shattered din of public schools has cost me some high-end hearing. It’s not a big deal. Most rock fans and nearly all drummers have lost far more. But as I get older, I understand why the “ear horn” was a longtime cartoon fixture. In conversation, I make an ersatz horn by cupping one hand behind the ear nearer the speaker. By tilting my head toward the voice and leaning in close, I can hear a faint buzzing sound, like a bee trapped in a bottle. Coupled with thoughtful nods and frequent An aging parent in need of help can repetition requests, this posture gets me through most conversations, although these set off some unpleasant disagreements seem to be growing fewer and briefer of late. As opportunities for human discourse have dwindled, I’ve turned for auditory within a family. When family battles consolation to my dresser-top coin bucket. Topped by a sturdy wire handle, this blue over a senior family member are ready tin unit awaits each day’s discharge of pocketed pennies, nickels and dimes. (Quarters, to boil over, it may be time to call in an expert. more precious, go into their own bowl to feed parking meters). We all know that adult children Like many pants wearers, I empty my pockets each evening so their linty cargo often bicker over mom or dad’s care, of coins, paper clips, ticket stubs, and rat-tail combs won’t go through the wash. The and while sisters and brothers typically small change gets pitched into the blue tin bucket, producing a pleasant rattling noise know each other well (and how to push even I can hear. There was a time, back in the ear horn era, when I would have sifted through these each other’s buttons), they rarely have coins looking for a rare 1916 “D” dime or 1904 “SVDB” penny. But at this end of life, occasion to work together to solve probtime seems too fleeting for such laborious scrutiny. Now I just want to hear the metallic lems. However, adult children may also find themselves united on a particular clangor of coins jettisoned into the bucket. My auditory apotheosis comes when the bucket is full. Gripping the wire handle, issue, only to face an unyielding parent. I carry it to my truck, set it carefully on the passenger side floor mat, and drive to the Oftentimes, the parent simply wants to supermarket. Just inside the store, near the t-shirt display, sits a wondrous coin-counting be heard. There’s a tendency to ignore -or not even include -- the elder in talks. machine. In the ear horn era, only casinos had these machines. People living near Tahoe, Ideally, the mediation process allows Reno or Vegas could take their coin buckets to Harrah’s and emerge with ready cash everyone’s voice to be heard. A typical scenario often involves (or not emerge, as the case might be). Everyone else had to pack their coins into tight several siblings, living in different parts little paper tubes available from banks. Vexing and time-consuming as it was, this tube-packing process had educational of the country, who are at odds over the value. First, you had to separate your coins by denomination and recognize random best way to care for their ailing father. outliers like francs, drachmas, washers and “slugs.” Then you poked each coin care- One feels that he is still able to live at fully into the tube, counting as you went. This taught the sort of fiscal exactitude once home; a second advocates for a move to an assisted-living setting; a third argues esteemed by banks and their Calvinist founders. But as banks have grown more like casinos, paper tube stuffing has gone the way that he be placed out of state. To make of The Glass-Steagall Act. And now that coin-counting machines are supermarket fix- matters worse, the siblings distrust one tures, their speed and convenience gladden small change hoarders everywhere. As at another’s motives -- in part because a the bank or casino, the house still takes its 10 percent vig, but the customer gets a chit third party had been sowing dissension. During a mediation session, the family redeemable for actual groceries. In my case, the coin machine also delights and entertains, though as the market can broker an agreement. First, they can is a public place, I try to be discreet. I generally use the coin counter during off-peak commit to confiding more in one another and less in outsiders. Second, they can hours to avoid suspicious bystanders and fellow change bucket toters. do the necessary homework -- together AnI estimated 4.5 million foyer Americans have disease. Feeling like a reverse bank robber, “case” the supermarket for other coinAlzheimer’s -to determine the best arrangements for redeemers before carrying my bucket into store. After punching inwith my language and has more than doubled Thethe number of Americans Alzheimer’s payout choices, I lift the bucket gingerly over the perforated coin intake ramp. Then I their dad. Third, if dad is coherent, his since and 1980. hold my breath, start tilting out the contents, listen to the merry mazurka of falling wishes can be expressed and upheld, if at all possible. This is where an attorney money. It’s the poor man’s Las Vegas. can prove valuable as a strong advocate Theofnumber of Americans Alzheimer’s disease will continue The pizzicato clink, chime and ching dancing coins is music to with my treble-starved for the senior. Most adult children do ears, but that’s not all. The tray clankstoand bangs. The engine adds its bass section of grow — by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer’s churning throbs, thumps and rumbles. Mysterious conveyers deep within the mechanism not understand that the family is not a could range from shuffle, clap, shimmy and syncopate like mummers at the 11.3 Mardimillion Gras. to 16 million. democracy that is entitled to make deciAs you might imagine, I want this auditory high to last. I scoop out small mounds of sions by majority vote and foist them on a parent if whatorthey want conflicts Half of alltray, nursing home residents Alzheimer’s disease coins, spread them evenly across the latticework then lift the ramp so the have machine with the senior’s wishes. Until a senior law office, gets only one gulp at a time.p.c. As the coinadownpour diminishes to a few nickel and copper related disorder. is declared incapacitated by a court or by Compa s s i oInrelease t m e n t cup my ears, and lean eagerly toward the intake maw. drops, • Ca re another • C o m m iscoop, doctors under a standard set forth in the Sick? Weird? Pathetic? Yes, you A could say so. I’d probablydisease have to will ask you person withButAlzheimer’s live an average of eight to repeat it.
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Support our troops during the holidays
Operation Care and Comfort (OCC) will be sending special Christmas care packages to our deployed troops on November 14. For these packages, the organization needs small unbreakable Christmas ornaments, Christmas lights, small Christmas wreaths that can be decorated, watch caps, Christmas cards and letters of support, blank Christmas cards for the troops to send home, blank CD’s, DVD’s, small games, comic books, and anything to remind them of home and that we are thinking of them. The troops are also asking for fleece blankets. Since 2003, OCC has sent over 440 tons of care packages to our troops. In addition, OCC will be adopting military families for Christmas under its “Adopt a Military Family” program. Funds are also needed to purchase items for these projects. OCC is an all- volunteer organization. All donations are tax deductible. If you wish to help with either of these projects, please call Joan at 625-5128, or send checks payable to Operation Care and Comfort, c/o Joan, 25350 Pine Hills Drive, Carmel, CA 93923. Deadline for drop-off or pickup for the Christmas packing for our troops is November 8. Our troops need and deserve our support.
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The holiday season is upon us here on the Monterey Coast, with all of its fun, excitement, and yes, stress. Whether we are with family or friends, the holidays can be a stressful time as we try to juggle home, education, social, and religious activities. Stress can be debilitating, and unfortunately, lead to medical conditions that can impinge on the holiday mood and activities. When we let go of stress, or how we view stressors (e.g. holiday travel, work, finances, family, health), both our emotional and physical health increases. Let’s see if we can embrace the holiday spirit, while improving our outlook this season. Stress hazards commonly include an increase in blood pressure and chronic pain, aggravation of existing mental disorders, fatigue, and a lowered immune system. According to the American Psychological Foundation (2004 stress survey), an unfortunate 54% of Americans indicate stress is a significant factor in their lives. The WHO, World Health Organization, advises us that stress-related travel (e.g. holiday flight delays, change in climate and diet) can adversely our immune systems, lowering resistance to disease and potentially exacerbating existing depression or mental illness. The good news? Avoiding stress hazards is relatively easy, especially if we plan ahead and make small life style changes now. If you are prone to stress, CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy) may provide relief. By learning how to selfadjust our thinking and perception, we can manage our reactions to perceived negative events, social interactions, and trauma.
Our environment may not change, but we have changed, and begin to feel better. Stress can also be relieved by physical activity. Many of us drop our normal exercise during the holidays, losing the benefits of cardiovascular exercise, weight management, and the endorphin release which increases our sense of well-being and happiness. Exercise during the holiday stress provides an outlet for pent-up emotions and tension in the body (headaches, muscular pain, fatigue). Mild stretching and meditative exercises (e.g. yoga, pilates, qigong, tai chi) can enhance your health at home or in the gym, while fitting into a busy holiday schedule. Because you are taking care of yourself, you feel better and will tend to eat in a healthy manner. Complementary and alternative health therapies that can also decrease stress and improve your immune system include yoga, meditation. and acupuncture. Meditation and guided imagery can increase calmness and focus. The physical postures and breathing techniques in tai chi and yoga promote relaxation. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can detoxify your body and improve the immune function of the respiratory and adrenal systems linked with good health. Decrease your holiday stress with self-care this season, you will have more fun and feel better. Jacquelyn Van Deusen-Byrd is an acupuncturist and herbalist. She also teaches Chinese herbology at Five Branches University, San Jose. You can reach her at (831) 393-4876 or visit www. pacificgroveacupuncture.com.
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‘Coping with Grief During the Holidays’ workshops
Hospice Foundation will present two free workshops, “Coping with Grief During the Holidays,” on Sat., Nov. 3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church, 72 East San Joaquin in Salinas and on Sat., Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 800 Cass Street, Monterey. Local author and grief counselor Judy Tatelbaum, MSW, will present tips and offer suggestions about how one can successfully navigate. Representatives from local grief support programs funded by Hospice Foundation will be on hand to offer information and answer questions. There is no charge to attend. Call 333-9023 for seating reservations or information, or go online www.hospicegiving.org.
RE-ELECT
ROBERT HUITT PACIFIC GROVE CITY COUNCIL I support hotel use for the Holman block, but I’m opposed to Measure F because the rezoning would allow a building that’s too big for the site. We should do this right. We need to have a full EIR on a specific project followed by a vote on whatever rezoning is required for that project. That’s the only way the voters can know what they are approving if they vote yes. More on this at roberthuitt.com . Paid for by Huitt for Council 2012, FPPC 1348729
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Puzzle #20: Quotation
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Personal Finances
In The Money
Would your kids pass the Marshmallow Test?
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Travis on Taxes
Your Future Tax Return: Romney Versus Obama
If tax positions would sway your Tuesday vote, here is what Obama and Romney would like to see. Keep in mind, however, you don't always get what you want! • Tax brackets: Romney reduce to 80% of current levels. Obama keep the same as 2012 except allow top bracket to split into two higher brackets like pre2001. (Romney, Current 2012 Rates, Obama, 2013 rates if no congressional action ) (8%, 10%, 10%, 15%), (12%, 15%, 15%, 15%), (20%, 25%, 25%, 28%), (22.4%, 28%, 28%, 31%), (26.4%, 33%, 33%, 36%), (28%, 35%, 36% and 39.6%, 39.6%) • Capital gains, interest, dividends: Romney reduce tax rate to zero for AGI below $200K. 15% max if AGI above $200K. Obama increase long-term capital gains rate to 20% max and up to 39.6% on dividends - leave interest taxed at ordinary bracket rates. • 2013 3.8% Medicare surtax on net investment income and existing 0.9% medicare surtax for married filers over $250K AGI and others over $200K: Romney repeal. Obama keep. • Itemized deductions: Romney cap itemized deductions (maybe $17,000$50,000 cap) and maybe eliminate completely for high income. Obama reduce your itemized deductions by 3% of your AGI in excess of $250K married, $225K HOH, $200K single, and $125K MFS (up to 80% reduction of itemized deductions) and limit the effective tax savings to 28% even if you are in a higher bracket.
• Income exclusions: Romney keep as is. Obama cap the effective tax savings to 28% on exclusions from income for contributions to retirement plans, health insurance premiums paid by employers, employees, or selfemployed taxpayers, moving expenses, student loan interest and certain education expenses, contributions to HSAs and Archer MSAs, tax-exempt state and local bond interest, certain business deductions for employees, and domestic production activities deduction. • AMT: Romney repeal. Obama keep but set exclusion to current levels and index for inflation. • 2009 expanded Child Tax Credit, increased Earned Income Credit, and American Opportunity Credit: Romney - Allow to expire as scheduled 12/31/12. Obama - Make permanent. • Buffett Rule: Romney "Not gonna do it." Obama households making over $1 million should not pay a smaller percentage of tax than middle income families. This is accomplished by raising the rates on capital gains and dividends as discussed earlier. • Temporary two percent FICA cut you have been enjoying in 2011 and 2012: Both candidates favor allowing to expire at 12/31/12. • Estate tax: Romney repeal. Obama set at $3.5 million and index for inflation with top rate of 45% on excess. • Top corporate tax rates: Romney 25%. Obama - keep at 35% for 2013 but
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Planning for Each Generation
When I was a kid, my absolute favorite stories were from the Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel. I am so thrilled that my two-year-old son inherited my passion for the stories about the two special friends. In fact, this year we decided to dress up as Frog and Toad for Halloween (my son assigned me the role of Toad – I’m trying not to read too much into this). One of our favorite Frog and Toad stories is entitled, “Cookies.” In the story, Toad makes the most delicious cookies and invites Frog over to enjoy some. They keep eating the cookies over and over again. At one point, they both agree that they should stop eating cookies otherwise they’ll be sick. They keep vowing that they will have “one last cookie” but continue to eat more (my son and I both relate to this scenario). Frog mentions that they need willpower. When Toad inquires as to what is willpower, Frog explains that “willpower is trying hard not to do something you really want to do.” Toad asks, “You mean like trying hard not to eat all of these cookies?” They devise various schemes to keep the cookies out of their reach but eventually decide to remove the temptation altogether by giving them away to the birds. This story reminded me of a famous study from the 1960s about willpower and children. Instead of cookies, the study involved marshmallows. Stanford psychologist Walter Mischel would leave young children in a room alone with one marshmallow. The children were told that they could eat the marshmallow but if that they waited until the researcher re-
turned, they would be allowed to eat two marshmallows. Some children ate the lone marshmallow right away while other children were able to wait until the researcher returned often 15 or 20 minutes later. Mischel checked in on the children as they grew up and discovered remarkable results. Those children who exhibited willpower in the study turned out to be more independent, had higher salaries, were more respected in their communities, and generally led happier lives. The researchers believed that willpower is not an inherited trait but rather a skill that can be developed. Estate planning attorneys took note of the results. If willpower – or delayed gratification – leads to happier, more successful lives, can there be a way to instill this value in children through an estate plan? Inheriting an estate without any limitations does not teach delayed gratification: sudden wealth without any capacity to responsibly manage it can lean to ruin. However, if an estate plan creates incentives for children to become responsible adults, they will develop willpower which will give them the tools to create successful and meaningful lives and allow them to manage wealth responsibly. Often such estate plans will identify certain “benchmarks” such as attaining a Bachelor’s Degree, attaining a graduate or professional degree, attaining gainful employment, or performing community service. For each “benchmark” achieved, the estate plan will distribute cash or other
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The winds of change Jane Roland
Animal Tales The days are shorter; it is dark longer than it is light. I love this time of year; but not the absence of sunlight a preponderance of the time. We are in the middle of so many major events right now that it is difficult to determine the importance of each one. The Giants are on the verge of winning another World Series. I hope by the time you read this it will have become a reality. Otherwise they will finish at home which is a good thought for the many local fans. We are huge supporters; the team is solid and wonderful, even without Brian Wilson and Melky Cabrera. It won’t hurt my feelings to see neither again…I take that back, let’s have “The Beard” minus the foliage. But Melky betrayed his fellow players and his fans by doping and then attempting to cover up his misbehavior, we don’t need that. Far more significant to the country is the election. I have always been a political animal, spurred on by a parent who was an avowed Republican. 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Golf fans watched the Ryder cup recently. The US Team played their hearts out, but it wasn’t to be this year. We also saw the best players in the world get nervous with the pressure of the golf. This is a great learning tool for the rest of us. Pressure is part of the game and we all have it as we play golf at different levels. Here is my point: First, realize we all have to deal with getting nervous and there are always going to be out side distractions with other players and conditions. Relax. And if you hit a bad shot or get side tracked a little, keep moving forward and always remember, golf is still just a game.
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Come show off your basketball shooting skills at the 2012-2013 Elk’s National Hoop Shoot Basketball Free-Throw Contest and The Peninsula Elk’s Hotshot Basketball Skills Contests Sat., Nov. 17 – 5:30 p.m. at the Pacific Grove High School Gymnasium Sponsored by the P.G. Recreation Department and the Monterey Elk’s Lodge This FREE competition is open to children, ages 8-16* who reside in the Pacific Grove Unified School District. Competitions are separate for both boys and girls, in three age divisions: Hoop Shoot – *8-9 year olds *10-11 year olds *12-13 year olds Hotshot – *8-10 year olds *11-13 year olds *14-16 year olds *Age is determined as of April 1, 2013. First-place winners will compete in the Peninsula finals. Hoop Shoot (Free Throws) – Saturday, December 8 @ Boys/Girls Club @ 9 am Hotshot (Skills) – Saturday, March 9 @ P.G. High School @ 6 pm No pre-registration needed for the City contests -- call the Recreation Department at 648-3130 for more information, or email – dmothershead@ci.pg.ca.us
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Pacific Grove goes all out for Halloween From Downtown merchants handing out treats in broad daylight to Halloween hijinks on the day itself, Pacific Grove goes all out for Halloween. At left, Merielle Flagg of Pebble Beach, dressed as Snow White, was our first trick-or-treater while the little fairy on the right knew how to say “thank you!.” Our photographer, Peter Mounteer, captured some of the best decorations -- from sweet to downright scary -- around town in this photo essay. Below, left: 711 Willow and below, right: a pumpkin patch on Junipero.
Left: Spiders took over this house, visible from Congress. At right, a hedge clipped like a dragon on Bayview. Below, left: a colorful display on Montecito and center, spiders taking over while a scary display greets passersby, below, right. Bottom, left: A witch sneaked into this fall display on Sinex. Bottom, center: Spiders must be the predominant form of life in Pacific Grove; and caution tape greets visitors, bottom, right.
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New You
Health and Wellness
Training for a 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk By Carla Corres
There are those of you who might find the idea of having to run as unappealing or to difficult, even more so when thinking about having to run your first 5k. However, a 5k is an excellent goal for first timers. For many, getting started might be difficult but with determination and following a few easy steps you will be surprised at how quickly you’ll be on your way to running your first 5k (3.1 miles). Once you decide to run 5k, expect to train for the event. Even though the 5K (3.1 miles) is a shorter distance, running without training could introduce soft tissue and bone injury, simply because you were under-prepared. For that reason and before starting any exercise program, make sure to take the proper steps and check with a doctor. You want to be sure that you are checked and don’t have any health problems so that you may go into your race knowing you are in good health.
leave you exhausted and discouraged and sometimes can result in injuries. Stretch and value your rest days as your body needs this time to recover from the stress forces during training. Train 3 days per week with a rest day in-between running days. But most importantly remind yourself that no goal is to unconquerable and remember we all have that little Thomas train inside us and tell yourself that you can do it. Last but not least have fun! Happy running! Carla Corres B.S ACSM Carla Corres is a personal trainer at the Peninsula Wellness Center
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is coming! Train and register
The Jingle Bell Run/Walk takes place on December 8, 2012. It is a timed 5K run or an optional 5K fun walk. There is also a kid’s 1K led by a giant elf! The event benefits the Tips to help you get started: Arthritis Foundation and teams are If you are starting from zero, taking encouraged to fundraise to help the any step no matter how small it may seem, 300,000 kids with Juvenile Arthriis a step closer to you reaching your goal. tis and millions of adults who have For many working in groups or having an Arthritis. exercise buddy makes the process more For more information and to enjoyable and provides a great support Register please visit www.jinglebellsystem. So try to find a friend, family runpacgrove.kintera.org member or running club Special thanks to Jingle Bell Get the right running gear. You should Run/Walk National Sponsor Abbott, find the right shoe that will help absorb and to sponsors; Treadmill, Central shock, provide cushioning and stability Coast Senior Services, Alliance Home therefore, consider consulting a running Health, Victory Dealership, Nova shoe specialist to get properly sized and Medical Equipment, VNA & Hospice, fitted. Wells Fargo, Peninsula Wellness Follow a training schedule. Be sure to Center, Pebble Beach Company, give yourself 6-8 weeks of training prior UCB, Whole Foods, The Herald, to the event. Use the first 3-4 weeks to Cedar Street Times, Culligan, KION, simply work up to running 1 mile and then KWAV, 97.9 ESPN FM, 630 ESPN add .5 mile each week to reach your 3.1 AM, Springer Construction, Pacific mile (5K) goal 1 week before the event. Grove Chamber, Peet’s Coffee and Practice and pace yourself. This is imMission coins_c2x4_buyin_sd_1212 8/24/12 the 6:31 PM Ranch. Page 1 portant not only to your body, but also your mind; trying to do too much, too soon, will
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Holiday Gifting while creating positive change Plus: Tips for nesting and enjoying the season
Welcome. How are you settling into fall? Fall is the perfect time to slow down and pull tight within the home. Actually these next months ahead are ideal for homemaking, keeping cozy, while taking great care of yourself, your home and your family. As we head into the holidays, let’s together make sustainable and conscious choices. Creatively choose thoughtful tokens this year that support beneficial causes and local -sustainable businesses. When your holiday gifting why not create positive change as you give. Due to big money power, ingenious mass marketing, and the addictive additives in common foods today, difficult problems are presented. It may even seem like what we do on a day-to-day basis may not be enough to make any difference, when in reality it is the decisions we act on within our home and our shopping that provide an immediate and long-term effect on the energy and wellbeing of our family and our loved ones, the health and learning abilities of our children, and in the long run will cause change and demand for change in order to create a health and sustainability. Let sustainability be your intent. Become aware of your personal impact on pollution both in your thoughts, in your diet, in your shopping and in your environment. Start in your daily routine taking steps to improve. We each have to take on this responsibility, and we are not alone. Would the Sustainable Homemaking be a great gift for you and your family this year? As we begin the Sustainable Homemaking 8 -Week Program this Thursday November 1, and we fall into the shorter days I will be pulling close to home and creating a cozy space to be a focused mentor and homemaker. This past year has been very progressive and I am very amazed by the growth process. I give thanks. Keep a look out for a special home-
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Tips for nesting and enjoying the season
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They came, they saw...
Leticia Ferreira enjoyed some pizza -- but didn’t get any on her book Mia Bailey, right, and her friend shared a sponsored seat
Mila McWilliam was one of the readers.
...they read
Pacific Grove Library Read-A-Thon Sponsors
Kids filled 14 sponsored chairs and read for 12 hours, to benefit the Library by more than $12,000 Below: Teens declined to be photographed, but had a good time. There were folks who read aloud and otherwise entertained...including face painting.
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Back Porch Fabrics Aeschliman Family Judy and Tom Archibald Joe and Jay Asling Avila Design Sheila Baldridge Fiorin, Selma, Fred, Britta Ballerini A Friend Who Loves to Read! Norma Bell Lois Bennett Jennifer Bicket and Allen Davis Linda and Joseph Bileci The Bilyeu Family Bredthauer Family Thomas Bristol/ Adventures of Grace Jeanne Byrne - Architect Pamela Cain - Financial Advisor Carolyn Cain Nancy Carnathan-Cribbs, MFT Cedar Street Times Rex, Grace and Emma Russell Cayden, Tammy and Rick Cheffer The Coen Family Anonymous Mary Arnold and Michael Cunningham Detrait Family Sarah Diehl and Claudia Sawyer Patricia Dombrink Favazza Plastering Beth Flynn Linda Foley and Jerry Giamona Friedel Family Giles Properties - Bud and Eleanor Giles Carol Greenstreet Grimmer Family Grove Market The Guertin Family Patricia Hamilton Peggy Hansen Linnet Harlan The Headley Family Pat and Sally Blair Holland Jeanne Holmquist Beverly Jarvis Mrs. Johnson’s Second Grade @ Robert Down The Jones Group - Coast and Country Real Estate Grandpa and Grandma Jones Shirmaine Jones Bill Kampe The Kaplans In Honor of Grace and Lorne Kelsey
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SPCA Doggie Bootcamp turns up the fun More enrichments are in store for shelter dogs―and SPCA volunteers
The SPCA is launching a new Doggie Bootcamp program to expand enrichment and training for shelter dogs, and help them find homes. Under Doggie Bootcamp, new enrichments will be added and programs that used to be separate will be integrated under one umbrella to increase efficiency and consistency. “It’s all about increasing the adoptability of the dogs and making sure their time here is fun and productive, no matter how long it takes to find them the right homes,” said Doggie Bootcamp Administrator Jon Sparks. Enrichments include walks with volunteers, behavior training, play groups for socialization with other canines, Kongs and other interactive toys in the kennels, and trail hikes in the SPCA hills. For months now, Jon has been evaluating these
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The right enrichment for the right dog
“Dogs are all individuals who respond better to different types of training and stimuli,” said Jon. “Some dogs love squeaky toys and others couldn’t care less about them. It’s important to learn their likes and dislikes to find something that
motivates each dog.” Bootcamp will track the progress of individual dogs to assess program effectiveness and build personality profiles to help adopters choose the best canines for their lifestyles. Problem behavior like jumping is a turn-off to adopters, so the program will include targeted retraining, such as using remote controlled “manners minders” to dispense treats when a dog sits calmly before staff enters the room. Staff also wear treat pouches so they can consistently use positive reinforcement to calm fearful or excitable dogs throughout the day. Providing a high level of enrichment over and above basic care takes a lot of time and talent. goal is to have a core ByThe Maria Poroy group of specially trained volunteers who can run play groups and hikes, and help
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recruit and train new people for the team. “We want to build our volunteer base and add new enrichments as we have people to sustain them,” said Jon. “Some volunteers like to walk dogs while others like to do training or socialization, so it’s a matter of matching the needs of dogs with those of the volunteers.” Jon’s enthusiasm for the program is obvious as he shows off bins of enrichment toys for each day of the week: treat-stuffed Kongs and tug toys on Tuesdays, puzzle toys with hidden treats on Wednesdays, squeaky toys on Thursdays, Kongs again on Friday―and the list goes on. Since dogs have highly evolved scent organs, Jon also has spray bottles with a variety of doggie-preferred scents. A few squirts after kennel cleaning provides stimulating aromatherapy–yet another way to keep dogs alert, active and healthy during their stay at The SPCA. If you’re interested in learning new skills and helping dogs get adopted, please fill out an online registration form at SPCAmc.org, or call Stacy at 264-5423 to become a part of our up and coming Doggie Bootcamp team.
The Vote is In!
It seems Obamacare is in, and while it has passed the legal hurdles we still do not know the final form things will take when they are implemented in stages. Like Martin Luther King, I have a dream…but my dream is that a health insurance application was a single page and that it contained only your personal data and billing information. No questionnaires listing so many things that can be wrong with you. No signature to release your medical information for underwriting. I do not expect 2014 to be quite that sweet. You will be able to get any plan regardless of your health history. In fact, it looks like you will have to have coverage. what about the little problem of just how you will pay for this coverage? we do not want a decline in care. Logically, when more sick people get coverage the higher the rates will be. But wait! If everyone must be covered, then the healthy, perky people, as well as the halt and the lame, will be covered. And it is that complete participation that is the saving grace. The way insurance works is that everyone who is insured pays into the pot. Today that is a lot of pots with names like Anthem, Blue shield, cigna and Aetna. when someone who shares your pot becomes ill your contributions help pay the bills. we need a single pot, or some way to share the cost of a serious illness with all of the pots.
Now, the goal of each insurer when they underwrite a policy is to make sure they do not get more than their share of sick people, and that if you have a challenging health history you pay a lot more so there will be enough in the pot to pay claims. some of the uninsured I talk with now are uninsured because of their health or similar problems like overweight. someLeft: are “Hey! youngWhat andare you healthy. writing about healthy or just plain They Two dogs take feel lucky, and theus?” statistics are on their side.even if you think you are a breather during bullet proof you group can get a nasty playtime to surprise. No amount preaching help of SPCA Bootcamp from me is going Administrator to make you beJon lieve that. But universal coverage Sparks fill out their means that you have to contribute forms. even if you expect assessment to remain healthy, and if you are a person with health Below: problems you will to some extent be “Wait up you guys!” subsidized. leave the But for now I’llAll saypaws this: reform has improved theground benefitsduring for thegroup playtime. insured. If you have been an a plan for over two years you need a second opinion of that plan. You may find coverage with better benefits, or price, or even some particular feature that suits you. Insurance companies encourage their subscribers to move from some older plans with disproportionate price increases. with everything else you have to manage in your life you may not even notice it until you reach your financial pain threshold. so call me now, or call me when it starts to hurt! Take care.
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Parent’s Place Halloween Fundraiser Tons of fun, tons of candy at annual event Oct. 31
Donated baskets of goodies were auctioned off to raise funds for the preschool, located at the Pacific Grove Adult School Live music was offered by Peter Meuse and Rama Pajama. Friends of Parents’ Place coordinates the event, which involves raffling The Parents’ Place program is for parents-to-be and their children ages birth to 3 years. It is part of the Pacific Grove Adult Education Program. About 250 families learn about child development and how to become more effective parents. Parents’ Place offers age-related classes as well as specialty classes.
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Butterflies and pumpkins, bears and superheroes...there was one of everything at the event.
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The Green Page PG Middle School: The Butt Stops Here Campaign to clean up cigarette butts before the rains come
Pacific Grove Middle School students participated in a campaign called “The Butt Stops Here” in September and October in Pacific Grove to protect marine animals from the harmful toxins made by cigarettes. “The Butt Stops Here” was part of PGMS’ Ocean Guardians School program. Anika Bomberg, a student at Pacific Grove Middle School explains, “To participate in ‘The Butt Stops Here,’ you sign up to adopt a street in Pacific Grove. Then you pick up all the cigarette butts you can find.” Some areas in Pacific Grove are riddled with cigarette butts, making this a fairly simple task. “The PGMS students have picked up 1937 butts in the last month,” says Aminah Khalil. Jonathan Leon adds, “The average number of cigarette butts picked up by all the students who participated was 158.” PGMS students also picked up 203 butts at a recent cleanup at Lovers Point Beach. One student picked up 930 butts from streets around his house. “Nicotine is a powerful drug found in cigarettes, and cigarette butts contain more than 4,000 known toxins,” explains Dylan Graham. “The toxins are not only harmful to
Anika Bomberg, Kaylee Hogan-McCarty, Angela Lavariega, Sofia Paci, Amaya Gamecho, and Aminah Khalil show off their “The Butt Stops Here!” cigarette butt counts at Pacific Grove Middle School.
humans,” adds Sofia Paci, “but they’re also harmful to marine animals.” The toxins in butts get into animals’ bodies and messes up their digestive systems and can leak into their bodies as well. And because cigarette butt filters are made from plastics, they don’t dissolve or go away any time soon. “Butts make animals feel full because of the plastic in butts, so they die of starvation, but they don’t know they’re starving,” says Amaya Gamecho. PGMS students got the idea for the campaign when they found butts on the streets around the campus on their weekly trash clean ups. Joe LaRock explains, “We would find a lot of cigarette butts, and we counted them in ‘The Butt Stops Here!’” Jaden Keller observes, “Once people start throwing cigarette butts on the ground, they tend to do it over and over again. Once in the trend, they get used to it and do it every time they smoke. All those cigarettes add up to thousands!” Kaylee Hogan-McCarty summarizes the wishes of PGMS students: “We should be careful of what we’re doing and not throw cigarette butts on the ground because they could end up in the ocean.” Trevor Heyn summarizes it. “Don’t throw cigarette butts on the ground!” Hunter Hanes and Evan Gutfeld also contributed to this story.
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By Marge Ann Jameson and whisk them home, it was as if they were waiting in front of Carnegia But there will be new Hall for limousines, not a middle school in their footsteps if the talents following in Pacific Grove. funding holds out. Last weekend a stellar And when Pacific Grove Next year, many of performance this group will be hears that there’s was given by a select gone, scattered going to be an encore, group they’d better get their ers, actors and musicians, of poets, danc- across the state to colleges and universities tickets early. all in the name of and the country. A few supporting the arts at are Pacific Grove High already poised to launch careers in School. In the line-up More photos: pages the arts. were 6 and 7 class: Kylie Batlin, Montereyfour best-inCounty Poetry Out Loud winner from 2009; Morgan Brown, California state winner from 2010; EnochPoetry Out Loud Chair Clarinet for the Matsumura, First state of California; and Robert Marchand, Poetry Out Loud winner California state for 2011. As parents, faculty and administrators filed in and took their seats, it was obvious from the electricity in the air that the audience was in for a rare opportunity. Where else, for a mere $7 could talent on one beautifully one see so much restored stage? They danced, they sang, they pulled beautiful glissandos out grand piano. The rafters of the well-worn parable harmonies and rang with incomimpeccable notes from the brass band. They recited poetry that went straight to the sternum and they gave dramatic performances worthy of a much larger hall. The crew -- Matthew Phillips on lighting, Chip Bell and Katie Emily Marien as stage Dorey on sound, manager -- never State Poetry Out missed a beat for two Loud winner Robert Martin Scanduto hours of Marchand chats via and advisor Larry Haggquist. Skype with the audience After the performance, magic. Marchand was still as people tion. Haggquist had in Washington, waited in the chill for their rides to drive up perform Coleridge’s challenged last winner’s winner, Morgan DC for the competiBrown, that he would Kublai Khan in drag the results. He made if she won. Well, she no such bet with Marchand. won. See page 7 for
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The Green Page Celebrating the garbage truck On Monday, October 15, Waste and Recycling News (WRN) announced the 100th Anniversary of the Garbage Truck, and Waste Management Carmel Marina Corporation (CMC) added two new compressed natural gas (CNG) collection trucks to bring its CNG fleet total to 33. “The story of the garbage truck is one that truly goes unnoticed,” said Felipe Melchor, District Manager, Waste Management CMC. “The garbage trucks today are modern miracles on wheels.” According to WRN, the first garbage truck appeared in 1912, and to celebrate the history of the garbage truck, a 1942 vintage, Chevy two-ton, garbage truck from Waste Management’s sister facility in Walnut Creek is paying a visit to contrast how far the garbage truck has advanced. From the mechanical arms to the massive compactors inside, the modern garbage truck has come a long way. However, one of its most significant achievements is the reduction of its environmental impact. Waste Management’s CNG powered trucks contribute to a smaller carbon footprint, including a reduction of up to
90 percent of air particulate and up to 25 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the trucks run about 50 percent quieter than traditional diesel engines, resulting in less noise pollution. “To close the loop, the CNG garbage trucks here are fueled by methane gas coming from our Altamont Landfill in Livermore,” said Melchor. “Essentially, the ‘gas’ from garbage is powering our garbage trucks.” In fact, most days the trucks will generate nearly zero-carbon emissions when powered by gas from trash. This bio-fuel, made from the decomposition of organic waste at Waste Management’s Altamont Landfill, is the lowest carbon fuel available. It has 98 percent fewer emissions than fossil-fuel natural gas. The two newest members of the Waste Management CNG fleet will be running residential routes on Monterey County’s Highway 68 and 1 corridors. “So if you happen to notice one of our garbage trucks quietly doing its job,” said Melchor, “Just know that it’s been 100 years in the making.”
Parks programs this week
Do you want to find out about what goes into working on a cattle ranch, or learning the art of building sandcastles? Then the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District has the programs for you. To find out about all the nature activities offered by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, see its new Let’s Go Outdoors! guide or go to mprpd.org.
Rancher for a Day: Autumn Calving
Come out to a working cattle ranch! Get to know bovine personalities as you learn about the iconic American legacy of cattle rearing and calving. Meet a genuine rancher and ranch horse in full working gear. Discover how thoughtful grazing allows for co-existence among endangered species, cattle and you! Feel the deep of reward that one gets from working closely with the land. : Laurie Petkus. All ages, minors must be accompanied by a paid adult, Saturday, November 3, 10 AM-12 noon, Palo Corona Regional Park (entrance is on east side of Highway 1, approximately 200 yards south of Carmel River Bridge, which is just south of Rio ), $20 (district resident), $22 (non-district resident), or $60/$66 for group of four. Children 6 and younger are free.
Sandcastle Magic
Transform your day at the beach forever! Learn the art of sandcastling from the pros. Join the world-renowned “Sand Guys,” as they show you how to make arches, towers, faces and more. Bring out your artistic side while you sculpt the sand with family and friends. Sandcastling tools provided for use. : The Sand Guys. Ages 6-adult, children 8 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult, Sunday, November 4, 12 noon-2:30 PM, beach location (see mprpd.org for details), $20 (district resident), $22 (non-district resident), or $80/$88 for group of five. • To register online, go to mprpd.org and register with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Walk-in pre-registration is accepted Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM to 1 PM 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.
Robert Pacelli
1942 Chevy two-ton garbage truck
Parks recommends three grants for City
The Monterey Regional Parks District Grants Committee recommended approval of three of the City’s grant requests: Lighthouse Restoration $30,000, Save the Pool $40,000, and the PG Museum $6,420. The committee’s recommendations will be before the board in early November, which, said City Manager Tom Frutchey, is great news for all three efforts.
Save Our Shores Monthly Beach Cleanup Salinas River on Nov. 10
Come lend a hand for pollution prevention at the Monterey Monthly Beach Cleanup taking place this month on Saturday, November 10, at Salinas River State Beach. Cleanup hosted by Save Our Shores, all cleanup materials provided. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own gloves, reusable bags and/or buckets to help decrease trash. Monterey Monthly Beach Cleanups take place at alternating locations on every 2nd Saturday of the month. Meet at Salinas River State Beach at Sandholt Road. Check in will be in the main parking area south of the Moss Landing Harbor. Locations can always be found at saveourshores.org. Save Our Shores is the Central Coast leader in caring for the marine environment through ocean awareness, advocacy and citizen action. Our core initiatives are Plastic Pollution, Clean Boating, and Ocean Awareness. Over the last 30 years, Save Our Shores helped to establish the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, prevent offshore oil drilling and cruise ship pollution, and today focuses on educating youth about our local watersheds,
Pacific Grove City Council Supporting Pacific Grove YES to voluntary campaign spending caps. YES to repairing existing sidewalks and building new ones. YES to compiling a list of available commercial properties by size and approximate cost for potential community marketing.
YES to adding twinkling, colored bulbs to the trees on Lighthouse for the holiday season.
Thank you to all the people and businesses who supported my community-based campaign, endorsed by the monarchs, supported by 1000 friends and neighbors.
Think Monarchs, vote Robert Pacelli! FPPC#1248293
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