Pacific Grove`s New laws for 2013

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In This Issue
Kiosk
Fri. Jan. 11
Book Launch Party & Music
“The Inherited Heart”
Bill Minor and Friends
The Works, 667 Lighthouse
7:30 PM, $15, 372-2242
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Jan. 11 and 12
Healing Touch Program Class
Mayflower Church, PG
call Caroline 831 915 3410
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Fri. Jan. 11
Guitarist Goh Kurosawa
Plaza Linda Cantina
7-9 PM, $10
659-4229
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Bless the beasts - Page 13
Escaped prisoner - Page 3
Green machine - Page 19
Pacific Grove’s
Sat. Jan. 12
Blues by Paige & DeCarlo
Plaza Linda Cantina
7-9 PM, $10
659-4229
Times
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Sat. Jan. 12
Author/Artist Talk
“Passion for Place”
PG Art Center
1-2 PM, Free
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January 11-17, 2013
Sat. Jan. 12
Your Community NEWSpaper
City joins area crime
prevention
task force
Swearing-in ceremony
Tango Workshops
Pacific Grove Dance
th
205 17 St.
1-3 PM, 3:30-4:30 PM, 5-6:30 PM
$45, $20, $30
915-7523
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Vol. V, Issue 17
Sat. Jan. 12
Tai Chi for Energy Classes
10 Consecutive Weeks
Chautauqua Hall
11:30 a.m.
$120, 622-1994
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By Marge Ann Jameson
Sat., Jan. 12
Movie Night
“Moonrise Kingdom”
Marina Library
7 p.m., Free
883-7507
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California Public Radio.
SB-2189 would allow undocumented
immigrants who can provide “satisfactory”
proof that their residence in the United
States is authorized via federal law, to obtain
a drivers license. The bill also discusses a
slight modification to existing laws concerning rental cars. Section 12801 of the
California Vehicle Code has been amended
by SB-2189 to read that when renting a car
signature comparisons between license of
the driver and the driver’s signature need
not be done in the presence of the renter.
Both of these provisions in SB-2189 will
allow undocumented immigrants greater
civic freedoms in California.
However, nationwide, it is a different
story. Last week with the arrival of the new
year Iowa became the second state in the
United States, after Arizona, to not grant
driver’s licenses to young, undocumented
individuals residing within state borders.
Last November, President Obama received
criticism from minority groups and others
for not taking a definitive stance on im-
Monterey Peninsula law enforcement
police chiefs, faced with a rise in narcotics
crimes and violent crimes, have requested
their various cities to join in an area-wide
task force to address the issues of violent
crimes, gangs, and narcotics with a focus
on the Monterey Peninsula.
Also involved are the cities of Carmel,
Marina, Monterey, Sand City, and Seaside
plus the Monterey County District Attorney, the California Highway Patrol, and
CSUMB.
They have given it the name Peninsula
Regional Violent and Narcotics Team, or
PRVNT.
“The primary purpose of PRVNT is
the enforcement of federal, state, and local
controlled substance laws, and to prevent
and control violent crime on the Monterey
Peninsula,” wrote Police Chief Vicki Myers
in her request to the City Council. The agencies intend to do this, in great part, through
coordination of law enforcement regionally
and through the sharing of related intelligence among the participating agencies.
Additional resources will be made available
to the participating communities to initiate
investigations involving street level drug
dealers with the goal of identifying, apprehending and prosecuting offenders.
Chief Myers said they know that such
crimes know no boundaries, so it makes
sense that enforcement should be shared
across the boundaries of the participating
agencies.
Each of the participating agencies has
agreed to dedicate resources in support of
PRVNT. Seaside Police Department has approved the Memorandum of Understanding
and has assigned one commander and two
police officers to PRVNT on a full-time basis. Monterey and Marine have approved the
MOU as well. Monterey has assigned one
sergeant and one police officer full-time to
PRVNT, and Marina has assigned one police
officer. Chief Myers requested that Pacific
Grove wait to assign any officers or even
a civilian support person until the Pacific
Grove Police Department is back to normal
staffing levels. At that time, the MOU has
stated that Pacific Grove will provide one
police officer. At present, Pacific Grove only
See LAWS Page 2
See PRVNT Page 2
Sun., Jan. 13
E-Waste Recycling Event
Monterey Fairgrounds
Gate 8, 9 AM-3 PM
Free, 372-5863
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Mon. Jan. 14
Informal Discussion
World Affairs Council
MPC, Social Sciences Bldg.,
Rm.102
4 PM, Free
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Wed. Jan. 16
Gentrain Lecture
Papyrus Trade Networks
MPC Lecture Forum 103
1:30-2:30 PM, Free
646-4224
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Fri. Jan. 18
James Woolwine at
Plaza Linda, Carmel Valley
7:00
Suggested cover
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Officer Daniel Deis, center is sworn in by City Manager Tom Frutchey, right, at
the official ceremony on Mon., Jan. 7. Police Chief Vicki Myers, left, said she was
pleased to officiate as the first new officer for Pacific Grove since she became chief.
She said it “sets the tone” for the coming years.
New laws for 2013
Among the hundreds, here are a few
which will make a difference
By Peter Mounteer
Fri. Jan 18
Piano Concert
Michael Martinez
& Joe Bongiorno
6:30 PM
at Canterbury Woods
651 Sinex Ave.
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Inside
Animal Tales
& Random Thoughts.................. 12
Book Review............................... 5
Cop Log....................................... 3
Dining....................................... 15
Green Page.......................... 18, 19
High Hats & Parasols................... 4
Homeless Chronicles................. 16
Money................................... 9, 10
Opinion....................................... 8
Otter Views................................ 11
Seniors...................................... 13
Sports........................................ 17
As of January 1, 2013 hundreds of new
laws took effect statewide. Most notable are
AB-2189, allowing certain undocumented
individuals to receive drivers licenses and
work permits; SB-1298 which permits the
testing of driverless vehicles to be done on
public roads; and SB-1172 which prohibits
therapy on homosexual minors that attempts
to alter their sexual orientation.
AB-2189 will be perhaps the most controversial of these new laws. The assembly
bill comes into law as a response of compliance with a recent directive from the the
Secretary of the Department of Homeland
Security, Janet Napolitano. The directive
allows “certain undocumented individuals
who meet several key criteria” to continue
residing in the United States and be eligible
to to apply for work permits and defer their
removal for up to two years. These “certain”
individuals seem to be a small number of
people, primarily young adults, according
to a recent article published by the Southern
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pLAWS From Page 1
pPRVNT From Page 1
has 10 officers on patrol (with three others either on disability or deployed overseas)
and two commanders, but no other officers to spare.
Cost to the City, besides the cost of staff, is expected to be $1000 per year, but
that money is also expected to be reimbursable through asset forfeiture. There may be
other costs identified, such as overtime, court costs, office supplies and more, one the
task force is fully operational.
A previous attempt to establish such a task force, dubbed Narcotics and Violent
crime Task force (NVCTF) was abandoned in 2009 due to budget cuts at the state level
and continuing budget cuts at the local level. The Salinas Police Department had been
involved with NVCTF and provided a Commander to oversee it, but only for officers
assigned to the Salinas office.
Chautauqua Hall Clean-Up Day
There will be a Chautauqua Hall Clean-Up Day on Sun., Jan. 13, from 10:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This community service event is sponsored by the DiFranco DanceProject and
the City of Pacific Grove Recreation Department. Energetic middle-school and highschool students and community adults are invited to roll up their sleeves and join us
in doing some basic clean-up chores at our much-used, much-loved historic Pacific
Grove meeting hall.
Please wear work clothes and sneakers and bring gloves, if you have them. All
participants will need to sign a waiver (parental signature needed for all those under 18
years). We'll supply cleaning supplies, latex gloves and simple tools. We'll also provide
a simple salad, pizza, juice and cupcake lunch buffet at around 1:00pm.
Community service credit is available to students. Remember to bring your forms.
For the waiver form and more details, go to our website: www.difrancodance.com,
News and Updates or contact Dianne Lyle at [email protected].
CalPERS resolution: First steps taken
At the Jan. 2 City Council meeting, San Francisco Attorney Karol Denniston, hired
by the City to help seek a solution to the pension cost problem facing Pacific Grove,
introduced the concept of “legislate, don’t litigate” to both the City Council and
proponents of an initiative set on overturning the 2002 agreement with the city’s
safety officer unions. A hastily-called meeting on Jan. 9 set the effort in motion.
Some 40 people, most of them supporters of the initiative, met to air differences and
ask questions. Along with City Manager Tom Frutchey and four employees, there were
two retired police chiefs – Carl Miller and Darius Engles – Steve Gorman, a reserve
officer; and the current union liaison, Officer Jeff Fenton; plus a few other interested
citizens.
Denniston, who has worked with other cities in California as well as overseas,
promotes a legislative solution to the problem of runaway pension obligations. She told
the listeners that litigation would not solve the problem and that the current initiative,
like others before it in 2008 and 2010, would result in interrelated lawsuits brought by
affected employees, retirees, their bargaining units, bondholders and CalPERS itself and
that it would delay the potential to find fiscal solvency for the City.
She praised the citizenry and City Hall for taking steps to pre-empt bankruptcy,
which she believes is not an answer, either. She had, at the Jan. 2 City Council meeting, suggested that Pacific Grove form a task force with other affected cities to seek a
legislative solution.
She said the answer has to come from Sacramento, in response to a question regarding a potential upswing in the economy, which she felt would take too long. She did not
discount the effect of an improving economy, but said the CalPERS investment fund
would have to increase by close to 15 percent per year to make a difference.
A smaller task force group was meeting Thurs., Jan. 10 as we went to press.
migration, and with these recent events
in state-to-state immigration policy, the
stage may very well be set for new federal
legislation regarding the rights of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Up next is SB-1298, the senate bill
that allows for the testing of “autonomous
vehicles” on public roads with a driver
present to take over in the event of an
emergency. Techies out there already know
that Google has developed technology
that can be jerry-rigged onto certain existing car models that allows them to drive
themselves. Now is your time to rejoice.
A Toyota Prius modified with Google’s
experimental driverless technology has
recently been awarded a testing license by
the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles
that allows such vehicles to be further
tested and used legally by “manufacturers,
software developers and others” according
the website for the Nevada DMV. Legislation requiring the Nevada Department of
Motor Vehicles to draft such regulations
was passed by the Nevada state legislature
in summer of 2011.
The product of that legislation culminated in the “Autonomous Vehicle
Business License Application,” the first
in the nation. SB-1298 is the same type
of legislation, it authorized the California
Department of Motor Vehicles to come up
with a legal framework for these vehicles
that will apply to California. The bill’s text
states “the bill [SB-1298] would require
that the Department of Motor Vehicles
adopt regulations as soon as practicable,
but no later than January 1, 2015.” The bill
authorizes that only employees or other
persons designated by the manufacturer
may be allowed inside to take over in the
event of an emergency, meaning these
vehicles still have a long way to go before
members of the general public can take
a ride, let alone purchase one for private
use. More legislation both statewide and
nationwide is bound to be enacted in the
coming years as this technology advances
and improves and garners more and more
public attention.
And just as a reminder: If you see a
car on the road without a driver and some
funny-looking gadgetry mounted on the
roof, don’t call the cops because it’s probably just another test run.
Finally, we come to SB-1172, which
was designed to make attempts by mental
health providers to change the sexual
orientation of patients under 18 illegal in
California. “Was” because the bill would
have gone into effect last week as law if
it hadn’t been for a 9th Circuit Court of
Appeals judge who issued an emergency
hold on the law on December 21, 2012
until it can hear more arguments on the
issue. The bill is the first of its kind to ban
conversion therapy for minors. The bill
also provides that any attempts at sexual
orientation change made by mental health
professionals will constitute “unprofessional conduct” punishable by the whatever entity issued the provider’s license
to practice. This legislation was approved
by Governor Brown in September 2012.
According to the National Center for
Lesbian Rights (NCLR) the bill is based on
the “unanimous consensus of mainstream
medical and mental health organizations”
that such therapies are dangerous as gay/
lesbian youths “already have a high risk
of suicide” from the outset because of the
discrimination and rejection they face
on a daily basis. Additionally, the NCLR
cited that the American Psychological Association determined that such therapies
are harmful to gay and lesbian youth,
the effects of which include depression,
self-hatred, suicidal tendencies, substance
abuse, feelings of dehumanization, stress
and disappointment, among others.
The bill itself was co-sponsored by
various LGBT activist groups including
the NCLR itself. New developments
will surely come soon if the case moves
forward.
Pacific Grove Weekend Forecast
Friday
Saturday
11th
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Sunny
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of Rain
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WIND:
NNW at
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ENE at
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Sunday
13th
Partly Cloudy
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of Rain
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WIND:
ENE at
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Monday
14th
Sunny
54°
34°
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of Rain
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NE at
5 mph
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge
Data reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 01-10-13.................................... .69
Total for the season....................................... 9.38
To date last year (01-06-12).......................... 3.64
Cumulative average to this date.................... 7.74
Wettest year............................................................. 47.15
during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98
Driest year.................................................................. 9.87
during rain year 07-01-75 through 06-30-76
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Water rescue: Surfer is OK
On Dec. 29, 2012 at around 2:00 p.m., a fire engine, ladder truck and water rescue
boat responded to a water rescue at Sunset and Ocean view in Pacific Grove. A surfer
was located 600-800 yards offshore in rough seas. The surfer was in distress and
holding onto a broken surfboard. The division chief set up incident command and the
State Parks lifeguard arrived on the scene. The lifeguard used his personal water craft
to enter the water and rescue the surfer. He transported the surfer to the Monterey fire
boat and from there the surfer was transported to the Coast Guard pier. The rescued
surfer refused medical assistance and was released.
Sheriff’s Department alert:
Escaped inmate at large
James Rimbey
Age: 29
DOB: 01-26-1983
Sex: M
Race: W
HT: 5’10” WT: 180
EYES: Green
HAIR: Brown
Marge Ann Jameson
Cop log
Wet prowler
On David Ave., a woman reported hearing someone outside her home. Officers saw a set of wet footprints leading to the garage, but there was no one to
be seen by the time they arrived. She said someone had tried the front door but
it was locked.
Frequent shopper oops shoplifter
A person was reported as a frequent shoplifter at Rite Aid at Country Club
Gate. Seems he picks up alcohol and walks out without paying for it.
Much ado about a 6 pack
A person shoplifted a 6 pack at Rite Aid. An employee attempted to stop
him, standing behind his vehicle with hands on the tailgate. The suspect showed
the vehicle into reverse and skedaddled.
Wallet found, with complications
A wallet was found on Divisidero. The drivers license inside turned out to
be suspended/revoked. The owner’s mother was contacted and said she’ll have
him pick it up.
Suspicious voice mail
Synopsis: On January 9, 2013 at
approximately 1415 hrs, inmate James
Rimbey walked away from the minimum
security area of the Monterey County
Jail while assigned to an inmate work
crew. He was last seen by a witness running towards the Natividad Creek Park
soccer fields. An intensive subsequent
area check conducted by members of
the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office,
Salinas Police Department, California
Highway Patrol and the Monterey County James Rimbey
Probation Department failed to locate the
fugitive. Rimbey had been sentenced to serve 3 years in the County Jail as a result of a
burglary conviction. He is not considered to be violent. If anyone has any information
as to the location of the fugitive, please call 911.
Fiscal Year 2013-14
Special Events
Cut this out and tape it to your refrigerator, if for nothing else than to know when not to
leave your car parked in certain zones. Better yet, join the run and support City events.
4th of July Celebration
Wine / Art Walk Feast of Lanterns Celebration Pacific Grove Pet Parade Peace Lanterns Celebration Celebration of Our Lady of Fatima
The Little Car Show
Concours Auto Rally & BBQ
Wine / Art Walk Pacific Grove Community Expo
The Triathlon at Pacific Grove
Cherry’s Jubilee Classic Car Show
Chautauqua Days
74th Annual Butterfly Parade
Historic Homes Tour
Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation
Wine/Art Walk
Lighthouse 5K & Kids 3K Runs
Big Sur Half Marathon
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Christmas at the Inns
Annual Holiday Parade of Lights
Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park
Jingle Bell 5K Run Together with Love Walk/Run
C.E.F. Walk-A-Thon
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Thurs., July 4
Fri., July 19
Wed.-Sun., July 24-28
Fri., July 26
Sat., Aug. 10
Sat.-Sun. Aug. 10-11
Wed., Aug. 14
Fri., Aug. 16
Fri., Sept. 6
Thurs., Sept. 12
Fri.-Sun., Sept. 13-15
Sat. & Sun., Sept. 14-15
Thurs.-Sun., Oct. 4-6
Sat., Oct. 5
Sun., Oct. 6
Sun., Oct. 13
Fri., Oct. 25
Sat. Nov. 16
Sun., Nov. 17
Mon., Dec. 2
Tues.-Wed., Dec. 3-4
Thurs., Dec. 5
Sat., Dec. 7
Sat., Dec. 14
Sun., Feb. 9
Sat., April 12
Rotary to hear Middle East expert
The Pacific Grove Rotary Club will have as speaker on Jan. 15 Col.
Rick Francona, retired, a Middle East expert. The meeting will be held at
The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, at 12:00 noon. Lunch is $20 and
reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657
A woman on Sinex said she got a message to call a certain number, and when
she did they asked for personal insurance information. When police searched the
name and number, it proved a dead end.
Scooter scooted
An electric scooter was found in the dirt on the berm next to the Middle
School, along with a helmet.
Skateboard skated
A skateboard was left unattended on Junipero and someone attended it.
Steamy scene
A fire alarm sounded on Congress and neighbors reported the windows
were steamy. Owner arrived to let firefighters in and remembered leaving a pot
on the stove.
Bark Bark Bark
Bark Bark Bark
Dogs reported bark bark barking on Prescott Lane, one inside and one outside.
A note was left for the owner as it is assumed the dogs can’t read.
Bark Bark Bark 2
A barking dog was reported on 17th Mile Drive.
Bark Bark Bark or not?
A person complained about barking dogs on Miles Ave. but they weren’t
barking when the officer arrived. The complainant was advised to keep a log, but
he said he didn’t want to. So he was advised to call dispatch if the dogs barked
again but he said that every time he called, no one came. A check of records
showed that no calls had come in.
On 13th.
Another on Eardley.
Domestic quarrel
Phone held hostage
A woman on 13th said her boyfriend took her cell phone to work with him.
She thinks he did it to get her attention. He brought it back home.
Backpack lost
In parking lot behind ATC.
Suspicious of nurse
A person reported that a male had called her a week before saying he was
from VNA and would be coming by the visit. He didn’t show up so the patient
called VNA, but they said they didn’t have any males nurses.
Possible mountain lion, definite large animal
A person on Austin said that she was out for a walk and heard a loud “growling” sound, then saw a large animal jumping a fence, then entering a wooded area.
She shone a flashlight and saw green eyes at a height that might be a mountain lion.
Silver Alert sparks a series of reports
Walking on Lighthouse Ave.
At the grocery store at Country Club Gate.
On Lighthouse Ave.
Bag of stuff found
A bag of abandoned property was found in the bushes near the library. It
was booked for safekeeping.
Attempted burglary, successful damage
There was damage from an attempted burglary on Central Ave. Nothing
was missing.
Patron reports homeless man
A personal reported that there was a homeless man entering the theater during
a movie and they no employees could be found to report it to. Employees said
there is a “homeless” man who frequents the theater, but is a paying customer.
To place legal notices call 831-324-4742.
We do the proof of publication.
We accept credit cards.
Jon Guthrie
High Hats & Parasols
Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present
our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time.
The writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from
100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats”
are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also
worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.
The News … from 100 years ago.
Real estate is way to go
The way to save and become financially independent is to invest in real estate.
For instance, you can buy an irrigated farm of 5 acres or more right now. This farm
is located near Salinas in the Valley and is called Orange Land. Purchase terms are
easy and include low payments. Also featured are 95 acres in the lakes country and
80 acres in Monterey County’s hill country. One owner of a nice parcel has stated
that he is willing to swap his equity of $1,600 for property in the Grove.
Brokers in San Jose report that the entire San Jose area is booming and there is
much land available for a song. See Charles Norton for help buying real estate. 1
Spa opens
Do your feet ache? Your back hurt? Do you feel lousy all over? You may be in
luck! There is a new spa open in Pacific Grove at 130 16th Street that offers Sanitarium treatment rooms. This fine spa also offers massage, baths, and vapor spray. It
is recommended by most doctor’s to heal whatever is wrong with you. Whether for
medical reasons or general interest, plan now to stop by for a visit
Thomas Hardy tribute to be
presented at the Works
“Time’s Laughing Stock: a Portrait of Thomas Hardy,” written and performed
by Howard Burnham, will be presented at The Works at 677 Lighthouse Ave. The
program, a dramatic celebration of the novelist and poet to mark the centennial
of the Wessex Edition of his works, will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January
20. A $10 cover will be charged. For more information call Howard Burnham
at 803-467-7267 .
Winter/Spring '13 Dance
Classes for youth
Three levels of co-ed Afro-Latin Jazz dance classes (ages 8 -18 years) and three
levels of Jazzamatazz For Kids classes (co-ed for ages 4- 7 years) are offered by Dianne
Lyle, at Chautauqua Hall, 162 16th Street (between Lighthouse and Central Avenues).
This is an after-school program, sponsored by the City of Pacific Grove Recreation
Department.
The '13 Winter/Spring DiFranco DanceProject classes begin during the week of
Jan. 7 through Jan. 11.
Detailed class information and registration forms are available at the website, www.
difrancodance.com or at the City of Pacific Grove Recreation office. Contact Dianne
Lyle at [email protected] with any questions.
Vote NO on amendments to the constitution
It will soon be all up to us as the “special” election date is nearly here. The
128 proposed amendments to the constitution make it almost a new document that
should be voted down. The changes would grant the power to rich and greedy entities such as San Francisco to annex poorer areas like Monterey County. This action
must be stopped. Vote NO on the lot.
Old clock becomes new model
Did you know that the first clock was made for Henry VIII in 1540? It was
considered an astronomers timepiece that was ignored by Henry after he ordered
it installed in a garden where all could see. The old timepiece told the hour, the
minute, the month, the year, and the height of water beneath the London Bridge. It
also showed the position of the sun and the phase of the moon. It is thought to have
been designed by Nicholas Crater, the famed German astronomer lured to England
by Cardinal Wolsey.
Then the old clock was lost until 32 years ago in 1880 when it was discovered
in an old shed where it had lain over the centuries. Immediately there followed a
mad rush to copy the clock which were sold around the world. Care to see a copy of
the old clock? Check it out at Culp Bros.
Mount Tamaulipas Military Academy
The only military school in the state that offers cavalry training and firing with
live artillery, Mount Tamaulipas is located near San Luis Obispo. The school also
offers an open-air gym and full-size swimming pool. All graduates guaranteed
becoming officers in the U. S. Army. This is the school’s 23rd year so it has a lot of
experience. Art Crosby, A.M.D.D, is the headmaster. The school is fully accredited.
You’ll do well to check out the school today.
Get healthy
Most folks know that eating vegetables makes you healthy. So where do you
buy fresh vegetables this time of year? Well you might try Spoon and Hick’s. Those
good people import vegetables from down south somewhere or another. 2
Snippets from around the area…
· Chas. T. Norton, formerly a Notary Public and insurance salesman, has now
added Real Estate to his line of endeavors. See Norton at 571 Lighthouse, especially for fire, life, and accident insurance.
· The Bank of E. Cooke Smith has both commercial and personal services available. Open a savings account today. You will be paid 4%.
· The PG Review offers printing at big city prices. Bring your job in and let’s talk.
And your bill amounts to …
· Special baked bread in brown- paper sacks for campers now available at the
Grove Bakery. 15¢ a loaf.
· Rent a safety deposit box at the Bank of E. Cooke Smith for just $2.50 a year.
· You can have a new bronze Tungsten lamp, made by Mazda, at a greatly reduced
price. Just $3.75 (with hanging device) at Culp Bros.
· Wet cleaning is now dry. The innovative Grove Laundry Co can do it! Don’t
judge us by others! Men’s’ shirt collars. Only 15¢, starched and ironed. This is a
real “whoopee.”
· Try Long and Gretter’s floral cream for tan, sun burn, and chaps. 65¢ a bottle.
· Rye bread without seeds baked fresh at the Grove every Monday and Thursday.
15¢ a loaf
Author’s Notes
1 Previously mentioned was the fact that many news items a century ago, called
“advertorials,” were in fact partly paid for by commercial interests to promote a
product. This article features such advertorials.
2 Spoon & Hick’s was much like today’s Farmers Market.
References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly,
Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890).
Forest Hill United Methodist Church
551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays
Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956
Pacific Coast Church
522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942
Peninsula Christian Center
520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove
246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
146 8th Street, 831-655-4160
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove
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
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
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
Times • Page 5
Arts and Events
Up and Coming
Bill Minor’s Inherited Heart
Marge Ann Jameson
Book Review
The Inherited Heart:
An American Memoir
By William Minor
© 2012
ISBN 978-1-935530-71-8
Park Place Publications, Pacific Grove
“I grew up in a home where legends greeted one everywhere: on the walls...on book
shelves...and in everyday speech...”
- Bill Minor
There’s an American proverb that
claims, “A man who prides himself on his
ancestry is like the potato—the best part
is underground.”
That’s probably the case for most
of us, and gentle, unassuming, witty and
self-effacing William Minor might claim
it’s so for him, too. But if you’ve met him,
or watched him perform, or read any of
his prose or his poetry, you’d probably say
the opposite is true of Bill. His ancestry,
which he has the privilege of tracing back
as far as the 1500s, all funnels down to the
talented, generous writer, artist and jazz
musician we know. He is the fruit of his
family tree and the loving gardener of it at
the same time. He says, “What a thrill, in
the course of this project, to discover all
of these relatives – distant or fairly close
at hand – who were writers and left such
remarkable accounts of their own lives!
And to think that they, given the reciprocity of all things, are somehow part of me
and I of them!”
The Inherited Heart: An American
Memoir is his autobiography. Self-published and dotted here and there with tiny
errors, it is still beautifully written and
well worthy of being read over and over.
Appointed the repository of the photographs, letters and even books written by
members of his family, and the owner of
what must be hundreds of pictures dating
from the Civil War forward, Bill Minor
has woven them all into what he calls
an autobiography, but is more a series
of brilliant, stand-alone short stories and
essays, loosely organized by subject if not
an actual time line.
His stories and his memories behave
as our own thoughts and memories might:
Sitting before a warm fire, the family album on our lap, we leaf through it, gazing
at pictures and now and then explaining
them to a grandchild, we are taken back
and forth in time and memory, each image or story leading to another and then
back to the first. We might not have been
present but we have the tale, handed to us,
of uncles and great grandparents, children
buried too early, lovers lost and famous
people our ancestors might have known,
and, in turn, of stories they, themselves
told. If we’re lucky, as Bill is, they wrote
them down and didn’t trust the proof to
capricious memory or some uninterested
descendents.
A Pacific Grove denizen, he named
his first “multi-media” piece after our
city. It was a collection of poems and
woodcuts, published in 1974.
Bill grew up in Michigan and graduated from high school in the early 1950s.
He tells of his childhood in those hopeful
years and his coming-of-age in a family
where he was the middle child and beset
by insecurities and allergies.
Bill in a coat closet, winning a round
of Spin the Bottle: “There in the dark (in
more ways than one) I groveled like the
rank amateur I was and ended up kissing
what must have been Fred Schittler’s
raincoat – something very slick and rubbery and out-of-doors. Perhaps it was a
pet seal the family kept in the closet; I
don’t know. It certainly wasn’t Patti, or
so I hope.” We know the disappointment
of girlfriends who left him standing on
the doorstep or never even let him even
that close, so we’re the more pleased to
remind ourselves that he has been married for 40 years to Betty, a girl he lost but
regained later.
How does one compete with an older
brother named Launcelot, mentioned again
and again as “precious” in his father’s diary whereas Bill is termed “sickly”? He
says they have become closer in these late
years, but not, probably, as close as he is
with his younger sister, Emily. Nonetheless, the stories of the family of five resonate with those of us who have siblings
and who grew up in those years of this
century when change was the norm and
we awakened every day to something new.
He seems not to have taken after – or
to – his father. There’s a loose comparison
to Willy Loman, Arthur Miller’s Salesman,
and an echoing of the word “loss” in connection with his father. But it’s clear he
admires his mother, referring to her as the
true ruler of the roost chez Minor. She is
still alive and still beautiful, he says, at
the age of 101.
But it is Bill who shines through
the stories of his family in The Inherited
Heart, as hard as he tries to steer us toward
the generals and priests and physicians and
authors in his family tree. We probably
identify more closely with the kid who
touched Harry Truman’s sleeve when he
passed through Birmingham, MI than we
do with any president’s close adviser, so
distant from our own lives as to be unattainable.
When you have the chance, and you
will Friday evening when he performs
(with Heath Proskin and Jaquie Hope)
at The Works, go listen to Bill Minor caress the piano keys. Find one of his CDs
(they’re listed in the book) and above all,
purchase a copy of this book for your
own. But don’t ask to borrow my copy of
the CD “Love Letters from Lynchburg”
or The Inherited Heart: An American
Memoir. I lent out “Love Letters” and
can’t remember to whom, and my wellthumbed copy of The Inherited Heart
awaits another reading on my bookshelf.
Bill’s Uncle Cabell (James Cabell
Minor, M.D.) wrote a book, published
in 1917, called The Plan o’ The House o’
Man, Sir! Or The Parts Water and Position Play in the Prevention and Treatment
of Physical Disorders of the Body. It sold
for $1. Bill has a copy he inherited. Bill’s
book costs $14.95, and surely you’d rather
own The Inherited Heart: An American
Memoir. You can order it from Bill by
writing him (he’s still that old-fashioned)
at 847 Junipero Ave., Pacific Grove, CA
93950 and adding $5 for shipping. Or you
can buy it at The Works, 667 Lighthouse
Ave., Pacific Grove.
The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove Lecture Series presents:
"Robert Louis Stevenson in Monterey"
with Keith Decker
On Sun.,
Jan. 27 at 1:00
p.m., The Heritage Society of
Pacific Grove
will present
“Robert Louis
Stevenson in
Monterey" a
lecture by local actor and
playwright,
Keith Decker,
focusing on Stevenson's time
in Monterey
during an historically pivotal
moment. All
proceeds will
benefit the Heritage Society.
The event will
be held at the
Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center, on the Pacific Grove Middle School campus
located at 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Tickets are free for Heritage Society
Members, $10 for non-members and $15 for family/couples non-members. Call 831372-2898 to order tickets or for more information.
Mr. Decker, Stevenson aficionado, past-president of the RLS Club of Monterey,
actor and playwright will present the lecture, hosted by The Heritage Society of Pacific
Grove, on Stevenson’s brief but indelible time in Monterey. His talk will feature a dramatic reading of excerpts from Stevenson’s essay, “The Old Pacific Capital.”
“Chris Quist, from Monterey Historic State Parks, has recently discovered images from turn-of-the-century Monterey,” said Decker, “which I plan to present with
my reading, plus some interjected essays and related materials from Stevenson’s three
months in Monterey. His time here was so brief, yet this time figured prominently in
his career and memory. The movie‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ is all about Stevenson,
but they don’t acknowledge him.”
The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove was founded in 1975 and encourages the
restoration and preservation of Pacific Grove’s historic buildings. They strive to educate
present day residents about local history and historic preservation and hope to instill
Tango lessons scheduled at Pacific Grove Dance
Dance lessons scheduled at Pacific Grove Dance on Saturday, January 12 include
Tango Workshops with guest instructor David Chiu. From 1-3 p.m. he will conduct a
Partnering Tango Workshop. Tuition is $45. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. the Choreography
Performance Tango Workshop will be given. The cost is $20.As a pre-requisite for
this class students must pre-register and also be enrolled in the partnering workshop.
From 5-6:30 p.m. Beginners Tango Workshop, Double Dose #1 will be held. The
cost is $30 or $50 for the Saturday and Sunday version of the workshop.
Private lessons are available on January 11-13. Pacific Grove Dance is located at
205 17th Street. Contact Nancy Hoeft at 915-7523 or by email at tangonance@gmail.
com.
Tai Chi classes to begin
Tai Chi for Energy classes start January 12 at 11:30 a.m. and will continue for 10
consecutive Saturdays at Chautauqua Hall. Preregistration is required. Contact Stephanie
Taylor at 622-1994 or [email protected]. The classes cost $100 for
10 classes plus $20 for the video.
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue holds
volunteer orientation
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue will hold an orientation event on Wed.,
Jan. 23 for anyone interested in learning more about the organization and
current volunteer openings. Opportunities available include fostering senior dogs, working at adoption events, and transporting dogs to veterinary
appointments. The event will also include foster training and will be held
at the POMDR Bauer Center, 615 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, from 5:307 p.m. For more information please visit www.peaceofminddogrescue.
org. Call 718-0122 to RSVP or email [email protected].
Info session scheduled for
exchange student program
An information session about going
abroad or hosting through the AFS Intercultural programs will be held on Sat.,
Jan. 19, from 2- 4 p.m. at the Castroville
Library, 11500 Speegle St., Castroville.
High schoolers and their families are
particularly encouraged to attend this
panel discussion, which is free and open
to the public.
Find out about: studying abroad for a
year of high school or a gap year; studying abroad for the summer; scholarships
for going abroad; hosting a high school
student from another country; volunteering
to support a fun and educational program
Spending time studying abroad can be
a very rewarding experience for students
as well as for hosting families. High school
students can spend a full academic year or
a semester immersed in another country
and culture while attending a local high
school and living with a host family. Summer programs and gap year programs are
also available. Choose from a wide variety
of countries to learn about the cultures, to
learn a new language, or simply to brush
up your language skills. For students who
wish to travel abroad but are concerned
about the expenses, scholarship opportuni-
Art class signups
now open
Deborah Russell will offer abstract
acrylic/collage classes on Wednesdays,
Jan. 23 through Feb. 27, from 1-4 p.m. The
cost is $160 for the six classes.
She will offer watercolor classes
on Tuesdays, Jan. 22 through Feb. 26 or
Thursdays, Jan. 24 through Feb. 28, from
9:20 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The cost is $125
for six classes.
For more information contact Deborah at 920-8130 or [email protected].
ties are also available.
The Monterey County branch of
AFS has been actively involved in foreign student exchanges for more than 50
years. Area high schools have a reputation for open-minded and open-hearted
inclusiveness. Students from Switzerland,
Malaysia, Germany, Italy, Chile, Thailand,
Czechoslovakia, Canada, Belgium, Norway, New Zealand, and many other places,
have spent time at our local schools and
left with happy memories and strong ties
to the community.
There is no “perfect” host family.
Families come in many shapes and sizes:
empty nest-ers, parents of teens, single
parents, families with stay-at-home mothers or two-working parents, and homes
where languages other than English are
spoken, all have been successful host
families.
Please note AFS is an all volunteer
program and no stipend is paid to hosting
families.
For more information about this or
other AFS programs call Evelyn at 800237-4636 x1579, or visit www.afsusa.
orgress.
The public is invited to a free movie
night on Saturday, January 12 at 7 p.m.
at the Marina Library at 190 Seaside
Circle in Marina. The movie, “Moonrise
Kingdom,” will be shown in the Community Room. Refreshments will be
provided. Donations are welcomed.
The evening is sponsored by the
Friends of the Marina Library.
Call 883-7507 for more information.
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SoDA presents “Words on Stage”
January’s free offering from PacRep
Theatre’s School of Dramatic Arts “Words
on Stage” series features the work of Isak
Dineson, writer of the famous memoir,
“Out of Africa.” In addition to excerpts
from this well-known biographical work,
the program presents selections from her
stories and letters, as well as moments in
the life of this remarkable writer. Three
local actresses, Julie Hughett, Susan
Keenan and Anne Mitchell, will portray
the legendary writer in readings from her
works in “Isak Dineson: Stories from ‘Out
of Africa’ and More.”
Karen Blixen was the Danish writer
known by her pen name Isak Dineson, and
perhaps best known for “Out of Africa,”
which became a feature film starring Meryl
Streep. It was Blixen’s account of living
in Kenya in the early 20th century, where
she ran a coffee plantation and became
friend and physician to the many Africans
who lived nearby or worked on her farm.
It recounts her personal tale as a solitary
European woman struggling in an African
colonial setting, and tells of her loves
and relationships, her adventures in East
Africa, and her emergence as something
of a feminist.
Beyond her biographical writing, Isak
Dineson was also a remarkable storyteller.
Inspired by the oral tradition of storytelling
in Africa and by 19th century European
fiction, she believed that, “The divine art
is the story.” “In the beginning was the
Free movie night at
Marina Library
story,” she wrote. Among the most famous
of her stories is “Babette’s Feast,” subsequently made into an Academy Award
winning film and “The Immortal Story,”
adapted for the screen by Orson Wells.
Through her stories and letters, the
program provides a glimpse into the life
and work of one of the great writers of
the twentieth century. Though nominated
several times for the Nobel Prize, she
never received that prestigious award.
Nonetheless Blixen is an unforgettable
character and a marvelous writer whose
work delights and intrigues.
“Words on Stage” is a regular series
offered by the School of Dramatic Arts,
presenting informal readings of great
literature, both poetry and prose, to local
and visiting audiences.
The February 17 and 18 program,
just in time for the Valentine season and
Presidents’ Day, is “Love Letters of John
and Abigail Adams”.
Admission is free. Donations are
welcome and support the scholarship fund
of Pacific Repertory Theatre’s School
of Dramatic Arts. Two performances of
Dineson’s work will be given on Sunday,
January 20 at 2 p.m. and Monday, January
21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Indoor Forest Theatre
(underneath the stage of Carmel’s historic
outdoor Forest Theatre) at the corner of
Santa Rita and Mountain View, Carmelby-the-Sea. For more information visit
www.schoolofdramaticarts.org
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Volunteer as a
literacy tutor
If you can read this, you are better
off than 25 percent of Monterey County
adults who are functionally illiterate
and read below the fourth grade level.
Imagine not being able to fill out a job
application, read road signs, help your
children with their homework, or understand the bills you receive. But the impact
of illiteracy is not just on the individual.
It is felt by the community at large. Businesses suffer because it limits the abilities of the workforce; health and safety
become an issue when individuals cannot
read their prescriptions or safety warnings;
informed civic engagement is limited; and
people are more likely to become victims
of scams.
Monterey County Free Libraries’
ReadMCFL program provides free tutoring to adults interested in improving their
English literacy skills. Learners come to
the program with many goals in mind:
taking the GED, getting a driver’s license,
becoming a citizen or getting a promotion
at work. ReadMCFL has close to 100
learners on its waiting list who want to
improve their lives by learning to read,
write, speak and understand English better.
Make a commitment of just two hours
per week for at least six months. Volunteers are needed throughout the county.
Volunteer tutors may join the ReadMCFL
program at any point during the year by
registering for our new tutor training. The
next two-part “Orientation and New Tutor
Training” will be held on the Peninsula.
Attendance at both sessions is required.
Part I on Tue., Jan. 15, 6-8:30 p.m. at
the Marina Branch
Part II on Wed., Jan. 16, 6-8:30 p.m.
at the Seaside Branch
For more info or to register, call 8837597 or email [email protected].
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Book Signing, Gallery Exhibit &
Reception
Thom Atkins, author of Beading
Artistry for Quilts
Sunday, January 13, 1-3 p.m.
Back Porch Fabrics Gallery
157 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove
831-375-4453
Exhibit of beaded quilts through
February 19.
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The City of Pacific Grove has funds to help with HOME REPAIRS!
The Housing Division of the City of Pacific Grove’s Rehabilitation Loan Program provides
affordable financing for repairs and improvements of owner occupied homes in the City of Pacific
Grove. The intent of the program is to help residents improve the safety of their homes and to
preserve and protect the current housing stock.
The City of Pacific Grove’s Housing Division distributes CDBG money to assist homeowners in
rehabilitating their homes. The City is taking applications for its waiting list for loans of up to
$50,000 per household. Since the early 1990’s the City of Pacific Grove Housing Rehabilitation
Loan Program has helped over 150 homeowners improve their homes. In 2005, a CDBG funded
Housing Condition Survey found that 17% of dwelling units were in need of some type of
rehabilitation. In an effort to encourage low income homeowners to improve their properties the
Housing Rehabilitation Program has continued to grow.
The Housing Division screens interested homeowners to determine if they meet the Income
Guidelines *. Loans are affordable with no money down, no monthly payments, 3% simple
interest due in 30 years, or when property transfers title or the owner no longer occupies the
home. Each loan is administered via escrow and is secured by a deed of trust.
*Homeowners with these incomes or lower may be eligible. (2012 guidelines)
Household Size
1 Person
2 People
3 People
4 People
$38,750
$44,300
$49,850
$55,3500
Annual Income
5 People
$59,800
Are you worried about any of the following? Leaks in roof, windows, or doors? Outdated
plumbing, heating or electrical systems? Crumbling foundation? Termite damage? A disabled
family member who will benefit from accessibility upgrades? The City can help. Don’t put off
repairs any longer - call the Pacific Grove Housing Division at 831-648-3199, email
nd
[email protected] or go to City Hall, 2 floor. City staff will help you with the application
process, will inspect your home, help you select a contractor, and monitor the work until your
project is complete. Check out our website at http://ci.pg.ca.us/housing
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Your Letters
Opinion
Police need to cut their costs Thanks, Monterey Firefighters
Editor,
Editor:
When discussing the staffing needs of the PG police department, it’s important to
note the cost of the services we currently have. The budget for the police department
in FY 2010-2011 was approximately one third of the city’s total budget. The budget for
the police department for FY 2011-12 was more than half the city’s total budget--$8
million from a total city budget of $15.5 million. A recent report at the December 19,
City Council meeting revealed considerable overages to even that amount budgeted
for the department. The highest priority with respect to the police department is to get
the budget under control.
Once again, the Monterey Firefighters Association proved that the magic of
Christmas is still alive and well. Their holiday spirit touched the lives of 240 children
from 112 families. Our partner communities and nonprofits from Monterey, Pacific
Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Sand City, Girl Scout Troop 30603, the AT&T Language
Line, Casanova Oak Knoll Homeowners’ Association, Monterey High School’s
staff and students and many others supported the annual toy drive and wrap party.
Women’s Services and Child Care at MPC, Kinship Center Family Ties, Sand City
Police, Monterey Bookmobile staff and the Pacific Grove Kiwanis made it possible for
Santa’s team to connect with families in need. A special heartfelt thank you to all for
volunteering your time and energy into making this wonderful community outreach
program possible. Just one look at a child’s face when Santa arrives on a fire engine
to deliver an unexpected gift is truly magic.
Andrew D. Miller
Fire Chief, City of Monterey
Sincerely,
Linnet Harlan
Poet-in-Residence should be
part of the Library’s function
Editor:
This letter was sent to the City’s Library Board in advance of their Jan. 8, 2013
meeting.
Dear Members of The Pacific Grove Library Board,
I am writing to add my voice to the decision making process regarding the
Pacific Grove Poet in Residence Program and the Poets’ Perch. I was a proud and
happy resident of Pacific Grove for more than 25 years and, though I had to move to
Del Rey Oaks several months ago, I still consider myself a Pagrovian. I hope to live
there again. As a part of my continued commitment to Pacific Grove, I joined the
Poetry Team working with Dr. Barbara Mossberg, PG’s current Poet in Residence in
April 2012. Working with Dr. Mossberg has increased my desire to promote poetry
in our city. Dr. Mossberg has adopted the motto “No place safe from poetry.” I
contend that we, as a populace, are safer with poetry as part of our civic life. Mental
health and wellbeing, as we have so tragically seen in recent years, are civic issues.
As a community, we need to support ways for people to identify, express and channel passionate feelings and impulses, explore confusion, shape selfhood, connect
with a common humanity and reduce isolation. Poetry is one of those ways. Civic
poetry draws us together in challenging times and helps us to celebrate happy times
and commemorate loved ones and accomplishments. It is a means of shaping the
social atmosphere of our city, a way to create a culture of safe expression and acceptance. Creating and nurturing the “last hometown” culture is a long held and
cherished goal of Pagrovians. It is what makes us the city we are and the city others
want to visit.
Both our federal and state governments have affirmed the importance of poetry
in civic life by having long standing poet laureate programs. We have been gifted
with the legacy of Ms. Latham-Lachish in the form of the Poet’s Perch. Her bequest
to us states that the house at 140 18th St. Pacific Grove be used “for the purpose of
maintaining said residence as the ‘Poet’s Perch.’ This residence is to be available for
poetry readings, maintenance of a poetry library for the study of poetry, or for other
poetic purposes. The residence may be rented to a caretaker or other poet, so long as
said rental does not interfere with the aforementioned purpose. I direct that this gift
may be accepted only on the precise terms and conditions specified herein, and that
it shall be used only for this disposition and for no other similar purpose. If the City
of Pacific Grove Arts Commission fails for any reason to accept and use this gift for
the exact purpose specified herein, I direct that it shall instead be disposed of as part
of the residue of my estate”.
It makes sense to me to leave the poetry program as part of the library board,
rather than trying to create a new commission to oversee and administer it. Pacific
Grove Library has a reciprocal agreement with Monterey Library. Is there some way
to use this partnership with the poetry program? If the PG poetry program is part of
the library and the library is in partnership with the Monterey Library, then the stakeholders in the poetry program are much more numerous than has been considered
and include residents of Del Rey Oaks, a city that has no library.
The Latham-Lachish will does not specify having a poet in residence. It specifies using the Poet’s Perch for some poetic purpose. I also think we can expand our
idea of poetry to include music.
My recommendation is that the poetry legacy continue to be administered by
the library board and that a task group be formed to explore and present options for
enacting that legacy. The task group should include our current Poet in Residence. I
would like to be a part of this task group and to continue to be part of the process of
keeping poetry alive in Pacific Grove. I am happy to serve as a volunteer member in
the capacity of regional representative, since I am not currently a resident of Pacific
Grove.
Sincerely,
Cathleen Gable MA
Adjunct Faculty
Monterey Peninsula College
Del Rey Oaks
Hopkins Beach: It’s a jewel and it needs protection
To the City Council:
I would like to invite all of you to take some time and come by to visit Hopkins
Beach where a variety of wildlife can be observed on any given day. We are incredibly
fortunate to have this beach blocked off so that the very shy Harbor seals could take
up residency and give birth to their pups, all to the amazement of our visitors. I too
was out there today and spoke to 147 people and over the past several days over 300
people. All of these visitors were excited to not only be able to see the Harbor seals so
close but to also catch a glimpse of our visitor the massive elephant seal. To be precise,
there are actually two elephant seals on the beach currently. I always inform the visitors
that they should return to our city in April to see the birthing of the harbor seal pups in
action and many of them said they would.
It is, as I have stated many times in previous emails, our wildlife, our trees, and
our coastline that brings these visitors here. We must take steps to protect it, at all costs,
otherwise, no business will ever succeed here because there would be no reason to come
to Pacific Grove over Monterey or any other coastal city. I care about this city deeply
and I make a point of sending the visitors to our local restaurants and stores should they
ask me for places to eat and shop. But, my main function is to protect the wildlife and
educate the public to their importance. The visitors have said to me repeatedly that
they have never seen so much wildlife in such a small place and they are happy that
we protect it, but we can do more and should. Hopkins Beach is a jewel, as is all our
coastline, trees and wildlife. With projects being planned, I am concerned for the seals
at Hopkins, as they never have enough protection and so I am asking you to consider
them and to consult with those that spend the time watching their behavior (Thom
Akeman for example) before beginning any work around or near them. And please
do not assume that putting a tarp up on the fence will work to protect them. All work
involving that area should be halted until after the pupping season. There are a lot of
pregnant seals already on the beach and the visitors are eager to see their pups in this
upcoming season. I am a little surprised at how much attention this particular elephant
seal has received and would just say that he isn’t the first and only last month, there
were seven elephant seals at Hopkins Beach. I have never spent a day at Hopkins where I didn’t see something amazing. Come
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Personal Finances
In The Money
Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Travis H. Long, CPA
Planning for
Each Generation
Travis on Taxes
Are A/B Trusts History?
American Tax Relief Act of 2012
Congress provided some dramatic
theatre over the New Year’s holiday,
eventually passing the American Taxpayer
Relief Act, more commonly known as the
“fiscal cliff legislation.” The legislation
made significant “permanent” changes
with regard to the estate tax that fundamentally change many longstanding
traditional approaches to estate planning,
especially the common “A/B Trust” for
married couples.
For more than a decade, the estate tax
exemption (the fair market value of one’s
estate that can pass free of any estate tax)
was in flux. In 2002, the exemption was
$1,000,000. It increased over the years to
$1,500,000 in 2004, $2,000,000 in 2006,
$3,500,000 in 2009, unlimited in 2010, and
originally back to $1,000,000 in 2011. At
the end of 2010, Congress passed temporary legislation to increase the exemption
to $5,000,000 in 2011, indexed for inflation. However, the $1,000,000 exemption
amount was scheduled to return in 2013.
The fiscal cliff legislation makes the
$5,000,000 exemption, indexed for inflation, permanent. Of course, nothing is
“permanent” with regard to the law. A new
Congress may always override what a previous Congress accomplished. However,
unlike any time over the past dozen years,
there is no “sunset clause” that automatically drops the exemption. As a result, we
finally have some certainty regarding the
estate tax. With the index for inflation, the
2013 exemption is $5,250,000.
The legislation also made permanent
a concept originally introduced in 2010 as
a temporary idea: “portability.” The idea
behind portability is to provide an opportunity for a surviving spouse to “claim”
the deceased spouse’s unused exemption
as his/her own. This means that a married couple is not required to have specific planning in place to maximize each
spouse’s exemption. The surviving spouse
may choose to file an estate tax return, IRS
Form 706, within nine months of the first
spouse’s death to elect portability, thus
claiming the deceased spouse’s unused
estate tax exemption. Although there are
some exceptions and caveats to portability, it is a powerful tool that changes some
traditional estate planning strategies.
For generations, the centerpiece of
a married couple’s estate plan was the
A/B Trust. With an A/B Trust, upon the
death of the first spouse, the trust divides
into two sub-trusts, an “A Trust” for the
surviving spouse’s share and a “B Trust”
for the deceased spouse’s share. The idea
behind an A/B Trust is to capture the estate
tax exemption of the first spouse to die to
increase the amount of inheritance a married couple may pass free of estate tax.
Before portability was introduced for
2011, an A/B Trust was the only method
for capturing the deceased spouse’s unused
exemption. When portability was introduced for 2011, it was only scheduled to
be available for two years. Because it was
not a permanent tool, it wasn’t prudent for
estate planning attorneys to rely on portability. As a result, A/B Trusts were still
critical in ensuring that a couple’s estate is
not required to pay unnecessary estate tax.
The fact that the fiscal cliff legislation
makes the estate tax exemption permanently high and establishes permanent
portability means that A/B Trusts are
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Estate Planning
Living Trusts & Wills
Elder Law Care
Trust Administration
Medi-Cal Planning
Asset Protection
Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Kyle A. Krasa, Esq. is
Certified as an Estate,
Planning, Trust and
Probate Specialist
by the State Bar of
California Board of
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704-D Forest Avenue • Pacific Grove
Phone: 831-920-0205
www.KrasaLaw.com • [email protected]
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law January 2, 2013.
There was lots in the bill, but I am going to hit on a few that are notable and others
that having meaning to a lot of people. I think making the Alternative Minimum Tax
patch permanent and indexed for inflation was a huge victory for many taxpayers. That
patch has been kicked down the road for years. The indexing will certainly alleviate
concerns of a similar problem down the road. Many middle class people do not realize
they were on the cusp of paying thousands of dollars more on their 2012 tax returns
due in April without this fix.
The estate tax exemption being set permanently at $5 million and also indexed for
inflation is huge, especially for Californians that own property. In a lot of ways, this
simplifies estate planning for most individuals and will bring into question the need
of the typical A-B split for many people that currently have it. Having a B trust, or
bypass trust, would require additional tax work in the future, so the ability to eliminate
it, could be worth the cost of amending your trust. Family dynamics may of course
still dictate a B trust is prudent.
Various other temporary provisions we have been enjoying that were made permanent included marriage penalty relief for joint filers, better rules for student loan
interest deductions and dependent care credit rules.
Quite a few things were extended but not made permanent. A big one was extending
the exclusion from income of cancelled debt on personal residences for another year.
This could be a lifesaver for those still struggling with mortgages that are "underwater."
Deductions for grade school teacher expenses and an above-the-line deduction for
qualified tuition and related expenses were other items extended through 2013. More
important than the deduction for tuition was the extension of the American opportunity tax credit through 2018 which saves taxpayers up to $2,500 each year as a result
of education costs. Enhanced provisions of the child tax credit were also extended
through 2018.
Small businesses have had the luxury of writing off high dollar amounts of many
capital asset purchases through code section 179. This was slated to return to $25,000,
but has been extended through 2013 at $500,000. Bonus depreciation and accelerated
expensing of qualified leasehold, restaurant and retail improvements on a 15 year
schedule instead of returning to a 39.5 year schedule was also extended.
Bush-era tax rates and capital gains rates have been retained for everyone but
the wealthy. For people making over $400,000, their marginal bracket rose from 35
percent to 39.6 percent, and their capital gains tax went from 15 percent to 20 percent.
There is also a new 3.8 percent medicare tax on investment income for people generally making over $200,000 and a new hospital insurance tax of .9 percent for people
generally making over $200,000. Itemized deduction phaseouts have also returned
for high income earners.
Everyday wage earners will be negatively impacted by the return of a 6.2 percent
tax for Social Security rather than 4.2 percent tax we have had for the past two years, as
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don’t yell “Fire!”. Yell “Life Insurance”
instead and that will work better.
If lots of us are prejudiced against life
insurance it isn’t because there is anything
wrong with life insurance. While you have
probably seen cases where it was a real
blessing, it has been sold with high pressure tactics, guilt and fear. I never wanted
to sit at someone’s kitchen table and ask,
“But don’t you love your wife?” Please.
Life insurance is great. What we
don’t like is the company it keeps. For
pennies on the dollar it creates an immediate estate. What this means is that a
young family just getting by with normal
expenses may not have much in the way of
savings or property. Rather than wait years
to build up assets, they can buy enough
term insurance so that they do not have
to worry about the loss of a breadwinner
and they don’t have to sacrifice the quality
of life right now to prepare for that risk.
If there is no one in your life you need
to care for you may not need life insurance. Aside from basic needs, it is a good
way to leave a gift to an organization or
charity that is close to your heart.
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off getting life insurance because they
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life. This is why it is important to remove
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life insurance such as executive deferred
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qualify for, or those that promise your
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issues and life expectancy based on you
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January brings gusty rain, storm surf and football playoffs. I kept an ear on ESPN’s
radio broadcasts over the weekend while dismantling Christmas décor, but the games
were so one-sided they seemed fixed. Most “wild card games” were decided in the first
quarter. Monday’s vaunted BCS title clash was over in five minutes.
As the gridiron offered little enthrallment, I turned instead to the half-read New
Yorkers, discarded flyers, stacked fundraising appeals and old utility bills that had turned
the coffee table into an archaeological dig. Near the top of the pile, an inaugural notice
from the Obama campaign recalled my own brief presidential foray.
One year, a passing resemblance to Abe Lincoln in height, posture and eyebrows
led to a telephone summons from the local Republican Party chairman. “We need you
to play Lincoln for our President’s Day dinner,” he said.
“I can’t go to a Republican dinner,” I replied. “I’m a union man.”
“The union can spare you for one night,” he said reasonably. “It will probably be
a more perfect union without you.”
I couldn’t argue with that, and I was curious to see if I could pass for America’s
16th president. I’ve often been told I have the same world-weary, stoop-shouldered,
melancholy aspect as the Great Emancipator, and the craggy facial features to match.
“All right,” I agreed at length. “But I don’t have a beard.”
“Oh, I’ll take care of that,” he said. We agreed to meet on President’s Day at the
local country club. ”Wear black,” he instructed, “and use the service entrance.”
Dressed in funereal hues, I walked up to the country club at the appointed hour like
a peasant nearing the tsar’s palace. I half expected security guards to release a brace of
borzois upon me, but the county chairman answered the service bell without incident.
“Ah, there you are.” He motioned to a tall stool in one corner of the kitchen. “Sit
on that, and I’ll fix you right up.” Soon he was pinning black crepe cloth onto the hem
of my coat to lengthen it. Then he screwed a tall stovepipe hat down onto my head and
clipped a string tie to my collar. “Now, close your eyes,” he directed. I felt something
cool and gluey slurping onto my face.
“Hey! Cut that out!” I yelled, un-presidentially.
“Relax,” he said. “It’s just the rubber cement for your beard. Here, hold this.”
He handed me a shrunken head. Not a real shrunken head, like that young Rockefeller who vanished in New Guinea, but a lurid plastic voodoo skull that looked like
it might glow in the dark. Dangling the head from its ropy black hair, I regarded it
tragically.
“Alas, poor Yorick, I knew him . . . .”
“Lincoln,” the chairman prompted. “You’re supposed to be Lincoln, not Hamlet!”
“Sorry, it must be all these black clothes.” I swung the shrunken head toward him.
“So if I’m Lincoln, is this Douglas? Are we supposed to debate?”
“That’s your beard, Abe. Now, hold the skull steady while I trim off its hair and
stick it to your face. You can practice your speech while the cement dries.”
A few minutes later, I strode off to the President’s Day dinner in my black frock
coat and stovepipe hat, the voodoo skull’s hair glued to my cheeks with crusting slime.
I tried to look as grim and sorrowful as Lincoln, which wasn’t hard to do at that point.
“Hello, citizens!” I intoned, making my grand entrance into the country club dining
room. I saw that the assembled Republicans were tanned, silver-haired and distinguished,
though for the moment they were distinguishing themselves chiefly by devouring their
dinners. One or two glanced my way.
“Hello citizens! We cannot escape history!” I tried again, raising my reedy Lincolnesque voice to compete with the clash of cutlery and the sizzle of cherries jubilee.
I remembered to thrust my arm out, but I forgot to duck. The doorframe knocked my
stovepipe hat to the floor, where it risked compaction from my sturdy rail-splitter shoes.
“The fiery trial through which we pass will write us down . . .” I continued, bending over to grope for the hat. As I did so, the gummy beard hairs flopped into my eyes
with momentarily disabling effect. “Will write us down in honor and dishonor to the
latest generation!” I stammered, blindly gaining my feet.
I was grateful to feel a firm hand grip my elbow and pull me back into the kitchen.
It was the precinct captain. “Nice job, Abe,” he said, adjusting my coat and hat. “Once
you can see again, we’ll start the photo opps.”
Other presidents have not sought my counsel. But if one ever did, I’d say “remember to duck.”
Art Center to host
portrait workshop
The Pacific Grove Art Center will host the
“Portrait and Clothed Figure Painting Workshop” by
world-renowned realist painter Warren Chang. This
is an opportunity to study in-depth, limited-palette
techniques used by master oil painters for centuries,
as taught by Warren Chang, a professional artist and
art professor.
The workshop will be held January 6-8, from
10-5 daily, with a one hour break for lunch. This threeday portrait and clothed figure painting workshop will
emphasize working in an extended limited palette in
oil for an emphasis on tone and value. Instructor demonstrations take place on the first two days. Lectures
will include the construction of the human head, light
and shadow and a brief covering of painting the figure
and multiple figures in indoor and outdoor environments. The cost is $375. To register, send payment to
Warren Chang, 824 Lottie Street, Monterey, 93940.
For more information call 277-8474.
Times • Page 11
generally no longer necessary as an estate tax planning tool. With each individual allowed to shield at least $5,250,000 from inheritance tax, the vast majority of couples
will not need to use the unused exemption of the first spouse. Furthermore, portability
is always available should future circumstances dictate otherwise.
A/B Trusts are still useful for non-tax reasons. For example, if there is concern on
the part of a couple that the surviving spouse will amend the estate plan to disinherit
certain individuals, then an A/B Trust still makes sense for these “control issues.” This
is especially relevant for blended families or if there is concern that the surviving spouse
might be manipulated by an unscrupulous individual.
If you have an A/B Trust solely for estate tax purposes (i.e., you are not concerned
about “control issues”), you might want to consider amending your trust. The fiscal cliff
legislation makes A/B Trusts largely unnecessary for estate tax purposes and removing
the A/B aspect of your trust could greatly simplify its administration.
Of course, there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the A/B Trust format and
amending your A/B Trust is not necessary. It is simply important to be aware that, in
light of the fiscal cliff legislation, your A/B Trust can be simplified if you so choose.
The fiscal cliff legislation also impacts gifting, trust administration and asset protection. A qualified attorney can help you determine how the legislation affects� your
estate planning needs.
KRASA LAW is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, PG, and Kyle can be reached at
831-920-0205.
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they will see two percent less in their paychecks as a result. Another negative impact for
people with high uninsured medical expenses, is that the threshold for medical itemized
deductions has moved from 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income to 10 percent.
Individuals 65 and up will still enjoy the 7.5 percent rate for another three years.
Prior articles are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog.
IRS Circular 230 Notice: To the extent this article concerns tax matters, it is not
intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law.
Travis H. Long, CPA is located at 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and focuses
on trust, estate, individual, and business taxation. He can be reached at 831-333-1041.
January ‘White Sale’ on art:
Carmel Art Association presents “Get the Picture”
January is the month of the “White
Sale,” the traditional time to find bargains
on sheets and linens and household items
in general. Since 2005 the Carmel Art
Association has designated January as the
month for great deals on original fine art as
well. The artist members present, “Get the
Picture,” a special show where they offer
their work at reduced prices from Jan. 3
through Feb. 5.
According to Sales Manager Maureen McBride, “People look forward to
January when they might find a piece
they admired earlier that’s now more affordable. It’s fun for people to come and
see what their favorite artists have on the
wall. So many great pieces are brought in
for this show.”
The Carmel Art Association is Carmel’s oldest gallery, established in 1927.
Located on Dolores Street between 5th &
6th, it is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.
carmelart.org or call 624-6176.
Spiritual Training
by International Speaker Josh Niles, CS
Join our conversation and hearing and trusting divine intuition as well as combatting
the distractions and mental ambushes that keep us from hearing God's direction.
Sun., Jan. 13, 2013 at 2 p.m.
Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola Plaza, Monterey
Josh Niles has been actively serving others for much of his life, in areas such as tutoring, coaching, and
teaching Sunday School, as well as serving as an Officer in the Army and leading a platoon in Baghdad,
Iraq. Since 2008, Niles has been dedicated to healing spiritually as a practitioner of Christian Science
healing and sharing with others this scientific prayer-based system of healing. He is a member of the
Christian Science Board of Lectureship and speaks internationally, traveling from his home in Boise, ID.
This talk is sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Carmel, CA
and First Church of Christ, Scientist, Monterey
Childcare provided • There is no cost for this lecture
For more information please call 831-624-0141
Hostel travel program
focuses on Ft. Ord lands
The Monterey Hostel Society’s Mon.,
Jan. 28 potluck/travel program,“Why
Keep Ft. Ord Wild?” features avid hiker/
bicyclist Bill Weigle, a member of Sustainable Seaside and Keep Ft. Ord Wild.
He is Prof. Emeritus of Mathematics and
Environmental Studies at University of
Maine at Machias where he taught for 25
years, and he has a Ph.D. in meteorology
from the University of Michigan. Weigle
will discuss the relationship between the
new Fort Ord National Monument and the
adjacent undeveloped lands threatened by
proposed developments.
Using pictures and maps Weigle will
show where and what the contiguous undeveloped Wild Fort Ord is and how it is
currently being used by thousands of recreationalists (walkers, runners, bicyclists,
equestrians, photographers, bird-watchers,
etc.) from around our region. A potluck
will be at 6 p.m.; the program will start
at 6:45 p.m.. Setup help at 5:30 p.m. will
be appreciated. The public is welcome to
come at no charge. For information call
372-5762.
Foreign aid will be the
subject of luncheon lecture
How does the international community spend foreign assistance? What
determines how nations give? How effective is foreign assistance in promoting
economic growth, alleviating poverty,
promoting good governance, and helping
develop civil societies? Does foreign aid
promote democracy? Does it sometimes
lead to economic dependency?
Dr. Sophal Ear, a specialist on postconflict reconstruction and political
economy, will provide a fresh perspective
in a lecture, “Foreign Aid and Its Consequences: What Works, What Doesn’t, and
Why.” Dr. Ear, a Naval PostGraduate
School Assistant Professor of National
Security Affairs, will speak at the World
Affairs Council luncheon on Friday, January 18 from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the
Rancho Canada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel
Valley Road.
The luncheon is $25 for members and
$35 for non-members. Advance payment
is required by January 15. Call 643-1855
for more information or register online at
www.wacmb.org. The lecture itself is free
for those who do not eat lunch. The lecture
will begin at 12:40 p.m.
World affairs group holds
discussion on Middle East
“Should the U.S. put boots on the
ground (again) in the Middle East?” The
World Affairs Council of the Monterey
Bay Area will host an informal discussion
group on Monday, January 14 at 4 p.m. at
Monterey Peninsula College in Room 102
in the Social Sciences Building. The event
is free, and free public parking is available
in Lot D. The group meets every second
Monday at 4 p.m. except in February and
March. A different topic is dealt with each
month. Call 236-6813 for more information or visit www.wacmb.org.
Money lecture at Monterey library
The Friends of the Monterey Public Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee present “Will My Money Last As Long As I Do?”, a wealth management lecture with Certified Financial Planners Kevin Mahoney and Gifford Lehman,
on Thursday, January 17, 2 - 3 p.m., in the Library Community Room. Participants will
gain a framework and actionable takeaways to help ensure financial security for life.
Adults over age 50 are especially encouraged to attend. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 646-5632 or visit www.monterey.org/library. The Monterey
Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
Natural History Museum seeks
donations for milestone anniversary
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is soliciting donations to help
it mark its 130th anniversary next year. The museum first opened its doors in 1883
and continues as a free community institution today. The museum is located at
165 Forest Avenue. Call 648-5716 for more information.
Jane Roland
Animal Tales and
Other Random Thoughts
Bless the beasts
Those of us who love animals find it hard to understand those who do not. I suppose the opposite is
true: People who cannot tolerate dogs and cats scorn
(subliminally) those who do.
The former category sometimes go overboard; the
domestic animals take over their homes and lives. The
latter cringe at the hair, the mess and the responsibility.
Never the twain will meet.
John and I had a discussion last week about our animals’ internal clocks. He feels that they cannot tell time.
I know that they do. On Sundays I recline in bed. My
husband spoils me with coffee and newspapers (which
he brings daily), but also a sweet roll. On the week days
the dogs come running back to wish me “good morning,” usually with a moist kiss.
Then they run off down the hall. I know that dog shunners will shudder at the thought.
On Sundays, however, Lilah (the dorgi) hangs around because she knows there will
be a plate to wash. At 4 o’clock in the afternoon, the herd gets restless; they are ready
for their walk.
At 11 p.m. the dogs sit up and cats meow. It is
time for their parents to retire, which means a treat.
In the paper last week there was a story about
a cat that became a crossing guard. During the
school week, she was on duty at the appropriate
times, morning and night guiding her charges
across the street. On weekends she didn’t get out
of her bed. How did she know if she couldn’t tell
time (or read a calendar)?
There have been doves and pigeons who are
long time tenants in the rafters of the building
which houses our shop. As spring arrives and the trees begin to put out new shoots,
the birds come to roost up above. As we work in the back room we hear them cooing.
I realize that this is an anathema to those who need to clean up the mess on the roof,
but the little coos are music to our ears.
Boots, Dave Winter’s pup (a rescue dog),
comes to work with him and has her own volunteer name-tag. She is a real flirt and knows
she can coerce us into giving her cookies. On
Tuesdays, she hangs around out front and seduces
the customers. On Thursday things change. Susan
Steele brings her lunch, which she shares with
Bootsie. If for some reason Susan is not there,
the little dog goes crazy; she keeps running to
the back room frantically looking for her friend
and her bountiful goodies.
At four o’clock in the afternoon, John and
the dogs, generally trailed by our marmalade kitty Toby, go for a walk. Sammy, the
shy Siamese mix, comes in without fail and waits while I fill the dogs’ bowls. Then
he runs in and helps himself to Lilah’s kibbles. He is gone again until around 7 p.m.
when he is in for the night.
Dogs (and cats also) will sit at a window or gate awaiting the return from school
of their best friends. I previously told you about our black Lab, Beau, who waited
every Tuesday morning for the garbage men so he could make the rounds with them.
The animal may be asleep; but suddenly his ears
perk up, long before there is anything to hear, and he
rushes to his post.
“Ah,” you are thinking, “it is simply the time of
day or changing tides.” (Tides always seem to get
involved.) Who cares? It isn’t just domestic creatures. All animals respond to anticipation whether
it is good or evil. Farm animals will anxiously await
their meals or the presence of their humans. On the
opposite spectrum, those who know only cruelty will
hide when they hear the boots of their aggressors.
Today there was a great story in the Chronicle about a sanctuary for “farm refuses.”
Kim Sturla rescues farm animals and relocates them to Animal Place in Vacaville or
Grass Valley. There are chickens, goats, sheep, turkeys, rabbits, cows and pigs all saved
from deplorable conditions. They each have a name and live their lives in comfort with
love. I imagine that Sadie, the cow, and Auntie Star, the goat; with their companions,
know when it is time for a meal or some loving.
Animals are the greatest comfort and it is now common practice to use them for
therapy. They visit children who need a gentle muzzle or nestle up to those in nursing
homes. They help those with disabilities by answering
doors or finding lost objects. They have patience and
kindness missing in many humans.
We can’t nurture all animals or take them into
our homes. We can support the organizations that do,
by donating time as a volunteer, giving space in our
homes either as a foster parent or forever companion,
or give funds to keep them going.. It is critical for our
planet’s survival that we help those who cannot help
themselves; or, as they become extinct, so, too, will we.
Jane Roland is the Manager of AFRP Treasure Shop in Pacific Grove. Contact
her at [email protected].
Times • Page 13
Out and About with Seniors
Make This a Golden Age
Caroling at Canterbury Woods
Canterbury Woods ended the year embracing their usual holiday traditions—
from residents singing for each other, to students from Santa Catalina singing
carols, to what looks to be a visit from Santa Claus—it was a very musical month!
The visit from Santa Catalina students is always a favorite—they take time to
mingle after singing and presented residents with sweet handmade ornaments
and were happy to receive a sweet treat of their own—lollipops!
Ringing in the New Year, residents gathered for an original play: “New Years
‘Round the World” by staff member Fred Nielsen. Many joined in with costumes
and multicultural music and entertainment for this New Year’s Eve production.
And then early risers were treated to a champagne brunch in their pjs to catch
the 124th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade on TV.
Here’s to a Happy 2013 for everyone!
OLLI program brings 50-andbetter folks back to school
What do Gabriel Garcia Marquez, submarine canyons and the Chinese economy
have in common? They are among the
classes that will be offered this semester
through the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute at California State University,
Monterey Bay.
OLLI continues its sixth year with a
diverse range of courses and speakers specifically for those 50 and better. With support from the Bernard Osher Foundation,
the program is part of a national network
that recognizes learning and exploration
have no age limits. Members are inspired
to take a fresh look at themselves, their
world, and the possibilities that await them.
A highlight of this semester’s offerings
is a five-session class, “Joseph Campbell:
Nature, Myth and Art,” taught by Susan
Shillinglaw, a professor of English at
San Jose State University and scholar in
residence at the National Steinbeck Center.
Among the course offerings are several writing classes; the “Good Reads”
book club; a look at human health and
environmental chemicals; the journals and
art of Jo Mora; political conflict in cinema
(taught at the Carl Cherry Center in Carmel); and “Gender in American Culture.”
Continuing this semester is a two-session marine science series that will cover
the deep mystery of submarine canyons
and the evolution of the marine mammals
of Central California. Both will be taught
by Dr. Ed Clifton, a geologist who spent
his career with the U.S. Geological Survey.
Former Assembly member Fred
Keeley is back with a two-session class,
“The New California: Is Real Change In
Our Future?” The class will take a look
at the reforms voters sought and changes
those reforms have brought about.
The lineup also includes the threesession OLLI Author Series, “The Story
Behind the Story,” and a Friday lecture
series examining issues of our time. Both
are free.
Individual class offerings can be purchased, or attendees can sign up for an annual membership – which includes tuition
for six classes for $180, or four classes
for $120. An all-inclusive membership is
available for $210, which includes an unlimited number of courses. Memberships
include discounts on campus events and
other benefits.
For more information or to register
for classes, call 582-5500 or visit OLLI
online atcsumb.edu/olli
Choir from Santa Catalina and
carolers young and old brighten
chilly days at Canterbury Woods.
Photos by Marley Knoles.
We are proud of the reputation
we have earned.
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35 Years of Service
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funeral service provider on the Monterey
Peninsula. We always go the extra mile
in helping people. We are committed to
offering the highest level of service by
always listening and responding to the
needs of those we serve.
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or visit
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. . . And a Happy New Year!
Spadaro Award winner announced
Rosine Culcasi of Rosines Restaurant won the John “Spud” Spadaro Hospitality
Award for this year. She will receive the award on Mon. Jan. 14 at Pt. Pinos Grill in
Pacific Grove, at the Golf Links, with meet and greet beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the
presentation to take place at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited.
The committee for the third Annual John “Spud” Spadaro Award announced this
year’s nominees prior to receiving votes and choosing Ms. Culcasi:
Terri Scardina Hernandez – Sandbar & Grill
Rosine Culcasi – Rosine’s Restaurant
Anna Vindiola – Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
Carmen Banka – formerly of Mike’s Seafood
This award is presented annually to a member of the hospitality industry on the
Monterey Peninsula who best exemplifies the excellence in customer service in the
tradition of the late John “Spud” Spadaro, who both worked in restaurants in the Monterey/Salinas area and who was the owner of Spado’s in Salinas, California.
James Woolwine at Plaza Linda
New Pacific Grove import James Woolwine will make a second appearance at
Plaza Linda, 27 Carmel Valley Road. on Fri., Jan. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
A gifted pianist and guitarist, he transitions seamlessly between the two.
"James Woolwine is a truly unique musical talent, generating exciting buzz as an
instrumental virtuoso who is also a gifted songwriter. He has been invited to record his
debut solo instrumental album with William Ackerman (former president of Windham
Hill Records) and Fiona Joy Hawkins (solo piano artist) producing.
His original song "Wait For Me" was a runner-up in the 2012 Song Of The Year
contest. James recently became a featured artist on King City Radio of Monterey, CA.
Equally proficient on guitar and piano, his instrumental compositions combine
a Classical background with Pop melodicism, Jazz sophistication, and Heavy Metal
attitude. When asked his primary instrument and style of music James likes to reply
that it depends on the gig, and his mood. While he can customize performances to one
instrument or the other upon request, he prefers to showcase all of his abilities in eclectic
shows. Guitar pieces that alternate between intricate fingerpicking and precise flatpicking, give way to piano pieces with beautiful melodies and stunning displays of technique.
Interspersing the instrumental music with a few well-placed vocal songs, his stylistic
diversity and superior musicianship ensures that audiences are always impressed, and
never bored. Fans of Kaki King, Andy McKee, George Winston, Rodrigo & Gabriela,
California Guitar Trio, Bach, Beethoven, or Metallica will appreciate James' talents."
http://www.jameswoolwine.com/
Collage class offered at Scholze Park Center
Catie O’Leary is offering a class on collage on Tuesdays from Feb. 5 through
March 12 at Scholze Park Center, 280 Dickman Ave. in New Monterey. The class
will meet from 1-3 p.m. Collage Classics Class is a series of creative projects using
images from magazines, books and miscellaneous papers, odd juxtapositions with the
familiar, obtaining unexpected. Results. The class is open to all levels. The cost is
$50 to Monterey residents for the course, or $65 for non- residents Call 646-3878 for
more information.
Paciﬁc Grove Acupuncture
www.paciﬁcgroveacupuncture.com
(831) 393-4876
150 15th St., downtown PG
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Winter Specials
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Transform your negative beliefs. . .
transform your life.
Rabia Erduman, CHT, CMP, RPP, CST
Author of Veils of Separation
831-277-9029
www.wuweiwu.com
Transpersonal Hypnotherapy • Reiki
Craniosacral Therapy • Polarity Therapy
Nervous System Healing • Trauma Release
CDs: Chakra Meditation, Relaxation, Meditation, Inner Guides
Tour Ft. Ord National Monument
with Monterey Peninsula Park Dist.
A guided hike to the Fort Ord National Monument is among the nature programs
scheduled as the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org) moves briskly
into the New Year.
Pre-registration is required, as it is for all fee-based classes and programs.
To learn out about all activities offered by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park
District, see its Let’s Go Outdoors! fall/winter guide or go to mprpd.org.
•
Guided Hike to the Fort Ord National Monument
Join your neighbors in a hike along the Sgt. Allen MacDonald Cavalry Trail to the
historic Comanche’s Grave on the newly designated monument land. We’ll start with an
overview of the Army’s warhorse history before heading out to the National Monument.
Enjoy the unique flora and fauna of the rare maritime chaparral. Up to a six-mile hike
including in some areas of sandy soil. Instructor: Margaret Davis.
Ages 13-adult, minors must be accompanied by a paid adult, Sat., Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-2
p.m., Marina Equestrian Center, 2830 5th Ave. (corner of California Avenue and 9th St.),
Marina, $5 (district residents), $6 (non-district residents). Pre-registration is required.
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 [email protected].
Treasure Shop receives an entire estate
The AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Avemnue in Pacific Grove has received
an entire estate consisting of furniture, art work, collectibles and much more. Proceeds
from the sale of these items will benefit Animal Friends Rescue Project. The store is
open 10:00 until 4:30 Monday through Saturday and 11:00 until 4:00 on Sundays. For
information, please call the Treasure Shop at 333-0491.
Saying yes to life - A Tantric approach
Facilitator: Rabia Erduman
The ultimate goal of Tantra is the Divine Union between the Goddess Shakti and
God Shiva. The tantric path is an all inclusive path, it is about saying yes to what is
happening. Accepting what is happening brings us deeper to ourselves. The denial of
it creates separation.
Ecstasy is the substance of life. If we had eyes to see, we would perceive the very
air that is all around us as a fine luminous web made of ecstasy. When we accept an
emotion and feel it fully, it dissolves back into its original state which is ecstasy.
Come and explore with Rabia as she guides us on a journey of mind, body, and
energy work to assist in letting go of old emotions and limiting belief systems and
obtain optimum balance - the dance of Shakti and Shiva, the Inner Masculine merging
with the Inner Feminine. Tantra means expansion, and the merging of Shakti and Shiva
allows us to expand into our true nature which is Oneness.
An 8-week class, starts on Mon., Jan. 14, 6:30pm-8:30pm
At Pacific Coast Church, 522 Central Ave., Pacific Grove
Cost: $105
Call The Mindshop at 831-372-2971 to register.
French toast made perfectly
with Italian bread
Neil Jameson
The Retired
Firehouse Cook
Her Editorness received a gift of
a loaf of panettone, that wonderful
Italian fruit bread, along with a suggestion of a recipe using it. Naturally,
I was elected to prepare it while she
was in charge of vetting the recipe.
My grandfather, who lived to be
98 years old, loved panettone though I
don’t know how he acquired the taste.
Having been a powder monkey in
the British Navy and part of the battle
for Gallipoli, he returned to his native
Cornwall to try his hand at mining, a
job Cornishmen are famous for. But
along came a depression, so he and his
brothers and their wives and children
(among them my mother) took passage on a ship and came to America.
Grandpa raised angora goats in Gold
Country and later settled in Watsonville where he set up a fertilizer business – more precisely, he delivered
chicken poop to the fields and ranches
in the area.
My grandparents were happy and
successful and never wanted – nor
asked – for anything. They’d take
their Airstream to the desert each year
and loved to spend the afternoon at
the Red Barn flea market. Escaping
a depression in England, only to land
in the middle of one here in America,
they were frugal and careful with
their money.
In his later years, I’d ask him if
there was anything I could do for him
and the answer was always “no.” I
caught him once up on his roof, well
into his ninth decade, cleaning the gutters of the house with no one spotting
him on the ladder.
I’d also ask if there was anything
I could get for him on my way over
for a cup of tea, always kept on the
stove. Sometimes he’d ask for a bottle
of Tawny Port, sometimes a loaf of
panettone. Those last few years, when
there was only him, a loaf of panettone
could last a long time, and he would
make French toast of it when it got a
little old.
So a loaf of panettone always
makes me think of him and I was glad
to see the gift. We had some of it as a
sort of dessert, then I made big, thick
slices of the rest and served panettone
as french bread for Sunday morning
brunch.
To make any kind of French toast
was always a contest at the firehouse.
I won the Firehouse French Toast
Cookoff of the Century with a pillow
loaf of sourdough bread, cut extra
thick and dipped in a mixture of a
cup of half and half and three beaten
eggs plus a teaspoon of vanilla. I dip
the bread on each side in the mixture
and grill it on a hot griddle with a
little butter until it’s golden brown
on both sides.
Sometimes I sprinkle a little
sugar on it when I serve it, but almost
never add syrup – and I sure wouldn’t
add it to French toast made with panettone.
Karin Locke, giver of the panettone, said that when she makes French
toast with panettone, she doesn’t
combine the milk and eggs but rather
dips first in the milk, then in the eggs,
then in some slivered almonds spread
out on a plate. The almonds get a little
crispy on the griddle and are perfect
without any syrup.
Try it. And think of my grandpa
when you do.
Times • Page 15
PACIFIC GROVE
DINING GUIDE
DELI
AMERICAN
17th Street Grill (LD)
Best hamburgers, wraps and quesadillas
in town! Outside patio dining or inside.
617 Lighthouse Ave......... 373-5474
Mauricio’s Restaurant (BL)
Local Favorites...Breakfast & Lunch 7:303:00.
589 Lighthouse Ave......... 645-9051
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
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
ITALIAN
Pizza My Way (LD)
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.
1157 Forest Ave., Ste D... 643-1111
www.pizza-myway.com
MEXICAN
PENINSULA
DINING GUIDE
PIZZA
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
Me-N-Ed’s Brick Oven Pizza
(LD)
Two funny guys, one serious pizza! Daily
lunch buffet $5.99. Catering and group
specials available. Open 10-11 weekdays,
11-11 weekends.
880 Broadway Ave., Seaside............
899-0101
www.HenrysFamousBBQ.com
CALL FOR INFORMATION
ON LISTING YOUR RESTAURANT
831-324-4742
Homeless vet trades a moldy
carpet for a college education
Daniel probably hit bottom the night
he tried to stay warm by rolling himself
into a damp, moldy carpet beneath an
through the Salvation Army, at A Safe
Place for youths and elsewhere around
the community.
Erika Fiske
Homeless Chronicles
underpass in San Francisco. Cold, hungry
and homeless, his life seemed to be over.
But then, he really never had much of a
life— growing up without love, shuffled
from place to place. This past Monday a
very different Daniel sat in the Carmel
Valley Coffee Roasting Company in Pacific Grove, having a coffee and dessert
while discussing his journey from life on
the streets to life as a student at Monterey
Peninsula College.
The secret of his success was the love
he received from some strangers in San
Francisco who found this dirty, hopeless
veteran living on the streets and offered
him love and a place to live at Grace
Healing Home. Later, in Monterey, he was
taken in by I-HELP and given a place to
sleep. Some caring individuals working
with the homeless helped Daniel find a
place to live in Pacific Grove and access to
military benefits to continue his education.
Daniel’s story began long ago, in the
Utah home of his Mormon parents. “I was
born in Logan, Utah, but grew up all over
the state. I had a harsh upbringing. My
parents didn’t care about me,” he notes.
Daniel’s stepmother was abusive and
never wanted him, but he was acting out
with his grandmother and in a children’s
home. Finally, he wound up at a foster
home. Meanwhile, his birth mother, a
heroin addict, died when Daniel was 13.
Despite everything, he managed to graduate from West Jordan High School in Utah.
Unable to find a job, he became a
mortar infantryman in the U.S. Army,
getting basic training at Fort Benning and
then going on to Fort Campbell and Iraq.
When he left the military after his second
deployment to Iraq, he moved to California. Daniel soon found the homeless life
far more stressful than active duty, because
of the constant effort to find food, a place
to sleep and safety. On the streets, he never
knew when someone might walk up in the
middle of the night and try to kill him.
When he’d run through his money,
couldn’t get the church job he hoped for
and began living on the streets, he turned
to drugs. “I was spending all my money on
drugs, specifically crystal meth. I started
going crazy, not caring about myself,” he
says. “One night some church people came
and scooped me off the streets, took me to
a house and let me stay for a month. They
showered me with a lot of love. It was
almost a spiritual experience that night. It
was life changing.”
Although Daniel wound up on the
streets again in San Francisco, he had
changed. “I didn’t want to use anymore,”
he says. “I stopped smoking cigarettes, using drugs and drinking. I think God did it.
He changed the way I was thinking. I had
no more cravings. It was instantaneous,
and I’ve been clean and sober since March
24 of last year.”
Then Daniel remembered the beautiful Monterey pines and decided to join
the homeless community on the Monterey
Peninsula. “I came here the end of June
last year. I was trying to find someplace
where I could succeed,” he notes. Daniel
was pleasantly surprised. “This place has
more resources than a lot of places I’ve
been. Here you’ve got I-Help, and they
want you to find a job. It’s nice staying in
a church with a lot of people around who
really care and show love.”
Besides I-HELP, there are a number
of groups and individuals providing food,
clothing, bicycles and other resources at
places where the homeless congregate,
All-Women’s Ball benefits homeless
The Seventh Annual All Women’s
Ball will be held Saturday, January 19
from 8-11 p.m. at All Saints’ Church in
Carmel. All women are invited to come
and “dance for a cause,” as the evening
is to benefit the Community Human
Services’ Elm House and Safe Place programs. Desserts, fun and Rock and Roll
are on the program.
The invitation reads, “Come in your
best or worst dress, your prom or wedding dress and dance to your heart’s delight! Live DJ, refreshments, and prizes
for best costumes. Donation $20.”
“Women of all ages love dressing
up,” says Deborah Smith, Women’s Ball
founder, “so we have prizes for best and
worst costumes. We’ve had a ninety-
year-old woman come to the dance in
full makeup and her walker. People
really want to do what they can to help
homeless women and teens.”
Robert Rapp, of Community Human
Services, loves to remind people of
the words of a teen in the Safe Passage Program: “Before the program I
thought that nobody was going to be
able to comfort me in my problems
the way drugs and alcohol did. When I
leave I’m going to leave with my head
held high. I can’t fix my past. All I can
do now is start over and go the right
way.”
All Saints Episcopal Church is
located at 9th and Dolores Streets in
Carmel. For more information call
Deborah Smith at 624-0683.
Fifth Annual Sabu’s Safari
fund-raising event benefits
Salvation Army
“I-HELP was a big help to me. It was
a huge step in my success,” he says, adding that it would be helpful if the homeless looking for work could be given bus
passes. “We got a lot of clothes and a place
to shower, but as far as looking for a job,
they make you walk everywhere.”
One day, someone with I-HELP encouraged Daniel to find out what veteran
benefits were available for school under
the GI Bill. Others gave him a computer,
notebooks and pens. And Daniel found
a room to rent. In Daniel’s case, it really
did “take a village” to get him on his feet.
One local couple involved in the Sunday service for the homeless at Window
on the Bay talked of getting churches
involved in adopting various homeless
individuals like Daniel, but the idea was
dropped when they learned the response
from local churches would probably be
about five percent.
So Daniel is one of the lucky ones. “I
started school this past summer semester.
My whole first semester I was staying with
I-Help in churches and going to school
during the day,” he says. Daniel would ride
to MPC on a bicycle and had to be back by
4 p.m. to catch the I-HELP bus to a church.
“This semester I’ve been blessed. I
hurt my knee on a skateboard, and friends
have been taking me to school,” he notes.
Daniel smiles easily, but admits he
still struggles with depression and loneliness from time to time. “I feel it all the
time, because of how things have been
most of my life. From 13 on, I was alone.”
Still, at just 26 years of age, and after
six years in the military and a life on the
streets, he now has a 4.0 average at MPC
and is working toward a master’s degree
in history.
“The library and personal development classes at MPC were the best classes
I’ve ever taken,” he notes. “We learned
good habits to help us through school,
including critical thinking skills, essay
writing and everything we needed to know
about college.”
The veteran is determined to become
a teacher. “History is fascinating. I love
it, especially U.S. history. The more I find
out about my country, the greater my sense
of patriotism,” he explains with a smile.
And Daniel doesn’t mind spending
most of his time studying. He’s just happy
to have a roof over his head. “I’m a simple
person. I go to school, do my best to get my
work done on time and have a few friends
I go to church with. Since I became ‘not
homeless,’ I like to stay inside. It’s nice to
be inside,” he says.
But nicest of all are the people in
Daniel’s life today, people who really
care. Finally.
The Fifth Annual “Sabu’s Safari - Old Hollywood Gala” fund-raising event September 29 sold out quickly again this year. It raised $164,650.00, surpassing last year’s donations, exceeding the million dollar mark in the five-year total to benefit the Salvation Army
Monterey Peninsula Corps. Over 330 attendees were treated to a fabulous night of dinner,
dancing, casino and silent and live auctions at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa.
Sabu Shake, Sr., a restaurateur and philanthropist, passed away 14 years ago. The Shake
family continues to honor him with this charitable celebration in partnership with the
Salvation Army.
According to Sabu Shake,Jr., “Sabu’s Safari was again a huge success this year
raising $164,650 to benefit The Salvation Army of the Monterey Peninsula in memory
of Sabu Shake, Sr. We were overwhelmed with the generosity of our community,
business associates and friends with so many donated items for this year’s auction.”
Sabu’s Safari showcased talented chefs from the Shakes’ family restaurants as well
as guest chefs from other local establishments, providing an outstanding dinner, fine
wines, and an amazing array of desserts. Live auction items included getaways to Napa
Valley, Puerto Vallarta, Palm Springs, Italy, Kona, Hawaii and much more.
To make a donation or for more information about this event, please call 372-2406.
To view last years’ event, go to http://www.sabushakesr.org/sabussafari/index.html
(Left to right): Sabu Shake, Jr., Ted Elisee, Anne
Marie Elisee, Major David Yardley, Chris Shake.
Thunderbird Senior Singles Club
seeks new members
The Thunderbird Senior Singles Club, so named because it was founded in
the early 1990s at the former Thunderbird Book Store in the Barnyard, Carmel, is
welcoming new members.The meetings are now held at Stravaganza Restaurant
in the Carmel Crossroads. The social club is thriving and open to single men and
women 55 years and over.
The club offers a variety of activities to suit every interest. These include
hikes to such locations as Big Sur, Point Lobos and Toro Park; TGIF gatherings
usually at least twice monthly at different locations in Carmel, Monterey and
Pacific Grove; a book club that meets monthly; house parties; an Explorers’
Group that visits local and out-of-area museums and other cultural venues; and
other special events.
“There’s a group for widows and widowers and another for young people,”
states Midge Frick, one of the Thunderbirds’ founding members. The only requirements for Thunderbird Senior Singles are that members live alone and are
age 55 or older. There is also no requirement that members must live in the area.
In addition to providing social activities, the club is a source of support for
people who would otherwise be alone. This is an opportunity to meet new people,
enjoy activities, and have fun. For more information or to join the Thunderbird
Senior Singles Club please call Kathy Warthan at 372-7510 or email her at
[email protected].
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Times • Page 17
Pacific Grove
Sports and Leisure
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Keep It Simple on the golf course
I just returned from the Northern California PGA Teaching forum.
For the last two days PGA pros from all over Northern California learned
from other teachers to help us help you play better golf.
One of the featured speakers was Bill Harmon, brother of the well
known teacher Butch Harmon. Butch has been rated the number one
teacher in America. Bill spoke to us about how he teaches PGA Tour
players.
He taught basic fundamentals like grip, posture and position of the
golf club at impact. These essentials are exactly what I teach my tour
players and what I taught a beginning golfer a few days ago.
When you get to the driving range, work on a good grip posture and
swing just like the PGA Tour players do. Get a lesson when you can.
The tip of the week is to practice fundamentals and keep it simple.
Pacific Grove Pony
Baseball and Softball
seek sponsorships
for 2013 season
Spring 2013 Pacific Grove Pony baseball and softball
is almost here. Given the success of the group’s sponsorship
program last year, organizers are offering even more benefits to
sponsors in 2013.
Information is available on the Pony League’s redesigned
website at www.pgpony.org.
All funds raiser through the program provide player scholarships, field improvements, and new equipment for the various
teams. There are 42 teams from throughout the Peninsula.
Sponsors may elect to sponsor one team for $300 or two
teams for $500. By sponsoring a team, you will receive:
Your company name and logo displayed on your team’s
uniform
Commemorative sponsorship plaque with team logo
Business listing displayed on www.pgpony.org website
A banner is offered
New this year is the ability set up a table for vending at your
team sponsored event.
In past years, team sponsorships have sold in within a few
weeks’ time. Information is available on the Pony League website
or by emailing Fatima Silva-Gambello, PG Pony sponsorship
director at [email protected].
The Green Page
Monterey Peninsula Regional
Park District announces
Preservation Grants
Funds to help support
local community improvement projects
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) is proud to announce
the recipients of the MPRPD Parks, Open Space and Coastal Preservation Grants
for the fiscal year 2012-2013. Grants have been awarded to the Heritage Society of
Pacific Grove, the University Corporation at Monterey Bay (CSUMB), Pacific Grove
Museum of Natural History, Carmel Valley Recreation and Park District and the City
of Pacific Grove.
“Our grants program assists local cities, agencies, community groups and nonprofit organizations implement worthwhile projects that help to restore or improve
parks, open spaces and coastal areas within our district for the benefit of residents and
visitors,” commented MPRPD General Manager Jim Sulentich. “The grants program
is the District’s annual fulfillment of the terms of the 2004 Assessment District ballot
measure. The District Board of Directors approves the grants after they have passed
extensive review by the Citizens Oversight Committee and the Board’s Community
Grant Committee. In these economic times, it is even more critical for public entities
like ours to engage with the community.”
This year’s grants include funding for the Pt. Pinos Lighthouse restoration: a
conditional grant of $30,000; parking lot and park improvements in Carmel Valley for
$4,950; the creation of enhanced viewing access at the harbor seal rookery on the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail by the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for $6,420; a
conditional grant of $40,000 toward replacement of the Lovers Point Children’s Pool;
and $3,000 for CSUMB’s Return of the Natives coastal native plant restoration projects
by students and community volunteers.
“With the help of our Assessment District Citizen’s Oversight Committee and
District Staff, we were able to identify these worthy applicants,” added Ward 4 Director and President-Elect Kathleen Lee. We want to encourage the community to take
advantage of this program as it truly does improve our region.”
For more information please contact the District Offices at 831.372.3196 or at
[email protected]
Free local recycling available
for polystyrene foam
(styrofoam) through Jan. 31
The Monterey Regional Waste
Management District, in partnership
with Waste Management, Inc., is offering a special collection event to recycle
polystyrene foam. Polystyrene foam is
commonly used for packaging, cushioning and shipping products such as
appliances and electronics. Commonly
known by the brand name Styrofoam,
it is lightweight, bulky and difficult to
recycle. Working together, MRWMD
and WMI have solved this challenge
to offer this holiday recycling collection event. The MRWMD is collecting
polystyrene foam at its recycling dropoff area through Thursday, Jan. 31.
The drop-off area is located at 14201
Del Monte Blvd., two miles north of
Marina.
The polystyrene foam will be
trucked to WMI’s recycling facility in
Castroville, where it will be densified
and shipped to a recycler who will
convert it to architectural molding and
other extruded products.
Packing peanuts are not accepted
in this recycling collection event
as they are best reused and may be
dropped off at local shipping stores.
According to MRWMD General
Manager William Merry, “Polystyrene
foam is bulky and takes up space in
the landfill. It also has the tendency
to break into small pieces and is a
pervasive litter problem. Working cooperatively with Waste Management,
the District is pleased to provide
this recycling opportunity for local
residents.”
The collection box is located at
the MRWMD Recycling Drop-off
area, which also provides recycling
for cardboard, wrapping paper, plastic containers, glass, and metal.
More information is available by
contacting Jeff Lindenthal, MRWMD Public Education and Recycling
Manager, 384-5313, jlindenthal@
mrwmd.org, or Jay Ramos, WMI
Material Recovery Facility Manager,
633-7878, [email protected].
Did your Christmas presents arrive in some of this stuff?
Save Our Shores seeks
community volunteers
Save Our Shores (SOS), the leader in ocean awareness, advocacy and action
on the Central Coast, announced today that their volunteer training program
is starting in February. The renowned Sanctuary Steward Program prepares
citizens to become high impact marine educators, community organizers and
resident experts on issues affecting the Monterey Bay. Stewards help to educate
the greater community on issues such as pollution prevention, marine debris,
habitat conservation and marine fisheries. Program participants receive a professional level education from highly
renowned marine biologists, scientists and conservationists. In turn, Stewards
make a personal pledge of 50 volunteer hours per year to volunteer for Save
Our Shores. These highly trained Stewards are poised to take leadership roles
in hosting beach clean-ups, making presentations and attending special events.
“I had three goals for the summer of 2011: Do something that would benefit my local community, be outdoors as much as possible, and hopefully learn
something in the process. The Save Our Shores Sanctuary Steward program
allowed me to achieve all three. The most fulfilling moment for me as a Save
Our Shores Steward was on the 4th of July. I was told on numerous occasions
how much my efforts were appreciated, and how thankful they were for my
being there.” - Curtis Luckado, Sanctuary Steward Class of 2011
In 2012, Save Our Shores volunteers prevented 26,000 lbs of trash from
harming our ocean and marine wildlife. They also helped to educate over
23,000 community members on issues affecting the ocean. Imagine what our
beaches would look like without Save Our Shores volunteers? Save Our Shores
encourages people to join the Sanctuary Steward Docent program and give back
to the ocean this New Year. Save Our Shores relies on volunteers to carry out
their mission of advocating for the beaches and waters of the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary.
The 2013 Sanctuary Steward Docent Program is now forming. Classes will
be held every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from February 21 to
April 11. The application deadline is February 7. Community members passionate about the ocean are encouraged to apply. Information and applications can
be found online at saveourshores.org/stewards or by calling (831) 462-5660 x3.
For more information, please contact Rachel Kippen at Save Our Shores at
(831) 462-5660 x 3 or email [email protected]. You can always
find us on the web at www.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 Clean Boating, Marine Debris and Ocean Awareness. Over the
last 30 years SOS has been locally responsible for key accomplishments such
as helping to establish the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, preventing offshore oil drilling and cruise ship pollution and bringing together diverse
stakeholders to find common solutions to ocean issues. Today we focus on educating youth about our local watersheds, tackling marine debris on our beaches
and rivers, supporting habitat conservation efforts, implementing our nationally
renowned DockWalker program and providing our community with educated
and inspired Sanctuary Stewards! For more information about Save Our Shores
visit our interactive website www.saveourshores.org or call at (831) 462-5660.
E-waste recycling event at Fairgrounds
The North Fremont Business District and Monterey County Fairgrounds are teaming
up with Electronic Recyclers for the New Year’s Electronic Waste Recycling Event on Sun.,
Jan. 13 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.. The public should enter through Gate 8 at 2004 Fairgrounds
Road in Monterey (behind CVS Pharmacy) to drive up and drop off their e-waste items.
The collection provides local residents and businesses with an opportunity to safely
unload their old computers, television sets, monitors and other out-dated, unusable or
unwanted electronic items for proper recycling. The recyclable items can include TVs,
monitors, LCD monitors, plasma screens, laptops, computer towers, printers, copiers,
faxes, calculators, stereo systems, keyboards, mice, speakers, cell phones and telephones.
(Note that no batteries can be recycled at this event.)
It is illegal to simply throw an old television or computer monitor or other e-waste in the
trash in the state of California. Electronic items have toxic elements like lead and mercury
in them that are environmentally hazardous when they are dumped into landfills. By law,
such products must now be recycled properly and in ways that won’t harm the environment.
In an attempt to help residents and the environment, the North Fremont Business
District and Monterey County Fairgrounds have become proactive in their efforts to
collect electronic waste.
The electronics collected will then be trucked away and recycled by Fresnobased Electronic Recyclers, the Monterey County Fairground’s partner for this
event. The collection is designed to provide local businesses and schools, as
well as private residents, with an easy way to get rid of their old electronics.
Each year in California, hundreds of thousands of computers, copiers, fax machines,
printers, televisions and other electronic items are replaced by newer, more advanced
equipment. It is estimated that up to 75 percent of these outdated electronics are in
storage because people don’t know what to do with them.
For more information, please call the Monterey County Fairgrounds office at
372-5863.
Times • Page 19
Clean, green and efficient
Cypress Cleaners brings new methods to an old trade
By Cameron Douglas
The dry cleaner storefront at 230 Grand Avenue in
Pacific Grove doesn’t look like much. A simple counter
for receiving and returning clothes. Alterations are being
done off to the side on a Mitsubishi industrial sewing
machine. But in the large back area hundreds of garments
and linens are being worked on. It’s busy in there: but
what you really feel when you stop in is the buzz of
progressive thinking.
Jin Jung, Director of Operations at Cypress Cleaners, is a motivated man. “I just want to be ready,” he
says, referring to what lies in the future. Five years ago,
his concern for the environment drove him to seek out
cleaner ways to dry clean. He found a true green process
patented by a company called GreenEarth®.
Other dry cleaners claim to have “organic” methods. What is organic? It depends on the application.
Produce that is free from exposure to pesticides and
chemical fertilizers is considered organic. In the world
of dry cleaning, “organic” means the chemicals used
are structured on a chain of carbon, the element found
in all organic compounds. Such compounds include
gasoline; and most petrochemical solvents used by the
dry cleaning industry for the past 150 years.
In a consumer alert issued by GreenEarth®, the
public is advised to be watchful of dry cleaners who
claim to be using “organic” or “natural” methods.
GreenEarth® holds a patent on their process, and
charges annual license fees for its use.
Modified, liquid silicone is at the heart of the
GreenEarth® process. It is a clear, chemically inert,
odorless liquid. GreenEarth® describes it as the “same
basic ingredient used in many shampoos and conditioners, skin creams, deodorants and other personal
care products.” If released to the environment, liquid
silicone degrades to sand, with trace amounts of water
and carbon dioxide.
According to the GreenEarth® website, some other
qualities of liquid silicone are:
• Non-toxic (oral, dermal, inhalation) determined by
EPA study protocol.
• Non-irritating to skin, non-sensitizing. No immunosuppressant effects.
• Non-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound), EPA exempt.
• Also exempt from California Proposition 65.
• Affirmed by California Air Resources Board as an
acceptable dry cleaning solvent alternative.
• Low surface tension for faster penetration and soil
removal.
• No odor, no shrinkage. Gentle on all fabrics.
• Not aggressive toward dyes. Loads can be mixed for
increased efficiency and productivity. Static free.
In addition to liquid silicone, Cypress Cleaners uses
an expensive, biodegradable “HE” detergent. Jung’s
customers confirm the merits of his process. “People
love it,” says Jung. “Their clothes feel much softer than
with the usual detergents.”
There’s more. Recently, Jung installed new computers and implemented an entirely new system for tracking
what goes in and out of the shop. Instead of the old dry
cleaning tags that are matched to a claim ticket, tiny
bar codes are attached to each garment. Each bar code
is unique. Specific information goes into the computer
about whom the garment belongs to, when it arrived,
any special instructions, what work was done and when
it was picked up.
With the bar code system, errors have dropped
almost to zero. “My commercial accounts are happy
because of less mistakes,” says Jung. He also points
out that since the computer makes it so easy to track
what belongs to whom, training/orientation time for
new employees has dropped from a period of weeks to
a just matter of hours.
Of course, it hasn’t come easy. “My wife Karen and
I worked 12-14 hour days to get everything in place,”
Look for interesting changes at 230 Grand Avenue. Photo by Cameron Douglas.
Familiar ID tag used by most dry cleaners. New bar code tags (bottom) measure about one inch
long, and are specific to each garment. A quick scan shows all related information stored in computer. Photo by Cameron Douglas.
If you have Ugg boots and can’t find anyone who can clean them, the search
is over. Cypress Cleaners figured out how to do it.
Jung says.
Jung has also created a smart phone app that will notify customers when something is ready. A corresponding
number by the icon tells the customer how many items
are done, the same as email programs tell how many
messages are unread.
Since switching to GreenEarth®, Jung has seen about
a 10 to 15 percent increase in profitability, while his gas
bill has gone down. Employees at Cypress Cleaners are
showing a marked increase in efficiency. With less effort
needed for organization and garment tracking, Cypress
staffers can pay more attention to the details of cleaning.
Staff members also enjoy healthier working conditions,
where they are now free of the heavy odors and dizziness
that come from working with petrochemicals. Jung has
more changes and improvements in mind, and suggests
watching for them soon.
One more thing: If you have Ugg boots and can’t find
anyone who can clean them, the search is over. Cypress
Cleaners figured out how to do it.
Innovation. Methods that are truly good for the environment. Loyal, happy customers. Lower utility bills.
Increased workplace efficiency. Healthier, happier employees. Higher profits. Jung’s investments are paying off.
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hasspectacularviewsofthePacificOceanand
PebbleBeach.
Offered at $3,850,000
Monthly
$2,300
Seaside
YouwillbeAMAZEDattheupgradesthis3
bedroom,2½bathSeasideHighlands“Oyster”
homepossesses.Grandmarblestaircase,tile
floors,graniteandstainlessinthekitchen.All
thisandaviewofthebayandcitylights.
Shawn Quinn
(831) 236-4318
Se Habla Español
Offered at $665,000
T 2-4
N SA
Ricardo Azucena
(831) 917-1849
ANd
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A
VAC
OPE
CONGRATULATIONS TO
JOE AND PEGGY SMITH!
1111 Lincoln Ave.
Offered at $435,000
y 1-3
RdA
Offered at $75,000
30 Tanglewood Rd.
Monterey
Light,wellmaintained2bedroom,onebathend
unitsituatedintheTanglewoodcondominiums
ofSkylineForestoffersagreatopportunity.
Convenientlocation.Traditionalsale!
Arleen Hardenstein
(831) 915-8989
ION!
CAT
O
AT L
GRE
Offered at $312,500
988 Madison St.
Monterey
$495,000
2BR/2BA
875SpencerSt.XDavidAve.
RicardoAzucena831-917-1849
OpenSat11-2
PacificGrove
$435,000
2BR/1BA
OpenSat2-4
1111LincolnAve.XBuenaVistaAve.
PiperLoomis831-402-2884
PacificGrove
$599,000
2BR/1BA
1284thSt.XCentralAve.
DeaneRamoni831-917-6080
PacificGrove
$599,000
2BR/1BA
1284thSt.XCentralAve.
AlBorges831-236-4935
PacificGrove
$1,150,000
3BR/2BA
197OceanViewBlvd.X1stSt.
MarilynVassallo831-372-8634
PacificGrove
$1,150,000
3BR/2BA
AlBorges831-236-4935
OpenSat1-3
OpenSun1-3
OpenFri3-5
OpenFri1-3
PacificGrove
$1,150,000
3BR/2BA
ShawnQuinn831-236-4318
PacificGrove
$1,150,000
3BR/2BA
ArleenHardenstein831-915-8989
PacificGrove
$1,150,000
3BR/2BA
PiperLoomis831-402-2884
ION
CAT
1001 Funston Ave., #5
Monterey
Secluded3bedroom,2bathhiddentreasure
locatedjustafewblocksupthehillfrom
downtownMonterey.Fireplacesinlivingroom
andmasterbedroom,plentyofdeckinganda
lowmaintenanceyard.
Offered at $630,000
Helen Bluhm
(831) 277-2783
O
AT L
GRE
Pacific Grove
Wonderful2bedroom,2bath,1,292sq.ft.
condo.Brandnewkitchenwithtileflooring,
stainlesssteelappliancesandgranitecountertop.
Crownmoldingthroughout.Plantationshutters
inbedrooms.
T.J. Bristol
(831) 521-3131
open houSe liSting - Jan 11th - Jan 14th
Monterey
$312,500
2BR/1BA
OpenSat1-3
30TanglewoodLn.XSkylineForest
ArleenHardenstein831-915-8989
Pacific Grove
ResidentiallotintheForestHillareaofPacific
Grove.Greatpricefor6,200+sq.ft.located
convenientlytoallthatPGhastooffer.Buynow
andholdforthefuture.
Marilyn Vassallo
(831) 372-8634
ATU
EN S
OP
0 Ransford Ave.
TOP PRODUCERS FOR
BRATTY & BLUHM IN 2012!
Pacific Grove
SupercutePacificGrovecottageamidtheoaks
inquietneighborhood.Twobedrooms,one
bath,doublepanedwindows,onecargarageand
afullyfenced,tieredbackyard.Allappliances
included.Greatstarter!
Offered at $380,000
Joe Smith
(831) 238-1984
Market SnapShot (as of January 9, 2012)
Sat11-1:30&Mon1-4
OpenSun2-4
OpenSun12-2
Pacific Grove
Single Family
Number of
Properties
Median
Price
Current
Inventory
37
$699,500 $1,270,024
128
Properties
in Escrow
24
$562,000
$609,583
73
Closed Sales
2012
194
$556,500
$626,185
98
Closed Sales
Year to Date 2013
2
$722,500
$722,500
131
Average Price
Days on
Market

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