Pacific Grove`s - Cedar Street Times

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In This Issue
Kiosk
The count of the monarchs
as of 11/15/14 is 24,122.
Check the Museum website
for more information:
http://www.pgmuseum.org/
monarchs#monarchcount
SEE OUR
HOLIDAY
SHOPPING
GUIDE
AND PAGES FULL
OF HOLIDAY
EVENTS, FOOD
DRIVES, AND
PERFORMANCES!
It all begins
on Page 11
Mon. Dec. 1
Ida Riegels,
classical and baroque soloist
From Denmark
6:30 PM
Canterbury Woods
651 Sinex Ave. PG
No Charge-Please RSVP:
657-4195 or joconnell@jtm-esc.
org
•
Wed. Dec. 3
PGHS Arts Expo 2014
Student Work in
Fine Arts, Photography, Culinary
Arts & Woodworking
PGHS Library
3:30 - 6:00 pm
•
Sun. Dec. 7
Hartnell Community Choir
Concert
3:00
Unitarian Universalist Church of
the Monterey Peninsula
400 Aguajito Road, Carmel
Info: 831-649-0992
•
Mon. Dec. 8
PG Library Family Gaming Night
5:30-7:00pm
550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove
831-648-5760
•
Fri., Dec. 12
SlingShot movie
BreakerBots Fundraiser
7-9 PM, $10
PG Performing Arts Center
www.tugg.com/events/12312
415-640-4059
•
Sat. Dec. 13, 2014
Annual Arthritis Foundation
Jingle Bell Run/Walk
at Lovers Point, Pacific Grove
www.jinglebellrunpg.org or email
afallon@arthritis.org – phone
contact: 831-620-1699
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Inside
100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove............ 6
Animal Tales
& Other Random Thoughts................. 8
Carmel Voice...................................... 5
Cartoon.............................................. 2
Cop Log.............................................. 5
Finances........................................... 24
FYI.................................................... 26
Homeless in Paradise.......................... 7
Keepers of our Culture...................... 10
Legal Notices.................................... 22
Marriage Can Be Funny.................... 22
NEW! Monterey Mommies................. 4
Otter Views....................................... 23
Rainfall............................................... 2
Real Estate...................... 3, 4, 7, 19, 20
Seniors............................................... 9
Sports................................... 18, 19, 20
Weather............................................. 2
Director Gibbs -Below
Playoffs - Page 20
No ‘Eeewws!’ here - Page 25
Pacific Grove’s
Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2014
Times
Your Community NEWSpaper
Virus Isolated
in Sea Star Die-Off
Almost a year ago when we wrote
about Sea Star Wasting Syndrome (SSWS)
[Cedar Street Times, December 6, 2013],
scientists were documenting die-offs of sea
star populations in both of the world's largest
oceans. The disease, which causes sea stars
to simply melt and disintegrate, affects 20
species and could kill as many as 80 percent
of the population from Alaska to Mexico on
the Pacific Coast.
Sea stars are voracious predators at
the top of the coastal food chain, keystone
members of the environment that chomp
away on mussels, barnacles, sand dollars and
more, according to a report in Newsweek,
September 20, 2014.
Without sea stars, food chains are interrupted. For example, without sea stars
to eat sea urchins, the urchin population is
exploding and decimating the seaweed on
which they feed.
The disease has been documented as far
back as 1942, but never has the epidemic
been so far-flung and so horrific. Scientists
have been scrambling to learn what causes
it and what, if any, environmental factors
might be involved.
Warmer waters seem to exacerbate the
spread, but even in colder waters it seems
Vol. VII, Issue 22
Breakers Tackle the Playoffs
In the first game of the CCS Div. IV playoffs, The Pacific Grove High School Breakers
overcame the San Lorenzo Valley Cougars 37-13 before a joyous and celebratory
crowd. Friday night, Nov. 28 they will meet the Monte Vista Christians at Breaker
Stadium. Arch rivals the Carmel Padres also won the first game in their bracket.
Read all about it in Sports, Pages 19-20. Photo by Peter Nichols
See SEA STARS Page 2
The Sky Won’t
All The News That Fits, We Print Fall on This
Even on a short week and with the paper at 28 pages, there are things that needed
to go up on the web for lack of space or because they were just that important. We print
Bright Star
on Fridays and distribute to more than 150 sites. And we will continue to do so come
rain, snow, or sleet. In between, we update our website at least once/day. Did you have
Going to Moss Landing or Santa Cruz? Culvert Work Expected
Election Results Certified
Leach’s 4 TD’s Catapult Breakers into CCS Semis
Video Highlights of Breakers 1st rd CCS Playoff Game
The Language of Flowers: A Celebration of Emily Dickinson
Exhibit of juried artworks; reception Dec. 3
City Council Actions on Nov. 19 meeting
City’s Gift for the Holidays: Three-Hour Parking Downtown
City of Pacific Grove announces Holiday Calendar of Events
for this season.
Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will provide holiday schedule
bus service on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 27
34th Annual Pacific Grove’s Annual Christmas at the Inns
December 2 & 3
Carmel Will Experiment with Median Lighting After Many
Years Without It
The energetic and ever-optimistic Kellen Gibbs has done it again. His second foray into the film festival realm has already
taken a “Best" award and the Monarch Film
Festival, where it is entered, hasn't even
happened yet.
Kellen is a product of Pacific Grove
schools, and it was while he was still in
school that he made his first film, one based
on the James Potter books. Working under
the auspices of J.K. Rowling, author of the
Harry Potter books and movies, he put together a film based on a G. Norman Lippert
book about Harry Potter's son, James. The
film premiered in 2011 and is still on YouTube, where “James Potter and the Curse
of the Gatekeeper – Part One” has received
more than 150,000 views.
Gibbs' “Crisis” series, a web-only
series about, well, zombies is also available on YouTube where thousands have
followed the story of a mysterious illness
and the young boy who carries a cure in his
See GIBBS Page 10
Page 2 • CEDAR STREET
Times
• November 28, 2014
Monarch Magic is Saturday, Nov. 29
Joan Skillman
Welcome the monarchs back to Pacific Grove! Create a monarch chrysalis pin, view live butterflies, explore the Museum’s new
Monarch Gallery, and get your face painted while you discover
what makes our monarch butterflies unique. Special guests will
provide even more activities, music, and information. Join us for
a day filled with monarch magic!
Museum Admission is FREE on Science Saturday! Drop in
anytime from 11am and 3pm to participate. Located at 165 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove, CA 93960. For more information visit:
www.pgmuseum.org.
Skillshots
PSEA STARS From Page 1
to spread. Controlled environments in aquariums, where ocean water is pumped in at
a constant temperature, did little to prevent the disease, suggesting that a virus or a
bacteria in the water is the culprit.
With more than 10 million viruses in a single drop of water from the ocean, it
seems an impossible task.
But in a paper published Nov. 17, 2014, Ian Hewson, a professor of microbiology,
and his colleagues say they have plotted a genomic analysis of a newly discovered virus
which is dubbed Sea Star Associated Densovirus.
The densovirus affects other invertebrates as well, including sea urchins. One of
the questions scientists are seeking to answer is whether these other invertebrates serve
as “reservoirs” for the virus and at some point could reinfect sea star populations.
And scientists wonder if the densovirus merely causes symptoms which allow
the sea stars' immune systems to weaken and make them more susceptible to bacterial
infections.
Read the recently published paper by Hewson et al here: http://goo.gl/X7dQkV
Ron Fenstermaker has a thorough
understanding of the complexities
of buying or selling a home in
Pacific Grove.
He lives and works in Pacific Grove and
has been licensed since 1996.
Coldwell Banker Real Estate
501 Lighthouse Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA
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Times
Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal
newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is
published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.
Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription.
Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson
Graphics: Shelby Birch
Regular Contributors: Ben Alexander • Susan Alexander • Jack Beigle
• Jon Charron• Rabia Erduman • Dana Goforth • Jonathan Guthrie
Kyle Krasa • Dixie Layne • Travis Long • Dorothy Maras-Ildiz
• Neil Jameson • Peter Nichols • Jean Prock • Jane Roland • Katie Shain
• Joan Skillman • Tom Stevens
Distribution: Ken Olsen, Shelby Birch
Cedar Street Irregulars
Anthony L, Ava, Bella G, Ben, Cameron, Coleman, Connor, Dezi, Elena, Jesse,
John, Kai, Kyle, Jacob, Josh, Josh, Meena, Nathan, Nolan, Ryan, Reina, Shayda
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Pacific Grove Weekend Forecast
28th
Ron Fenstermaker
Sunset Suppers
Served daily
Order by 6pm
9
$ 90
Here’s what the media says about our first year....
“It is what we all have been waiting for...” Monterey County Herald
“...It’s a casual, cool spot that’s budget friendly, where I can see myself a regular.” Monterey County Weekly
“If the panoramic views of Monterey Bay are a feast for the eyes, the food is a feast for body and soul.”
off 68 Magazine, SalinaS Californian
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Dinner Reservations: 831-375-2345 • www.BeachHousePG.com
At Lovers Point Beach — 620 Ocean View Blvd. Pacific Grove
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge
Data reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 11-26-14........................ .38”
Total for the season .......................... 3.88”
To date last year (11-29-13) .............. 10.86”
Historical average to this date ......... 3.27”
Wettest year ....................................... 47.15”
(during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98)
Driest year ......................................... 4.13”
(during rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13)*
*stats from NWS Montereys
November 28, 2014 • CEDAR STREET
Wharf Walks Will
Celebrate Crabs
Crab Season Started in November!
Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf Association Continues “Wharf Walks - Walking
Tours at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s
Wharf” with a focus on “More About
Crabbing on the Monterey Bay” on
Saturday, December 6
Recreational Dungeness Crab
Season began on November 1 and Commercial Crab Season began November
15 and goes through June 30. Delicious
crabs will continue to inspire the theme
of Wharf Walks! The Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf Association continues to
team up with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas,
who is offering monthly “Wharf Walks
-Walking Tours at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf” (www.montereywharf.
com) on the first Saturday of every
month from 10:00 a.m. - Noon.
“More About Crabbing on the
Monterey Bay” tours meet at the head
of Old Fisherman’s Wharf (near the
pink “Harbor House” store, #1 Old
Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Advance
reservations are required by calling Tim
Thomas at (831) 521-3304 or via email
timsardine@yahoo.com.
The tour is for ages 10-adult only
and the cost is $20 for adults and kids
are $15 (10-15 years). Black Friday SPCA
Adoption Event
Friday through
Sunday
Skip the crowded malls and give
yourself the gift of unconditional love
during The SPCA’s Black Friday Adoption
Event November 28-30. During the event,
you can Pick Your Price on all dogs, cats,
puppies, kittens, ball pythons, red-eared
sliders, bearded dragons, parakeets, cockatiels, chickens, pigeons, doves, and small
pets four months and older. That’s right,
YOU get to pick the adoption fee!
The SPCA for Monterey County is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway,
across from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Adoption hours are 11-5 on weekdays and
11-4 on weekends. SPCA adoptions include the pet’s
spay or neuter surgery, permanent microchip identification, vaccinations, SPCA
ID tag, a health evaluation, and lots more. Regular adoption fees range from $35 to
$290.
For more information, please call
The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or 422-4721
or visit www.SPCAmc.org or www.Facebook.com/SPCAmc.
Times • Page 3
Happy 45th Wedding Anniversary!
Darian and Linda Houde, November 29
We love you!
Love, Your Family & Friends
$5 off
Rudolph Tenenbaum
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Poetry
Bang!
We spoke heart to heart.
‘Twas now time to part.
“Good-bye!” She shut the door.
The woman I adore.
And thus the door was shut.
Which was quite normal, but
She shut it with a bang.
It was the bang that rang.
It was the bang that hurt
And put on the alert.
Not just the bang, the glimpse
Of her unsmiling lips.
Of her unsmiling eyes.
Quite a surprise!
Because a steady smile
Was her established style.
But, may be, in the bang
There was no anger, no real hate,
And everything was great.
Then why the smileless mask?
Of course, I wouldn’t ask.
I wonder shut or slammed.
I wonder blessed or damned.
I wonder love or hate.
I must investigate
And find the sure sign.
It’s hard to draw the line.
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 2 & 3 • 6-9 p.m.
A Tour of 10 Bed & Breakfast Inns
1 Ticket • 2 Nights • $20 donation
TICKETS: Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
584 Central Avenue • Pacific Grove • 831-373-3304 • pacificgrove.org
SPONSOR:
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Programs at the Library
For more information call 648-5760
Wednesday, Dec. 3 • 11:00 am
Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove,
ages 2-5.
Wednesday, Dec. 3 • 3:45 pm
“Wacky Wednesday” after-school program presents Fractured Fairy Tales: stories,
science and crafts for all ages. Pacific Grove Libary.
Thursday, Dec. 4 • 11:00 am
Stories for Babies and Toddlers at the Pacific Grove Library, ages birth-2.
Thursday, Dec. 4 • 3:00 pm
Tales to Tails: children can read aloud to certified therapy dogs in the children’s
area of the library, Pacific Grove Library.
PG Library Family Gaming Night
Monday Dec. 8, 5:30-7:00pm
All ages are welcome to enjoy board games, Xbox Kinect, snacks and friendship
at the library. Bring favorite games and invite your friends. Have fun after shopping
at the Farmers’ Market.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 • 11:00 am
Stories and songs with MaryLee at the Pacific Grove Public Library, ages 2-5, 550
Central Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950. For more information call 648-5760.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 • 3:45 pm
“Wacky Wednesday” after-school program presents Santa’s Coming: stories science and crafts for all ages. Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific
Grove 93950. For more information call 648-5760.
Thursday, Dec. 11 • 11:00 am
Stories for Babies and Toddlers at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue,
Pacific Grove, 93950, ages birth-2. For more information call 648-5760.
Thursday, Dec. 11 • 3:00 pm
“Tales to Tails”: children can read out loud to trained therapy dogs in the children’s
area of the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950. For more
information call 648-5760.
‘Giant Used Book Sale’ at Monterey Library
The Friends of the Monterey Public Library present their annual Giant Used
Book Sale on Friday, December 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the Library Community Room. Preview sale for Friends of the Library members only on Friday, December 5, 3 - 5
p.m. to get first dibs. Non-members join at the door. Thousands of high quality
books at bargain prices. All proceeds benefit the Library. For more information call
831.646.3745. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
Three Stores in the Heart of Pacific Grove
New Men’s Clothing & Shoe Store
The Uppmans
Monterey Mommies
The holidays are upon us! As the mother of a 2 year old, I’m enjoying watching
him understand the season for the first time. The tree lightings, the Santa sightings,
the idea of giving to others-joy is magnified 10-fold in a child.
And while we enjoy living in a small town, our area goes big when it comes to
holiday events. Take a look at our list of the best seasonal bets over the next week,
and visit MontereyMommies.com for even more family-friendly events and activities in the Monterey Bay area!
November 28, 2014
20th Annual Cannery Row Holiday Tree Lighting –5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, canneryrow.com
November 29, 2014
Annual Winter Craft Fair –9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Northside Assembly of God Church,
55 Natividad Road, Salinas
Lunch with Santa and Peanuts at Gilroy Gardens –10:00 am - 5:00 pm, gilroygardens.org
Capitola Surfing Santa –12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, capitolavillage.com
November 30, 2014
Lunch with Santa and Peanuts at Gilroy Gardens –10:00 am - 5:00 pm, gilroygardens.org
Salinas Holiday Parade of Lights and Kid Zone –3:30 pm - 7:00 pm, oldtownsalinas.com
December 1, 2014
Pacific Grove Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony –5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, pacificgrove.org
December 2, 2014
Gingerbread House Picture Frame Magnet Craft at Micheals Craft Store –3:30
pm - 4:30 pm, micheals.com
December 3, 2014
Robert Down Holiday Bazaar –6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, robertdownpta.com
Streets of Bethleham –6:00 pm - 8:30 pm, streetsofbethlehem.com
December 4, 2014
Monterey Tree Lighting –5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, monterey.org
Tree of Life Celebration –5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, hospicegiving.org
Annual Pacific Grove Holiday Parade of Lights –6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, pacificgrove.
org
December 5, 2014
Carmel Annual Tree Lighting and Sunset Center Holiday Party –3:00 pm - 7:00
pm, carmelcalifornia.com
Christmas Extravaganza –5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, carmelcalifornia.org
Christmas in the Adobes –5:00 pm - 9:00 pm, parks.ca.gov
Christmas Night at The Farm –6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, thefarm-salinasvalley.com
Marina Christmas Tree Lighting –6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday Planetarium Kids Show: “George and Oatmeal Save Santa” –6:30 pm 7:30 pm, hartnell.edu
Season of Light Planetarium Show –8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, hartnell.edu
Smuin Ballet Presents: Uncorked- The Christmas Ballet –8:00 pm - 11:00 pm,
smuinballet.org
Ongoing:
Ice Skating by the Bay –11:00 am - 10:00 pm, iceskatingbythebay.com
A Charlie Brown Christmas –7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, arieltheatrical.org
A Christmas Story Play –7:30 pm - 10:00 pm, westernstage.com
Teddy Bear Holiday Tea –2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, pebblebeach.com
Various Holiday Trains, fwry-blog.com
MontereyMommies.com is a website for parents, families and children living in
the Monterey Bay area. View our calendar of over 2,000 local family-friendly events
and activities for children ages newborn to 18 and stay up-to-date on our Facebook
page or by subscribing to our newsletter. Check back here each week for new ideas
on what to do with the family!
SPCA Advises Caution When Driving to
Avoid Deer During Mating Season
Marita’s Men’s
Stylish Clothing and Shoes for Men
158 Fountain Ave. • 831-657-0114
Marita’s Boutique
Everything for the Contemporary Woman Sizes XS-3X
551 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-655-3390
Marita’s Shoes
Stylish and Comfortable Shoes for Women
All sizes and widths
547 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-373-4650
Hours: M-Sat 10-6 PM, Sun. 11-4 PM
The SPCA for Monterey County advises drivers to use extreme caution when driving to avoid hitting deer on area roadways this time of year. September, October, and
November is deer mating season on the central coast and deer are significantly more
likely to be on the move near and across roadways. Specifically The SPCA advises:
• Be particularly careful at dawn and dusk when driving, especially where visibility is
limited. Use of high beams when appropriate can provide a greater area of visibility.
• Slow down and use extreme caution when approaching a deer standing near the side
of a road. Be prepared for the deer to enter the roadway in front of the vehicle. If
necessary, honk your horn and flash your lights to try to scare the deer off of the
roadway.
• Be alert for more deer than you may see at that moment. Where there’s one deer,
there are often more nearby.
• Use extra caution in areas where deer crossing signs are posted. These are areas
where deer are known to cross roadways.
• Be particularly cautious in wooded and agricultural areas.
• Call The SPCA immediately if you see any injured or orphaned wildlife.
Locally, areas of greatest deer activity at night are Pebble Beach, Carmel Valley
Road, the Highway 68 corridor, Holman Highway, River Road, and Highway 1 from
Seaside to south of Carmel. So far this year, The SPCA has responded to 37 reports
of deer being hit by cars, with almost all the deer involved either dead on arrival or
needing to be humanely euthanized immediately. The average insurance claim for deer/
vehicle collisions in the United States is $3,900 per incident.
Marge Ann Jameson
Cop Log
Sam Salerno
Let the wine flow, we thought. When trying to open a wine-tasting room
in Carmel, multiple restaurant owner Farok Shield was rebuked by the City
Fathers (commission members).
Farok Shield owns Da Giovanni, Bistro Giovanni, and Beaujolais in the
Carmel Plaza, all quality eating establishments catering to locals and tourists.
He employs over 42 workers to run the restaurants.
In addition to his love for the restaurant business, Mr. Shield has delved
into wines...that is, cabernets, merlots, and zinfandels, all to complement his
restaurant cuisine. Farol Shield has become connoisseur and a wine expert. He
was to name his proposed wine-tasting room “Block 57” to coincide with his
Bistro Giovanni, located on San Carlos Street in Carmel a few doors from his
restaurant.
Mr. Shield adhered to all the rules and regulations, permits, etc. to get city
approval and had passed all regulations twice. So why was he finally turned
down? A “walking tour” guide and a would-be competitor, neither of whom
live in Carmel, combined to convince the commission to turn Farok down. I
thought “good and fair” competition is what our country is all about. Farok
couldn't delay his prospective landlord anymore because the landlord was losing rental revenues, so he decided to give up the idea. He wrote a letter to that
effect to Senior Planner Marc Wiener. Time, money and frustration was over.
We can only say that all his varietals (white and red) under the name of
Block 57 have been blocked! That's how all the labels read. The council blew
this one. Encourage business, don't discourage, particularly those who employ
many and have a great reputation in the community. One consolation...all his
great wines carry the name, Block 57, and are served in his restaurants.
•
Today, it's all about money, particularly in professional sports. The San
Francisco Giants lost third baseman Pablo Sandoval to the Boston Red Sox and
it was only a matter of a few dollars between the teams. Such is the case with
many athletes who move from one club to another for more money.
Take the case of Hal Trosky, whose son, Lin Trosky, is known in Carmel
for his hair-cutting salon.
Hal Trosky became a sensational ball player with the Cleveland Indians in
1934 when he hit .330 with 35 homers and was paid $3,000 that year. How do
you like that? Not only was he a great ball player, but he had the “Hollywood”
looks. Some stories compared him with Errol Flynn, and others thought he was
more like Tarzan. He was called “Prince Hal,” “Handsome Hal,” and “Hoot.”
Trosky's banner year was 1936 when he hit .342 with 42 home runs and
knocked in 162 runs. That year, he made $7,500. It's ironic that Hal never made
the All-Star Team because his first-base competition was Hall of Famers Lou
Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, and Hank Greenberg.
Trosky drove in more than 100 runs in each of his first six seasons with the
Indians and batting over .300 each year. His career ended abruptly because of
excruciating headaches that tortured Trosky and he was forced to retire at the
young age of 28. Word has it that he had those headaches from the time he was
16.
In the ’50s Hal found a cure when he gave up eating and drinking dairy
products and chewing tobacco. He was allergic to them, so says his son.
Can you image what his worth would be today in American sports? Probably $20 million a year. My, how times have changed and today's athletes can
take a lesson from their predecessors.
•
Why foreigners who emigrate to the United States have problems with
English
Many words are pronounced the same but have different meanings, For
example: The principal in the argument was devoid of moral principle. They
propose to alter the place of the altar. He said the cymbal was a symbol of music. The stature of the Statue of Liberty is fixed by statute. The able man's name
was Abel. The horse with the long mane ran through the main street of Maine.
Are you confused? SO AM I!
Joy Welch
Just Listed in Pacific Grove
1281 Bishop Way
2 bedrooms-2 baths
Bay views! $699,500
Lic. #: 00902236
Times • Page 5
“Joy’s quiet strength, persistence and
care for her clients is legendary
on the Monterey Peninsula.”
831-214-0105 joywelch@redshift.com
Lost and found
Citizen turned in a wallet found on 17th St. Credit cards belonging to an individual and a business helped ID the owner, who picked it up later.
Lost wallet reported. It was lost on Asilomar.
Found money clip. Reporting party couldn't remember where it was found.
Lost wallet reported somewhere on Ocean View Blvd.
ID card lost by foreign visitor. She needed a report made.
Police Reserve Officers help at Marathon
Three reserve officers helped at the Big Sur Half Marathon, providing traffic,
crowd and race control. Multiple contacts with spectators and race crew regarding
safety of each. Set up and tear down of race course. Medical call at Lovers Point.
Vacation home scam on Craigslist
A man responded to an ad on Craigslist regarding a vacation home on Siren
St. Reporting party sent money to rent the home via wire transfer to a location in
Florida. When he showed up to stay there and couldn't get in, he contacted the true
owner via signs posted at the property.
Welfare check
A citizen requested a welfare check because their elderly father had invited a
transient woman to stay there. The woman had begun displaying signs of mental
illness and the father said he wanted her to leave. When the officers talked with
her, she packed up and left voluntarily.
Intoxicated juvenile
A female juvenile was observed to be intoxicated on Sunset. She was released
to her mother's care.
Cars towed
One was posted for race course. One had expired plates.
A third vehicle was blocking a driveway and had plates expired more than a
year.
Burglary from vehicle
A car on Chestnut St. was broken into and various items were taken. The
suspect left some sunglasses behind. It was discovered that a motion light behind
the vehicle was broken.
Trip and fall on Laurel
An elderly man tripped and fell over a storm drain cover which had been left
ajar. He suffered minor injury and an abrasion which bled. His blood pressure
dropped significantly so he was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Theft from front yard
On Fountain, a bike located in the front yard was stolen. No witnesses, no
suspects.
Didn't want them sunny side up?
A couple was arguing in the street on Lighthouse apparently over breakfast.
Not a physical altercation, just a noisy one. He wanted her to apologize.
Vehicle 0, Animal 1
A man was traveling on Pine Ave. over the speed limit when he claims an
animal ran across the street in front of him. He swerved to miss it, it the curb and
the vehicle overturned. No one else involved, no injuries. Vehicle towed.
Non-injury solo accident
Woman sideswiped parked car as she was turning left onto Ocean View. Moderate damage to both vehicles.
IRS Scam strikes again
A woman said someone claiming to be from the IRS called and said she had
to pay a huge mount of money. She didn't do it, thank heavens.
Theft of tools on Grove St. during daylight
Toolbox was in a secured carport. The lock was broken and various tools
were taken.
Beeping on Grand Ave.
A faint beeping noise emanated from the residence and could be heard all the
way out on the street. The owner, reached by phone, said they'd just purchased the
property and would call the alarm company to fix the beeping.
Harassment on Twitter by Sex Offender
The reporting party's daughter, a minor, was tweeting about a recent football
victory when an individual made several comments, some of which were sexual
in nature. The daughter's boyfriend did a search on Google and found that they
owner of the Twitter account who had answered her was a registered sex offender.
Though the offender made several more comments on the same date, he has not
made any comments since the date of the game.
New term: “Footbail”
Two subjects were observed loitering in a school area after hours. Officer had
previously tried to contact a subject about a burglary attempt and as the officer
was still behind the wheel, back-up was requested. Officer got out of the car and
re-established contact with one of the subjects and gave chase on foot. Subjects
continued to footbail. Officer unable to corner them due to lack of manpower to
set up a perimeter.
PG&E Scam Strokes Two
A business owner was contacted by someone claiming to be from PG&E, and
who said that they owed $1000 and their power would be shut off if they didn't
pay within the hour. PG&E was contacted, and they said they would never do that.
At least not within the hour.
In another incident, a woman was very nearly victimized by the same scam,
but the bank knew the trick and told her not to do it. The power was not turned off.
Vandalism to tire
A woman's tire was slashed while the car was parked in its assigned spot on
Arkwright Ct.
Security at football game
Officers provided gate security at the high school football playoff. Answered
questions, passed badges and playing cards out to children. Provided cover for
patrol on three calls.
Times
Jon Guthrie’s High Hats & Parasols
100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove
Main line
Bell to command
Changes in command are being brought on by the chance of war with Mexico.
Major-General J. Franklin Bell has recently arrived in San Francisco, dispatched there
from Washington, D. C. Bell, in command of troops in the Philippines during the
Spanish insurrection, and former U. S. Army Chief of Staff, has been ordered to take
over-all charge in case our troops head for Mexico. Bell’s first command was of the
9th Cavalry, an all-black horse unit formed after the Civil War.
Turkey on tap
The first Baptist Church of Pacific Grove will serve a delicious, celebratory din-
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Meets at 375 Lighthouse Ave. Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Fr. Michael Bowhay 831-920-1620
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Pastor Bart Rall
800 Cass St., Monterey (831) 373-1523
Forest Hill United Methodist Church
551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays
Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956
Pacific Coast Church
522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942
Peninsula Christian Center
520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove
246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
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
Monterey Church of Religious Science
Sunday Service 10:30 am
400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 372-7326
http://www.montereycsl.org
http://www.facebook.com/MontereyChurchofReligiousScience
ner to give thanks this Saturday. In addition to roast turkey, ham will be available as
will stuffing, vegetables, salad, bons and bread, and pumpkin or mince pie, and tea or
coffee. Adults eat for 50¢ each, children for 35¢ each.1
Mediators talk while war preparation continues
Orders received in San Francisco today were directed primarily toward California
Coastal Artillery units and the state’s Signal Corps. Both groups were given specific
notice to be ready to pull out. Under the new volunteer act, however, at least 75 men
are needed to complete the contingents of such companies. After three weeks training,
such volunteers will be added to rosters of men on call for duty. Research shows that
100% of the state units in and near San Francisco have been notified to prepare for
movement. The new Volunteers Act has been extended throughout the state. Meanwhile,
federal spokesmen continue negotiations with Mexican officials.
Garrison points out need for volunteers
The United States Secretary of War Garrison has stated that the United States
should enlist a greater number of military personnel. Returning from a round of talks
occurring in Vera Cruz, Mexico, the War Secretary called Mexico’s fighting ability
ominous. Garrison also called negotiation’s progress nonexistent. No details for the
failure was made public.
Later, Secretary Garrison said that only the good work of U. S. General Frederick
Funston had prevented war thus far. Funston had revealed the identification of troops
moving from southern Mexico to northern areas nearer the American border. Funston
also said that the problem for the United States was having to deal with three separate
bands of Mexican’s at the same time. Constitutionalists, for instance, cannot speak in
behalf of the Federalists or the Rebels under Pancho Villa.
Maxwell on exhibition
The Culp Bros Garage has just received an exhibition model of the 1914 Maxwell.
This sturdy auto mobile features a foldaway cloth top, white wall tires, a spare tire,
an open-out windshield, a monometer hood ornament, and other paraphernalia. Other
optional equipment is available. The model 25 just received by the Culp Bros. Garage
on Lighthouse carries a suggested manufacturer’s retail price of $1,325. Terms can be
worked out. Ask the operator for Black 254 to schedule a test drive. A deposit of 10%
will get your new car ordered. 2
Library Report
The Quarterly report of the Carnegie Library of Pacific Grove was made this week
at a meeting of the library board. Adult General reading measured out at 2,121 books.
Books relating to philosophy numbered 25, juvenile reading 32, philosophy 10, travel
32, adult fiction 1,660, and juvenile fiction 299. Total books read numbered 1,021. 1,050
people came to the library to use the reading room. The library soon plans to approach
the city trustees and ask for permission to buy additional books.
Women’s Clubs meets
The annual meeting time invested by Grove women in woman’s clubs totaled
45,051 hours. This report was made by Mrs. Ralph Olmstead.
Well water anyone?
Notice has been made that well water is being brought up and placed in tankers.
No report of this activity has been made by any man or woman in service. It’s a matter for volunteers only. Care to speculate as to why a mobile water supply is needed?
Calvary troop returns
The Presidio of Monterey’s Troop M, First Calvary, has returned home after a
training ride to Yosemite.
Side track: Tidbits from here and there
• Get cleaned by the Del Monte Laundry. We offer the lowest prices in own. Free
pickup and delivery.
• William Sutton left this morning for San Francisco where he plans to enlist in the
army.
• Mr. W. H. Varien has returned from Modesto where he participated in a shooting
tournament.
• Piano Tuner P. C. Tucker will be in the Grove for two weeks beginning December
11th. Make reservations for piano tuning now! Contact the Review for an appointment. 3
And the cost is …
• Rent Smith Premier Typewriters with carrying case. $3 a month. $31 a year. Contact
Smith Typewriters in San Francisco.
• The Pacific Grove Review is now being home delivered. Get acquainted offer. $1.50
a year. Regular price: 40¢ a month. Delivered daily except Sunday.
• Save on freight rates to the Grove. $25 or more in gardening equipment and supplies
delivered free by horse and buggy from Santa Clara Valley Nurseries, Gilroy. Max
Crow, Proprietor.
• Whole boiling hens. Defeathered and cleaned. 5¢ a pound. Raised by James Smith.
Leave your order at the Review.
Author notes …
1 Thanksgiving was not officially tied to Thursday until 1941. Roosevelt declared
Thanksgiving an active holiday falling on the third Thursday of each November.
2 Formerly the Maxwell-Briscoe Company, Maxwell remained in business only until
the mid 1920s.
3 During the Victorian era, many private homes had parlor pianos which required
periodic tuning.
Treasure Shop Event for Small Business Saturday
This weekend is Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. Shop at the Treasure
Shop and gather great gifts and decorations at fantastic prices. And if you spend $50
or more you will receive 20 percent off on your total purchase. Shop for your friends,
your family, support the animals and have a blast.
Patron’s Show Tickets On Sale Now
Only 87 will be sold
Ticket sales for the Pacific Grove Art Center’s Annual Patrons’ Show are on sale
now! Thanks to the generous donations of many talented artists, the Art Center is proud
to say that this year we have 87 pieces up for grabs. Keep in mind that only 87 tickets
will be sold so that each ticket holder is guaranteed to take home one of the donated
pieces of art. Tickets are $50 for PGAC members, $75 for non-members and can be
purchased during regular office hours. The drawing will be held on Sunday, December
7 at 2 p.m. in the Gill Gallery. Call 375-2208 additional information.
Thankful Homeless Dine
on Fancy Holiday Dinner
…from a Dumpster
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise
While turkey and trimmings may be standard Thanksgiving food for most families, I witnessed a holiday season
banquet where festive fare was recycled garbage spiced
with “boosted” essentials that fed a homeless “family”
at Laguna Grande Park in Seaside.
“Boosted means stolen,” the 40-year old gay host
I call Ernie confided. “We only boost essentials, things
we really need, like ketchup, salt, pepper and sugar. We
never take things we won’t use.”
Ernie, an unemployed cook, said he has been homeless for two months. “We make a shopping list. Then,
each takes a shopping cart and we spread out through a
store. If we have any money, we pay for bigger items like
soda pop or instant coffee. We put our book bags or back
packs in the front part of the cart and hide things we are
boosting under them. I might put a can of pepper under
mine, and Juan puts salt under his bag.”
Juan (not his real name) is adviser to the loosely
assembled family group that steals and dines together.
He is a 30-something healthcare worker who recently
lost his job after 14 years. He does not expect to remain
homeless long, nor do Susie and Tim, teenage sister and
brother who sleep in a late-model van with their employed
mother and two small dogs.
They gathered outdoors while Ernie prepared the
feast on a barbecue grill beside a picnic table set with
paper plates, plastic cutlery, napkins and cups from
nearby Starbucks.
Ernie said the cooking fuel was “wood we gathered
down by the campsites by the creek near the bridge where
the transient woman’s body was found.”
That evening’s dinner was to be barbecued beef ribs
with potatoes, carrots and cinnamon rolls whose expiration dates had passed.
“We are known as ‘clean,’ meaning we don’t do
drugs, smoke or drink,” Ernie said. “And we don’t sleep
near homeless people who do those things. We are spiritual people.”
Although no one divulged the spots where they sleep,
Ernie hinted his place is near Seaside City Hall. “During
recent rainy weather, I wrapped up in plastic. I would have
gone into a warming shelter, but there was none.” He has
applied for transitional housing and, like Juan, does not
plan to be homeless for long.
“I am learning to live like the Native Americans did-with nature,” Ernie said. “The hard part is seeing new
friends like Saint Nick fall victim to addictions that keep
them homeless. Saint Nick is around 70. He has a white
beard. He’s our Santa Claus because he goes into the
dumpsters, which we will not do. He gives food as gifts
to all of us. Unfortunately, he uses meth and is cooking
his brain.”
The strong odor of roasting ribs assaulted my nosebuds. “Is that meat safe?” I asked
Ernie nodded. “I threw out the bad oranges from the
dumpster and marinated the ribs in juice from the good
oranges. It kills bacteria.”
“How often do Smart & Final and Safeway throw
out food?”
“Every day,” Ernie said. “If they would give it to us,
we wouldn’t have to forage or boost anything…”
“They can’t give it away,” Juan interjected. “If
someone gets sick, he can sue the market for $300,000.
If a lot of people get sick, the market could be sued out
of business and then no one could eat.”
When the ribs were done and Ernie offered me a
plate. I said, “Thanks, but I don’t eat meat.”
(The matching-funds challenge, first presented by
Pacific Grove council members Rudy Fischer and Ken
Cuneo in February 2014 to resolve homeless issues across
the peninsula, is slated for Seaside City Council’s midyear budget review agenda in February 2015. Details
about the date and how the public can participate will
appear in this column in January. Or, contact Seaside City
Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA 93955, cityclerk@
ci.seaside.ca.us or call 831-899-6707.)
Wanda Sue Parrott is author of The Boondoggler’s
Bible—How to Fight Like City Hall to Win! Proceeds
from book sales benefit homeless women of Monterey
Peninsula. Details from amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com .
FHFA Director Outlines GSEs’ Strategic
Objectives Before Senate Banking
By Kevin Stone, Monterey County Association of Realtors®
Mel Watt, Director of the Federal Housing Finance
Agency (FHFA), made his first appearance before Congress this week to deliver remarks on the governmentsponsored enterprises (GSEs) and outline strategic
objectives. Watt stated that there are three strategic goals
for the conservatorship of the GSEs, Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac.
Watt noted that one major goal is to maintain foreclosure prevention activities and create “liquid, efficient,
competitive, and resilient national housing markets” by
maintaining credit availability for new and refinanced
mortgages.
The second objective highlighted by Watt is reducing the risk of taxpayers by increasing the role of private
capital in the mortgage market.
Thirdly, the FHFA will seek to build a single-family
securitization infrastructure that can be used by Fannie
Mae and Freddie Mac as well as other participants in the
secondary market.
To address questions about ending the conservatorship of the GSEs, Watt said it was a possibility, but that
the Treasury would have to initiate the talks and that his
focus at the moment was on the financial overhaul rather
than ending the conservatorship.
Watt also announced that guidelines on down payment requirements will be released in early December.
Concerns have been raised about the FHFA lowering
down payment requirements to 3 percent from 5 percent.
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass, was particularly
critical of Watt during the committee hearing. Warren
stated, “You’ve been in office for nearly a year now and
you haven’t helped a single family, not even one, by
agreeing to a principal reduction. So I want to know why
this hasn’t been a priority for you. The data are there.”
Watt also said the agency was currently discussing
ways that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could better
evaluate a borrower’s creditworthiness in response to a
question from Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia).
Screen Printing Class Offered
at Pacific Grove Art Center
Screen printing is simple! Barbara Furbush will
lead a screen printing workshop for beginners at the
Pacific Grove Art Center on Saturday, December 6,
from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Screen printing is one of the easiest processes
to learn. After a demonstration of simple techniques,
participants will create their own edition of small prints
or holiday cards. No previous art making experience is
necessary. Learn by doing.
Class size is limited, the registration fee for this
session is $25 PGAC member/ $30 general public with
a $5 materials fee. Contact Barbara at 310-562-3155 or
send an email to bfurbush11@gmail.com to reserve a
space or for further information.
Barbara Furbush received an MFA in printmaking at CSULB in 1985. Her works have been exhibited
regularly in Los Angeles. She opened Atmos Press print
studio at the Pacific Grove Art Center in 2012. She
offers workshops, and individual session on an appointment basis.
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Holy Mola!
Exploring
Ocean Sunfish
Tierney Thys, a National Geographic Explorer
who was director of research for Sea Studios in
Monterey, will talk about ocean sunfish when
she speaks to the Monterey Bay Chapter of the
American Cetacean Society in Pacific Grove on
Dec. 4. (The November and December meetings
are combined into this hybrid date to accommodate
the holiday season.) The program begins at 7:30
p.m. in the Boat Works building at Hopkins Marine
Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd. It is free and open
to the public.
Thys has been studying the sunfish, Mola mola,
for 14 years, choosing to specialize in them since
seeing pictures of the strange fish while studying
the mechanics of swimming muscles in fish in
graduate school at Duke University. “It seems a
somewhat counterproductive design for plying the
waters of the open seas – a rather goofy design,”
she explained. Thys earned a doctorate from Duke
in 1998 and has gone on to become a member of
the TED braintrust.
She uses satellite tags and DNA testing to track
the sunfish movements and feeding patterns in the
ocean, learning how they thrive with their odd shape
and diet composed mainly of jellyfish. Thys has
written many papers and done many presentations
about her research and what she’s learned about
life in the open oceans. Some can be seen on her
website, www.oceansunfish.org.
Details of the Dec. 4 program can be found at
www.acsmb.org.
Times
Thanksgiving: Or, Pass The Plunger Please
Jane Roland
Animal Tales and
Other Random Thoughts
The following column was written
three years ago.
The family has really scattered:
Justin is married, he and Megan live in
Oakland, Spencer in San Francisco. Jennie and family are settled in Denver, Ellen
and crew in Van Nuys. So this year our
Thanksgiving was non-traditional, out to
the Mattmiller-Golden ménage with others to eat dinner (that was traditional) at
the dining table, but watching the 49ers
play the Sea Hawks, (I am writing this the
Sunday prior to the day so we do not know
the result of the game, one can only hope
our boys can pull it off). Just learned that
Panda has deserted the Giants so he is most
certainly off my Christmas list. Sue Dewar
suggested all memorabilia of the traitor be
donated to the shop. A great idea, except
what Giant fan would purchase them?
We had a grand Holiday Open House and
appreciate all of you who came, many
numerous times. What am I thankful for
this year? I am enormously grateful for my
fantastic husband, wonderful family and
friends, my animals, my good health, my
editor who prints my scribbling week after
week, the volunteers at the shop who do so
much and with such good humor, my PG
Rotarian cohorts, AFRP for which I work,
our relatives, and to be trite but truthful
I am enormously thankful to live in the
United States of America where even the
naysayers are free to express their rage.
My ancestors and family members fought
to give them this right. I am thankful for
the brave men and women who continue to
uphold our values on the battlefield and at
home. I wish that those who despise their
great country would leave. I also thank
those of you who bother to come in and
tell me they enjoy my column it makes
me feel good. On to the reminiscence of
November 2011:
“Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for our blessings and a neighborhood
plumber…It never seems to fail that this
time of year creates an abundance of unwanted sludge in the systems (all systems).
The first indication we had that something
was amiss “Jane, I heard a blubber in the
toilet when the washing machine was
emptying”
As our daughter and her family were
arriving the next morning, there was a dinner for sixteen the day after; it seemed prudent to call our friend, Tom, of Easy Drain
Cleaning, who lives up the street. He arrived the next
morning and
$65.00 later
the pipes were
c l e a r. T h a t
night he was
back when the
kitchen sink
backed up…
he snaked it
out and all
seemed to be
well again.
There is a happy tale to go with the frustration. Jennie, Jason, Cora and Lydia had
arrived during the first plumbing incident.
Jason leapt in and started to cook, he
prepared everything that wasn’t brought
by others. My friend, Vicki, dropped by
with a special pumpkin dessert... The
next morning as the turkey was being
embellished, the sink backed up again.
This time John removed pipes, cleaned
them out and he and Jason had water running smoothly. The turkey was cooking,
the football games were humming and
guests arrived. Our son, Jay with his
wife, Denise, and two boys (young men)
Justin and Spencer, Lydia Criley and her
granddaughter, Thea, and a darling friend,
Sarah, Suzie Mattmiller and Bill Golden,
and Becky and Sean Flavin.. The food
was fabulous, the company happy, wine
flowed; the atmosphere mellow.We toasted
those who were with us, those who were
not and those who had gone before. Jay
went out to start the monumental clean up
(you all know what that means, on such a
day. dishes and cookware piled to the ceiling), and, you guessed it, the sink backed
up. This time it was Jay to the rescue,
again removing pipes and reaming out.
The problem was once again resolved,
all the dirty items were washed and many
stored away. The day ended with thanks
that we were not looking forward to getting
up to clean up the next morning...
Instead we took the little girls to
My Museum and lunch at Turtle Bay, after
the requisite visit to The AFRP Treasure
Shop which they hadn’t seen. It was a
relaxed day. That night Rod and Sue
Dewar arrived for turkey sandwiches.
“Uncle Sue” cuddled with the girls and
Lilah, the dachshund, and we all watched
“The Lion King”
The next morning we went to
Pt. Pinos Grill for a wonderful breakfast.
The family from Denver headed for San
Francisco, to visit with old friends prior
to returning home and we went home to
return the house to normal. It was a visit
we will remember with pleasure. There is
always a tinge of sadness connected with
such visits. Cora will be five in February,
Lydia two, when we next see them they
will have changed a lot. I just want to
bottle them up as I have all of my little
grandchildren when they are at the magical
age, full of love and joy.”
Jane Roland lives in Monterey, Manages The AFRP Treasure Shop and is a
member of Pacific Grove Rotary..gcr770@
aol.com
Denise, Jay, Megan, Justin, Spencer
and the rest of the family in 2014
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November is National
Alzheimer’s Disease Month
by Senator Bill Monning
Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, the fifth leading cause of death in California, and one in three adults over the age of 65 will die
while suffering from dementia – Alzheimer’s being the most common and malicious
forms of dementia.
“Dementia” is an umbrella term describing a variety of diseases and conditions
that develop when nerve cells in the brain die or no longer function normally. This
causes changes in one’s memory, behavior, and ability to think clearly. In Alzheimer’s
disease, these brain changes eventually impair one’s ability to carry out such basic
bodily functions as walking and swallowing. Alzheimer’s disease is ultimately fatal.
More than either heart disease or cancer, Alzheimer’s is the most expensive condition in the nation. In 2014, the direct costs to American society to care for those
with Alzheimer’s are estimated to be $214 billion, and include $150 billion in costs
to Medicare and Medicaid. Despite these staggering figures, Alzheimer’s will cost an
estimated $1.2 trillion (in today’s dollars) in 2050.
Nearly one in every five dollars spent by Medicare is on patients with Alzheimer’s
or another form of dementia. The average per-person Medicare spending for those
with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is three times higher than for those without these
conditions. The average per-person Medicaid spending for seniors with Alzheimer’s
and other dementias is 19 times higher than average per-person Medicaid spending for
all other seniors.
In California, we are concerned about the growing number of our aging population.
The Alzheimer’s population is expected to grow by nearly 38% by 2025 to approximately
660,000 people. The expectation is that this population will overwhelm the number of
caregivers able to assist them. California does, however, have a number of resources
to address this devastating disease, including 10 university-based Alzheimer’s Disease
Centers and a stem cell research program focused on finding cures.
Alzheimer’s disease is the only cause of death among the top 10 in America that
cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed. Because the causes and treatment of
Alzheimer’s disease remain somewhat elusive, the study of the disease has become
a key focus for both the medical and public health communities. To date, the most
powerful tools found to thwart the disease are healthy lifestyle choices and adequate
access to healthcare.
To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and find community resources, I encourage
you to visit the Alzheimer’s Association website at: http://www.alz.org/.
The Holidays and Financial & Health
Check Ups for Loved Ones
Susan L. Alexander, Esq.
(J.D., M.P.A., LL.M. - Taxation)
Spotlight on Seniors
Every November, I start to receive
calls from people who are planning on
visiting friends and family during the
holidays. Their number one reason for
contacting an Elder Law lawyer? They
are concerned that a loved one is starting
to decline either physically or mentally,
and they don’t know what to do – or say
– about the situation. There is no question that this is a sensitive subject matter,
and one that has to be discussed from
time to time even in my own family.
The starting point of any discussion must be with the word “dignity”.
Seniors are entitled to be treated with
the utmost respect and dignity. As
family members or friends, we may
be concerned about a senior, we may
even feel that we know what would be
best for him, but ultimately, we are not
entitled to make decisions about where
or how a senior lives unless he has lost
the capacity to make such decisions for
himself. How would we know when
that time arises? The best place to start
is with your loved one’s estate planning documents. If there is a Living
Trust or even a Power of Attorney, it
will almost certainly define incapacity
and the consequences of such a finding.
The Pacific Grove Rotary Club, which meets at noon on Tuesdays at the Inn at Prudent estate planning attorneys usuSpanish Bay in Pebble Beach, 2700 Seventeen Mile Drive, will have as the speaker ally insert a provision that two doctors
on December 2, Dan Griffin, G G Ultra Media. Lunch is $20 and reservations may be must agree in writing that someone has
become incapacitated and can no longer
made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657.
independently handle his finances and/or
make medical decisions. This is a very
high hurdle to clear, and frankly, this
is as it should be as every one of us is
entitled to maintain our rights as long as
possible. Unfortunately, the process of
Traditional Cataract surgery is performed with a blade....
losing capacity is often long drawn out
and unclear, and it may be difficult to
know when a person is starting to act in
ways that may be detrimental to himself
or others.
If an incapacity finding is already in
hand, it will fall to the person named in
An estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s
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Sex Before The Sixties
I like learning about myself as I
share my stories. For my Guided Autobiography class as I write stories, it’s as if
I’m writing about incidents unfolding in
someone else’s life. In the next weekly
class we read our stories out loud.
In the sharing something mystical
happens that alters my perception of reality: As I weave each story into the web
of the conversations I call my life, the
woof and warp fill in, the web becomes
stronger and more resilient—and so do I.
The same thing occurs when the others
read their stories.
Below are excerpts from my story
around the theme “The History of Your
Gender Identity,” and this sensitizing
question: #4. What did your parents,
teachers, and others tell you about what
good girls and boys did and did not do?
The story works equally well for the
theme “Branching Points,” using sensitizing question #7: Did your family move
their home when you were young and
in school that had a big impact on you?
Did you ever change schools that had an
important effect on your life?
Good Girl – or Bad Girl?
Patricia Hamilton, 1959.
When I was 13 we lived in three different towns in Oregon. I was an innocent “good girl” in Clackamas. Then we
moved to Jefferson and, through sexual
curiosity and a young boy’s braggadocio,
I became known as a “bad girl.” I shed
that reputation easily and simply because
we relocated to Molalla, where I entered
my new school, once again known as a
“good girl.”
Good to Bad to Better
It was 1959 and Clackamas was a
small rural town with all the innocence
ascribed to the 1950s, and the Sexual
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reputation in Jefferson as a “bad girl”
and entered my new class, once again, as
a “good girl.” I was not much older but
certainly wiser, and yet, I was essentially
unchanged. I’ve never shared this story
with anyone before.
Patricia Hamilton
Keepers of our Culture
Revolution of the 1960s was not yet on
the horizon. As a farm family our social
life was mostly confined to church on
Sunday. Daily entertainment centered
around the television every evening and
the occasional drive-in movie on weekends. I adored the hilarious Red Skelton
and Abbott and Costello, and was smitten as well with the macho Clark Gable
and debonair Dean Martin of the big
screen.
In the spring of 1960 we moved to
Jefferson, a much smaller town. Naïve
and innocent, I was friendly to both the
boys and the girls. I developed a crush
on Bob Hay. He was tall, good-looking
and, with his swaggering “bad boy”
attitude, reminded me of Clark Gable. I
became friends with his sister, who was
a mature 18, and one night she invited
me to sleep over. After we went to her
room she surprised me when she said
she was sneaking out to sleep with her
boyfriend. She urged me to go to her
brother’s bedroom and “sleep with Bob,
Patricia,” because “it’s fun and you will
like it.” She looked and sounded excited
and was eager to leave. Well, I had
fantasized about being kissed by Clark
Gable…
Tiptoeing quietly in my pajamas, I
found my way through the dark hallway
to Bob’s room. My heart was pounding
and I felt as if I were in a slow-motion
movie. I eased open his door and stood
there in the doorway. Bob was in bed
and when he saw me he pulled aside his
covers. I slipped in to lie down next to
him and excitedly awaited my first kiss.
He took my hand and moved it under the
covers. I was shocked when he put my
hand “down there!” I had never seen nor
felt a boy’s “thing.” What I did feel was
cold and soft, like spongy rubber. My
hand recoiled instantly—this wasn’t at
all what I had anticipated! The spell was
broken. I jumped up and fled back to his
sister’s room, where, trembling, I heaved
bloodstream.
There are trailers for other films on which Kellen worked, but we can fast
forward to “What Makes Us Human,” the 2013 film made before Kellen ever left for
film school in Los Angeles. It premiered at the Carmel Art and Film Festival and was
an official selection at last year's Monarch Film Festival.
Up until then, he'd used primarily local actors and friends of friends...and did all
the rest of the work, save the music, by himself. It was filmed in Pacific Grove.
But now, funded largely by Gofundme donations, “The Sky Won't Fall” shows
Kellen as a more mature director. He is now working with a full crew such as an assistant director, a cinematographer, visual effects editor and many more. Along with
that his actors are more seasoned.
Gone are the days of PVC pipe and duct tape accessories and a tiny, hand-held
camera, the one he used on “Crisis.” The camera he's using is motion-picture quality.
But Isaias Garcia, who did the music for the James Potter film, is back in the
composer's seat again. In the meantime, Isaias has won an award in Hollywood, the
Music in Media Awards, for his ability to pace spellbinding music with a story.
And Kellen won “Best Student Film” at the Los Angeles Thriller Film Festival
2014 before the film was ever screened publicly. Aside from that private screening,
“The Sky Won't Fall” has not been screened. The Monarch Film Festival will be its
debut, and there will be a Q&A afterward with Kellen, two of the actors, and some
other's from the crew. Then they'll be turning around and heading back to Southern
California where “The Sky Won't Fall” will screen at The Complex Theaters in Los
Angeles on December 12 in the 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. time block.
“These are great people,” said Kellen of his crew. “We're all passionate about
the same things.”
He met his lead actor in February of this year; they started filming in the middle
of the summer, and went into post-production in August.
This is his last year at school, and Kellen is ready to go on. He counts it as a
stepping stone to the places he wants to be. He said, “L.A. really eats you up. I am so
lucky to have started in Pacific Grove [with “Crisis”].”
a big sigh of relief.
At school the next day some girls
in the hall looked away as I approached.
Puzzled, I saw Bob nearby, whispering
with some other boys, who gave me
sideways looks I didn’t understand. I
was confused and didn’t know what was
happening.
A friend said Bob was bragging to
everyone that I came to his bedroom and
we had sex. They believed him because I
“always talked to boys.” I looked around
then and, for the first time, noticed that
the girls didn’t talk with the boys. There
was no mingling of the sexes in that Jefferson school hallway. Knowing looks
followed me all day, and I was relieved
when the last bell rang.
It wasn’t over yet. On the school
bus home another student said his
brother thought I was a whore. And later
at home, an older boy who worked for
my dad looked away and wouldn’t talk
to me. I was hurt and I was furious. I
had followed a natural curiosity and
was slandered by an insecure boy’s lie.
Confronted with smirks and insults, I felt
powerless to redeem or defend myself.
A month later we moved to Molalla, Oregon. I left behind my unearned
Patricia with John Adams and Sandra
Dahl, in journalism class, proofreading
the school newspaper, Molalla Indians
“War Whoop”. 1963.
Empower yourself and your families
through writing and sharing your life
stories. Sign up today for a Guided Autobiography class beginning in January
2015. Details at keepersofourlegacy.com
or call Patricia at 831-649-6640.
THE GOOD GIRL
Pacific Grove “Snow Queen,”
at the P.G. Post Office: I was taught
by the nuns of the Holy Cross and
went to Catholic schools from grade
school through junior college in
Washington, D.C. We were taught
that French kissing was a mortal
sin. We also could not wear patent
leather shoes, because they would
reflect our underwear. We went to
Mass every day to keep ourselves
pure until marriage. This teaching
grounded me, made me curious
about other faiths, and gave me a
sense of values, which have held
me in good stead. I never moved all
this time, and made a decision that
I would when I grew up. I’ve moved
32 times since. Moving taught me
resiliency, flexibility, tolerance,
patience, and the knowledge that
“things” do not last. And only the
family remains constant and that’s
what counts. Victoria Carns, memoirist and author of “Miss Persnickety, the Life of an Air Force Cat.”
About his lead, “Atticus Gude is so good!” says Kellen. "I'll definitely be working with him again soon. He was really able to portray this character to a level where
we empathize and connect with him, which is what I really wanted."
"The best stories to me are not only ones where you can go to places and see
things you have never experienced before but in that you as an audience can emotional connect with the characters. Those are the stories I want to tell.”
See “the Sky Won't Fall” at 8:00 p.m. on December 10. Costs vary with the
packages fans can choose, so go to www.monarchfilmfestival.com for the complete
schedule and ticket information.
Kellen Gibbs
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Holiday Events
56th Annual Carmel Valley
Santa Fly-In Dec. 13
On Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 10:30 am the Carmel Valley Airfield will be
filled with wide-eyed children of all ages awaiting Santa and Mrs. Claus
This December marks the 56thAnniversary of Carmel Valley Santa’s Fly-In on
Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the Carmel Valley Airfield on Ford Road in Carmel
Valley, California. A family tradition for many, Santa and Mrs. Claus are delivered by
helicopter and greeted with smiles from children of all ages and holiday music. The
cheerful couple will make their way through the crowd to their sleigh to lead a parade
through the village of Carmel Valley to the Community Youth Center on Ford Road. A holiday celebration will take place at the Youth Center and Park, with photos with
Santa, hot chocolate and holiday treats for sale, bounce house, live entertainment and
more!
The sleigh is one of many “automobiles” that participate in the holiday parade. Many local businesses and organizations, including the Kiwanis famous train will
spread their holiday cheer through the quaint Carmel Valley Village. After the parade,
be sure to make plans to spend the whole day in the Village as many businesses will
be hosting their own events.
Parade sign-ups are being accepted today. Visit santasflyin.webs.com for information.
Cost is free. Sponsors include: Carmel Valley Community Youth Center, Carmel
Valley Kiwanis, Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce and Valley Firefighters.
Gifts for the family in the Museum Store
Looking for a unique gift for the person who has it all? Have a budding scientist in
the family? Shopping local? Look no further than our very own Museum Store. From
butterfly merchandise and clothing, to stuffed animals, electronic butterflies in a jar,
and much more, the Museum Store is a must-visit stop on your local holiday shopping
expedition!
Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Crime Prevention Officers’ Association of Monterey County presents the 16TH Annual CPOAMC Toy Drive. Last year, the Toy Drive provided over 1,600 toys to children
in need. Churches and community service agencies throughout Monterey County have
identified the needy children and they will help Santa by wrapping all the new toys.
Drop off sites:
CHP Office 960 E. Blanco, Salinas
CSUMB PD Office 100 Campus Center, Seaside
Sheriff’s Office, 1414 Natividad Rd., Salinas
Sheriff’s Office, 10680 Merritt St., Salinas
Seaside PD, 400 Harcourt Ave., Seaside
Pacific Grove PD- 580 Pine Ave.
Carmel PD - Junipero & Fourth
Sheriff’s Office - 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey
Monterey PD - 351 Madison St.
Walgreen’s at Monterey, Marina, Salinas at N. Sanborn, Seaside and Pacific Grove
CVS Pharmacy at – Monterey at Fremont St. and Lighthouse Ave., Marina, Carmel,
Prunedale at San Miguel Canyon Rd and Vierra Canyon Road
City’s Gift for the Holidays: Three-Hour
Parking Downtown
The City of Pacific Grove City Council voted to temporarily increase the parking limit downtown over the 2014-15 holiday season to three hours from the existing
two hours.
Community and Economic Development Director Mark Brodeur told the Council that research shows two-hour limits are not conducive to a “park once” customerfriendly atmosphere. It is hoped that they will eat a leisurely meal and then spend
some time shopping, especially over the holidays.
Decals with the new time limit will be placed on existing signs, and then
removed when the experiment is over -- or not. The Economic Development Commission, the Business Improvement District, and the Chamber of Commerce will
each be asked to analyze and report on the effectiveness, and the time limit may be
extended permanently.
The new time limit takes effect immediately after the second reading of the
ordinance on Dec. 3 and will be reviewed on February 6.
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Holiday Events
Community Hospital’s Hospice of the
Central Coast hosts grief workshop
The holiday season can be extremely difficult for those who have lost a loved one.
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula’s Hospice of the Central Coast is
hosting support groups to help those who have experienced a loss to navigate the
holidays this season.
Four workshops will be held. Grief and Support at the Holidays will be held on
Saturday, November 22 from noon to 2 p.m. The workshop, Caring for Yourself, will
be held on Monday, December 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Exploring Hope and New Traditions
will be held on Saturday, December 13 from noon to 2 p.m.
Workshops will help those who have experienced a loss by offering hope and
addressing expectations, chores, memories, and feelings. Attendees will learn coping
skills and find creative ways to integrate memories of their loved ones in new traditions and rituals.
All workshops are free and are held at Westland House, located at 100 Barnet
Segal Lane in Monterey. For more information and to RSVP, please call Connie Riley,
MA, chaplain, at (831) 649-7750.
Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community
Choir Presents Free Concerts
December 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Annual Christmas with Gospel Flava Concert
Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula
4590 Carmel Valley Rd.
John Nash Jr., the group’s founder and leader, has lived and breathed gospel music
since his early days at Greater Victory Temple Church of God in Christ in Seaside. He
has been involved in the Monterey Peninsula gospel world since he was 9 years old,
and has gone on to work with many legends of contemporary gospel music, including
Andrae and Sandra Crouch, Edwin and Tremaine Hawkins, James Cleveland, Richard
Smallwood, and many more. Both John and co-director David Wells travel far and
volunteer their time to train the choir.
You can follow upcoming MPGCC events or assist with tax-deductible sponsorship
donations on the website www.mpgospelcc.org.
Talbott Vineyards Hosts Holiday Food Drive
During November, Talbott Vineyards (www.TalbottVineyards.com) will be hosting
a holiday food drive at its two acclaimed tasting rooms in support of the Food Bank for
Monterey County. As Talbott’s way of thanking guests for supporting the Food Bank,
the winery will be providing complimentary tastings throughout the month to anyone
who brings in five or more non-perishable food items. These tastings include three
estate-grown Chardonnays and three estate-grown Pinot Noirs, including Talbott’s coveted Sleepy Hollow Vineyard bottlings. Food may be dropped off at either The Winery
Tasting Room at Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, or at Talbott’s Carmel Valley Tasting Room.
The Food Bank for Monterey County, which is a certified “Feeding America” food
bank, is the largest supplier of emergency food in Monterey County. It distributes over
6 million pounds of food annually to an estimated 90,000 area residents—one-fifth of
Monterey County’s population.
Molly's Revenge and Friends Present
Benefit for St. Mary's Food Pantry
Molly's Revenge and special guest vocalist Christa Burch with the Rosemary Turco
Irish Dancers will present Winterdance, the 9th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration
in a benefit for St. Mary's Community Food Pantry. The date is Sunday, December 7,
2014 in a 3:00 p.m. matinee
Molly's Revenge and special guest vocalist Christa Burch with the Rosemary
Turco Irish Dancers will present an evening of music, song and dance associated with
the festive season. The performance will include Christmas songs both old and new,
all played with a Celtic twist, as well as selections from the band's brand new holiday
album. Benefit for St. Mary's Community Food Pantry. Bring a toy or canned food and
receive a special treat.
Molly's Revenge, whose lineup includes bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, guitar, mandola, and bodhran, have toured extensively in the USA as well as Australia, China and
Scotland. The band is known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm. Their
arrangements of traditional jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a
driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more.
In August of this year, Molly's Revenge and Christa Burch recorded a new collection of Celtic Christmas and winter-themed music at a remote windswept retreat in
the redwoods of the Mendocino coast. This beautiful new album will be available at
the Winterdance shows.
This 9th Annual Celtic Christmas Celebration will capture the traditional spirit of
the season and warm the hearts of all.
Cost is $20 adv./$24 day of the show. Children 13 and under $10. Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com or Bookmark Music, 307 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove.
Saint Marys By The Sea Episcopal Church is located at Central Ave & 12th Streets,
Pacific Grove.
Team Up to Fight Arthritis
Make Jingle Bell Run/Walk a Holiday Tradition
2014 Jingle Bell Run/Walk®
Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Lovers Point, Pacific Grove
The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the fourth annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. The annual nationwide
event kicks off during the holiday season, raising awareness of America’s leading cause
of disability, while raising desperately needed funds for research, health education and
government advocacy to improve the lives of people with arthritis.
To celebrate the holiday season, participants tie jingle bells to their shoelaces,
don festive holiday costumes and join friends and neighbors in support of the Arthritis
Foundation’s mission to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases.
The Pacific Grove Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis will take place at Lovers
Point on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 7:30 a.m. There will be a timed 5K run and
fun walk, and an Elf Run for children under 12 years of age. Santa will be there with
his elves and other fun activities.
To get involved or to form a team, visit: www.jinglebellrunpg.org or email afallon@arthritis.org – phone contact: 831-620-1699.
Presenting Sponsor: Monterey Spine & Joint, Central Coast Brain & Spine
Alliance Home Health, Victory Dealership Group, Pfizer, Wells Fargo,The UPS Store; Carmel & Del Monte Volunteers of America, Central Coast Senior Services, Inc., VNA & Hospice,
City of Pacific Grove, Wells Fargo, Treadmill, Pebble Beach Company, Bristol Meyers Squibb,
Beach House Restaurant, Gorman Real Estate, Amgen Springer Construction, Whole Foods,
KWAV, 630, ESPN-am, Nova Medical Four Point Communications, Monterey Herald, Cedar
Street Times, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, Culligan, Genentech
Local Libraries Accept Food
for Fines December 1 - 31
The Pacific Grove Public Library and the Monterey Public Library will
accept donations of unopened, non-perishable food as an option to payment
of overdue fines on library materials. All food donations will be given to local
food banks which are in great need of replenishment at this time of the year. The
Libraries benefit by having overdue items returned so that others may borrow
them. Bring your food donations to the public libraries in Pacific Grove, or
Monterey, or to the Monterey Public Library Bookmobile.
The Pacific Grove Public Library is located at 550 Central Avenue, Pacific
Grove, and the Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, For more information call Linda Pagnella at (831) 648-5760 or Inga Waite
at (831) 646-3477.
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Holiday Events
Hartnell Community Choir
Announces Winter Concert
The Hartnell Community Choir will
be holding their winter concert at 3:00
pm Sunday, December 7 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey
Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel.
The Hartnell Community Choir is
conducted by Robin McKee Williams.
The choir, originally affiliated with Hartnell Community College and now an
independent organization, has performed
at Avery Fisher Hall, Steinbeck Center,
Hartnell College and local churches. Their
repertoire spans five centuries from early
baroque to pop, but their specialty has become classical choral works, with McKee
Williams frequently leading the choir and
guest artists in outstanding performances
of the great classical masses.
The December 7 program includes
Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem, for soloists,
choir, organ, and orchestra, and highlights
from The Messiah by G. F. Handel. Soloists for the Requiem will be baritone
Todd Samra, a regular on the Peninsula
music scene, and mezzo-soprano Rachel
Lowrey, a recent graduate of the DePauw
University School of Music. Soloists for
The Messiah will be acclaimed soprano
Shawnette Sulker, a featured performer
with the San Francisco Opera, mezzosoprano Lowrey, and tenor Nicholas Gerst,
a music student at UC-Santa Cruz.
The choir will be accompanied by
the string group, Ensemble La Campanella, organist Stephen Tosh, and harpist
Pamela Scholz. Ensemble La Campanella
will also perform Telemann’s Concerto
in G Major for Viola, featuring Vladimir
Khalikulov, and Vivaldi’s Spring from The
Four Seasons.
There is a suggested donation of $20.
For more information, call 831-649-0992.
Front row: Susan Skorich, Suzan Kelly, Lenka Manning-Warder, Ellen Hunziker
Second row: Robin McKee Williams, Cynthia Jewett, Diann Russell, Kitty Du
Vernois
Third row: Stephen Tosh, Chris Wood, Rachel Lowry, Paula Sallabedra, Janice
Griffin
Back row: Barbara Tosh, Cyd Sallabedra, Dan Tate, Doug Wood, Dwight Edwards, Jackson Stock
Not pictured: Todd Samra, Kyoko Ito, Louis Powell, Lynne McKeever, Katie
Shain, Mary Pommerich, Cora Franz
34th Annual Pacific Grove’s
Annual Christmas at the Inns
December 2 & 3
Pacific Grove’s quaint bed-and-breakfast inns for the 34th annual Christmas at
the Inns celebration includes 9 venues on the evenings of Tuesday, December 2 and
Wednesday, December 3, from 6-9 p.m.
All inns will be decked out in holiday splendor this year, including eight inns and
Asilomar Conference Ground’s Phoebe Hearst Social Hall.
The inns, many of them grand Victorian mansions from the 19th century that have
been converted and preserved as much as possible to their original styling, will take
on a special glow for the holidays with festive decorations and lights.
Tickets, good for both evenings, are $20 each and are available at the Chamber
office at 548 Central Ave., on the corner of Forest Avenue. On the Tuesday evening
(Dec. 2) the tour includes Seven Gables Inn, 555 Ocean View Blvd; The Martine Inn,
255 Ocean View Blvd.; Pacific Grove Inn, 581 Pine Ave.; Gosby House, 643 Lighthouse
Ave.; Centrella Bed and Breakfast, 621 Central Ave.; and Asilomar’s Phoebe Hearst
Social Hall, 800 Asilomar Avenue.
The lineup for Wednesday evening (Dec. 3), includes Green Gables Inn, 104 5th
St.; Old St. Angela Inn, 321 Central Ave; Pacific Grove Inn, 581 Pine Ave; Old Monterey Inn, 500 Martin Street, Monterey, Jabberwock Inn, 598 Laine Street, Monterey
and Asilomar’s Phoebe Hearst Social Hall; 800 Asilomar Avenue.
For more information, contact the Chamber office at 373-3304 or visit the Chamber’s website at www.pacificgrove.org. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and
ladies are asked not to wear high heels.
Christmas at the Inns is part of Pacific Grove’s schedule of holiday activities. The
others include the Holiday Parade of Lights, featuring bands, floats and carolers, and
Fun in the Park for children.
Help Foster Children Shop for Gifts
150 Kids will be reached
Voices for Children - CASA of Monterey County offers foster children
the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful
experience of shopping for gifts for their
loved ones in a special gift store at the
Voices for Children offices in Salinas
every holiday season. This year, allU.S. Credit Union will
be collecting donations for this special
program for adults and children ages 4-18
years of age. More than 150 children currently in Foster Care in Monterey County
will be selecting the perfect gifts for everyone on their Christmas list. allU.S. Credit Union is requesting donations of new, unwrapped gifts for older
youth and adults. Please take your donations to allU.S. Credit Union located at
20 West Market Street in Salinas between
now and December 19 and help a foster
child and their family have a memorable
Christmas Holiday.
“Without the generosity of the wonderful people of Monterey County our
youth in foster care would have no way to
acquire Christmas presents to give to their
loved ones. Our most heartfelt thanks to allUS Credit Union for supporting Voices
for Children CASA Monterey County’s
‘Gift of Giving Campaign”, said Linda Fosler Executive Director. “Children with a Court Appointed
Special Advocate (CASA) do better in
their foster placement, better in school and
find a permanent home sooner. The great
news is that today we serve about half the
population of foster youth in our county
- the terrible news is that we have over
100 children on our waiting list. Please
consider becoming a court appointed
special advocate - go to our website at www.voicesforchildren.org or CASA.
org or call me directly at831-455-6800”,
continued Fosler. Background on Gifts of Giving and
Voices for Children - CASA of Monterey County
We are seeking donations of new,
unwrapped, gifts for our ‘Gift of Giving’ 2014 campaign. Our goal is for
each ‘CASA’ child to be able to select
the perfect gifts for everyone on their list,
including, where appropriate, biological
and foster and siblings, parents, grandparents etc. and also teachers and best friends.
-We need for about 30% of the items
donated to be appropriate for boys and
girls up to age 10
-We need approximately 20% of the
items to be appropriate for youth 11-14
-We need 50% of the donated items
to be appropriate for teens 15+ and adults
An important component of caring, healthy relationships is learning how
to give. The ‘Gift of Giving’ provides
children and youth in foster care with the
opportunity to experience the true joy of
the holiday season by giving to others.
CASAs through their dedication show
children what it is like to be cared for and
treated with respect. The ‘Gift of Giving’ helps teach children how to give in return
and gives them an opportunity to express
their affection for those around them.
Between December 5 and 21 CASAs
will bring more than 150 children to the
Voices for Children - CASA office to pick
out gifts to give to those they love.
Please consider contributing new,
unwrapped items to this year’s ‘Gift of Giving’. For health reasons, we cannot
accept used items. Here is our wish list:
New small gifts items such as games,
photo frames; Men and women’s clothing
accessories, such as hats, scarves, gloves,
socks; Stationery gifts such as pen sets or
note cards; Toiletry items such as cologne,
nail polish, lotion, makeup kits.
Gift cards for grocery stores, (Safeway, Nob Hill, SaveMart), Subway, Jamba
Juice, Starbucks, Target, Kohls, or similar
multi-purpose stores such as Walgreens,
CVS, or RiteAid – suggested minimum gift card amount is $25
Gift wrap, ribbons, bows, and cards
(we set up a wrapping station for the children to wrap the gifts themselves!)
Voices for Children also accepts cash
donations so we can purchase items for the
‘Gift of Giving’
Voices for Children - CASA of Monterey County is a non-profit child advocacy
organization serving children in Monterey
County’s Foster Care System. Community volunteers train to become advocates
called CASAs (Court Appointed Special
Advocates) and are dedicated to the wellbeing of the children they advocate for. CASAs strive to help foster children build
permanent connections, look towards
the future, and build trust. They offer
support, encouragement, and guidance
designed to ensure the child is well cared
for while in foster care and receives needed
services. Pacific Coast Church Holiday
Art Exhibit & Crafts Faire
Miniature oil paintings and collages,
fine art photography, jewelry, hand-painted
scarves, painted boxes and essential oil
blends will be among the offerings at
the Pacific Coast Church Holiday Art
Exhibition and Crafts Faire on Saturday,
Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the church
Community Room. Holiday refreshments
will be served.
“Pacific Coast Church has a mystical way of presenting ancient wisdom in
a modern context. The artists in this show
truly live their spirituality closely and
intimately through creative expressions
of their art, bringing spirit into form,”
says church art curator Cynthia Johnson
Bianchetta.
Pacific Coast Church is located at
522 Central Ave., Pacific Grove.
Further information can be obtained
by calling 831-372-1942.
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Please Join Jacob’s Heart for
A Very Special Breakfast with Friends
An Intimate Conversation with Melissa Gilbert About Love, Life and Giving
Lori Butterworth
Founder and Executive Director
Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer
Support
With the holidays upon us, it can be
difficult to choose how to give meaningful gifts. Join us for a heart-felt, intimate
conversation with Melissa Gilbert about
how she handles this issue in her own life
and how she encourages others – from
movie stars to moms – to choose where
and how to use your life to make a difference. Melissa Gilbert captured our
hearts at age nine as Laura Ingalls on the
beloved television series Little House on
the Prairie (1974-1983). She went on to
star in numerous roles on screen and stage
and served two terms as President of the
Screen Actors Guild. What most people
don’t know is that privately, and without
fanfare, Melissa made a decision to use
her fame to bring joy to children with
cancer, including children from our local
community.
Among her numerous efforts, Melissa
called upon Hollywood friends – including Robin Williams, Leonardo Decaprio
and Will Smith – to brighten the lives of
children with cancer. Melissa was also
instrumental in the passage of legislation
that made hospice services more available
to children as Board President during the
founding of the Children’s Hospice and
Palliative Care Coalition. At the breakfast two local mothers
will present heart-warming thanks to
Melissa for personally touching the lives
of their sons. This photo shows Melissa
presenting cancer patient, Dustin Meraz,
who wanted to be an actor, with his Screen
Actors Guild membership card. Melissa
also helped develop a friendship with
Robin Williams with Jacob’s Heart cancer
patient Greg Melendy as Greg faced the
Stanford and Stanford Children’s Health
in support of the outstanding services Jacob’s Heart provides to local families of
children with cancer. For the past 16 years,
the oncology department at Lucile Packard
Children’s Hospital Stanford has worked
with Jacob’s Heart as a trusted community
partner. Knowing that children undergoing
intensive cancer treatment have a local
resource they can turn to for emotional,
practical and financial support is an extremely valuable resource. Stanford is
proud to partner with Jacob’s Heart in an
effort to provide create a seamless continuum of compassionate care for children
and families between hospital and home.
One hundred percent of the proceeds
from this event will go directly to supporting children with cancer in our community
through Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer
Support Services whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children with
cancer and support their families in the
challenges they face. The organization is
celebrating its 16th year of local service
and has provided emotional, social and
financial support to more than 530 local families of children with cancer and
bereavement services to more than 100
family members who have lost a precious
child. www.jacobsheart.org
end of his life. The ongoing friendship
with Robin gave Greg many months of
healing laughter!
Dustin’s mom, Trisha Meraz, serves
on the Board of Jacob’s Heart in memory
of Dustin and chairs the Family Advisory
Committee.
Up close and personal, Melissa will
share moving stories of her work with
children with cancer and their families.
She’ll discuss her public triumphs and
personal struggles while juggling the roles
of actress, wife, mother and advocate for
children with cancer. Best of all, she’ll
share her warm and wise advice for making the most of your charitable giving
now and throughout the year. Bring your
questions, your comments, and your own
stories as together we usher in a warm and
wonderful holiday season.
This event is generously sponsored
by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Mr. Charles Dickens performs
‘A Christmas Carol’
The Christmas Classic will be performed by Howard Burnham
in the manner of Dickens’ 1867 tour of the USA.
Charles Dickens visited America twice in 1842 and 1867. By an oversight, he failed
to come to California on either occasion. This will be rectified with a performance at the
Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove on Saturday, December
20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
British born actor, Howard Burnham, will perform his popular characterization
of Charles Dickens giving a dramatic ‘reading’ of his most beloved Christmas book.
For the past decade, Burnham has been the featured ‘Mr. Dickens’ at the Myrtle Beach
Dickens Christmas Festival. He has given this acclaimed show in England and across
the nation to standing ovations. He creates a ‘cast’ of 40 characters from the curmudgeon
Ebenezer Scrooge to winsome little Tiny Tim to give a heart-warming, life-affirming
and humorous interpretation of the beloved Christmas story.
Howard Burnham’s one-man historical impersonations continue with a talk on
Saturday, December 27 called ‘Glad Christmas comes’…and goes! It will be held at
The Little House in Jewel Park, PG, at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $10.
Burnham will also portray “Drosselmeyer” in “The Nutcracker” in Dance Kids annual delight at the Sunset Center on Dec 12-14. For more information call 831.620.2048.
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Virtuoso to Perform on Three Instruments
Pacific Grove High School’s robotics club, the BreakerBots, will present the
movie “SlingShot” at the Performing Arts Center at Pacific Grove Middle School on
Friday, December 12 at 7 p.m. The film is a fundraiser for the robotics club, to enable
the students to build competitive robots for the spring season beginning in January.
“SlingShot” focuses on noted Segway inventor Dean Kamen,and his long quest
to solve the world’s water crisis. For over 15 years, he has relentlessly pursued an effective way to clean up the world’s water supply. Fifty percent of all human illness is
the result of water borne pathogens.
He has invented a small, energy efficient vapor compression distiller that can turn
any unfit source of water (river sludge, seawater, poisoned well water) into potable,
safe water without any need for chemical additives or filters. Kamen has nicknamed his
device the SlingShot, as in the David and Goliath story, a tiny technological solution
that can take down a giant problem. But despite the brilliance of his invention, getting
these machines into villages around the world has been a long and frustrating journey.
Dean Kamen’s inventions, mostly medical devices, help people in need and ease
suffering. He is also the creator of FIRST, or For Inspiration and Recognition of Science
and Technology , which operates the FIRST Robotics Competitions.
Tickets for the film are $10 and may be purchased at www.tugg.com/events/12312.
Call 415-640-4059 for more information.
Left: Inventor Dean Kamen builds a
clock.
Below: Sponsor Roby Hyde and
BreakerBots members demonstrate
their robot to a fellow student.
Ida Riegels, from Denmark, is a classical and baroque concert soloist on cello,
recorder, and piano. A conservatory graduate of The Royal Danish Academy
of Music, Ida takes an invigorating and unconventional approach to classical
music. Ida is also the founder of the musician loge ‘Cake Concerts’ in Copenhagen where young classical musicians meet to inspire each other and develop
their craft.
"I am interested in what happens between the audience and the musician, how
the listener, in a subtle way becomes part of the performance. How an alert
and connected audience subtly influences the performer into breathing life to
the music.”
Classical music is fascinating because it reaches deep into the emotions of
people in a manner that transcends one’s own culture or upbringing . The
challenge of performing classical music involves the combination of technical
skill and musicianship while at the same time establishing a rapport with one’s
audience. One could say that depth of feeling and emotion can be more clearly
expressed in music than in any spoken language.
Ida Riegels will perform on Monday, December 1 at 6:30 PM at Canterbury
Woods, 651 Sinex Ave. in Pacific Grove. There is no charge for the concert
but reservations are appreciated. Please call 831-657-4195 or joconnell@
jtm-esc.org
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Larkin Community Choir, 580 Larkin
Street in Salinas announces its “Messiah
Sing Along” featuring favorite selections
from G.F. Handel’s beloved oratorio Messiah. The event takes place on Saturday
evening, Dec. 6 at 7:00 pm. The concert is
free and the public is invited to attend-as
listeners, and also to “sing along” on the
selected choruses.
Music Director, Camille Harrison,
and the Larkin Community Choir will lead
the sing along portions of the program.
In addition guest soloists and a chamber
orchestra join forces in the performance
of selected Messiah favorites such as “For
Unto Us a Child is Born,” “Glory to
God in the Highest,” “Rejoice Greatly,
O Daughter of Zion,” and of course the
unforgettable “Hallelujah Chorus.” This
year, the opportunity to conduct the “Hallelujah Chorus” will be auctioned off on
the spot. Following the Messiah excerpts,
the program concludes with singing a few
favorite Christmas Carols around a tree,
accompanied by Lutheran Church of the
Good Shepherd Worship Band and eating
free reception provided by the Women of
the ELCA. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own musical scores,
however a Messiah score will be provided
in each pew.
For additional information, contact
the Larkin Community Choir at (831)
345-6128
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Hero Athletes: Gabby Douglas, Gymnast
By Jennifer Porzig
What is a sports hero? A sports
hero is a person who has gone through
many struggles, has characteristics
such as courage and determination, and
who is noted professionally for being a
good athlete. Gabby Douglas, the now
19-year-old, started gymnastics at six
years old and won her first state championship two years later. Her determination to succeed in gymnastics after
that was remarkable and is one of the
many reasons why Douglas should be
considered a sports hero. The professional gymnast has shown the heroic
characteristics of courage, humility, and
strength—both mentally and physically.
Being extremely motivated to succeed,
Douglas has put her whole life into training, faced and overcome many vicissitudes, and she was able to accomplish a
major goal that has inspired many young
teens and children.
Gabby Douglas was born with a
rare disease in which she was not able
to keep food in her system, but quickly
overcame it as an infant. Subjugating
such a disease shows how strong she has
been since she was born and how she
continues to grow in strength mentally
and physically. Starting gymnastics at
6 years old, following her older sister’s
path, Douglas was able to learn quickly
and actually wanted to do the sport. Being extremely interested in ascending the
gymnastics ladder, she would practice
four to six hours a day, five to six days a
week, depending on other events in her
life.
As Douglas grew older, her skill increased, and she had already won many
competitions by the time she was 10
years old. Her large goal was to compete
in the Olympics. She would stop at nothing to achieve such a lofty accomplishment.
By the time Douglas was 14 years
old, she had convinced her mother to
allow her to leave her home to train in
a more professional environment. Even
though this decision was tough for
herself and her mother, they both knew it
would be a good experience and choice.
Her coach, Liang Chow, became like
a second parent to her because she had
spent so much time training with him.
He supported everything she did, but
always made sure that her head was in
the mindset of succeeding. After training
for two years, Douglas won first place in
the Olympic trials and was able to earn a
spot to compete in the 2012 Olympics in
London. As shown, her heroic characteristic of determination and confidence
was leading her toward the right path to
reach her goal.
At the 2012 Olympics, Douglas was
replete with nervousness, but knew that
she had to show the amount of skill she
had. Being only 17 years old at the time,
she was able to show all of her heroic
characteristics, including valor. After
many years of intense training, her time
had come, and she won the Gold Medal
in the Olympics. Also, she became
the first African-American gymnast to
win the All-Around Gold Medal. Even
though Douglas became a spokesperson for just about every brand after her
huge accomplishment, she continued to
stay humble and give a lot of credit to
her team members and especially to her
coach. Being such a young competitor
and winner, she inspired many children
and teenagers around the world to pursue their dreams, whether in gymnastics
or any other sport.
Gabby Douglas has been able to
portray true heroism. Being so young,
some might say she is not able to be
qualified as a sports hero. However, her
skill has proven many people wrong
after they had doubted her abilities to
perform such mature and skillful tasks.
Some might also say that she cannot be
considered a sports hero yet because
she has not retired from her profession.
Although it is true that she intends to
continue pursuing gymnastics professionally, her career does not have to be
over for her to be a hero. She has put
her heart and soul into gymnastics and
will continue to impress people, making her an even bigger inspiration. From
childhood to mere adulthood, Douglas is
able to accomplish anything she puts her
mind to. In her own words, “Hard days
are the best because that’s when champions are made.”
Gabby Douglas wins All Round Gold
Mrs. Gordon’s Sportd Literature class
at Pacific Grove High School was assigned
to write about sports heroes. Some chose
to write about fellow students, and some
about other athletes like professionals
and Olympians we are pkeased to present
selected essays over the next few weeks.
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Leach’s 4 TDs Catpault Breakers into CCS Semis
CCS Semi-Finals Preview
By Jon Charron
With a loud and lively crowd, it was certainly a playoff atmosphere for the Breakers’ CCS opening round matchup versus San Lorenzo Valley. After getting off to a
slow start, Pacific Grove was able to run away with a 37-13 victory on Friday night
[11-21-14].
“He’s a special player and he makes plays when we need them,” head coach Chris
Morgan said about his senior running back Jason Leach. Leach had a memorable
game for the Breakers as he scored three touchdowns in the first half – a receiving, a
rushing, and a fumble recovery.
After getting down to the Cougars 22-yard line on their first possession of the
game, the Breakers came up empty-handed as they couldn’t convert a fourth down
attempt to keep the drive going. San Lorenzo Valley came out swinging on their first
possession and on the second play of the drive they handed to ball to running back
Brighton Hart on a sweep right, who took the ball 76 yards to the house for the first
points of the game.
“They came and scored first and were ready to play and our guys had to kind of
remember that,” Morgan said. “We had to refocus and be reminded that there is another
team that is in the playoffs too, and they’re here to play some football.” The Breakers
seemed to refocus and remember how to play on their next drive when they drove
down to the Cougar 32-yard line. Quarterback Anthony Coppla then lobbed a pass in
the back of the end zone that Leach was able to go up and grab to tie the game up at 7.
Midway through the second quarter with the game still knotted at 7, the Breakers
were able to drive the ball 53 yards and take the lead with a 2-yard touchdown run by
Leach. San Lorenzo Valley tried to respond, but after getting the ball to the Breaker
13-yard line they were forced to try a field goal. But they just missed getting it inside
the left upright. With Pacific Grove unable to do anything with the ball, the Cougars
took over at their own 20-yard line following a Coppla punt. Three plays later, Sam
Fenstermaker was able to intercept the pass from Cougar quarterback Isaac Newberry,
setting up the Breakers at the Cougar 40-yard line.
On the second play of the drive, Coppla backed up to pass, but the pressure caused
him to pull the ball down and run. Coppla was blindsided and fumbled the ball, but
Leach smartly picked it up and then outraced the entire Cougar defense for a 38-yard
touchdown.
With San Lorenzo Valley down 20-7 and only :10 left in the half and the ball at
their own 29-yard line, Newberry threw a quick pass to Brighton Hart who juked and
sprinted his way down the sideline for what looked like would be a 71-yard touchdown.
Breaker Kolby Foster, though, would make a great play and pull him down inside the
5-yard line, just short of the end zone.
To start the third quarter the defense picked up the intensity, and both Coppla,
who played quite a few defensive snaps, and Uche Ebu made stops in the backfield
to force a Cougar punt. A long 41-yard run by Leach put the Breakers in position to
score another touchdown, but they had to settle for a John Buttrey 23-yard field goal
when they couldn’t find the end zone.
San Lorenzo Valley would then respond when quarterback Isaac Newberry was
able to hit Brighton Hart for a big pick up that put them in scoring territory. Five
plays later, Hart took the sweep and put it in for a 6-yard touchdown run, pulling the
Cougars within 10.
The Breakers then answered back with a 1-yard Coppla touchdown run to start
the fourth quarter. After a Cougar punt, Leach took the first play and ran for a 53-yard
touchdown, which effectively sealed the deal. It was Leach’s fourth touchdown of the
game and it put the Breakers up 37-13 with just under 10 minutes left in the game.
The Breakers would hold on to win the game 37-13 and advance to the CCS
semi-finals. Leach, who was hobbling most of the third quarter after a hard hit to his
knee that happened in the second quarter, still rushed for 114 yards in the second half
on 5 carries. He had 211 yards and 15 carries for the game.
“We had to come out after the Shoe win, a big emotional win, and we had to refocus for San Lorenzo Valley, which is a good football team. Once we kind of got in
rhythm and started going, Jason started making plays, our defense started playing, [and]
things started to click a little bit. But you know, anything is possible in the playoffs
so you've just got to come out every week, because the games are getting harder and
harder as we go along,” coach Morgan said.
The number 2 seeded Breakers (10-1, 7-0) will next play at home on November 28
at 7:00 p.m. against number 3 seed Monte Vista Christian (9-2, 5-1) in the semi-finals.
Stats –
San Lorenzo Valley
Pacific Grove
1st
7
7
2nd
0
13
3rd
6
3
4th
0
14
Final
13
37
Passing – Coppla, A. 6-13-99-1 TD
Rushing – Leach, J. 15-211-2 TD, Ebo, U. 11-55, Coppla, A. 6-13-1 TD-1fmbl, Cryns,
N. 4-26, Boatman, N. 2-8, Thames, C. 1-4, Foster, K. 1-1.
Receiving – Leach, J. 2-32-1t TD, Ramirez, A. 2-24, Ryan, N. 1-24, Donlan, J. 1-17.
Defense/Special Teams – Fenstermaker, S. 1 INT, Buttrey, J. 23-yard FG.
By Jon Charron
Coming off a sound opening round victory over San Lorenzo Valley, the Breakers look to continue their strong play into the CCS semi-finals where they will face
off against Monterey Bay League Pacific Division runner-up, Monte Vista Christian.
In a week 2 match-up during the regular season, Pacific Grove was able to come
from behind and defeat the Mustangs on the road 20-14. After being down 14-6 at the
half, the Breakers showed a lot of adversity in their comeback. It’s maybe too drastic
to say that it was a statement game early in the season for them, but it did show what
type of team they were going to be this year.
The Mustangs’ offense is led by a strong running tandem of D’Shawn Hopkins and
David Palimino. Hopkins leads the team with 796 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns,
while Palimino is second with 590 yards and four touchdowns. Much like the Breakers,
the MVC defense is the team’s strong point. The Mustangs allow only 194 yards and 12
points a game. MVC has only given up 20 points or more three times this season, and
two of them were losses. The lone victory coming in last week’s first round playoff game
against Live Oak, where the Mustangs gave up 28. Two of the Live Oak touchdowns
however, came at the end of the game with MVC already up 31-14.
The Breakers will look to keep the momentum going with a strong rushing attack
led by Jason Leach, who now has 1,540 yards and 20 rushing touchdowns on the season.
The defense will also try to keep up its stifling play behind a strong core of linebackers.
With the way these two defenses have been playing all season, the game, at least
on paper, looks to be a low scoring slugfest between two similar teams.
Number 2 seeded Pacific Grove (10-1, 7-0), will play at home against number 3
seeded Monte Vista Christian (9-2, 5-1) on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
The other semi-finals game between number 4 seeded Carmel (8-3, 6-1) and number 8 seeded Terra Nova (5-6, 3-2), will be played at Carmel on Saturday, November
29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
Breakers Boys’ Basketball is back
By Jon Charron
Last season, the Pacific Grove boys’ basketball team shared the MTAL title with
rival Carmel, going 12-2 in league play. The team also played a tight first round CCS
playoff game with Kings Academy, losing 39-36.
The Breakers only lost three players to graduation, including last season’s MTAL
Co-MVP and all-first team selection, Luke Lowell. Lowell led the team in assists, steals,
rebounds, and points last season. “One kid won’t replace Luke, but overall depth and
numbers bode well for the upcoming season,” head coach Dan Powers said.
Nine players will be returning and they all have game play experience. Senior John
Buttrey, the team’s point guard, has played on the varsity team for three years. However,
because of broken hand he suffered in the “Shoe Game,” he most likely will not be back
until early January. Josh Wren, another senior, is a big 6’6” and gives the team some
length. “[Wren] had a nice summer and end of last season,” according to coach Powers.
Coach Powers said that he’s been practicing with only 10 players for the last month
while he waits for the football season to end. “I’ve dealt with this before, so it’s not
that big of an issu,” he added. Powers was referring to last season when the Breakers
football team made it to CCS Championship game. They are also one win away from
making it again to the CCS Championship game this season. With Pacific Grove being a
small high school, most players play multiple sports, and the coaches work well with it.
One player to keep an eye on this season is sophomore Brad Sendell. Last season
Sendell was all-first team honorable mention as a freshman. Sendell was also first on
the team in “made” three pointers, second in free throws, and second in scoring. With
Buttrey missing the first month of the season, Sendell will take the point. Coach Powers
said that when Buttrey does return they are both talented enough to play together and
he has options with both players capable of running the point.
Another sophomore to keep an eye on is Zack Miller, who Powers says is a tall
6’4”. He has nice size and he gives the team another big body besides senior Josh Wren.
Miller was fifth on the team in scoring and third in free throws as a freshman.
“I’m excited, we have a good nucleus, and we have good chance for a nice season,”
Powers said. “We had a really good summer, and I feel good where we’re at.”
Games to keep an eye on this season:
12-13-2014-6:30pm; PG vs. Ipswich – The Breakers will play Ipswich during the
Breaker Classic on Saturday evening. Ipswich is a team that hails from Australia and
should be a great match-up to watch.
12-29-2014-7:00pm; PG vs. Half Moon Bay – A home game for the Breakers against
one of the best teams in the CCS. Last season Half Moon Bay compiled an overall
record of 20-3 and a number 4 seed in CCS Open Division Playoffs.
01-03-2015-6:00pm; PG at Palma – Last season Palma lost in semi-finals of the CCS
Playoffs. A non-league test on the road against a good basketball team.
01-14-2015-7:30pm; PG vs. Carmel – The first meeting between last season’s MTAL
Co-Champions.
02-06-2015-7:30pm; PG at. Carmel – Round two of the Breakers and Padres rivalry,
could decide the league champion.
The Breakers will play a pre-season game at home against North Salinas on Monday, December 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Their first regular season game will be on the road
against North Monterey County, who finished third in the Monterey Bay League Pacific
Division last year. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Times
Breakers vs. Cougars: Nov. 21, 2014 Playoffs
Photos by
Peter Nichols
Times • Page 21
Speaking the Language of Flowers in Art and Poetry
On Dec. 3, 2014, a collaboration
exhibit will open at the newly opened
“gallery and quiet space” in the Pacific
Grove Public Library. It will also mark the
City’s farewell to Dr. Barbara Mossberg,
the Poet-In-Residence, who will be leaving
that chair at the end of December.
Dr. Mossberg is an Emily Dickinson
scholar and her book on the poet is in the
PG library collection. She is a founding
member of the Emily Dickinson International Society, and each year gives a
talk honoring Dickinson’s birthday in
December.
The juried show will offer the two-dimensional floral works of two dozen artists
from points near and far, all inspired by the
writings and poetry of Emily Dickinson
“and the meanings with which we have
invested flowers, since ancient times.”
Emily Dickinson created a herbarium
when she was a teenager, and an herbarium
to go with the show is under way under the
auspices of Karin Locke.
Curated by a CSUMB student funded
by the Friends of the Library, the show is
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been filling in during the search for new hires. Photo by Cdr. Cassie McSorley
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Society, the Pacific Grove Public Library,
Friends of the Pacific Grove Library, and
Dr. Mossberg. Instrumental in putting the
show together are Library Director Steven
Silveria, Cathleen Gable of the Pacific
Grove Poetry Collective, and Christine
Crozier, professional artist.
There will be an opening reception
on Friday, December 5 at the library, 550
Central Avenue, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Suggested donation for the library is $10.
Writing Workshop,
Poetry Reading
by Dr. Mossberg
On December 21, 2014 from
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Chautauqua Hall, a Writing Workshop
on artwork as inspiration will be
presented by Dr. Barbara Mossberg,
Pacific Grove Poet in Residence.
Learn about how poetry has been
inspired by art, choose a painting to
write about and create your own art
inspired poetry. This event is free
with donations for the Pacific Grove
Public Library gratefully accepted.
Then from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
at Chautauqua Hall, Dr. Barbara
Mossberg reads from her collection
of poetry about Pacific Grove and
her experience as the city's Poet in
Residence for the past five years.
This is the world premier for a body
of work Dr. Mossberg has written
about our town to be published as
"Here for the Present". In her poems, Dr. Barbara Mossberg reflects
on the importance of place and community in creativity and imaginative
experience of our world. The punning title of the collection reflects
her sense of gift in being present
here, and the sense of precious present in being on this earth. This event
is free.
Emily Dickinson
Birthday
Celebration
December 15, 2014, 7:30 p.m.
at the Pacific Grove Public Library,
PG Poet in Residence, Dr. Barbara
Mossberg, will present "Nobody
Knows This Little Rose:” The Secret
Life of Emily Dickinson - Revelations
in Emily Dickinson’s Flower Poems.
In honor of Emily Dickinson's
birthday and the Language of Flowers Art Exhibit, our own Dickinson
scholar, will share her insights on
what the poet's relationship with
flowers tells us about the inner life of
Emily Dickinson in a presentation that
she describes as follows:
Yes, she stomped upstairs from
her day job in the kitchen making
gingerbread, dropping the spoon and
picking up the pen (and the pace) to
wear the laurel crown of the poet in
over 2000 of the greatest poems in
the English language, translated all
over the world. "My kitchen!" she
gasped—"God forbid it was or ever
shall be my own!" But one aspect of
her day job that carried over to her
immortal (and nonperishable) work
as the poet was gardening. In fact,
the way Dickinson was known to her
community was through the pressed
flowers she sent, flowers she herself
grew, accompanied by some poetic
lines. In fact, her most intimate signature and identity to people she loved
was as a flower. Her poetry expresses
her knowledge and love and profound
identification with flowers. To read
these poems is to be taken inside, to
"know the little rose," and have a vital
insight into the deepest aspects of
Dickinson's creativity, suffering, joy,
and triumph in her life as a woman
poet: "I had the glory. That will do."
And yes, gingerbread will be
served, Dickinson's recipe! Suggested
donation of $10.00.
Times
Scene 62:
Andrew Jr. Comes for a Visit
Bernard Furman
Marriage Can Be Funny
Harry Wilson is returning home from work. Just as he enters the house, Alice
rushes to him.
Alice: Harry! I’m so glad you’re home! I have wonderful news!
Harry: I’m always in the market for wonderful news, sweetheart. What’s up?
A: Our beautiful grandson is going to stay with us for three weeks! Isn’t that fabulous?
H: I think I need a drink to fortify myself for this, Alice. Come with me into the living
room and keep me company.
(They go into the living room. Harry pours himself a drink and both sit down.)
H: Now start from the beginning and tell me what’s happening.
A: Jane called this morning to tell me that Andy’s company is sending him to London
on business. He has a vacation coming to him, and his boss has agreed that Andy
can take it when he’s finished his assignment. So Jane is going with him, and after a
week or so in London they’ll spend another two weeks in Paris, Rome and Florence.
H: So far, so good. Where does Andrew come into the picture?
A: He’s too young for them to take with them, so Jane asked if he could stay with us
while they’re away, and of course I said we’d be delighted to have him.
Pac Rep presents
R-rated ‘The Full Monty’
PacRep Theatre kicks off this holiday season with Terrence McNally and David
Yazbek’s Broadway smash hit musical, “The Full Monty.” The 10 Tony-Award
nominee for Best Musical runs through Dec. 21 at the Golden Bough Playhouse
in Carmel-by-the-Sea.
Based on the movie, this box office record-breaker tells the story of six unemployed steelworkers who hatch a desperate plan to get their lives back—a plan
that requires them to triumph over their fears, their nerves and in a fund-raising
strip show to pay their bills, their clothes! Right to the end, audiences will be
wondering if these lovable misfits will actually pull it off.
With a raucous mix of razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, this heartwarming upbeat comedy played two successful runs at the Golden Bough in 2006
& 2007, but has not played in the region since that time. Note: This is an R rated
production that contains brief male nudity, adult language and adult situations.
Stephen Moorer directs “The Full Monty,” with musical direction by Don
Dally and choreography by Susan Cable. The production marks the return of
PacRep’s resident Actor's Equity actors - John Farmanesh-Bocca as the lead character “Jerry”, Michael D Jacobs as “Harold,” and Lydia Lyons as “Vicki.” Also
returning to the show are regional guest artists John Bridges as “Malcolm” and
Pete Russell as “Horse.” Newcomers to the production include Stephen Poletti
as “Dave,” Mikey Perdue as “Ethan,” and Donna Fredrico as the irascible piano
player, "Jeannette."
Come watch as the boys "bare it all!" Performances continue Thursdays, Dec.
4, 11 and 18, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. from Nov. 28 through Dec.
19, and 2:00 p.m. matinee performances on Sundays Nov. 30 – Dec. 14. Performances are at the Golden Bough Theatre, located on Monte Verde St. between
8th and 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea.
H: Did they consider putting him in a kennel?
A: I don’t believe that entered their minds.
H: Pity.
A: You don’t seem thrilled by the idea of Andy Jr. staying with us.
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H: My darling wife, I had hoped this day would never come.
A: What day?
H: The day you first showed signs of dementia.
A: What are you talking about?
H: You’ve obviously forgotten how difficult little boys can be. At two and a half, Andy
Jr. has inexhaustible energy and without his parents to discipline him, he’ll be a
holy terror—running, screaming, crying, climbing, falling, and in general driving
us both crazy.
A: That’s ridiculous, Harry! I’m sure he’ll be a delight to be with; and I’m surprised
that you’re not more enthusiastic, considering that it was not so long ago when you
told me how much you missed the time when Richard was a little boy.
H: That’s different.
A: How so?
H: Richard was my little boy, and I was much younger and had the patience and stamina
to be able to cope with him. The great thing about having grandchildren is that they
come to you for a few hours and leave, or vice versa, and it’s the brevity of the time
spent with them that makes the relationship so enjoyable. Having our grandson live
with us will be a totally different ball game.
A: Well, I couldn’t say no to Jane, and I for one am looking forward to the opportunity
to spend quality time with the little angel.
H: Have you consulted with Queen Gracie and Prince Max?
A: I doubt that our dog and cat are in a position to express an opinion, and anyway
they’ll probably be as pleased as I am to have a little boy to play with.
H: Do you mind if I stay at a hotel until Jane and Andy return?
A: Yes, I do! As with all else, we’re in this together, for better or worse.
H: God help us.
(Two weeks later.)
H: Alice! Come get your grandson!
A: He’s your grandson, too! What did he do now?
H: After having his tail almost pulled out by its roots, Max has taken refuge under our
bed and seems unlikely ever to come out. Andrew then went after Gracie. He chased
her, she chased him, around and around they went, knocking things over, until Andrew
fell and scraped his knee and banged his nose, so he’s crying and bleeding and Gracie
is looking at him with an expression of great satisfaction on her face.
A: So what do you expect me to do that you can’t?
H: You’re his grandmother, and as such you’re supposed to know how to deal with these
situations. All I can think of doing is to call 911.
A: What good would that do?
H: They’d send an ambulance.
A: Andrew doesn’t need an ambulance. What he needs is to have his nose pinched to
stop the bleeding, his face washed, a band-aid put on his knee, and to be cuddled
and comforted until he stops crying.
H: So come do it.
A: I’m busy making dinner. Why can’t you do it?
H: I’m going to join Max in packing a bag and running away from home.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:
Petition of MONICA ESPINOZA GONZALEZ
Case No. M130166
Filed NOV. 25, 2014. To all interested persons: Petitioner MONICA ESPINOZA GONZALEZ filed a petition
with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name MONICA ESPINOZA GONZALEZ to proposed name MONICA GARCIA-GONZALEZ. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter
shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of
name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is
timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: Jan. 30, 2015 Time: 9:00
a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito
Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for
four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general
circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: Nov. 25, 2014 Judge of the Superior Court:
Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19/14
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
File No. 20142383
The following person is doing business as GAVILANES STONE SMITH, 1221 Sonoma Ave., Seaside, Monterey
County, CA 93955. GERARDO ALONSO GAVILANES, 1221 Sonoma Ave., Seaside, CA 93955. This statement
was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 24, 2014. Registrant commenced to transact business under
the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Gerardo Alonso Gavilanes. This business is
conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/28, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19/14
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:
Petition of JOAN ELIZABETH MARTINEZ MARTICORENA
Case No. M129929
Filed NOV. 10, 2014. To all interested persons: Petitioner JOAN ELIZABETH MARTINEZ MARTICORENA
filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name JOAN ELIZABETH MARTINEZ MARTICORENA to proposed name JOAN ELIZABETH MARTICORENA. THE COURT ORDERS that
all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,
if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes
described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days
before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should
not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of
hearing date: Jan. 09, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. TBD. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California,
County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be
published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the
following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: Nov. 10,
2014 Judge of the Superior Court: Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/14
File No. 20142245
The following person is doing business as BACKFLOW831, 330 Gibson Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. ANDREW FRED SHEPPARD, 330 Gibson Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.
This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey
County on Nov. 4, 2014. Registrant commenced to
transact business under the fictitious business name
or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Andrew F.
Sheppard. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/14
File No. 20142250
The following person is doing business as SETAREH
BEAUTY and EXOLUTIONS CONSULTING
GROUP, 995 Egan Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey
County, CA 93950. NATALIE S. SANCHEZ, 955
Egan Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement
was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Nov.
4, 2014. Registrant commenced to transact business
under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed
above on 1 Nov. 2014. Signed: Natalie S. Sanchez.
This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/14
File No. 20142143
The following person is doing business as ELITE
ELECTRIC, 315 Willow St., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. GEORGE ALFRED MELLONE JR., 315 Willow St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.
This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey
County on Oct. 16, 2014. Registrant commenced to
transact business under the fictitious business name
or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: George
Alfred Mellone, Jr.. This business is conducted by
an individual. Publication dates: 10/24, 10/31, 11/07,
11/14/14
File No. 20142343
The following person is doing business as CARMEL
GREEN LANTERN INN, 7th Ave., Carmel, Monterey
County, CA 93921. SATTVA INVESTORS LP, 7th
Ave., Carmel, CA 93921. This statement was filed
with the Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 17, 2014.
Registrant commenced to transact business under the
fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on
N/A. Signed: Amrish Patel. This business is conducted
by a limited partnership. Publication dates: 11/21,
11/28, 12/05, 12/12/14
Times • Page 23
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Mourns the Loss of Three
African Blackfooted Penguins
Penny for Your Thoughts
Tom Stevens
Otter Views
Canadians sometimes browse through the shop where I work. If they buy
anything, they have to deal with our pesky U.S. pennies.
“We don’t use these in Canada anymore,” one fellow said, squinting at the
American pennies in his palm. “When the cost reached two cents to make each
one, our pennies were history.”
While that seems an eminently sensible and Canadian outcome, I’m glad
America still has pennies. Since it would take an act of Congress to eliminate
ours, we’ll likely have them for the foreseeable future. Congress hasn’t passed
many acts lately.
That said, I can understand why some U.S. policymakers might want to
emulate the Canadians. Aside from the few pennies that can ease the irksome
“$4.04, please” transaction, pennies buy virtually nothing these days. They’re
the buck privates of money.
Pennies never get to snap crisply out of a billfold or be palmed to the maitre
d’ in a swanky night spot. They don’t get to light cigars, play the ponies or buy
state secrets. Their biggest thrill is being run over by a train or squished in an
arcade machine.
Pennies used to be welcomed in all the right places – at the opera, on luxury
liners, in the Orient Express saloon car. Bobby soxers tucked them into their
loafers when Frank Sinatra or Tommy Dorsey came to town. Now pennies can’t
even get into a gumball machine.
So they just pile up. Before the advent of coin counting machines in super
markets, my pennies used to end up in a nicked mokeypod bowl on top of the
dresser. They’d get pitched in there from my pockets at the end of each day.
When the pennies reached high tide and submerged the other things in the
bowl – the spare car keys, the old Saint Christopher medal – they’d get scooped
into a plastic bucket that lived in the swirling dustball badlands under the bed.
When that bucket filled up, it was time to switch the brain into accounting
mode and spend a tedious evening poking the pennies into little paper tubes the
banks supplied. It would have been nice if each tube held exactly 50 pennies.
But because the tubes folded over at the top, your stack could be a penny short
or a penny tall.
This meant you had to count every coin, because the bank wouldn’t take tubes
of varying lengths. But after you counted to 50 several dozen times – and lost
count several more – it was remarkable how closely a 49-penny roll resembled
a 51-penny roll.
The stacking and rolling process wasn’t entirely without pleasure. I usually
began by plunging my hands into the bucket, scooping up a double handful of
pennies, and savoring their sheer mass. Then I’d let the coins course through my
fingers like metallic grain rattling back into its silo.
Leading Freudians link this sort of behavior to various unsavory regressions,
but I blame Uncle Scrooge. He always seemed so happy in the comic books, diving into his coin vault from the high board, or snorkeling through silver dollars
with Huey, Louie and Dewey.
The plastic tub of pennies was the closest I got to Scrooge McDuck’s treasure
vault, but it did produce one minor treasure: a still legible 1909 SVDB penny that
brought 800 times its face value at a coin shop. I wish I had that penny now. It’s
one of the few things I ever owned that hasn’t depreciated in value.
For a coin, the only thing worse than depreciating in value is being out
of circulation. Pennies, especially, were meant to travel from hand to hand, to
jingle cheerfully in pockets, to bring pleasure to many users, and to place hold
the hundredths in any dollar transactions.
And look how beautiful they are, especially the old ones with the sheaves
of wheat on the back. That dark, burnished brown speaks of morocco leather,
Swiss chocolate, riding gloves, brandy by firelight. Our greatest president gazes
thoughtfully from each penny, as if pondering the tiny word to his left: Liberty.
Once Sav-Mart and other venues installed convenient coin-counting machines, I no longer spent much time with pennies. Although stuffing them into
those paper tubes had seemed a nuisance, it did keep me focused on which were
darkest, which were pre-war, which were minted in Denver. Now they just comingle with the other coins.
Still, I’m happy we have them. It’s always an inspiration to see Lincoln,
and it seems fitting the nation’s greatest man should appear on its humblest coin.
And while the penny’s component metals vary through time, it’s still a “copper,”
a throwback to the coins of the Bronze Age. So that’s not just a penny in your
palm. It’s history. And not in the Canadian sense.
Monterey Bay Aquarium regrets to announce the deaths of three African blackfooted
penguins. Zuri and Betty, two female African blackfooted penguins died Friday, Nov.
21, and Tranya, a male penguin, died Saturday evening, Nov. 22. The cause of deaths
is unknown at this time.
After the two unexpected mortalities Friday, aquarium aviculturists, who know
each individual in the colony and care deeply for the penguins, conducted a behavioral
evaluation of all the birds in the penguin exhibit, looking for any abnormalities. Four
birds, including Tranya, were moved off exhibit as a precaution so aviculturists could
monitor them more closely. Tranya was being treated and given fluids behind the scenes
but deteriorated rapidly Saturday evening and died at 8 p.m. The other three penguins
were moved back on exhibit Sunday morning.
The aquarium’s Director of Veterinary Services, Dr. Mike Murray, performed preliminary post- mortem exams on the three penguins and has found no obvious cause for
the deaths. Information from a number of laboratories will hopefully shed more light
on the cause of death, but may take a few weeks to be completed.
The penguin exhibit was closed briefly on Friday and has since been reopened.
Dr. Murray and animal care staff are continuing to monitor the 15 birds in the colony.
Zuri was hatched Nov. 10, 2002 at the Maryland Zoo. She arrived at the aquarium
in 2006 and was paired with Pringle. The mated pair are the biological parents of Tola,
a chick that hatched at the aquarium in 2011. Betty hatched Nov. 13, 2008, also at the
Maryland Zoo, and she and her sibling, Sabie, arrived at the aquarium in 2009. She was
paired with Seekoei. Tranya has been at the aquarium since 2005. He hatched Nov. 11,
1998 and came to Monterey from the Aquarium of Americas in New Orleans, along
with his sibling Walvis. Tranya was paired with Molopo.
All of the birds are part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) for endangered African
blackfooted penguins, which are native to southern Africa. The SSP, managed by the
Association of Zoos and Aquariums, identifies specific penguins as genetically important
breeding pairs to the captive population of this species.
The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which celebrates its 30th anniversary
in 2014, is to inspire conservation of the oceans.
African Black-Footed Penguins. Wikipedia.
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Sentimental Estate Planning
Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Travis H. Long, CPA
Planning for
Each Generation
Travis on Taxes
In Tim O’Brien’s famous novel about the Vietnam War, The Things They Carried,
the soldiers all carry physical trinkets that have symbolic meaning, each revealing
deeper truths about their personal stories. The novel illustrates the fact that items of
tangible personal property often have high sentimental value regardless of their actual
fair market value. As a result, items of tangible personal property can be an important
component of an estate plan. There are several methods for distributing items of tangible
personal property through an estate plan.
1. Part of the Residue
If you are not sure how to divide up items of tangible personal property, or if you
do not feel that any item has a particular significance to a specific beneficiary, then you
may want to consider allowing items of tangible personal property to be distributed
as part of the “residue” of your estate. For example, if you decide to leave your estate
to your three children in equal shares, your Fiduciary will be instructed to distribute
your items of tangible personal property as evenly as possible. Rather than cutting into
thirds your piano, your hockey sticks, and your Gwen Stefani poster, your Fiduciary
and beneficiaries might agree that Ray gets the piano, Gordie gets the hockey sticks,
and Pharrell gets the Gwen poster.
2. Specific Method
You might be concerned that your Fiduciary and beneficiaries will have trouble in
determining how to evenly or fairly distribute items of tangible personal property. In
order to prevent arguments and ill will, another option is to set forth a specific method
for allowing the beneficiaries to choose items of tangible personal property in a fair
manner. For example, your Fiduciary might ask each of your beneficiaries to draw
straws or pull a name out of a hat to determine an order of selecting items of tangible
personal property.
3. Specific Gifts
If you are pretty sure that a particular beneficiary should receive a specific item of
tangible personal property, you may specify such a gift in your will or trust prior to your
Fiduciary distributing the remainder of your estate. For example, you could specify
that Ray is to receive your piano, Gordie gets your hockey sticks, and Pharrell gets the
Gwen Stefani poster regardless of their particular value and that the rest of your estate
is to be evenly divided. If you choose this method, you’ll want a specific instruction
in the event that your named beneficiary pre-deceases you. If you think any such item
might have a high value (such as the Gwen poster), you’ll want to consider whether to
include a provision that states whether the specific item of tangible personal property
is subject to death taxes.
4. Separate Writing
When drafting your estate plan, you might not be sure whether you want to direct
specific items of tangible personal property to certain beneficiaries. Instead, you might
decide that you prefer to make a list in the future instructing your Fiduciary on how
to distribute such items. With this method, if you later change your mind, it would be
rather simple to execute a new separate writing rather than going through the expense
and effort of formally amending your estate plan.
For years, the California Probate Code did not permit reference to a separate writing that was not in existence at the time the estate plan was executed. The concern was
that a devious person after the death of the testator might create a false writing naming
a different beneficiary. However, utilizing a later-created separate writing proved to
be a popular for its flexibility and simplicity. Finally, the California legislature passed
Estate Planning
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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
Legal Specialization
704-D Forest Avenue • Pacific Grove
Phone: 831-920-0205
Back to Basics Part IV:
Even More Schedule A
www.KrasaLaw.com • kyle@KrasaLaw.com
In this issue, we are continuing our discussion on Schedule A - Itemized Deductions. Prior articles are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog if you would
like to catch up on our Back to Basics series on personal tax returns.
The third section on Schedule A covers deductible interest you have paid. For most
people the big item here is the mortgage interest on their principal residence. You can
also deduct mortgage interest on one other personal residence as well. A lot of people
assume that if the interest shows up on a Form 1098 that it is deductible. Contrary to
popular belief, that does not determine deductibility. People with rental and personal
properties, for instance, that refinance and pull money out of one property and put it
into another are especially at risk of having made a major mistake.
The home mortgage interest deduction requires the debt to be secured by a qualified
home and have been used to acquire, construct, or improve the home up to $1,000,000
of debt and up to $100,000 of additional debt for any purpose. Assume someone refinances a rental property and pulls $200,000 out of it to buy a personal residence. The
interest on the $200,000 is not a rental property deduction on Schedule E because the
funds did not go into the rental property activity. It is also not deductible on Schedule
A as home mortgage interest because the debt is not secured by a qualified personal
residence - it is secured by the rental property! Oops - nondeductible personal interest! There are some work-arounds to this, but they are not always easily accomplished, and
the problem is more likely to be found in an audit when it is too late.
Another common problem crops up for people on personal residences who take
out a second loan, open a line of credit, or do a cash-out refinance and do not use the
cash to improve the home. This portion is called home equity debt. You can only
deduct the interest on up to $100,000 of total home equity debt. Anything beyond that
becomes non-deductible personal interest, and would need to be tracked properly. If
you later refinance your primary loan and the home equity loan into one loan, the character of the debt remains the same. This means you have to keep track of the portion
of the debt that is home equity debt versus acquisition debt that comprises the one loan.
Other deductible interest would include points paid during a purchase or refinance. Often these are not included on the 1098 and you must look to the escrow closing
statement to pick them up. New purchases allow 100% deduction of the points in the
year purchased. Refinances, require amortizing and taking a portion of the deduction
each year over the life of the loan term. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) used to be
deductible as interest, subject to limitations, but is not currently slated for a deduction
in 2014. Investment interest is another item that falls into this section of Schedule
A. A simple example would be borrowing money to invest in the stock market - like
a margin loan. However, investment interest expense is only deductible to the extent
that you have investment income (Form 4952). So, if you paid $1,000 of interest, you
better have made a $1,000 of investment income, otherwise the excess gets suspended
and carried forward for the future.
The fourth section on Schedule A deals with gifts to charity. Volumes have been
written on this topic! Gifts to charity must be made to qualifying organizations for
U.S. tax purposes. There is a 50 percent of your adjusted gross income limit each year
regarding regular donations to charities. There are also 30 percent and 20 percent
limitations for donations to certain types of organizations and types of property donated. So if you gave a very large gift, it could get suspended and carried over to the
future. There is generally a five-year carryover limit, at which point any remaining
deductions would be lost.
Horizons Expanded for Monterey
County Girls at Lyceum Event
The Lyceum of Monterey County,
in collaboration with Hartnell College,
hosted the Fifth Annual Expanding Your
Horizons Conference and Career Fair on
Saturday, November 22, 2014 for girls in
grades 5-11 interested in math, technology, science, and engineering (STEM).
More than 300 girls, parents and teachers
attended.
The girls attended two hands-on
workshops that gave them opportunities
to interact with professionals and work
closely with their peers. Special speakers
included:
Keynote, Anne Gibbon, Stanford Design School Fellow and Design Principal
at BMNT Partners - “Building Your Own
Career Ladder.” She inspired the girls to
push themselves to aim high and embrace
every challenge.
Fourteen workshops included Marine
Invertebrate Dissection; Plastics: Reduce,
Use, or Recycle; Underwater Robotics;
Water Density/Oceanography, and others. During the workshops the participants completed a number of stimulating
activities such as extracting DNA from
multiple sources with common household
items. They built, hypothesized, and tested
underwater robots. Some got to use the
latest technologies from the Monterey
Bay Aquarium to peek into the largest,
most mysterious habitat on earth. Bovine
eyes were dissected, Tesla coils made
lightning, weather was explained. Oobleck
properties were investigated and botanical
seed dispersal thrilled the girls. Spinning
tops were analyzed and the Design Studio Model produced solutions for water
conservation. Planning for interstellar
exploration and the universal astronomical
ideas were pondered.
The Career Fair enabled the girls
to learn from sixteen science related organizations about opportunities in these
fields. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey
Peninsula College’s Engineering and
Nursing Programs, Mavericks Civilian
Space Foundation, Hartnell’s NASA
SEEMA, Coder Dojo, and Computer Science in Three programs, General Motors
automotive design and electric cars, A&O
Pharmacy, The 99’s (Women’s Aviation),
Naval Postgraduate School’s MATE Program, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare
System, and Community Hospital of the
Monterey Peninsula participated.
Teacher workshop: Bob Cole, Monterey Institute of International Studies,
“Design Studio Model” taught teachers
how to use this empathetic system to
involve students in real world problem
solving.
Parent workshop: Bronwyn Moreno,
Hartnell MESA Director and MESA
Student Panel - “College Life Workshop”
allowed parents and teachers to understand
the intricacies of college life their daughters will be experiencing.
The Lyceum of Monterey County
thanks the seventy-eight community
volunteers who taught the classes and
organized the event, and all of the organizations that hosted the Career Fair.
The Sixth Annual EYH will be held next
November. For more photos see: www.
lyceum.org/EYH Video tape of the
keynote ceremonies will run on MCOE
TV Channel 26 soon.
Times • Page 25
PKRASA From Page 24
what is now Probate Code Section 6132
which allows for the disposition of tangible personal property by a later writing
under certain conditions. The conditions
include limitations on what types of items
and the value of such items that may be
distributed in this manner.
Some observers worry that these
limitations could inadvertently invalidate
a testator’s wishes. As a fail-safe, for
trust-based estate plans, you might want to
consider specifically allowing for the disposition of tangible personal property by a
separate signed writing and instructing that
such a signed writing shall be considered
a valid trust amendment.
KRASA LAW is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California, and
Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205.
Disclaimer: This article is for general
information only. Reading this article
does not establish an attorney / client
relationship. Before relying upon any of
the information included in this article,
you should consult a competent attorney
who is licensed to practice law in your
community.
PLONG From Page 24
All donations must have substantiation, no matter how small. Cash donations
under $250 must be substantiated with a properly worded letter from the organization, a cancelled check, a bank statement, or a credit card statement. Cash donations over
$250 require a letter from the organization. Noncash donations have a lot of rules. Every noncash donation requires a receipt from the organization. Noncash donations
over $500 require the filing of an 8283. Noncash donations over $5,000 require a
qualified appraisal as well. It would be in your best interest to ensure you have properly
planned when making (or anticipating to make) a donation over $5,000. The $5,000
threshold is cumulative throughout the year for similar items. This means that many
trips throughout the year of donating to the local charitable thrift store of household
goods would retroactively require an appraisal to claim over $5,000. And it is hard
to appraise items you no longer have! As you can see there can be much to consider.
You can deduct out-of-pocket charitable volunteer expenses such as uniforms or
gear necessary for the volunteer work. If you travel on your own dime overnight, and
you have substantial duties and very little personal activities, you may be able to deduct
airline tickets, meals, lodging, etc. Volunteer excursions that are not away from home
overnight do not qualify for meal deductions. If you use your vehicle for charitable
purposes you can deduct the mileage at 14 cents per mile, or track gas and oil expenses.
A few things that are definitely not deductible but are commonly misunderstood
by individuals as well as by small charitable organizations: 1) gifts to needy or worthy
individuals - even if you give to a qualified organization be sure you do not earmark
your donation for a particular person or family, or your deduction is not legitimate , 2) gifts of your time or services - like the artist trying to deduct a self-created painting
at “fair market value” - you can only deduct hard costs such as the canvas and paint
costs. Since you never included in income and paid tax on your services, you cannot
take a deduction for them, 3) charity raffles, bingo, lotteries 4) charitable auctions or
other donations to the extent of the value you received in return - such as paying $75
in a charity silent auction, but you get a $100 gift certificate - no deduction allowed. Or the local public radio station sends you a set of CDs they value at $100 in return
for your $125 donation - you only get to deduct $25.
In two weeks we will continue our discussion regarding Schedule A.
Travis H. Long, CPA is located at 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and focuses on
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