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By Peter Mounteer

The city of Pacific Grove, in mutual agreement with three Pacific Grove residents living near the Pacific Grove Golf Links, will remove six large eucalyptus trees that have been deemed structurally unsound by the city arborist.

The trees, which stand on the golf course and are therefore on city property, sit adjacent to their homes near hole 5 on the golf course. Per the terms of the agreement, reached by settlement out of court, the residents, Nancy Dolton, Marion Trenton-Morelli and Robert Morelli will foot half the bill for the expenses incurred by tree removal while the city will cover the other half of the costs.

The residents via their attorneys argued that the trees showed signs of structural decay such that there was risk that the trees could fall down and damage property.

Pacific Grove city attorney Dave Laredo said of the agreement, which was reached October 15, with residents was amicable. “We reached an amicable mutual settlement…arborists examined the trees and the trees we agreed to remove all showed signs of decay,” Laredo said.

The city is required to remove the trees within 60 days of the judgement and erect netting on the golf course where the trees were removed, the cost of which is on the city. The agreement also states the city will replace the tree with a new set of trees of a “suitable species,” likely cypress trees, and regularly monitor and maintain the replacement trees.

According to Dan Gho, Director of Public Works, the city is not concerned with any other trees on the golf course, though he mentioned one tree near the 7th hole that has been ID’d and permitted and will come down at a date to be determined.

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Pacific Grove City Manager Tom Frutchey has alerted the City that he will be accepting a similar role in the City of Paso Robles, contingent on final contract approval by the Paso Robles City Council which took place at their meeting on No-vember 17.

Paso Robles City Manager Jim App announced earlier this year he would be re-tiring from the position of that city’s leader on Dec. 30. Paso Robles City Council began searching for a replacement and from a pool of 48 applicants decided unanimously, at their Nov. 17 meeting, to hire Frutchey. App had been with the city of Paso Robles for 25 years; the past 18 years as city manager.

Frutchey’s salary in Paso Robles will be approximately $201,000 which is much more than he is making in Pacific Grove. He will likely depart Pacific Grove in Jan-uary, 2016.

Frutchey came to Pacific Grove as City Manager in October of 2009, during the term of Mayor Dan Cort, and following the resignation of City Manager Jim Colangelo and the short term with interim City Man-ager Charlene Wiseman. He had previously held similar jobs in Oxnard, Campbell and Los Altos Hills.

“During the six years of his executive leadership,the City has made significant progress in finances, services, and opera-tions,” said Mayor Bill Kampe. The City has, according to third-party audit reports achieved a budget surplus. Library hours have increased. The City has stepped up street and sewer system maintenance. Both the Library and Museum facilities are being refreshed and foundations have been established at each to aid in fund-raising.

Located on City property at Lovers Point, The Beach House Restaurant moved forward and opened in tandem with a new citizen-funded city swimming pool at Lovers Point. Golf course management has improved with CourseCo, a contract operator. The Point Pinos Grill features a capable restaurant operator at the Golf Links clubhouse.

Project Bella at the American Tin Can-nery site, the Holman Building Project, and the LocalWater Project have been initiated and are moving forward. Frutchey said

City settles neighbors’ suit over golf course eucalyptus

Trees to Come Down

City Manager Tom Frutchey says he’s moving on – to Paso Robles – in January

This eucalyptus has been tagged for removal as part of the settlement.

Not so rough...soon. photos by Peter Moun-teer

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at the Nov 18 City Council meeting that he is fully committed to ensuring a smooth transition to new leadership and continuity of all critical operations and programs, in-cluding these. He said that he would assist the City Council in the search for an interim or permanent City manager, and mentioned that a recruiting firm might be used. He also mentioned that the search would include current employees.

Fresh from a trip to Sacramento to testify before the tate Water Resources Control Board, Fruthey was pleased to announce progress concerning the Local Water Project: the SWRCB approved a loan to the City of $7.2 million to be used to go forward with the project.

“The strong department leadership team now in place is key for the transition. The City will find an interim city manager and also initiate a search for a permanent manager,” Kampe added.

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When you think of the United Na-tions, what do you think of? Do you con-jure up the image of a crowd of powerful diplomats cooped up in some conference room in Manhattan? Do you envision Franklin Roosevelt rallying a group of international leaders to form a global force for good, while sneaky Joseph Stalin stands behind him cynically saying; “Yes, we are all comrades?” Or do you think of an organization whose sole purpose is to preserve peace for all, from the boy soldiers trapped in the conflicts in Congo to the young girls of Eastern Europe traf-ficked as sex slaves?

The United Nations, at its root at least, is an institution fighting for peace—and the idea that there will always be progress to be made was made especially clear, al-most painfully so, during the 16th Annual International Documentary Film Festival this Friday, the 13th, an unlucky day for our nation's oldest ally.

I arrived at the Golden State Theatre 15 minutes before the festival was set to begin. The night breeze was cool, the bar hoppers along Alvarado were rowdy and loudly enjoying the early Friday night. Most of the event goers were already in the theater lobby waiting. They purchased popcorn or were pressured into signing up for email lists, like I was, for Amnesty International (I signed up for the free sticker, and because of their petition to urge the president to accept more Syrian refugees into America). As the start time approached we began entering the audito-rium, I picked a rather lonely seat close to an emergency exit.

A man with glasses and a tan suit jack-et stepped in front of the screen, behind the podium. He bobbed his head a bit to the the soft-rock music coming from the theater's surround sound speakers, and commented on the track's catchy hook. The music was cut and the crowd became quite. The man on the stage introduced himself as Dr. Charles Fuller, President of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the United Nations Association.

Dr. Fuller’s first words into the mic were, “The United Nations is a noble institution.” and he urged the crowd to believe him using faith, acknowledging his own institution is “in need of reform.”

Dr. Fuller briefly went over the

U.N’s history; from its post World War II conception to its status today as a far reaching humanitarian organization which runs programs such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization. He touched on how a fun event like the film festival could be as significant as the U.N.’s more established efforts. These films encourage us to understand each other, and that is vital because it is more difficult to wage war with people once you feel compassion towards them, he pointed out.

Dr. Fuller trailed off from discussing the good deeds of the U.N’s history to re-

beings, there are still malicious elements in the world whose mission is to kill the dream of peace by killing countless innocents.

We could never make sense of why these brutal attacks occur in public places that are supposed to be spaces where we separate ourselves from worry—a movie theater, a classroom, a church. We will never make sense of why vicious people voice their hatred with mass violence against everyday people, at home and across the globe. Perhaps our only means of lessening the pain is by acknowledging there is a wound, and if we feel it we can come together to heal it.

We had a moment of silence for the people of Paris, and with that, we were ready to dive into documentaries that follow people who face injustice, hope-lessness, pain, but who also find courage, tenacity, and love within themselves.

First up was “We Are Fire,” a beauti-ful but brief (eight minute run-time) Indian film that follows feminist group the Gulabi Gang, who are centered in the rural dis-tricts of Northern India where patriarchy runs deep. The women of the Gulabi Gang roam together in the countryside, wielding bamboo sticks they are ready to use, as the film showcases in a scene where women spar each other with the ferocity of fencers.

The film opens with a close up of a bright pink sari being sewn, the garment each Gulabi Gang woman wears like a uniform. We hear the story of Champa Pal whose husband was killed by her neigh-bors so they could take his property, since women have no land rights and little influ-ence. Champa went to the police, but she was shooed off due to her lack of money. With children to feed and no funds coming in, she contemplated killing herself. She was living as a dead woman in the making; “I felt as if I was doomed.”

It was at the lowest point of Champa’s life when she turned to Sampat Pal Devi, leader of the Gulabi Gang. Champa put on the pink sari, picked up the bamboo stick, and marched with her sisters to confront the men who had stolen her home. Champa demanded to be given what was hers, and she could see it their eyes, the men were intimidated.

“Gulabi Gang was formed to change the society, not just to fight against it.”

founder Sampat said to a circle of women spanning generations. The Gulabi Gang walked through their tiny village talking of developments in their lives; the concerns, the stress, the hope that their empower-ment will bring better days. Champa was alone, kicking up dust in her sandals and wearing her pink hood as she walked toward the camera. The camera pans out from Champa’s content face, she says the film’s final words: “I am not afraid anymore.”

“Sea Change” centers around en-vironmental activist Ikal Angelei as she rallies a group of Kenyan and Ethiopian natives to prevent the construction of a new dam that threatens to deplete the river they have depended on for thousands of years. Angelei left Kenya at an early age when both her parents died. She attended an American university, and although she felt sorrow for the plight of her people, she began to build resentment towards the leaders of her homeland.

Angelei felt obligated to return to Kenya when she learned about the con-struction of the GIBE III dam, a project that intends to provide power to the quick-ly developing Kenyan capital, Nairobi, by converting the waters of the Omo river into energy. Building of the dam is backed

United Nations Film Festival Emphasizes Peace in the Wake of the Paris Tragedy

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That night, as we gathered at the Golden State ready to enjoy films that promote peace, several calculated attacks occurred across Paris almost simultaneously.

morsefully reference the evil of today. He said the festival had gone to a great start, made possible by the best crew he could ask for, but his happiness was wiped away when he received a call that afternoon—news from Paris.

That night, as we gathered at the Golden State ready to enjoy films that promote peace, several calculated attacks occurred across Paris almost simultane-ously. 129 people were killed, and several hundreds injured in suicide bombings and shootings that hit the bustling city on a Friday night like a tidal wave—quick and chaotic.

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The popular craft fair will be in a new location this year: the Sunset Center north parking lot on 8th Avenue between San Carlos and Mission streets.

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The Hartnell Community Choir will hold their winter concert at 3:00 pm Sunday, December 6 at the Church of the Wayfarer, Lincoln and 7th, Carmel.

The choir is conducted by Robin McKee Williams.Originally affiliated with Hartnell Community College and now an independent organization, they have performed at Avery Fisher Hall, Steinbeck Center, Hartnell College and local churches. In January 2016, mem-bers of the Hartnell Community Choir will perform at Carnegie Hall as part of the Distinguished Concert Singers International.

The program for the December 6 concert consists entirely of music written by living composers, with wunderkind composer Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living” forming the cornerstone. Published in 2013, this stunning piece has already been performed extensively by choirs around the world. Equally wunderkind composer Eric Whitacre will also be represented, with the choir performing his “Five Hebrew Love Songs.” Written originally as a set of troubadour songs for piano, violin, and soprano, the piece has been adapted for a chorus. The music of several other superstar choral composers will also be performed, including “The Awakening”

by Joseph Martin, Kyrie by Mark Hayes, and “Sure on this Shining Night” by Morten Lauridsen.

Another highlight of the program will be the premiere of two pieces written expressly for the Hartnell Com-munity Choir. The first piece, “For,” was written by Jennifer Tibbetts, a New York City-based composer, conductor, and singer. The choir has had the honor of performing a number of Tibbetts’ exquisitely beautiful compositions over the past few years. The second piece, “Breathturn,” was written by Michael Adelson, a conductor for the New York Philharmonic, whom McKee Williams met through her participation in the Dis-tinguished Concerts International New York mentoring program for conducting.

The choir will be accompanied by Monterey Strings, a string quartet plus bass led by well-known local violin-ist and conductor David Dally. Libby Kardontchik, a gifted accompanist from the Bay Area, will be the pianist, and local harpist Pamela Scholz will also be a featured performer. Vocal solos will be performed by soprano Cora Franz, a recent graduate of the UC-Santa Cruz music program.

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Pacific Grove Museum’s Science Saturday: Monarch Magic

Science Saturday: Monarch Magic is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. At this free event, everyone is invited to celebrate the return of Pacific Grove’s beautiful monarch butterflies during Science Saturday. Find out what migration is like for a monarch, view live butterflies and more. Join the Museum as we spend the day learning about these beautiful butterflies.

By Michael Sizemore

“Our legislators did hear us,” said Barbara Martinez, principal of The Pacific Grove Adult School, during an interview in her office. “They acted on it and they came up with the adult block grant.” The grant, she notes, adds up to $500 million statewide, with about $350 million going directly to districts and $150 million com-ing through consortiums.

She said there are 70 consortiums in the state, formed to maximize use of the funds from Assembly Bill 104, the Adult Education Block Grant, passed in Sacramento and amended in 2013. Pacific Grove Adult School joined the Monterey and Carmel adult schools and Monterey Peninsula College to form the Adult Education Regional Consortium of the Monterey Peninsula. The consortium met recently to align its services without duplication.

Martinez said the group had been holding community meetings for the last two years, surveying the community to see needs in adult education and identify the strengths and gaps in the area. Gaps identified are services in daycare and trans-portation as well as targeted contextualized ESL classes in the medical and hospitality fields. The adult school has re-established its relationship with Gateway Center to add two classes within the Adults with Disabilities program.

The grant is set up as a three-year grant allocating dedicated funds monthly primarily to build capacity for commu-nity members to have access to classes that build skills to enter the workforce. Program areas allowable under the grant include: elementary and secondary skills, including programs that lead to a high school diploma or equivalency certifi-cate; programs for immigrants, including citizenship services, ESL and workforce preparation; programs for adults primar-ily related to entry or re-entry into the workforce; programs for adults such as those designed to help older adults assist elementary and secondary school chil-dren succeed academically; programs for adults with disabilities; career technical education that is short term in nature and

will provide high employment potential; programs offering pre-apprenticeship training conducted in coordination with apprenticeship programs. Programs not included in the grant include Community Education, some Parent Education and most Older Adult programs. Continuing to receive funding for the identified areas will depend on the number of students served in those programs and providing the data that shows positive student outcomes such as high school diplomas earned, jobs gained and so on.

Martinez said that before the legisla-tion providing the block grant was passed, it appeared that most adult schools would have to close in California. The goal under the grant is to add classes within the cov-ered programs and expand them.

Total costs before the changes ushered in by the grant were about a million dollars a year. The school collected about half of that amount in fees and other grants and in addition was supported by district funds. The grant is considered to be about a million dollars, and is restricted to build capacity in the areas outlined in the bill; however, the programs not benefiting from the grant will be receive continued support from district funds this year.

Martinez said the adult school started receiving some funding from the grant during this school year. In July and August the school received a total of $189,441, about $94,720 each month. Administrative expenses are allowed, as well as payroll for educators, costs of materials and supplies and even buildings (with prior approval).

Martinez said the next goal is to convince the legislature that all programs in adult education are important. Pacific Grove Adult Education, she explained, needs larger Older Adult and Parent Edu-cation programs than other communities. Most of the retired adults are looking for enrichment, she said, not a way to go back to work. The young parents often need the very services that are not covered. March 23 of next year is Adult Education Legislative Action Day in Sacramento, she said. “I’ll be back in Sacramento with my fellow Adult School colleagues to support additional and dedicated funding that encompass all areas in adult education. “

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By Peter Mounteer

Monterey County Sheriff-Coroner Steve Bernal hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday night at the Carmel Middle School theatre to address concerns of county residents over reports of his decision to cut reduce patrols in certain areas between 2a.m. and 7a.m.

“These decisions aren’t easy but they have been necessary,” Bernal said in his opening comments.

Some 50 residents showed up to voice their concerns and about six others who could not come Tuesday made phone calls to voice their concern earlier in the week. The move to reduce deputies on patrol in low crime areas attracted controversy last month when a heated email exchange was made public between Bernal and interim Carmel City Administrator Dough Schmitz over the issue. Schmitz, who has since resigned his post for other reasons, alleged the occurrence of several night time instances where Carmel Police Department deputies took a call on behalf of the Sheriff in Carmel Valley, allegedly leaving the city uncovered for the duration of the call.

Reports of the sheriff’s patrol reductions asserted that unincorporated areas with reduced patrolling between 2a.m. and 7a.m. were essentially uncovered by deputy sheriffs between those hours. A Carmel Woods resident who could not attend, Virginia Rosecrans, had a statement of concern read aloud to the Sheriff protesting what she believed was a lack of coverage during these hours by Sheriff’s deputies that could leave her exposed to “burglary or even worse.” Bernal’s enforcement operations chief, Tracy Brown, maintained that this characterization was not fully accurate.

“You do have coverage during that time so it’s a misnomer put out by the media that you have not coverage. That is not accurate,” Brown said. “Now the response time, that can come into question. They can be right around the corner when the call comes or they can be 20, 30, 45 minutes away, that’s the unknown part.”

Brown clarified that if Sheriffs deputies are tied up with calls and an emergency call comes in that they cannot respond to then officers from Monterey, Pacific Grove, CHP or Carmel are called to respond.

Bernal also provided details on the Sheriff’s patrol networks and scheduling, which are split up into about 19 coverage areas, or beats. The Sheriff’s coastal station, which operates out of the Monterey Courthouse, has at minimum two deputy sheriffs at all times doing patrols during the hours of 3 p.m. and 2 a.m. but will often have three or four according to Bernal.

The Sheriff also said between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m. that there are posted in the coastal station area one patrol car with two deputies.

“They try to position themselves to where if they get a call anywhere on the pen-insula they’re usually along Highway 1, Highway 68, or where the quickest response time [is] to get anywhere in that area of the county,” Bernal said.

“We get very few calls for service that are life threatening in the Pebble Beach area in the middle of the night, I’m not saying we don’t ever get calls but they are very very low volume, if it was my choice I’d have at least one deputy sheriff in every single beat 24 hours a day, but we simply don’t have the numbers.”

Bernal said he would need $13.5 million dollars to get the deputies he needs for an ideal staffing situation.

Much of the Sheriff’s talk focussed on staffing issues at the county jail, a root cause for patrol reductions, which Bernal attributed to demands placed on county resources in part by Assembly Bill 109. The law, also called the Public Safety Realignment Initiative was approved in 2011 and among other things amended the California Penal Code in a way that shifted responsibility for supervising certain kinds of felony offenders and parolees, typically those convicted of non-serious, non-violent and non-sex related crimes, from state prisons and parole agents to county jails and probation officers. This realignment puts increased pressure on county Sheriff’s department’s corrections divisions, which face as a result an increased load of inmates to care for.

The increased demand to house convicts at the jail, which was designed to hold 825 inmates and currently holds about 1000, put overtime hours for deputies at the jail at almost 2500 per month at their peak, or $250,000 in overtime pay per month.

During his lecture Bernal said he transferred eight deputies from patrol to jail in April to meet demands placed on the jail’s staff, with very little relief resulting from the action. This prompted the transfer of 18 additional deputies later in the year to provide further relief, with a total of 26 deputies removed from patrol this year. Bernal said since moving the 18 patrol deputies to jail duty, overtime hours as of a month ago stand at 800 per pay period, nearly a 60 percent reduction since their peak last August.

Bernal promised a forthcoming increase in deputies on patrol duty thanks to staffing changes coupled with new hires to come next month. The Sheriff thus far had deputies

The Monterey Bay Aquarium will honor Ted and Cindy Walter of Passionfish restaurant in Pacific Grove, Monterey-Sa-linas Transit and Anna Muñoz, a teacher at Los Arboles Middle School in Marina, at its annual business partner reception on December 2, recognizing them for their commitment to the environment and ocean conservation.

Every year the nonprofit aquarium hosts a reception to thank local business partners in conjunction with Community Week in early December, when residents of the tri-county Monterey Bay region receive free admission. Businesses are critical partners in the aquarium’s work to inspire conservation of the ocean and help support the aquarium’s many education, conservation and science programs.

The reception will recognize three partners who have helped advance the aquarium’s mission to inspire conservation of the ocean through their contributions of money, time, ingenuity and love for their community.

· The Walters, and Passionfish, have been business members since 1997 and Passionfish was the first restaurant to partner with the aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. Passionfish was also the first restaurant in Monterey County to be certified as a Green Business. Ted and Cindy Walter are both advocates for sustainability and demonstrate their commitment through their business practices.

· The free Monterey-Salinas Transit wa-terfront trolley service began in 1992, paid for entirely with contributions from the aquarium and the City of Monterey. Since then the cars it has kept off the road have meant 90 percent less carbon monoxide and ozone pollution, and 50 percent less carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides, as well as reductions in the amount of oils and metals washed into the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. This year, MST added a new wireless power transfer electric trolley to its fleet. Through the aquarium’s “Free to Learn” program, the aquarium and MST trade advertising fees so that more than 1,800 low income residents

living in the MST service area, mostly in Monterey County, can get to the aquarium for free visits.

• Anna Muñoz, a 7th and 8th grade science teacher at Los Arboles Middle School in Marina, is being recognized for her efforts to incorporate proj-ect-based science in her classroom and for leading her students in actions to reduce ocean plastic pollution.

Since 2002, the aquarium has ad-mitted more than 800,000 people in the community free of charge (108,259 visi-tors in 2014 alone), including underserved audiences who visit through “Free to Learn,” “Shelf to Shore,” “Student Ocean Stewards” and annual “Community Open House” programs. In 2015, the aquarium will host a free-admission week from De-cember 5 - 13 for all residents of Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.

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Sheriff Holds Town Hall Meeting to Talk About Staffing Concerns for Unincorporated Areas

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Sheriff Bernal demonstrates coverage areas


Center for Spiritual Awakening522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942

Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207

Chabad of Monterey2707 David Ave. • 831-643-2770

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363

Church of Christ176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741

Community Baptist ChurchMonterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311

First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741

First Church of God1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005

First United Methodist Church of Pacific GroveWorship: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875Forest Hill United Methodist Church

Services 9 a.m. Sundays551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956

Rev. Richard BowmanJehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138

Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific GrovePG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636

Manjushri Dharma Center724 Forest Ave. • 831-917-3969

www.khenpokarten.org [email protected] Presbyterian Church

141 14th St. • 831-373-4705Peninsula Baptist Church

1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712Peninsula Christian Center

520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

146 8th St. • 831-655-4160

St. Anselm’s Anglican ChurchSundays 9:30 a.m.

375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620Fr. Michael Bowhay

St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal ChurchCentral Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441

Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818

Shoreline Community ChurchSunday Service 10 a.m.

Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100www.shorelinechurch.org

OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVEBethlehem Lutheran Church

800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523Pastor Bart Rall

Congregation Beth Israel5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015

Monterey Center for Spiritual LivingSunday Service 10:30 am

400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326www.montereycsl.org

Real Estate Industry Oversight Team Established to Watchdog for Fraud

Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo announced today that his office in partnership with San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper and Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell hosted the first meeting of the Tri-County Real Estate Fraud Advisory Team (REFAT) this morning at the Watsonville Civic Center.

The kickoff event was attended by local agents, lenders, brokers, escrow compa-nies, title companies, notaries public, and law enforcement representatives, all sharing common interests of protecting the integrity of their respective professions and avoiding, eliminating, and reporting potential fraudulent real estate transactions.

The REFAT will met quarterly beginning in 2016.

Poetry

Rudolph Tenenbaum

Medal of Memory

Today she is distraught.But she is wise.She calls a happy thought.The thought arrives.

The thought that she may callDeals with a prize.She won it in the fall.A triumph! A surprise!

This thought she may retain.She won’t let it quit.And proud gods and painShe’ll outwit.

It’s really a sport.It’s fun to entertainA truly happy thoughtAnd live without pain.

But if it doesn’t stay,And she will bring it back.It may be gray and stale,Its gladness it will lack.

And if she finds a wayAnd won’t let it leave,It will degenerateAnd have her grieve.

But she’ll preserve her thought.She won’t let it flee.Her happy thought she’ll court,But won’t let it free.

And to this thought she’ll cling.Its sweetness she’ll embrace.The smell of early spring!The fever of the race!

The medal! She was fast!Joy fills her chest.And gods? They who laugh lastLaugh best.

Book Discussion at Monterey LibraryMonterey Public Library’s Literary Circle will discuss “The Leaving of Things” by

Jay Antani on Monday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m. Read the book and come prepared to contribute to the lively, congenial discussion, facilitated by library staff. For adults. Admission is free and no sign up is required.

The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. For more information call (831) 646-3949 or visit www.monterey.org/library.

Poetry in the Grove will examine the poetry of Kay Ryan on December 5, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the little house in Jew-ell Park. Join the informal circle discussion where poems will be read and ideas shared. Come to learn about a poet who may be new to you, or share your knowledge of this poet with the group. All are welcome. See attached poster for more information.

Also in December, Patrice Vecchione

Two Poetry Events in Decemberwill give a presentation about inspiration and her latest book, “Step into Nature: Nurturing Imagination & Spirit in Ev-eryday Life” at a private home in Pacific Grove on the evening of December 2. The $20 admission includes a signed copy of the book. Space is limited for this event. Call Elaine at 831-920-1300 for reserva-tions and directions.

Monterey High Dancers to Perform Winter Showcase

The Monterey High School Dance Department presents “Nouveau,”, A Winter Dance Student Showcase December 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Performances will take place on the campus at Monterey High School on the Harmon gym stage. Dancers have been preparing pieces representing many different genres of dance catering to the diverse tastes of Monterey area audiences. Tickets are $10 adults, $7 under 18, and may be purchased at the door.

Monterey High School is celebrating its 110th year and the dance department is excited to be a part of that journey. Studies have shown that students who participate in performing arts score better on tests and learn life skills that follow them in to their adult lives.

Dance director Pamela Crane says, “Our dancers are learning the values of creativ-ity, problem solving, and higher order thinking skills; plus they gain higher kinesthetic intelligence and a greater awareness of interpersonal relationships.” She adds, “This show is not only a great representation of the talent these students have in dance but also an opportunity for some of them to tell personal stories of courage and strength through their pieces. It is a very diverse and exciting show with something for everyone!”


Cop Log

Fire at Homeless Encampment On November 11, 2015 at approximately 11:09 a.m., Monterey Fire Department

personnel responded to a fire at a homeless encampment located in a hillside area at the end of Playa Avenue just off the beach in Sand City.

The fire was believed to have been started by a homeless man who has also made bomb threats in the past. This triggered the need to contact the Monterey County Bomb Squad to respond to the scene. A unified command was established with the Sand City Police Department while a remote camera was used to clear the area and the fire was extinguished with a 500’ hose lay across the beach.

by major international interests, among them the Chinese government, JPMorgan Chase, and—most recently—the World Bank.

The dam will not only negatively af-fect the ecosystem, but is already causing armed conflict amongst neighboring tribes. Those who raise goats must move further up the coast to graze, entering the territory of other communities, leading to fire-fights that leave many dead. Angelei worries that if the construction continues, her former home will become yet another hotbed of conflict in a continent riddled with wars over resources.

The odds seemed stacked against An-gelei and the indigenous people of Kenya and Ethiopia, but they believe there is too much at stake to simply give up and let their way of life slip away. The final mo-ments of the film depict Angelei talking to a council of elders—men who respect her because of her willingness to stand up against world powers, but are fearful that her fighting spirit will be no match against the government. We see tribe members in traditional clothing, colorful headscarves and beaded necklaces that bounce as they dance together. Amidst all the anxiety they feel for their future, they find solace and knowing they can partake in the customs of the past, and as long as they can—they’ll know there is still good to be found within each other.

The final film of the night, “Abrazos,” tells the story of American families strug-gling to keep touch with their relatives when several borders, and countless visi-tation restrictions, keep them apart.

The film was introduced by Lisa Kramer, executive producer and the wom-an who made the journey possible for a few children to visit their grandparents in Guatemala. Kramer said that in the past decade, Minnesota has seen an influx of immigrants from Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Kramer got close to some of these families at her church, she found that many of the adults felt guilt over not being able to visit the family they had left behind back at home.

The adult migrants could not visit their families because their lack of docu-mentation would lead to deportation. The law wasn't on their side, but they were des-perate for reconnection with their relatives, just to let them know the risk coming to America was worth it.

Fortunately, they found a solution. Although the adults couldn't travel outside of the country, their children—born U.S. citizens—are able to leave with little diffi-culty. Kramer and the kids began fundrais-ing, and soon enough plans were made for a few children to fly to Guatemala where they would stay with their grandparents for a week.

The journey those grade school-aged children took was much more meaningful than a typical spring break vacation. When

PUN FILMS From Page 3

Cop Log 11/07-11/13Garage Theft

A burglary from an unlocked garage took place on Pico Avenue. Not-So-Neighborly

A woman on Melrose Place complained that her neighbor regularly harasses and intimidates her by driving by and staring at her. In the past, he has complained about her smoking on her front porch because he says it gets into his infant’s bedroom. He has also installed surveillance cameras around his property, which she believes is an action directed at her because her children, against whom she has filed a restraining order, are addicted to meth.

Spitting Mad On Pine Avenue, a woman filed a complaint after her neighbor spit in her

direction while she was walking her 5-year-old son. The neighbor was apparently angry because he believes her to be responsible for calling the police the previous night regarding a disturbance from his apartment.

Garbage Truck Arm Grabs Resident Instead of BinA driver of a waste disposal truck was trying to pick up a can with the me-

chanical arm when a well-meaning resident attempted to help by picking up the can. The driver extended the arm and had intended to open it, but closed it by accident, catching the resident’s leg. The injured individual was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

CrunchA city vehicle backed into a parked vehicle at the city yard.

Past Curfew and In TroubleTwo juveniles were found in a vehicle on Ocean View Blvd doing what one

might imagine they were doing parked at midnight. They were given curfew warning citations and allowed to drive home where their parents were contacted. The remainder of their weekend was likely far less eventful.

The Boat Fought the Wave and The Wave WonA boat capsized after being struck by a large wave. The 3 men managed to

make it to shore without injury and their boat was retrieved from the water by authorities.

Driver Crashes into Stationary ObjectA driver hit a parked, unoccupied car on Congress Avenue, damaging both

vehicles so badly that they had to be towed from the scene.Beware of Craigslist Scammers!

A victim lost money through a Craigslist vacation rental scam on Siren Street.Skate Park Drama

A man reported receiving threatening text messages from a former friend with whom he recently had a fight. The messages told him to meet at the Skate Park in order “to settle things,” like something out of an ’80s teen drama.

A Little Too TrustingA man was giving a woman he did not know very well a ride home and left

her in his vehicle while he went into a store on Lighthouse Avenue. To his surprise, the woman and the car were gone upon his return.

When A Minor Infraction Leads To ArrestAn officer saw a vehicle make an infraction on Sloat Avenue and approached

the driver once he had stopped in a parking space. It turns out the driver had warrants for his arrest…. and illegal drugs in the car.

… and Again!Same story, this time on Central Avenue.

Bark Bark Bark ReportThe Barking Dog Who Does Not BarkOn Benito Avenue, a man complained that his neighbor’s dog barked at him

through the fence while he was working in his yard until it was brought inside the house. The dog’s owner, on the other hand, says that the dog is not left outside unattended and is not a barker.

Lonely Dogs Bark at TrafficOn Pacific Avenue, a woman complained that her neighbor’s two dogs bark

frequently when their owners are out. They live in an area with a lot of traffic and activity, so the dogs bark at various noises regularly. The woman has approached the dogs’ owners about it, but says they have done nothing to curb the barking problem.

Lost and FoundA cell phone was lost.A cane was found on Ridge Road.A wallet was found on Ocean View Blvd.A passport was lost somewhere between the San Jose Airport and Pacific

Grove. Someone has a lot of backtracking to do.A wallet was lost somewhere in Pacific Grove.A cell phone was left in a taxi on Bentley Street.A bank card was found on Forest Avenue.

their bus pulled up to the village plaza and they ran to their grandparents who were gripping welcome home balloons, it wasn’t just two cultures coming together, it was two generations with two distinct upbringings coming together at last—the parents too old to leave poverty and the children born into a better life.

With the first night of the festival done, the crowd stood up from their seats and made their way back to their lobby where they could talk and try to make sense of each film, try to make sense of what happened across the Atlantic in France that day.

As I left the Golden Gate Theatre, the air was even colder, the sky more black, but the streets of Monterey were as hustling as ever on a Friday night, like it’s supposed to be.

The world has always had cases where cruelty is committed against the defense-less, where acts of violence are done so shockingly we can do nothing but wonder, why does it continue?

It seems that these terrible instances of mass violence happen more frequently in our lifetime. And make no mistake, there is a problem. But it’s important to note that we’ve always had those problems, and it hasn't broken humanity yet. In the same way that oppression based on gender hasn't broken the women wearing pink of Northern India. In the same way that a dam that could destroy an age old culture hasn't destroyed the life loving spirit of the tribes along the Omo river. In the same way being deprived of seeing your parents, siblings, and homeland hasn't ruined the persistence of millions of migrants who now call America home. In the same way that the constant conflicts of the world have not discouraged the U.N. from at-tempting to preserve peace.

Sinister people do terrible things to our fellow humans, but we should never fall prey to their objectives and believe the world can only be terrible from now on. We saw that in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attacks, and soon enough the people of Paris will mourn and then move on as best they can.

The world may never be a perfect place to live, but truly trying to make it even a bit better is what makes it all worth it. It’s why the United Nations Monterey Bay chapter is among the most active in the nation, they know the work is worth it. It’s why the noble and fearless figures featured in the films fight when they know it’s so easy to give up and let the badness of the world consume them, the work it worth it. It’s why I know that even as our world suffers tragedy after tragedy, we will come together and somehow get through the pain, it’s always worth it. Even if it means preserving what people are supposed to be one film festival at a time.


Programs at the Library•

Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950. For more infor-mation call 648-5760. For more information call 648-5760.

•Tuesday, Dec. 1 • 11:00 am

Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5.•

Wednesday, Dec. 2 • 3:45 pm“Wacky Wednesday” after-school program presents Fractured Fairy Tales: sto-

ries, science and crafts for all ages.•

Thursday, Dec. 3 • 11:00 amBaby Rhyme Time. Rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth - 24 months.

• Thursday, Dec. 3 • 3:00 pm

Tales to Tail: children can read aloud to certified therapy dogs at the Pacific Grove Library.

No programs the week of Thanksgiving.

Did you do something notable?Have your Peeps email our Peeps:

[email protected]

The Central Coast Art Association presents area artist, Romanoos Mattonen and “The Secrets of Traditional Painting,” on Monday, November 30, 2015 starting at 7 pm. The Association regularly meets 7–9 pm usually on the fourth Monday of the month at the Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl St (next to Dennis the Menace Park), Monterey. Attendance is free and open to the public.

Romanoos Abasaltian Mattonen was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1980. She received a B.F.A. in Painting from California Col-lege of the Arts in 2003, and spent the next ten years traveling the world, experiencing different cultures to inspire her work. In 2013 she received a M.F.A. in Painting from the Academy of Art University, where she is currently a professor. She has opened and established three galleries, exhibits her paintings at various California locations, and has collectors worldwide.

For more information, contact:Deborah Russell – divadeba@gmail.

com (CCAA Program Coordinator)Bobbie Brainerd – brainerdfineart@

gmail.com (CCAA Publicity Coordi-nator)

‘The Secrets of Traditional Painting’ Will be Told

Poetry In The Grove Meet the Poetry of Kay Ryan

on Saturday, December 5, 2015, from 3-5 pm at the Little House in Jewell Park.

Poetry In The Grove meets on the first Saturday every month from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Little House in Jewell Park, 578 Central Ave, Pacific Grove. The work of a different poet is read and discussed each month.

Cosponsored by the Pacific Grove Poetry Collective, and the Pacific Grove Public

Librarywww.facebook.com/PacificGrovePoetryCollective

This event is offered at no cost, donations for the PG Public Library gratefully accepted.

The former US Poet Laureate is known for writing quiet little poems packed with big ideas.

According to Ryan, a poem is "an empty suitcase that you can never quit emptying." In fact, "It's a clown suitcase: the clown flips open the suitcase and pulls out a ton of stuff."

Join us as we flip open the pages to see what insights emerge.

A project to construct curb ramps, sidewalks and modify traffic signals and lighting has begun on Highways 1, 9, 68 and State Route 218 in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.

Motorists will encounter intermittent shoulder closures at these locations Mon-day through Friday from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Motorists traveling on Highway 1 at Rio Road in Carmel will encounter overnight lane closures Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Delays are expected to be minimal during this project.

The curb ramp improvements will comply with the American with Disabili-

Ramp Improvement Project Under Wayties (ADA) requirements.

The contractor for this $1.1 million project is Pacific Infrastructure Construc-tion of Vacaville, CA. This project is ex-pected to be completed in February 2016.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through construction zones.

For more information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects on the Central Coast, residents may call the District 5 toll free number at 805-568-0858 or visit our website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/paffairs/release.htm#sc

On November 3, 2015, Monterey Fire Department personnel participated at an award ceremony along with members of the Seaside Fire Department at Miller Carpet One in Seaside.

A piece of steel from the World Trade Center was presented by former New York City Firefighter Roger Kilfoil to the Seaside Carpet One store for their fundraising efforts under the foundation, Building for America’s Bravest (BFAB). More than 750 Carpet One stores around the country participate in the program to provide monetary donations and labor to help build homes for soldiers who have been disabled in combat. Many other busi-nesses nationwide also participate such as Mohawk, UPS, Home Depot, GMC, and Johnson & Johnson, to name a few.

Building for America’s Bravest (BFAB) is a program funded under the Ste-phen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Their mission is to build custom homes for disabled combat soldiers. The program raises funds to build specially adapted

Homes for Soldiers

homes for the most catastrophically in-jured service members. The homes host a myriad of features such as automated doors and lighting, wider doors and special showers to accommodate wheelchairs, as well as cabinets and counters that can be raised and lowered. This technology is beyond the reach of most veteran’s mod-est pensions and the waiting list for the homes is long.

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation was started in memory of fire-fighter Stephen Gerard Siller. Stephen was an off duty Firefighter who gave his life to save others during the September 11, 2001 world trade center attack. He strapped 60 pounds of gear to his back, rushed on foot through gridlocked traffic and ran from the tunnel to the Twin Towers where he gave up his life while saving others. If you are interested in learning more about the program or in donating, please visit their websites at http://tunnel2towers.org or https://ourbravest.org.

Monterey Fire personnel participated in an award ceremony at Seaside Fire, where Seaside Carpet One was recognized for efforts to help build housing for American veterans.

Local Coastal Planning meeting available

on videoThe second of two Local

Coastal Program Workshops is coming up on Friday, No-vember 20.

The joint October 27, 2015 Pacific Grove Monterey Planning Commission meeting with Coastal Commission staff is posted in video format for those that were not able to attend. Mon-terey’s Planning Commission videos all meetings.


It is anticipated that this winter will bring strong winter storms to our area as part of an El Niño weather pattern. The Public Works Department has been working diligently to prepare our public infrastructure for these storms as follows:• Identifying hazardous City-owned trees

and making the necessary corrections• Procured sand and sand bags• Storm water runoff mapping• Emergency Operation Training• Storm drain cleaning• Maintenance of the City Urban Diver-

sion System• Storm water outfall inspections and

cleaning• Street sweeping coordination• Continuous Deflection System unit

service, inspections. (CDS units are in-corporated into our storm water system and collect debris that enters the storm drains)

• Monitoring short and long term weather forecast

What you can doThe Public Works Department would

like to encourage all citizens, home owners, property managers, and business owners on the following:• Check trees for potential hazards• Clean gutters and down spout regularly• Check your sump pumps• Make sure that you have ample water

and food to last at least one week• Make sure pets are safe and sheltered

during large storm events• Make sure your car has good windshield

wipers and fuel prior to a storm event• Check batteries in flashlights and put in

a location that is easy to find and get to in the dark

• Have a weather radioRefer to our City website for tips on

further preparation.Sand Bags

Public Works has procured the nec-essary items for the production of sand bags and is constantly monitoring the 7-10

day forecast. When a significant storm is predicted, these items will be moved to the parking lot near City Hall, behind Fire Station 4 and made available to the public.

El Niño events have been known to bring rain late into the spring. Premature placement of sand bags may cause failure due to ultraviolet degradation. Sand bags may not last through the winter months and into the spring. Please use them only when necessary and constantly monitor their integrity.

Just a reminder, sand bags are only meant to deflect water. If an area on your property is prone to flooding you may need to build a permanent structure or retaining wall. I have always kept an emergency kit at hand, though this is a good reminder to us all. I did note that the city is once again buying sand bags and sand in case of need, and I think that is great because other communities I have lived in did not do that. As you can see, however, PG is on top of it as much as possible.

Dan GhoPublic Works Director

City of Pacific Grove

Public Works Efforts to Stay Ahead of El Niño

40 Years of Service

Larry Esquivel, born and raised in Pacific Grove, was recently recognized for his 40 years of service as a Reserve Officer in the Pacific Grove Police Depart-ment! He served in Viet Nam and was a volunteer firefighter for 27 years. You can see him helping out at most local events where police help is requested, from marathons to parades and more. He's pictured (L) with Cdr. Rory Lakind after the City recognized his efforts.

Planting and Habitat Restoration with Live Music

December 2015 thru March 2016Most Saturdays 10 AM – 1 PM Join Return of the Natives Resto-

ration Education Project at upcoming community planting events. Volunteers are invited to come and enjoy the scenery, plant native plants, and help restore local habitats at a variety of sites in Seaside and Marina. Each event will be accompanied by LIVE music!12/5/15 – CSUMB Oak Woodland Resto-ration - Heath Proskin, bassist12/12/15 – Marina Dunes Preserve – Tiny Drifters, bluegrass1/16/16 – Monterey State Beach – Aaron Sacks, jazz trio1/23/16 – Fort Ord Dunes – Tiny Drifters, bluegrass1/30/16 – Fort Ord National Monument – Salvador Alamillo, jazz2/6/16 – Marina Dunes Preserve – Heart-strings, Celtic2/13/16 – Fort Ord National Monument – Harpin Jonny, blues2/20/16 – Monterey State Beach – Upbeats2/27/16 – Fort Ord national Monument – David Norris, traditional jazz

Everyone is welcome! A great family activity that is FREE. Tools, water, and snacks provided. Earn community ser-vice hours and mingle with like-minded servers.

For more information go to our web-site: https://csumb.edu/ron or call/email Lauren Krohmer @ (831)582-3686 or [email protected].


Jane RolandAnimal Tales and Other Random Thoughts

Otter ViewsTom Stevens

Deeds as Dark as Oil

When I was a youngster we cele-brated the holidays at the barracks with the troops who served under my father. After he died and we moved to Tucson, it was just my mother and me. The day was spent with friends.

During my teen years we generally went to the home of our doctor and his wife, two of our closest friends. They often included the Ronstadts: Linda, her siblings, and parents. Linda was an ador-able little girl and I have followed her career. She was 13 years my junior and we had nothing in common other than to enjoy the festivities of the day. I haven’t seen her since she was a bubbly little girl with black curls and huge eyes.

As I remembered those days I became curious about Linda. Much of what I once knew I have forgotten and there are facts of which I was totally ignorant. We often know our friends and acquaintances but know nothing of their background, so I did a little research.

Linda was born in Tucson, the daughter of Gil-bert Ronstadt who owned a prosperous hardware store. She was raised on the family’s 10-acre ranch with two broth-ers and a sister. In 1953 the family was featured in Family Circle magazine. Gilbert came from a pioneering Arizona ranching family and was of German, English and Mexican ancestry... The family’s influence and contributions to Arizona’s history, including wagon making, commerce, pharmacies, and music are chronicled in the library of the University of Arizona. Linda’ great grandfather, graduate engineer, Fred-ric August Ronstadt, emigrated to the West (then part of Mexico) in the 1840s from Hanover, Germany and married a Mexican citizen. They eventually settled in Tucson. In 1991 the City of Tucson opened its central transit terminal and dedicated it to Linda’s grandfather, local pioneer businessman, Federico Jose Ma-ria Ronstadt who was a wagon maker. His early contribution to the city mobility in-cluded six mule-drawn streetcars delivered in 1904. Linda’s mother, Ruth Mary, was raised in Flint, Michigan. She was the daughter of Lloyd Groff Copeman, a prolific inventor and holder of 700 patents, invented an early form of the toaster, many refrigerator devices, the grease gun, the first electric stove and an early form of the microwave oven. His flexible rubber ice cube tray earned him millions of dollars in royalties.

This is a rather prosaic, if extremely impressive background for one of the century’s premier divas. She has earned 11 Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, two Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, and numerous United States and inter-nationally certified albums. She has also earned nominations for Tony and a Golden Globe award. Tragically it was announced in 2013 that she had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2012 and she was no longer able to sing. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014. On July 28, 2014, she was awarded one of the 12 2013

National Medals of Arts and Human-ities.What a tribute and what a career for a pesky little girl with twirling curls and huge black eyes. I didn’t see her perform, most of her music choices were not mine, but I am old and still hanker for the Peggy Lees and June Christies.

John and I married in January 1972. We have celebrated Thanksgiving in a variety of ways over the years.

Occasionally we would go to my cousin’s but, a couple of times our friends, George and Marcia Lockwood, who lived high on a hill in Carmel Valley (a spread once owned by Hank Ketchum) hosted St. Dunstan’s congre-gation and we had a gigantic pot luck and fed almost 100 people.

For many years we went to Don and Lydia Criley’s. When they moved to smaller quarters we took over the hosting. Our dining room isn’t very large but I have found in life that the size of your home doesn’t matter if the spirit is there. I once fed hordes from a kitchen no larger than a small bathroom.

Before we remodeled we had a galley kitchen, and it was always filled with people. No longer are all of the children and their families with us. Our dear ones, Don Criley, Ann and Andy Simpson, Tom Bowman and Sean Flavin have departed. The girls, Ellen and Jennie live in Van Nuys and Denver, respectively, with their families. Justin, Jay and Denise’s older son and his wife, Megan, will be in San Francisco. We are happy that Jay, Denise and Spencer will be with us and other friends whom we cherish. Only nine this year but we will be together.

My mother would take in “strays” on the holidays. We have done that. Some of our friends will be at the Fairgrounds feeding those who might be alone and that is what it is all about.

Last year I wrote about our plumb-ing problems associated with the day. This year it is a roof leak: God willing it will be repaired before it rains again…We have learned that we need a new roof, but plastic sheeting will suffice until I win Publishers’ Clearing House. Don’t worry, I will share the millions. For a brief time we can put aside the tragedies of the world and thank God that we live in the Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, no matter what the disclaimers shout. They live where they can do that and not lose their heads.

Tonight The Treasure Shop will offer wine and appetizers and fantas-tic items for those looking for gifts or treasures, including a number of new designer handbags, scarves, jewelry, an-tiques and art work (Miguel Dominguez had given two beautiful signed giclées), exquisite silver serving pieces donated by a PG Rotarian, vintage Madam Alex-ander and Shirley Temple dolls…we will celebrate all weekend long and through the following weeks.

Don’t forget Black Friday…stay in Pacific Grove and shop for massive bar-gains at the Treasure Shop…Also, visit AFRP’s web site www. Animal Friends Rescue.org to hear about the Holiday party at Quail Lodge on December 12, featuring comedian, Tim Lee, a sump-tuous buffet, an auction and many other amenities. It is a gala event to benefit our critters.

Jane Roland manages the Treasure Shop and lives in [email protected]

Not Home Alone

“Where will they strike next?” and “How can they be stopped?” dominated Western media this week after Islamic State jihadists carried out murderous reprisals against three nations battling the self-proclaimed caliphate in Syria and Iraq.

Within a fortnight, ISIS terrorists bombed a Russian airliner full of tourists and a Lebanese neighborhood crowded with office workers, then shot to death scores of Parisians out for a carefree Friday evening. As of Monday, the death toll from the three operations was 400 and climbing.

Calling these attacks “the start of the storm,” ISIS put its enemies on notice that any of them could be next.

By launching sleeper cell attacks against “soft targets” beyond its own borders, Abu-Bakr al-Baghdadi’s year-old caliphate stole a page from the Al Qaeda playbook to show it has the means and the will to fulfill its sacred destiny: hastening the world’s end.

The obscure prophecies that govern ISIS foresee Armageddon occurring in the 10th Mohammedan caliphate. As leader of the seventh caliphate, al-Baghdadi’s mandate is to light the fuse for a future apocalyptic war pitting Sunni true believers against the “apostates” (Shiites) and “infidels” (basically, everybody else).

Those opposing ISIS and its affiliates in Libya, Yemen, Afghanistan and elsewhere can easily misread its motives. Viewed from a conventional military perspective, ISIS seems bent on gaining territory and vanquishing enemies. Nothing new there. What’s novel in the 21st century is the group’s 7th century fanaticism. Theirs is a holy war in which terror is a weapon and martyrdom a sacrament.

The world’s responses to this ongoing storm of terror will help determine the outcome of ISIS’ quest. One way or another, the U.S. is likely to remain involved. Our present role is fairly remote. We’re an aerial combatant, with few “boots on the ground.” But if ISIS carries out a Paris-style attack in the U.S. or on its assets elsewhere, our involvement may escalate.

As America nears its 2016 presidential election, voters will hear pitches for a range of response options, some practical and promising, others as fanatical as ISIS itself. Already proposed are stepped-up bombing, the creation of a no-fly zone, launching an Iraq-style ground invasion, and talk radio demands to “nuke ‘em back to the stone age.”

Now nearing its exit, the Obama administration counsels a “stay the course” regime of international diplomacy, force training, coalition-building and targeted bombardment to pinch ISIS’ oil income. Little of that has worked.

There may be no quick fix for a conflict so long in gestation and so much of our own making. While Sunnis and Shiites have battled over religion for a millennium, what kindled the present chaos was the discovery of oil in the Middle East a century ago.

When France and Britain signed the secret Sykes-Picot pact during World War One, they carved up the faltering Ottoman Empire into oil-rich fiefdoms for western corporate exploitation. Ignoring ancient tribal, cultural and religious fault lines, the colonial powers and Standard Oil created vast new desert “nations” in the Middle East and North Africa that lacked inherent unity.

These made-up nations cohered only because the West ran them as colonies or bankrolled strongmen to safeguard its access to desert oil. At length the system start-ed to fracture. Algeria broke away from France. Iran’s revolutionaries overthrew its American-backed Shah. Libya, Egypt, Iraq, Yemen and Tunisia saw long-time dictators dispatched, some replaced by new dictators; others by tribal warlords.

Syria’s dictator endures, but he presides over a ghastly civil war pitting Sunnis against Shiites and involving poison gas, barrel bombs, and the indiscriminate slaughter, torture and displacement of civilians. Among the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing Syria, early reports suggested, was one of the assassins in last Friday’s Paris massacre.

Whether true or not, this suggestion has taken hold in the Eurozone, where many nations are already swamped by refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and North Africa. Sensing political advantage, several U.S. presidential candidates have begun conflating Syrian immigration and terrorism. Demands to halt immigration and to secure America behind Israeli-style blast walls cannot be far behind.

As U.S. voters weigh various anti-ISIS proposals this campaign season, they would be wise to remember an earlier conflation: the George W. Bush administration’s artful post-9/11 target switch. Blame for an attack planned, paid for and carried out by Saudi Arabians was shifted onto Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, a bad man, but not a 9/11 factor. Saddam did, however, control a lot of oil.

Bush’s 9/11-Saddam conflation led to an impetuous American occupation of Iraq and a ruinous regional war that has now spawned ISIS. Caliph al-Baghdadi happily wages endless war for religion. But if America’s Middle East war is ever to end, it will only happen when we move away from oil.

‘A Child’s Christmas in Wales’ to be told at Pacific Grove Art Center

Come and celebrate the holidays with this rousing and spirited performance of songs, music, poetry, and tales of the season, featuring Amelia Krupski, virtuoso Celtic harpist; Shannon Warto, red-headed, Irish-blooded, natural-born Celtic songbird; and Taelen Thomas, renowned bard and storyteller of Carmel Bay.

Taelen will perform selections from Dylan Thomas’s masterpiece, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales,” along with stirring tellings of the stories behind other special holiday classics.

Amelia and Shannon will delight audiences with beautiful Celtic music and songs of the Holiday Season!

This concert will be performed on Friday, December 4, 2015, 7:00 p.m., at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove.

Tickets are $15 for members of the PG Art Center and $20 for non-members at the door or can be reserved by calling the PG Art Center office at 831-375-2208.


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Join the fun at the 35th annual Children's Winterfest sponsored by the Pacific Grove Adult School Co-Op Preschools. This wonderful event takes place on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and features a Children's Store where kids can shop and buy handmade gifts for family and friends. All items are priced reasonably at $3 or less. While children check off their shopping lists, adults can browse the General Store for gifts and unique handcrafted items. Children can participate in activities like face painting, a lollipop tree, "ice fishing" and other amusing games.

Come enjoy lunch or snack at the Snow Cafe, and have a sweet treat at the Bake Sale, or enter the raffle for a chance to win terrific prizes from local businesses. Tickets on sale now! All tickets are $1 each, and 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit to Co-Op Preschools.

This year we will have many fabulous prizes. You do not need to be present to win. Contact your favorite preschooler’s family to purchase tickets — or send a message on Facebook.

Here’s a sampling of our wonderful prizes:$100 Mum’s Place gift certificate$50 The Juicery gift certificateMonterey Fire Department kids shirtA dollhouseA gorgeous scarf donated by The Farm HenAnd many more items!We will post a full list soon. All proceeds benefit the pre-schools.Winterfest will be held at the Sally Griffin Senior Center in Pacific Grove at 700

Jewell Avenue across from Caledonia Park. Admission is free! Don't miss this charming, fun, adorable event!

Attitude of Gratitudeby Peter SilzerSolution on Page 22

Annual Winterfest at Co-Op Preschools

Free Concert by the Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra

On Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center of Pacific Grove, 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove.

The concert will feature “The Christmas Song,” “Sleigh Ride,” and music from: Beethoven’s “Seventh Symphony,” “The Polar Express,” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” and the Monterey French Horn Ensemble.

Please join us for the first concert of our third season.The Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra is a non profit organization funded by its musician

members. Donations made at this free concert will be gratefully appreciated.

Phyllis Cleveland to Address MOAAThe monthly luncheon meeting of the Monterey County Chapter of the Military

Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be held on Thursday, November 19 at The Monterey Elks Club, 150 Mar Vista Drive, Monterey. The speaker will be one of United Airlines’ first female pilots and current Commissioner with the Monterey County Airport Land Use Commission, Phyllis Cleveland. Social at 11:00, lunch at 12:00. Lunch cost is $25. Active duty, retired and former military officers, spouses and widows of military personnel are welcome. For reservations, please email our luncheon coordinator with name, telephone number and number attending at [email protected] or call Louise at 831-717-4469 no later than noon, Monday November 16.


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68th Annual Shoe GameJV Goes Down 47-0, But Wait Till Next Year!

Photos by Peter Mounteer


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From start to finish, the Carmel Padres did what they willed to the Pacific Grove Breakers on Friday night in the 68th annual Shoe Game. [11-13-15]

Coming into the night, the Breakers were a perfect 6-0 in league play and had already clinched their second straight MTAL title. The Padres’ only blemish in league play was a loss to Soledad.

After taking the opening kick-off, Carmel drove right down the field, but the Breakers held strong and forced a 19-yard field goal.

With Pacific Grove taking over of their own 39-yard line, they tried to do the same. However, after moving the ball to the Carmel 33-yard line, their fourth down attempt was stopped and the ball went back to Carmel.

Carmel’s offense continued the pounding with big back Covossay Wind-ham to start the second quarter. After getting it to the Pacific Grove 4-yard line, quarterback Daniel Higman kept it and rushed it up the middle for the first touchdown of the game. After a two-point conversion, the Breakers found themselves down 11-0 early in the second quarter.

Pacific Grove’s offense just couldn’t get things going in the first half. Colton Moore was under constant pressure every time he backed up to pass, getting sacked on multiple occasions. The strong hold of the Breaker’s offense is their ability to run the ball, but Carmel’s stout defense bottled up Ebo, Cryns, and Foster all night.

After the Breakers turned the ball over on downs, Carmel took over at their own 38-yard line. Two long runs put the Padres deep into Breaker territory. Daniel Higman capitalized with a nice pass into the back of the end zone to Hayden Stachelek for another Padres touchdown. A missed PAT put Carmel up 17-0 with 5 minutes left in the second quarter.

With just a minute left before the half, Carmel struck again with a 4-yard rushing touchdown from Covossay Windham. The Breakers now found themselves down 24-0 at the half.

To start the third quarter, Pacific Grove returned the kick-off to their own 45-yard line, setting up good field position. With Noah Cryns now at the helm, the Breakers started moving the ball. After getting it to the Carmel 1-yard line, Cryns kept it and put the Breakers on the board.

The Padres responded with a 26-yard field goal to extend the lead back to 20.

On the Breakers’ next possession, Cryns connected with James Donlan on a couple of passes to put the ball back into Carmel territory. The Breakers capped off the drive with a Nick Coppla rushing touchdown just before the end of the third quarter.

With eight minutes to go in the game, Carmel ended any chances the Breakers had to come back with another touchdown. The Padres now led 34-14. The Breakers ended the game on punt and turnover on downs.

The Padres tied the series back up at 33-33-2 with this Shoe Game victory.

Stats –Passing – Moore, C. 5-8-25; Cryns,

N. 3-5-23Rushing – Cryns, N. 19-105-1TD;

Ebo, U. 6-30; Coppla, N. 4-20-1TD; Foster, K. 2-11

Receiving – Donlan, J. 2-21; Ryan, N. 1-13; Coppla, N. 2-10; Miller, K. 1-3; Cryns, N. 2-1

Padres Take the Shoe Back to CarmelSeries is Even Again 33-33-2

Photos by Peter Nichols


Pacific Grove Senior Men's Golf Association

AwardsMedal Play • Tournament Nov. 10, 2015

28 Players • 11 WinnersA flight 0-17, 15 Players

Score Player67 M. Bettencourt68 Sal Balbo69 Tony Perault71 Tony DeCarlo72 Ray Hamilton72 Augie Sornaienchi

B flight 18+, 13 players67 Howard Sporieder69 Tony Sorci70 Guy Francis74 John Whisler75 Tom Nelson

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Ben Alexander PGAPGA Teaching Professional,Pacific Grove Golf Links,Bayonet Golf CoursePGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA831-277-9001www.benalexandergolf.com

Ben Alexander

Golf Tips

Golf is such a great game and I know all of you enjoy the game of golf as much as I do. Meeting people, golfing and sharing the sport with new friends... This will be a heart felt farewell as I am relocating to another area in the Golf business. I hope all of you have enjoyed the articles over the years. So long for now and remember when you play golf to always keep it in the short grass and have a lot of birdies..

Farewell, Ben! Stay out of the rough.

We look forward to Golf Tips from Kurt Vogel, Pro at Pacific Grove Golf Links!

- Ed.

The Arthritis Foundation is calling for people to take action against arthritis by participating in the second Annual Pacific Grove 2015 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 Lover’s Point on Sat., Dec. 12 at 7:30 a.m. There will be a timed 5K run, a fun run/walk, and an Elf Run for children under 12 years of age. Santa will be there with his elves and other fun activities. More than 118 other Jingle Bell Run/Walks can be found at www.arthritis.org

The Arthritis Foundation is the only nationwide, not-for-profit health organization helping individuals to take control of arthritis by leading efforts to prevent, control and cure arthritis and related diseases — the nation's number one cause of disability.

To get involved or to form a team, visit: www.jinglebellrunpg.org or email [email protected] – phone contact: 831-620-1699.

Presenting Sponsor: Monterey Spine & JointSponsors: Four Point Communications, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

Orthopedic Center, Aspire Health Plan, Victory Dealership, Treadmill, Monterey Peninsula Volunteer Services, Inc., Central Coast Senior Services, Inc. Pebble Beach Co., Genentech, Novartis, City of Pacific Grove, Whole Foods, Nova Medical Janssen, Depuy Synthes, KSBW, Monterey Herald Beach House Restaurant, Springer Construction, Gorman Real Estate, Cedar St. Times, Culligan

National Sponsors: abbvie, Massage Envy Spa, Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Get Your Team TogetherFor Jingle Bell Run/WalkSet for Dec. 12 in PG

Courtney Vogel, standout at PGHS Girls’ Golf, signed to attend & play golf at Long Beach State University in 2016. Proud parents: Kurt, Pro at PG Golf Links, and Monica.

Fruit Doesn’t Fall too far from the Tree


The top two participants in each category will now be invited to attend the Peninsula Free-Throw contest to be held on the Seaside Boys / Girls Club on Saturday, December 5. Registration & Warm-ups begin at 8:15 am, with the contest beginning

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NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council appli-cants NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for the at-large alternate seat on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent.

“Members of our advisory council represent an extremely important element of our community,” said Paul Michel, sanctuary superintendent. “Their input, experience and expertise assist the sanctuary in making informed and timely decisions on how best to protect our remarkable marine wildlife and habitat.”

Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of marine resources.

Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve three-year terms. The advisory council consists of 13 primary and alternate members representing a variety of public interest groups.

It also includes seven governmental seats representing Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Resources Agency, California State Parks, and Harbors. Applications are due by Nov. 30.

To receive an application kit, or for further information please contact Nichole Rodriguez, council coordinator, via email at [email protected], by phone at 831-647-4206 or by mail at 99 Pacific Street, Building 455A, Monterey, CA 93940. Application kits can also be downloaded from the sanctuary’s website at http://mon-tereybay.noaa.gov. Designated in 1992, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 276 miles of the central California coast and encompasses 6,094 square miles of ocean waters. The sanctuary’s mission is to understand and protect the coastal ecosystem and submerged cultural resources of central California. NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and our other social media channels.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Seeks Applicants for Advisory Council

Cannery Row will kick off the holiday season in Monte-rey with the 21st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Fri., Nov. 27, 2015. This free event is open to all. Please join in the wonderful holiday spirit and family festivities to be held in Steinbeck Plaza and the Plaza in front of Bubba Gump’s. En-tertainment will be from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and includes Christmas Carolers, Santa Claus and Santa’s reindeer. The Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at approximately 5:45 p.m. in Steinbeck Plaza, culminating in the lighting of the tree at 6:00 p.m. Children will be able to meet Santa Claus from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Steinbeck Plaza on Cannery Row. Parents are encouraged to bring a cam-era to get a photo of their child with Santa.

In addition, Santa Claus will be in his workshop on the second floor of 700 Cannery Row, adjacent to A Taste of Monterey Wine Market & Bistro, on Saturday and Sundays from November 28 through De-cember 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Cannery Row Hosts 21st Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Holiday Family Fun on Cannery Row with Santa Claus and his Reindeer!

Holiday Calendarfor Pacific Grove

• The Christmas Tree Lighting will take place on Monday, November 30 at 5:30 pm at Jewell Park, followed by Santa's Party at Chautauqua Hall, which will last until 8:00 pm.

• The 31st Annual Christmas at the Inns includes 10 of Pacific Grove’s quaint bed-and-breakfast inns on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 1 and 2 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

• The 14th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights will be held on Thursday, December 3 at 6:00 pm in downtown Pacific Grove.

• The 22nd Annual Stillwell’s Fun in the Park will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm at Tommy Stillwell Court behind the Post Office.

• The Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 am at Lovers Point.

For more information regarding these events, please contact the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce at 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.

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Since the 1930s the month of Decem-ber at the CAA has been special. Artist Members deck the walls with miniature works of art—once called “thumb-nail paintings.” Over the years the tradition evolved to include works larger than the miniatures but still considered “small.” This year the CAA is anticipating a stellar showing of paintings from the prolific and talented artist membership for the Annual Miniature and Small Painting Show. Col-lectors and savvy followers have been known in the past to arrive early and line up outside the gallery door on the day the show opens to be sure they don’t miss out, knowing some of the most popular artists’ pieces don’t stay on the walls for long and are sold quickly. The show runs from Thursday, December 3 through Tuesday, January 50. A celebration of the Miniature Show Opening along with a festive party to start the holiday season will be held on Saturday, December 5 from 5 to 7 pm. The CAA Holiday Open House is an invitation to the public to come enjoy live music, hol-iday hors d’oeuvres, wine and an open bar while browsing the gallery and enjoying the miniature show. In addition, CAA Art-ist Member Diane Wolcott will be present at the Holiday Open House to sign copies of her recently published book, “World of Wonder.” The beautifully illustrated

Miniatures and Small Paintings at Carmel Art Association

Also A Holiday Party with A Book Signing by Diane Wolcott – December 5

book contains reproductions of many of Ms. Wolcott’s oil paintings in her unique naive style populated with tiny children, animals and nuns—harkening to a gentler time, and evoking remembrances of inno-cence and wonder. The book recounts her life story, not withstanding her encounters with tragedy and loss at an early age, and her unceasing vision that propels her art. The 144-page volume was written by local author Sally Jean Aberg and designed by Jerry Takigawa at Takigawa Design.

The CAA supports the Salvation Army Toy Drive and Food Barrel do-nations. From December 2 through 10 donations of unwrapped toys or sweaters and jackets for boys and girls of all ages will be accepted to place under the holiday tree. Salvation Army Food Barrels will be in the gallery’s entryway to collect non-perishable food items.

The Carmel Art Association is Carm-el’s oldest gallery and features the work of over 100 local professional artists. It is located on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th in beautiful downtown Carmel. Hours are 10 to 5 daily. Holiday Hours: Closed Christmas Day & New Year’s Day; open 10-2 on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. For more information please call 831-624-6176 or visit the CAA website at www.carmelart.org.


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Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County Partners with Community to Feed Families for Thanksgiving

Thanks to generous contributions from community partners, Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County is able to serve a Thanksgiving meal for members and their families at each Clubhouse and all extension sites this holiday season.

Through their “Operation Gobble” program, California American Water is providing 240 turkeys for the annual meal and they are volunteering to help serve at the Seaside Clubhouse. Cal Water Company, Gonzales Rotary, Gonzales Dental are all financially supporting the meal. Lucky Supermarkets, Earthbound Farm, Taylor Farms, Mann Packing, Mi Pueblo and Luigi’s Restaurant in Gonzales are all making generous in kind contributions to what will certainly be a delicious meal and very special experience for Club kids and families.

The Seaside Rotary Club is once again sponsoring the BGCMC Thanksgiving Food Box program. Different from the holiday meals at the Clubs, the Thanksgiving Food Box program provides food items to more than 100 low-income families who may not otherwise be able to afford a Thanksgiving meal at home. Cardinale Moving and Storage has kindly donated the boxes for this program.

Seaside Rotary’s gift of $2,500 will be used to purchase food items that will be distributed to Club member families throughout Monterey County. Each take-home food box will include a turkey, fresh produce, side dishes, and a pie. Rotary mem-bers also volunteer their time to package the food boxes and distribute them to the families.

Donna Ferraro, CEO/President Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County, re-marked on this continuing partnership, “We greatly value the Seaside Rotary Club and their ongoing support for the food box distribution program. Together we are strengthening the community and building strong futures...and having a great time doing it. We look forward to this every year!”

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey CountyThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County (BGCMC) has played an inte-

gral role in the community for over 47 years. BGCMC provides a safe haven for more than 800 children and teens a day, offering programs that focus on Academ-ic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character & Leadership. BGCMC operates Clubhouses in Seaside and Salinas, extension sites at El Sausal and La Paz Middle Schools in Salinas, Fairview Middle School in Gonzales, and a site at the CHISPA Sea Garden Community in Castroville. Club members are offered mentoring and guidance to maintain on-grade school progression, graduate from high school, and prepare for college and careers. Nearly 90 percent of the total budget comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundations. The Clubs are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. during summer and school breaks, and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. when school is in session. Additional information is available at www.bgcmc.org or via phone at 831-394-5171.

35th Annual Christmas at the Inns Dec. 1 and 2

Pacific Grove’s quaint bed-and-breakfast inns will celebrate the 35th annual Christmas at the Inns. Celebration includes nine venues on the evenings of Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday, December 2, 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.

On Tuesday evening (Dec. 1) the tour includes Seven Gables Inn, 555 Ocean View Blvd; The Martine Inn, 255 Ocean View Blvd.; Gosby House Inn, 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. 2), includes Green Gables Inn, 104 5th St.; Old St. Angela Inn, 321 Central Ave; Old Monterey Inn, 500 Martin Street, Monterey, Jabberwock Inn, 598 Laine Street, Monterey and Asilomar’s Phoebe Hearst Social Hall; 800 Asilomar Avenue.

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. 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, not only for comfort but also in order to protect wooden floors.

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.

Join us to kick off the 2015 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis! It’s time to kick off the Jingle Bell Run season! Gather your team members, friends and family (registered or not!) and join us at the Jingle Bell Run/Walk Team Kickoff.

There will be great food and great fun.Kick Off Wednesday, October 14, 2015 • 6:00pm-8:00pm

Il Fornaio at Pine Inn Hotel, CarmelOcean Ave between Lincoln & Monte Verde

Call or write Alexandra Fallon at [email protected] or 831-620-1699 Your Jingle Bell Run/Walk Team

P.S. Forward this information to your friends and family who have not yet regis-tered – everyone is invited!

Special Thanks to our Local SponsorsPresenting Sponsor • Monterey Spine & Joint The Orthopedic Center at Community Hospital of Monterey PeninsulaAspire | Victory Dealership | DePuy Synthes | TreadmillCentral Coast Senior Services | VNA & Hospice | Amgen Gorman Real Estate | Springer

Construction | Pebble Beach Company Genentech | In Shape | Janssen | Volunteers of America | Cedar Street Times | Monterey Penninsula Volunteer Services | Novartis | Monterey County Herald

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The AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Avenue in Pacific Grove will celebrate the tenth anniversary at the annual Holiday Open House on November 20 from 4:30-7:00. Guitarist, Alan Souza will provide music Nov. 21 from 10-4:30 and Nov. 22 11-4:30.Get a start on gifts and decorations, stop by for a glass of cheer and appetizers, exqui-site jewelry, collectibles and designer handbags. For information call 333-0491. Make the holidays brighter for the animals at the Animal Friends Rescue Project adoption center 560 Lighthouse Ave., whose mission is to find forever homes for abused and abandoned animals.

Shop to Music at The Treasure Shop

Monterey’s unique historic adobes are decorated for the holidays and softly lit with traditional luminarias. Period music, living history portrayers, and festive spirit are featured during this year’s 31st annual celebration. Twenty-two adobes located throughout Monterey’s historic downtown will open their doors for the festivities from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on December 11 and 12.

Tickets are on sale now at the Cooper Museum Store located at 525 Polk Street at the corner of Polk, Munras, and Alvarado in Downtown Monterey. Phone: (831) 649-7111. Or buy tickets online at www.mshpa.org through PayPal. Tickets may

also be purchased on the nights of the event at Pacific House Museum (located on Custom House Plaza near Fisherman’s Wharf) and the Cooper Store.

Adult ticket price is $25. Youth ages 6-17 tickets are $2 (accompanied by a paying adult). Children age 5 and under are admitted free. U.S. Military who show their I.D at the Cooper Museum Store receive the discount price on the adult one-night ticket. For those who wish to see it all, a two-night Gold Pass is $40.

The event is sponsored by the Mon-terey State Historic Park Association. Proceeds support Monterey State Historic Park School History Programs.

Monterey State Historic Park Celebrates 31st Christmas in the Adobes

Holiday Workshop for Artists ages 6-12 at PG Art Center

Artists ages 6-12 who are interested in making holiday gifts are welcome to make them at Pacific Grove Art Center from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28.

The Holiday Workshop will supply the tools and students can supply the creativity, making gifts to give or making items to sell in the PGAC holiday bazaar, now under way. Fee is $20 per student and registration is in the PGAC office. If there are questions, call Julie Heilman at 831-917-0009.

The nonprofit Pacific Grove Art Center, at 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, is always free and open to the public. Regular hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call the Center, 831-375-2208, www.pgartcenter.org

Here is the list of folks who will be participating in our Dec. 4 First Friday. This is our Grand Finale for 2015. We will be having Gallery Night at PG Art Center and live music all over the place and many new participants! Also, if you know of neighboring businesses that would like to participate please let them know to contact Adrianne Jonson at [email protected] or at Artisana Gallery. First Friday continues in 2016 with our kick-off event Feb. 5, during the AT&T Pro-Am Golf weekend.

Confirmed:PG Art Center (Gallery Night)Artisana GalleryStrouse & Strouse Studio-GalleryBookmark MusicVinyl RevolutionIron GateSilzer Studio

Red House CaféTessuti ZooFusion ConfusionPlanet TroutStudio NouveauTaft & TeakCrack Pot StudioButterfly By The SeaButterfly BotanicalsLetters From Home PhotographyTailWaggers Benefit ShopThe Puzzle LadyhabitatNancy’s AtticMarshall StudioPhill’s Barbershop

New ParticipantsTesla MotorsA Touch of GlassPacific Grove RentalsArtist: Chloe Wilson

First Friday Will Take a Brief Haitus in January, Return in February

The City of Pacific Grove will once again welcome the approaching holiday season with an old-fashioned hometown tradition. The Pacific Grove Annual Hol-iday Tree Lighting program will begin at 5:00 pm with music along the steps of the Pacific Grove Museum, followed by the Tree Lighting at 6:00 pm in Jewell Park (located at Forest and Central Avenues), and concluding with a visit from Santa.

Musical presentations by students from our Pacific Grove Unified School District’s Middle School Choir will be-gin at 5:20 p.m., and the Robert Down Elementary School Choir performing at 5:45 p.m.

The Mayor and City Council will turn on the lights of the City’s official Holiday

Tree at 6:00 p.m., followed by the arrival of Santa Claus (with the help of the Mon-terey Fire Department).

Santa will then lead the children to the Jewell Park Gazebo (weather per-mitting) to sit and listen to their wishes. Refreshments (courtesy of the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce) will also be served at the Little House in the Park.

Special thanks to Santa’s Elves from the amazing DiFranco Dance Project Team and their director, Dianne Lyle, our won-derful soundman, Michael Kaplan and our special man, Shannon Cardwell!

The public is invited to join in and share the spirit of this holiday season with friends and neighbors in Pacific Grove.

City Tree Lighting set for November 30 at Jewell Park


Local director, actress and playwright Cindy Womack will present a fully pro-duced world premiere of “Holmes for the Holidays.” Her brand new Sherlock Holmes adaptation will be performed for two weekends only: at 7:30 p.m. Fridays Dec. 4 and 11, and Saturdays Dec. 5 and 12, as well as at 2:00 p.m. Sundays De-cember 6 and 13 at Cherry Hall Theater, 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel. Info available (831) 624-7491; [email protected]; [email protected] or twit-ter @HolmesOneAct/. Purchase tickets for $15.00 at http://carlcherrycenter.org/events/ or by calling 831-624-7491.

The recent final lapse of copyright on the Sherlock Holmes stories and characters has freed artists from Hollywood to Carm-el to adapt and to compose new adventures and Ms. Womack is joining the resulting celebration of Sherlockiana. Her “ Holmes for the Holidays ,” which she is also direct-ing, consists of two of the world’s only consulting detective’s most famous cases. Each story can be presented separately as a one-act, or they can be paired for dramatic effect as in this production.

The show begins with an adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic “The Blue Carbuncle.” During the Christmas holidays a war veteran hard-up for money brings a little case to Holmes purely to help another unfortunate. Holmes’s deductions trigger surprising events that will change the veteran’s fortunes—and Holmes’s. This case gives us Sherlock at the top of his game in an unusually whimsical ad-venture. In stark contrast, in the second act case of “The Dying Detective,” Dr. Watson must deal with a fatally infected Holmes and a showdown between his now desper-ate, delirious and rapidly failing friend, and Mrs. Culverton Smith, the formidable woman who engineered his ghastly fate.

Well-received staged readings of “Holmes for the Holidays were work-shopped and performed at The Western

Holmes for the Holidays World Premiere at Carl Cherry Center

Stage’s SpringFEST and at the Carl Cherry earlier this year. So whether you’re a Rathbone, Cumberbatch or Downey Sher-lockian you and theater-goers who enjoy stagings of the world’s most enduring mysteries are encouraged to come.

The Actors Collective is comprised of professional and amateur actors from various parts of Monterey County and beyond. Jeffrey T. Heyer, co-founder of Actors Collective, the first Actor in Residence at PacRep and TWS Artistic Associate plays Sherlock Holmes. A long time admirer of the Master Reasoner, Heyer was cast as Holmes previously no less than seven times, a different problem causing the cancellation of the production each time. Eventually, in 1999, a planned production actually made it to the stage and Heyer played the master of deductive reasoning at TWS in Brian Friel’s comedy “The Mask of Moriarty” and again for TWS in 2008 in Steven Dietz’s “Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure.” In 2009, he reprised the role in William Gillette’s “The Painful Predicament of Sherlock Holmes” for the Carl Cherry Arts Center Monologue Festival. All three of these plays were comedies. “Holmes for the Holidays,” though furnishing a good few chuckles, will be his first opportunity to play the world famous character “straight.”

Other performers include acting veterans Cliff Gilkey as Dr. Watson, MaryAnn Schaupp Rousseau as Mrs. Hudson, Patrick McEvoy as Henry Baker and Fred Herro as James Ryder. They will be joined by younger cast members Alex Bush, Ariana Edwards, and in his premier local production newcomer Eric Wishnie. Tara Lucido will appear as the deadly Mrs. Culverton Smith.

Running time will be less than two hours. Admission is first come first served and the house is small so theatre-goers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at the Carl Cherry Center website.

Prints 101 - a talk by Barbara Furbush will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1-4 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove

What exactly is a print? Etchings? Lithographs? Wood blocks? This is an introduc-tory talk to get up close and personal with the blocks, plates, screens, stones and tools used to create the prints. The talk will provide an excellent overview for collectors, curators, artists and those who are just curious. It is offered in conjunction with the MPC Printmakers “Of Ink and Poetry” exhibit now at the PG Art Center.

Fee is $15 for PGAC members; $20 general. To register contact Barbara Furbush at 310-562-3155 or [email protected]

Printmaking 101 at PG Art Center

Source: C.A.R.

Relatively flat home prices weren’t enough to ease housing affordability as higher interest rates reduced the number of Californians who could buy a home in the third quarter, according to the CALIFOR-NIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.).

Twenty-nine percent of California households could afford to purchase the $487,420 median-priced home in the third quarter, down from 30 percent in second-quarter 2015 and unchanged from 29 percent in third quarter 2014.

A minimum annual income of $98,350 was needed to make monthly payments of $2,460, including principal, interest, and taxes on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage at 4.16 percent interest rate.

Thirty-eight percent of home buyers were able to purchase the $390,740 medi-an-priced condo or townhome. An annual income of $78,840 was required to make a monthly payment of $1,970.

Higher interest rates lower California housing affordability in third quarter

The median home price was $485,910 in second-quarter 2015, and an annual in-come of $96,140 was needed to purchase a home at that price. The effective composite interest rate in second-quarter 2015 was 3.95 percent.

Compared to the previous year, hous-ing affordability declined in all regions except Marin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz, which improved, and held steady in five regions (Napa, Orange, Monterey, Merced, and Placer).

The remaining 19 regions (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Ma-teo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tulare) saw declines in housing affordabil-ity from the previous year.

Other Bay Area counties, such as Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma, expe-rienced significant affordability drops as home buyers looking for more affordable homes moved to outlying counties and drove home prices higher.

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays: Free Workshop

Hospice Giving Foundation invites the public to its 13th annual “Coping with Grief During the Holidays” workshop on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. – Noon, in Shoreline Community Church’s Pacific Room at 2500 Garden Road in Monterey.

“The holiday season can be a difficult time in so many different ways, especially for those who are mourning the loss of a loved one,” said Siobhan Greene, CEO of Hospice Giving Foundation. “Grief knows no time limit, and anyone may feel vul-nerable when a holiday or event brings up emotions once thought to be at bay.”

This free workshop will offer practical tips to minimize stress and find solace as the holidays draw near. The program will feature a panel of professionals including:Ruth Emerson, LCSW, Coastal Kids Home CareMick Erickson, Hospice Chaplain & Grief Counselor, Central Coast Visiting Nurses Association (VNA)Suzanne Graybill, LMFT, Catholic CharitiesConnie Riley, Chaplain, Hospice of the Central Coast, CHOMP.

According to an attendee of the 2014 Coping with Grief at the Holidays work-shop: “This workshop was very well presented, and provided good examples of how to cope with grief from each speaker. Thank You!”

Attendance is free, but Hospice Giving Foundation asks that attendees register in advance at www.griefworkshop-hospicegiving.eventbrite.com. More information is available by calling Hospice Giving Foundation at (831) 333-9023.

With music, fellowship, and a tree-lighting ceremony, Hospice Giving Foundation’s Tree of Life celebrations will pay tribute to the memory of loved ones this holiday season. Admission is free.

“We encourage people to shine a light for someone they love while supporting our community,” said Siobhan Greene, CEO of Hospice Giving Foundation.

Each Tree of Life features lights and ornaments dedicated by donors.

“The Tree of Life is a beautiful way for everyone to express their gratitude through memorial gifts that support our grants, said Ms. Greene. “Each year we grant over $900,000 so local agencies can provide dignified, compassionate end-of-life care in Monterey and San Benito Counties.”

30th Annual Tree of Life Celebrations Honor Loved Ones

Tree of Life Celebrations Salinas: Sunday, Nov. 29, 4:45 p.m.,

201 Main Event Venue (2nd floor) Monterey: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 5:30

p.m., Portola Hotel & Spa Lobby King City: Friday, Dec. 4, 5:45 p.m.,

Town Square.Last year’s Tree of Life campaign

raised $89,000 for local hospice care and services.

More information is available at www.hospicegiving.org, or by calling (831) 333-9023. Donors are also invited to support the Tree of Life through Monterey County Gives at: www.montereycountygives.com/nonprofit/hospice-giving-foundation

All Tree of Life events are free and open to the public.


El Niño Weather WatchWhere to Turn if Downpours Drench Pacific Grove

Part Three

‘The Producers’ Opens soon at The Western Stage at Hartnell College

Dates: Fri (12/4, 12/11) @ 7:30p | Sat (11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12) @ 7:30p | Sun (11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6) @ 2p **Not playing 11/20, 11/27**

Location: The Western Stage at Hartnell College - Mainstage Theater 411 Central Ave., Salinas. Cost: Adult: $26, Senior: $24, Children: $12

Contact Info: Call the box office at 831-755-6816 or visit http://westernstage.com/Mel Brooks’s 1968 movie was a hoot, so he turned it into a hit Broadway musical.

Twelve Tony Awards and thousands of performances later, it keeps making audiences roar.

A sublimely hilarious spectacle filled with songs, gags, gadgets, and gimmicks. Two adorable rascals hatch a demented scheme to get rich by producing the world’s worst Broadway musical. Their plot cannot miss until the opening-night audience has a surprising reaction. An audaciously ridiculous cast of characters includes a Swedish bombshell, a peculiar pigeon-keeper, and too many dancing little old ladies to count.

http://westernstage.com/season/2015-season/the-producers/

Weather forecasts predict the Monte-rey Peninsula will be hard hit by El Niño conditions this winter, with potential flooding and frigid temperatures that could be deadly for unsheltered persons. What is being done to provide shelter and service if dire predictions materialize? This series explores foul-weather aid for everyone.

Last week I e-mailed questionnaires to authorities in every community, but didn’t allow time to receive answers be-fore writing the column for the 11-13-15 edition of Cedar Street Times. Therefore, I am revising the order of these columns to give the mayors fair time for response.

M a y o r Bill Kampe’s e-mail popped into my inbox last Saturday, m a k i n g P a -c i f i c Grove first Peninsula community to respond to my El Niño ques-tionnaire. As I scanned his “Cedar St. Times ‘Homeless in Paradise’ Column Questionnaire,” as I entitled it, one line evoked childhood memories:

The full service shelters are adminis-tered by The American Red Cross.

The “First Aid” logo of the American Red Cross was everywhere during World War Two--in the post office, on bulletin boards at local markets, and at the library. Small window patches denoting Red Cross stations or trained volunteers were seen in store fronts and residential doors and windows.

Lately, however, I couldn’t recall even a clubmobile auto sticker with the Red Cross symbol. Thus, I thought, “Is the Red Cross still around? If yes, why does it seem so conspicuously absent?”

A Google search revealed the Amer-ican Red Cross is, indeed, still active on the Monterey Peninsula, and its mission statement explains why it is low key most of the time:

Mission Statement: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

It played a prominent role in my life during World War Two from 1941 and 1945 when I was between ages 6 and 10.

Do-it-yourself doctoring(aka First Aid)

Knowing the Red Cross was nearby was comforting when most fathers, broth-ers and uncles were fighting on foreign fronts. Our mothers, aunts and big sisters were Red Cross volunteers here at home.

Mother’s 1945-edition of “The Amer-ican Red Cross First Aid Handbook” was my secret playtime text. It taught me to make a splint from a popsicle stick for a bird with an injured wing.

Wanda Sue Parrott

Homeless in Paradise

I treated the infection my kitten got from fighting a tomcat by using Dad’s razor (without his knowledge) as a scalpel to lance the abcess. Both Dad and the cat survived my first surgical procedure.

The digest-sized book showed me

how to make a tourniquet to stop bleeding when my bike hit a Helms Bakery truck head on and I slivered my chin. I tightly tied a lace-edged handkerchief around my throat to stop the bleeding. I lived. The bike expired from a broken wheel.

Mother learned to do mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in the Red Cross training course at the PTA by breathing into my Betsy Wetsy doll’s mouth and pressing its chest.

I tried her technique on a dying pet goldfish I found floating on its side by placing it in my right palm and squeezing with my left thumb and ring finger while blowing into its mouth. Goldie survived, but turned me toward a new avocation. I started writing a newspaper column more than 70 years ago.

Help for all who need itThe American Red Cross doesn’t

discriminate between homeless and home-owner in its vision statement.

Vision Statement: “The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shel-ter and hope; our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products; all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and, in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.”

So even though Pacific Grove is the first Peninsula community to list Red Cross as a key component to emergency services if El Niño causes disasters, it won’t be the only one.

How to contact the Red CrossThis information is from the website

for The American Red Cross of the Central Coast, 2060 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062, http://www.redcross.org/local/central-coast, which helps individuals and

families recover from, prepare for, and prevent disasters supporting individuals and families who live in Santa Cruz, San Benito and Monterey Counties: “We are an independent, nonprofit organization that depends upon the generosity of our local community for our financial support. We do not receive funds from the American National Red Cross. All funds donated to your local Chapter remain here to support the local Red Cross programs.”

Phone (831) 462-2881. E-mail red-crosscentralcoast@redcrosscc .

The Monterey Red Cross office is at 550 Lighthouse Ave., New Monterey, phone 831-375-5730.

Emergency shelter spotlight: Pacific Grove

Here are Pacific Grove’s responses to the questionnaire:

Q. Do you have a contingency plan for sheltering houseless persons in PG who may be severely affected by El Nino?

A. Yes. We can provide shelter at the Community Center and Chautauqua Hall. In addition, we can call on the following sheltering agencies: wehelpihelp.org (for men), Shelter Outreach Plus (for women), and The Salvation Army.

Q. Does this plan also cover non-houseless (homeowners and renters) persons who may be temporarily displaced because of effects of El Nino?

A. Yes; fully. Q. If yes, please describe the amount

of money, if any, that is set aside for such disaster relief.

A. Adequate funds are available; they are maintained in Reserves and are not set aside until the scope of the emergency is fully known.

Q. Name of facility that will serve as a shelter or other gathering place for

members of the community. If more than one, please list them all by name, address, description of service to be provided, contact info.

A. Pacific Grove Community Center: 515 Junipero Ave. Facility can be utilized as a TAC (temporary assistance center) or a full service shelter;

• Chautauqua Hall: 16th Street and Central Ave.;

• Forest Grove Elementary School: 1065 Congress Ave.;

• Pacific Grove High School: 615 Sunset Dr.

• Additional schools can be uti-lized as full service shelters. POD (point of distribution) sites for FEMA distribution of supplies, can be set up, as needed.

Q.Who will administer services at the locations?

A. The TAC will be staffed by city employees and volunteers; the full-service shelters are administered by The American Red Cross.

Q. What will be provided? A. Coffee, snacks, water, blankets.Q. Length of time such shelter or

service will be available.A. Dependent upon the situation.Q. Who is in charge of your city’s

emergency shelter plans? A. The City Manager (currently Tom

Frutchey), as Emergency Director (831-648-3106).

Mayor Kampe transmitted his ques-

tionnaire answers with this cover e-note: “Good questions, Wanda.”

My reply? “Great answers, Mister Mayor. Thanks!”

Contact Mayor Bill Kampe at 831-648-3106, [email protected] .

Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at [email protected] or leave a message at

The Yodel Lady at 831-899-5887.


Guest ColumnistJack K Skillicorn

Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg

Discovering What Made Him Who He Is TodayMany people say they want to write

their memoir or life story, but few know how to get started. One powerful exercise is to write a short letter to our younger self. In the following essay, Jack Skillicorn of Carmel writes a letter to his 16-year-old self, detailing the high—and low—points of his life and reveals some of the lessons learned and insights received. Try it your-self. These long winter nights offer great opportunity to sit by the fire with notebook and pen and to reflect on the message we would like to send to our younger selves.

Jack L. Skillicorn was born and raised in Watsonville and attended MPC. He is a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He has owned numerous local businesses and was elected to the office of Monterey County Auditor Controller, a position he held for 24 years. He was first published in 1987. During retirement he has enjoyed writing his memoires for his grandchildren. He is a member of the Central Coast Writers Club.

A Letter to MyselfThis letter began as a writing class

suggestion by my instructor, Illia Thomp-son, at the Carmel Foundation, but soon shifted to a snapshot of part of my life that might show my four children, six grand-children and nine great-grandchildren a little bit or a lot of what made me who and what I am today, and, just maybe, provide them (and anybody else who might read it) with the knowledge and understanding that growing up certainly has its ups and downs. They will probably make some mistakes but do more things right, helping others when they can and have an overall happy, successful and wonderful life.

Letter from 78- year-young me to my 16-year-old me! At sixteen years of age you are already sure of yourself and believe in yourself as an independent individual. From ages 9 through 16, you have already learned that moderation in many things and abstinence in others has helped you grow. Treating others as you would like to be treated has not hurt your growth at all. You have also learned just how large your family support system is.

You are going to question this statement, but despite many ups and downs, success-es and failures, you will be called “Happy Jack” the rest of your life, and it will not be a joke—it will be fact. Just continue being yourself and life will be fine, but remember, what you think and do and the people you meet and interact with will help shape you into what you become. So enjoy the rest of your life, just not at the expense of others.

Douglas was your best friend in high school. Although there have been large periods of time you do not see or talk with each other, the friendship and togetherness remains.Hoping to Find Himself in the USAF

You will fall in love rather deeply a couple of times. The first time will be during your first year at Monterey Peninsula College. Before you finish the year—since other than wanting to marry the sweetest, brightest and most talented young lady you knew, you didn’t have the slightest idea of what you wanted to do with the rest of your life—you joined the U.S. Air Force, hoping to find yourself!

In your 21st year you are stationed in Shemya, Alaska, on the Aleutian island chain, and one of your more inane actions takes place. Maybe it was your insecurity, lonely feelings or whatever. You wrote a couple of letters to your love and to a “pen pal“(after a little too much to drink) and put them in the wrong envelopes. You receive no more letters from home. You definitely try to undo the damage, telephone calls, etc., to no avail, and there will be no contact in the future, except for what you read in the newspaper.

You will marry the other love, with daughter, but first you will marry a couple of others. You will find that despite the fact that two marriages do not last, they both brought a great child into this world and all of the children do get together and accept and enjoy each other as family. You will also discover that the marriage that did not take place will stay in your memories the rest of your life.

Discovering the Direction His Life Was Meant to Take

You will wonder, with possibly a little concern, why you do not seem to have much direction to your life after four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict, four more years searching with little success in the non-military world, and then four more years in the Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict. Although you still will not know what you want to be when you grow up, you will definitely know many things you can do if you need to, but certainly do not want to do. Oh yes—you are happily mar-ried, for the rest of your life, with another daughter born in 1968 (that is four if you are counting).

You do, in 1969, finish college and open more than one business with your wife over the coming years. You will also run for office a few times, losing twice but winning five times. At age 78 you will begin writing, attending writing classes and looking forward to being greeted the next morning by a new day.

Turning your childhood and adult memories into a book is a lovely and meaningful gift to leave to your family and friends. Park Place Publications can help you on every step of the journey to creating a book, all the way from orga-nizing your memories and getting them down on paper to the moment you actually hold a book with your name on the cover in your hands. For more information, go to parkplacepublications.com, and for a free consultation, call Patricia Hamilton at 831/649-6640.

Writing a letter to your younger self can be a powerful tool for accessing memories and getting a start on writing your life story.

Jack L. Skillicorn

By Judy Avila

Being very proud of my Portuguese/Azorean heritage and traditions, I would like to share with you what Our Lady of Fatima Society is all about.

The organization started in 1950 with the Por-tuguese parishioners of St. Angela’s. It is to honor the Blessed Mother apparition in Fatima, Portugal, to three young children which were shepherding their sheep in this small town near Lisbon.

This event took place in May 13, 1917 the first time and every month thereafter until October 13, of the same year. The children were asked to pray for peace. There is great devotion among our catholic people, and we hold this tradition very dear to our hearts.

A celebration takes place every year on the second Sunday of August at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Pacific Grove.

When the society was formed the person serving as president was: Mr. Manuel Gomes, vice-president Mr. Monez, secretary John Betten-court, and treasure Arnaldo Goçalves. There were several directors. After a while it became inactive for few years, however it picked up again in 1955. This time with John Costa as president. It has been very active ever since then with new officers changing almost every year.

The celebration consists of novenas, a can-dlelight procession and mass on Saturday evening around St. Angela’s church. On Sunday a special mass at noon is followed by procession with the

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima is carried by four gen-tlemen accompanied by a Portuguese marching band with everyone who wishes to participate. It goes as far as 14th St. returning back to St. Angela’s church on 10th St. Lunch follows right after at the same church hall, with over three hundred members in attendance. After lunch an auction takes place of baked goods, plants, household items etc. We also have different fundraisers during the year; our Portuguese donuts (filhós) sale, a card party, a special lunch or whatever event is decided for that year.

The proceedings of these events are donated at the end of each fiscal year to different organizations around the community or deserving ones. Usually $10,000 is divided among: Red Cross, St. Jude Chil-dren Hospital, Wounded Warrior Project, Gateway Center, Rides for Special Needs, St. Angela’s Parish, and to F.D.E.S. (A Portuguese association) Sometime we also donate to individuals for scholarships or vocations.

This past year our president was Agnes Rebelo. She was the first lady to serve the organization as president. Her late father Mr. Frank Rebelo was also president from 1962-1963. Agnes did a wonderful job along with her secretary, Teresa Garcia and treasurer Dolores Silveira. We had the honor of having Bishop Garcia of Monterey diocese to celebrate mass for us on Sunday for the first time within Our Lady of Fatima Society.

Our Lady of Fatima Society


Legal Notices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20152135

The following person is doing business as STAR-GAGE INTERNATIONAL, 113 20

th Street, Pacific

Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: GLENN RICHARD GAGE, 113 20

th Street, Pacific Grove,

CA 93950 . This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 23, 2015. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-23-15. Signed: Glenn Gage. This business is conducted by an individual.Publication dates: 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20152155

The following person is doing business as BLAN-KETS-BY-THE-BAY, 1265 Seaview Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: JASNA NOR-RIS, 1 1265 Seaview Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 . This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 27, 2015. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10-01-15. Signed: Jasna Nor-ris. This business is conducted by an individual.Publication dates: 10/30, 11/06, 11/13, 11/20/15


The following person is doing business as MAVW-ERX LASER SERVICES, 157 17

th Street, Pacific

Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: MAVWERX, INC., 172 16

th St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This

statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey Coun-ty on November 5, 2015. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Tony Campbell, Presi-dent. This business is conducted by a corporation.Publication dates: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile Number 20152179

The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Kindred Hospital Rehabilitation Services, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Salinas, CA 93912, County of Monterey.Full name of Registrant: RehabCare Group Management Services, Inc. - Delaware, 680 South Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202This business is conducted by: a corporationRegistrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A.I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).SIGNATURE OF REGISTRANT: Joseph L. Landenwich, Co-General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryThis statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on October 30, 2015.Notice - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in vi-olation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code).CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office.STEPHEN L. VAGNINI, MONTEREY COUNTY CLERKBY: DeputyPublication dates: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/15

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:Petition of VACLAV JAN BEZUCHA *Amended*

Case No. 15CV000281Filed NOVEMBER 4, 2015. To all interested persons: Petitioner VACLAV JAN BEZUCHA filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name VACLAV JAN BEZUCHA to proposed name JAN VACLAV BEZUCHA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: January 8, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: November 4, 2015 Judge of the Superior Court: Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4/15

City of Pacific Grove Annual Notice of Vacancies

BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES The City of Pacific Grove is seeking applications for the following Boards, Commissions and Committees for vacancies that currently exist and/or terms that expire January/February 2016. For a complete description of the purposes and meeting schedule of each of the available Boards, Commissions, and Committees, please visit the City’s website at http://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/boards • Administrative Enforcement Hearing Officer Panel (5) • Architectural Review Board (5) • Economic Development Commission –General Business Owners (1); Citizens at large (2) • Golf Links Advisory Commission (4-hospitality/business owner/manager) • Historic Resources Committee (7) • Museum Board (2) • Beautification and Natural Resources Committee (4) • Planning Commission (1) • Recreation Board(2) • Traffic Safety Commission (4) Appointees must be registered Pacific Grove voters, except for the Economic Development Commission. Applications for these vacancies will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2015. Interested persons may pick up an application at the City Clerk’s Office, 300 Forest Avenue or a copy may be download-ed from the City’s website at: http://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/sites/default/files/forms/city-clerk/applica-tion-app-boards-commissions-12-14-09_0.pdf Further information may also be obtained by contacting the City Clerk at (831) 648-3181 or by emailing [email protected] Publication Dates 11/13/15 TFN

Center for Photographic Art Presents International Juried Exhibition and

Lecture with Robert HirschJuror Robert Hirsch to Give Lecture on His Renowned Work at Opening

Saturday, November 21: Lecture 4 PM | Opening 5 -7 PM, CPA Gallery, Carmel

The Center For Photographic Art (CPA) presents The 2015 International Juried Exhibition—A Single Photograph Competition, which runs November 21 through January 9.

The exhibition represents 45 images selected by juror Robert Hirsch, from more than 1000 entries submitted both locally and from around the world. Top three prizes will be announced at the opening reception along with introductory remarks by Mr. Hirsch. In addition,100 photographers were chosen for an accompanying online gallery.

“I am excited about the rich diversity of entries,” explains CPA Director Brian Tay-lor. “The exhibit spans every genre of fine art photography, from portraits to landscapes, state-of-the-art digital images, to traditional darkroom printing techniques. The show is a wonderful glimpse into all that is being explored in contemporary photography today.”

Juror Robert Hirsch will fly out from the East Coast for the opening and to give a lecture on his work prior to the opening.

There will be an opening reception with catalog sales on Sat., Nov. 21 and a lecture by Juror Hirsch at 4:00 p.m. Announcement of award winners will be held at 5:00 p.m.

Hirsch, a renowned artist, curator, educator, and author, will discuss some of his work, including “World in a Jar: War & Trauma – An Ethical Tale,” which has traveled to more than a dozen venues around the world, and re-envisions key components from historical and personally-made pictures to graphically explore the workings of our col-lective societal memory involving loss, popular culture, religion, tragedy, and the nature of evil over the past four centuries. The work is now located in the Burchfield-Penney Art Center Collection in Buffalo, NY.


The following person is doing business as EARTH CORE CONSTRUCTION, 8340 Dolan Rd., Castro-ville, Monterey County, CA 95012: JACOB FRAN-CO, 8340 Dolan Rd., Castroville, CA 95012. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey Coun-ty on November 2, 2015. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Jacob Franco.Publication dates: 11/20, 11/27, 12/4, 12/11/15

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“By the end of December we’ll have all 24 of those positions filled, we just had a meeting today and starting in about two or three weeks we’re gonna start sending deputy sheriffs back out to enforcement operations because we have those posi-tions filled now,” Bernal said.

The effort, however, is only a short- term solution. With groundbreaking on the county jail’s new jail expansion to begin in the next few months as well as the perennial issues presented by current levels of understaffing, the Sheriff will need even more bodies to fill both patrol and jail positions to adequately staff the jail addition once it is operational in 2018.

According to Bernal, the Sheriff needs ideally 50 new deputies by 2020 on patrol, 22 additional deputies for corrections, and forty more custody control specialists, the latter two in part to staff the new jail addition.

“Right now we are allocated 102, realistically we need [152] deputy sheriffs out on the streets to adequately control Monterey County, so we need an increase of 50 deputy sheriffs.” Bernal said.

However, meeting the staffing needs of the Sheriff’s Office is not simply a matter of getting the Board of Supervisors to provide adequate funding, according to Bernal, filling all those extra positions is going to require additional hiring and recruiting efforts by there Sheriff’s Office that could take time.

“It’s not going to happen overnight,” Bernal said. “If the Board of Supervisors tomorrow told me, ‘we’re gonna give you the 22 you need in the jail and 50 you need in the streets’ we couldn’t possibly fill them in this fiscal year because the chal-lenge is hiring people, finding qualified people to get hired,” Bernal said.

District five Supervisor Dave Potter stood up after repeated comments from residents of his district suggested the Board of Supervisors was not adequately funding Bernal’s operation.

“For the first time ever I’ve seen somebody enter office whose from patrol who actually knows how the wheels roll in this county and come forward and say ‘I’m gonna put together a plan, I know you don’t have all the money right now, but then I’d like to incrementally fund those improvements and do it and measure the success, and if it doesn’t work, we’ll fix

it, but we’ll do it together.”Potter also stated that how the sheriff

spends his allocation from the Board is his business and emphasized the need to support Bernal.

“Don’t waste your time emailing me. Work with this man and if you don’t get the response you want then let’s sit down and figure it out as a community,” Potter said. “It takes a lot of courage for the sheriff to come here tonight…and say ‘I took some service out of your district’ but it is part of a plan that I’m supportive of and as a community I think we need to get behind this guy.”

The Sheriff also disclosed that over-time payments were met in the past by using salary allocations for positions to pay deputies doing overtime.

“The Sheriff’s Office has had posi-tions allocated to them that were funded that were never filled and they’ve used those positions to pay the overtime and they never filled them,” Bernal said. “I have made a commitment to the citizens of Monterey County that I’m not gonna spend your money that way.”

Bernal promised to “do everything I can” to attract “good, qualified people” to fill deputy sheriff positions his office has

received funding allocations for. He also stated his intention to have a professional staffing study done to make recommenda-tions on staffing needs, which has not been done since 2006.

“We are not going to use those posi-tions as salary savers to pay overtime,” Bernal said. “I have made that commit-ment to the board, I don’t think the Board of Supervisors has ever seen a plan like this before.”

Carmel resident, CPA and former in-dependent candidate for Congress in 2012 and 2014, Ron Kabat, said he thought the county should re-examine their budget to look for a way to fund the Sheriff’s needs.

“Part of what he needs is more financ-ing from the county. So the county’s got to triage the budget so the Sheriff’s Office has adequate funds they need to be able to fulfill what he’s trying to do, and I think that’s good,” Kabat said. “[The Board of Supervisors] needs to do triage on their budget, you don’t necessarily have to raise the taxes you just have to spend the money wisely, and I think that there’s a lot of fat in the budget, there’s fat in every budget and this is a high priority because you saw the turnout tonight,” Kabat said.

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