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InsideAnimal Tales & Other Random Thoughts .............. 18Cop Log ............................................. 5High Hats .......................................... 6Finance ........................................... 19Food ................................................ 10Legal Notices ................................... 17Opinion ........................................... 15Otter Views ...................................... 18Peeps ............................................... 13Poetry .............................................. 15Sports .............................................. 11

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FIRST MONARCH COUNT1,700 IN THE SANCTUARY!

•Fri., Nov. 1

Dine Out for Gateway Ctr.Lopez Restaurant

11 AM-10 PM324-4260

•Fri., Nov. 1

Youth Art OpeningMonterey Airport

5-7 PM, Free333-9025

•Sat. Nov. 2

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK SALE

Pacific Grove Public Library10-2 PM

•Sat., Nov. 2

California’s First Public LibraryRestaurant 1833

12:30-2:30 PM, $50646-5632

•Wed., Nov. 6Gentrain Lecture

Monterey Peninsula Coll.1:30-2:30 PM, Free

646-4224•

Wed., Nov. 6Health DiscussionMonterey Library6-7:30 PM, Free

646-5632 •

Fri. Nov. 8Heritage Society presents

Michael Meloy onWartime California

Performing Arts CenterIndividual Non-Members,

$10.00; Family/Couple non-members, $15.00; Students/

Military, $ 5.00Members Free

7:00 PM•

Thu.-Sun., Nov. 7-10“Godspell (2012)”

York School7:30 PM, 2 PM

Free, www.york.org•

Fri.-Sat., Nov. 8-16“The Diviners”

Stevenson School7:30 PM. 2 PM Sun.$10/$5, 625-8389

•Sat., Nov. 9

“Central Coast Landscapes”Lecture of Historical Context

Natural History Museum3 PM, $5/Free

648-5716

Sat., Nov. 9“Central Coast Landscapes”

Opening ReceptionNatural History Museum

5 PM, $5/Free648-5716

•Sat., Nov. 9

“Searching for Sugar Man”Movie Night

Marina Library7 PM, Free883-7573

•Sat., Nov. 9

Fall Orchid FestivalCommunity Church, Carmel

9 AM-4 PM, Free625-1565

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See PENSION Page 8

By Laura Emerson

The recent leadership vacancy at Forest Grove Elementary School provided District Superintendent Ralph Gómez Porras the opportunity to promote well-qualified district employees into new leadership roles. Barbara Martinez, previous assistant principal at Pacific Grove High School is now principal at the Pacific Grove Adult Education Center (AEC).

“Barbara has been the consummate professional during her continued tenure in the Pacific Grove Unified School District,” said Porras. “In fact, she is a perfect example of ‘the lifelong learner’.”

Born and raised in a small town in northern New Jersey, Mar-tinez came to California to attended college. She knew since first grade that she wanted to be a teacher. After graduating from Cal State Fullerton with a BS in child development, she obtained her master’s degree in educational administration from Azusa Pacific University. She worked her way through college as a preschool teacher while earning her multiple subject elementary credential. Upon graduation, she taught language arts for six years at a middle school, followed by four years as a middle school assistant principal, then 10 years as a high school assistant principal – five of those years under the leadership of Pacific Grove High School principal Matt Bell.

Adult school principal is only one of Martinez’s new respon-sibilities. Sixty percent of her time is allocated to that Lighthouse

Barbara Martinez is the new leader at two Pacific Grove school sites

Mayor Kampejoins statewidepension reforminitiativeBy Marge Ann Jameson

Pacific Grove’s mayor, Bill Kampe, and four other mayors (Chuck Reed of San Jose, Pat Morris of San Bernardino, Miguel Pulido of Santa Ana and Tom Tait of Anaheim) have submitted a ballot initiative for statewide pension reform to the Attorney General of the State of California and asked that she consider it as soon as possible.

The mayors agree that retirement costs are endangering cities’ ability to meet funding for essential public services and are pushing the municipalities ever closer to insolvency. One of the five cities, San Bernardino, has, in fact, filed for bankruptcy. “Pension costs have crowded out library hours, overdue street and infrastructure maintenance, and other important services,” said Kampe in a letter to the State Attorney General.

The initiative, dubbed The Pension Re-form Act of 2014, would amend the Califor-

The family that trick-or-treats together...

During the Downtown Business Trick-or-Treat event held Sat., Oct. 26, a family that included a kitty cat, an otter and a very small tiger met with Officer Mark Young at Rabobank. Business decorated and distributed treats. Pacific Grove Police Of-ficers dispensed junior officer badges, too. Photo by Tony Prock.

Barbara Martinez at the Adult School. Photo by Laura Emerson

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Pacific Grove’s Rain GaugeData reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods

Week ending 10-10-13 ................................. .00Total for the season ...................................... .38To date last year (04-20-12) ...................... 10.86Historical average to this date .................... .88

Wettest year ........................................................... 47.15during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98Driest year ................................................................ 9.87during rain year 07-01-75 through 06-30-76

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PMARTINEZ From Page 1SkillshotsAvenue campus, and 30 percent is allocated to being principal of the Community High School campus on David Avenue. At first glance, the two positions might seem dis-similar; but according to Martinez, they have much in common. “High school age students enrolled at the adult school are working toward earning their GED or high school diploma,” she explained, “while students at Community High are also working toward earning their high school diplomas. Both campuses offer a smaller classroom setting which has flexibility and fits the needs of the individual learner” that is not always available at a comprehensive high school.

“Barbara has a heart for students who struggle to fit into the traditional model of a high school,” said high school principal Matt Bell. “She truly wants them to suc-ceed. She’s labored too long as ‘second in command.’ She has so much to offer and will do a terrific job leading Community High School as well as the adult school.”

Martinez is enthused by the diverse age range of her students: from the infants and toddlers at Parents Place (whose par-ents are really the students) to the thriving seniors in the older adult classes, and all ages in between. The challenge she in-herited from the previous principal, Craig Beller, is the economic uncertainty of the adult education program that exists in every school district throughout the state.

The remaining 10 percent of Marti-

nez’s work day involves her continuing role as director of district safety. She is responsible for the development, imple-mentation and ongoing review of the district-wide comprehensive safety plan. Last school year, her request for iPads to be purchased for all school sites, for use by primary emergency responders, was approved. The iPads are on the list of technology equipment to be purchased should voters approve Measure G, the “tech bond” on the Nov. 5 ballot.

Early in his tenure as superintendent, Porras encouraged his leadership team to become members in the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). Martinez credits ACSA with providing her multiple opportunities to stay informed with legislative policy as it relates to education. She is currently in her second year as Monterey charter president of ACSA as well as vice president for legislative action, a role that offers her the opportunity to meet with legislators in Sacramento and tell them firsthand about what is needed to provide a quality public education. “Her very active involvement in [ACSA],” commented Porras, “has also been of benefit to our school district as she brings new innovations from her statewide networking resources. Barbara is a shining example of student centered leadership, and we are very fortunate to have her on our team.”

Vote-By-Mail Deadline PassedYou May Leave Your Ballot at a Polling Place

The Monterey County Elections Department announced that the deadline to return your vote by mail ballot through regular mail, October 29, has passed. Voted ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day, November 5th. Voters are encouraged to return ballots to the Elections Office (1370-B S. Main St., Salinas) between now and Election Day. Voters may also return ballots on Election Day to any polling place in the county from 7am to 8pm.

To find out if the Department has received your voted ballot, or for other regis-tration and election information, visit www.MontereyCountyElections.us or call the Department at (831) 796-1499.

The Pacific Grove Rotary Club, which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach ,will have as the speaker on November 5, Lt. Col. Rick Francona USAF Ret., Middle Eastern Expert and CNN Commentator presenting an update on Syrian issues. Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657

Rick Francona

Rick Francona to Speak at Rotary

Luncheon Talk on Sectarian Conflict in the Islamic World

World Affairs Council Luncheon will hear NPGS Professor Heather Gregg speaking on the political, theological, and social antagonisms within Islam, “Sectar-ian Conflict Within the Islamic World.”

She will examine the two major sects, the majority Sunnis and minority Shias, and their offshoots.

The event will be held Tues., Nov. 20 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Rancho Canada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel.

Costs are: Auditors (lecture only) free at 12:50 p.m.; Luncheon $25 Members and $35 Non-members. MC/VISA($2 extra) or check; vegetarian meal optional. RSVP (831) 643-1855. Registration: www.wacmb.org

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Foundation for Performing Arts Center - Pacific GrovePRESENTS

“PROCEEDS BENEFIT KEEPING THE ARTS ALIVE IN OUR SCHOOLS.”

In 1957 The Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco’s North Beach club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream for the first time. During the late 50s & early 60s, the Trio enjoyed unprecedented record sales and worldwide fame, while influencing the musical tastes of a generation.

Thursday, November 21 • 7:00 p.m.General: $35.00

Performing Arts Center Pacific Grove • 835 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:• BOOKMARK • PG TRAVEL• www.performingartscenterpg.org

• AT DOOR (Day of Event)For information: Sheila 831-655-5432

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Robert Down student Nicole Poppino won first place in the Monterey Peninsula division of a children’s art contest spon-sored by the Hospice Foundation, for her work, “The Best Mom in the World.” Ava Tharp of San Carlos School won second for “My Grandma’s Backyard.” Leah Har-ris, also of Robert Down, won third for “Remembering Abuela.”

Winning entries from the Hospice Foundation’s children’s art contest will be featured in Monterey Peninsula Airport’s new exhibition, “Youth Tributes: Honor-ing and Remembering,” with a free public opening on Fri., Nov. 1 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Fifth graders from throughout Mon-terey County entered the annual competi-tion, with divisions for Salinas, South County and Monterey Peninsula. In total, 155 entries were received. Twenty-seven, including the placeholders, will be fea-tured in the airport’s show.

Allie Grillo from Salinas won Best of Show for her drawing, “Love My Dad.”

First place in the Salinas division went to Jasmine Sanchez, “Trees and Friends”; second place to Bryanna Ruiz, “My Par-ents”; and third to Lani Hauffpauir, “My 2 Best Friends.”

First place in the South County divi-sion went to Filitza Silva for “My Grand-ma”; second place to Brenna Owens for “Papa Dukie, Don Johnson, My Grandpa”; and third place to Wyndi Weatherwax for “My Papa, Obie Sanders.”

“All of them are very heartfelt and creative,” said Jennifer Pettley, director of communications for Hospice Foundation. “It was really hard to choose, because they are all winners.”

Each drawing pays tribute to someone and includes a short description about how the person has impacted the student’s life, Pettley said. Each entry also includes at least one tree, any kind, in keeping with Hospice Foundation’s year-end Trees of Life holiday giving campaign.

Hospice Foundation’s art project was selected for the first time by the Monterey Regional Airport for this special exhibition that will extend for several months in the Upper Mezzanine level. Call 333-9025 for more information.

The art contest entries will also be displayed at Hospice Foundation’s tree lighting events and music celebrations beginning Friday, December 6; in Salinas

Local students’ art will be featured at airport

Above: Leah Harris’s “Remembering Abuela” won third prize, while Nicole Poppino’s “The Best Mom in the World” won first in the Monterey Penin-sula division of a children’s art contest sponsored by the Hospice Foundation. Both are from Robert Down School. The show opens Fri., Nov. 1 at the Monterey Peninsula Airport.

at First Fridays ArtWalk at the National Steinbeck Center; on Sunday, Novem-ber 8 at King City High School; and on Thursday, December 12 at the Monterey Conference Center.

All events are free and open to the public. To see a slide show of all of the winning entries and for more information go to www.HospiceGiving.org.

Free screening of “Chasing Ice"

This award-winning film chron-icles National Geographic photog-rapher James Balog’s mission to document climate change through the lens of the planet’s disappear-ing glaciers. Using revolutionary time-lapse technology, Balog cre-ates hauntingly beautiful images which compress years into seconds, capturing ancient mountains of ice in motion as they vanish at a breath-taking pace. Hosted by Sustainable Pacific Grove, this event is free and open to the public. Wednesday, November 13, 7 pm, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, corner of Forest and Central Avenues in Pacific Grove. For more informa-tion, call 831-643-0707 or visit www.sustainablepg.org.

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Bibliophile heavenForest Grove Elementary was transformed into a book lover’s paradise as the Scholastic Book Fair was held recently. Kids and parents walked on clouds as they browed hundreds of age-appropriate books in many genres, knowing they could buy them and take them home!

Photos by Robin Lewis, RobinLewisPhotography.com

Free movie night to be offered at Marina LibraryMovie Night at the Marina Library will feature the film, “Searching for Sugar Man”

at 7 p.m on Saturday, November 9. The event is free but donations are welcomed. Re-freshments will be provided. The film will be shown in the library’s Community Room. Call 883-7573 for more information.

PACIFIC GROVE

Pacific Grove & Pebble beach residents:

The Original Guide To Pacific Grovewill be in your mailbox next month.

KEEP IT. USE IT.SHOP IN PACIFIC GROVE.

*Local Businesses > Let’s show them what we’ve got! Deadline for participation: Friday, November 1, 2013Call: 831-521-1685 • www.DiscoverPacificGrove.com

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— v— Add a Cup of Soup, House Salad or Caesar Salad $2.90Glass of House Wine $2.90 • Draft Beer (12oz) $2.90

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Dinner reservations (open Daily at 4pm):

(831) 375-2345620 Ocean View Blvd.

Pacific Grove CA 93950 * Offer subject to change without notice. Not valid with any other offer or discount. Available for parties up to 8.

Amazing Views & Value...

Dine Out for Gateway CenterLopez Mexican Restaurant will donate 20 percent of

all proceeds to Gateway Center on Friday, November 1. Service hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mention to the wait-person that you are dining out for the Gateway Center fundraiser. No coupon is needed. The restaurant is located at 635 Cass Street in Monterey. Call 324-4260 for more information.

Attention, Multitaskers!Do you check Facebook, eat dinner, and listen to the evening news with your smart

phone next to your plate and have Cedar Street Times open to the cop log...all at the same time? Consider this lecture: Multitasking: The Cognitive and Social Effects on You and Your Children by Dr. Clifford Nass, Stanford University to be held Tues., Nov 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Boat Works lecture hall, Hopkins Marine Station.

The dramatic growth of multitasking — the use of multiple media at one time — has transformed the way people pay attention, think, interact with each other. It has even changed the structure of the brain as demonstrated in fMRI scans. In this talk, Dr. Nass will describe a series of experimental and survey studies that outline the dramatic effects of multitasking on adults and children. He will also talk about ways to avoid the negative effects of multitasking.

Dr. Nass recently published the book The Man Who Lied to His Laptop: What Machines Teach Us about Human Relationships.

Symphony needs volunteersThe Monterey Symphony is seeking volunteers. Please call 646-8511 or

visit www.montereysymphony.org for more information.

Ph: 831-643-2457 • Fax: 831-643-2094

www.ElderFocus.com2100 Garden Road, Suite C • Monterey

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Care Management & Fiduciary ServicesJacquie DePetris, LCSW, CCM, LPF

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Cop logLaura Emerson

Facebook predator arrested in MarinaOn October 29, 2013 at approximately 12:15 PM, Richard Allen Miller, a 55

year old from Marina, was arrested by the Monterey Police Department at his home on a $500,000 warrant for crimes against female minors. The investigation was initiated in July 2013, and stemmed from multiple incidents that have occurred since November 2012. There are currently 11 victims, who are now between 15-20 years old. The victims were known to Miller through family and friends.

Miller is being charged with eight counts of annoying or harassing through electronic communication, six counts of annoying or molesting a minor, five narcot-ics violations involving the providing of controlled substances and marijuana, three counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of having contact with minors for the purposes of sexual exploitation. Facebook was the primary form of electronic communication used to victimize the minors.

Miller will be booked at the Monterey County Jail on the warrant and held in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Annual Asilomar Neighborhood

Arts and Crafts FairSat., Nov. 16

9 AM - 3 PM(Nov. 17 if it rains)

1150 Pico Ave., Pacific GroveBake Sale Proceeds to AFRP

Second Ruelas Brother Receives Life Without Parole for 1997 Olinger Murder

Judge Mark E. Hood has sentenced Jacobo Ruelas, Jr., 34, of Soledad, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his conviction of first-degree murder with special circumstances of 17-year-old Kristopher Olinger, as well as for convictions of kidnapping for carjacking, and kidnapping for robbery. Ruelas committed first-degree murder by killing Olinger after carjacking, kidnapping, and robbing the Monterey High School senior. In September of 1997, Kris was on a class assignment taking photographs of the Point Pinos Lighthouse in Pacific Grove when he was stabbed 29 times. He was still alive despite his severe injuries when his assailants tossed him over a cliff in Pacific Grove. Kris managed to climb up the cliff only to die in the adjoining dirt turnout. On September 30, 1997, law enforcement officials located Kris Olinger’s vehicle in San Jose. There were no known suspects at that time.

In 2005, Pacific Grove Commander Tom Uretsky received information through the California Department of Justice Automated Palm Print System that prints recov-ered from the victim’s vehicle matched Jacobo Ruelas and his brother Angel Ruelas. Subsequent investigation led to eye-witnesses to the murder.

In August of 2006, the Grand Jury of Monterey County indicted Jacobo Ruelas and Angel Ruelas on charges of special circumstance murder, carjacking, and kidnapping. Angel Ruelas pled guilty to special circumstances murder, kidnapping and carjacking with gang and weapon enhancements on April 24, 2013, as he began his jury trial. He was later sentenced to life without possibility of parole.

District Attorney Dean Flippo commended the family of Kris Olinger for remain-ing steadfast over all these years in working to see that justice was done. Kris’s mother Shell and his step-father Loren both died before final resolution of the case. Kris’s step-brother Travis Phillips has been committed to seeing that justice was done and was an inspiration to the prosecution team by his unwavering support in efforts to bring the defendants to trial. He also commended the officers of the Pacific Grove Police Depart-ment for their perseverance in pursuing the suspects and the outstanding assistance of District Attorney Investigators.

10/19/13 – 10/25/13Code violations lead to DUI arrest

After an officer observed numerous vehicle code violations, the driver was stopped and determined to be under the influence of alcohol. Peter Culberson of David Ave. was arrested, booked, cited and released.

Scam alertParty on Lincoln Ave. stated she’d received a phone call from someone claiming

to be with the Tax Board. She became suspicious because the caller did not have a good command of the English language, claimed they just wanted to give her another phone number to call, and could not identify what type of agency they represented.

Two out of fourSuspect used the Eardley Ave. victim’s Social Security number to open four credit

cards and was able to make online purchases on two of the cards. Nothing bad has happened – yet

Officers responding to a dog at large complaint on Lincoln Ave., met with the owner and discussed several ways to keep the dog confined. Due to the dog’s breed and apparent growling, being at large again could put the animal in grave danger.

Lost and foundMan’s ring, with no engraving or other markings, found on the sidewalk near a

restaurant on Lighthouse Ave. and placed into evidence for safekeeping.Resident on Pine Ave. reported that her wallet – containing cash, credit cards and

miscellaneous cards – was either lost or stolen. She wasn’t sure if it fell out of her car or was taken. (Wallet was reported found two days later.)

Pearl earring reported lost during Art Walk in downtown Pacific Grove.Donation and then some

Reporting party on Central Ave. had left a suitcase to be donated, then later remem-bered she’d forgotten to retrieve the money and jewelry she’d stored inside. The honest establishment who received her donation willingly gave it to the police for safekeeping.

Dude, musta been some gnarly wavesSubject called to report leaving his surfboard behind at Asilomar Beach. It was

last seen propped up against a wooden fence. Inn fraud

Innkeeper on Asilomar Blvd. reported that a guest had left without paying for two nights’ stay.

But did they pay their bill?Officers were dispatched to a disturbance among three guests at an inn on Sunset

Dr. One guest was arrested for violating a court order, and the other two were also cuffed for having valid warrants.

Rock rageUnknown suspect threw a granite rock at a residence on Park St., breaking the

family room window and damaging the custom blind.Take the car, please

Officer was dispatched to a location on Forest Ave. to investigate a report of keys in a parked car. The keys were inserted in the lock on the passenger’s door. Vehicle was secured and both registered owners were contacted via Facebook.

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Forest Hill United Methodist Church551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays

Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956Pacific Coast Church

522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942Peninsula Christian Center

520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove

246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church

Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441Community Baptist Church

Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311Peninsula Baptist Church

1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church146 8th Street, 831-655-4160

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363

First Church of God1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005

Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138

Church of Christ176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741

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

Mayflower Presbyterian Church141 14th Street, 831-373-4705

Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207

Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818

First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875

Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.Congregation Beth Israel

5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015Chabad of Monterey

2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770

Jon Guthrie’s High Hats & Parasols

100 Years Ago in Pacific GrovePlease bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.

The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove presents Michael Meloy, who will speak about the influence that Wartime California had on shaping the Refuge by the Sea, Asilomar. The talk will be held on Friday, Nov. 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center on the Pacific Grove Middle School campus, 835 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Heritage Society members my enjoy the talk free of charge. Other ticket prices are: Individual Non-Members, $10.00; Family/Couple non-members, $15.00; Students/Military, $ 5.00

Michael Meloy is a historian whose expertise is in California

culture, society, politics, and envi-ronment. He has a Ph.D. in United States history from the University of California, Davis, a master’s in history from the California State University, Sacramento, and a bachelor of science from Indiana University. As Historian II with California State Parks Asilomar State Beach and Conference Groups in Pacific Grove, he leads the planning and implementation of the Cultural Resource program at Asilomar and monitors projects and activities involv-ing Asilomar’s significant historical re-sources for compliance with Secretary of Interior Standards and the California Environmental Quality Act.

Asilomar in Wartime: Talk Offered by Heritage Society

Main linePhoebe Hearst visiting - again

Mrs. Phoebe Hearst and party is in town and staying at the Pacific Grove Hotel. The principal purpose of her visit, according to Mrs. Hearst, is to inspect the construction she is financing for the coming Young Women’s Christian Association student confer-ence. Word is that Phoeby is pleased with progress. She is accompanied by Abdu’l-Bahá 1 from Baghdad, leader of the Bahá’í faith, with whom Mrs. Hearst is attempting to make amends. For recreation, Mrs. Hearst plans to lead a tour of the 17 Mile Drive by auto mobile. She also plans for the group to view women’s croquet games at the Del Monte lodge. Mrs. Hearst is the mother of one child, newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst.

Madam Labadil is comingMadam Labadil is coming to the Grove for a grand appearance on stage in the Work

theater. Participants in Sunday schools are encouraged to make plans and purchase tick-ets early. An artistic representation of a highly dramatic character is promised. Madam Labadil is a harlot who makes her way back to the Lord. 2

Wanamaker funeral heldThe funeral of the late Mrs. J. M. Wanamaker, who will be interred in El Carmelo

Cemetery, attracted a sizeable group of mourners Wednesday. Until recently, Mrs. Wa-namaker had been living in Cripple Creek, Colorado. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Mead, Pacific Grove, who brought the body here from Colorado and seen to burial arrangements. The Reverend J. F. Wheat, Methodist, gave a brief sermon relating events from Mrs. Wanamaker’s early life. Mrs. T. R. Strong sang several hymns. Mr. and Mrs. Mead had invited their young daughter to settle in the Grove after the death of her husband, but at that time the hapless Mrs. Wanamaker was already stricken with pneumonia. Mrs. Wanamaker was born in Colorado in 1884. RIP. 3

Wheeler home burglarizedOn Monday afternoon, the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wheeler was entered by an

unknown person or persons and much property taken including several pairs of sus-penders, a gold pocket watch, a silver lady’s pendant watch, and between $25 and $50. One of the suspenders was embroidered with the initials JFW, a fact that may help in apprehending the thief or thieves. Mrs. Wheeler said that she may have seen the burglar earlier when a young man came to her door and asked for a glass of water. Mrs. Wheeler excused herself to the kitchen, but when she returned with the water, the young man had gone. Later, she thought she saw the allegedly thirsty young man walking with another fellow along the Monterey road and was prepared to describe both. Mr. Wheeler was in Gilroy at the time of the incident. 4

Methodist church meetsThe members of the Methodist church held their annual banquet and election of

officers Wednesday eve. The banquet, catered by the Pacific Grove hotel restaurant, was enjoyed by all. Mr. B. Y. Wise served as the principal speaker and moderator. Principal teachers were also named. The group chose Mrs. G. B. Ephart as their secretary and home-department leader. 5 Mrs. A. L. Steiner is the incoming president. A button of appreciation was presented to Mrs. F. E. Getz, outgoing president. Reverend Joseph Wilkes offered a sermon titled “The Power of the Button”.

Side track (tidbits from here and there)• Open to the public. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History offers free admis-

sion and ever-changing exhibits. Stop by and look around. No telling what you will see!

• Your dimes will grow into dollars. Let the soil work while you sleep. Invest in farmland endeavors. Kuba Irrigated Land Cooperatives. 411 Market street, San Francisco.

• Starting Tuesday the Pacific Grove Carnegie Library will be open from 1:30 to 5:30 and 8:00 to 10:00 daily.

• No man can place a limit on your possibilities, but a growing account in the bank of E. Cooke Smith will increase them.

• A. A. Pullman, the merchant tailor, offers a steep discount on his beautiful patterns.

And the cost is...• Mr. Businessman! Your advertisement would look good in this newspaper. $1.75 per

column inch for a week. Contact the Pacific Grove Review.• The White is king! The White Sewing Machine Company offers foot-peddle sewing

machines starting at $25.95.• Rent the Pacific Grove Civic Clubhouse. $6 for all afternoon. A great place for your

group’s meetings!• Two Horse brand coveralls for working men. $2.50. Culp Bros.

Author’s notes…1 Mrs. Hearst, first female regent of the University of California system, had aban-

doned Presbyterianism in favor of the Baha’i faith at the turn of the century. She had recently been at odds with the faith, accusing her new fealty of attempting to pilfer her sizeable fortune (true). Her son, William Randolph, who had been kicked out of college for sponsoring an enormous beer bust in Harvard Square and other antics, was dabbling in newspapers and had acquired several. William Randolph had been harnessed with the nickname “the Wizard of Ooze” by a cartoonist named Rogers (Harper’s Weekly). He had not yet started work on Hearst Castle.

2 The themes of restitution and rebirth were popular during the Victorian era.3 RIP was a Victorian admonition to: “Rest In Peace”.4 The “Home Department” leader organized group visits to the homes of the ailing.5 Two suspects were later arrested. That report will follow next week.

November 1, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 7

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The Grand TastingA Celebration of the Great Chefs of Pacific Grove

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Dean YoungClassic Catering

GUILLAUME D’ANGIOThe Beach House Restaurant

TAMIE ACEVESLa Créme

ROBERT KERSHNERCanterbury Woods

MARK DAVISVivolo’s Chowder House

DANNY ABBRUZZESEAsilomar Conference Grounds

BUTCH ADAMSKai Lee Creamery

CHRIS VICIOSOForest Hill Manor

The 14th Annual International Film Festival, presented by the Monterey Bay Chapter of the United Nations Associa-tion, will be held Friday through Sunday, November 1 – 3. As in past years, the festival will screen diverse international documentary films, all designed to raise awareness and to educate and mobilize the community about critical global issues.

International Film Festival to Feature Documentary FilmsAll sessions will take place in the

Golden State Theatre at 417 Alvarado in downtown Monterey. More information about the festival will be made available at: www.unamontereybay.org under “Future Events.”

The Monterey Bay Chapter of UNA is an all-volunteer organization of more than 700 members and is one of the larg-est and most active UNA chapters in the

country. In addition to the film festival and other community events, it has held two successful Adopt-a-Minefield Campaigns for Bosnia and Afghani-stan and works with student groups at various local high schools, colleges and graduate schools. UNA-USA is one of the country’s largest grassroots foreign policy organizations, and a leading center of policy research on the United

Nations. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group designed to educate Americans of every age about critical issues tackled by the U.N. With a national membership of thousands and more than 100 affiliated organizations, UNA-USA sponsors pro-grams and events designed to encourage participation in global issues. For more information please visit www.unamon-tereybay.org.

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Transform your negative beliefs. . .transform your life.

Rabia Erduman, CHT, CMP, RPP, CSTAuthor of Veils of Separation

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Library to host health discussionThe Friends of the Monterey Public Library and the Library Endowment

Committee will present an interactive discussion about health, nutrition and inte-grative approaches with Ruth Gingerich, MSN, CPNP, on Wednesday, November 6, from 6-7:30 p.m., in the Monterey Public Library Community Room. Topics include adult and child vaccinations, allergies, common illnesses, the latest news on nutrition and a review of vitamins and dietary supplements.

The event is part of The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life lecture se-ries on well-being, planning for the future and other topics for the second half of life. Adults are invited to attend. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 646-5632 or email thongchu@monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. For more information see www.monterey.org/library.

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nia state constitution to give government agencies “clear authority” to negotiate changes to existing employees’ pension or retiree healthcare benefits on a strictly going-forward basis, while explicitly protecting retirement benefits government employees have already earned. That is not currently the situation in California, where judicial decisions have made it difficult to make any changes to retirement benefits for existing employees.

“Our Pacific Grove pension ac-tion plan has always identified a critical need for state level action,” said Mayor Kampe,” echoing the recommendations of one of the city’s consultants on the issue, attorney Karel Denniston. “I had been in touch with Mayor Chuck Reed of San Jose for several months. He has long been a leading advocate of the need for reform.”

The initiative allows for changes in pension accrual rates on a going-forward basis. It explicitly recognizes that what employees have earned for prior service is protected. And it emphasizes negotiation, at the expiration of existing contracts, is the basis for change.

“I feel it is a well written initiative,” Kampe added.

The state initiative is very different from the PG citizen’s initiatives, both the 2010 initiative (which sought to limit City payments to CalPERS to 10 percent of employee salaries in new contracts), an attempt which flew in the face of the requirements of state law; and the 2013 initiative which attempted to void the 3%@50 pension contract, inviting even more expensive lawsuits.

While other cities were able to en-act a two-tier contract, Pacific Grove’s hands were tied by the 2010 initiative in a “damned if you do, damned it you don’t” situation. The 2013 Pacific Grove citizens’

initiative would have presumed that a 3%@50 contract, such as the one under which many Pacific Grove public safety employees are working – and which was enacted in 2002 – is void from its begin-ning. It would have stripped employees and retirees of benefits they have earned since it enactment.

The council voted in 2013 to ask a court for a ruling on Pacific Grove’s citi-zens initiative, feeling that it is a judicial question and not appropriate for a petition, especially one like the 2013 version, which the city council, the city attorney, and four different experts agree is deeply flawed. A hearing, originally set for this month, has been delayed until January, 2014.

The Pension Reform Act of 2014 in-cludes other provisions. It would prevent the State of California, pension plan ad-ministrators, and other government boards from interfering with elected leaders’ or voters’ ability to amend their public em-ployee retirement benefits for employee’s future years of service. It would protect ex-isting collective bargaining agreements by requiring government employers to wait until current labor contracts expire before negotiating changes to retirement benefits.

Also under statewide pension reform, an additional provision of the statewide initiative is that a city with problemati-cally underfunded plans would be required to develop and implement a stabilization plan. The threshold for requiring a sta-bilization plan is 80 percent. “The 300 cities in our CalPERS pool are only a few percentage points above that threshold. The initiative will give cities more flex-ibility for managing retirement benefits and costs.” Kampe said.

The full text of the initiative can be found at www.reformpensions2014.com

PPENSION From Page 1

According to the most recent census data, there are approximately 350 women who are homeless on the Monterey Peninsula on any given day. This is an increase of 9 percent since 2011 census data was collected. Many of our homeless women are seniors; some are veterans; all are in need. Homeless women need immediate harm reduction, especially those who are older and do not fit existing profiles for emergency shelter. To accomplish this, homeless service provider agencies serving homeless women would benefit from the immediate support of community partners to assist them in increasing awareness about this issue and in raising funds to enhance options for shelter and service.

The Friends of Homeless Women of the Monterey Peninsula are hosting a Sunday brunch and silent auction fundraiser. This fundraiser is being sponsored by the Christian Church of Pacific Grove. All donations and proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit homeless women on the Monterey Peninsula, including Marina, Fort Ord, Seaside, Sand City, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Carmel Valley and Pebble Beach.

The Sunday brunch and silent auction will be held on Sunday, November 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge at 150 Mar Vista Drive in Monterey.

Tickets are available for $20 for adults or $5 for children ages eight and under. Monetary donations are welcome, as well as donations for the silent auction. Checks are to be made payable to the “Christian Church of Pacific Grove” and the Memo should read “Friends of Homeless Women.”

For additional information, please visit http://FOHWfundraiser.wix.com/fohw or www.cfmco.org/index.cfm/id/500/Fund-for-Homeless-Women/, or call Jackie Burns at 585-5531.

Brunch fund-raiser for homeless women

November 1, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 9

You’re about to seeMedicare in awholenewlight.

Come and compare your current coverage with our new plan. You might be surprised. There is a new, community-based Medicare Advantage option — brought to you by Aspire Health Plan — that provides these benefits in one plan:❚ Medical ❚ Prescriptions ❚ Vision ❚ Dental ❚ Hearing exams

We’ll coordinate your care with more than 300 local doctors and all Monterey County hospitals.

Aspire Health Plan invites you to a special event about all we have to offer as a Medicare-approved plan in your area.

Aspire Health Plan is an HMO plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in Aspire Health Plan depends on contract renewal. This information is available for free in other languages. Please call our customer service number at (831) 574-4938, TTY (831) 574-4940, or toll free (855) 570-1600, TTY (855) 332-7195, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. Esta información está disponible gratis en otros idiomas. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nuestro número de servicio al cliente a continuación (831) 574-4938, TTY (831) 574-4940, or toll free (855) 570-1600, TTY (855) 332-7195, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. A sales person will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call (831) 574-4938, TTY (831) 574-4940, or toll free (855) 570-1600, TTY (855) 332-7195.

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10–11:30 a.m.Andy Ausonio LibraryDistrict 2 Conference room11140 Speegle St.Castroville

11a.m.–12:30 p.m.Laurel inn801 W. Laurel Dr.Salinas

2–3:30 p.m.The Grill at PG Golf Course79 Asilomar Blvd.Pacific Grove

9–10:30 a.m.elli’s1250 S. Main St.Salinas

10–11:30 a.m.Black Bear Diner2450 N. Fremont St.Monterey

11a.m.–12:30 p.m.American Legion694 Legion WayMarina

11a.m.–12:30 p.m.Crazy Horse restaurant1425 Munras Ave.Monterey

9–10:30 a.m.Oldemeyer Center986 Hilby Ave.Seaside

9–10:30 a.m.sunset CenterSan Carlos at 9th Ave.Carmel

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10–11:30 a.m.Andy Ausonio LibraryDistrict 2 Conference room11140 Speegle St.Castroville

11a.m.–12:30 p.m.Black Bear Diner2450 N. Fremont St.Monterey

9–10:30 a.m.elli’s1250 S. Main St.Salinas

10–11:30 a.m.Vista Lobos roomTorres between 3rd & 4thCarmel

11a.m.–12:30 p.m.Windmill restaurant1167 Front St.Soledad

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If you enjoy a book that touches you, moves you and leaves you a better person, this book is for you.

Veils of Separation: Finding the Face of Oneness is the healing journey of the author written as a fairytale. It starts with Babla, a four year old girl representing the inner child within us all. Ms. Erduman weaves a captivating story that transforms the inner workings of the reader to become more joyful, loving, and free.

Babla lives in the forest and is confused, lonely and unhappy and starts on a journey to find happiness and joy. Early in the book Babla meets the Contented Sage who in-troduces her to her Adult-Self, a very strong and capable friend, who will travel with her for the rest of the journey. They go through many exciting adventures on their way to finding a joyful and happy life.

At one point in her journey she meets Lion Woman who can shift back and forth between lion and woman showing her that one can be soft and loving and very strong and powerful at the same time.

One of Babla’s journeys is into the Exotic Land where she meets the Alchemist. She encounters judgmental, cynical parts of Rabia. With Eternal Friend’s help, and the tools she learns from the Alchemist, she is able to help them transform into fair and curious people instead.

Another exciting adventure is with the Vultures where she is almost devoured. At the end she is able to make peace with the Vultures, reconnects with Rabia and they live a deeply joyful and happy life together.

TestimonialsRabia has written an extraordinary, mind-bending allegory that would make a won-

derful, thought-provoking motion picture or television series. With well-drawn charac-ters, and eye-opening insight, “Veils of Separation” is a compelling tale that could clear the cobwebs and guide audiences into an enlightened path into their own discoveries.

Sheldon I. Altfeld, President & CEO, Liberty Film & TVRabia Erduman’s “Veil of Separation” paints remarkably compelling characters

into a richly thought provoking psychological landscape. Erduman’s work offers great value to an amazing demographic and the inspirational, original and captivating world she creates lends itself perfectly to develop as a television project or in the fantasy film genre.

Mathew Bennett, Founder/President Book publisher BTDT Enterprises Veils of Separation is brimming with richly imaginative, complex and colorful

characters that take the reader on a compelling journey of archetypal self-discovery in a charming, allegorical format. At once deeply personal and deeply universal, Ra-bia Erduman deftly spins surprisingly exciting adventures, chapter after chapter, that consistently gave me much to consider - and apply- to my own life’s unfolding. I think the idea of turning this book into an ongoing television series is an intriguing one...as week after week viewers can gain insight into their own evolution through identification with young Babla, Rabia’s adorable and courageous inner child, as she seeks to bring herself into greater balance and fulfillment, through facing and overcoming fantasti-cal challenges - restoring harmony to fragmented aspects of her diverse and eclectic personalities and guides. A valuable experience!

Tes Kempner, Healer, Artist, Teacher Dear Rabia, Just a short note to let you know that my hubby is ENTHRALLED by

your book. I have just started it, and am enjoying it as well. He’s just amazed though, having finished it.

Kenyon TaylorAfter reading Rabia Erduman’s book powerful uplifting book I have come to un-

derstanding of myself and others. Written in an easy to understand style and format, she has a penetrated into the depth of the human psyche and our present human condi-tion…this is all of us today! Thank you Rabia Erduman. You are a breath of fresh air and thank you for sharing your journey.

Rustem Ayginin I am an avid reader and generally devour a book within a day. This book though

is like eating a delicious piece of Godiva chocolate. You want to savor each page that you read. I found this book to be delightful to read and enjoyed the fantasy of the story. The adventures of Babla learning to accept herself and the different characters she encountered to accomplish this were insightful. I laughed, smiled, and shed tears as I joined in Babla’s journey. I saw myself in many of the sub-personalities, which helped me learn to be kinder and more accepting of myself.

The process involved in healing our inner child is at times a daunting effort and yet one that is filled with tremendous satisfaction to one day know we are not separate. I look forward to the day I will become “radiant” and be at peace inside and out with who I am. A quote from St. Thomas sums the idea beautifully. “If you bring forth what is inside you, what you bring forth will save you. If you don’t bring forth what is inside you, what you don’t bring forth will destroy you.”

Rabia has written a precious jewel that I encourage everyone to read. Fairy tales can come true.

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When you read the book, you will realize that it is not only entertaining, you will also find yourself transformed by it.

This magical book written by Rabia Erduman has inspired professionals in the movie making and book business’s to want to make it into a movie or a television series. Now it needs some financing to get it off the ground

We are now following our vision for Veils of Separation to be made into a movie or a TV series, like the Lord of the Rings. The screenplay is complete. And we are cur-rently looking for funding to bring it to the big screen.

If you would like to help out, e-mail wuweiwu@earthlink.net or call Rabia at 831-277-9029. Her website is www.wuweiwu.com

Veils of Separation: Finding the Face of OnenessRichard Oh

Oh, have a taste!

Monterey gets a year-round farmer’s market. But this isn’t your usual market. The Wharf Marketplace offers fresh local sustainable seafood, direct from the farm produce and fruits, fresh squeezed juices and smoothies, breakfast items, sandwiches, pizzas, cheese, coffee, wine shop, and wines by the glass. They have seating inside and out so one can enjoy lunch or sip on local wines at your leisure. It is the former Southern Pacific train station close to Fisherman’s Wharf. The Wharf Marketplace was inspired by San Francisco’s Ferry Plaza and Seattle Pike’s Place Market from the owners of Tanimura and Antle. Tanimura & Antle has been around since 1982 and has grown to be one of agricultural industry leaders. They are committed to producing premium quality products and are found at the Marketplace along with other local produce. They feature seasonal items from local growers. And if they can’t find them locally, they

The Cuban…

will get them from other farmers throughout California. So you will not find produce or fruits from other states or from another country.

The Marketplace is managed by Brant Good who used to be an Executive Chef at the Sardine Factory. So he knows food from produce to fruits to seafood to spices as well as wine. Brant knows fresh and offers great advice to the customers. He is friendly and knowledgeable so stop by and ask him anything about food. The Wharf Marketplace is located at 290 Figueroa Street, Monterey. They are open seven days a week from 7:00 A.M. to 7 P.M. except on Tuesdays. They close at 2:00 in observance of Monterey’s Downtown Farmer’s Market. Come out and taste what Monterey County has to offer and support local.

The sandwich:The Cuban has roasted pork, on top of ham, salami, pickles, Salinas Valley Swiss

cheese, pressed on fresh local baked Cuban bread, served with mustard and mayo. The sandwich is meaty and the flavors of the tropics come to mind. Like when they slow roast the whole pig in the ground. All the ingredients work together beautifully to give your mouth a sensation wanting another bite. The Cuban was a common sand-wich consumed by the workers at cigar and sugar factories in Cuba. It made its way to America via Florida back in late 1800s. It’s still served in many restaurants and very popular with locals and tourists. So popular that in April 2012, the “Historic Tampa Cuban Sandwich” was designated as the “signature sandwich of the city of Tampa” by Tampa’s city council (reported by Tampa Bay Times). Come hungry because the sandwich is sure to fill you up.

The wine:2011 Antle Wines Syrah, Chalone, Monterey County. The grapes are 100 percent

estate grown from Antle Vineyard. The soil along with the climate makes a great loca-tion to grow Syrah. Its dark ruby hues is pleasing to the eye, you’ll get light spice up front, dark cherries, blackberries, herbal notes, earthy undertones, with soft tannins. Grab a Cuban and enjoy a glass of the Syrah at the Marketplace and taste for yourself.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please email me: Richard@ottercov-ewines.com Cheers!

November 1, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 11

Pacific Grove

Sports and LeisureBen Alexander

Golf Tips

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

This coming week:Friday, November 15:15 p.m.JV Football vs. Gonzales HS7:30 p.m. Varsity Football vs. Gonzales HS

Tuesday, November 54:00pmGirl’s Volleyball @ King City

Thursday, November 72:00pmMTAL Cross Country Championships4:00pmGirl’s Volleyball @ Anzar

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I just returned from San Francisco at the Presidio golf course where we had a PGA teaching education day and saw some great instructors there to help us teach better. We had what's called a 10 minute lesson with an amateur player and a beginner -- which takes a lot of courage to be there among all of us PGA pros. She did great. The instructor had her hit balls off the tee which got the ball in the air much easier. It reminded me to tell you that when a beginner goes to the golf course, he/she should tee it up in the fairway to give immedi-ate confidence. Tee up your nine iron and your seven iron, hit your driver from the fairway and tee it up. This gives the beginner a good dose of confidence.

Wednesday, November 136:00pmCCS Girl’s Volleyball First Round

Friday, November 155:15pm JV Football vs. Carmel7:30pm Varsity Football vs. Carmel (SHOE GAME)

Saturday, November 236:00pm CCS Girl’s Volleyball Finals

Monterey Peninsula Lobos will play their last home game of the season this Saturday, Nov.2 at 6:00 p.m. against Cabrillo College.Fans are urged to go out and support PG Alumni James Karasek (71), Jordan Borne (84) and the 2013 MPC Lobos, who are currently 2-0 in league play. Lobos defeated Gavilan College 34-33 and West Valley College 34-12. After facing Cabrillo this Saturday the Lobos will face San Jose City College in San Jose on 11/9 and Hartnell College in Salinas on 11/16.

Former Breakers leading Lobos

ATTENTIONBASKETBALL HOT SHOTS!Elks National Hoop Shoot Basketball Free-Throw Contest and

The Peninsula Elks Hotshot Basketball Skills Contest

Saturday, November 16 • 5:30 PMAt the Pacific Grove High School Gymnasium

FREE TO ENTER

This is a FREE event and for boys and girls between the ages of 8-16 (as of April 1, 2014) who reside in the Pacific Grove Unified School District

Competitions are separate for boys and girls and are divided by age

Hoop shoot • 8-9 year-olds • 10-11 year-olds • 12-13 year-oldsHotshot • 8-10 year-olds • 11-13 year-olds • 14-16 year-olds

Top two winners in each category will compete in the Peninsula finals:Hoop Shoot (Free Throws) Sat., Dec. 7 at Boys & Girls Club, 9 AM

Hotshot (Skills) Sat., March 8 at Pacific Grove High School 6 PM

No pre-registration needed for City Contests • Call the Rec Department at 648-3130 for more information or email dmothershead@ci.pg.ca.us

Sponsored by the PG Rec Dept. and Monterey Elks Lodge

Countdown to Shoe Game!

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Spooky Doin’sDecorated houses, downtown trick-or-treating, a haunted house at the library...Pacific Grove loves Halloween. There were fairies and princesses, super heroes, calypso dancers and one lone angler fish. There was a reluctant dragon and a pair of vampires as well as a small otter, and plenty of adults who got into the act. We recognized a refer-ence librarian dressed as...a refer-ence librarian!

Clemencia Macias

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Clemencia Macias

Stoney Bangert

Tony Prock

Your achievements

Peeps

Pacific Grove High School alumnus Jimmy Williams was named to the alumni Hall of Fame in a ceremony at a pep rally during Homecoming week. Williams is a 1998 graduate of the high school and the son of Linda Williams, who is principal of Robert Down School. After high school, he received a degree in engineering physics at Santa Clara in 2002, followed by a doctor-ate in applied physics in 2009 at Harvard. During his graduate work, he was sup-ported by a fellowship from the National Science Foundation. He has worked as a van Bibber Fellow in the physics depart-ment at Stanford University, and will be starting a position as the Alford Ward Professor of Physics at the University of Maryland in the spring of 2014. He also currently volunteers his time at Mission Graduates in San Francisco, working to-wards getting underrepresented students from the Mission into college.

Jimmy Williams named to alumni Hall of Fame

Jimmy Williams

All five York Singing Falcons that auditioned for the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Coastal Regional Honor Choir have been accepted, York Fine Arts and Choir Director Murray Walker announced.

They are: Audrey Mustoe, Katy Ohsiek, Maddie Jewell, Devon Hubert, and Jennifer McDonnal.

The Regional Honor Choir represents one third of the high school vocal music students in the state. Auditioning students are required to sing an Italian art song for memory and to sing an unaccompanied melody at sight.

The honor choir will perform at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at the First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, Calif.

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York Singers Headed to Regional Honor Choir

Spiders & Snakes

Photos by Tony Prock

More than 1400 children and adults attended the recent Science Satur-day at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History: Spiders & Snakes. Pat Stadille, a Carmel Middle School teacher, brought his collec-tion of spiders -- including taran-tulas, which the children handled. Wally Brode from Stone’s Pet Shop is a terrarium specialist and be brought his pythons and boas, including a colorful rainbow boa.

The next Science Saturday will be held on Sat., Nov. 30...All about monarchs!

Treasure Shop Receives Victorian Furniture Bonanza

The Animal Friends Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Avenue in Pacific Grove has received a donation of authentic Victorian furniture. Stop by and see the hand carved, marble topped pieces, upholstered wing and slipper chairs, a charming love seat and much more..all from a Pacific Grove home. For information, please call 333-0491.

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York School will present “Godspell (2012),” from Thursday, November 7 through Sunday, November 10, a revised version of one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway musical successes of all time.

There will be three evening perfor-mances, Nov. 7, 8, 9, all at 7:30 p.m., and one afternoon matinee, at 2 p.m., Nov. 10, in the Gatanaga Theater on the York campus.

The lead roles are sophomore Maddie Jewell as Jesus and senior Sam Griffin-Ortiz as Judas.

In addition to the 22-member student cast, York students run the actual per-formances. The student house manager handles the ushers and the audience; stu-dents run the lights, sound and follow spot; students are in charge of the make-up and costume maintenance; and a crew of four or five students handles the props.

All York productions are free and

York School Students Will Present “Godspell” Nov. 7-10

PacRep Theatre will hold open auditions for high school, college and adult actors, for PacRep’s 2014 February musical, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” directed by Stephen Moorer, choreographed by Lara Devlin, with musical direction by Don Dally.

Auditions will be held on Sat., Nov.2 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, November 3 from noon-3 p.m. at the Golden Bough Playhouse, on Monte Verde between 8th & 9th avenues in Carmel. Actors should prepare two contrasting songs up to two minutes each. Rehearsals begin in late November with performances in February 2014 at the Golden Bough Theatre.

Auditions will take place by appointment only at the Golden Bough Playhouse, Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th Avenues in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

For further audition information, please call Cindy at 622-0100, extension 100 to schedule an audition appointment. Pictures and resumes may be emailed to contact@pacrep.org or mailed to PacRep Theatre PO Box 222035, Carmel, CA 93922.

open to the public. Reservations are recommended, however, as seating is limited. Reservations must be completed online and are taken on a first come/first served basis.

The reservations web page will open on Monday, October 28 at www.york.org, and will remain open through the run of the show. Seating for people with disabilities is available and may be requested on the reservation.

The cast and crew have been working on the production since late August under the direction of York Theatre Director Bar-bara Rees, assisted by music director Don Dally, and choreographer Deanna Ross.

The performance will be the first on a new stage, which was rebuilt this summer.

The musical was conceived and origi-nally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.The York performance will be the revised 2012 version, incorporating some

of the changes and updated references used in the 2011-2012 Broadway production. Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling

score, “Godspell (2012)” boasts a string of well-loved songs, led by the inter-national hit, “Day By Day.” As the cast performs “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All For The Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side,” the parables of Jesus come to life. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, the musical is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kind-ness, tolerance and love.

The revised version differs dramati-cally from the original, as the clowns, tie-dyed shirts, and face painting have disappeared, to be replaced by a grittier version that still embodies the concept of community without proselytizing a par-ticular religion. Call 373-4438 for more information.

The Monterey Public Library will observe the annual Robert Louis Stevenson “Unbirthday” on Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m., with a performance of “Myself and the Other Fellow: RLS in Carmel Valley, 1879” by Howard Burnham.

Ages 16 up are invited to attend. Admission is free, but reservations are required. Call 646-3949 or email mcombs@monterey.org. The library is located at 625 Pacific Street in Monterey.

The small fictional town of Zion, Indiana is the setting for Stevenson School’s fall production of “The Diviners.” This 1980 drama by Jim Leonard Jr. takes place in the Depression era and is a story about the people in Zion facing the hardships wrought by the Dust Bowl of the early 1930s. The townspeople are searching for jobs, water for their arid fields, a preacher, a new church, and salvation. The play will open on Friday, November 8 and close on Saturday, November 16. Performances will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., as well as Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m. The play will be performed at Keck Auditorium on the Pebble Beach Campus of Stevenson School, at 3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach.General admission is $10, or $5 for students, military and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at www.stevensonschool.org/boxoffice. Call 625-8389 for more information.

Stevenson School Presents Fall Play, ‘The Diviners’

Auditions Set for PacRep’s “Jesus Christ Superstar”

Celebrate Stevenson’s “Unbirthday” with Howard Burnham

Pacific Grove author Joyce Krieg is offering a class on writing and publishing the mystery novel on Sat., Nov. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Monterey Peninsula College. Sponsored by Central Coast Writers, “Crime Pays: How to Write a Mystery and Get It Published” will cover: how to create a memorable fictional detective, the impor-tance of setting, planting clues, villains and sidekicks, do’s and don’ts, as well as an insider’s look at the publishing industry.

Krieg is the author of Murder Off Mike, the win-ner of the St. Martin’s Press “best first traditional mystery” contest and an Agatha nomi-nee, as well as two follow-up novels in the series, Slip Cue and Riding Gain. The Central Coast Writers class is a condensed version of the two-day course on writing mysteries that she has taught through the UC-Santa Cruz Extension.

The cost of the three-hour session is $30 for the general public and $20 for members of Central Coast Writers. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited. Details are available at the Central Coast Writers web site, www.centralcoastwriters.org.

A long-time resident of Pacific Grove, Krieg spent eight years between the time she first started writing Murder Off Mike

and when she finally landed a publishing contract. She says, “Don’t do it the hard way like I did. In three hours, I’ll share what it took me eight years to learn about writing a mystery and getting a contract with a major New York house.”

Krieg notes that crime fiction has been popular with readers for almost 200 years and shows no signs of letting up, still frequently showing up on the best-seller lists. “The competition is very strong,” she notes, ‘but mysteries are still a proven way for an unpublished, newbie writer to break in. Plus, they’re fun to write!”

Joyce Krieg

Mystery Writer Tells Secrets

November 1, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 15

Rudolph Tenenbaum

Poetry

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OpinionMeasure G is Endorsed by Diverse OrganizationsDear Editor:

Measure G will allow the students of Pacific Grove’s public schools to keep pace with changing 21st century educational technology while at the same time saving tax-payers hundreds of thousands of dollars in reduced borrowing costs.

Numerous independent and diverse organizations have analyzed Measure G and all have come to the same conclusion: Measure G makes sense for both Pacific Grove’s students and its taxpayers.

Consider these facts: The Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association endorsed Measure G, noting that it will “slash borrowing costs” and comes with “significant taxpayer protections.” The Monterey Democratic Party has also endorsed Measure G. The Monterey County Weekly endorsed Measure G, writing that Pacific Grove USD deserves an “A” for its vision and ambition. And the Cedar Street Times, in its article on Measure G, reported that, “… more than 90 percent of each tax dollar will go toward technology improvements for Pacific Grove USD students.”

How is it that such a broad range of individuals and organizations have all stood up in support of Measure G? Simple. Measure G makes sound educational and financial sense.

For our schools, it will upgrade educational software in classrooms throughout the district, increase student access to computers, equalize access to technology, pro-vide ongoing funding to keep pace with 21st century innovations, provide for student performance assessment software for statewide testing and learning requirements, and help to improve classroom and campus security systems.

Financially, it will do all of this without asking taxpayers to fund years of high-cost bond interest payments. Measure G will slash borrowing costs through an innovative structure that matches the useful life of the technology to a series of small short-term financings. These financings will, in turn, be overseen by an independent citizen’s oversight committee with the power to annually audit all expenditures.

I know that some PG residents oppose Measure G because they are against all taxes, regardless of the benefit to our community or the need of our citizens. That is their right. But the claim that Measure G is unnecessary or too exorbitant is false and flies in the face of the facts. Pacific Grove USD’s Board of Education carefully studied its long-term technology needs and developed a plan that is both modest and limited to a timeframe of 15 to 20 years.

As to the claim that information provided to voters fails to disclose the cost to voters, this too is simply untrue as anyone who has read the information contained in the sample ballot can attest.

Thank you for your consideration and please join me and hundreds of other PG residents in voting Yes on Measure G!

Kathleen LeeChairperson, Technology for Pacific Grove Schools, Yes on G

and Pacific Grove USD Parent

A StrangerHis resemblance to us is truly humongous.H speaks. He may be happy and grim.The matter is he may be among us,And we may not know that it is him.

A robot recognizes faces,Perhaps, at a distance of hundreds of miles.And he is perfectly good at embraces,At friendly nods, and at kindly smiles.

It is love that determines the words and the gestures,And how to live, and what to decide.We don’t require any suggestions.Love’s our most intelligent guide.

He lacks that guide, and he’ll cry, and he’ll howl.He is completely lost among men.The trouble is that he knows howTo manifest love, but where and when?

In front of a horse we saw him kneeling.The horse was looking at him from above.The robot appears to lack the feelingAnd the intelligence of love.

He asked a lady, “You want a coke?”She had just been hit By a passing bus.Of course it wasn’t meant as a joke.It meant that he wasn’t one of us.

He doesn’t know he is a robotAnd that he has a deficient part.He doesn’t feel and he doesn’t know, butThe part that is missing is the heart.

Quite often the robot wonders whetherHe loves like everybody loves.He found gloves made from kid leatherAnd treats all of us with kid gloves.

Dead Poets

The event is part of the ongoing Poetry in the Grove discussions about poets held on the first Saturday of each month at Jewell Park, 578 Central Ave, in PG. Poetry in the Grove is a production of the PG Poetry Collective/Poet in Residence Program

www.facebook.com/PacificGrovePoetryCollective

Join us at the Little House in Jewell ParkSaturday, November 2, 2013 from 4-6 PM

You are invited to bring poems by your favorite dead poets to share.There will be an altar dedicated to their memory as well.

Seating is limited, call 831-647-9307 to reserve. No fee • Donations welcomed

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Yes on Measure GEditor:

As Pacific Grove taxpayers, we are very pleased to see the innovative and fiscally responsible design of Measure G that will provide significant upgrades in technology to help prepare our students to be competitive in the rapidly changing world of work and economic survival.

Unlike other bonds that have long terms with long term payoffs, Measure G bonds will be issued through a series of short term bond financings repaid in approximately 3-5 year increments, matching the useful life of the technological equipment. By eliminating long-term debt, Measure G bonds will significantly reduce interest costs.

As grandparents of two Forest Grove elementary school students, we want the best education and preparation for adulthood for them. Measure G makes financial sense, improves our community’s schools and has strong taxpayer protections in place. We strongly support Measure G and urge all voters in the District to join us in voting yes.

Richard & Mary Goblirsch

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Bernard Furman

Marriage Can Be Funny

Scene 10: Alice Hears From An Old Friend

Harry and Alice Wilson are seated in the living room of their Pacific Grove home.

Alice: I had a long phone chat today with my old friend, Cynthia Lewis.

Harry: That’s a name I haven’t heard for quite a while.

A: You’re right. We somehow lost touch, and she called so we could catch up.

H: Is she still with Michael?

A: Yes.

H: Living together, but not married?

A: Right.

H: That’s been going on for years. Do you think they’ll ever get up the nerve to tie the knot?

A: They’d like to, but each has a problem with making commitments.

H: Sounds like they need help.

A: They know that, and have been going to psychiatrists for assistance. In fact, that was the most interesting part of the conversation.

H: How so?

A: Cynthia has been going to Dr. Eugene Heller and Michael to Dr. Ellen Samuels, who have their offices in the same suite.

H: That’s a cozy arrangement.

A: More so than you think.

H: What do you mean by that?

A: Cynthia recently made the acquaintance of someone who happens to be a personal friend of both Heller and Samuels, who told her that they’ve been boy friend/girl friend and have lived together for a long time, but haven’t married because each has a problem making commitments!

H: So the blind are leading the blind?

A: Exactly.

H: Sounds like the psychiatrists should be seeing psychiatrists.

A: That’s the ironic part—they are! But instead of being treated by different people, they’re both going to the same psychiatrist.

H: Did Cynthia raise this with Heller?

A: She did, on her very next visit.

H: What was his response?

A: He became indignant, and said she had no business delving into his personal life.

H: What did she say to that?

A: She told him that the information came to her by accident rather than investigation, and then added, “Maybe Michael and I should be seeing the psychiatrist you and Dr. Samuels are going to, instead of you and her.”

H: And his answer was….?

A: He gave her the name and telephone number of his psychiatrist!

H: Did she follow up?

A: Immediately. They start with the new psychiatrist next week.

H: Eventually, they’ll probably find that their problem stems from things that happened in their childhood.

A: Well, of course. That’s where everything starts. I can tell you that from personal experience.

H: So tell.

A: Do you remember that years ago, on those occasions when the remote wasn’t work-ing for some reason or other, I refused to turn the TV knobs?

H: Now that you mention it, I do. Why was that?

A: When I was very young, my father heard or read somewhere that if you stood in water, or your hands or feet were wet while you were turning a TV knob, you could be electrocuted.

H: But you lived on a high floor of an apartment building, so how could there ever be a puddle in your living room? And there’s no such thing as wet hands or feet leading to electrocution!

A: You’re right; and I knew objectively that his fear was irrational, but it still had a subconscious effect on me. I didn’t know what I was afraid of, but the fear was there nevertheless.

H: You got over it. Did he?

A: As a matter of fact, no. To this day, like a Mafia chief who has a subordinate inspect his car for a bomb before he gets into it, he insists that my mother operate the TV controls.

H: This conversation reminds me of the three women who are boasting about how devoted their sons are to them. One points to a ruby ring she’s wearing, which her son gave her as a birthday present. The second holds out her wrist to show a dia-mond bracelet she received from her son for Mother’s Day. The third says, “That’s nothing. My son has been going to an expensive psychiatrist twice a week for five years, and all he does is talk about me.”

By Laura Emerson

Like many Peninsula residents, I am a volunteer. Big Sur Marathon, Mon-terey Bay Aquarium, greeter at my church, the list goes on. When the event was over, so was my volunteering. I went home with the satisfaction of having done a good deed and that was the end of it. But on Thursday evening, Oct. 24, when my CERT training had concluded, my volunteer efforts were just begin-ning.

Having completed the eight-week course, I am now a member of the Pacific Grove Community Emergency Response Team, qualified to assist in an emergency — should I be contacted and choose to participate.

At our first class we were informed of how critically important it is for community members to be trained as first responders in their own homes and neighborhoods. Between the Carmel and Salinas Rivers, there are a total of five ambulances; Carmel, Pacific Grove, Monterey and Del Ray Oaks, with a combined population of approximately 80,000 residents, are served by 18 firefighters.

During the weekly three-hour classes, we learned that our role as first responders was to provide for the safety of ourselves and our families first, and then our neighborhood. We practiced shutting off water and gas valves. We were cautioned to work only within the scope of our training, to do the most good for the most people, and that our #1 priority was “Everybody Home Safe” – the same wording that is printed on the inside of firehouse doors.

We were told that despite the sense of complacency we might feel by liv-ing on the Monterey Peninsula – that no major disasters would ever occur here – no place in the world is free from disasters.We were told about tornadoes that dropped out of the sky into Monterey and destroyed homes, the millions of dollars of damage across the Bay in Santa Cruz from the 2011 tsunami in Japan, the 100-year flood that occurred in Carmel – twice in three years, and the stacked boxes of crystallized dynamite that were “accidentally” found in the garage of a recently deceased person living near downtown Monterey.

We learned that the best way to protect ourselves is by being prepared: having the materials and the knowledge and the skills to take care of ourselves and our neighborhood until either the danger passes or emergency personnel arrived on the scene. Everyone should have in their emergency kit a three-day

supply of essentials, and a roll of duct tape is considered a tool kit.We were given skills that enabled us to identify whether or not a damaged

structure was safe enough to enter, the correct way to proceed and the proper steps, if necessary, to implement triage. Our goal is to secure the area, provide for the safety of any victims, protect severe wounds, and either transport or await professional assistance. We do not administer CPR and we do not assist anyone who does not want our assistance. There needs to be a specific reason for everything we do: “I did this because…”

By the time we reached this level of training, it was obvious that the vol-unteer service we were committing to was very important.

The facts of a situation produce the plan. We are to review the CERT size-up plan after every new development. A deceased person is considered a crime scene. Everyone on a CERT team is a safety officer and every team functions as a whole unit.

On the evening of our final class everyone was given a green hardhat and a yellow fluorescent vest; both items bearing the CERT logo for quick identifica-tion to other emergency personnel. Picture ID cards will also be issued.

While we students were frequently praised for our volunteer commitment to the CERT training, I believe it is our trainers who deserve the praise. There was the semi-retired fire department battalion chief, the retired helicopter pilot, the retired CHP officer, the retired CHP dispatcher and the retired 911 dis-patcher, to name a few who have been teaching this class on their own time for many years.

There are emergency CERT assignments available for everyone, no matter their age or physical abilities.

At our last class, when we put on the fluorescent vests and hardhats prior to our final review of training exercises, I noticed a look of confidence on everyone’s face – that no matter what disaster occurs, we have the materials, knowledge and skill to able to take care of ourselves and our families, and to provide whatever assistance is needed to our community.

Of the 15,000 residents in Pacific Grove, approximately 50 have complet-ed the CERT training. The next 8-week class begins in early 2014. For more information, send an email to montereycert@hotmail.com

Monterey CERT graduates 20 more first-respondersFirst-Hand Report by Proud Graduating Resident

November 1, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 17

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File No. 20131896The following person is doing business as BRI-GITTA’S STONE & CORAL JEWELRY, 250 For-est Ridge Rd. #48, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. BRIGITTA A. GABALDO-AMBO, 250 For-est Ridge Rd. #48, Monterey, CA 93940. This state-ment was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on OCT. 8, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 08/15/13. Signed: Brigitta A. Gabaldo-Ambo. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/13.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

File No. 201018HThe following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious name(s) listed: THE WORKS, 667 Light-house Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. The fictitious business name was filed in Mon-terey County on 9/20/05, File Number 201018H. Reg-istered Owners: 1) Elizabeth M. Marcum, 222 2nd St., Pacific Grove CA 93950 2) Robert M. Marcum, 222 2nd St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Business was con-ducted by: a married couple. Signed: Robert M. Mar-cum. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 8, 2013. Publication dates: 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/01/13

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The following person is doing business as ROCK & BEAD BAZAR, 60 Bonifacio Plaza, Monterey, Mon-terey County, CA 93940. TEMPEST LYNN WEIS, 60 Bonifacio Plaza, Monterey, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 10, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on October 10, 2013. Signed: Tempest L. Weis. This business is conducted by an individual. Publica-tion dates: 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8/13.

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The following person is doing business as: JG BUILDERS, 773 Alice Street, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. JASON GREENE BUILDERS, 773 Alice Street, Monterey, CA 93940. This state-ment was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 21, 2013. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A. Signed Jason Greene, President. Publication dates 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File Number 20131986The following person is doing business as: SUPP-BROS.COM, 1121 Palo Alto Way, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901 and SUPP-BROS, 1121 Palo Alto Way, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901. MAT-THEW MICHAEL SANDERS, 121 Palo Alto Way, Salinas, CA, 93901 and ANDREW LOUIS EVAN-SON, 1801 Holiday Rd., Newport Beach, CA 92660. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 22, 2013. This business is conduct-ed by a general partnership. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A. Signed Matthew Sanders. Publi-cation dates 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/13.

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The following person is doing business as: K B DE-SIGN, 350 Gibson Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. JORGE MORALES, 350 Gibson Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 10, 2013. This business is conducted by an individual.Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 9/1/13. Signed Jorge Morales. Publication dates 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15/13.

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The following person is doing business as: LOUIE AND ESTHER, 1319 Lawton Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950 and LEMONADE LIGHT BULB, 1319 Lawton Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. DEBORAH SHIFFLET, 319 Lawton Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950, This state-ment was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 30, 2013. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact busi-ness under the fictitious business name listed above on 10/30/13. Signed Deborah Shifflet. Publication dates 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile Number 20131910

The following person is doing business as: 1223 Lincoln Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. AARON ANDREW GROUT, 1223 Lincoln Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 09, 2013. This business is conducted by an individual.Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/12/05. Signed Aaron Grout. Publication dates 111/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22/13.

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Jane Roland

Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts

Fall Back

I have never thought of Halloween as a holiday, but this year it has stretched out for more than a week. Yesterday at the shop we had little trick or treaters stop by for goodies. They were bedecked in colorful costumes. Doc Holiday has embellished the shop with ghosts that sweep above us and create quite a stir.You will read this after the ghosts and goblins have returned to their lairs for another year and turkeys will be strutting their stuff (ing)...or tofurkeys, the choice of many.

Actually, Halloween has significance in my life. More than I realized. When I was a youngster growing up on an army post we didn’t beg for treats, we tricked. One such dastardly activity was to move the contents of a family’s basement to the house next door; we switched porch furniture to another home and once went into the BOQ and turned the dresser drawers upside down. All seemed hilarious to us, not so much to those on the receiving end of the mischief.

Later, after moving to Tucson, we celebrated with parties. I really don’t re-member trick or treat occurring until I was in high school and too old to participate (a fact ignored by many today).

When my children were young I took great pride in the costumes I created. (For the girls, more often than not, it was a gypsy, until they took command.) One year John had dug a hole in the front yard, determined to trim the roots of the large tree by the front door. That hole was still there on Halloween and the children had great delight in turning it into a grave, with crosses and skeletons. Five-year-old Jennie wanted to be a ghost. She stepped outside the front door and after walking a few steps realized she couldn’t see, the sheet kept slipping, back into the house and transformation to a gypsy but with a broom. In the comic strip “For Better or For Worse” Sunday morning, I was mentally hauled back to the time when Jay begged to have a store-bought costume. He was fed up with his mother’s attempts at creativity. So there he was, a super hero and proud as punch. I thought he was far more effective when he wore my mini-skirted dress, boots and blond wig. A stylish young woman.

Halloween probably had a great influence on my relationship and subsequent marriage to John. We had known each other for a number of years. We met one summer when I was visiting Mother in Pebble Beach. He was a mortgage bro-ker by trade, but on the weekends he traveled with the Dan Gurney auto racing team as a scorer. He promised he would give me a call when next in Florida. It didn’t happen. Two years later an elderly friend called and said she was having a cocktail party and John Roland would bring me. I had forgotten his name but was delighted to see the young man with whom I had spent hours, years earlier, discussing books. We attended the gathering after which John and Tom Ehrman took me to the Mission Ranch for dinner. At that point he invited me to a birthday party that was being hosted by Ken and Jean Ehrman at the end of July, I accepted with pleasure. Time went by and he didn’t call. I was annoyed beyond belief and when Bunty and Andy McFarland invited me to dinner I accepted and met a pro-fessor at DLI whom I greatly enjoyed.

At that time my mother was not very well. She had been suffering heart problems for a number of years and was alone in the house on the hill. Her best friend talked to me and suggested I return home. On the plane back to Florida I told the “kids” that we would be moving. “Oh, no,” cried Ellen “I can’t leave, what about my friends? What about Cindy?” “Don’t worry” said 11-year-old Jay “you will make new friends.” Once back in Miami, I gave notice to my landlord and employer, packed up the house, sent the furniture by van and piled everything and everyone including Mandy, our hamster, in the Karman Ghia and drove across the country. It was a great trip, easy and comfortable. We stopped early each day and visited friends along the route. We arrived in Pebble Beach a week before Labor Day and soon were settled in a little house in Monterey.

A friend called and asked me to a party and suggested I bring a date. I wracked my brain: who could it be? I had been away for almost 12 years and my male buddies had moved away. I thought of John who had stood me up. However, he was attractive and pleasant (except for the breach of etiquette) so I called him. We went to the party and soon began seeing each other on a regular basis.

Where does Halloween fit in? Well, here it comes. On a Monday (bridge day) he called and asked if the children and I would be interested in attending the 49er game in San Francisco the following Sun-day. I was stunned; most of my beaux would do anything to avoid having the youngsters around. John promised we would be home in time for Trick and Treat. I was already impressed by the inclusion of the young in our trip. En route, I broke a fingernail. My escort drove out of the way to a drugstore to get me an emery board (thoughtful-ness to which I was unaccustomed). We got to the game, and John’s guests decided they could leave their jackets in the car, despite his urging to bring them. At half time John trudged back to the car to get the garments as we erstwhile Floridians were freezing. On the way home there was a crash in front of us, and we sat and sat while the “kids” fought in the back seat. We arrived home too late for Ellen to join her friends. She was in despair until John said “I will take her” Off they went, my new hero, my little girl and our dog, Sophie. Jay had already jumped into his costume, the aforementioned mini skirt and boots and departed. This was the time that I realized that this man might be a great addition to our household and on January 8, 1972 we were married. Halloween is also the birthday of John’s brother, Jerry..shhh..we won’t say which one. Happy Birthday Jerry!

This morning, our not so smart clock “fell back”. It didn’t realize that daylight saving time doesn’t happen until next weekend.

Jane Roland lives in Monterey, with husband John and four animals..she may be reached at 649-0657 or gcr770@aol.com

Ellen and John

This time, for no reason I can credibly defend, we’re in a smoky neighborhood tavern on karaoke night. The year is . . . I forget. But long enough ago that people were still smoking and singing in taverns. Before “The Voice,” in other words.

It’s cold sweat time tonight; hold ‘em or fold ‘em time. On all sides of the night-club, 80 pulses pound as one. Butterflies boogie in 80 bellies. The same question knots 80 foreheads.

To sing, or . . . not tonight?Our hostess Kathee, a songbird blessed with what we shower singers call “gorgeous

pipes,” has already killed “Like a Virgin,” so scratch that one off your playlist. Now this sharp-looking dude Kevin saunters onstage. Smiling easily, he plucks the mike from the stand and casually arm-whips the cord aside – the mark of a karaoke black belt.

Kevin joins Kathee for a note-perfect duet on “Always.” Their voices harmonize effortlessly, interweaving, twining, soaring skyward like larks ascending to heaven on a shaft of golden light.

Scratch “Always.”Grumbling in admiration, the rest of us flip through our song binders. In each are

35 pages, 12 or 14 songs to the page, 478 titles in all. Most genres are represented, from gentle folk music to head-bashing death metal. Once you pick your tune, the hostess punches the title into her console, the song’s familiar intro surges up, and you try gamely to follow the bouncing ball.

This should be easy. No stone has been left unrolled to make it easy. We flip through our books. With nearly 500 songs, there must be something in here we can fake. Surely one tune for the tone-deaf shower Sinatra, the rush-hour Ronstadt?

“Stardust?” Get real. Hoagy Carmichael couldn’t even sing that, and he wrote it. “Summertime?” Too languid, with far too many held notes – a virtual La Brea Tar Pits for the untrained voice. “My Funny Valentine?” No way, Torme – that high C on “smiiiiiiiile with my heart” will crack you like the Liberty Bell.

On stage, Kevin and Kathee crescendo to thunderous applause. Now Cookie pops up, and she doesn’t crumble. Her flawless rendition of “You’ve Got It All over Him” shames the original. She bows theatrically and arm-whips the mike back onto its stand. In due course, Ronnie, Cheryl and Marc take the stage for a sensational Motown medley.

Is there anybody in here tonight who doesn’t sing like an angel? With each stellar performance, we “pretend singers” scowl darkly and slump a little deeper into our leatherette booths. Finally a couple of novices step up, prodded forward by Demon Rum and laughing friends. Once in the footlights, they watch the wall monitors for their cues, then launch into “For the Good Times” and “People,” respectively.

We pretend singers perk up. These voices are mortal – one fatally flat, the other piercingly shrill and gargly, like steam venting from an undersea volcano. We are en-couraged. We could do that!

Karaoke (say “kahda-o-kay”) means “empty box” in English. The word and the popular bar pastime it describes are Japanese, the legacy of a long-faced nation whose lugubrious laments make even the most suicidal American country-western ballads sound as cheerful as The Chipmunks’ Polka Party.

This authentic Japanese karaoke is not to be confused with its American stepchild, usually pronounced “Keeeery-okie,” as in “Hey gude buddeh, le’s do a boncha tham Jell-o slammers ‘n go ‘n fand us summa that-thar keeeeeery-okie!” No indeed. The karaoke at the neighborhood tavern tonight is not for every sunburnt yahoo-in-a-Wrangler. This karaoke is for svelte song stylists.

And they’re out in force tonight: roguish men with Italian sunglasses and raw silk jackets; slinky women swathed in polka dots and moonbeams. Gleaming BMWs and Honda Accords prowl the parking lot. Inside, heads turn to check out each new arrival. Hmmmmm. Great sweater. But can he emote? She’s foxy, yes . . . but can she do “Blue Bayou?”

While a fair amount of sizing up is endemic to any karaoke scene, the crowd tonight strongly supports any brave heart who takes the stage. Once. Even twice. But unless you’re a Kathee or a Kevin, three times might be pushing your luck.

“We don’t use a hook or a gong in here,” a waitress explains, rolling her eyes. “Unfortunately!”

Finally I choose my debut song: “She’s Not There” by The Zombies. It’s a tune I’ve sung in 50 showers worldwide. I figure I’ll kill that tune, buy a raw silk jacket, and go out on the karaoke circuit myself.

Just one more guy, then me. He steps up on stage, smiles, arm-whips the mike cord aside, and begins:

“Well, no one told me aboooout herrrrr, the way she lied . . . “How could I know?

Otter ViewsTom Stevens

Bad Karaoke Flashback

November 1, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 19

Travis on TaxesTravis H. Long, CPA

In order to discuss the new challenge trustees have regarding capital gains, let us first review some basics regarding revocable and irrevocable trusts.

A revocable living trust is a trust created during your lifetime that spells out what you want to happen with, and who you want to control, your assets if you become in-capacitated or pass away. This is the most common type of trust, and many people set these up because it has many advantages over just having a will upon death: the chief reasons are that it provides more control, has more tax advantages, it is more private, it is faster, and it is less expensive than the default court process called probate.

I would say the one major drawback of a trust administration process compared to probate is that you do not have the standardized court oversight and genuine closure that you have with the probate process. If there are difficult problems with trust ad-ministration, it often stems from that fact that most people appoint one of the recipients of their assets (beneficiaries) as the person responsible for carrying out the trust terms (the trustee).

Money does strange things to people, and I have witnessed it lead to families ripped apart when the non-trustee siblings start questioning the integrity of the sibling appointed as trustee. Generally, beneficiaries want their money yesterday! And they do not understand that it still takes a good bit of time, effort, and expense to handle everything. That said, I would still choose to have a trust 98 percent of the time, instead of just a will. If there are concerns about the solidarity of the beneficiaries, a corporate trustee could always be a solution.

Another characteristic of a revocable living trust is that it can be changed or even scrapped at anytime while you are alive - hence the name "revocable." As a result of this control feature, of being able to terminate the trust and retain the assets, the trust is disregarded as a separate taxpaying entity, and you just report all the eligible income and expenses of the trust on your personal 1040. Everything gets reported under your Social Security Number instead of having a separate taxpayer identification number.

Now let us turn the tables and speak about irrevocable trusts. These are trusts that generally cannot be changed once they are created. (Of course, nothing is set in stone, and well drafted trusts with trust protector language can assist in making changes, or if all the beneficiaries agree and the court approves a petition, changes or even revocation of an irrevocable trust are possible!)

An example of an irrevocable trust would be your revocable living trust after you pass away. At that point, your wishes regarding the disposition of your assets are irrevocable - locked-in as you specified - and the trustee must carry out your wishes. Often a revocable living trust will contain provisions to set up other trusts. For married couples, it has been very common to create an irrevocable trust called a bypass trust, (aka credit shelter trust, 'B' Trust, etc.).

Prior to some new "permanent" laws passed in January ($5 million indexed-for-inflation estate tax exemption with portability), it was important for estate inheritance tax reasons for many people to create bypass trusts. For most people estate inheritance tax will not be a concern now, but bypass trusts, or similar types of trusts, can still be important for controlling where the deceased spouse's assets end-up, especially in blended family situations with children from prior marriages. In other words, dad doesn't want mom to disinherit the children he had from a prior marriage once he dies!

Another type of common irrevocable trust is a gifting trust. These are commonly created by a parent or a grandparent to permanently move assets out of their estate and into a trust for the benefit (or future benefit) of a child or grandchild with certain stipulations and protections governing the assets in the trust. We saw a lot of these set up in 2012 due to the uncertainty of the estate tax laws and the possibility of missing an opportunity to save estate inheritance tax down the road.

New Tax Impacts for Trusts with Capital Gains - Part I

704-D Forest Avenue • Pacific GrovePhone: 831-920-0205www.KrasaLaw.com • kyle@KrasaLaw.com

Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.

Estate PlanningLiving Trusts & Wills

Elder Law CareTrust Administration

Medi-Cal PlanningAsset Protection

Kyle A. Krasa, Esq. is Certified as an Estate, Planning, Trust and Probate Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Planning forEach Generation

Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.

When most advisors and their clients consider Estate Planning, they look “down-stream” to future generations. They think about how to structure the Estate Plan so as to provide for children, grandchildren, and other younger beneficiaries. The perspective is always, “How can we benefit future generations?” While this is a key aspect of any Estate Planning, there is not enough focus on the reverse: “upstream” Estate Planning. Clients should also focus upon how gifts and inheritances they expect to receive should be structured in order to benefit themselves.

Recently, the trend among national experts in Estate Planning, especially in light of the plummeting economy and the resulting dramatic increase in litigation, is to keep inheritances in trust for beneficiaries. Keeping inheritances in trust can provide superior creditor protection for the third party beneficiary in the event of frivolous lawsuits or extraordinary health care bills. A Trust can also provide significant divorce protection and even additional Estate Tax protection for the third party beneficiary. If the benefi-ciary is mature, the beneficiary can even be in charge of his/her Trust share.

However, such protections are only effective if a Trust is created by someone else for the benefit of a third party: i.e., you cannot enjoy the same benefits if you try to create such a trust for yourself. With all this focus on protecting future generations, how can you provide yourself with these same benefits?

One answer is for clients to have their own attorneys draft a special kind of Trust designed to receive assets from third party benefactors, sometimes referred to as a “Heritage Trust.” The Heritage Trust will have all of the protections necessary to allow the beneficiary to enjoy as much creditor protection, divorce protection, and Estate Tax protection as possible. The benefactors would simply be asked to sign the Heritage Trust and would be asked to make a slight modification to their Estate Planning to leave any inheritance to the Heritage Trust.

The key is for clients and their advisors to be aware of the concept of “reverse” or “upstream” Estate Planning and for clients to ask their benefactors if they’d be willing to sign a Heritage Trust and make a slight modification to their Estate Planning. As a nationally recognized expert on the subject once said, “It is rare that a parent would say ‘No’ to a mature child who asks the parent to do this. The parents often say, ‘Hmmm...It protects it from your spouse! Where do I sign up?’”

KRASA LAW is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, PG, and Kyle can be reached at 831-920-0205.

This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not create an attorney/client relationship. You should consult a qualified attorney licensed to practice law in your community before acting on any of the informa-tion presented in this article.

IRS Circular 230 Notice: To the extent that the videos below or any of the information on this website concern tax matters, the information is not intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purposes of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law.

Reverse Estate Planning

Due to the fact that you have relinquished a lot of control with an irrevocable trust, and it will no longer be included in your estate, the taxing authorities view this trust as a separate tax paying entity. This means it has its own tax return each year and gets its own taxpayer identification number.

In two weeks we will begin discussing the new tax rate changes and their impacts on trusts.

Prior articles are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog.IRS Circular 230 Notice: To the extent this article concerns tax matters, it is not

intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law.

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