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Pacific Grove’s In This Issue Local NEWSpaper for Pacific Grove & the Peninsula Times Local NEWSpaper for Pacific Grove & the Peninsula Kiosk Inside Book Review ..................................... 5 Cartoon ..................................... 2, 7, 9 Carmel Valley Report ......................... 4 Dunn Rovin’ ...................................... 3 From the Trenches ........................... 11 Gossip & Fiddly Bits ........................ 12 Homeless in Paradise ....................... 15 Legal Notices..................................... 8 Poetry .............................................. 14 Police Log.....................................Dark Puzzle ............................................. 10 Random Thoughts ............................ 12 Real Estate .................................. 7, 16 Reasoning with God .......................... 9 Rudy Fisher The Big Picture ............... 5 Spotlight ............................................ 4 Sept. 6 – 13, 2019 Your Community NEWSpaper Vol. XII, Issue 4 Fri. & Sat. Sept. 6 & 7 Monarch Film Festival Schedule on Page 13 Saturday September 7 First Saturday Book Sale St. Mary’s By The Sea Central and 15th 10am to 4pm Saturday, September 7 An Evening with Dorothy Parker Staged reading Little House in Jewell Park 7 PM Tues. Sept. 10 • 3:00 pm Monterey Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting Ride the Bus- Monterey Salinas Transit Mobility Programs Lesley van Dalen, MST Sally Griffin Active Living Center 700 Jewell Ave. Pacific Grove NO RSVP Needed [email protected] montereyparkinsonssupport.com Friday. Sept. 13 David Holodiloff Sextet Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. $20 advance $25 at the door Venue: www.csa-pg.org Artist: www.daveholodiloff.com Saturday. Sept. 14 Hootenanny 7-9:30 PM PG rt Center 568 Lighthouse Ave., PG Contct 831-375-6141 NEW! Breaker of the Week Page 7 Shoe Game Page 13 Traffic Snarls Coming Page 14 JV Wins by Default, Varsity Loses Shoe Game But the big winner was the Breaker Bot Team and ‘Riptide’ Football fans got a consolation prize, despite the loss on the field, when the Breaker Bot Team debuted “Riptide,” a T-shirt cannon. “Riptide” fired T-shirts at the PG fans and some lucky targets got to take a T-shirt home even if the trophy stays at Carmel for at least another year. Pictured above are (Left to right in the front row) Julian Clark, Billy the Breaker (school’s mascot), Anneka Keller, Mitali Chowdhury, Michaela Keller From left to right in the back: Kieler Troy, Tyler Smithtro, Corbin Olney, Liam Snow. See more pictures on page 13. Photo by Sally Richmond, faculty supervisor and mentor. By Anneka Keller, Business Lead, BreakerBots Cormorant Rescue Margo Pelligrino rescued a cormorant suffering from dem- oic acid poisoning at Asilomar State Beach. Photo was taken and submitted by Rory Merry on Sept. 2. The cormorant may have contracted the “Red Tide” poisoning by eating small fish, which are susceptible to demoic acid. Cormorants don’t usually eat shellfish, which are also susceptible. More of Rory Merry’s photos can be seen at rorymerryphotos.com. Please don’t attempt rescue yourself but report sick marine mam- mals to The Marine Mammal Center by calling the 24-hour hotline at 415-289-SEAL(7325). It was reported that the water at Lovers Pt. was red on Sunday, Sept. 1. LIBRARY Regular weekly programs: Storytime for Pre-Schoolers -- Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Baby Rhyme Time -- Thursdays at 11 a.m. Tech Help – Tuesdays 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm & Thursdays at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Regular monthly programs: Lego My Library – Wednesday, September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Music with MaryLee – Wednesday, September 11 @ 11:00 am The Friends of Pacific Grove Library accepts donations of books, DVDs, CDs, and puzzles at their new book sale location, Saint Mary’s By the Sea – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 10 am & 12. Please donate only when they are open. Thanks to everyone who donates and to all of the Friends for volunteering their time and expertise sorting books!

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Pacific Grove’s

In This Issue

TimesLocal NEWSpaper for Pacific Grove & the Peninsula

TimesLocal NEWSpaper for Pacific Grove & the Peninsula

Kiosk

InsideBook Review ..................................... 5

Cartoon ..................................... 2, 7, 9

Carmel Valley Report ......................... 4

Dunn Rovin’ ...................................... 3

From the Trenches ........................... 11

Gossip & Fiddly Bits ........................ 12

Homeless in Paradise ....................... 15

Legal Notices ..................................... 8

Poetry .............................................. 14

Police Log.....................................Dark

Puzzle ............................................. 10

Random Thoughts ............................ 12

Real Estate .................................. 7, 16

Reasoning with God .......................... 9

Rudy Fisher The Big Picture ............... 5

Spotlight ............................................ 4

Sept. 6 – 13, 2019 Your Community NEWSpaper Vol. XII, Issue 4

Fri. & Sat.Sept. 6 & 7

Monarch Film FestivalSchedule on Page 13

•Saturday September 7

First Saturday Book SaleSt. Mary’s By The Sea

Central and 15th10am to 4pm

•Saturday, September 7

An Evening withDorothy Parker

Staged readingLittle House in Jewell Park

7 PM

Tues. Sept. 10 • 3:00 pm Monterey Parkinson’s Support

Group MeetingRide the Bus- Monterey Salinas

Transit Mobility ProgramsLesley van Dalen, MST

Sally Griffin Active Living Center 700 Jewell Ave. Pacific Grove

NO RSVP Neededmontereyparkinsonssg@gmail.commontereyparkinsonssupport.com

• Friday. Sept. 13

David Holodiloff SextetCenter for Spiritual Awakening

522 Central Ave.$20 advance

$25 at the doorVenue: www.csa-pg.org

Artist: www.daveholodiloff.com•

Saturday. Sept. 14Hootenanny7-9:30 PM

PG rt Center568 Lighthouse Ave., PG

Contct 831-375-6141•

NEW! Breaker of the WeekPage 7

Shoe GamePage 13

Traffic Snarls ComingPage 14

JV Wins by Default, Varsity Loses Shoe GameBut the big winner was the Breaker Bot Team and ‘Riptide’

Football fans got a consolation prize, despite the loss on the field, when the Breaker Bot Team debuted “Riptide,” a T-shirt cannon. “Riptide” fired T-shirts at the PG fans and some lucky targets got to take a T-shirt home even if the trophy stays at Carmel for at least another year. Pictured above are (Left to right in the front row) Julian Clark, Billy the Breaker (school’s mascot), Anneka Keller, Mitali Chowdhury, Michaela Keller From left to right in the back: Kieler Troy, Tyler Smithtro, Corbin Olney, Liam Snow. See more pictures on page 13.

Photo by Sally Richmond, faculty supervisor and mentor. By Anneka Keller, Business Lead, BreakerBots

Cormorant RescueMargo Pelligrino rescued a cormorant suffering from dem-oic acid poisoning at Asilomar State Beach. Photo was taken and submitted by Rory Merry on Sept. 2. The cormorant may have contracted the “Red Tide” poisoning by eating small fish, which are susceptible to demoic acid. Cormorants don’t usually eat shellfish, which are also susceptible. More of Rory Merry’s photos can be seen at rorymerryphotos.com. Please don’t attempt rescue yourself but report sick marine mam-mals to The Marine Mammal Center by calling the 24-hour hotline at 415-289-SEAL(7325). It was reported that the water at Lovers Pt. was red on Sunday, Sept. 1.

LIBRARYRegular weekly programs:

Storytime for Pre-Schoolers -- Tuesdays at 11 a.m.

Baby Rhyme Time -- Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Tech Help – Tuesdays 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm & Thursdays at 1:00 pm

- 3:00 pm.

Regular monthly programs: Lego My Library – Wednesday,

September 4 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Music with MaryLee – Wednesday,

September 11 @ 11:00 am

The Friends of Pacific Grove Library accepts donations of books,

DVDs, CDs, and puzzles at their new book sale location, Saint Mary’s By the Sea – Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between

10 am & 12. Please donate only when they are open. Thanks to everyone who donates and to all

of the Friends for volunteering their time and expertise sorting books!

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Skillshots

Joan Skillman

Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription.

Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann JamesonManaging Editor Webster SlateGraphic Design: Dan Bohrman

Regular Contributors: Gary Baley • Mike Clancy Bill Cohen • Joy Colangelo • Bruce Cowan • Scott Dick • Marty Dunn

Neil Jameson • Dixie Layne • Peter Mounteer Wanda Sue Parrott • Jean Prock • Jane Roland

Patrick Ryan • Katie Shain • Peter Silzer Bob Silverman • Joan Skillman • Rudolph Tenenbaum

Fred VisserDistribution: Amado Gonzales

All contents copyright 2019 unless otherwise noted.

831.324.4742 Phone [email protected]

PACIFIC GROVE'S RAIN GAUGE

Pacific Grove Rain Gauge

Pacific Grove, beyond FOREST HILL SHOPPING and below Holman Hwy. Data reported by Bruce Cowan, resident

Week Ending Thursday Morning, September 5, 2019

Inches, as of 8 AM, 9/5/19: 0”

Current season’s total since 7/1/19: .04” (drizzles)

American Tin Cannery Environmental Impact Report (EIR) proposals received

The City received four Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified teams to prepare the EIR for the proposed development located at 125 Ocean View Boulevard. The proposals are now under review and a contract award will be brought to Council for approval this fall. Additional questions regarding the RFQ can be directed to Alyson Hunter, Senior Planner at (831) 648-3127, or via email.

Candidates Get Ready to File for the March 3, 2020 Electio

Good Morning Pacific Grove Marketing Your Business Through Yelp

Wed., Sept. 11, 8:30-9:30a.m. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural

History – 165 Forest AvenueThe Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and eLab Communications

will host a learning session with representatives from Yelp. Learn best practices and essentials in branding, marketing and reputation management. Open to the public, refreshments provided.RSVP to: [email protected] or call (831) 373-3304.

Those interested in running for office in the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election are invited to attend a candidate seminar presented by Monterey County Elections.The seminar will take place on Sat., Sept. 7, 2019 t 10 a.m. at the Government Center at Schilling, Cayenne Room at 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas.The seminar will provide an overview of:• Requirements for office• Important filing dates• Fair PoliticalPractices Commission (FPPC) guidelines• Electronic Filing (FPPC statements)There is no cost to attend. Interested candidates should RSVP via email at [email protected] or call Elections at (831)795-1499.For more information visit www.MontereyCountyElections.us

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Marty DunnRovin’ in the Grove

When Does He Sleep?

ation ceremonies, injecting new spirit and spiffed-up surroundings into these hallmarks of students’ education. (See title above.)

Next up was converting the former Patton Elementary School at Ft. Ord into Marina High School. Yes, you read correctly. He secured many donations from various civic groups and business-es, including the paving for the road into the school—with thanks to Monterey Peninsula Engineering. The Mariners put together a football team (with a new scoreboard, thanks again to MPE). Under the guiding motto—Navigating the Future—Don hand-picked his staff, established an open-door policy with the students, generated ~$45K in fund-rais-ing to supplement the modest school budget, and focused on a college-prep curriculum. During the two years he was there, with the support of his amaz-ing staff, he saw his students achieving the highest state test scores of the three district high schools. Oh, since Don began all this transformation without a principal’s certification—and he needed one—he was advised he could challenge the test. Done! (See title above.)

Among the many highlights of Don’s tenure at Marina High was having five of his students selected winners of a NOAA name-the-ship contest. This was a big deal; as winners, the team was invited to the keel-laying of the brand new $55M ship, the Bell Shamada, in Mississippi, ‘stealing the hearts of the NOAA staffers’ with their talent, energy, and ethics. The following year, the service’s retiring and incoming admirals flew out to personally present the school with a replica of the ship’s keel. It’s still there.

Worth noting is that Don has suc-On August 29, 2019, the Monterey Peninsula Community College District Board of Trustees provisionally appointed Ms. Rosalyn Green as the Area 1 trustee representing Seaside and Sand City.

She was selected from a pool of six candidates to replace Natalia Molina, who resigned her position as a member of the district’s board of trustees effective July 9, 2019, after accepting a career opportunity in the state of Arizona.

“We are delighted to welcome Rosa-lyn Green to the MPC Board of Trustees,” stated Board Chair Marilynn Dunn Gus-tafson. “Her personal knowledge of MPC; history of civic engagement; and commit-ment to education, diversity, equity, and inclusion made her stand out from a field of excellent candidates.”

Ms. Green is a lifelong resident of the Monterey Peninsula. She’s currently employed as a community organizer with Building Healthy Communities. She also serves as the Parent Advisory Council Chair with the Village Project, Inc.

She expressed that she was inspired to serve as a trustee by, “my deep love of my family, my Seaside community, the education and support I received as a graduate of Monterey Peninsula College, and my desire to be of service. Our family believes in MPC.”

Ms. Green will be sworn in as a member of the MPC Board of Trustees on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She will serve Trustee Area 1 until the next election for governing board members in November 2020.

David Martin, MPC Interim Super-intendent/President, stated, “We look forward to the valuable perspective Ms. Green will bring to the Board of Trustees as we work together to transform lives through education.”

Monterey Peninsula College —established in 1947

Monterey Peninsula College, part of California’s public community college system, is an open-access institution, committed to fostering student learning and success by providing excellence in instructional programs, facilities, and services to support the goals of students pursuing transfer, career, basic skills, and lifelong learning opportunities. In addition to the scenic Monterey campus located on 90+ acres, MPC’s district includes two excellent facilities in the former Fort Ord, to serve the residents in north Monterey County. As a comprehensive community college, MPC responds to the educational and cultural needs of its diverse commu-nity, distinguished for its outstanding ac-ademic programs and strong commitment to student success. To learn more about Monterey Peninsula College, please visit www.mpc.edu and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Monterey Peninsula Community College District Board of Trustees Appoints New Trustee to Serve on Governing Board

Pagrovian Don Livermore has more going on in one day than most of us do in a week. To say he has multiple lively interests is a bona fide understatement. Let’s take it from the top…..

His father’s antecedents came to California late for the Gold Rush and settled in the Sierras above Grass Valley. His mother, one of 16 children, arrived in Southern California, a migrant from the Dust Bowl. When his parents joined forces, they put down roots in the Tracy area, and Don was raised there after his birth in Stockton in 1947.

As a teen, he enrolled at Chico State to study accounting—maybe boring, but good for getting work in ‘the real world.’ As an undergrad, Don took a job as a noon supervisor at an elementary school; he also volunteered in various classrooms. Those experiences shifted his existing plans and got him into edu-cation. With the Vietnam War at full tilt, the draft loomed large, but Don was able to get into an intensive teacher training program wherein he completed 45 units (!)—with a 4.0 no less—in one year while working and volunteering. (See title above.)

In 1971, credential in hand and enthusiasm in heart, Don embarked on an intense job hunt, sending out 500+ letters all over the state in search of a classroom gig. Teaching jobs were slim at that time, but the man persevered. He’d visited friends in Seaside as a teen, liked the area, and luckily snagged an interview with the Monterey School District and was offered a second grade position in Marina’s Olson School. He was there seven years—“the best

job I ever had!” He then ran a federal K-8 program demonstrating how basic skills relate to future careers. After that program ended, he became a K-6 music (he plays guitar) and art enrichment teacher at Hayes Elementary School on Fort Ord. From there he moved back to the classroom, teaching every grade but third and fourth.

Always on the prowl for new chal-lenges, Don became the Library Media Specialist at Manzanita Elementary School in Seaside; this hire required him to earn a credential and Master’s in library science, which he did at night, commuting to San Jose’ State. Don created in Seaside what was regarded as the model technology library in the district; it included a “huge” tech pro-gram funded by a significant Apple grant Don had applied for. Five years later he transferred to Los Arboles Middle School, in Marina, and replicated the model technology program there. When the district cut the library programs below high school, he found supporters throughout the county who believed in his innovative work, so he was able to continue to keep the program afloat by fundraising ~$76K for each of the next several years. He also took over the eighth-grade activities and gradu-

cessfully written about 20 grants for his schools during his career.

After full-throttle for two years, Don retired from Marina High and the district in 2009. The first four-year class graduated in 2010: Sylvia Panetta was the commencement speaker. And, by the way, 100% of the graduates went on to college. The Mariners, with Don at the helm, had something really special going on.

Upon retirement, Don did not opt for a life of peeled grapes and bon-bons whilst reclining on the porch. Au contraire! Carpenter Don decided to construct that porch—and a whole lot more, constantly improving and main-taining the PG house he’d owned since 1972. That house is now known as the ‘neighborhood party house,’ home to any number of annual celebrations. He also, with neighbors’ support and help, turned the four corners outside said house into a series of little free libraries. He’s just added yet another bookcase and new children’s activities.

Don’s also done stints working for Adventures by the Sea, leading bike and kayak tours, and he’s been a part of the Monterey Bay Aquarium for 31 years, mainly as a volunteer but also doing some part-time work as a VIP tour guide and event host. (That job found him one night whiling away some time with Prince Philip, who informed Don that the Livermore name was quite promi-nent in Jolly Olde England. Knighthood, however, has so far eluded Don.)

Though officially retired, Don helped to found the Marina Foundation in 2009, establishing scholarships for his beloved Mariner grads. The founda-tion has become part of Don’s enduring legacy, beginning with $1600 and now boasting $105K. Each scholarship goes directly to the student for him/her to use as needed.

Interviewing Don proved that, in-deed, one person can make a difference. Don has, and continues to, make differ-ences for so many in our community. The only real question I still have about Don is: When does he sleep?

Don LivermoreRosalyn Green

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SpotlightDan Bohrman

This report is being written on Aug.31 at 4:30PM. The outside temperature is 73 but it feels warmer.

The roses in our local gardens are doing quite well. We just drove up Valley Greens drive and over the Lawson Little Memorial Bridge and noticed that the driving range at the Quail Lodge Lodge golf course was full and that there must be a wedding planned for the weekend.

Check out all the new landscaping in the area including that located at the Valley Hills Shopping Center just across from the Lodge. There is a new attractive sign calling drivers’ attention to the Valley Hills Center that is attractive and informative.

This might be a good time of year to start holiday shopping. We were shopping at Prim’s across from Lucky yesterday and noticed quite a few great gift items. The store had for sale starter telescopes and other items that I would have wanted as a

This is an image of a Brandy Rose enjoying the Valley (Bob Silverman).

Weather for enjoyment of the Valley... and shopping there, too

child or young teen. There is a surprise for car fans on the show room that you have to see to appreciate.

It will not be long before the news of the day will be the AT&T Golf event at Pebble Beach. After he lost the election for another term of office the late George Her-bert Walker Bush played in the golf event for two years in a row.One of those golfing events was combined with dinner out here in the Valley. Those were exciting days.

The number of famous people who have enjoyed the Valley and continue to do so is much too long to cover in this report.

The real history of the people of the Valley goes back 6,000 years or more. If we could only imagine what the Carmel River looked like back in the good old days.

Be sure to read the book on the Essel-en Indians and others by Gary S Breschini.

Stay TunedBob SilvermanPGHSAA Annual Meeting Set for Sept. 14

The Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association will hold its annual general meeting Saturday, Sept. 14, at noon at the Pacific Grove Community Center on Juni-pero Ave.

Members and prospective members of the Alumni Association are welcome to attend. Graduates and attendees of Pacific Grove High School, as well as those who attended of any of the district’s public schools, are eligible to join the Association; membership forms are available on PGHSAA’s new website, www.pghsaa.org. Annual membership is $25.

The Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association, a 501(c)(3) corporation, was originally formed in 1889 and reactivated in 1962. It raises money to make grants to Pacific Grove High School’s programs, and it awards scholarships to students each year. For more information about the Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association, visit www.pghsaa.org.

Fulica americana

The American Coot is a mid-sized waterfowl found near freshwater throughout North America. It is dark overall, with a light colored bill and red eyes. Though it vaguely resembles a duck, it has lobed feet rather than webbed feet, which aid it in walking on land. A coot will eat a variety of foods, but primarily feeds on grasses and aquatic plants.

Wildlife Spotlightby Dan Bohrman

American Coot

Mum's Place Fine Furnishings 33rd Anniversary Party

Event Date: Sep 12, 2019 at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PMVenue: Mum's PlaceEvent Address: 246 Forest Ave.Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Join the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Mugo and Talin Tersakyan on celebrating 33 years in downtown Pacific Grove. Come and enjoy great company, wonderful refreshments...

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Marge Ann Jameson

Book Review

Monterey Public Library presents “Making Math Wonderful: The Qualities of Numbers,” a four-week hands-on workshop for children in 2nd-4th grades. The series takes place on the following Tuesdays: September 10, September 17, September 24, and October 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Monterey Public Library.

Deepen your child’s understanding of math concepts by introducing them to the archetypal qualities of the numbers 1 to 12. By relating numbers to the world of na-ture in an imaginative, hands-on way, children can establish a grounding for a lifelong interest in mathematics.

For more than 30 years, Waldorf educator Howard Schrager has been working to cultivate a love of learning based in imagination, creativity, and physical activity. In this series of classes, he uses his book, “ King Maximo and the Number Knights,” to encourage children to connect to numbers through narrative.

Participants will learn poems and songs associated with the various numbers and draw coats of arms representing the numbers’ archetypes. They will create a circle using a 6 ft. radius compass made from two sticks and a string. They will make two-dimensional geometrical forms by tossing yarn from one to the other in a circle and also create these forms using popsicle sticks. They will make three-dimensional forms from popsicle sticks as well. They will get to consider the qualities of the various rainbow colors through stained glass and work in clay when learning Roman numerals. Throughout the series, they will be using their bodies and their senses to take hold of math in a joyful way.

Best for children in 2nd-4th grade. Enrollment is free but registration is required and attendance at all four sessions is encouraged. Parents are welcome but not required to attend. Register for the entire series at monterey.org/library/events or contact the Monterey Public Library Help Desk at (831)646-3933 for assistance.

How to make math wonderful for kids

Rudy Fischer

The Big Picture

I think everyone knows about the arguments we are having about water here in Monterey. In fact, I have been involved in some of them. But there are actually a lot of issues around water in other states and – especially – in other parts of the world. Over the next eight or nine weeks I will do what I did with my articles on the environ-ment – look at the details so that we all understand the big picture.

The surface of our planet (71%) is covered in water – though 97% of that is seawater in our oceans. Most of the remaining 3% that is fresh water is locked up in glaciers and our polar icecaps; leaving only 1% of all the water on earth available for human use in our lakes, rivers, and other groundwaters – including underground aquifers. We also have a lot of water vapor in our atmosphere, but that comes from evaporation from the oceans, lakes, and rivers and – generally within a few weeks – comes back down as rain, sleet, or snow.

What excites astronomers is that some water (though not nearly as much as on earth) has even been detected on the polar regions of Mars and the Moon; as well as some of the outer planets and their moons. This may make it possible to someday go there.

But the water we have on earth now is about the same amount as there was mil-lions of years ago, and water has become one of the most important resources in the world. About 70% of that fresh water is used for agriculture, while 20% is used by industry; leaving only about 10% for household use. But that seems to be the part we argue over. And argue we do.

The average person in the US uses 65 to 80 gallons of water a day for bathing, cooking, and drinking – and a little more for outside landscaping. But that amount people use varies quite a bit based the on the area they live in - and from country to country. People living in hotter areas such as the Middle East, for instance, use much more water than those who live in cooler, rainy areas such as Ireland. The average daily water consumption in Phoenix is 140 gallons per day (GPD), while Albuquerque is at 125 GPD (down from 252 in 1994); while Spain has a 70 GPD use, and people in the UK use 40 GPD on average.

We have to realize that water is one of the most essential nutrients required by living things. Water regulates our body temperature and digestion, helps with the disposal of bodily waste, and is needed by the brain to produce hormones and neu-rotransmitters. The human body can go for about 30 to 40 days without food; but you

Water WarsThe Basics of Water

can only live without water for about 3 days. So as you can see, it is quite important for our well-being - and the US and other western countries are very fortunate to have as much usable water as we do.

Not everyone in the world is so fortunate, and people in many countries cannot count on water being available - much less clean and drinkable. Almost 700 million people (two times the populating of the US) don’t have easy access to clean water. Some of these people live in very rural third world countries and spend hours each day fetching water and bringing it back to their homes. Others have polluted wells, and it is estimated that several million of them die each year from that polluted water.

Even as I started writing this series, the New York Times reported that up to one fourth of the people on our planet may be running out of water – and 17 countries are in what the above report would call “high stress” environments. These are real threats to global stability.

Sao Palo, Brazil almost had their water pipes go dry in 2014, and then had floods the following year. The country has 16% of the fresh water on the globe but most is in the Amazon River and they do not have the infrastructure to move it to the cities.

Cape Town South Africa is hardly a third world city, but last year it approached what it called “day zero” (April 16, 2018) when its reservoirs would have no water. They severely rationed their 4 million residents for months to as little as under seven gallons a day. But by late March emergency actions - such as getting farmers to give up water - gave the city a small additional buffer, in June, they had saving rain.

In India, the city of Chennai, with a population of over 10 million came to – and passed - June 19, 2019 which had been labeled “Day Zero” when they would run out of water. Their reservoirs are almost completely dry and water is being brought in by truck. They are also taking water from mines and quarries in the area – and looking at building a desal plant - but one official recently said “only rain can save Chennai”.

Kaden has come to Pacific Grove to stay for a while with his grandparents. He goes down to the ocean’s edge and finds a sea shell. Although imperfect, he collects it and takes it to show Grandma, telling her he is not going to keep it because it’s damaged.

Grandma sees an opportunity to teach Kaden about people and things which may be not so perfect, but surely have hidden super powers: A deaf person who can talk with his hands, for example.

As the summer goes on, Kaden learns about various unique qualities people may have, and by the time his parents come to take him home, he is looking forward to meeting people and finding out about their super powers — a lesson each of us can learn.

“Kaden’s Shells” is lavishly illustrated by Dai Thomas, and published by Angel Girl Publishing. It’s available on Amazon and at Bookworks in Pacific Grove. Jean-nie Gould’s first book, about her special needs daughter, is entitled “Mommy Move the Sun.”

There will be a book signing on October 29 from 1-3 p.m. at River Books in the Crossroads in Carmel.

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Every Kid Outdoors invites 4th graders to national parks for free

As families are heading back to school, be aware of the Every Kid Outdoors program.

Starting September 1, every fourth grader in the country will be able to visit any national park for free, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors Act that Congress passed earlier this year. Fourth graders can download and print their pass online, which they can bring with them to the park and present for free admission.

Kids nowadays are spending much less time outdoors. It’s no coincidence that they also face a shorter life expectancy. Countless studies have shown that access to the outdoors lowers heart rates and stress levels, boosts energy and immune system function, and reduces anxiety and depression. Downloading the Every Kid Outdoors pass is a quick and easy - not to mention free! - action that parents can take to help their kids benefit from the healing power of the outdoors.

Sonali DeshpandeMedia Intern, Sierra Club

What: Dance lesson by Bob: Tango at 6 PM

DJ for the night is: MetinWhen: Sat., Sept. 7th, 6-10PMWhere: Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at

Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Cost: First Saturday of the month is $5

for everyone! Annual membership fee is $10 now. Regular rates are $15 for non members, $10 for members.

Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for 3 hours and buffet of healthful snacks.

Contact: Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653For more information, go to: pgdance.

org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/

groups/PGDANCE/

What: Dance lesson by Rosa: Rumba at 6PM

DJ for the night is: RosaWhen: Sat., Sept 14, 6-10PMWhere: Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at

Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for

members. Annual membership fee is $10 now. Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for 3 hours and buffet of healthful snacks.

Contact: Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653For more information, go to: pgdance.

org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/

groups/PGDANCE/Additional info: No partner needed.

Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.

What: Dance lesson by Metin & Masha: tba

DJ for the night is: Heather

When: Sat., Sept 21, 6-10PMWhere: Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at

Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for

members. Annual membership fee is $10 now. Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for 3 hours and buffet of healthful snacks.

Contact: Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653For more information, go to: pgdance.

org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/

groups/PGDANCE/

What: Dance lesson by Metin & Masha: tba

DJ for the night is: HeatherWhen: Sat., Sept 28, 6-10PMWhere: Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at

Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for

members. Annual membership fee is $10 now. Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for 3 hours and buffet of healthful snacks.

Contact: Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653For more information, go to: pgdance.

org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/

groups/PGDANCE/Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance

Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance.

Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.

Chautauqua Hall Dance ClubSeptember 2019

Coastal Cleanup Day 2019Upper Carr Lake

Saturday, September 21 • 9am-12pm Volunteers are invited to come and participate in a statewide event dedicated

to keeping our beaches clean. Everyone is welcome to join us at our site at Upper Carr Lake as we clean up the lake by picking up trash and learn about our watershed through educational activities. A great family activity that is FREE. Trash bags, gloves, water, and snacks provided. Earn community service hours and mingle with like-minded servers.

Directions: Find special event signs along E. Laurel Dr. between Constitution and Sanborn Dr.

For more information go to our website: https://csumb.edu/ron or call/email Eessa Vanderspek @ 831-582-3686 or [email protected]

*Volunteer groups of 10 or more please RSVP.*If you are under 18 please have your parent or guardian sign a waiver prior to

the event found at csumb.edu/ron/community-event-volunteers under the headline One-time/Drop-in volunteer.

Community Human Services Receives $3,000 Grant from Yellow Brick Road

Community Human Services (CHS) recently received a $3,000 grant from the Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop. This grant will provide direct assistance to homeless youth at Safe Place. Safe Place is Monterey County’s only comprehensive program for homeless and runaway youth. Programs assist homeless youth in their efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and stability in their lives while meeting their immediate needs and providing a safe and supportive environment. Safe Place provides youth with every-thing from street outreach, survival aid, and temporary shelter to counseling, family reunification and aftercare.

“Over its 30 years, the Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shops have donated more than $6.4 million to Monterey County nonprofits”. To help continue this philanthropy, they need more volunteers. Please call 831.626.8480 or visit www.yellowbrickroadbene-fitshop.org.

For 50 years, Community Human Services has been making a positive impact on the community through prevention, intervention and treatment services for substance abuse, mental health and homelessness.

For more information about Community Human Services or to schedule an inter-view, please contact Communications Coordinator Lenina Sanchez at 831.658.3811 or [email protected].

Call us at 831-324-4742 for calendar, advertising,and legal publication needs.

Your news and opinions are always welcome.

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Aunt Randi CartoonCommissions gladly accepted! [email protected] 818-687-5444

Tune Up! Hootenanny September 14We will celebrate our 23rd anniversary of Hootenanny by playing and singing the

best of our 230 page songbook. This open jam and group singalong, with 40 to 70 participants, dedicates itself to the history of American music which integrates the many cultures of our land. This free event, Sat. Sept. 14, 7:00-9:30 at the Pacific Grove art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., is held every two months and features a historical look at folk, blues, country, motown, show tunes, R&B, and rock n roll music. For info contact Vic Selby 831-375-6141, [email protected].

up tearing up and I ran outside of the room crying. I never auditioned for Aladdin again, but ever since then I have been pro-gressively auditioning for shows, getting roles, and keeping my dream alive.”

When asked if he was ever unsure of his skills and, if so, how he overcame that doubt, Clark admirably revealed: “Every single time I am unsure of my skills. It’s not just one specific time. I always strive to be something that is bigger than me.”

Clark explained that his transition into the high school drama realm proved challenging as, in middle school auditions, “You auditioned? You’re a male? You get a role. So it was very different. I did not sing well. I could maybe get myself through a little acting but nothing very special. I was just unsure of myself, but it was with my first production at C-Wing (the PGHS theatre) that I realized ‘Oh! I might actually be able to do something!’ and I kept taking risks.”

Clark attributes much of his mani-fested potential to his role models, Katie Selfridge (his high school drama teacher) and Andrew Marderian (the general man-ager of Paraphrase Productions with which Adrian acted for four years) . “Selfridge,” he said, “is the person who allows me to achieve my dreams. It’s her incredible sup-port that keeps me going. And it was An-drew’s support and him seeing something in me that really drove me to be better.”

Clark believes in the crucial nature of taking risks and exploring one’s passion without hesitation. He plans to pursue theater arts throughout his life. “Risks are really hard for some people to take,” he says, “but I would never be where I am without them. Always have a dream, be-cause why are you waking up in the morn-ing?”.Adrian’s story proves an inspiration to everyone, regardless of interests, as it highlights the importance of being true to passion and uninhibited in the attempt to chase dreams.

Mariam Ebser

Breaker of the WeekAdrian Clark

Theatre arts aficionado and PGHS se-nior Adrian Clark grew up in Los Angeles before moving to Pacfic Grove, where he invested himself in his passion for acting, improvising, and directing. Clark has participated in more than 20 shows and in the local improv troupe “Wince and Repeat.” The talented actor also directed Paper Wing Theatre’s production of the play “God of Carnage” through Paraphrase Productions over the summer and plans to direct the fall play at PGHS.

When asked about his directing ex-perience with Paraphrase Productions, Clark stated: “I learned a lot through ‘God of Carnage’ and learned a lot through the shows I haven’t directed. It was a fantas-tic show to say the least, but it touched on subjects that, as people told me, a 17 year-old director had no idea how to portray on stage...Everything was kind of pinned against me, but...I went in depth on every single character, I did my research, and I inspired my actors to see the vision I wanted to create, and through that we proved some people wrong.”

Nevertheless, Clark’s rise to esteemed actor did not occur without a few bumps on the road. Clark described his first audition experience for Aladdin in the fifth grade as nerve wracking and humiliating: “I ended

A Young Dream Catcher

POETRY IN THE GROVE RETURNSwith a STAGED READING

Saturday September 7, 2019from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

The Little House in Jewel Parka FREE EVENT

Everyone welcome!

By Carol MarquartAn Evening with Dorothy Parker

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Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20191691The following person is doing business as ALACIA @ THE COLOR STUDIO, 3724 The Barnyard G12, Car-mel, Monterey County, CA 93923. ALICIA LORRAINE RILEY, 1146 Birch Avenue #26, Seaside, CA 93955. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 1, 2019. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 8/1/2019. Signed: Stephen L. Vagnini. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20191616

The following person is doing business as BCS BARTLETT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, 845 Taylor Street Unit 4, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. JONATHAN PATRICK BARTLETT, 845 Taylor Street Unit 4, Monterey, CA 93940.This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 24, 2019. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/1/2019. Signed: Stephen L. Vagnini. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20191750

The following person is doing business as JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, 401 Victor Way #16, Salinas, CA, Monterey County, 93907. HANBIT, INC., 8 401 Victor Way #16, Salinas, CA, 93907.This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 9, 2019. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 5/9/2019. Signed: Stephen L. Vagnini. This business is con-ducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ALICE SORENSEN FORKNER CASE NUMBER 19PR000313

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Alice Sorensen Forkner, Alice Forkner, Alice Sorensen, Alice Irene GiacomelliA Petition for Probate has been filed by: Adriana Josephina Giacomelliin the Superior Court of California, County of: MontereyThe Petition for Probate requests that: Adriana Josephina Giacomellibe appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by this court.The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The inde-pendent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: October 2, 2019 Time: 9:00 am Dept:13Address of court: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF MONTEREYStreet address: 1200 Aguajito RoadMailing address: 1200 Aguajito RoadCity and ZIP code: Monterey, 93940Branch name: MontereyIf you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.Attorney for petitioner : Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950(831)920-0205Publication dates: 08/30/19, 9/6/19, 9/13/19

Upcoming Fall Enrichment Classes are scheduled and registration is open at the Lyceum. There will be a number of new workshops, as well as many of the old favorites.

The Art of Japanese Kokedama Saturday, Sep 21, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult 9:30am - noon; Fee: $35

Introduction to ScratchboardSaturday, Oct 5, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult12:30pm - 4:30pm; Fee: $45

Pocket Sketching & Nature JournalingTwo Sundays, Oct 6 & 13, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult1:00pm - 3:30pm; Fee: $50

Integrated Mandarin ChineseSix Tuesdays, Oct 8 - Nov 12, 2019; Ages 9 - 144:00pm - 5:30pm; Fee: $70

Batik WorkshopSaturday, Oct 12, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult10:30am - 3:30pm; Fee: $60

Poetry of Memory and ChildhoodSaturday, Oct 19, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult10:00am - 3:00pm; Fee: $70

Experience Clay and Culture of Southwest PotteryTwo Sundays, Oct 20 & 27, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult10:00am - 1:30pm; Fee $70

Marine IllustrationSaturday, Oct 26, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult10:00am - 2:00pm; Fee: $50

Intro to Stone SculptingThree Saturdays, Nov 2, 9, & 16, 2019; Ages Teen - Adult9:30am - 12:30pm; Fee $95 (includes stone)

SoulCollage® and Spirit AnimalsSunday, Nov 10, 2019; Ages 12 - Adult1:00pm - 3:30pm; Fee $25

Cosmic PuzzlesSix Wednesdays, Jan 8 - Feb 12, 2019; Ages 11 - 143:30 - 5:30pm; Fee $75

We hope to see you there!

Questions? Call us at 831-372-6098or email [email protected].

Registration Now Open for Fall 2019 Enrichment Classes at the Lyceum

Surfin’ With A CopSecond Annual event saw Pacific Grove Police surfing with officers from other departments and the public at Asilomar. Great fund, according to Macee Hunt who supplied these pictures. Yes, they’ll do it again.

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Bill Cohen

Reasoning With God

What Does God say about “Once saved, always saved?”We hear people arguing both sides of

the issue, “once saved, always saved,” but, what does God say about it? And, how can we know we are truly saved?

Rom 10:9, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” So, first we confess with our mouths, this is the easy part. Then, we must believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead. Some will not believe, even if they see a resurrected Jesus, Lk 16:31, “And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be per-suaded, though one rose from the dead.” Believing in Jesus’ resurrection can only happen when we open our minds to the possibility. So, how can we know we truly believe in His resurrection? Rom 10:10-11, “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.” Does this mean we believe to the point of becoming righteous and that we are not ashamed to admit we believe Jesus was raised from the dead?

Didn’t the Pharisees try to become righteous by living the law? Or, did they try to create their own righteousness; instead of listening, believing, and living the righteousness God calls us to? Rom 10:1-3, “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righ-teousness of God.” We cannot create our own righteousness. Only God is righteous, and only our faith in Jesus’ resurrection will lead us to His righteousness. Those who do not believe in His resurrection will think it is foolishness, 1 Cor 1:18, “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” It is only Jesus’ death on the cross and resurrection that leads us to this kind of faith and His righ-teousness, which is the fruit of our faith.

So, what is the righteousness God calls us to? Gen 15:6, “And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” Apparently, our belief is the beginning, for, without it, we will not live the fruit of the Spirit. Instead, we will make up our own laws, as the Jews did. When we make up our own laws, we demonstrate our lack of faith, our lack of belief in God and His commandments. 1 Pet 2:1-10, “Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings, As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to

offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the build-ers disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priest-hood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light; Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.” It is Jesus, and His sacrifice that calls us to His righteousness and those who do not believe will not confess He has risen from the grave, they will instead mock Him. Thus, Jesus will become a stumbling block unto them, as He was to the Jewish leaders in the first century.

He asks us to come to Him and His Word, as babes, learning to believe before we attempt to live His commandments. For, without belief, we are will misuse His Word and lead others away from His Truth. It is only when we come to Him and His Word honestly, desiring to truly understand it, that we will taste that it describes His graciousness and His desire for our love. It is only then we will believe in His unconditional love for us, and this truth will lead us to love Him, 1 Jn 4:19, “We love him, because he first loved us.” and His righteousness.

We will no longer make up our own laws, but rather, we will learn to love as He does and will begin to live His com-mandments out of love, instead of duty. His commandments are not onerous; they are simple and are summed up in these two commandments, Matt 22:37-40, “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” The first of these command-ments is a summation of the first four of the Ten Commandments God gave to Moses and the second summarizes the final six, Ex 20:3-17, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of

any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth gener-ation of them that hate me; And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the sev-enth day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Thou shalt not kill. Thou shalt not commit adultery. Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.” We humans, because we do not believe, make up our own laws. In our country, we have tens of thousands of laws. However, we would not need any of them if we honestly kept the ten simple commandments God gave us thousands of years ago.

So, righteousness is our belief in God, which leads us to keep His Ten Command-ments out of love, not duty. It is a way of life, and it proves we are saved. God tells us we can judge for ourselves whether we are saved, first by watching what we do, Prov 4:26-27, “Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” and then, by removing our feet from evil, this process is called sanctification. And, it leads us to live what God calls the fruit of the Spirit, Gal 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness,

goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” God tells us this lifestyle needs no laws, for it comes from our love of Him and His Word. It is the love of God, shining through us, that demonstrates to the whole world that we love God and are following Him through the process of sanctification to His righ-teousness.

To always be saved, we must first have been saved. Pretending to love God, by calling His name might appear to com-plete the first part of Rom 10:9, however, pretending will not lead us to believe Jesus rose from the dead and this is required if we are going to complete Rom 10:9. And, ultimately, it will lead us to live the fruit described in Gal 5:22-23, and this is the verification we are saved. Once we are living the fruit, out of love and not some perverted idea of duty, we cannot lose our salvation. This is further demonstrated in, Heb 6:4-6, “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to them-selves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.” For, if we are truly saved and living the fruit of the Spirit, we would never fall away, as John explains in, 1 Jn 2:19, “They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.” We cannot live the fruit of the Spirit when we are pretending.

Only our belief in Jesus and His res-urrection can lead us, through the sancti-fication process, to His grace, mercy, and righteousness, Rom 3:20-24, “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:”

Those who profess once saved always saved would be correct if they would add the word “truly.” Once, truly saved, always saved!

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40th Anniversary Party Pacific Grove Travel

593 Lighthouse Avenue Thursday, September 19, from 5:00p.m.to 7:00p.m.

Join the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and Pacific Grove Travel in celebrating 40 years of business in Pacific Grove. Pacific Grove Travel is the premier travel agency on the Monterey Peninsula and serves clients worldwide. Meet and greet travel reps from several agencies and cruise ships.

More information at (831) 373-0631 or www.pgtravel.com

Important Agenda Items Postponed by City Council

Two items on the City Council Agenda have been moved until later, time and date uncertain:

EDC Recommendations to Limit Real Estate Offices in Commercial Downtown (C-D) This item was continued from the August 21, 2019 City Council Regular Meeting. An amendment has been made to this agenda report.

Economic Development Commission Cannabis Report and Pre-sentation.

620 Lobos Street, Monterey Clean and bright three-bedroom Two bath two story home. $799,000

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Oh City! My City!City Council is on a path to solve the hot topic of why our downtown is so barren

and cold, it is heading toward rigor mortis. It's on the trail of just exactly what the problem is and they've (under the keen eye of Jenny McAdams) narrowed it down to the culprit -- real estate offices. They've already inked a dystopian ordinance banning tattoo parlors, sidewalk churches, and resale shops (second hand or antiques) as a former Economic Director mis-read a landmark article about what types of businesses are left after the downturn of a downtown. It did not identify that these types of businesses lead to the downturn but in fact they are the ones left standing. Thus he banned them stating they bring in little to no sales tax and will lead to our demise. Now they are after the 17 real estate offices, some of them rental companies and do not engage in real estate sales. Regardless, they want to narrow it down to 10, tops. If they dig up their former strategy used to ban short term rentals, they could save a bunch of time and they could become banning efficiency experts. A simple lottery could oust this real estate office and not that one; a 55 foot zone of exclusion could be enacted to reduce the density so no real estate office is next to another (oh the humanity!); and they could stop issuing permits by slamming down a moratorium or three (that's how many STR's had). The staff report reminds City Council that a moratorium can only be issued if the general public's health, safety or welfare is immediately jeopardized. I'm forever grateful they had no such advice when the three moratorium-crack-down saved those in danger of having short term rentals in their town. Instead, lives were saved, welfare was restored and the City and it's imperiled citizens were spared the $2 million in taxes in their coffers every year. Whew! That was a close one!

As in the poem "Oh Captain! My Captain!," My City! Oh City! is a nod to the celebrations on land insisting we're witnessing a city that has sailed a successful voy-age, but remember, the Captain’s dead body is lying on the deck. The retail dream of a hubbub of a downtown is fading with the antique and consignment stores waning and those emptied storefronts are filling with fitness/rehab clinics, banks and real estate offices (and how many Farmer's Insurance agents do we have in a two block square - a lot that's how many - one of the only insurance companies that insures short term rentals). No pulsing brew pubs, no life-giving pop ups, no inspiring artisanal cheese/bread/chocolate/maker shops -- nope, we'll have NONE OF THAT! The welfare! The safety! The very health of our frail populace!

But there is hope. You can smell the hope of life at Bookworks, at the lines for Red House, Pacific Thai, Wild Fish and Poppy Hall. You can see the tables full night after night at the International Restaurant, likely because they are the only ones strategic enough to stay open after 8 pm. You can hear the hope during First Friday with the Pacific Grove Art Center packed to the edges of its steep stairs; music on the streets and a few restaurants open a bit later than their usual. But in May 2020, 200 short term rentals will close (about 2% of the total housing city-wide) and you'll see and hear less. Less hub. Less bub. And likely, the need for more real estate offices as many owners sell and buy in cities that support house sharing. Stay tuned for a column from this very author on what her plans are for her short term rental. It's a hoot! I promise it won't be life threatening unless of course, the City promises to call their crack down of it "The Colangelo Moratorium."

Joy Colangelo

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Across1 “__ are like vitamins for the soul”5 Ancient Hebrew bushel10 Report card stats14 Capri, for one15 One of a many on RufflesTM16 One of the deadly sins, some say17 PGHS Breakers, for one18 Prefix for varsity or collegiate19 Tennis great Arthur20 Excellent place to find treasures in Pacific Grove23 “Ten Most Wanted” org.25 Enjoy some food26 Seize illegally27 “It’s __ __ cause. Let’s give up.”29 2008 movie set in Mumbai “__dog Millionaire”32 Dodgers’ great __ Wee Reese33 Regular discount event at 20-across34 Gandhi’s honorific title37 Anniversary being celebrated by 20-across42 Go __ (go ape, fittingly)43 Double-reed woodwind44 Common suffix in a Guinness book47 Expose48 Diminutive garden guardian49 Dote on, like grandkids51 Health resort53 Not the usual spelling, abbr.54 Wonderful bonus feature for donations made to 20-across59 A canal, a lake, and a city60 It may say “Kiss the Cook” or “Grill Master”61 Solemn promise64 Sicilian volcano65 Long, hard look66 Fox musical series67 Einstein’s “m”68 Mnemonic to remember the Great Lakes69 Baseball’s Grand __ (or Basket-ball’s __ dunk)

Down1 Top-10 song2 “__ as directed”3 Colorful, spiky blooms4 Big rig5 “Parenthood” star Christensen6 __ noir (wine)7 Home theater component8 “The African Queen” screenwrit-er James9 Munich mister10 Master composer Philip11 Pec building exercise12 Like sailors on leave13 Much of Mongolia21 Collector’s goal22 Scrumptious 23 Speedy24 Ho-hum28 Certain Slav29 Moon__ (home brew)30 ‘60s mood lamp31 Salt Lake City team34 Avian mimic35 At a distance36 Long period of time38 Dining room furniture39 Most importantly40 2018 Oscar winner for Best For-eign Film41 Fortune-teller44 Hold in high regard45 Ancient Athen’s rival state46 Poisons48 The gift of __50 In cartoons they’re lightbulbs51 20-across is also known as a thrift __52 Common conifers55 Short race56 “So, what’ve you been __ __ lately?57 Try to make up for a lack of study?58 Roleo rollers62 Coffee alternative63 Place to alter a dress or skirt?

Here's a puzzle to celebrate the Discovery Shop’s 35th anniversary.

Welcome Reception Police Chief Cathy Madalone

Tuesday, September 17, 20195:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Forest Hill - 551 Gibson Avenue Forest Hill Fireside Room

Please join Forest Hill and the Pacific Grove Chamber of Com-merce in welcoming Police Chief Cathy Madalone to Pacific Grove. Limited to Forest Hill residents, Chamber members,

Citizens Police Academy graduates and City officials

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Gossip & Fiddly Bits

Marge Ann Jameson

“Treasure Hunt” Solution by Peter Silzer Puzzle on Page 10

Shoe Game is over for another year. Thank you PGPD for protecting us rowdies from each other and we’re sorry you lost the key to the golf cart there at the end. Cdr. Lakind walked me to my car and I told him The Secret: That all golf carts use the same key. We learned that at Volunteer School at Laguna Seca (and I couldn’t find my key ring -- where I keep a spare -- to prove it to him), but I guess they don’t teach that at School Officer School.

kFun seeing the Robotics Team at the game using their summer project to shoot

T-shirts at the PG fans. Congratulations Coach Hyde. Can’t wait for this year’s robotics competition.

iSad news that Pac Rep’s Neverland Benefit Shop is closing down as of Nov. 1.

They’re looking at a number of options which would keep the team together, including moving in next door to Cedar Street Times. Somebody’s got to get that sidewalk fixed first. Also heard that Spirals is shutting down. Well, even though he resigned, it appears that Mr.-No-Thrift-Stores-Downtown-Mark Brodeur is winning.

gOne of my room mates in the announcer’s booth at the Shoe Game was a 1955

graduate of PGHS! Tom (Hugh Thomas) Hoy has been a substitute teacher and coach in his years, and he even sat in for Buck Roggeman recently. I never knew there was such a thing as substitute principals. The Hoys,Tom and Nancy Burton Hoy, live at Canterbury Woods.

oBob Silverman has roses in bloom in Carmel Valley. See page 4. We had a

seed sprout up from the sink strainer (which catches ookies so they don’t plug up the plumbing). We decided that if it was that brave, we’d take it out and nurture it in the planter from Miss Trawick’s that someone (Roxanne?) had placed on my porch. Appears to be a tomato, now about two inches tall. Doesn’t it know where it is? Fog City!? Tomatoes not allowed!

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Pacific Repertory Theatre (PacRep) previews William Shakespeare’s fantastical tale, “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” playing September 5 through September 22 at the Circle Theatre of the Golden Bough Playhouse.

Known as Shakespeare’s greatest adventure story, the play follows Pericles, who embarks on a tempest-tossed quest in search of adventure and love. As he travels to parts unknown, he is confronted by villains, pirates, goddesses and kings. While at sea, his wife, whom he presumes to be dead, gives birth to a miraculous daughter named Marina, meaning literally – from the sea. At his journey’s end, he faces loneliness, loss, reconciliation, and finally renewal.

Under the direction of Kenneth Kelleher, musical director Lindsey Schmeltzer, and movement director Keith Pinto, Pericles will feature a multi-talented nine-mem-ber ensemble playing dozens of Shakespeare’s characters. Pericles is played by both Mathew Reich (younger Pericles) and Justin Gordon (older Pericles) – reflecting both stages of his life. The ensemble includes Mike Baker, Patrick Andrew Jones, Jennifer LeBlanc, Scott McQuiston, Ben Muller, River Navaille, and Lindsey Schmeltzer. Six of the nine-member ensemble will be playing live music from genres ranging from Folk and jazz to rock. Songs about water, love, loss, and redemption will be performed throughout the play, creating a world of odyssey and reflection, while incorporating various forms of movement and dance.

Pericles will begin performances with two discount previews, Thursday September 5, and Friday September 6, opening Saturday September 7 at 7:30 pm, with a 2:00 pm matinee on Sunday September 8. Performances continue Thursday, Friday and Satur-day nights at 7:30 pm, with 2:00 pm Sunday matinees, through September 22, 2019.

“Pericles” is for mature audiences. General admission single ticket prices range from $10 to $38 with discounts available for students (over 12), teachers, seniors over 65, and active military. Tickets are available online at: www.pacrep.org, by calling (831) 622-0100 or visiting the PacRep Box Office Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Golden Bough Playhouse, located on Monte Verde between 8th and 9th Avenues, in Carmel-by-the-Sea.

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Random ThoughtsJane Roland

You’ve Gotta Have Heart!

This has been a “week and a half” as they say…The board of Pacific Repertory Theatre decided that the Neverland Benefit Shop should close as of the first of November. As most of you know, more than two years ago, Rod Dewar gave me the contents of his home to donate to a non-profit, I selected Pacific Repertory Theatre as Stephen expressed a wish to open a shop. We worked day after day for almost six months, sorting, pricing etc. and had a couple of estate sales which brought in more than $60,000. There daily were Lorna, Lillian, Karyl and Charlie, Donna, Judy, Chase others came in and helped a lot: Martha, Kimberly Michele,Gabriele,Marcia, Margaret and Rick, of course, John and Annie, If I forgot someone forgive me. Stephen found the store on Forest Hill and we moved everything that was left into that space. It was not an ideal spot, parking was bad and there was no visibility; however, we started with some wonderful items and continued to receive more as we were found. People such as Dave, Doug, Barry and Boots came in to volunteer again. Again, people worked day and night to make it work, with help from a couple of PacRep supporters. As the location was difficult at best, it was once again decided that we should move – to 433 Lighthouse in New Monterey. I was able to find people to help move and it was accomplished in a day. Volunteers secured or donated all of fixtures. I have spoken of these people many times, words cannot express my admiration, respect and fondness for all. They love working together and have loved the cause…we have become fast friends over the years…While most of us would choose an animal cause, arts are a close second, so it worked. Again, the location was not ideal, it is too far down on Lighthouse, practically no walk by traffic and the cars zip by… However, we were being found, customers were coming, people loved the store and the cause, wonderful donations came rolling in. Sadly, because of a deficit, the board decided that Neverland will cease to exist on October 31. Who was to know, we did our best and are all sad that it has ended? We are looking for options…anyone with ideas let us know. People have asked how I fell into the business and it was really an accident. In Miami I worked as an administrative assistant for a church…I was also President of the ECW…we kept having rummage sales…One day I looked at a little garage on the site and said, “why don’t we try a thrift shop”. We did – it was a success and long after we moved away it was thriving. My background was journalism and advertising…I was the Executive Director of the Lyceum for many years and, John, my husband, was responsible for obtaining the little building which houses them. He volunteered for the Symphony, so I did as well as was on board of and President of the Guild and was on the main board for over eight years.... we started a friend’s group for Children’s Experimental Theatre, Chaired the Beacon House Art Auction for years. We were both active in our Rotary Clubs and received Rotarian of the Year more than once…My cousin, Mary Shaw, and I started the SPCA Auxiliary. And I set up many rummage sales for a number of groups. When the SPCA shop needed a manager I was asked to do it…”Oh, I guess I handle that for a year”…the rest is history, SPCA shop moved after 20 years, AFRP wanted a shop, we set that up and ran it successfully, for 12 years, when that ended PacRep decided to try a benefit shop and Rod Dewar gave me the contents of the house. Many of the current volunteers started at the SPCA shop, others when the Treasure Shop was set up…others, such as David Winter and his best buddy, Bootsie came when we were on Central Avenue, Barry and others jumped in . Most have stuck with the operation. As I said, they love working together for a cause and they are great at it…there is nothing they won’t do…they pick up donations, solicit same, clean the store, price display and fill in when needed. If they cannot come they let me know and, more often than not, find their own substitutes. I have helped several organizations start stores and somewhere have a handbook I designed for the projects…It has been quite a ride and I have loved every minute of it. What is next? I have no idea…I will continue to write this column for a time.. We will all research opportunities. In the meantime,…we will be on site for a couple of months, please come to visit and bid us “adieu” this month we will have massive close-out sales. October will be an early Christmas…I love people so will miss you all more than I can say…John feels the same way, he is my rock, without him I could not have continued especially now with my knee issues…Thank you, John… One thing to bear in mind…I was raised in Noah’s Arc…you name the beast we had it…but I was also taken to theatre in New York when I was little, continued in Tucson, studied drama and minored in college…I have nothing but the greatest fondness for Pacific Repertory Theatre. I knew Stephen at CET, followed his progress at Grovemont (in fact obtained some funding for him), Pacific Repertory Theatre is remarkable. If you haven’t had the opportunity to view its plays go on line and look at the website.

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Carmel keeps the Shoe for another season, having won 10 of the last 11 games against Pacific Grove.

The game was the season opener, as Pacific Grove and Carmel are in different divisions this year in the Pacific Coast Athletic League. It had originally been set for the final game of the season, which would have given Pacific Grove more time to build a tight team.

The final score was 33-14 for Carmel.“The kids played hard to the end,” Breaker coach Chris Morgan is quoted as

saying. “We can build off this.”Pacific Grove Breakers are still favorites in the Santa Lucia Division. There are

24 seniors on the squad this fall.

The Breakers got on the scoreboard first, but they did not score again until the fourth quarter. Carmel, though, kept sending the ball to the end zone for 27 straight points in the first half.

It was a rushing game. Breaker passes by Ben Minik were inter-cepted, short passes were run into the outside. Penalties kept racking up, and the Padres ran the clock out on the Breakers.

Cedar Street Times essays to tweet the games from the scoring box. Follow us on Twitter at @CedarStTimes. We promise to keep tweets down to first downs, scores, and major happenings on the field.

Face-Off by Sabrianah H Garoutte

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The Shoe will stay in Carmel for a 5th Year

Paul Minik Paul Minik

Coach Grey (L) and Chianti Carter (R)Oliver O’Brien

Ben Minik

Natalia Suro

Parker McAnally runs the ball up the sidelineSabrianah H Garoutte

Natalia Suro

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New Public Restroom at the Monarch Sanctuary is Complete

Pacific Grove Public Works has com-pleted installation of a pre-fab restroom at the Monarch Sanctuary, replacing the ugly blue on that was in use for years.Perhaps the more aesthetic and col-or-matched one will attract monarchs!

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Calling all Volunteers and Vendors!Visit montereytri.com for info!

Annual Walk Through at the Monarch Sanctuary Sept. 5

Join the City of Pacific Grove staff in the annual Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Walk Through to learn about scheduled maintenance activities for the coming year. The walk through will be held on Thursdy, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m.

[Webster’s Cell Tower Column]

Poetry

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Public Enemy Number One—Part 1Could the Okies be considered California’s first homeless families?

Wanda Sue Parrott

Homeless in Paradise

Businesses: Optimize Lighting – An Evening Event

September 12, 2019, 6-8 PM, in Chapman Room of Sunset Center hosted by the Carmel Chamber of Commerce & the Carmel Residents Downtown businesses are encouraged to attend a lighting seminar Thursday, Sept .12, 6-8 pm to learn the latest from our national expert and Carmel’s city building official. This eve-ning will guide business owners how to light their stores with effective, attractive and compliant lighting. Co-sponsored by the Carmel Chamber and the Carmel Residents Association, this meeting is free and open to the public.

The speakers and seminar content include:• Industry (IES) organization leader, certified auditor and lighting business owner,

Meredith Nole will cover advances in lighting effects on business visitors with how to apply them. Meredith will cover topics including optimization, glare min-imization, LED insights, colors, placement, cost saving considerations, including lighting and health.

“The right lighting can make your merchandise remarkable, all at the lowest possible cost for your applications.”, says Meredith.

• To learn more about IES, Illuminating Engineering Society, visit: https://www.ies.org/

• Carmel’s own Building Official, Dick Bower, will review lighting relevant portions of State of California’s Title 24, and how to be regulatory compliant.

• To learn more, in advance about the California State Title 24 visit: https://www.energy.ca.gov/programs-and-topics/programs/building-energy-efficiency-standards

This business lighting seminar is set for Thursday, September 12, 6-8 p.m., in the Chapman Room at Sunset Center. Wine service will welcome attendees, plus a wine and social hour reception will follow the presentation. This evening is free; with parking available north of Sunset Center at 8th Avenue and Mission Street.

Reservations are recommended by emailing, the Chamber’s Jenny MacMurdo,[email protected] or the Association’s Barbara Livingston, [email protected]

“Giving life the shape of justice” from the Unitarian Universalist hymn raises questions: If it were easy to sing society back to health, would vocal music lose its appeal? Its power?

More important than where you’re moved to sing spontaneously is when you sing?

Do you trill when happiness makes you feel like singing joy to the world?

When you’re so low-level lonely you could cry?

Or when you’re a-flutter—fluxing, flying and flowing—to survive daily life?

Whether we have perfect pitch, or we’re downright flat, we’re all part of the Vox Populi, Latin for “Voice of the People.

It’s humanity’s collective subtle whispers, thoughts, emotions and words in wide ranging tonalities and notes from bas-so profundo (deep and low) to baritone and alto (middle) to tenor and soprano (high).

Above and beyond all sensorily pro-voked responses to mobile devices, there prevails an unbroken one-note melody you can hear if you listen. It’s like an electronic mist.

William Shakespeare called it the quality of mercy that drops “like the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath.”

The collective choir of the “Vox Po-puli” is an empathic vibratory energy wave that connects us all, from post-nascent neonate to elder in exodus to re-entry into Vast Ubiquity (The Silence).

The Voice that cannot lieVox Populi always sings the truth

because it cannot lie. Hearing it daily will let you know the true state of humanity.

Listen to the Silence. Remove your ear buds. Hear it as the subtle ringing sound within the depth of your inner range of hearing.

Many people confuse it with tinnitus, a treatable condition in most cases.

The Vox Populi, aka Sound of Silence, is the ssssssigh of our living universe. It may be accompanied by the throbbing pulsebeat of your own heart thumping in 4/4 rhythm. The time you may be most prone to hearing it is just before sleep.

With meditative exercise and delib-eration, you can focus on Silence every-where and at all times.

Close your eyes and visualize any images that come to mind. What is this great sound wave telling you about the true state of humanity?

To me, it says “Homelessness is Pub-lic Enemy Number One” at this time in history, a topic this new series will explore.

At its worst, homelessness leaves peo-ple feeling blinded, helpless and without legs to stand on, as symbolized by my old painting from 1958 when the Vox Populi was still singing fearful postwar reaction to atomic power that could wipe us all out

who’s this helpless pairhomeless point-in-time portraitsnew america

Painting and haiku by Wanda Sue Parrott

overnight. Original title was “Danger after the Bomb.”

We survived, as humanity will, fol-lowing this current burgeoning homeless crisis.

Here’s a testimonial reflection from Carmel artist, Roy Church, a child of sur-vivors of the last great wave of homeless-ness to sweep across America during the Dust Bowl of the Great Depression. Roy’s response came after he read the August 9, 2019 edition of this column about the poorly attended 2019 Steinbeck “In Search of America Festival” in Salinas.

The Okies—California’s first Homeless Families

By Roy Church, Carmel Being part of the Okie diaspora and grow-ing up in Kern County, I read your article with great interest.

In 1962 I was a sophomore at Arvin High School, not far from the Weedpatch Camp made famous by Steinbeck. I attend-ed middle school at Sunset School which is adjacent to the camp.

I left the area for college in the Bay Area 52 years ago, but I do visit my sisters there from time to time. . . during my latest visit, I was told that this October will mark the last Dust Bowl Days Festival at Sunset School. The reason given is that the organizers have grown old or passed and younger people cannot identify with this era. It may also be that the local residents who are mostly Hispanic cannot identify with it either.

I believe the event highlighted an important part of California history and its passing is a sad event.

The Okies, could possibly be consid-ered California’s first homeless families.

My family was about as near being homeless as one can get without being completely outdoors. Our first home was

a one room, single walled shack with a wood stove, no plumbing and lit by a single light bulb. We had an outhouse out back.

Due to great public education during my childhood, I am fortunate to be writing you from my home in Carmel.

It seems that we are witnessing grow-ing homelessness everywhere.

It could be my imagination, but it seems to me that the current situation may be worse or will be worse than what was experienced during the Great Depression.

Certainly, there are differences. We had charity county hospitals, mental health institutions, and numerous labor jobs that didn’t pay well but were available to the low skilled.

Today technology has moved the first step of the job and income ladder far above the reach of many. Add that to rampant drug addiction and you have a possible intractable situation.

Today homelessness is as much of a disease as it is a position. People with any disease are not likely to find employment. So, I lament the loss of Dust Bowl Days.

According to Wikipedia, units in which Dust Bowl families like Roy’s lived now house migrant workers in Kern County. See https://en.weedpatch.org/wiki/weedpatch_camp/

I believe the Okies were the second wave of homeless people in California, the first being Native Americans whose lands we Monterey Peninsulans now call home.

As to music at its best, the fabulous I-HELP Chorus’s rendition of “When the Saints Come Marching In” had the audi-ence dancing in the aisles at last week’s Pasta with the Pastors fundraiser.

That’s the right kind of power! Join the chorus!

For details about the 2019 Point in Time Homeless Census & Survey, visit the Coalition of Homeless Service Providers website at

https://www.chspmontereycoun-ty.org/monterey-and-san-benito-coun-ty-homeless-census-reports/

Wanda Sue Parrott at 831-899-5887 [email protected]

Copyright 2019 by Wanda Sue Parrott

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