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Please visit https://www. pacificgrovelibrary.org/calendar for Pacific Grove’s details. • Gingerbread House Display Lobby of Spanish Bay Times Opens Dec. 1 • Times Through Tuesday, January 5 Local NEWSpaper for Pacific Grove & the Peninsula Small Treasures Exhibition Local NEWSpaper for Pacific Grove & the Peninsula Carmel Thursdays thru Mondays, 10 am to 5 pm Appointments for gallery access can be Jan 1-7, 2021 Your Community NEWSpaper Vol. XIV, Issue 9 scheduled by calling or texting 831-250-3347 • Thursday, December 31 at the Monterey Fairgrounds Winter Solstice Blessing “The Beat Goes On” Tribute Concert 6:30PM. Pac Rep Theater • New exhibits at Pacific Grove Art Center The show runs from January 8, 2021 through February 25, 2021. 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, GALLERY HOURS 12-5 pm Wed-Saturday. For more information please contact Kim Moreno: office 831-375-2208, cell 831- 747-0764 • Saturday, Jan. 9 PG Museum unior Naturalist Club: Digital Campfire — Stay in your PJs, put on some fuzzy socks, and build your best pillow fort for our coziest “excursion” yet! Join us virtually as Museum staff share campfire stories. We will play games, sing campfire songs, and show off our indoor forts. For Junior Naturalist members only, or join the club. Thursday, Jan. 14 Create With Us: Seed Bombs, 11 a.m.- noon — Learn how to make a seed bomb of native plant species for your garden. Saturday, Jan. 30 Science Saturday: Amazing Migrations, 10 On December, 2120, we celebrated After the water blessing this year, Photo by Bob Pacelli a.m.-3 p.m. — Join us as we investigate the shortest day of the year, the winter Rinpoche -- joined by the Sangha from solstice, and this was the 27th time that the world of long-distance animal solstice, with a water blessing ceremony all over the world in Zoom -- recited it was done in California. Usually, we Upcoming seasonal events at the Pacific Grove beach. The bless- the Kunzang Monlam, also known as gather as a community and celebrate cancelled due to State ing honors all the earth’s elements, and “The Powerful Prayer of Aspiration.” together by offering group prayers; be- stay-at-home order Rinpoche chanted, burned incense, and This very powerful prayer is recited by cause this cannot be done in large groups The list of canceled events spread flower petals to pray for their Tibetan Vajrayana and Tantrayana prac- at this time, Sangha members were include protection and to heal the environment, titioners on very auspicious events, such encouraged to visit nature while restore balance and harmony to the ele- as solstices and eclipses, when it is remaining socially distant, and to recite Big Sur International Half ments, and to request protection from the said to bring great benefit. the prayers on their own and Marathon and Lighthouse 3K/5K unseen world of spiritual beings called Rinpoche holds a water blessing twice to send good energy out to the world. nagas who care for the waters. per year, every summer and winter To All Our Readers, Contributors, Advertisers, & Friends & Enemies: Kick 2020 goodbye and have a wonderful 2021! Inside The Big Picture...... Dark Carmel Valley Report...... Dark Cartoon...... 2 Measure L Sales Tax Increase Begins Jan. 1 Commentary...... Dark Estate Planning...... Dark The City of Pacific Grove will enact a 0.5% increase in the City’s sales tax From the Trenches...... 5 effective January 1, 2021. This tax is imposed the conveyance of tangible personal Homeless in Paradise...... 10 property and for payments to store, use, or otherwise consume such property. The tax revenue shall be collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Admin- Legal Notices...... 9 istration and remitted to the City. This tax increase was approved by Pacific Grove Opinion ...... Dark voters in the November 3, 2020 general election as Measure L. People...... 3 This measure raises the sales tax levied by the City from 1.0% to 1.5% and the Poetry...... 3 total sales tax collected in Pacific Grove from 8.75% to 9.25%, the current sales tax Police Logs ...... 9 ceiling according to County regulations. Page 2 • CEDAR STREET Times • HAPPY January 1, 2021 Joan Skillman

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PACIFIC GROVE'S RAIN GAUGE

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

Week Ending Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Inches, as of 8 AM, 12/16/20...... 0.4" Total since July 1, 2020...... 1.18" Rain total one year ago to date...... 6.2" Previous Year Total--July 2019 - June 2020....22"

PACIFIC GROVE'S RAIN GAUGE $ 95 Pacific Grove, beyond FOREST HILL SHOPPING 10 and below Holman Hwy. Data reported by Bruce & Judy Cowan, residents. Week Ending Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Inches, as of 8 AM, 12/29/20.oºß...... 0.3" Total since July 1, 2020:...... 1.98"

Rain total one year ago to date:...... 8.9" ______Previous Year Total--July 2019 through June 2020:...... 22"

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Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription. Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Managing Editor Webster Slate Graphic Design: Dan Bohrman Distribution Manager: Charbel Samaha Regular Contributors: Bill Cohen Joy Colangelo • Bruce Cowan • Scott Dick Neil Jameson • David Laws Wanda Sue Parrott • Jean Prock • Jane Roland • Katie Ryan Patrick Ryan • Katie Shain • Peter Silzer Bob Silverman • Charbel Samaha • Joan Skillman • Rudolph Tenenbaum

All contents copyright 2020 unless otherwise noted. 831.324.4742 Phone [email protected] HAPPY January 1, 2021 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 3 Rudolph Tenenbaum Poetry The diciplined Swimmers The inhabitants of a distant star observe our planet. Specifically. the traffic on our highways,

A new telescope! And it delivers! Just look! Can you see Those numerous rivers?

And those swimmers, All so trim! And how confidently They swim!

Rectangular bodies. You see them now? Bulging eyes. A massive brow.

They stop at the red And proceed at the green. They definitely Love the routine.

They follow their code of conduct. 2021 Community Blood Drives. The Recreation Department and They always keep distance, American Red Cross have partnered together to offer Community And no contact. Blood Drives at PG Community Center throughout 2021. Visit www. No contact, redcrossblood.org to make an appointment and be a part of the lifesav- No conflict. ing cause. They must be bound By some knd of contract. Library Holds Pick Up. Mary Weyant, Youth Services Librarian at Pacific Grove Public Library, advises “Be polite,” it decrees. that they are now offering Holds Pick Up on Mondays from 3:00pm-6:00pm and “And don’t be mean. Wednesdays from 10:00am-1:00pm at the 550 Central Avenue location. Just stop at the red And proceed at the green.”

And don’t4 hurry, And don’t tarry While exiting into Joy Welch A tributary. Remember not even To cherish the dream of ever swimming “Joy’s quiet strength, Against the stream persistence and care for her clients is legendary on the Monterey Peninsula.” [email protected] Lic. # 00902236

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TUESDAYS WITH GENE REDUX if they came in sight. Obviously, we couldn’t get rid of our beloved pet, so Many years ago, I wrote this story we watched him carefully. Gene really based on true events . During these Jane Roland wanted him and asked if we could relin- gloomy times I thought a light touch quish him. We gave it some thought, might be in order: One day we were sitting in the Random Thoughts dining room eating brunch with my hus- He was a tumbling black ball, band’s parents who were visiting from squirming his way up to us. I picked Iowa. Mother Roland exclaimed “There him up, his breath still redolent with the is a large man coming to the door” a beautiful animal and very friendly, so sweet puppy scent. Daughter, Ellen, “That’s Gene,” I said, “Beau’s friend.” some unsuspecting dog napper thought pleaded...” Oh, Mom, can we keep him, Gene came into the house and we intro- he had stumbled on riches when he stole please, please…I will…. (Fill in the came over to me. “Is this your dog?” duced him. “I wonder,” he asked “could her. She was a gift that kept on giving. blanks)” The dog had wandered into he asked. “Yes, I replied, his name is Beau come out to the yard with us next Beau would eat anything that the art room at the Monterey County Beau”. “Well, ma’am, he sure is a good week?” wasn’t nailed down. He once was Fair which Ellen was docenting with dog, and really helps us,” It was revealed “We are going on strike and we subject to severe medical ministrations her friend. I oversaw the show but had that for several months our pet had been would like him to walk the picket line to prevent a pierced intestine due to gone home for a much-needed show- joining the team when they entered with us. We will keep him on a leash, the ingestion of sharp bones, procured er. The Fair Grounds in the middle of the area and stayed with them all day, and bring him home later.” from the garbage. However, he had September could be oppressively warm reminding them if they missed a can. It Our “man in garbage” had another an amazing constitution, relishing the and dusty. was fine with us and the practice contin- day with his friends, but that was it. Ev- box of chocolates which our daughter ery Tuesday, when he heard had received from an admirer, with no There was a couple visiting us the truck, he would stand ill effect, and a needle from John’s at the window and whine. needlepoint. He learned to swim at an Months passed, and he forgot. early age when he stood on one side Years went by and Beau of a swimming pool, we on the other. slowed down. It became Not understanding the consequences, necessary for him to sit down he took a step onto the water and was and rest from time to time. shocked when there was no foothold. We knew the end was in sight struggling to get to the edge on our and dreaded the looming trip side. After that there was no deterring to take him for his final nap. him, if there was a pool, he needed to 1He slept on the floor in our be restrained as many owners didn’t bedroom. On the Fourth of welcome dogs in their facility He July we arose to see that Beau loved the beach and ran up and down, was very still, in fact he was jumping in and tossing the water gone, gone as he had come, around, mud pools were his favorite, sparing us the pain of having his personal Esalen. to help him reach greener He loved to run and, if he thought pastures. his exercising was incomplete, would Not long after there was sneak out and stand in the driveway from Oxnard, who chuckled when I a small article in the news- barking. When we would attempt an said “No, way, we have four animals paper about a man working arrest, he would back up and bark some already”. We went to the person man- ued for almost a year. Once when I was at the garbage collecting yard who had more. In the car we would jump, and ning the sound system and the pup’s hosting a bridge game, a friend came been killed when one truck came too the chase was on. First Beau was the description was blasted over the noise of in, clearly bemused. “Janie, I believe I close to another, His name was Gene leader, racing around the block, we in the carnival, crowds and hawkers. After just saw Beau riding in the front seat of Moore. Now he, Beau and Reggie are hot pursuit. As he tired, his steps would several of these announcements, it was a garbage truck.” “Oh, yes, that’s what watching the trash collections in Heav- shorten and soon he was racing behind apparent that no one would claim him. he likes to do.” Everyone loved the dog en, laughing all the way. us, ultimately falling exhausted at our I looked down at the appealing black and were thrilled about his front steps, or climbing wearily into the puppy, who grinned up at me, his tail “play-date” Our local newspa- car... His best friend was Reggie, one of beating the ground. He may have been per wrote a story, accompanied our cats, as black as his companion; they abandoned but not mal-nourished, his by a picture. He was immor- would play for hours on end. black body was rotund. A bright white talized in a painting by Will Generally, he would leave the patch was on his chest...He probably Bullas. house and wander the neighborhood; came from a litter that had traveled with The leash laws were in those days of no leash laws canines a rancher to Monterey. It seemed his instituted. For awhile it didn’t spent most of their time, unescorted and owner either didn’t want him, or more affect Beau’s Tuesdays as he unrestrained, visiting neighbors and likely, didn’t miss him. “We will take was being carefully monitored hanging out with their buddies. Tues- him home and find a good family for by his companions in waste days, however, were an anomaly. Beau him” ... management, but the idyllic would leave depart early in the morning He was named Beauregard, Beau life ended. and return home near dark. We didn’t for short, after a character recently Neighbors complained worry as he always reappeared for introduced on the Muppet Show. Our that it wasn’t fair that our dinner. veterinarian determined that he was part animal could be out on the One afternoon I received a call lab and part pit bull. As a puppy he streets when theirs must be from a friend who lived a couple of loved to roam, possibly coached by our incarcerated or restrained. For miles down the hill. “Jane, do you know Irish setter, Cinder, who was a rescue a time, the boys would stop by where your dog is?” “No,” I replied, but dog. Cinder ran as a door was opened, the house on Tuesday morning, I am sure he is fine.” “He is down here Beau in hot pursuit, over hill and dale collect Beau for the day and at my house and seems to be with the raced the red- haired demon from hell, return him in the late afternoon. garbage truck.” I drove to the location her apostle racing behind. We would We received a ticket and decided Now you have the story, we hope and saw the vehicle on the curve of the drive around the neighborhood and that we would go to court (Beau could you will love the book which is available street. “Beau,” I called. He turned, sight the little creature worn out, on the not accompany us to plead his case; at Amazon, Illustrated by Genevieve looked and laughed returning to his steps of a house. In the meantime, his we had to do it for him). The judge Roland Smith magpiepainting.net..look mission. teacher was collecting left-over roast happened to be a good friend. We were at her web page… A big African American man beef from a kindly restaurateur. certain that he would see the justice in Beau accompanied us wherever allowing the lab his beloved activity. we went, jumping up and down That was not the case. Judge Burleigh with pleasure at the idea of a ride, was most amused. “I sympathize with or a walk. Beau, but it is the law that he must be Cinder didn’t remain with on a leash when out and about.” He us very long. We received calls dismissed the charges but determined from all over the city to come that the animal would either be on and collect her. We built a higher house arrest or shackled when walking. fence. She broke her leg doing Gene, the foreman of the team asked his a hurdle. Many dollars later and supervisor if they could take Beau with a cast on the errant canine, we them on their rounds. The request was breathed a sign. At last she was denied. contained ... I looked out the win- By then the fear of Pit Bulls was dow and Cinder flew by, over the rampant and we were becoming in- obstacle, right leg, encapsulated, creasingly disturbed. While Beau had straight in front. Several months demonstrated no aggression, only love to later she disappeared for good; people and his own four-legged family, we advertised, called shelters and he hated small aggressive dogs and cats settled down with pleasure when (other than his), lunging and growling ads were not answered. She was HAPPY January 1, 2021 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 5 PG Museum to You’s 2021 Joy Colangelo calendar filled with fun virtual experiences to entertain, From the Trenches enlighten Even though the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History was forced to close once again following a surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases in Monterey County, the fun and learning continues! Let’s play connect the dots The downtown museum launched its innovative Museum to You digital program- At the last City Council meeting, all but one councilmember didn’t think ming on March 28. It proved to be a resourceful digital solution to help entertain and twice about giving City employees a 5% increase of their furlough pay back. That enlighten the community during the pandemic. The program set out to provide an brings them to earning 95% of their pay rate prior to COVID. You see, they had only interactive museum experience with virtual programs such as “Bug Out With Bree!” taken a 10% pay cut for their COVID furlough. Employees called in, supervisors “Create With Us,” “Exploring the Coast With Hannah” and other interactive program- pleaded to reward their workers who were “really struggling” and I think a union ming hosted by museum staff and educators. The program links can be accessed at rep or two even called in. Without so much as a blink of an eye, your police force https://www.pgmuseum.org/museum-to-you was issued 95% of their pay along with everyone else on staff at a time when most Here’s what’s coming up next: of the listeners had lost their jobs or had their income severely curtailed. With many

on staff making over $150,000 to as much as $250,000++, that payroll gaffe of 5% Saturday, Jan. 9 is costing us $1,908,000 for 3 months. The employees initially agreed to a 20% fur- Junior Naturalist Club: Digital Campfire — Stay in your PJs, put on some fuzzy lough of pay at the beginning of lock-down but council kept it at 10%. socks, and build your best pillow fort for our coziest “excursion” yet! Join us virtually At one time, they were willing to share in the sacrifice the citizens and small busi- as Museum staff share campfire stories. We will play games, sing campfire songs, and nesses are making. Suddenly, the phones were abuzz with the need for that other show off our indoor forts. For Junior Naturalist members only, or join the club. 5%. Wouldn’t you love to have 50% of your former pay? Thursday, Jan. 14 Earlier in this same meeting, a deluge of calls reiterated (a group calls Create With Us: Seed Bombs, 11 a.m.-noon — Learn step-by-step how to make a every meeting with the same message) that the police investigation of the right-wing seed bomb of native plant species for your garden. bumper stickers and published Parler threads from one police officer was lengthy Saturday, Jan. 30 enough, lame enough and wrong enough in its findings to warrant his dismissal. By Science Saturday: Amazing Migrations, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Join us as we investigate the end of the meeting the fella just got a raise. As did all his colleagues that never the world of long-distance animal travels. Whales, birds, insects, and more will be the turned him in, never protected the public from his bigotry or at least didn’t continue focus of our deeper look at these natural phenomena. Learn about the many amazing to pressure their union with complaints to discipline him. All of them got 5% more migratory birds that visit Monterey County every year, and celebrate another birthday that night. (No. 38) for Sandy the Whale, the amazing 40-foot sculpture outside the museum! You can connect more dots with the agenda item regarding the petition to halt Saturday, Feb. 13 the cannabis store, a petition that is lacking in a few signatures (hey, didn’t you love Junior Naturalist Club: Mushroom Walk, 10 a.m.-noon — Join us as California the part when the Chamber fella called in and said something like “everyone knows Naturalist Joseph Narvaez guides us on a mushroom walk and reveals the hidden world this guy lives in town and you discounted his signature.” Well, king of podunk of local fungi. Come learn about the important role these organisms play in our local U.S.A., signature rules aren’t there for you to override because you “know the guy” ecosystems and where to find them! To RSVP and receive details, please contact the and he meant well. Can we get more lame, more elite and more off track as we rule Museum’s Community Science and Outreach Coordinator Jaclyn Schneider or join this city one citizen at a time? Let me answer that for you. Nope. the club. The cannabis ordinance to delay the issuance of RFP’s (request for propos- Saturday, Feb. 27 als) and a team to authorize a vendor, passed at Wednesday’s PG Council but it does Science Saturday: Animal Athletes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — This highest jumping, fastest not take effect until 30 days after the second reading which is in January. Thus the flying, strongest biting Science Saturday of the year focuses on the Olympians in the ordinance allowing cannabis sales is still in effect. While stalled by the referendum animal kingdom. From falcons to mountain lions, and beetles to beavers, every athlete petition, which as I said, failed to gather enough signatures, the first ordinance took has a story to tell. Join us for crafts, activities, and science as we sprint, jump, and dive effect. Like in real world politics. Like in a staff that is still making their near-full into the world of Animal Athletes! paycheck. So here’s a good strategy (besides the fact that the RFP vendors all need Saturday, March 27 lawyers to shove this around a bit): we need another petition to have a referendum Science Saturday: Bees, Wasps, Honey and Hives, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Explore the negating the 2nd ordinance and allowing cannabis sales, thus the 2nd ordinance sweet-side of science as Science Saturday turns its attention to Bees, Wasps, Honey cannot take effect, stalling the reversal. I know the dots are backtracking over and and Hives. Do all bees make honey? How do you tell a wasp from a bee? Do all bees around themselves, but keep up with me here. If there are sufficient signatures sting? Find the answers to all of your buzzing questions as you complete a craft, and to get that on the ballot, then cannabis sales will be legal until that referendum learn about some of our most important local pollinators. in November of 2022. Getting a lot more signatures than what were on the first

petition trying to stop cannabis would show that PG citizens want local sales, and For more information visit www.pgmuseum.org. would make the council look inept if they continue to drag their feet. Perhaps the applicants might band together to organize this. Or I know, the fellas that wrote that initiative, what was it called.....um....Measure M.... where they kept saying “let the people decide,” yeah, those guys....they can let the people decide this one too. Heck, one of ‘em is on Council. He gets it. Doesn’t he? Bill Cohen 40th Annual Ancestor Roundup Virtual Genealogy Seminar Reasoning January 23, 2021 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. With God 40th Annual Ancestor Roundup Virtual Genealogy Seminar Keynote speaker is well-known researcher and genealogist, Karen Clifford AG®, who has been researching, teaching and writing about family history for over 30 years. Karen is the author of eight textbooks, and the President of Genealogy Research Asso- Bill Cohen is going on a brief haitus in order to ciates, Inc. She joins a number of genealogy instructors at this 40th Anniversary of the finish his book. We look forward to its publication annual Ancestor Roundup conference. Sponsored by the Commodore Sloat Chapter, and to his return to our pages Daughters of the American Revolution, this year the seminar will be Virtual via Zoom. $25 includes classes and instructor class notes. To request registration information, call “I am writing a book, hopefully, finished sometime 831-392-6536 or email [email protected]. next month. I will back to you when the book is finished. Blessings! Bill” Rainbow Speakers & Friends Come join us for our monthly meeting of community fun and cheer.Invite your friends! 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For more information on Chamber marketing initiatives, +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) contact the Chamber at (831) 373-3304 or visit www.pacificgrove.or Meeting ID: 861 2688 1955 Passcode: 4950533 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kb5c5MOQN Page 6 • CEDAR STREET Times • HAPPY January 1, 2021 Peter Silzer State Park Lifeguards Rescue Crossword Puzzle Two Fishermen “Paint the Town Red” Lunar New Year Enjoy this and other puzzles on FB #petespuzzles or check out www.drpetescrosswords.com Solution on page 10 Across Down 1 Actress Thurman et al. 1 “Born in the __” Springsteen 5 Christianity’s Savior 2 Dynasty that built the Great Wall 10 Male parent 3 The A in SATB 13 The __ Road (ancient trade 4 Body’s largest organ route) 5 Singer Groban and others 14 Part of a ruminant’s digestive 6 Roast host system 7 It’s a wrap in Bollywood 15 Ounce, pound, or ton 8 Fighter letters? 17 Not pro 9 “The Twilight __” fantasy film 18 Scrawny animal series 19 This clue has one 10 Like van Gogh Opinion 20 Common greeting on 53-across 11 “Be that as it may. . .” On the morning of December 26 Cal- Both victims were estimated to be in (Cantonese) (4 wds) 12 Simple antenna ifornia State Park Lifeguards and Rangers, the low 50 degree water for about an hour 23 “It’s no __! I can’t do it.” 16 Played with Big Sur Fire, and Monterey County Sher- and a half. One fisherman was transported 24 Not missing a part 21 Double-reed instrument from the iffs responded to a call involving 3 kayak to the hospital but all three individuals 25 First among 24 in Greek Zhou Dynasty fishermen in distress in the ocean off of were in stable condition. Lifeguards Brady 29 Highlands hillside 22 Overly cute, to a Brit Limekiln State Park. State Park Peace Of- and Kothlow proved their dedication to 32 “With this ring, I thee __” 25 Brush painting or calligraphy ficer Lifeguard E. Kothlow and Seasonal public safety by swimming a long distance 33 Common gift on 53-across (2 26 Taiwan-born director Ang __ Lifeguard M. Brady drove for over an hour in very challenging conditions. Their brav- wds) 27 “Kiss cam” smooch, briefly from the Monterey area to the incident. ery and dedication saved two lives that 36 Where there is no “I”? 28 Take up, like a skirt Upon arrival Kothlow and Brady noticed day. This is one more statistic that adds to a 37 Like severe pain 29 Sad music? a person floating on their back in the ocean busy year. The Monterey Lifeguards have 38 Early caucus state 30 Campus military org. with no wetsuit and another fisherman over 70,000 aquatic preventative actions 42 Common sound on 53-across 31 Mimic still in their kayak. With 10 foot waves and approximately 200 rescues in 2020. 44 Guitar pioneer Paul 34 “You’re so __” Carly Simon hit crashing on a steep beach surrounded by California State Parks has added two new 47 Burden 35 Off-white shade rocky shoreline and water temperature in towers and additional equipment over the 48 “__ produces a kind of pleasure 38 Post-OR area the low 50’s, Lifeguards Brady and Koth- last two years along the Monterey Coast which human nature cannot do with- 39 Gives the green light low entered the ocean without hesitation to ensure that State Park Lifeguards are out” Confucius 40 Ancient dynasty after the Han to rescue the two individuals. available now more than ever. 49 CSUMB student 41 Rainbow shape After reaching the first victim after Subscribe to California State Parks 51 __ goo gai pan 42 Pebble Beach alert a 200-yard swim, Brady and Kothlow News online at www.parks.ca.gov/news 53 Celebration of more than 20% of 43 Seaport on the Taiwan Strait observed he was extremely hypothermic or email us at [email protected]. the world’s population 44 Scottish lakes and having trouble speaking. Brady swam California State Parks provides for 60 Put on the payroll 45 Moral standards the victim in to shore through cold water the health, inspiration and education of the 61 Bring joy to 46 Rile or roil (2 wds) and strong currents while being repeated- people of California by helping to preserve 62 Percussion instrument (e.g., 50 Perennial foe ly struck by large waves before making the state’s extraordinary biological diver- dagu, tanggu, or bolang gu) 51 Bronze, copper, or iron it safely to shore. When Brady got the sity, protecting its most valued natural and 64 Pond problem 52 1936 Olympics hero Jesse victim to shore, Big Sur Fire was able to cultural resources, and creating opportu- 65 Like 60% of the world’s popula- 54 Nautical “seven” assist with lifting the patient to dry sand. nities for high-quality outdoor recreation. tion 55 “If all __ fails. . .” Kothlow swam another 200 yards to check 66 Heredity factor 56 Execute perfectly, like a dis- on the kayaker and noticed the third fisher- Learn more at www.parks.ca.gov. 67 Foreign agent mount man separated from their kayak floating on Facebook I Twitter I Instagram I 68 Peddles 57 Outer limit their back in the water without a wetsuit. YouTube I Blog I Periscope I Flickr 69 Toward the rising sun 58 Territory Brady swam out to assist Kothlow with Links to Rescue 59 Stands for office the second victim. Kothlow, Brady, and https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nT- 63 Convened the second victim all were struck repeat- gVvSc69z0 edly by large waves before making it to shore. With the assistance of Big Sur Fire Ocean Safety (ca.gov) the second victim was able to make it up the beach safely. The third kayaker was Monterey Lifeguard Association (@ knocked out of their kayak but was able montereylifeguards) • Instagram photos to reach the beach safely. and videos HAPPY January 1, 2021 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 7 Wave Writers Founders Get a Big Thank You From The WAVE Program and taught The Wave Writers, the first tors provided such well organized activities by Michelle Netzloff-Luna ever online creative writing class offered and a creative environment for the students... through the WAVE Program this past My student was so very excited for class to summer. It was a huge success. begin each day!” Another mom wrote in, “How wonderful it is that nobody Wave Writers participants got to ex- “The group leaders did an outstanding job of need wait a single moment before plore various forms of creative writing, motivating the kids and making the writing from poetry to memoirs to short stories. experience engaging and fun! We feel so lucky starting to improve the world.” “The kids were able to produce outstand- that our daughter was able to be part of the Caroline Coen (project supervisor) and Anne Frank ing pieces of writing,” says Claire Rog- Wave Writers camp this summer, thank you instructors Oscar Scholin, Claire Rogge- geman, one of the group leaders. William so much for offering it!” man, and Will Coen, as well as with all Spring of 2020 saw the whole world Coen, the youngest to guide his fledgling In recognition of the hard work and the young writers who participated in the grind to a halt. As masks were donned and fourth graders, remarked, “Wave Writers outstanding operation of the program, WAVE Wave Writers Program.” toilet paper became impossible to find, was an exciting way to connect with the Executive Director Darryl Smith honored the The four-member Wave Writer team folks watched schools close, businesses students and watch their writing improve.” four Wave Writer staff for a “job well-done.” was also pleased with the effort and ac- shutter and family plans cancel, one after Oscar Scholin, also a co-founder In a special November ceremony The WAVE complishment of all the young participants another. Even the wildly popular WAVE and group lead- Program awarded each leader a $250 scholar- in the program and are set to offer the class Program had to close its doors for the er, marveled, “I ship. Darryl Smith expounds, again. Caroline Coen muses, 2020 summer season and kids found was blown away “The Wave Program is a unique “The Wave Writers instructors were themselves stuck at home with nothing by what I saw: my experience for the youth of Pacific Grove proud of all the students’ hard work and to do. Prospects for having any fun over students’ creativ- because it gives them the opportunity creativity, and delighted in watching the summer vacation looked pretty grim amid ity, intelligence, to meet and learn from the coaches and students blossom. Next summer, the pro- a statewide shut down. and humor were teachers at Pacific Grove High School. gram plans to run again, and the instructors absolutely aston- When the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown hope it will be in person!” That’s when four PG high school ishing.” our summer athletic programs, Caroline How wonderful it is these four special trailblazers stepped up to the plate and An even Coen went to work to develop this program people did not wait a single moment before opened that shut door for PG 4th graders. more significant online. The Wave Writers project achieves starting to improve the world. Caroline Coen, Claire Roggeman, Oscar indication of the a major objective of The Wave Program, Scholin and William Coen did not wait a program’s success the interaction of high school students and The WAVE Program registration single moment before starting to improve were comments elementary students from PGUSD. The opens January 1, 2021. Please visit the the world. Spearheaded by Caroline Coen, from parents. Wave Program Board is extremely pleased website at www.thewaveprogram.org. for these four youths developed, organized “The instruc- with the effort and accomplishment of more information and to reserve your spot. Coming Soon: Young Writers’ Corner Joanna Wallfisch Virtual Concert January 10

On Sunday, January 10, 2021, at 2 p.m., there will be a virtual concert with gifted singer and songwriter Jo- anna Wallfisch sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula. A London born songstress, Joanna is a musician of the highest order. A quintessential re- naissance artist, she has released five critically acclaimed albums of original music and arrangements, had a memoir published (UWA Press), and her documentary “The Great Song Cycle” is currently making the rounds in the international film festival circuit. Born into a family of classical musicians, (Joanna’s mother, violinist Elizabeth Wallfisch, was the concert master at the Carmel Bach Festival for eighteen summers) Joanna spent every summer from age six immersed in the musical vibrance. In this concert, Joanna will accompany herself on the baritone ukulele, guitar, piano, and a loop pedal with which she creates wondrous choral harmonies. Her lyrics are poetic, honest and poignant, taking the listener through landscapes of love, humanity, joy, sorrow, and nature. Don’t miss this vibrant and engaging concert! Page 8 • CEDAR STREET Times • HAPPY January 1, 2021 Pacific Grove Art Center new exhibit opening

es produced over the past four politically Youth Art Collective presents art The show runs from January 8, 2021 Bryan Gage - “The inFamous contentious years. from our members (YACsters) in Times,” a political retrospective, through February 25, 2021. the Boyer Gallery of the Pacific Art Dyke Gallery “My Father’s Daughter” 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific After a decade abroad artist Gage - Center. It is a colorful display of B.R. Bradley, Annand Gallery Grove, CA GALLERY HOURS 12-5 returned home in 2016. No longer recog- their fresh perspectives in a variety — “My Father’s Daughter” is the most nizing the changing political scene and of mediums. YAC is an afterschool pm Wed-Saturday. recent project of photographer Britt shifting societal dynamics, the country art studio and mentoring program For more information please con- he once called home looked far different. Bradley. Through self-reflection, of for 14-22-year-old artists, staffed by tact Kim Moreno: office 831-375- Media was polarized, political norms a lifelong struggle with body image accomplished professional artists- 2208, cell 831-747-0764 destroyed, societal and corporate greed issues, Bradley explores the roles overwhelming, and the dying of young Andrew Jackson, Chloe Wilson, Americans’ dreams quickly becoming of identity, depression, sexuality, The PGAC’s first show of 2021 Germain Hatcher, Peggy Alonas, reality. The ‘inFamous Times’ is a retro- family dynamics, and trauma play is opening on January 8 from 12-5 p.m. spective collection of mixed media piec- Meg Biddle, and Marcia Perry. Featured artists include: The Geometric in physical self-acceptance. “My Series Extended where artist Gerardo Father’s Daughter” is an Zambrano engages and catapults the exploration of the thin viewer into the geometrically layered veil between perception shapes which are highlighted by images and distortion. of the old masters’ artwork. Bryan Gage’s The ‘inFamous Times is a satirical retrospective of the past four “Youth Arts Col- politically contentious years. lective (YAC) B.R. Bradley’s “My Father’s - Twenty-One Years Daughter” is an exploration of the thin and Counting,” Boy- veil between perception and distortion. er Gallery YAC - 21 years and Counting is consid- ered an incubator for many of Monterey Left County’s next generation of artists. “Glitched America” Finally, the California Coastal Com- Bryan Gage mission’s traveling exhibit of amateur photographers that depict the coast and its diverse landscapes. Show runs from January 8 through February 25, 2021 “A Family Portrait” Admission to the PGAC is made Eden Morillo possible through your donations. Please give generously! (link at end) California Coastal Commission Gerardo Zambrano - The Geomet- – 21st Annual Amateur ric Series Extended, Gill Gallery Photography Exhibit, Small “I am a self-taught Artist that grew up in the Monterey area. I had a natural Halls born talent to draw since childhood, but The California Coastal Commission only started painting in April of 2017 at holds an annual amateur photography the age of 30. I am an astute fan of the contest to encourage the public to consider, old Masters’ figurative works that came visit, and care for the coast. The photo- before me and I wish to push my skills graphs depict the coast and its myriad land- to a higher level as every year passes. scapes, resources and uses. Photographs This solo show will consist of 16 large fall into the following categories: the sce- recreations of the old masters done in a nic coast, ways people use the coast, and monochromatic layered glazing tech- coastal wildlife. This includes photographs nique.“ that document coastal resources protected by Coastal Commission action, such as public beaches or public accessways to beaches, agricultural land, or wetlands. Please Donate to the PGAC

“Nymphs and Satyrs” Gerardo Zambrano

“Easy to Swallow” “For Forever” Davenport B. R Bradley Ethan Kone HAPPY January 1, 2021 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 9 Pacific Grove Police Department Carmel Police Department Police Report Police Report 12/21/2020 484 Pc theft \ sunset dr Stolen package front fronch porch •` Xiong, Lee 30 06/26/90 m Sacramento Booked date = 12/14/20 arresting officer = 4000(A)(1 vc no reg:veh/trailer/e \ sunset dr bruno arrest location \ torres & ocean , carmel Suspect zanides, koren traffic citation: unlawful display 11/24/71 Transfer to county jail • give false info to po • Burglary \ Lighthouse Av Theft from storage shed. • drive:lic suspended/etc • Vandalism:deface pro \ Marino Pines Rd Vehicle egged. No damage. McDaniel, Alison Lynn 71 04/03/49 f • Lost property (info) \ country club gate • Property was reported as lost near the • Booked date = 12/18/20 0027 arresting officer = maldonado arrest location \ w above location. carpenter 1n 5th , carmel • Pc theft info rpt \ Pine av Unfound theft / info only blond brown w • Case cancelled \ Forest Av 5150 wi 5150 hold \ Crocker Av Drive w/o license \ • Release time = 0027 transfer to cnty jail Piedmont Av suspect Radley, Linda 06/11/47 expired dl. Residential address \ w Carpenter 1n 5th , Carmel • Family quarrel \ Sunset Dr • 148(a)(1) pc m obstruct/etc pub ofcr/etc • Barking dog \ Eardley av Barking dog complaint 23152(a) vc m dui alcohol • 5150 Wi 5150 \ Ocean View bl 23152(b) vc m dui alcohol/0.08 percent • Pos cntl sub:w/o prescription \ Sloat Av Poss. Of medication not presribed/traffic • Burt, Robert Allen 81 03/28/39 m retired 12/22/2020 Booked date = 12/18/20 1823 arresting officer = higgins arrest location \ sw dolores • Vehicle repossession (repo) \ David av • A vehcile was repossessed & 7th , carmel • Case canc in case cancelled \ Forest av • Case assigned then determined to be not black grey w needed. Release time = 2000 release on cite • Found property (info) \ Congress Av On the above date and time, property was found Residential address \ e carpenter 3n 5th , carmel at the above location. • DUI alcohol vc m dui alcohol/0.08 percent • Possess cntl sub \ Country Club Gate • Cernaramirez, Miguel Angel 26 09/04/94 m construction Subject in possession of controlled substance. Booked date = 12/18/20 2244 arresting officer = maldonado arrest location \ carpenter/ 459 Pc test \ pine av hwy 1 , carmel Suspect test, 01/01/50 504 145 black brown h Info in fall on pub property \ lighthouse av Release time = 2244 released to other agency Subject fell on public property Residential address \ 1120 phoenix av , seaside Found property (info) \ sunset dr ¶ m poss unlaw paraphernalia At the above date and time a check book was found near the above location and turned vc m drive w/o license into the pgpd lobby. Property will be held for safekeeping until owner claims it. m viol of probation Update: owner came to retrieve the property. 5150 Wi 5150 \ jewell av gravely • m drive w/o license $5,000 20tr006096 Marina outside war disabled adult 5150 • bp m contracting w/o license $5,000 18cr007392 salinas outside war 12/23/2020 drive w/o license $5,000 20 Marina outside war • 5150 Wi 5150 \ Jewell Av • Poss open container:drive • 5150 Wi mental health hold \ Asilomar Av Subject placed on 72 hour mental health • Murphy, Patrick Joseph 25 03/01/95 m unemployed hold Booked date = 12/19/20 0950 arresting officer = Maldonado arrest location \ Juniper- • Burglary \ Forest Av o/4th , Carmel 12/27/20 brown blue w • Burglary to a business Release time = 0950 transfer to cnty jail • Private prop-drivable / Lawton Av Non injury collision Residential address \ 24442 San Marcos Rd , Carmel Tc-h&r-public prop-drivable / \Forest Av 12/23/20 Hit and run collision • conv prsn poss/etc f/arm • Mental health hold \ Lighthouse av Subject transported on mental health hold • Carry load f/arm:pub:s/cir • Info in welfare check \ Ocean View Bl Welfare check / trespassing- subject checked • carry load h/gun:not owner okay and left property willingly • poss unlaw paraphernalia 12/24/2020 • possess narcotic cntl sub 1557 Case Accident • viol prob / misd 12/26/2020 • Case Accident • Info in fall on public prop \Sunset Dr Fall on public property • Traffic collision found property (info) \ 15th st on the above date and time found property was surrendered to the police department. • Public prop-tow away / \ Forest Av non injury hit and run collison Public Works Asks the Public... • Vehicle theft \ sSinex Av recovery of a stolen vehicle • Vandalism \ Alder St Past tense vandalism with no prosecution desired • Info info report \ Sunset Dr • Found property (info) \ Fountain Av Personal property was found near the above location. Owner information is not known, item will be held for safe keeping. State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced the most recent statistics on COVID-19, including data on intensive care unit (ICU) capacity across the state. Based on ICU data, three regions, San Joaquin Valley, Southern California, and Greater Sacramento remain under the Regional Stay at Home Order. Regions must remain under the order for at least three weeks and will be eligible to exit the order and return to the Blueprint for a Safer Economy only if ICU capacity projections for the following month are above or equal to 15%. The dates that regions will be eligible to exit follow: San Joaquin: December 28 Southern California: December 28 Greater Sacramento: January 1 Under the terms of the order, when ICU capacity drops below 15% in a region, certain sectors must close by 11:59 p.m. the next day. In addition, several sectors in these regions, including restaurants, retail and shopping centers and hotels and lodging, will have additional modifications in addition to 100% masking and physical distancing requirements. Critical infrastructure, schools and non-urgent medical and dental care No Wipes in the Pipes! can remain open with appropriate infectious disease preventative measures. Details on COVID-19 has caused an uptick in the use of paper towels & disinfect- sector closings or modifications can be found in the frequently asked questions. ing wipes. This is a friendly reminder to dispose of these items in the The state continues to support hospital systems and congregate care facilities across the state during as ICU capacity continues to drop. The state is providing staff assis- trash. These items should never be flushed down the toilet. tance, personal protective gear, durable medical equipment and supplies, and infection Unlike toilet paper, when these products are flushed down the toilet, prevention technical assistance. Yesterday, CDPH implemented a temporary waiver they do not break down. As more of these items make their way into of nurse-to-patient ratios for intensive care units, step down units, emergency medical services and medical and surgical units. In addition, more than 300 additional medical the City’s Sewer System they collect together and cause clogs in the staff has been deployed across the state, with more expected before the end of the month. sewer lines. Clogged Sewer lines can cause sewage to back-up into the Current available ICU capacity by region: property owner’s lateral lines and can result in costly repairs to property Bay Area: 15.8% Greater Sacramento Region: 14.9% owners and the City! Northern California: 29.8% Please only flush toilet paper down the toilet. San Joaquin Valley: 1.6% Page 10 • CEDAR STREET Times • HAPPY January 1, 2021 Scott Dick, Monterey County Wanda Parrott Association of Realtors Homeless in Paradise January 1-7, 2020

The Change a Heart Foundation, a 501( C )3 non-profit organization based Market Matters in Carmel, kicked off an ambitious cam- Realtor.com® Survey: More than a Third of Young Americans are paign via e-mail on Dec.11 in which it an- nounced its goal of providing a car apiece More Interested in Smart Home Technology Due to the Pandemic to five homeless women before Christmas. Source: realtor.com On Dec. 21, 2020, this photo with identities obscured by masks, and the A new survey from realtor.com® found that interest in smart home technology has announcement that four of the five cars increased since the pandemic began. A quarter (25%) of Americans said they are more had been given, came via e-mail, and interested in smart home technology now that they›re spending more time at home and then all holiday communication with the 41% of smart home technology owners have bought at least one device or feature since CHF, stopped, leaving two questions un- the pandemic began. These numbers were even higher for 18-34 year-olds, with 37% answered: Where are the women going to showing increased interest and 48% of current owners having purchased at least one sleep in their cars? Did the fifth homeless device. More than half (57%) of all Americans and 61% of younger Americans (18- woman get a car? Read this column to 34 year-olds) already own some smart home technology. The most commonly owned find out! products were: smart TVs (36%), smart home speakers (22%), smart doorbells (12%), robot vacuums (10%) and connected climate control systems/smart thermostats (10%). Photo by Change a Heart Foundation Survey respondents were particularly interested in technology that enhances the safety and security of their home. What will mayors do for home- can completely change, I couldn’t help When asked to select just one smart home feature to add to their home, a high-tech less women who sleep in their cars? but pause for a minute and thank God. . . I security system ranked first (21%) Changing how to deal with local thanked God for my life. . . my journey. . . A larger share of respondents were willing to pay more for a home with a high-tech homeless populations is a major problem “From the day I was born up until this security system (21%) and a smart doorbell with a camera (21%) all mayors of the seven Monterey Penin- very second, I’ve been granted an incom- When asked to describe a futuristic home, 22% selected a ‘fortress of safety’ that sula cities now face, since many pre-pan- prehensible amount of grace. . .I’ve been can protect against climate-related challenges demic ways are obsolete. loved well my entire life... I’ve had count- When asked which feature would make a new home more desirable, solar roof tiles If I were a mayor, I’d start by mem- less people pour in to me. I’ve always (37%), a home battery pack to store solar energy (32%), and standalone solar panels orizing these shortcuts to successfully had a strong support system and my parents (24%) were among the top responses attaining results which I gleaned from my gave me a fortified foundation to build on... Many consumers would be willing to pay more for these green features that could mentor, John D. Rockefeller, more than “Very, very, very few people have that... have a return on investment (24%, 20%, and 17%, respectively) 40 years ago. it wasn’t really until I stepped out of my When asked to pick just one smart home feature that would improve their current Shortcuts to Success little bubble that I realized just how rare it living space, a connected climate control system/smart thermostat (17%) was the Identify exactly what you need, then is. If I hadn’t spent a ton of time working second most popular choice. concentrate on fulfilling that goal. in the homeless community. . . sitting for When asked which features would make a new home more desirable, 26% said a Stick with one objective at a time; hours at a time and listening to stories. . high-tech home theater, and 18% want TVs that pop up out of dressers or drop down don’t mix major goals, lest you get dis- . sleeping outside on the street multiple from the ceiling. tracted and fail. times to try to get a glimpse of what it Eighteen percent signaled that a sleep sanctuary with ambient sound, soothing Use every means at your disposal to feels like, I may view ‘the homeless’ music and a bed that automatically adjusts for the perfect night’s sleep would be among set a goal into motion and keep it active. through a different lens. . . “ the features which could most improve their current living space Even more effective than an esoteric On Dec. 21, 2020 an e-mail from Todd adviser is a living role model who success- announced that the fourth of five cars had fully gains solutions that benefit as many just been delivered. “If we continue to people as possible in the shortest time. reach out to our community, fundraise, and Such a man lives here on the Monte- take swift action, we’ll meet and exceed rey Peninsula. He and a team of around our goal. 100 volunteers are helping homeless “That’s where my focus is. . . getting WASH YOUR HANDS women get cars. the 5th car delivered even though we’re Todd Sondgroth, role model behind budget by about $365. I’m com- Todd Sondgroth of Carmel--husband, mitted to doing everything I can to get the father of four children, and founder of the cars fully repaired and paperwork finalized Change a Heart Foundation--only began in the next 3 days. . .” Peter Silzer giving cars to unsheltered women three Then the e-mails stopped as Christ- weeks ago. Amazing! mas came and went. I’ve witnessed Todd become a role On Dec.29, 2020 at 4 p. m. I found model as both fundraiser and activist this message in my inbox: Crossword Puzzle during the approximate 6-year history “About an hour ago, I delivered our Enjoy this and other puzzles on FB #petespuzzles or check out we share as independent friends of the 5th car to a new friend. . . I hit a couple www.drpetescrosswords.com Puzzle on Page 6 homeless on the Monterey Peninsula. His snags and wasn’t able to get all 5 deliv- energy is unbounded and his fundraising ered before Christmas. . . however, we’re talents are remarkable, especially his moving our goal up to 10 cars by the end powers of persuasion that inspire people to of January.” donate time, energy, money and apparently It was followed by praiseful thanks to automobiles! all contributors, with love from Todd, and He reminds me of a combination Nor- ended with a red instant-donation button, man Vincent Peale, author of “The Power a contact link for the Change a Heart of Positive Thinking” and youthful Donald Foundation, and instructions on how to J. Trump who went after the impossible send checks by mail. and got it. Here’s Todd! I visited www.changeaheart.org and In His Own Words scrolled through the website, shocked On Dec. 11, 2020, Todd Sondgroth when my own name popped up as a launched his e-mail campaign to provide Facebook fundraiser for Change a Heart five cars to five homeless women by Foundation. Christmas—or, in exactly two weeks. It reminded me of the fourth Shortcut Soon, e-mails followed that an- to Success that I’d nearly forgotten: nounced delivery of a first, then a second, Ask for help, but only if and when car and asked for exact-amount donations YOU need it. to cover things like brake jobs, batteries, As to where the women will park in registration fees, insurance and gas. Here their cars? That’ll come next week! are excerpts from his e-mail announcing ### that the third car had just been delivered. “Homeless in Paradise” is a free “Just sharing a quick story. . . I got public service self-funded and produced chills multiple times while listening to this by independent journalist Wanda Sue woman’s story. . . It’s wild how quickly Parrott. It appears in Facebook, Nextdoor things can change. . . from a corporate lev- and the Cedar Street Times at www.ce- el job, owning a home, etc., to an abusive darstreettimes.com and on private email marriage and sleeping on the street in no lists. If interested in being added to the time at all. . . list, submit your request to 831-899-5887, “As we talked about the reality that [email protected] . in an instance, at any moment, our lives Copyright 2021 by Wanda Sue Parrott HAPPY January 1, 2021 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 11 Bob Silverman TAMC CONE ZONE REPORT ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR December 27 – January 2 Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Carmel Valley Report Sunday, December 27 through Saturday, January 2 . Please keep in mind that con- struction work is weather-dependent. Highway 1: San Luis Obispo County Line – Lime Creek Bridge: Dec. 28 – Dec. 30 One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 from the San Luis Obispo County Line to Lime Creek Bridge for guardrail repair work from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highway 1: Torre Canyon Bridge – Molera Park Entr/Coast Road: Dec. 28 – Dec. 30 One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 from the Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road to Torre Canyon Bridge for road work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Highway 1: Molera Park Entr/Coast Road – Carmel Valley Road: Dec. 28 – Dec. 30 One-way traffic controls will be in place in the along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Carmel Valley Road and Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road for guardrail work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highway 68: Josselyn Canyon Road – State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Blvd.): Dec. 28 – Dec. 29 One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound Highway 68 from Josselyn Canyon Road to State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Boulevard) for utility work from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Motorist may experience delays up to 5 minutes. Highway 101: Pesante Road – Northbound Highway 101: Dec. 29 – Dec. 31 There will be full closure of the northbound onramp of Highway 101 at Pesante Road for electrical work from 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. State of California • Department of Transportation, Highway 101: Route 183 (North Main Street): Dec. 28 – Dec. 30 There will be CARMEL VALLEY REPORT full closure of the off ramp at northbound Highway 101 and Route 183 (North Main Street) for utility work from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. This is an image of a Carmel Valley Golf Fairway (cBob Silverman) Highway 101: Lockwood/San Lucas Road: Dec. 28 – Dec. 31 There will be full closure of the on and off ramps on northbound & southbound Highway 101 at Lock- All is Quiet in the Valley on December 15th. Golf plays goes on as long as CDC wood/San Lucas Road for excavation work, Monday – Wednesday. The on and off rules are followed. Its a way to ramps will be closed from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday. Get exercise in these difficult times. With the arrival of vaccines we can hope for Highway 101: Wild Horse Road – First Street, King City: Dec. 28 – Dec. 31 There more normal life by the third will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101, as well as Part of the year. I miss the car shows and enjoying all the great places to eat indoors full closure of the on/off ramps of the highway from Wild Horse Road to First Street with Monterey County Road in King City for striping and other miscellaneous work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Being one of the best in the State or Country. Monday-Wednesday. The lane closure will occur from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday. Highway 101: Jolon Road – First Street (southbound), King City: Dec. 28 – Dec. Thankful 31 There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 from Jolon Road to Its time to have your roses trimmed back. Our were cut back yesterday and will be First Street in King City for grinding operation work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday treated for insects and -Wednesday. Work will occur from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday. other protections latter this week. Highway 101: First Street – Jolon Road (northbound), King City: Dec. 2 – Spring 2021 There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 from First Street Hopefully by March of next year the roses will be back and the virus will be on its to Jolon Road in King City for excavation work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. way out. We are looking Highway 101: Layous – First Street, King City: Long-Term Closure There will to a better 2021 and a great 2022. be one lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101 from Layous to First Street in King City for pavement work from 9:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Bob. Silverman Old Stage Road: Gabilan Creek Bridge: Long-Term Lane closures will occur along Old Stage Road for repair work on the Gabilan Creek Bridge, located approximately 1.25 miles northeast of Crazy Horse Canyon and Old Stage Road intersection from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. During construction, motorist should anticipate lane closure traffic controls and delays of no more than 15 minutes, with one lane always open. Caltrans and the CHP reminds motorists to drive safely and to share the road. To assist you with your travel, you can view Caltrans network of roadside traffic cameras Wear Masks at: http://video.dot.ca.gov/ or the statewide highway network State of California • Department of Transportation for current conditions at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or the automated California Highway Information Network (CHIN) @ 800-GAS-ROAD. In addition, the CHP has in Public real time traffic incident information at: http://cad.chp.ca.gov

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162 Fountain Ave. Pacific Grove Open Until 9:00 831-920-1677 • 831-656-9235 Reservations Welcome Page 12 • CEDAR STREET Times • HAPPY January 1, 2021 Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf Association Continues “Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf” on Saturday, January 3, 2021 “Whale Tales of the Monterey Bay”

The Monterey Fisherman’s Wharf Association continues to team up with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries About Wharf Walks About Tim Thomas Historian and author, Tim Thomas, who offers fascinating For thousands of years people have made their living Tim Thomas, fourth-generation native of the Monte- monthly “Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey’s fishing the Monterey Bay, beginning with the Rumsien rey area, is a popular speaker and lively tour guide. For Old Fisherman’s Wharf” (www.montereywharf.com) Ohlone, the Native People of the Monterey area. From 16 years, he was historian and curator for the Monterey now on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 abalone to rockfish, everything was fished and utilized Maritime & History Museum and has worked with the AM - Noon. and the Monterey Bay was a multi-cultural stew, made Monterey Bay Aquarium, California State Parks and the The next Wharf Walk will be held on Sunday, Jan- up of whalers from the Azores, squid fishermen from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. He is author of uary 3, 2021 and the topic will be: “Whale Tales of the China, salmon fishermen and abalone divers from Japan, “The Abalone King of Monterey: ‘Pop’ Ernest Doelter,” Monterey Bay”. and Sicilians fishing sardines in the “dark of the moon.” “The Japanese on the Monterey Peninsula” and co-author This whale-themed Wharf Walk is also in advance This entertaining tour of Old Fisherman’s Wharf and the of “Monterey’s Waterfront.” of the 11th Whalefest Monterey which will be held waterfront will take us back in time to explore the history mostly virtually from January 26-29, 2021 (More details of the Monterey Wharf, early history of the Monterey For more information, email info@montereywharf. to come!) waterfront, The Rumsien/Ohlone People--Monterey’s com or call (831) 238-0777. Tim Thomas’ Wharf Walks’ Tours meet at the head of first fishermen, the abalone industry, whaling on the bay Old Fisherman’s Wharf (near the pink “Harbor House” and of course, the legendary sardine industry. Discover store, #1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Advance some of the people and cultures of Monterey’s colorful reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at past and hear fascinating stories about Old Fisherman’s (831) 521-3304 or via email [email protected]. Wharf and those who worked and walked there. Learn Due to COVID, it will be a very small group with social more about the sardine and squid (calamari) industry, too. distance. Tim Thomas will be able to schedule alternate (Note: There is a brief history on this page too: https:// small group tour dates as well. www.montereywharf.com/history.html The tour is for ages 10-adult only and the cost is $20 for adults and kids are $15 (10-15 years).

Monterey Bay Whale Watch

Monterey Bay Whale Watch (http://www.monterey- baywhalewatch.com) on Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf will offer a $3.00 off coupon for all Wharf Walks participants of the Wharf Walk.

Illustrations, clockwise beginning above; Tail of the Whale (provided by Fisherman’s Wharf Associa- tion) Monterey Whalers on Monterey Bay. Illustration by Charles Scammon, circa 1874 Monterey Whaler Mike Noon on the Monterey Wharf, circa 1900 Japanese Whale Meat Flensing a Whale HAPPY January 1, 2021 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 13 PacRep Announces Drive-In New Year’s Eve Event ‘The Beat Goes On’ Tribute Concert

Pacific Repertory Theatre has an- Lydia Lyons, and Daniel Simpson, backed New Year’s Eve party favors will be duce, keeps ticket prices affordable, and nounced a drive-in “live” New Year’s by Southern California’s premiere tribute provided to every car. Snacks, and both offers stimulating educational programs! Eve event at the Monterey Fairgrounds, band, THE ECHO BOOMERS. alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments Drive-in tickets are limited, and must “The Beat Goes On” Tribute Con- Audiences will be dazzled and en- are conveniently located at the back of the be purchased in advance, by calling the cert, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at ergized by this interactive, entertaining, arena for walk-up service. Gates open one Box Office at (831)-622-0100, or online 6:30PM. Sponsored by EscapeRoom831 high-caliber performance of some of the hour before showtime, at 5:30PM. at www.pacrep.org and Glastonbury AV, the concert follows greatest hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s, 70’s, Tickets are $75 per vehicle. All Revised Golden Bough Box Office PacRep’s two successful drive-in events and 80’s, with tribute performances proceeds benefit the non-profit programs hours are Monday through Friday, from earlier this month. from ELVIS to THE BEATLES, and of Pacific Repertory Theatre, and are the 11am to 5pm, for telephone orders only. PacRep’s The Beat Goes On Tribute from RITCHIE VALENS and SONNY means by which PacRep continues to pro- Counter service remains closed at this Concert features PacRep tribute artists & CHER to TOM PETTY and BRUCE time. Davitt Felder, David Schulz, Don Dally, SPRINGSTEEN!

Photos courtesy Pac Rep Page 14 • CEDAR STREET Times • HAPPY January 1, 2021 Gas powered leaf blowers prohibited Water management district on residential lots in Monterey board member to resign, Ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2021 move to east coast New Monterey City Code Ordinance that reduces the impact to neighbors.” 22-18.1 takes effect January 1, 2021 that Replacement for Division 3 Seat prohibits gas-powered leaf blowers on res- The Code Compliance Division will be idential lots. Electric and battery-powered responsible for managing and educating Sought Immediately leaf blowers are still permitted between unknowing violators until the community Molly Evans, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Director from the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. becomes fully aware of and understands Division 3 has announced her resignation from the Board effective December 15, The Monterey City Council approved the new rules. Flyers in English and 2020, due to a relocation to the East Coast. The Division 3 seat, which represents most the recommendation by the Community Spanish reminding residents and local of Monterey, was not scheduled to open for election again until November of 2024. Development Department staff after gardening businesses of the ordinance The Water Management District (MPWMD) will accept letters of interest and state- much community discussion around are being distributed as reminders. You ments of qualifications from interested persons who–ºº reside within Division 3 until noise disruption and air pollution emit- can download, print and share the flyers Wednesday, January 20, 2020 at 5pm. If there is agreement on a qualified candidate, ted from gas blowers in neighborhoods. at monterey.org/codecompliance, and the Board of Directors will deliberate on the selection of an appointee at the January the direct link is available here: https:// 28, 2020 special board meeting. “We think this ordinance provides a monterey.org/Portals/0/Policies-Pro- The Division 3 boundaries can be found on the MPWMD website at the follow- resolution that satisfies both sides of cedures/CommunityDev/Leaf-Blow- ing link: https:// www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/board-of-directors/division-3-vacant/ the leaf-blower nuisance discussion,” er-Notice-Effective-Jan1-2021.pdf If appointed, the new Director would be required to run for the then-remaining said Community Development Director, two years of the term in November 2022. Kimberly Cole. “Less disruptive and The direct link to the ordinance is avail- Interested candidates should submit their materials via email to Sara@mpwmd. pollutive electric and battery-powered able at https://monterey.municipal.codes/ net or via regular mail to MPWMD, PO Box 85, Monterey, CA 93942. The MPWMD blowers will still be allowed during hours Code/22-18.1 Board retains its right to review all qualified candidates and decide instead to call an election. Americans traveling in record nunbers “I am extremely sorry to see Director Evans resign from our board,” stated MP- WMD Board Chairperson Alvin Edwards. “She has been a true asset to her Monterey KSBW-TV reports nearly 1.3 million try have reported more than 100,000 constituents and wonderful to work with. Her knowledge of water and her wisdom people went through U.S. airports on Sun- patients for the 26th day in a row. regarding working toward collective goals will surely be missed.” day, the highest level of air travel in more December has been a devastating month than nine months, despite fears that travel About Monterey Peninsula Water Management District for coronavirus spread in the U.S. More will lead to more cases of COVID-19. The mission of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District is to promote than 63,000 Americans have died so The Transportation Security Administra- or provide for a long-term sustainable water supply, and to manage and protect water far this month — the most since the tion said it screened 1,284,599 on Sunday, resources for the benefit of the community and the environment. We strive to ensure pandemic began — bringing the to- the highest total since March 15. More a public role in the development, ownership and oversight of water supply solutions tal to more than 333,000 people lost than 10 million people have traveled by and will lead the efforts in water resource management. For more information visit to the virus in the U.S., according to air since Dec. 18, including six days with www.mpwmd.net data from Johns Hopkins University. at least 1 million people getting screened. And with coronavirus vaccines starting to Figures on road trips aren’t available, roll out in the U.S. and abroad, those who but AAA predicted that about 85 million may consider traveling next year may Americans would travel during the Christ- eventually need something in addition to mas holiday season, most of them by car. the vaccine: A vaccine passport application. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government’s Several companies and technology groups top expert on infectious disease, said that have begun developing smartphone apps level of travel could lead to a further or systems for individuals to upload details increase in COVID-19 cases. Fauci said of their COVID-19 tests and vaccinations, crowded airports make it difficult to main- creating digital credentials that could be tain social distance, and holiday gatherings shown in order to enter concert venues, combine people from different households. stadiums, movie theaters, offices or even Meanwhile, hospitals across the coun- countries. Vaccinations at CHOMP continue

Susan Burnell, RN, director of the emergency department at Community Hos- pital of the Monterey Peninsula, receives her COVD 19 vaccination

Keep Social Distance HAPPY January 1, 2021 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 15 Working From Home For The Holidays: Tips To Stay Productive And Employed

The holiday season brings families to- “The holidays bring new challenges Spraggs says. “A similar separation time line dashboards with status reports. This gether, but it also means added distractions to getting work done efficiently at home, is vital at home, especially in a holiday makes it easy for employees to earn your for the many people working from home and at the same time, employers have atmosphere, in order to focus on the work trust. The more you trust those who have due to the COVID-19 pandemic. concerns about how the holidays can af- tasks ahead. Develop a routine, such as earned it, and don’t hound them, the more How can remote workers keep their fect workers’ proLeague of Women Voters reading or exercise, that warms up your they will produce.” focus sharp and their productivity high Presents Zooductivity in a home setting. It brain.” Have daily check-ins. Remote man- while noise and interruptions surround can cause tension between managers and Create must-do lists. agers should establish either a daily them? And what can businesses do to en- employees.” The holidays are filled with gift lists, one-on-one call or team call with their sure their employees aren’t slacking and Spraggs offers tips to employees and parties, family obligations, baking plans, employees. In the holiday season, Spraggs projects are on track? employers about working from home and other tasks that aren’t usually on the says, extra efforts should be made in “Working from home creates a differ- productively during the holidays: everyday agenda. “When these distrac- communication to compensate for people ent psychological vibe from the all-busi- tions make it difficult to focus,” Spraggs taking time off and getting projects com- ness environment of a brick-and-mortar says, “it helps to start the day with a list pleted. “A regular routine of calls provides How WFH employees can overcome a forum for the employees to consult with office setting, and that feeling is magnified holiday distractions of work tasks that must be completed that during the holidays,” says Cynthia Spraggs day. Prioritizing them makes it more likely the manager and each other,” Spraggs says, Create a mental commute and brain “and the manager can track performance (www.virtira.com), a veteran of working warm-up. A morning routine can help they’ll get done, even if your mind does remotely, author of How To Work From veer off into visions of sugar plums.” in real time.” clear the mind and prepare for the working Set holiday goals and rewards. “Your Home And Actually Get SH*T Done, mindset. “The drive to the office used to Keep your office space a quiet place, and CEO of Virtira, a completely virtual quarterly goals can be augmented by spe- create a mental separation between home and show everyone the door. cial holiday goals and rewards for meeting company that helps other businesses work life and work life and give the worker “Establishing a clear boundary is a virtually. them,” Spraggs says. “These dangled space and time to prepare for the day,” must,” Spraggs says. “I strongly advise carrots incentivize working diligently at you to put a door between you and the home during the holidays and give them rest of the household, and keep it shut. a bonus. Making it fun and competitive, Otherwise, the home holiday cheer will the productivity goes up.” break your concentration as people and “It’s all about discipline and knowing pets stream in.” how to protect the work side of your home from the fun side during the holidays,” How Employers Can Keep WFH Spraggs says. League of Women Voters of Workers From Slacking During Holidays Trust, don’t micromanage. Some busi- About Cynthia Spraggs nesses go so far as screen- or mouse-track- Cynthia Spraggs (www.virtira.com) is Monterey County will ing software on company-provided de- the author of How To Work From Home vices to check in on their workforce. But And Actually Get SH*T Done: 50 Tips present a zoom talk Spraggs says that type of micromanaging for Leaders and Professionals to Work The League of Women Voters of Monterey County will present a talk can be counterproductive as employees Remotely and Outperform the Office. She titled: “An Update on Assembly District 30 and the Challenges We Face” at feel distrusted and overly pressured. is CEO of Virtira, a completely virtual a live-streamed General Meeting at noon on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. “Such a management practice during the company that focuses on remote team Please join District 30 Assemblymember Robert Rivas for a discussion holidays comes across worse,” she says. performance. Before taking leadership on recent legislation in the California State Assembly and the COVID related “Managers can find less intrusive ways to of the company in 2011, Spraggs worked challenges we face moving forward. Mr. Rivas was elected to a second term help employees stay on track. Set targets with large consulting and tech companies in November 2020 earning 73% of the vote. On Voter’s Edge he stated that and measure results, preferably using on- while completing her MBA and research his top three priorities are housing, the environment and health care. into telecommuting. Assemblymember Robert Rivas grew up in Assembly District 30, in San Benito County. As a boy, he watched his grandfather fight for farmworkers’ rights alongside Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez. Inspired by his grandfather, Rivas chose to pursue a career in public service. Now, in his second term as the Assemblymember representing District 30, he serves as Chair of the Agriculture Committee and Vice-Chair of the California Legislative Latino Caucus. In his first term, Assemblymember Ri- vas successfully passed a number of legislative bills including AB-1783, The Farmworker Housing Act, and the California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package. Assemblymember Rivas still lives in Hollister with his wife, Christen, and their four-year-old daughter. To attend, send a message to [email protected] requesting an in- vitation. This talk will be recorded and posted on the LWVMC website (under Luncheon Videos): https://my.lwv.org/california/monterey-county Legal Notices

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