Monthly Archives: October 2009

$10,000 Goes To Study Of The Obvious

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Pacific Grove has a golf course. It’s good.
There, save money and let some ‘consultant’ find another business to scam.

City Director of Management and Budget Jim Becklenberg said the number of rounds played at the course was down 13 percent in 2008, but a 13 percent increase in greens fees and restructuring of the golf course’s discount card system brought revenues up to the previous year’s level.

“Marketing is needed,” he said, “to boost (golf) rounds.”

The city will budget $10,000 to hire a professional golf marketing consultant, Frutchey said, and the committee members will be volunteers.

$10,000 Goes To Study Of The Obvious

Lynne Nicole Feurer Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

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Teacher gets 11 years detention at most.

Nicole Fuere Court

Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo announced Monday that Lynne Nicole Feurer, age 66 of Pacific Grove, entered a guilty plea to the charge of voluntary manslaughter for the death of her cohabitant, Joseph Cupita.

The defendant will be sentenced on December 11, 2009, by Judge Larry E. Hayes and faces three, six or eleven years in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Lynne Nicole Feurer Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

Colorado Boy Aboard Runaway Balloon Found To Be A Hoax

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So – Just what is happening on the Pebble Beach “stolen art” story? It’s dropped from all forms of media faster than a, a well empty balloon. What are Benjamin Amadio and Dr. Ralph Kennaugh planning next?

Balloon Boy Crash

The parents of a six-year-old boy they claim had stowed aboard a runaway balloon face felony charges for what sheriff’s investigators say was merely a publicity stunt.

“It has been a hoax,” said Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden. “It was a publicity stunt done with hopes of better maneuvering themselves for a reality TV show.”

(San Jose Mercury)
Colorado Boy Aboard Runaway Balloon Found To Be A Hoax

What Recession? Fish Jail Reels ‘Em In

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Mister Jaws

It wasn’t expected, but Monterey Bay Aquarium is on pace to match last year’s attendance.
And considering what a big impact the aquarium makes on the local economy, that’s good news for Monterey County as well.

“It’s flat out been a good year,” said Ken Peterson, the aquarium’s communications director.

The aquarium had projected a drop of nearly 250,000 from last year’s 1.9million attendance, Peterson said, based mainly on the weak economy.

What Recession? Fish Jail Reels ‘Em In

Election 2009

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Vote 2009

Two No On J Votes

Another tax request, again for city services. I cannot support this or any other begging from the city until they show that they can manage what they have already.

Need a start?
– End all city supported funding of the ineffective Chamber Of Commerce.
– Cut all ties with “ICLEI”, the Local Governments for Sustainability.
Think that this added tax will benefit the library only? Wrong. The city will be able to draw money away from the library to fund other things. Say forinstance, sustainable seagull repellent for the roof of city hall.

Monterey Hear-Old, 8/25

“It is a way to set the library up with a base outside of the city’s general fund,” Becklenberg said.

Passage of the measure, he said, could secure the future of the library and provide general fund savings of approximately $400,000 toward the $2 million city budget deficit, since Measure J funding would allow the city to use its regular library budget for other purposes until the budget can be balanced.

Wither Oh Willys Smokehouse

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Willys Smokehouse

This excellent establishment that served us carnivores well is no longer with us. Sorry to see it shut, it was one of the few reasons that drew me to the ‘Row. Especially pleasurable was seeing Midwest rubes be seated, look at the menu and then head for the door. My kind of place.

At least we still have had Henry’s BBQ. Very recommended, I mean a combo platter with FOUR different meats comes in at $18. That’s $3 less than a plate a noodles at Joe Rombi!

Sicko Poisoning Cats

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Believing her cat’s death was accidental, Edwards consoled herself with the company of her other cat, Todd. But a few days after Lily’s death, the manager of Edwards’ apartment complex said she had discovered a black styrofoam meat tray with antifreeze in one of the complex’s flower beds.
“I picked it up and threw it away,” said the woman, who declined to be identified.

Then, the manager found a tin pie tray filled with antifreeze on a trail behind the apartment complex – an obviously intentional act to kill animals.

Sicko Poisoning Cats

Pimping The Town To US Open Golf Fans

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Welcome To The Crosby

A marketing plan is needed for Pacific Grove’s golf course to build up attendance and prepare for next summer’s U.S. Open tournament at Pebble Beach, the City Council agreed Wednesday.

Mayor pro tem Bill Kampe had previously proposed that the council appoint a five-member ad hoc committee for the task.

But newly appointed Councilman Robert Huitt suggested the job might better be handled by a professional marketer using city resources, including the Recreation Commission, the three golf clubs affiliated with the municipal course, tourist-oriented business groups and economic development groups.

Barely on the job and Huitt is spending like a sailor on shore leave.

Pimping The Town To US Open Golf Fans

“MSCO Is Corrupt” Says Art Theft “Victim”

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Animal Crackers

“The Sheriff’s Office has attempted to paint us in a false light due to their own corruption and incompetence,” Amadio said in the statement. “This information to an unbiased eye should cast serious doubt on the Sheriff’s Office and should explain why they failed to … properly investigate. We think the Sheriff’s Office reeks of corruption and incompetence.”

“MSCO Is Corrupt” – Art Theft Victim