Dumpsters Of Commerce, 2009

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There’s lots of concern over carbon emissions and other mythical hazards, but still there every day, putting real health hazards at your feet (and hands, arms, head etc) is the healthy seagull population. The gulls are well fed by the downtown merchants (and even the city this year) that leave garbage uncovered.

We can always count on Fandangos on 17th Street to leave the finest garbage out in the open

Fandangos 5/17/09
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Fandangos 5/19/09
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and P.G. Juice & Java keeping the open garbage behind a wall but perfect for a birds’ eye view

P.G. Juice & Java 5/19/09

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P.G. Juice & Java 5/20/09

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Keep a watch on Zacolo, Lighthouse Cafe, Peppers, Grapes O Wrath, etc. New to the game this year is the City Of P.G. with their own sidewalk garbage. 3 cans in a row on Lighthouse with no covers. Way to go P.G.

Uncovereld Cans

Dumpsters Of Commerce, 2009

Going, Going, Gone – French Glass Building

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The new plan includes 14 luxury apartments, combined with 6,000 sq. ft. of retail space. But it could be a bold business endeavor considering the signs nearby. Closed windows on boarded up buildings and other properties still for lease.

At least when built, this building full of empty storefronts and ‘For Rent’ signs will be shiny and new.

Longtime anchor at the end of Lighthouse Ave has been empty over a year and finally changes. Changes from interesting 50s – 60s metal siding to piles of rubble. Interesting that it looks to be several buildings that were wrapped in siding to appear as one. Used to be my favorite store for window & screen repairs.

Over a year ago, empty.
French Glass

Demolition part one.
French Glass 2

Demolition part two.
French Glass 3

Demolition done.
French Glass 4

Teardown reveals old advertising on wall.
French Glass Old Sign

Going, Going, Gone – French Glass Building

Just When You Think . .

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. . that the Hear-Old can’t get enough Letters From The Editor making P.G. look like a majority of Sustainable Vegetarian Eco-freaks . . .

 

Vegetarians Eat Free

In his quest to clamp down on fossil fuel companies and the auto giants, Gore shamelessly avoids talking about something we all could and should do something about as individuals: Eat less or no meat.

Bob Lucius
Pacific Grove

A more sensible citizen replies with a letter

Hmmmm? Remaining unconvinced by this vast generalization I commenced to grilling up a second tasty burger, still quite guilt-free, and was amusingly reminded of a bumper sticker I’d recently seen in Taos, N.M. : “Eating red meat isn’t bad for you. Eating fuzzy, green meat is.”

How true! Bon appetit.

Robb Thomas Karman
Pacific Grove

Thanks, Robb!

Just When You Think . .

Stamm Trial II – Hung Jury II

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Stamm Takes Stand

For the second time, the jury deadlocked on several charges that David Stamm molested a 14-year-old boy and showed him pornography. Stamm’s defense has said the alleged victim was 18-years-old at the time, and that the sexual encounters were consenual.

Stamm then said his life was like, “A broken bottle. There are many pieces I can pick up, but there are also many slivers that will still be missing.”

Maybe those slivers are in the victim . .

Stamm Trial II – Hung Jury II

Revenue – Rent Out The Sidewalks

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Charge rent for businesses obstructing the sidewalks for commercial gain – here’s over 100 square feet of prime property – public property going for free.

36 sq. ft. from the bakery and one sidewalk spam sign for Chocolate 9 sq. ft.Fournier Bakery Sidewalk

Next block, the crumbling red house another 20 sq. ft.

Red House Sidewalk

And the ghetto news racks, 25 sq. ft.

News Rack Ghetto Racks

From news to noodles 16 sq. ft.

Noodle Sidewalk Tables

And garbage storage for Lighthouse Cafe, 20 sq. ft.
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Sexology Experts Come To P.G.

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Downtown was very busy last night. Most people were smiling.

“We won’t be doing what some people probably think sexologists do when we get together: There won’t be any crazy orgies or anything like that,” said Monterey’s Stephen Braveman, a certified diplomat of sex therapy and co-chairman of the four-day event. “I’m told that plumbers, lawyers and politicians have much more fun at their conferences.”

Sexology Experts Come To P.G.

Pebble Beach Pink Slip Toll At 76

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Pink Slip

The Pebble Beach Co. announced Wednesday it is laying off 47 employees, including 14 management employees. The company had eliminated 29 jobs in November, including 24 management positions.

In a prepared statement, company Chief Executive Officer Bill Perocchi cited the economic recession as the reason for the company’s reorganization. He said the drop in business is a trend that operators of luxury resorts nationwide are contending with.

Pebble Beach Pink Slip Toll At 76

Sadness

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David And Bunky

My uncle & me.

September 28, 1946 ~ May 2, 2009
SEASIDE – “Bunky” Earl Eckstine Jr., 62, passed away May 2, 2009 from a lengthy illness.

Bunky was a life-long resident of Seaside. He joined the U.S. Marines, serving in the Vietnam War, and was awarded two purple hearts and the Medal of Honor.

He was known for custom car painting, and owned Bunky’s Paint & Body Shop. He was the president of the Slow Pokes, who organized the Karkapades Car Show. He enjoyed riding his Harley, and photography.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly; two daughters, Tracy and Cindy; son, Bunky; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lil Bev, and his mother and father.

A military honors ceremony will be on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. at Mission Memorial Park, Seaside.

A Celebration of Bunky’s Life will be on Saturday, May 16, 2009, 3:00 p.m. at American Legion, Seaside.

Sadness

Dead Man Found Floating Off Cannery Row

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KION, 5/2

According to witness Ron Goolsby, the body was about 300 feet off the shoreline. “Several people witnessed the recovery from the Aquarium observation deck,” said Goolsby.

It’s not confirmed if the man was either a kayaker or a scuba diver. His name has not been released.

The Californian, 5/4

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroner announced that a body found off the coast of Monterey on Sunday was that of Stephen Zapasnik, 39, of Monterey.

The Hear-Old, 5/4

The victim, 39, whose name was not released, was last seen walking on the beach about 8 a.m. Saturday, the spokesman said.