38 MONTEREY COUNTY WEEKLY MAY 18-24, 2023 www.montereycountyweekly.com ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries dramatist Samuel Beckett, winner of the prestigious Nobel Prize for Literature, wrote 22 plays. The shortest was Breath. It has no dialogue or actors and lasts less than a minute. It begins and ends with a recording of the cry of a newborn baby. In between there are the sounds of someone breathing and variations in the lighting. I recommend you draw inspiration from Breath in the coming weeks, Aries. Be succinct and pithy. Call on the powers of graceful efficiency and no-nonsense effectiveness. Relish the joys of shrewd simplicity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the coming weeks, you Bulls must brook no bullies or bullying. Likewise, you should tolerate no bullshit from people trying to manipulate or fool you. Be a bulwark of integrity as you refuse to lower your standards. Bulk up the self-protective part of your psyche so you will be invincibly immune to careless and insensitive spoilers. Your word of power is BUILD. You will align yourself with cosmic rhythms as you work to create situations that will keep you strong and stable during the next 12 months. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): How much do you believe in your power to become the person you want to be? Ninety percent? Fifty-five? Twenty? Whatever it is, you can increase it in the coming weeks. Life will conspire with you to raise your confidence as you seek new ways to fulfill your soul’s purpose. Surges of grace will come your way as you strive with intense focus to live your most meaningful destiny. To take maximum advantage of this opportunity, I suggest you enjoy extra amounts of quiet, meditative time. Request help from the deepest core of your intelligence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Early in the 19th century, cultural researchers Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm gathered an array of old folk stories and published a collection of what we now call fairy tales. Because the two brothers wanted to earn money, they edited out some graphic elements of the original narratives. For example, in the Grimms’ revised version, we don’t get the juicy details of the princess fornicating with the frog prince once he has reverted to his handsome human form. In the earlier but not published stories of Rumpelstiltskin, the imp gets so frustrated when he’s tricked by the queen that he rips himself apart. I hope you will do the opposite of the Brothers Grimm in the coming weeks, Cancerian. It’s crucial that you reveal and expose and celebrate raw, unvarnished truths. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Is there a job you would love to have as your primary passion, but it’s different from the job you’re doing? Is there a calling you would delight in embracing, but you’re too consumed by the daily routine? Do you have a hobby you’d like to turn into a professional pursuit? If you said even a partial yes to my questions, Leo, here’s good news: In the coming months, you will have an enhanced ability to make these things happen. And now is an excellent time to get underway. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo-born Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) was a versatile virtuoso. He excelled as an essayist, biographer, playwright, editor, poet and lexicographer. How did he get so much done? Here’s one clue. He took his own advice, summed up in the following quote: “It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote. Present opportunities are neglected and attainable good is slighted by minds busied in extensive ranges and intent upon future advantages.” Johnson’s counsel is perfect for you right now, Virgo. Forget about the future and be focused on the present. Dive into the interesting work and play that’s right in front of you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I would love you to go searching for treasure, and I hope you launch your quest soon. As you gather clues, I will be cheering you on. Before you embark, though, I want to make sure you are clear about the nature of the treasure you will be looking for. Please envision it in glorious detail. Write down a description of it and keep it with you for seven weeks. I also suggest you carry out a fun ritual to mark your entry into the treasure-hunting chapter of your life. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the coming weeks, you’ll be guided by your deep intelligence as you explore the darkness. You will derive key revelations and helpful signs as you wander around inside the mysteries. Be poised and lucid, dear Scorpio. Trust your ability to sense what’s important and what’s not. Be confident that you can thrive amidst uncertainty as you remain loyal to your core truths. No matter how murky this challenge may seem, it will ultimately be a blessing. You will emerge both smarter and wiser. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you take the Bible’s teachings seriously, you give generously to the poor and you welcome immigrants. You regard the suffering of others as being worthy of your compassion, and you express love not just for people who agree with you and share your cultural traditions, but for everyone. Numerous Biblical verses, including many attributed to Jesus Christ, make it clear that living according to these principles is essential to being a good human. Even if you are not Jewish or Christian, Sagittarius, I recommend this approach to you. Now is an excellent time to hone your generosity of spirit and expand your urge to care for others. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In 1982, Capricorn actor Ben Kingsley won an Oscar for his role in the film Gandhi. Then his career declined. In 1992, he voiced the role of an immortal frog named F.R.O.7. who worked as a James Bondlike secret agent. It was a critical and financial disaster. But Kingsley’s fortunes rebounded; he was nominated for Academy Awards in 2002 and 2003. Then things dipped again. He was nominated for the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor four times from 2005-2008. Now, at 79, he’s rich and famous and mostly remembered for the great things he’s done. I suggest we make him your role model for the coming months. May he inspire you to emphasize your hits and downplay your misses. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’m devoted to the art of relaxation. But I live in a world dominated by stress addicts and overachievers. Here’s another problem: I aspire to be curious, innocent and open-minded, but the civilization I’m embedded in highly values know-it-all experts who are sure they are in command of life’s secrets. I’m a sensitive creator nourished by original thinking. Yet I constantly encounter literalists who thrive on clichés. Now here’s the good news: I am a successful person! I do what I love and enjoy an interesting life. Here’s more good news, Aquarius: In the next 12 months, you will have a knack for creating rhythms that bring you closer than ever to doing what you love and enjoying an interesting life. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Most of us suffer from at least one absurd, irrational fear. I have a fear of heights, even when I’m perfectly safe, and a fear of mosquitoes dive-bombing me as I sleep, an event that has only happened four times in my life. My anxiety about running out of money is more rational, though, as is my dread of getting sick. Those worries help motivate me to work hard to earn a living and take care of my health. What about you, Pisces? Do you know which of your fears are preposterous and which make at least some sense? The coming weeks will be a favorable time to get a good handle on this question. FREEWILLASTROLOGY In addition to this column, Rob Brezsny offers EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. To buy access, go to www.RealAstrology.com. Audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700. By Rob Brezsny • May 18-24, 2023 classifieds Legal Notices LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20230714. The following person is doing business as TOTAL WELLNESS COPYWRITING at 602 Braden Way, Marina, CA 93933. Elizabeth Ann Gordon, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Apr. 12, 2023. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Mar. 20, 2023. Signed Elizabeth Gordon. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: May. 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20230933. The following person is doing business as MONTEREY BAY HYDROBIKES at 2370 Highway 1, Moss Landing, CA 95093. Marc Cameron Colman, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on May 15, 2023. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 15, 2023. Signed Marc Colman. This business is conducted by and individual. Publication dates: May. 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20230895. The following person is doing business as A LIFE WELL SPENT at 662 Devisadero St, Monterey, CA 93940. Nancy Ann Pyzel, same address. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on May 08, 2023. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on June 01, 2001. Signed Nancy A. Pyzel. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: May. 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2023. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: File No.20230934. The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name MONTEREY BAY HYDROBIKES: at 25988 Ridgewood Rd, Carmel, CA 93923. James G. Grieve, same address. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Monterey County on Feb. 21, 2019. Signed: James G. Grieve. This business was conducted by an individual. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on May 15, 2023. Publication Dates May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20230925. The following person is doing business as PACIFIC VALLEY BATTERY RECYCLING; PACIFIC VALLEY RECYCLING at 20790 Spence Rd, Salinas, CA 93908. Pacific Valley Solutions LLC, 1312 Cassino Way, Salinas, CA 93905. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on May 11, 2023. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed Ryann Dunn, COO. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: May. 18, 25, June 1, 8, 2023. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT: File No. 20230902. The following person is doing business as MAXFIT MARKET SALINAS at 341 Monterey St, Salinas, CA 93901. Maxfit Industries LLC, 369 Main St Ste 209, Salinas, CA 93901. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey CounNOTICE TO BIDDERS DOCUMENT 00 11 16 Notice is hereby given that the MONTEREY PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as “Owner”) will receive sealed bids prior to the date and time stated for the Bid Opening for the award of a contract to construct this project. SEASIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXTERIOR PAINT PROJECT #8227 Seaside Middle School, 999 Coe Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955 Engineer’s Estimate: $400,000.00 Brief Description: New Exterior Painting on Campus Project Bidding Documents can be obtained from the District website at: www.mpusd.net/constructionbids The Owner reserves the right to add or deduct any of the additive or deductive items after the lowest responsible and responsive bidder is determined. The lowest bid shall be determined on the total amount of the base bid. This Contract IS NOT subject to prequalification pursuant to Public Contract Code section 20111.6. Public works projects shall be subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. For all projects over Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to submit a bid or to be listed in a bid proposal subject to the requirements of Public Contract Code section 4104 unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code. For all projects over TwentyFive Thousand Dollars ($25,000), a contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to enter into, or engage in the performance of, any contract of public work (as defined by Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 (§§1720 et seq.) of the Labor Code) unless currently registered and qualified under Labor Code section 1725.5 to perform public work and proof of registration is provided. The Contract Time shall be Forty-Nine (49) calendar days, and liquidated damages for delay shall accrue. If you have any questions about this project, contact Chris Donat, chrisd@rgmkramer. com, cell 831.229.9487. Bids must be sealed and filed with the Owner’s Representative at the following location: Monterey Peninsula Unified School District BOND FACILITY OFFICE 540 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Suite #1 Monterey, CA 93940 on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, before 2:00:00 P.M. on the clock designated by the Owner or its representative as the bid clock (Atomic Clock located inside Suite 1, MPUSD Bond Office). No bid will be accepted by the Owner after this time. Facsimile (FAX) copies of the bid will not be accepted. Bids may be opened immediately after the above deadline for submittal, or at a later time, within the Owner’s discretion. There will be a Mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit for this project held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. An RGMK representative will meet potential bidders at the front of the administrative building just prior to check in. Bidders who do not attend or are tardy will be disqualified. The individual attending the job walk must sign in with his/her company name, license classification of said company, full name, phone number and email address. The last day for Prebid RFI’s is Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 4:00 P.M., and must be on the MPUSD RFI form. Bids must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond, cashier’s check, or certified check for at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of the base bid and made payable to the Owner, as detailed in the Contract Documents. Owner, or its designee, has determined that certain materials, services, products or things designated by specific brand or trade name shall not be subject to Public Contract Code section 3400(a) in order that a field test or experiment may be made to determine the product’s suitability for future use; in order to match other materials, services, products or things in use on a particular Owner public improvement either completed or in the course of completion; in order to obtain a necessary item that is only available from one source; and in order to respond to an emergency declared by Owner. These specific materials, services, products or things are identified in the contract documents. Pursuant to the Contract Documents, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment (Labor and Material) Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, and a Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum. The successful bidder will be allowed to substitute securities or establish an escrow in lieu of retainage, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 22300, and as described in the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor and General Conditions. The Owner will not consider or accept any bids from contractors who are not licensed to do business in the State of California, in accordance with the California Public Contract Code, providing for the licensing of contractors. In accordance with Section 3300 of said Code, the bidder shall have a Class “B and/or C33” license and shall maintain that license in good standing through Contract Completion and all applicable warranty periods. For all projects over Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000), bidder shall state the public works contractor registration number on the Designation of Subcontractors form for each subcontractor performing more than one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the bidder’s total bid. The Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, in the manner provided by law, has ascertained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and rate for legal holidays and overtime work. The Contractor must pay for any labor therein described or classified in an amount not less than the rates specified. Information can be accessed at: www.dir.ca.gov. Advertise: 1st Publication Date: May 11, 2023 2nd Publication Date: May 18, 2023 By: Monterey County Weekly
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