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By MARY BROWNFIELD AFFORDABLE HOUSING ‘I RESCUED her, but she totally saved FOR ARMEL ALLEY me,” Anna McCloskey said of the tiny, scabby, C V filthy, pest-infested puppy she found beside a road in Guinea, West Africa, last summer. ■ A homesick Peace Corps volunteer working 1,500 units are too many, LandWatch says as a health educator in a rural village, By KELLY NIX McCloskey nursed the abandoned dog back to health — despite the derision of locals. HE LATEST version of the county’s proposed general plan — “I was in culture shock, and she pulled me T GPU5 — calls for up to 1,520 units of workforce housing in Carmel out of it,” she recalled. Valley. But almost before the ink was dry on the affordable housing plan, McCloskey, a Marina resident who works in it drew sharp opposition from LandWatch Monterey County and a group Carmel, found the little dog in June 2006 while of residents who want no more than 250 new affordable units throughout bicycling to a market near the African village Carmel Valley and don’t want any of them built until a new water project where she was teaching residents about nutri- has been brought online. tion, malaria, AIDS and HIV, immunization, While praising GPU5 overall as a “meaningful compromise” between hygiene and other critical health issues in a two earlier general plans that were rejected by voters in June, LandWatch nation where average life expectancy is just 48 took issue with the proposal to add so much housing in Carmel Valley, years. because it would “surpass our ability to provide the necessary infrastruc- “She was really small — her eyes weren’t ture in these areas,” according to LandWatch executive director Chris Fitz. even open yet — but she had a green infection Another letter to the planning commission, from Glenn Robinson, on her forehead, and was covered with fleas and president of a local residents group, said the plan for affordable housing ticks.” she said. “I was in awe someone had in the scenic, rural valley, “cannot be justified by logic or facts on the thrown her in the woods to die, to be eaten.” ground.” PHOTO/MARY BROWNFIELD When the pathetic puppy saw McCloskey The committee which developed GPU5 recommended nearly 200 acres O Waawi — whose name means “She can do it,” — sur- peering down at her, she “cried and rolled over and peed on herself, she was so scared.” vived abandonment in West Africa as a tiny pup to thrive See AFFORDABLE page 11A in her new Monterey Peninsula home thanks to her rescuer,

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TWO BICYCLISTS participating in a fundraising way near the Nepenthe restaurant, which is located Rancho ride through Big Sur Saturday — including one who about 30 miles south of San Carlos Road was developmentally disabled and not wearing a hel- Carmel. The first met — suffered head injuries in two separate acci- occurred just before 8 Robinson Canyon Road dents, according to emergency medical workers who a.m. when 59-year-old A disabled rider responded to the scene. Both riders were airlifted to a Chuck Ingrao of PINE CONE GRAPHIC trauma center in San Jose, CHP officials said. Pleasant Hill swerved who reportedly Meanwhile, Big Sur residents criticized organizers to his right to allow a had no helmet GPU5 includes two “affordable housing overlays” in Carmel Valley, one of the 2007 Best Buddies Challenge for creating vehicle to pass, accord- 150-acre area at the mouth of the valley and another 40-acre section in unsafe conditions on Highway 1. One described the ing to California is airlifted to mid-valley. LandWatch believes that’s too much. Highway Patrol officer a San Jose Art Carbonel. Ingrao then inadvertently trauma center veered into a ditch and Miracle rescue from Lawsuit over tax measures was “launched over his handlebars,” Carbonel threatens election timetable reported. He was flown by a CalSTAR helicopter to remote Big Sur ridge San Jose Regional Medical Center. By KELLY NIX The second accident happened shortly after 10:30 a.m. when 28-year-old John Jordan of Port Hueneme By CHRIS COUNTS A LAWSUIT filed last week to stop three Pacific lost control on a steep downhill grade and crashed, Grove tax measures from being placed on the ballot Carbonel said. THERE ARE few people in Monterey County who live as far away could make it difficult for the Monterey County According to James Barrow, assistant chief of the from civilization as historian and botanist Jeff Norman. So when Norman Elections Department to have voter materials ready on Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade, Jordan appeared to be suffered what appeared to be a heart attack Sunday, Sept. 9, at his remote time, according to the county registrar. developmentally disabled and wasn’t wearing a helmet home — about halfway between the Ventana Inn and the Esalen Institute Monterey lawyer and Pacific Grove resident Carl when he crashed. The rider was airlifted by a CHP heli- — the longtime Big Sur resident was in a truly perilous situation. Mounteer filed the suit last week seeking to put a stop copter to San Jose Regional Medical Center. Yet, thanks to a cell phone, a weak but usable signal from a distant to three tax measures — including a parcel tax that Both riders were airlifted from the nearby Post antenna and the persistence of emergency workers, Norman survived his would cost property owners about $120 per year. Ranch Inn. life-threatening ordeal and is now at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, “The City of Pacific Grove is trying to avoid the where he is listed in fair condition. requirements of Proposition 13,” Mounteer said, refer- Is the fundraising ride safe? For much of the past three decades, Norman has lived more than 3,000- ring to the 1978 voter-approved law that limits proper- That fact that one of the riders was disabled per- feet above sea level on a piece of property that can only be accessed by ty taxes. plexed Barrow, who responded to both accidents. trail. But county registrar Linda Tulett said the lawsuit, “Why would they even have developmentally dis- Health problems have recently required him live in Carmel Valley part- which comes during crunch time for the elections abled riders on this treacherous and unforgiving high- time, but he was home in Big Sur Sunday morning when his health took a office, could delay sample ballots from being mailed. way?” he asked. severe turn for the worse. See TAX page 21A See INJURIES page 24A See RESCUE page 25A

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By MARY BROWNFIELD how they are stewards of the donor dollar and the valuable Nix started working for the American Red Cross in the time and effort that volunteers put in,” she said. 1980s, it included about 3,000 chapters, many of which were THE AMERICAN Red Cross’ Carmel and Monterey- A Pacific Grove consultant was hired to assist in the plan- little more than outposts. “Over the years, to ensure we were San Benito counties chapters could consolidate by next sum- ning, and members of the two chapters’ boards are working providing vital Red Cross services where they were needed, mer, but people who donate blood, learn lifesaving skills in on an agreement the directors will likely consider before the there have been consolidated chapters,” she said, with the CPR classes, become adept in pet first aid or receive help end of the year. total number currently about 760. after a house fire probably won’t notice the difference, Linda Calafiore, chair of the Carmel chapter’s board of One of the benefits is standardized responses to disasters, according to Jeannie Nix, interim executive director of the directors and a member of the committee working on the training and care, she said, as well as not having borders chapter at Dolores and Eighth. consolidation, said one board of directors would be in charge between chapters interfere with providing services. “The local community may not see any changes,” said of the entire region. Merging would centralize business oper- She also said putting the Red Cross offices in Carmel and Nix. “But it’s important for them to know we will still be in ations, while the chapter houses would continue serving the Salinas, as well the Monterey-San Benito counties chapter’s Carmel and providing services.” public as they do now. The combination could also present current service centers in Monterey and Hollister, under one For years, the two chapters have considered combining more opportunities for volunteers eager to take a variety of umbrella would not negatively affect donations, which can be their efforts on some level, according to Nix, and have assignments locally and nationally. targeted to national or international disaster relief, or kept worked on projects together. They began seriously studying Calafiore said one of her tasks is to ensure the chapter’s local. The Red Cross receives no tax dollars. the possibility after the Red Cross directed all of its offices interests are represented, “yet at the same time, get people to “As a consolidated unit, we will be saving time and ener- across the country to see how they might centralize opera- think regionally.” The Carmel chapter was organized in 1917, gy, so that can go into service delivery,” Nix said. “That’s the tions in the name of improved effectiveness and efficiency. at the end of World War I when many Red Cross offices most important reason for doing anything — protecting the “Our entire national organization is looking at the fact that opened to support soldiers’ families and others in need. ability to provide for people’s needs.” we are all ‘One Red Cross,’ and they want local chapters to The committee hopes to take an agreement to the two “‘Better’ is the goal,” added Calafiore. find ways to be more strategic in how they collaborate, and boards for ratification before the end of the year, according to Calafiore. The new chapter would then have to present its consolidated budget next spring for approval by the national organization, with the goal of becoming fully operational by Sand castles to be judged Did you know... the July 1 start of the 2008/2009 fiscal year. In September of 1849, just as the Gold JUDGING FOR the 46th Annual Great Sand Castle Rush was kicking into high gear, 48 Following a trend Contest on Carmel Beach Sunday, Sept. 23, will begin at delegates convened in Monterey to Mergers are nothing new to the organization, which was noon, not at 2 p.m. as previously reported by the city’s com- perform what historian Kevin Starr created in 1881 to help members of the military and their munity services department. The contest, which is themed calls an “astonishing” act of politics – families, and aid victims during major emergencies. When “Carmel-by-the-Sea/Chamber of Secrets,” this year, will be held on the beach south of 10th Avenue. Registration is free Randi Greene they created, in a matter of a few days, a fully functioning state government and will also take place on the beach, with construction and a comprehensive state constitution. Slavery was banned, beginning at 8 a.m. and women were granted more property rights than in other The American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay states. (Tragically, though, Native Americans, Chinese Chapter and the city cosponsor the event, and a team of Americans, and African Americans were denied citizenship judges will scrutinize entries before bestowing several awards. and full protection under the law.) A grand ball was held in Monterey to celebrate the constitution on Oct. 12, 1849, one of the great, glittering nights in the state’s history. One eye- witness watched the joyous mingling of Hispanics and Yankees and said the sight was “an image of hope for the future.” (Next week: Gold fever reaches Monterey) Randi Delivers Results!

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By KELLY NIX izens committee of the Monterey Peninsula Water Environmentally friendly discharge Management District, where we were initially met with some The ship desal plant, which could provide as much as THEY HAVEN’T been heard from much lately, but offi- skepticism, but then with a lot of encouragement.” 85,000 acre-feet of water pear year, would draw water from cials with a Florida company that last year proposed using Earlier this year, they discussed the idea with the staff of the ocean at a depth where there is very little sea life, remov- ships to desalinate seawater to provide the Monterey the California Coastal Commission. ing one of the major obstacles to a shore-based desal plant. Peninsula with a drought-free water supply say the idea is “They can’t endorse anything,” Gordon said. “But they The ship’s telescoping, “multi-depth intake anti-entrain- very much still alive. had positive reactions to what we had to offer, which is ment system” also would not touch the ocean floor, Water “It’s something that can be very real,” said David great.” Standard said. Armanasco, whose Monterey public relations firm represents While shipboard desal remains a possibility for the There are several proposed methods for transporting the Water Standard. “It’s not a pipe dream.” Monterey Peninsula, California American Water Co. is work- desalted water from the tanker to shore, said Skip Griffin, The company wants to use a giant tanker fitted with an ing on permits for a 12,000-acre-ft-per-year desal plant the senior vice president of PBS&J, Water Standard’s primary onboard reverse osmosis system to purify water before it’s company hopes to build in Moss Landing. A pilot plant consultant. transported ashore. should be operating within a few months, according to Cal One idea is to use a seabed pipeline to send the water The vessel, which would be located at least five miles off- Am officials. ashore to storage tanks. Another proposal involves using the shore, could provide more than enough water for Monterey Meanwhile, the Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services Peninsula residents, who have been ordered to drastically District has proposed a desal plant that would produce See DESAL page 25A reduce their reliance on the Carmel River for drinking water. 22,000 acre-feet of drinking water each year at the old “We have been quietly working,” said Andrew Gordon, National Refractories site in Moss Landing. That plant would founder and CEO of the company. “We are on the verge of be operated by San Diego-based Poseidon Resources Corp. getting enormous funding.” Additionally, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management Gordon declined to identify the potential financial backer, citing a confidentiality agreement. Water Standard contends using a ship for desalination would eliminate many of the environmental problems with traditional land-based desal systems. Armanasco said the company has had meetings with numerous local, state and federal agencies explaining the YOUR AUTO technology during the last year. “We have really been encouraged as a result of those COLUMN meetings,” Armanasco said. “Last month we met with the cit- Presented by Kevin & Sue Anne Donohoe WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS Having a leaking sunroof in your vehicle, whether a leaky your vehicle is enough of a nui- sunroof or engine problems, we sance to pose a safety hazard. want to help! We have the knowl- This kind of problem should be edge and skills to handle all your e MMoorrt addressed right away. In most automotive needs. At the first sign e of an automotive problem it is a rrss tgag cases, a clogged sunroof drain vvee ge is directly responsible for the very good idea to have it looked e s at by a professional. Call to RRe s steady stream of water enter- ing the cabin. If the hose that schedule an appointment. We are runs from the sunroof’s located at the corner of Figueroa drainage trough down through and Franklin, just west of Jack’s Call the windshield pillars is Park in Downtown Monterey. plugged or kinked, water will P.S. If a sunroof becomes overflow the trough. In some stuck during operation, do not try Sylvia Cox cases, the auto technician can to fix the problem yourself. You remove a blockage with a blast may only make a bad situation Reverse Mortgage Specialist of compressed air. If not, run- worse. ning a “snake” down the hose may dislodge any problematic matter. If the track is lost at the upper end of the original hose, Financial Heritage replacement may involve Pebble Beach®, Pebble Beach Resorts®, The Lodge at Pebble Beach™, (831) 585-8317 removing the headliner. The Inn at Spanish Bay™, The Lone Cypress™ and The Heritage Logo are trademarks If you have any issue with and trade dress of Pebble Beach Company. All rights reserved.

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By MARY BROWNFIELD returned in about two weeks, according to Clark. There were He subsequently owned and operated restaurants in no signs of trauma, and no foul play is suspected. Carmel and Carmel Valley before opening Chianti Ristorante A CROSSROADS restaurateur known for his vivacity, in the Crossroads four years ago. fiery Italian temperament and culinary prowess apparently A life in the kitchen Vastarella was the father of two daughters, Giuliana and drowned while swimming alone in a neighbor’s Carmel Vastarella, who was born on the island of Capri, Italy, on Antonia, and an adult son, Patrick. Valley pool Saturday evening, according to the Monterey Feb. 5, 1946, began his culinary training at the age of 14 and County Sheriff’s Office. Domenico Vastarella, owner of immigrated to Los Angeles in 1967. He moved to Monterey Chianti Ristorante, was 61. County in 1971 and, after working in Pebble Beach, “He had asked permission and frequently went swimming Monterey and elsewhere, became a chef unexpectedly one when the neighbors were home or not home,” Sgt. Scott night at Barnyard restaurant when three well known Italian Ragan said. chefs “had a volatile blowout with the owner and, in the best On Saturday night at about 7:15, a friend reported seeing sitcom manner, stripped off their chef’s jackets and threw Vastarella walking alone to take a swim at the Los Laureles them to the floor before walking out,” according to a profile Grade home. of Vastarella written by Margot Nichols in a September 2006 “She walked over about half an hour later after he didn’t Pine Cone. come back and found him at the bottom of the pool,” Ragan said. She dialed 911 on her cell phone and also notified his girlfriend. “Apparently he had been under for about 10 minutes or so.” Rescue crews pulled him from the pool and initiated CPR, ADARA ...an AVEDA concept salon which they continued during the ride to Community Located on the “top of the hill” in PG Hospital. Forest Hill Shopping Center Domenico between Safeway & Trader Joe’s Vastarella (whose name was www.adaraveda.com spelled 372-8332 Dominico We Don’t Just Cover Your Windows, Vasterella on his driver’s license, We Dress and Care for Them! according to Cmdr. Greg Clark of the coroner’s office), was pronounced Lifetime care, including free or reduced dead at the hospital just before 9 cost cleaning & repair for most blinds & p.m. shades, is included with your purchase! A preliminary Hello to all my friends and clients ! autopsy conclud- I’m doing hair at ADARA salon. ed he died of (831) 540-5954 asphyxia due to drowning, and a final ruling will PINE CONE FILE Give me a call... on be made after Domenico Vastarella, who drowned last lift toxicology week at a home in Carmel Valley, is pic- 372-8332 i C results are tured in front of his restaurant, Chianti. Al Answer to This Week’s Puzzle 8A The Carmel Pine Cone September 14, 2007 QANDA SPASM DATUM MEG EQUUS CANTO I RATE ADO DUNST H I TUP SORELOSER ANTIPERSPIRANTS LAND RAM YESES RAD I I Forest Hill finally receives permit for cottages ASTA RAF HATCHETFACE SHAD STASH DELUXE HARDHEARTED REST L IMB By KELLY NIX pleted by April 2008. KAT I E ROYAL OSOLEM I O The temporary permit isn’t perfect. If Forest Hill — SENOR SAL BOZ EROD I NG THE CITY of Pacific Grove has issued a permit to owned by California-Nevada Methodist Homes — doesn’t HAT I FTHESHOEF I TS TOG Forest Hill Manor which will allow about a dozen anxious complete it or meet other conditions, the permit could be ALUMNAE SEA REN SPARS seniors to move into new cottages they’ve been prohibited revoked, which would mean cottage residents would have to DELUG I NG ENSOR PEETE EGAD SCAN DR I VERSS I DE from occupying since the units were completed in April. move out. WAITON INIGO COIL On Wednesday, the city issued a temporary occupancy But Quinn said that’s an unlikely scenario. SHESALLTHAT DOZ I NNS permit for the Cottage Apartments at Forest Hill Manor. Forest Hill’s attorney, Mary McEachron, requested the TONED ONEAL TAB “It’s a long time coming,” city attorney Heidi Quinn said temporary occupancy permit in July. She could not be INTL HIPPOCRATICOATH Thursday. “I think the parties worked very hard. The city had reached for comment this week. NOOFFENSE HEXES ONEUP GUM CEDAR I NERT SERA I legitimate concerns, and Forest Hill came a long way in pro- The Mediterranean-style cottages range from 1,000 ORB CLOTS EARNS TWI CE viding that information.” square feet to 1,300 square feet. General prices for the new Forest Hill had to provide the city with a parking plan, cottages and apartments range from about $239,000 to safety inspection and other things in order for the permit to $532,000. be issued. The seniors, as far as the city is concerned, will be allowed CCHURCHHURCH SSERVICESERVICES to move in to the cottages immediately, Quinn said. Beverly Power, executive director of Forest Hill Manor, said they RLS hosts run in the forest were pleased with the permit but wished it had been granted sooner. THE FAMOUS 17 Mile Drive will be underfoot of hun- Forest Hill had originally sought a permanent occupancy dreds of runners Saturday morning, Sept. 22, during permit, but the city refused to issue that until Forest Hill Stevenson School’s 11th annual Run in the Forest. In addition completes its South Wing project — which includes a new to its traditional post-race pancake feast and signature T-shirt four-story building with apartments, and skilled nursing and for all participants, the fundraiser will include a new twist assisted living facilities. The South Wing is slated to be com- this year: A one-mile fun run for kids, presented by Just Run, the award-winning, free online program designed to Carmel Presbyterian Church get more children moving. Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea Race director Mary 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org First in Retirement— Skipwith said Stevenson was ✞ Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM delighted to host the fun run ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:30 AM as part of its annual 5K/10K ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:30 AM First in Continuing Care event after being approached The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 by organizers of Just Run. A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST The First Choice for the Future Kids ages 5 to 12 can com- pete in the one-mile race and Sundays @ 6PM Forest Hill Manor earn credit for themselves and their schools. They need Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea f you’re planning for the future or not be affiliated with WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM looking to move soon to a retire- Stevenson to participate. I “It’s all about getting kids Church of the Wayfarer ment community, visit Forest Hill (A United Methodist Church) to be active,” said Skipwith, “Carmel’s Neighborhood Church” Manor and enjoy the value oriented who enjoys exercise herself lifestyle at Monterey Peninsula’s and is a Big Sur International Marathon regu- Message: “Only in the Movies” first Continuing Care Retirement By Dr. Norm Mowery, Pastor lar. Community. Choose an apartment The one-miler and 5K Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care or cottage in the Expansion for the will cover “rolling paved Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM roads through the forests of future or an apartment in Pebble Beach near school,” Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea the Manor today! which is located in the area 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com At Forest Hill Manor, you’ll of Spyglass Hill Golf enjoy the benefits of Continuing Course, while the 10K course will also include an Carmel Mission Basilica Care. oceanfront stretch of 17 Mile Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. • Lower Monthly Fees—the best Drive. Sun. Masses: 7:00AM, 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 5:30PM Confessions: Sat. 4:00 to 5:00 value on the Central Coast. Registration is $25 for adults; $15 for kids 12 and Mass at Big Sur: Sundays at 10:30 AM • Options in entrance fees: Rio Road, Carmel under. All proceeds benefit Classic Amortized or 90% Stevenson School’s academ- Christian Science Church Deferred Repayment which ic, athletic and financial aid Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. benefits your estate! programs. Check-in on race Monte Verde St. btwn. 5th & 6th day will open at 7 a.m., with Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Evening • Control your future health the race starting at 8 a.m. Reading Room - Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm • Saturday 11am - 3pm • Closed Sundays & Holidays care costs: enjoy the avail- from Wilson Field at the Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 • Free Parking ability of health care when Stevenson Upper School, 3152 Forest Lake Road in Church in the Forest and if you need it in the Pebble Beach. For more at Stevenson School new state-of-the-art health information, call Skipwith at Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach care center plus 10 days free (831) 625-8303 or email 9:15 am Music Prelude – 9:30 am Service [email protected]. Multi-denominational care per year in the Medicare- 624-1374 • www.churchintheforest.org certified skilled nursing center Jeffers, 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment P.G. chamber The Christian Church now under construction. (Disciples of Christ) Daniel Wm. Paul, MDiv ~ Pastor • No upper age limit. fashion show 442 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 • Choose an Expansion Apartment now and personalize your and auction (831) 372-0363 • Fax (831) 647-8467 new home. Childcare & Parking Provided THE PACIFIC Grove Email: [email protected] • www.pacficgrovechurch.org • Wait List for the future. Select Now. Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the 21st Annual All Saints Episcopal Church When you consider retirement living, think first about Forest Community Auction on Dolores & 9th Carmel, CA 93921 Hill Manor. Call (831) 657-5200 or toll free 1-866-657-4900 8 am Traditional • 9:15am Contemporary Thursday, Sept. 27. 10:30am Choral • 5:30pm Meditative today for more information or an appointment to learn how The event, from 5:30 to (831) 624-3883 Continuing Care can benefit you! 8:30 p.m. at the Asilomar Email: [email protected] • www.allsaintscarmel.org Conference Grounds, will feature a fashion show with St. John’s Chapel clothing lines from eight 1490 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey Pacific Grove boutiques. Traditional Anglican Worship • 1928 Prayer Book FOREST HILL MANOR Guests will enjoy a strolling Sundays: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. SINCE 1954 dinner by Asilomar’s execu- 831-375-4463 tive chef, Collin Moody, E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.stjohnschapel.com 551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 while perusing more than (831) 657-5200 Toll free 866-657-4900 www.foresthillmanor.org 150 donated items. Tickets Advertise Your Church Services Here are $20 per person and include the dinner. For more ◆ $20 per week ◆ A continuing care retirement community of information, call (831) 373- Call The Carmel Pine Cone • 624-0162 California-Nevada Methodist Homes 3304 or visit www.pacific- RCFE lic # 270700245 COA #050 grove.org to view a partial list of gift certificates. September 14, 2007 The Carmel Pine Cone 9A Bigger Concours “MONTEREY COUNTY BANK on Avenue in 2008 Wants YOUR Business!”

By MARY BROWNFIELD

AFTER HEARING an onslaught of praise interspersed GREAT FINANCING with a handful of negative comments, the city council unanimously voted Tuesday to continue holding the annual CONSTRUCTION Loans Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue, which debuted Aug. 14. Next year, the event will run for two days — x Acquisition & Developments Monday and Tuesday of Concours Week — and city staff will x Single Family Residences—Owner & have the power to authorize it in subsequent years without Non-Owner Occupied council approval as long as it does not substantially change. x Multi-Family Properties Mary Ellen Stanton Charles T. Chrietzberg, Jr. Tim Leveque In addition, two more blocks will be closed during the shows. Senior VP President/CEO Executive VP In her Sept. 11 staff report, community services manager x Commercial Properties Christie Miller said the Carmel Concours “was by all CALL OUR accounts a huge success,” and she praised organizers Doug COMMERCIAL Loans Lending Team TODAY and Genie Freedman for following the rules and heeding the ((831) -649-4600 city’s requests. “The event organizers went above and beyond x Commercial Property Purchase or all expectations of staff.” Refinancing She recommended the council approve the 2008 event for x Secured Term Loans to Businesses Monday and Tuesday of Concours Week, grant the requested THE BUSINESS BANK street closures on Ocean Avenue and side streets north and for Purchase, Expansion or south from Junipero to Monte Verde, and authorize her “to Refinancing annually review and approve” the event in future years. x Multi-Family Property Purchase or CONVENIENT BRANCHES: Doug Freedman told the council the inaugural event was Refinancing Monterey 649-4600 Carmel Rancho 625-4300 terrific and pledged to work on some of the causes for com- Pacific Grove 655-4300 Carmel 626-6999 plaint, which focused on traffic and parking, street closures, and the white cloth barriers at the end of blocked streets that some unhappy retailers nicknamed “the wall” because they #1 SBA Lender in Monterey County Member F.D.I.C. discouraged potential shoppers from venturing beyond the SBA Preferred Lender show ground. Main Branch 601 Munras Avenue Monterey Equal Housing Lender Loved it More than 30 retailers, residents, participants and car fans raved about the inaugural show, and Mayor Sue McCloud uncharacteristically allowed frequent applause during the meeting. Resident John Hagstrom described the day-long Concours, which showcased 130 cars from 1946 to 1971, as a world-class event that drew world-class crowds. He gave it “four thumbs up.” Attorney Jim Heisinger urged the council to “claim this piece of classic car week for Carmel and the Carmel Foundation,” the nonprofit senior organization that received more than $35,000 in donations and extensive publicity as the event’s sole beneficiary. “People now know who and where the Carmel Foundation is,” said foundation president and CEO Jill Sheffield. “The increased awareness is immeasurable to us.” Several retailers, including representatives of galleries and clothing stores on Ocean Avenue, reported strong business that week, if not on the Tuesday itself, and said the new show left a positive impression that will draw people back to town in the future. “I have learned not to count on business from events,” said Carl Brzovich, who owns Oliver Elliott and Sebastian Fine Art. “The exception is the Concours.” Car week draws thousands of spectators, and he does everything possible “to cater to that market.” “I support the extension of the Concours on the Avenue, and if it were for an entire week, I would support that as well,” he said. Participants who entered their cars in the judged show, and spectators who perused them, said the Concours on the Avenue caught the eye of national and international press, and will draw larger crowds in the future. Many said they — or their wives — ran up large bills shopping and eating in town throughout the course of the day. John Ratto, general manager of Il Fornaio restaurant, said receipts were more than 50 percent higher than his second busiest week, between Christmas and New Year’s. Hotels were booked early during the week, a time when they usually have vacancies. “What I found really fabulous was I ran into all my neighbors — people were out and it really was a community event,” reported realtor and resident Judie Profeta. “They were thrilled to have an event of this quality and all very proud.”

Didn’t love it A survey provided by Carmel Chamber of Commerce CEO Monta Potter included comments from several dozen of the organization’s 500-plus members. Of 73 respondents, 25 reported their business was higher this year than on the same day last August, 14 said it was the same, 13 reported it was worse, and 21 said it was unaffected “by events like this.” Their impressions of the Concours ran the gamut, from passionately favorable, to derisive. While the majority were positive, some calling it “perfect,” and “first class,” one said it was “horrible,” and a couple deemed it poorly planned. Most complaints pertained to the street closures from early morning until late at night, to “the wall,” and to traffic and parking problems. Some reported having little or no business that day. Critical respondents said they would prefer to see the street closures occur over a shorter time, or not at all, and more efforts made to draw shoppers beyond Ocean Avenue. In an email to community services manager Christie See BIGGER page 20A 10A The Carmel Pine Cone September 14, 2007

THE AMERICAN Red Cross will once 26, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Carmel chap- The course fee of $40 includes a text- Practice CPR on again offer its popular Pet First Aid course, ter house at Dolores and Eighth, will help pet book. as well as several lifesaving classes for owners learn how to treat the wounds, burns, The Carmel chapter will also host classes Casper the dog humans, this month. fractures, shock or sudden illness of a dog or to keep humans safe. Adult CPR, The pet class, set for Wednesday, Sept. cat until arrival at a vet’s office. infant/child CPR and first aid will be taught “There are now in residence three dog during a $55 three-day course set for Sept. mannequins, all named ‘Casper the CPR 17, from 6 to 10 p.m., and Sept. 18-19 from Dog,’” Red Cross public relations coordina- 6 to 9 p.m. Adult CPR and first aid will be tor Betsy Shea reported. “Thanks to Casper, offered Saturday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 Now Accepting New Patients. you can now gain a better understanding of p.m., for $45. To-register for any of the class- how to administer CPR to a pet.” es, call (831) 624-6921.

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were already surveyed, numerous properties remain unevalu- ated. New historic preservation consultants hired In addition, structures that were not considered historical- ly significant several years ago might now be deemed impor- By MARY BROWNFIELD replaced by the historic resources board a few years ago, and tant. Susan Lehmann were among the six businesses to bid on the “The city will call upon the historic preservation consul- THE CITY council voted Tuesday to hire a former head contract. tant to review properties on a case-by-case basis and make of the California Office of Historic Preservation and her “The city requires that the historical status of a property recommendations regarding their historic status,” Conroy business partner to replace Kent Seavey as Carmel’s go-to be determined prior to the approval of any development explained. historical consultant. Kathryn Gualtieri, who also served on applications,” senior planner Sean Conroy told the council in The experts will use state and city criteria to make those the Carmel Historic Preservation Committee before it was his Sept. 11 staff report. Though a large number of buildings determinations, propose buildings for listing on the city’s inventory of historic properties, prepare required forms to back up their opinions and draft “clearance letters” for those that do not qualify. It also suggested another 40 acres of affordable housing Candidates presented a range of rates, with the low AFFORDABLE be permitted in the vicinity of the Mid Valley shopping cen- amount for drafting a clearance letter and the high price for From page 1A ter on the south side of Carmel Valley Road near Robinson the full report on an historic building. Conroy said other pro- Canyon Road. “This area was selected because it is close to jects would be billed hourly. be set aside for new housing at the mouth of Carmel Valley existing commercial uses and services,” the panel said, “and Seavey, of Pacific Grove, was the low bidder, at $300 to and Mid Carmel Valley. because there are a significant number of jobs in the imme- $500 per property evaluated, while the high bid was $4,200 But new subdivisions in Carmel Valley “should not be diate vicinity.” to $6,000 from Carey & Co. of San Francisco. Anthony Kirk approved until the water systems intended to meet the long- The subcommittee concluded the need for inexpensive of Santa Cruz proposed $600 to $1,500, PMC of Monterey term need are actually operational and providing the water housing outweighed water problems. “Water for additional bid $950 to $1,500, and ESA of San Francisco estimated needed,” Fitz said. development is limited,” according to the report, “but it is our $3,480 to $4,500. Gualtieri and Lehmann, whose firm is With pumping from the Carmel River already far above recommendation that water for affordable housing be given a located in Capitola, proposed fees of $450 to $900 for each legal limits, and with a new water project years away, priority.” building. LandWatch also goes on to say, “We believe that it is a mis- Tom Carvey, executive director of Common Ground Unless a development application involves city property, take to set forward policies requiring an elaborate case-by- Monterey County, said the overlays make perfect sense and owners pay for the evaluations. case approach to approving subdivisions at densities — in will provide much needed affordable housing in Carmel For years, Seavey served as the city’s main historical con- some areas — that will never be supported by water and traf- Valley. “It’s a good idea to have housing close to jobs and sultant, but Conroy recommended a change and proposed fic infrastructure for the foreseeable future.” close to infrastructure,” Carvey said. “People won’t have to Gualtieri and Lehmann based on their qualifications and Fifth District Supervisor Dave Potter said there are a lot do the long commute.” rates. more hurdles to jump before affordable housing is built in the The housing could also be a benefit to the environment Without discussion, the council unanimously agreed. recommended areas. and congestion problems because shorter commutes mean “Just because it has an overlay on it,” Potter said, “doesn’t less fuel burned and fewer cars on the road, Carvey said. mean it’s going to happen. It’s still subject to a review of the But even if more traffic is generated, “we believe that in issues. If you take a look at Carmel Valley, they have water, these overlays the pressing need for affordable housing to traffic and sewage [issues]. If those can’t be mitigated, the serve the jobs in these specific areas is more important than Asian Massage project can’t occur. An overlay is not a mandate.” our concern about worsening local traffic,” the subcommittee Treat yourself... On Wednesday, the Monterey County Planning said. Commission OK’d the subcommittee’s draft of GPU5 and In addition, the panel said that by “intelligently” locating Call now for an Appointment forwarded it to the board of supervisors, which will start housing, residents who once commuted would be able to use reviewing the document at next Tuesday’s meeting. other modes of transportation such as walking, biking or Gina transit to get to and from their jobs. “This could reduce aver- 384-0143 20% Discount Water should be a ‘top priority’ age driving distances and overall commute traffic on the larg- Bring this ad - Receive In its 40-page report issued last week, the GPU5 panel er roads leading to these areas,” according to its report. proposed setting aside 150 acres of what it called “underused The subcommittee also concluded that in areas currently property” at the mouth of the valley — including most of the developed with commercial uses, “mixed-use proposals that Carmel Rancho shopping center, Carmel Middle School, a combine living areas with commercial uses would be encour- portion of Rancho Cañada and some adjacent ag land that has aged.” been proposed for a senior housing project.

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SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW APN No. 006-143-008-000 fictitious business name listed above California, County of Monterey, 1200 served on you to file a Response (form ness name or names listed above on CASE NUMBER: DR 45773 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A on: N/A. (s) Arley Kingsbury.This state- Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and 08/06/2007. DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/04/2006. ment was filed with the County Clerk of If you object to the granting of have a copy served on the petitioner. A I declare that all information in this NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO Monterey County on Aug. 21, 2007. the petition, you should appear at the letter or phone call will not protect you. statement is true and correct. (A regis- FRANCISCO JAVIER PADIERNA PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY Publication dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 14, hearing and state your objections or If you do not file your Response on trant who declares as true information FLORES BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF 21, 2007 (PC833) file written objections with the court time, the court may make orders affect- which he or she knows to be false is YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF ing your marriage or domestic partner- guilty of a crime.) before the hearing. Your appearance ship, your property, and custody of your MONTEREY PENINSULA ARTISTS YOU ARE BEING SUED. THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING may be in person or by your attorney. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- NOTICE OF PETITION children. You may be ordered to pay S/ SAM GORES, PRESIDENT PETITIONER’S NAME IS: TACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby If you are a creditor or a con- support and attorney fees and costs. If This statement was filed with the TO ADMINISTER ESTATE tingent creditor of the decedent, CATALINA OLIVARES CASILLAS given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, of GAIL GOLDSTEIN you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the County Clerk of Monterey County on You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS N.A., as duly appointed trustee pur- you must file your claim with the clerk for a fee waiver form. 08/21/2007. after this Summons and Petition are suant to the Deed of Trust executed by Case Number MP 18711 court and mail a copy to the person- If you want legal advice, contact a Stephen L. Vagnini, Monterey County served on you to file a Response (form RYAN SANTILLAN AND ARLENE To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- al representative appointed by the lawyer immediately. You can get infor- Clerk FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and SANTILLAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, tors, contingent creditors, and per- court within four months from the mation about finding lawyers at the NOTICE-This Fictitious Name have a copy served on the petitioner. A dated 08/04/2006 and recorded sons who may otherwise be inter- date of first issuance of letters as California Courts Online Self-Help Statement expires five years from the letter or phone call will not protect you. 08/11/06, as Instrument No. ested in the will or estate, or both, of provided in Probate Code section Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), date it was filed in the office of the If you do not file your Response on 2006071142, in Book , Page ), of GAIL GOLDSTEIN. 9100. The time for filing claims will at the California Legal Services Web County Clerk. A New Fictitious time, the court may make orders affect- Official Records in the office of the A PETITION FOR PROBATE not expire before four months from site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by Business Name Statement must be ing your marriage or domestic partner- County Recorder of Monterey County, has been filed by JILL SAXON the hearing date noticed above. contacting your local county bar associ- filed before that time. ship, your property, and custody of State of California, will sell on HIMONAS in the Superior Court of You may examine the file kept ation. The filing of this statement does not of your children. You may be ordered to 09/20/2007 at 10:00AM, AT THE MAIN California, County of MONTEREY. NOTICE: The restraining orders on itself authorize the use in this state of a by the court. If you are a person page 2 are effective against both Fictitious Business Name in violation of pay support and attorney fees and (SOUTH) ENTRANCE TO THE COUN- The Petition for Probate interested in the estate, you may file costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, TY COURTHOUSE, (FACING THE requests that JILL SAXON spouses or domestic partners until the the rights of another under Federal, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. COURTYARD OFF CHURCH with the court a Request for Special petition is dismissed, a judgement is State, or common law (See Section HIMONAS be appointed as person- Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of entered, or the court makes further 14411 et seq., Business and If you want legal advice, contact a STREET), 240 CHURCH STREET, al representative to administer the lawyer immediately. You can get infor- SALINAS, CA at public auction, to the an inventory and appraisal of estate orders. These orders are enforceable Professions Code). mation about finding lawyers at the highest bidder for cash or check as estate of the decedent. assets or of any petition or account anywhere in California by any law Original Filing California Courts Online Self-Help described below, payable in full at time THE PETITION requests the as provided in Probate Code section enforcement officer who has received 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/07 Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self- of sale, all right, title, and interest con- decedent’s will and codicils, if any, 1250. A Request for Special Notice or seen a copy of them. CNS-1182679# help), at the California Legal Services veyed to and now held by it under said be admitted to probate. The will and form is available from the court clerk. The name and address of the court CARMEL PINE CONE Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), Deed of Trust, in the property situated any codicils are available for exami- Attorney for petitioner: is: Publication dates: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, or by contacting your local county bar in said County and State and as more nation in the file kept by the court. ROBERT E. WILLIAMS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, 2007 (PC 903) association. fully described in the above referenced THE PETITION requests 215 W. Franklin St., #219 COUNTY MONTEREY NOTICE: The restraining orders Deed of Trust. The street address and authority to administer the estate Monterey, CA 93940 1200 Aguajito Road on page 2 are effective against both other common designation, if any, of under the Independent Monterey, CA 93940 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (831) 372-8053. The name, address and telephone STATEMENT spouses or domestic partners until the the real property described above is Administration of Estates Act. (This (s) Robert E. Williams, petition is dismissed, a judgement is purported to be: 157 PACIFIC authority will allow the personal rep- number of the petitioner’s attorney, or File No. 20071997 entered, or the court makes further AVENUE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA, Attorney for Petitioner. petitioner without an attorney, is: The following person(s) is (are) doing resentative to take many actions This statement was filed with the MEGAN J. VELAZQUEZ orders. These orders are enforceable 93950. The undersigned Trustee dis- without obtaining court approval. business as: anywhere in California by any law claims any liability for any incorrect- County Clerk of Monterey County on 1150 Gigling Rd. TRITON POOL AND SPA SERVICES enforcement officer who has received ness of the street address and other Before taking certain very important Jan. 4, 2006. P.O Box 107 AND REPAIRS, 441 seminole way, or seen a copy of them. common designation, if any, shown actions, however, the personal rep- Publication dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 7, Seaside, CA 93955 Salinas, CA 93906 - 2608 The name and address of the herein. The total amount of the unpaid resentative will be required to give 14, 2007. (PC836) (831) 242-5115 Darrell Denniell Dutra, 441 seminole court is: balance with interest thereon of the notice to interested persons unless RONALD D. LANCE way, Salinas, CA 93906 - 2608 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFOR- obligation secured by the property to they have waived notice or consent- 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #205 Candice Ruth Dutra, 441 seminole way, NIA, COUNTY MONTEREY be sold plus reasonable estimated ed to the proposed action.) The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Salinas, CA 93906 Salinas, CA 93906 - 2608 1200 Aguajito Road costs, expenses and advances at the independent administration authori- STATEMENT File No. 20071865. The (831) 443-6509 This business is conducted by Husband Monterey, CA 93940 time of the initial publication of the ty will be granted unless an interest- following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Reg: #LDA5 and Wife The name, address and telephone Notice of Sale is $648,113.84. It is pos- ed person files an objection to the ness as: FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATED County: Monterey The registrant(s) commenced to trans- number of the petitioner’s attorney, or sible that at the time of sale the open- petition and shows good cause why TRAINING, 1109 Austin Avenue, NOTICE TO THE PERSON act business under the fictitious busi- petitioner without an attorney, is: ing bid may be less than the total the court should not grant the Pacific Grove, CA 93950. DONALD SERVED: You are served as an individ- ness name or names listed above on WILLIAM W. STAHL indebtedness due. In addition to cash, authority. IMAMURA, 1109 Austin Ave., Pacific ual. 09/01/2007. 675 N. First Street, Suite 745 the Trustee will accept cashier's checks A hearing on the petition will Grove, CA 93950. ALISON IMAMURA, I declare that all information in this San Jose, California 95112 drawn on a state or national bank, a 1109 Austin Ave., Pacific Grove, CA Date: June 27, 2007 statement is true and correct. (A regis- (408) 298-0505 check drawn by a state or federal cred- be held on in this court as fol- (s) Lisa M. Galdos, Clerk trant who declares as true information lows: 93950. This business is conducted by a NOTICE TO THE PERSON it union, or a check drawn by a state or husband and wife. Registrant com- by Leticia F. Perez, Deputy which he or she knows to be false is SERVED:You are served as an individ- federal savings and loan association, Date: Sept. 21, 2007 menced to transact business under the Publication Dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 7, guilty of a crime.) ual. savings association, or savings bank Time: 10:30 a.m. fictitious business name listed above 14, 21, 2007. (PC 841) S/ Darrell Denniell Dutra specified in Section 5102 of the Dept.: 17 on: Aug. 15, 2007. (s) Donald Imamura. This statement was filed with the Date: Mar. 26, 2007 Financial Code and authorized to do Room: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on (s) Lisa M. Galdos, Clerk business in this state. Said sale will be Address: Superior Court of County Clerk of Monterey County on CYPRESS FIRE PROTECTION 08/23/2007. by Donna D. Chacon, Deputy made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but with- California, County of Monterey, Aug. 7, 2007. Publication dates: Aug. DISTRICT Stephen L. Vagnini, Monterey County Publication Dates: Aug. 24, 31, out covenant or warranty, express or 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 2007 (PC837) NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Clerk Sept. 7, 14, 2007. (PC 831) implied, regarding title, possession or 93940. FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL NOTICE-This Fictitious Name encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted- If you object to the granting of YEAR 2007/2008 Statement expires five years from the ness secured by said Deed of Trust, the petition, you should appear at SUPERIOR COURT date it was filed in the office of the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE advances thereunder, with interest as the hearing and state your objec- OF CALIFORNIA County Clerk. A New Fictitious provided, and the unpaid principal of NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Business Name Statement must be TS No. 07-21479 tions or file written objections with COUNTY OF MONTEREY that on Thursday, September 27, Doc ID #0001190656322005N the Note secured by said Deed of Trust In re the Matter of the filed before that time. Title Order No. 3339931 with interest thereon as provided in the court before the hearing. Your 2007 at 2:00 p.m. the Cypress Fire The filing of this statement does not of appearance may be in person or by CAROLINE H. JOHNSON TRUST Investor/Insurer No. 119065632 said Note, plus fees, charges and under Trust Agreement dated Protection District, Board of itself authorize the use in this state of a APN No. 007575009000 expenses of the Trustee and of the your attorney. November 11, 1985, Directors will meet at the District’s Fictitious Business Name in violation of YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If you are a creditor or a con- By CAROLINE H. JOHNSON, fire station located at 3775 Rio Road, the rights of another under Federal, DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/24/2006. DATED: 08/31/2007 RECONTRUST tingent creditor of the decedent, Decedent Carmel to consider adoption of an State, or common law (See Section UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO COMPANY, N.A. 1757 TAPO CANYON you must file your claim with the Case No. MP-18737 amended Final Budget for Fiscal 14411 et seq., Business and PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA court and mail a copy to the person- Year 2007-08 that ends June 30, Professions Code). BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale al representative appointed by the NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2008. Original Filing YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF Information (805) 578-6618 By: court within four months from the [PROB. CODE §19050] NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/07 THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST date of first issuance of letters as that the preliminary budget was CNS-1181112# AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector provided in Probate Code section NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the adopted May 24, 2007 and is avail- CARMEL PINE CONE TACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby attempting to collect a debt. Any infor- 9100. The time for filing claims will creditors and contingent creditors of the Publication dates: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, mation obtained will be used for that able for inspection at the District’s 2007 (PC 904) given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, not expire before four months from above-named Decedent, that all per- fire station located at 3775 Rio Road, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pur- purpose. ASAP# 889429 08/31/2007, sons having claims against the suant to the Deed of Trust executed by 09/07/2007, 09/14/2007 the hearing date noticed above. Carmel, between the hours of 8:00 You may examine the file kept Decedent are required to file them with WILLIAM J SHIELDS AN UNMAR- Publication Dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 14, the Superior Court at 1200 Aguajito a.m. and 5:00 p.m. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS RIED MAN, dated 03/24/2006 and 2007. (PC830) by the court. If you are a person Road, Monterey, California 93940, and NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, NAME STATEMENT recorded 03/31/06, as Instrument No. interested in the estate, you may file mail or deliver a copy to MARGARET that any District resident may appear File No. 20071992. 2006028508, in Book , Page ), of with the court a Request for Special CROW, as Trustee of the Trust dated and be heard regarding the increase, The following person(s) is (are) doing Official Records in the office of the SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of November 11, 1985, in care of JOHN- decrease, or omission of any item on business as: County Recorder of Monterey County, CASE NUMBER: DR 46063 an inventory and appraisal of estate SON, GAVER & LEACH. LLP, at 2801 the budget or for the inclusion of any THE VITAMIN SHOPPE, 1962 Del State of California, will sell on assets or of any petition or account Monterey-Salinas Highway, Suite B, additional items. Monte Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955. 09/20/2007 at 10:00AM, AT THE MAIN NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: as provided in Probate Code section Monterey, CA 93940, within the later of DATED: August 23, 2007 Registrant(s) name and address: (SOUTH) ENTRANCE TO THE COUN- SAMUEL GALLEGOS 1250. A Request for Special Notice four (4) months after August 31, 2007, (s) Theresa Volland, VS Direct, Inc., 2101 91st Street, North TY COURTHOUSE, (FACING THE You are being sued. form is available from the court or, if notice is mailed or personally deliv- Secretary of the Board Bergen, NJ 07047. COURTYARD OFF CHURCH PETITIONER’S NAME IS: clerk. ered to you, 30 days after the date this This business is conducted by a corpo- Publication dates: Sept. 14, 21, ration. STREET), 240 CHURCH STREET, LUPITA IXTA Attorney for petitioner: notice is mailed or personally delivered 2007. (PC901) SALINAS, CA at public auction, to the You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS to you, or you must petition to file a late Registrant commenced to transact highest bidder for cash or check as after this Summons and Petition are ROBERT E. WILLIAMS business under the fictitious business 215 W. Franklin St., #219 claim as provided in Probate Code described below, payable in full at time served on you to file a Response (form §19103. A claim form may be obtained name or names listed above on of sale, all right, title, and interest con- FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and Monterey, CA 93940 from the court clerk. For your protec- CARMEL HIGHLANDS FIRE 04/28/2007. veyed to and now held by it under said have a copy served on the petitioner. A (831) 372-8053. tion, you are encouraged to file your PROTECTION DISTRICT I declare that all information in this Deed of Trust, in the property situated letter or phone call will not protect you. (s) Robert E. Williams, claim by certified mail, with return NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING statement is true and correct. (A regis- in said County and State and as more If you do not file your Response on Attorney for Petitioner. receipt requested. FINAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL trant who declares as true information fully described in the above referenced time, the court may make orders affect- This statement was filed with the DATED: August 27, 2007 YEAR 2007/2008 which he or she knows to be false is Deed of Trust. The street address and ing your marriage or domestic partner- County Clerk of Monterey County on This statement was filed with the guilty of a crime.) other common designation, if any, of ship, your property, and custody of Jan. 4, 2006. County Clerk of Monterey County on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN S/ Cosmo LaForgia, Vice President. the real property described above is your children. You may be ordered to Aug. 27, 2007. that on Tuesday, September 18, This statement was filed with the Publication dates: Aug. 31, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. the Carmel purported to be: 1319 MILES pay support and attorney fees and Sept. 7, 14, 2007. (PC835) (s) MARGARET CROW, Trustee, County Clerk of Monterey County on AVENUE, PACIFIC GROVE, CA, costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, c/o JOHNSON, GAVER & Highlands Fire Protection District, 08/23/2007. 93950. The undersigned Trustee dis- ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. LEACH, LLP Board of Directors will meet at the NOTICE-This Fictitious Name claims any liability for any incorrect- If you want legal advice, contact a 2801 Monterey-Salinas Highway, District’s fire station located at 73 Statement expires five years from the ness of the street address and other lawyer immediately. You can get infor- NOTICE OF PETITION Suite B Fern Canyon Road, Carmel to con- date it was filed in the office of the common designation, if any, shown mation about finding lawyers at the TO ADMINISTER ESTATE Monterey, CA 93940 sider adoption of the final budget for County Clerk. A New Fictitious herein. The total amount of the unpaid California Courts Online Self-Help of MARY LOUISE SQUIRES fiscal year 2007/2008 that ends June Business Name Statement must be balance with interest thereon of the Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self- Case Number MP 18734 Publication dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 30, 2008. filed before that time. obligation secured by the property to help), at the California Legal Services To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- 14, 2007. (PC838) NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN The filing of this statement does not of be sold plus reasonable estimated Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), tors, contingent creditors, and per- that the Preliminary Budget was itself authorize the use in this state of a costs, expenses and advances at the or by contacting your local county bar sons who may otherwise be inter- adopted May 22, 2007 and is avail- Fictitious Business Name in violation of time of the initial publication of the association. able for inspection at the District’s the rights of another under Federal, ested in the will or estate, or both, of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME fire station located at 73 Fern Notice of Sale is $624,485.13. It is pos- NOTICE: The restraining orders ROSEMARY A. O’DOWD. STATEMENT File No. 20072004. The State, or common law (See Section sible that at the time of sale the open- on page 2 are effective against both following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Canyon Road, Carmel, between the 14411 et seq., Business and A PETITION FOR PROBATE hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Professions Code). ing bid may be less than the total spouses or domestic partners until the has been filed by JILL SAXON ness as: CHUCK’S CONSTRUCTION, indebtedness due. In addition to cash, petition is dismissed, a judgement is 13 Clearidge, Big Sur, Calif. 93920. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, 9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28/07 the Trustee will accept cashier's checks entered, or the court makes further HIMONAS in the Superior Court of that any District resident may appear CNS-1190584# California, County of MONTEREY. CHARLES MARTIN HISCOCK, 13 drawn on a state or national bank, a orders. These orders are enforceable Clearidge, Big Sur, Calif. 93920. This and be heard regarding the increase, CARMEL PINE CONE check drawn by a state or federal cred- anywhere in California by any law The Petition for Probate business is conducted by an individual. decrease, or omission of any item on Publication dates: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, it union, or a check drawn by a state or enforcement officer who has received requests that ROSEMARY A. Registrant commenced to transact the budget or for the inclusion of any 2007 (PC 905) federal savings and loan association, or seen a copy of them. O’DOWD be appointed as personal business under the fictitious business additional items. savings association, or savings bank The name and address of the representative to administer the name listed above on: Sept. 1, 2007. (s) DATED: August 22, 2007 specified in Section 5102 of the court is: estate of the decedent. Charles Hiscock. This statement was (s) Theresa Volland, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Financial Code and authorized to do SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFOR- THE PETITION requests the filed with the County Clerk of Monterey Secretary of the Board STATEMENT File No. 20071948. The business in this state. Said sale will be NIA, COUNTY MONTEREY decedent’s will and codicils, if any, County on Aug. 24, 2007. Publication Publication dates: Sept. 7, 14, 2007. following person(s) is(are) doing busi- made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but with- 1200 Aguajito Road be admitted to probate. The will and dates: Aug. 31, Sept. 7, 14, 21, 2007 (PC902) ness as: HONDA FINANCIAL SER- out covenant or warranty, express or Monterey, CA 93940 any codicils are available for exami- (PC839) VICES, 20800 Madrona Avenue, implied, regarding title, possession or The name, address and telephone Torrance, CA 90503. AMERICAN nation in the file kept by the court. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted- number of the petitioner’s attorney, or THE PETITION requests HONDA FINANCE CORPORATION ness secured by said Deed of Trust, petitioner without an attorney, is: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT (CA), 20800 Madrona Avenue, advances thereunder, with interest as LUPITA IXTA authority to administer the estate File No. 20071975 Torrance, CA 90503. This business is under the Independent STATEMENT File No. 20071965. The provided, and the unpaid principal of 726 Elkington #7 following person(s) is(are) doing busi- The following person(s) is (are) doing conducted by a corporation. Registrant the Note secured by said Deed of Trust Salinas, CA 93905 Administration of Estates Act. (This business as: commenced to transact business under authority will allow the personal rep- ness as: CAMERA CAPERS, 134 with interest thereon as provided in (831) 484-3458 Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 1. PARADIGM, 2. PARADIGM TALENT the fictitious business name listed said Note, plus fees, charges and RONALD D. LANCE resentative to take many actions 93950. SUZANNE MEINHARDT, 134 AGENCY, 509 HARTNELL STREET, above on: 05/01/2002. (s) Paul C. expenses of the Trustee and of the 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #205 without obtaining court approval. Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA MONTEREY, CA 93940 Honda, Asst. VP, Secy. This statement trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Salinas, CA 93906 Before taking certain very important 93950. This business is conducted by MONTEREY PENINSULA ARTISTS, was filed with the County Clerk of DATED: 08/31/2007 RECONTRUST (831) 443-6509 actions, however, the personal rep- an individual. Registrant commenced to 509 HARTNELL STREET, MON- Monterey County on Aug. 17, 2007. 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By CHRIS COUNTS for Me,” the actual radio stadio played rock ’n’ roll. KRML owner Dave Kimball isn’t TWO OF Monterey County’s greatest sure exactly when the station switched its musical treasures — the Monterey Jazz format to jazz, but he thinks the movie might Pilatesfor You! Festival and radio station KRML — will cel- have inspired the change. The song “Play We offer: • All Pilates Apparatus ebrate their 50th birthdays Thursday, Sept. Misty for Me,” a jazz standard written by 20, with a block party in Carmel. pianist and composer Erroll Garner in 1954, • Private and Group Reformer Classes Businesses on San Carlos between Ocean now serves as the station’s theme. Garner • Personal Fitness Training • Bosu-Pilates Classes and Fifth are joining in on the fun from 11 achieved perhaps his greatest acclaim with a.m. to 5 p.m. an album, “Concert by the Sea,” that was All instructors are The jazz festival, hosted by the Monterey recorded in a Carmel church. certified & insured. County Fairgrounds since its inception in The block party will feature live music, Package discounts available 1958, is the longest running event of its type refreshments and a drawing for a “Day and in the world. The event has featured many of Night in Carmel” prize valued at $1,000. The Pilates Studio of Carmel 7th & Lincoln SW • 624-7817 By appt. only the greatest performers in jazz, including Afterwards, the Jazz and Blues Company Louis Armstrong, Gerry Mulligan, Dizzie will host a concert by the Honolulu Jazz Gillespie, Harry James, Max Roach and Quartet. THE SUREST WAY TO STOP WORRYING ABOUT YOUR Billie Holiday. From Sept. 21-23, more than “They’re kind of hard-driving group with 500 jazz musicians will play on 9 stages a saxophone, piano, drums and a bass,” spread throughout the 20-acre property. This Kimball explained. “This is their first tour of year’s lineup includes John McLaughlin, Los 1031 EXCHANGE the mainland. We’re excited about having Lobos, Ornette Coleman, Diana Krall, them here.” IS TO START LOOKING FOR ONE Sonny Rollins and Dave Brubeck. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show are $30. Located at 1410 on the AM dial, KRML The venue is located on the west side of San got a late start in the jazz business. In fact, Carlos, between Fifth and Sixth. For more when Clint Eastwood played a KRML jazz information, call (831) 624-6432 or visit disc jockey in the 1971 movie, “Play Misty www.krmlradio.com. We help 1031 Exchange Investors and Private Clients understand their real estate Thomas Rolf Truhitte investment alternatives

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By CHRIS COUNTS inhabited Big Sur. But Rendlen has also studied the religious traditions of South IT ISN’T surprising that Big Sur artist America, where the hummingbird plays an Branham Rendlen is fascinated by birds. important role. While Branham Living nearly 3,000 feet above sea level, the “The hummers represent the energy of Rendlen’s new gifted painter literally has a bird’s eye view the north in the Peruvian cosmology and exhibit in Carmel of the world — and of birds. drink from the sweet nectar of life and are focuses on “I see condors all very courageous,” Hummingbirds, the time,” reported Rendlen said. “They the show also Rendlen, whose are a deep connec- features paintings work is the subject art roundup tion to the spirit of of condors. of new exhibit open- the ancestors and ing at the Big Sur always go on the Gallery in Carmel Saturday, Sept. 15. “Every journey no matter what obstacles occur. time I see one, I’m in awe.” They are tenacious and basically just beating Rendlen’s show at the Big Sur Gallery, hearts with wings.” however, will focus on another one of Big A resident of Big Sur for more than two Sur’s winged residents — the hummingbird. decades, Rendlen came to Monterey The artist likes to photographs the tiny birds County’s south coast shortly after graduating in the morning. from the University of Kansas. “I have developed a relationship with the “I had just received my master’s degree in hummingbirds and they often come and con- printmaking and I was in a transitional phase verse with me and let me photograph them,” in my life,” she recalled. “I had a friend who she said. “Upon returning to my studio, I use worked at the Ventana Inn, so I started work- Monterey Jazz Festival’s the photos as inspiration when I compose the ing there. There were no printmaking facili- paintings, which are an expression of the Big ties in Big Sur, so I started painting. Here I Sur environment and my spiritual connection am, 23 years later.” 50th year brings out the stars to it.” In addition to her recent hummingbird The hummingbird plays a major part in See ART page 17A By STEVE VAGNINI congas; and an enthralling set by Sarah the mythology of the Esselen tribe that once Vaughan in 1971 (backed by a young Bill CELEBRATING ITS upcoming 50th Mays, Bob Magnusson and Jimmy Cobb). anniversary Sept. 21-23 at the Monterey During MJF’s historic 50-year run, there In Celebration of Your Patronage for Over 30 Years… County Fairgrounds, the Monterey Jazz have only been two artistic directors: the late Youare InvitedtotheAnnual Festival recently released a collection of six founding father, Jimmy Lyons, and his suc- albums drawn from more than 2,000 hours of cessor, Tim Jackson. archival tape from Monterey’s Arena Stage. Jackson, who took over the reins in 1993, The recordings, on Monterey Jazz possesses a keen sense of what is hip and Festival Records, are the first of a series of new in the world of jazz and is also acutely legendary performances and will be avail- aware of the festival’s place in the history of able at next week’s festival. the genre. His lineups are always a carefully CustomerCustomer Appreciation Appreciation Day Day Highlights include Louis Armstrong’s thought out mix of the contemporary and the 1958 performance from the first MJF classic, and this year’s festival is no excep- evening ever; Miles Davis in 1963 introduc- tion. A powerful slate of artists will appear WineTae Tastingg** ing to the West Coast his soon-to-be-classic on the Arena/Lyons Stage, including Diana from PremierWineries ’60s quintet rhythm section; Dizzy Gillespie Krall, Sonny Rollins, Ornette Coleman, the performing in 1965 in a sextet with Kenny Barron, James Moody and Big Black on See JAZZ page 17A Ta sty A ppetietizers*s* from 8 InternationalBarnyard Restaurants

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By CHARYN PFEUFFER Valley, Lake County ($16) My initial reaction to this wine was: Sauvignon Blanc SEPTEMBER IS officially California Wine Month! This is the third consecutive year The Governator has given the Continues next page California wine industry props. While I usually try to keep my Pine Cone readers up to date on Monterey county’s excellent vintages, in the spirit of celebration, here’s a handful of “can’t miss” crowd-pleasers from a variety Five friends, Patti, Desiree, Leslie, Lynn, and Maja, invite you to of California grape-growing TIK TOK TOO, their fall showing of everything creative. regions to get you started on This summer has been productive and their inventories are the festivities. If you’re look- plump with pre-holiday preparations. And each will be ing for ways to expand your available to take special Christmas orders. Indulge in the California wine savvy, be work of these professionals without the high Carmel prices!! sure to check out www.cali- forniawinemonth.com. ■ Napa — Mumm Come. Sip. Snack. Napa Blanc de Noirs, Napa Valley ($19) Enjoy art and the afternoon! As if pink bubbly in a glass weren’t reason enough SEPTEMBER 22 & 23 • 11-5 to celebrate, this all-Napa Patti Walters Wells - art jewelry & clothing appellation wine is delicate, Desiree Gillingham-Produit - natural shell delicious and full of luscious shades lighting and wall sculpture (shellshades.com) black cherry and strawberry Leslie Ellis - hand-painted ceramic and glass fruit. When paired with tableware and contemporary paintings grilled shrimp, sushi or even Maja - contemporary jewelry (MajaDesigns.net) Directions: Drive east standard barbecue fare, this Lynn Sakasegawa - winemaker - Wines of Carmel. on Carmel Valley Road to sparkler is my first California the 12 mile marker and Offering tasting of current vintages of Chardonnay, turn right on Esquiline. pick for budget-priced bub- Cabernet and Pinot Noir. Special Pricing in time Travel .5 mile and turn bly. right up Los Ositos; travel for Christmas entertaining or boxed gift giving. .4 miles and Los Ositos ■ Sonoma — Chalk becomes Punta del Monte. Hill Estate 2004 Produit Studio • 220 Punta del Monte • Carmel Valley, CA 93924 go uphill another 100 yards to white mail boxes Chardonnay, Chalk Hill, Visitors welcome for non-event viewing by appointment only: and giant yellow sculpture Sonoma County ($45) 831-659-4055 on left. Enter thru gate. I typically subscribe to the ABC school of thought (Anything But Chardonnay), at least when it comes to the over-oaked butter bombs often found in California, but this barrel-fermented beauty (aged in French oak for 14 months) made me reconsider. It’s not my preferred wine- making style, but if you like complex flavors with butter, honey and pear, tempered by toasted and integrated oak qualities, this wine will be a winner for you. ■ Lake County — Shannon Ridge 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, High

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From previous page noisseur. You want it ripe, sweet and juicy? ■ 2 cups fresh heirloom tomatoes, are made of sans Coach Bill Cowher. Morgan can pick ’em like a pro. So when we peeled, seeded and diced Whatever football team you fancy, here’s the stopped at Earthbound Farm to pick up the ■ lineup of local bars airing the NFL and col- from hot climate Lake County? Oy vey. 1 cup red onion, peeled, halved and essentials to make panzanella salad, it didn’t lege football games: However, this stainless-steel-aged wine thinly sliced shock me to find him wandering off among ■ ■ Big Dog Sports Restaurant, The boasts nice acidity and plenty of citrus, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn the canteloupes and honeydews, his hands Barnyard Shopping Village, Carmel, Big Sur floral and apricot notes. This wine works into pieces wrapped around a particularly voluptuous ■ Barn (above Allegro Gourmet Pizzeria), nicely with goat cheese, oysters and dishes Sea or kosher salt and freshly ground one as he intently inhaled its wafting sweet- (831) 625-0340 with a citrus component. pepper to taste ness. Upon confirmation that the big round Optional additions: ■ Britannia Arms Pub & Restaurant, beauty was grown on property, it was ■ 444 Alvarado St., Monterey, (831) 656-9543 ■ Monterey — Mandolin 2005 2 to 3 anchovy fillets, diced whisked to the register, taken home, cut via a ■ ■ Brophy’s Tavern, San Carlos and Riesling, Monterey ($10) 1/4 cup diced red peppers new technique he learned in a recent cooking ■ Fourth, Carmel, (831) 624-2476 Everyone who lives in Monterey County 1/4 cup diced yellow peppers class (I’m still in awe) and devoured. ■ ■ Characters Sports Bar & Grill, 350 and knows a little something about wine is 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and As for that heirloom tomato summer sta- Calle Principal, Monterey, (831) 647-4023 aware of its super-long growing season, diced ple — panzanella salad, — here’s my riff on ■ ■ Edgar’s Restaurant at Quail Lodge which results in larger-than-life flavors and 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan the classic recipe: Golf Resort & Spa, 8000 Valley Greens, balanced acidity. With lovely peach qualities, cheese (I prefer to roughly chop a few balls ■ 4 cups stale (1 to 3 days-old) Italian- Carmel Valley, (831) 620-8910 this Riesling is the perfectly priced go-to of fresh mozzarella and add them to the mix) style bread, cut into 1/2” cubes ■ Knuckles Historical Sports Bar, Hyatt food wine. I love this wine with chutney, any Toast the stale bread until it is lightly ■ 1 tablespoon capers, drained Regency, 1 Old Golf Course Way, Monterey, sauce with spice, and smoked sausages. browned. Whisk the garlic, olive oil and (Kalamata or Nicoise olives can be substitut- vinegar and add the toasted bread. Combine (831) 372-1234 ed) with everything else and serve immediately. ■ The Pelican Tavern, 125 Ocean View ■ Really good melons at ■ 2 cloves garlic, minced Blvd., Pacific Grove, (831) 647-8200 Earthbound Farm ■ 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil ■ Football season is here ■ Peter B’s BrewPub, Portola Plaza ■ 1/3 cup red wine vinegar (balsamic Hotel, 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey, (831) 649- My boyfriend is basically a melon con- vinegar also works) Last Sunday kicked off football season 2699 and after a long summer of disappointing ■ Sly McFly’s, 700 Cannery Row, baseball, I’m ready to see what the Steelers Monterey, (831) 372-3225 MARKET & DELI “Carmel’s Finest” SINCE 1953 Evening of food and music

Prime & Choice Meats • Oakwood BBQ Daily to benefit Carmel Valley church Fresh Produce • Daily Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Gourmet Service Deli • Large Selection of Fine Wines HIDDEN VALLEY Music Seminars will performers at the fundraiser, including Tom host La Bella Notte, a fundraising Italian- Lawson, Richard Conklin, Bill Delap, Sahra Homemade Salads • Ready-Made Entrees themed dinner and celebration for the Baker, Lurena Brubaker Gerbrandt, Robb Fresh Cut Floral Bouquets • Custom Gift Baskets Carmel Valley Community Chapel, Saturday, Haase, Thompson Lange, John Michael, Jim Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Sivo, Rick Yramategui and David Hayward, 624-3821 The non-denominational church, which is who will serve as master of ceremonies. HOME & HOTEL DELIVERY • AMPLE FREE PARKING located in Carmel Valley Village, is known Meanwhile, accordion player Diane for its nontraditional approach to music. Salmon will greet guests with traditional At the Corner of 6th Ave & Junipero St. • Carmel “From gospel to soul to folk to jazz to Italian music when they arrive at the doors to AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN EASTER DAY UNTIL 2PM MasterCard blues, you never know what you’re going to the event. hear,” explained Carolyn Rice, Carmel The fundraiser will feature an Italian din- ATM Valley resident and congregation member. ner, a no-host wine bar and dancing. Tickets “It helps make going to church on Sunday are $40 and are available at Carmel Valley such an interesting experience.” Business Services, the Carmel Valley In recognition of its diverse and some- Community Church Thrift Shop, the Carmel what unconventional music program, La Valley Market, at the event or by calling Bella Notte will feature a varied lineup of (831) 659-4441.

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and James Hunter, Cuban vocalist Isaac Generation Jazz Orchestra, and also with the mation, call (831) 372-1234. JAZZ Delgado and the supergroup of Dave MJF 50th Anniversary All-Stars, featuring At the Cypress Inn, located at the corner From page 14A Holland, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Chris Potter James Moody, Nnenna Freelon, Benny of Lincoln and Seventh Avenue pianist Dick and Eric Harland. Green, Kendrick Scott and Derrick Hodge. Whittington has been playing regularly Dave Brubeck Quartet (featuring the leg- 2007 MJF Artist-In-Residence, trumpeter MJF/50 Showcase Artist Jim Hall will three nights a week at Terry’s Lounge for endary guitarist Jim Hall), John McLaughlin Terence Blanchard, will be everywhere, per- appear with his own quartet, in duo with almost two years. Whittington performs and the 4th Dimension, the Gerald Wilson forming with the MJF Chamber Orchestra, pianist Geoff Keezer, and with Dave every Thursday through Saturday from 6:30 Orchestra, Los Lobos, bluesmen Otis Taylor with his own quintet, with the Next Brubeck’s Quartet. And MJF/50 to 10 p.m. and is joined by bassist Rob Commission Artist Gerald Wilson will pre- Fisher and a rotating slate of guest artists. miere “Monterey Moods,” his third mile- On Sundays from 5 to 8 p.m., classical gui- Awareness Fund. A $5 donation at the door stone composition for MJF. tarist Richard DeVinck performs. ART will also be donated to the nonprofit group. Some other highlights to catch outside the Whittington, a prominent San Francisco Bay From page 14A “It’s a really interesting organization that main arena include Sunday afternoon’s per- Area pianist who moved to the Monterey studies the environmental causes of breast formance by the Monterey All-Stars Peninsula almost a decade ago, recently paintings, Rendlen will also present works cancer and educates people about them,” Presented by Andy Weis (in a tip of the hat reminded me that Terry’s Lounge is the “only depicting condors and Big Sur landscapes. Coscino added. to local and regional performers); the ultra- consistent jazz in Carmel and a great venue The gallery, which will host a reception Due to space limitations, guests are asked funky “Hammond B3 Blowout” with organ- where listeners can bring their dog, relax on from 3 to 5 p.m., is located at 26543 Carmel to RSVP by calling (831) 646-1939. The ists Joey De Francesco and his trio, also on a sofa, enjoy a glass of wine and an appetiz- Rancho Blvd. The show will be on display venue is located at 216 Grand Ave. Sunday; renowned vocalists Ernestine er or dinner while hearing the best jazz through Oct. 21. For more information, call Anderson and Lynne Fiddmont, both artists around in a beautiful, historic hotel (831) 624-1137. ■ Hot, tasty and artsy appearing on Saturday; and the rarified lobby.” For more information, call (831) groove of Ian Neville’s Dumpstaphunk 624-3871. ■ Live Nude Girls! The colorful pepper — with its seductive Friday evening in Dizzy’s Den. For tickets Wrapping up this year’s impressive Jazz curves and curious shapes — has long been and a complete lineups visit www.monterey- at the Plaza music series local hard-bop jazz The title of a new exhibit opening Friday, a subject of fascination for artists. A new jazzfestival.org. quintet Along Came Betty performs this Sept. 14, at the Coscino Gallery in Pacific exhibit of watercolors by local artist Marie In addition to next week’s big jazz bash at Friday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. and is fol- Grove, “Live Nude Girls!” is certainly eye- Brumund, “Hot!,” which opens Friday, Sept. the fairgrounds, jazz can be heard on the lowed by swinging jazz vocalist Shanna catching. But the event isn’t a strip show. 14, at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural Monterey Peninsula throughout the year and Carlson on the 21st. “The title should be taken tongue-in- History, pays homage to a vegetable that is will be celebrated this month at a host of Music promoter Arden Eaton continues cheek,” suggested gallery owner Lisa sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy and local venues, including the Hyatt Regency to bring quality acoustic music to the Coscino. The exhibit’s opening will feature always sexy. Monterey and the Cypress Inn. Performing Monterey Peninsula, including her latest models posing without their clothes on. “But “The pepper literally changed the cuisine at the Hyatt Regency Monterey’s Fireplace treat, Country Joe McDonald’s “Tribute to it’s not about nudity. It’s about watching of the world,” explained Paul Finnegan, Lounge this week, pianist Marshal Otwell Woody Guthrie,” a one-man, two-act play, artists create artwork,” Coscino said. director of the museum. will be joined by drummer Dave Morwood with music. The show takes place Sept. 28 Fifteen mostly local artists — including While Finnegan was well versed in the and, on the weekend, the pair will be joined at the Ol’ Factory at 1725 Contra Costa Ave. Andrew Jackson, Mary Liz Houseman, historical importance of peppers before by special guest artists Wayne Wallace in Sand City. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Robynn Smith, Michael Snodgrass, Paul Brumund came along, the Pacific Grove (trombone); Erik JeKabson (trumpet); and For more information, call (831) 394-6000. Madonna, Richard Newman, Francisco painter showed the museum director a new pianist Sam Grobe-Heintz. For more infor- Padilla, Kevin Smith, Ursula O’Farrell, perspective of the vegetable. Charlsie Kelly, Jane Flury and Eva Bernstein “The first time I ever saw her paintings, I — will create works based on three live was totally knocked out,” he said. “I couldn’t models at the exhibit’s opening Friday, Oct. believe she did her work with watercolors.” 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Sept. 14 reception marks the opening The artists will work in a variety of medi- of the Vern Yadon Gallery, named for former ums, including oils, watercolors, pastels, museum director Vern Yadon, a noted omantic unset inners charcoals, monotype printing and photogra- R S D botanist and gifted watercolor artist. phy. 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She never got to return. Later, the Peace Corps rounded up O WAAWI all the volunteers’ pets and tried to reunite them with their From page 1A owners. McCloskey’s cat had disappeared, but the Peace Corps country director cared for O Waawi and a few others. She wrapped the 5-week-old mutt in a bag and took her to “I tried four different times to get her back to the states,” Meg’s Today’s the remote village where she was posted — 15 miles from McCloskey said. Each time, the air freight charges were anyone McCloskey even remotely knew. She had last been in exorbitant or the logistics didn’t work, until someone offered Health Notes Modern the company of familiar faces a few months earlier, when she to take her along on a flight to Washington, D.C. Once on the spent three months training with other Peace Corps volun- East Coast, O Waawi was retrieved by another Peace Corps Dentistry teers and learning the Pulaar language of her new home. volunteer and put on a plane bound for San Jose. Presented by “My first couple of months alone in Africa, I was doing a Relieved and thrilled, McCloskey retrieved her pup, who Frank J. di Bari, DDS lot of adjusting, and it was really hard for me, as it was for was initially overwhelmed by the foreign smells and bright everyone,” she said. The dog “helped me become assimilat- lights of the western world. “And she was scared of fire SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ed, because everyone knew about her, and it was something hydrants for a while — she would pull away, because she did- The cone-shaped canine n’t know what they were,” she said. for them to talk about.” Presented by teeth (“eye teeth”) are the But in a country where dogs are kept outside and never The rushed departure from Guinea — and the inability to Meg Parker Conners, R.N. only teeth in the mouth with a touched, “our American ways of handling pets are considered return — make the whole experience seem a bit unreal. “I single cusp. This characteris- STRESS CAN HAMPER tic, coupled with the fact that inappropriate,” she said. “Here was this ugly, disgusting dog don’t have contact with any of the people I knew there, or any MEMORY of my papers,” she said. “O Waawi is the only thing that their roots are extra long and sleeping in my house, and I was holding her, and washing If you are regularly stressed large, makes them particular- her, and stuff like that.” makes the Peace Corps real to me. Everything else is as if I or prone to being depressed, ly useful for piercing and The villagers encouraged her to get rid of the runt and never went.” you are much more likely to tearing food. Ordinarily, find a good, strong, masculine dog, but McCloskey repeated Now the pair are looking forward to their next step. O develop memory problems than these unique teeth erupt as individuals with sunnier out- permanent teeth between the the phrase that would inspire the puppy’s name: “O’O! Mido Waawi attends doggy school, plays with all the willing dogs looks. In fact, a recent study on Carmel Beach and in Monterey, and goes hiking in Fort ages of 11 and 12. However, laan faala. O Waawi!” (“No! I want her. She can do it, shows that very anxious or if a child shows no signs of Ord. McCloskey, 24, took a job at Little Napoli in Carmel depressed individuals are 40 you’ll see.”) times more likely to develop canine eruption by age 13, O Waawi became McCloskey’s mantra, as well as her pet’s after returning from Africa a few months ago but plans to mild cognitive impairment, the teeth may be impacted. name. “She can do it, I can do it,” McCloskey said. pursue a master’s degree in nonprofit management and head which is a form of memory loss This problem may be detect- Already conspicuous, McCloskey said O Waawi made her back overseas. that is often a transitional stage ed initially by feeling above The desire to help people in need beyond American bor- between normal aging and the gums in young patients, foreignness even more obvious. When the dog once licked dementia. Not only do stressed followed by an x-ray exami- her neck, a man in the village rebuked her: “When your mil- ders first surfaced while she was a teenager at Monte Vista individuals lose cognition, they nation to substantiate a diag- itary husband comes, he will shoot that impolite dog!’” Christian School and Seaside High, holding fundraisers for show many changes in the brain nosis. The dentist can’t then that are associated with (McCloskey had told the villagers her boyfriend, who flood victims. In college, she spent a summer working in an extract the primary tooth that Alzheimer’s disease. These stands in the way and guide serves in the military, was her husband, in hopes of avoiding orphanage in Romania, and later was a live-in intern in the findings may shed some light largest homeless shelter in Los Angeles. She worked with on early predictors for the permanent tooth into its ubiquitous marriage proposals. “For an American woman to proper position. women and children, and helped victims of drug and alcohol Alzheimer’s disease. Early go to Africa, you want to be married, because you don’t want treatments for stress and For more information people hitting on you all the time, trying to get a visa from abuse, before signing up for the 27-month assignment with depression may help alter the about the topics in this col- you.” Still, she received about three marriage proposals the Peace Corps. course of the disease or prevent umn, please call our office. weekly.) That important stepping stone in her hoped-for career it altogether. Even if your teeth look path may have been cut short, but the little dog who entered Alzheimer’s Disease usual- healthy, we want to see you But months later, the villagers were amazed that O Waawi ly begins after age 60. The risk for a checkup every six had learned English. “I reminded everyone that she always her life in Africa lived up to the name McCloskey gave her. goes up as you get older. Your months. At that time, we will had it in her,” said McCloskey. “She went from a village joke “She did it. She fulfilled the dream of the locals in my risk is also higher if a family perform a thorough examina- member has had the disease. to the village celebrity.” village by becoming an American,” McCloskey said. “And Although no treatment can stop tion where we will check They were soon calling out to O Waawi more than to with her parachute ears and sweet disposition, she made life the disease, some drugs may your teeth, gums, tongue, jaw, and other tissue in your Madame Anna. after evacuation a lot happier for me.” help keep symptoms from getting worse for a limited time. mouth. Even if you brush and VICTORIAN HOME floss regularly, you may face Stay cut short CARE/RESIDENTIAL CARE certain oral health issues as McCloskey was soon forced to say farewell to O Waawi HOMES is here to assist with a an adult. Luckily, your dentist after prolonged strikes and civil unrest in the embattled family’s concerns as well as the can help you meet most of resident’s needs. Since 1979, these challenges quite suc- Peninsula Potters we have provided the best home nation prompted the Peace Corps to withdraw more than 100 cessfully. Our office hours volunteers. care, geriatric care and geriatric Hours: care management for seniors or are by appointment and we “I’m not allowed to comment on anything political, but Open Tues - Sun adults with physical and/or accept most insurances and they were having a revolution,” she said. During the turmoil, 11 - 4 Daily mental challenges in and credit cards. offices, schools, markets and gas stations were closed, and around Monterey and Santa P.S. Situated at the cor- Closed Mondays Cruz, California. ners of the mouth, the some of the cities were very dangerous. P.S. Prior studies to the one canines perform the impor- When a bus came to evacuate her at 5:30 one morning, mentioned before have found tant cosmetic function of giv- McCloskey realized she was the only Peace Corps worker that people who are more prone ing our smiles an aesthetic who had not been warned of the imminent departure. to distress are more likely to symmetry. develop Alzheimer’s disease Thinking, as many of them did, that she would return in a few than more worry-free types. weeks to pick up where she left off, McCloskey took 45 min- Meg Parker Conners is an RN Dr. di Bari, is a dentist in utes to gather some belongings, make her bed, change the lit- 2078 Sunset Drive (Russell Service Center) and owner of Victorian Health private practice at 20 Dormody ter for her cat and ask her African family to take care of O Care Services and Victorian Ct. here in Monterey. He may Pacific Grove • 372-8867 Residential Care Homes. 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“I’m the unofficial representative for BIGGER those businesses who chose not to come here From page 9A today,” she said, adding that small shops on side streets suffered the most. 'IVE9OUR&RIEND Miller, who said she received four com- “The city council must pay attention to plaints, Philip Geiger of Rittmaster said the small businesses owned by locals like me,” Concours was well run and exciting, but not she said, adding that they might all choose to good for business. simply close during the next Carmel “The Concours Car week is the single Concours. “When we don’t make money, A2IDETOTHE best week of business for me during the year, you don’t get sales tax.” and I can ill afford the loss of sales I suffered During her comments, Profeta said it is a as a result of Ocean Avenue being closed,” he retailer’s responsibility to catch people’s wrote. attention. !IRPORT7ITHOUT At the council meeting, Kathleen Million “Yes, there were some blocked off streets, of Carmel Cashmere reported significantly but there were 4,000 extra people in town slow sales and suggested holding the who are aware of what I sell,” she said. Concours somewhere else in town. Resident and gallery owner Bill Karges Meredith Crowell of Linens and Such at said the city should focus more on caring for -ISSING7ORK San Carlos and Eighth said nobody entered her store that day. See CONCOURS page 24A

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Pacific Grove attorney David Laredo refuted Mounteer’s them, Mounteer said he has other options. “I am considering TAX claims. “The essence of an excise tax, unlike a property tax, that, if the court does not pull these measures from the bal- From page 1A is that it is based upon benefits provided by municipal ser- lot, and Measure P passes, then I would pay the tax and then vices,” Laredo said. “These are police, fire, recreation, plan- sue for a refund.” “He filed his writ at the very last moment,” Tulett said. If ning, library and museum programs.” Even though Monterey County Superior Court Judge a judge puts anything put on hold, it would “absolutely put Laredo said not all property owners will be required to Robert O’Farrell has set a court date of Sept. 20 to hear the the election at risk,” she added. pay the tax under Measure P. They will be entitled to full or matter, Tulett said that may not give the elections department Ballots, which are about to be printed, might have to be proportional exemptions if they can demonstrate their parcel enough time to reprint the ballots. “I don’t understand how I redone if a judge orders the tax measures removed. are not benefited by, or are only partially benefited by munic- can wait,” she said. “I’ve got to have everything ready and in “The more we delay, the more we risk getting information ipal services. “Because the tax is not exclusively levied upon the mail to the absentee voters on Oct. 9.” out to voters,” Tulett said. “This late date puts a concern to all parcels,” he said, “this measure constitutes an excise tax Tulett said any delays caused by the suit could cost more finalizing everything for the election.” rather than a property tax.” than just time. “If the printer works 24 hours to print the bal- In addition to the parcel tax, Measure P, Pacific Grove’s But Mounteer contends if the City of Pacific Grove is per- lots because they are delayed,” she said, “we will have to pay 9,000 registered voters are also slated to decide on Measure mitted to pass Measure P, “then every governmental entity overtime.” O, which deletes the current cap on the city’s business tax of will imitate it to avoid the tax limitations imposed upon gov- Laredo said Pacific Grove will have to bear the cost of the $3,000 per year for each business, and Measure Q, a half- ernment,” he said. “This will result in a de facto repeal of lawsuit and could incur additional cost from the elections cent sales tax increase. Proposition 13 ... and the resumption of the predatory taxa- office. “A rapid resolution is needed so that elections materi- Mounteer also maintains that O and Q are tied to Measure tion that the voters have repeatedly rejected.” als can be printed and distributed,” he said. P, and says that, “if the latter is taken off the ballot, so should Laredo said, despite Mounteer’s claims, it’s not likely a Mounteer said the fight over Measure P is part of larger Measures O and Q be removed from the ballot.” judge will interfere in the election. battle to limit local government’s ability to raise taxes. Mounteer contends the ballot materials drawn up by the “Courts are more inclined to hear election challenges “They use, and will continue to use, the most imaginative city are false and misleading because they represent Measure after an election rather than disrupt the electoral process and contrivances to avoid their limitations,” he said. “Measure P P as imposing an excise tax when he said is actually a prop- prevent the full exercise of the people’s franchise,” he said. is one of these. But taxpayers should exert themselves to erty tax. If the tax measures remain on the ballot and voters pass avoid continuing to feed and fatten the beast.” PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES

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DS 07-86 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds STATEMENT File No. 20071924. The following person(s) is(are) doing busi- SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU become available to the payee or ness as: London Trust ALMA SERRANO, petitioner, has filed following person(s) is(are) doing busi- W/s Junipero 6 S 12th a petition with the clerk of this court for NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE endorsee as a matter of right. The ness as: KINSER DISTRIBUTION, 1. JOHN SAAR PROPERTIES, INC. a decree changing petitioner’s name NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING property offered for sale excludes all 2782 El Camino Real North, Salinas, 2. PEBBLE BEACH REALTY Block 1, Lot(s) 12 from Samantha Serrano Orozco to AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- funds held on account by the property CA 93907. KINSER WINERY LLC, 3. SAAR & COMPANY Consideration of a Design Study SAMANTHA SERRANO PARAMO; TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale receiver, if applicable. Date: September 2782 El Camino Real North, Salinas, 212 Crossroads Boulevard, Carmel, CA (Concept) Demolition Permit and IT IS ORDERED that all persons to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's 14, 2007 Alliance Title Company, CA 93907. This business is conducted 93923. JOHN SAAR PROPERTIES, Coastal Development Permit appli- interested in the above matter appear in check drawn on a state or national Trustee 209 Kearney Street, 2nd Floor by a limited liability company. Registrant INC., CALIFORNIA, 212 cation for the demolition of an exist- Department TBA of this court, located bank, check drawn by a state or federal San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 263- commenced to transact business under CROSSROADS BLVD., CARMEL, CA ing residence and the construction of at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA credit union, or a check drawn by a 4300 By: Natalie Ulrich, Authorized the fictitious business name listed 93923. This business is conducted by a 93940, on OCT. 12, 2007, at 9:00 a.m., a new residence located in the state or federal savings and loan asso- Signature Sale Information at 714-573- above on: N/A. (s) Robert C. Baker, Jr., corporation. Registrant commenced to Single Family Residential (R-1) or as soon thereafter as the matter may transact business under the fictitious be heard, and show cause, if any, why ciation, or savings association, or sav- 1965 or logon to Owner. This statement was filed with District. the petition for change of name should ings bank specified in Section 5102 of www.priorityposting.com Use TS the County Clerk of Monterey County business name listed above on: 3-12- not be granted. the Financial Code and authorized to Number 44417 P315100 9/14, 9/21, on Aug. 15, 2007. Publication dates: 07. (s) John Saar, President & CEO. This statement was filed with the 4. DS 07-19 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a do business in this state, will be held by 09/28/2007 Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2007. (PC 913) J. Patricia Faul copy of this order to show cause be the duly appointed trustee. The sale will Publication Dates: Sept.14, 21, 28, County Clerk of Monterey County on published in THE CARMEL PINE be made, but without covenant or war- 2007. (PC910) Sept. 4, 2007. Publication dates: Sept. W/s Carmelo bt. Ocean & 7th CONE, Carmel a newspaper of general ranty, expressed or implied, regarding FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2007. (PC 916) Block S, Lot(s) 13 & 15 circulation printed in Monterey County, title, possession, or encumbrances, to STATEMENT File No. 20072117. The Consideration of a Design Study California, once a week for four consec- satisfy the obligation secured by said TSG No.: M706813 following person(s) is(are) doing busi- and Coastal Development Permit utive weeks prior to the date set for Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee TS No.: 20079170800332 ness as: OCCASION, 27240 Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME application for the substantial alter- hearing on the petition. disclaims any liability for any incorrect- FHA/VA/PMI No.: STATEMENT File No. 20072106. The ation of an historic dwelling located Date: August 31, 2007. Arboles, Carmel, CA 93923. ANNETTE ness of the property address or other Notice Of Trustee's Sale KUNZ, 27240 Los Arboles, Carmel, CA following person(s) is(are) doing busi- in the Single Family Residential (R- Publication dates: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28, YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A 2007. (PC909). common designation, if any, shown 93923. KARL W. KUNZ, 27240 Los ness as: CORAL DRIVE UTILITIES, 1) District. herein. TRUSTOR: JOHN MIRANI, a DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/1/2004 Arboles, Carmel, CA 93923. This busi- 700 Cass St., Ste 200, Monterey, CA married man as his sole and separate UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- ness is conducted by a husband and 93940. STEPHEN DART 700 Cass St., 5. DE 07-84 property and NEELTJEE MIRANI, an TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE wife. Registrant commenced to transact Ste 200, Monterey, CA 93940. This NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Frank Grupe unmarried woman, as joint tenants business under the fictitious business business is conducted by an individual. SE corner Lopez & 2nd T.S. No. 2007-40610602 Recorded 9/1/2006 as Instrument No. NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE name listed above on: Sept. 10, 2007. Registrant commenced to transact Loan No. 0040610602 2006077679 in Book , page of Official NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING business under the fictitious business Block KK, Lot(s) 30 (s) Annette Kunz. This statement was Consideration of a Design Study Title Order No. 3322955 Records in the office of the Recorder of AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- filed with the County Clerk of Monterey name listed above on: N/A. (s) Stephen YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Monterey County, California, Date of TACT A LAWYER. On 10/4/2007 at County on Sept. 10, 2007. Publication Dart. This statement was filed with the (Concept), Demolition Permit and DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/29/2005. Sale: 10/5/2007 at 10:00 AM Place of 10:00 AM First American Loanstar dates: Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2007. County Clerk of Monterey County on Coastal Development Permit appli- UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- Sale: At the main (South) entrance to Trustee Services, as duly appointed (PC 914) Sept. 7, 2007. Publication dates: Sept. cation for the demolition of an exist- TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE the County Courthouse, (facing the Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 2007. (PC 918) ing residence and the construction of SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Courtyard off Church St.), 240 Church Trust recorded 06/03/2004, as a new residence located in the NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE Street, Salinas, California Property Instrument No. 2004057588, in book , NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Single Family Residential (R-1) NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Address is purported to be: 1325 LAW- page , of Official Records in the office of T.S. No. T07-27204-CA PUBLIC NOTICE District. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- TON AVEPACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950 the County Recorder of Monterey Loan No. 0082565474 TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale APN #: 007-561-004-000 The total County, State of California. Executed YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 6. DS 07-95 to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's amount secured by said instrument as by: Patricia W Travis,, will sell at public DEED OF TRUST DATED 06-29-2005. check drawn on a state or national auction to highest bidder for cash, that the Design Review Board of Wycoff Stowe of the time of initial publication of this UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- SE corner Santa Rita & 4th bank, check drawn by a state or federal notice is $723,929.67, which includes cashier’s check/cash equivalent or the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE conduct a public hearing in the Block 45, Lot(s) 2 & 4 credit union, or a check drawn by a the total amount of the unpaid balance other form of payment authorized by SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU state or federal savings and loan asso- (including accrued and unpaid interest) 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in City Hall Council Chambers, locat- Consideration of Design Study NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE (Concept & Final) and Coastal ciation, or savings association, or sav- and reasonable estimated costs, lawful money of the United States) At NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING ed on the east side of Monte Verde ings bank specified in Section 5102 of expenses, and advances at the time of the north wing main entrance to the AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- between Ocean and Seventh Development Permit application for the Financial Code and authorized to initial publication of this notice. Date: Monterey County Courthouse, 240 TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale Avenues, on Wednesday, the substantial alteration of an exist- do business in this state will be held by 9/6/2007 EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SER- Church St., Salinas, CA All right, title to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's September 26, 2007. The public ing residence located in the Single the duly appointed trustee as shown VICES, LLC 15455 S.F. Mission Blvd., and interest conveyed to and now held check drawn on a state or national hearings will be opened at 4:30 Family Residential (R-1) District. below, of all right, title, and interest con- #208 Mission Hills, California 91345 by it under said Deed of Trust in the bank, check drawn by a state or federal p.m. or as soon thereafter as pos- veyed to and now held by the trustee in Sale Line: 714-259-7850 Ileanna property situated in said County and credit union, or a check drawn by a sible. Note: one or more of the 7. DS 07-98 the hereinafter described property Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER State described as: As more fully state or federal savings and loan asso- items may be on the Consent Lee & Patricia Wendleton under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust ASAP# 897402 09/14/2007, described in the above mentioned Deed ciation, or savings association, or sav- NW corner San Carlos & 9th described below. The sale will be made, of Trust APN# 010-101-015-000 The Agenda. Items on the Consent 09/21/2007, 09/28/2007 ings bank specified in Section 5102 of Agenda will be approved without Block 96, Lot(s) 17 & 19 but without covenant or warranty, Publication Dates: Sept.14, 21, 28, street address and other common des- the Financial Code and authorized to expressed or implied, regarding title, 2007. (PC908) ignation, if any, of the real property discussion unless someone Consideration of Design Study do business in this state will be held by requests otherwise. For all other (Concept & Final), and Coastal possession, or encumbrances, to pay described above is purported to be: Lot the duly appointed trustee as shown the remaining principal sum of the 10 Block 14 Torres St , Carmel, CA items staff will present the pro- Development Permit applications for below, of all right, title, and interest con- the substantial alteration of an exist- note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, Trustee’s Sale Number: 44417 93921 The undersigned Trustee dis- veyed to and now held by the trustee in ject, then the applicant and all with interest and late charges thereon, TSG #: 3348449 claims any liability for any incorrectness the hereinafter described property interested members of the public ing residence located in the Single as provided in the note(s), advances, Notice of Trustee’s Sale Notice of the street address and other com- under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust will be allowed to speak or offer Family Residential (R-1) District. under the terms of the Deed of Trust, YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A mon designation, if any, shown herein. described below. The sale will be made, written testimony before the interest thereon, fees, charges and DEED OF TRUST DATED July 20, Said sale will be made, but without but without covenant or warranty, Board takes action. Decisions to 8. DS 07-96 expenses of the Trustee for the total 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO covenant or warranty, expressed or expressed or implied, regarding title, approve or deny the project may Golden Mean, LLC. amount (at the time of the initial publi- PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY implied, regarding title, possession, or possession, or encumbrances, to pay be appealed to the City Council by Lincoln 2 SE of 2nd cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU encumbrances, to pay the remaining the remaining principal sum of the filing a written notice of appeal Block 30, Lot(s) 4 estimated to be set forth below. The NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE principal sum of the note(s) secured by note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, Consideration of Design Study amount may be greater on the day of NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING said Deed of Trust, with interest there- with the office of the City Clerk with interest and late charges thereon, within ten (10) working days fol- (Concept), Demolition Permit and sale. Trustor: MARIO ESPINAL AND AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- on, as provided in said note(s), as provided in the note(s), advances, BLANCA LIDIA PEREZ, HUSBAND TACT A LAWYER. On October 4, 2007, advances, under the terms of said lowing the date of action by the Coastal Development Permit appli- under the terms of the Deed of Trust, Design Review Board and paying cations for the demolition of an exist- AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: at 10:00 AM, At the north wing main Deed of Trust, fees, charges and interest thereon, fees, charges and GOLDEN WEST SAVINGS ASSOCIA- entrance to the Monterey County expenses of the Trustee and of the a $260.00 appeal fee as estab- ing residence and the construction of expenses of the Trustee for the total a new residence located in the TION SERVICE CO., A CALIFORNIA Courthouse, 240 Church St., Salinas, trusts created by said Deed of Trust. amount (at the time of the initial publi- lished by the City Council. For CORPORATION Recorded 8/11/2005 CA, Alliance Title Company, as duly The total amount of the unpaid balance cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably those projects listed as appeal- Single Family Residential (R-1) as Instrument No. 2005083023 in book appointed trustee, will sell, at public of the obligation secured by the proper- estimated to be set forth below. The able to the California Coastal District. , page of Official Records in the office of auction to the highest bidder, in lawful ty to be sold and reasonable estimated amount may be greater on the day of Commission, appeals may be filed the Recorder of MONTEREY County, money of the United States, all payable costs, expenses and advances at the sale. Trustor: DEBORAH J. NOVAK directly with the Coastal 9. DS 07-88 California, Date of Sale:9/28/2007 at at the time of sale, the following time of the initial publication of the AND ROBERT A. NOVAK, WIFE AND Commission for no fee, by filing a London Trust 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN described property situated in Monterey Notice of Sale is $107,672.98 The ben- HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS Duly written notice of appeal with the SW Torres & 1st (SOUTH) ENTRANCE TO THE COUN- County, California: 5 Camp Steffani Rd, eficiary under said Deed of Trust Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services Coastal Commission’s Central Block 13, Lot(s) 3 TY COURTHOUSE, (FACING THE Carmel Valley, CA 93924 – APN(s) 197- heretofore executed and delivered to Inc. Recorded 07-12-2005 as Consideration of Design COURTYARD OFF CHURCH ST.), 240 091-013. The Trustee disclaims any lia- the undersigned a written Declaration Coast office in Santa Cruz. Such Instrument No. 2005070239 in book , appeals must be filed within ten Revisions to an approved plan for a CHURCH STREET, SALINAS, CA. bility for any incorrectness of the street of Default and Demand for Sale, and a page of Official Records in the office of Amount of unpaid balance and other address and other common designa- written Notice of Default and Election to working days of the Coastal project located in the Single Family the Recorder of MONTEREY County, Commission’s receipt of the City’s Residential (R-1) District. charges: $510,452.77 Street Address tion, if any, shown herein. Said Sale will Sell. The undersigned caused said California, Date of Sale:10-09-2007 at or other common designation of real be made without covenant or warranty, Notice of Default and Election to sell to Final Local Action Notice. 10:00 AM Place of Sale: AT THE MAIN 10. DS 07-47 property is purported to be.: 595 express or implied, regarding title, pos- be recorded in the County where the (SOUTH) ENTRANCE TO THE COUN- SONOMA AVE SEASIDE, CA 93955- session or encumbrances, to pay the real property is located. Date: TY COURTHOUSE, (FACING THE If you challenge the nature of the Richard Kashfi 4745 A.P.N.: 011-314-010 The under- remaining unpaid balance of the obliga- 9/14/2007 First American Title COURTYARD OFF CHURCH ST.), 240 proposed action in court, you may be SE corner San Antonio & 10th signed Trustee disclaims any liability for tions secured by and pursuant to the Insurance Company First American CHURCH STREET, SALINAS, CALI- limited to raising only those issues Block W, Lot 2 any incorrectness of the street address power of sale contained in that certain LoanStar Trustee Services 3 First FORNIA Amount of unpaid balance and you or someone else raised at the Consideration of a Design Study or other common designation, if any, Deed of Trust (together with any modifi- American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 other charges: $621,233.96 Street public hearing described in this (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit shown above. If no street address or cations thereto), executed by Hugh First American Loanstar Trustee Address or other common designation notice, or in written correspondence and Coastal Development Permit other common designation is shown, Leddy and Susan Leddy, husband and Services may be acting as a debt col- of real property: 1175 BARBARA delivered to the Design Review application for the demolition of an directions to the location of the proper- wife asjoint tenants., as trustor, and lector attempting to collect a debt. Any COURT SEASIDE, CA 93955 A.P.N.: existing residence and the construc- ty may be obtained by sending a written recorded July 28, 2006, as Instrument information obtained will be used for Board or the City Council at, or prior 012-413-024-000 The undersigned to, the public hearing. tion of a new residence located in the request to the beneficiary within 10 Number 2006066063 in the office of the that purpose. Original document signed Trustee disclaims any liability for any days of the date of first publication of Monterey County Recorder. The total by Authorized Agent Teresa Marianos – Single Family Residential (R-1) incorrectness of the street address or 1. DS 07-48* District. this Notice of Sale. Date: August 30, amount of the unpaid balance of the For Trustee’s Sale Information Please other common designation, if any, 2007 Fidelity National Agency Sales & obligations secured by the property to Call (714) 573-1965 P316047 9/14, Mark & Kathy Haller shown above. If no street address or *Project is appealable to the Posting As agent for GOLDEN WEST be sold and reasonable estimated 9/21, 09/28/2007 other common designation is shown, SE corner Scenic & 8th SAVINGS ASSOCIATION SERVICE costs, expenses and advances at the Publication Dates: Sept.14, 21, 28, Block A3, Lot(s) 1 California Coastal Commission 2007. (PC911) directions to the location of the proper- CO., ACALIFORNIA CORPORATION time of the initial publication of this ty may be obtained by sending a written Consideration of Design Study 15661 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200 Tustin, Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to request to the beneficiary within 10 (Concept & Final) and Coastal Date of Publication: September California 92780 Telephone Number: be $665,879.79, provided, however, days of the date of first publication of Development Permit applications for 14, 2007 (800) 840-8547 Sale Status Line: (714) prepayment premiums, accrued interest FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the substantial alteration of an exist- DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STATEMENT File No. 20072055. The this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall 259-7850 SETH WHITE, ASSISTANT and advances, fees and any additional incur no liability for any good faith error ing residence in the Residential (R- City of Carmel-by-the-Sea SECRETARY ASAP# 895710 sums due under the terms of the Note following person(s) is(are) doing business as: NORTH COUNTY CON- in stating the proper amount of unpaid 1) and Beach and Riparian Overlay Leslie Fenton 09/07/2007, 09/14/2007, 09/21/2007 will increase this figure prior to sale. balances and charges. For Sales Administrative Coordinator Publication dates: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 2007. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may STRUCTION, 21 Julia Ave., Salinas, (BR) Districts. (Appealable to Information please contact AGENCY Coastal Commission.) Publication Dates: Sept.14, 21, 28, (PC 907) include all or part of said amount. In CA 93906. MARCOS VASQUEZ, 21 2007. (PC915) Julia Ave., Salinas, CA 93906. This SALES AND POSTING at addition to cash, the Trustee will accept WWW.FNASAP.COM or 714-259-7850 a cashier’s check drawn on a state or business is conducted by an individual. 2. DS 07-4 Registrant commenced to transact REINSTATEMENT LINE: 800-430-5262 Diocese of Monterey – Carmel national bank, a check drawn by a state Date: 09-14-2007 CR Title Services Inc. Don’t forget to check out the or federal credit union or a check drawn business under the fictitious business Mission EGALS EADLINE name listed above on: 08-23-2007. (s) P.O. Box 1500 Rancho Cucamonga, CA L D : Pine Cone’s Website! by a state or federal savings and loan 91729-1500 888-485-9191 CHRISTINA 3080 Rio Road association, savings association or sav- Marcos Vasquez. 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The 2007 Best Buddies Challenge paired disabled riders INJURIES with donors to help raise money for Best Buddies, a Miami, CONCOURS From page 1A Fla.-based nonprofit dedicated to “enhancing the lives of From page 20A people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportuni- Barrow also said the local fire brigade was not notified ties for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.” residents, not catering to visitors. about the race. Some of the riders were participating in a 100-mile trek “There are plenty of things going on for the week — this “It was a surprise,” he said. “Some advance notice would that began at the Chateau Julien Winery in Carmel Valley, is just an event we don’t need,” he said. “I think it impacts have been helpful.” while others joined a 62-mile venture that started at the Big business, and who does it really benefit? Certainly not the Several Big Sur residents reported motorists were forced Sur Ranger Station in Big Sur Valley. Participants have people who live in Carmel.” to cross the double yellow line to pass race vehicles. Barrow included Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, described the highway as “pretty severely clogged.” Maria Shriver. Want more of it Joslyn Cassano, communications director for Best The mayor and all city council members spoke positively Buddies International, said her group did notify local agen- Can motorists and bicyclists coexist? of the Concours on the Avenue, though shop owner Paula cies of the race. While she declined comment on the two The number of bicyclists — and organized bicycling Hazdovac and recent appointee Karen Sharp recommended accidents, she offered the following statement: events — along Highway 1 in Big Sur has increased in recent getting the cars off the streets and the blocks reopened as “Best Buddies works hard to provide our cyclists with a years. quickly as possible after the show, so people will stay in town challenging but safe event — with a route that we consider Meanwhile, locals have wondered aloud how bicyclists to shop and dine. one of the most scenic and beautiful in the world — that ulti- can safely coexist with automobiles on the alluring but nar- Hazdovac also said the chamber of commerce could host mately supports and upholds our mission of friendship and row and winding road. a seminar to help business operators learn how to capitalize inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. With our Dan Priano, general manager of the Post Ranch Inn, on the crowds by hosting related events or otherwise drawing cyclists’ safety in mind, Best Buddies registers the [event] believes a better bicycle lane will go a long way toward them into their stores. with the Monterey CHP, San Luis Obispo CHP, Monterey addressing safety issues on the highway. Prior to the unanimous vote in the Concours’ favor, County Department of Public Works, San Luis Obispo “More and more it looks like we’re going to need a desig- McCloud commented, “We come by this legitimately, Department of Public Works and Caltrans to ensure that all nated bike lane in place if the state is going to allow these because we’re the only city in the county that has ‘Car’ in our locations along the route are prepared for the day of the kind of events,” Priano said. name.” event. In addition, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital ... pro- An avid bicyclist, Priano is well aware of the perils of the vides a team of 50 physicians and nurses as well as medical highway. equipment at every rest stop and works in concert with our “This highway is very dangerous,” he offered. “I don’t Get your complete Pine Cone by email — ride support team.” ride this highway. I go to Monterey to ride on the bike path.” free subscriptions at www.carmelpinecone.com SERVICE DIRECTORY • • • Reach the people who need your service for as little as $16.00 per week. Put The Carmel Pine Cone to work for you! (831) 624-0162.

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THE NINTH Circuit’s decision couldn’t have been clearer: The hundreds of ADA lawsuits filed in 2003 and 2004 by the infamous duo of Jarek Molski and Thomas Frankovich were nothing more than a shakedown scheme that would have made the Chicago mafia proud. Among their victims were more than a dozen Carmel restaurants, shops and wineries. When a courageous trial court judge, Edward Rafeedie, issued the initial ruling nearly three years ago that Molski and Frankovich were “vexatious litigants,” and ordered them not to file any more ADA suits in Rafeedie’s district without prior approval of a judge, you would have thought Mahatma Ghandi himself had been calumnied. The lawsuit-happy duo, which had made themselves a substantial fortune targeting businesses from San Francisco to the San Fernando Valley, howled with outrage, calling Rafeedie’s ruling a “fetid stain” on their virtue and accusing him of trying to “shut the courthouse door” to the disabled. But Rafeedie’s legal work turned out to be the thing beyond reproach. In particular, by identifying a pattern in Molski and Frankovich’s suits in which they claimed Molski managed to injure himself repeatedly while trying to park his car, wash his hands or use the toilet — often several times on the same day — Rafeedie was able to provide a solid legal basis for concluding the suits were a scam. And the appeals court agreed. But the three judges did not do so lightly, noting that it is no trivial matter to erect legal obstacles in the path of any plain- tiff or attorney seeking redress in the courts. But in his original ruling, Rafeedie also made an equally valuable point about preserving the ADA as a vehicle for the disabled to pursue legitimate grievances. When the law is abused and turned into a blatantly obvious tool for what the “He heard Frank McCourt’s coming to town.” judge called “extortionate shysterism,” public confidence in the law itself is substantially eroded. risk injury to our customers. Thus, not only are business owners and the public protected from abuse of an The sign at the door does not prohibit all Letters dogs, it simply states that, owing to safety otherwise well intentioned law, the disabled themselves are victorious, now that concerns, dogs are no longer admitted, Molski and Frankovich have been put in their place. to the Editor except for licensed care dogs, which are always welcome. Sorry Duchess, I’m sure you are a wonderful and well behaved dog, Response to A Disappointed but we cannot begin to try to figure out Dachshund which are the good dogs and which are the P.B. property owners Dear Editor, bad. Accordingly we have changed our poli- Katy’s Place has been entertaining dogs cy to reflect our safety concerns. Your owner, since it opened for business more than 25 on your last visit, stated to me, after I ignored, then punished years ago. Our presumption has always been explained to him the event that precipitated that the owners were responsible people and our new policy, that people have fights too! I would not bring their pooches to a public am not sure in what way this remark was rel- SEVEN YEARS ago, the property owners of Pebble Beach led the way in place unless they had been well trained and evant, but I can assure you that Katy’s Place approving a ballot measure that would have facilitated the P.B. Co.’s plan to pro- socialized. This presumption was soundly has always been a safe and nurturing haven rebutted recently when a dog fight erupted for adults and children alike. tect the most important forests of the Monterey Peninsula while clearing the way on our patio that resulted in injuries to our Those customers who used to bring their for a new golf course in a portion of the forest which is much less important. people guests and the participant pooches. pooches appear to still come to Katy’s Place, The Katy’s Place guests on the patio told me simply leaving their dogs at home or in the These property owners — who in November 2000 voted by a nearly 70 percent that they were shaken by the experience. care of others. margin in the P.B. Co.’s favor — weren’t country bumpkins who were bamboo- I have been a dog owner for most of my Duchess, we will miss you too, and you life and have great love and empathy for are always welcome to come by for a treat at zled by the star power of Clint Eastwood. They were well informed individuals dogs. As Sept. 15 is Responsible Dog the front door. who cared as much as anybody else about the environment and preservation of Ownership Day, sponsored by the American Randall Bernett, Kennel Club, it would be wise for all dog General Partner/Owner, Katy’s Place their own neighborhoods. But they also knew that private property confers cer- owners to review the provisions of the AKC tain rights on its owners, and that development of hundreds of acres zoned for Pet Promise, which requires, among many Home ‘fulfills all standards’ other stated commitments, that their pets be homes (which the P.B. Co.’s land has been for decades) is an inevitability. In Dear Editor, socialized, and that the owners be fully aware We at International Design Group, the deciding earlier this summer to overturn the 2000 ballot measure, the California of their responsibilities to the community. architects for the project at 26195 Scenic There are some dog owners who have Coastal Commission showed it didn’t care one whit about the judgment or pref- Road on Carmel Point, feel compelled to pooches in their stewardship who have no correct the record after reading several mis- erences of Pebble Beach voters. And, in the process, the coastal commission concept of the need to train, discipline and representations of our proposed redevelop- socialize their pets. It is a shame that a few slapped new development restrictions on the same voters it decided to ignore. ment (letters, Aug. 31). rotten apples spoil the barrel, but the inher- Some individuals seem to have accepted Apparently it is true that no good deed goes unpunished .... ent risks of further dog disputes are not acceptable to Katy’s Place, and we will not Continues next page

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From previous page ed from any of the calculations for coverage or floor area on this project. We have a couple of designs and all the loca- ratios. tions. Now with the county on board it will fly. Support it. information about our project as fact rather than checking This proposed home, as so many other recently built Jeffrey Andrews, with Monterey County Planning Department, where they Carmel properties, is simply two stories above ground with a Carmel Valley would have learned that the proposed project is in full com- subterranean level, fulfilling all Monterey County zoning pliance with their regulations. and building standards. We, at the owners’ direction, have placed the new house as John Matthams, Jun Sillano, much a 13 and 1/2 feet behind the existing house, opening International Design Group, Pacific Grove BROCCHINI •RYAN up, rather than closing off, the views around the point. Contrary to what has been suggested, the proposed home is Signs in C.V. Village. TEAMWORK only 6’1” above the existing structure and therefore is totally Dear Editor, A POWERFUL COMBINATION OF REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & ENTHUSIASM within the county building requirements for height lot cover- “What’s your sign?” was an altogether grossly abused slo- age and floor area ratio. gan in the 80s. Wednesday night was more like: “What’s FLANDERS The new footprint is 524 feet less than the existing house, your sign violation?” A meeting was held with 45 residents, HOUSE and the total square footage of the two above-ground levels business owners, C.V. chamber and representatives of Gorgeous forest is 3,229 square feet, compared to 2,705 square feet for the Monterey County. Supervisor Dave Potter gave a short setting on 20,000+ present structure, which again complies with the county description of the county policies and then handed the meet- square foot lot. building requirements for lot coverage and floor area ratio. ing over to Beth Shirk, Monterey County Ombudsperson. I Four bedrooms, two And, yes, like many of the redeveloped properties in think she will be a big help. baths, 2-car garage, Carmel, there is a subterranean level that is invisible from large decks and With this, as with most CV meetings, emotions pre- tastefully updated. Scenic Road for the garage, storage, mechanical room and vailed, then some sense came of it all. People were dissertat- other uses. This was created at considerable expense to avoid ing on rural charm, not becoming another Orange County, $1,085,000 having vehicles parked and exposed to the public at the and numerous unrelated events. The Storage Pro center in street, while also further eliminating the risk from backing Mid Valley was brought up as a good example to avoid. I OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM out onto Scenic Road and possibly into pedestrians as they have been trying for two-plus years to get directional/gener- 25475 Flanders, Carmel walk around the sharp bend drawn to the ocean views. ic signs throughout the village. This week, another commit- It is important to repeat that this subterranean level is truly tee is beginning. Now I think it might even move forward. CALL Paul Brocchini 831-624-1414 or Mark Ryan 831-238-1498 underground and will not be seen at any point along Scenic The chamber, the wineries, business owners and even people www.carmelabodes.com Road. Like all subterranean spaces, it is specifically exclud- with nothing to gain but enhancing the charm of the Village [email protected] (thanks, Kathy) are all working on this. Let’s just go forward Follow our real estate columns published in the Carmel Pine Cone Reverse Mortgages Have Changed !

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