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Big Sur residents By KELLY NIX prepare for the worst REPORTING FROM WASHINGTON WITH HIS father, Leon, and two young daughters, By CHRIS COUNTS Siri and Gia, by his side, Jimmy Panetta took the oath of office at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, becoming the IF THE predictions of weather forecasters come true, Big Monterey Peninsula’s congressional representative and Sur could be buried in mud by this time next week. embarking on a two-year term that promises to be highly That’s because a strong Pineapple Express is headed this eventful as Republicans and Democrats jockey to advance way — and it appears to have the Monterey County coast in their agendas with a very unpredictable President Donald its sights. Trump in the White House. “By Saturday, moderate to heavy rainfall could return to The 47-year-old Panetta, an attorney and Democrat Big Sur,” said Matt Mehle, a meteorologist for the National who handily defeated Republican Casey Lucius last Weather Service. “That’s going to continue Sunday, and pos- November, succeeds Congressman Sam Farr, who retired sibly, into Monday.” after two dozen years in the role. In an interview with The Mehle told The Pine Cone that so far this season, Big Sur Pine Cone in a very noisy corridor just outside the floor residents have been fortunate. With many of its hillsides of the House of Representatives Tuesday afternoon, stripped bare of vegetation by last summer’s Soberanes Fire, Panetta talked candidly about his first day as a lawmaker, the risk of mudslides is great. and weighed in other topics, including the Affordable “We’ve seen no major problems so far,” Mehle reported. Care Act, Trump, immigration, and working with “We’ve had a few storms, but in grand scheme of things, Republicans. we’ve been pretty lucky.” But that could change if the next storm brings enough rain. A humbling moment “The ground is saturated, and we’re going to be putting a Panetta said being sworn in as a member of the 115th lot more rain on top of it,” explained Mehle, who said 10 Congress — in the same chamber that has hosted some of inches of rain was recorded over a 36-hour period at a Big the most momentous legislative events in the nation’s his- Sur weather station earlier this week. tory — was “humbling.” His mother, Sylvia, wife, Carrie, So far, Big Sur residents have experienced fallen trees, and his in-laws also watched the ceremony. falling rocks, clogged culverts, power outages, flooded park- “It was a proud moment individually, and it was a ing areas and road closures as heavy rains battered the coast. proud moment for my family, my father, and most of all, “There’s either a train passing in Palo Colorado, or it’s my daughters,” who are 10 and 12 years old, Panetta told raining really hard,” resident Jeremy Slate posted Jan. 4 on The Pine Cone. “What is amazing is you see them quickly learn and develop a knowledge about what is going on politically and party-wise.” See STORMS page 25A PHOTOS/KELLY NIX (TOP), CSPAN No longer a “member-elect,” Panetta — whose new office is in Room 228 of the Cannon Building next to the (Top) New Congressman Jimmy Panetta poses for a photo outside his office Capitol — said the realization he’ll play a part in creating, in the Cannon Building in Washington Tuesday with his wife, Carrie, and daughters, Siri, 12, and Gia, 10. Earlier (above), CSPAN was broadcasting See PANETTA page 12A live when Leon Panetta introduced his son to House Speaker Paul Ryan. Tomasi, a 20-year veteran, becomes police chief
By MARY SCHLEY University Monterey Bay and in Citrus Heights before being hired as a sergeant by Carmel in 2008. He was promoted to PAUL TOMASI officially became chief of Carmel commander in January 2013, and when Calhoun was serving Police Department Friday, when his wife, Amy, pinned the as interim city administrator following Doug Schmitz’ retire- new badge to his chest during an informal ceremony at city ment in October 2015, Tomasi was effectively running the hall, and outgoing Chief Mike Calhoun attached the “stars police department. He also oversaw public works for several and bars” to his collar. Tomasi took the formal oath of office months, until Rob Mullane was tapped to run it. and then “spoke about his leadership tenets: trust, respect and At the ceremony, Tomasi said he described the “three pil- love,” city administrator Chip Rerig said. “It was a very spe- lars I follow for success,” which he developed throughout his cial event.” career. PHOTO/LUCAS HANDY With his ascent to the top police job, Tomasi became the See CHIEF page 25A After a boulder landed on Highway 1 in Big Sur Wednesday, a city’s 11th chief in its 100-year history, and with that, tourist tried valiantly — but futilely — to move it. But more-experienced Calhoun — who followed Chief George Rawson — officially help soon arrived and the rock was dispatched. With more storms retired. predicted, the rain of boulders will no doubt continue. Tomasi worked in law enforcement at California State Rio Road speeder damages five cars, lands in yard
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A 44-YEAR-OLD San Francisco man was arrested for DUI early Saturday morning after he hit a parked car so hard that it landed upside-down on top of another vehicle about 70 feet away. The driver’s BMW then crashed through a fence before coming to rest against a hedge in the front yard of a home on Rio Road. Police estimate Gautam Barua was dri- ving between 50 and 60 mph when he missed a turn while heading eastbound toward Highway 1. “When I first pulled up, I figured somebody was dead,” said Carmel Police Sgt. Chris Johnson, who responded to the crash with Cpl. Rachelle Lightfoot a little after midnight Dec. 31. Johnson said that when he arrived, he hadn’t immediately realized there were more cars involved than the two crushed
PHOTO/DAVID JEDINAK vehicles in the road. Then he found Barua, who showed him the mangled 2016 BMW M235i he’d been driving. He was PHOTO/KERRY BELSER These two cars had been parked on the side of Rio Road until a San the only person involved in the crash. City administrator Chip Rerig congratulates Paul Tomasi, who Francisco man hit them while driving an estimated 60 mph down Rio became Carmel’s 11th police chief at a swearing-in ceremony in city Road Dec. 31. He was arrested for DUI. See CRASH page 19A hall Friday morning. Have the complete Carmel Pine Cone delivered every Thursday evening to your iPad, laptop, PC or phone. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com 2A The Carmel Pine Cone January 6, 2017 Sandy Claws By Lisa Crawford Watson
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By MARY SCHLEY Bike shops weren’t previously identified in the code, which complicated matters when THE CITY council voted 4-1 on Ryan and Jill Bell applied for a business Tuesday to make it more difficult for people license to open Carmel e-Bikes in the former to open cosmetic shops, liquor stores, tasting Mail Mart space on Dolores Street in June. rooms, community centers and conference The planning commission generally support- facilities in town. At the Jan. 3 meeting, ed the idea of a bike-rental business, but OYSTER council members decided to change those wanted a say in where and when and how. types of businesses from permitted uses — Councilwoman Jan Reimers objected to PERPETUAL 31 which the city is obligated to allow — to the idea of allowing bicycle shops in the city. conditional uses, meaning the planning com- She admitted that seeing a “horrible acci- mission has discretion over whether they can dent” involving a cyclist on 17 Mile Drive operate in town, and can impose certain colored her perspective, but regardless, she requirements on them if they do. said, “I just feel I cannot vote for the right for The changes come in part as a response to someone, even with a conditional use permit, complaints about the new skin care stores on to come in en masse to ride bicycles.” Ocean Avenue, where sales people standing Councilwoman Carrie Theis, who rides a in doorways constantly offer samples to bike, argued that people are also at risk when passersby and have also been known to step they’re driving and walking. out onto the sidewalk — a violation of city “I don’t cross the street without looking at rules — or to otherwise aggressively push the whites of people’s eyes,” she said. “I per- their expensive wares. Previously, the city sonally would love to see a bicycle shop in had to approve permits for such businesses, Carmel, so we definitely have opposing view but with the change in the law, it will now about this.” have a say. Councilman Bobby Richards agreed with “The city is obligated to approve a per- Theis, and also noted that Mayor Steve mitted use through the business license Dallas has been advocating for a path con- process, so long as the business meets the necting Pebble Beach to the area south of the zoning requirements and code definition of city limits. the use. The use is approved without a Councilwoman Carolyn Hardy moved requirement to go before the planning com- approval of the new permit requirements, as mission, and special conditions cannot be well as a new classification for temporary applied,” city planner Marc Wiener uses so businesses can host multi-day events, explained in his report to the council. “The and a rule that three affirmative votes, not majority of businesses in Carmel, such as four, will be required for conditional use per- clothing stores, art galleries, offices, etc., are mits. The motion passed 4-1, with Reimers classified as permitted uses.” dissenting. But, he said, planners need to ensure a new business “will not conflict with the Codes and licenses city’s goal of achieving and maintaining a Also on Tuesday, the council approved balanced mix of uses that serve the needs of state-required changes to the California both local and non-local populations.” Building Standards, which regulate fire, Last month, the planning commission electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other voted to recommend the council change the building-related codes. Individual jurisdic- rolex oyster and perpetual requirements for cosmetic stores, tasting tions are allowed to make amendments to the are ® trademarks. rooms and a few other categories, as well as amend the code to include bicycle rentals. See PERMITS page 26A
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WITH RAIN falling this week, and more on the way, residents in some of Carmel Valley’s most flood-prone neigh- borhoods are again nervously watching the Carmel River, which flooded homes in 1995 and 1998. But if all goes according to plan — and flood control measures promised by developer Alan Williams and his partner, Clint Eastwood, are implemented — their worries could become a thing of the past by this time next year. As part of his plan to sell 130 unbuilt lots — including 25 reserved for affordable housing — on land in Carmel Valley where Rancho Cañada’s West Course was once located, Williams proposed extending and building up a fire road that would serve as a barrier to keep floodwaters from coming down Rio Road. Because there are so many restrictions on building in Carmel Valley, Williams faced an uphill battle getting his subdivision approved by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors, although they finally OK’d it Dec. 14. Along the way, he found a surprising ally in resident Margaret Robbins, an outspoken opponent of development in the area.
‘Rolling down Rio Road’ “I’ve been doing land use for 25 years, and this is the first project I’ve ever supported,” Robbins told The Pine Cone. “Alan and I haven’t always been on the same side of issues.” But Robbins backed Williams’ Rancho Cañada proposal, in large part because of its flood control measures. Her home was nearly flooded in 1995. “The water came rolling down Rio Road, and it came within an inch of my dining room,” she recalled. It wasn’t easy for Robbins to endorse a subdivision that the Carmel Valley Association opposed. A longtime member of the land use watchdog group, Robbins didn’t go into details, but she did say she is no longer one of its board mem- bers.
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The new rules were tions Panetta’s made through his father, ly set in. swearing-in photograph with Republican meant to stop them from doing it again. Leon, the former CIA director, secretary of “Each time I walk from Cannon to the congressman and newly elected Speaker of During the largely symbolic vote for defense, and congressman, will undoubtedly Capitol building, and I see the dome, I feel the House Paul Ryan from Wisconsin. speaker, many Democrats announced their help him find accord with opposing mem- like the weight of it is on my shoulders,” vote with the preamble, “Because the peo- bers. He’s also charismatic, and whether he Panetta said. “But that gives me the energy Common ground ple’s House should be ethical, accountable likes it or not, the most famous new member to continue walking up the steps to the His first day on the floor of the House and open to free debate … I vote for Nancy of the 115th Congress — factors that will House floor to do my job for the people of was also anything but mundane. Even before Pelosi!” Some Democratic Party leaders, only benefit him. the Central Coast.” the 435 members of Congress took the oath including Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz To that, Tuesday’s interview with Panetta Panetta’s Tuesday was intense, including of office, Democrats protested new rules and Rep. Maxine Waters, made more elabo- in the hallway was interrupted several times multiple trips between his office and the intended to prevent them from taking pho- rate objections. as exuberant Republicans and Democrats Republicans’ response to the spectacle, at exiting the House chamber took time to greet first, was disapproving boos, heckling and Panetta with embraces, hand shakes and even a condescending, “Yeah, yeah, yeah.” chit-chat. Even family members of represen- One GOP lawmaker — in casting his vote tatives appeared excited to meet him. for incumbent speaker Ryan — responded Law Offiffice of Saraa Senger with, “Because the people’s House should be Trump, Obama and immigration 28 ye in order; Paul Ryan.” Ryan, predictably, was But with a Trump administration getting reelected. underway in just two weeks, anything is pos- Panetta, however, didn’t participate in the sible. Many House and Senate members, antics. While he didn’t elaborate on the lobbyists and others can’t quite wrap their grandstanding by his colleagues, he heads around the rebellious businessman explained his reason for not joining in. leading the country, and are on pins and nee- “As a new member, I respect the institu- dles about the road ahead. tion, and I want to continue to show as much Panetta is no different, saying he doesn’t decorum as I can,” he said. “I can’t speak know what Trump “stands for,” and wonder- about the others.” ing about his party affiliation. In a deeply fragmented Washington, “I can’t necessarily say he’s Republican, Panetta said repeatedly during his campaign and I can’t necessarily say he’s a Democrat,” that he intends to find common ground with Panetta said. 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Junipero Serra statue — “I lived there for six months on the full-sized bed with my new congressman Jimmy dad,” Panetta said. “I saw the bond they all developed back Panetta recreated his then because they lived together.” official swearing-in with Asked whether his father had recommended any notewor- House Speaker Paul thy restaurants around Capitol Hill, Panetta again turned the Ryan. Panetta’s family conversation to party peacemaking. and friends were in “There is this Chinese food place on Independence attendance. Avenue my dad told me about,” Panetta said. “He said the food wasn’t that good, but it was the place where Democrats and Republicans would eat at night and get to know each other. I look forward to going.” OFFICIAL HOUSE PHOTO SHIRLEY KIATTA, RN, CMC • ELDER CARE CONSULTANT • COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALIST • CERTIFIED GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER From previous page them all, Panetta said he thinks the “border does need to be secured,” but wouldn’t say whether he thought a wall, like Trump has proposed, should be built. A wall, he said, isn’t Helping Families Make Informed Choices Trump will be sworn in on the Capitol’s West Front Jan. “immigration reform,” and he has proposed changes in the I am an initial contact to… 20, and some Democratic leaders, such as Waters, say they Assess needs of client and family. visa process. Identify resources to meet the client’s needs. don’t intend to work with him. Even New York Sen. Chuck “It’s our job to make sure we have immigration reform,” Assist in coordinating those resources. Schumer said Tuesday that Democrats would fight any he said. Supreme Court nominee who’s out of the “mainstream.” 2010 Business Excellence Award Winner Panetta also commented on the sanctions President Sleeping, eating and getting around Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Barack Obama recently imposed on Russia over what intelli- Panetta — like all newcomers to the maze-like Capitol Monterey/Salinas Offices and Home Visits gence officials maintain was that country’s hacking into building and the House and Senate offices connected via 479 Pacific Street, Monterey • 60 West Alisal Street, Salinas email accounts at the Democratic National Committee. underground tunnels — has found the place to be something “I think there had to have been a response to the hacking of a labyrinth. To pass through the security checkpoints, 831.645.9950 that we had evidence of based on our intelligence sources,” Panetta was issued a single congressional lapel pin that mem- www.shirleykiatta.com / [email protected] said Panetta, a Bronze Star recipient who worked as an intel- bers use as a form of identification. ligence analyst with the United States Navy Reserve when he Because he’ll be a transient lawmaker, bouncing back and was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation forth between Washington and Carmel Valley, Panetta decid- Be prepared for emergencies — Enduring Freedom in 2007. “I understand why [Obama] did ed to lease an apartment off Capitol Hill with two other new Register your phone number it, but I think it could have been done a little sooner.” congressional Democrats — Tom Suozzi of New York and at www.alertmontereycounty.org Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey — to cut down costs. ‘It just needs to be fixed’ And with a showdown imminent over changes to Obamacare, Panetta was adamant that provisions in the Affordable Care Act pertaining to existing conditions and mental health services should be retained. But, he conceded, the plan needs tweaking. Trump has also said the pre-existing condition provision should remain. “The ACA shouldn’t be repealed, but I do think it needs to repaired,” Panetta said. “In the Central Coast, prices have gone up nearly 30 percent. It’s getting ridiculously expensive. All in all, what it’s done — given that 20 million people have gained insurance — is amazing. It should be kept; it just needs to be fixed.” As for immigration, perhaps the most contentious issue of ANIMAL HOSPITAL AT MID VALLEY CENTER, CARMEL 831.624.8509 Providing the highest quality medical and surgical services for dogs and cats Therapeutic Laser Diagnostic Trauma/Emergency Surgery Digital Xrays Ultrasound In House Laboratory Ask about our Dental Special and Wellness Profiles Karl Anderson, DVM U.C. Davis School of Available for housecalls Veterinary Medicine for Euthanasia and other situations as appropriate. 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Both performances will benefit Monterey Symphony’s ence members vie for bottles of bubbly by trying to deduce Music for the Schools program, which includes visits to class- details of the crime during the intermission. rooms by musicians, and full-orchestra concerts for children. This is Johnson’s fifth original work for the occasion, includ- On Jan. 28, the Salinas performance at the Main Stage at ing such memorable dramas as “Pshaw! on the Hawkshaw Hartnell will begin with a reception featuring wine and small Society” and “The Penniless Pirate.” bites at 4:15 p.m., followed by the debut performance of “Ghosts Event co-producer Marcia Hayes said “The cast has been Galore: The Mystery of the Macawber Mansion.” furiously rehearsing three nights a week.” She said the show was Actors Amy Treadwell, Bruce Wagner and Robert Chestnut The following week, Feb. 4, a dinner theater version will be set in 1923, in Gross Pointe Shores, Mich., where a farm equip- review a tricky will in “Ghosts Galore: The Mystery of the presented in the DeAnza Ballroom at the Portola Hotel, starting ment manufacturer has become a millionaire during World War Macawber Mansion.” The play will raise money for the with a no-host cocktail hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and the Monterey Symphony’s Music for the Schools program. play at 7 p.m. See DETECTIVE next page Open This Weekend *Rain Cancels Is Your Firepplace Leaving You Cold? 24916 Lincoln St. ■ Saturday 1-3pm 2360 Bay View Ave. ■ Sunday 1-3pm IIt’sTime To Remodel ! 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From previous page Cameos by local notables like Bashar Sneeh, Sylvia Gardner for handing out cash and Maddox Haberdasher are sure to enliven the perfor- mance. Musical direction will be provided by Barney Hulse. I by switching over to turning out munitions. Attendees at the Portola performance will enjoy a three- By MARY SCHLEY He commits suicide after his sons go missing in the war, course dinner, and dressing in 1920s attire “or as your and his will specifies that only a blood relative who can favorite ghost,” is highly encouraged. Menu options include IN THE past, when it has come time for the council to spend two consecutive nights in his now-haunted mansion, a chili-rubbed beef filet, grilled chicken, salmon and a vege- discuss how the city should spend the public’s money in the may inherit it. With a passel of characters with mixed tarian Wellington. Dessert is something called “Mr. annual budget, local nonprofits have submitted requests and motives — including Henry Ford — plot twists, and musical Boogedy’s Fresh Fruit Tart.” pleaded their cases during public meetings, arguing why they, numbers, it promises to be an entertaining evening. Tickets for the Hartnell performance start at $25, with dis- perhaps to the exclusion of others, should receive some. But In addition to the prizes for solving the mystery, guests at counts for active duty military and students. For the all that will change this year, the city council decided the Portola event can bid on a custom mystery party for Monterey performance, they start at $125. For more informa- Tuesday, when it adopted a new, more formal, “discretionary themselves and their friends, with some of the actors from tion or to purchase tickets, visit funds grant program.” Now, groups will have to adhere to the show and catering by a local chef. www.montereysypmphony.org/specialevents, or call (831) certain guidelines. Lucretia Butler will be directing the play for the fifth year 646-8511. According to the new policy, recipients must be nonprof- its or schools, and provide descriptions of “how the funded activity will benefit the community.” If they get the money, they then submit reports after the fact explaining how the cash was used to specifically benefit Carmel-by-the-Sea. “The grant program creates a process that provides an equal opportunity for interested community services providers to request funds, uses evaluation criteria to assist in making funding decisions and to clearly identify the pro- posed community benefit associated with the receipt of city funds, demonstrates transparency and accountability in the use of public funds by requiring a written report on the expenditures of the grant funds, and uses a consistent approach to grant funding,” community services director Janet Bombard said in her report. While Bombard recommended the council hold a work- shop on grant requests, Mayor Steve Dallas suggested a sub- committee of a couple of council members and a few others review the applications and then make recommendations to the full council. That process, he suggested, would be more expeditious and would avoid having the groups and all their advocates speaking at public meetings. According to the timeline adopted by the council at its Jan. 3 meeting, the application period will open Jan. 20, they will be due March 3, and the requests will be considered by the committee thereafter. The council is set to have a budget workshop on May 1 and to possibly adopt it June 6. 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A NAME STATEMENT ment is true and correct. (A registrant who expires 40 days after any change in the facts File No. 20162545 code that the registrant knows to be false new Fictitious Business Name Statement must File No. 20162476 declares as true any material matter pursuant set forth in the statement pursuant to Section The following person(s) is (are) doing business is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by be filed before the expiration. The following person(s) is (are) doing busi- to Section 17913 of the Business and Pro- 17913 other than a change in the residence as: THE QUILL, 553 Lighthouse Avenue, a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars The filing of this statement does not of itself ness as: THE NEAL SHOW, 2 S/E of Lincoln fessions code that the registrant knows to be address of a registered owner. A new Ficti- Pacific Grove, CA 93950. 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(A registrant who declares in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant names listed above on Dec. 1, 2016. fice of the County Clerk, except, as provided CARMEL HIGHLANDS PROTECTION DISTRICT CYPRESS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AMENDING THE FINAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 AMENDING THE FINAL BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. the the Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District, Board of Directors will meet at the Cypress Fire Protection District, Board of Directors will meet at the District’s fire sta- District’s fire station located at 73 Fern Canyon Road, Carmel to consider adoption tion located at 3775 Rio Road, Carmel to consider adoption of an amended final of an amended final budget for fiscal year 2016-17 that ends on June 30, 2017. budget for fiscal year 2016-17 that ends June 30, 2017. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the final budget was adopted September 21, NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the final budget was adopted September 22, 2016 and is available for inspection at the District’s fire station located at 73 Fern 2016 and is available for inspection at the District’s fire station located at 3775 Rio Canyon Road, Carmel, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Road, Carmel, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVENthat any District resident may appear and be heard NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any District resident may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item on the budget or for the regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item on the budget or for the inclusion of any additional items. inclusion of any additional items. DATED: January 3, 2017 DATED: January 3, 2017 Theresa Volland Theresa Volland Secretary of the Board Secretary of the Board Publication date: Jan. 6, 13, 2017 (PC106) Publication date: Jan. 6, 13, 2017 (PC105) January 6, 2017 The Carmel Pine Cone 19A and was subsequently arrested for DUI. He CRASH was taken to Community Hospital of the Finalists in CUSD search to be interviewed From page 1A Monterey Peninsula by ambulance, where he was cleared of any injuries, and was then “He struck a garbage can that hit a parked taken to Monterey County Jail. NEARLY 20 people applied for the posi- making a selection of the top candidate, and car, and a mailbox that hit another parked “He was clearly intoxicated. I’ve been tion of Carmel Unified School District finally, a site visit to the top candidate’s dis- car,” and then crashed into a Hyundai that doing this job a pretty long time, when it superintendent — a position that’s been held trict/community,” Ellison said. “Following ended up crushed and overturned on a comes to DUIs, and it was very quickly obvi- by popular interim Karen Hendricks since the site visit, the board will approve the con- Toyota, Johnson said. “When all was said ous,” Johnson said. “I haven’t seen a crash Scott Lawrence left last spring after a very tract of employment and appoint the new and done, he caused damage to five cars.” with that much destruction…. It looked like brief tenure — board President John Ellison superintendent at a regularly scheduled Remarkably, Barua, who had been at a a grenade had gone off. There was debris told district parents last month. Leadership board meeting.” wedding at Mission Ranch and was returning everywhere.” Associates, the firm that found Lawrence Trustees discussed the candidates with to his hotel, escaped with little more than a The speed Barua is believed to have been and agreed to conduct another search Peggy Lynch from Leadership Associates via bloody nose and some facial scratches. driving is strikingly high for a residential because he didn’t work out, reported that 27 phone during a closed session Wednesday, Two fire engines and an ambulance road. Many residents in that area have long people requested applications, and 19 candi- and according to the timeline the board responded to the crash, as did the California complained of people driving too fast as they dates submitted them. Of those, nine are adopted last September, finalists should be Highway Patrol, which investigated the colli- enter and exit the city, and Johnson noted women, and 10 are men, with three from out- selected and interviewed Jan. 13 and 14. The sion and evaluated Barua for DUI, since the that he recently ticketed a woman driving a side California. top candidates are set to be interviewed the wreck occurred just outside the city limits. Mercedes after he clocked her at 52 mph. “The Carmel school board is looking for- week of Jan. 23, with the site visit and con- CHP public information officer Oscar The speed Barau was driving was “a very ward to the rest of the process, which will tract offer occurring in February. The new Loza said Barua admitted he was the driver high rate of speed on a residential street include reviewing all of the applications, superintendent could start work as soon as — a fact corroborated by witnesses who had that’s posted at 25 mph,” Johnson said. “He’s choosing and interviewing the finalists, the end of next month. seen him in the driver’s seat of the BMW — lucky he didn’t kill himself.” Pacific Grove Travel presents the annual SIERRA SCENIC TRAIN to RENO! With one night stay in Old Town Sacramento Gautam Barua Only 50 guests walked away from This will sell out, February 13-16, 2017 can be the wreckage that so sign up today! Hosted by Joe Shammas, Owner of Pacific Grove Travel accommodated! had been his 2016 Travel from Pacific Grove or Salinas via private motor coach to BMW, after he Sacramento for one night at our hotel near Old Town. New this totaled two parked year is a special included dinner on the Delta King! 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The awards are handed out annually by the Arts Council As an artist, Magsalay says has no intention of making for Monterey County. The recipients will be honored n Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey. Men and women trade places Silvestri has written the music for “Back to the Future,” Art Roundup While men have long used photography to capture the “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” “Forrest Gump,” “Captain beauty of women, an exhibit opening this weekend looks at America,” “The Avengers” and many other television and film productions. He earned Grammys for his work with See ART page 26A “Cast Away” in 2002 and “Polar Express in 2004. The com- By CHRIS COUNTS poser has also won two Emmy Awards and has been nominat- something that blends into the background or simply comple- ed twice for Oscars. ments other artwork. The arts council is presenting Silvestri with its Lifetime “My art is controversial,” his artist’s statement reads. “If I Achievement Award. don’t get your attention, I’m not making art.” Also named Champions of the Arts were Melissa Chin- Magsalay certainly got attention when he complained that Parker, the South County Strings, Richard Bains, his neighbor’s pet pig, Bruiser, was stinking up the neighbor- An artist who cre- Xochitecpatl Victor Juarez, Peggy Carroll and Don and Lois hood. He lodged a complaint with the city, which sided with ates three-dimen- Mayol. The Mayols are Carmel Valley residents. him. As a result, Bruiser now lives in Castroville. sional art from a Magsalay has long marched to the beat of a different wide variety of See CHAMPIONS next page drummer. But he sees himself less as a rebel and more as an materials, Ray explorer. Magsalay will unveil a display of “This is an exhibit of inventions, showing my passion for his “assemblages” things that are different,” he said. “In junior high I painted Jan. 6 at the my shoes bright red. It is with this sense of exploration that I Pacific Grove Art want the viewer to look closely at my work.” Center. Also opening Jan. 6 are exhibits by The California Society of Printmakers (“Mirrored Images”), photographer Steve Zmak (“Expressions of Infinity”), painter Susann E. Cate Lynn (“Steps Along the Way”) and the students of painter Julie Heilman, who teaches classes for children at the art center. Lynn credited a recent trip to Spain with inspiring her most recent work. “A year and a half ago, I went backpacking on the Camino de Santiago, in Spain,” she explained. “The experience affected me deeply. Coming back from that trip, I started Alan Silvestri January 6, 2017 The Carmel Pine Cone 21A Seaside singer-songwriter returns home, shares new record SHOWCASING THEIR new recording, a Chicago- p.m.); and clarinetist Nik Bartolussi, bassist Peter Lips, Monday through Thursday at 8 p.m.) and pianist Gennady based indie rock duo, Bernie and the Wolf, will present a drummer David Norwood and friends (jazz, Saturday at 7 Loktionov (jazz, Sunday at 10 a.m., Monday through CD release party Friday, Jan. 6, at the East Village Coffee p.m.). 1 Old Golf Course Road, (831) 372-1234. Thursday at 8 p.m.). 26270 Dolores St., (831) 625-9040. House in Monterey. 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(classical, Sunday at 5 p.m.); and singer Lee Durley and Besides Bernie and the Wolf, the concert will highlight an By CHRIS COUNTS pianist Joe Indence (pop and jazz, Thursday at 6 p.m.). impressive array of local talent, including The Beholder Lincoln and Seventh, (831) 624-3871. Band, and singer-songwriters Lillie Lemon and Kenny Dodgion Trio (jazz, Thursday at 7 p.m.); also, a bagpiper Trailside Cafe in Carmel Valley — singer-songwriters Chung. plays every evening at 2700 17 Mile Drive, (831) 647-7500. Kiki Wow and Dan Frechette (Friday at 6 p.m.). 3 Del Fino Showtime is 7 p.m., and there’s no cover. The East Village Julia’s restaurant in Pacific Grove — singer-songwriter Place, (831) 298-7453. Coffee House is located at 498 Washington St. Call (831) Tiffany Decker (Monday at 6 p.m.); singer and guitarist 373-5601. Rick Chelew (Tuesday at 6 p.m.); mandolinist Dave Holodiloff (Wednesday at 6 p.m.); and singer-songwriter n Live Music Jan. 6-12 Buddy Comfort (Thursday at 6 p.m.). 1180 Forest Ave., CHAMPIONS (831) 656-9533. From page 20A Bay of Pines restaurant in Monterey — singer-songwriter Lucia Restaurant + Bar at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Rusty Preston (Thursday at 7 p.m.). 150 Del Monte Ave., Valley — pianist Martin Headman (jazz, Friday and Besides presenting the awards, the arts council provides (831) 920-3560. Saturday at 7 p.m.). 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, (831) 658- art education to thousands of Monterey County children each Cibo Ristorante Italiano in Monterey — Victory Lane 3400. year, many of whom are considered disadvantaged. (classic rock, Friday at 9 p.m.); Pacific Groove (classic rock, Mission Ranch — pianist Tom Gastineau (jazz, Friday, “The mission of the Arts Council is to improve the quality Friday at 9 p.m.); singer Lee Durley and pianist Joe Indence Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m.); singer and pianist of life in our region through the arts,” notes executive director (jazz and swing, Tuesday at 7 p.m.); Andrea’s Fault Maddaline Edstrom (jazz and pop, Friday and Saturday at 8 Paulette Lynch. “In our 30 years of service, we have found (Wednesday at 7 p.m.); and The Ben Herod Trio (swing and p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m.); pianist David Kempton (jazz, over and over that the arts are the answer.” jazz, Thursday at 7 p.m.). 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To learn more visit MCRNA.com Support Pine Cone advertisers — shop locally! 22A The Carmel Pine Cone January 6, 2017 FOOD & WINE Highlands’ new bar, Folktale’s fourth duel, and Philanthropic Foodies AN EXTENSIVE revamp of the restau- ture and classic, as well as wines by the glass rants at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands — in and bottle, and small bites and larger plates. celebration of the storied property’s centen- Happy Hour happens daily from 4 to 6 nial — reached another milestone this week, p.m., with signature cocktails available for with the reopening of the bar. $8, along with some special small bites. Located off the Sunset Lounge, the bar The inn is located at 120 Highlands formerly had patrons sitting with their backs Drive, off of Highway 1 south of Carmel. For to the expansive ocean view that’s visible more information, visit https://high- through the large plate-glass windows. landsinn.hyatt.com. But with the remodel, the bar was rotated 180 degrees and lowered, making the view n The duel, round 4 the main attraction, not only at the bar itself, but at the adjacent tables. Folktale Winery’s monthly Chef Duel Although food and beverage manager competition — hosted by Tarpy’s chef Todd Bastiaan de Winter said new furniture and Fisher — continues with its fourth round Monday, Jan. 9, when two talented Pebble Beach chefs soup to nuts face off. Angela Tamura, the mastermind behind the menu at Peppoli in the Inn at MAKEKE THIS YYEAR By MARY SCHLEY Spanish Bay, will do her best to defeat the ever creative light fixtures have yet to be installed, the bar and energetic Johnny De Vivo, who runs the is now ready for customers, with a menu DELLICIOOUS offering several cocktail options, both signa- Continues next page OC ME AND TOAST THE NEW YEAAR WITH US! Kick back with an Eagle Rare Carmel-by-the-Sea Manhattan and San Carlos & 7th | 831.626.WINE (9463) take in the view Pouring from 12 noonD aily while seated com- fortably at the newly EstateWinery remodeled bar in the Hyatt Carmel 1972Hobson Ave., Greeenfield | 831.386.0316 Highlands. Pouring from 11 am Daily SCS HEIDV INE Y ARDS . C O M PHOTO/MARY SCHLEY January 6, 2017 The Carmel Pine Cone 23A FOOD & WINE From previous page customers to make their own, just right. The base spirit is Executive chef Boris Ilabaca of La Playa Carmel will pre- Tito’s Handmade Vodka from Austin, Texas, and garnishes pare “an exquisite gourmet dinner paired with fine wines,” include peppers, celery, onions — and bacon, of course. and the evening will begin with a Champagne reception. kitchen at Porter’s in the Forest at Poppy Hills Golf Course. With 18 HD TVs installed throughout the restaurant, plen- The menu is set to include lobster bisque en croute with As usual, each chef will be provided with one protein and ty of seating, lots of good beer, and an extensive menu, Peter 2015 Blair Estate Pinot Gris, warm roasted wild mushroom four common (but not necessarily basic) ingredients “to cre- B’s is an attractive option for kicking back and catching a salad with honey Jerez sherry vinaigrette paired with 2012 ate a dish that will not just excite your palate, but earn your game. DiOrio Cellars Pinot Noir, roasted center Scotch beef filet vote.” The ideal dish not only tastes delicious, but incorpo- The brewpub also has plans for the Super Bowl on with farro and root vegetables mélange served with 2013 rates all the ingredients in a way that makes each discernible, Sunday, Feb. 5, from 2 p.m. to close. The 2nd Annual Pigskin Scheid Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, and dessert of choco- even though the result is cohesive. Chefs are not required to Palooza will include special beer releases, and drink specials late pot de crème with ginger tuile. use all the additional ingredients, but receive more points in featuring Herradura Tequila, Tito’s and Jack Daniel’s, as well The cost is $120 per person, and reservations should be judging if they do. The People’s Choice counts for 50 per- as raffle prizes for merchandise and a night’s stay at the hotel. made by Jan. 6. Call (831) 620-8702 or visit cent, while guest judges award the other 50 percent. In the The admission price ($45 for Mug Club members and $60 http://www.carmelfoundation.org. La Playa Carmel is locat- case of a tie, the contestants have to perform a final task. for everyone else) will include an all-you-can-eat buffet, tax ed at Camino Real and Eighth. (Last month, it was a game of giant Jenga.) and tip, but no drinks. Their dishes will be paired with a Folktale wine and that Go to http://www.portolahotel.com/peter-bs-brewpub/ for of a guest winery, while KRML radio will be broadcasting more information. live and providing the music. New this month, a food truck Have coffee with the cops will be on hand to augment any and all appetites, as neces- n Meat+Cheese+Love sary. Tickets for this 21-and-over event are $12 and can be HAVE ANY burning questions for law enforcement, like purchased online at http://cellarpass.com/folktale-winerys- “Gratitude through Food” is the motto of A Taste of whether your neighbor is allowed to have a rooster, what to chef-duel-competition-round-four-tickets-2051. Folktale is Elegance Catering’s new line of cheese and charcuterie do when you see someone suspicious parked on your street, located at 8940 Carmel Valley Road. boxes. The artful arrangements are packaged in compostable or how to protect yourself or your kids from crime? To coun- wooden boxes, each containing four cheeses, three cured teract the belief that officers are too busy to answer such n Three Kings Day meats, whole grain mustard, fruit jam, olives, dried fruits, questions and discuss community issues, Seaside P.D. will fresh fruit from farmers markets, assorted nuts, crackers and host Coffee with a Cop Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, Sweet Elena’s bakery and café in Sand City will honor the seasonal garnishes. The boxes can also be customized to con- at the Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Co. shop at 880 annual Three Kings Day tradition Saturday, Jan. 7, by offer- tain all meat, all cheese, or no nuts. Each costs $110 and Broadway Ave. Everyone is invited to attend, ask questions, ing slices of the cake — for $5 with hot cocoa for the kids, serves 10 to 12 people. voice concerns, learn more about the department and its offi- and for $10 with a glass of Champagne for the grownups — To order, call (831) 643-0627 or email cers, and meet the new chief, Robert Jackson. from 2 to 4 p.m. [email protected]. The boxes can be picked “The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the The customer who finds a figurine of a baby in the piece up at A Taste of Elegance HQ at 1180 Forest Ave., Ste. G, in public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. of cake will win a prize, get to wear a crown, and pick the Pacific Grove, or they can be delivered for an additional fee. Those situations are not always the most effective times for queen or king. For more about A Taste of Elegance, visit http://www.atoeca- relationship building with our community,” police officials For more information, call (831) 393-2063. Sweet Elena’s tering.com. observed. “Some community members may feel that officers is located at 465 D Olympia Ave. are unapproachable on the street, or are ‘too busy to be both- n Philanthropic Foodies ered.’ Coffee with a Cop breaks down those barriers and n Playoff Bloodies allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.” The nonprofit Carmel Foundation, which serves members Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative and “is intended Peter B’s Brewpub in the Portola Hotel at the foot of age 55 and older by providing low-cost housing and meals, to advance the practice of community policing through Alvarado Street in Monterey may be just the right place to classes, field trips, a library, a computer lab, medical equip- improving relationships between police officers and commu- take in the NFL playoffs this month. On Jan. 8, 15 and 22, the ment rentals and other services, will hold its annual fundrais- nity members, one cup of coffee at a time.” On Saturday, the brewery and pub will set up a Bloody Mary Bar and invite er, Philanthropic Foodies, Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. first cup will be on Seaside P.D. 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Lulu is chipped and was wearing a collar with a deep pink heart shaped tag. REWARD $300 Carmel near Mission Trail • (831) 214-0989 24A The Carmel Pine Cone January 6, 2017 BEST of BATES Editorial The two sides of Obamacare EVERY TIME President Barack Obama defends his administration’s most cherished accomplishment, the Affordable Care Act, he does so by citing the 20 million people he says have gained “health insurance” because of the law. It’s a claim Obama has publicly repeated dozens of times, and so have other leading Democrats. Of course, what the vast majority of those 20 million people gained wasn’t insurance, but free or low-cost health coverage. Insurance means joining a shared risk pool, which those 20 million certainly did not. Because they aren’t paying anything at all, or very little, they aren’t in a pool at all; instead, they are the recipients of a generous government benefit. For them, getting that benefit is wonderful, just like any other government handout, and we’re sure they are all very happy to receive it. Anybody would be — especially someone who is sick and can’t afford a doctor. Because getting free health care is such a wonderful thing, Obama prefers to focus on the recipients of his health care largesse, not only because they’re the people he intended to help when he started his entire health care crusade, but because it’s much more expedient to talk about the benefits of a government pro- gram than its costs. Costs, however, are where Obamacare falls apart, and where it most needs to be fixed. And we’re not only talking about the direct costs of providing health care to “Hard to paint, huh?” the 20 million people Obama set out to help. Those costs are enormous, of course, and anybody who pays income taxes is feeling the bite. Meanwhile, Second, Mr. Crall has provided no evi- dence of any securities violations during the future generations will be paying for them, too, since so much of the cost of Letters investment phase for Project Bella. He uses ominous terms like “intentional misrepresen- Obamacare is simply added to the national debt — debt which has now climbed tations” and “unscrupulous issuers,” but he to $20 trillion, after increasing by a full $1 trillion in 2016 alone. to the Editor has no basis whatsoever to make those alle- gations. Project Bella is not using unregis- But beyond the cost to taxpayers of Obama’s expansion of government health The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters tered brokers to solicit investments – it is which address issues of public importance. Letters using team management to solicit invest- care benefits, there are also the colossal increases in insurance premiums that cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the ments in a private placement offering for have hit participants in Obamacare-compliant private health plans. Right here on author’s name and home town. We reserve the right to determine which letters are suitable for publica- their own company. This is perfectly accept- the Monterey Peninsula, small businesses have seen their premiums more than tion and to edit for length and clarity. able and is a recognized exception to the bro- The Pine Cone only accepts letters to the editor ker registration requirement. (See Exchange double, thanks to the cost of complying with Obamacare mandates. For one by email. Please submit your letters to Act Rule 3a4-1.) In addition to the issuer local company, premiums for covering children under a typical private plan [email protected] exemption, it is critical to note that Domaine is using a private placement (i.e., not using actually tripled in late 2014, when the plan fell under the Obamacare umbrella. general solicitation or advertising) to solicit ‘Blatant misstatements’ investments from “accredited investors” – so If benefits for the 20 million recipients of free or low-cost government Dear Editor, Domaine is exempt from certain require- Obamacare are eroded at all, the media will scream bloody murder. Already I am an attorney for Project Bella, and I ments by Section 4(a)(2) of the 1933 Act and feel compelled to write concerning the bla- Rule 506(b) of Regulation D. Democrats have adopted the slogan, “Make America sick again,” to deride any tant misstatements in last week’s letter to the Putting aside the legal exemptions, I also effort by Republicans to reduce those benefits. So it’s probably better if any editor by Mike Crall. Although there were reviewed the allegations to determine if any numerous misstatements, I will focus on two. false statements of fact were made in the effort to reform Obamacare leaves the 20 million alone. First, Mr. Crall contends that he asked marketing materials. I couldn’t find any. On But private plans sold to people who actually pay for them can be made more General Wesley Clark, one of the co-man- two occasions, I asked Mr. Crall’s attorney agers of Project Bella, to investigate alleged for any more information he might have to affordable simply by eliminating many of the coverage mandates Obamacare financial improprieties, “to no avail.” In fact, substantiate those claims. I never heard back piled on. In other words, let the people who buy health insurance decide what General Clark flew out to Monterey in from him with more information, leading me September 2016 to have a sit down meeting to conclude that, not only was there no fire, benefits they want, and how much they want to pay. A young person in good with Mr. Crall and Grant Sedgwick, another there was no smoke either. member of the company. General Clark Given that Mr. Crall is not an attorney, his health, for example, might decide to buy an inexpensive plan that covers him investigated the allegations, but found no misunderstanding of the securities laws and only in case of a medical catastrophe; if a health insurance company wants to merit to them. 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She also loves photog- have a responsibility to develop positive rela- aged, then so is the relationship.” coffee shop. “I want to leave the place a little raphy, especially when she and her husband tionships based on trust with the communi- Rerig asked the rest of the city staff and better than it was when I came in.” travel. In the past 20 years, Proud figures ty.” Carmel has specific needs and expects a the public to welcome Tomasi “and provide Although she and her husband, John, have they’ve visited 63 countries and have done a high level of service, he noted. him all of your trust and confidence.” been retired for more than 30 years, she’s few trips around the world. “Understanding that level and being able to A more formal ceremony will take place still working away at that goal. In fact, she They’ve taken the Trans-Siberian Railway provide are critical to relationship building in council chambers at city hall Friday, Jan. recently accepted a spot on the board of through Russia, traveled to Easter Island, in our village.” 13, at 4 p.m., when Tomasi’s parents will gotten snowed in in Morocco, Respect is essential, too, in that officers come from Michigan to celebrate with him, and camped in the Sahara must “respect the authority that has been as will dignitaries and other local law Great Lives Desert, where it can get sur- given to us by our community.” He quoted enforcement chiefs. prisingly cold. Sir Robert Peel — “The police are the peo- Rerig encouraged Tomasi to “lead with “We just kept putting on ple, and the people are the police,” — and wisdom and passion and heart.” By ELAINE HESSER more and more clothes every said he is responsible for keeping the com- And he wished good luck to Calhoun, day,” laughed Proud at the munity safe. who, he said, “stood on the shoulders of the memory. Finally, love: “As a police officer, you had giants that preceded him, led those who are Youth Music Monterey County. She’s also Her favorite recent trip, however, was an better love the community you serve,” he following him, and set the bar for all those in been a part of the Monterey Symphony Honor Flight with her husband. The Honor said. “If you haven’t bought into what your public service.” board, as well as the board of the Friends of Flight Network is a nonprofit organization community expects of you, then you will Also at the ceremony Friday, detective the Monterey Symphony, where she is the that flies veterans to Washington, D.C., and have a hard time being successful.” Jeff Watkins was promoted to the rank of chairperson. takes them around to all the monuments. When he was hired, Tomasi said he corporal. A 13-year veteran of Carmel P.D., Proud said she believes the arts are an already knew he appreciated the charm of Watkins has served as a field training officer important part of any community, and she See LIVES next page Carmel, but he had to work here to deter- and was also assigned to the Peninsula enjoys learning and listening. She said, “My mine whether he was a good fit. “I found out Regional Violence and Narcotics Team, han- skill is organizational. It’s all about helping.” right away that I was a fit and have loved this dling some high-profile drug and homicide That’s been true for most of her life. Her community since,” he said. “I caution people cases. With the promotion, Watkins is now first volunteer gig, when she was in her mid- not to take the word, ‘love,’ as meaning ‘soft’ working on patrol during the days, oversee- 20s, was in the admitting room of the Los or ‘weak,’ though. I firmly believe in tough ing the shifts and training new recruits. Angeles County Hospital on Friday and love. Tough love is caring enough about the Cpl. Rachelle Lightfoot, who formerly Saturday nights during the mid-1960s. Later, community, the organization and the people worked as the department’s detective for sev- she worked for the City of Los Angeles in the to tell them the truth of a situation and to eral years, is taking on that role again. department of water and power, where she met her husband, who also worked for the city. homes in the Soberanes Fire, and because so They’ve been married for 36 years, and, STORMS much erosion-controlling vegetation was said Proud, “We enjoy each other so much. From page 1A burned in the blaze, mudslides are a serious We’re together all the time.” concern for those who live there. They came here from L.A., as do many Facebook. The Mid-Coast Fire Brigade is using a people. It was 1981. John was contemplating Another resident, Marcus Foster, told The social media website, Next Door, to keep retirement the following year, and knew one Pine Cone that he’s taking this weekend’s Palo Colorado area residents informed about thing for certain: He wanted to live some- storm seriously. the weather and the dangers it could create. where cooler. “The Big Sur River is dark brown, and it’s “Be vigilant, be prepared, and be safe,” fire The couple took a trip to Pacific Grove, the highest I’ve ever seen it,” said Foster, chief Cheryl Goetz urged her neighbors. and the first full day they were in town, they who was living in Big Sur when storms in Mehle, meanwhile, encouraged residents decided to move there, went to Bratty Realty, 1995 and 1998 wreaked havoc. “There’s the to prepare for this weekend’s rain — and picked out a home. Then they returned to potential for historic flooding and damage.” although he suspects Big Sur locals won’t Los Angeles and rented it out for a year until Nowhere is the threat of mudslides need any prodding. John’s retirement in 1982. greater than along Palo Colorado Road, “Being prepared is something Big Sur “Five days after his retirement, a moving which in 1998 was rendered impassible for residents do a great job of,” he added. “They van pulled up,” said Proud. weeks after a big rain. The area lost 57 understand the weather and its impacts.” Since then, “retirement” has included vol- Judy Proud unteering with Navy Relief at the Naval Postgraduate School, the American Heart Don’t miss “Scenic Views,” by Jerry Gervase — every week in the Real Estate Section. Association, the Alzheimer’s Association, the Pacific Grove Heritage Society, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Wishing all of our clients a Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College. 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The exhibit will be on display through LIVES From page 20A Feb. 19. The Center for Photographic Art and Carpenter Hall From previous page are located in Sunset Center at San Carlos and Ninth. what happens when the roles are reversed. First priority goes to World War II veterans, and John served A dozen pioneering female photographers look at men in n Auction to aid Sunset Center in the Navy during that war. “She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not,” which will be unveiled Proud choked up a little as she described the reception Jan 7., from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Center for Photographic Art. The Marjorie Evans Gallery’s 2nd annual fundraising art they got beginning at San Francisco Airport, where the flight “The center opens the new year with an exciting exhibition auction kicks off Monday, Jan 9. Participating artists include was announced and other travelers applauded as the 25 vet- featuring a genre-defining selection of nationally and interna- Simon Bull, Will Bullas, Christine Crozier, Thierry erans and the people who accompanied them came through tionally renowned female photographers,” reads an invitation. Thompson, Kim Weston, Matthew Olyphant, Patricia the terminal. A band played 1940s-era music, and the USO Curated by Carol Henry of Carmel Visual Arts, the exhib- Qualls and others. The proceeds will benefit Sunset Center’s served coffee and donuts. it features images by Imogen Cunningham, Dorothea many programs. The auction continues through Jan. 31, and The welcome in Washington was equally warm. Lange, Mary Ellen Mark, Judy Dater, Joyce Tenneson, the winners will be notified Feb. 2. For more details, call “It was three days of nonstop recognition,” she said. “The Martha Casanave, Edna Bullock, Flor Garduño, (831) 620-2053. The gallery is located inside Sunset Center veterans stood a little straighter.” Adrienne Salinger, Jodi Cobb, Holly Roberts and Henry. at San Carlos and Ninth. Needless to say, Honor Flight has become yet another A panel discussion will precede the reception in Carpenter organization Proud supports. Hall at 4 p.m. n She also works with the Lions Club’s Blind and Visually Three days later, Cunningham’s granddaughter, Meg New year offers great deals Impaired Center in P.G., helping with their annual car show, Partridge, will present a talk about the late photographer The Carmel Art Association opens 2017 with “A New motorcycle show and country store event. Then there’s Hope, Beginning,” a sale of bargain-priced artwork created by Horses and Kids in Carmel Valley, which provides equine members of the nonprofit downtown art center. The show therapy for autistic kids, veterans and others in need. A golden opportunity to own a will feature oils, watercolors, acrylics and mixed media art. In her spare time, Proud meets with a group of women personalized skin care spa The sale will continue through the end of the month. weekly to practice and improve her Italian language skills. in downtown Carmel-by-the-sea The CAA is located on Dolores between Fifth and Sixth. She has no plan to stop any time soon, either. Call (831) 624-6176. “There’s still so much to do,” she said. To suggest someone for this column, email $6,999 [email protected]. Have you ever dreamed of owning a personalized skin care spa in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea? Your dream will come true here. An established skin care spa in downtown Carm- PERMITS el by the sea is looking for an enthusiastic new or existing George E. Bowery From page 3A aesthetician or spa owner to take over the current opera- tion and set up in downtown Carmel-by-the-sea. This could codes to suit local circumstances, and the council accepted be your once in a lifetime opportunity! It has existing valid - Born - those, as well. city permit license and water permit with excellent location. Finally, the council adopted changes to the code sections Also, it comes with renewable lease. This spa features a Havre, Montana regulating licenses, fees and taxes for conducting business in separate reception and spacious treatment room areas with the city. more than 400 square feet. An additional service such as on June 16th, 1925 Described as “housekeeping items,” the changes include massage and make up can be added on to the treatment modifying how business license taxes are calculated for new room area. In addition, it has excellent equipments and all businesses; basing administrative and application fees for the great skin care fixtures. All this spa needs now is a new - Died - business licenses, bingo games and filming on the costs of issuing those permits, not set amounts; and indicating that owner who has the same vision and passion in skin care Carmel-by-the-Sea, the community activities department, not the chief of police, to continue its legacy in this area. Please email jarlulim@ yahoo.com is responsible for issuing film permits. ASAP before this unique opportunity is gone! California Those changes were approved without discussion. on December 22nd, 2016 A simple and kind gentleman who Actors, actresses sought Barbara Greenlee Gould gave far more than he took. for summer roles at Barbara Greenlee Gould died peacefully on October Forest Theater 4th, 2016, approaching her 98th birthday. Daughter of John Arthur Greenlee and Lulu (Corbin) Greenlee, Barbara was born in 1918 in Los Angeles, STILL SEEKING actors and actresses of all ages to fill a CA, where she grew up in the Hancock Park neigh- few roles in two summer productions, the Forest Theater borhood. She excelled in Phyllis Ann Drumm Guild will again offer auditions for parts in “Pirate Booty” and “Big,” Saturday, Jan. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the sports, particularly ten- 1927 Y 2016 nis. She graduated from Carmel Youth Center. The Carmel-based theater group previously hosted audi- Occidental College in hyllis Drumm, long-time resident of Carmel Valley, tions for “Pirate Booty” in November and “Big” in 1939 as an English major, Ppassed away on December 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. December. and became a secretary at Written and directed by Todd Weaver, “Pirate Booty” fol- Lockheed. During World Born and raised in lows the adventures and antics of pirates and mermaids dur- War II she met LeGrand Boone, Iowa, Phyllis ing a search for an elusive treasure. The play will be per- “Lee” Gould, who was en traveled extensively and formed at Forest Theater in June. route to the Pacific. They lived on both coasts. A musical version of the 1988 Tom Hanks film, “Big” married six months later She ultimately decided will open at the Forest Theater in late June and continue into July. in 1945. the Valley was the place After living in the To schedule an audition, call (831) 626-1681. The youth for her, and remained center is located at Fourth and Torres. eastern U.S. for six years, for 31 years. Barbara and Lee moved to the San Francisco Peninsula Phyllis graduated in 1952. Barbara focused on raising their two sons, Ste- from Stephens College in phen and Christopher, while Lee earned a graduate de- Missouri, then worked as a li- gree at Stanford and became a stockbroker. They spent brarian. Throughout her life, she weekends and vacations in Pebble Beach, later making was active in various sports and social activities. How- it their regular summer home, and eventually their per- ever, Phyllis said that her greatest achievement was her manent retirement residence in 1979. family. Barbara was an accomplished seamstress and cook, She was a devoted wife to Victor for nearly 66 years, though her real passion was golf. For several decades until his passing in 2014. She and Vic raised three sons she was a regular in ladies’ groups and tournaments at Monterey Peninsula Country Club. She actively played with kindness and patience and were ultimately blessed into her late 80’s. with three grandsons. Lee and Barbara were married 62 years until his Phyllis was unwaveringly cheerful and optimistic, passing in 2007. They will reunite at El Carmelo Ceme- with a wonderful sense of humor. Her beautiful smile tery in Pacific Grove. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, will be missed by all who loved her. grandmother and great-grandmother. She leaves two However, as we are engulfed in sorrow at her loss, married sons: Stephen (Karen) and Christopher (Kath- Phyllis would have been quick to console us with a de- ryn); five grandchildren: Whitney Topping (Henry), termined, “Well, onward and upward!” Christopher K. Gould (Aly), Nathaniel Gould (Regina), Phyllis is survived by sons Christopher Drumm (Amy Jonathan Gould (Margot) and Michael Mendelsohn; Garrett) Polk City, Iowa and Dave Drumm (Rebecca) and five great grandchildren: H. J. “Quincy” Topping, Marietta, Georgia; grandsons Neil, Ryan and Dylan. She Robert D. Topping, Christopher G. Topping, Eleanor was preceded in death by husband Vic, son Larry, broth- Greenlee Gould, Luca LeGrand Gould and Emily H. er Phil, and parents Nick and Mabel. Gould. A private memorial service will be held in the Spring. January 6, 2017 The Carmel Pine Cone 27A community event that’s fun and vibrant? Last year, we did enues of $56,500 for this year’s festival, with $45,000 from MONEY have some problems that we didn’t have before. Most of you ticket sales, and $55,950 in expenses. From page 5A have been and found it to be an upscale event.” Hardy questioned the budget numbers and suggested kicking the request back, and Stemler seemed incredulous day decorations downtown this year and suggested Carmel Budget questioned that she was quibbling over $3,000. have a window-decorating contest during the holidays, as Any revenues would benefit the organization’s scholar- Ultimately, though, the council unanimously approved the well as a scarecrow contest in the fall, like Cambria does. ships, but unforeseen expenses last year meant there wasn’t grant, after Hardy asked that the organizers survey attendees “I’m proposing that we hold back some of that money as any cash to share. More than 1,100 people attended, with 852 to see how many of them stay in town. prize money to encourage activities in October and paying for tickets, which ranged from $65 to $125, but The council also authorized, without discussion, the December to decorate the town,” she said. Stemler ended up having to pay for help after a large group $4,000 grant for the Run in the Name of Love, which is orga- But Richards said the chamber is already undertaking to of volunteers canceled at the last minute. She estimated rev- nized by Susan Love and the Big Sur International Marathon. do “all these other things we’ve asked them to do,” and said, “everything is moving forward now, and I would hate to stop that momentum.” mine where in the world this person was headed. Hardy said that if the council didn’t agree to withholding FAO Bowman said interpersonal skills are key to success in the some of the money and organizing the decorating contests, From page 10A field, because the jobs always entail dealing with people of she would bring it up during budget discussions later this other cultures. For example, just as here, you know not to bring up beach fires unless you want a fight, it’s important to Bowman said that the officers are mostly males, for rea- know that in Russia, you don’t shake hands over the thresh- sons he doesn’t fully understand. He said that in his current old of a doorway. class of more than 60 people, only three are women. The job’s not without its upside — Bowman remembered While the service members can indicate a preference for doing a jump with a Ukrainian parachute team and the where they’re assigned, as is always the case in the military, ambassador to Ukraine, who also had military parachuting everything depends on people’s skills and abilities, and the experience from Vietnam. He also accompanied the com- needs of the armed forces worldwide. manding general of the Ukrainian army on a visit to the For example, Bowman said that someone with a high United States, which included tours of military bases and score on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery — the tests cultural sites. that gauge someone’s ability to learn another language — If you encounter any of these fine officers and their fam- would likely be assigned to one of the more difficult lan- ilies during their time here, make them welcome. And maybe guages, like Chinese or Arabic. That assignment would deter- warn them about the beach fire thing, OK? Carolyn Hardy Bobby Richards We year. Reimers made the motion to disperse the funds, and it passed unanimously. “It wasn’t too surprising to have a council person suggest an activity or program, but it was very surprising that the council person would suggest withholding monies earmarked for that activity in order to force the chamber to do the pro- ject,” chamber CEO Monta Potter commented after the meet- ing. Potter said her board of directors and staff are very adept at coming up with programs and projects that “match our mission, are within the capacity of our small staff, and which are a good fit for Carmel.” ‘Grants’ for winemaker fest, run Also on Tuesday, the council approved a $4,000 “grant” to offset fees for the Run in the Name of Love set for June, and a $3,000 offset for the Winemakers’ Celebration to be held in May, though Hardy questioned the wisdom of supporting the winetasting event. “My concern is, what are they really doing to benefit the community, other than benefiting hospitality?” she asked. Hardy inquired about issues regarding security and exces- sive drinking at last year’s Winemakers’ event, and Police Chief Paul Tomasi confirmed the department arrested four people — a 29-year-old who was so drunk he had to be taken to the hospital, a 28-year-old woman who was housed at Monterey P.D.’s jail until sober, a 39-year-old male whose intoxication was also a probation violation that landed him in county jail, and a 21-year-old man who was found to be drunk after he refused to leave a nearby business. “We have since had a meeting with organizers to discuss the need to have a police officer on duty and more security, so that we don’t have that happen again,” he said, adding that the organizers will pay for the security and police time. Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association CEO Kim Stemler defended the event, which she said “is not a moneymaker.” “I know you want it to be. I want it to be,” she said. “This is really about community values. 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