VolumeThe 100 No. 38 Carmel On the Internet: www.carmelpinecone.com Pine Cone September 19-25, 2014 TRUSTED BY LOCALS AND LOVED BY VISITORS SINCE 1915 Whales + rollover = big traffic jam Council launches investigation of city management, contracts

By MARY SCHLEY “regarding consultant contracts, including, but not limited to, the selection process, IN RESPONSE to citizen concerns payment process and relationship of consul- about excess spending, favoritism in the tants to employees with the city,” will be awarding of contracts and mistreatment of made public to the extent possible. employees, the city council decided in Burnett said retired city attorney closed session Thursday to launch an inde- Stephanie Atigh, who most recently worked pendent investigation into the allegations. for Hollister, and attorney Kelly Trainer, City attorney Don Freeman, who reports who specializes in personnel law, are being directly to the council, was empowered to retained for the investigations. hire two more lawyers to head those inves- Trainer works for the law firm of Burke, tigations, which he will oversee. Williams & Sorensen, LLP, in Mountain City administrator Jason Stilwell, who is View. the focus of many of the complaints, went In addition, Burnett and Freeman will on vacation after the sudden departure Sept. find an independent financial auditor “to 11 of administrative services director Susan review all details of consulting contracts, Paul (see related story), and did not partici- and to bring their recommendation back to pate in this week’s closed session. the city council for consideration.”

Management misconduct Whistle-blower, open-door PHOTO/SCOTT BOGEN Among the shocking revelations that led After the meeting, Burnett said he also A two-car accident Sept. 13 on Highway 1 just north of the Granite Creek Bridge resulted in big to this week’s decision was the news that wants the council to establish new policies delays for motorists. Some say a whale watcher instigated the crash, which caused a vehicle carrying computer consultant Mark Alcock was paid protecting city workers and making them a pregnant woman to flip over. The incident was just one during a busy week for rescuers and emer- nearly $255,000 more than the council feel safe and secure in their jobs. “I want to gency responders in Big Sur. authorized for his investigation of IT man- have a stronger whistle-blower policy and a ager Steve McInchak and the overall state stronger open-door policy,” he said. n Slew of Big Sur nel and emergency workers racing up and of the city’s computer system. The first would make it “absolutely clear down the coast over a 24-hour period last “The city council authorized the city that any member of the public or any mishaps keeps police weekend. attorney to retain an outside independent employee always has the right and is and emergency workers busy Beth Hester of San Francisco and her investigator to conduct a prompt, thorough encouraged to bring any perceived or husband were traveling north along and independent investigation into com- alleged wrongdoings to management, up By CHRIS COUNTS Highway 1 in a 2004 Mazda at about 1:40 plaints of alleged violations of workplace through the regular management structure, p.m. when he had to brake quickly to avoid management and conduct,” Mayor Jason as well as to the city attorney or any mem- A WOMAN in her ninth month of hitting a motorist who was stopped along Burnett announced after the end of the ber of the city council.” pregnancy was hospitalized Sept. 13 after the scenic route. Driven by Mike Caplin of closed session, which ran just short of two her car flipped over just north of the Big Sur, a 1985 Toyota truck collided with hours and also included discussion of the See INVESTIGATE page 22A Granite Canyon Bridge on Highway 1 in the Mazda. “We heard the horrible sound of lawsuit filed by fired building official John Big Sur. And a whale watcher may have had squealing tires,” reported Scott Bogen of Hanson and five other potential legal com- a hand in causing the accident. Big Sur, who just happened to be nearby plaints. The wreck, which happened about seven photographing humpback whales. While the results of the workplace inves- Susan Paul miles south of Carmel, was just one of five tigation will be confidential, “due to laws incidents that kept law enforcement person- See MISHAPS page 21A regarding personnel privacy,” Burnett said, suddenly gone the results of an independent investigation By MARY SCHLEY BOARD ADDS FOREST THEATER TO LIST OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES THE TURMOIL at city hall entered a new phase last week with the abrupt depar- By MARY SCHLEY noon. The theater was shut down April 23 due to health and safety ture of administrative services director hazards, and the board’s Sept. 15 vote will allow architect Cody Susan Paul amid accusations by residents IN CASE you didn’t know it already, the Forest Theater is histor- Anderson Wasney to take advantage of flexibility in the building and business people that she’d unfairly ically significant. codes for historic buildings in its restoration. treated employees and given lucrative con- At least, the city-owned, open-air theater that’s hosted audiences The goal is to have the theater open in time for the 2015 season, tracts to cronies from Santa Barbara. On and actors since July 1910 is now officially historic, thanks to a unan- and to complete additional improvements when it’s not being used Monday, as city administrator Jason imous vote by the Carmel Historic Resources Board Monday after- between the end of that season and the start of 2016’s. The city will be Stilwell was on a weeklong vacation despite celebrating its centennial that year, and public officials have said they the drama, officials confirmed Paul is no want the theater reopened by then. longer employed by the city but would not say whether she was fired or quit. Official: Groundwater Local, state or national? “We cannot comment,” Mayor Jason While the historic importance of various styles of homes through- Burnett said this week, speaking for him- out Carmel — including some built in the 1950s — has been hotly self, Vice Mayor Victoria Beach and city rules will hit Salinas Valley debated for years, opinions have varied regarding the significance of councilman Ken Talmage. the Forest Theater, according to senior planner Marc Wiener, and the As for Stilwell’s vacation, he said, By KELLY NIX steps to officially designate it have never been completed. “Everyone needs time to recharge their bat- During the past two decades, the city has paid for several studies, teries.” THE GENERAL manager of the Monterey Peninsula Water beginning with activist Enid Sales’ 1994 report that was part of a city- Management District said it’s not clear how legislation designed to wide survey. Sales — who got Sunset Center listed on the national Highly paid protect the state’s groundwater supplies will impact the Monterey historic register and fought for the preservation of Flanders Mansion Paul — who was hired by Stilwell in Peninsula, though it’s likely the new laws will have deep implications — concluded the theater was locally significant. Two years later, the January 2013, oversaw the firings of sever- for the Salinas Valley. city hired a consultant to revise the survey, and the findings about the al longtime employees and signed lucrative On Tuesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law three bills that call theater remained unchanged. contracts with former colleagues, drawing for strict management and monitoring of groundwater supplies in In 2001, historian Kent Seavey concluded the property was eligible criticism from residents — left her job at California. Previously, property owners, including farmers, could for the National Register because it was the first open-air community city hall Sept. 11. pump as much as they wanted from an aquifer beneath their land as theater in the West, but a 2007 report by JRP Historical Consulting She was an at-will employee, meaning long as they used it for a beneficial purpose on the same land. The concluded it was not eligible for state or national listing because it either she or the city could end her contract new law opens up the possibility of extensive regulation of what was not, in fact, the first open-air theater in the West, or even in at any time. While she was hired at a salary crops farmers can plant, and when. California, and that it had “substantially lost its historic integrity of $145,000, she received a new contract However, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District chief through the alteration and replacement of the onsite structures.” five months later that raised her annual pay Dave Stoldt said that while he’s still reading through the bills, it’s Nonetheless, JRP’s report concluded, the Forest Theater to $155,450, making her the highest-paid of See WATER page 25A See HISTORIC page 23A See GONE page 22A 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 September 19, 2014

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at 25 pounds, the way a corgi would, he looks just like Hans has his day a well fed Dachsie. His person, who discovered Hans last December HE CAME with the name. When she went to pick up while scrolling through the SPCA Facebook page, had her pup at the SPCA, a woman who worked there was never had a dog, nor a pet of any kind. But her friends admiring him in her arms when she said, “His name is thought it might help balance her life, might keep her Hans. Are you going to change it?” from having a stroke before 45, might give her a rea- His person studied what looked like a stout son to come home. Dachshund and decided the name was hilarious. “He’s “I’d been pretty selfish with my time, so this was a corgi-Dachshund named Hans,” she said “Sign me up quite an adjustment,” she said. “I’d been used to doing for that deal!” my own thing, so he’s been a good shift for me, in Half English and half German, Hans, 7, was named terms of reprioritizing my career and my life. Now for his most prominent heritage: Although he weighs in there’s a little guy who depends on me. As a 39-year old woman with no kids and no husband, I have to remember to keep him alive. It’s a fun responsibility.” Hans had never been to the beach before his photo shoot. His person, who lives in Salinas, has gotten pret- ty good at taking him for a walk along the growing fields, but she hadn’t yet ventured out to the seashore. A smile seemed to spread across his face as Hans hit new the sand running, his sturdy little legs carrying him ARRIVALS along the shore, as he introduced himself to everyone jackets, sport coats he met. He did, however, come when he heard his shirts, sweaters name.

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By MARY SCHLEY n fiber-optic lights; n lanterns; and THE CITY will experiment with various n twinkle lights of both dimmer and configurations of median lights during the brighter strings. next few months in order to determine the Former Mayor Sue McCloud objected to best way to light Carmel’s main street after referring to the lights as “twinkle lights,” dark, it was decided Tuesday night. The since they don’t actually twinkle, so the dozen or so people gathered at the first group changed its terminology to “mini workshop on the topic also concluded that lights.” leaving the Ocean Avenue planters pitch Jim Griffith of Carmel Plaza helped black was not an option they wanted to develop some of the possible setups and explore. The issue has long been a subject of explained that projected lights shine from debate, especially since the city council projectors up onto the trees, while fiber optic voted in 2012 to leave the white strings of lights are individual cables that emit light. fairy lights in the medians lit year-round. “We’ll do an experiment phase, look at “Thank you for helping us work through different treatments for the median lighting this issue of median lighting — beautifica- on Ocean Avenue, and try to get consensus tion, including median beautification and the from the community on what the preferred lighting, is one of our key initiatives of this treatment for lighting on the Ocean Avenue year — and we’re looking forward to seeing medians should be,” Mullane explained. what you come up with,” Mayor Jason While some residents have suggested Burnett said at the start of the meeting. “The Carmel looks better with unlit medians at community has been working off and on night, and that pedestrians and motorists again on this for years. Whatever we collec- should rely on ambient light from store win- tively come up with, hopefully it can be an dows to show them the way, others have said enduring solution.” the median lights not only offer ambiance, Burnett then left so participants could but help drivers see pedestrians on the city’s freely discuss their views. Councilman Steve main street after dark. Dallas attended but didn’t offer any opin- “The discussion has centered around ions. safety and vibrancy,” Carmel Chamber of Led by planning commissioner Jan Commerce CEO Monta Potter commented. Reimers (who is serving on the lighting sub- “If people are proposing no lighting, I’d like committee with commissioner Michael to know why.” LePage, who was absent) and planning Former city councilman Mike Brown said director Rob Mullane, the group considered a study in the 1970s concluded the city several possibilities for the medians, includ- should just let the store windows illuminate ing: Ocean Avenue. And he actually suggested n no lighting at all; that a brighter street could lead to more n twinkle lights only; crime, because in the dark, attackers can’t n signage lights only; see their victims very well. n landscape and signage lights only; “In some cities where the lighting was n dimmed twinkle lights that would be high, the crime rates were higher,” he said. brighter during the holidays; n projected lighting; See LIGHTS page 27A

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San Antonio Avenue. The owner called the son believed it was a subject who had been department and picked it up at the station. looking for a job and had been escorted off the Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of lost property property the day before. That same subject was — ID card and miscellaneous items — on seen on the property in the morning. Police, Fire & Monte Verde Street. Management wished to prosecute the subject if Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported a ten- seen again. The subject was contacted via email ant dragged a new refrigerator down a driveway, and told she would be arrested if contacted on Sheriff’s Log causing damage. The landlord was contacted the property. and notified. The involved party’s family was Carmel-by-the-Sea: Grand theft of a cam- called and agreed to compensation for the dam- era on Rio Road. age. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Loose dog in the resi- Pacific Grove: Driver contacted during a dential area of San Carlos Street. Due to the traffic stop at 0110 hours on Sunset Drive and size of the dog, a patrol was dispatched to Where you going with that ATM? found to have a suspended driver’s license. retrieve the dog and bring it back to the police Driver cited; vehicle impounded. station for safekeeping. Owner later notified Pacific Grove: Dispatched to failure of an and picked up dog. HERE’S A look at some of the significant found to be deceased from a self-inflicted gun- ATM machine on Lighthouse. Woman said she Carmel-by-the-Sea: Several cases of wine calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police shot wound. attempted to deposit $750 into the ATM when it were taken from a locked vehicle on Mission Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Carmel Valley: Man was contacted for froze and would not return her debit card. She Street. Office last week. This week’s log was compiled being a person of interest in a criminal case. called the bank but wanted the incident docu- Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 21-year-old male by Mary Schley. During the contact, he consented to a search of mented. was cited and released on San Carlos Street for himself and his property. During the search, Pacific Grove: Dispatched to an alleged driving on a suspended driver’s license. SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 paraphernalia, narcotics and a deadly weapon physical domestic between boyfriend and girl- Pacific Grove: Officers were dispatched to were located inside his bag. A records check of friend on 19th Street. Boyfriend provided a a Forest Avenue residence to check for a suspi- Carmel-by-the-Sea: A caregiver on the suspect revealed he was on probation. story which girlfriend corroborated, but the cious person who had been walking on the roof. Lincoln Street reported a patient was becoming girlfriend would not say whether she was The resident claimed that the subject fled in an agitated, banging on a window and lifting a injured by her boyfriend. No medical requested. unknown direction of travel before officers MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 chair over his head. CPD responded and was Pacific Grove: Officer was dispatched to a arrived. Upon speaking with the resident, offi- able to calm the patient down. A family member Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person turned in a Lawton residence on report of three pit bulls cers learned of a burglary that she wished to was located and agreed to care for him. knife found on Carmel Beach. Finder wished to barking continuous for the past two days. report. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 16-year-old driver claim the knife if the owner is not located. Resident stated the three dogs have not stopped Pacific Grove: Bank contacted police when was stopped on San Antonio Avenue for reck- Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject on Lincoln barking, and he has not seen the owners. Heard a person attempted to deposit a fraudulent less driving. Driver was found to be provisional Street placed on a 5150 W&I hold for being a the dogs barking for approximately five to 10 cashier’s check. He was unaware check was a with several occupants in the vehicle. Parents danger to others after he assaulted staff and a minutes. fake and fully cooperated with police. Subject contacted. patient. Pacific Grove: A male subject was upset obtained his info from a website profile, sent Pebble Beach: Pebble Beach resident was Carmel-by-the-Sea: Cell phone found on over the bags on his motorcycle rubbing up the fake check, then asked him to deposit it and against his fuel line. The subject threw his tools make purchases for the subject. down and asked his wife to leave him alone Pacific Grove: Citizen went to the police while he fixed it. Both parties had come to station to inquire about a subject’s erratic exceptional quality and variety Pacific Grove to ride along the oceanfront. The behavior. He reported the subject becomes very subject’s wife stated when they arrived, her hus- animated and angry sometimes, and scares him. FRENCHTABLECLOTHS band lost his cell phone while they were seated The subject has never threatened the citizen aiX at Coco’s. The subject who found the phone specifically but had made statements that were Dishtowels / Runners / Napkins called and gave them directions to where they concerning. Freedom of speech and mental ill- CERAMICS / OLIVEWOOD lived. The subject’s wife believes this is what ness challenges were explained. The citizen SHOWROOM SALE will contact police in the future if the subject’s Handblown Biot GLASS caused her husband to become upset and throw 10 Minutes from Carmel his tools down. The subject calmed down while behavior suggests potential danger. OPEN Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY 11-5 officers were there and subsequently left with Pacific Grove: Seventeenth Street resident his wife. No further action was taken. reported the street to the rear of her house is so 605a California Ave, Rousing SAND CITY Pacific Grove: A 41-year-old male was con- bad she cannot exit the driveway onto 18th Hwy 1 to exit 403 (Hwy 218-Seaside) follow to Del Monte Blvd. Turn left. Continue to Contra Costa St. tacted during a traffic enforcement stop on Street without damaging her car. She claimed Turn left. Follow until it dead-ends at California Ave. Turn right. 605 is just past City Hall. Phone: 392-7787 Congress and found to be under the influence of she has suffered undercarriage damage due to alcohol. Subject arrested, booked at PGPD and the very abrupt drop from the asphalt to the gut- transported to county jail. ter area. She was angry the city has not kept the Big Sur: Woman said she lost her wallet at a street in good condition and requested the city gas station at mile marker 48 on Highway 1. be made aware. Carmel area: Family dispute at Yankee Carmel Valley: At approximately 1628 Point and Highway 1 was verbal only. No phys- hours, a male Monterey resident was reported ical assault occurred between family members. as a missing person who was at risk, due to his Pebble Beach: An unknown male stole a autism. He was last seen at a Carmel Valley boat from the boat dock and drove it on shore, Road address and was possibly en route to his where it was left. The boat was recovered. home in the City of Monterey. There were mul- Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley resident tiple reports that he was seen in the area of requested a welfare check of her grandchildren downtown Monterey near the Monterey-Salinas in Gilroy. Gilroy P.D. advised they were OK. Transit center and in the area of the farmers market. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 deputies, with the assistance of the search and rescue team, located him at one of the local Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman driving heard restaurants. He was in good health and was a thump on side of her car around 1645 hours. released to his mother. She realized when she got home it may have Carmel Valley: Resident in the 17000 been her passenger side mirror hitting another block of Cachagua Road reported seeing light mirror. from a flashlight in the backyard. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on San Antonio Avenue reported someone slept in a vacant hotel room overnight without paying. The per- See POLICE LOG page 6RE

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SUPES OK HIGHLANDS PROJECT Man sentenced for scamming By CHRIS COUNTS “The Kaplans don’t want a lawsuit,” CHOMP, insurance companies Patton said. “They just want a condition pro- Y A 4-0 vote Sept. 9, the Monterey viding some screening.” B By KELLY NIX visits, when he used fake names, he didn’t. County Board of Supervisors approved the But Gopalkrishnan Venkatesh took issue Under federal law, the hospital is compelled expansion of an oceanfront home in the with the idea. “I want to have nice landscap- MAN who feigned illness and used to provide medical treatment even to people Carmel Highlands, despite objections from a ing, I want to have nice trees and I want to A phony identities to obtain prescription who can’t identify themselves, much less neighbor that the house would eliminate his have a nice yard,” he told the supervisors. painkillers from doctors at Community have insurance. privacy and reduce the value of his property. “But I don’t want my neighbor telling me Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula was sen- “He provided two false names on two Gopalkrishnan and Brenda Venkatesh, how many trees I have to plant.” tenced by a judge last week to more than 200 occasions,” Reed said, “and one of those who live at 173 Spindrift Road, want to con- Venkatesh also said he only removed dead days in jail. times provided another [person’s] insurance struct a 1,938-square-foot addition to their trees from his property, and pruned others On Sept. 11, Monterey information.” existing 3,808-square-foot home. The after consulting with an arborist. County Superior Court Judge As part of his sentence, Monterey County Zoning Administrator Representing Venkatesh, attorney Wendy Duffy ordered Julian Rosario is also required to approved their plans June 26. Richard Gullen said his client’s architect Demitre Rosario, 22, to serve pay about $50,000 in resti- But Melvin Kaplan, who lives next door, “provided a plan with some additional 210 days in county jail, be on tution. Besides the two peo- appealed the decision to the supervisors July screening,” but Kaplan’s landscape architect probation for five years and ple whose identities he 11 — in part because he claimed his neigh- “came back with a much more detailed and Lying to get pay victim restitution for iden- stole, insurance companies bor took out trees that screened his home. onerous proposal.” tity theft and insurance fraud. painkillers Blue Shield and Premier “There have been 20 to 30 trees removed Venkatesh declined the counter offer. “We According to Monterey over the past year,” Kaplan claimed. “We didn’t want to be bound to something we earns a man Insurance, and CHOMP County deputy district attorney ere also victims of now look directly onto the existing home and couldn’t perform, and we didn’t want to cre- w Carol Reed, Rosario visited 210 days in jail Rosario’s scam. the construction instead of the forest.” ate the basis of a future dispute,” Gullen said. CHOMP’s emergency room Following the sentenc- At the Sept. 9 hearing, Kaplan’s attorney, Absent from the hearing was supervisor four times in July, each time ing, Rosario was remanded Gary Patton, argued that the addition will not Dave Potter, in whose district the project is claiming he had abdominal into custody by a Monterey only impair his client’s views, but do the located. Supervisor Jane Parker said she pre- pain. On the first visit, he gave County Sheriff’s deputy. same to a trail that splits the two properties. ferred to see more screening, but she didn’t hospital staff his real name. Monterey police officers The trail provides access to a beach. feel strongly enough about it to support the The next time, he used a variation of his Amy Carrizosa and district attorney investi- Patton told the supervisors that Kaplan appeal. Supervisor Fernando Armenta, name, and the other two times, he used the gator Mark Trueblood led the investigation was willing to let the project move forward meanwhile, was quick to back a denial of the identities of other people. into Rosario’s case. as long as “adequate screening and landscap- appeal. “We’re going to be here forever,” he “On the last date, while the defendant was The case was also handled by the district ing” were installed between the two proper- said. “If the appellant wants to litigate, that’s receiving treatment from a doctor,” accord- attorney’s fraud unit, which looks into and ties. their prerogative.” ing to Reed, “another emergency room doc- prosecutes prescription drug fraud, insurance tor recognized the defendant and realized he fraud and cases involving identity theft in to was using a false identity and insurance.” obtain healthcare benefits, healthcare-relat- Hospital staff notified the Monterey ed embezzlement, fraudulent disability Police Department, and officers went to the claims and other areas. hospital and interviewed Rosario before CHOMP spokeswoman Brenda Moore arresting him. 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By KELLY NIX over her head in one motion. In the “clean But at age 55, Pantilat became interested and jerk,” which allows lifters two move- in weightlifting after being encouraged by YOU COULD technically call Pacific ments to bring the barbell above their heads, other women at a gym she belonged to. She Grove resident Ita Pantilat a “weightlifting she lifted about 145 pounds. went head first into the sport. Weighing in at grandma” because she has four grandkids “I really like weights, I don’t know why,” a diminutive 114 pounds, Pantilat bench and she lifts weights. But that’s where the she said. pressed an impressive 226 pounds of weights geriatric references should end. And a few months prior to the when she was about 56 years old. No ordinary 62-year-old, Pantilat claimed Copenhagen event, Pantilat lifted even more. “When I was 123 pounds, I benched 242 the title for women in the World Masters She took home the Grand Master title at the pounds,” she said. “I have a very strong Weightlifting Championship in Copenhagen, 2014 Masters Weightlifting National upper body from many years of gymnastics.” Denmark, a competition that pits Championships in Shreveport, La., in April In Denmark, there were only 14 females weightlifters in various age categories 35 and by lifting nearly 120 pounds in the snatch in her age class, a relatively small number of older. She was also crowned Grand Master, category and almost 155 pounds in the clean competitors. But Pantilat said she’s extreme- meaning she was the best overall competitor and jerk. She weighed 126 pounds at the ly proud of being crowned Grand Master, of all the female masters women. time. which meant she beat out about 110 women “I love to compete,” Pantilat told The Pine A retired nurse who came to the United for the title. Cone Monday, “because it forces me to train States from Israel in 1981, Pantilat had been “They figure your age, weight and how Pacific Grove resident Ita Pantilat shows off the harder and shows me how much I have a gymnast as a girl. But working out stopped weightlifting medal she was awarded at a compe- improved.” when she settled down. See HEAVY page 27A tition in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the competition, Pantilat lifted and “When I got married and had kids, I impressive 50 kilograms or about 110 didn’t do any exercise,” said Pantilat, who pounds in the “snatch” discipline, where a moved to Pacific Grove from Washington SE Corner San Antonio & 10th | Carmel | 4 Bed, 3.5 Bath | $5,350,000 weightlifter takes a barbell from the floor to State in June. www.SanAntonioAnd10th.com

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By KELLY NIX residents contend the city could have avoided spending that would be hit by multiple parties in very expensive and pro- money if it had just placed the referendum before voters, the tracted litigation,” Laredo told The Pine Cone. A STARTLING $600,000 has been spent by Pacific city views the expenditures very differently. Of course, if the pension plan itself had successfully been Grove in the past six years fighting pension-plan related “It’s unfortunate that the [initiative] proponents pursued a rescinded, as the initiative sought, the city might have saved causes — expenditures that city officials this week blamed legal approach that cost great expense to the city,” Kampe many millions of dollars in long-term costs. mostly on a small group of citizens who filed suit to try to said. The three citizens argued that the pension plan passed by rescind a 2002 retirement plan for public safety workers. Other costs wrapped up in the $600,000 include a more the council in 2002 had not been legally enacted because a Last week, The Pine Cone reported that the city spent than $100,000 bill for Karol Denniston, a mediator the city public hearing hadn’t been held and council members had not more than $250,000 in attorneys’ fees trying to keep a pen- hired in an attempt to reach an agreement between the citi- seen a financial report showing its true cost. The city said the sion-reform off the ballot. City officials this week, though, zens and the city, defending a lawsuit the police union filed plan was legal, but the residents disagreed and sought its said those expenses were just the tip of the iceberg. against the city after it capped officers’ pension contributions repeal, which brought the legal bills — money Frutchey said “We have spent about $600,000 over the past six years,” at 10 percent of a worker’s pay, and the work in complying could have funded recreational and police programs and Mayor Bill Kampe told The Pine Cone, a number that was with dozens of public records requests, staff time and other confirmed by city manager Tom Frutchey Wednesday. That expenses related to pension issues. See COSTS page 26A includes “legal bills, pension initiative costs and a ton of staff Had the citizens’ initiative gone to voters and been time, with absolutely no productive results.” approved, it’s likely the unions that represent the city’s public A good chunk of the $600,000 was spent on dealing with safety workers would have filed suit, potentially costing tax- the pension-reform initiative brought by Sally Aberg, Dan payers millions of dollars — much more than the city’s cost Celebrating Over 100 Years Davis and Frances Grate that sought to rescind a 2002 pen- to fight the initiative, city attorney David Laredo said. sion deal given to police officers and firefighters. While the “I believe we had a reasonable expectancy to think we of Service to our Local Community

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By JERRY GERVASE McGillen said he is terrible with details, such as planning atmosphere at Stevenson fits well with the ideas presented at the party after the event and preparing credentials of the the festival. We are honored to host it again this year.” HOW DO you concoct a surefire recipe for having a speakers. Though producing the festival has placed Jim McGillen in wonderful weekend? You start by taking a spectacular venue, “Thank God for my wife, Cindy,” he said. “She’s great at the company of Pulitzer and Noble Prize winning authors, Stevenson School, mix in two renowned former U.S. ambas- handling the details.” the children’s program remains his favorite part of it. More sadors, sprinkle freely with some of the most creative minds Eight years ago, the entire staff of the Authors & Ideas than 2,000 middle and high-school students will congregate in academia, literature, science, history, music, and humor, Festival consisted of Jim and Cindy. at Santa Catalina School to hear some of the noted speakers. add a dash of Taelen Thomas, stir vigorously with the passion “That hasn’t changed,” Jim said. “It is still just the two of “We try to concentrate on the underserved areas,” and creativity of festival founders Jim and Cindy McGillen, us. We have no office anywhere. We work out of our home, McGillen said. “I think the speakers enjoy this part of the bake to the nth degree for three days, and serve to an enthu- and half of our space is devoted to the festival.” program as much as I do.” siastic crowd. One thing that has changed from the first year is how McGillen spoke of how the festival sponsored a spelling The 8th Annual Pebble Beach (formerly Carmel) Authors speakers are booked. McGillen said that he had to call in bee last year that was won by a student from South County & Ideas Festival promises to leave its seven predecessors every favor in his book to get famous writers such as Frank whose parents don’t speak English. wallowing in the dust of enhanced excellence. Any Broadway McCourt. Now authors, publishers, and agents call him to get “He beat out kids from all the schools that are noted for producer who had seven hits in a row would be enshrined in their writers on the program. their academic excellence,” he raved. some Great White Way Hall of Fame. This is exactly what the Of course, one major change is the venue. Last year the That’s when McGillen learned that there is a program for festival’s founders have done for us — seven smash hits, with festival moved from Sunset Center to the campus of children of migrant workers that involves them in speaking an eighth that has a cast that only people like the McGillens Stevenson School in Pebble Beach. The consensus among and debating. On Saturday, Sept. 27, 14 of these students will could have assembled. attendees was that the setting added to their enjoyment by introduce the speakers at the festival. “That first year, I had no clue what I was doing,” Jim reminding them of their former school days on a university “Most of them have never been in a theater, let alone on McGillen said. “I knew I had the nuts and bolts of a good campus. stage,” he said. idea, but wasn’t sure how to pull it off. The week before the Jeff Clark, vice-president of external relations at The McGillens have once again put together a stellar line- event I didn’t think it was going to happen. That first morn- Stevenson, said the school is a proud partner of the festival. up of speakers for the 2014 Authors & Ideas Festival. Victor ing when Cindy and I showed up at Sunset Center, we could- “It just makes good sense,” Clark said. “We want to be David Hanson, columnist, author and Senior Fellow at the n’t believe people were standing in line to get in.” seen as a good member of this community. The academic Hoover Institution, and P. J. O’Rourke, America’s premier political satirist, are two of the presenters. Many of the authors who will participate are listed on the festival’s web- site, www.carmelauthors.com, but McGillen says he avoids announcing the complete lineup in advance. “I joke that I don’t even tell Cindy who is coming,” he says. “If people come to the event to hear a certain speaker, they’re missing the whole point. Invariably, attendees discov- er that the people they’ve never heard of are usually the most interesting. I don’t care how well authors can write. Can they speak? Can they present their idea in a manner that holds the audience’s attention? That’s one thing that hasn’t changed from the first year and never will.” The Pebble Beach Authors & Ideas Festival opens Friday, Sept. 26, and runs through Sept. 28 at Stevenson School, 3152 Forest Lake Road in Pebble Beach.

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LOW LIGHT AND LONG Rocker brings Traffic Jam, church welcomes Celts EXPOSURES REVEAL THE By CHRIS COUNTS musician, who shared the stage with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young at the Big Sur Folk Festival at Esalen Institute in 1969. AS A solo artist and a sideman, singer-songwriter and “And now that the Internet has destroyed record sales, the BEAUTY OF FRANCE guitarist Dave Mason has had a long and distinguished only way a musician can make a living is by going on the career worthy of his induction into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of road.” By CHRIS COUNTS Fame. But Mason — who plays Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Touring also offers Mason an opportunity to promote a Sunset Center — is perhaps best remembered for the role he nonprofit group he co-founded, Work Vessels for Veterans IN HIS latest book and an exhibit on display at Weston played in the band, Traffic, during its heyday from 1966 to (www.wvfv.org), which provides veterans with help starting Gallery, Michael Kenna looks at a subject that has long 1969. a business or completing their education. “We’re more than seduced fine art photographers like himself — France. Kenna signs copies of his book, “France,” Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Weston Gallery. Davi Weston told The Pine Cone Kenna has created a

“Suspended Vine, Marly, France 1995” by Michael Kenna is fea- tured in an exhibit at Weston Gallery. series of photographs that are “striking and enigmatic.” “I have followed Michael Kenna’s career for years and I am constantly taken aback when he presents us with new work,” Weston said. “Behind his lens, and in his mind, a world exists of dream-like fantasy, simplicity and stunning compo- sitions. I believe he is one of the most relevant and important photographers of our time.” Using traditional photographic techniques, Kenna creates a feast for the eyes. Rock legend Dave Mason (top left) plays at Sunset Center; guitarist “His photographs are often made at dawn or in the dark Gary Clark, Jr. (top right), performs at the Monterey Jazz Festival; hours of night with exposures of up to 10 hours,” Weston con- singer-songwriter Phoebe Hunt (left) takes the stage at Fernwood Resort; and fiddler Wendy MacIsaac (above) visits Pacific Grove. tinued. “He has said, ‘You can’t always see what’s otherwise noticeable during the day. With long exposures, you can pho- tograph what the human eye is incapable of seeing.’” Mason’s new CD, “Future’s Past,” features a reworking of happy to help anyone who puts their life on the line,” he An exhibit of Kenna’s work, also titled “France,” is on dis- Traffic’s most memorable song, “Dear Mr. Fantasy.” And on added. play through Nov. 16. his current tour, which is being billed as “Dave Mason’s At Sunset Center, Mason will be backed by Johnne The gallery is located on Sixth between Dolores and Traffic Jam,” he plans to play other Traffic favorites, includ- Sambataro on guitar, Tony Patler on keyboards and Alvino Lincoln. Call (831) 624-4453. ing his best known composition, “Feelin’ Alright.” Bennett on drums. “This gives me an opportunity to revisit an era,” Mason The music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 and $65. Sunset See ART page 20A told The Pine Cone. “Traffic was really one of the first alter- Center is located at San Carlos and Ninth. Call (831) 620- native bands. I wrote some of the first album, ‘Mr. Fantasy,’ 2048. and I wrote about half the songs on the second album. There’s a big part of me in there.” n From Nova Scotia to P.G. While the new recording — and the tour — pay tribute to Traffic’s legacy as one of the premier musical acts of the The rich musical heritage of Nova Scotia, comes alive in Woodstock generation, the CD and the concerts provide a ret- Pacific Grove Wednesday, Sept. 24, when Wendy MacIsaac rospective of Mason’s creative output over five decades. and Mary Jane Lamond perform at St. Mary’s By-The-Sea. Ol’ BlueEEyyes Is Back! “They offer a window into my entire career,” said the musi- Accompanied by a quartet of instrumentalists, the duo was cian, who was born in Worcester, England, and now lives in nominated last year by the Canadian Folk Music Awards for Ojai. Ensemble of the Year and Traditional Album of the Year. An evening with As a solo artist, the musician scored his biggest hit with “That part of the world was populated by Scottish immi- FrannkkSi Sina tra ! “We Just Disagree,” which reached No. 12 on the Billboard grants, and the Cape Bretoners preserved the tradition of If ygyou are looking for ann extraordinary yp performerp that can entertain a crowdcrowd, Charts in 1977. Frank Sinatra impersonator John DeMers and his Rat Pack is available for Scottish music and dance,” explained Jackie Pierce, who your next event. As a sideman, Mason played the acoustic guitar part on helps organize concerts at St. Mary’s. “Wendy plays the fid- Jimi Hendrix’s electrified (and electrifying) cover of Bob dle, while Mary sings in Gaelic. She has a gorgeous voice.” John has performed and entertained many, international diplomats, the Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower.” He was in the lineup Mayor of San Francisco and even chosen by Mr. Francis Ford Coppola to The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and perform at his holiday party. when the Rolling Stones recorded “Street Fighting Man,” and $8 for children under 12. The church is located at Central and later had a stint with Fleetwood Mac. 12th. Call (831) 224-3819. visit www.bayareafranksinatra.com Today, Mason spends much of his time on the road — or call John DeMers at 408-469-7750 partly because he enjoys it and partly out of necessity. “I love playing live, and we have a great band,” said the See MUSIC page 19A 16A The Carmel Pine Cone September 19, 2014 FOOD & WINE Taste of Carmel lineup announced, chili winners crowned, and luau planned

THE CARMEL Chamber of events. Bay for his annual Hawaiian Luau Thursday, tion with three different signature rolls, diver Commerce’s Taste of Carmel, which is McIntyre Vineyards will host a wine din- Sept. 25, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. There, he scallop, fried wantons, ahi tuna poke and expanding from a one-night affair to a four- ner at Anton & Michel Restaurant on will host an incomparable celebration along- kampachi crudo; the “From The Sea Hot day food-and-wine fest this year, kicks off Mission Street in Carmel, and De Tierra side talented chef de cuisine Pablo Mellin, Line” with misoyaki butterfish, blackened Thursday, Oct. 2, with a party and auction at Vineyards will hold court at La Playa who succeeds in keeping clients happy at rare ahi, sesame-encrusted swordfish and the Carmel Mission. Chamber CEO Monta Carmel hotel. A bike ride led by Bay Bikes Roy’s all year long. macadamia-encrusted mahi mahi; a salad Potter said this week she’s exceptionally will include visits to Carmel Valley Village Guests are invited to “indulge in food and station with Asian pear and mango salad, excited about this year’s lineup. tasting rooms, and a dessert and wine tasting drink while enjoying live Hawaiian music, marinated heirloom tomato salad, cucumber From 6 to 9 p.m., the picturesque court- lunch will be held at Aubergine in L’Auberge hula dancers, a fire dancer performance and sunomono and tempura Japanese eggplant; yard at the Mission will play host to the Carmel, also in downtown Carmel. more.” Bernardus, Boekenoogen, Caraccioli an open-flame grill with Mongolian baby Participants can get a passport Cellars, Lucia Vineyards, Morgan and back ribs, Roy’s braised short ribs and and follow the Carmel Wine Talbott will provide the wines. soup to nuts Walk by-the-Sea throughout The evening is set to include a sushi sta- See FOOD next page the weekend, too, and Carmel Food Tours will host guided walks in town Friday and By MARY SCHLEY Saturday. For more information and Kathie Lee Gifford visits Scheid “Royal Bash,” which is sure to bring out to buy tickets, go to many crowns, fancy hats and finery. www.tasteofcarmel.com. Costumes are optional — though of course encouraged — and the culinary offerings n will include small bites from 400 Degrees C.V. Ranch harvest party Gourmet Burgers & Fries, Affina, Andre’s Chef Tim Wood at Carmel Valley Ranch Bouchee Bistro & Wine Bar, Anton & is cooking up all kinds of fun. Michel, Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel, Last week, he hosted a wine dinner with Cantinetta Luca, Christopher’s, Flaherty’s Dan Lee of Morgan in the lodge’s Adventure Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar, Marinus Kitchen, enabling guests to watch each Restaurant at Bernardus Lodge, Merlot course as it was prepared and plated, and on Bistro, Nielsen Bros. Market & Deli, Saturday, Sept. 20, he takes to the garden for Nothing Bundt Cakes, PortaBella the annual Vineyard Harvest Celebration. Restaurant, Porters in the Forest, Rio Grill, The celebration will begin at 4 p.m. with Terry’s Restaurant & Lounge at the Cypress harvest activities that last until 6 and cost Inn, The Grill on Ocean Avenue, The Quail $20 per person. After attendees participate in and Olive and Village Corner Restaurant. grape harvesting, barrel rolling, seed split- Ensuring no one will go thirsty, wine and ting, a wine-label competition and other fun, other beverages will be served by Albatross they can pony up an additional $70 to sit Ridge, Alexander-Smith by Paraiso, down to a family-style harvest dinner pre- Bernardus Winery, Blair Estate, Boete pared by Wood at the resort’s clubhouse. Winery, Cima Collina Winery, Dawn’s Each of the three courses will showcase Dream Winery, De Tierra Vineyards, Figge items from C.V. Ranch’s organic garden, and Cellars, Galante Vineyards, Heller Estate diners will be serenaded by Sidesaddle & Organic Vineyard, J. Lohr Vineyards & Co. from 6 to 9 p.m. PHOTO/PAUL MILLER Wines, Jouillian Vineyards, Manzoni For more information or reservations, call Cellars, Silvestri Vineyards, Scheid (831) 626-2507. Carmel Valley Ranch is Kathie Lee Gifford (second from right) — best known as host of the “Today Show,” but also renowned as the former star of “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” — was in Greenfield Saturday for a visit to Vineyards, Shale Canyon Wines, Trio located at 1 Old Ranch Road in Carmel Carmel, Ventana Vineyards, Wrath Wines, Scheid Winery, where two wines are being produced that bear her name. The wines, called “Gifft,” Valley. a chardonnay and a red blend, have been introduced around the country and are available locally McIntyre Vineyards, Morgan Winery, Windy at Star Market in Salinas and A Taste of Monterey on Cannery Row. During her day at the winery, Oaks Estate, Peter B‘s Brewpub and Carmel n Roy’s luau Gifford headed out in the fields to pick some grapes, helped unload a large quantity of just-harvest- Roasters LLC. ed grapes into a juice press, sampled some unfinished wine from a barrel, and OK’d a blend that The celebration won’t end when the doors It may not be on a beach in Hawaii, but will be released next year. Then she joined some of the winery’s brain trust, including (from left) Scott close at the Mission Thursday night. Instead, the luau hosted by famed chef Roy Scheid, Heidi Scheid and (far right) Kurt Gollnick, to show off her first releases. Gifford, who lives in the Taste of Carmel will continue throughout Yamaguchi is sure to be a fabulous tropical Connecticut, said she has visited Monterey County numerous times and thinks the inland, agricultural the weekend, with food tours, wine dinners, feast, regardless. Yamaguchi will visit his areas are just as beautiful as the coast. And why the wine deal with Scheid? “They’re experts at a bicycle tour and wine tasting, and other namesake restaurant in the Inn at Spanish making wine, and I’m an expert at drinking it,” she quipped.

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Carmel Valley Ranch SERVING 831-655-HULA executive chef Tim 622 Lighthouse, Monterey | Hulastiki.com Wood (top) did all the cooking and plating for last week’s Morgan wine dinner in the Adventure Kitchen, allowing guests to watch the action. At Galante Vineyards (right), it’s harvest time, and a 20th anniversary Since 1958 party is in the works.

PHOTOS/TGO PHOTO (TOP), COURTESY GALANTE (RIGHT) THREE COURSE chocolate cupcakes, pineapple panna cotta ing will run from 5 to 7 p.m. and cost $20 per and white chocolate mango cheesecake. person. Located in the Kenwood area, PRICE FIXED MENU The price is $165 per person, and $48 for Deerfield produces organic wines. 95 children 10 and under. Gate fee will be Bites available for pairing will be heir- Choose one plate from each selection...$33. waived for luau attendees. Call (831) 647- loom tomatoes on a bed of greens with citrus 7441 for reservations. herb vinaigrette dressing; hanger steak mari- 1st Course nated in olive oil, oregano, garlic and parsley; Soup du Jour n Great Bowls of Fire and sautéed vegetables and earthly mush- Carmelized onion and goat cheese tart room pilaf. Dessert will be berry cobbler Parisian Butter Lettuce Salad winners released with an apricot pepper and Riesling reduc- A panel of three judges (food writers and tion. Entrees KRML radio personalities Mike Hale and Reservations are required, with payment Herb Roasted Organic Chicken Raul Nava, and yours truly) and a crowd of in advance, by calling (831) 293-8608. Valley Fresh Fish of the Day chili lovers anointed their favorites at the 21st Hills Deli & BBQ is located at 7152 Carmel Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop with Roasted Fresh Cherry Sauce annual Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce Valley Road. chili cook-off at Carmel Valley Ranch Desserts Wednesday. They nibbled their way through n Galante turns 20 Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry Coulis 17 entries created by professional chefs and Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream amateurs, with judges scoring each in several Galante Vineyards will celebrate its 20th categories, including texture, flavor, spice, anniversary Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 4 consistency and aroma, and attendees casting p.m. at its winery at 18181 Cachagua Road. WINO WEDNESDAY votes for their favorites. Meanwhile, profes- “We are pulling out all the stops — and all sional bartenders tested their margarita-mak- the wines — for this gala event,” owner Jack Every Wednesday night, all bottled wine is 50% off ing mettle with Ryan Sanchez’ El Jefe tequi- Galante and his team announced. “Over 30 Also offering cocktails la. wines spanning our history will be available Guests selected Santa Lucia Preserve, to swirl and sip, paired with wonderful hors Carmel Valley Ranch and Los Laureles d’oeuvres prepared by master chef Mark SPECIALTIES Lodge as their favorite chilis in the pro cate- Ayers.” gory, and Matthew Fritsch, Monterey County Jack Galante built the winery decades Bouliabaisse, Frogs’ Legs Provençal, Sweetbreads Weekly and Newman Coaching for their top after his great-grandfather, Frank Devendorf, amateurs. They liked CVAC/Refuge’s mar- helped found the town of Carmel. Devendorf Madeira, Holland Dover Sole served table-side garita and thought the Weekly’s table decora- later built the Pine Inn and the Highlands Inn, tions were best. and in 1969, Galante’s parents purchased a Dinner Nightly from 5:00 pm The judges gave the Golden Ladles to 700-acre cattle ranch in the valley. While still Carmel Valley Cooking & Catering (profes- farming cattle, the Galantes began growing 831.620.1942 – www.escargotcarmel.com sional) and Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting premium grapes on their property in 1983, on Mission at 4th, Carmel-by-the-Sea Co. (amateur), with honorable mentions to and in 1994, their son built the winery. Since Quail Lodge and The Carmel Pine Cone. then, Galante Vineyards has produced estate- 18A The Carmel Pine Cone September 19, 2014 SERVICE DIRECTORY • • • REACH THE PEOPLE WHO NEED YOUR SERVICE FOR AS LITTLE AS $20.00 PER WEEK. PUT THE CARMEL PINE CONE TO WORK FOR YOU! 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Also, a bagpiper plays every evening at 5:45 n More music in Monterey Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn — The Fuse Lounge at Carmel Mission Inn p.m. 2700 17 Mile Drive, (831) 647-7500. pianist Gennady Loktionov and singer — The Rio Road Rockets featuring singer Courtside Courtside Bistro at Chamisal The Monterey Jazz Festival returns for its Debbie Davis (cabaret, Friday and Saturday and guitarist Terry Shehorn, bassist Bob Tennis and Fitness Club in Corral de Tierra 57th year Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. at 7 p.m.); singer Andrea Carter (“folky Langford and drummer Gary Machado — singer-songwriter Kiki Wow and Guitar 19-21, to the Monterey County Fairgrounds. jazz and jazzy folk,” Sunday at 11 a.m.); gui- (classic rock, Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.). Bob (classic rock, Friday at 6 p.m.); and This year’s lineup features Herbie Hancock, tarist Richard Devinck (classical, Sunday at 3665 Rio Road, (831) 624-6630. singer-songwriter Bryan Diamond (Sunday Gary Clark, Jr., Booker T. Jones, The 5 p.m.); and singer and percussionist Lee Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley — at 6 p.m.). 185 Robley Road, (831) 484-6000. Roots, Jon Batiste, Michael Feinstein, Durley and pianist Joe Indence (jazz and pianist Martin Headman (jazz, Saturday at Big Sur River Inn — flutist Kenny Stahl Shawn Colvin, The Charles Lloyd Quartet pop, Thursday at 6 p.m.). Lincoln and 7 p.m.). 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, (831) and friends (jazz, Sunday at 2 p.m.). On and many more. A wide range of ticket Seventh, (831) 624-3871. 658-3400. Highway 1 24 miles south of Carmel, (831) options are available, and discounts are avail- Mission Ranch — singer and pianist Julia’s restaurant in Pacific Grove — The 667-2700. able for students and active military. Visit Maddaline Edstrom (pop & jazz, Friday, Generation Gap featuring guitarist Rick Fernwood Resort in Big Sur — Steep www.montereyjazzfestival.org. 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notice. Contact Judy Pifer (831) 625-2782 or [email protected]. introduced by Master of Ceremonies John Laird. Sunday, September 28, Sept. 25 - Please join the Carmel Residents Association for a 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $99/person. Please RSVP at www.dw-mc.org. free and open to the public meeting, Thursday, September 25, at 5 p.m. Sept. 28 - A true community tradition, the 50th annual Representatives of the Carmel’s 2016 Committee will update us on their Carmel Mission Fiesta! Enjoy savory BBQ & Mexican food, delectable Calendar vision for the future of Carmel-by-the-Sea, in anticipation of the Carmel libations, and scrumptious desserts, while listening to live music from the 2016 centennial celebration. Vista Lobos meeting room, Torres between Chicano All Stars Band and shopping the handmade works of many fine 3rd and 4th. Wine will be served. artisans. Kids area with games, prizes, & food. Free Admission! Sunday, To advertise, call (831) 274-8652 or email Sept. 27 - First Annual Detonator Throwdown at Systematic September 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Corner of Rio Road and Lasuen Drive. [email protected] CrossFit in Pacific Grove. The event will consist of multiple workouts with the Oct. 2 - Valley Hills Deli & BBQ’s Food & Wine Pairing Event opportunity to compete as individuals and teams. Event will be complete with Deerfield Ranch Winery, Thursday October 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost with prizes, a DJ and an after Party. Proceeds go directly to the EOD is $20 per person. Music will be provided by local favorite Michael Ongoing - Friends of the Harrison Memorial Library are Warrior Foundation www.systematiccrossfit.com. (831) 607-8748. Martinez. Reservations required with payment in advance. Call (831) 293- accepting book donations for their 43rd annual Book Sale to be held Sept. 27 - 3rd Annual Fiesta del Perro, a free family event for 8608 to secure your reservation. Valley Hills Deli & BBQ, 7152 Carmel August 2015. Book donations can be dropped off every Tuesday morning dogs and their people, Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Robert Valley Road, next to Wagon Wheel in Valley Hills Center and across the from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Friends Book Room at Sunset Center's Lower Down School, 485 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove. There will be a children's street from Quail Lodge, look for the red umbrellas. Level, 10th Ave and San Carlos. For information call (831) 224-4663. art show, "fun" dog judging, a pet parade, demonstrations of agility, food, Oct 3-5: Robinson Jeffers Fall Festival. Sunset Celebration at Tor September - The Carmel Farmers Market at the Barnyard entertainment, raffle for dogs and a silent auction. For information please House Gardens with poetry, wine, and delectables on Friday, October 3, is open Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the end of September. contact Jane Roland at (831) 649-0657, 333-0491, or log on to 5 to 7 p.m. $20/person. Talks and presentations on "Jeffers and the www.montereybayfarmers.org PGRotary.org/fiestadelperro.com. Wilderness” Saturday, October 4, at Carmel Women's Club 8:30 a.m. to September 19 - The Carmel Plaza Summer Live Music Sept. 28 - Democratic Women of Monterey County present 4:30 p.m., $65/person. Sunday, October 5, free Poetry Walk at Carmel Series is featuring Nu-Horizon band performing music from Latin style the 2014 Annual Feast for Sustainable Change at a beautiful horse ranch River Beach starting at 9 a.m. Reservations required. www.torhouse.org for rhythms to Motown to Funk, Friday, September 19, 5 to 7 p.m. The 11 in Carmel Valley. Honorees Amy Anderson and George Somero will be details or call (831) 624-1813 to reserve tickets. piece band is returning by popular demand after last year’s debut. Wine tasting is provided by Cima Collina and delectable bites from Anton & Michel. Event is free. Package $15 for food & drink. www.carmelplaza.com/events. (831) 624-1385. Ocean Ave. & Mission St. ART Sept. 20 - Kinship Center's 30th Anniversary Gala, 6 p.m., at From page 15A a private home in Pebble Beach, supporting the organization's continued mission to change the lives of children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Call Bill Lutz at (831) 455-4723 for ticket information. n Sept. 20 & 21 - Join MEarth, September 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. Glass pumpkins to 5 p.m. for the second annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. Browse 1,500 hand- ready to harvest blown pumpkins from local glass artists while enjoying live music and small bites from our area’s most celebrated sustainable chefs. Proceeds benefit Showcasing some of the region’s MEarth’s environmental education programs. Learn more at mearth- carmel.org. most talented glass artists, the second Sept. 21 – Introduction to Buddhism for Modern Living, annual Glass Pumpkin Patch opens Sunday September 21, at 10 a.m. SGI-USA of Monterey is sponsoring an Saturday, Sept. 20, at Carmel Middle introductory meeting on Buddhism. Open to everyone wanting to learn School’s Hilton Bialek Habitat. how to lead a noble and hope filled life. Sgi-usa.org. For exact location and directions call (831) 531-4454. The two-day sale, which will be pre- Sept. 22 - Dec. 15 - GriefShare, a Grief Recovery Group, sented Saturday and Sunday from 10 offering caring support through the grieving process after the death of a a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature more than loved one, will be held Mondays, September 22 through December 15, 1,500 one-of-a-kind hand-blown glass from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Carmel Presbyterian Church, corner of Ocean and pumpkins created by Nick Juniper. Info at GriefShare.org. Materials $15. For questions and to regis- Leonoff, Kevin Chong, Nancy ter: Kert (831) 917-0805. Five glass artists present their work at this year’s Glass Pumpkin Patch exhibit at Carmel Middle Sept. 24 - Carmel By the Sea Absolute Auction: Will Sell at Francioli, Alan Masaoka, and Todd School’s Hilton Bialek Habitat. ANY Price. Best home value in Carmel. Auction Date: 9/24/2014. Moore. Please call (800) 784-5884, ext. 2003 for more details on this rare Proceeds from the event benefit opportunity! Sept. 24 – “Volunteer at the Monarch Butterfly MEarth, a nonprofit offerinvgiron enmental education pro- The “pumpkin patch” is located at 4380 Carmel Valley Sanctuary”, 6 p.m., Do you Love Monarch Butterflies? Volunteer as a grams and outreach to local youngsters. Road. Monarch Docent! Help guests from around the world explore the wonder The event will be complemented by the culinary talents of of monarchs. Training is provided; all that’s required is a passion to share eight of the Monterey Peninsula’s finest chefs, who will serve n Donations sought for Patrons’ Show nature with visitors of all ages. To become a monarch docent, attend a up a creative mix of pumpkin-themed small bites. Also, more Volunteer Information meeting on September 24, 6 p.m., held at the PG Museum of Natural History. Other volunteer opportunities at the Museum than 50 bottles of wine will be raffled off. The Pacific Grove Art Center is seeking donations for its will also be presented. For more information, please contact the Museum “It’s a wonderful collaboration between MEarth, Nick and annual Patrons’ Show, which opens Oct. 24. at: (831) 648-5716 Ext. 20 or [email protected]. the other contributing artists,” said Tanja Roos, the executive The exhibit offers locals an opportunity to acquire a piece Sept. 25 – May 21 Women in the Word is conducting a director of MEarth. “The artwork has been blown by local of fine art for the price of raffle ticket, and at the same time, Christian bible study on Two Prophets and A Pastor, and the Book of Mark. Thursdays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean & glass artists and each piece is unique. It’s a great way to get support the nonprofit art center. The sale is the art center’s Junipero. Women of all ages and denominations, from any town or into the spirit of autumn and Halloween, it’s a beautiful time biggest fundraiser of the year. church, with any level of biblical knowledge, are invited! Study Guides of year to visit the gardens at the habitat, and it’s a fun way to All paintings, drawings and photographs must be framed Provided. No charge. Donations welcome. Childcare with advance learn about our work.” and ready to hang, and can be no larger than 48 inches wide. Sculpture and ceramics will also be accepted. Raffle tickets this year will be $50 for art center members SHIRLEY KIATTA, RN, CMC and $75 for non-members. They will go on sale the evening FURNISHINGS the show opens. The number of tickets sold will match the “WITH DISTINCTION” • ELDER CARE CONSULTANT number of pieces in the exhibit, so nobody will go away • COMMUNITY RESOURCE SPECIALIST empty handed. WANTED • CERTIFIED GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER The art center is located at 568 Lighthouse Ave. Call (831) 375-2208. CONSIGNMENT CARMEL LTD Helping Families Make Informed Choices n Strong lungs and a keen eye 232 CROSSROADS BLV D I am an initial contact to… Assess needs of client and family. A fine-art photographer with a strong pair of lungs and a CARMEL Identify resources to meet the client’s needs. Assist in coordinating those resources. fascination for the world beneath the waves, Scott Campbell talks about his work Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Sunset Center’s Call Tracy at (831) 624-2860 2010 Business Excellence Award Winner Carpenter Hall. Mon - Sat 10 - 5pm Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Unlike many underwater photographers, Campbell doesn’t use scuba gear. Instead, he submerges with only a wetsuit, his Monterey/Salinas Offices and Home Visits PHOTOS OR INQUIRIES TO: 479 Pacific Street, Monterey • 60 West Alisal Street, Salinas camera and a single breath of air. Starting at 7 p.m., the talk is the latest offering in the [email protected] 831.645.9950 Carmel Public Library Foundation’s Community Night series. www.shirleykiatta.com / [email protected] Carpenter Hall is located at Mission and Ninth.

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From page 1A n Shotguns land two in trouble Before reaching the scene of the break-in, n Car thief confesses sheriff’s deputies were asked to check on the In two separate incidents that happened welfare of a man along Highway 1 near Caplin said he was unable to stop in time along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road in Big Sur The following day, Sept. 14, a 28-year-old Garrapata Beach. The man claimed that “his to avoid hitting the Mazda. “I never saw the Sept. 13, one person was accidentally injured Benicia man, Oscar Mendez Zarate, was family had been killed and dumped in the car in front of me until the last split second,” with a shotgun while hunting, and another arrested for falsely reporting an emergency, river.” he told The Pine Cone. man was arrested for threatening a pair of attempting to steal a vehicle, vandalism and When they met Zarate, the deputies Because the Mazda’s wheels were turned campers with — among other things — a burglary. noticed his vehicle matched the description to the right at the time of the collision, the shotgun. The victims of a vehicle burglary flagged of the car tied to the break-in. The man later impact pushed it up an embankment on the The first incident happened shortly before down a California Highway Patrol officer at admitted his family was fine and he attempt- right side of the road and it flipped over. 10 a.m. A juvenile was hunting squirrels about 7:30 a.m. and reported that someone ed to steal the car because he was running out Mid-Coast Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief when he was unintentionally shot in the face had “smashed a car window, pulled out the of gas. He was booked into county jail and Cheryl Goetz arrived on scene about 10 min- and chest by somebody else who was doing wires from under the dash and took several his bail was set at $10,000. utes after the crash. She said a bus carrying the same thing. The incident occurred near a Cal Fire unit was passing by, and its captain the 3.5-mile marker on Nacimiento- provided traffic control. Fergusson Road — and on the first day of Fortunately, nobody appeared to be tree squirrel hunting season, reported Don injured as a result of the accident. “Thank Kelly, a patrol captain for California Fish and God, everybody seemed to be OK,” Caplin Wildlife. said. Suffering from injuries described as Managing Health Care Just to be on the safe side, the pregnant “moderate,” the juvenile was airlifted to a woman decided to get checked out at the San Francisco Bay Area hospital for treat- Expenses in Retirement: hospital. Caplin said she was remarkably ment. calm given the circumstances. Kelly told The Pine Cone the hunters were A tow truck was called but got stuck in licensed and nobody was cited. He also said What Baby Boomers Need to traffic, so Mid-Coast volunteer Jake Goetz shotguns are considered an appropriate Know About Medicare and hooked a chain to the overturned car and a weapon for hunting squirrels. CHP officer used his car to drag it into a The second incident happened at just Long-Term Care before 11 p.m. the same evening. According turnout so traffic could get moving again, Now is the time to start planning for health care Caplin said. to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, 53- expenses in retirement. Find out what you need to do While the woman waited for the ambu- year-old Oleg Sinitsin of San Francisco was to obtain the coverage you need and protect against lance to arrive, Caplin spoke with her and arrested for threatening to shoot two campers rising costs. her husband about what caused them to along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road. In addi- brake so suddenly. He said they told him the tion to the flare gun he had modified into a This workshop is purely educational. No specific driver in front of them was stopped and wait- short-barreled .410 gauge shotgun, deputies insurance or investment products will be discussed. ing to make a left-hand turn into a turnout confiscated a crossbow and pellet gun. filled with whale watchers. Sinitsin was arrested and booked into Hosted By: Nan Lesnick - Wealth and Income Strategies Bogen said the whales were putting on county jail. quite show that day, so the scenic turnouts Date/Time: Friday, September 26, 2014, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM along the coast were jammed with cars and n Another fisherman drowns people. Location: Monterey Civic Club-The House of The Four Winds While it’s unclear who will be held While some consider hunting a dangerous 540 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940 accountable for the accident — or if anyone activity, fishing appears to be a much more will be cited — Big Sur residents have been perilous endeavor in Big Sur. 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administrator. against her and others in Santa Barbara County INVESTIGATE “Other cities do this, and there are pros GONE government that ultimately led to a payout of From page 1A and cons, so I’ve asked for that to be From page 1A more than $430,000. Paul and Stilwell were brought forward for city council consider- both assistant CEOs for Santa Barbara County Such conversations, he added, “will be ation,” he said. The only other city the city’s five department heads, including under county executive officer Michael Brown: treated with as much confidentiality as the employees who report directly to the coun- Carmel Police Chief Mike Calhoun and plan- Stilwell was in charge of the budget; she was in law and our policy allow.” In other words, cil are the city administrator, the city attor- ning and building director Rob Mullane. She charge of HR. unless the behavior is criminal and needs ney, the treasurer and the city engineer. also got a monthly car allowance of $484, “Ms. Paul appears to be at the center of con- to involve the police, the dialogue about it Finally, he said, he’s calling for more “deferred compensation” of $700 per month troversy regarding terminations, dismissals and will remain behind closed doors. financial information to be provided in the and numerous other benefits. She oversaw resignations from Carmel city government and “We have to ensure we have very strong city council’s monthly meeting packets, human resources, IT and finance. the reported toxic work environment at city protection for whistle blowers that pro- where a check register is part of the rou- As administrative services director, she hall,” downtown art gallery owner Richard vides zero tolerance for any retaliation for tine items but contains nothing more than presided over investigations of several longtime Kreitman said in written comments for the bringing any alleged wrongdoings to our amounts, payees and which department employees, including IT manager Steve workshop. “She is apparently the city official attention,” he said. “I very much respect the expenditures belong to. McInchak, who was placed on paid leave when most involved in the terminations and the man- the courage and the conviction of any The new report “would show an ongo- a search warrant was served at his Carmel ner in which they’ve been handled.” employee who comes forward to help ing list of expenditures by contract or by Valley home in June 2013. Paul accompanied Questions also arose regarding her hiring of improve the organization.” firm — a running total of expenditures by police to his house. McInchak sued the city in former colleagues. Sally Nagy, who handled IT Second, the open-door policy would vendor and relative to the authorized con- June and named Paul and Stilwell as defen- for Santa Barbara County and worked directly ensure the mayor, council members and all tract amount,” Burnett explained. “The dants, though they were later dropped from the under Paul there, has received nearly $225,000 other managers in city hall can be contact- recent information that has come to light suit in a deal he made with the city. Even for computer consulting services in Carmel ed by employees at any time, about any- has demonstrated the reason we need to though the criminal investigation of him has under the company name of Public Consulting thing. have this.” been closed, he remains on leave. Group over the past year. Two more contracts “We need to make it clear any employ- He was referring to the $331,880.29 Former building official John Hanson, who with PCG were set for adoption at last week’s ee is always welcome to contact any of us, paid to computer analyst Mark Alcock was fired last August, also sued the city over his meeting but were taken off the agenda due to and we all have an open door for them,” he between May 2013 and July of this year termination, and Paul played a key role in the the numerous questions they prompted. said. under three separate contracts that allowed terminations last October of longtime employ- Also under her authority, computer consult- The welfare of city workers is impor- a maximum of $128,500, combined, when ees Margi Perotti and Leslie Fenton. Both were ant Mark Alcock has been paid $382,796. 29 — tant to the mayor, and he admitted tearing they were signed by city administrator accused of accessing email and privileged com- well more than the $128,500 authorized by his up when he addressed them during an all- Jason Stilwell last year. Alcock was paid to puter files, and Fenton was also accused of pro- city contracts. hands meeting at city hall Wednesday investigate IT manager Steve McInchak, viding information to The Pine Cone. By last Thursday afternoon, rumors spread morning, where city attorney Don who has been on leave since June 2013, Among the first to be fired by Paul was that her office was empty and her car was gone Freeman told them about the pending though a 13-month criminal investigation Linda Macdonald, who worked part-time in the from the parking lot at city hall. This week, city investigations. of his computer activities yielded nothing, children’s library and was terminated in March officials confirmed she’d left Sept. 11. “I got a little choked up, because I as well as to analyze the city’s computer 2013. The two first met upon the occasion of Also last week, the council, Stilwell and city know how hard this is for some of our network and conduct “forensic examina- Macdonald’s firing. “I remember shaking her attorney Don Freeman attended hours of employees,” he said. “And I’ve been tions.” According to documents provided hand and saying, ‘Welcome, I’m so glad you’re closed-session meetings Monday, Tuesday and approached by a number of employees in by city clerk Lori Frontella Thursday, here. We haven’t had an HR person in a long Thursday, and among the agenda items were recent weeks, and I really feel for what Alcock has been overpaid by $254,296.29. time,’” Macdonald told The Pine Cone at the employment reviews of Stilwell and Freeman, they’re going through, and we are doing Residents have also questioned the time. She was then asked to sit down and was which Burnett said will occur weekly until the our best to rectify the situation. I very $224,348.50 paid to Public Consulting told, “‘We’re terminating your at-will employ- issues in city hall are rectified. much appreciate their service to the com- Group for computer services. PCG is run ment with us.’” During Stilwell’s vacation, library director munity.” by Sally Nagy, who worked under admin- Deputy city clerk Molly Laughlin also dis- Janet Bombard has been heading the city. She istrative services director Susan Paul in appeared from city hall around the same time. told The Pine Cone she volunteered for the tem- Follow the money Santa Barbara County. Paul, who was an At last week’s town hall meeting at Sunset porary post and is handling “non-routine ques- Burnett said he also wants the council assistant administrator in that county Center, several speakers called out Paul as the tions, concerns or issues regarding administra- to review the benefits and drawbacks of while Jason Stilwell had the same title, no main reason morale is low among city employ- tive services department,” as well as “questions having the city clerk report directly to him longer works for Carmel, though Stilwell ees and noted she had been named in a work- for the city administrator’s office.” She said he and the council, rather than to the city does. place-related discrimination lawsuit filed plans to return Monday, Sept. 22.

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In 1982, the entire California condor There are now more than 30 nesting territo- “competitive.” They want us to believe that if in our environment as part of “evolution” population was 22 birds. It now stands at ries within our region. We can’t imagine hav- we don’t do so we will be faced with a mass and hence acceptable, and be damned with more than 400. The Ventana Wildlife Society ing no choice but to visit a zoo to observe our exodus as all city employees, fire and police everything else that does not adapt? offers each year (as long as supplies last) nation’s symbol of freedom, as Mr. Howe scatter to wealthier big cities. If this were true The California condor is a keystone non-lead ammunition to introduce this suggests we do for the California condor. small towns would have ceased to exist hun- species which provides an indication of how ammunition to hunters and ranchers. Sal Lucido, Kelly Sorenson, dreds of years ago. The fact is many city healthy our environment is under our stew- Fixing past mistakes is expensive, but the Ventana Wildlife Society employees prefer living in a small town. ardship. Yes, we as stewards have failed in Ventana Wildlife Society raises private Should Monterey, Carmel, or San many regards. Spent lead ammunition money for all its condor recovery activities. Recall all but one Francisco give out raises, that doesn’t we can ingested by wild condors is the leading cause We believe that if we are unwilling to learn Dear Editor, just decide we should, too. That’s fiscally of their demise. Lead is toxic to everyone. and make these changes, unnecessary extinc- After reading your report last week, I was irresponsible. Our resources are finite. That is why it was removed from gasoline, tions of species will continue. We have a saddened that the City of Pacific Grove spent Like any other small town, Pacific Grove paints, children’s lunch boxes, and toys, and choice. $267,000 of the taxpayers’ money on attor- must logically have a cap on how “competi- even past drinking water supply lines. It is There are many other examples of ban- ney fees to keep their Citizens from voting on tive” we can be. If our employees need to go logical, and even our responsibility, to ning toxins which have provided positive a “Pension Reform Initiative.” for more money then, “Bye-bye.” remove lead from ammunition which may results in endangered species recovery I hereby would like to thank Sally Aberg, Others will be happy to take their places, enter our food source (venison, wild boar, efforts. DDT stands out. We need to continue Dan Davis and Francis Grate for standing up to live in an ocean side paradise, earn reason- etc.) considering there are viable, non-toxic to look for ways that allow us to co-exist. to the city council by filing a lawsuit in 2013, able salaries and pensions that don’t cause alternatives. More is at stake here than the survival in the after it refused to put the initiative on the bal- the debts and resentments that they currently Condor populations can be viable in the wild of the majestic California Condor. Up to lot. do. 21st Century if we reduce the lead in our the challenge? We have confidence in our On Saturday mniorng, I ran into council- We can only be taxed so much. No money, environment. If Mr. Howe is looking for ability to adapt and co-exist. Check out man Ken Cuneo at the post office in P.G. He no raises, no hires. Deal with it. was campaigning for his re-election. He Renata Yundt, introduced himself and asked me for my vote. 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Stevenson School Carmel Campus [That’s the spirit of Stevenson.] 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel, CA 26A The Carmel Pine Cone September 19, 2014 The California Coastal Commission and the State Water DESAL Resources Control Board, though, look askance at open- COSTS From page 11A ocean intakes and want desal proprietors to pursue below-sur- From page 12A face wells before proposing such intakes. operating costs of both facilities. Anthony Tersol, vice chair of Surfrider Foundation’s street maintenance. DeepWater’s proposed screened open-intake would draw Monterey chapter, told The Pine Cone the organization is “We bent over backward to try to find common ground water from about 100 feet below the surface, an area under- concerned about DeepWater Desal’s project’s “probable harm prior to the initiative being submitted,” Kampe said. “It was water that company officials say limits the harm to small fish to marine life, both from entrainment and from the discharge time to seek an end to this expensive, divisive and unproduc- and other animals. of brine.” tive initiative.” “Deepwater states their belief that taking water from The citizens obtained the required number of votes to beneath the photic zone will be safe, implying that sea life is place the initiative on the ballot, but the city council, with the ANIMAL HOSPITAL largely absent below that depth,” Tersol told The Pine Cone in exception of councilman Dan Miller, who was absent, voted AT MID VALLEY CENTER, CARMEL July. “Although photosynthesis only occurs where there is against doing that. Frutchey said the day after a judge ruled that the pension 831.624.8509 light, there is plenty of life in the depths, as a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium can affirm.” plan was legal and upheld the city’s decision keeping the ini- Providing the highest quality medical and But Armanasco pointed to the findings of a team of tiative off the ballot, he said he asked the initiative proponents surgical services for dogs and cats DeepWater-hired experts, whom he said have determined the to work with the city on pension reform, but they did not project is environmentally sound. respond. Therapeutic Laser Diagnostic “This is very, very strong science,” he said. “Yes, we did fight the initiative, and that led to the suit and Trauma/Emergency Surgery Digital Xrays countersuit [the city filed]” in the case, Frutchey said. “But Ultrasound In House Laboratory it’s good, because the costs, as high as they were, were incred- ibly less than they would be if we had to fight the suits after Ask about our Dental Special the initiative.” The residents are weighing whether to appeal the case to and Wellness Profiles the 6th District Court of Appeal in San Jose. Ocean Avenue & Mission Street • Carmel-by-the-Sea

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TAKE A trip from the Monterey Peninsula in a more-or-less straight line across California this time of year, and you’ll be astonished at the variety and quantity of the glorious produce that’s ripe in the fields or has just been harvested. For most of us, early September is a time to wrap up summer activities and settle into the stay-at-home routines of autumn and winter, but for the farmers of California, it’s the busiest and most exciting time of year — a time when all their ingenuity and hard work come to fruition — literally. Heading north on Highway 1, the first thing you’ll see are the familiar artichoke fields around Castroville — this time of year, the delicious thistles aren’t ripe, of course, but they’re a reminder of good things to come in May. Next, after you pass San Juan Bautista on 156, you’ll see additional comforting sights: lettuce of every type growing in amazingly uniform rows, strawberries galore in their endless beds, and then hordes of apple and other fruit trees as you near Hollister. It’s after you climb Pacheco Pass, however, that the wonders really begin — things that surprise and delight anyone whose eye is used to our coastal climate. As the sun bears down from an unblemished sky, the temperature heads toward what locals call “triple digits” and a road sign announces that Los Banos is just over the hori- zon, you’re likely to glimpse a semi-truck with two trailers, each piled above the brim with red somethings you don’t quite recognize. Those are perfect Roma tomatoes, you’ll realize as the truck gets closer, on their way to a processing plant. And just when you’re thinking, “Can there really be so many tomatoes?” you’ll see another truck just like it. And, later, another one. Back home, it’s hard to get a single decent tomato from your gar- den, but in the San Joaquin Valley, somebody is really good at growing them by the mil- lions. Next, a truck piled high with white globe-like things passes in the other direction — it’s garlic, you’ll realize if you take a close look, surely on its way to Gilroy. And then

another, similar truck appears, but this time it’s carrying white onions. And what are the 1998 thousands of reddish things in the back of the truck just ahead? They’re a different color “She was getting so old she could hardly walk.” “NEXT.” “So we had to put her from the tomatoes — because they’re red bell peppers. to sleep.” “NEXT.” “Well, we didn’t know what to do.” “NEXT.” “So we decided to go out to the SPCA” “NEXT.” “and are we glad we did.” “NEXT.” “We found On your left, as you marvel at the passing trucks and their nutritious cargos, you’ll the cutest little….” “NEXT.” notice a field of cotton nearing maturity, and on your right, almond trees by the thou- sand, all of them full of ripe nuts hidden inside fuzzy, thick shells. They harvest those by shaking the trees, you’ll notice. A plant with a huge pile of almond husks in the yard is On another item: I’ll be interested to obviously where the nuts are prepared for shipping, and you’ll wonder whether it’s pos- watch as the “other shoe drops” on the mass Letters firings at city hall. As a private businessman, sible to visit the place to see how they accomplish it. I’d be scared to death to treat people in this Next, you’ll see vast orchard after vast orchard laden with citrus — fruit that’ll be ripe to the Editor manner. But then again, it seems as though next winter. It’s hard to tell whether a particular farm is growing oranges, lemons, grape- officials can act with complete impunity, and have the very folks who are complaining pay fruit or even pomelo, and you’ll wish they’d label them. The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters which address issues of public importance. Letters the defense tab with tax dollars. Checkboarded among the copious citrus fields are row upon row of another familiar cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the Don Mackey, Carmel crop for Monterey County residents: grapes. But in the scorching Central Valley, most author’s name, telephone number and street address. of them aren’t the chardonnay and pinot noir grapes you see around Soledad and Please do not send us letters which have been sub- ‘Other communities mitted to other newspapers. We reserve the right to Greenfield. No, these are table grapes — fat with water and sugar and resplendent with would be thrilled’ determine which letters are suitable for publication Dear Editor, their deep red color, just waiting to be picked and delivered to some schoolkid’s lunch and to edit for length and clarity. Here’s a solution for us residents during The Pine Cone only accepts letters to the editor box. And when you look closer, you’ll see that many are grapes that will become raisins by email. Please submit your letters to car week: Enjoy it. For heaven’s sake, people — millions and millions of them, laid out to dry on squares of brown paper right there [email protected] travel from all over the world to see what lands right in the middle of our little town. in the fields. So that’s how they do it! Even with the recent crowds, I still enjoy the California is a bounteous place. None of it would be possible without water, of course ‘Progress happens’ Thursday lunch for the Tour d’Elegance par- — water that’s captured behind dozens of dams on the western slopes of the Sierra Dear Editor, ticipants. The Tuesday event is wonderful, too. If you aren’t that excited about cars, Nevada every winter, and then doled out during the summer so it can become fruits and I’ve been coming to Carmel and owned residences here for over 30 years. Presently, enjoy some people watching. It’s an experi- vegetables that are enjoyed every day in homes and restaurants across this country, and I have a place just off Ocean Avenue on ence in itself. Other communities would be around the world. Mission. I always enjoy The Pine Cone and thrilled to have a week like this. We should be too. Which leads us to our point: During the debate over California’s water supply, the just finished the online edition today and Jon Kannegaard, Carmel importance of continuing to make this precious resource available to the state’s farmers was wondering if those folks complaining about “all the people” during Concours has barely been mentioned. Instead, environmentalists are getting first dibs, followed by Week are able to fathom events like this are Condors can thrive in the wild cities. When farmers do come up, it’s usually because a reporter or politician takes note the life blood of the charming community. I Dear Editor, In response to Kevin Howe’s letter in the of the fact that they’re complaining, but without the slightest hint that agricultural con- was there and was a little inconvenienced, but what a notable and uplifting event for the Sept. 12 Carmel Pine Cone, “Condor’s death cerns are legitimate. Somehow, the farmers have become the bad guys. village. The vast sums of revenue generated a failure.” The truth is that the productivity of American farms is a story of remarkable historic for the merchants are critical to their very Has it now become acceptable to view importance, not to mention current relevance. Isn’t it time somebody started acknowl- existence. Ever try and book a room during that period? Progress does happen! See LETTERS page 24A edging it?

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Each of us on attorney, on behalf of the city, to retain spe- sive attitude toward the Grand Duchy of Del anyone of consequence in Del Rey Oaks. the Carmel City Council can do our job bet- cialized legal services from Ms. Kelly Rey Oaks. Critics might dismiss the military vehicle ter if you continue asking questions, sharing Trainer of the law firm of Burke, Williams & When we pondered the place at all, it was as a classic Freudian predilection — an ideas and letting us know what you see and Sorensen, LLP to assist the city attorney dur- usually in the most disparaging terms: infantile inclination among boys to collect hear. ing and following the independent investiga- Bedroom community. Postage stamp. Speed big toys to disguise masculine insecurity. This is one reason why the city council tion and/or with other personnel services as But they would be wrong. has been clear that the Public Records Act be may be needed or required. Still other critics might construed broadly and why we grew increas- 5. The city council requested that the city beyond the realm conclude that the acquisition ingly concerned as city action regarding the attorney and I work to identify a independent of the MRAP is proof that the sharing of information came up short of city financial auditor to review all details of con- Generalissimo has too much council policy. Needing to make a change, sulting contracts and to bring recommenda- By JOE LIVERNOIS time on his hands, time during last month we gave our city attorney the ulti- tions back for consideration. which he allows his imagina- mate responsibility for handling Public In addition to these actions, I have tion to turn to war games. Records Act requests, and the feedback I’ve requested the following items be immediate- trap. A shortcut between here and there. No Certainly, it must be frustrating to watch received from the community indicates that ly placed on a public (open session) agenda. real reason to exist. police agencies in surrounding communities our new system is working better. First, the city council will consider adopt- With 1,600 citizens living on a mere 309 responding to honest-to-Pete villainy, day Improved information flow is already ing a strong whistleblower policy that will acres, Del Rey Oaks has long suffered the after day, pulling their weapons and march- helping us provide better oversight of the include an anonymous hotline in addition to ignominy that comes with irrelevance, ing bad guys into the hoosegow, while you’re city. For example, a member of the public the other ways alleged wrongdoing can be emerging into the spotlight only when its stuck with run-of-the-mill Mayberry drama. requested contracts and expenditures relative reported. It will also include strong protec- supermarket leaks sewerage or when its There are only so many speeding tickets an to our information technology work. This tions of our employees, including protection embarrassing efforts to build a golf course agency can amass before losing its crime- has led to questions about whether the work against retaliation. inevitably fails. fighting edge. was being done within authorized expendi- Second, the city council will consider But that all changed several weeks ago, But, again, those critics would be wrong. ture limits and about the relationship of con- adopting a strong open door policy, encour- after Del Rey Oaks noisily surfaced as the Because real-world menace lurks around sultants and employees of the city. Two relat- aging employees to speak up and contact emerging superpower among Monterey every corner, even in Del Rey Oaks, and only ed agenda items were pulled and further senior leadership including any member of County cities. those who are prepared are capable of react- expenditures were not authorized. This the City Council with any ideas for improv- More specifically, the worm turned for ing with the proper authority. might not have happened but for a member ing our community. The policy should also the Grand Duchy and its Generalissimo It is not outside the realm of possibility, of the public asking the right question and encourage two-way communication and when it acquired a mine-resistant ambush- for instance, that mutant amphibians might our staff, under the improved PRA policy, allow a venue for airing concerns. protected vehicle as part of its continuing someday come crawling out of the Grand providing a full, complete and timely answer. Third, I have asked for a review of the effort to assert its position of strength and Duchy’s Frog Pond to threaten the very core The public’s eyes and hears helped us see pros and cons of having the city clerk report authority in the region. of Del Rey Oaks. The real tragedy of and hear better. directly to the city council. Some other cities Del Rey Oaks received the big old truck, Sharknado, after all, was that responsible Our employees also help us in a similar function this way and we will consider with an estimated value of about $750,000, police agencies were unable to respond with fashion. If employees see something they whether is would work for us. free from the Pentagon. the proper resources. believe is wrong, they are encouraged to Fourth, our check register is helpful but As it turns out, the Pentagon has been try- Also, have the critics ever considered that come forward. Both we and the law protect does not easily provide a complete picture of ing to get rid of its surplus fleet to law there will likely come a time when hostile “whistleblower” confidentiality and provide expenditures over time. The city council will enforcements organizations that harbor pet owners take to the quiet streets in violent protection from any retaliation or retribution. consider a policy of having regular reports of Utopian intentions of creating militarized protest of the Grand Duchy’s order requiring Not only have employees come forward in expenditures to key vendors relative to the police states within their own duchies. payment of fees for use of the dog park? recent weeks, but we’ve been presented with authorized expenditure limits so we can The Pentagon offer is good as long as the Nothing works better than an old-fashioned allegations of possible retaliation. If true, identify problems early. locals put the truck to good use. In Del Rey mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle to this is simply unacceptable. The city council Finally, we are reviewing questions Oaks, a generous benefactor has contributed quell the Occupy Dog Park Rebellion. has and will take swift, immediate action to regarding our city administrator’s perfor- enough money to get the thing looking cher- And those nagging critics will certainly protect our employees. Coming forward mance. A careful review takes time and our ry and official and ominous. praise Del Rey Oaks when ISIS commandos requires courage and conviction and I appre- goal is to assure it is done appropriately, fair- (By the way, if we told you who the gen- start swarming over Del Monte Beach to ciate all who have spoken up. Employees ly and correctly. Our evaluation will continue erous benefactor is, we’d have to kill you. In ambush the citizenry and to lay mines along must feel safe in sharing ideas, questions, until we are satisfied that the city is on the any case, there is no possible reason you Highway 1. If you don’t think that won’t hap- concerns and allegations with senior man- right course. need that information.) pen, you haven’t been listening to Sen. agement and any member of the city council. All of this is challenging for everyone, The appearance of the so-called MRAP in Lindsey Graham, the distinguished represen- On Thursday the city council met in but none more so than for the employees Del Rey Oaks is not without controversy, tative from the great state of Paranoia. closed session and unanimously took the fol- who come to work each day to serve our mostly due to the surprise expressed by a That will be the sweetest moment for the lowing actions: community. Please join me in thanking them couple of namby-pamby elected officials Generalissimo: The day when neighboring 1. The city council authorized the city for their service, especially during times currently filling seats within the Grand police agencies — and maybe even the attorney to retain an outside independent when we all have more questions than Duchy’s puppet government. Those misguid- National Guard — beg him to deploy the investigator to conduct a prompt, through answers. We are focused on getting the infor- ed voices in the wilderness complained that technology and the hardware he has worked and independent investigation into com- mation needed and making appropriate the “big truck” had been acquired without so diligently to assemble. plaints of alleged violations of workplace improvements to our organization. This is their knowledge or authorization. And when that day comes, we won’t be so management and conduct. Results of the our community and we must continue to That potential insurrection was quashed dismissive of the Grand Duchy of Del Rey investigation shall remain confidential due work together. by the Generalissimo’s withering response, Oaks. to applicable laws regarding personnel priva- cy. 2 The city council authorized that the independent investigator conduct an equally BROCCHINI RYAN prompt, thorough and independent investiga- tion regarding consultant contracts includ- A Local Knowledge Business ing, but not limited to, the selection process, payment process and relationship of consul- Get your complete Pine Cone by email — To make smart real estate decisions, take tants to employees with the city. Results of free subscriptions at advantage of our incisive reports at this portion of the investigation will be made www.carmelabodes.com or scan this public to the extent possible. www.carmelpinecone.com code. 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Saint Peter says, ‘You come from Carmel? I’m not sure you’re going to like it here.’” Never Too Old to Laugh She was well into her 80s at the time, and still as vibrant, youthful and full of fun as ever. I’M GOING to make an admission, a truth I’ve been in his blue eyes he answered, ‘Well, considering the alterna- A couple of years ago as I was about to celebrate a ignoring for several years. This may come as a shock (it does tive, I like it!’” Significant Birthday (one of the 5s), Mary and I decided to to me), but I’m a senior. To prove it, I’ve got a crop of silver Laughter and longevity go hand in hand. It’s no accident throw an old fashioned kiddie-style birthday party. She’s hair, a slew of cranky joints and a birth certificate written in that many of the great comedians lived and worked well into always kidding me that I’m in my third childhood, so why hieroglyphics. their golden years. Of those I interviewed, Phyllis Diller lived not? I’m not going to reveal my actual age, but there’s no truth to be 92. Milton Berle, 93. George Burns and Bob Hope both Since many of our friends are seniors, too, the menu was to the rumor that I was the warmup act for George topped 100. Hope once told me, “Laughter is therapy, like an easy. We planned to start out with Milk of Magnesia martinis. Washington’s Farewell Address. That’s completely ridiculous instant vacation.” A buffet would feature an array of digestible foods, some- because at the time, I was only in the fifth grade. My goal is to die at the age of 110 — shot by a jealous thing for everybody. No salt, no sugar, no fat. In other words, Looking in the mirror, I’m surprised to see some old guy husband. no nothing. staring back at me. How is that possible? In many ways I feel Only kidding. Actually, I’d rather die laughing. I know one The three-layer birthday cake would be gluten free and like I’m still in my middle earlies. thing — laughter keeps me going. I hope to be a practitioner liberally laced with Metamucil. We would serve it with ice One difference between middle age and now is that I right up to my last breath. cream in that exciting new flavor — Viagra Chocolate Chip. spend a lot more time visiting doctors. Going to medical Studies have shown that belly laughs produce the same Party games could include Spin the Glucosamine bottle, appointments is my new full-time job. The Monterey County cardiovascular benefits as jogging or strenuous exercise. Button, Button Who’s got the Car Keys? and Musical Medical Association just voted me customer of the year. At Humor can also improve morale, decrease anxiety, relieve Recliners. tension, and slow the aging process. And what’s a celebration without music? We decided to A great example is one of our most beloved locals, the play some old 78s, including the greatest hits of Guy amazing Betty White. When she reached her 90th birthday a “Lumbago” and his orchestra. Wilde Times couple of years ago, she was toasted with a television tribute. What a party it promised to be! Senility, sterility and At the time, Betty was still working, and bringing joy to audi- irregularity running rampant. By LARRY WILDE ences everywhere. The TV special included several clips of To wind up the festivities, we’d wind up the party looking Betty’s performances over the years, including a scene I did for our dentures, tuning up each other’s hearing aids and with her on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Working with searching for our cell phones. After my wife and I had some my age, every doctor says the same thing. It’s either some- Betty was a complete joy. She was warm, funny, a consum- good laughs planning the celebration, we decided not to thing I have to live with, or something I have to live without. mate pro, and best of all, a really great laugher. A girl after throw the party after all. To tell you the truth, I’m just not old Ah, well, as my mother used to say, “At least we can my own heart. enough. Maybe in another 5. laugh.” Another local girl who loved to laugh was the late Joan In the meantime, I’ll continue taking every opportunity to When I interviewed Maurice Chevalier for my book “The Fontaine. After Mary and I moved to Carmel, I phoned her to laugh. Great Comedians,” he was approaching his eighth decade renew our acquaintance. Years ago she had introduced me on As Mr. Chevalier said, “Considering the alternative, I like and still performing a delightful one-man show. He showed “Merv Griffin’s Talent Scouts,” and I was forever grateful. it!” no signs of slowing down, and was as lively and spirited as When I told her I moved here, she said, “Aren’t you smart! Larry Wilde is a comedian, author and speaker. Email him ever. I asked him how he felt to be nearing 80. With a twinkle The trouble is that when people here die and go to heaven, at [email protected].

city’s reputation as a center of the arts … the served such a distinct community function as Forest Theater. Herbert Heron, former mayor the Forest Theater. From indications you give A century of and founder of the Forest Theater, brought to in your letter, I don’t think any founded even the Pine Cone this week letters from Richard after the Forest Theater have had as continu- Pine Cones H. Palmer of Iowa City, Iowa, giving an ing a record of serious dramatic production.” important fact about what was once a focus For the past several years the Forest Theater for community life and drama in Carmel. has been used for free Sunday afternoon per- n “I think I have made the most thorough formances sponsored by the Carmel Arts 98 Years Ago — official heat records kept for several years at study of the outdoor theaters in this country Commission. Sept. 20, 1916 the Carnegie Coastal Laboratory by Dr. D. T. presently available and, as well as I can tell, The city council had hoped to repair and MacDougal. While Dr. MacDougal’s records the Forest Theater is not only the first com- recondition the city-owned Forest Theater from 1909 to 1931 show heat waves for ‘Dry’ Meeting Here Friday munity theater in California, but in the entire for more extensive use this year. However, in September, the record temperatures were in country,” Mr. Palmer says in a letter to Mr. budget sessions, funds allocated for this October, with 102 registered in October, E. L. Rich, of San Jose, one of the most Heron. “There were, of course,” he adds, work had to be stringently curtailed. 1929 and the same reached in October, 1918. “open air theaters as early as 1896, but none — Compiled by Christopher Good convincing speakers on the prohibition ques- In October 1917, however, the official gov- tion, will address the people of Carmel on ernment standard thermometer kept at the the constitutional amendment to be voted on Carnegie laboratory went up to 105, for the in November. The meeting, which is to take all-time record. No official thermometer is place next Friday evening at Carmel Hall, kept now in Carmel, but the air temperature Chelsie Hill vs. Toyota trial will be enlivened by several musical num- at street level in the business area of Carmel bers and the presence of a large crowd of this week was without doubt well over 100 begins next week Monterey and Pacific Grove people. and possibly much higher. Those who remarked that it was like By KELLY NIX safety standards. Warning “earthquake” weather or like “thunderstorm” Hill was one of four passengers in the weather were not disappointed in their fore- A LAWYER for a young woman who Toyota that was driven by her friend, Aaron The following comes from Big Sur: “The casts. At least one great thunderclap and one was paralyzed in a 2010 vehicle accident will Corn, then 19, who entered a no-contest plea Shna Yak (strong boat), which went on the noticeable earthquake were their reward, the argue next week in a Monterey courtroom in the alcohol-fueled crash and served time rocks at Pfeiffer Point, was hauled off last earthquake a slight tremor Monday evening. that the Toyota Corporation is responsible for in prison. Hill was the only one of the teen Wednesday. Wreckers bought her for her injuries because the company installed a passengers — who all suffered varying $10,500 and sold her for $75,000. Keep off n 50 Years Ago — lap belt in the middle of the back seat of the degrees of injuries — wearing a lap-only the rocks!” Sept. 21, 1964 car she was a passenger in, not a shoulder seat belt. belt. According to witnesses, on the night of n 75 Years Ago — In a lawsuit filed November 2011, the crash, several teens went to a classmate’s Forest Theater is First of its Kind Sept. 22, 1939 Chelsie Hill, who was 17 at the time of the house after a basketball game between P.G. in United States crash, alleges the lap belt she was using in High and Carmel High. At about 3:30 a.m., the middle backseat of a 1996 Toyota with Corn at the wheel, he and six other Pine Cone Ownership Changes With all the current discussion and inter- 4Runner damaged her spine and caused her teens crammed into the Toyota, which only est centering around the establishment of a paralysis. Opening statements in the trial are had five seats. Change of ownership of The Carmel Pine cultural center for Carmel on the Sunset expected to begin Monday morning. Corn dropped off two of the passengers Cone, Oct. 1, is announced with this issue. School site, Carmel residents are apt to for- Attorneys for Toyota will likely tell the not long before losing control of the vehicle Archibald MacPhail, former New Yorker, get one of the greatest contributions to the jury that the accident was a result of drunk and slamming into a tree in Skyline Forest. who spent some time in Carmel in 1934-35, driving and not the vehicle’s design. The U.S. Supreme Court opened the door will be the new owner, purchasing from Because of the tremendous force in some for product liability claims against automak- James L. and Ranald Cockburn, partners. automobile crashes, lap-only seat belts can ers over seat belt designs after it ruled that a The Pine Cone has had several owners sever the lower part of the spinal cord, caus- family of a woman killed in 2002 who was since Vol. 1, No. 1 rolled off the press Feb. 3, JONES ing paralysis. But when the car involved in wearing a lap-only seat belt could sue Mazda From previous page 1915. William L. Overstreet was the founder, the crash was made, lap belts in the middle even though the 1993 minivan met federal and one day this week, he and MacPhail called Sommelier Services. Although he now of the rear seat were not required by federal vehicle safety standards at the time. shook hands in The Pine Cone office. lives in Monterey, he still loves Big Sur. Overstreet, who printed The Pine Cone on a After the Masters left Carmel Highlands in job press during the first year, recalled how a 2007, he had an epiphany: “I was flying The 1996 Toyota friend had stopped him on the street after the back from some event and thought, why 4Runner in which first issue came out: “Bill, you have h––l of don’t we have something like this in Big Chelsie Hill was rid- ing when she was a nerve printing that newspaper!” Sur?” Big Sur Food & Wine was born. “It seemed like a doubtful compliment at paralyzed. A trial According to the Festival’s website, it’s gets underway to the time,” Overstreet declared. “But, today, raised more than $100,000 for the Big Sur on looking back, I think he said the right decide if her injuries community since its inception. Rowland- were partly Toyota’s thing.” Jones hopes it will be a big part of his lega- fault. cy. “I would love to see it become highly Cheer Up! October Heat May successful and truly give back to the com- Even Surpass This munity in the best way possible,” he said.

This year he’ll be back onstage at the PHOTO/PINE CONE FILE Carmel can still set a heat record next festival’s auction, wearing his old friend’s month, according to one interpretation of top hat. 32 A The Carmel Pine Cone September 19, 2014 

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