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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Big Sur hillside community devastated by wildfires
■ Governor declares state of emergency as 23,000 acres, 14 homes burn — lightning is cause
BY CHRIS COUNTS
THE PRIVILEGE of living high atop a ridge can come at a very steep price, Big Sur residents were remind- ed this week as a wildfire swept through Partington Ridge. At least 14 houses — including three historic buildings and a recently constructed trophy home — were destroyed late Sunday and early Monday after a lightning strike near Coast Gallery touched off what firefighters call the Basin Complex Fire. By midweek, the blaze had consumed about 23,000 acres. The lightning strike was just one of more than 8,000 observed throughout California Saturday when a dry thunderstorm swept through the state, igniting Historic more than 800 wildfires. Evacuating residents estate lost watched helplessly as columns of fire and smoke but inns and snaked their way up and library are down steep coastal canyons, threatening pock- spared ets of homes. “It looked like a scene from ‘Apocalypse Now,’” described longtime Partington Ridge resident Magnus Toren as he recalled watching the fire approach his prop- erty late Sunday. More than 690 firefighters, along with 46 engines, two air tankers and six helicopters have been deployed to fight the fire, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The USFS was in command of the effort and said expenses had exceeded $1.5 million. Three firefighters reported minor injuries fighting the blaze, which moved swiftly up steep hillsides but was also carried downhill as burning limbs and trees fell. Highway 1 was closed for most of the week south of Post Ranch Inn, and dozens of households on the east side of the highway between Partington Canyon and the Ventana Inn were evacuated. The Ventana Inn, perched on a steep wooded hillside overlooking Highway 1, not only sent its guests away, but
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CHOMP’s unpaid bills add up to $456 million
PHOTOS (CLOCKWISE FROM LOWER LEFT) — LIFE MAGAZINE, GARY KOEPPEL, TORREY WAAG, By KELLY NIX NEPENTHE WEBCAM, RIVER GURTIN, STAN RUSSELL, TORREY WAAG A REPORT released this week reveals that (Top left) Four Nepenthe webcam stills capture the Basin Complex Fire as it sweeps Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula was down Graves Ridge Sunday night, burning several homes, including the historic Stone unable to collect nearly a half a billion dollars in medical House. (Top right) California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses firefighters at bills last year. Andrew Molera State Park Wednesday as Sharon Crino, executive director of the The 2007 Annual Report shows that of the Carmel chapter of the Red Cross (far left of photo), 5th District Supervisor Dave Potter $860,773,000 CHOMP billed patients in 2007, the hospi- (third from the right) and Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Frank Pinney (far right) tal didn’t get paid for $455,868,000 — overshadowing the look on. (Middle left) The fire works its way down to Highway 1 near Graves hospital’s bottom line and forcing patients who pay full Canyon. (Middle right) Dimly visible through heavy smoke, a helicopter works to save the Henry Miller Library. (Above left) Firefighters extinguish a flare-up near Coast price to carry much of the burden for everybody else. Gallery. (Above right) A line of firefighters troops into Graves Canyon. (Left) A 1959 Most of the shortfall can be blamed on state and feder- Life Magazine photo shows Sam and Nancy Hopkins posing in front of their ally funded social programs such as Medicare and Medi- Partington Ridge pool. An article in the magazine prominently featured the Hopkins Cal, which often do not pay enough to CHOMP for ser- home, which was later the setting for the founding of the Big Sur Land Trust. It was vices it provides patients, according to Laura Zehm, destroyed by fire Sunday. See BILLS page 11A
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Gardens & LAFCO mulls incorporation options FezQ nursery By CHRIS COUNTS ■ Approving an agreement with a consulting firm, Economic & Planning Systems, for the purpose of updating RELOCATION SALE PROPONENTS OF the drive to incorporate Carmel the Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis, which opponents of Valley will have to wait another week to find out if the incorporation have complained is now out of date; and June 26th to June 29th Monterey County Local Agency Commission is ready to ■ Approving a reimbursement schedule for payment by 10 am to 5 pm jump start the movement to put the issue on the ballot. the Carmel Valley Forum. LAFCO met in a closed session this week but was unable “The commissioners decided they needed more time to 25% off all exterior plants to come to an agreement on how to proceed, executive offi- review their options and digest the information,” McKenna cer Kate McKenna reported. In an effort to resolve the said. 28 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley 659-1268 impasse, the commission will host a special meeting The incorporation drive has been bogged down by legal Thursday, July 3, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers at action since March 2007, when proponents sued LAFCO for the Monterey County Government Building in Salinas. The requiring them to pay for a costly environmental impact REOPENING meeting starts at 3 p.m. report. The agency filed a countersuit April 5 alleging that The meeting’s agenda offers commissioners the option of the Carmel Valley Forum — a nonprofit dedicated to putting LATE JULY taking action on a variety of incorporation-related items, the incorporation issue before the voters — owes nearly including: $137,000 in costs associated with creating a town. ■ Approving a “work program and schedule” between Meanwhile, CVF’s attorney, Michael Stamp, will proba- LAFCO and proponents; bly also be asking for substantial compensation from taxpay- ers for his time and expenses suing LAFCO. That figure could be as high as $400,000, an incorporation opponent FezQ said. In the CVF lawsuit, Monterey County Superior Court of Carmel Judge Lydia Villarreal ruled May 2 that LAFCO could not require an environmental impact report on the incorporation Interior issue before submitting it to voters. plants and Incorporation opponents have urged LAFCO to appeal Villarreal’s ruling, even offering to help defray legal costs. uncommon ASSOCIATES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SALES home accents Specializing in Property Management Did you know... and Fine Home sales. Mr. Sardine Man- Frank Booth was a Carmel Square salmon fisherman who built the second 20 Years Experience salmon cannery near Monterey’s wharf San Carlos between Ocean and 7th in 1902, then started experimenting with 831-626-2150 canning the sardines that were more plentiful in Monterey Bay. As interest www.vk-associates.com grew, the city directed smelly canneries Carmel reads The Pine Cone Randi Greene away from the wharf and toward a Chinese village in Pacific Grove that processed squid and abalone. Other canneries started appearing on the rut-filled dirt road known then as Ocean View Avenue and now as Cannery Row. There was actually more sardine reduction to obtain fish oil, fish meal, and fertilizer than actual canning of the fish, JULY 2008 leaving tons of waste to rot outside the plants and prompting a phrase to distinguish the communities then on the Monterey Peninsula: “Carmel by the sea, Pacific Grove by God and Monterey by the smell.” The stink became known as the smell of prosperity after the canneries boomed in World War I with a huge demand for canned fish, principally as protein in soldiers’ rations. Next week: Presidio of Monterey
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Residents or property owners should course for motorists age 50 and older who ties and license requirements. Students who Carmel firefighters are conducting inspec- also place spark arresters over their chim- have taken the eight-hour driver safety pro- complete the course will receive a certificate tions in town to ensure residents have done neys, which should be checked and cleaned gram within the past three years. The class, and may qualify for insurance discounts. For everything they should to keep their homes annually by a certified chimney sweep. which will be held Wednesday, July 9, from more information and to register, call (831) safe. In particular, people must clear com- Firefighters who find violations will note 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., will cover age-related 646-3878. bustible dry weeds, vegetation and debris to them on a tag and hang it on the door knob, a minimum of 30 feet around their homes, or and then return two weeks later to re-inspect to the property line. They need to keep pine the premises. The department will also send needles and dead leaves out of their gutters letters to owners of record for vacant lots. and off their rooftops, and should trim tree For more information, call Carmel Fire limbs within 10 feet of chimneys and stove Department at (831) 620-2030. Chemicals sicken staff at Scout camp
THE ACCIDENTAL mixing of solvents in contact with chlorine or bleach, causing in the kitchen at Pico Blanco Boy Scout the fumes. Camp at the end of Palo Colorado Road He reported such accidents occur in landed 11 adults and teenagers in the hospi- Monterey County hotels two or three times a tal with irritated noses, eyes and throats, nau- year. “There were two different people using sea and other symptoms last week, according two different things that didn’t agree with to Scout Executive Albert Gallegon. each other,” Gallegon said. “We had 11 people visit the hospital for When the camp staffers cleaning the examinations, and all were released within a kitchen in preparation for the Boy Scouts short time,” he said. “Two people were taken summer camps became irritated by the by ambulance that we thought needed closer chemical, the emergency response plan attention.” kicked into gear as planned, Gallegon point- Sam Walker, a battalion chief with Cal ed out. The camp was not in session. Fire, said his agency received the report of a “The staff is well trained in emergency hazardous materials incident at camp the situations, and they all responded wonderful- evening of June 17. ly to make sure people were treated properly “They were exhibiting signs of having an and quickly,” he said. adverse reaction to some kind of chemical In addition to dialing 911, someone called exposure,” he said, including vomiting, nau- Gallegon to let him know, and parents of the sea and throat irritation. teenage staffers were also advised. Gallegon, Monterey County senior environmental who had been at the camp earlier that day, health specialist Cory Welch said a product met everyone at the hospital and coordinated containing some form of amonium had come with the parents there.
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Pebble Beach reads The Pine Cone 8A The Carmel Pine Cone June 27, 2008 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE J u l y 2 0 0 8 C a r m e L 6 2 4 - 2 5 2 2 www.carmelcalifornia.org “WHAT’S GOOD FOR CARMEL CCC Coffee & Conversation BUSINESS IS GOOD FOR CARMEL!” Member Orientation Protect yourself and your Business Find out what your chamber can do for The Good with the Bad As summer approaches and more and more visitors are in town, it is some- you! All members & staff are invited Several years ago when an actress was accused of times hard to keep track of everything going on. That is what makes it Thursday, July 17, 2008, 8:00 a.m. shoplifting in Beverly Hills there were fans who promoted their support by wearing customized t-shirts. Now, I’m all primetime for unscrupulous types to come in and take advantage of people Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni for free speech, but frankly I thought the slogan “Free and businesses. Join us in stopping crime before it has a chance by attend- San Carlos btwn 5th & 6th Winona” should have been preceded by the words “It WAS - ing this membership breakfast meeting. As before, we encourage you to N’T.” Crime happens everywhere, unfortunately, and Please RSVP to Lisa at 624-2522 Thompson Lange, though we’re lucky to live and work in a place as beautiful bring your questions and thoughts with you. This is an interactive meeting. or [email protected] Board Chair, as Carmel, readers of the Pine Cone’s Police Log know the Homescapes Carmel quaint and charming streets of Carmel sometimes have the sticky-fingered “casing the joint,” as they say. Crime Prevention Community Rep, July Mixer As we know it takes all kinds to make the world go ‘round. Of course it would La Playa Hotel, Poseidon Room District Attorney’s Office be nice if all the kinds were only of the “good” variety, but alas they’re not and Thursday, July 10, 2008 5-7 pm shoplifters don’t come with neon signs over their heads and arrows alerting the staff Camino Real & 8th Danny Prokosh: to keep their eyes peeled and their survellience cameras trained. If criminals looked Tuesday, July 1, 8:00 a.m. Bad Check Writing Mixer Members $10, Non-Members $15 the part it would be much easier to avert the crime. Pacific Repertory Theater So on Tuesday, July 1st at 8:00 a.m. we will have a Crime Seminar at our Membership Breakfast Meeting at the La Playa Hotel on Camino Real and 8th. Carmel Police Chief Members $10, After the mixer enjoy a performance of Carmel Police Chief George Rawson will speak about shoplifting and petty theft “Buddy - The Buddy Holley Story” and Danny Prokosh, Community Representative from the District Attorney’s office, George Rawson: Non-Members $15 will discuss bad checks and what we can do about them. This is an interactive meet- at Half Price! ing so come with your questions and your stories. Or just come with your stories Shoplifting, Burglary & Petty Theft Coffee & Pastries (you know we want to hear ‘em, that’s why we all read the Police Log.) Bring the entire family! And don’t despair, there are vastly more good people in Carmel than bad. Let us now sing the praises of the good folks who are near and dear to the hearts of Chamber members and visitors alike. On June 9th, 2005 the Carmel Chamber of Commerce opened the Visitor Center Calendar of Events on San Carlos between Fifth and Sixth. Since that time, over 26,000 visitors per year have relied on the knowledge and friendliness of the volunteers that staff the Apr 12-Jul 6 “Marriage and Myth – Matrimonio y Forest Theater, Carmel,July 626-1681 2008Jul 19-Aug 9 73rd Annual Carmel Bach Festival, desk. And that’s just the walk-ins. There’s been many a time that I, myself, have been Mito” Exhibition, The National Steinbeck Jul 11 Jazz at the Plaza, Carmel Plaza, Carmel, Carmel, 624-2046 stumped by a customer question and let my fingers do the walking. I’ve called up Center, Salinas, 775-4721 624-0138 Jul 20 “Survivor: Skills 2”, Garland Ranch Visitor Center Manager Lisa Budlong, staff member Audie Housman and the vol- May 22-Aug 3 “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story”, Pacific Jul 11-13 Jane Seymour, One Woman Show, Simic Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, unteers to ask questions ranging from “what stores in Carmel sell fresh pasta” to Repertory Theatre, Golden Bough Gallery, Carmel, 624-7522 659-6065 “where would you send someone to find a walking stick?” (Luckily, I already know Theatre, Carmel, 622-0100 Jul 12 “Chef Walk”, Earthbound Farm’s Farm Jul 20 Realtime, Big Sur River Inn, Big Sur, the answer to the easy questions like “which way to the ocean?” I long ago mastered the ability to point downhill.) Jun 3-Jul 5 “Greater Tuna”, Pacific Repertory Stand, Carmel, 625-6219 ext. 11 667-2700 Well, their hard work and patience has not gone unnoticed. On Tuesday, June Theatre, Circle Theatre, Carmel, 622-0100 Jul 13 Along Came Betty, Riverside Deck at The Jul 21 “Butterflies and Mini-Beasts”, Garland 10th the Carmel Innkeepers’ Association had their annual dinner. Every year they Jun 3-Jul 26 Jan Trojan’s “Muzika Magna” Pen and Big Sur River Inn, Big Sur, 667-2700 Ranch Regional Park, Carmel Valley, bestow their “Hospitality Award” and this year, much to the surprise of Lisa and her Ink Drawings, Jody Royee Gallery, Jul 13 Summer Jamboree, Chateau Julien Wine 659-6065 gang, the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center was honored for all the hard Carmel Valley, 620-0303 Estate, Carmel Valley, 624-2600 Jul 24 “Just Batty for Bats”, Garland Ranch work the staff and volunteers do helping the throngs who walk through the door and Jun 27-Aug 9 Harrison Memorial Library Summer Jul 13 Carmel Heritage Society Annual House Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, call on the phone each and every day. Congratulations and many thanks to the Reading Program, Carmel, 624-4664 Tour, Carmel, 624-4447 659-6065 Visitor Center staff and our volunteers Donna Burt, Sam Crino, Sona Dennis, Scott Jul 1 “Gaslight”, Films in the Forest, Forest Jul 15 “Second Hand Lions”, Films in the Jul 25 Jazz at the Plaza, Carmel Plaza, Carmel, Flewelling, Susan Gardner, Nancy Larrew, Kay Prine, Karen Reddy and Coco Shirley for all they do to help visitors enjoy the little slice o’ Heaven we call Carmel. Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 Forest, Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 624-0138 And just so you don’t have to call them and ask them how much the July 1st Jul 1 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Coffee & Jul 16 “Vertigo”, Films in the Forest, Forest Jul 26 Alex Dzigurski II, One Man Show, Simic Crime Seminar at the La Playa will cost you, I have the answer right here. It’s $10 Conversation- Crime Prevention, Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 Gallery, Carmel, 624-7522 for Chamber Members and $15 for Non-members. You’ll get coffee, danish and La Playa Hotel Jul 17 Spirited Dinner Series, Wickets at Jul 26 “Slithering Snakes”, Garland Ranch great information. Jul 2 “A Walk in the Clouds”, Films in the Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 658-3550 Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, Now that’s a steal. Forest, Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 Jul 17 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Member 659-6065 Jul 3 Independence Patio Party, Il Fornio Orientation, Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni, Jul 26 “Ian Dogole and Hemispheres”, The Jazz Thompson Lange is co-owner of Homescapes Carmel on 7th and Restaurant with carmel.com, Carmel, Carmel, 624-2522 and Blues Company, Carmel, 624-6432 Dolores in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. When he's not running all over town and the world, he is also a contributing writer and retail advisory 624-2522 Jul 18-20 2008 MOTOGP World Championship Jul 26 “Garlic Braiding Workshop”, Earthbound board member for several local and national magazines. Jul 4 Independence Day Celebration, Round/Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix, Mazda Farm’s Farm Stand, Carmel, 625-6219 ext. 11 Devendorf Park, Carmel, 620-2020 Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, 242-8201 Jul 28-29 Maryjo Koch Two Day Artist Workshop, Jul 5 “Under the Moonlit Sky”, Garland Ranch Jul 18 Jazz at the Plaza, Carmel Plaza, Carmel, Gardiner’s Resort, Carmel Valley, 659-2207 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, 624-0138 Jul 29 “The Legend of Zorro”, Films in the Partner Member Bruno’s Market/Surf N Sand General Store 659-6065 Jul 19 “Harvest Walk”, Earthbound Farm’s Farm Forest, Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 First National Bank of Central California Jul 5 “Bug Walk”, Earthbound Farm’s Farm Stand, Carmel, 625-6219 ext. 11 Jul 31-Aug 2 Spirit West Coast Christian Music GuestLife Monterey Stand, Carmel, 625-6219 ext. 11 Jul 19 “Garlic Braiding Workshop”, Earthbound Festival, Laguna Seca, Monterey, 443-5399 Executive Member Alain Pinel Realtors • Carmel Magazine • Carmel Plaza Jul 6 Andrea’s Fault, Riverside Deck at The Big Farm’s Farm Stand, Carmel, 625-6219 ext. 11 Jul 31 Pisoni Wine Dinner, Marinus Restaurant Country Home Care • Hale-Williams Interiors Sur River Inn, Big Sur, 667-2700 Jul 19 Chef Hugo Barragan’s Cooking Class, at Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 658-3550 Monterey County Bank • Monterey County Weekly Wells Fargo Bank Jul 9 “Ghostbusters”, Films in the Forest, Gardiner’s Resort, Carmel Valley, 659-2207 SUPPORT YOUR MEMBER BUSINESSES
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Harry Lafler in 1924 commissioned Big Sur sculptor Harry The residents of the Partington Ridge area somehow FIRE Dick Ross and a group of Spanish stonemasons to build a managed to evade the three largest wildfires in recent mem- From page 1A getaway “designed to last 1,000 years.” Jack London, John ory — the 1977 Marble Cone Fire (178,000 acres), the 1985 Steinbeck and Robinson Jeffers all reportedly visited the Rat Creek Fire (50,000 acres) and the 1999 Kirk Complex Stone House. Fire (87,000 acres). Each was started by lightning. evacuated employees living on site as well. The inn was not And just below the Stone House, a spectacular home “Lightning has been very kind to us in the past 30 years damaged, however. designed by Post Ranch Inn and Hawthorne Gallery architect and landed in the wilderness, where it does good work for The Henry Miller Library and Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn were Mickey Muennig was destroyed. The home, completed just Mother Nature,” said Frank Pinney, chief of the Big Sur also spared by the fire — but just barely. five years ago, was listed for sale with John Saar Properties Volunteer Fire Brigade. Big Sur residents forced to leave their jobs and homes for $3,500,000. But a lack of fire in neighborhoods like Partington Ridge could still follow the fire’s progress. A web cam mounted at Also, the historic Boronda house — located a quarter- created a dangerous buildup of brush that helped fuel this Nepenthe restaurant offered anyone with Internet access a mile south of Coast Gallery — burned to the ground. week’s devastation. A prolonged dry spell only compounded chilling — and at times, heartbreaking — look at the destruc- “It happened before my eyes,” said Gary Koeppel, co- tion. founder of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade and owner of The camera was trained on nearby Graves Ridge Sunday the gallery. Continues next page afternoon when the fire incinerated the home of longtime resident Don Case. By sunset, much of the narrow ridge was Lightning strikes often ablaze as several other houses were reduced to ashes. Wildfires ignited by lightning strikes have scorched Big Sur’s landscape for thousands of years. Native Americans Paradise lost used fire to increase game habitat, while the early American Among the homes destroyed was the longtime residence settlers used it to clear pasture land for livestock. of the late Sam and Nancy Hopkins atop Partington Ridge, The concept of actually repressing fire emerged only after which was first constructed as a hunting cabin in 1939. the U.S. Forest Service took control of all public land in the Nancy Hopkins was a co-founder and board member of the Big Sur area in 1907. George Harlan, a prominent early Big Saturday, June 28 - 9am to 2pm Big Sur Land Trust. Sur settler, was actually arrested and fined for setting a con- “The land trust was literally founded in the Hopkins trolled burn. house,” recalled BSLT executive director Bill Leahy. With the opening of Highway 1 in 1937, a new era of The Hopkins property is part of the former de Angulo home construction began in Big Sur. By the 1950s, Ranch, named for Jaime de Angulo, a noted linguist, novelist Partington Ridge was host to a thriving community of artists, and ethnomusicologist, who famously dressed like a Native writers and retirees. Houses sprung up high on sunny ridges …you never know what you will fi nd American when he lived on the ridge in the early 20th centu- where no homesteader ever thought to build. The construc- ry. The house that was destroyed is prominently featured in a tion sites — aided by technogically advanced water delivery at the Central Coast’s largest Antique Mall! book, “These Are My Flowers: Raising a Family on the Big systems and accessed by steep dirt roads — offered solitude 471 Wave Street, Monterey, CA 93940 Sur Coast — Letters of Nancy Hopkins.” and sweeping panoramic views. But homes built in places (831) 655-0264 • www.canneryrowantiquemall.com The historic Stone House, which is located on Graves like Partington Ridge were — and still are — extremely vul- Ridge, was also ravaged by the fire. Writer, editor and poet nerable to wildfires. Mon through Fri 10am-5:30pm • Sat 10am-6pm • Sun 10am-5pm
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From previous page Pinney, like many of his neighbors, has Terrain challenges firefighters Governor visits come to accept fire as a permanent and con- Big Sur’s steep terrain and dense vegeta- After declaring a state of emergency in the intensity of the fire. Pinney has never stant threat. tion provide a multitude of obstacles and Monterey County Monday, Governor Arnold seen conditions as dangerous as these. “People want to live here with the birds dangers for firefighters. Falling rocks are a Schwarzenegger toured the Big Sur Coast in “This is the driest June on record,” Pinney and the trees,” Pinney said. “I don’t blame constant concern. a helicopter Wednesday and received a brief- observed. “Usually it’s this dry in September them. But nature has been burning fires here “The fire burns away the loose topsoil, ing at the Basin Complex Fire command post or October. And it’s only going to get drier.” for thousands of years.” and the rocks let go,” Pinney explained. at Andrew Molera State Park. The park is “Gravity wins.” serving as a makeshift camp for more than Firefighters are also required to exercise 600 weary professional firefighters. caution wherever trees are present. Flanked by Pinney and Monterey County NOTICE OF VACANCY “Fire destabilizes trees,” Pinney said. Sheriff Mike Kanalakis, the governor praised INVITATION TO RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON THE CYPRESS FIRE “Even if it doesn’t burn, its root structure the efforts of firefighters. PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS gets brittle and the tree collapses, especially “We have in California, without a doubt, dead trees.” the toughest, best equipped, best trained and The Board of Directors of the Cypress Fire Protection district desires to make a Particularly troubling is the fact that the most selfless firefighters in the world,” he appointment of a qualified person to fill a vacancy on the Board. The five-member Board Partington Creek watershed, once home to a said. is the governing body of the District. Its members are elected to serve four-your terms of thriving tanbark harvesting industry, is now While the governor expressed confidence office. The person appointed to fill the vacant Board member’s position will remain in host to literally thousands of dead tanbark in the state’s firefighters, he conceded office until November 30, 2011 and must stand for election by District voters in the trees killed in recent years by the Sudden they’re fighting a tough — and potentially District's general election in November 2011 if he or she wishes to continue to serve on Oak Death fungus. The sharp, crackling echo lengthy — battle. the Board. Any other qualified candidates may also seek the office in the November of falling tanbarks has become a familiar “We need to pray for the safety of every- 2011 election. sound to firefighters working on Partington one in harm’s way,” he added. The Cypress Fire Protection District (CFPD) a local government entity, encompasses the area of unincorporated Carmel, Jack’s Peak/Aguajito, and Josselyn Canyon/Del Ridge. Monte Fairways. The District is responsible for providing fire protection, fire prevention, “Those things can go up like a Roman Web forums get the word out and first responder emergency medical services. The Board meetings are held on the candle,” noted Martha Karstens, assistant At least two local Internet forums — fourth Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. at the Rio Road fire station, 3775 Rio Road, chief of the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. www.ventanawild.org and www.xasauanto- Carmel, CA. According to Pinney, firefighters must day.wordpress.com — emerged as all-pur- Candidates must be a resident of the District, citizen of the United States, and regis- constantly be aware of the risks they face, pose hubs of information about the fire’s tered voter. Letters of interest for the position and resumes will be received until 5:00 which apparently is no small challenge, progress and the welfare of displaced resi- p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at the District's office. given the task they are trying to accomplish. dents. Meanwhile, Stan Russell of the Big For more information, interested individuals may contact the Cypress Fire Protection “Firefighters take it personally when a District Assistant Fire Chief or the Secretary of the Board at 333-2600 or stop by the home burns,” he added. See BURNED page 12A District’s office at 2221 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940. 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Al Smith once described Bud saying, “He is irrepressible, some say irresponsible. He’s a spur-of-the-moment guy, a piece of mercury, Come see fireworks impossible to pin down. He’s a lot of fun, Peck’s bad boy who never and hear two time grew up and never will…” We knew our Dad as bright, loving, opti- Grammy winning mistic, and successful, he could dance, he could sing and he could throw a party like nobody’s business, he could do anything. One of superstar Kenny his favorite sayings was “smile and the world smiles with you, Loggins perform at frown and you frown alone.” To say Bud was a people person is an Graniterock’s 2008 understatement. Bud was a teacher and he was a student, often traveling the world, bringing us along in search of new adventures while always keeping an eye out for that unique trinket to buy Pops and Rocks for one of his many friends, houses or hotels. Bud was many things to many people but at his Independence Day core he was kind and generous. Bud gave his time, expertise and money to anyone in need. Festival! What many people don’t know is that Bud gave away most of his money before he was advised to do so. When he saw a person who needed help he never hesitated. While he made signifi- cant donations to a number of charities, he will be most remembered for the favors he did for his WHEN friends, like the truck he gave to a contractor, housing he provided to a friend or an employee, a Friday, July 4 scholarship for kid to go to school or the time he gave June his hat after she commented that she Gates open at 4:30pm liked it. Later she told me that she was relieved that she didn’t comment on his pants! I am sure we all have our own stories of how Bud helped us in some way. Bud loved people and people loved Bud, he made friends everywhere he went. It didn’t matter to Bud how much you had or WHERE what you did as long as you were honest, upbeat and loyal. Bud could just as easily be seen A.R. Wilson Quarry hanging out with a handyman or dining with a dignitary. Aromas, CA Bud grew up in the Midwest and started his business career as a salesman for the Armstrong Cork Company. He later met and married Char and moved to the Monterey Peninsula in the late TICKETS 1950’s, where he began his career in the hotel restaurant business at the Mark Thomas Inn. He and Char had four children, Tom, Tim, Patrice and Laura who they raised in the stable they Adults...... $45.00 converted into a wonderful, warm, Mediterranean home where Char still lives today. They Children (5-16) $10.00 bought and renovated the La Playa Hotel, making it the place to be in Carmel. He later opened BBQ Dinner...... $21.00 and operated several local watering holes including “Buds Pub”, bought and sold a number of houses and became involved with a multitude of events, causes, foundations and happenings. He’s a past president of Carmel Rotary and the California Hotel and Motel Association, was the All tickets are Commodore of the Stillwater Yacht Club and started the Hookers and Hustlers Ball. He found- General Admission, ed the Father Farrel Fund, started the 39 Craftsman show and was one of the founders of the come early to reserve California Wine Festival. He was also the instigator who convinced Clint to run for mayor! Bud has done so much, he lived a rich, and full life and leaves us a legacy and example to follow. We your seat! No tickets will miss our Dad but know that there is a little part of him in all of us and his many friends. A will be available at couple of months ago he sent us a card with the picture you see below. Inside the card was a Featuring Two Time Grammy® Winner the gate. motto that he lived by and it is…” Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, choco- late in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly INFORMATION used up, totally worn out and screaming “WOO HOO 831.768.2007 what a ride!” We love you, Pa, and thanks for the ride! 888.ROCK.100 — Tim, Tom, Patrice and Laura graniterock.com
A Celebration of “Buds” life will be held The concert is outdoors, Saturday August 9th, 2-5pm, FRIDAY JULY 4, 2008 A.R. WILSON QUARRY please dress warmly. on the pier at Stillwater Cove, The Beach Club in Pebble Beach June 27, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 11A Carmel Valley CSUMB seeks help with plans for future CHURCHHURCH SERVICESERVICES CALIFORNIA STATE University Monterey Bay is scop- entire CSU system’s focusing on contributing to the state C S ing out the next decade and wants members of the public to economy, as well as increasing access to education and stu- contribute to the strategic plan set for completion this fall. To dent success. CSUMB began working on the plan last fall. facilitate that, officials scheduled three community meet- Anyone who wants to learn more about it is invited to ings, the last of which will be held on the Monterey attend the July 1 meeting set for 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the com- Peninsula Tuesday night. munity room at Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St. For The desire to develop a 10-year plan stemmed from the more information, visit www.csumb.edu/strategic.
Carmel Presbyterian Church Of those patients, 54 percent receive Medicare, the U.S. Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea BILLS government social insurance program offered to those 65 and 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org From page 1A older regardless of their income. ✞ Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM “People are getting older, and more and more people are ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:30 AM CHOMP’s chief financial officer. qualifying for Medicare,” Zehm said. ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:30 AM “Those programs say, ‘This is what we are going to pay The annual report indicates CHOMP’s operating expens- The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 you’ for a patient’s procedure,” Zehm said. “And that amount es for 2007 included $241,114,000 in salaries, wages, A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH comes far short of the [hospital’s] cost.” employee benefits and other fees, $94,046,000 in supplies THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST In 2007, Medicare, Medi-Cal and CHAMPUS, which and services, and $26,615,000 in patient debt. Sundays @ 6PM pays for military employees and their dependents, refused to Its total operating expenses were $396,771,000, leaving a pay CHOMP $428,206,000, while another $19,356,000 in profit of $22,665,000, which the nonprofit hospital said it Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea bills was absorbed by CHOMP after it gave charity care to will use for improvement of services and facilities. WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM some low-income patients. Zehm said patients’ bills would be about 40 percent less if Church of the Wayfarer government programs actually paid what CHOMP billed (A United Methodist Church) them. “Carmel’s Neighborhood Church” “If you came into the hospital and you had a $20,000 bill,” Message: Zehm said, “40 percent of that bill is being paid to these “Welcome to the underfunded programs.” Every year, CHOMP sees an increase in the amount in WANTED!MID VALLEY Church of the Wayfarer” expenses they are unable to collect. By Lay speaker: Robin Wells “The amount goes up about 1 percent each year,” Zehm SHOPPING CENTER Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care said. Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM For instance, in 2006, the hospital had a gross revenue of Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea $790 million, with $418 million in uncollected bills. GIFTS, CARDS AND HOME There is also an annual increase in the number of CHOMP ACCESSORIES SHOP 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com patients who receive Medicare, Medi-Cal or CHAMPUS. In Carmel Mission Basilica 2007, 65 percent of CHOMP patients qualified for those pro- 1,471 sq. ft. next to Safeway Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. grams, while in 2008, it’s expected to rise to 66 percent, Great visibilty, foot traffic and ample parking. Sun. Masses: 7:00AM, 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 5:30PM Zehm said. Confessions: Sat. 4:00 to 5:00 1,500/mo NNN. Mass at Big Sur: Sundays at 10:30 AM 659-6817 Rio Road, Carmel Christian Science Church LIVE OAK FORGE Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. MORE ROOM FOR NEW GROWTH Monte Verde St. btwn. 5th & 6th HAND FORGED ORNAMENTAL IRON Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Evening WORK MADE-TO-ORDER Reading Room - Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm • Saturday 11am - 3pm • Closed Sundays & Holidays Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 • Free Parking
Fireplace Screens • Fire Tool Sets - Andirons Church in the Forest Pot Racks • Hand-forged Garden Gates at Stevenson School • Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach Door Hardware • Etc. 831-624-1374 • www.churchintheforest.org 8:30 am Bible Study with the rev’d Charles Anker in Douglas Hall 831.659.4260 9:15 am Music Prelude 73 W. Carmel Valley Road, E21 Melinda Coffey Armstead, piano and organ Celebrating our 28th Anniversary of Drive Up Self Storage Bryan Louie, piano Carmel Valley, CA 93924 9:30 am Service VALLEY VILLAGE What do you bring to the party? M ON-FRI 9:00-5:00PM • BY A PPOINTMENT The Rev’d Dr. William B. Rolland SELF STORAGE multi-denominational 15 Del Fino Place • Carmel Valley Village (831) 659-5322 • [email protected] • Family Owned • Locally Operated The Christian Church Member of the Better Business Bureau and the CV Chamber of Commerce (Disciples of Christ) Daniel Wm. Paul, MDiv ~ Pastor 442 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (831) 372-0363 • Fax (831) 647-8467 Answer to This Week’s Puzzle Childcare & Parking Provided ACRE PLEBE SAMOA ACTS Email: [email protected] • www.pacificgrovechurch.org ROOM OARED AFOUL COHO All Saints Episcopal Church CASECLOSED FOOTLOCKER Dolores & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea • www.allsaintscarmel.org STEREO TRADER SUPREME 8 AM Traditional • 9:15 AM* Informal GAS ARE CREASES 10:30 AM* Choral • 5:30PM Spoken T I MES APRES COED (Evensong - 1st Sun., 5:30 PM) I NANE ROADHAZARD DOT (831) 624-3883 *Childcare provided PSST SARGE MORE SNORE OUT SCREENDOOR OCELOT St. John’s Chapel FREELOAD ELM CURL 1490 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey FERVENT SALES SELVAGE Traditional Anglican Worship • 1928 Prayer Book CEDE EFT CHAPERON Sundays: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. ORANGS SPRAYPA I NT SAT 831-375-4463 PURSE C I AO AEG I S M I TE E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.stjohnschapel.com TED WALLSTREET SAGER THRO ENTRE L I NES Community Church CAL I BER CCX JUN of the Monterey Peninsula ODYSSEY LATHED ORMOND 9:30 Combined Service and Sunday School POOLPLAYER GRAPHPAPER Childcare available 9:15-12:00 #LOG"USTERSORG s OR ARNE I LEFT T I TAN SEM I Carmel Valley Road, 1 mile East of Hwy. 1 Funded by Southern Monterey Bay Dischargers Group YEST ELATE VEEPS TROP (831) 624-8595 • www.ccmp.org 12A The Carmel Pine Cone June 27, 2008
these people going to go?” BURNED Anticipating the needs of homeless Big Sur residents, the From page 10A Carmel chapter of the American Red Cross made arrange- Events affected ments to temporarily house them at Carmel Middle School. Sur Chamber of Commerce and Jack Ellwanger of the non- But as of Thursday, no one had accepted the offer. by Big Sur fire profit Pelican Network diligently emailed fire updates to “The people down there are very self-reliant,” explained ever-growing lists of recipients. Sandy Manza, disaster co-chair for the local chapter. “They FRIDAY’S ROB Schneider benefit performance at In response to increasing demand for fire information — were all able to find shelter with friends and relatives.” the Henry Miller Library in Big Sur has been cancelled, and looking for a way to help — Big Sur resident Lisa Big Sur residents have long prided themselves on their according to Magnus Toren, the library’s director. Goetell launched a new website, www.surfire2008.org. supportive, tight-knit community. For Toby Rowland Jones, Also cancelled this weekend at the Henry Miller Word of Goetell’s website quickly spread, and less than 24 who worked tirelessly in an effort to save the Partington Library is the performance by Alisa Feinman, Kimball hours after it was launched, several dozen posters offered Ridge house he and his wife rent, the abundant aid he Hurd and Don Usner, which had been scheduled for 3 homeless or traumatized residents everything from tempo- received reduced him to tears. p.m. on Saturday, June 28, Toren said. rary housing and pet care to massages and counseling. “I was amazed by the all the people who came up to help However, the Sunday, June 29, performance of the us,” he recounted. Cachagua River Playboys at the Big Sur River Inn will Paradise regained Rowland-Jones and his wife, Linda, are currently staying go ahead as scheduled at noon As assistant fire chief and a ridgetop property owner, with friends who work and live at Fernwood Resort. They’ve And Fernwood Resort is hosting The Stanimals Karstens has much to be concerned about. But she’s particu- received other offers of temporary housing as well. Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, at 9 p.m. That concert larly worried about the welfare of displaced locals. “We live in an amazing community,” added Linda has not been cancelled. “Four of our best firefighters could lose their homes,” she Rowland-Jones, who was also displaced by the Oakland Hills said. “There’s a housing shortage here already. Where are all Fire of 1991. “People take care of each other here.”
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'ERMAN 2EQUIEM *3 "ACH #ANTATA .O WWWBACHFESTIVALORG Concert to benefit the Monterey Bay Area Council, Boy Scouts of America \ (831) 422-5338 or www.montereyboyscouts.org This Senior Living • Entertainment eekFood Restaurants& Wine • Events • Art W June 27 - July 3, 2008 Carmel • Pebble Beach • Carmel Valley & The Monterey Peninsula ‘Evita’ comes to Blues Fest’s 23rd lineup is the best the Outdoor By STEVE VAGNINI with Sly McFly’s and Monterey Live leading the way. Volker Strifler, the winner of this year’s Monterey Bay THE MONTEREY Bay Blues Festival turns 23 this Blues Festival Battle of the Bands, will open Saturday’s con- Forest Theater weekend with perhaps its finest lineup ever, comprising a cert on the Main Stage at the MBBF and also appears at tasty gumbo of blues legends and promising new artists. The Monterey Live the previous night. Strifler is one of Northern festival begins Friday, June 27, at 6 p.m. with acoustic blues California’s most exciting new guitarists and a member of the THE TALE of the larger-than-life Argentinean first guitarist Dave Riley on the President’s Stage and kicks into Ford Blues Band. Music starts at 10 p.m. Performing at Sly lady and spiritual leader Eva Duarte de Perón will be full gear with contemporary blues artist James Blood Ulmer McFly’s Friday, June 27, Ella Penewell and Julian Vaught played at the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel begin- plus 2008 Grammy nominee blues singer Betty LaVette per- will be backed by guitarist Layce Baker and the Black ning June 28. forming in the Jimmy Lyon’s Arena. The blues party by the Diamond Band. Saxophonist Vaught was inducted into the The musical brings to life the dynamic persona of bay features three days of non-stop music on three separate Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a member of the Perón, wife of former Argentine dictator Juan Perón. stages located throughout the Monterey County Fairgrounds. Flamingos. On Saturday, June 28, Bay area bluesman Willie Beginning with the young ambitious Eva, the produc- Other artists scheduled to perform on the Main Stage this G performs and on Sunday the Cannery Row hotspot pre- tion follows her methodic rise to wealth, political year include blues legends B.B. King, James Cotton, Taj power and near sainthood in her homeland. Mahal, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Charlie Musselwhite, See MUSIC page 19A The Forest Theater Guild’s production of “Evita” plus an impressive slate of artists repre- departs from the traditional presentation in that Perón senting the new generation, including will be portrayed by four different women throughout guitarists Susan Tedeschi and Debbie the course of the musical. Davies, Joe Bonamassa and Keb’ Mo’. “The role of Evita is so rich and complex,” A wide variety of talent can also be explained Laura Akard, the play’s director, “it is well seen and heard on both secondary suited as a shared venture among women.” stages, including Robben Ford, Janiva The play, appropriate for all ages, features live Magness, Teeny Tucker and Sugar Pie music that touches on rock ’n’ roll, jazz and Latin influ- DeSanto on the Garden Stage, plus ences, and stays true to the original Andrew Lloyd Jackie Payne, Mitch Woods and The Webber score, said Jane De Lay, director of the Forest Blues in the School Showcase on the Theater Guild. President’s Stage. Under the direction “Evita” runs through July 27 at the Outdoor Forest of local music fixture Dennis Murphy Theater in Carmel, corner of Santa Rita and Mountain this year the Blues in the School View. Performances are Thursdays through Saturdays Program will feature a performance by at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for an all-star lineup of local high school adults; $20 for seniors and military; $15 for students blues musicians. To view the complete with I.D.; $10 for children (6-12); and under 6 are free. lineup for this year’s festival and to pur- Tickets are available at the door. For advance purchase chase tickets, check out the MBBF web James Blood UImer (above) and Susan Tedeschi are or more information, call (831) 626-1681 or visit site at www.monterey-blues.com or call two of the renowned artists online at www.foresttheaterguild.org. the festival office at (831) 394-2652. at this weekend’s blues fes- Local music venues will keep the tival in Monterey. blues jumping throughout the weekend Carmel-by-the-Sea Pacific Grove Monterey Aromas Highway 68 Carmel-by-the-Sea OLIVER ELLIOT AND SEBASTIAN SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF THE FOREST THEATER Golden State Theatre GRANITEROCK CARMEL HERITAGE SOCIETY presents MTRY PEN. & SALINAS JAYCEES presents presents presents the 41st Annual presents CONVERGENCE II The Oak Ridge POPS & ROCKS OPENING RECEPTION AND Scottish Games HOUSE EVITA ARTIST APPEARANCES Boys KENNY LOGGINS TOUR ‘08 to benefit Boy Scouts of America & Celtic Festival through July 27 June 28 June 29 July 4 July 5 & 6 July 13 See page 14A See page 14A See page 12A See page 10A See page 12A See page 12A Carmel-by-the-Sea DiningAround Carmel Bach the Peninsula and Beyond BIG SUR Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn . .15A Festival CARMEL July 19-August 9 Bouchée ...... 16A See page 12A Bruno’s ...... 16A China Gourmet ...... 15A Cypress Inn ...... 13A & 16A da Giovanni ...... 8A Em Le’s ...... 16A Flaherty’s ...... 17A From Scratch ...... 16A Hola at The Barnyard ...... 17A Carmel Il Fornaio ...... 17A L’ Auberge Carmel ...... 15A MARINA ACH Tico’s Breakfast ...... 17A FESTIVAL 2008 every thursday, friday & saturday 7-10 pm MONTEREY July 18th carmel. corner of lincoln & 7th Norma Jean’s ...... 17A A Special Supplement 831.624.3871 PACIFIC GROVE in The Carmel Pine Cone Fandango ...... 8A Reserve ad space now! Fishwife ...... 27A (831) 274-8603 14 A The Carmel Pine Cone June 27, 2008 The couple also hosted dinners with the authors Friday attend but can’t quite afford it. FESTIVAL and Saturday nights, including a bonfire at Carmel Beach “Send me a letter,” he said. “They don’t have to make it a From page 7A that had some of the nation’s greatest writers sitting around long, queen-for-a-day request, but a little note on why they singing campfire songs as guitarist Patrick Ireland would like to come to the event.” Though he could make no strummed. guarantees, McGillen said he would try to get tickets for in 25 languages. Last year’s attendees listed her among their “We couldn’t get rid of them,” McGillen said with glee. them. favorites. Tickets for the festival are set to go on sale at www.carme- He also hopes many will sign up to volunteer. “We gave out comment sheets, and her name appeared on lauthors.com next week at $515 each, which covers opening “It’s not heavy lifting,” he commented. Anyone seeking a almost every sheet,” McGillen explained. night through the conclusion midday Sunday. scholarship or a volunteer role can contact McGillen in writ- He also mentioned astronomer Andrew Fraknoi, who “It’s the only thing in this country that hasn’t gone up in ing at P.O. Box 2424, Carmel, CA 93921. penned “Disney’s Wonderful World of Space,” has an aster- price,” he opined. He expects this year’s event to sell out and said he will oid named after him, successfully argued against Pluto’s des- Nonetheless, he acknowledged $500 is a lot of money and continue looking for opportunities for The Carmel Authors & ignation as a planet and was named the 2007 California wanted to remind guests they can and should share their tick- Ideas Festival to grow in the coming years, adding days and Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Endowment. ets. inviting not just authors, but those who have great ideas but “If you read his book, you’ll understand astronomy,” “People can go to two or three authors, and then have their have yet to be put pen to paper. McGillen said. friends go to two or three,” he said. “We want to make sure each year we raise the bar,” he Despite the appearance of hard science on the schedule, In addition to extending a special invitation to teachers, said, “and eventually we would like to see the event run a full “we’re not trying to make this a graduate course,” McGillen McGillen is willing to work with people who really want to week.” said. “We’re trying to take difficult subjects and make them understandable, inspiring and entertaining.” Retired NFL coach Don Shula — whose win record is pose — and McCloud said it might serve as an office. unmatched — is also set to speak but will have an extra job. ■ An underground corridor McCann had linking an Last year, former 49ers coach Bill Walsh, a close friend of THEATER From page 3A under-stage area to the control booth was scratched, she said, McGillen’s, was the first author to sign on with the 2007 fes- and underground storage slated for the control booth should tival but died a month before the event. budget conscious and common sense,” he said. be built at ground level on its east side instead. “In his honor, we’re giving the Bill Walsh Memorial They focused on 11 elements and decided to hold a work- ■ McCann recommended eliminating the center aisle Award,” McGillen said, which will honor “today’s heroes,” shop at the theater that would allow the public, neighbors and through the audience benches in favor of two side aisles, outstanding teachers, and “tomorrow’s leaders,” outstanding users to chime in. Guillen also discussed the project with which McCloud said would reflect its appearance in 1938, students. Shula will present the award. McCann at his office in Sierra Madre. and installing new benches with more comfortably angled The lineup’s not complete, and likely won’t be until late During the June 19 workshop, Hazdovac and McCloud backs. “Why spend the money to change the seating?” summer, as McGillen is keeping slots open for authors who read through the list while other council members carried Livingston countered. “The only amenity required is to bring may be touring Northern California in September and want microphones to audience members desiring to share their our own seat cushions. The pitch of the back rests is perfect- to add Carmel to their itineraries. He also has yet to select the opinions, according to Guillen. ly comfortable.” opening night speaker (last year’s was Frank McCourt), though he has several strong candidates. Plans to be revised More info. needed Considering he didn’t even start organizing the 2007 fes- McCloud reported the Thursday meeting resulted in con- The sound system at the old theater has already been tival until July, McGillen pointed out his already substantial sensus on many of the points: improved with newer technology that directs it at the audi- head start. ■ Although it would not contain sound and light as effec- ence and not into the neighborhood, McCloud said. “I’m on my way to catch a red eye tonight to meet with tively as a stucco wall, a grapesteak fence should enclose the Accordingly, details of changes to sound and lighting sys- people from a number of the publishing houses and the New property. It should be screened with plants, but not ivy, which tems will be discussed after McCann revises his plan based York Times book review section,” he said Monday. Also on former councilwoman Barbara Livingston pointed out is “the on the council’s input. his itinerary this week was a stop in Aspen for its Summer curse of landscaping, as it is impossible to control once As for landscaping and trees, a more detailed plan will Words Writing Retreat & Literary Festival. established.” give city forester Mike Branson something to work with, ■ Onsite parking should remain, eliminating McCann’s McCloud said, though people agreed with the planting of Kids’ roles idea of a meadow on the property, and should be striped to drought-tolerant and native plants. Other touches the McGillens are incorporating from last maximize the number of vehicles. A trash enclosure would Livingston also urged the theater’s listing on local, state year include having volunteers help patrons find their way be relocated, and on-street parking would go unchanged. and national historic registers, which could make it eligible around Sunset Center and answer basic questions, and invit- ■ A driveway on Santa Rita Street would better accom- for grant money. ing students to introduce the speakers, play musical instru- modate disabled patrons and transportation of materials onto “The Forest Theater is a sacred space and a sacred place,” ments during breaks in the programming, and otherwise lend the grounds. Some people asked if Santa Rita might be made she said. “It should be honored as a simple venue in which to a youthful air to the event. one-way, and McCloud said the city would look into it. stage community productions in the time-honored tradition ■ Although it needs bet- of Carmel’s historic outdoor theater.” ter weather-proofing, the McCloud said she was pleased so many people participat- concession stand that was ed. Oliver • Elliott And Sebastian Fine Art moved to the Forest Theater “I think they were very appreciative of the meeting taking from Sunset Center at con- place at the theater, and it made a difference when you could and siderable expense should see and point to things,” she said. remain, and a new ticket McCann will be asked to include the revisions in new booth added to it. McCann’s drawings and break down the costs, according to McCloud. ARTWORKS drawings also include some “The overall impression I got from the meeting is that MAGAZINE “flex space,” — a room council wants to simplify and pare down the overly ambitious without a designated pur- Present project,” Livingston said G OPENIN FOREST THEATER GUILD PRESENTS WEEKEND CONVERGENCE II SIX MONTEREY PENINSULA ARTISTS FEATURING the work of: Johnny Apodaca Patricia Qualls Tom Burns Michael Snodgrass Andrew Jackson Gustavo Torres June 28 - July 27 Previews: June 26 & 27 A portion of the proceeds to benefit Freedom Fields, USA At the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel for the removal of landmines. Thursdays-Saturdays 8:00PM s Sundays 7:00pm Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice OPENING RECEPTION AND ARTISTS APPEARANCES Directed & Choreographed by Laura Akard Saturday June 28th TICKETS 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Child (6-12 yrs) $10 (under 6 free) Adult $25 Student (with ID) $15 Senior & Military $20 Exhibition Dates: June 28th – July 13th Special group rates available GALLERY HOURS From 10 A.M. Daily CALL NOW FOR TICKETS Southeast Corner of Ocean Avenue at San Carlos Street 831-626-1681 or online at www.foresttheaterguild.org Carmel, California 93921 Films in the Forest Festival - Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. 831-626-0178 • www.oesfineart.com Call for Movies and Times 626-1681 Food & WineJune 27, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 15A How to cook, dine out for less, and eat, drink and be merry By MARY BROWNFIELD sari — walks students through the preparation of each recipe Previous classes have focused on different regions, fish and answers questions. And, of course, everyone samples the dishes, spices and curries, and other topics. Plans for the IN AN area rich with culinary talents, exotic eating and results. The lessons are not highly technical and are very high prices, a wonderfully affordable cooking adventure can accessible. Continues next page be had with Sangita and Arijit Das, a Monterey couple who offer classes highlighting the sights, sounds and foods of their native India. Their latest four-session offering, which begins June 28, features vegan and vegetarian cooking — First release of our Estate Pinot Noir - NOW AVAILABLE! though they say meat can easily be added to the dishes to please the carnivores. Hailing from Bengal, the Dases are an exuberant, charm- ing and knowledgeable pair who discuss the culture, cuisine and cooking of India. Arijit usually spends the first third of each three-hour class presenting videos and telling stories, while Sangita prepares and serves an appetizer and drink. The rest of the evening revolves around ingredients and tech- niques as Sangita — always stunningly attired in an Indian China Gourmet NOW OPEN ~ NEW OWNERSHIP Open Everyday for Lunch & Dinner Specializing in Szechuan and Mandarin Cuisine NO MSG 5TH Ave btwn San Carlos & Dolores Just across from Post Office Sun-Thur ~ Carmel-by-the-Sea 11am-3pm & 4-9:30pm Fri-Sat ~ 831-624-3941 11am-3pm & 4-10pm The New Restaurant sierra mar at L’Auberge Carmel ”Drop-dead ocean views, warm and attentive service, and an extensive wine list enhance a menu that shows With the arrival of new Executive Chef Christophe Grosjean (recently of off the local produce as much as it does the talents of Marinus) and Executive Pastry Chef Chef Craig von Foerster.” Ron Mendoza (recently of the French — ROBB REPORT Laundry) and their total revision of the menus at L’Auberge Carmel, it became apparent that this simply isn’t the same LUNCH - DINNER restaurant anymore. So we gave it a name 831-667-2800 of its own - Aubergine. New options, Reservations requested more choices but with the same care and attention to detail that made this the place Bon Appetit magazine named Best of the Year in its Restaurant Hot Seat review. 3 courses · 69 dollars 4 courses · 89 dollars 5 courses · 110 dollars “Cuisine on the Edge“ — VERANDA the restaurant at HIGHWAY ONE BIG SUR CALIFORNIA Telephone 624 8578 831-667-2200 www.postranchinn.com Monte Verde at Seventh, Carmel-by-the Sea 16 A The Carmel Pine ConeFood June 27, 2008 & Wine NUCOP From previous page four, or $25 per individual class. The fee includes instruction, OR I food, handouts and a field trip. C vegan/vegetarian course include: For more information or to enroll, call (831) 375-5144 or ■ June 28, Cardamom tea, Aloo Chat (with boiled pota- email [email protected]. toes, garbanzo beans and spices), Rajmah (red kidney beans cooked in a spicy curry sauce) and Chapatti (puffed bread); ■ Sunset suppers ■ July 12, Sooji Halwa (semolina cooked in milk), Jaljeera (a refreshing summer drink) Chana Omelet (made Don’t mind supping when the sun’s still up? If not, early with chickpea flour) and Raita (grated vegetables in yogurt); bird specials offer an inexpensive means of enjoying dinner ■ July 26, Bread Pakoda (fritters from spicy mashed pota- out. Between 5 and 6:30 p.m. six nights a week (excluding toes), Sherbet (Indian-style lemonade), Pav Bhaji (spicy Sundays), Bistro 211 in the Crossroads serves a $16.95 fixed Organic Produce & Grocery mixed vegetables served on a bun) and a lesson on making menu that includes Caesar or house salad, soup and the main Cheeses • Wines • Gifts Garam Masala, a mixture of powdered spices; and course. This Friday, June 27, grilled fresh halibut served over Vitamins & Natural Bodycare ■ Aug. 9, Dahi Vada (lentil cakes in yogurt), Masala Chai braised spinach is on the menu, followed by Saturday’s roast 5% Senior Discount • Case Discounts tea, Chitrannam (lemon rice) and Capsicum Bhajji (bell pep- pork tenderloin with berries and bleu cheese. For informa- per fritters). tion, call (831) 625-3030 or visit www.bistro211.com. 625-1454 Each session will run 6 to 9 p.m. in the community room at La Mesa Village in Monterey, and the cost is $85 for all Continues next page 26135 Carmel Rancho Boulevard • Carmel LOCAL’S BREAKFAST SPECIAL $495 Breakfast all day! Two eggs with choice of meat and toast, and potatoes or cottage cheese Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 8:30 am Also try our famous French Toast with secret syrup CARMEL’S BEST EARLY DINNER Where the locals eat daily 4-6 pm For only $1295 Dolores between 5th & 6th • Carmel-by-the-Sea • 625-6780 Open Daily 7 am - 3 pm (Breakfast & Lunch) Dinner from 4 pm daily The Best Breakfast MARKET at the & DELI “Carmel’s Finest” SINCE 1953 Mouth of The Valley Kona Jerry’s Huli Huli Chicken on Wednesdays! Bruno’s Exclusive: 831-625-2448 Greenlees Bakery World Famous since 1929 Located in the Barnyard Shopping Village Cinnamon Bread Open 7 days a week Prime & Choice Meats • Oakwood BBQ Daily Gourmet Service Deli • Large Selection of Fine Wines 7:30am to 3:00pm Homemade Salads • Ready-Made Entrees 624-3821 AMERICAN NOW OPEN DAILY AT 7:30 AM EXPRESS HOME & HOTEL DELIVERY • AMPLE FREE PARKING MasterCard At the Corner of 6th Ave & Junipero St. • Carmel ATM Cypress Inn Hotel Carmel’s Landmark Hotel since 1929 ❧ Afternoon Tea ❧ Served from 1:00 to 4:00 pm Daily (Reservations suggested) Lunch served 12:30 to 4:00 pm Dinner Served 5:00 to 9:30 pm Lincoln and 7th,Carmel Box Y,Carmel,CA 93921 800/443-7443 (CA) 831/624-3871 Food & WineJune 27, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 17A From previous page to honor the Stars and Stripes July 4. addition, Schooners Bistro on the Bay will carte to line up the ideal itinerary. Offerings Musician Brian Diamond will perform be serve its regular menu in an expanded include a Monterey Peninsula wine tour, a live while chefs prepare plenty of food, from patio. The fun will begin at 5 p.m. and wrap tour of the Salinas Valley, visits to the ■ Independence in style Angus burgers and salads, to cheese steak up around 9:30. First come, first served. Monterey Bay Aquarium and Hopkins sandwiches, hot dogs and ribs. Kids can get Marine lab, and gourmet food and wine-tast- Celebratory options for Independence their faces painted and play Monterey ■ Get foodie ing excursions. At night, small-group dine Day on the Monterey Peninsula are plentiful, County trivia games. Guests will fill the arounds in Monterey, Carmel and Pebble and the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa at 400 hotel plaza to enjoy the superb view of the What diehard food lover would not want Beach will feature menus custom prepared Cannery Row hopes people will head there bay and the city’s fireworks spectacular. In to take part in something called the by leading chefs. Even rounds at the Pebble “National Gastronomical Symposium and Beach Golf Links and Spanish Bay are in the Soirée”? The Monterey Bay chapter of the offing. American Institute of Food & Wine will pre- The conference will culminate with the sent the four-day conference July 10-13 to Passport Around the World gala and auction provide “behind-the-scenes looks at our at the Beach & Tennis Club in Pebble Beach. region’s agricultural industry, fishing and Visit www.aiwf.org or call Mary Chamberlin wine industries.” (831) 624-0830 to sign up. AIWF membership is open to everyone, as are the events, which can be selected à la See FOOD page 19A Buy 1 Entree r Receive 1/2 Off ’s B eakfa 2nd Entree co & st Hola!Hola!Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (excluding beverages) Ti Lunch “The Most Unique Mexican Restaurant on the Peninsula” (breakfast all day) Call and Make your Open: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday - Sunday 831.582.2509 Reservations Today! 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Fremont Street • Monterey 831.372.3265 Mon-Fri 11:30am-9:30pm • Sat 8am-9:30pm • Sun 8am-9pm This special will run from June thru August JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY! food, fun… Please join us for dinner July 7-20 as we travel to the Italian region of SARDEGNA for your sunday brunch, luncheon, or dinner private rooms open 7 days • full bar available for parties dinner nightly • lunch daily • sunday brunch of 8 to 50 people 223 17th street, pacific grove • 372-3456 18A The Carmel Pine Cone June 27, 2008 PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS from the date it was filed with the implied, regarding title, possession or Date: May 15, 2008 *ON THE MAIN STEPS (AT THE AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- NAME STATEMENT County Clerk, except as provided in encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted- (s) Connie Mazzei, Clerk DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE, TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale File No. 20081112 Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 ness secured by said Deed of Trust, by W. G. Ragland, Deputy INSIDE THE COURTYARD) OF THE to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's The following person(s) is (are) days after any change in the facts set advances thereunder, with interest as Publication Dates: June 13, 20, 27, COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 240 check drawn on a state or national doing business as: forth in the statement pursuant to sec- provided, and the unpaid principal of July 4, 2008. (PC 617) CHURCH STREET, SALINAS, CA bank, check drawn by a state or federal firedog 1910 N. Davis Road, tion 17913 other than a change in the the Note secured by said Deed of Trust At the time of the initial publication of credit union, or a check drawn by a Salinas, CA 93907. residence address of a registered with interest thereon as provided in said this notice, the total amount of the state or federal savings and loan asso- Registrant(s) name and address: owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Note, plus fees, charges and expenses FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME unpaid balance of the obligation ciation, or savings association, or sav- Circuit City Stores West Coast, Inc. Statement must be filed before the expi- of the Trustee and of the trusts created STATEMENT File No. 20081217. The secured by the above described ings bank specified in Section 5102 of 9250 Sheridan Blvd. Westminster, CO ration. by said Deed of Trust. DATED: following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Deed of Trust and estimated costs, the Financial Code and authorized to 80031. The filing of this statement does not 06/08/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY ness as: CURRENT COMICS, 400 expenses, and advances is do business in this state will be held by This business is conducted by a of itself authorize the use in this state of 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA 93940. $2,544,341.33. It is possible that at the duly appointed trustee as shown corporation. a Fictitious Business Name in violation SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) ROBERT LEE GORE JR., 228 Anzio the time of sale the opening bid may below, of all right, title, and interest con- Registrant commenced to transact of the rights of another under Federal, 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927- Rd., Seaside, CA 93955. CRYSTAL be less than the total indebtedness veyed to and now held by the trustee in business under the fictitious business State, or common law (See Section 4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer LEANNE GORE, 228 Anzio Rd., due. Date: June 9, 2008 MELMET the hereinafter described property name or names listed above on 14411 et seq., Business and RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt Seaside, CA 93955. This business is DEFAULT SERVICES INC. as said under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust October 15, 2006. Professions Code). collector attempting to collect a debt. conducted by a husband and wife. Trustee, by T.D. Service Company, described below. The sale will be made, I declare that all information in this Original Any information obtained will be used Registrant commenced to transact as agent KIMBERLY COONRADT, but without covenant or warranty, statement is true and correct. (A regis- 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/08 for that purpose. ASAP# 2774626 business under the fictitious business ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. expressed or implied, regarding title, trant who declares as true information CNS-1348292# 06/13/2008, 06/20/2008, 06/27/2008 name listed above on: June 25, 2008. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. possession, or encumbrances, to pay which he or she knows to be false is CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: June 13, 20, 27, (s) Robert Lee Gore Jr. This statement FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX the remaining principal sum of the guilty of a crime.) Publication dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008. (PC 613) was filed with the County Clerk of 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711- note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, S/ Philip J. Dunn, Secretary. 2008. (PC603). Monterey County on June 6, 2008. 1988 We are assisting the with interest and late charges thereon, This statement was filed with the Publication dates: June 13, 20, 27, July Beneficiary to collect a debt and any as provided in the note(s), advances, County Clerk of Monterey County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 4, 2008. (PC 619) information we obtain will be used for under the terms of the Deed of Trust, 05/23/2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20081196. The that purpose whether received oral- interest thereon, fees, charges and NOTICE-This Fictitious Name STATEMENT File No. 20081115. The following person(s) is(are) doing busi- ly or in writing. If the Trustee is expenses of the Trustee for the total Statement expires five years from the following person(s) is(are) doing busi- ness as: MY PET MY LOVE, 712 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME unable to convey title for any reason, amount (at the time of the initial publi- date it was filed in the office of the ness as: LAVENDER JEWELRY, 4000 Lobos, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, STATEMENT File No. 20081150. The the successful bidder's sole and cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably County Clerk. A New Fictitious Rio Road, Unit 79, Carmel, CA 93923, Monterey County. MARIA DEL CAR- following person(s) is(are) doing busi- exclusive remedy shall be the return estimated to be set forth below. The Business Name Statement must be Monterey County. JOSEPHINE L. MEN LLOSA, 712 Lobos, Pacific Grove, ness as: PACIFIC THAI CUISINE, 663 of monies paid to the Trustee, and amount may be greater on the day of filed before that time. BLANCKMEISTER, 4000 Rio Road, CA 93950. This business is conducted Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA the successful bidder shall have no sale. Trustor: BERTHA G. DE LORETO, The filing of this statement does not Unit 79, Carmel, CA 93923. This busi- by an individual. Registrant com- 93950. NUTTIVUT JUNTARADARA- further recourse. If available, the A MARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed of itself authorize the use in this state of ness is conducted by an individual. menced to transact business under the PUN, 1965 Wharf Rd., Apt. A, Capitola, expected opening bid and/or post- Trustee: GOLDEN WEST SAVINGS a Fictitious Business Name in violation Registrant commenced to transact fictitious business name listed above CA 95010. This business is conducted ponement information may be ASSOCIATION SERVICE CO., A CALI- of the rights of another under Federal, business under the fictitious business on: June 4, 2008. (s) Maria Llosa. This by an individual. Registrant com- obtained by calling the following FORNIA CORPORATION Recorded State, or common law (See Section name listed above on: N/A. (s) statement was filed with the County menced to transact business under the telephone number(s) on the day 12/19/2006 as Instrument No. 14411 et seq., Business and Josephine L. Blanckmeister. This state- Clerk of Monterey County on June 4, fictitious business name listed above before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or 2006110874 in book , page of Official Professions Code). ment was filed with the County Clerk of 2008. Publication dates: June 13, 20, on: N/A. (s) Nuttivut Juntaradarapun. you may access sales information at Records in the office of the Recorder of 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/08 Monterey County on May 23, 2008. 27, July 4, 2008. (PC 614) This statement was filed with the www.ascentex.com/websales. TAC# Monterey County, California, Date of CNS-1356279# Publication dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, County Clerk of Monterey County on 786840C PUB: 06/20/08, 06/27/08, Sale: 6/20/2008 **Sale will be post- CARMEL PINE CONE 2008. (PC 606) May 29, 2008. Publication dates: June 07/04/08 poned to 7/23/2008** at 10:00 AM Publication dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2008. (PC 622) Publication dates: June 20, 27, July 4, Place of Sale: At the main (South) 2008. (PC601). T.S. No. GM-134372-C 2008. (PC 621) entrance to the County Courthouse, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Loan No. 7440942381 (facing the Courtyard off Church St.), STATEMENT File No. 20081165. The YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 240 Church Street, Salinas, California FICTITIOUS BUSINESS following person(s) is(are) doing busi- DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/6/2005. STATEMENT File No. 20081242. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Amount of unpaid balance and other NAME STATEMENT ness as: PACIFIC THAI CUISINE, 663 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- following person(s) is(are) doing busi- STATEMENT File No. 20081279. The charges: $545,643.96 Street Address File No. 20081108 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE ness as: PROFIT PARTNERS, 225 following person(s) is(are) doing busi- or other common designation of real The following person(s) is (are) 93950, Monterey County. NUTTIVUT SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Lighthouse Ave., Monterey, CA 93940. ness as: ERUBIEL C. MENDEZ, 436 property is purported to be.: 1125 doing business as: JUNTARADARAPUN, 663 Lighthouse NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE DEUBER & VILLACRES INC., 1139 Hannon Ave. Monterey, Ca. 93940 TRINITY AVE SEASIDE, CA 93955- Benchmark Mortgage, 17048 Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Mestress Dr., Pebble Beach, CA 93953. Monterey County. ERUBIEL C. 5365 A.P.N.: 012-266-029-000 The Arriba Way, Salinas, CA 93907, business is conducted by an individual. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- This business is conducted by a corpo- MENDEZ, 436 Hannon Ave., Monterey, undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- Monterey Registrant commenced to transact TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale ration. Registrant commenced to trans- CA 93940. This business is conducted bility for any incorrectness of the street Ark-La-Tex Financial Services, business under the fictitious business to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's act business under the fictitious busi- by an individual. Registrant com- address or other common designation, LLC, Dallas, 16000 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. name listed above on: N/A. (s) Nuttivut check drawn on a state or national ness name listed above on: April 1, menced to transact business under the if any, shown above. If no street address 800, Dallas, TX 75248 Juntaradarapun. This statement was bank, check drawn by a state or federal 2008. (s) Jane Deuber, CEO This state- fictitious business name listed above or other common designation is shown, State of Incorporation: TX filed with the County Clerk of Monterey credit union, or a check drawn by a ment was filed with the County Clerk of on: 12/13/07. (s) Erubiel C. Mendez. directions to the location of the proper- This business is conducted by a County on May 30, 2008. Publication state or federal savings and loan asso- Monterey County on June 11, 2008. This statement was filed with the ty may be obtained by sending a written limited liability company dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2008. (PC ciation, or savings association, or sav- Publication dates: June 13, 20, 27, July County Clerk of Monterey County on request to the beneficiary within 10 The registrant commenced to 610) ings bank specified in Section 5102 of 4, 2008. (PC 624) June 17, 2008. Publication dates: June days of the date of first publication of transact business under the fictitious the Financial Code and authorized to 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2008. (PC 626) this Notice of Sale. Date: 5/22/2008 business name or names listed above do business in this state, will be held by Fidelity National Agency Sales & on 10/30/2006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE the duly appointed trustee. The sale will NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Posting Agent for GOLDEN WEST I declare that all information in this TS No. 08-15857 be made, but without covenant or war- T.S. No: B354234 CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SAVINGS ASSOCIATION SERVICE statement is true and correct. (A regis- Title Order No. 3642784 ranty, expressed or implied, regarding Unit Code: B NAME STATEMENT CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION trant who declares as true information Investor/Insurer No. 067254534 title, possession, or encumbrances, to Loan No: 0554061507/DUFFY File No. 20081251 15661 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200 Tustin, which he or she knows to be false is APN No. 012-292-032-000 satisfy the obligation secured by said Min No: 1000153-0554061507-1 The following person(s) is (are) doing California 92780 Telephone Number: guilty of a crime.) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee AP #1: 197-191-021-000 business as: (800) 840-8547 Sale Status Line: (714) S/ Bryan K. Harlan, Member DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/22/2004. disclaims any liability for any incorrect- MELMET DEFAULT SERVICES Almostface2face, 13309 Middle 259-7850 07-28724 Of Golden West Manager UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- ness of the property address or other INC., as duly appointed Trustee Canyon Road, Carmel Valley, CA Savings Association Service Company This statement was filed with the TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE common designation, if any, shown under the following described Deed 93924, Monterey County. ASAP# 2773453 06/27/2008, County Clerk of Monterey on May 22, SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU herein. TRUSTOR:JOSE A. GARCIA, of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC Teresa Tracy, 13309 Middle Canyon 07/04/2008, 07/11/2008 2008. NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID- Road, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. Publication dates: June 27, July 4, 11, NOTICE-In accordance with NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING 12/12/2005 as Instrument No. DER FOR CASH (in the forms which This business is conducted by an indi- 2008. (PC 629) Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- 2005130667 in Book , page of Official are lawful tender in the United vidual. Statement generally expires five years TACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby Records in the office of the Recorder of States) and/or the cashier's, certified The registrant commenced to transact from the date it was filed with the given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, Monterey County, California, Date of or other checks specified in Civil business under the fictitious business NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO County Clerk, except as provided in as duly appointed trustee pursuant to Sale:7/7/2008 at 10:00 AM Place of Code Section 2924h (payable in full name or names listed above on N/A. SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 the Deed of Trust executed by ALICIA Sale: At the main (South) entrance to I declare that all information in this Date of Filing Application: at the time of sale to T.D. Service April 30, 2008. days after any change in the facts set HERNANDEZ, AN UNMARRIED the County Courthouse, (facing the Company) all right, title and interest statement is true and correct. (A regis- forth in the statement pursuant to sec- WOMAN, AND XOCHIL A LUIS, A Courtyard off Church St.), 240 Church conveyed to and now held by it under trant who declares as true information Street, Salinas, California Property To Whom It May Concern: tion 17913 other than a change in the MARRIED WOMAN, AS JOINT TEN- said Deed of Trust in the property which he or she knows to be false is The Name of the Applicant is: residence address of a registered ANTS, dated 07/22/2004 and recorded Address is purported to be: 1431 WAR- hereinafter described: Trustor: guilty of a crime.) SCCS INC owner. A New Fictitious Business Name 07/30/04, as Instrument No. ING STREETSEASIDE, California MICHAEL J. DUFFY, MARY T. S/ Teresa Tracy The applicants listed above are Statement must be filed before the expi- 2004079765, in Book , Page ), of 93955 APN #: 012-255-015 The total DUFFY Recorded May 19, 2004 as This statement was filed with the applying to the Department of Alcoholic ration. Official Records in the office of the amount secured by said instrument as Instr. No. 2004049982 in Book --- County Clerk of Monterey on June 12, Beverage Control to sell alcoholic bev- The filing of this statement does not County Recorder of Monterey County, of the time of initial publication of this Page --- of Official Records in the 2008. erages at: of itself authorize the use in this state of State of California, will sell on notice is $656,794.18, which includes office of the Recorder of MON- NOTICE-In accordance with Section SAN CARLOS BTW a Fictitious Business Name in violation 07/07/2008 at 10:00AM, At the main the total amount of the unpaid balance TEREY County; CALIFORNIA , pur- 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement OCEAN & 7TH W/S of the rights of another under Federal, (South) entrance to the County (including accrued and unpaid interest) suant to the Notice of Default and generally expires five years from the CARMEL, CA 93921 State, or common law (See Section Courthouse, (facing the Courtyard off and reasonable estimated costs, date it was filed with the County Clerk, Type of license: Election to Sell thereunder recorded 20 - Off-Sale Beer and Wine 14411 et seq., Business and Church St.), 240 Church Street, expenses, and advances at the time of March 6, 2008 as Instr. No. 2008- except as provided in Section 17920(b), Professions Code). initial publication of this notice. ETS 42 - On-Sale Beer and Wine- Salinas, CA. at public auction, to the 013784 in Book --- Page --- of where it expires 40 days after any Public Premises Original highest bidder for cash or check as Services, LLC Date: 6/4/2008 2255 Official Records in the office of the change in the facts set forth in the state- 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27/08 described below, payable in full at time North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Recorder of MONTEREY County ment pursuant to section 17913 other Publication dates: June 6, 13, 20, 2008. CNS-1345837# of sale, all right, title, and interest con- Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust than a change in the residence address (PC538). CARMEL PINE CONE veyed to and now held by it under said Line: 714-259-7850 Christine Gomez- describes the following property: of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Publication dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, Deed of Trust, in the property situated in Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Business Name Statement must be 2008. (PC602). said County and State and as more fully ASAP# 2783928 06/13/2008, DEED OF TRUST DATED MAY 10, filed before the expiration. NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO described in the above referenced 06/20/2008, 06/27/2008 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION The filing of this statement does not of SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Deed of Trust. The street address and Publication dates: June 13, 20, 27, TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT itself authorize the use in this state of a Date of Filing Application: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS other common designation, if any, of the 2008. (PC 615) MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. Fictitious Business Name in violation of June 24, 2008. NAME STATEMENT real property described above is pur- IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION the rights of another under Federal, File No. 20081110 ported to be: 1384 DARWIN STREET, OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- State, or common law (See Section To Whom It May Concern: The following person(s) is (are) SEASIDE, CA, 93955. The undersigned SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU 14411 et seq., Business and The Name of the Applicant is: doing business as: Trustee disclaims any liability for any CASE NUMBER: DR 47337 SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 21 Professions Code). CARMEL BAY INVESTMENTS Babettes Universe, 871 Balboa incorrectness of the street address and SLEEPY HOLLOW DRIVE, Original INCORPORATED Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93590, other common designation, if any, NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924 "(If a 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/18/08 The applicants listed above are Monterey County shown herein. The total amount of the BRADFORD M. ANDRES street address or common designa- CNS-1370111# applying to the Department of Alcoholic Barbara Francis, 871 Balboa unpaid balance with interest thereon of You are being sued. tion of property is shown above, no CARMEL PINE CONE Beverage Control to sell alcoholic bev- Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93590 the obligation secured by the property PETITIONER’S NAME IS: warranty is given as to its complete- Publication dates: June 27, July 4, 11, erages at: This business is conducted by an to be sold plus reasonable estimated GERALDINE F. ANDRES ness or correctness)." Said Sale of 18, 2008. (PC 628) SIXTH AVE & TORRES NWC individual costs, expenses and advances at the You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS property will be made in "as is" con- CARMEL, CA 93921 The registrant commenced to time of the initial publication of the after this Summons and Petition are dition without covenant or warranty, Type of license: transact business under the fictitious Notice of Sale is $475,663.13. It is pos- served on you to file a Response (form express or implied, regarding title NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 42 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE- business name or names listed above sible that at the time of sale the opening FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and possession, or encumbrances, to T.S. No. 2008-44766459 PUBLIC PREMISES on N/A bid may be less than the total indebted- have a copy served on the petitioner. A pay the remaining principal sum of Loan No. 0044766459 I declare that all information in this ness due. In addition to cash, the letter or phone call will not protect you. the note(s) secured by said Deed of Title Order No. 3590887 Publication dates: June 27, July 4, 11, statement is true and correct. (A regis- Trustee will accept cashier's checks If you do not file your Response on Trust, with interest as in said note YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A 2008. (PC631). trant who declares as true information drawn on a state or national bank, a time, the court may make orders affect- provided, advances, if any, under the DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/8/2006. which he or she knows to be false is check drawn by a state or federal credit ing your marriage or domestic partner- terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- guilty of a crime.) union, or a check drawn by a state or ship, your property, and custody of your charges and expenses of the Trustee TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE S/ Barbara Francis federal savings and loan association, children. You may be ordered to pay and of the trusts created by said SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU This statement was filed with the savings association, or savings bank support and attorney fees and costs. If Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE County Clerk of Monterey on May 23, specified in Section 5102 of the you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the on: JULY 10, 2008, AT 10:00 A.M. NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING 2008. Financial Code and authorized to do clerk for a fee waiver form. NOTICE-In accordance with business in this state. Said sale will be If you want legal advice, contact a Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but with- lawyer immediately. You can get infor- Statement generally expires five years out covenant or warranty, express or mation about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web Public Notice site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar associ- Pebble Beach Community Services District ation. NOTICE: The restraining orders on page 2 are effective against both NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING spouses or domestic partners until the Friday, July 25, 2008 Coming July 18th in petition is dismissed, a judgement is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable The Board of Directors of the Pebble Beach Community Services District adopt- anywhere in California by any law The Carmel Pine Cone enforcement officer who has received ed a Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-09, (July 1, 2008 through June 30, or seen a copy of them. The name and address of the court 2009). The Board will hold a public hearing on Friday, July 25, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. is: in the District Boardroom located at 3101 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach, CA to SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Carmel COUNTY MONTEREY adopt the Final Budget, including annual fees for sewer collection and treatment, fire 1200 Aguajito Road Monterey, CA 93940 protection and garbage collection services. The public is invited to attend the hear- The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or ing to comment on any item in the budget or regarding addition of other items. petitioner without an attorney, is: ACH GERALDINE F. ANDRES P.O. Box 232 You can obtain a copy of the Preliminary Budget by calling the District Marina, CA 93933 (831) 392-5648 Administrative Office at (831) 373-1274 or visiting the District’s web site at 2008 MICHAEL J. MENDENHALL www.pbcsd.org. 1015 Cass Street, Suite 10 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 375-8600 Monterey Country Reg. No. LDA 3 Publication Date: Pine Cone June 27, 2008 Issue. Reserve ad space now! Exp 1/26/2010 NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individ- Publication date: June 27, 2008 (PC630) 831-274-8603 ual. June 27, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 19A In addition to all of the blues that can be heard around MUSIC town this week, alternatives are abundant, including this in the fall of ’45. In the mid 1950s, the Oaks were featured in From page 14A week’s performance by the Oak Ridge Boys at the Golden Time magazine as one of the top drawing gospel groups in State Theatre on Alvarado Street. The original group, based the nation. Despite numerous personnel changes, the group in Knoxville, Tenn., began performing country and gospel has persevered and has spawned dozens of country No. 1 sents the 10th Annual After Blues Festival Jam hosted this music in nearby Oak Ridge, where the atomic bomb was hits. The Oaks have one of the most distinctive and recogniz- year by J.C. Smith and Lee Durley. Call (831) 649-8050 for being developed. They called themselves the Oak Ridge able sounds in the music industry today and have received details. Quartet, and they began regular Grand Ole Opry appearances multiple CMA, Grammy and Dove awards. There are two shows starting at 5 and 8 p.m. Call (877) 772-5425 to pur- chases tickets. At the Big Sur River Inn, the Cachauga Playboys play ■ Hot Bahamas their unique California surf zydeco this Sunday, June 29, FOOD from noon to 4 p.m. From page 17A Bahama Billy’s in The Barnyard this week announced two And at Fernwood Resort in Big Sur, The Stanimals will new ideas to draw diners: Bahama Hours on weekdays and perform Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, at 9 p.m. Call Hot! Hot! Hot! Sundays. ■ Plaza jazz and juice (831) 667-2422. Beginning July 13 and running every Sunday through Despite the wildfire that hit parts of Big Sur this week, The Carmel Plaza’s annual Jazz at the Plaza summer October, Hot! Hot! Hot! will feature a live Steel Drum band these two events have not been cancelled, organizers say. series will begin Friday, July 11, with the Kim Edmundson and $4 cocktails between 1 and 4 p.m. Quartet featuring Laurie Hofer. Edmundson is a talented per- And starting July 14, continuing Mondays through cussionist and music producer, while Hofer is “a multifac- Fridays until the end of October, Bahama Hours will offer eted vocalist.” The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Monterey County locals (with I.D. to prove it) half price on Association cosponsors the 12-week concert series, and everything on the menu — food, cocktails and wine — from Scheid Vineyards will be the featured winery during the 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. kickoff. Plaza retailers will stay open a little later to accom- modate anyone who decides to browse and shop. The music is free, but tasting wines and nibbling select YOUR AUTO cheeses costs $15 per person. The Jazz at the Plaza series will Solartecture run 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 26, featuring different Award Winning Designs COLUMN live performers and Monterey County vintners each week. 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Where Big Sur is concerned, they’ve twisted themselves — and the law — into knots, coming up with truly bizarre proposals such as protecting the view of the land from boats at sea, and trying to prohibit building on private proper- ty that can be seen from hiking trails. Their latest take-no-prisoners proposal is to declare “maritime chaparral” to be Environmentally Sensitive Habitat, which would put it off limits to most development. In the Coastal Act, ESHA is supposed to be an area in which “plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be eas- ily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments.” Of course, maritime chaparral exists on hundreds of thousands of acres of Big Sur hillside. And, far from being easily disturbed or degraded by human activi- ties, the mix of plants that constitute it are practically impossible to get rid of. The real virtue of maritime chaparral in Big Sur is its sheer vastness. Take in almost any view driving down Highway 1, and maritime chaparral is what you’re looking at. It is those views which the coastal commission’s staff are trying to “Bring your checkbooks, ladies.” protect. However, “view” is not in the ESHA definition. Nevertheless, in a permit decision two years ago, the commission followed its years of ongoing construction next door, I feel that I have been rewarded with nothing staff’s advice and declared maritime chaparral to be ESHA — not only putting Letters less than a slap in the face and continued a formidable obstacle in front of anyone else who wants to build in that area, but frustration with having to prepare for meet- to the Editor ing after meeting at city hall. getting in the way of the owners of existing houses who want a fire break around So, no, I am NOT “generally supportive” their homes. ‘Not supportive’ of their latest proposal. Margaret Kim, Carmel In seeking to reassure them last week, one coastal planner actually alarmed Dear Editor: I took exception to the article in the June Big Sur residents, telling a reporter her agency doesn’t “have a problem if home- 20 Pine Cone regarding Robb and Dale ‘Why we offered assistance’ Johnson’s application denial for their remod- Dear Editor, owners clear dead brush.” Translation: The coastal commission is going to try to el. The emphasis seemed to be on the While LAFCO is straddled with unpaid stop property owners from clearing live brush. Yet, the live brush at issue is Johnson’s frustration with the approval bills approaching $140,000 from the incor- process, while I am portrayed as having been poration group, along with Michael Stamp’s “loaded with volatile oils” and can be a deadly fire hazard, according to a local “generally supportive” of their latest pro- recently filed legal fees, residential property fire chief. posal. Well, I am not. owners from the Carmel Coastal and Carmel Their attorney is quoted as saying that Valley Village communities stand with The debate over these issues started to get pretty hot in a public meeting last they felt every time they were “addressing LAFCO on this immovable principle: Any Friday in Big Sur, though it was cut off before residents had a chance to express concerns that were raised, something else is proposed city that lacks the density to sup- thrown at us.” If they are frustrated, they only port itself with property taxes; that would be their fears about the possibility of a rapidly spreading fire. have themselves to blame. Their first design heavily reliant on tourism-generated rev- enues; precariously dependent on the viabil- The next day, lightning struck. proposed a second story addition that creat- ed numerous view and privacy issues — ity of one key business in the mouth of the Within 36 hours, more than 10,000 acres of land above the Henry Miller none of which they chose to consult with any valley; unable to remotely support its immense infrastructure; required to advertise Library, the Ventana Inn and Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn had burned, along with 14 of the affected neighbors first. Their second design proposed to extend their home anoth- in order to sustain and spur tourism; build homes, providing a powerful lesson in how foolhardy it can be to underestimate er 12 feet which, combined with their first hundreds of low-income housing units; gen- erate significant city-related traffic, and the danger of wildfires. It should also be noted that the inferno destroyed in an remodel, would have created an addition which totaled over 30 feet that blocked my forge a permanent partnership with the busi- hour or two more maritime chaparral than all the residents of Big Sur could clear views! And with their most recent design, ness community and the visitor industry is a although I had suggested a clear and work- municipality that would forever alter and if they worked for 100 years. able alternative, they persist on adding-on to impact Carmel Valley. This is why we Of course, it won’t take long for the hardy chaparral to reestablish itself in the their home towards the north. Each submis- believe Judge Villarrel’s narrow and flawed sion always seems to bring new surprises. decision nullifying an EIR should be burn zone. Unfortunately, if the coastal commission persists in protecting mar- I had not objected to their first remodel, appealed and overturned and why we have itime chaparral from being cleared, it also won’t be long before a lot more homes although it blocked part of my view with an offered our financial assistance to LAFCO. 18-foot addition. However, considering go up in smoke. everything I’ve done to accommodate three Continues next page ■ Publisher ...... Paul Miller (274-8593) Offices: ■ Advertising Director ...... Tim Cadigan (274-8603) Stonehouse Terrace, San Carlos near Seventh, Carmel-by-the Sea, and ■ Production Manager ...... Jackie Cromwell (274-8634) 734 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove ■ Reporters . .Mary Brownfield (274-8660), Chris Counts (274-8665) Mail: P.O. Box G-1, Carmel, California 93921 ...... Kelly Nix (274-8664), Margot Petit Nichols (274-8661) The Carmel Pine Cone www.carmelpinecone.com Email: [email protected] ■ Advertising Sales . 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Central Coast Delivery A California Corporation June 27, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 27 A From previous page been made by a council subcommittee, consisting of Mayor well, so that assessment of the impacts of the scale of modi- Sue McCloud and councilmember Paula Hazdovac, accom- fications of buildings, stage and grounds, and impacts on Robert A. Sinotte, Carmel Valley panied by the city administrator. They presented their find- trees, can be made. This work by the architect is to be part of ings of significant items in the proposed plan which needed an extended pre-design stage. A new review period will occur ‘Successful workshop’ deletion or modification. These coincided with points about when the architect produces the additional work, before the Dear Editor, which citizens previously had expressed concern. schematic design phase is authorized by the council. On June 19, in response to citizens’ requests, the city At the conclusion of the meeting, it was decided by the The council is to be commended for holding this meeting council held a successful, well attended, public workshop council that the subcommittee’s points, and some others and the public looks forward to receipt of the revised plans. meeting at the Forest Theater to review the “pre-design” plan raised by the public at the meeting, would be presented to the Skip Lloyd, Carmel proposed by the Forest Theater Foundation for renovation of Foundation’s architect with the request that a new pre-design the Forest Theater, one of Carmel’s most venerable and plan be prepared in light of them. A further request by the revered assets. In preparation for the meeting, a site visit had council is that the architect present elevation sketches, as BROCCHINI — RYAN Celtic pipers, drummers and dancers perform in P.B. CARMELO 4 SOUTH EAST OF 12TH $2,100,000 STEVENSON SCHOOL in Pebble Beach hosts the Blair Brown and Irish dancers from the Allison Barnes Monterey Bay School of Piping and Drumming’s annual Academy of Irish Dancing in Hollister. Brown, a regular at Celtic Concert Wednesday, July 2. “This event is the gold the annual World Drumming Championships, is head of standard of bagpipers,” said publicist Wendy Brickman, who drumming at the St. Thomas’ Episcopal School in Houston, calls herself “a bagpiper in training.” Texas. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are Bagpipers Simon McKerrell, Finlay MacDonald, Colin available at the door. The school is located at 3152 Forest MacLellan and Lorne Cousin will perform at the concert. Lake Road in Pebble Beach. McKerrell, who plays the Highland, Uilleann and Border bagpipes, serves as head of piping studies at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow, Scotland. 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