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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Cypress Inn evacuated during midnight fire Youth center’s board
A fire burned unde- By MARY BROWNFIELD suspends dances tected inside a wall at the Cypress Inn AN ELECTRICAL fire forced the evacua- until firefighters tion of the Cypress Inn for several hours late due to teen drinking ripped it apart to Saturday night, but the damage was mostly con- douse the flames. fined to one room, no one was injured, and the Meanwhile, dozens guests got a taste of the town’s hospitality when a By MARY BROWNFIELD of evacuated hotel nearby church and a restaurant took them in out of guests waited in the the cold. FTER POLICE cited seven teens for being drunk or street until a nearby A Though the slow-burning fire evidently started possessing alcohol at and outside a Carmel Youth Center church and a restau- rant took them in. awhile earlier, police officers and firefighters dance May 29, the CYC board of directors decided not to were summoned to the downtown inn, which was host any more dances until better programs are in place to PHOTOS/BRUCE MEYER, VIVEK MEHRA at capacity, just before 11:30 p.m. June 6 after deal with the problem. someone reported smelling smoke and a fire “We are currently developing a closer relationship with alarm activated. the Carmel Police Department, with plans to develop a diver- Arriving first, police officers didn’t see any sion/substance abuse aware- flames but found smoke and began evacuating the ness program with classes to 44-room hotel. be held at the CYC,” board “It worked pretty well,” reported Carmel president Michelle Arnold Police Sgt. Paul Tomasi. Police officers and the said. She added that the youth Move follows night manager went door to door, waking people center would consider a part- and checking their names off a list as they made it nership with an existing anti- arrest of to safety. Many were dressed in pajamas and drug and alcohol program at bathrobes, and some toted dogs with them. Carmel Middle School, “to seven kids Rooms of those unaccounted for were opened and see how we can educate our on a single night cleared, to ensure no one was left behind. younger youth as well.” “The hotel was almost completely evacuated With the police depart- when we arrived, and the last few guests were ment located next door to the exiting as we got there,” said Carmel Fire Capt. youth center and officers on Bruce Meyer. “Some of them with bags packed.” patrol during the dances, it’s not unusual for one or two kids to be busted for alcohol. That Fire inside a wall number climbed substantially at the most recent event, and Police told firefighters there was smoke in the Sgt. Ken Shen said end-of-the-school-year celebrating was hotel, and Room 115 appeared to be the source. probably the reason. In the room, Meyer removed his gloves to feel The first to receive a citation was a 16-year-old girl the wall and found it hot. The thermal imaging allegedly caught with alcohol outside the youth center just camera indicated the temperature was higher than after 8 p.m. She was released to her father. it should have been, and Meyer knew the hotel’s Two 15-year-old boys were taken into custody about 30 kitchen was on the other side of the wall and won- minutes later for possession of alcohol and then turned over dered if that might be the source. to their parents. “But the farther up I felt, it got very hot — just Just before 9 p.m., another 15-year-old and another 16- too hot,” he said. “And then smoke started coming year-old were found intoxicated at the dance, and police cited out of the smoke detector.” the boys and released them to their parents. He had never seen anything like it and thought At 9:20 p.m., police determined another 15-year-old male
See FIRE page 22A See DRUNK page 23A P.I. searching for stolen gold coins Sunset Center raises curtain on By KELLY NIX ney general’s office to get someone indicted,” Villars said Wednesday, while declining to its ambitious new schedule A PRIVATE investigator tracking $2.5 identify the suspect. million in gold and silver coins stolen from an The Pine Cone contacted Villars after court By CHRIS COUNTS elderly Pacific Grove woman four years ago See COINS page 23A says a suspect has been identified in the theft, SUNSET CENTER’S performing arts and an indictment could be forthcoming. schedule is getting a big makeover for the The precious coins, owned by 101-year-old Council favors 2009/2010 season. Executive director Peter Lillian King, went missing in 2005 when King Lesnik unveiled the new lineup at a launch was removed from her oceanfront P.G. home party June 10. after police found her living in squalid condi- green building rules “I’ve been doing this for 25 years, and I tions. think this is the best season I’ve put together,” While King’s grand niece, Cynthia Hurley, By MARY BROWNFIELD said Lesnik. pleaded no contest to taking some of the He is particularly thrilled about booking coins, and others were later reported missing THE CARMEL City Council announced Esperanza Spalding, a jazz prodigy who sings from a Monterey storage unit, more than $2 last week it supports requiring people to use and plays bass. “She’s turning the jazz world million of the precious coins were never more environmentally friendly practices and on its ear,” Lesnik noted. found. materials when building homes and business- A big fan of the Pilobolus dance company, But Monterey private investigator Karen es. he’s excited they’re on the new schedule as Villars, who is working to recover the coins, The council had been asked to weigh in on well. said she has new information in the case that the merits of a potential green building pro- “They’ve been together for more than 30 could break it wide open. gram, and members encouraged planning and years, and their work is at the highest level it’s “There have been some very interesting building services manager Sean Conroy to ever been in terms of artistry,” Lesnik said. developments,” she said. bring a proposed law forward for considera- Jazz prodigy Esperanza Spalding, who “I’m turning some reports over to the local sings and plays standup bass, will per- See SUNSET page 18A form at Sunset Center next season. police departments and possibly to the attor- See GREEN page 10A Get your complete Carmel Pine Cone every Thursday evening in convenient pdf format via email. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com. 2A The Carmel Pine Cone June 12, 2009 Partnership with museum foundation raises eyebrows in P.G.
By KELLY NIX Grove Inc. to lease and operate the museum for 15 years. ADA charges,” Byrne said. “You should really know what The agreement would cost the city $150,000 per year plus that will cost because those are usually very expensive. You THOUGH THE Pacific Grove City Council moved the cost of custodial services for the first three years. The need to have some of those answers before you make a defin- quickly last week to approve an ordinance that would allow a foundation would lease the building and its collection, man- itive agreement.” nonprofit to operate the city’s financially troubled museum, age employees and be responsible for fundraising. P.G. resident Dan Miller said while the agreement on its concerns over the agreement loom. Jason Burnett, president of the museum foundation, told face seems to save the money, the city might not see much of At the June 3 council meeting, in an effort to keep the the council last week the agreement would keep the museum a savings after all. museum open, the council approved a public/private partner- open without cutting operating hours. “You start adding all these things up, and guess what? I’ll ship that would allow the Museum Foundation of Pacific “We have all sorts of ideas that we have heard from others bet the cost will come real close to what we were paying and that we have ourselves to take a good institution and before.” make it better,” he said. Esther Trosow, who used to work at the museum and is Did you know... But several people at last week’s council meeting said a critical of the partnership, said the city’s budget and finance decision was being hastily forged and there were too many committee should have reviewed the agreement before it was Watering the Flower People- Back unanswered questions with the lease. brought before council members. “There are hidden costs,” in the ‘60s, Carmel, fearing that it “This document was available essentially today,” said for- she said. For instance, she said the city would need to hire would become another Haight- mer P.G. mayor Jeanne Byrne, “which means the public has- consultants to inventory the city’s exhibits. Ashbury, adopted an ordinance n’t had an opportunity to scrutinize it.” The 2008/2009 Pacific Grove budget reduced support for against free-range hippies. The city Burnett said one of his goals is to make the museum the museum by 52 percent to $148,000. Last fall, the city also council tried to ban “an extraordi- accessible to disabled patrons in accordance with the received a $230,703 grant from the David and Lucille Randi Greene nary influx of undesirable and Americans with Disabilities Act, which Byrne said could be Packard Foundation, to help the museum. Burnett is David unsanitary visitors to the city, some- costly to the city. Packard’s grandson. times known as ‘hippies,’” finding that “unless proper “My understanding is the city will be on the hook for the Supporters of the partnership agreement said it could regulations are adopted immediately the use and enjoy- mean a new beginning for the museum. ment of public property will be jeopardized if not entire- “It is the last hope, in my view, to keep the museum open,” ly eliminated... for normal public use.” The ordinance said Judd Perry, member of the museum foundation board. banned climbing trees; sitting on monuments, fountains, The Perfect Gift for fences, steps and planted areas; and lying on lawns (i.e., Devendorf Park). The California Supreme Court over- Dads and Grads! turned the ordinance as discriminatory and unconstitu- Another body at Bixby “Lady in the Locker Room” by tional. Then Carmel installed water sprinklers that went FOR THE second time in two weeks, a body was discov- on every 15 minutes to discourage hippies from gather- Flo Snyder is the Carmel author’s uproarious memoir of the early ered below Bixby Bridge in Big Sur Thursday morning, and ing in the parks. And perhaps to clean them up a little authorities are trying to determine the cause of death. bit! Dodgers and Giants when they moved their fractious rivalry West. Robin Breaker, 52, was found about 400 feet below the ® Randi Greene, Realtor (831) 869-8325 Filled with 140 rare photos, the Warm... Rich... bridge in dense chaparral. According to the sheriff’s office, [email protected] color-illustrated hardcover book is Nostalgic ... Funny Breaker was a Carmel resident. See RandiGreene.com for properties available at Borders and Brinton’s. 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Council OKs $13.7M budget WYLANDGALLERIES CARMEL By MARY BROWNFIELD $2,496,195. Income relies heavily on the Big 3 — PRESENTS THE CARMEL City Council unani- sales, hotel and property taxes — estimated mously approved a $13,741,050 budget for to bring in a combined $10,132,000. 2009/2010 Tuesday evening after agreeing to Property taxes should rise, but hotel and increase parking fines and cut some spend- sales taxes are expected to be down. ing to dedicate more money to marketing, But many of the numbers could change, the library, trolley service and Sunset Center. city administrator Rich Guillen warned the The changes were largely based on feedback council, as the state considers raiding local provided at an earlier hearing. coffers to shore up its own accounts. Because of the down economy, next “If the state decides to move forward on year’s budget is about $400,000 less than this borrowing 8 percent of the city’s property tax year’s total spending. Of the total, or considers other revenue takeaways, staff $8,081,494 covers salaries and benefits, with will return to the council with a budget the balance for materials, supplies and capi- adjustment that could have significant tol work. adverse impacts on city services,” he The most costly departments will contin- ue to be police, budgeted at $3,179,827 — most of which goes to payroll — and fire, at See BUDGET page 19A
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Speaker: Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Topic: Challenges For Taxpayers in the Midst of Fiscal Crisis. Big Sur landowners battle R.S.V.P. to Lois Campbell (831) 659-2819 or Betty Hughes (831) 626- 4893. Reservations must be made by the Monday prior to the luncheon. conservation easement Calendar June 19, 20 “Lady In The Locker Room” - the perfect gift for Dads and Grads! Available now at Borders and Brinton’s. Author Flo Snyder recaptures the history, humor and fractious rivalry of the early Dodgers By KELLY NIX To advertise, call and Giants in California. Book signings at Borders on June 19 from 2 to (831) 624-0162 or email 6 p.m. and at Brinton’s on June 20 from noon to 3 p.m. A GROUP of landowners is fighting the Big Sur Land [email protected] June 20 - 2nd Annual Community Awareness Day at the American Trust and the California Coastal Commission over a trail Tin Cannery in Pacific Grove, Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across a disputed scenic easement on Garrapata Ridge. Come join several local community groups. Some of the presenters will James and Pamela Sheppard and David and Robert Fridays - Fromage Fridays - Every Friday, Taste Morgan in the include: DARE, Parks and Recreation, Monterey & Pacific Grove Fire Crossroads provides one or two cheeses (from the Cheese Shop) to be Departments, SPCA, Girls & Boys Club of America & American Red Carroll filed suit in 2007 in Monterey County Superior Court paired with our assortment of wines. From 2 to 5 p.m. people are invit- Cross. Contact (831) 333-0903 for more information. for the right to build the trail, which the BSLT contends can’t ed to enjoy the wine and cheese pairings at no additional tasting fee; June 20 - The Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop’s fabulous annual be developed at all because of the easement agreement. no reservations required. (831) 751-7780 “Jewelry Extravaganza” will be held Saturday, June 20, 10 - 4 p.m. next Furthermore, the coastal commission says the trail would Ongoing - Rediscover Cannery Row! The best of Monterey is on to the Barnyard Shopping Center. We are celebrating our 20th anniver- violate the Coastal Act. Cannery Row, and locals know it. Home to some of your favorite restau- sary this year and have given $3.44 million in Monterey County com- rants, boutiques, galleries, spas and wine tasting — and always the most munity grants, including $132,000 in scholarships. The property owners acknowledge that a previous owner exciting nightlife on the Peninsula! New! Free parking daily after 4 p.m. June 22 - July 17 21st CET Summer Intensive - Classical Theatre, offered to dedicate a scenic easement on the property in in the Cannery Row Garage. Just show your drivers license with a Performance, Voice, Stage Combat, Fencing, Dance, Improv Acting, 1981, but they say the offer expired in June 2002 before the “939” zip code. www.canneryrow.com Makeup, Movement, Playwriting, Theatre History/Lit, Puppets, Stage BSLT picked it up. Therefore, the easement does not exist, June - Aug. - Family Fun at Point Sur Lightstation Volunteers lead 3- Design. Call (831) 624-1531 for more information. www.cetstaffplay- the Sheppards and Carrolls contend. hour walking tours on a paved road less than a mile long. Summer hours ers.org — Saturdays: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sundays: 10 a.m., Weds: 1 p.m., June 27 - Carmel Mission’s 5th Annual Founder’s Day, Saturday, In 2005, the landowners began working on the trail, which Thursdays (July & August): 10 a.m. Moonlight Tours: July 6 & 7 at 7:30 June 27, noon to 7 p.m. Opening Ceremony at noon in the Basilica fol- would lead from their homes to Garrapata Creek. They hired p.m. August 5 & 6, 7:15 p.m. Adults $10 (Moonlight tours $15), Ages lowed by The Alta California Dancers, acorn grinding, soap making, tor- workers to cut back brush, planted redwood seedlings and 6-17: $5 (Moonlight $10). Additional information: www.pointsur.org or tilla making, wool dying, spinning and weaving Demonstrations. Also cypress trees and performed other work, the suit says. (831) 647-8261 included are Art Tours, Mission Games and Spanish Colonial Horses. A The coastal commission alleges that clearing the path was June 13 - The Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula Free Family Friendly Event. BBQ foods sold in the Courtyard. 3080 Rio announces its Style Show and Luncheon on Saturday, June 13, from 12 Road, Carmel. (831) 624-3494 done without a permit and amounted to a “knowing and to 2 p.m. Please call for reservations: (831) 624-8595. Donation: $12 July 9-12 — Workshop to discover your soul’s purpose. Come and intentional violation of the Coastal Act.” The commission is June 13 - 5th Annual Art & Wine Celebration hosted by the Carmel find simple tools to help you face the future with confidence by discov- seeking penalties of $1,000 to $30,000 per day for each day Valley Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 ering your Sacred Gifts and your Soul’s Talents at Asilomar, Pacific the violation has occurred — penalties the landowners say p.m. is free and open to the public. This event features 60+ artists, live Grove, sponsored by Edgar Cayce Foundation. Call Julia (707) 416- are unwarranted. entertainment, fine food & delicious wine. Grapevine Express - 6271, email [email protected] or see caycegoldengate.org for Complimentary. $15 for wine tasting. Elizabeth Vitarisi Suro, Managing details. “Even if the path clearing was a violation of the Coastal Director, Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce (831) 659-4000, Act, which it was not, it was certainly not done knowingly or www.carmelvalleychamber.com. intentionally,” the suit maintains. June 15 - Carmel Public Library Foundation presents NY Times The case, which includes four large volumes of docu- Bestselling Author Amy Stewart June 15 at 7 p.m., and her latest book, ments, hinges on the disputed timeline when the offer to ded- “Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln’s Mother & Other CARMEL PUBLIC Botanical Atrocities.” Learn about “famous killers & unfortunate [plant] IBRARY OUNDATION icate the open-space easement was filed and when it was victims” through history! Carpenter Hall, Sunset Center, 9th & Mission. L F accepted. The Sheppards and Carrolls say the easement was $10 suggested contribution. Call (831) 624-2811. offered in May 1981 and had a lifespan of 21 years. By the June 17, 24, & July 1 - Smoke Cabaret, starring Lori Rivera. time the BSLT recorded the “certificate of acceptance” for Songwriter Joe Ortiz of Gayle’s Bakery in Capitola brings his original Presents NY Times the easement on June 17, 2002, the easement had expired, dinner theatre to Casanova Restaurant. Enjoy a sumptuous three-course meal and a two-act musical story of two women: Celeste, the young Bestselling Author they contend. innocent who is unlucky in love, and the worldly gypsy Francesca (both But the coastal commission and BSLT contend the 21- played by Ms. Rivera). 7 p.m. $75, includes three-course meal. No host year period did not start until the easement dedication was bar. Call (831) 462-1200 (AMEX, MC or VISA). finalized on June 16, 1981. They insist that although the June 17 - The Kiwanis Club of Carmel Valley will host a reception at Monterey County Recorder accepted the paperwork on June Chateau Julien Winery June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. to thank all those who 17, 2002, its actual “date of recording” was June 14, 2002, have played in its previous 12 Fiesta golf tournaments and to welcome new players for this year’s July 30th event at Quail Lodge. It also will when the certificate was presented to the recorder. honor Hunter Finnell of Carmel Valley for his continuing support of the “Finally, they contend that even if the acceptance was not tournament. Jim Tunney, legendary NFL referee, will emcee the recep- recorded until June 17, 2002,” the lawsuit states, “the 21st tion. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will go to the Valley PASSIONATE ABOUT BOOKS OR PLANTS? anniversary of the offer to dedicate fell on a Sunday, giving Volunteers Fire Department and to initiate the scholarship program. 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E-mail [email protected] 6A The Carmel Pine Cone June 12, 2009 Suspect arrested for skateboarding Natural 17 Mile Drive with hidden handgun A 55-YEAR-OLD Carmel man ended up is routine in an incident involving a gun, Stone in jail after he crashed on his skateboard in according to Brown. Worship Pebble Beach the afternoon of May 19 and “Then the deputy arrived and found the CARMEL CARMEL VALLEY lost his loaded handgun, according to gun, a .45-caliber Colt, in bushes,” Brown MONTEREY PACIFIC GROVE Monterey County Sheriff’s Cmdr. Tracy said. Brown. When the deputy tried to put Clark in the A passerby following Thomas Clark as he back of his patrol car, the suspect reportedly Carmel Presbyterian Church was skateboarding down the hill near resisted, so the CHP officer and a firefighter Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea Fanshell Beach saw him fall and stopped to had to help force the 6-foot-1-inch tall, 150- 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org help, according to Brown. pound suspect into the back seat. ✞ Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM Sermon Title: “He saw he had a gun — it fell out of his “He was charged with carrying a loaded ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:45 AM coat, or something,” Brown said. As Clark concealed firearm and resisting arrest,” ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:45 AM tried to get his wits about him and clear his Brown said, since Clark apparently does not The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 head, the witness grabbed the gun and threw have a permit for the gun. A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST it in the bushes. The report made no mention of intoxica- An ambulance crew arrived to administer tion. Sundays @ 6PM Hwy 68, Salinas aid, which Clark reportedly refused, and a Clark was checked out and cleared by 455.1876 California Highway Patrol officer got on the staff at the hospital before he was taken to scene soon after and handcuffed the man, as Monterey County Jail. Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea Open Daily WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM www.mcshanesnursery.com Church of the Wayfarer (A United Methodist Church) Butterfly counters meet at Hastings “Faithfulness & Fruitfulness” by Alice Ann Glenn, Deacon THE HASTINGS Natural History a controversial effort to eradicate the pest. Reserve in Carmel Valley will host its annu- Hastings — a 2,000-acre biological field Bible Study at 8:45 and 11:15 AM al Butterfly Count Monday, June 15. station for the University of California — is Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care Each year, Dr. Jerry Powell leads a group located on Carmel Valley Road about 26 Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM of volunteer butterfly counters along roads miles east of Highway 1. Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea and trails in the reserve where they identify The event starts at 10 a.m. Be prepared and record the numbers of each species of for 2-to-3-mile walk. Reserve visitors are 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com butterfly they see. Powell, a noted entomolo- encouraged to bring water, a snack and stur- gist, made headlines two years ago when he dy walking shoes. For more about the event, Carmel Mission Basilica discovered a light brown apple moth in his call (831) 659-2664 or visit www.hastingsre- Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. San Francisco Bay Area backyard, launching serve.org. Sun. Masses: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 5:30PM Confessions: Sat. 4:00 to 5:00 Mass at Big Sur: Sundays at 10:30 AM 3080 Rio Road, Carmel A LOOK AT RUGS If you are in the market As a patient, you deserve Christian Science Church for a new rug, try looking Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. at it from two perspectives to be treated... Monte Verde St. btwn. 5th & 6th — straight down and from Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Evening a distance. When you look Reading Room - Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm • Saturday 11am - 3pm • Open Sundays 11-11:30am at a rug from a few feet By a highly skilled Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 • Free Parking away, your eyes mix the colors together. Thus, and artistic professional Church in the Forest color perception can vary with the distance at which at Stevenson School • Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach the rug is being viewed. 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We’re located Any polluted matter in the street can enter storm drains which flows St. John’s Chapel between Drake and 1490 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey McClellan on Lighthouse directly to our lakes, rivers, creeks and ocean where it can harm Traditional Anglican Worship • 1928 Prayer Book Ave. We Accept Visa, marine life and pollute the water. Street sweeping helps to remove Sundays: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. MasterCard, and Amex. HINT: When selecting this matter and keep it out of the stormwater. Residents can help 831-375-4463 an area rug, balance its the street sweeper clean the trash and pollution from street gutters E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.stjohnschapel.com pattern against how much of the rug will be showing by moving vehicles off of the street on sweeping days. Community Church beneath furniture. of the Monterey Peninsula SERMON TITLE: “The Faith of a Mustard Seed” Mark 4: 26-32 10:00 Worship Service and Sunday School Contact your public works department for Carmel Valley Road, 1 mile East of Hwy. 1 street sweeping days: (831) 624-8595 • www.ccmp.org Cities of: Carmel-by-the-Sea (831)620-2010 Carmel Pine Cone Sales Staff Del Rey Oaks (831)394-8511 Marina (831)884-1212 Jung Yi, REAL ESTATE ([email protected]) ...... 274-8646 InYour Dreams Monterey and Sand City Joann Kiehn, CARMEL VALLEY ([email protected]) .274-8655 A CELEBRATION OF THE CARMEL LIFESTYLE www.monterey.org/publicworks/strswp.html Alexandria Diaz, CARMEL ([email protected]) . . . .274-8590 Pacific Grove (831)648-5722 www.ci.pg.ca.us June 19 Seaside (831)899-6829 www.ci.seaside.ca.us Vanessa Jimenez, CARMEL ([email protected]) .274-8652 in The Carmel Pine Cone. County of Monterey (831)755-4537 Irma Garcia, CARMEL ([email protected]) ...... 274-8603 Reserve ad space now Karen Sonne, MTRY/SEASIDE/PG ([email protected]) . .274-8654 by calling 274-8590 June 12, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 7A C.V. residents to vote on ambulance tax Think Smart and Your Home will Never Burn Down! Act NOW to guarantee your home will By MARY BROWNFIELD maintain it after Monterey County went to a single countywide provider more than a always be safe from wildfires… CARMEL VALLEY residents will be dozen years ago. “We believed then and now Call for a FREE NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATION that will save your voting Aug. 25 on whether property owners that it is imperative to keep locally operated family, pets, home, and valuables from the next destructive wildfire! should pay more taxes to fund ambulance ambulances stationed in the valley.” service. Builta also pointed out that CRFA bills Golden Valley Fire Suppression Since 1998, property owners in the dis- $1,246 for a typical ride to the hospital, 831-402-7121 trict have paid an average annual assessment while AMR, the county’s provider, bills – Fire-Safe Consulting – Fire Retardant Foaming Units – of $75 per household to fund the fire depart- $2,086. Residents in the CVFPD do not have – Water Flow Systems and Private Hydrants – Private Firefighter Response Services – ment and the Carmel Regional Fire to pay at all. – Homeowner Training and Education – Erosion Control Services – Public Fire Service Support – Ambulance, which it jointly operates with According to registrar of voters Linda the City of Carmel. If the tax increase is Tulett, ballots in the mail-only election must approved, the average would be $150 per be received by Aug. 25, and the special tax home. But some would pay less, and others, requires a two-thirds majority vote in order PilatesStudio of Carmel more, ranging from $75 for vacant land, to to pass. As of last week, the district included We offer: • A Fully Equipped Pilates Studio $1,050 for shopping centers. 5,786 registered voters. The deadline to reg- Among the dozens of categories on the ister is Aug. 10. • Private and Group Reformer and Mat Classes list, housing developments would garner • Improve Your Strength, Flexibility, and Stamina Starting Today! $150 per apartment, and owners of mobile homes would pay $150 per space. Owners of • Perfect for Pre and Post Natal Fitness! • Greatly Enhance your Golf, Tennis and feed lots, vineyards and orchards would also Valley resort may Personal Fitness! pay $150. Office buildings, restaurants, the- • Discover the Great Benefits of Pilates! aters, banks and markets would pay $600. be sold soon No opponents submitted ballot arguments The Pilates Studio of Carmel 7th & Lincoln SW • 624-7817 By appt. only against the proposed tax, and CVFPD board THE PROPERTY is for sale and negotia- member Ron Builta drafted the argument in tions are under way with potential buyers of its favor. Carmel Valley Ranch, but a spokesperson for “If we are to maintain our high level of owner LXR Luxury Resorts said nothing has ambulance service and fire protection, we been finalized. “We are entertaining bids, Summer Reading Club must increase our revenues,” he wrote. but we can not discuss buyers or details,” In describing the history of the fire dis- said spokesman Anne Hersley-Hankins. “As trict, Builta said the valley has had its own soon as there is a confirmed buyer, we’ll Be Creative! ambulance since 1948, and it fought hard to have an announcement.” Harrison Memorial Library — Park Branch MONDAY JUNE 22 THROUGH AUGUST 1ST With Lots of fun programs and prizes for you!
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By KELLY NIX its numerous ruts, ground-squirrel holes and bad bounces. team is allowed to hit one “left-field tree ball” and one And even after the grading, countless rocks remained “right-field tree ball” per inning, and a tree ball is worth a THANKS TO a major cleanup effort by a group of ded- embedded in the playing surface. For the past two weeks, single. Players pitch to their own teammates, and batters get icated volunteers, the celebrated Big Sur softball field is softball players have painstakingly dug up thousands of only two pitches. scheduled to reopen at the end of the month. stones embedded in the field so it would again be suitable for The field, located inside Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, was playing. used as a staging area by California Department of Parks and One of the players, Martin Palafox, brought in a front Recreation workers as they launched an extensive cleanup loader to help clear the field while others used rakes and effort over the winter in response to damage the park sus- shovels. tained from last summer’s wildfires. “We hope to make the field playable by the end of this The field was also used to store construction materials for weekend,” Counts said. “We want the field to be as nice as it a bridge project that never came to fruition. can because we don’t want players to get hurt out here.” “We were told a couple months ago we wouldn’t be able The softball league has eight teams, which are composed to play ball here this year,” explained softball player Chris mostly of Big Sur residents and workers at the area’s hotels Counts, who also works for The Pine Cone as a reporter. and restaurants. A particularly dedicated group of Monterey Eventually, state parks workers — sidetracked by a project Peninsula players — most of whom play for the Outlaws — to install a temporary bridge — were able to remove much of travel south down Highway 1 during the summer to play. the debris and grade the surface, creating the “most level While most of the players are men, there are a “few brave field we’ve ever had here,” Counts said. The field is noted for women who play as well,” Counts said. According to Counts, the softball league plays a key role in bringing together the far-flung Big Sur community, which is spread out along 70 miles AILING HOUSE of coastline. “There are two places in PEST CONTROL Big Sur where everybody seems to meet — at the post office and at the ball field,” Counts explained. “After all this community went through as a result of last summer’s fires, it will really mean a lot for local residents to have their softball league Serving the Carmel Area Since 1946 back again.” Softball players have Complete Pest Control been using the field formally Night Service Available since 1976, but Counts said 624-8211 there are accounts of people playing there as early as San Carlos & 7th • Carmel World War II and “presum- ably before that.” The park’s unusual field — which features 3,500-foot Whole Natural Foods Mount Manuel just beyond center field — is partially PHOTO/CHRIS COUNTS for Dogs and Cats! obstructed by the presence Above, volunteers work to get the Big Sur softball field in shape. Below is an old photo of the of sycamore trees. Each field, taken from Mount Manuel. • Quality Raw and Grain-Free Diets • Nutritional Consulting • Vitamin Supplements MID-VALLEY • Treats, Toys, and Gifts Asian Massage • On-Site Training SHOPPING CENTER Classes Treat yourself... Call now for an SPACE AVAILABLE We are conveniently located behind the Bagel Bakery in the Carmel Rancho Shopping Center Appointment • 1471 sq. ft., $1500/mo. + NNN Prime retail next to Safeway.
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May not be combined with other offers. 10A The Carmel Pine Cone June 12, 2009 • HANG-TIME COSMO • BAKED OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL • DEHLINGER CHARD • • CORNMEAL CRUSHED IDAHO TROUT They’re Back! C.V. trail plan gets big boost from Quail Lodge Crispy Soft Shell Crabs By CHRIS COUNTS years before a formal trail is even created, much less open to the public. THE ACQUISITION this week of a two-mile trail ease- “We don’t even have a design for the trail, yet,” Saunders ment represents a huge step for local hikers and a land con- explained. “When the time comes, we’ll reach out to resi- servation group that aims to develop an extensive trail net- dents for their input.” work in Carmel Valley. • SOFT SHELF CRAB GRAPE-TINI If and when the trail does come to fruition, it would con- The Big Sur Land Trust announced this week Quail Lodge nect Rancho San Carlos Road with Palo Corona Regional gave it the easement, which could play an important role in Park. the development of the Carmel River Parkway, an ambitious In addition to acquiring the easement, the BSLT pur- BSLT project that aims to connect Jacks Peak County Park, chased a 3-acre property near the Carmel River, just west of Carmel River State Beach, Palo Corona Regional Park, Point Rancho San Carlos Road. Funded by the Packard Foundation 831-626-8000 Lobos State Reserve and other parklands. and other private donors, the land conservation group paid CARMEL ~ ON LINCOLN BETWEEN 5TH & 6TH According to BSLT spokesperson Rachel Saunders, the the Rancho San Carlos partnership $1.13 million for the Dinner Nightly from 5pm • Closed Tuesday trail would “provide safe access and connections to existing property. A building on the property houses the Santa Lucia www.christophersonlincoln.com parklands” and “create a more walkable community.” She Conservancy, a nonprofit group that helps manage open FRESH MOZZARELLA & HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD SALAD TOMATO HEIRLOOM & MOZZARELLA FRESH • RITA-TINI • NIMAN RANCH BBQ SHORT RIBS • TONDRE GRAPEFIELD PINOT NOIR • said the trail system would also “help foster community and space at the Santa Lucia Preserve. According to Saunders, public appreciation of the Carmel River.” the BSLT hopes to one day create a Carmel River education While the deal is great news for local hikers, it could be center on the site. The deal also includes a 10-acre conserva- tion easement. To create the Carmel River Parkway plan, the BSLT host- ed a series of workshops in 2004 and 2005 to solicit feedback from the public. Three graduate students — each studying landscape architecture at California State Polytechnic University Pomona — took that feedback and developed a detailed plan. GREEN From page 1A tion in the near future. The new rules would be based on two checklists — one for residential projects and one for commercial construction. “An applicant would be required to reach a certain num- ber of points based on these checklists,” Conroy said. With 310 points available on the residential list, mini- mums for home projects would range from four points (bath- room/kitchen remodel only) to 60 (new construction). Commercial projects would use a 100-point scale, with min- imum requirements ranging from 16 points (for a project smaller than 1,000 square feet) to 24 (new construction). Home projects achieving at least 120 points and commer- cial work reaching at least 40 points would qualify for incen- tives, according to the program. Conroy and the committee recommended against any bonuses in size or setbacks, which would require an OK from the coastal commission because they would conflict with the Local Coastal Program. Instead, high achievers could be recognized on a plaque in city hall or have their building fees reduced. For housing, points are given for measures such as reusing construction debris and installing a driveway of recycled- content aggregate. Credit is also given for specific materials in the foundation, noninvasive species in landscaping, com- post added to top soil, certified wood and recycled products, durable and fireproof siding, insulation on pipes, renewable energy sources, green flooring and countertops, energy-effi- cient appliances and myriad other measures. On the commercial side, builders get points for facilities that encourage alternative transportation, good site selection, water-efficient landscaping, renewable energy, reuse and recycling in construction, and improved “indoor environ- mental quality” through daylight and views, air circulation and controlling indoor pollutants. “We wanted to create a program that was not overly diffi- cult for property owners to achieve but did require some effort,” Conroy explained. “We feel like we’ve come up with a good point system to do that — and that won’t be over bur- densome on applicants.” Mandatory v. voluntary The requirements would be phased in, moving from vol- untary to mandatory in January, and the city would be required to exceed the minimum standard by 15 percent on projects of its own, in order to set a good example. Some of the city’s design rules would also have to be changed to mesh with the new green program, but Conroy pointed out that only seven items on the residential checklist affect exterior appearance. “Our assumption is there won’t need to be substantial changes to the design guidelines,” he said. “We don’t want to compromise the city’s character.” Builder Brendan Connolly, a member of the city’s green building committee, said the program would encourage peo- ple to think not just about budgets and values, but the impacts of their choices. “This is a way of recognizing there should be other factors influencing the decisions we make,” he said. Resident Carla Ramsey encouraged a voluntary approach. “It’s important to be cognizant of costs and lighten up on homeowners a little bit, and I hope we keep that in mind and not make this too stringent,” she said. “Is there a reason this is going to be mandatory rather than voluntary? It doesn’t sound very friendly.” But former councilwoman Barbara Livingston said archi- tect John Thodos, another committee member, told her it would be easy to reach the minimum standards. Councilman Gerard Rose said he initially wanted to rec- ommend against making the program mandatory but became convinced it wouldn’t be onerous. “These are standards that are fairly flexible,” he said. This Senior Living • Entertainment eekFood Restaurants& Wine • Events • Art W June 12-18, 2009 Carmel • Pebble Beach • Carmel Valley & The Monterey Peninsula Big Sur musician, artist unveils Wine, art, music and sunshine ambitious African music festival converge on Carmel Valley By CHRIS COUNTS Stages will be set up on Center Street, Del Eight different Fino Place and at White Oak Plaza, and a groups from eight IN MOST of the Monterey Peninsula, disc jockey will spin dance records in different countries the unpredictable summer weather can play between acts. will perform at this havoc with any outdoor event. But for the The festival starts at 11 a.m. Admission is weekend’s inaugural folks who are putting together Saturday’s 5th free, and $15 buys five wine tastings. For African Music and annual Carmel Valley Art and Wine Festival, more information, call (831) 659-4000. Arts Festival at the the weather is a reli- Big Sur Spirit able ally. ■ Sculpting Garden. The three- “This is the sun- day festival begins niest place on the history Friday. art roundup Peninsula,” said fes- Steven Whyte has tival volunteer made a name for Randi Andrews, himself in Carmel who is also president of the Carmel Valley by creating sculptures of historical figures in Chamber of Commerce. “Carmel Valley has Devendorf Park. Now he’s completed a piece a flavor that people complain Carmel doesn’t of artwork that will adorn Monterey have anymore,” she said. “We have great County’s most revered historical building. restaurants, amazing art studios, cool and The Carmel Mission will host a ceremo- By CHRIS COUNTS “Baba’s original band members will be interesting shops, and a casual atmosphere.” ny Saturday, June 13, to unveil a life-sized here,” Fann explained. “It will be a reunion Thanks to the Carmel Valley Chamber of bas relief of St. Anthony of Padua and Child. A MUSICIAN, an artist and a music for a group of musicians who haven’t played Commerce, Peninsula residents don’t even In memory of her husband, Marty Boulger, promoter, Jayson Fann has done a remark- together for years.” have to drive to the festival — Monterey- who passed away in 2006, parishioner Jo able job of bringing international music — The music starts Friday at 8 p.m., when Salinas Transit is offering free rides on its Anne Boulger commissioned Whyte to make particularly the sounds and rhythms of singer and dancer Mandjou Kone of Mali Grapevine Express. “It’s just 11 miles from the sculpture. Africa and Latin America — to Big Sur. This takes the stage. She’ll be joined by a troupe Carmel to the Village,” Andrews noted. “Carmel has been my adopted home for weekend, his Big Sur Spirit Garden will host of drummer and dancers. “They’ll drop you off at the ticket booth.” many years now, but I still remember reading what is probably his most ambitious project Danjuma and Onola of Nigeria will start The festival will feature wine tasting, about this town and the mission, and dream- yet: A three-day African Music and Arts things off Saturday at 2 p.m. They’ll be food, live music and, of course, lots of art. ing of having the opportunity to live and cre- Festival beginning Friday, June 12. accompanied by five horn players, two gui- More than 60 artists will display their works, ate here,” Whyte said. “To now be able to “It’s going to be a pretty phenomenal tarists, one bassist, one drummer, one conga while local vintners will pour wine. The have my work incorporated at the beautiful event,” Fann said. “We have eight different master, one keyboardist and a dancer. A trib- Money Band, Simple Pleasures, Andrea’s Carmel Mission is most humbling and a musical acts from eight different countries, ute concert for Olatunji is scheduled at 8 Fault, Rose Merrill, Monterey Strings and great honor.” but the shows will be very intimate, so it’ll p.m., showcasing the talents his longtime singer-songwriter Kiki Whitman will per- be a rare opportunity for the audience to band, the Drums of Passion. form at the event. See ART page 18A meet these artists face to face.” The festival — which will continue For some of the musicians, the festival through Sunday, June 14 — will also feature will also be a homecoming. The late more musical acts, workshops and art Nigerian drummer, Babatunde Olatunji, who exhibits. is credited with introducing western audi- Call (831) 667-1300 for ticket informa- ences to African drumming, spent his last tion. The Big Sur Spirit Garden is located on years living at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, Highway 1, about 27 miles south of Carmel. where he became friends with Fann, and For more information, visit www.bigsurspir- where the two performed together. Olatunji’s itgarden.com. presence played a key role in Big Sur’s emer- gence as a haven for drummers. See MUSIC page 23A Carmel Valley Carmel Valley DiningAround the Peninsula CARMEL VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MONTEREY REGIONAL PARKS 5th Annual 10th Annual CARMEL Summer Em Le’s ...... 12A Art & Wine Flaherty’s ...... 13A Wildflower Show On the left is a photograph by Big Sur’s Tom Deyerle, “Edge of Night,” that will be raffled off Celebration for charity Thursday, May 18. At the right is “St. Anthony and Child,” a bas relief by Steven Hola at The Barnyard ...... 13A June 13-14 Whyte that will be installed at Carmel Mission. June 13 See page 15A CARMEL VALLEY AND See page 13A MOUTH OF THE VALLEY Plaza Linda ...... 00A Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea Who’s got the ugliest dog? MONTEREY CARMEL PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION WYLAND GALLERIES CARMEL Old Fisherman’s Grotto . . . .12A Meet the author presents THE FILMS in the Forest series at the Week, June 23-28, will include “The Sardine Factory ...... 13A Amy Stewart city-owned outdoor theater has always been Unforgiven,” “The Good, the Bad, and the Passionate About Goddard dog friendly, but on Wednesday, June 17, Ugly,” “Bronco Billy,” “Firefox,” “Gran MOSS LANDING Books or Plants? Meet the Artist they will be the stars. For the airing of “Best Torino” and “The Bridges of Madison Haute Enchilada ...... 12A in Show,” a film depicting the more insane County.” June 15 June 20-21 side of canine competition, guests are invit- Other upcoming themes are ’80s Week, PACIFIC GROVE See page 7A See page 3A ed to bring their own and vie for best dressed Student Film Week, Peter Sellers Week, Fandango ...... 14A dog, toughest dog, cutest dog and most ugly James Bond Week and Pebble Beach Week. dog. Lattitudes ...... 14A Attendance costs $7 per person at the Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea “Best in Show” is just one of many door or by calling (831) 626-1681, and films Passionfish ...... 2A movies slated for the summer series orga- begin at dusk. HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY CARL CHERRY CENTER FOR THE ARTS nized by the Forest Theater Guild, and show- People are encouraged to dress for the presents presents ings are often sponsored by local individuals night chill and bring wine, beer, blankets, a and organizations. picnic and whatever else they need to enjoy Summer Brady’s Also scheduled this coming week are an evening film under the stars. To fill in any Reading Club “Calamity Jane” on June 16 and gaps, a concessions stand sells snacks, Shorts “Caddyshack” on June 18. drinks and treats to benefit the Forest June 22-August 1 June 21-28 The series runs through July 23, with dif- Theater Guild. The Forest Theater is located See page 7A See page 21A ferent themes each week. Clint Eastwood on Mountain View. 12A The Carmel Pine ConeFood June 12, 2009 & Wine MerlotCabernet Sauvignon Champagne Dinner Belle’s new folks, the ag Locals’ D ay queen, and a party for a play By MARY BROWNFIELD — Kristin and Stephen Viguerie have sold it AT OLD FISHERMAN’ S GROTTO to another young couple with similar aspira- FOUR MONTHS after opening their tions. Sadly, an illness in the family requires dream restaurant, Carmel Belle — and the Vigueries to return to Florida, but they quickly amassing a devoted local following were happy to find the perfect buyers in Jay and Chloé Dolata, who took over this week. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Jay Dolata, who grew up in San Luis Obispo and attend- ed Stevenson high school in Pebble Beach, graduating in 1995. More recently, the Dolatas ran an advertising/public relations firm in Detroit for eight years and then moved with their baby daughter, Brogan, to Paso Robles last fall. “We were looking for a business to buy — Paso Robles was a pit stop,” he explained. The son of parents in the food business, Owner Chris Shake and Executive Chef Juan Ponce have a new locals’ day menu for your dining pleasure. Dolata grew up working in markets and cafés in the SLO area. His mom taught him Locals’ Day Menu $12.95 how to cook, and he said he has “always New enjoyed how food brings people together.” Includes choice of clam chowder or house salad and Chef Juan’s special dessert of the day. The couple planned to buy a small mar- ket, but the opportunities were scarce. Then, Grilled Sand Dabs Seafood Pasta Gabe Georis (Mundaka restaurant owner and Lightly breaded and sautéed in butter. Served with Shrimp and Salmon tossed in linguini pasta and a rich caramelized onion risotto and vegetables. cream garlic sauce. fellow RLS alumnus) told them about the Vigueries’ sudden need to sell Carmel Belle. Spaghetti & Meatballs Crab Cakes “We were looking for a business that got Tossed in our special Sicilian marinara sauce. West Coast Dungeness crabmeat with Chef Juan’s special PHOTO/MARY BROWNFIELD mix. Grilled in butter and served with a roasted red pepper food locally, used fresh ingredients that were Coconut Prawns (4) aioli and mango sauce and caramelized onion risotto. Jay and Chloé Dolata are delighted to be the Served with mango dipping sauce and sweet potato fries. Vegetable Lasagna new owners of Carmel Belle. Continues next page Teriyaki Chicken Breast Chef Juan’s special recipe using only fresh vegetables from Served with steamed white rice and sautéed vegetables. Salinas Valley. Skirt Steak Salmon LOCAL’S BREAKFAST SPECIAL $495 ,@QHM@SDCHMNTQRODBH@KL@OKDRNXR@TBD@MC@LD %K@LD AQNHKDCSNODQEDBSHNM@MCRDQUDCVHSGR@ÇQNMQHBD broiled. Served with scalloped potatoes. and sautéed vegetables. Two eggs with choice of meat and toast, and potatoes or cottage cheese Join us Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 8:30 am Monday - Thursday Also try our famous French Toast with secret syrup for Locals’ day and try out our new Menu Free Parking Tuesday and Wednesdays CARMEL’S BEST EARLY DINNER Open lunch & Dinner For RESERVATIONS Where the locals eat daily 4-6 pm 831.375.4604 For only $1295 Located on HISTORIC FISHERMAN’S WHARF Dolores between 5th & 6th • Carmel-by-the-Sea • 625-6780 Open Daily 7 am - 3 pm (Breakfast & Lunch) Dinner from 4 pm daily NEW LOCATION PLUS GALLERY & ANTIQUE SHOP, BANQUET ROOM, INDOOR/OUTDOOR SEATING & DOG FRIENDLY Treat Dad to Our THE ALL YOU CAN EAT HAUTE ENCHILADA Sunday Brunch $19.95 /$9.95 (12 and under) CAFE & GALLERIES 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Palate to Palette ~ Hot Items ~ • Poached Nova Scotia Eggs Please join us for • Belgian Waffles featuring • Chicken Enchiladas • Poached Salmon • Tri Tip Beef Open House • Home Style Fresh Vegetables • Twice Baked Potato June 21st • 2-5 pm • Omelet Station ~ Cold Items ~ Wm. Lawrence, Richard Mattison, Regional Phoenix Films, • Carrot, Raisin and Pineapple Salad FREE Watercolor the works of the late • Spinach, Mushroom and Dr. James A. Mattison Bacon Egg Salad PARKING • Ham, Cheddar and Celery Salad Open Daily 8am Also includes a variety of small Pastries! Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner “Cocina Rustica” Organic & Natural Plaza Linda Call for reservations Mexican9 Del Fino Restaurant Place, Carmel Valley & VillageCantina (831) 633-5843 • www.hauteenchilada.com 831.659.4229 7902 Moss Landing, CA 95039 Food & WineJune 12, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 13 A MerlotCabernet Sauvignon Champagne Dinner From previous page likes to be part of the community, too.” Georis provides the wines, and the evening ■ Ag Woman OTY Carmel Belle is located in the Doud will honor Luis Valdez, who penned the play Arcade on San Carlos Street between Ocean that will be produced by talented kids in the Ag Against Hunger, the nonprofit that organic and high quality, and was simple — and Seventh avenues, and is open from 8 grant-funded All-Star Outreach Program this works with local grower-shippers to collect that just let the flavors of the food come out a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, month. The party will include the guild’s food for the needy, will honor a woman who — nothing too extravagant,” Jay said. “We visit www.carmelbelle.com. board of directors and members of the arts has had a significant impact on the success were originally looking to do a market with a community issuing awards of recognition. of agriculture in Monterey, Santa Cruz and lot of prepared foods, but when we stumbled ■ Toasting ‘Bandido!’ Tickets for the reception can be reserved San Benito counties. The 16th annual Ag on this and saw the menu and met Kristin by calling (831) 626-1681 or purchased at Woman of the Year luncheon will be held at and Stephen, it was perfect.” All-star high-school actors gathered by the door. Performances of “Bandido!” will Paraiso Vineyards in Soledad Friday, June Fans of the creative, fresh and varied the Forest Theater Guild are staging be held Fridays through Sundays June 12-21. 12, with Meg Clovis of Monterey County offerings of Carmel Belle, which serves an “Bandido! An American Melodrama,” which For tickets, call the number above or visit extensive breakfast (including rich and won- tells the history of the Old West and the ban- www.foresttheaterguild.org. Continues next page derful polenta with a variety of toppings) and dits who became legendary in the aftermath an equally extensive lunch (the salad with of the war between Mexico and the United rotisserie chicken and the slow-cooked States. And to celebrate the event, the couple Berkshire pork sandwich are awesome) will behind Georis Winery will host “a special be glad to hear its new owners have no plans celebrity reception” Saturday, June 13, at 6 to change the menu. After learning the ropes, p.m. at the Outdoor Forest Theater. Dolata said he might offer some additional Il Fornaio will provide the feast, while specials and may bring in more wines from Paso Robles. “It’s going to be the same CATERING great staff, the same great ALSO food, and hopefully the same AVAILABLE great customers will be Hola!Mexican Restaurant & Cantina here,” Chloé said. Hola! “The Most Unique Mexican Restaurant on the Peninsula” The Dolatas are staying HOT, HOT, HOT in a vacation rental in town Tuesday nights at Hola! 3-9 pm but are looking for more per- Monday & Friday Lunches 11am-4pm manent housing that will Everything on allow them to walk to work, the food menu Excluding all drinks • Gratuity1/2 added to final billing OFF where he’ll do the cooking, Wednesday – KIDS UNDER12 “Enjoy and she’ll handle the books. Any Shot EAT FREE! HAPPY Sunday Nights Only Mariachi Trio “We want to be part of the You Call It!! 3-9 pm every HOUR Well Shots $4.00 One free kids meal per adult 3-6 pm Premium Shots $6.00 Entrée over $10 value Friday Night” community — not just in (Excluding XX- Premium Shots) or more In the bar only (offer excludes kid fajitas.) 7-9 PM Monday - Friday business but in our personal **Bar Area Only** lives as well,” Jay said. “We Located in the Barnyard Shopping Village Open Mon. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sun & Tues. -Thur 11am - 9pm also have a dog, Elroy, a Fri-Sat 11am-10:00pm Call and Make your 626-1814 • www.holarestaurant.com Reservations Today! GIFT ! miniature pinscher, and he (831) 626-1814 CERTIFICATES 14 A The FoodCarmel Pine Cone & Wine June 12, 2009 MerlotCabernet Sauvignon Champagne Dinner From previous page LOCALS Parks as the keynote speaker. Even the person being named Ag Woman of the Year does- DAYS n’t know she will be the honoree until the luncheon, when her UST OT identity is revealed to all. The award “seeks to honor unique J G leadership qualities held by women working within our local agricultural industry,” according to organizers. BIGGER The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at at your favorite 38060 Paraiso Springs Road. For more information and to neighborhood restaurant attend, contact Abby Taylor-Silva at (831) 332-0584. ■ Brunching in the plaza NEW Kiki Whitman, local music promoter and the powerhouse behind the resurrection of Rosie’s Cracker Barrel, swears the EXPANDED new owners of Plaza Linda dish out the best Sunday brunch in town. Former Pebble Beach Lodge chef Velis Bonilla and MENU his brother-in-law, Daniel Rosa, moved stateside from El Salvador in 1980 and, before purchasing Plaza Linda in All Day Every Tuesday 2007, they owned El Migueleno in Seaside together. Their and Wednesday cousins, aunts and uncles help run the Carmel Valley Village institution. 3-Course And every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., they serve all- Lunch or dinner you-can eat brunch for $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for chil- For $12.95 dren 12 and under. “You’re crazy if you don’t bring someone you love to PL’s incredible buffet brunch,” said Whitman, who plays guitar in Meals Include the patio during the weekly feast that includes poached Nova Salinas Valley Greens Scotia eggs, Belgian waffles, chicken enchiladas, poached Fresh Bread salmon, tri-tip, fresh vegetables, twice-baked potatoes, an Choice of Entree omelet station, cold salads, pastries and other delights. Deep-Fried Cheesecake Plaza Linda is located at 9 Del Fino Place in Carmel Choose from Valley Village. 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With so many unknowns, he encouraged the council to go ing Carmel’s parking fines with those of other cities and rec- Give a gift that says “thanks” all year round, citrus trees are ahead and adopt the budget, which the law dictates must be ommended some be increased far more than the proposed great. approved by the end of the fiscal year. across-the-board $5. Leaving a car parked more than 48 ❏ Use wire cylinders to keep tomato plants off the ground, pre- “The budget is a dynamic document, and if it needs to hours, she pointed out, garners a $25 fine in Carmel but a vent rot, improve fruit set and ease harvest. They are also good change, we’ll be back with changes,” he said. $105 penalty in Monterey. Elsewhere, it ranges from $35 to for controlling unruly cucumbers and squash plants. $70. Parking in the bus zone costs $25 in town, but $255 in ❏ Harvest beets, pole beans, cucumbers, carrots, and squash Moving money Capitola and $265 in Santa Cruz, and parking in a fire lane when they are young. They’re tasty and can be attractively pre- pared. On Tuesday, he recommended several adjustments based is also $25 in Carmel but commands a $139 fine in on input received at a May 27 budget hearing. Monterey. Guillen said he would return with report and rec- ❏ Put shut off valves on all your hoses to conserve water. Several people testified marketing should not be cut since ommendations on possible increases in the next two months. ❏ Feed houseplants on a monthly basis. It’s their biggest grow- it draws business to town, so Guillen recommended paying During the comment period, Carrie Theis, president of the ing season thanks to brighter light and more warmth. Move them back from western or southern facing windows to prevent the Burghardt+Doré firm $128,750, compared with the Carmel Innkeepers Association, asked the council to give the burn. $112,500 proposed in the first draft. He did not change the MCCVB more money, since the $108,000 would mark a sig- ❏ Set your mower blades higher. Use 2- 2 1/2 inches for blue- Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau allocation nificant decrease from last year’s total of $126,280, and she grass lawns, 2 -3 inches for tall fescue and 1 inch for warm sea- of $108,000, nor did he include the $7,000 the Carmel worried fewer dollars would mean less representation by the son lawns such as Bermuda and Zoysia. Chamber of Commerce requested for help mailing its “Guide bureau. ❏ Celebrate the first day of summer by planting hot weather to Carmel.” “We as a city need to be a total player when it comes to annuals. Guillen proposed spending $12,600 to run a Monterey- that situation,” she said. “It increases our chances of increas- Salinas Transit trolley through town eight hours per day on ing and keeping the transient occupancy tax coffers up.” Consulting, Design, Installation, Maintenance for weekends and holidays between the July 4 weekend and John Haveles of the Horizon Inn added, “We need to do Commercial and Residential Properties Labor Day. everything we can to secure the travel dollars that remain out ISA Certified Arborist- DPR Qualified Pesticide Applicator The revised budget also included $80,000 to keep the there,” and he said the MCCVB is doing a great job. library’s staff and hours intact — with the Carmel Public Call us if you need help with your garden Library Foundation and the library board each donating a How to attract tourists? and landscaping needs. third of the money — and $38,300 to bring the Sunset Center Carmel Chamber of Commerce board president John subsidy to $680,000, which the center’s board had anticipat- Lloyd pleaded with the council to pitch in $7,000 for mailing ed in preparing its own budget. its guide. In addition, Guillen listed $104,200 in capital projects Based on a 10 percent reduction from last year’s dues, a that were supposed to be finished this year but weren’t, $113,652 allocation to the MCCVB would make more sense, including the Forest Theater schematic design ($38,300), the council members decided, because it would mesh with the 10 Scenic Road restroom design ($6,920), the Mission Trail percent cuts imposed on city departments and funding for Nature Preserve footbridge ($6,000), new parking machines other organizations. They transferred $5,000 in funds origi- Rollie Haas in the Sunset Center lot and bus parking area ($31,000) and nally slated for college students studying economic revital- the mist fire-protection system for the library ($21,908). ization in Carmel, and Guillen said he would come up with Since 1985 He proposed making up for those costs by increasing all the rest. parking citations by $5 to raise another $30,000, cutting Talmage proposed cutting Burghardt+Doré’s budget by other departmental expenses by $63,150 and transferring $7,000 to pay for the mailing of the “Guide to Carmel,” but money from capital reserves for the projects. no one else agreed. Councilman Gerard Rose and council- The cuts include $12,600 from Guillen’s department bud- woman Karen Sharp said they preferred funding Internet-dri- get, $22,000 from the forestry department’s “outside labor” ven marketing, as opposed to the printed guide. category and $19,000 from community planning and build- The council unanimously adopted the budget, which will ing, since building official John Hanson will be on a National take effect July 1. Guard tour in Afghanistan, according to administrative ser- vices director Joyce Giuffre. 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TF 20 A The Carmel Pine Cone June 12, 2009 O PINION Editorial BEST of BATES Why governments can’t run businesses — or shut them down WHEN GENERAL Motors announced it would close more than 1,000 deal- erships around the country, the national news media immediately set out to inter- view some of the affected dealers, who were unanimous in their negative assess- ment of the car giant’s decision. “They’ll just be losing the money they’d make every time I sell another GM car,” one dealer in rural North Carolina told CBS News. Of course, the guileless reporter failed to ask the obvious question: “If shut- ting you down meant they’d be losing money, why would they do that?” On matters of simple economics, the news media’s naiveté is matched only by the disingenuousness of politicians, who are always making decisions based on what will be popular, rather than what works. That’s because politicians are in the business of getting reelected, rather than trying to actually accomplish any- thing. A grand example of this came to the fore when the GM crisis was discussed on Capitol Hill, where hearings were held on the “fairness” of closing any car dealership, regardless of the economic consequences. “I just don’t think it’s right to take away a man’s livelihood when he’s been your partner for so long,” said one congressman, referring to a Chevrolet dealer in his district, thus endorsing the idea of turning a multi-billion-dollar car man- ufacturer into a giant welfare program. Letting Congress decide which car deal- erships to close would be as bad as letting it decide which military bases are no 2008 longer needed. Every congressman will give the same answer: “Not the one in “I told you we’re in a recession ... look! my district.” An empty parking space on Ocean Avenue!” As a columnist in the Wall Street Journal explained recently, the government the nature and culture of Carmel and always just can’t run a business. Politicians make decisions to please their constituents has her best interests at heart. in the short term, need constant headlines to maintain their name recognition, Letters Paige Leidig, Palo Alto and aren’t using their own money when they decide what to spend it on. to the Editor How to fill vacancies, Furthermore, government enterprises can’t tolerate competition, which is the Dear Editor, most important ingredient in a successful economic system. Thus, a govern- So the city administrator and mayor want Convalescent update ment-run car company is doomed to fail. to abolish the DRB because it is too expen- Dear Editor, sive and it is difficult to find volunteers. The To see another good illustration of the economic ineptitude of the govern- I’d liked to make a number of corrections city administrator can’t provide any hard ment, consider the governor’s recent announcement that the state budget deficit to the article that was included in the May 8 numbers and yet he still want the DRB abol- edition of The Carmel Pine Cone. In your ished. Mayor McCloud finds filling vacan- would require closing Pfeiffer Big Sur, Andrew Molera and Point Lobos state article on the Carmel Convalescent Hospital cies difficult so that is reason enough to parks. Of course, these highly popular Monterey County parks, if run properly, project, it was mentioned that Robert Leidig eliminate the DRB. “is out of the picture” with respect to the would easily cover their expenses. Any private company could figure out how to There is no question in my mind that project. In fact, this is not the case. The part- finding volunteers to serve on any and all run them and make a substantial profit. So the announcement that they should nership operating agreement for the Carmel boards would be easy. Taking this difficult be closed shows that the state government is not using its substantial revenues Hospital project between Robert Leidig and task out of the mayor’s hands and putting it the Widewaters group remains intact, and in a citizens of Carmel-by-the-Sea advisory from these parks efficiently. any communication otherwise, including by board would alleviate her of this difficult On the other hand, it might be argued that Pfeiffer, Andrew Molera and Point the Armanasco Public Relations firm, is task. completely inaccurate. Armanasco Public Lobos do make a profit, and that the state simply lumped them in with non-prof- There is no doubt, in my mind, that a cit- Relations has been hired by the Widewaters izens advisory board will find interested and itable parks when it assembled the closure list. In which case, the announcement group to serve their particular interests and is qualified residents to serve. that they would be shut shows that the government can’t make sensible decisions not a representative for Robert Leidig. Mike Brown, Carmel Robert Leidig, having been born and raised about which programs to cut when tax revenues decline. in the Carmel community, fully understands See LETTERS next page People who like to chase rainbows and tilt at windmills are always calling for more government involvement in the economy, arguing that only government Peninsula, and the technique to bring them to can create “fairness.” Attention artists life in black and white on the pages of a But we think the greatest fairness and prosperity come when individuals and with a lot of opinions! newspaper. businesses are given the freedom to pursue their own dreams and make their If you’re interested in giving it a try, drop off your original artwork (4.5-by-6 inches) at own decisions about how to spend their money. 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Central Coast Delivery June 12, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 21A From previous page tion that would be sufficiently politically acceptable to be brain dead economically but has substantial support. If our implemented must be less fun. The obvious solution, an ade- government agencies could function without political sup- quately large reservoir and a connection to the state water port, we would have a reservoir sufficient for the local needs project, has been voted down. Prohibiting the use of scarce by now. In the meantime, I do not believe the community ‘Convenient for limiting growth’ water to create Northern-European-style lawns and gardens wants to solve the water shortage, because it is a convenient Dear Editor, here in the semi-arid West seems to be a nonstarter, even excuse for limiting growth. Yakking that someone should fix the local water problem though about half of all Cal Am water is used this way. Charly Franklin, must be fun, because so many people do it. 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Winnie was home the day we met them, not feel- and Cypress fire departments, as well as the ambulance, and ing any too energetic. So we did what we never do — a chief from Monterey. made an appointment with Winnie to meet her at the Meyer and another firefighter started tearing into the wall beach this week. to get to the fire. Winnie came with Mom Carlene. Dad Justis, Merlin “That turned out to be a rather long, involved process,” he and Baloo came up from the beach to the walking path said. “It appeared it had been burning for quite some time, on Scenic to watch her photo shoot and interview. meat loaf and vegetables, frosted with peanut butter. working its way up the wall.” We learned that Winnie, “the most loyal dog on Mom and Dad are both surfers, so Winnie has With more people arriving to help, they removed all the earth,” according to Mom, is having a little trouble with always been a surfer dog. When they married, they sheet rock and insulation in a 10-foot-high, 14-foot-wide her back legs, and hasn’t a great deal of energy since eloped to Las Vegas but later had a marriage ceremo- area, taking care not to cause any more damage to the room she had a stroke last Halloween. But she posed readily ny on the beach at Andrew Molera State Park so and its contents than they had to, and then doused the flames and was very friendly. Winnie could attend. with two expertly aimed 2.5-gallon extinguishers full of When Winnie was 10 years old, Carlene, who has When she was younger, Winnie liked to go down to water. been her adoring Mom since Winnie’s puppyhood, water’s edge and dig for those tiny sand crabs she “The fire was confined to the interior wall space,” Meyer threw a birthday party for her on Carmel Beach. About found so delicious. These days, Dad lovingly carries her said. “Apparently, it started from an electrical short in the 12 of her best friends came, including Geela, but most down the steps to the beach, across the soft sand to wiring, in a piece of conduit that appeared to be going to a of them have now passed on. They all enjoyed a spe- the water, where Winnie likes to chew on kelp and kitchen appliance on the other side of the wall.” cial doggie birthday cake that Mom Carlene made of stand in the ocean up to her ankles. He estimated the damage at $50,000 to the structure and $25,000 to its contents. Room 115 was unusable, and two other rooms above it were also off-limits due to smoke. No one was injured. “It’s good it happened Summoned in then, and not later in the the middle Another first evening, when the odor of smoke might have gone unde- of the night, at tected,” Meyer observed. “It had a lot of potential to be a church Forest Hill Manor something very serious.” official offers Finding shelter the sanctuary Meanwhile, police con- as a shelter trolled traffic and telephoned Introducing Sue McCartney, office man- ager of the Church of the Wayfarer across the street, to see if she would come from her Choice Rewards Pebble Beach home and open the church for the dozens of chilly evacuees. In bed and asleep when the call came, McCartney told the officer, “Absolutely,” and prepared to leave the house where she cares for her 90-year-old mother, who used to work as the church’s secretary. 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One of the owners of Dametra on Ocean Avenue also offered some Carmel hospitality, electing to keep the restau- Forest Hill Manor offers many advantages: A choice of apartments in the rant open to serve evacuees coffee, tea, wine, food and what- new South Wing, the Cottages, the Main Manor or the West Wing; splendid ever else they needed, according to Cypress Inn general man- ager Nancy Slade. services; congenial residents; and especially the value-oriented continuing “It was amazing, and he didn’t charge a soul,” she said. care program that assures the availability of the finest assisted living or “This was all out of the kindness of their hearts. He wel- comed everyone in with open arms and invited them in like skilled nursing care in the beautiful new Health Care Center when and if family.” Guests were finally allowed to return to the hotel around you need care. 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She Call for more information or to schedule an also praised her insurance agent, Matt Little of Carmel appointment (831) 657-5200 or Toll-free Insurance Co., for his help in moving ahead with the claim, and said all the rooms should be open within the week. 866-657-4900 today! “When someone in the community is hurting, someone is always there to help,” she said, recalling how area hotels took in guests during the Big Sur fires last summer and sheltered residents during the severe winter storms and power outages two winters ago. “We live in a great area.” 551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Get your complete Pine Cone by email — (831) 657-5200 Toll free 866-657-4900 www.foresthillmanor.org free subscriptions at A continuing care retirement community of California-Nevada Methodist Homes RCFE lic # 270700245 COA #050 www.carmelpinecone.com June 12, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 23A DRUNK COINS MUSIC From page 1A From page 1A From page 11A was “intoxicated and unable to care for himself,” so he was documents revealed her role in tracking down the booty. ■ Hidden Valley uncovers a gem arrested, cited and released to his parents. Villars was hired by Nader Agha, the conservator of Finally, at 10:20 p.m., a 16-year-old female was pulled King’s estate, which recent court files indicate is worth more Many of the Monterey Peninsula’s “best kept secrets” are over on Junipero Street for a traffic violation and “found to than $6.5 million. hardly secrets. And yet one of the area’s most accomplished be driving with alcohol in her system,” according to CPD. During testimony at Hurley’s 2006 trial, King, a longtime musicians is someone many locals have never heard of. Shen said she had been at the dance, and she was cited and resident in the Asilomar neighborhood, said she began col- The Hidden Valley Theater will host a concert by saxo- turned over to her mother. lecting gold coins in 1980 as an investment and never intend- phonist George Young Monday, June 15. “It’s the end of the school year, so it’s usually a bigger ed to get rid of them. “George is a treasure which we have very fortunately dis- dance than the others,” he said, and some of the attendees According to the court file, Villars was paid $6,084 by covered here in our own community after he retired here a decided to celebrate by drinking. King in 2008 to search for the coins. It’s expected she will few years ago,” said Hidden Valley director Peter Meckel. Youth center officials would not speak to The Pine Cone need another $15,000 to “continue gathering evidence” in the For many years, Young was one of the most sought-after about the widespread drinking. But considering the youth case, according to court files. studio saxophonists in the business. He was a regular in the center’s clientele is mostly teenagers, the board said in a pre- In 2008, King’s attorneys filed a lawsuit against Extra Saturday Night Live band and has performed at the Monterey pared statement reacting to the arrests, “we are acutely aware Space Storage in Monterey, claiming the company was neg- Jazz Festival. As a sideman, he’s shared the stage with many of the challenges that come with this age group. Dances at ligent in the break-in of King’s storage unit and theft of the pop and jazz stars, including Frank Sinatra, Luciano the CYC bring together a diverse mix of high-school students coins. That case has not yet gone to trial. Pavarotti, James Brown, Liza Minelli, Tony Bennett, Natalie from around the county, and such convergences do occasion- The value of King’s silver coins stolen from Extra Space Cole, James Taylor, Stanley Turrentine, Paul Simon, and John ally increase the levels of peer pressure that lead to poor deci- is believed to be about $500,000, while more than $2 million Lennon. sion making.” in gold coins are still missing, according to court records. Young will teach a masters class at Hidden Valley June In a 2006 interview with The Pine Cone, Hurley admitted 14-19. “People who are interested in auditing the classes can ‘Code of conduct’ taking some of the coins but said she needed them to pay call and find out the times,” Meckel added. At youth-center dances, every kid has to sign a “Code of King’s property taxes. Hurley served time in jail for the crime The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Hidden Valley Conduct agreement,” and staff, board members and other but is now free. Music Seminars is located at Carmel Valley and Ford roads, adult chaperones keep an eye on the proceedings. The cen- In September 2005, police removed King from her large just west of Carmel Valley Village. For more information, ter’s employees also “work closely with the Carmel Police P.G. home on Sunset Drive when they found her living in call (831) 659-3115 or visit www.hiddenvalleymusic.org. Department when issues arise.” squalid conditions, which included trash piled to the ceiling While the board and staff collaborate with police and edu- of the home. ■ Carmel Valley Idol comes cators to develop better programs and methods for dealing King’s home was in such bad shape it was immediately with teenage drinking, the board “has chosen to suspend our red-tagged by the Monterey County Health Department. to the village dance program until these partnerships are further devel- Hurley was living on King’s property. It’s hardly “American Idol,” but for a few minutes every oped,” Arnold said. “This will also enable us to focus on Though King was to have moved back into her Sunset Thursday in Carmel Valley, the stage is all yours. expanding our other summer programs, as well as our new Drive home after much of it it was renovated, the court file Plaza Linda restaurant hosted its first Open Mike Night programs that will commence at the beginning of the school indicates she will stay at another P.G. home where she has last week on its courtyard outdoor patio. And by all accounts, year.” lived since May 2007. the event was a rousing success. The youth center, which was founded by Bing Crosby in King declined to move back to the Sunset Drive house “Our first Open Mike Night was amazing,” said Kiki October 1949 and is the only one remaining of the 200 cen- because of “bad memories,” the March 2009 court records Whitman, a Carmel Valley singer-songwriter and music pro- ters he went on to establish, has a ’50s-style snack bar, a say. moter who organized the event. “We had some awesome per- computer lab, a professional music studio, a large multipur- formers who pretty much shocked me. I can’t wait until pose room and a brand new movie theater — all intended to Thursdays, that’s all I can say. Get your talent out, dust it off help keep kids of the Carmel Unified School District enter- ALSO BE SURE TO and come share. Don’t miss the fun.” tained in a safe place at a low cost. VISIT OUR STORE AT If you’d like to participate, all you need to do is show up Cortile San SPRING early. Remo BLOWOUT “All you have do is get there at 7 p.m. and sign up,” Courtyard Whitman explained. “We’ll draw names from a hat, I’ll intro- Just one turn from duce you, and you’ll have 3 to 4 minutes to share your talent.” Ocean Avenue & SALE! worth the STOP You don’t even need to be a musician to participate. “For those of you who are musically challenged, I have a Vintage & Open WED-SAT 70% OFF 11am to 6pm guitar book full of songs,” Whitman added. “If you want me Vintage “Inspired” SUN 12 Noon to EVENING WEAR to play while you sing, it’ll be like live karaoke. Just come 4pm or by Appt ALL WEEK! and have fun — that’s what its all about.” Clothing Plaza Linda is located a 9 Del Fino Place. For more infor- Unique Jewelry at the Annex mation, call (831) 659-4229. 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