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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Turning refugees into entrepreneurs Speedy, stealthy burglars hit ■ A difficult trip to help some desperate people Carmel Plaza By PAUL MILLER By MARY BROWNFIELD THE FRESH bullet holes in the U.S. Embassy in N’Djamena were a clue: Vaughn AFTER REMOVING an entire plate glass window from Feather was not in for a leisurely trip to central its frame to enter the store early Friday morning, profession- Africa. And he didn’t want one. al thieves took less than three minutes to stuff two large duf- “Last year I had finished a business con- fel bags with $80,000 worth of purses and belts from Louis sulting program, and I had some wanderlust,” Vuitton and escape, according to Carmel police. he told The Pine Cone after returning home to The heist occurred three months after burglars crept into Carmel. “I decided I should get involved in a rear hallway, cut through a wall of another Carmel Plaza some kind of humanitarian program.” store, The Cheese Shop, and stole more than $15,000 worth Because of a long-standing interest in of rare wines. Africa, he decided that’s where he wanted to Just before daybreak May 23, the burglars, cloaked in make a difference. black and wearing masks, removed a strip from the base of And thanks to a friend of a friend, he chose the 6.5-foot-by-4-foot window and then peeled the rest of the a unique program for his efforts: Rising rubber trim away. International, headquartered in Felton, which PHOTO/COURTESY RISING INTERNATIONAL/VAUGHN FEATHER “They lifted the window out and walked right in,” said bolsters third-world economies by helping the A woman named Saleh in a refugee camp in Chad with some of the Sgt. Mike Calhoun. “Since they removed it without breaking poorest of the poor — in places such as woven baskets Rising International will be selling at local house parties. it, they had to know either a glazier or had some window Afghanistan, Bosnia and Rwanda — turn their experience to know how.” local crafts and handiworks into products that can be sold ty for me to help,” Feather said. The local economy is in in the United States. tatters, and a flood of refugees from neighboring Darfur See BURGLARS page 13A “In some of these situations, the people are so desper- has added to the woes. Rising International’s goal was to ate, what they really need is help getting three meals a set up basic export businesses in some of the refugee day,” said Carmel Jud, founder of Rising International, camps. which has operations in more than 30 countries. “We look “The traditional model of charity isn’t working, and the Two more dogs in for an entrepreneurial opportunity that will help them — people we work with will tell you that,” Jud said. “Nobody without it being charity.” “Pretty quickly she arrived at Chad as a great possibili- See CHAD page 15A ‘vicious’ hearing

By KELLY NIX

‘Last Forbidden Kingdom’ on display at Sunset TWO SEARCH and rescue dogs that attacked a woman and her Labrador in Pacific Grove five months ago must be By CHRIS COUNTS bordering Chinese Tibet, Mustang is home to about 9,000 moved out of town or permanently restrained, a hearing offi- hardy residents. cer ruled last week. WINDSWEPT AND nearly devoid of vegetation, the “It is very difficult to reach,” he explained. “There are no The decision, issued May 20 by Robert E. Davis, comes remote Nepalese district of Mustang is a place where fried roads. It takes a week to hike in.” after a Dec. 30, 2007, attack by the two dogs, both German yak dung and goat droppings serve as cooking fuel, where On his last trip to Mustang in 2006, Parker was accompa- shepherds, on the Lab as she was getting into a car. sheep horns hang over doorways to chase away evil spirits nied by a crew of 12 people and 15 horses. The pack animals The dog hearing, the second in the city’s history, came and where firewood is considered a sign of wealth. carried, among other things, large-format cameras, genera- about 10 months after KION TV anchorwoman Olga And yet Mustang is also home to a collection of ancient tors, cables and state-of-the-art lighting equipment. The Ospina’s Maltese was fatally mauled by a Labrador and a Buddhist art so impressive that Carmel photographer expedition was sponsored by the American Himalayan German shepherd in front of the P.G. post office July 25, Kenneth Parker has made three trips there since 2003 to cap- Foundation, which is funded primarily by private donors. 2007. Those dogs was banned from the city. ture what he calls “The Last Forbidden Kingdom.” In the December attack, the two German shepherds, Lola, An exhibit of Parker’s photographs, “Buddhist Earth: Birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism 2, and Bear, 11, owned by Monty Reitz, jumped Reitz’ 4-foot Sacred Places/Sacred Work,” opens Friday, May 30, at the Much of Tibet’s rich artistic culture has been lost under fence and ran toward Tule, a 2-year-old female Labrador Center for Photographic Art. The gallery will host a reception Chinese rule. Yet Mustang, which shares much of the same owned by Casey Conover Houston, and began biting the dog, from 6 to 8 p.m. culture, has remained virtually untouched by the outside according to Davis’ report. Houston had been visiting her Surrounded by some of the world’s highest mountains and See KINGDOM page 16A See DOGS page 31A

PROLIFIC LOCAL BLACK WIDOWS SPARE THEIR MATES

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THANKS TO the work of two spider researchers from Canada, the folks at Camel Valley’s Hastings Natural History Reserve have had an opportunity to reexamine some of the myths surrounding the most feared, and per- haps most misunderstood, of arachnids — the black widow. It turns out the local variety of the poisonous spider, the Western black widow, doesn’t eat its mate. But perhaps even more unusual is how common the black widow is — especially in Carmel Valley, researchers say. PHOTO/KENNETH PARKER

Kenneth Parker’s images depict Nepal’s otherworldly land- See WIDOWS page 15A A Carmel Valley black widow, who’s probably not a widow. scape and its rich and fascinating culture.

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By CHRIS COUNTS live oaks. Thankfully, the oak worms do little actual damage to the WHILE THE sight of defoliated live oak trees might be trees. And the defoliation is part of a natural cycle, disconcerting to some residents, it’s actually nothing to Stromberg explained. worry about, suggested Mark Stromberg, director of Carmel “An afflicted tree might be bare for a year, but they typi- Valley’s Hastings Natural History Reserve. cally return to normal,” he said. “I’ve watched this occur on Despite the concerns of locals who recently contacted oaks at Hastings, and the next year, you can’t tell they were him, Stromberg said most defoliated Carmel Valley live oaks ever defoliated. It’s nature’s way of thinning the forest.” are not suffering from the much-feared sudden oak death, Oak moth populations can rise and fall dramatically from which has decimated the local tanbark oak population. year to year. Stromberg suspects the weather has something “If a tree gets sudden oak death, its leaves don’t fall off to do with the annual fluctuations. right away,” he said. “I think [the rise in the oak moth larvae population] is Instead, the widespread defoliation is a sign the trees are because we’ve had a dry spring,” he added. “Oak worms are being invaded by millions of California oak moth larvae, killed by diseases caused by naturally-occuring bacteria, which seem to have an insatiable appetite for the leaves of fungi and viruses. Because it’s been so dry this year, bacteria and fungi just haven’t been able to get going.” Sudden oak death, meanwhile, is caused by Phytophthora ramorum, a pathogen that has plagued oaks since the mid- Did you know... 1990s. While live oaks are affected by sudden oak death, Jo Mora's art can be seen in many tanbark oaks have suffered the most. The principal symptom of sudden oak death on a live oak is the appearance of areas places here, from his marble sculp- of discoloration on its trunk and the presence of “bleeding” ture of Father Serra's body lying in sap. state at the Carmel Mission to the 23 PHOTO/GARY MCDONALD For more information about sudden oak death, visit Oak moth larvae seem to have an insatiable appetite for the plaster and concrete heads of historic www.suddenoakdeath.org. leaves of live oaks. figures that rim the Monterey County Randi Greene Courthouse in Salinas. You don't have to wander far – maybe the Mora collection at the Monterey Museum of Art or the Harrison Memorial SHIRLEY KIATTA, RN Library in Carmel – to learn that he was a versatile and ELDER CARE CONSULTANT Two Girls prolific artist prized for his illustrated books, colorful Helping Families Make From Carmel posters, oil paintings, watercolors, and photographs, as Informed Choices well as his sculptures. His fanciful maps of Pebble Beach • Have you noticed a slow, steady decline in the SPECIALISTS IN HOUSEKEEPING and Carmel, which sold for 50 cents in the 1930s, can independence of a loved one? Bonded • Free Estimates today bring more than $1,000. Mora's legacy includes a • Are you a caregiver and feeling overwhelmed? • Are you concerned about a love one… EST. 1979 collection in the Smithsonian. Born in Uruguay, he moved • staying home alone safely? • having proper nutrition? to the West in the early 20th century and ended up in • maintaining personal hygiene? • driving safely? SO MANY Pebble Beach, where he spent 25 productive years before • taking medications correctly? • managing home finances? • having adequate social opportunities? dying in 1947 at the age of 70. DIRTBALLS… I am an initial contact to… Assess needs of client and family. ® SO LITTLE TIME Randi Greene, Realtor , MBA, GRI, SRES Identify resources to meet the client’s needs. Assist in coordinating those resources. Randi Delivers Results! International President’s Diamond Society Weekly or every other (831) 622-2589 Monterey/Salinas Offices and Home Visits week – we’ll tailor our [email protected] 479 Pacific Street, Monterey • 60 West Alisal Street, Salinas services to meet your needs. www.RandiGreene.com 831.645.9950 626-4426 Research by Thom Akeman, veteran newspaper reporter www.shirleykiatta.com / [email protected] BACK PAIN RELIEF Orthopedic ZERO-GRAVITY RECLINER The zero-gravity Pillows Perfect Chair®, with its unique balance of Choose Your back support, seating ® comfort, aesthetics Perfect Tempur-Pedic Pillows and architectural TEMPUR Advanced The ComfortPillow by Tempur-Pedic® design, delivers the ™ optimum mode for neutral posture. Ergo System Sit back, relax, and the take the weight off your back. Body Wrap Neck Rest Pillow Back Supports The Original Backnobber® II For Your Inversion Home Or Car Table

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CARMEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Presents THE WHIFFENPOOFS IN CONCERT Police, Fire & MAY 30, 2008 • 8 PM All seating general $15 Sheriff’s Log The Whiffenpoofs Tortoise’s getaway foiled from Yale University The world’s oldest and most famous a cappella group HERE’S A look at some of the signifi- ported to SVMH by ambulance. cant calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine, ambu- LIVE and IN CONCERT Police Department, the Carmel Fire lance, utility and police units responded to a Your are invited to join us for an evening of the finest in a cappella Department and the Monterey County reported medical emergency at Ocean singing. The evening program draws from over 90 years of original Sheriff’s Office last week. This week’s log Avenue and Scenic Road on the beach. A arrangements, ranging in style from classic jazz to folk songs, to was compiled by Mary Brownfield. 911 transfer reported a dog or a person bleeding profusely. Units were informed that Motown and the 1960’s. Do not miss this rare opportunity. SATURDAY, MAY 10 a dog was injured when it was running in the water and ran into a submerged rock. Police Carmel-by-the-Sea: Male on Mission officer utilizing the ATV located the owner Street reported having a dispute with his 13- of the injured dog and assisted the owner and year-old son. The son did not want to go with dog off the beach. All fire/ambulance units his father to a friend’s house. The son want- were canceled en route as FireComm stated ed to stay with his mother for the evening. the incident involved an injured dog, but the There is a court-ordered custody agreement fire captain elected to have all units proceed giving visitation to the father for the week- to evaluate the situation. The captain called end. Parties counseled, and the son went with FireComm to try to find the nearest emer- his father. gency veterinarian. Fire and ambulance per- Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of dogs sonnel took over care of the dog, and it was barking outside the noted location on placed into the back of the utility vehicle. Carmelo Street. The officer arrived and Beach towels had been used to try to control noted the dogs were in the front yard and what was reported as a possible cut artery in were barking continuously and loudly. The the dog’s chest. There was speculation this owner came home while the officer was was a life-threatening situation. Crews were there and found the dogs had opened a door advised the Animal Hospital at the and exited the residence on their own. The Crossroads was awaiting the arrival of the owner of the dogs did not let them outside animal with staff prepared to administer and was warned for the excessive barking in emergency treatment. The police vehicle a residential area. usually used for animal emergencies was not VISIT THE WHIFFENPOOFS AT WWW.WHIFFENPOOFS.COM Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and able to take the dog, so the captain drove the Carmel Presbyterian Church ambulance on scene of a medical emergency dog and its owners in the CFD pickup. After 831-624-3878 on San Carlos Street for a female in her 80s delivering them, the utility and engine Ocean Avenue at Junipero & Mt. View Email: [email protected] who was experiencing dizziness. Firefighters returned to the station, and FireComm was Carmel-by-the-Sea for more information assisted with patient assessment, oxygen advised to release the Cal Fire engine from administration, diagnostics, packaging and Carmel Presbyterian Church – A great place for Faith and Friends gathering information. The patient was trans- See POLICE LOG page 28A YOU’RE INVITED!! Jacqueline Rainwater Ramsay, 88 years To attend The Annual Meeting of the Carmel Area Chapter of The American Red Cross Jacqueline Rainwater Ramsay was born April 20, 1920, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the first child of Alva Weir (“A.W.”) and Ethel Rainwater. She was admitted to Hendrix College in 1938 and graduated in the class of 1942. Her real love was libraries and library DATE science, in which she earned a masters’ degree from Louisiana State University in 1944. Saturday, June 28, 2008 In the mid-1940s she worked for the Arkansas State Library Commission, driving a truck PLACE all over the state to supervise and restock small local libraries. In 1946 on another library assignment she met her future husband, William R. Ramsay, then in Army Air Highlands Inn, Surf Room Corps uniform (demobilization was still in progress), who asked her for a book on musical TIME counterpoint. 5:30PM - 7:30PM Their real courtship, however, took place in New York City , where they both moved in the late 1940s for different reasons: she to work as director of the Brooklyn Public • Buffet Dinner and Drinks Library’s small branch libraries, and he to attend RCA’s engineering school. They married • State of the Chapter Address by the Board Chair in New York, at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, on March 25, 1950. • The Vision for the future by the Executive Director They settled in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1956. Jacqueline Ramsay remained active • Carmel Red Cross Chapter Historical Exhibit in library matters, setting up small libraries in elementary schools and serving on the board of supervisors of the Santa Clara County Library. $50 per person all inclusive Jacqueline and William Ramsay retired to Carmel in 1988. After his death in 2002, she Please call the Carmel Chapter continued to live in Carmel. Among her last interests in life was encouraging the educa- for reservations by June 15, 2008 at tion of the college-age women whom she employed as assistants to help her live semi-inde- pendently. She died peacefully at home on May 2, 2008, after complications from a fall 831-624-6921 ten weeks earlier. She is survived by her son Clay Ramsay, her grandson Leo Abe Rainwater, and her brother Gary Rainwater. American Red Cross A memorial service for both Jacqueline & William Ramsay will be held on Saturday, Carmel Chapter June 7, at 11 am, at the Church of the Wayfarer in Carmel, Lincoln St. and 7th Ave. May 30, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 5A Another lawsuit in crash that killed two CHS students.

By KELLY NIX and some of the other boys had smoked marijuana. curves in the highway at about 70 mph although the recom- The CHP also found Robbins had entered a series of mended speed limit was 30 mph. THE MOTHER of a Carmel High School student injured in a horrific car crash in July 2006 that killed two of his classmates is suing the parents of the dead driver. Dawn Schneider, mother of Kenny Schneider, 17, injured in the crash that killed driver Alex Robbins, 16, and passen- ger Ryan Field, 17, is suing the Robbins family for hospital and medical expenses, loss of earning capacity and general damages, according to the suit filed May 13. Would you climb a The Schneiders’ suit is the most recent of a string of law- suits filed against the Robbins family and its insurance com- mountain without a plan? pany. Dawn Schneider’s lawsuit alleges Alex Robbins’ negli- gence led to Kenny Schneider’s injuries, which are not spec- We’ve got you covered. Consider us your sherpa ified in the suit. The Schneiders’ Oakland-based attorney, guide to the top. Steven Brewer, was out of town and couldn’t be reached for comment. Developing or altering property may trigger a Robbins and Field died after the Ford F-350 pickup, in which the boys were headed northbound on Pitkins Curve series of federal, state or local environmental just south of Lucia after a surfing trip, plummeted 450 feet regulations. For two decades, our seasoned and landed on its roof at about 7:30 p.m. team has created strategic solutions to resolve The other passengers, Collin Cowsill and Dane Anderson, were also injured in the crash. Schneider and Anderson man- the most challenging land development aged to climb the cliff to flag down a Canadian couple to help issues. From concept to completion, we’re Cowsill, who had a serious back injury. dedicated to helping our clients reach At the time of the accident, Robbins had a provisional license and wasn’t allowed to carry passengers. Also, the their goals. California Highway Patrol’s investigation concluded Robbins

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By MARY BROWNFIELD tion, replacing Mary Bull, who is now head of the Vallejo school district. WHILE LEADERSHIP changes can be jarring, and “Edmund has really proved his leadership at Carmel ideal candidates for top-level positions difficult to find, a Middle School,” Biasotti said. “He has a deep interest in cur- combination of highly qualified employees eager for new riculum but also a strong interest in instruction, and that’s challenges and an unexpectedly large pool of applicants what the district needs to focus on.” made the task of filling several vacancies this summer easier While his commute will not change — the district office than expected for Carmel Unified School District is located across the driveway from the middle school — the Superintendent Marvin Biasotti and the board of education. work certainly will. As a result, come July 1, the district will have a new direc- The role “is multifaceted,” explained Biasotti, including tor of curriculum, instruction and assessment; Carmel developing new courses, working with teachers, facilitating Middle School will have a new principal and vice principal, textbook adoptions, helping staff improve and taking on a and Carmel High will have a new assistant principal. The host of other responsibilities. only remaining task is finding someone to head Tularcitos. When he shows up for his new job, Gross will already have a lengthy to-do list, including implementing new math Moving across the driveway and foreign language curricula, and trying to get 75 percent After six years as principal of CMS, Edmund Gross will of the district’s high school graduates to meet requirements become the district’s new director of curriculum and instruc- for state universities. He will also be in charge of assuring the PHOTO/SUSAN KENDALL Carmel Middle School principal Edmund Gross (left) will become the district’s new director of curriculum and instruction, and CMS assistant principal Ken Griest (right) will take his place. schools are fulfilling the requirements of state standardized tests. PAINTINGS WANTED “We’re working in the district to close the achievement gap between our mainstream students and our students who come from backgrounds that present challenges, like English-language learners,” Biasotti added. “Edmund will assume a large role in facilitating that.” The timing was perfect for Gross. While he has enjoyed his job at the helm of CMS since his arrival in August 2002, he said seven or eight years is the maximum time someone should lead a particular school. Changes at the top ensure the environment remains fresh and the students benefit from new administrators with new ideas. “I’ve been doing the school thing for 26 years,” he said. “It’s time to take on a new challenge, learn something new and flex my wings a little bit.” Gross said he knows what he wants most to accomplish: helping school administrators and teachers work together to help students perform at their highest possible levels, and aiding teachers in their use of technology to achieve that goal. “It’s definitely a change,” he said. “And I’ll determine whether it’s a promotion or not depending on if I’m pulling out more or less hair.”

Moving on up While losing a principal at the district’s only middle school could cause concern, the board and the CMS faculty rested easy in their desire to see vice principal Ken Griest take the top spot, according to Biasotti. When he asked teach- ers what they wanted in their new principal, “they were describing Ken in many, many ways, in terms of his profes- sional traits and in terms of his interpersonal skills.” They envisioned someone with integrity, vision for the school, good listening and communication skills, flexibility and creativity, an academic focus, a desire to do what’s best Franz Bischoff “Over The Hills” (19" x 26") for the students, an ability to balance various demands, and knowledge of high-tech, according to Biasotti. “He has their respect — that was a key message they were giving me,” he said. While Gross, Biasotti and the board “truly saw Ken as the heir apparent,” the school employees’ WESTBROOK GALLERIES approval sealed the deal. “Once I knew that, it was a rela- tively easy decision.” Now purchasing California and American paintings, In a March 31 letter to CMS parents describing the changes, Biasotti said promoting Griest was “the best way to provide for both continuity and growth.” including works by: The CMS assistant principal since July 2005, Griest was formerly principal of a Monterey elementary school and Armin Hansen • E. Charlton Fortune assistant principal at a middle school in South Lake Tahoe. New assistants Donald Teague • Charles Rollo Peters Naming Griest’s replacement wasn’t as easy, partly because there were so many applicants — a group that was narrowed from 50 to six, then to two, with Ryan Peterson of Evelyn McCormick • Mary DeNeale Morgan Palo Alto Unified School District ultimately chosen. “He’s a math teacher, but he’s been on special assignment S.C. Yuan • Percy Gray doing administrative functions for two years,” Biasotti said. “Many of his duties are equivalent to what an assistant prin- cipal does,” including supervising various departments, and Arthur Hill Gilbert • William Henry Clapp handling student discipline and attendance issues. “He has a nice range of experience and exceptional refer- Selden Gile and others. ences,” Biasotti said. “I’m not sure I’ve ever read references stronger.” With the departure of Elizabeth Laborde, Carmel High School will also have a new assistant principal — Martin Enriquez, an assistant principal in charge of counseling and Also buying Bay Area abstract expressionist and pupil services at Seaside High School. At Carmel High, which has 750 students compared with figurative painters of the Post War Period. Seaside’s 1,313, his responsibilities will focus on student dis- cipline and supervising several departments. “He’s had a nice range of leadership positions, including having been a middle school principal and an assistant prin- Please call us if you have paintings by these artists that you would like to sell. cipal at the high school level in the Salinas system and the Monterey system,” Biasotti said. “And he’s bilingual, which Near the Corner of 6th & Dolores, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA P.O. Box 793, Carmel, CA 93921 we’re really pleased about.” (831) 625-2288 or Toll-free (866) 748-9377 • www.westbrookgalleries.com See CUSD page 27A May 30, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 7A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE J u n e 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 Visitor Center Open House BUSINESS IS GOOD FOR CARMEL!” June Mixer Come one and come all the visitor center Gardiner’s Resort I have a point… really annual open house…. Wednesday, June 11 It's always a risk to talk about a hobby or pastime Food, drinks, music, door prizes. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. with an unsuspecting crowd of people who may or may not be interested. We've all found out the hard Lisa is bringing everything but the sand for her 114 Carmel Valley Road way that the subjects of pets, politics and pass times BEACH PARTY theme “Where the sun is always shining” are best discussed with those of like mind and a gen- Thursday, June 5, 12 – 6 p.m. Thompson Lange, eral interest in said pets, politics and pass times. (I Members $10, Non-Members $15 Board Chair, don't want to hear about your thimble collection. No, San Carlos btwn 5th & 6th. Homescapes Carmel seriously, I don't. Seriously.) So the fact that people see me running around town and I'm about to tell you a story that involves this year's Big Sur International Marathon might cause a sudden fog of boredom to descend upon you as you brace yourself for a talk about my run- Calendar of Events ning around town. But, no, I'm not today's subject. June 2008 You may or may not have noticed that we're going through some pretty tough times economically. (If you haven't noticed, will you adopt me?) And Apr 12-Jul 6 “Marriage and Myth – Matrimonio y Mito” Jun 14 “Cougars, Pumas, Panthers and Lions”, Garland in tough times, the need for creativity in drumming up business becomes all Exhibition, National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, Ranch Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, that more important. Cleverly, some of our local Chamber members saw 775-4721 659-6065 opportunity knocking and created an event that brought 70 people to Carmel May 12-Jul 2 Jo Mora on the California Mission Trail Exhibit, Jun 14-15 9th Annual Summer Wildflower Show, Garland and kept them here for 4 days in April. One of the things I've discovered in my "marathon travels" is that most Carmel Heritage Society, First Murphy House, Ranch Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, runners have the Big Sur International Marathon on their short-list, but Carmel, 624-4447 659-6065 many of them don't know that the marathon ends in Carmel. So Bobby May 22-Aug 3 “Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story”, Pacific Repertory Jun 14 “Chef Walk”, Earthbound Farm's Farm Stand, Richards of LeVett Properties and Richard and Sandra Pepe of Little Napoli Theatre, Golden Bough Theatre, Carmel, 622-0100 Carmel Valley, 625-6219 joined forces with Susan Love of the Big Sur International Marathon orga- May 22-Jun 15 “Camelot”, Forest Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Jun 15 Roger Eddy and Friends, Big Sur River Inn, nization and created a "Getaway" package to tap into the customers of a Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 Big Sur, 667-2700 world famous sold-out event that is, in some ways, recession-proof (if May 27-Jul 30 2008 Films in the Forest Series, Forest Theater Jun 15 Artist Reception, Jan Trojan, Jody Toyee Gallery, you've trained to run a marathon, trust me you're running it even if it means Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 Carmel Valley, 620-0303 cutting back on other expenses). The Getaway was offered on the marathon's website, www.bsim.org, Jun 1 “Flock to Garland Ranch Regional Park”, Garland Jun 18 TPO Summer Leadership Workshop Series, and included 4 days of accommodations at the Lamplighter, Vagabond and Ranch Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, Monterey, 800-277-8448 Monte Verde Inns, shuttles to and from the event and meals, receptions and 659-6065 Jun 19 “Hunted and Hunted - Mountain Lions & Deer”, a motivational Q&A brunch with Olympian, coach and author Jeff Jun 1 John “Broadway” Tucker & The Broadway Band, Ranch Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, Galloway. I was lucky enough to be invited by Richard and Sandra to come Big Sur River Inn, Big Sur, 667-2700 659-6065 over to Little Napoli, meet Jeff and even get a personal running evaluation Jun 3-Jul 5 “Greater Tuna”, Pacific Repertory Theatre, Circle Jun 21-22 Monterey Bay SummerFest Arts and Crafts Faire, down on the beach. And I'll tell you, the advice he gave literally changed Theatre, Carmel, 622-0100, Pacific Repertory Theatre, Custom House Plaza, my life by changing my goals. But I won't tell you here, because just men- Jun 3-4 TPO Summer Leadership Workshop Series, Monterey, 622-0700 tioning it means I've broken my promise not to talk about myself. But I will talk about the 70 runners from all over the country who came Monterey, 800-277-8448, Jun 21 “Photography Made Easy”, Garland Ranch to Carmel, stayed in Carmel, shopped in Carmel and ate in Carmel during a Jun 3-Jul 26 Jan Trojan Muzika Dama Pen and Ink Drawings, Regional Park Museum, Carmel Valley, 659-6065 time in our tourist-season where a 4-day minimum might not normally fly. Jody Royee Gallery, Carmel Valley, 620-0303 Jun 21 “Greg Abate Quartet” Concert, KRML Jazz and These runners were thankful for the package, grateful to their hosts and Jun 5 Carmel Visitor Center Open House, Carmel Blues Company, Carmel, 624-6432 excited enough about meeting Jeff Galloway that the people I talked with Chamber of Commerce, San Carlos btwn 5th & 6th, Jun 21 “Harvest Walk”, Earthbound Farm's Farm Stand, told me they're telling all their running club friends that this Getaway is a 12 – 6 p.m., 624-2522 Carmel Valley, 625-6219 must. Jun 5-Jul 1 June Gallery Showcase, Carmel Art Association, Jun 22 Red Beans and Rice, Big Sur River Inn, Big Sur, So thanks to local businesses working together to bring people to Carmel, 624-6176, 667-2700 Carmel in a creative way, we have ambassadors talking up our town with the best kind of advertising available. Word of mouth. Jun 6-7 The Smuin Ballet Company, Sunset Center, Carmel, Jun 25 American Red Cross Blood Drive, American Red And that, my friends, is the point. 620-2048, Cross, Carmel Chapter, Carmel, 625-4814 Jun 6-29 “The Laramie Project”, Studio Theater at The Jun 25 TPO Summer Leadership Workshop Series, Thompson Lange is co-owner of Homescapes Carmel on 7th and Western Stage, Salinas, 755-6816, Monterey, 800-277-8448 Dolores in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. When he's not running all over Jun 7 “Bug Walk”, Earthbound Farm's Farm Stand, Jun 27-29 23rd Annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival, town and the world, he is also a contributing writer and retail advisory Carmel Valley, 625-6219 Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey, 394-2652 board member for several local and national magazines. Jun 8 Along Came Betty, Big Sur River Inn, Big Sur, 831- Jun 28 Carmel Mission 4th Annual Founder's Day 667-2700, Celebration, Carmel Mission Basilica, Carmel, Jun 11 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Mixer, 624-1271 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Gardiner's Resort, Carmel Valley, 624-2522 Jun 28-Jul 27 “Evita”, Forest Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Partner Member Bruno’s Market/Surf N Sand General Store Jun 11 TPO Summer Leadership Workshop Series, Theater, Carmel, 626-1681 First National Bank of Central California Monterey, 800-277-8448 Jun 28 “Raspberry Revelry, Earthbound Farm's Farm Stand, GuestLife Monterey Jun 13 Wine & Cigar Dinner, Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel Valley, 625-6219 Executive Member Alain Pinel Realtors • Carmel Magazine • Carmel Plaza Carmel Valley, 624-2600 Jun 29 “Survivor: Skills 1”, Garland Ranch Regional Park Country Home Care • Hale-Williams Interiors Jun 14-15 28th Annual Surf-About Carmel Beach, Museum, Carmel Valley, 659-6065 Monterey County Bank • Monterey County Weekly Carmel Beach, Carmel, 375-5015 Jun 29 The Cachagua Playboys, Big Sur River Inn, Big Sur, Wells Fargo Bank 667-2700 SUPPORT YOUR MEMBER BUSINESSES

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By MARY BROWNFIELD pects after a woman reported someone had Police advised the limo driver to pick up They took the suspects to the police sta- stolen credit cards and cash from her the couple from Carmel Valley Ranch, where tion in Pacific Grove, where they were held LAW ENFORCEMENT agencies unlocked car on Crespi Avenue while she they were staying, as arranged, and told him and interviewed. They let the woman go but worked together to nab a couple of burglary was at work May 7. to expect to be pulled over soon after. detained Hernandez on suspicion of grand suspects while they rode in a limo they “We started looking at the credit card “We told him to stop the car, take the keys theft. booked with a stolen credit card, according records and found a charge for a limo ser- out and walk back to us,” Calhoun said. After to Carmel Police Sgt. Mike Calhoun. vice, Main Event,” Calhoun said. “We called, the driver was safely away and had advised Another luxury hotel San Jose resident Ezequiel Hernandez, and they verified that yes, they had a reser- officers of the number of passengers, they Meanwhile, Monterey County Sheriff’s 23, and a 29-year-old Salinas woman were vation, and we were able to set up a sting would approach with guns drawn. deputies were investigating a case at the taken into custody at gunpoint in Carmel operation.” It worked as planned: The driver told Highlands Inn that ended up being related, Valley Ranch May 8 with the help of Pacific Carmel detective Jesse Juarez devised the police Hernandez and the woman were Grove police and the Monterey County plan, according to Calhoun. Suspecting the inside, and officers ordered them out. See HIGH LIFE page 27A Sheriff’s Office, Calhoun said. While the criminals might have struck Pacific Grove as man ended up in Monterey County Jail, the well, Carmel P.D. asked if P.G. officers want- woman was released but remains a “person ed to be involved in the planned arrests. of interest” in the ongoing investigation of Officers also advised the Monterey County several thefts from cars. Sheriff’s Office, since the suspects were in Carmel police began their search for sus- its jurisdiction.

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■ Changing plans to satisfy a its stucco neighbors, and its low profile will their project could progress quickly so they see other people’s houses.” respect their privacy, according to Wiener’s can return to their own home. The Coateses, who did not attend the picky neighbor report to the board. He also said the new The couple also agreed to shift a skylight hearing, sent architect Brian Congleton in 1,911-square-foot house would fit well with proposed for the garage — where Frost their place. The architect acknowledged the By MARY BROWNFIELD the neighborhood. spends time doing woodwork as a hobby — changes already made to accommodate some But he suggested the couple use unclad to the east side of the roof, but they reiterat- of the neighbors’ requests, including elimi- WITH THE remains of their fire-rav- wood windows and doors rather than the pro- ed their desire for a skylight over the dining nating the second story and moving a sky- aged home reduced to piles of debris and posed aluminum clad, since city guidelines room. light originally planned for the west side of carted away, Louise Von Hasseln and David indicate wood is best unless it would not Frost described the evolution of their the garage. Frost received permission from the Carmel mesh with the design and style of the home. design and the concessions they had already “The Coateses do want you to look very Design Review Board Wednesday to con- He also said some of the 13 proposed sky- made to Pam and Doug Coates, who own the carefully at this one skylight,” he said. struct a new house on their Santa Lucia lights should be moved or removed in order two-story house to the west, which they built “Directly to the west is the Coateses’ first Avenue lot. to prevent the light pollution that would 10 years ago. floor bedroom French doors, and at night, The one-story, U-shaped, stucco-sided bother the neighbors to the west. At first, Frost and Von Hasseln decided light from that skylight will shine directly house with attached garage — designed by Von Hasseln and Frost, whose home of 24 they wanted a two-story home, too. into their bedroom.” DRB member Michael LePage, who did not years caught fire during the night last “We thought if we went up, we would But the chairman, Keith Paterson, pointed participate in the hearing — will be “visual- September and was destroyed, told the board enjoy the view that all of our neighbors out that a skylight on the roof adjacent to the ly interesting” but not too complicated, they had no objections to using unclad wood have,” Frost told the board May 28. ground floor bedroom would create a mini- according to assistant planner Marc Wiener. windows and doors. But the Coateses objected, even though mal intrusion. The gray slate roof of the three-bedroom, Von Hasseln provided several supportive Frost and von Hasseln had not fought the And he observed Frost and Von Hasseln two-bathroom home will differentiate it from letters from neighbors and said she hoped Coateses’ planned two-story home despite had demonstrated their willingness to their own concerns about privacy and view address their neighbors’ concerns. Paterson impacts. speculated the skylight “would be a very “Our light was all taken away when the minor issue as far as light is concerned at the Coateses built their house,” Frost pointed ground-floor level.” out. “The applicant has shown good faith, and They decided to drop the second story I’m inclined to cut him some slack,” com- anyway, but the neighbors still complained mented board member Michael Lynch, and about the skylight. the rest of the board agreed, voting unani- “The skylight’s really to get natural light mously to approve Frost and Von Hasseln’s in and not bother anyone,” he said, adding application. Board member Mary Bell was that with Carmel’s small lots, “obviously you absent.

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WHILE MOST people know Jeff Olinger as the helpful opportunity,” said Olinger, who sold everything he had to go “There was snow and rain guy behind the counter at Carmel Police Department, he’s racing upon leaving the Army in 1974, but had to quit a few and hail,” he said. “I’ve also a devotee to motorsports who spent five years oversee- years later after the funds dwindled, he got married and chil- never been in pre-grid and ing radio communications at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. dren came along. watched it snow while wait- Last weekend he was on the track, racing at Northern Two years ago, he decided to reenter the sport and bought ing to go out on the track.” an open-wheel racer from a man in San Jose. Those challenging condi- He got the car but didn’t get on the track until tions helped Olinger practice March 2008. “how to get through the cor- “I decided this year was the year to put it ners without slipping around together,” he said, so Olinger and his dad got too much,” and though his to work last December restoring the 1981 car has an open cockpit, the Caldwell D13S that had sat unused for more elements didn’t intrude than a decade. much when he was moving. Jeff Olinger Together, they reworked the car “pretty “You don’t get too wet — much from the ground up,” ordering new it’s really surprising,” he parts from Volkswagen and updating it to fit said. Olinger, who is larger than its previous driver. “We renamed it the ‘D13.5’ because of all Like son, like father the work we did,” he said. Olinger’s dad worked as a crew member for the school, As with any auto restoration effort, blood, having obtained his national competition license long ago. sweat and oil were shed, and in Olinger’s And while it’s typically the father who sparks his son’s or case, it all happened in the garage of his daughter’s interest in motorsports, in the Olingers’ case, it father’s home off River Road in Salinas. was the other way around. “He’s 82 years old, and he’s still racing,” After Jeff Olinger decided to give up racing the car he had he said of his dad, Al Olinger. bought in 1974, his dad took it off his hands. The older After finishing the car, the duo trucked it Olinger took a break from the sport a little while later, but got up to Portland International Raceway the last back into it in 1992 and has been competing throughout the PHOTO/COURTESY JEFF OUNGER weekend in March so Jeff Olinger could take United States on an amateur level ever since. Wearing another kind of uniform — a racing suit — police dispatcher Jeff the Sports Car Club of America school to Olinger pilots his open-wheel racecar at Roebling Road in Georgia. obtain his racing license. To pass, a driver See OLINGER page 13A Tom Wills FOR SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE Don’t be confused by recent developments in the election for Monterey County Superior Court Judge on June 3. Tom Wills remains in the race for Judge Sillman’s seat on the ballot, and he and his supporters ask you to join them in voting for Tom. The June 3 seat is for a six- year term, and the people of Monterey County can be heard and have the candidate of their choice elected to that position. Tom remains the candidate overwhelmingly endorsed by scores of Monterey County citizens, elected officials, judges and attorneys. He has also been endorsed by the Monterey County Herald and the Monterey County Weekly. Tom Wills Knows Criminal Law Tom Wills knows and understands criminal law, and he first started practicing it, along with civil law, nearly 30 years ago. He is endorsed by 25 sitting and retired Monterey County judges, including numerous former criminal prosecutors. Among them: • Bill Curtis, former Monterey County District Attorney, retired Monterey County Superior Court Judge • John Phillips, former Monterey County Assistant District Attorney, retired Monterey County Superior Court Judge • Russell Scott, former Monterey County Deputy District Attorney, current Presiding Judge, Monterey County Superior Court • Wendy Duffy, Justice, Sixth District Court of Appeal, former Monterey County Deputy District Attorney, Former Monterey County Superior Court Judge Experienced . . . 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make his move. They married in 1943. Following the war years and the birth of their son, Carlin, Frances Arriola has left the building the Arriolas lived for a time in La Jolla and Arizona. In 1956 they moved to Carmel and almost instantaneously became By BEVERLY BORGMAN This she did with the grace she’d always shown, greeting vis- part of the extended cartoonist family which included Hank itors these last few weeks with good humor, blue eyes Ketcham and Eldon Dedini. MARY FRANCES Sevier Arriola, 94, passed away May sparkling and cheeks carefully powdered. Gus became one of the group of artists, teachers, lawyers, 23 at the Carmel home where she and “Gordo” cartoonist Frances was born in Demming, N.M., but was shuffled doctors and others who congregated at what had been the lab- Gus Arriola had lived for more than 30 years. Gus died Feb. from mother to grandmother to aunt, and back to mother just oratory of the marine biologist Doc Ricketts, immortalized in 2, only days after their 65th wedding anniversary. as Frances was becoming an adolescent. Though the details John Steinbeck’s “Cannery Row.” Frances, as she was known to her friends, had been ill for of those early years are still a bit unclear, it’s easy to believe It was very much a “good old boys” club, now and then some time. After several therapeutic blood transfusions, she that the young Frances was a bit of a challenge. inviting the wives or girlfriends in to share the music, stimu- decided she’d had enough pain and was ready to move on. The last move took her to Monroe, La. Only recently she lating conversation and a drink. told of being the subject of a Frances, however, did not lack for friends. In a biography sermon in the local church. on the actress Jean Arthur, Frances is quoted as enjoying the The minister condemned her parties at Arthur’s house, which was just down the street from as a “sinner” because she the Arriolas’ first house near Carmel Point. had publicly shaken the hand (In 2000, there was a move to protect that Arriola house of the then-famous boxer, as “historic,” but Gus nixed the idea, saying it was just an old, Jack Dempsey, who hap- tired house. It was torn down shortly after.) pened to be in town. As the wife of a man fast becoming something of a Apparently, boxing as well celebrity, Frances often stood apart as his fans swirled around as dancing and card-playing him at receptions. She usually wore black (perhaps to further were not looked upon with recede into the background?), but black flattered her as a favor in the small Southern stunning young brunette, and again in later years, as her hair town. Upon graduating from turned a soft snowy white. high school, Frances fled to To know Frances was to often find yourself suddenly Southern California. laughing out loud. She was smart, she was witty and, it would The petite brunette with have to be said, she had a sharp tongue. Pompous people the recently minted Southern were her favorite targets, though her attacks were rarely accent caught the eye of sev- frontal. eral young men, but it was Even in her 90s, with the soft sweet face of an apple doll, the aspiring cartoonist, Gus she had perfect comic timing, never failing to address the Arriola, who won her hand. CHOMP technician who came to draw blood as “Dracula.” They were both employed in Even the nurses at the oncology center came to enjoy the animation department at Frances’ visits, as she never failed to brighten their often dif- MGM, though in those days ficult day. The effervescent Frances Arriola met her matches — when it the women worked separate- Frances and Gus endured the greatest loss any parent can came to sense of humor — in husband and cartoonist Gus ly. experience — the death of their son when he was still a Arriola (left) and cartoonist Eldon Dedini. It took a company young man. Not long after that, in the early ’80s, Gus retired Christmas party for Gus to his “Gordo” comic strip. It was “retirement” for Frances, too. On papers she only recently filled out, she listed her prior occupation as “production manager.” A bright spot in her later years was getting reacquainted with her granddaughter, who lives on the East Coast. Meg’s Ramona Arriola McNamara visited this past February, bring- Health Notes ing with her a brand new baby, great grandson Thomas. Ramona and husband Whitney also have a 3-year-old daugh- ter, Gwen. Frances requested there be no services. 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home track, Laguna Seca, May 3-4, his dad ing instruments and cash. OLINGER offered his. BURGLARS “We don’t get the pros in all the time, but From page 11A “My dad was going to do everything he From page 1A obviously they knew how to get in,” Calhoun could to get me out there,” Olinger said. said of the Louis Vuitton burglars. “They had In early April, father, son and a couple of Ironically, in the end, the blown motor was Once inside, it took the burglars two min- it pretty well down.” other longtime racing buddies spent a week- repaired in time for race weekend. They put utes and 45 seconds to fill their duffel bags end at Roebling Road in Bloomingdale, Ga., it in his dad’s car so both men could race. and flee the store, according to Calhoun. Other businesses hit about 20 miles from Savannah. The nine- On Saturday, the duo qualified close to Police learned of it from the alarm company Thieves with less precise methods stole turn track is flat and fast — a sharp contrast each other at the back of a pack that includ- at 5:14 a.m. and arrived about 90 seconds money and goods from three Lincoln Street with the hills and tight corners of Laguna ed much faster cars, and they finished their later, but the suspects were gone. businesses and one Dolores Street shop dur- Seca — and allows drivers to put the pedal to race Sunday within a spot of each other, each But they left a few items behind, includ- ing the previous weekend, according to the metal on a 1,600-foot straight. having moved up several positions. ing one of the gloves used for handling the Calhoun. Conditions were hot and humid, and some- “When I got out of the car, I was just grin- glass, and a purse and belt found near the koi At Christopher’s restaurant, they gained times rainy. ning from ear to ear. You can’t have this pond in Devendorf Park. entry via unknown means and walked out “There was thunder and lightning, and much fun,” Olinger said, even though he did “We think they were probably rushing to with $500 in cash, a $1,200 laptop computer, they had to stop all the practice and qualify- not beat his dad. get away,” said Calhoun. Officers also found and “numerous bottles of alcohol,” including ing,” Olinger said, since driving amid light- While he enjoyed racing at Thunderhill a crowbar at the scene, and broken glass on cases of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, vodka, ning strikes is less than safe. — a track he had not driven before — the the ground near where they believe the get- bourbon, gin and pricey Patron tequila. An Fortunately, conditions cleared Sunday, highlight was the birth of Olinger’s grand- away car was. employee arriving to work May 18 discov- which was race day, but Olinger wasn’t part son, Kristopher Olinger (named after his Police hope to determine who sold the ered the burglary and notified police. of the field. nephew, who was murdered in Pacific Grove glove and the crowbar, and are asking The burglars also forced entry into anoth- “My engine blew Saturday afternoon dur- 11 years ago). Having driven up Wednesday, experts to review the surveillance video to er nearby restaurant, Da Giovanni, through a ing the second lap of qualifying,” he said, so Olinger drove down Thursday to meet the dig up clues about the suspects, whose eyes rear window and left through the rear door he spent the remainder of the weekend work- new family member in person, missing track are visible through their ski masks. carrying $390 in cash. ing as support crew for his dad and the other practice but making it back in time for “We do know one of them is white, They kicked in the door to Susan’s Hair men, all of whom were racing. Friday’s qualifying session and the week- because when he bent over, you could see the Design. “We took four cars there,” he explained. end’s races. He finished well behind the skin,” Calhoun said. “There was stuff strewn about the place, He worked to get a good engine back in leaders but pronounced the venture great While two people are visible on the video, but nothing was taken,” Calhoun said. “I the Caldwell, but when he still had no motor nonetheless and has plans for mechanical a third may have been involved, he added. guess they were just looking for cash and a few days before the SCCA club races at his work to make his car faster. Considering the speed at which they exe- couldn’t find anything.” cuted the crime, Calhoun suspects the cul- Because the store is closed Sundays, the prits are professionals who will sell the mer- owner of Mail Mart on Dolores Street did SHOPCommitted & COMPARE...Quality, to Quality & Service Service Since and 1988 Price chandise on eBay or some other way that not discover he was a victim until May 19. 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And an order has now been placed for 300 set off on a 28-hour plane trip through New York and Paris to units of merchandise to be produced in Chad and sold in the N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, where a recent coup attempt Monterey Peninsula. About 30 percent of the sales price — included gunfire directed at the American Embassy. usually $2 to $10 — goes to the women Feather visited. Most And then another flight took him to the remote town of of the rest goes for shipping. Abeche, where Feather was able to set up housekeeping in “A regular importer wouldn’t work from Chad, because the residence of an aid worker. shipping is so expensive,” Jud said. “The water worked from midnight to 5 a.m., there was The products are due to arrive in Monterey in a few electricity 10 hours a day, and there were lots of mosquitos,” weeks. They’ll be sold through house parties. Carmel Presbyterian Church Feather said. “You’re just struck by how desperate and deso- “We’re always looking for people to host these parties, so Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea late the place is.” they can invite their families and friends to see the products 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org And because there’s no banking system, aid workers are and buy them,” Jud said. ✞ susceptible to being robbed for their cash and expensive Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM And Feather is hoping the program will be such a success ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:30 AM vehicles. “While I was there, a worker for Save the Children he can go back to Chad in October to identify more products ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:30 AM was killed in a carjacking,” Feather said. local women can make. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 First he met with a women’s group in Abeche, which “People tell me they’re sure I’d never want to go back A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH already sells crafts in the local market. Feather identified a there,” Feather said. “Actually, I would.” THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST woven leather basket as something Rising International could To sign up for a house party, or to learn more about Rising sell back home. International, go to www.risinginternational.org Sundays @ 6PM Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM find as many spiders as we can,” she explained. “We’re try- WIDOWS ing to get a big picture of what their natural habits are.” Church of the Wayfarer From page 1A Hastings, it turns out, provides an ideal environment for (A United Methodist Church) the spiders, who tend to live in small holes covered by webs. “Carmel’s Neighborhood Church” “The reserve has lots of fields with holes,” MacLeod “We figured we’d find one of the spiders about every 50 Message: meters,” said Mark Stromberg, director of the University of noted. “That’s the perfect habitat for black widows.” California biological field station. “It turns out that we have Remarkably, researchers handle black widows with little “The People v. God” a black widow every two or three meters. We had no idea how concern they will be bitten. “We’ve been working with them By Norm Mowery, Pastor many we had here.” for years, and nobody has ever been bitten,” MacLeod While a high density of spiders might be creepy to some, observed. “It’s difficult for them to pierce human skin. Plus, Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care it’s great news for University of Toronto graduate students they aren’t very aggressive. They’re not out to bite humans.” Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM Emily MacLeod and Maria Modanu. The two spider Despite how common they are, black widows are not that Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea easy to find. “The risk of coming across one isn’t too high,” researchers are laying the groundwork for what could be as 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com long as a five-year study of black widows at Hastings. she insisted. “We’re looking at their mating habits,” said MacLeod, But MacLeod advises against tempting fate. “You would- n’t want to get bitten,” she cautioned. “It’s painful. And you Carmel Mission Basilica who took the spider photo on the cover of The Pine Cone. “In Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. definitely don’t want to let children get bitten.” other varieties of black widows, the female eats the male, but Sun. Masses: 7:00AM, 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 5:30PM in this one, she doesn’t. We’re trying to find out why.” MacLeod clearly doesn’t suffer from arachnophobia, and Confessions: Sat. 4:00 to 5:00 MacLeod and Modanu are also paying particular attention she discourages people from overreacting to the presence of Mass at Big Sur: Sundays at 10:30 AM to the webs created by female black widows. a black widow. “They have their own world and their own Rio Road, Carmel “The webs differ depending on how well the female spi- ways of communicating with one another,” she added. “You der is fed,” MacLeod said. “We’re trying to see if the differ- can kill them if you want, but you might take a good look at Christian Science Church ences in web size affects a female’s ability to attract males.” them first. They might be more interesting than you think.” Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. For now, though, the researchers are simply trying to mas- Monte Verde St. btwn. 5th & 6th ter the basics of the local black widows. “We’re just trying to MORE ROOM FOR NEW GROWTH Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Evening Reading Room - Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm • Saturday 11am - 3pm • Closed Sundays & Holidays Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 • Free Parking LIVE OAK FORGE Church in the Forest at Stevenson School • Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach HAND FORGED ORNAMENTAL IRON 831-624-1374 • www.churchintheforest.org 8:30 am Bible Study WORK MADE-TO-ORDER with the rev’d Charles Anker in Douglas Hall 9:15 am Music Prelude Fireplace Screens Fire Tool Sets - Andirons Orazio Aiello, tenor Pot Racks • Door Hardware Melinda Coffey Armstead, Piano & Organ 9:30 am Service Hand-forged Garden Gates, Etc. 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By CHRIS COUNTS icant cultural visit by U.S. citizens to the isolated communist This week, LeClair presented a master class at Hidden country since the end of the Korean War. Valley for bassoon students from around the world. The play- AS THE principal bassoonist for the New York “She was featured prominently on the trip,” Meckel ers ranged in the age from 16 to 28. Philharmonic Orchestra, Judith LeClair has played in some reported. “One boy came here from Wuerzberg, Germany, while a of the world’s most memorable concert halls. But it’s unlike- A gifted player and teacher, LeClair is no stranger to the girl traveled from Beijing,” Meckel added. ly LeClair will ever forget a particular performance at spotlight. When she was just 23, she became the first woman LeClair and her husband serve on the staff at the presti- Hidden Valley Music Seminars two decades ago. — and the youngest person — to serve as principal bassoon- gious Julliard School at Lincoln Center in New York City. “She met her husband, pianist Jonathan Goldman, while ist of the orchestra. The recital starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Hidden Valley she was here,” recalled Peter LeClair plays a circa-1940 Heckel bassoon. Her first is located at Carmel Valley and Ford roads. For more infor- Meckel, director of Hidden teacher, an older student, used the instrument until he died mation, call (831) 659-3115 or visit www.hiddenvalleymu- Valley. tragically in an accident at 19. The bassoon remains to this sic.org. LeClair performs a recital day her only instrument. at Hidden Valley Friday, May 30. Appropriately enough, she’ll be accompanied by her artistic culture, Parker plans to publish an ambitious coffee husband on piano. table book featuring photographs from his three trips to the As an important player in KINGDOM From page 1A region. The book will also include images of Buddhist art the oldest active symphony from Cambodia and Burma. He said the Dalai Lama plans to orchestra in the United write a forward to the book. States, LeClair has jour- world, preserving a wealth of historic and creative artifacts neyed to many fascinating Parker captured on film. Homeless Tibetans offer blessing places. But for sheer histori- “The most spectacular tantric frescos ever discovered are In addition to Parker’s fascinating images, Friday’s recep- cal impact, few of her travels in Mustang,” Parker said. “Some of them are 50 feet long and tion offers an impressive — if somewhat unusual — guest can rival the orchestra’s 30 feet high. They used mineral pigments, so they’ll last for- list. Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso recent trip to North Korea. ever.” Rinpoche, two of America’s most prominent Tibetan The Philharmonic per- Remarkably, many of the frescos were unknown even in Buddhist spiritual leaders, will be on hand to offer a blessing. formed in Pyongyang Feb. Judith LeClair Mustang until the past decade. “These things for centuries “These guys are the rock stars of lamas,” explained 26, marking the most signif- were covered by soot from Dennis High, director of the photography yak butter candles,” Parker center. The Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce presents... explained. “Between the soot The two spiritual leaders were living at and the region’s low humidi- the Pema Osel Ling Tibetan Center in the 4th Annual Art & Wine ty, the frescos were well-pre- Santa Cruz mountains near Watsonville served. All that really had to when a devastating wildfire struck last Celebration be done was clean them.” week. The Tibetan center’s residents were The birthplace of Tibetan evacuated, and the wildfire’s flames, at Buddhism, Parkers calls one point, surrounded the rural retreat. Its Mustang, “the last vestige of residents still haven’t returned. true Tibetan Buddhist cul- “They had spot fires on the property,” ture.” Parker reported. “Two cabins burned.” While Mustang’s artistic Thanks to Parker and a group of local culture is well preserved, residents, the temporarily homeless Parker isn’t sure how long it Tibetans will spend this weekend in luxu- will stay that way. ry. After the, reception, they’ll stay at Specifically, he’s worried Ansel Adams former Carmel Highlands about China. home. The following day, they’ll travel to Mustang’s isolation the Esalen Institute, where presumably “Probably isn’t going to last they’ll enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot long,” he suggested. “The tubs. They’ll spend Saturday at a spectac- Chinese are building a road ular private residence just south of Esalen. to it. They’ll kill it with Along the way, they’ll be treated to the tourism and turn it into a culinary wizardry of local caterer theme park like [Tibetan cap- Michael Jones. ital] Lhasa.” The exhibit continues through Aug. 1. To focus attention on the The Center for Photographic Art is locat- need to preserve Mustang’s ed at Sunset Center in Suites 1 and 2. For more information, call (831) 625-5181 or The monasteries of Mustang in Nepal reveal a visit www.photography.org. remarkable artistic culture. 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At Monterey Live on Alvarado Street call (831) 649-0102. Red Beans & Rice and the Chicano All Stars. T HAS been more than two years since I this Friday, May 30, the Saul Kaye Band Other outdoor events this weekend The Big Sur River Inn features live music the Carmel-by-the-Sea City Council lifted plays groove based acoustic rock. The Bay include the 5th annual Cannery Row Block under the redwoods Sunday, June 1 at noon the ban on live music. In addition to the Area-based band is touring in support of Party, Sunday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with local bluesman John “Broadway” weekly jazz sessions hosted by pianist Dick their latest album, “A Taste of Paradise,” and which features Jonah & the Whale Watchers, Tucker. Whittington at Terry’s Lounge at the recently performed at the Sundance Film Cypress Inn and regular KRML Jazz and Festival in Park City, Utah. The music starts Blues Co. concerts, a at 9:30 p.m. Other club happenings this week number of other Forest Theater Guild Presents include popular rhythm and blues band Carmel venues have Spang-A-Lang performing on Friday at Sly Lerner & Loewe’s taken advantage of the McFly’s. The group features Santana vocal- opportunity. The ist Tony Lindsay, bassist Myron Dove and Forge in the Forest plenty of funky grooves. The music starts at CAMELOT Restaurant, located 9 p.m. Call (831) 649-8050. at the southwest cor- The music of the Juan Sanchez NOW PLAYING ner of Junipero and Ensemble is rooted in the Nueva Cancion Fifth, presents live Through June 15, 2008 (new folk) movement, and also incorporates music every Tuesday rhythmic and melodic nuances that can be Thursday - Saturday at 8pm through Thursday traced to contemporary urban jazz, Brazilian Sundays at 7pm from 6 to 9 p.m., and Middle-Eastern music. The group, fea- Plugged In including a weekly At the Outdoor Forest Theater turing the passionate voice of Sanchez, per- gig by guitarist Bryan forms Saturday, May 31 at the Ol’ Factory Corner of Mt. View & Santa Rita, Carmel By Stephen L. Diamond on Cafe in Sand City. The show starts at 8 p.m. Vagnini Thursdays. Scheduled Directed by Reg Huston In addition to Sanchez’s guitar and violin to perform on Musical Direction by Maya Barsacq playing, the ensemble features multi-instru- Book & Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner Tuesday, June 3, mentalist Dayan Kai on piano, mandolin, Music by Frederick Loewe flautist Kenny Stahl zampoña, guitars, charango, kena and clar- is a local jazz fixture who is as comfortable inet; world-class reeds player Paul Contos playing Bach as he is playing Latin jazz or on flutes and saxophones; percussionist and bebop. For more information, call (831) 624- vocalist John Martin III; and Steve Uccello Don’t miss the enchantment 2233. on stand-up bass and guitarrón. Call (831) Another popular spot in Carmel for live 394-6000. of King Arthur’s Court and entertainment, Jack London’s Bar and The Monterey Rock & Rod Festival, a Grill serves up live blues every Friday the Knights of the Round Table fundraiser for the Gateway Center of evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and if you Monterey, is scheduled to take place Friday get there early enough, you may be able to through Sunday at the Monterey County catch managing partner Steve Whitfill per- Fairgrounds. A celebration of ’50s and ’60s forming a couple of tunes. The main event rock ’n’ roll and classic cars, the event will Call NOW for Tickets every week features former Young President feature Little Anthony and the Imperials, and Wylie Band frontman John Mirani on 831-626-1681 plus a tribute to Ricky Nelson, featuring his harmonica, vocals and occasional slide gui- or order online at sons Matthew and Gunnar performing on the tar, joined by Kevin Huston on mandolin WWW.FORESTTHEATERGUILD.ORG Garden Stage Saturday May 31. A number of and Steve Kelly on guitar and keyboards. other groups are scheduled to perform The group goes by the name Two Bad Three Child 6-12 yrs ~ $10 (under 6 free) throughout the weekend. For details, check and plays a mix of blues and classic rock. Student, with ID ~ $15 out their website at www.rockrods.com or For more information, call (831) 624-2336. Adult $25 • Senior 55+ & Military $20 Special group rates available

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SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW 14411 et seq., Business and Date: 5/5/2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- CASE NUMBER: DR 47198 Professions Code). TRUSTEE SERVICES, LLC 2255 CASE NUMBER: DR 47067 SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. TACT A LAWYER. On 06/20/2008 at North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Date of Filing Application: NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Original NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: 10:00AM, Associated Real Estate 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/08 Burbank, California 91504-3120 April 30, 2008. Administrators, 1845 Hamilton Avenue ESTER JIMENEZ CNS-1334040# Sale Line: 714-259-7850 Adam KARI M. WINSLOW You are being sued. You are being sued. To Whom It May Concern: San Jose, CA 95125 as the duly CARMEL PINE CONE Leppo, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER appointed Trustee under and pursuant PETITIONER’S NAME IS: Publication dates: May 16, 23, 30, ASAP# 2756449 05/16/2008, PETITIONER’S NAME IS: The Name of the Applicant is: June 6, 2008. (PC523). SCCS INC to Deed of Trust 09/29/2006 ANTONIO JIMENEZ-MAGDALENO 05/23/2008, 05/30/2008 SCOTT J. WINSLOW The applicants listed above are You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS Publication dates: May 16, 23, 30, You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS #2006085910 of official records in the applying to the Department of Alcoholic Office of the Recorder of Monterey after this Summons and Petition are 2008. (PC527). after this Summons and Petition are Beverage Control to sell alcoholic bev- served on you to file a Response (form FICTITIOUS BUSINESS served on you to file a Response (form erages at: County, California, executed by: FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and NAME STATEMENT FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and SAN CARLOS BTW Queensmith Enterprises Limited have a copy served on the petitioner. A File No. 20080905 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE have a copy served on the petitioner. A OCEAN & 7TH Partnership by Albrook Management letter or phone call will not protect you. The following person(s) is (are) doing T.S. No. GM-129348-C letter or phone call will not protect you. CARMEL, CA 93921 Inc., General Partnership P.O Box 5- If you do not file your Response on business as: Loan No. 0123234353 If you do not file your Response on Type of license: time, the court may make orders affect- time, the court may make orders affect- 3541 Carmel, CA 93921, as Trustor, Cielo Vista, 706 Elm Ave., Greenfield, YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A 20 - Off-Sale Beer and Wine Associated Real Estate Administrators, ing your marriage or domestic partner- CA 93927, County of Monterey DEED OF TRUST DATED ing your marriage or domestic partner- 42 - On-Sale Beer and Wine- ship, your property, and custody of your ship, your property, and custody of your Public Premises 1845 Hamilton Avenue San Jose, CA children. You may be ordered to pay Psymergy Programs, Inc., 18225 Hale 10/25/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE children. You may be ordered to pay 95125, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT support and attorney fees and costs. If Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR support and attorney fees and costs. If PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST This business is conducted by a corpo- PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A Publication dates: May 23, 30, June 6, you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the 2008. (PC538). BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of clerk for a fee waiver form. ration PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a The registrant commenced to transact EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE If you want legal advice, contact a sale in lawful money of the United lawyer immediately. You can get infor- business under the fictitious business OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST lawyer immediately. You can get infor- States, by cash, a cashier's check mation about finding lawyers at the name or names listed above on N/A. YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A mation about finding lawyers at the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE drawn by a state or national bank, a California Courts Online Self-Help I declare that all information in this LAWYER. A public auction sale to California Courts Online Self-Help T.S. No. GM-133110-C check drawn by a state or federal credit Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), statement is true and correct. (A regis- the highest bidder for cash, cashier's Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), Loan No. 0021797147 union, or a check drawn by a state or at the California Legal Services Web trant who declares as true information check drawn on a state or national at the California Legal Services Web YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A federal savings and loan association, site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by which he or she knows to be false is bank, check drawn by a state or fed- site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/6/2006. contacting your local county bar associ- contacting your local county bar associ- savings association, or savings bank ation. guilty of a crime.) eral credit union, or a check drawn ation. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- specified in section 5102 of the NOTICE: The restraining orders on Psynergy Programs, Inc. by a state or federal savings and NOTICE: The restraining orders on TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE Financial Code and authorized to do page 2 are effective against both S/ Mike Weinstein, CEO loan association, or savings associa- page 2 are effective against both SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU business in this state). At: At the main spouses or domestic partners until the This statement was filed with the tion, or savings bank specified in spouses or domestic partners until the NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE (South) entrance to the County petition is dismissed, a judgement is County Clerk of Monterey on April 28, Section 5102 of the Financial Code petition is dismissed, a judgement is NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Courthouse (facing the Courtyard off 2008. and authorized to do business in this entered, or the court makes further entered, or the court makes further AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- Church St.) 240 Church Street Salinas orders. These orders are enforceable NOTICE-In accordance with Section state, will be held by the duly orders. These orders are enforceable TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale anywhere in California by any law 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement appointed trustee. The sale will be anywhere in California by any law CA, all right, title and interest conveyed enforcement officer who has received generally expires five years from the made, but without covenant or war- enforcement officer who has received to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's to and now held by it under said Deed or seen a copy of them. date it was filed with the County Clerk, ranty, expressed or implied, regard- or seen a copy of them. check drawn on a state or national of Trust in the property situated in said The name and address of the court except as provided in Section 17920(b), ing title, possession, or encum- The name and address of the court bank, check drawn by a state or federal County, California describing the land is: where it expires 40 days after any brances, to satisfy the obligation is: credit union, or a check drawn by a therein: The property heretofore SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, state or federal savings and loan asso- COUNTY MONTEREY change in the facts set forth in the state- secured by said Deed of Trust. The COUNTY MONTEREY described is being sold "as is". The 1200 Aguajito Road ment pursuant to section 17913 other undersigned Trustee disclaims any 1200 Aguajito Road ciation, or savings association, or sav- street address and other common des- Monterey, CA 93940 than a change in the residence address liability for any incorrectness of the Monterey, CA 93940 ings bank specified in Section 5102 of ignation, if any, of the real property The name, address and telephone of a registered owner. A New Fictitious property address or other common The name, address and telephone the Financial Code and authorized to described above is purported to be: number of the petitioner’s attorney, or Business Name Statement must be designation, if any, shown herein. number of the petitioner’s attorney, or do business in this state, will be held by 38020 Rocky Creek Road, Carmel, CA petitioner without an attorney, is: filed before the expiration. TRUSTOR:STEED HUFFORD AND petitioner without an attorney, is: the duly appointed trustee. The sale will 93923. The undersigned Trustee dis- ANTONIO JIMENEZ-MAGDALENO The filing of this statement does not of TONYA HUFFORD, HUSBAND AND SCOTT J. WINSLOW be made, but without covenant or war- claims any liability for any incorrectness 676 Calaveras Drive itself authorize the use in this state of a WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 640 Prescott Ave. #B Salinas, CA 93906 Monterey, CA 93940 ranty, expressed or implied, regarding of the street address and other com- Fictitious Business Name in violation of Recorded 10/31/2006 as Instrument title, possession, or encumbrances, to (831) 449-7851 the rights of another under Federal, No. 2006096317 in Book , page of (831) 324-0357 mon designation, ii any, shown herein. RONALD D. LANCE State, or common law (See Section Official Records in the office of the RONALD D. LANCE satisfy the obligation secured by said Said sale will be made, but without 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #205 14411 et seq., Business and Recorder of Monterey County, 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #205 Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee covenant or warranty, expressed or Salinas, CA 93906 Professions Code). California, Date of Sale:6/6/2008 at Salinas, CA 93906 disclaims any liability for any incorrect- implied, regarding title, possession, or (831) 443-6509 (831) 443-6509 ness of the property address or other Reg: #LDA5 Original 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main Reg: #LDA5 encumbrances, to pay the remaining County: Monterey 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6/08 (South) entrance to the County County: Monterey common designation, if any, shown principal sum of the note(s) secured by NOTICE TO THE PERSON CNS-1338508# Courthouse, (facing the Courtyard NOTICE TO THE PERSON herein. TRUSTOR:JAMES STOLTZ, A said Deed of Trust, with interest there- SERVED: You are served as an individ- CARMEL PINE CONE off Church St.), 240 Church Street, SERVED: You are served as an individ- MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND on, as provided in said note(s), ual. Salinas, California Property Address ual. SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded advances, if any, under the terms of the Publication dates: May 16, 23, 30, is purported to be: 1116 YOLANDA 11/22/2006 as Instrument No. Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges June 6, 2008. (PC524). Date: April 9, 2008 COURT SEASIDE, CA 93955 APN Date: March 12, 2008 2006103286 in Book , page of Official and expenses of the Trustee and of the (s) Connie Mazzei, Clerk #: 012-414-028-000 The total (s) Connie Mazzei, Clerk by Marti L. McKim, Deputy by Erica Aledo, Deputy Records in the office of the Recorder of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to- amount secured by said instrument Monterey County, California, Date of Publication Dates: May 9, 16, 23, PUBLIC NOTICE as of the time of initial publication of Publication Dates: May 23, 30, wit: $555,851.09 (Estimated) Accrued 30, 2008. (PC 514) On May 2, 2008, an application was this notice is $627,567.68, which June 6, 13, 2008. (PC 533) Sale:6/20/2008 at 10:00 AM Place of interest and additional advances, if any, filed with the federal communications includes the total amount of the Sale: At the main (South) entrance to will increase this figure prior to sale. The Commission in Washington, D.C. to unpaid balance (including accrued the County Courthouse, (facing the beneficiary under said Deed of Trust FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME assign the construction permit for a new and unpaid interest) and reasonable NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Courtyard off Church St.), 240 Church heretofore executed and delivered to STATEMENT File No. 20080906. The FM radio station in Carmel Valley, CA estimated costs, expenses, and T.S. No. GM-132413-C Street, Salinas, California Property the undersigned a written Declaration following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Loan No. 0473583680 on channel 290A, 105.9 MHz, from advances at the time of initial publi- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Address is purported to be: 110 FORD of Default and Demand for Sale, and a ness as: JMT CONSTRUCTION, 1880 Aurora Communications Inc. to Lazer cation of this notice. Date: 5/3/2008 ROAD CARMEL VALLEY, California written Notice of Default and Election to Lincoln St., Seaside, CA, 93955, DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/7/2007. Licenses, LLC. EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE SERVICES, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- 93924 APN #: 187-551-013-000 The Sell. The undersigned caused said Monterey County. JAMES Officers, directors and 10% or LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE total amount secured by said instru- McCONAGHAY THAMER, 1880 Notice of Default and Election to Sell to greater owners of Aurora Suite 400 Burbank, California SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU ment as of the time of initial publication be recorded in the county where the Lincoln St., CA 93955. This business is Communications Inc. are John Cooper 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-259- NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE conducted by an individual. Registrant of this notice is $1,229,932.68, which real property is located and more than and Lynden Williams. Officers, directors 7850 Christine Gomez-Schwab, NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING includes the total amount of the unpaid commenced to transact business under and 10% or greater owners of Lazer AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- three months have elapsed since such TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# balance (including accrued and unpaid the fictitious business name listed Licenses, LLC are Lazer Broadcasting 2753688 05/16/2008, 05/23/2008, TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale recordation. DATE: 5/22/08 ASSOCIAT- above on: N/A. (s) James Thamer. This Corporation, Alfredo Plascencia and 05/30/2008 to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's interest) and reasonable estimated ED REAL ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS statement was filed with the County Alicia Miranda. Publication dates: May 16, 23, 30, check drawn on a state or national costs, expenses, and advances at the 1845 Hamilton Avenue San Jose, CA Clerk of Monterey County on April 28, A copy of the application, amend- 2008. (PC528). bank, check drawn by a state or federal time of initial publication of this notice. 95125 (408) 559-5099 Patrick J. Virgilio 2008. Publication dates: May 9, 16, 23, ments and related materials are on file credit union, or a check drawn by a Executive Trustee Services, LLC dba Jr., Foreclosure Officer ASAP# 30, 2008. (PC 515) state or federal savings and loan asso- for public inspection at The Carmel ciation, or savings association, or sav- ETS Services, LLC Date: 5/21/2008 2774125 05/30/2008, 06/06/2008, Valley Branch Library, 65 West Carmel NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE ings bank specified in Section 5102 of 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 06/13/2008 Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, CA 93924. T.S. No. 2008-41668062 the Financial Code and authorized to Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Publication dates: May 30, June 6, 13, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Loan No. 0041668062 do business in this state, will be held by Line: 714-259-7850 Christine Gomez- 2008. (PC541). STATEMENT File No. 20080950. The Publication dates: May 16, 23, 30, Title Order No. 3590899 the duly appointed trustee. The sale will Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER following person(s) is(are) doing busi- 2008. (PC525). YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A be made, but without covenant or war- ASAP# 2771439 05/30/2008, ness as: ACUPUNCTURE12.COM, ranty, expressed or implied, regarding DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/16/2005. 06/06/2008, 06/13/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 24693 Upper Trail, Carmel, CA 93923. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- title, possession, or encumbrances, to DAVID CUSHING FUESS, 24693 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME satisfy the obligation secured by said Publication dates: May 30, June 6, 13, STATEMENT File No. 20081005. The TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Upper Trail, Carmel, CA 93923. This STATEMENT File No. 20080989. The SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee 2008. (PC539). business is conducted by an individual. following person(s) is(are) doing busi- disclaims any liability for any incorrect- ness as: CLEARLY EDUCATION, NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE 26362 Carmel Rancho Lane, Suite Registrant commenced to transact ness as: NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING ness of the property address or other business under the fictitious business 1. PENINSULA POLYGRAPH common designation, if any, shown FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME #206-221, Carmel, CA 93922, AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- herein. TRUSTOR:RENE S ARAGON, Monterey County. JEAN FERGUSON, name listed above on: May 2008. (s) SERVICE TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale STATEMENT File No. 20081052. The AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded following person(s) is(are) doing busi- 54 Del Mesa Carmel, Carmel, CA David Fuess. This statement was filed 2. COMMON GROUND CONSULTING to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's 5/10/2007 as Instrument No. with the County Clerk of Monterey 642 Spazier Ave., Pacific Grove, CA ness as: JOYOUS COACHING, 35 Via 93923. This business is conducted by check drawn on a state or national 2007037741 in Book , page of Official an individual. Registrant commenced to County on May 1, 2008. Publication 93950, Monterey County. THOMAS bank, check drawn by a state or federal Records in the office of the Recorder of Castanada, Monterey, CA 93940, dates: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2008. MARTIN URETSKY, 642 Spazier Ave., Monterey County. SHARON PIRA, 35 transact business under the fictitious credit union, or a check drawn by a Monterey County, California, Date of business name listed above on: March (PC 521) Pacific Grove, CA 93950. JULIE CATH- state or federal savings and loan asso- Sale:6/13/2008 at 10:00 AM Place of Via Castanada, Monterey, CA 93940. LEEN URETSKY, 642 Spazier Ave., Sale: At the main (South) entrance to This business is conducted by an indi- 1, 2008. (s) Jean Ferguson. This state- ciation, or savings association, or sav- ment was filed with the County Clerk of Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This business ings bank specified in Section 5102 of the County Courthouse, (facing the vidual. Registrant commenced to trans- NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO is conducted by a husband and wife. Courtyard off Church St.), 240 Church act business under the fictitious busi- Monterey County on May 8, 2008. the Financial Code and authorized to Publication dates: May 30, June 6, 13, SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. Registrant commenced to transact do business in this state will be held by Street, Salinas, California Property ness name listed above on: N/A. (s) Date of Filing Application: business under the fictitious business Address is purported to be: 1674 LOW- Sharon Pira. This statement was filed 20, 2008. (PC 542) the duly appointed trustee as shown ELL STREET SEASIDE, California November 30, 2007. name listed above on: N/A. (s) Thomas below, of all right, title, and interest con- with the County Clerk of Monterey 93955 APN #: 012-744-008 The total County on May 15, 2008. Publication Uretsky. This statement was filed with veyed to and now held by the trustee in amount secured by said instrument as To Whom It May Concern: the County Clerk of Monterey County dates: May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The Name of the Applicant is: the hereinafter described property of the time of initial publication of this on May 7, 2008. Publication dates: May under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust (PC 540) STATEMENT File No. 20081061. The NAFT PETROLEUM INC notice is $443,045.63, which includes following person(s) is(are) doing busi- The applicants listed above are 16, 23, 30, June 6, 2008. (PC 526) described below. The sale will be made, the total amount of the unpaid balance but without covenant or warranty, (including accrued and unpaid interest) ness as: TRICAT CONSULTING, 490 applying to the Department of Alcoholic Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940, Beverage Control to sell alcoholic bev- expressed or implied, regarding title, and reasonable estimated costs, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE erages at: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE possession, or encumbrances, to pay expenses, and advances at the time of Trustee Sale No. 2008-001 Monterey County. LAUREN FOSTER 27800 Dorris Dr. T.S. No. GM-129692-C the remaining principal sum of the initial publication of this notice. ETS Loan No. 1043 WOLLMAN, 1404 Skyview Drive, Seaside, CA 93955. This business is Carmel, CA 93923 Loan No. 0307707452 note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, Services, LLC Date: 5/15/2008 2255 Title Order No. A04038-FTGA- North Ontario Street, Suite 400 conducted by an individual. Registrant Type of license: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A with interest and late charges thereon, 112341 21 - Off-Sale General DEED OF TRUST DATED as provided in the note(s), advances, Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale commenced to transact business under Line: 714-259-7850 Digna Del Fonso, APN 418-132-008 TRA No. - the fictitious business name listed 4/26/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE under the terms of the Deed of Trust, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Publication dates: May 16, 23, 30, ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR interest thereon, fees, charges and above on: May 6, 2008. (s) Lauren fos- 2008. (PC522). 2764791 05/23/2008, 05/30/2008, DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/26/2006. ter Wollman. This statement was filed PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A expenses of the Trustee for the total 06/06/2008 PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN amount (at the time of the initial publi- UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- with the County Clerk of Monterey Publication Dates: May 23, 30, TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE County on May 16, 2008. Publication EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably June 6, 2008. (PC 534) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST estimated to be set forth below. The SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU dates: May 30, June 6, 13, 20, 2008. NAME STATEMENT amount may be greater on the day of NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE (PC 543) File No. 20080962 YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to sale. Trustor: LLOYD ELVES AND FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS The following person(s) is (are) doing KIRSTEN ELVES, HUSBAND AND business as: the highest bidder for cash, cashier's STATEMENT File No. 20081060. The check drawn on a state or national WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: GOLD- following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Flor de Salinas, 425 West Laurel EN WEST SAVINGS ASSOCIATION Drive, Sallinas, CA 93906 bank, check drawn by a state or fed- ness as: eral credit union, or a check drawn SERVICE CO., A CALIFORNIA COR- 1. AUBERGINE CityView Brentwood Gardens 280 LP, PORATION Recorded 12/22/2005 as 10877 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1200, Los by a state or federal savings and 2. AUBERGINE AT L’AUBERGE loan association, or savings associa- Instrument No. 2005134130 in book, CARMEL Angeles, CA 90024 page of Official Records in the office of CityView Brentwood Gardens, LLC, tion, or savings bank specified in Monte Verde at 7th Carmel, CA 93921, Section 5102 of the Financial Code the Recorder of Monterey County, Monterey County. AUBERGECARMEL, General Partner, DE, 10877 Wilshire California, Date of Sale: 6/6/2008 at Coming June 20! Blvd., Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA and authorized to do business in this Monte Verde at 7th, Carmel, CA 93921. state, will be held by the duly 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main This business is conducted by a limited 90024 (South) entrance to the County This business is conducted by a Limited appointed trustee. The sale will be liability company. Registrant com- made, but without covenant or war- Courthouse, (facing the Courtyard off menced to transact business under the Partnership. Church St.), 240 Church Street, The registrant commenced to transact ranty, expressed or implied, regard- fictitious business name listed above ing title, possession, or encum- Salinas, California Amount of unpaid on: May 1, 2008. (s) David Fink, business under the fictitious business balance and other charges: name or names listed above on 11/1/05 brances, to satisfy the obligation Managing Partner. This statement was secured by said Deed of Trust. The $772,634.35 Street Address or other filed with the County Clerk of Monterey I declare that all information in this common designation of real property is statement is true and correct. (A regis- undersigned Trustee disclaims any County on May 16, 2008. Publication liability for any incorrectness of the purported to be.: 4150 EL BOSQUE dates: May 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2008. trant who declares as true information property address or other common DRPEBBLE BEACH, CA 93953 A.P.N.: which he or she knows to be false is (PC 536) InYour reams 008-071-006 The undersigned Trustee D designation, if any, shown herein. guilty of a crime.) disclaims any liability for any incorrect- A CELEBRATION OF THE CARMEL LIFESTYLE S/ Sean Burton, Managing Director of TRUSTOR:UBALDO HUIZAR AND ELDA HUIZAR, HUSBAND AND ness of the street address or other com- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CityView Brentwood Gardens, G.P. of mon designation, if any, shown above. If CityView Brentwood Gardens 280 L.P. WIFE Recorded 5/2/2006 as STATEMENT File No. 20081067. The Instrument No. 2006039414 in Book no street address or other common following person(s) is(are) doing busi- This statement was filed with the designation is shown, directions to the County Clerk of Monterey on May 2, , page of Official Records in the ness as: CINDERELLA PROPERTIES, office of the Recorder of Monterey location of the property may be 26000 Rio Vista Dr., Carmel, CA 93923, nother of our fabulous special 2008 obtained by sending a written request A County, California, Date of Monterey County. KEVIN J. O’BRIEN, NOTICE-In accordance with Section to the beneficiary within 10 days of the 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement Sale:6/6/2008 at 10:00 AM Place of 26000 Rio Vista Dr., Carmel, CA 93923. sections devoted to the wonderful Sale: At the main (South) entrance to date of first publication of this Notice of LAWRENCE I. O’BRIEN, 31161 Doral generally expires five years from the Sale. Date: 5/12/2008 Fidelity National date it was filed with the County Clerk, the County Courthouse, (facing the Place, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677. architecture, design, and Courtyard off Church St.), 240 Agency Sales & Posting Agent for PETER M. O’BRIEN, 5509 Montclair except as provided in Section 17920(b), GOLDEN WEST SAVINGS ASSOCIA- where it expires 40 days after any Church Street, Salinas, California Dr., Colleyville, TX 76034.. This busi- furnishings of homes Property Address is purported to be: TION SERVICE CO., A CALIFORNIA ness is conducted by a general partner- change in the facts set forth in the state- 1421 WANDA AVE SEASIDE, CORPORATION 15661 Red Hill Ave. ment pursuant to section 17913 other ship. Registrant commenced to transact on the Monterey Peninsula. California 93955 APN #: 012-285- Ste. 200 Tustin, California 92780 business under the fictitious business than a change in the residence address Telephone Number: (800) 840-8547 of a registered owner. A New Fictitious 026-000 The total amount secured name listed above on: N/A. (s) Kevin J. by said instrument as of the time of Sale Status Line: (714) 259-7850 SETH O’Brien, Managing General Partner. Business Name Statement must be WHITE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY Of filed before the expiration. initial publication of this notice is This statement was filed with the $552,375.75, which includes the Golden West Savings Association County Clerk of Monterey County on The filing of this statement does not of Service Company ASAP# 2761550 Color space is limited. itself authorize the use in this state of a total amount of the unpaid balance May 19, 2008. Publication dates: May (including accrued and unpaid inter- 05/16/2008, 05/23/2008, 05/30/2008 23, 30, June 6, 13, 2008. 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million-dollar theater in the middle of our forest,” she away that unique feel and character we all love,” promised THEATER said, and she doubted the foundation would be able to Forest Theater Guild Executive Director Jane De Lay. From page 10A raise the money for the project, which preliminary esti- DeFaria pointed out it has taken seven years of discussion mates put in excess of $4 million. and drawings to arrive at the predesign phase. ing the audience-actor connection. “No one relishes the idea of accumulating a grand “We hope to have something done by the centennial in The aisles would be stepped rather than sloped, and six spots amount of debt,” she said, encouraging the city not to cut 2010,” he said. would be dedicated to wheelchair users. a blank check. “Some of the aspects of the plan I don’t like at all, and I’m For the actors, behind-the-scenes workers and others Hardy also suggested some parts of the plan could sure I’m not the only person who feels that way,” said Gerard involved in producing plays in the outdoor theater and small constitute an expansion of use, requiring an environmen- Rose when it was the council’s turn to chime in. Nonetheless, indoor theater below the main stage, 20 dressing stations, two tal impact report. “moving ahead is a good thing. If we don’t do something private “dressing suites” for the stars, toilets and showers could Resident Monte Miller did not support the proposal. soon, there won’t be a forest theater in another 20 years.” be built. “I think the Forest Theater is working fine,” he said. Councilwoman Paula Hazdovac said setting priorities and New structures on each side of the stage would hold sets, “It has been since 1910.” phasing the work “in a logical fashion” would be most impor- scenery and equipment, and an orchestra pit in front would be Constance Fisher, who has been visiting Carmel since tant, and she suggested ADA issues, restrooms and parking covered by a thrust stage. A new sound booth and facilities for she was young and moved into town two years ago, also top the list. spotlights behind the audience would be constructed. defended the status quo. “I would like to see some kind of green building incorpo- Updated lighting and sound technology would help audi- “People love to trek up there and there’s dirt all over rated into this project,” she added. ences hear better while minimizing effects on the neighbors, the floor, and to sit on those uncomfortable benches,” she Mayor Sue McCloud said she hoped the plans could who would also be shielded by fences and landscaping to help said. “We could lose this wonderful, historic, compelling incorporate the existing concessions stand, which was moved buffer sound and light. place just by updating it.” from Sunset Center to the theater at a cost of $40,000 sever- “It is an outdoor theater, so we have no intention of building Others supported the effort to upgrade the theater, al years ago. walls or rigid configurations on the boundary of the theater in which draws tourists and residents — putting more “I’m very hopeful we can also find some grants to fund order to hold the sound in,” McCann said. money into government coffers via taxes — and leaves this because of the historicity of the Forest Theater,” she said. Regarding parking, some could be placed along the perime- lasting positive impressions on those who visit. “No one wants a slick piece of something up there.” ter of the lower property, and McCann said a trolley might be an But “the toilets are a joke. The building has some rot- The council took no official action following the presen- option for bringing patrons in from elsewhere. ting issues; it’s old, it’s dysfunctional,” said Bobbie tation and discussion, though the proposed 2008/2009 budget While she agreed the theater needs work, resident Carolyn Ehrenpreis. “Nobody’s asking for a blank check — includes $65,000 for design work on the theater, and the Hardy found some aspects of McCann’s plans objectionable. they’re just asking to keep this old family place open.” mayor and council members who were reelected April 8 all “Many residents are not in favor of another high-tech multi- “We don’t want to support something that will take identified the renovation as a top priority for the city.

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The Rotary Club of Carmel Valley will The C.V. club will award its RotaCare PAYING TRIBUTE to her childhood idol, is a member of the music faculty at Santa host its 20th annual Ten Gallon Tee-Off Cup to the two-person team with the best actress Layne Littlepage performs a one- Catalina School. Wednesday, June 4, at the Rancho Cañada combined net score. Proceeds from the woman musical, “An Evening with Beatrice Friday and Saturday performances start at Golf Club. tournament will also benefit a variety of Lillie,” at the Cherry Center for the Arts 7:30 p.m., while Sunday’s matinee begins at “This tournament is very special to us,” local Rotary projects. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 30-June 2. 2 p.m. The show continues through June 22. said Jamison Kaufman, president of the The golf club will host a BBQ dinner Lillie was a popular comic actress whose Tickets are $25. Rotary chapter. from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will also fea- career spanned 50 years. The Cherry Center is located at Fourth “We are pairing up with the RotaCare ture wine tasting, silent and live auctions, Before coming on stage, she was often and Guadalupe. free medical clinic in Seaside to bring in and cowboys songs from Mick Vernon. introduced to audiences as “the funniest For more information, call (831) 915- much-needed dollars for this wonderful The tournament starts at 1 p.m. The woman in the world.” Lillie died in 1989. 2167 or (831) 624-7491, or visit organization that brings immediate help to cost of playing in the event is $195, which A gifted singer and entertainer, Littlepage www.carlcherrycenter.org. the working poor of our community,” she includes lunch and dinner. The golf club is said. located on Carmel Valley Road, about one TODDHORNIKFORJUDGE. COM The clinic has three physicians, nurses mile east of Highway 1. For more infor- and a volunteer staff of Rotary club mem- mation, call (831) 236-6857. bers.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Land Use District. The proposed pro- within 10 days of the date of first publi- described in the above referenced the duly appointed trustee as shown ject would demolish the existing build- *Project is appealable to the cation of this Notice of Sale. If the Deed of Trust. The street address and below, of all right, title, and interest con- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ing(s) on the property and build a two- California Coastal Commission Trustee is unable to convey title for any other common designation, if any, of the veyed to and now held by the trustee in the Planning Commission of the City story building above grade plus two lev- Date of Publication: May 30, 2008 reason, the successful bidder's sole real property described above is pur- the hereinafter described property of Carmel-by-the-Sea will conduct a els of parking below grade. The project and exclusive remedy shall be the ported to be: 1655 HIGHLAND under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust public hearing in the City Hall includes a mix of residential condomini- PLANNING COMMISSION return of monies paid to the Trustee, STREET, SEASIDE, CA, 93955. The described below. The sale will be made, Council Chambers, located on the ums, residential apartments and com- City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the successful bidder shall have no undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- but without covenant or warranty, east side of Monte Verde between mercial space. Leslie Fenton further recourse. Date: 5/30/2008 bility for any incorrectness of the street expressed or implied, regarding title, Ocean and Seventh Avenues, on Administrative Coordinator Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th address and other common designa- possession, or encumbrances, to pay Wednesday, June 11, 2008. The pub- 3. UP 08-3 Publication dates: May 30, 2008. Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- tion, if any, shown herein. The total the remaining principal sum of the lic hearings will be opened at 4:30 Dennis Levett (PC544). 7711 For NON SALE information only amount of the unpaid balance with note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, p.m. or as soon thereafter as possi- SW corner Dolores & 4th Sale Line: 714-259-7850 or Login to: interest thereon of the obligation with interest and late charges thereon, ble. Note: one or more of the items Block 52, Lot(s) 1 www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement secured by the property to be sold plus as provided in the note(s), advances, may be on the Consent Agenda. Consideration of Design Review NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Line: 619-645-7711 x3704 Erik reasonable estimated costs, expenses under the terms of the Deed of Trust, Items on the Consent Agenda will be (Concept), Use Permit and Coastal TS # CA-08-137855-NF Rasanen, If you have previously been and advances at the time of the initial interest thereon, fees, charges and approved without discussion unless Development Permit applications for the Loan # 0674898861 discharged through bankruptcy, you publication of the Notice of Sale is expenses of the Trustee for the total someone requests otherwise. For all construction of a parking terrace for a YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A may have been released of personal lia- $635,220.56. It is possible that at the amount (at the time of the initial publi- other items staff will present the pro- site located in the Single-Family DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/19/2004. bility for this loan in which case this let- time of sale the opening bid may be cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably ject, then the applicant and all inter- Residential (R-1) District. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- ter is intended to exercise the note hold- less than the total indebtedness due. In estimated to be set forth below. The ested members of the public will be TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE er's rights against the real property only. addition to cash, the Trustee will accept amount may be greater on the day of allowed to speak or offer written tes- 4. DS 08-68 SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE cashier's checks drawn on a state or sale. Trustor: LAWRENCE COLBY AND timony before the Commission takes Jane Kalashian NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. national bank, a check drawn by a state ARIA COLBY, HUSBAND AND WIFE action. Decisions to approve or deny Torres 4 NE of 4th NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL- or federal credit union, or a check drawn AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH the project may be appealed to the Block 38, Lot(s) 12 AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- LECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE by a state or federal savings and loan RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Duly City Council by filing a written notice Consideration of Design Study TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE association, savings association, or Appointed Trustee: GOLDEN WEST of appeal with the office of the City (Concept), Coastal Development to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's NOTE. ANY INFORMATION savings bank specified in Section 5102 SAVINGS ASSOCIATION SERVICE Clerk within ten (10) working days Permit and Variance applications for the check drawn on a state or national OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO of the Financial Code and authorized to CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION following the date of action by the substantial alteration of an existing res- bank, check drawn by state or federal THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL do business in this state. Said sale will Recorded 2/16/2007 as Instrument No. Planning Commission and paying a idence located in the Single-Family credit union, or a check drawn by a BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but 2007013209 in book -, page - of Official $260.00 appeal fee as established by Residential (R-1) District. state or federal savings and loan asso- required by law, you are hereby notified without covenant or warranty, express Records in the office of the Recorder of the City Council. For those projects ciation, or savings association, or sav- that a negative credit report reflecting or implied, regarding title, possession or Monterey County, California, Date of listed as appealable to the California 5. MP 08-1 ings bank specified in Section 5102 to on your credit record may be submitted encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted- Sale: 6/20/2008 at 10:00 AM Place of Coastal Commission, appeals may City of Carmel the Financial code and authorized to do to a credit report agency if you fail to ful- ness secured by said Deed of Trust, Sale: At the main (South) entrance to be filed directly with the Coastal City-wide business in this state, will be held by fill the terms of your credit obligations. advances thereunder, with interest as the County Courthouse, (facing the Commission for no fee, by filing a Consideration of an update to the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be ASAP# 2763309 05/30/2008, provided, and the unpaid principal of Courtyard off Church St.), 240 Church written notice of appeal with the City’s Historic Context Statement. The made, but without covenant or warranty, 06/06/2008, 06/13/2008 the Note secured by said Deed of Trust Street, Salinas, California Amount of Coastal Commission’s Central Coast Historic Context Statement is a vital tool expressed or implied, regarding title, Publication dates: May 30, June 6, 13, with interest thereon as provided in said unpaid balance and other charges: office in Santa Cruz. Such appeals used to assist in making determinations possession, or encumbrances, to pay 2008. (PC545). Note, plus fees, charges and expenses $983,047.56 Street Address or other must be filed within ten working regarding the historical significance of the remaining principal sum of the of the Trustee and of the trusts created common designation of real property is days of the Coastal Commission’s properties within the City. The pro- note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, by said Deed of Trust. DATED: purported to be.: 451 LAURELES receipt of the City’s Final Local posed Context Statement Update pro- with interest and late charges thereon, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 05/28/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY GRADE RD CARMEL VALLEY, CA Action Notice. ject will expand the existing Context as provided in the note(s), advances, TS No. 08-12601 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 93924-9425 A.P.N.: 187-111-016-000 Statement to include the time period under the terms of the Deed of Trust, Title Order No. 3634477 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) The undersigned Trustee disclaims any If you challenge the nature of the from 1940 to 1965. This project will also interest thereon, fees, charges and Investor/Insurer No. 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927- liability for any incorrectness of the proposed action in court, you may be revise text in the pre-1940 section of the expenses of the Trustee for the total APN No. 012-654-038-000 4399 By:-- Trustee's Sale Officer street address or other common desig- limited to raising only those issues you document to improve decision-making amount (at the time of the initial publi- YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt nation, if any, shown above. If no street or someone else raised at the public criteria. This update will be an amend- cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/04/2005. collector attempting to collect a debt. address or other common designation hearing described in this notice, or in ment to the appendix of the City’s Local estimated to be set forth below. The UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- Any information obtained will be used is shown, directions to the location of written correspondence delivered to the Coastal Program and require City amount may be greater on the day of TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE for that purpose. ASAP# 2761508 the property may be obtained by send- Planning Commission or the City Council and California Coastal sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU 05/30/2008, 06/06/2008, 06/13/2008 ing a written request to the beneficiary Council at, or prior to, the public hear- Commission approval. BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE Publication dates: May 30, June 6, 13, within 10 days of the date of first publi- ing. DUE. Trustor(s): EDMOND A BENECH NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING 2008. (PC546). cation of this Notice of Sale. Date: 6. Affordable Housing Ordinance AND MARGARITA M SANCHEZ, HUS- AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- 5/22/2008 Fidelity National Agency 1. DR 08-7* BAND AND WIFE Recorded: 8/3/2004 TACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby Sales & Posting Agent for GOLDEN Robb & Dale Johnson Consideration of recommendations as Instrument No. 2004081036 in book given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE WEST SAVINGS ASSOCIATION SER- W/s San Antonio bt. Ocean & 4th to the City Council regarding amend- xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the as duly appointed trustee pursuant to T.S. No. 2008-45222270 VICE CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORA- Block SS, Lot(s) 4 ments to the Land Use Element of the office of the Recorder of MONTEREY the Deed of Trust executed by EULO- Loan No. 0045222270 TION 15661 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200 Consideration of Design Study General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan County, California; Date of Sale: GIO SUAREZ VASQUEZ, A MARRIED Title Order No. 3586501 Tustin, California 92780 Telephone (Concept) and Coastal Development and Revisions to the previously 6/19/2008 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Number: (800) 840-8547 Sale Status Permit applications for the substantial approved Affordable Housing the main (South) entrance to the PROPERTY, dated 11/04/2005 and DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/8/2007. Line: (714) 259-7850 SETH WHITE, alteration of an existing residence in the Ordinance. The City Council approved County Courthouse, (facing the recorded 11/10/05, as Instrument No. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- ASSISTANT SECRETARY Of Golden Residential (R-1), Beach and Riparian an ordinance on 13 March 2007 that Courtyard off Church St.), 240 Church 2005120215, in Book , Page ), of TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE West Savings Association Service Overlay (BR), Park (P) and would authorize the Planning Street, Salinas, CA. Amount of unpaid Official Records in the office of the SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Company ASAP# 2773523 05/30/2008, Archaeological Significance District. Commission to approve one or more balance and other charges: County Recorder of Monterey County, NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE 06/06/2008, 06/13/2008 design and land use exemptions for $631,588.31 The purported property State of California, will sell on NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Publication dates: May 30, June 6, 13, 2. DR 01-33/UP 01-26/RE 01-39 projects that consist entirely of afford- address is: 26558 MISSION FIELDS 06/20/2008 at 10:00AM, At the main AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- 2008. (PC547). John Mandurrago able housing. As originally approved, ROAD CARMEL, CA 93923 Assessors (South) entrance to the County TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale SE corner Dolores & 7th the ordinance is inconsistent with the Parcel No. 009-551-026 The under- Courthouse, (facing the Courtyard off to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's Block 91, Lot(s) 2 thru 8 density and floor area limitations of the signed Trustee disclaims any liability for Church St.), 240 Church Street, check drawn on a state or national Certification of an Environmental Coastal Land Use Plan. The proposed any incorrectness of the property Salinas, CA. at public auction, to the bank, check drawn by a state or federal Impact Report and consideration of a project makes minor modifications to address or other common designation, highest bidder for cash or check as credit union, or a check drawn by a Conditional Use Permit, Design Review the previously approved ordinance, and if any, shown herein. If no street described below, payable in full at time state or federal savings and loan asso- Support the Pine Cone Permit, Demolition Permit, Coastal for consistency purposes, also amends address or other common designation of sale, all right, title, and interest con- ciation, or savings association, or sav- advertisers… Development Permit and Condominium the General Plan/Coastal Land Use is shown, directions to the location of veyed to and now held by it under said ings bank specified in Section 5102 of SHOP LOCALLY Subdivision for a mixed-use project Plan to allow for the affordable housing the property may be obtained by send- Deed of Trust, in the property situated in the Financial Code and authorized to located in the Service Commercial ordinance. ing a written request to the beneficiary said County and State and as more fully do business in this state will be held by Food & WineMay 30, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 21A

Stretching your grocery dollars, the wise restaurateur’s way

By DOROTHY MARAS-ILDIZ the number three item on the menu,” with the subtitle, “Ten ■ Reduce the size of your portions. Aren’t we all too fat subtle traps to watch.” anyway? And smaller portions also mean the waste being AS I was cruising (I don’t surf, I cruise) the Net the I couldn’t resist clicking the link to read the entire article, scraped off into the garbage will be reduced as well. They other morning, I came across a flashing banner that read, by freelancer Carol Vinzant, which was entitled, “Sneaky hand out awards for being “next time you’re in a restaurant, you’re a sucker if you order restaurant tricks: Ten to watch out for.” “green” to restaurateurs for Having spent the last 32 years of my career surviving the such practices. pitfalls of the restaurant business, I was miffed to see the ■ Buy less expensive cuts How to NUCOP words, “sucker,” “traps,” “sneaky” and “tricks” used to of meat and learn how to cook OR I describe what most savvy business people would refer to as them. Instead of steaks at $11 make the C “marketing,” “how to stay in business in troubled times,” or per pound, pick up the brisket “being intelligent enough to make changes in how you con- or chuck roast. Do a little most of your duct business in a difficult market.” research online to find some grocery But somehow the web writer had the notion that restaura- great recipes or call your teurs should be regarded with as much suspicion and con- mother to get hers. My moth- budget tempt as card sharks, drug dealers and Nigerian scam artists! er fed five kids three meals a To set the record straight, I would like to offer a response, day for decades with a mini- which I call, “Five really smart ways to make the most of mal budget. your dwindling grocery budget: Survival tips of intelligent Here is a sample of her Organic Produce & Grocery restaurateurs.” ingenuity at work: Day one — roast chicken with potatoes, Cheeses • Wines • Gifts The hard-to-swallow facts are that prices of many gro- carrots and onions. Day two — chicken carcass and leftover Vitamins & Natural Bodycare ceries have gone way up in the past two years, according to veggies become soup stock for hearty chicken egg noodle 5% Senior Discount • Case Discounts the U.S. Department of Labor, including flour, up 48 percent, soup, served with salad and cornbread. Day three — remain- and eggs, up 24 percent. What are favorite restaurants doing ing cornbread morphs into a breakfast item, split in two, 625-1454 to offset these numbers and still have a minuscule profit at topped with poached eggs and diced ham gravy (left over the end of the month? Nothing sneaky; just logical steps you from Sunday dinner). And so on and so on. 26135 Carmel Rancho Boulevard • Carmel can also do at home. Restaurateurs utilize every piece of an animal wisely. Additionally, substandard- looking vegetables that don’t ff make it onto your salad plate Buy 1 Entree r because they have a blemish Receive 1/2 O ’s B eakfa or two, are trimmed of 2nd Entree co & st (excluding beverages) Ti Lunch Sushi Heaven imperfections and put into JAPANESE RESTAURANT the soup pot. Is this practice (breakfast all day) Over 150 Exquisite tricky or smart? Open: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday - Sunday Sushi Creations ■ Does every meal need to include an appetizer, soup 831.582.2509 or salad, entrée and dessert? OFF No. Learn to eat small plates Town Plaza 10% of food like the rest of the Catering Available 330# “C” Reservation Road, Marina, CA 93933 With this ad world, i.e., tapas, mezes, dim sum, cicchetti, boccaditos, Lunch 11:30 - 2:30 etc. It’s a great way to utilize Dinner Mon.-Thur. 5-9 • Fri. & Sat. 5-9:30 those odds and ends in the Closed Sunday fridge or freezer. Try it one Dolores btwn. 7th & 8th • Carmel night per week and use your 625-2067 See BUDGET next page

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just one source without checking out the BUDGET other guy’s prices? No way. That’s a good From previous page way to go out of business quickly. And plan Downsized art a boon your menus according to what you can find imagination. That can of canellini beans that on sale. Even our smaller, local stores, such for nonprofit gallery has been sitting in your cupboard is crying as Nielsen’s, Bruno’s, the Carmel Cheese out to become a great little bean salad with Shop and Grove Market have sales that can FOR THE folks at the Pacific Grove Art many more. the last stalks of celery, the partial bunch of really reduce your food budget. Center, downsizing is a good thing. “We have a huge array of media and sub- parsley, a little olive oil, red onion, balsamic My last tidbit of advice? If you need any “Tiny Treasures,” the art center’s annual ject matter,” McCleary said. “There’s some- vinegar and the tail end of the jar of sun further guidance on saving your hard-earned fundraising miniature show, opens Friday, thing for everyone.” dried tomatoes you’ve got. money, just ask your favorite restaurateurs. May 30 with a reception at 7 p.m. Each piece will be raffled off Wednesday, ■ Comparison shop and buy wisely. Does They’ll happily share their “sneaky secrets” “This is one of our two biggest annual July 9. Tickets are $3 each, or 10 for $25. the profitable restaurateur purchase from with you. fundraisers,” explained Joan McCleary, Winners don’t need to be present to win. director of the art center. “It’s a great oppor- Also opening at the art center will be tunity to own an original piece of art while exhibits by local artists Dan Cronin, Marilee supporting the art center at the same time.” Childs and David Hohmann. This year’s exhibit will feature works by Cronin presents a collection of new paint- 155 mostly local artists, including Mark ings, while Childs offers an exhibit of acrylic Farina, Lauren Taylor, Jane Flury, Donald transparencies and watercolors. Hohmann, Craghead, Rollin Pickford, Pamela Please join us for dinner June 2-15 Takigawa, Jim Casteel, Fred Carvell and See ART next page as we travel to the Italian region of We Would Like to Thank Our Locals! Norma Jean’s SICILIA Restaurant Present’s: Special’s for our FIFTH year in business We are proud of our community graduations, proms and our local community. Come join us! LOW We are offering Soup of the Day or Salad: a P t $ RIC Choices of Entree’s to choose from: 13 E Beef, fish, pasta and poultry. .75 Also included in this package is our Chef’s “choice of dessert” Norma Jean’s Restaurant Make your reservations today! MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE (6 or more people) 2339 N. 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! The New Restaurant Demi Briscoe Named at L’Auberge Carmel

Carmel Branch Manager With the arrival of new Executive Chef Christophe Grosjean (recently of Marinus) and Executive Pastry Chef e are pleased to announce Ron Mendoza (recently of the French Wthat Demi Briscoe has been appointed Manager of our Carmel Laundry) and their total revision of Branch. With more than 25 years the menus at L’Auberge Carmel, it of local banking experience and became apparent that this simply isn’t community involvement, Demi the same restaurant anymore. So we brings an ideal combination of gave it a name of its own - Aubergine. skills to her new position. New options, more choices but with Demi’s thorough understanding of our customers’ fi nancial the same care and attention to detail needs adds to the solid foundation of premier banking that made this the place Bon Appetit and wealth management services First National Bank magazine named Best of the Year in its has always been known for. We welcome Demi to our Restaurant Hot Seat review. Carmel team.

Contact Demi Briscoe at: 26380 Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel, California 93923

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Raised in France and trained in Florence, Loma Vista. The event will also feature Loma Vista is located on Highway 1, ART Italy, Ingersoll is a gifted painter who just Brazilian drumming, fire dancing and a per- about 27 miles south of Carmel. For more From previous page happens to be a world class mountain bike formance by the Yaocuauhti Aztec Dance information, call (831) 667-2618 or visit racer. Company. www.delcampogallery.com. meanwhile, presents a collection of water- “Julia paints in the classic European colors and pen-and-ink drawings inspired by style,” explained gallery owner Lorena del underground comic books. Campo. “She creates beautiful landscapes The exhibit continues through July 10. and seascapes.” The art center is located at 568 Lighthouse Burbank is a painter, sculptor and mixed Ave. For more information, call (831) 375- media artist. 2208 or visit www.pgartcenter.org. “His work has an urban edge to it,” del Campo said. “Some of his pieces are dark, ■ Big Sur gallery yet they have a warm quality to them.” Julicher, who is married to Burbank, is a welcomes new work sculptor who creates work del Campo The Del Campo Gallery in Big Sur hosts describes as “elegant and graceful.” a reception Friday, May 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The reception at the Del Campo Gallery for artists Julia Ingersoll, Joshua Burbank is part of a larger “Art, Culture and Spirit and Natasha Julicher. Celebration” that will be presented Friday at

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of recent unsolved car burglaries on the Peninsula to contact Oakley said. “The chief of police is a fantastic guy and real- HIGH LIFE detective Mark Stevens at (831) 647-7702 to see if their ly encourages a spirit of cooperation.” From page 8A stolen items are among the property found in the Highlands Calhoun wished to thank PGPD and the sheriff’s office. Inn room where Williamson and Raya were arrested. “The coordination between all the Peninsula agencies has according to Calhoun, as the suspects there had property Oakley and Calhoun lauded their agencies’ abilities to really improved dramatically over the last few years, and belonging to the same victim. work together in investigating the serial burglaries. we’re going to see more and more of this, because there’s “They were all involved in using the victim’s credit cards,” “We have a really good relationship with Carmel P.D.,” strength in numbers,” he said. he said. Carmel P.D. reported discovering fraudulent charges had been made at Men’s Warehouse, Target in Salinas, Zales Jewelers in Del Monte Center, and the limo service. At the Highlands Inn, sheriff’s deputies arrested 33-year- old Jason Williamson and 26-year-old Lilliana Raya, both of Salinas, after two vehicles were burglarized there and the WE hotel’s staff reported a couple of suspicious guests. CAN HELP “The deputy went into their room and found evidence that linked these people to crimes,” said Cmdr. Kevin Oakley, YOUR including identification cards belonging to other people and “things that clearly weren’t theirs.” BUSINESS!! “The more he looked, the more stolen property he saw,” he said. The suspects also allegedly had methamphetamine and a pipe. The subsequent investigation identified eight burglary mcb branches victims in Monterey County and Carmel, though more might come forward, according to Oakley. He encouraged victims Monterey 649-4600 Local Service ‚ Competitive Fees Pacific Grove 655-4300 Credit Card Experts Carmel Rancho 625-4300 CUSD Carmel-by-the-Sea 626-6999 From page 6A CALL OUR Salinas 422-4600 Credit Finally, Tularcitos Elementary School Principal Brenda card Sylvia, who took the reins from Kim Williams in mid-2006, servicing Oldest Locally Owned, submitted resignation this spring. Team Locally Managed Bank “The board approved her resignation with regrets,” in Monterey County Biasotti said. “I can’t say how sad we are that she’s leaving. TODAY! She’s an extraordinary principal, and by all accounts, she was 625-2345 OVER 30 YEARS! very happy here in Carmel.” But Sylvia and her husband have family in the Central #1 SBA Lender in Valley and “felt the time had to be now to be able to give back Monterey County to their parents,” Biasotti said. Fortunately for the district, that vacancy also generated a Charles T. Chrietzberg, Jr., President/CEO Member F.D.I.C. ‚ SBA Preferred Lender large number of applicants wanting to guide Tularcitos, André Herrera, Sr VP Merchant Services which was nationally recognized as a 2007 No Child Left Equal Housing Lender Behind Blue Ribbon School last October. “Again we have had an exceptional number of applicants — more than 50 for her position,” Biasotti said. “We’re still in the paper screening process but finding very strong candi- Carmel reads The Pine Cone dates.”

WYLANDGALLERIES EST. 1978 Featuring Wyland • Walfrido • Michael Godard • Richard Daniel• Deborah Valiquet-Myers The New Wyland Gallery Carmel is NOW OPEN on Ocean Avenue Between Mission and San Carlos &EELTHE/CEAN 3EETHE/CEANLIKENEVERBEFORE

“FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER” BY WYLAND LIMITED EDITION GICLEE ON CANVAS • EXCLUSIVELY AT WYLAND GALLERIES Wyland was named as an official Artist for the United States Olympic Team for the 2008 Olympics, in Beijing China

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created some suspicion, but it did not appear that this situa- his wallet and its contents from Stevenson School. POLICE LOG tion was related. It was determined that it was possible that From page 4A an unknown person may have had a hot candle on top of the SUNDAY, MAY 11 box, and the hot wax melted through a slit cut in the wood. covering the city. Veterinary care was given and the bandaged Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dis- Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle found parked on San Carlos dog was brought home the same day. The next day, the own- patched to a Lobos residence for a female in her 70s who had Street south of Ocean Avenue displaying false 2008 tabs, with ers transported their dog to their main residence out of town. been compacted for about the last seven to 10 days. the registration actually expired in May 2005. Vehicle towed. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine, ambulance and police Firefighters assisted ambulance personnel with patient Carmel-by-the-Sea: Traffic collision on private property on units dispatched to a possible past-tense suspicious fire in a assessment, packaging and gathering information. The Ocean Avenue. Vehicle was drivable. mailbox outside of a gallery on Dolores Street. Business patient as transported to CHOMP by ambulance. owner expressed concern after finding what appeared to be a Carmel Valley: A Monterey resident called from an melted candle in his wooden flyer box mounted in front of his address in Carmel Valley to report his brother had assaulted Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a beached marine mam- store. There was no evidence of a fire, such as charring, him. Deputies responded and found no signs of injury on mal, possibly an elephant seal, on Carmel Beach. Contacted inside the mailbox. Emergency personnel on scene speculat- either party. The reporting party requested documentation the Marine Mammal Center, which advised they would come ed as to the cause of the wax being found inside of the mail- only. out at daybreak to check on the animal. A subject called and box, but nothing was conclusive. Police and firefighters Pebble Beach: On 17 Mile drive, a female juvenile, 17, reported he was preventing the animal from reentering the agreed, as did the business owners, that there was no need to reported being threatened by ex-boyfriend, male juvenile, 17. water for its own safety. He was told by Marine Mammal further investigate this incident. A history of past vandalism Pebble Beach: A male juvenile, 14 , reported the theft of Center officials to stop, and he refused and was verbally abu- sive toward the representative. The officer contacted NOAA, which advised it was a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act to be within 50 feet of the animal and to be keeping it from the water. NOAA obtained the subject’s Ronald R. Marek name and address for further followup if needed. Contacted 1943-2008 the subject and counseled him regarding his actions and warned him. The elephant seal made it to the water on its MONTEREY: Ronald R. Marek, well-known purveyor of used and rare books, own and was GOA [gone on arrival] on a later area check. died May 21 of a heart attack. He was 64. Marek was born in Wyandotte, Michigan. In 1973, he and his then wife, Carmel Valley: Male suspect was contacted during a traffic Rickie, moved to Carmel. stop on Via Mallorca and found to be driving under the influence In 1982 Marek established Lighthouse Books at 801 Lighthouse Avenue, of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to jail. Carmel valley: Vandalism overnight by egg throwing and Monterey. His infectious love of books and authors delighted friends and visitors mailbox destruction. No suspects or leads. Case suspended. for years. His talent to inspire lively conversation and camaraderie led to his bookstore becoming a meeting place for various personalities of the peninsula and beyond. MONDAY, MAY 12 Marek is survived by his brother, Alfred; nephew Daniel (Pam) and niece, Katherine Marek of Carmel-by-the-Sea: Assistance provided to a citizen with Dearborn, Michigan; nieces Debi (John) Oswalt and Dawn (Ron) Seuss; nephew Richard Marek; regards to an employee and former employer at a Lincoln Street business. former wife Rickie Preisser of Salinas; close friends Dennis and Caroline Copeland, Jim Johnson, Carmel-by-the-Sea: Assistance provided to a citizen with and many other dear friends and colleagues. Deceased are his brother Stanley Marek and parents regards to an employee and former employer on Lincoln Street. Jane and Stanley Marek. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a past-tense matter involving a dispute on Carmelo Street. Visitation hours at The Paul Mortuary, 390 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, from Noon to 9:00 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Found cell phone on Scenic Road p.m., Thursday, May 29. returned to owner. A Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 30 at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church, Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance responded to a medical emergency on Forest. Engine and ambulance on Pacific Grove. scene. Crew assisted with patient report information and loading His family and friends ask that in lieu of flowers contributions be made in his memory to the for a female in her 80s after a possible fall. Patient transported Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940 to CHOMP by ambulance. Carmel-by-the-Sea: On-duty crews received a walk-in med- We all loved Ron and will miss his wit, idealism and kindness. ical at the station. 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BILL BATES has a well earned place in the hearts of Carmel residents. In 25-plus years as a Pine Cone cartoonist, he has deftly captured many of the town’s charms and quirks. Some of his drawings are genuine classics — not only of art, but of local color. (Check out the lobby of the post office if you’ve missed a few of his best ones from years gone by.) However, several years ago, Bates started publishing weekly drawings in the Monterey County Herald. We encouraged him to do this, knowing it might open doors for him as a nationally syndicated political cartoonist. Though we pre- ferred to have his services exclusively, we also wanted him to gain wider expo- sure and make more money. Unfortunately, in the Herald, Bates has sharply departed from the quaintness and small-town cleverness that has always been his signature in The Pine Cone. Instead, he has been tackling national subjects — always with a sharply left- wing point of view. While this has earned him some praise, it has also generat- ed scorn. From our point of view, Bates should feel free to express his political views however he sees fit, and the editors of The Herald are certainly competent to decide what is suitable for them to print. But this week Bates went beyond his usual “Bush is stupid” and “Cheney is evil” genres. His cartoon showed John McCain at a lectern with a nameplate that said, “John McBush.” Above McCain’s head, Bates drew several dialogue bub- bles with sarcastic political statements the cartoonist associates with Bush. And which he would like the reader to associate with McCain. Fair enough. It’s old news that a Democratic strategy for November is to defeat McCain by cam- paigning against Bush. But there was another touch: Hanging on the McCain lectern in Bates’ car- toon, a sign said, “For Sale.” In other words, in the view of Bill Bates, John McCain — a military hero of the Vietnam War, a 4-term senator from Arizona, a man whose career has shown him to be fiercely independent and who has earned more praise from the other side of the aisle than perhaps any other Republican — is corrupt. As sponsor of the McCain-Feingold bill that sharply restricted the influence “You want to know how to get to the Hog’s Breath? I’ll tell you how to of soft money in political campaigns, he not only has not been accused of cor- get to the Hog’s Breath. You go back to Ocean Avenue, turn right, ruption, he has been accused of going too far to try to stop it. go up to Highway 1, turn right again and keep going south. And when you get to the River Inn, you’re almost there.” We asked Bates to explain why he believed McCain was available to be bribed or was in somebody’s pocket. “He has 100 corporate lobbyists on his campaign staff,” was Bates’ answer. interested in someone who knows a lot about His next answer was, “They are all corrupt.” one particular issue: our health care system. However, an ultra-left-wing political commentator with vastly more experi- Letters Barkalow has spent more than 30 years deal- ing with the insurance companies. He has ence and knowledge than Bates disagrees. In a column last February, Robert watched their profits increase, their coverage Scheer praised McCain heartily for his efforts to lessen the influence of big to the Editor decline and health care decisions being taken money and big corporations in Washington. out of the doctors’ hands. If you would like The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters some actual progress in Sacramento, would “It is absurd to attempt to pigeonhole McCain as a patsy for corporate lob- which address issues of public importance. Letters byists when he has been in the forefront of key efforts to challenge their power,” cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the like to limit the power of the health insurance Scheer wrote. author’s name, telephone number and street address. lobby and pay reasonable health care premi- ums, please vote for Stephen Barkalow for We think Bates’“For Sale” sign wasn’t a reflection Please do not send us letters which have been sub- mitted to other newspapers. We reserve the right to the 27th Assembly District. of his extensive political research or profound determine which letters are suitable for publication TK and Paula Knight, political insights. Rather, it was an unfortunate and to edit for length and clarity. Carmel Valley reaction that has become all too common in this The Pine Cone does not accept letters to the edi- country. tor by fax. Please submit your letters by U.S. mail, e- Fire consolidation a good idea mail, or in person (addresses are provided below). Bates doesn’t agree with McCain’s positions Dear Editor, on taxes, Iraq, gay marriage, Cuba, oil prices, As a Carmel resident, I firmly believe etc. But instead of just disagreeing with both the city council and city administrator Health insurance relief Rich Guillen should strongly and openly McCain, Bates used his privileged position Dear Editor, provide their support for fire consolidation. I as a published cartoonist to call McCain In April, we received a 20-percent have taken part in numerous fire agency con- names. increase in our Blue Cross Family Health solidations in Santa Clara County over my Even in casual conversation, responsible citi- Insurance Policy. We now pay almost $8,000 30-year career with the San Jose Fire zens should hesitate to debase our yearly for a policy with a $3,500 per person Department and am now a retired captain. precious democratic process with deductable. We’ve been covered by this poli- Consolidations have consistently proven very successful for taxpayers and employees this tactic. cy for three years and Blue Cross has never sent us a dime — yet the policy increases at alike. They have historically proven to be one In print, a higher standard has five times the rate of inflation every year. We of the most cost effective and economical to be met: Before accusing are disgusted with our health insurance uses of public funds and have resulted in someone of being corrupt, you options and costs, and we are voting for enhanced public safety. More than 200 hun- have to be sure you can back Stephen Barkalow for the 27th District dred communities throughout California it up. How Bill Bates views John McCain Assembly seat! Our career politicians know a little about a number of issues, but we are See LETTERS next page

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in the hospital and had stitches,” Dunn said. attempting to create a single Monterey DOGS James Lacalamita, who has known Reitz LETTERS Peninsula fire agency. I am confident that From page 1A for about five years, told The Pine Cone he’s From previous page we will all be better served and protected never seen Bear or Lola be aggressive toward in both the immediate and long term. I parents, the Conovers, who live next door to people or animals. have successfully partnered to create single fire urge Carmel residents to push Mr. Guillen Reitz on Crocker Avenue. “My grandkids play with his dogs,” he agencies that better serve the public, stretch and the city council forward on this very In order to protect her dog, Houston said said. “There is no growling or fighting or every available tax dollar, reduce management critical public safety issue and not allow she “threw herself on top of her dog and attacking.” costs, improve resources, and more efficiently political foot dragging to slow the screamed for help,” Davis wrote. Reitz has trained Lacalamita’s own dogs, protect and serve their communities. Local pol- progress. “The two German Shepherds ... continued who help the Monterey County Sheriff’s itics have usually hindered fire consolidation Jerry Floyd, Carmel to try to reach the back of the dog, Tule, Office as search and rescue dogs. proposals but fortunately certain local forward attempting to push past Houston’s body with And he has been on 193 search and res- thinking community leaders, city councils, fire their muzzles,” he wrote. cue missions looking for people or cadavers. chiefs and the professional employee associa- A man and a woman inside a nearby In his report, Davis noted there is “long- tions are moving in the right direction by home heard Houston’s screams and went standing animosity between the Conover outside. family and Reitz, centering on the Reitzes’ The wife reported “she saw Houston dogs.” lying on top of her dog at the edge of the About two months after the attack, street with the two German shepherds hover- Houston sent a letter to Reitz asking for ing over Houston and her dog,” according to $5,000 for “pain and suffering,” and the cost “After 30 years the report. of vet bills and medical bills, which Houston The wife eventually grabbed Bear’s collar listed at $490. & hundreds of escrows, and pulled him away from Houston and the Although Reitz didn’t pay her any money, other shepherd, Lola, ran off, according to Houston said she still would have requested ...there will be no surprises!” the report. Reitz arrived at the scene and the dog abatement hearing even if he had. — Bob & Maria Wahl took control of Bear and Lola and put them “I’m really grateful that the City of in his garage. Pacific Grove wants to do something about 800-262-9245 • 831-595-3320 Reitz told The Pine Cone he doesn’t this,” Houston said. “If they had let it slide, I www.1800BobWahl.com believe his dogs were actually trying to harm have no doubt it would happen to somebody Houston and Tule and said if they had she else.” and Tule would have sustained severe Davis ruled Reitz must either remove the injuries. dogs to a facility that will provide care for “I think they were trying to play,” Reitz them for the remainder of their lives and not said. allow the animals to return to P.G., or keep But Houston told The Pine Cone she the dogs in no less than a 3,000-square-foot believes if it hadn’t been for the neighbors enclosure surrounded by a 6-foot-high chain who intervened, the outcome would have link fence. been much worse. Reitz has opted to keep the dogs and has “If nobody would have come,” she said, installed the chain link enclosure and an “Tule would have absolutely been killed.” electrified fence. Following the attack, the neighbors Davis also said the dogs should be kept on helped Houston put Tule into her SUV leashes and under the control of Reitz when before they helped her clean up and put they are not in their enclosure. antibiotic ointment on “visible marks” on Although Tule didn’t suffer any lasting Houston’s forehead and wrist. injuries, Houston said since the attack, the “I had puncture wounds on my forehead dog has had a difficult time socializing with and wrists,” Houston said. other animals. But Davis came up with a different con- “She acts a lot more scared now,” clusion. Houston said. “It cannot be ascertained whether or not Although Davis ruled the dogs are Houston was bitten by any of the dogs,” “vicious,” he said there was no proof either Davis wrote in his report. “Photographs of dog has a propensity for, because of tem- Houston’s forehead, wrist and knees submit- perament, conditioning or training, to attack, ted as part of the police report do not show bite or injure humans or pets. clear evidence of dog bites.” If Reitz doesn’t comply with the order, the city could impose additional abatement Nice dogs? options, according to the ruling. Reitz, 81, who has trained dogs to be At Ospina’s hearing in August 2007, search and rescue animals for 20 years, said Ospina called for the one of the two Bear and Lola have been around scores of Labradors involved in her attack to be “put children and other dogs, and have never been down.” Instead, the hearing officer in that vicious. case banished the dogs from the city, and the “We’ve never had a problem with any of owner was compelled to abide by 18 other the dogs,” he said. conditions. Davis reviewed nine statements attesting Ospina later filed a lawsuit against the to Reitz’ reputation and character and assert- city in an effort to have her case heard again, ing the German shepherds are not vicious. but a Monterey County Superior Court judge James Dunn, a Monterey County ruled against it. 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