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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 State parks policy: VIPs lobbied to Dogs allowed only where it’s paved help replace ■ Canines banned dog in the canyon, which was formerly designated as the Pfeiffer bridge in Hatton Canyon route for a highway. “They should have just put up a sign By KELLY NIX By CHRIS COUNTS that said that dogs have to be on leashes.” TIRED OF waiting around for the state to free up money A NEW ban on dogs in He called the posting of the so a vital bridge at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park can be Hatton Canyon has upset sev- signs “a rotten thing to do” and installed, nearby resident Jack Ellwanger is petitioning local eral residents who have long suggested that he would now be politicians for help. walked their pets in the area. forced to walk his dog along In December, financing was frozen for about 5,600 infra- Meanwhile, a state park offi- Highway 1, which he considers structure projects around the state, including plans to install cial said the ban is only tempo- “dangerous when you’re walk- a new bridge at the entrance to the Big Sur park. rary, and that dogs — as long ing a dog on a leash.” Though it was believed money to pay for the bridge would as they are on leashes — will In response to the concerns be freed up when the state finally passed a budget in be allowed to return to the of Simkins and others, Dana February, the park is still bridge-less and remains closed, canyon once construction of a Jones, Monterey sector superin- threatening the summer tourist season. paved recreation trail is com- tendent for California State pleted. Parks, said her agency had no See BRIDGE page 9A Fred Simkins, who lives in alternative to posting the signs. the Hatton Canyon area, “According to state park reg- learned of the ban when he ulations, dogs are not allowed stumbled across one of several in undeveloped areas and signs state parks workers trails,” Jones explained. recently installed along the “Hatton Canyon is considered PHOTO/CHRIS COUNTS canyon’s perimeter. to be an undeveloped area. In New signs prohibiting dogs recently appeared on “Hatton Canyon has always state parks, dogs are only the perimeter of Hatton Canyon. The signs will been a dog-on-leash park,” allowed in parking lots and remain posted until a recreation trail that travels argued Simkins, a lifelong through the canyon is paved. local who regularly walks his See DOGS page 27A
MAN ACCUSED OF RAPING UNCONSCIOUS DISABLED WOMAN
PINE CONE STAFF REPORT give legal consent and who was unconscious at the time. The alleged crime occurred in the liquor store on A PEBBLE Beach man turned himself in to Seaside April 21, 2008, and carries three separate charges, all authorities last week after Pacific Grove police obtained a felonies. warrant for his arrest. Police tracked down Pollacci after he reportedly left the Thomas Pollacci, 49, whose family owns Ron’s Liquors woman at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula on Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove, is sus- with a head injury. In the following months, they gathered pected of raping a woman and then leaving her at the hospi- evidence — including having forensics specialists sweep the tal with a head injury nearly a year ago. Lighthouse Avenue liquor store where he works — and inter- The complaint filed in Monterey County Superior Court viewed the victim, who is not from the area. by deputy district attorney Cristina Johnson in late February Neither officers, nor the district attorney’s office, would accuses Pollacci of forcible rape of a woman unable to reveal any further details of the case. Pollacci, who police PHOTO/COURTESY JACK ELLWANGER said is a registered sex offender, is set to appear in a Salinas There is no bridge at the entrance to the campground at courtroom at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, for his arraign- Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, keeping the campground closed Footloose feline takes ment. and hurting tourism. the long way home Sewer plant tour Motorcyclist: Caltrans
By MARY BROWNFIELD a hit — with the boys ignored pig danger
CAT gone AWOL for more than a year found her A By KELLY NIX By PAUL MILLER and KELLY NIX way home last month, thanks to a Carmel resident who coaxed her inside and summoned the city animal con- HERE’S NOTHING funnier to young boys than bath- N A Monterey courtroom this week, a parade of wit- trol officer to scan her for a microchip. Mew, who turns T I room talk. nesses testifying on behalf of a severely disabled motorcycle 9 years old this weekend, had fled her Atherton Road And there may be no better way for kids to learn about rider painted a picture of negligence, indifference and incom- home in August 2007 after the family brought home a what happens when you flush the toilet than to take a tour of petence by engineers and administrators for Caltrans as wild new cat. the Carmel Area Wastewater District’s treatment plant. pigs invaded the site of a habitat restoration project on the The mystery of the missing kitty began to unravel at Among its jobs, the CAWD plant turns wastewater into south bank of the Carmel River. the end of January, when Carmelo Street resident crystal clear water that irrigates Pebble Beach’s golf courses, The motorcyclist, Adam Rogers, a former kickboxing Carolina Bayne learned her neighbor, a Frenchman with saving tens of millions of gallons of drinking water every instructor and employee at the Inn at Spanish Bay, collided a fondness for animals, had been feeding a cat he year. with a wild pig in September 2003, suffering severe brain believed was feral. Distressed the cat would go hungry “We love giving tours,” said CAWD plant general manag- damage after being thrown from his motorcycle. He is suing after he moved out of town, the man told Bayne, and she er Ray von Dohren. “We believe it is important that people the State of California for up to $8 million to compensate assured him she would take over as cat custodian. see what happens after they flush.” him for his injuries and pay for lifetime care. He left a cardboard box with a pillow, food and dish- Carmel River School teacher Pam Gillooly’s third-grade From the witness stand, Caltrans employees and es, and she used them to slowly coax the cat to her class visited the facility last spring, one of the many tours supervisors denied being aware of any particular danger to See FELINE page 9A See SEWAGE page 10A See PIGS page 19A Get your complete Carmel Pine Cone every Thursday evening in convenient pdf format via email. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com. 2A The Carmel Pine Cone March 13, 2009 Board takes Col. Griffin’s Craftsman cottage off historic list
By MARY BROWNFIELD identified the building as historic for its Craftsman style and would have lived there for less than two years.” association with Monterey Peninsula Herald founder and And while Craftsman style was prevalent in the 1920s, A CRAFTSMAN-STYLE cottage on Camino Real publisher Robert Allen Griffin. and the cottage apparently underwent few changes since its owned for a short while by the founder of the Monterey But representatives of the owner, the Edith Pomeroy Trust, construction, the city has no original plans for it, and no mas- Peninsula Herald does not warrant mandatory preservation, filed an appeal, arguing the ties to Griffin are tenuous at best, ter builder or architect can be linked to it. Conroy pointed out according to the Carmel Historic Resources Board, which and its style is nothing special. that nothing in the historian’s analysis suggests the home is voted last month to remove the home from the city’s historic “Based on title research at Monterey County, the appellant “particularly important or unique architecturally.” list. found that Mr. Griffin sold the property in 1924. The appel- With 48 other Crasftsman-style buildings on the invento- According to a Feb. 24 report by planning and building lant also found Mr. Griffin’s name appeared on numerous ry, Conroy said he would support removing the property from services manager Sean Conroy, the one-story, shingle-sided records in the 1920s, suggesting he owned several proper- the list, and the historic resources board agreed. Removal cottage was constructed in 1922 by an unknown builder, and ties,” Conroy said in his report. “Staff concurs with the appel- means the owners can demolish or remodel the home accord- Percy Parks added a bedroom to it in 1930. A 2005 report lant that there is no solid evidence that this property was the ing to current design rules and codes, as permitted by the city residence of Mr. Griffin, and even if it was, it appears he planning department. Did you know... His honor, the village smithy – City seeks $$$ for sand castles, birthday party John Catlin was elected mayor of Carmel in 1932 on the condition CARMEL OFFICIALS will ask the Monterey Institute of Architects), $4,250 for the birthday party and that the office wouldn’t interfere Peninsula Foundation Youth Fund to give them $10,000 to Halloween Parade, and $3,000 for the Christmas tree with his business as the village help pay for the city’s Independence Day celebration, lighting. The council agreed to authorize the grant Randi Greene blacksmith. A former lawyer in San Great Sand Castle Contest, annual birthday party and request. Francisco, Catlin gave up that Halloween Parade, and holiday tree lighting, council career to move to Carmel and work as an artist and members decided last week. blacksmith. He opened his “Forge in the Forest” in “Special events are a vital part of Carmel-by-the-Sea. 1923 at Junipero and 6th Avenue, where the Surf ‘N Additional funding will give staff the opportunity to Retirement party Sand General Store is today. After Catlin was elected, improve the quality of the events, which, in turn, will any mayoring that was needed between council meet- improve the experience for attendees,” community ser- ings had to be brought to his shop. The business name vices assistant Cindi Lopez-Frincke wrote in her March 3 planned for Reade was moved a block away to 5th and Junipero Avenues report for the council. in 1944, when another artist and blacksmith, Francis She said the city successfully requested MPFYF grants FRIENDS, FAMILY and fans of Sidney Reade, who Whitaker, paid Hugh Comstock $1,200 to build a new on several occasions, most recently in 2007, when it retired as chief of Carmel Valley Fire Protection District “Forge in the Forest” there. Whitaker worked there as a received $5,000. last month after more than three decades with the depart- blacksmith for the 13 years he was on the city council, Employees in several city departments — community ment, will gather to honor her at a celebration at Quail then the building became an artist’s studio and, in the activities, police, fire and public works — work for hours Lodge Friday, March 27. The banquet will begin with no- 1970s, a restaurant and saloon. (Next: Carmel’s Cold on preparation and implementation to ensure “the public host cocktails at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the pro- has an enjoyable and, most of all, safe time at events run gram at 7. The event is being hosted by the fire district War) by the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea,” according to Lopez- board of directors, with help from local businesses and ® Frincke. individuals. Randi Greene, Realtor (831) 869-8325 She estimated the total direct costs for the four events To reserve a spot, send a check for $30 per person by [email protected] would be $11,775, and she recommended asking for March 20 to Chief Reade Celebration, P.O. Box 221878, See RandiGreene.com for properties $10,000: $2,000 for the July 4 celebration in Devendorf Carmel, CA 93922. Include attendees’ names, address, Ranked in the Top 1% of Coldwell Banker Park, $1,000 for the autumn sandcastle contest (which is phone number, and preference for beef or vegetarian sales associates worldwide in 2008 cosponsored by the Monterey Bay chapter of the American entrée. For more information, call (831) 625-1425. Research by Thom Akeman, veteran newspaper reporter
Conductor MAX BRAGADO-DARMAN and The Monterey Symphony invites you to experience Classical Wonder Phenomenal Spanish cellist ASIER POLO returns to play Dvorak’s challenging Cello Concerto in B minor.
Dvorak: Cello Concerto Asier Polo, cello Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 “Pathetique”
Sherwood Hall, Salinas s Saturday, March 21, 3 pm, Stage Door Performance (Final Rehearsal) $15 at the door, $12 prior to noon on March 20 s Saturday, March 21, 8 pm, Performance $39, $29, $19
Sunset Theater, Carmel (Carmel Usage Fee: Additional $2/seat) s Sunday, March 22, 3 pm, Performance $69, $62, $55, $48, $35 s Monday, March 23, 8 pm, Performance BRAGADO-DARMAN POLO $69, $62, $55, $48, $35 Enjoy Life. Enjoy the Monterey Symphony. *Mention this CARMEL PINE CONE Purchase Tickets: ad when you call in your ticket order and receive $5 off each ticket purchased for the March concerts. 831.646.8511 (Good for advance phone orders only.) or www.montereysymphony.org March 13, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 3A If all else fails, Obama has fifth grader’s advice to turn to
By CHRIS COUNTS global warming, which is affecting many lives, including animals’habitats. We need to IF YOU could offer advice or encourage- enforce more hybrid cars, carpooling and ment to President Barack Obama as he deals less pollution. with the challenges facing the nation, what A dream is to protect endangered animals would you say? from becoming extinct. We need to keep In response to a nationwide effort in these interesting, beautiful specimens from January that drew more than 4,500 partici- harm and possible danger. pating students, 23 at All Saints’ Day School An idea would be to use our country’s in Carmel Valley wrote the president letters. money for something far more important And while it is doubtful the commander in than buying supplies for war supplies and chief will know the thoughts of most young use it for wind generation machines to con- writers, it is likely he will read the sugges- vert into energy. tions of Hannah Grogin, a fifth-grade stu- dent at All Saints’. See OBAMA page 23A Grogin’s letter was one of just 150 select- ed to be included in a limited-edition, hand- bound book that will be delivered to the president. Last week, the youngster was hon- ored for her achievement in a ceremony in the school’s chapel. The contest and book project were coor- dinated by the National Education Association and www.kidthing.com, an online vendor of children’s books, games and videos. Christopher Thom 2440 N. Fremont St. Ste. 208 In early January, all 23 fifth grade stu- Exclusive Agent Monterey, CA 93940 dents at the school wrote letters to President [email protected] CA Lic: 0C40769 Obama at the encouragement of Mandy (831) 373-2791 Georis, a fifth grade teacher at the school who learned about the competition. “I thought that it would be a fun and edu- cational assignment, as it is such a monu- mental time in our country’s history, and it coincides with our fifth-grade study of U.S. history,” explained Georis. In response to the challenge, Grogin penned the following letter: “I look forward to your new presidency as you develop a better country. Here are a few hopes, dreams and ideas to share with PHOTO / COURTESY OF ALL SAINTS’ DAY SCHOOL you about America becoming a better place to live. Hannah Grogin, right, poses with Michele I hope that everyone can help reduce Rench, head of school at All Saints’ Day School. 4A The Carmel Pine Cone March 13, 2009 Family of man killed in front of P.G. school files suit
By KELLY NIX ial expenses. The suit alleges the city THE FAMILY of a man killed by an allegedly intoxicat- and school “negligently ed motorist in front of the Pacific Grove Middle School last located, designed, controlled fall has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Monterey County and maintained the drop- Superior Court against the city and the school district. off/pickup area in front of On Sept. 2, 2008, Joel Woods, 35, was getting into his car Pacific Grove Middle on Forest Avenue after picking up his son, Jacob, when he School.” was struck and killed by a BMW driven by Deborah King. Prosecutors said King, The lawsuit, filed March 2 by Woods’ wife, Adrianna on then 51, swerved her vehicle behalf of her sons Jacob and Nathan, contends the city and into Woods as he was enter- school district failed to provide a “reasonably safe drop-off ing his parked truck. She was and pickup area” in front of the school. arrested for felony driving “Plaintiffs have and continue to endure severe and under the influence of pre- extreme emotional distress and other damages,” according to scription drugs and later the lawsuit, “including the loss of love, comfort and affection released on bail. She was of their husband and father.” charged with murder and A makeshift memorial with The suit was filed by San Rafael attorney Steven Brady, gross vehicular manslaugh- flowers for Joel Woods has who in November filed a claim against the city for the acci- ter but has been declared been created in front of P.G. dent. Brady didn’t return a phone message left this week. incompetent to stand trail. Middle School. Woods, The Woods family is seeking an unspecified amount of Pacific Grove city attor- killed in 2008, and his money to cover wage loss, loss of earning capacity, hospital ney David Laredo as of wife, Adrianna, were a lov- and medical expenses, general damage, and funeral and bur- Tuesday said the city hadn’t ing couple, friends say.
been served with the lawsuit. “As soon as we receive [the lawsuit], it will be referred to special counsel,” he said. Laredo said the city’s insurance company will employ its own attorneys to fight the case. MONTEREY’S BEST In January, Pacific Grove Union School District assistant superintendent Robin Blakely told The Pine Cone the tragedy was the fault of the driver, not the school district. SELECTION OF EYEWEAR “It’s an accident that happened because an out-of-control driver hit someone standing in the street trying to get into Over 3000 Frames their vehicle,” he said. Blakely also said the school district has no plans to move from 80 Manufacturers the student pickup area for PGMS. But he said there are plans to relocate the PGUSD offices by 2010, and in their place • Designer Names • Repair Shop build a parking lot, which could be used as an area to pick up • Sunglasses • On-Site Laboratory and drop off middle-school students. • Sportswear • Low Vision Aids • Reading Glasses • Prescriptions Filled Honoring those who INSURANCES WELCOME Certified & Licensed Opticians to Serve You work for youths
Cathy Shue ABO, NCLE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP for Youth will honor five community leaders “who truly honor our youth” at a special awards celebration set for Saturday, March 14, at the 831-373-4400 Monterey Marriott in downtown Monterey. Siobhan Greene, executive director of CASA; Ron Johnson, vice president of operations for Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County; Carol Lenters, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District retired administrator and director of Imagine College; retired Monterey County Superior Court Judge John Phillips, who founded Rancho Cielo; and Trine Rodriquez, an Alisal Elementary Union School District administrator, will be 187 El Dorado St., Monterey commended for their contributions. CPY serves more than 600 students daily at six locations M-F 9-6 Sat 10-4 in Seaside and Salinas, and executive director Shari Hastey www.insighteyewear.com credited this year’s honorees with the nonprofit’s success. Tickets and sponsorships are available by calling (831) 394-4279. Storewide Sale Fall and Winter Merchandise 30% - 60% off New Spring Items Now on the racks at
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By KELLY NIX which could employ as many as 500 people. were some concerns. have not recommended the need for a sea- The resort, according to developer Ed One woman, who did not identify herself, wall,” he said. IN A public meeting last week, Peninsula Ghandour, will feature a wellness spa com- said she thought the oceanfront property David Armanasco of Armanasco Public residents weighed in on a proposed $300 plete with “spiritual healing,” health and fit- should be reserved for something other than Relations said an erosion study was done by million oceanfront ecoresort in Sand City ness classes, physiology services, hydrother- a resort. the Association of Monterey Bay Area that developers say would have cutting-edge apy sessions, herbal wraps, mud baths and “There are more than 625 hotels from Governments sustainable design features, but which oppo- cream treatments, and chiropractic and Zen Santa Cruz to San Luis Obispo,” she said. “They took satellite pictures,” he said. nents say shouldn’t be built at all. shiatsu services. “Why do we need another resort?” “The pictures show buildup of sand there.” Monterey Bay Shores, which developers “This will be a healing center, a spa, and The public meeting came one week after For 60 years, the site of the proposed contend will be a model for green develop- a place of meditation,” said Paul Kephart, directors with the Monterey Peninsula Water resort was a sand mine. The development ment, would include a 161-room hotel, con- with Rana Creek, the ecological design com- Management District voted to require will include stabilizing the dunes and return- dominiums, residences, wellness spa and pany that came up with most of the resort’s Ghandour to draw up a new environmental ing native plant species, which have been yoga pavilion. green features. impact report to address water concerns. overrun by nonnative vegetation. A March 4 meeting at Casa Munras Hotel Most of the 25 people who attended the The board’s decision ignored the One meeting attendee said the ecoresort in Monterey allowed residents to ask ques- meeting listened to a presentation given by MPWMD general manager’s recommenda- could be used as example of sustainable tions and address concerns about the resort, Kephart and did not ask questions. But there tion to allow Ghandour the 90 acre-feet of design. water he wants Cal Am to supply the resort “I think it’s a real model and potential for from the Seaside Groundwater Basin. educational opportunities,” the man said. Ghandour called the board’s decision “preor- Ghandour has tried for 14 years to get a Lisa Costello dained.” resort built. But in December 2000, the “There were a number of board members California Coastal Commission refused to who chose to use water as a shield for their approve a permit for it, claiming the devel- no-growth policies,” he told The Pine Cone. opment would harm environmentally sensi- 2 The resort is expected to be certified as tive habitat, impede views of the ocean and 831.728.4002 meeting the highest standards of sustainable create other inconsistencies with the Coastal HANDS cell 408.202.3370 design, Kephart said. Act. UNLIMITED “There is no other like it on this scale, this In response, Ghandour’s company sued www.two-hands.com magnitude, anywhere in the world,” he said. the commission, and in May 2008 a CUSTOM STONE MASONRY Kephart said that about $1.75 million in California court of appeal ruled the commis- & OLD WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP Lic. 627756 hotel taxes would be generated for Sand City sion had illegally rejected the permit. every year from the ecoresort. About 15 per- cent of that money would go to an environ- mental trust, which will fund public educa- tion and other uses. Marathon Erosion or accretion? Mike Pekin of Monterey provided a spir- discount extended ited challenge, arguing erosion would be a problem where the resort is planned on an to March 15 29-acre site across Highway 1 from Seaside High School. PAYING HEED to the recession, organiz- Pekin said he wanted to make sure tax- ers of the Big Sur International Marathon payers wouldn’t be left with a bill in case a decided lower registration fees for this year’s seawall had to be constructed. event should remain in effect until March 15. “I’m starting to think about who is going Originally, they had planned to raise the fee to be responsible for sea walls,” Pekin said. from $135 to $150 on March 1. “Is there going to be a fund when something The per-runner price covers bus trans- goes wrong?” portation, Caltrans and CHP costs “and myr- And Marylea Horton of Monterey told iad other expenses associated with executing The Pine Cone after the meeting she is also a large race,” according to race director concerned about the stability of the sand Wally Kastner. The event also benefits where the development is proposed. numerous charities. “There is some pretty horrific erosion on Some 12,000 athletes from 50 states and this particular frontage,” Horton claimed. 24 countries are expected for the April 26 “The winds move a lot of the sand.” marathon, relay, walks, 5K and Just Kids 3K. But Kephart said there is actually sand To register or learn more about the individ- buildup on the proposed site of the develop- ual events and their fees, visit ment. “I know the geotechnical consultants www.bsim.org.
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By MARY BROWNFIELD swerved off the road, struck an embankment and overturned. “Since Mr. Tindall and Mr. Hudson ran from the scene Prosecutors say he fled, leaving two passengers — Sean and we weren’t able to get blood-alcohol content from them, THE NEW attorney for a man accused of driving while Wells and 17-year-old Rachel Wiesjahn — trapped in his we have to piece together alcohol and DUI information from drunk, causing the death of a teenage passenger and fleeing vehicle. Moments later, the Chevy was hit by a Ford pickup witnesses,” Matheson explained. “Mr. Duarte plays a large the scene of a Big Sur wreck will ask a judge to reconsider driven by another alleged drunken driver, Mark Hudson. role in all that.” the charges against him. Wiesjahn died, and both men are accused of vehicular Matheson said Duarte told authorities he had seen Hudson The accident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. Aug. 28, manslaughter, felony hit-and-run causing great bodily injury, in a bar earlier in the evening, and that at the scene, as Duarte 2008, when, after leaving a bar in Big Sur and heading south and other charges. helped tow his truck from the crash site, Hudson’s actions on Highway 1, Christopher Tindall allegedly lost control of Monterey County Deputy District Attorney Doug indicated he was drunk. his 2006 Chevy HHR near Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Matheson and witnesses laid out the case during an extensive Matheson said he’s also gathering witnesses for the case preliminary hearing in December, and the judge decided against Tindall, whose court file includes a letter from his there was enough evidence to put the men on trial. mother, a family friend and his former high-school basketball But after attorney Frank Dice joined the defense earlier coach, all of whom proclaim him as an honorable, well this year, he announced his intention to file a “995 motion,” rounded man who was active in his church and the honor $2.5 million raised for which calls for a different judge to review the evidence and society in his home state of Texas. Tindall reportedly joined determine whether the decision to hold Tindall to the charges the Navy instead of enrolling at Texas A&M, and served from CHOMP’s breast care was justified, according to Matheson. 2000 to 2005 as an engineer, receiving recognition for good “The new judge will read a transcript from the prelimi- conduct and other honors. By KELLY NIX nary hearing to decide if we put up enough evidence for the “I love my son very much, and though I am far from per- case against Mr. Tindall,” he said. “It’s kind of like getting a fect, I have lived with an unwritten goal for almost 28 years: A VIGOROUS campaign has successfully ended with second opinion. It’s getting a new judge to see if the other to teach my son to love others as he loves himself. I know that $2.5 million raised for Community Hospital of the Monterey judge made the right decision.” Christopher lives out this lesson,” his mother wrote in a Peninsula’s Breast Care Center, allowing the facility to offer September 2008 letter to the court. its patients the most advanced technology. Third defendant becomes witness She pleaded with the court not to keep Tindall in jail The money will be used for digital mammography and If the case goes to trial, one of the prosecution witnesses “around hardened criminals and even repeat offenders,” say- digital ultrasound technology and other high-end equipment will be Allen Duarte, who was arrested and initially charged ing such a situation could only have adverse effects on him. and software used to detect breast cancer. with being an accessory after the fact for helping tow “Therefore, I pray that you will have mercy on this bewil- “When Community Hospital opened the Breast Care Hudson’s truck away from the scene. But Matheson decided dered young man before you today,” she concluded. Center in 2002, it enabled local women to find state-of-the- to have the case against him dismissed in order to use his tes- Nonetheless, Tindall remains in Monterey County Jail on art care close to home,” CHOMP spokeswoman Brenda timony. $50,000 bail, while Hudson is out on bail. Moore said. “The arrival of this new technology enables us to continue that tradition.” The equipment provides sharper, more easily read images, and it produces them immediately. “The first digital mam- mography unit was installed and diagnostic exams began last week,” Moore said. A second machine will be in use by early April while the remaining equipment will be installed in phases by early summer. More than 17,000 women visit the Breast Care Center every year and about 200 new cancer cases are diagnosed as a result of the visits. The fundraising initiative was launched by Laurie Benjamin, Suzanne Lehr, Dede Bent, Linda Cosmero, Betty Kasson, Marcia Modisette, Jane Panattoni and Lucy Reno. Half of the committee members have had breast cancer, which CHOMP said occurs in one in eight women. “Our committee believed it was critical that we provide these advanced diagnostic tools to our dedicated staff at the Breast Care Center,” said Lehr, an eight-year survivor of breast cancer, “so that every woman in our community receives access to the best detection and treatment.” Nearly 700 individuals, groups, businesses and others contributed to the fundraising campaign. The Monterey Peninsula Foundation awarded a $500,000 grant, payable over three years and requiring matching contributions. The hospital’s auxiliary committed $200,000. And the Robert and Virginia Stanton Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County provided $100,000, Moore said.
IISS TTHHIISS HHOOWW YYOOUU Your Gardener’s Checklist for Financial Focus March 13 - 26, 2009 SSEEEE TTHHEE WWOORRLLDD?? by Linda Myrick, AAMS ❏ Plant onions, and leeks for summer harvest. Financial Advisor ❏ Check spring growth on roses and fruit trees for aphids. Spray with Malathion and/or systemic rose care products. ❏ Check under trees and shrubs for sucker growth. These are Time May Be Right to branches that sprout directly from the rootstock beneath the Convert to Roth IRA soil. Cut off with sharp shears 4” above ground and spray with “sucker stopper”. ❏ Plant summer blooming bulbs now. Gladiolus and dahlias are It might be a good time to think about convert- some of the species available. ❏ Remember to sprinkle snail bait to protect tender leaves and ing your Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Why? shoots from snails and slugs. Bait active ingredients shelf Because after last year’s steep market decline, live is only 3 months, so buy fresh. the value of your IRA may be down significantly — ❏ Happy First Day of spring! Celebrate by planting a new shrub which means the taxes due on the conversion will or tree in the garden. ❏ Prune fuchsias, pelargoniums and geraniums after frost dan almost certainly be lower than in previous years. ger is past. This will encourage more full plants and more But if you wait until 2010, you may have an even flowers. better opportunity. In most years, you can’t convert ❏ Remember the mess of last year’s Olives? Call for details of We Understand a new technology for stopping olive fruit production. a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA if your adjusted gross income is more than $100,000. But in 2010 If you suffer from IBS, we are looking for men and women currently Consulting, Design, Installation, Maintenance for experiencing symptoms associated with IBS to participate in a clinical — and in 2010 only — you can convert your Commercial and Residential Properties research project evaluating the safety and efficacy of an investigational Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA regardless of your medication. ISA Certified Arborist- DPR Qualified Pesticide Applicator income level. Furthermore, the income taxes due We encourage you to inquire about the project if you: Call us if you need help with your garden on conversion can be spread over two years. • Are at least 18 years of age or older, and • Have had abdominal discomfort and other symptoms associated and landscaping needs. Consult with your tax advisor to determine if a with IBS for at least 12 weeks over the past 12 months, and Roth IRA conversion is appropriate. If so, consider • Have not, had adequate relief of your IBS symptoms and IBS bloat- ing, and taking action this year or next. • Have loose and watery stools. Linda Myrick, AAMS Qualified participants will receive study medication and study related medical evaluations at no cost. Reimbursements for time and travel 26537 Carmel Rancho Blvd. may be provided. Carmel, CA 93923 Rollie Haas For more information about this IBS project, please contact: (831) 625-5299 Monterey Bay GI Research Institute www.edwardjones.com Contact Maydeen at (831) 375-3577 Since 1985 Study information by Quintiles, Inc. 0430081200 8A The Carmel Pine Cone March 13, 2009 Quail Lodge launches May classic motorcycle event
By MARY BROWNFIELD As a tribute to “The History of the tee. setting motorcar sales at Quail in August and Motorcycle,” the show slated for the driving “I know a lot of people won’t take their is reportedly applying the same gusto in AMIDST THE seemingly ceaseless bad range at the golf-course clubhouse will bikes to a judged event,” McCall said, gathering vintage motorcycles for its May 9 economic news, management at Quail Lodge showcase about 150 motorcycles from all because they don’t want to be nitpicked. But sale, including a 1920 ABC Sopwith TT esti- in Carmel Valley decided people should have eras, countries and genres of the sport. That that won’t happen at the Quail. mated to fetch at least $10,000, a 1905 Orion some fun. Tapping into the success that opens the field to all sorts of machines, from Admission will run $65 and include a Single that could bring in as much as yielded the Quail — A Motorsports Harley-Davidsons built more than a century barbecue lunch — not exactly the culinary $28,000, and the rare and restored 1959 Gathering, for which this year’s tickets ago and the Cucciolo motorized bicycle of extravaganza of the August car event, but BMW R69, complete with a Hoske long-dis- reportedly sold out in a stunning seven min- Italy’s Ducati — which until its razing during still unusual in the world of motorsports tance tank and factory-option tachometer, utes, the resort decided to organize a similar World War II had manufactured radio equip- events, where good food can be hard to find estimated at $25,000 to $35,000. gathering for Saturday, May 9. But without ment — to the high-tech race bikes of today. and spectators have to pay extra for anything Automobilia, racing posters and collectibles three-digit ticket prices — or any cars — and “What a great, generic first year. It will edible. Attendance will be capped in order to will also be sold. with a barbecue instead of lavish buffets, The cover all the bases,” McCall said. “I love ensure the neighbors aren’t unhappy, and In addition, McCall has been working Quail Motorcycle Gathering will be a show that, because it just opens the door up to cars will be parked on the golf course across hard to find other sponsors, and despite tight all its own. everybody.” the street while spectators on bikes have a purse strings, he’s learned “the world hasn’t The event will fill a void during a won- Although it will definitely have its own whole paved lot to themselves. stopped, and people still need to market their derful time of year on the Peninsula, when identity, the event will help make up for the The ticket price will include admission to wares.” To help, vendor spaces are as low as the hills are lush and sunshine draws people loss of the Legends of the Motorcycle con- the inaugural Bonhams & Butterfields $500, and McCall particularly hopes local outdoors and onto the roads, according to cours at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. Motorcycle Auction, and McCall said some shops will get involved. Gordon McCall, who played a major role in Canceled this year, the Legends was a formal 50 motorbikes slated for the block will be With the Saturday gathering and the developing and launching the Quail car event concours with judged classes and an accom- parked on the clubhouse balcony overlook- Friday Rally — which will have a group of and is orchestrating the motorcycle gather- panying motorcycle auction. ing the show field. ing. “There’s an interest in the concours level Bonhams & Butterfields has held record- See QUAIL page 23A “It’s hardly the year to invent a new event of motorcycling,” McCall said. — but at the same time, why not?” asked But the Quail Motorcycle Gathering will McCall, who describes himself as “the eter- be a bit more casual. Although it will have a nal optimist by flaw.” world-class field and a Bonhams & “I think people are looking for something Butterfields auction offering some of the fun to do,” he added. “And motorcycles are finest collector bikes on the market, awards Rare and well kept fun.” will be subjectively bestowed by a commit- beauties like this vintage MV Augusta will deco- rate the driving range at Quail Worship with Your Pet! Lodge in May, when the resort launches the inau- March 22, Lent IV gural Quail Motorcycle 5 o’clock Gathering. You and your pet(s) are welcome to join us for worship Sunday, March 22, at Church of the Wayfarer PHOTO/MARY BROWNFIELD The Choralettes, a children’s choral group, will be singing with Stephanie Brown, violinist, Katherine Edison, soprano, and Adam Clarke, cellist PilatesStudio of Carmel Experience the service and We offer: • A Fully Equipped Pilates Studio have your spirits lifted! • Private and Group Reformer and Mat Classes • Improve Your Strength, Flexibility, and Stamina Starting Today! Church of the Wayfarer • Perfect for Pre and Post Natal Fitness! Seventh and Lincoln, Carmel-by-the-Sea • Greatly Enhance your Golf, Tennis and Personal Fitness! 831-624-3550 • Discover the Great Benefits of Pilates! www.ChurchoftheWayfarer.com The Pilates Studio of Carmel 7th & Lincoln SW • 624-7817 By appt. only
Raymond Lloyd Raymond Lloyd died Saturday February 28th, 2009 in Carmel after a long battle with Parkinson’s at the age of 82. A devoted husband, father, grandfather & friend, he will be sorely missed. He always had a kind smile and a generous curiosity for everyone in his life. During an era marked by increasing suspicion & fear, he insisted on living with an open door policy. Not only did he refuse to lock his doors, but even welcomed strangers into his home. A lover of opera, biographies and good red wine, he never failed to enjoy small pleasures. For 49 years, he shared his passions with his wife, Ellen Lloyd, who died in 2000. Ray began his career working in a number of firms in Los Angeles after graduating from University of California Berkeley in 1945. In 1971, he moved his family to Ghana to work in the Peace Corps, where he taught at the University in Kumasi developing affordable housing solutions. He then moved to Carmel where he opened an architectural office on Dolores and 7th. Over the subsequent 35 years, he designed and remodeled dozens of homes from Pebble Beach to Carmel Valley. In his last years, Ray drew his greatest comfort from his new family of friends – Holly and Jim, Ron, Mary, Catalina, Juana, Pedro, Susan, Debbie Roxanne, Alan, Nancy, Sydney, neighbors Martin and Holly, and many others. Beyond his friends, he is survived by his two sons Eric and David, his daughter Carol, his daughter in laws Sandi and Debra, his son in law Hank, and his granddaughters Amelia, Tallulah, and Zenobia, An open house to celebrate Ray’s life will be held on Friday, March 27th, from 2 to 4pm at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either The Carl Cherry Center for the Arts or The Carmel Foundation. March 13, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 9A
Bill Lockyer about the park’s access issue. Ellwanger said he’s also going to contact BRIDGE “Bill Lockyer supports our project,” Ellwanger said. Schwarzenegger’s office to reiterate the importance of the From page 1A Lockyer is one of three voting members of the state’s park’s bridge. Pooled Money Investment Board, which on March 18 will U.S. Rep. Sam Farr has not gotten involved in the issue “We need your help,” Ellwanger wrote in a letter this week discuss the status of the projects throughout the state that and is waiting for the state to decide the park’s fate. to state Sen. Abel Maldonado. “The business loss here has were halted because of the budget problem. “Congress passed the economic recovery bill this year, been terrible, and it will get worse.” But even if the state investment board votes to approve which sends a lot of construction funds to California and The Big Sur tourism industry was hit hard last summer funding to allow for the new bridge to be installed, Gov. potentially frees up more money,” said Tom Mentzer, Farr’s when three separate wildfires burned about a quarter-million Arnold Schwarzenegger could prevent the funds from being spokesman. “Congressman Farr hopes the state uses those acres and closed off much of the area to visitors. With no released. funds on Pfeiffer, but that decision will come from the state.” bridge to allow access to Pfeiffer park, this summer could be And even if funds were released right away, it’s not known The Pfeiffer park campground has 200 sites, with a com- another major setback for businesses. whether the bridge could be manufactured and installed by bined day use and camper population of approximately 1,000 “This community has really been traumatized by this Memorial Day, the start of the busy summer season. people per day during the summer season. whole situation,” Ellwanger said. “It’s like a double or triple With the popular park closed, “the loss of revenue to the whammy.” state has been enormous,” Ellwanger wrote to Maldonado. The park’s campground is by far the most popular in Big “And, because the park is a major magnet for other business Sur and offers the most campsites. in this coastal area, the negative effect on everyone else has The bridge was removed last fall after studies showed it been prodigious.” RENEGOTIATE could be undermined by potential mudslides caused by ero- Kathleen Lee, an aide to Monterey County 5th District sion from last summer’s devastating Big Sur fires. Supervisor Dave Potter, said Potter’s office is very “con- Until a new bridge is installed, Big Sur stores, restaurants cerned because Pfeiffer is a critical attraction for the entire YOUR and hotels won’t see the thousands of tourists who visit the tourism economy of Big Sur.” park every summer and spend their money. Ellwanger has also written 27th District Assemblyman Ellwanger has already gotten help from former state Sen. Bill Monning for his help, and former assemblymen Fred MORTGAGE Dan McCorquodale of San Jose, who spoke to state Treasurer Keeley and John Laird for their advice. Bohnen, Rosenthal & Dusenbury vacation and a house-sitter was on duty. LOCAL ATTORNEYS. LOW, FLAT FEE. FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION. FELINE After she failed to return, the family probably believed From page 1A their pet had been eaten by wildlife prowling the neighbor- hood, where other cat carcasses had been found, according to Call for appointment: 831-649-5551 house. Eventually, the animal came in, and as Bayne Bayne. 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On first report, the and made herself at home. feline was “sitting in her usual spot on the couch, glaring and LIKE MOST Bayne decided to call the SPCA to see if such a cat — a growling at the other cat,” but a few days later, she was com- striking creature with golden eyes and black fur with gold fortably sleeping on the daughter’s bed. markings — had been reported missing, but there was no “So I guess all’s well that ends well,” said Bayne, adding PEOPLE record of it. Thinking the cat might have a microchip con- that the story’s happy ending is a good lesson for others who taining an owner’s information, Bayne called Carmel animal might encounter cats on the lam. HIS AGE control officer Cindi Mitchell. “If someone finds a stray and can feed it and hold onto it Because the cat returned to her new home irregularly, in some manner so Cindi can come scan it, it’s very possible Mitchell agreed to be on call. The scan took place on a it could be reunited with its owners,” she said. 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When purchased at time of booking, a fee of $15 for first checked bag and CARMEL VALLEY BRANCH, #LOG"USTERSORG s OR $25 for second checked bag will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, a fee of $25 for the first checked bag and $35 for the second checked bag per person, per segment will apply. In all cases MONTEREY COUNTY FREE LIBRARIES Funded by Southern Monterey Bay Dischargers Group additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Restrictions apply. Offer not valid on previously purchased tickets. 65 W. CARMEL VALLEY ROAD 10A The Carmel Pine Cone March 13, 2009 SEWAGE Coaches needed for From page 1A young writers at Steinbeck CAWD workers gives to kids and adults every year. “According to one of the moms,” Gillooly said. “it was THE NATIONAL Steinbeck Center is holding its annual one of their favorite field trips of the year. That’s because Days of Writing March 16 and 30 as part of its Steinbeck Worship there was poo involved. Young Authors program, and organizers need coaches to help CARMEL CARMEL VALLEY The boys in Gillooly’s class especially enjoyed the tour, cultivate participants’ skills. The center provides all materi- hosted by CAWD plant superintendent Mark Scheiter, who als, training and lunch, while each adult mentor brings a will- MONTEREY PACIFIC GROVE spoke to the kids using terms and language they could relate ingness to help a middle-school student create a personal to, Gillooly said. essay on a topic given the day of the program. Carmel Presbyterian Church “Mark was calling himself ‘the big poo-poo man’,” “Have fun as a community volunteer by helping students Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea Gillooly said. “The kids were just falling over hearing that.” develop new skills through this out-of-classroom experi- 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org “They seemed quite impressed,” von Dohren agreed. ence!” urged Steve Hoffman, president and CEO of the ✞ Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM “Five of the kids wrote about their experience. Ms. Gillooly Steinbeck museum in Salinas. ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:45 AM recently sent us the ‘essays’ that the kids wrote. I thought The program specifically targets seventh- and eighth- ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:45 AM they were delightful.” grade students and teachers, drawing participants from more The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Third-grader Zach Haines wrote about his “fantastic field than 28 schools. This year, more than 5,000 students from A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH trip to the smelly sewage plant.” Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, Southern THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST “Everyone thought the brown stuff was squished poo but California, and even Iowa and Missouri are taking part in the Sundays @ 6PM it wasn’t,” Haines wrote. “It was tiny bugs that happen to be national Young Authors program, which uses curriculum brown.” designed to accompany John Steinbeck’s “The Red Pony.” In the spring, teachers join a Day of Writing or plan one, and Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea The “bugs” are micro-organisms, that as part of the treat- WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM ment process, consume organic matter in the wastewater. include two students from each participating classroom. Another essay by Devun Smith was entitled, “Poo poo The National Steinbeck Center writing days will accom- Church of the Wayfarer plant.” modate local students, who will receive a writing prompt for (A United Methodist Church) “Mark, our tour guide, told us about the sewer plant and their personal essays in the morning and then participate in “Carmel’s Neighborhood Church” how they turn sewer water into crystal clear water that waters related activities, including interacting with horses, learning “To Pause at the Threshold: the Pebble Beach golf course,” Devun wrote. about animal care and meeting a Vaquero who runs cattle as Matthew” “Few people realize what it takes to make dirty water his forebears did. by Dr. Norm Mowery, Pastor clean,” von Dohren said. “Almost every time we give a tour, While the students work on their first drafts, the writing people are amazed that there is such a facility hidden behind mentors will undergo training, and then each student will be Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. the eucalyptus trees.” paired with a coach to discuss the essays, share stories and Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care The CAWD plant is just south of Rio Road on the west prepare for a second draft. 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS state, will be held by the duly appointed incur no liability for any good faith error DATE: March 27, 2009 sons who may otherwise be interest- heretofore executed and delivered to NAME STATEMENT trustee. The sale will be made, but with- in stating the proper amount of unpaid TIME: 9:00 a.m. ed in the will or estate, or both, of the undersigned a written Declaration File No. 20090375 out covenant or warranty, expressed or balances and charges. For Sales DEPT: RICHARD WILLIAM FERRIS, of Default and Demand for Sale, and a The following person(s) is (are) doing implied, regarding title, possession, or Information please contact AGENCY The address of the court is 1200 RICHARD W. FERRIS, RICHARD written Notice of Default and Election to business as: encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation SALES AND POSTING at Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. FERRIS, DICK FERRIS. Sell. The undersigned caused said Pacific Coast Construction & secured by said Deed of Trust. The WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM or 714- A copy of this Order to Show A PETITION FOR PROBATE Notice of Default and Election to sell to Designer, 1039 San Rafael, Soledad, undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- 730-2727 REINSTATEMENT LINE: Cause shall be published at least once be recorded in the County where the 888-485-9191 Date: 02-27-2009 CR each week for four successive weeks has been filed by TIMOTHY FERRIS California 93960. bility for any incorrectness of the prop- in the Superior Court of California, real property is located. Date: Alfredo Hernandez-Gomez, 1039 San erty address or other common designa- Title Services Inc. PO BOX 1500 RAN- prior to the date set for hearing on the 3/12/2009 First American LoanStar Rafael, Soledad, California 93960. tion, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: CHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91729-1500 petition in the following newspaper of County of MONTEREY. Trustee Services 3 First American Way This business is conducted by an indi- JANET K. JONES, AN UNMARRIED JANNA KORBY, TRUSTEE SALES general circulation, printed in this coun- The Petition for Probate requests Santa Ana, CA 92707 First American vidual. WOMAN Recorded 4/5/2005 as OFFICER ASAP# 3002927 ty: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. that TIMOTHY FERRIS be appointed Loanstar Trustee Services may be act- The registrant commenced to transact Instrument No. 2005032628 in Book - , 02/27/2009, 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009 (s) Robert O’Farrell as personal representative to admin- ing as a debt collector attempting to col- business under the fictitious business page - of Official Records in the office of Publication dates: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, Judge of the Superior Court ister the estate of the decedent. lect a debt. Any information obtained name or names listed above on N/A. the Recorder of Monterey County, 2009. (PC 231) Date filed: Jan. 30, 2008 THE PETITION requests author- will be used for that purpose. Original I declare that all information in this California, Date of Sale: 3/20/2009 at Clerk: Connie Mazzei ity to administer the estate under the document signed by Authorized Agent statement is true and correct. (A regis- 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of Deputy: S. Thomas Independent Administration of For Trustee’s Sale Information Please trant who declares as true information the main entrance of the Administration NOTICE OF PETITION Publication dates: Feb. 27, March Estates Act. (This authority will allow Call (714) 573-1965 P539909 3/13, which he or she knows to be false is Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, TO ADMINISTER ESTATE 6, 13, 20, 2009. (PC234) the personal representative to take 3/20, 03/27/2009 guilty of a crime.) Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is of many actions without obtaining court Publication dates: March 6, 13, 20, S/ Alfredo Hernandez purported to be: 230 PHEASANT 2009. (PC 306) MARIO ORLANDO IGLESIAS, SUPERIOR COURT approval. Before taking certain very This statement was filed with the RIDGE ##73 DEL REY OAKS, CA important actions, however, the per- County Clerk of Monterey on February 93940-0000 APN #: 012-613-007 The also know as OF CALIFORNIA 11, 2009. total amount secured by said instru- MARIO O. IGLESIAS COUNTY OF MONTEREY sonal representative will be required Case Number MP 19379 to give notice to interested persons NOTICE OF PETITION NOTICE-In accordance with Section ment as of the time of initial publication TO ADMINISTER ESTATE 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement of this notice is $356,443.75, which To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE unless they have waived notice or generally expires five years from the includes the total amount of the unpaid tors, contingent creditors, and per- FOR CHANGE OF NAME consented to the proposed action.) of MARY REESE GREEN date it was filed with the County Clerk, balance (including accrued and unpaid sons who may otherwise be interest- Case No. M96928. The independent administration Case Number MP 19385 except as provided in Section interest) and reasonable estimated ed in the will or estate, or both, of TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: authority will be granted unless an To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- 17920(b), where it expires 40 days costs, expenses, and advances at the MARIO ORLANDO IGLESIA, also petitioner, BRANDY L. GERMAIN, 25 interested person files an objection tors, contingent creditors, and per- after any change in the facts set forth time of initial publication of this notice. known as MARIO O. IGLESIAS. Monte Vista Dr., Monterey, CA 93940, to the petition and shows good sons who may otherwise be interest- in the statement pursuant to section Date: 2/19/2009 ETS Services, LLC A PETITION FOR PROBATE filed a petition with this court for a cause why the court should not grant ed in the will or estate, or both, of 17913 other than a change in the resi- 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 has been filed by MARIO E. IGLESIA decree changing names as follows: the authority. MARY REESE GREEN. dence address of a registered owner. Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale in the Superior Court of California, A.Present name: A hearing on the petition will A PETITION FOR PROBATE A New Fictitious Business Name Line: 714-730-2727 Christine Gomez- County of MONTEREY. BRANDY LEE GERMAIN be held on in this court as follows: has been filed by ALICE ANGELL Statement must be filed before the Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER Proposed name: GREEN in the Superior Court of The Petition for Probate requests BRANDY LEE GERMAINE Date: April 10, 2009 expiration. ASAP# 2993620 02/27/2009, that MARIO E. IGLESIAS be Time: 10:00 a.m. California, County of MONTEREY. The filing of this statement does not of 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009 THE COURT ORDERS that all per- The Petition for Probate requests itself authorize the use in this state of Publication dates: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, appointed as personal representa- sons interested in this matter appear Dept.: 17 tive to administer the estate of the before this court at the hearing indicat- Address: Superior Court of that ALICE ANGELL GREEN be a Fictitious Business Name in violation 2009. (PC 225) appointed as personal representa- of the rights of another under Federal, decedent. ed below to show cause, if any, why the California, County of Monterey, 1200 State, or common law (See Section THE PETITION requests the petition for change of name should not Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. tive to administer the estate of the 14411 et seq., Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be be granted. Any person objecting to the If you object to the granting of decedent. Professions Code). STATEMENT File No. 20090404. The admitted to probate. The will and any name changes described above must the petition, you should appear at the THE PETITIONS requests the Original following person(s) is(are) doing busi- codicils are available for examination file a written objection that includes the hearing and state your objections or decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/09 ness as: ARCHITECH, 5th Ave. and in the file kept by the court. reasons for the objection at least two file written objections with the court admitted to probate. The will and any CNS-1524535# Torres St. NW #6, P.O. Box 2805, THE PETITION requests author- court days before the matter is sched- before the hearing. Your appearance codicils are avaialbe for examination CARMEL PINE CONE Carmel, CA 93921. Monterey County. ity to administer the estate under the uled to be heard and must appear at the may be in person or by your attorney. in the file kept by the court. Publication dates: Feb. 20, 27, March ROBERT B. WARD, 5th Ave. and Torres hearing to show cause why the petition THE PETITION requests author- Independent Administration of should not be granted. If no written If you are a creditor or a con- 6, 13, 2009. (PC 219) St. NW #6, Carmel, CA 93921. This Estates Act. (This authority will allow tingent creditor of the decedent, ity to administer the estate under the business is conducted by an individual. objection is timely filed, the court may Independent Administration of the personal representative to take grant the petition without a hearing. you must file your claim with the Registrant commenced to transact many actions without obtaining court court and mail a copy to the person- Estates Act. (This authority will allow FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business under the fictitious business NOTICE OF HEARING: the personal representative to take NAME STATEMENT name listed above on: Feb. 17, 2009. (s) approval. Before taking certain very DATE: March 27, 2009 al representative appointed by the important actions, however, the per- TIME: 9:00 a.m. court within four months from the many actions without obtaining court File No. 20090340 Robert B. Ward. This statement was approval. Before taking certain very The following person(s) is (are) doing filed with the County Clerk of Monterey sonal representative will be required DEPT: date of first issuance of letters as business as: County on Feb. 17, 2009. Publication to give notice to interested persons ROOM: provided in Probate Code section important actions, however, the per- National, 200 Kane Drive, Monterey, dates: Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009. unless they have waived notice or The address of the court is 1200 9100. The time for filing claims will sonal representative will be required CA 93940. County of Monterey (PC 226) consented to the proposed action.) Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. not expire before four months from to give notice to interested persons Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc. The independent administration A copy of this Order to Show the hearing date noticed above. unless they have waived notice or (Delaware), 600 Corporate Park Drive, authority will be granted unless an Cause shall be published at least once You may examine the file kept consented to the proposed action.) St. Louis, MO 63105 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME interested person files an objection each week for four successive weeks by the court. If you are a person The independent administration This business is conducted by a corpo- STATEMENT File No. 20090387. The prior to the date set for hearing on the authority will be granted unless an to the petition and shows good petition in the following newspaper of interested in the estate, you may file ration following person(s) is(are) doing busi- cause why the court should not grant with the court a Request for Special interested person files an objection The registrant commenced to transact ness as: ADRIANS CONSTRUCTION, general circulation, printed in this coun- to the petition and shows good the authority. ty: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of business under the fictitious business 272 Spencer St. Apt. 1, Monterey, CA A hearing on the petition will an inventory and appraisal of estate cause why the court should not grant name or names listed above on 93940. Monterey County. BROOKE (s) Lydia M. Villarreal be held on in this court as follows: Judge of the Superior Court assets or of any petition or account the authority. 9/18/2003. ADRIAN SCHUMACHER, 272 Spencer A hearing on the petition will I declare that all information in this St., Apt. 1, Monterey, CA 93940. This Date: March 27, 2009 Date filed: Feb. 18, 2009. as provided in Probate Code section Time: 10:00 a.m. Clerk: Connie Mazzei 1250. A Request for Special Notice be held on in this court as follows: statement is true and correct. (A regis- business is conducted by an individual. Date: April 3, 2009 trant who declares as true information Registrant commenced to transact Dept.: Probate Deputy: M.C. GILBERT form is available from the court clerk. which he or she knows to be false is business under the fictitious business Address: Superior Court of Attorney for petitioner: Time: 10:00 a.m. guilty of a crime.) name listed above on: N/A. (s) Brooke California, County of Monterey, 1200 Publication dates: Feb. 27, March BRUCE R. BERNSTEIN Dept.: 17 Vanguard Car Rental USA Inc. Adrian Schumacher. This statement Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. 6, 13, 20, 2009. (PC236) 2670 Leavenworth Street Address: Superior Court of S/ Mary K. Delassus, Asst. Secretary was filed with the County Clerk of If you object to the granting of San Francisco, CA 94133 California, County of Monterey, 1200 This statement was filed with the Monterey County on Feb. 12, 2009. the petition, you should appear at the (415) 474-1805. Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. County Clerk of Monterey on February Publication dates: Feb. 20, 27, March 6, hearing and state your objections or NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. (s) Bruce R. Bernstein, If you object to the granting of 6, 2009. 13, 2009. (PC 228) No. FD-167262-C Loan No. the petition, you should appear at the file written objections with the court 0323612358 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Attorney for Petitioner. NOTICE-In accordance with Section before the hearing. Your appearance This statement was filed with the hearing and state your objections or 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED County Clerk of Monterey County on file written objections with the court generally expires five years from the may be in person or by your attorney. 2/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME If you are a creditor or a con- Feb. 26, 2009 before the hearing. Your appearance date it was filed with the County Clerk, STATEMENT File No. 20090381. The ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- tingent creditor of the decedent, ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC Publication dates: March 6, 13, may be in person or by your attorney. except as provided in Section following person(s) is(are) doing busi- 20, 2009. (PC304) If you are a creditor or a con- 17920(b), where it expires 40 days ness as: GARDENS BY DESIGN, NE you must file your claim with the SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- after any change in the facts set forth court and mail a copy to the person- TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- tingent creditor of the decedent, cor. Mtn. View & Tores, Carmel, CA you must file your claim with the in the statement pursuant to section 93921. Monterey County. ANN ELIZA- al representative appointed by the CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU 17913 other than a change in the resi- court within four months from the SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME court and mail a copy to the person- BETH HOUGHAM, NE cor. Mtn. View & STATEMENT File No. 20090450. The dence address of a registered owner. Tores, Carmel, CA 93921. This busi- date of first issuance of letters as public auction sale to the highest bidder al representative appointed by the A New Fictitious Business Name provided in Probate Code section for cash, cashier's check drawn on a following person(s) is(are) doing busi- court within four months from the ness is conducted by an individual. ness as: MONTEREY’S FISH HOUSE Statement must be filed before the Registrant commenced to transact 9100. The time for filing claims will state or national bank, check drawn by date of first issuance of letters as expiration. a state or federal credit union, or a INC, 2114 Del Monte Ave., Monterey, provided in Probate Code section business under the fictitious business not expire before four months from CA 93940. Monterey County. MON- The filing of this statement does not of name listed above on: Feb. 11, 2009. (s) the hearing date noticed above. check drawn by a state or federal sav- 9100. The time for filing claims will itself authorize the use in this state of ings and loan association, or savings TEREY’S FISH HOUSE INC., not expire before four months from Ann E. Hougham. This statement was You may examine the file kept California Corp., 2114 Del Monte Ave., a Fictitious Business Name in violation filed with the County Clerk of Monterey association, or savings bank specified the hearing date noticed above. of the rights of another under Federal, by the court. If you are a person in Section 5102 of the Financial Code Monterey, CA 93940. This business is County on Feb. 17, 2009. Publication interested in the estate, you may file conducted by a corporation. Registrant You may examine the file kept State, or common law (See Section dates: Feb. 20, 27, March 6, 13, 2009. and authorized to do business in this with the court a Request for Special state, will be held by the duly appointed commenced to transact business under by the court. If you are a person 14411 et seq., Business and (PC 226) interested in the estate, you may file Professions Code). Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of trustee. The sale will be made, but with- the fictitious business name listed New Filing - with (CHANGE(S) from an inventory and appraisal of estate out covenant or warranty, expressed or above on: June 8, 1994. (s) David J. with the court a Request for Special DiGirolaimo, Pres.. This statement was Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of the previous filing NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. assets or of any petition or account implied, regarding title, possession, or 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13/09 as provided in Probate Code section encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation filed with the County Clerk of Monterey an inventory and appraisal of estate No. T08-42237-CA YOU ARE IN County on Feb. 23, 2009. Publication assets or of any petition or account CNS-1518378# DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST 1250. A Request for Special Notice secured by said Deed of Trust. The CARMEL PINE CONE form is available from the court clerk. undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009. (PC as provided in Probate Code section DATED 12-01-2006. UNLESS YOU 305) Publication dates: Feb. 20, 27, March TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Attorney for petitioner: bility for any incorrectness of the prop- 1250. A Request for Special Notice 6, 13, 2009. (PC 220) PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A Peggy A. Schmidt erty address or other common designa- form is available from the court clerk. PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN tion, if any, shown herein. Attorney for petitioner: STONER, WELSH & SCHMIDT TRUSTOR:RONALD C. STEVENS NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF 413 Forest Ave., SIDNEY M. MORRIS STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF AND DONNA C. STEVENS, HUSBAND TSG No.: 3933972 SBN 059767 THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 TS No.: 20089070810094 USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Dolores & Sixth Streets, NAME File No. 20070113. The following (831) 373-1993. Recorded 3/4/2005 as Instrument No. FHA/VA/PMI No.: A public auction sale to the highest bid- (s) Peggy A. Schmidt, P.O. Box 5427 persons have abandoned the use of the der for cash, cashier’s check drawn on 2005021197 in Book , page of Loan Attorney for Petitioner. Modification recorded 3-4-2005 as YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Carmel, California 93921 fictitious business name DMB REALTY a state or national bank, check drawn (s) Sidney M. Morris ESTATE PROPERTIES, 7160 Carmel This statement was filed with the Instrument #2005021198 to CORRECT DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/12/2006 by a state or federal credit union, or a County Clerk of Monterey County on UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- Attorney for Petitioner. Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923. check drawn by a state or federal sav- PROPERTY ADDRESS to Mountain Monterey County. The fictitious busi- Feb. 20, 2009. View Avenue and Northwest 8th Avenut TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE This statement was filed with the ings and loan association, or savings SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU County Clerk of Monterey County on ness name referred to above was filed association, or savings bank specified Publication dates: Feb. 27, Official Records in the office of the in Monterey County on Jan. 12, 2007. March 6, 13, 2009. (PC232) Recorder of Monterey County, NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE March 2, 2009 in Section 5102 of the Financial Code NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Publication dates: March 6, 13, DMB REALTY, INC., 25652 Crown and authorized to do business in this California, Date of Sale:3/27/2009 at Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch, CA 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- 20, 2009. (PC307) state will be held by the duly appointed TACT A LAWYER. On 4/2/2009 at 92694. California. This business was trustee as shown below, of all right, title, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the main entrance of the Administration conducted by a corporation (s) James STATEMENT File No. 20090303. The Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, 10:00 AM First American Loanstar and interest conveyed to and now held Trustee Services, as duly appointed C. Hoselton, Vice President. This state- by the trustee in the hereinafter following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME ment was filed with the County Clerk of ness as: TEO MAINTENANCE, 8990 purported to be: 2ND MTN VIEW NW Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of STATEMENT File No. 20090298. The described property under and pursuant Trust recorded 10/17/2006, as Monterey County on Feb. 2, 2009. to a Deed of Trust described below. The Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA 93923. 8TH CARMEL, California 93923 APN #: following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Publication dates: Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 6, Monterey County. TEOFILO V. SILVA, 010-044-020-000 The total amount Instrument No. 2006091756, in book , ness as: CASA DEL SOUL, 13748 sale will be made, but without covenant page , of Official Records in the office of 13, 2009. (PC221). or warranty, expressed or implied, 8990 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA secured by said instrument as of the Center St., Carmel Valley, CA 93924. 93923. This business is conducted by time of initial publication of this notice is the County Recorder of Monterey Monterey County. JAKE’S INSPIRA- regarding title, possession, or encum- County, State of California. Executed brances, to pay the remaining principal an individual. Registrant commenced to $686,425.85, which includes the total TION, 13748 Center St., Carmel Valley, STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF transact business under the fictitious amount of the unpaid balance (includ- by: ELIZABETH R ADAMS, will sell at CA 93924. This business is conducted sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed public auction to highest bidder for USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS of Trust, with interest and late charges business name listed above on: N/A. (s) ing accrued and unpaid interest) and by a corporation. Registrant com- NAME File No. 20070114. The following Teofilo V. Silva. This statement was filed reasonable estimated costs, expenses, cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent menced to transact business under the thereon, as provided in the note(s), or other form of payment authorized by persons have abandoned the use of the advances, under the terms of the Deed with the County Clerk of Monterey and advances at the time of initial pub- fictitious business name listed above fictitious business name TEHAMA County on Feb. 3, 2009. Publication lication of this notice. ETS Services, 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in on: Feb. 1, 2005. (s) Linda Elise Jake’s, of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges lawful money of the United States) At REALTY, 7 Tehama, Carmel, CA and expenses of the Trustee for the total dates: Feb. 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2009. LLC Date: 3/3/2009 2255 North Ontario President. This statement was filed with 93923. Monterey County. The fictitious (PC 233) Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California the Main Entrance to the County the County Clerk of Monterey County amount (at the time of the initial publi- Administration Building, 168 W. Alisal business name referred to above was cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 on Feb. 2, 2009. Publication dates: filed in Monterey County on Jan. 12, Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE Street, Salinas, CA All right, title and March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2009. (PC 308) estimated to be set forth below. The interest conveyed to and now held by it 2007. DMB REALTY, INC., 25652 amount may be greater on the day of SUPERIOR COURT OFFICER ASAP# 2999777 Crown Valley Parkway, Ladera Ranch, OF CALIFORNIA 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 under said Deed of Trust in the proper- sale. Trustor: RUTH JIMENEZ, A MAR- ty situated in said County and State CA 92694. California. This business RIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND COUNTY OF MONTEREY Publication dates: March 6, 13, 20, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME was conducted by a corporation (s) 2009. (PC 301) described as: As more fully described in STATEMENT File No. 20090505. The SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly the above mentioned Deed of Trust James C. Hoselton, Vice President. Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE following person(s) is(are) doing busi- This statement was filed with the FOR CHANGE OF NAME APN# 015-516-002 The street address ness as: OLYMPIA PROPERTIES, 5th Inc. PO BOX 1500, RANCHO, CUCA- and other common designation, if any, County Clerk of Monterey County on MONGA CA, 91729 888-485-9191 Case No. M96665. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SW of 13th on Lincoln, Carmel, CA Feb. 2, 2009. Publication dates: Feb. 20, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: STATEMENT File No. 20090476. The of the real property described above is 93921. Monterey County. ANN Recorded 12-08-2006 as Instrument purported to be: 244 DEL MESA 27, Mar. 6, 13, 2009. (PC222). No. 2006107930 in book -, page - of petitioner, TINA MARIE CAMPA, filed a following person(s) is(are) doing busi- MICHAEL ANDROS, 5th SW of 13th of petition with this court for a decree ness as: YOUR POSITIVE SOLU- CARMEL , CARMEL, CA 93923 The Lincoln, Carmel, CA 93921. This busi- Official Records in the office of the undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- Recorder of MONTEREY County, changing names as follows: TIONS, 400 Garden Ave., Monterey, CA ness is conducted by an individual. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. A.Present name: 93940. Monterey County. ROSEANNE bility for any incorrectness of the street Registrant commenced to transact California, Date of Sale:03-19-2009 at address and other common designa- No. GM-170411-C Loan No. 10:00am Place of Sale: At the front of UNIQUE DIAMOND CAMPA FISCHER, 400 Garden Ave., Monterey, business under the fictitious business 0579131608 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT Proposed name: CA 93940. This business is conducted tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale will name listed above on: Sept. 19, 1985. the main entrance of the Administration be made, but without covenant or war- UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, UNIQUE DIAMOND MARTINEZ by an individual. Registrant com- (s) Ann Michael Andros. This statement 3/24/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE THE COURT ORDERS that all per- menced to transact business under the ranty, expressed or implied, regarding was filed with the County Clerk of Salinas CA 93901 Amount of unpaid title, possession, or encumbrances, to ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- balance and other charges: sons interested in this matter appear fictitious business name listed above Monterey County on Feb. 26, 2009. ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC before this court at the hearing indicat- on: N/A. (s) RoseAnne Fischer. This pay the remaining principal sum of the Publication dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, $584,054.01 Street Address or other note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- common designation of real property: ed below to show cause, if any, why the statement was filed with the County 2009. (PC 309) TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- petition for change of name should not Clerk of Monterey County on Feb. 25, with interest thereon, as provided in 1759 GRANADA STREET SEASIDE, said note(s), advances, under the terms CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU CA 93955 A.P.N.: 012-112-028 The be granted. Any person objecting to the 2009. Publication dates: March 6, 13, SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A name changes described above must 20, 27, 2009. (PC 302) of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- expenses of the Trustee and of the public auction sale to the highest bidder bility for any incorrectness of the street file a written objection that includes the for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a reasons for the objection at least two trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Legal Deadline: address or other common designation, The total amount of the unpaid balance state or national bank, check drawn by if any, shown above. If no street address court days before the matter is sched- NOTICE OF PETITION Tuesday a state or federal credit union, or a uled to be heard and must appear at the of the obligation secured by the proper- or other common designation is shown, TO ADMINISTER ESTATE ty to be sold and reasonable estimated 4:30 pm check drawn by a state or federal sav- directions to the location of the proper- hearing to show cause why the petition of RICHARD WILLIAM FERRIS ings and loan association, or savings should not be granted. If no written costs, expenses and advances at the (for Friday publication) ty may be obtained by sending a written Case Number MP 19383 time of the initial publication of the association, or savings bank specified request to the beneficiary within 10 objection is timely filed, the court may To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- Call in Section 5102 of the Financial Code grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Sale is $696,534.10 The ben- days of the date of first publication of tors, contingent creditors, and per- eficiary under said Deed of Trust and authorized to do business in this this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall NOTICE OF HEARING: (831) 274-8590 This Senior Living • Entertainment eekFood Restaurants& Wine • Events • Art W March 13-19, 2009 Carmel • Pebble Beach • Carmel Valley & The Monterey Peninsula Brothers bring St. Paddy’s cheer Art teachers use creativity to
world. Their vocals and instrumentals are AILED AS Ireland’s First Family of H incredible.” knock down language barriers Song, the Black siblings feature five talented A resident of Berkeley for the past brothers and sisters who are steeped in the decade, Shay Black spent much of his life in By CHRIS COUNTS ries these children and their families are rich traditions of Celtic music. Under the Liverpool, where he refined his extensive telling us,” she said. banner of the Black Brothers, Shay and N SOUTH Monterey County, where repertoire of sea shanties from the Irish, I The participants are all students in the Michael Black perform a concert Saturday, newly arrived residents speak many different English and Scottish traditions. Professional Artists in the Schools program, March 14, at the Pacific Grove Art Center. languages — and often very little English — Shay Black created a minor Internet sen- which is coordinated by the Arts Council for “We’re thrilled to welcome them back,” art teachers are using creativity as a means to sation last fall when he posted a video on said Joan McCleary, director of the center. promote better communication. See ART next page You Tube featuring his rendition of a song he “Their performance last year was a sellout, Sunset Center’s Marjorie co-wrote, “There’s No One As Irish As and they were fantastic. The Black Brothers Evans Gallery hosts a recep- are among the finest Celtic musicians in the See IRISH next page tion Sunday, March 15, for “Mi Vida — My Life,” an exhibit that showcases the artistic talents of more than 200 South County residents. Created by art students from 6 to 60 years old, the The Black Brothers — Michael, left, exhibit features a wide diver- and Shay — play sity of paintings, cartoons, Celtic music painted silks, puppets, pho- Saturday at the tography, murals of poetry, Pacific Grove Art handmade books, masks and Center. multimedia projects. “It was quite a feat to get all this artwork into one place,” explained Devon Zotovich, assistant director of Sunset Center. “We had a huge body of work to draw from.” PHOTO/BLACK BROTHERS Zotovich said she was not only impressed by the quan- tity of work submitted, but More than 200 artists — ranging from 6 to 60 — are partic- by its quality. ipating in a new art exhibit, “Mi Vida — My Life,” at Sunset “These are important sto- Center’s Marjorie Evans Gallery. ‘Funraiser’ benefits Cherry Center choral group tribute to Irish lit Canadian Jazz singer returns
TO HELP raise money for the IN ANOTHER St. Patrick’s Day tribute CAROL WELSMAN, an internationally debut release, “Unbound,” was released in Monterey Peninsula Choral Society, Wave to the Emerald Isle, the Cherry Center for acclaimed singer and pianist, returns to the January 2009. The talented trio plays all of Street Studios in Monterey is hosting the the Arts presents an homage to Irish liter- KRML Jazz and the instruments on the recording, including first Friends of the Choral Society ature, “Stories on Stage: A Celebration of Blues Company guitars, dobro, bass, mandolin, harmonica, “Funraiser” Friday, March 13. the Short Story,” Saturday, March 14. Saturday, March 14. accordion and percussion. Saturday’s concert Two vocal groups — Junction 68 and The program, which is directed by Winner of Album of starts at 7 p.m. Call (831) 373-5483. Smiles — will perform, while the MPCS’s Michael Lojkovic, will feature readings by the Year at the 2008 Vocalist Shannon Miller and instrumen- outreach ensemble will offer selections Lojkovic, John Carroll, Jill Jackson, Canadian Smooth talist Laurel Thomsen, otherwise known as from its upcoming show, “Broadway Camille Marcello, Sarah Matterson, Jazz Awards, Sweetfire, will perform at one of the many Love.” Deirdre McCauley, Patrick McEvoy, Welsman has released Monterey Peninsula pre-St. Patrick’s day The event, which will also feature live Philip Pierce and John Randle. seven CDs to date, concerts Friday, March 13. Accompanied by and silent auctions, starts at 7 p.m. Tickets The event begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are and four have guitarist Jana Heller and percussionist Andy are $20 and include tastings and a glass of $15. The Cherry Center is located at received Juno Award Gilhooley of Grumbling Ginger, Sweetfire wine. The venue is located at 744 Wave St. Fourth and Guadalupe. For more informa- nominations — the plays traditional, contemporary and original For more information, call (831) 659-2949 tion, call (831) 624-7491 or visit Plugged In Canadian equivalent Celtic music. or email [email protected]. www.carlcherrycenter.org. the Grammy Award. The performance is a house concert tak- By Stephen L. The Canadian jazz ing place at a private Monterey residence artist will be backed and starts at 7 p.m. For event details, contact Vagnini by Jimmy Branley on event host Elizabeth Jannasch at (831) 373- Carmel-by-the-Sea drums and bassist 0872 or email her at [email protected]. Carmel and Salinas Rene Camacho. Popular Pacific Grove Celtic harpist DiningAround SUNSET CENTER MONTEREY SYMPHONY Welsman has a Amy Krupski performs Sunday, March 15, the Peninsula presents presents wonderfully expressive vocal style and at 7:30 p.m. at The Works in Pacific Grove, dynamic stage presence, and has sold more accompanied by vocalist Shannon Miller and Classical than 60,000 CDs in Canada alone. Saturday’s storyteller Taelen Thomas. Billed as a “St. CARMEL 1964 Wonder concert begins at 7:30 p.m. KRML is locat- Patrick’s Day warm-up,” Krupski plays BEATLES TRIBUTE ed in the Eastwood Building at San Carlos Celtic and popular songs on the “mystical Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel .16A March 20-21 March 21-23 and Fifth. For more information, call (831) strings of her harp.” Best know perhaps for Em Le’s ...... 15A See page 14A See page 2A 624-6432 or visit the KRML website at her annual Celtic Christmas concerts, Hola at The Barnyard ...... 16A www.krmlradio.com. Krupski has also released two selfproduced Terrace Grill at La Playa Hotel .15A Performing at Monterey Live on CDs, “Sea Harp” and “Celtic Echoes.” Her Carmel Valley Carmel-by-the-Sea Alvarado Street Friday, March 13, The harp playing, whether recorded or live, is Refugees emerged on the national music appreciated for masterful technique, heart- CARMEL VALLEY CARMEL VALLEY LIBRARY SUNSET CENTER presents presents scene in 2007 when three successful solo felt musicianship and consummate good Marinus at Bernardus Lodge . . .15A artists came together to create a unique and taste. The Works is located at 667 TALES Allan Harris innovative sound. Cindy Bullens, Deborah Lighthouse Av. in Pacific Grove. Call (831) PACIFIC GROVE AND TAILS Holland and Wendy Waldman have released 372-2242. sings Nat King Cole a total of 19 solo albums and have multiple Shay and Michael Black are members of Fandango ...... 16A READING PROGRAM Grammy nominations to their credit. The trio Ireland foremost family of song. Performing Passionfish ...... 7A Mar. 21 & Apr. 18 March 28 See page 14A plays a diverse mix of styles, blending coun- See page 9A try, rock ’n’ roll, folk and Americana. Their See JAZZ next page 14 A The Carmel Pine Cone March 13, 2009
all things Irish is prominently featured in The gallery is located in the Seven Arts ART “Shades of Green,” an exhibit opening building on the southwest corner of Ocean IRISH From previous page Saturday, March 14, at the Carmel Bay and Lincoln. For more information, call From previous page Company. (831) 624-3868 or visit www. carmelbay- Monterey County. First Night Monterey, the The show pairs watercolorist Marie company.com. Barack Obama.” The song pays tribute to group that organizes the local New Year’s Gabrielle with jade carver Matthew Glasby. President Obama’s little-known Irish ances- Eve celebrations, also plays a key role in the Born in Paris, France, Gabrielle is a Santa ■ It’s a family affair try. (“You don’t believe it, I hear you say / program. Cruz resident who has exhibited watercolors Barack’s as Irish as was JFK / His granddad- Kira Corser, who started the program in for more than 20 years. One of her favorite A new exhibit at the Chris Winfield dy’s daddy came from Moneygall / A small 2005 and continues to guide it, said the “Mi subjects is the Big Sur coastline, so the color Gallery, which features artwork by Nancy Irish village, known to you all ...”) Vida — My Life” project has had a tremen- green figures prominently in her work. Kingsbury and Robin Winfield, is truly a Michael Black, meanwhile, is a longtime dously positive impact on its participants. “Marie’s work reflects her deep love of family affair. “Both of these women are my San Francisco resident who is a regular per- “This project has changed lives,” Corser nature and vibrant color, which truly cap- sisters,” said gallery owner Chris Winfield. former at the legendary Plough and Stars said. “It reaches out to people when they tures the feeling of the California coast,” The gallery hosts a reception for the pub, where he has accompanied many of need it. It brings families and the communi- explained Maxine Keene, publicist for the exhibit Saturday, March 14. Ireland’s greatest musicians on guitar and ty together.” Carmel Bay Company. Like most siblings, the two sisters are a banjo. The reception begins at 3 p.m. The Glasby, a lifelong resident of California’s study of contrasts. “They have been painting Appearing with the Black Brothers will gallery is located inside Sunset Center, Central Coast, is an avid surfer and hiker for many years, but they’ve taken different be Myra Joy on cello, Bryan Seet on key- which is located at Eighth and San Carlos. who discovered the wonders of jade in Big directions with their work,” Chris Winfield boards, and several surprise guests. For more information about the exhibit, call Sur. explained. “This is the first time they’ve The concert, which starts at 7:30 p.m., is (831) 620-2040. For more information about “Matthew has recently had an opportuni- done a show together. It should be a lot of presented by the Celtic Society of Monterey the Professional Artists in the Schools pro- ty to work with some of the world’s master fun.” Bay. Tickets, at $20 each, can be purchased gram, call (831) 622-9060 or visit www.cul- carvers, which has given him the tools to The reception starts at 4 p.m. The exhibit in advance at The Works, which is located at turalmonterey.org. explore what it means to carve jade in will be on display until April 11. 667 Lighthouse Ave., and at The Bookmark, California,” Keene added. The gallery is located on the east side of 307 Forest Ave. Tickets will also be available ■ Carmel gallery goes green The reception begins at noon. Both Dolores, between Ocean and Seventh. For at the door for $22. The art center is located Gabrielle and Glasby will present demon- more information, call (831) 624-3369 or at 568 Lighthouse Ave. For more informa- In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the color of strations of the work. visit www.winfieldgallery.com. tion, call (408) 847-6982.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH, 8 PM San Carlos at Ninth Ave BUY TICKETS TODAY: www.sunsetcenter.org Carmel-by-the-Sea Box Office: 831 620-2048
Allan Harris sings Nat King Cole “A supremely relaxed and tasteful crooner in the Nat King Cole tradition.” — New York Times Long Live the King
Give your community a bailout — shop locally! Food & WineMarch 13, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 15A MerlotCabernet Sauvignon Champagne Dinner Attention Localvores! Brunch in the boonies, brews Seasonal Organic Produce Delivered in the barrel, and better beef 1 month trial $99 3 months for only $299 By MARY BROWNFIELD ■ Rosie’s keeps hoppin’ Organic Bouquets $7 A FABULOUS brunch — a critical part of any relaxing The little Cracker Barrel on Esquiline Road in Carmel Sunday morning — can be had for a song out at Michael Valley Village keeps rolling out events and inviting the pub- Jones’ Cachagua Store. And with the sun shining, hillsides lic to partake. On Saturday, March 14, from 2 to 5 p.m., lushly growing green and wildflowers making their seasonal Carmel Valley brewmeister Dean Hatfield will talk about debut, there’s no better time to make the twisty drive out to making beer at home, including the vital do’s and don’ts. The this favorite spot. cost is $10 per person. Jones, known for his A Moveable Feast catering and years The following Saturday, Rosie’s will host a food and beer as a soccer coach, cooks Sunday brunch and Monday dinner pairing in celebration of St. Paddy’s Day, with four German each week at the Store, where his son, Brendan, is also get- brews, Hatfield’s pale ale and a five-course feast featuring ting quite creative in the kitchen. (Their elaborate Valentine’s roasted yam and butternut squash bisque, warm scallop salad Day menu, for instance, included sour grapes and yuzu-cured with cider dressing, Irish stew, assorted cheeses and Irish Monterey sardines; roasted leek paper, crab caviar, ginger parfait. For reservations and information, call (831) 659- infused whitefish caviar; Maine lobster sautéed in vanilla 2629 or visit www.rosiescrackerbarrel.com. lobster butter with parsnip purée, nori powder and peach spuma; and chai-smoked San Joaquin squab with broccoli ■ What’s for dinner? couscous, beet chips, beet jus and roasted yam gravy.) Brunch fare, of course, is much simpler. For $10, Jones Bistro Moulin chef/owner Didier Dutertre has taken to Box feeds Sign up & tells diners what ingredients he has in the kitchen, and they offering weekend specials at his lovely little restaurant on 2 to 4 people Start Now. tell him what they want. Wave Street a block up from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, “It’s my favorite meal of the week: It’s mellow, people and this week’s featured dish is a traditional favorite: coq au come and relax and read the newspaper, and there’s no vin. On March 13 and 14, Dutertre will prepare this hearty menu,” he said. As long as the restaurant doesn’t get totally French classic of chicken braised in red wine with lardons, slammed, he’s happy. mushrooms and fingerling potatoes. “Typically, people have an omelet or Eggs Benedict, OJ For information and reservations, visit www.bistro- and coffee, and we always serve pancakes at the end,” Jones moulin.com or call (831) 333-1200 — and tell manager said. Colleen Manni The Pine Cone sent you. Brunch runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and the Store is For more information and to sign up for our CSA program located at 18440 Cachagua Road. Call (831) 659-1857 for visit our websitewww.serendipity-organic-farm.com information — or to make reservations if you’re planning on or call (831) 726-9432 dinner, which is almost always packed. See FOOD page 17A
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By MARGOT PETIT NICHOLS the Monterey Peninsula and looked around, Saddened, but not disheartened, they weren’t about to mess with 55 years of suc- then toured the Sonoma wine country for 16 returned to the Central Coast and discovered cess and local nostalgia. Patrons still order at AFTER THEY sold two North Carolina days and found just what they wanted — a Paolina’s restaurant in the Doud Arcade in the counter from hand-lettered menus above restaurants started from scratch five years 1906 historic cottage they could transform. Carmel-by-the-Sea. It was for sale and had the exhibition kitchen. The charcuterie, sal- ago, they came to California to scout out a They thought they’d found the ideal home for 55 years of solid rep- ads and cooked veg- desirable location for a new restaurant. their restaurant, but after a number of utation they thought etables are dis- Kristin and Stephen Viguerie traveled to months, the deal fell through. they could build on. played in a glass They bought it. case at the far end of They had a lot of the counter, and renovation to do on fruit and desserts THANK YOU FOR VOTING US the restaurant they chef profile can be seen in would name Carmel another vitrine. Belle. Practically all the wood in the interior Their idea was to search out the very best 2008 of the restaurant had to be replaced and in poultry, meat, produce, bread, cheese, cof- Best Restaurant painted. They gutted the kitchen and pur- fee, olive oil, cold cuts, eggs and whatever chased all new equipment and brand new else they deemed necessary to run the type in Pacific Grove tables and chairs for the front of the house of restaurant they wanted: an eatery that fea- and patio. Only the floor tile is original tured soups, salads, cheese boards, warm and Paolina’s. cold sandwiches, plates of cold cuts, snacks But when you walk into Carmel Belle — but with a difference. now, it’s as if nothing has changed. They “We spent a lot of time sourcing things we needed,” Stephen said. “We wanted the very best American ingredients. Our NUCOP ciabatta, pain levant and pull- food, fun… OR I C man bread come from three local bakeries. Our olive oil and olives come from Marin County’s McEvoy Ranch; free-range, organic chickens from Santa Rosa; eggs from Glaum Egg Ranch; Fra’ Mani paté and salumi; pro- for your duce from Greenleaf, sunday Organic Produce & Grocery Watsonville Produce and brunch, Cheeses • Wines • Gifts from the Monterey farmers’ market; European special- luncheon, Vitamins & Natural Bodycare 5% Senior Discount • Case Discounts ties, such as prosciutto, from or dinner La Quercia in Iowa (made by 625-1454 two Americans who lived in 26135 Carmel Rancho Boulevard • Carmel See CHEF page 23A open 7 days • full bar dinner nightly • lunch daily • sunday brunch 223 17th street, pacific grove • 372-3456 private rooms available for parties of 8 to 50 people
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Come and experience the most authentic Mexican dishes around, featuring fresh flavors, great drinks and a knowledgeable staff! Inspired by the international cuisine of coastal Mexico, Executive Chef Felipe Cisneros has created a menu that includes traditional favorites as well as fine regional specialties such as, A la Mazaletca and Pollo Mole. Our bar offers more than 80 specialty tequilas and four flat screen TV’s. Located in the Barnyard Shopping Village Open Sun-Thur 11am-9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm Call and Make your 626-1814 • www.holarestaurant.com GIFT ! Reservations Today! (831) 626-1814 CERTIFICATES March 13, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 17A
in January and were featured on the menu for site with free listings, and there are only six donation of more than 150 million pounds of FOOD the month of February, will continue to wow restaurants listed there.” The website. fresh fruit and vegetables since its founding From page 15A diners there throughout the spring. With www.carmelcalifornia.com, features a lot of in 1990. It also organizes volunteer-led major accolades for the tender mollusks inns, but not many eateries or stores. Log on gleanings during the growing season from grown by Monterey Abalone Co. in collabo- if you want to add yours. spring to fall. To learn more, visit www.aga- ■ The key to tasty steak ration with local marine biologists, the com- gainsthunger.org. pany pledged its entire 2009 crop to the inn’s Some of the best-tasting beef comes from ■ AAH welcomes new board restaurant and Sunset Lounge. cattle that grew up eating what they’re sup- ■ Jazzy Thursdays Executive chef Mark Ayers’ appetizer Ag Against Hunger, the nonprofit that posed to eat — grass — not the corn, antibi- series features two traditional abalone prepa- collects surplus crops in the Salinas and The Phoebe Hearst Social Hall in the his- otics, vitamins and other unmentionables fed rations — pan fried with lemon and parsley, Pajaro valleys for food pantries and soup toric Asilomar Conference Grounds in to livestock on most commercial farms. But and seared with cauliflower purée and lob- kitchens, announced the appointments of Pacific Grove is again hosting Fireside Jazz grazing cattle can also be hard on the land, so ster butter — and two Ayers creations — three new board members: Kelly Baldwin of every Thursday night from 7 to 9. Local the California Native Grasslands Association abalone ceviche with endive and citrus the Monterey County Fair, Leti Bocanegra of musicians perform in a beautiful setting as is holding a three-day seminar at Hastings “caviar,” and abalone “Steak & Eggs” with Kasavan Architects and Hillary Fish of revelers nibble on free light snacks while Reserve in Upper Carmel Valley beginning lacquered bacon, onions and quail egg sunny Earthbound Farm. taking in the tunes. Beer and wine are avail- Wednesday, March 18, on managing native side up. Each plate is $15, and wine pairings Distributing fresh produce donated by able for purchase. The scenic conference grasslands. are available. commercial growers to food banks in grounds are located at 800 Asilomar Blvd. in During the seminar, folks will develop For more information, visit www.high- Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz coun- Pacific Grove, just across the street from the their social, economic and ecological goals landsinn.hyatt.com or call (831) 620-1234. ties, Ag Against Hunger has facilitated the beach. for managing grassland; undertake class- room and field work focusing on sustainable grazing; learn about the best monitoring ■ Pèpe the Tireless practices and use of the land; write a grazing Rich Pèpe, chef and owner of Little plan for the reserve; and determine how to Napoli at Dolores and Seventh in Carmel, SALE! attract and select leases for public lands. will host another cooking class in the Salud The fee is $245 for CNGA members, room at Whole Foods Market in Monterey $285 for nonmembers and $135 students, Thursday, March 26. “Pèpe’s Cioppino Vintage & and includes continental breakfast and box Secrets” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Vintage “Inspired” lunch for three days, and dinners for two and will cost $40 per person. days. Visit www.cnga.org for registration Popularized in America by immigrant Clothing and information, or call (530) 661-2280. Italian fishermen working on the San Unique Jewelry Francisco wharf, cioppino hails from Genoa & Accessories ■ Pagan Chef of the Year and is a specialty at Little Napoli. During the Thursday session, Pèpe will also teach The Monterey Bay chapter of the MONDAY - SATURDAY 11 TO 6 guests how to make the pasta served with it. American Culinary Federation will hold its TH TREET • ACIFIC ROVE In addition, the restaurateur announced a 214 17 S P G 35th President’s Ball at the Monterey 649-0689 new VIP program to reward locals and long- Marriott Sunday, March 22, when chef Mary time fans in celebration if the restaurant’s Pagan, founder of the Culinary Center of upcoming 20th anniversary. All they need to Monterey, will be named Chef of the Year. do is stop in and sign up for the free Club Pagan launched the Cannery Row opera- Napoli card. tion and helped it grow into a fully accredit- “There are no rules ... only 20 percent dis- Peninsula Potters
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gifts, whether you eat in or take out,” Pèpe www.carmelpinecone.com like to dabble in the kitchen. In addition to said. In addition, members (Pèpe calls them training professional chefs and helping them Big Shots) pay no corkage fees when they find work, Pagan holds classes for individu- bring their own wine. They also receive the
als and groups. email — complete Pine Cone by Get your monthly newsletter with special offers and ACF organizers lauded Pagan as “a tire- even more discounts. less contributor to dozens of charitable orga- Hand-building one-of-a-kind functional and nizations,” and said her “unprecedented cre- decorative ceramic pieces since 1967. ativity and vision have directly and indirect- ■ Treebones school party See us work: Tues-Sun 11-4 ly inspired legions of fans throughout the A mountaintop retreat on the South Coast 2078 Sunset Dr. (Russell Service Center) professional and corporate ranks.” will hold The Gold & The Jade, a fundraiser Tickets to the President’s Ball are $100 for the struggling K-12 public school in Pacific Grove • (831) 372-8867 per person, and the evening will begin with a Pacific Valley, Sunday, March 29, from 6 to cocktail reception at 6 p.m. upstairs in the 9 p.m. Treebones owners John and Corinne Ferrante Room at the Monterey Marriott on Handy promise “a gala evening of fine wine Calle Principal. For tickets and more infor- and food, music and laughter, and firsthand mation, call (831) 333-0475. personal accounts of life and the magic of William Robert “Bob” Wilson living in South Big Sur.” Special guests with 1927 – 2009 ■ Spring parties and custard longtime ties will share stories of gold in the hills and jade on the beaches — hence, the Aubergine restaurant chefs Christophe event’s name — and the menu will feature Bob was born on February 3, 1927 in West Grosjean and Ron Mendoza will offer anoth- sushi appetizers and Hearst Ranch filet Point, New York, where his father, William Innis er round of cooking classes in their kitchen mignon for the main course. Wilson was teaching at the West Point Army at the upscale L’Auberge Carmel hotel. The party will be held at Treebones Executive chef Grosjean will share some of Academy. Lodge, 71895 Highway 1 near Gorda, and his professional culinary tricks in using sea- His California heritage traces back 8 genera- guests who want to stay overnight in one of sonal ingredients to put different twists on the property’s fabulous yurts will receive 30 tions ot descendants who came to California springtime party dishes March 25, while pas- percent off the going rate. For information, with DeAnza in 1775. His great-grandfather, try chef Mendoza delves into all things cus- and tickets, call (805) 927-2894. Alberto Trescony acquired the Tularcritos Land tard — including methods for making the Grant in 1880. Bob's grandchildren make up the perfect one — March 26. The classes will take place from 11:30 ■ Get the word out — for free 6th generation to live and work on a portion the a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and are limited to 10 peo- land grant, Rancho Chupinos. ple. The cost is $80 per person, plus tax, and While it may not do this newspaper, Bob served in the Army as a Tec Sargent in reservations are required by calling (831) which depends on advertising to survive, the Pacific theater in 1944-1946. He then graduated with a B.S. in Animal much good to advise people how to get free 622-5907. Aubergine is located at Monte Science from Cal Poly in 1951. Verde and Seventh in downtown Carmel. publicity, we at The Pine Cone realize the success of local restaurants and retailers ben- Bob and Betty (Elizabeth Allan Riley of Point Lobos) were married efits the entire community. November 23, 1952. ■ Super Abs going strong So, if you’re a business owner in Carmel, Bob has been a long team leader and supporter of the Carmel Valley 4H Super Abs, the new sustainably farmed you might want to pay attention to what clubs and the auciton and livestock committees of both Monterey and Salinas red abalone that debuted (and handily pre- Mayor Sue McCloud said at last week’s city County Fairs. He also served as past President and Director of the Carmel council meeting: “The city does have a web- vailed) in a blind tasting at the Highlands Inn Valley Soil Conservation District, Carmelo Farm Bureau and Monterey County Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Society of Range Management since 1950 and served as President of the Monterey County Cattlemen's Association in 1968 and again in 1990. For ALL your real estate needs… Bob, Betty and their children and grandchildren are actively ranching in + 20 Plus Years of Experience… Carmel Valley, San Lucas and Alturas, California and also North Platte, + Strong Record of Success… Nebraska. He is survived by his wife Betty; children Dan Wilson, Linda (Tony) + Specialized Knowledge of Carmel & Pebble Beach Ferrasci of Carmel Valley, Bill (Carolyn) Wilson of Alturas, Laura (Steve) Barger of North Platte; grandchildren Bryan and Bert Ferrasci, Tee and Mattea = Outstanding Service for You! Mary Bell Wilson, David, Tallie, Riley and Hope Barger. Broker/Associate A Celebration of Life will be held 11AM on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Carmel Valley Trail and Saddle Club at 85 East Garzas Road. 831.626.2232 Memorial Contributions can be made to: Carmel Valley Historical www.marybellproperties.com Society P.O. Box 1612 Carmel Valley, CA 93924. The Shops at The Lodge, Pebble Beach 18A The Carmel Pine Cone March 13, 2009
is taken for a walk three times a day. The walks are slow, but Mom and Dad have infinite patience, allow- Sandy Claws ing their Laila to sniff at plants for as long as she wants. She was doing just that when we met her on the Scenic Road walking path Tuesday. By Margot Petit Nichols Hazel-eyed Laila is the clock in the Najjar household, always knowing when it’s time for a meal, time for a walk and time for bed. LAILA NAJJAR, 15, is a rat terrier visiting from San Dachshunds have been the Najjar’s breed of choice Jose with Mom Mickie and Dad Loai. They’re staying at in years gone by: Sumrok lived to be 14, and Abby and the Cypress Inn so that Laila can socialize with other Brandy made it to their 17th birthdays. Now terrier vacationing canines. Laila has only Sharika as a housemate. Sharika, 4, is an Laila was found in Manteca 12 years ago by Mom American longhair cat. Asked if Sharika and Laila get Mickie’s sister, who knew Laila would be given a good along, Dad Loai said, “Oh, yes, they get along fine. home at the Najjars. Laila could scarcely walk at the They totally ignore one another.” time and was in terrible pain. An appointment at the Mom and Dad travel abroad frequently, but when vet’s revealed she probably had been run over by a they do, they see to it Laila is well taken care of in their truck. An operation was necessary to remove both hip home by a wonderful pet-sitter. Dad placed cameras in bones, and after a long recuperation, Laila was as good every room so when they travel they can keep a lov- as new. ing eye on Laila and Sharika on their computer via the Now, after 12 pain-free years, Laila has arthritis but Internet. Calendar
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Ongoing - Art Therapy & Basic Lessons in the Carmel Barnyard. Every month, there will be classes for adults, teens, and children. A great place for fun after school. Please contact Amanda Voris for more info and a guaranteed spot in the class, email amanda- [email protected], call (831) 521-1121. Also, please check out www.amandavoris.com. March 6, 13, 20, 27 Fromage Fridays - Every Friday, Taste Morgan provides one or two cheeses (from the Cheese Shop) to be paired with our assortment of wines. From 2 - 5 p.m. people are invited to enjoy the wine and cheese pairings at no additional tasting fee; no reservations required. March 14 - Monterey dentist, Dr. Jeanette Kern, and Energia Body Centre are partnering to provide Free Oral Cancer Screenings and dental-health favor bags to the community on Saturday, March 14, at Energia Body Centre. Screenings will be offered from 12 to 3 p.m. at Energia Body Centre, located at 760 Del Monte Center, in Monterey. (831) 642-0222. March 14 & 15 - The Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra presents Cosmopolitan Enchantment on Saturday, March 14, at 8 p.m. at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, and on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. at Santa Cruz’s First Congregational Church. Conductor John Anderson presents “Insights from the Conductor” one hour before each performance. For information and tickets, call (831) 333-1283 or visit www.ensemblemonterey.org. March 18 - “Celebrate Agriculture and National Ag Week” Breakfast Buffet, Wednesday, March 18, from 8 - 10 a.m. The Celebration breakfast will take place in the Monterey Room locat- ed at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, in Monterey. This breakfast is open to all who would like to come and simply learn about agriculture and have a great breakfast. Please RSVP by Friday, March 13, to the Monterey County Fair Office, (831) 372-5863; Tickets for the breakfast are $10. Email: [email protected] March 19 - Monthly Luncheon Meeting of the Carmel Republican Women’s Federated Club, March 19, 11:30 a.m. Social, 12:00 p.m. Lunch at Rancho Cañada Golf Club on 4860 Carmel Valley Road. Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud will be speak- ing on the City Budget and the recently passed California State Budget. She will comment on Carmel Valley becoming a City and, if time permits, discuss a few other matters before the Council. $20 Members/$25 Non-Members - everyone is welcome to attend. R.S.V.P. to Pat Campbell (831) 626-6815 or Betty Hughes (831) 626-4893. March 20 - The American Institute of Architects Monterey Bay Chapter presents Richard K. Rhodes, renowned local architect, who will conduct a retrospective of his work from the first 40 years of his practice Friday, March 20, at the Monterey Museum of Art - La Mirada addition. Reception at 5:30 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. Members $15, nonmembers $20 with reservation. Call AIA Monterey Bay at (831) 372-6527 or email to aiamb@sbcglob- al.net. March 22 - Enrollment Open House at Chartwell School & The New High School Project - Visitors interested in summer school or fall enrollment are invited come learn about Chartwell’s programs, community workshops, and an innovative new high school. Join us on our LEED Platinum campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. www.chartwell.org or (831) 394-3468 March 31 - Peter Hiller, Curator of the Jo Mora Trust Collection With a rigorous infection control program, will be holding a special booksigning for his new book on Jo Community Hospital maintains some of the Mora, “When I Get Wound Up Writing, I’m a Bad Article to Squelch - The Written Words of Jo Mora.” The booksigning will be lowest hospital infection rates in the country. held at Wave Street Studios, located at 774 Wave Street in Monterey on Tuesday, March 31, from 7-8:30 p.m. (831) 655- 2010/www.livenetworks.tv. Learn more at CHOMP.org April 2 - A Cocktail Buffet at the “Old Del Monte Hotel” with no-host bar is being held Thursday, April 2, from 6 - 8 p.m. This event, sponsored by the Pebble Beach Riding & Trails Association is being held to raise community awareness of the Monterey Bay Veterans, Inc, a local organization assisting wounded warriors and disabled military personnel. The cost for this reservations-only event is $30; reservations must be made by March 20. For info, contact Cheryl Jordan (831) 373-1316 or by e-mail cnpjordan@sbcglob- Get your complete Pine Cone by email — al.net. free subscriptions at April 3 and 4 - “Wonderland,” an Original Musical at Chartwell School. Join us for a fun, family friendly musical. Tickets www.carmelpinecone.com to “Wonderland” are $5 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. “Wonderland” will show at Chartwell School, April 3 and 4, 6 to 8 p.m. www.chartwell.org or (831) 394-3468. March 13, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 19 A
“Even when we quit working on the project, there were ard to drivers, and he said he never considered building a PIGS lots of pigs,” Brake said. “They were multiplying.” fence to keep them off the road. From page 1A Bob Brake testified that, because the pigs were active at A senior engineer for Caltrans, Dan Miller, said highway night, it became a fairly common occurrence for them to be safety was a “No. 1” priority for the highway agency. But he the motoring public from wild pigs, and maintained they did found dead on the highway in the early hours of the morning. said the pigs were an environmental issue, not a safety issue. all they could in 2000 and 2001 to limit the pig population by “Most of the time, because they went to work at 6 a.m., it “They were rooting around the wetland areas, and the pigs having them trapped and shot. would be somebody from the sewage treatment plant who were eating the nestling eggs of the waterfowl and uprooting But as the trial progressed, their testimony was over- would tell us about another pig being dead on the road,” Bob a lot of plants,” Miller said. “And the pigs were multiplying whelmed by the detailed, and sometimes emotional, state- Brake said. “Sometimes the pigs were in the middle of the faster than we could get rid of them.” ments of other witnesses — including one former Caltrans road, and sometimes they were on the side.” But he said his employees never mentioned to him that the worker who said she warned her bosses of the grave danger Attorneys Larry Biegel and Chuck Keller, representing pigs posed a traffic hazard. posed by the burgeoning population of wild pigs as they the injured motorcyclist, then called several motorists who Later, jurors were shown videotaped deposition of Cody moved from the hills on the had frightening collisions with groups of pigs as they drove Stemler, a trapper for the United States Department of east side of Highway 1 to along the former Odello artichoke fields. Agriculture who was hired to reduce the boar population. the habitat restoration pro- Terrence McCleerey told about trying to return home to Stemler said he told a state official a fence should be ‘I was the ject on the other side, where Carmel from an evening hike in Soberanes Canyon in June installed to stop the pigs traveling from one side of the road emotional one, they feasted on its abun- 2000. to the other, but he was hazy on some details. dance of tasty, young plants. “It was dark, and as we were coming down the hill from Stemler, who said he’s trapped animals for 30 years, said because I was the According to testimony, the Ribera Road, suddenly a whole mass suddenly took up what he couldn’t recall what side of the road he suggested the former Caltrans worker and was in front of the car,” McCleerey said. “It was three large fence be placed, nor the person to whom he made the recom- one concerned contractors working on the pigs and several little ones.” mendation. about pigs being habitat project practically He tried to swerve, but ended up colliding with the pigs, In cross examination, an attorney for Caltrans asked begged their bosses to put killing several and leaving the front of his car covered with Stemler what he was specifically hired to do, apparently to killed on the up a fence to keep the pigs blood and fur. show his job was not to keep feral boar off the highway. highway’ off the road. “The CHP officer who came to investigate said, ‘You’re “The contract was to stop damage to the mitigation site, “There were so many lucky to be alive,’” McCleerey said. the area where the native plants and trees were being refor- pigs being hit, I just knew Another driver, Sam Perryman, was also headed north on ested,” Stemler said. somebody was going to be Highway 1 in 2000 when he crashed his vehicle into a five- The trial, which is being held at the Monterey courthouse maimed or killed,” said Tuppance Cabot, who was an admin- foot-long, dark-colored pig he could not see until the last on Agaujito road, is expected to continue another three or istrator in the Caltrans Monterey office for three years. She minute. four weeks. described several visits to the habitat restoration site and see- “After the collision, the pig was stunned, but it wasn’t ing pig carcasses on sides of the highway, and the photos she dead,” Perryman said. “When it came to and stood up, three took of dead pigs and bloodstained asphalt. of us shoved it over to the west side of the highway.” A sher- Testifying Tuesday morning, Cabot recalled repeatedly iff’s deputy then shot the animal, Perryman recalled. warning her bosses about the obvious danger, and asking that As the population of hungry pigs boomed in 2001, Groups give away a fence be installed along the road, but said they seemed Caltrans workers testified they became concerned that their uninterested. habitat restoration project was in jeopardy. Not only were the smoke detectors “I was the emotional one, because I was the only one con- pigs eating the new plants, they were destroying an irrigation cerned about pigs being killed on the highway,” she said. system meant to get the plants established. But, with animal A woman who toiled for years on the habitat project — collisions a very common occurrence on California high- THREE LOCAL groups want to help Carmel Valley resi- planting a large section of riverbank with willows and other ways, they did not express any alarm over the danger posed dents protect themselves from home fires. native plants as mitigation for the since-abandoned Hatton by the pigs to the motoring public. The three organizations — the Carmel Valley Rotary Canyon freeway — described how one morning in early 2000 Bruce Pastorius, a former supervisor of the Caltrans Club, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers she was chased by a family of pigs as she cleared brush. Monterey office, said a discussion in the summer of 2000 Local 234 and the National Electrical Contractors “I ran into a mother and some piglets, and when they start- focused on damage to the plants, and that he had not even Association — are sponsoring a smoke detector giveaway ed to come after me, I threw a weedwacker at them and ran,” been told pigs were being repeatedly hit on Highway 1. He Saturday, March 14, at two locations in the Crossroads said Shirley Brake. agreed to hire a trapper to herd the into cages on the mitiga- Shopping Center: Longs and Safeway. She and her husband, Bob, did most of the planting on tion site, so they could be killed. The giveaway begins at 11 a.m. and smoke detectors will what was called the “mitigation bank,” but which Cabot An engineer in the Caltrans Monterey office, Alan Vong, be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 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efit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County. of silent and live auction Items, as well as specially created Kevin Nealon at The extravaganza will be held Saturday, March 28, from Fund-a-Need initiatives designed for specific areas of youth 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the Monterey Conference Center, 1 Portola development. benefit for Plaza, Monterey. Past auctions have included an array of high end items A cocktail reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a silent including a trip for eight people for six days to a French villa auction, followed by dinner at 7:30, with an exclusive live overlooking the Bay of Cannes and dinner for four couples in Boys and Girls Club auction. the home of famed chef Wendy Brodie. The evening will wrap up with a one-hour comedic per- For more information on Comics for Kids or to purchase ACTOR AND comedian Kevin Nealon will entertain formance by Nealon beginning at 9:15. tickets, call the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County at guests at the 16th Annual Comics for Kids gala that will ben- More than 500 attendees are expected to bid on hundreds (831) 394-5171 ext. 215, or go to www.bgbcmc.org.
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is from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stephen attended college and CHEF earned his degree in sociology and English. It was in college OBAMA From page 16A that he worked in restaurants and developed an attraction to From page 3A the food industry. Six years after graduating, he enrolled in the Florida Culinary Institute. Also, we need to stop wars in other places, such as Israel Italy a number of years); Hobbs bacon from Richmond; Fleur Kristin has worked in restaurants since she was 13. She and Gaza. There is a better solution to problems than fight- de Sel; pork from Berkshire black pigs; tea from Mighty Leaf attended college in South Florida, majoring in communica- ing. and coffee from Mr. Espresso out of Oakland; and only tions. The couple met in Palm Beach and were married in I hope that when your presidential term is over, that you California beer and wine. 2000. look back on what you have done and are proud.” Their housemade aioli, soups, polenta, catsup and meat- One of the complementary interests that drew them Letters by all 23 students were posted in a hallway at the loaf all start from scratch, and their pastries are from Parker- together was their love of the culinary field and desire to school so everyone could read them. Lusseau in Monterey. establish their own restaurant. “Reflecting on the assignment, I feel that this was a valu- “Kristin is the cheese expert,” he said. “She hand picks all They were drawn to the Highlands-Cashiers area of North able lesson, not only in developing writing skills, but in of them.” Some are from Vermont and New York, others from Carolina, where they started their first restaurant. A year learning about our leaders and the challenges they face,” Petaluma and San Joaquin. later, they opened their second, and worked as only culinari- Georis added. “And we make the mozzarella here in our kitchen,” ans in love with their work can. They were so successful they Stephen said. sold both restaurants five years later and moved to The point Chef Stephen was making is summed up in his California, where the superb vegetables and fruit and arti- statement, “Food is our life. We live it, breathe it, sleep it. It’s sanal cheeses and breads beckoned them. They sought out the our devotion.” best and began creating a source list. Stephen was born and raised in New Orleans, La.; Kristen Finding the restaurant that suited their needs in Carmel- by-the-Sea thrilled them. “We couldn’t be happier,” Stephen said. CARMEL Stephen and Kristen commenced writ- ing their menu, but with a unique slant. “Anyone can create a menu, but to make it VALLEY with the best all-American ingredients was our goal,” Stephen said. “We’re huge believers in using no more than two or three ingredients in each of our dishes,” he said. But these few ingredients must be without peer. “If a chicken is the best, it needs nothing more than salt. Our bacon, tomato and lettuce sandwich is a beautiful balance of wonderful things.” WANTED! Primarily, they want their clients to fre- MID VALLEY quent Carmel Belle on a day-to-day basis and always to be pleased with what they SHOPPING CENTER eat. Carmel Belle is open seven days a week GIFTS, CARDS AND HOME from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. for breakfast, lunch and afternoon fare. Belle is located ACCESSORIES SHOP in the Doud Arcade with entrances from 1,471 sq. ft. next to Safeway Ocean Avenue between Dolores and San PHOTO/MARGOT PETIT NICHOLS Carlos, and from San Carlos between Great visibilty, foot traffic and ample parking. Chef Stephen Viguerie, shown in Carmel Belle, formerly Paolina’s, which he and Ocean and Seventh. For information, call 1,500/mo NNN. his wife renovated from top to bottom. (831) 624-1600. 659-6817 QUAIL Corrections From page 8A Friday Rally — which will have a group of enthusiasts rid- IN THE Feb. 27 issue of The Carmel Pine Cone, there is ing their bikes down the coast for lunch and enjoying eats at AUCTION a correction and a clarification for the Dametra Café story: Quail Lodge — McCall said people have no reason not to Frederic Tybus was Faisal Nimri’s partner in the original come to the Peninsula, stay a couple of nights and enjoy NEED CASH FAST? 1998 da Giovanni Ristorante Mediterraneo. Nimri opened themselves. THEN BRING MOST ANYTHING OF VALUE Dametra Café on Ocean Avenue where once Caffé Napoli And Sunday is Mother’s Day, so they’ll have plenty of had been. According to Rich Pepe, some readers have con- time to celebrate Mom as well. TO OUR OUTDOOR AUCTION YARD IN fused Caffé Napoli with his Little Napoli on Dolores Street, “It’s good news for the local economy,” McCall said. CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE EVERY which is, of course, still open and thriving. Quail Lodge President Lawson Little said all the planning SATURDAY MORNING AT 10:30. GET YOUR was done in the spirit of the lodge’s late founder, Ed Haber, CASH THE SAME DAY OR PUT YOUR who advocated optimism and initiative during times of eco- In the March 6 Pine Cone, we referred to the Ventana nomic inertia. ITEMS ON CONSIGNMENT IN OUR STORE. Wildlife Society by its former name, the Ventana Wilderness “He said, ‘We need to move forward, because if we don’t, FIRST AUCTION MARCH 21ST. Society. We also identified the group as the VWA, which is who will?’” Little recalled. “Someone has to.” an acronym for the Ventana Wilderness Alliance, a separate For tickets and information about the May 9 event, or to CALL FIRST group. We regret any confusion these errors may have register for the May 8 rally, call (831) 620-8887 or (877) 734 (831) 224-5444 caused. 4628, or email [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF PETITION the petition, you should appear at the conduct a public hearing in the described in this notice, or in writ- application for the addition of two 2009 TO ADMINISTER ESTATE hearing and state your objections or City Hall Council Chambers, locat- ten correspondence delivered to new windows and installation of arti- DESIGN REVIEW BOARD of GAIL ALEEN HILLBUN file written objections with the court ed on the east side of Monte Verde the Design Review Board or the ficial turf grass at the rear of a prop- City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Case Number MP 19396 before the hearing. Your appearance between Ocean and Seventh City Council at, or prior to, the erty located in the Single Family Leslie Fenton To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- may be in person or by your attorney. Avenues, on, March 26, 2009. The public hearing. Residential (R-1) District. Administrative Coordinator tors, contingent creditors, and per- If you are a creditor or a con- public hearings will be opened at Publication dates: March 13, sons who may otherwise be interest- tingent creditor of the decedent, 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as 1. DS 08-103 5. DS 07-119 2009. (PC327) ed in the will or estate, or both, of you must file your claim with the possible. Note: one or more of the Robert & Charlene Walters Jeraslav & Hanna Stepanek GAIL ALEEN HILLBUN. court and mail a copy to the person- items may be on the Consent E/s Monte Verde 8 S of 5th Guadalupe 4 NE of 3rd A PETITION FOR PROBATE al representative appointed by the Agenda. Items on the Consent Block EE, Lot(s) 15 Block 22, Lot(s) 14 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME has been filed by RICHARD HILL- court within four months from the Agenda will be approved without Consideration of Design Study Consideration of Design Study STATEMENT File No. 20090433. The date of first issuance of letters as discussion unless someone (Concept) and Coastal Development (Concept), Demolition Permit and following person(s) is(are) doing busi- BUN in the Superior Court of ness as: EVERLASTING ACCENTS, California, County of MONTEREY. provided in Probate Code section requests otherwise. For all other Permit applications for the substan- Coastal Development Permit appli- 9100. The time for filing claims will items staff will present the pro- tial alteration of an historic residence 1011 Cass St., Suite 110, Monterey, CA The Petition for Probate requests cations for the demolition of an exist- 93940. Monterey County. SYLVIA that RICHARD HILLBUN be appoint- not expire before four months from ject, then the applicant and all located in the Single Family ing residence and the construction of interested members of the public Residential (R-1) District. CHRISTINE VERMACE, 3094 Flower ed as personal representative to the hearing date noticed above. a new residence in the Single Family Cir., Marina, CA 93933. This business is administer the estate of the dece- You may examine the file kept will be allowed to speak or offer Residential (R-1) District. 2. DS 08-135 conducted by an individual. Registrant dent. by the court. If you are a person written testimony before the commenced to transact business under THE PETITION requests author- interested in the estate, you may file Board takes action. Decisions to Jean B. Wolfe, Tr 6. DS 08-154 the fictitious business name listed ity to administer the estate under the with the court a Request for Special approve or deny the project may San Antonio 2 SE of 9th Bing Kirk above on: N/A. (s) Sylvia Christine Independent Administration of Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of be appealed to the City Council by Block V, Lot(s) 6 E/s Carmelo 5 S of 13th Vermace. This statement was filed with Estates Act. (This authority will allow an inventory and appraisal of estate filing a written notice of appeal Consideration of Design Study Block DD, Lot(s) 10 the County Clerk of Monterey County the personal representative to take assets or of any petition or account with the office of the City Clerk (Concept) and Coastal Development Consideration of Design Study on Feb. 19, 2009. Publication dates: many actions without obtaining court as provided in Probate Code section within ten (10) working days fol- Permit applications for the substan- (Final) and Coastal Development March 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 2009. (PC approval. Before taking certain very 1250. A Request for Special Notice lowing the date of action by the tial alteration of an existing residence Permit applications for the substan- 328) important actions, however, the per- form is available from the court clerk. Design Review Board and paying located in the Single Family tial alteration of an existing residence sonal representative will be required Attorney for petitioner: a $260.00 appeal fee as estab- Residential (R-1) District. located in the Single Family Lynn C. Lozier lished by the City Council. For FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME to give notice to interested persons Residential (R-1) District. STATEMENT File No. 20090539. The unless they have waived notice or SBN 236127 those projects listed as appeal- 3. DS 08-125 able to the California Coastal Corey & Marie McMills following person(s) is(are) doing busi- consented to the proposed action.) HEISINGER BUCK & MORRIS 7. DR 09-3 ness as: AG FORCE STAFFING, 1263 The independent administration P.O. Box 5427 Commission, appeals may be filed Santa Rita 2 NW of 6th Scandia Lopez Limited Block 61, Lot(s) 15 Padre Drive, Salinas, CA 93901. authority will be granted unless an Carmel, CA 93921 directly with the Coastal Partnership Monterey County. AZCONA AG MAN- interested person files an objection (s) Lynn C. Lozier, Commission for no fee, by filing a Consideration of Design Study (Kids-by-the-Sea) AGEMENT, 44 El Camino Real, to the petition and shows good Attorney for Petitioner. written notice of appeal with the (Final), Demolition Permit and S/s Ocean bt. Lincoln & Monte Greenfield, CA 93927. This business is cause why the court should not grant This statement was filed with the Coastal Commission’s Central Coastal Development Permit appli- Verde conducted by a corporation. Registrant the authority. County Clerk of Monterey County on Coast office in Santa Cruz. Such cations for the demolition of an exist- Block 74, Lot(s) 3 commenced to transact business under A hearing on the petition will ______. appeals must be filed within ten ing residence and the construction of Consideration of a Design the fictitious business name listed be held on in this court as follows: Publication dates: March 13, 20, working days of the Coastal a new residence located in the Review application for an exterior above on: March 8, 2009. (s) Cheryl Date: April 10, 2009 27, 2009. (PC326) Commission’s receipt of the City’s Single Family Residential (R-1) paint change on a storefront located Stellen, Controler. This statement was Final Local Action Notice. District.. in the Central Commercial (CC) filed with the County Clerk of Monterey Time: 10:00 a.m. County on March 6, 2009. Publication Dept.: 17 District. PUBLIC NOTICE If you challenge the nature of 4. DS 09-12 dates: March 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 2009. Address: Superior Court of (PC 329) California, County of Monterey, 1200 the proposed action in court, you Donald Rose *Project is appealable to the Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN may be limited to raising only W/s Lincoln 2 N of 9th California Coastal Commission If you object to the granting of that the Design Review Board of those issues you or someone else Block 94, Lot(s) 15 the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will raised at the public hearing Consideration of a Design Study Date of Publication: March 13, 24 A The Carmel Pine Cone March 13, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES
SUPERIOR COURT ed in the will or estate, or both, of NOTICE OF HEARING: Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of sons who may otherwise be interest- You may examine the file kept OF CALIFORNIA REBECCA BEATRICE HICKS. DATE: April 3, 2009 Sale: At the front of the main entrance ed in the will or estate, or both, of by the court. If you are a person COUNTY OF MONTEREY A PETITION FOR PROBATE TIME: 9:00 a.m. of the Administration Building located at AUGUSTA C. JAMES aka AUGUSTA interested in the estate, you may file has been filed by JOHN RANDALL DEPT: 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901. CUNTALA JAMES, deceased. with the court a Request for Special ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE HICKS in the Superior Court of ROOM: Amount of unpaid balance and other A PETITION FOR PROBATE Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of FOR CHANGE OF NAME California, County of MONTEREY. The address of the court is 1200 charges: $943,778.55 The purported has been filed by CHRISTINE J. an inventory and appraisal of estate Case No. M97113. Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. property address is: 3259 SERRA AVE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The Petition for Probate requests A copy of this Order to Show CARMEL, CA 93923 Assessors Parcel ATCHISON in the Superior Court of assets or of any petition or account petitioner, ANTHONY MARC FELT and that JOHN RANDALL HICKS be Cause shall be published at least once No. 009-052-010-000 The undersigned California, County of MONTEREY. as provided in Probate Code section MARIANNE AGNES HART, filed a peti- appointed as personal representa- each week for four successive weeks Trustee disclaims any liability for any The Petition for Probate requests 1250. A Request for Special Notice tion with this court for a decree chang- tive to administer the estate of the prior to the date set for hearing on the incorrectness of the property address that CHRISTINE J. ATCHISON be form is available from the court clerk. ing names as follows: decedent. petition in the following newspaper of or other common designation, if any, appointed as personal representa- Petitioner: A.Present name: THE PETITION requests author- general circulation, printed in this coun- shown herein. If no street address or tive to administer the estate of the CHRISTINE J. ATCHISON ANTHONY MARC FELT ity to administer the estate under the ty: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. other common designation is shown, decedent. 563 Paradise Rd. Proposed name: Independent Administration of (s) Robert O;Farrell directions to the location of the proper- THE PETITION requests the Salinas, CA 93907 ANTHONY MARC HARTFELT Estates Act. (This authority will allow Judge of the Superior Court ty may be obtained by sending a written decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be (831) 663-5479 B.Present name: the personal representative to take Date filed: Feb. 10, 2009. request to the beneficiary within 10 admitted to probate. The will and any (s) Christine J. Atchison, MARIANNE AGNES HART many actions without obtaining court Clerk: Connie Mazzei days of the date of first publication of codicils are available for examination Petitioner. Proposed name: approval. Before taking certain very Deputy: S. Hans this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is in the file kept by the court. This statement was filed with the MARIANNE AGNES HARTFELT important actions, however, the per- unable to convey title for any reason, THE PETITION requests author- County Clerk of Monterey County on THE COURT ORDERS that all per- Publication dates: March 6, 13, 20, the successful bidder's sole and exclu- Mar. 4, 2009. sons interested in this matter appear sonal representative will be required 27, 2009 (316). sive remedy shall be the return of ity to administer the estate under the to give notice to interested persons Independent Administration of Publication dates: March 13, 20, before this court at the hearing indicat- monies paid to the Trustee, and the suc- 27, April 3, 2009. (PC321) ed below to show cause, if any, why the unless they have waived notice or cessful bidder shall have no further Estates Act. (This authority will allow petition for change of name should not consented to the proposed action.) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # recourse. Date: 3/11/2009 Quality Loan the personal representative to take be granted. Any person objecting to the The independent administration CA-08-215838-TC Loan # 1008563163 Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San many actions without obtaining court name changes described above must authority will be granted unless an YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For approval. Before taking certain very FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME file a written objection that includes the interested person files an objection DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/31/2006. NON SALE information only Sale Line: important actions, however, the per- STATEMENT File No. 20090512. The reasons for the objection at least two to the petition and shows good UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- 714-730-2727 or Login to: sonal representative will be required following person(s) is(are) doing busi- court days before the matter is sched- TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement ness as: JSI CONSULTING, 21428 cause why the court should not grant to give notice to interested persons Riverview Ct., Salinas, CA 93908. uled to be heard and must appear at the the authority. SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan unless they have waived notice or hearing to show cause why the petition NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE Service, Corp. If you have previously Monterey County. JOANN IWAMOTO, A hearing on the petition will consented to the proposed action.) 21428 Riverview Ct., Salinas, CA should not be granted. If no written be held on in this court as follows: NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING been discharged through bankruptcy, The independent administration objection is timely filed, the court may AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- you may have been released of person- 93908. This business is conducted by grant the petition without a hearing. Date: April 3, 2009 authority will be granted unless an an individual. Registrant commenced to Time: 10:00 a.m. TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale al liability for this loan in which case this interested person files an objection NOTICE OF HEARING: to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's letter is intended to exercise the note transact business under the fictitious DATE: April 24, 2009 Dept.: 17 check drawn on a state or national holder's rights against the real property to the petition and shows good business name listed above on: N/A. (s) TIME: 9:00 a.m. Address: Superior Court of bank, check drawn by state or federal only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE cause why the court should not grant Joann Iwamoto. This statement was DEPT: 14 California, County of Monterey, 1200 credit union, or a check drawn by a PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. the authority. filed with the County Clerk of Monterey The address of the court is 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. state or federal savings and loan asso- THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL- A hearing on the petition will County on Mar. 2, 2009. Publication Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of ciation, or savings association, or sav- LECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE be held on in this court as follows: dates: March 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 2009. A copy of this Order to Show the petition, you should appear at the ings bank specified in Section 5102 to HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE Date: April 10, 2009 (PC 323) Cause shall be published at least once hearing and state your objections or the Financial code and authorized to do NOTE. ANY INFORMATION Time: 10:00 a.m. each week for four successive weeks file written objections with the court business in this state, will be held by OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO Dept.: 17 prior to the date set for hearing on the before the hearing. Your appearance duly appointed trustee. The sale will be THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL Address: Superior Court of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME petition in the following newspaper of made, but without covenant or warranty, BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As STATEMENT File No. 20090392. The may be in person or by your attorney. California, County of Monterey, 1200 following person(s) is(are) doing busi- general circulation, printed in this coun- If you are a creditor or a con- expressed or implied, regarding title, required by law, you are hereby notified Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. ty: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. possession, or encumbrances, to pay that a negative credit report reflecting ness as: THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE (s) Robert O’Farrell tingent creditor of the decedent, If you object to the granting of OF WINE & FOOD, 26364 CARMEL you must file your claim with the the remaining principal sum of the on your credit record may be submitted the petition, you should appear at the Judge of the Superior Court note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, to a credit report agency if you fail to ful- RANCH LANE, STE 201, CARMEL, CA Date filed: Feb. 25, 2009. court and mail a copy to the person- with interest and late charges thereon, fill the terms of your credit obligations. hearing and state your objections or 93923. Monterey County. AMERICAN Clerk: Connie Mazzei al representative appointed by the as provided in the note(s), advances, ASAP# 3005218 03/13/2009, file written objections with the court INSTITUTE OF WINE & FOOD, 26364 Deputy: S. Hans court within four months from the under the terms of the Deed of Trust, 03/20/2009, 03/27/2009 before the hearing. Your appearance Carmel Rancho Lane, Ste 201, Carmel, date of first issuance of letters as interest thereon, fees, charges and Publication dates: March 13, 20, 27, may be in person or by your attorney. CA 93923. This business is conducted Publication dates: March 6, 13, 20, provided in Probate Code section expenses of the Trustee for the total 2009 (320). If you are a creditor or a con- by a corporation. Registrant com- 27, 2009. (PC310) 9100. The time for filing claims will amount (at the time of the initial publi- tingent creditor of the decedent, menced to transact business under the not expire before four months from cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably you must file your claim with the fictitious business name listed above on: Sept. 23, 1981. (s) Amy J. Williams, the hearing date noticed above. estimated to be set forth below. The NOTICE OF PETITION court and mail a copy to the person- NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # You may examine the file kept amount may be greater on the day of al representative appointed by the Executive Director. This statement was CA-08-217370-ED Loan # 5303831274 sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO TO ADMINISTER ESTATE filed with the County Clerk of Monterey by the court. If you are a person of AUGUSTA C. JAMES, aka court within four months from the County on Feb. 13, 2009. Publication YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A interested in the estate, you may file BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT date of first issuance of letters as DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/1/2006. DUE. Trustor(s): RUE-NEIL NAVARRO, AUGUSTA CUNTALA JAMES, dates: March 13, 20, 27, Apr. 3, 2009. with the court a Request for Special Deceased provided in Probate Code section (PC 325) UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 9100. The time for filing claims will TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE 9/21/2006 as Instrument No. 82788 in Case Number MP 19395 SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU an inventory and appraisal of estate book --, page -- of Official Records in To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- not expire before four months from NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE assets or of any petition or account the office of the Recorder of MON- tors, contingent creditors, and per- the hearing date noticed above. NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING as provided in Probate Code section TEREY County, California; Date of AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- 1250. A Request for Special Notice Sale: 4/2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale form is available from the court clerk. Sale: At the front of the main entrance to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's Attorney for petitioner: of the Administration Building located at CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA check drawn on a state or national KELLY V. VASQUEZ 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901. bank, check drawn by state or federal SBN 254584 Amount of unpaid balance and other credit union, or a check drawn by a P.O. Box 5427 charges: $706,241.10 The purported CITY COUNCIL state or federal savings and loan asso- Carmel, CA 93921 property address is: 1729 NOCHE ciation, or savings association, or sav- (831) 624-3891. BUENA ST SEASIDE, CA 93955 ings bank specified in Section 5102 to (s) Kelly V. Vasquez, Assessors Parcel No. 012-754-002-000 NOTICE TO BIDDERS the Financial code and authorized to do Attorney for Petitioner. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any business in this state, will be held by This statement was filed with the liability for any incorrectness of the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be County Clerk of Monterey County on property address or other common des- Notice is hereby given that the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will receive sealed bids at made, but without covenant or warranty, March 2, 2009. ignation, if any, shown herein. If no expressed or implied, regarding title, City Hall, located on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and Seventh Publication dates: March 6, 13, street address or other common desig- possession, or encumbrances, to pay nation is shown, directions to the loca- Avenues until 5:00 p.m., March 25, 2009, at which time bids will be opened for the the remaining principal sum of the 20, 2009. (PC311) tion of the property may be obtained by note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, sending a written request to the benefi- sale of one (1) 2005 KAWASAKI 650, BRUTE FORCE, 4X4 ATV, VIN with interest and late charges thereon, ciary within 10 days of the date of first as provided in the note(s), advances, SUPERIOR COURT publication of this Notice of Sale. If the #JKAVFED165B503414. under the terms of the Deed of Trust, OF CALIFORNIA Trustee is unable to convey title for any interest thereon, fees, charges and COUNTY OF MONTEREY reason, the successful bidder's sole expenses of the Trustee for the total and exclusive remedy shall be the Minimum bid amount: $500.00. amount (at the time of the initial publi- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE return of monies paid to the Trustee, cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably FOR CHANGE OF NAME and the successful bidder shall have no estimated to be set forth below. The Case No. M96925. further recourse. Date: 3/13/2009 Bid Results: Subject to final verification, bid results will be available 24 hours fol- amount may be greater on the day of TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO petitioner, ALLISON MAE MORRIS, Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- lowing the bid closure date. BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT filed a petition with this court for a 7711 For NON SALE information only DUE. Trustor(s): EVELYN SADORRA decree changing names as follows: Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: AND ISABELO SADORRA WIFE AND A.Present name: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Terms of Sale: HUSBAND, AS JOINT TENANTS ALLISON MAE MORRIS Line: (877) 908-4357 Quality Loan Recorded: 8/8/2006 as Instrument No. Proposed name: Service, Corp. If you have previously 1. The vehicle is sold AS IS to the highest bidder with no warranties or guarantees. 2006069615 in book xxx, page xxx of ALLISON MAE PREECE been discharged through bankruptcy, 2. Buyer acknowledges and agrees to hold the City harmless from claims or Official Records in the office of the THE COURT ORDERS that all per- you may have been released of person- Recorder of MONTEREY County, sons interested in this matter appear al liability for this loan in which case this demands arising out of the City’s sale and the Buyer’s purchase of the vehicle. California; Date of Sale: 3/26/2009 at before this court at the hearing indicat- letter is intended to exercise the note 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of ed below to show cause, if any, why the holder's rights against the real property 3. Buyer assumes all risks, liability and loss resulting from the use of the vehicle. the main entrance of the Administration petition for change of name should not only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE 4. Buyer understands that the vehicle will be available when taken out of service by Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, be granted. Any person objecting to the PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. Salinas, CA 93901. Amount of unpaid name changes described above must THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COL- City, and that the Buyer is responsible for removal of equipment when so noti- balance and other charges: file a written objection that includes the LECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE $499,299.12 The purported property reasons for the objection at least two HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE fied by City of its availability. address is: 1645 SOTO ST SEASIDE, court days before the matter is sched- NOTE. ANY INFORMATION CA 93955 Assessors Parcel No. 012- uled to be heard and must appear at the OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO 714-002 The undersigned Trustee dis- hearing to show cause why the petition THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL Bidding Requirements: Bidder must be 18 years of age or older. Bids shall be sub- claims any liability for any incorrectness should not be granted. If no written BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As of the property address or other com- objection is timely filed, the court may required by law, you are hereby notified mitted directly to City Hall in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk and clear- mon designation, if any, shown herein. If grant the petition without a hearing. that a negative credit report reflecting ly marked “ATV Vehicle Bid.” Bids shall include the bidder name, address, phone no street address or other common NOTICE OF HEARING: on your credit record may be submitted designation is shown, directions to the DATE: April 10, 2009 to a credit report agency if you fail to ful- number and bid amount. Faxed bids are not acceptable. location of the property may be TIME: 9:00 a.m. fill the terms of your credit obligations. obtained by sending a written request DEPT: ASAP# 3009047 03/13/2009, to the beneficiary within 10 days of the ROOM: 03/20/2009, 03/27/2009 Viewing of Vehicle: The vehicle is available to view at City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, date of first publication of this Notice of The address of the court is 1200 Publication dates: March 13, 20, 27, Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. 2009 (319). Public Works Corporation Yard, by appointment only (831) 620-2074. title for any reason, the successful bid- A copy of this Order to Show der's sole and exclusive remedy shall Cause shall be published at least once be the return of monies paid to the each week for four successive weeks NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # Bid Award: The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to accept bids in Trustee, and the successful bidder shall prior to the date set for hearing on the CA-08-221457-CL Loan # 0021357918 have no further recourse. Date: petition in the following newspaper of YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A whole or in part, and to withdraw the item from sale at any time when in the best inter- 3/4/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. general circulation, printed in this coun- DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/6/2006. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 ty: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- est of the City. The City will notify the awarded bidder by phone followed by a writ- 619-645-7711 For NON SALE informa- (s) Lydia M. Villarreal TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE ten notification by mail. tion only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Judge of the Superior Court SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Date filed: Feb. 25, 2009. NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Clerk: Connie Mazzei NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING Payment: Payment shall be made in the form of cash, personal check, or VISA or Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have Deputy: C. Williams AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- previously been discharged through TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale MasterCard. Payment shall be made in full prior to taking possession of the vehicle. bankruptcy, you may have been Publication dates: March 6, 13, 20, to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's released of personal liability for this 27, 2009. (PC313) check drawn on a state or national loan in which case this letter is intended bank, check drawn by state or federal Taxes: Sales tax will be collected by the State when the buyer applies for license at the to exercise the note holder's rights credit union, or a check drawn by a against the real property only. THIS SUPERIOR COURT state or federal savings and loan asso- Department of Motor Vehicles, not at the time of sale. NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PUR- OF CALIFORNIA ciation, or savings association, or sav- POSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT.THIS COUNTY OF MONTEREY ings bank specified in Section 5102 to FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT the Financial code and authorized to do Vehicle Title Transfer: Following complete payment, the City shall provide the cer- A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLD- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE business in this state, will be held by ER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY FOR CHANGE OF NAME duly appointed trustee. The sale will be tificate of title (including odometer reading) and registration to the buyer. The buyer INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR Case No. M96864. made, but without covenant or warranty, PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: expressed or implied, regarding title, is responsible for filing transfer of title forms with the Department of Motor Vehicles. CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT petitioner, STEVE YOUHANNA, filed a possession, or encumbrances, to pay PURPOSE. As required by law, you are petition with this court for a decree the remaining principal sum of the hereby notified that a negative credit changing names as follows: note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, Dated: March 13, 2009 report reflecting on your credit record A.Present name: with interest and late charges thereon, may be submitted to a credit report STEVE YOUHANNA as provided in the note(s), advances, Heidi Burch, City Clerk Publication date: March 13, 2009 (PC322) agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of Proposed name: under the terms of the Deed of Trust, your credit obligations. ASAP# 2999259 AUGESTIN YOUHANNA interest thereon, fees, charges and 03/06/2009, 03/13/2009, 03/20/2009 THE COURT ORDERS that all per- expenses of the Trustee for the total Publication dates: March 6, 13, 20, 27, sons interested in this matter appear amount (at the time of the initial publi- 2009. (PC 312) before this court at the hearing indicat- cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably ed below to show cause, if any, why the estimated to be set forth below. The petition for change of name should not amount may be greater on the day of Need repairs for your home or car? Garden need tidying up? NOTICE OF PETITION be granted. Any person objecting to the sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO TO ADMINISTER ESTATE name changes described above must BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT Maybe you are thinking of a new hairstyle? file a written objection that includes the DUE. 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So this year’s budget stalemate was essentially a battle between Republicans who wanted the state to limit itself to spending an enormous amount of money and Democrats who wanted it to spend a somewhat more enormous amount. The word “shortfall” shouldn’t even apply. “Never-ending windfall” is more like it. Yet, our state politicians are always pleading poverty. Clearly, they have lost track of reality. Spending taxpayers’ dollars in wasteful, meaningless ways has become standard operating procedure for the bureaucrats in Sacramento and throughout the state. The trial under way in Monterey, which pits an injured motorcyclist against Caltrans, provides several startling illustrations: ■ The population of wild pigs that ended up calling the former Odello arti- choke fields home was drawn to the area by a Caltrans “habitat mitigation pro- ject.” And what was it mitigating? The Hatton Canyon Freeway. You see, state environmental laws required that the loss of habitat to the proposed freeway through Hatton Canyon be made good somewhere else. So Caltrans diligently local groups who have repeatedly offered to set about planting a large area of the former artichoke fields with native bushes work with the city. These opportunities are Letters hopefully still available. and shrubs — all at a cost of several million dollars. However, it should be noted What a wonderful community project this to the Editor could be to refurbish the mansion and recre- that by 2000, when the pigs started moving down from the hills because they ate its gardens in the heart of Mission Trails Park. I am reminded of such great success liked what was available to eat at the mitigation project, the Hatton Canyon free- The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters which address issues of public importance. Letters stories in other communities such as Villa way was already dead. The money spent on the new habitat was therefore wast- cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the Montalvo, Gamble House, Filoli, Steinbeck author’s name, telephone number and street address. House, La Mirada and others. How the won- ed. Please do not send us letters which have been sub- derful places enrich our lives. Flanders mitted to other newspapers. We reserve the right to Mansion could be for Carmel what these ■ Because of the needless habitat project, a man riding a motorcycle along determine which letters are suitable for publication lovely homes have done for their communi- and to edit for length and clarity. ties. Come on Carmel, what are you waiting Highway 1 was seriously injured in 2003. The accident didn’t have to happen, The Pine Cone does not accept letters to the edi- for? tor by fax. Please submit your letters by U.S. mail, e- and will probably end up costing the state several million dollars. More taxpay- mail, or in person (addresses are provided below). Shirley Humann, Carmel er dollars gone to waste. ‘Saved from his own folly’ Dear Editor, ■ We hate to say it, but the lead attorney representing Caltrans doesn’t seem ‘Enrich our lives’ Dear Editor, I’m referring to the front page story of to be up to the task. During opening arguments last week and cross-examination I was very pleased to read Mary last week’s Carmel Pine Cone, “Mandurrago Brownfield’s excellent articles on the envi- sues city over bank building demolition.” Tuesday of a key witness for the injured motorcyclist, this attorney stumbled his ronmental impact report on the sale of city The builder believes he’s entitled to over $1 parkland including Flanders Mansion prop- million compensation from the City of way through, meandered all around the subjects he should have been talking erty. As a frequent visitor to the park and Carmel because his project never got off the ground. A question comes to mind — is he about, and generally bored everyone in the courtroom by failing to get to the longtime admirer of Flanders Mansion, I agree with the consultant’s report that the really going after the City of Carmel (read: you and me) for profit on his project? point. Unless he has some big surprises in store during the rest of the trial, sale of this parkland in the heart of the park will damage the park irrevocably. Mandurrago has been clear about his Caltrans’ case is doomed, and a big award is inevitable. Yet again, more of your According to the report, the city now motive for demolishing the Homescapes claims that the sale of this important com- Building. It was never civic nor market hard-earned tax dollars will go right down the drain. munity asset is necessary because it is in demand. He has always been motivated by the potential profit if everything went Where the government of the State of California is concerned, we find our- need of “significant” long- and short-term repair. Yet, in the past 10 years, the city has according to plan. But his calculations ignore reality. selves wishing there were some way to start all over again. neither sought nor availed itself of the many state or nonprofit grants available, especially Imagine if the city had granted his permit those offered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation nor reached out to See LETTERS next page ■ Publisher ...... Paul Miller (274-8593) Offices: ■ Advertising Director ...... Tim Cadigan (274-8603) Stonehouse Terrace, San Carlos near Seventh, Carmel-by-the Sea, and ■ Production Manager ...... Jackie Cromwell (274-8634) 734 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove ■ Reporters . .Mary Brownfield (274-8660), Chris Counts (274-8665) Mail: P.O. Box G-1, Carmel, California 93921 ...... 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Central Coast Delivery A California Corporation March 13, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 27 A paying John Mandurrago the $1 million dol- polls to vote for or against incorporation. If against incorporation would not be charged LETTERS lars he’s suing for, then what? Does he get incorporation is approved, that organization any money. Seems to me that the people From previous page the demolition permit, too? I see a big hole will keep those names and their votes secret who vote to make this thing happen should in the ground for years to come. unless the Town of Carmel Valley runs into be held accountable in case the three inde- years ago and the project limped into com- Why not cut everybody’s losses, sell the financial difficulties within the next 15 pendent fiscal experts turn out to be wrong. pletion today — two levels of parking, eight building and make it an open-air market? We years. At that time, the organization would I know I sure will be unhappy if incorpora- expensive condos, three small retail shops, a don’t need to give money to lawyers, and we reveal who voted for incorporation. If the tion is approved and five years from now my couple of apartments, all adding to the real don’t need more high-priced condos. town requires increased revenue, those peo- taxes have to go up because the Town of estate crisis crushing the economy. B. Berensen, ple who voted for incorporation would be the Carmel Valley is unable to cover its expens- The city, by its thoughtful review of the Carmel ones accountable to come up with the money es. project, didn’t “deprive” this builder of his to make up the shortfall. Those who voted Geoff Johnston, Carmel Valley “state and federal constitutional rights.” It Who should pay ultimately saved him from his own folly. He Dear Editor, should pay them. How about putting some accountability Stanley Harbour, Carmel into the vote for Carmel Valley incorpora- mates that construction of the Hatton tion? Let’s assume for a minute that we DOGS Canyon segment of the trail, as well as an Open-air market? could develop a means whereby some orga- From page 1A extension of the path to Rio Road, will take Dear Editor, nization could capture the names and yea or five months. If the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea ends up nay votes of all the people who go to the paved areas.” Last October, TAMC agreed to pay for a Residents who insist on walking their full environmental impact report for the trail. dogs in the park will be cited for a misde- Before the agency agreed to do an EIR, it meanor, she said. was estimated to cost taxpayers about $3.8 Jones observed that state parks makes an million. Officials insisted the EIR will not Hikers, bikers get earmark fund boost exception to the “no pavement, no dogs” rule delay the project. along a sandy stretch of coastline that runs While Jones conceded there is some local south from Carmel River Beach to the north opposition to the construction, she insisted By CHRIS COUNTS $475,000, they’ve narrowed it down to fund- boundary of Point Lobos State Reserve. many residents support the trail, including ing some combination of two projects: A Thankfully, Jones said, the dog ban in one neighborhood association. MUCH CRITICISM has been heaped on four-mile ADA-accessible pedestrian path Hatton Canyon will be lifted once a paved A group of residents — Save Hatton the $410 billion spending bill President within the boundaries of the new Ft. Ord 1.7-mile bicycle and walking path between Canyon — contend the paved trail jeopar- Barack Obama signed this week. Dunes State Park, and a .8-mile segment of Canyon Drive and the Carmel River is com- dizes an environmentally sensitive area. But thanks to U.S. Rep. Sam Farr, local the recreation trail in Moss Landing. pleted. Plans call for the paved portion of the Activists successfully stopped the Hatton outdoor enthusiasts stand to benefit from it. The pedestrian path, a joint effort by trail to be 12 feet wide, with a 4-foot shoul- Canyon bypass with the same argument. One of the spending bill’s nearly 8,000 ear- TAMC and state parks, would intersect the der of decomposed granite for walkers. The After a 15-year battle over the highway, state marks — derided by advocates of thrifty recreational trail in two locations. trail is part of the Carmel Hill & River parks acquired 160 acres of the canyon in government as “pet projects” or “pork” — Farr’s individual earmarks total $8.3 mil- Bicycle Trail Project, which will also include 2001. designates $475,000 for the Monterey Bay lion, the 35th highest among the 435 house a lighted Carmel Valley Road underpass and Despite opposition, Jones is confident the Sanctuary Scenic Trail. members, according to Taxpayers for a path extending south along Highway 1 to trail — which aims to provide a bicycle and The trail — which one day aims travel 60 Common Sense. He requested additional the entrance of Palo Corona Regional Park. walking route between the Crossroads, miles from Pacific Grove to Santa Cruz — earmarks worth millions more in conjunc- According to Jones, the the Carmel Rancho and Barnyard shopping cen- will incorporate all of the existing 12-mile tion with other legislators. Transportation Agency for Monterey County ters; Carmel High School, and adjacent resi- Monterey Bay Coastal Trail, which runs Other local projects receiving earmarked is scheduled to start construction in dential and recreational areas — will ulti- from Lovers Point to Marina. funds include $400,000 for a water quality December, although she couldn’t estimate mately benefit the community. While officials at the Transportation control project for Monterey Bay and when it would be completed. But she’s con- “The project will provide an important Agency for Monterey County can’t say pre- $250,000 for a a bluefin tagging program by fident the project will be completed transportation corridor,” Jones added. “And cisely what they plan to do with the the Monterey Bay Aquarium. “because the money is there.” it will get our kids off of Highway 1. This is A brochure published by TAMC esti- a very positive opportunity.” Natural Stone Hwy 68, Salinas 455.1876 Open Daily OPEN SAT & SUN 1-3 www.mcshanesnursery.com 3121 Hacienda Dr., Pebble Beach Answer to This Week’s Puzzle MEG CARJACK SMUG SLAT Whole Natural Foods APR OCEAN I A PUMP EACH for Dogs and Cats! 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The asked the city last summer to waive the fee lic property deemed appropriate by the plan- According to the old policy, applicants resolution adopted by the council last week for allowing them to hang advertising ban- ning commission and city council, as the city had to pay a $50 fee for “costs associated eliminated all the fees and updated rules on ners along Ocean Avenue and at other high- “supports the concept of displaying decora- with administration and design review,” as text and font size. traffic locations around town, council mem- tive banners on public property for the pur- bers decided the opportunity should be free pose of promoting a festive atmosphere and for everyone. And last week the Carmel City informing residents and visitors of local Council voted to make the no-fee policy per- events.” manent. 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