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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915

$5M REWARD FOR PEBBLE BEACH ART THIEVES CUSD board backs ■ Ransom note surfaces in $80 million heist C.V. incorporation By MARY BROWNFIELD ■ Rancho Cañada housing plan cut to THE MEN who say they lost millions of dollars’ worth of art in a Sept. 180 units, but board’s against it anyway 25 burglary of their Pebble Beach home are offering $1 million for its return intact, and another $4 million for the arrest and conviction of the By CHRIS COUNTS criminals. Meanwhile, crime-scene technicians have examined the house for forensic evidence, and detectives are pursuing several leads, according A PLAN to build 180 houses and create a park at to Monterey County Sheriff’s Cmdr. Mike Richards. In an additional wrin- Rancho Cañada would be a serious health threat to students kle, a ransom note surfaced this week. at Carmel Middle School, according to Glenn Robinson, a “It turned up yesterday, somehow, and was turned over by the victims to candidate for Carmel Valley Town Council. our detective, who put it into evidence,” he said Wednesday of the note. “It His allegation — backed by emotional testimony from his demands money and conveys death threats.” wife, Elizabeth, about their daughter’s struggle with cystic The victims, A. Benjamin Amadio and Dr. Ralph Kennaugh, reported fibrosis — prompted the Carmel Unified School District the break-in Friday evening, Richards said. In combing through the Board of Education to endorse incorporation of Carmel Sunridge Road home to determine what was missing, the men initially Valley Tuesday night as a way to stop the housing project. reported 13 pieces from their private collection, as well as $3,100 in cash The Robinsons’ daughter, and a computer, were stolen sometime between 1:30 and 6:48 p.m. that day. Abigail, is a seventh grader at This painting by Joan Miro was among Carmel Middle School. They See HEIST page 12A the works reported stolen Sept. 25. said there would be “serious Construction risks to pulmonary health,” would cause from fungus, silica and diesel exhaust, if the housing were health problems, Show recalls era when City denies wrongdoing built. The school board seemed an incorporation Bantam cars were big in sex-harassment case to agree, voting unanimously advocate claims to support incorporation of By MARY BROWNFIELD Carmel Valley — a decision ■ Response blames Miller the board made after listening A FLOCK of Lilliputian automobiles that could be for any injuries she suffered to more than two hours of testimony from residents, activists, described as the world’s first fuel-efficient cars will converge two county supervisors and developer Alan Williams, who on the Carmel Valley Village Community Park Saturday, Oct. By MARY BROWNFIELD gave the audience its first look at the latest version of Rancho 17, for the Austin Bantam Society’s 41st Annual Trophy Meet Cañada Village, which has been scaled back by Williams and and show. The society, which includes meet hosts Bill Spear THE SEXUAL-HARASSMENT complaints made by co-owner Clint Eastwood. and Susan Kirkness, boasts members in 48 states and 17 for- human resources manager Jane Miller against the City of “We’ve eliminated 100 units, and we won’t be importing Carmel have no basis in fact, according to the city’s lawyers, a lot of fill, the way the original project did,” Williams said. See BANTAM page 16A and she is therefore not entitled to be paid anything by city In place of 100 houses, he added, a 50-acre park and trail taxpayers. The city’s response to Miller’s lawsuit, filed with along the Carmel River would be created. Fifty percent of the the court in July but not provided to The Pine Cone until this housing units would be reserved for people who work in week, denies that she “has been or will be damaged in any Carmel Valley, Williams said. amount” by city officials. “We’re creating some outstanding recreational opportuni- Carmel’s attorneys are also trying to have Miller’s lawyer, ties for students at the middle school, and providing housing Michael Stamp, thrown off the case because he represented opportunities for the faculty and staff,” he added. the city on related matters in the past. According to Williams, the revised Rancho Cañada pro- Miller, who has been away on leave since last year, filed a ject would create 90 market-rate units and 90 affordable lawsuit in Monterey County Superior Court in June accusing “workforce” units. He said local residents would have the city administrator Rich Guillen of sexual harassment, gen- first opportunity to purchase the affordable units, which der- and age-based discrimination, failure to take steps to would range from about $90,000 to $350,000. prevent discrimination, and retaliation. She also alleged the The original Rancho Cañada plan, by Nick Lombardo, mayor and city council knew but failed to take action against proposed the houses, apartments and townhomes in place of Guillen as he had affairs with employees, and gave them 18 holes of the Rancho Cañada golf course as a way to pro- preferential treatment and pay, while discriminating against and driving others to quit. See BOARD page 27A But attorneys with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, the San Francisco firm hired to defend the city, deny that Guillen, the They’re rare, cute, economical, tiny — and still manage to BIG ELECTION ISSUE: have room for Gayle, Jennifer and Mike Harrell of Stockton. See SUIT page 8RE WHAT IS RURAL?

An invasion and its censorship problem By CHRIS COUNTS By PAUL MILLER Now, with a lot more experience under my belt, and the F THOSE who are debating the pros and cons of Sixth in a series humility that invariably accompanies it, I regret what I did. I incorporating Carmel Valley are to be believed, its resi- Except for the part where I tricked CBS and ABC. That part dents can kiss their rural character goodbye, no matter THE ISRAELI military officer was angry, and he was fun. demanded an explanation, so I gave him one. But what I told what happens. Incorporation supporters warn that without a town him was a lie — one that would have gotten me kicked out of A lot of responsibility government supervising its fate, the Monterey County the country or thrown in jail if he had known the truth. In the In August 1981, having switched networks just the sum- Board of Supervisors will rubber stamp so much devel- view of this very stern soldier staring me in the face, I would mer before, I was suddenly named NBC News bureau chief opment that Carmel Valley will look like a Silicon Valley have deserved harsh punishment for endangering his coun- in Tel Aviv. I was 27 years old, and the assignment was a very suburb. Their campaign signs summarize their feelings in try’s security during time of war. impressive one. The Middle East made front-page news four words: “Keep Carmel Valley Rural.” To myself, my actions were justified because I was pro- almost every day, and NBC’s Israel office was one of its Meanwhile, opponents of the drive to incorporate tecting the integrity of news coverage of an important inter- biggest overseas operations — three reporters, a producer, national story. But looking back, it was really just hubris that See RURAL page 9A led me to lie, and to rationalize doing so. See CENSOR page 32A 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 October 2, 2009 ANGRY JUDGE GIVES BERGSTROM SIX YEARS IN STATE PRISON

By MARY BROWNFIELD before being assigned to a state prison, did not grant a new trial because of defense whose defense team aggressively questioned according to prosecutor Cristina Johnson. attorney Tom Worthington’s objections to the victim throughout the trial regarding her FORMER DOCTOR Carl Bergstrom “That usually takes about 90 days,” she instructions from the judge before the jury drinking, use of prescription drugs, past will not get a new trial and was sentenced to said. “The counselors interview him and deliberated. behavior and other issues — questioned six years in state prison by Monterey County decide where he should go — if he’s going to “I’m glad it’s over,” Johnson said. Doe’s credibility again during the hearing Superior Court Judge Russell Scott Friday. be a threat, what level facility, if he’s in dan- During the Sept. 25 sentencing, the vic- Friday. Bergstrom, convicted July 27 of the forcible ger of being hurt by other inmates or of hurt- tim, identified as Jane Doe 1, expressed her “I’ve never seen anyone attack a victim in sodomy of a woman in his Carmel Woods ing other inmates.” gratitude to the court and to the jury, and said a sentencing like that,” said Johnson, whose home in April, will spend as long as three Johnson, who also had two other anony- she was thankful the truth was out and jus- office is continuing its investigation of months in the California Department of mous women testify against Bergstrom dur- tice had been administered, according to Bergstrom’s other allegedly criminal activi- Corrections processing facility in Fresno ing his trial, said she was grateful the judge Johnson. She also reported Scott called ties. But she said she may not bring rape Bergstrom “a ‘sexual predator’ who ‘will not charges unless the victims agree. “I don’t stop’ when he wants something.” want to force them into a media storm if they new fall But in his objections, Worthington — don’t want to,” she explained. arrivals Natural Tiffany robbery hearing delayed ACCUSED PHARMACY robber coming in from the four agencies investigat- Stone Brennan Tiffany’s preliminary hearing has ing Tiffany’s alleged crimes in their jurisdic- just arrived been delayed until at least Oct. 16, according tions. He is accused of robbing a Walgreens to Monterey County Deputy District in Marina Aug. 20, the Monterey Walgreens specials value Attorney Jim Martin, because so many Aug. 22, the Save Mart in Sand City Aug. cashmere softcoats reports and files need to be processed and 22, and Central Avenue Pharmacy in Pacific reviewed. The hearing — during which the Grove Sept. 14. regular $1295, now $795 prosecution and police will outline the evi- “He was either going for Oxycontin, dence against him and a judge will deter- Morphine or Dilaudid,” Martin said. In two now open of the incidents, including the robbery of until 8pm mine whether the case should go to trial — thurs.-saturday had been set for Oct. 2. Central Avenue in which he allegedly made mon-wed. 9:30-6pm Now, Martin and defense attorney Bryan off with its supply of Oxycontin, he is sunday 11-5pm Keller plsn to meet in court Oct. 14 to dis- accused of using a gun. cuss whether they will be ready to proceed “On a case with this many charges and with the preliminary hearing two days later. with this many agencies, the paperwork adds “I still don’t know if it’s going to go on up,” Martin said. Hwy 68, Salinas that date — there’s a large amount of discov- Tiffany, whose wife said he became 455.1876 ery that still needs to be done,” Martin said. addicted to narcotic painkillers after being “We haven’t really had a chance to discuss prescribed them during treatment for avascu- One mile south of Ocean Ave.; Exit on Hwy 1 Open Daily at Carmel Valley Right on Carmel Rancho www.mcshanesnursery.com the case with the judge.” lar necrosis, remains in Monterey County Blvd.Right on Carmel Rancho Lane That’s because police reports are still Jail. His bail was set at $135,000, though Martin suggested he might seek an increase in the amount. October 2, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 3A Author receives award, joins Walter Cronkite and Dalai Lama

By KELLY NIX lived in poverty. Eisler kicks off series “My father couldn’t get a job, so he started an alligator Though she speaks to groups on the Monterey Peninsula CELEBRATED CARMEL author Riane Eisler, who has goods factory,” Eisler said. a couple of times a year, she regularly makes presentations spent decades exploring the concept of peace, has been rec- Seven years later, when Eisler was 14 years old, the fami- ognized with an award previously given to such dignitaries as ly immigrated to the United States. See EISLER page 31A the Dalai Lama and Walter Cronkite. Eisler, best known for her book “The Chalice and the Blade,” has been chosen as the 2009 recipient of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation’s Distinguished Peace Leadership Award. The Santa Barbara anti- war group presents the award to those “who have demonstrated courageous leadership in the cause of peace.” Eisler, also a scholar, feminist, attorney and soci- ologist, has published 10 books and more than 300 essays about women’s rights, politics and economics, peace, education, leadership, spirituality and religion, and other topics. “This is a very important award, because it’s a recogni- tion that has been given to some pretty impressive peo- ple,” Eisler told The Pine Cone at her Carmel home Tuesday. Other recipients include Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Jacques Cousteau and Carl Sagan. Eisler will accept the award Nov. 7. She has been recognized by scholars for her “building a culture of peace,” and her analysis of the connection of domestic violence with war- fare has been featured in numerous publications. Eisler is also included in the book, “Great Peacemakers” as one of 20 leaders for world peace along with Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King and Mahatma Ghandi. Eisler’s partner, writer David Loye, said the award’ is important because it rec- ognizes the broad concept of a systemic approach to developing peace. “It’s not just one of these . run-of-the-mill awards, it’s one of the biggies,” Loye Our Community said. “People have to under- stand that the toe bone is related to the heel bone and SM the heel bone is related to the ankle bone. You have to see the bigger picture.” If you look at a snapshot Your Bank. of Eisler’s early life, it’s clear there’s a personal reason she’s so concerned with the way people treat each other. Best of Born in Vienna, Austria, Thank you for voting us “Best Personal Bank,” and special Eisler’s Jewish family was 2009 nearly devastated by the thanks to all of our employees for providing the excellent Nazi regime when the Gestapo dragged her father customer service that merits this award. off during Kristallnacht, the November 1938 nighttime assaults on the Jews and their shops. “My mother miraculously got my father released,” CARMEL Eisler said. “She recognized one of the Nazis who had Demi Briscoe been an errand boy for the family business. She was Branch Manager furious and said, ‘How could SINCE 1984 26380 Carmel Rancho Lane you loot and plunder from this family who has been so www.1stnational.com 831.626.5086 kind to you?’” Some money passed hands, and the Gestapo eventually released her father. In 1939, the family fled to Cuba, where they A Division of Pacifi c Capital Bank, N.A., Member FDIC 4A The Carmel Pine Cone October 2, 2009

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PACIFIC GROVE The Rev'd Dr. William B. Rolland multi-denominational Mysterious fonts multi-denominational Carmel Presbyterian Church The Christian Church and missing glasses Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea (Disciples of Christ) Daniel Wm. Paul, MDiv ~ Pastor 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org 442 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 ✞ Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM (831) 372-0363 • Fax (831) 647-8467 ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:45 AM Childcare & Parking Provided HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged by ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:45 AM Email: [email protected] • www.pacificgrovechurch.org the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, the Carmel Fire The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST All Saints Episcopal Church week. This week’s log was compiled by Mary Brownfield. Dolores & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea • www.allsaintscarmel.org Sundays @ 6PM 8 AM Traditional • 9:15 AM* Informal 10:30 AM* Choral • 5:30PM Spoken FRIDAY, SEPEMBER 11 (Evensong - 1st Sun., 5:30 PM) Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea (831) 624-3883 *Childcare provided WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM Carmel-by-the-Sea: One vehicle backed into a stopped vehicle in the post office parking lot on Fifth Avenue. Church of the Wayfarer First United Methodist Big Sur: A deputy guardian from the department of health (A United Methodist Church) Church of Pacific Grove requested a deputy accompany her for a civil standby on “The Butterfly Church” Garrapatos Road and Palo Colorado Road. “Happy Cows” Carmel-by-the-Sea: On-duty emergency vehicle was by Norm Mowery, Pastor World Communion Sunday involved in a non-injury collision on Mission Street. Special music by Thompson Lange Guest Preacher: Rev. Dale Baker Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen came to the department with and Stacy Meheen, vocalist Special musical guest: Arlyn Petalver, Violin a loose dog found on Ocean Avenue. An check was made in the Bible Study at 8:45 and 11:15 AM Sunday Worship at 10:30 AM area by the animal control officer and the finders of the dog; Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care Loving Child Care • Children’s Sunday School however, no owner was located. Later, a friend of the owner Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM came to the department looking for the dog, which was returned 915 Sunset Drive (at 17 Mile Drive) to him. A warning was given, and fees were paid. Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A person was bitten on the left hand 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com 831-372-5875 • www.butterflychurch.org while walking past a dog on leash held by its owner in the patio Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church area of a business on Lincoln Street. Carmel Mission Basilica “In the Heart of Carmel Valley Village” Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. Sat. Vigil Mass: 4:30pm (Fulfills Sunday obligation) Sun. Masses: 7:30AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 5:30PM Sunday Masses: 9:00am only for Oct. 6 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to San Carlos Confessions: Sat. 4:00 to 5:00 Confessions: Sat. 3:30 to 4:00 and Eighth for a smoke-detector activation.Arrived on scene Mass at Big Sur: Sundays at 10:30 AM 9 El Caminito Rd., Carmel Valley to find a smoke detector activated in an empty apartment. 3080 Rio Road, Carmel www.ourladycarmelvalley.org An exterior search indicated no problem. The building owner arrived and opened the apartment. Activation possi- Christian Science Church bly due to heavy fog entering an open window near the detec- Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. St. John’s Chapel 1490 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey tor. Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m. Reading Room - Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm • Saturday 11am - 3pm Traditional Anglican Worship • 1928 Prayer Book Open Wed. 6:45-7:15pm • Sundays 11:00-11:30am • Closed Holidays Sundays: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A business on Lincoln reported a dog Child Care Available 831-375-4463 was turned over to them and would be held for animal control Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 • Free Parking E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.stjohnschapel.com officer pickup. The officer responded and took custody of the Community Church dog and made an area check for a possible owner. The owner was of the Monterey Peninsula located and the dog returned in the field. A warning was given, Reverend Dana Reynolds, Guest Pastor Advertise Your Church Services here and prevention for securing the gate to the property was dis- “With the Eyes and Heart of the Child” Mark 10:4-16 ◆ $20 per week ◆ cussed. 10:00 Worship Service and Sunday School Call The Carmel Pine Cone • (831) 274-8590 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Anonymous person found a dog in the Carmel Valley Road, 1 mile East of Hwy. 1 (831) 624-8595 • www.ccmp.org See POLICE LOG page 4 RE

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By MARY BROWNFIELD face had significant injuries, too.” “We started grabbing evidence,” Nyunt and the house was well kept. He said police The elderly woman was semiconscious said, including proof Danvers had tried to had never been there before, though the A PACIFIC Grove woman accused of and could shake her head in response to clean up blood, her journal and “a note about abuse may have been ongoing. battering her elderly mother to death last questions, but was unable to speak, he added. battering her mother.” week pleaded not guilty An ambulance took her Nyunt said Danvers appeared to be sober, See BEATING page 30A to four felonies Monday. to Community Hospital Jean Danvers, 63, of the Monterey remains in jail on more Peninsula, where she than $1 million bail and died around 2:30 a.m. is set to appear in court Friday. next week, according to Before her mother Monterey County died, officers arrested Deputy District Attorney Danvers for battery and Doug Matheson. elder abuse, based on her Danvers, who shared alleged statements. a Forest Hill Boulevard Nyunt described her as home with 96-year-old “distraught, but not hys- Charlotte Danvers, called terical.” authorities at 8:15 p.m. Danvers was placed Sept. 24 and requested in isolation at Monterey medical assistance, County Jail, “because we telling them she had had physical evidence to struck the woman, take off of her,” Nyunt according to Pacific explained. “We wanted Grove Police Cmdr. John to make sure we kept her Nyunt. Because it was Jean Danvers clothing intact.” initially dispatched as a After Charlotte medical emergency, fire- Danvers died, police fighters arrived first, with police on the obtained a warrant to search the home and a scene moments later. car for evidence. They brought in the “The victim was on the ground and had Monterey County Sheriff’s crime-scene unit injuries all over her body,” Nyunt said. “Her to help. 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By KELLY NIX “we’ve heard from many people who have Bringing in three new doctors and a certi- Carmel’s Peninsula Primary Care is open had difficulty finding a primary care doctor.” fied family nurse practitioner, in addition to 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m., Monday CARMEL PATIENTS have easier Peninsula Primary Care accepts new the two doctors already practicing here, through Friday. Information and appoint- access to medical care starting this week, patients, including those covered by should do a lot to ease the shortage,” Moore ments are available by calling (831) 718- when Community Hospital of the Monterey Medicare, Moore said. said. 9701. Peninsula opened its first of two primary It’s also hoped the new Carmel center will care centers on the Monterey Peninsula. mean less traffic at CHOMP’s emergency Intended to ease a significant shortage of room. Many people, unable to get a quick doctors, CHOMP’s Peninsula Primary Care appointment with a doctor, go to the ER center opened its doors Thursday in the seeking treatment, according to the hospital. Crossroads. It’s staffed with five primary By early 2011, a larger, 12,000-square- care physicians and a certified family nurse foot center will also open in Marina, at the Irene Abel Shreve practitioner. southeast corner of Imjin Parkway and Appointments are required at the 7,269- Second Avenue. CARMEL ~ Husband, daughter and granddaughter were seated at the dining square-foot center, but patients with urgent Since 2005, CHOMP said the number of room table discussing what life would be without Irene whose demise was needs can likely be seen by a doctor the same primary care doctors on the Peninsula has imminent. Suzanne succinctly stated “my mother has always filled the room – day. The clinic is located between CVS and dwindled. Some doctors have left the area in it will be very different without her.” Safeway. favor of jobs with larger healthcare organiza- The lady of extreme beauty, The center should be a relief to those tions that can offer higher salaries and better charm, elegance, multi talents, warm Peninsula patients who have had a difficult benefits. smile and total charisma died in her time finding a primary care doctor, since Two of the Carmel center’s physicians, Carmel home on September 22, some physicians won’t accept Medicare — Harry Jang and David Straface, are estab- 2009. Fifteen years of a rare blood the government health program for those lished Peninsula doctors. The three other disease, twelve years of lymphoma, over 65 — because of low reimbursement doctors, PaulJohn Hayner, Andrew Johnston, rates. and Jill Tiongco, are new to the area, accord- two years of breast cancer and five “Since we announced we were opening ing to CHOMP. Laurel Moody, the center’s months of ovarian cancer were Peninsula Primary Care,” CHOMP spokes- family nurse practitioner, has worked on the fought with the braveness and deter- woman Brenda Moore told The Pine Cone, Peninsula and in Southern California. mination that exemplified her life. Her refusal to accept these chal- lenges as anything more than an SENIORS unwelcome annoyance was with her to her death. Irene was born in Maxwell, Colusa County, California on the Abel Family rice ranch. At less than one month old, Irene, her mother, sister and brother were moved to the Walnut Creek Abel ranch. An idyllic country life created Central Coast Senior Services, Inc. a boundless love of nature, animals and birds. As a young girl, she became an

PROVIDING OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGsm expert equestrian and in later years would see an office building or subdivi- sion and exclaim that she had enjoyed riding her horse in that exact spot. At a very young four years, Irene was found to have extraordinary musical Everybody Needs a Break Now and Then talent and was given her first violin. Her knowledge of music, perfect pitch and expertise in performance carried throughout her life. Two notes of a Even the most dedicated family caregivers periodically need “time musical work were all that were needed to be heard to identify an opera, off ” to replenish their energy. That's what our Respite Care service symphony, sonata or chamber work. In youth, Irene performed with the Carmel Bach Festival as a section leader. Later she played with the Oakland is for. Symphony, Santa Rosa and Diablo Symphony Orchestras, as well as perform- ing chamber music with various quartets and quintets in the Bay Area. Our Home Care Coordinator will Following the failure of her first marriage, Irene enrolled in the San visit you first to discuss your needs Francisco Art Institute and achieved her B. A. degree and California teaching certification. Instruction by Ansel Adams and Minor White brought forth an and wishes. entire new world of photographic excellence and numerous awards in photo- graphic competition. The ability to create large and complex paintings, col- When you need a break, we will lages and murals made Irene a favorite resource for Bay Area decorators. In collaboration with Monica Hannasch, batik and fabric design became a new carefully select a Personal Attendant medium and the sale of those designs resulted in drapery and upholstery to be at home with your loved one materials still being used today. After retirement from commercial work, while you are away, and to follow the Irene continued with all mediums of art for her own enjoyment as well as that routine that you have established. of her friends – continuing to paint until a few weeks before her death. Violin virtuoso and long time Fairmont Hotel orchestra leader Rudy Seiger and Irene married in the 1950’s. Herb Caen frequently wrote of the beautiful You can't take good care of anyone brunette with Rudy as he recognized them at opera and symphony perfor- else unless you take care of mances as well as social events in the Bay Area. Their life on the oceanfront yourself! in their Pacifica home resulted in Irene’s love of the ocean and her deep desire to always have the ocean nearby. Following Seiger’s death, Irene lived in Europe for a year returning to Oakland and a home being built. Bill Shreve and Irene married in 1963 and shared a magnificent 46 years "Central Coast Senior Services arranged for care for my parents several times together. Their homes, first in Piedmont Pines in Oakland, then a two unit and I couldn't have been more pleased. Literally within a couple hours of my condominium in Rossmoor which they merged into one unit, a second home phone call, they had someone in my father's home so he could return from the at Konocti Bay in Lake County, the twelfth floor 360 degree view condomini- hospital. They provided 24-hour care for my father, who is blind, including um in Oakland’s Bellevue-Staten were the locales for the elegant parties they both enjoyed. In 1993, the tremendous desire to again be near the ocean fixing his meals and helping him bathe. I found their services to be exceptional." resulted in the move to Carmel – a decision they have never regretted. Jane Durant-Jones Irene has been a member of a number of organizations over the years, her Owner, Coastal Mortgage favorites being the Bellevue Club in Oakland and her honorary membership in the Berkeley Piano Club. Survivors include her husband, William Shreve, her daughter, Suzanne Call us to arrange for a free consultation: Starjash and her husband Dan of Panama, her granddaughter, Damiana Potts 831-649-3363 or 831-484-7355 of Oakland, as well as two nieces and two nephews. She was predeceased by 207 16th Street, Suite 300, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 her sister, Edith Fisher of Walnut Creek and her brother, Hastings Abel of www.centralcoastseniorservices.com Milwaukee, Oregon, and her beloved and treasured poodles Madeleine, Celeste, Rabelais and Cici. Deep gratitude is extended to Roger Shiffman, M. D. and the entire staff at Monterey Bay Oncology, with special thanks to R. N.’s Nora Walsh and Lindy Chandler for their love and total devotion of 14 years. 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By MARY BROWNFIELD Tindall lost control of his Chevy HHR, swerved off the road, have been very difficult to see. struck an embankment and overturned, coming to rest on its Biegel found experts who support that view, while IN AN effort to avoid a lengthy trial involving expert wit- side in the southbound lane. Matheson has found experts who determined Hudson was at nesses with conflicting conclusions, defendants Mark He allegedly fled, leaving behind two passengers, a 26- fault. Hudson and Christopher Tindall may plead guilty in the year-old man and Wiesjahn. Moments later, Hudson crashed “This is a tragic case, because this young woman died, and drunken-driving, hit-and-run wreck on Highway 1 that killed his Ford pickup into the Chevy, and he also reportedly left we’re trying to see if we can work something out that every- a Big Sur teenager more than a year ago. Their defense attor- after a friend helped tow the truck away. body can live with — both the prosecutor and the defendants neys and the prosecutor met in court last Thursday to deter- Hudson and Tindall are accused of vehicular manslaugh- — because there is a true battle of the experts here in the mine whether to proceed to trial, and decided to schedule an ter, felony hit-and-run causing great bodily injury and other question of causation,” Biegel said. Oct. 16 hearing that could see the men accepting some charges. And while the California Highway Patrol and Matheson responsibility for their roles in the tragic accident. “It’s a pretty solid case of drunken driving, killing some- argue both men unlawfully fled, and that Hudson’s truck was “We had discussions with the judge, and it appears that body, and then running and hiding,” Matheson said. towed away in an effort to avoid blame, Biegel said the vehi- the defendants are going to think about entering pleas of Tindall’s attorney, Frank Dice, was unavailable for com- cle was moved so someone else wouldn’t crash into it, and guilty to some of the charges, and then argue to the judge for ment. Larry Biegel, Hudson’s defense attorney, said it’s Hudson did not evade police but passed out. After awaken- probation,” Monterey County Deputy District Attorney Doug debatable his client could have avoided hitting Tindall’s over- ing, he went to the hospital and contacted the CHP himself, Matheson said. “We will argue for prison.” turned SUV, regardless of whether he was intoxicated, according to Biegel. In the incident that killed 17-year-old Rachel Wiesjahn, because its dark undercarriage was facing northbound in the “Obviously, the evidence is there; otherwise, nobody after leaving a bar shortly before 2 a.m. Aug. 28, 2008, southbound lane on an unlit stretch of highway and would would plead guilty,” Matheson countered, speculating that the battle will occur not so much in determining which offenses the men will plead to, but what their punishment will be. “Nothing’s really set in stone until after sentencing,” he said. “There’s a lot of room for maneuvering, for arguing on this thing.” Biegel said he and his client are not foregoing their right to try the case, “because I believe Mark is not guilty of crim- inal liability in the death of Rachel, and I have experts advis- ing me of that,” he said. “And the D.A. has experts advising the other way. But maybe, because of this vast disparity, it may be the wisest course to see if we can agree on a com- promise.”

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By KELLY NIX 1989. raised, to serve as deputy district attorney through 1985 when He’s spent four-and-a-half years assigned to the juvenile he joined a private Monterey law firm as an associate. He AFTER 20 years as a Monterey County Superior Court dependency court. returned to his position as deputy district attorney from 1986 judge, Richard Curtis announced last week he’ll hang up his “My favorite assignments have been in the therapeutic to 1989. robes at the end of October. courts, like the drug court programs and the two juvenile Grover said Curtis will be missed for his willingness to Curtis, whose last day on the job will be Oct. 30, will be courts,” he said. help colleagues. replaced by the county’s presiding judge, Adrienne Grover. Curtis was admitted to the California State Bar in 1978. “It’s difficult to lose a versatile and experienced judge like “I will miss the professionalism, dedication, and cama- He received his juris doctorate in 1977 from the University of Judge Curtis,” she said. “He has truly set an example of col- raderie of the judges in Monterey County,” Curtis said in a San Diego Law School and a bachelor of science from U.S. legiality for the rest of us to follow.” prepared statement. “In the 29 years that I have worked with Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., in 1968. Curtis worked Curtis said he will spend more time with his family, the courts, it never ceases to amaze me how our judges seem briefly as a civilian attorney in 1978 for an aerospace firm in including his wife of 41 years, and his two children and two to do more with less.” San Diego before becoming a deputy district attorney for grandchildren. Though Curtis will periodically sit in as a vis- Curtis has been a superior court judge since December Orange County. iting judge, he’ll use his spare time on hobbies, such as the 2000 and was originally appointed to the court in December In 1980, he returned to Monterey County, where he was ongoing restoration of his 1961 Volkswagen. “Judge Curtis has been a hardworking judge willing to take courageous stands on issues,” said Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo. “He has been truly committed to public service, serving as a deputy district attorney and a judge.”

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By KELLY NIX Brett Weston, a longtime friend of his. But Garrod said he won’t accept the $750 Carmel Highlands artist Al Weber, a “He went up one path, and I went up he received for the winning photograph. respected commercial and fine art photogra- A PHOTOGRAPHER who for years another,” said Garrod, who lives in “I’m going to tell them to not send me the pher who has judged photographs for 50 taught the craft in Ansel Adams’ workshops Monterey. money, because the center needs it,” he said. years, said every entry this year was about has won top honors from Carmel’s Center for Garrod said he placed a filter on the cam- “I wish the other guys would do the same.” individual expression. Photographic Art for an image he took in era before taking the photo, which is one rea- Matthew Farris won second place and “It was impressive to see the variety, both Hawaii about two decades ago. son the larger leaf appears shiny. $450 for his photograph entitled “Untitled in concept and craft,” Weber said. “Three Photographer Richard Garrod won the “Those leaves, of course, are all green,” 5,” while third place and $300 went to photographs were given top honors, but there first place award for his “Leaf Cluster” pho- he said. “The big leaf was brand new and the Chester Ng for his “Whirling Dervishes” could easily have been fifty winners.” tograph. The photo, along with 77 others, color was pure green. The other leaves were photo. The Center for Photographic Art’s Juried went on display Sept. 19 as part of the cen- older and mottled in color.” This year’s Juried Exhibition includes 77 Exhibition runs until the first week of ter’s 2009 Juried Exhibition opening. For seven years in the 1960s and 1970s, images created by 70 different photogra- December. The center is at the Sunset “What a surprise,” Garrod told The Pine Garrod taught photography in Adams’ work- phers, selected from among 696 entries sub- Cultural Center on San Carlos and 9th. For Cone about the award. “I’m very pleased.” shops, which ran from 1955 to 1981. mitted by 165 photographers. information, call (831) 625-5181. Garrod said he snapped the shot about “This is the first time anything like this 1990 while he was in a park on the Island of has happened to me,” Garrod said of the Hawaii with the noted late photographer award. SPCA promises exciting fundraiser

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Cross solidifies, and the new organization absorbs many of had been interim CEO of the former Monterey-San Benito Red Cross merger the Santa Cruz chapter’s tasks, jobs are opening and others counties chapter for three months and is now managing are changing, according to Sharon Crino, CEO of the new finances, human resources and logistics across the three yields new jobs Monterey Bay Area chapter. Crino, who ran the Carmel chap- counties while overseeing the Salinas Service Center. ter before the merger, announced several new hires and reas- Lucie Garcia, the new development director, moved here signments last week. two years ago from Houston, Texas, where she did marketing PINE CONE STAFF REPORT Timothy Duncan, an experienced American Red Cross and business development in the healthcare industry, at one general manager and fundraising executive who joined the point helping to raise $1.5 million toward the expansion of a AS THE merger between the former Carmel and consolidated chapter full time Sept. 1, is the new director of Monterey-San Benito counties chapters of the American Red operations and manager of the Salinas Service Center. He See JOBS page 31A What Do These People Have in Common?

Tom Gray, May Waldroup, Michael McMillan, Dave Potter - - They All Have Been Big-Time Developers & Are Now Supporters of a Big-Sized City!

Tom Gray, the developer of the 300 Santa Lucia Preserve (Rancho San Carlos) homesites, has bankrolled the Carmel Valley incorporation process since the beginning – contributing at least $10,000 to Cityhood proponents.* The ques- tion becomes, why are so many developers and cityhood proponents willing to spend over $200,000 to make an admin- istrative change from rural county to urban city? Follow the money! Someone is going to make lots of greenbacks from a new city -- developers, bond companies, attorneys, construction firms, city employees, government officials, etc. all at the expense of taxpayers.

Under new urban planning principles to prevent urban sprawl, population density is to be shifted to the cities, and away from rural county areas. The cityhood proponents know this. There will be pressure to “in-fill” the low density areas of Carmel Valley so as to comply with a densely-populated city. Plus, regional governments will set “affordable housing” mandates – up to 300 or more for the City of Carmel Valley. The proponents know this. They talk like environmental- ists, but who else can successfully get a hotel or strip mall built to increase desperately-needed tax revenues?

Every city in Monterey County has a Redevelopment Agency that takes land from private owners and gives it almost free to developers. A city of Carmel Valley will be no different. Cities spend millions of taxpayer dollars to entice businessmen to build within their city, in an effort to bring in big bucks for city coffers. Of course, the city officials must often threaten or seize citizens’ land by brute force through eminent domain powers. If G passes, Carmel Valley is no longer considered a rural country-like area; it is legally a city. Federal and state laws now come into play to trans- form Carmel Valley into a standard city-like structure.

We don’t need a city, five more smooth-talking politicians, political infighting, bankruptcy, higher sales and prop- erty taxes. Almost every city on the Peninsula is flirting with building large-scale, first-class hotels to pay for city debt and over-spending policies.

If the proponents want a city so badly, why don’t they simply live in Pacific Grove or one of the other local troubled cities?

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NO Carmel Valley City! Vote No on Measure G Paid by: Save and Protect Carmel Valley – No on G (FPPC #1320169) www.SaveCarmelValley.org *Monterey Herald, by Victoria Manley, Jan. 5, 2003 “Carmel Valley: Wrestling with the Question of Incorporation: Should A City Go Here?” 14A The Carmel Pine Cone October 2, 2009 2009 FOOD and WINE ■ Best Organic Produce Whole Foods Market — 800 Del Monte Center, Monterey - 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily - (831) 333-1600 - The Golden Pine Cones www.wholefoodsmarket.com. The market that has brought organic fruits and vegetables to the masses in an upscale, contemporary setting — and with knowl- WHEN WE polled our readers about their favorite local appreciation for the very best. And they didn’t disappoint! Last edgeable, friendly staff and loads of samples to taste — is the restaurants, businesses and recreational opportunities, we knew week, we printed winners in more than 100 categories. And here place to find whatever pesticide-free, chemical-free fruits and they would show their discriminating taste and sophisitcated is the final group of winners of the 2009 Golden Pine Cones. veggies you seek. The parking lot may be a nightmare, and the prices may be a tad high, but devotees swear by Whole Foods’ extensive offerings of artfully displayed organic and convention- al produce from near and far. ■ Best Wine Store/Section Nielsen Bros. Market — Northeast corner of San Carlos and Seventh, Carmel-by-the-Sea - 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily - (831) 624-6441 - www.nielsenmarket.com. GIRL FRIDAY AGENCY... This charming corner market has long had a corner on the wine market in Carmel. The family-owned and-operated store’s cellar ...is a personal assistant agency. We are here to help busy profes- houses a collection of bottles from around the world, ranging from affordable Southern Hemisphere offerings, to hard-to-find sionals, over-worked parents and seniors with their daily menial vintages with triple-digit prices. Longtime owners Merv and Nancie Sutton retired this summer and sold their market to Tigran and Azniv Amirkhanian, who are carrying on the tasks. In the past, personal assistant were only available for the Nielsen’s tradition. The store’s staff will happily offer advice about which wine to pour with what foods, the best gift bottles elite. Now the courtesy and professionalism of a personal assis- or the ideal wine in your price range. tant is available in Monterey Peninsula. ■ Best Bakery We welcome any questions. Parker-Lusseau Pastries — 731 Munras Ave., Monterey - Weds. to Sat., 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - (831) 643-0300 - and 539 Hartnell St., Monterey - Mon. to Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. - (831) 641-9188 - www.parker- lusseaupastries.com. Thanks to owners Anne Parker Johnson and Yann Lusseau, the specialties of this outstanding bakery are too numerous to list. 831.578.6023 But Pine Cone readers obviously know their triple chocolate cakes, fruit tarts and petit fours. For a little something less sweet, www.girlfridayagencies.com don’t miss the croissants, and the canelés — a sort of French doughnut — are highly addictive. ■ Best Catering Company A Moveable Feast — P.O. Box 902, Carmel Valley - (831) 659-5100 - www.a-moveable-feast.com. “Maverick” might be a word frequently misapplied, but chef/owner Michael Jones fits it. Classically trained in the United States and abroad, the talented and creative Jones delights guests fortunate enough to attend events served by his catering business which was launched in 1976. A Moveable Feast reflects his philosophy of bringing “New World freshness and innovation to the Old World techniques and tradition of ser- vice,” using locally grown organic ingredients from small farms, fresh meats and fish caught in Monterey Bay. Whenever you see Jones, with his trademark sandy shoulder-length hair, chef’s coat and beret, you know the food will be fabulous. ■ Best Kitchen Shop Sur La Table — Carmel Plaza, lower level, Ocean Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea - Mon. to Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - (831) 626-6433 - www.surlatable.com. When Sur La Table opened in Carmel Plaza a couple of years ago, Peninsula residents who love to cook rejoiced. This well stocked store, which has its roots in Seattle’s Pike Place Market and now boasts dozens of locations nationwide, carries every- thing a home cook could want, from full lines of Le Creuset cookware and Riedel stemware, to irresistible kitchen gadgets and a nice collection of sauces, oils, vinegars, and other inter- esting condiments and spices from around the world. The friend- ly and knowledgeable employees — and the fact they will even sharpen knives for you — top off the list of reasons Sur La Table is a local favorite. ■ Best Monterey County Chardonnay — A Doctor that Makes House Calls Bernardus “How to Avoid Excessive Medication” ■ Favorite Monterey County Wine — Bernardus Sauvignon Blanc A talk by Dr. Qamar, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. at Casa Munras Hotel Complimentary Lecture and Light Refreshments. Bernardus Tasting Room - 5 West Carmel Valley Road Limited seating, RSVP to register. Please Join Us! - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m daily. - (831) 659-1900 - www.bernardus.com/winery. Appointments granted within 24 hours. Direct, immediate access to Bernardus Pon launched his namesake winery in Cachagua two your own personal doctor. Visits lasting at least 45 minutes. And house decades ago, and it has come to be known for producing some calls. See why we’re on call for the area’s finest resorts, and why our of the best wine in Monterey County. Pine Cone readers select- patients love us. Because in addition to house calls, we’ve brought back ed Bernardus for Best Monterey County Chardonnay and also another lost art — the bedside manner. Courtesy of Dr. Qamar. named its Sauvignon Blanc their favorite wine in the entire Adult Medicine - Pediatrics - Geriatrics “Accepting New Patients” county. 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MBMW’s ser- Francisco and dinner in Shanghai. she’s available by appointment. vices include everything, from oil and filter Nails by the Sea — Seventh and Monte changes while you wait, to major component ■ Best Travel Agent Verde, Carmel-by-the-Sea - Call for appoint- ■ Best Spa rebuilds. It also supplies local body, repair, and ment - (831) 625-2623 - www.nailsspabythe- upholstery shops with parts and service. P.G.Travel — 593 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific sea.com. Spa at Pebble Beach — The Lodge at Grove - Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - (831) Pebble Beach - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; holiday Best Dry Cleaners 373-0631 - www.pgtravel.com. 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It was the Bantam ADULT COSTUMES BANTAM ering in a different location each year. Cachagua and Juneau, Alaska, and is well years.” Reconnaissance Car, which soon became known as the jeep. COSTUMES From page 1A “It’s one of the few places a wide variety versed in the history of the little automobiles. The baby cars were popular in Hollywood, But the small company couldn’t withstand Washington polit- ONLY ONLY of these interesting and important cars can be He showed his 1939 Bantam Roadster at the especially with Buster Keaton, W.C. Fields ical infighting, according to Spear, and the Army confiscated Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 2003. and other comedians who used them in their the design and gave it to larger manufacturers to build. “There should be about 30 cars there,” he acts, and Mickey Mouse even drove one in He reported 35 running BRCs have survived, including said. “That doesn’t sound like a lot, but they “Traffic Troubles.” But by 1935, the compa- one he owns, and ABS member Duncan Rolls of Longview, The Most Fun You’ll Ever Have Changing the World! are extremely rare, so just seeing one is ny declared bankruptcy after building 20,000 Texas, has spent more than five years researching and build- unusual.” cars. ing an exact replica of the first BRC that rolled out of the fac- Among them will be at least two Bantam Entrepreneur Roy S. Evans stepped in and tory 69 years ago. Spear said Rolls plans to debut it in Carmel jeeps — the first jeeps ever built — bought the Butler, Pa., factory and had the Valley. American Bantams, American Austins, original designer, Count Alexis de “It is sort of the Holy Grail of all jeeps which could be the English Austins and Austin 7s, “which are Sakhnoffsky, update the cars, which began to most important/significant car in U.S. history, or second only sort of like the English version of Ford — the feature streamlined, “airline” styles. to the Model T,” said Spear, who is working on a book about basic car,” Spear said. “And we want to invite Spear, an artist, first became interested in the BRC and also made it the subject of a screenplay he co- people in the area who have these to bring the cars because of their design. wrote awhile back. please join us their cars out to the show.” “They are one of the most elegantly The meet, set for 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, is free, designed cars of any kind, ever,” he said. “It and Spear hopes many spectators will cast votes for their A rocky road is very difficult to make a small or micro car favorite in the coveted People’s Choice/Sweetheart award. In 1929, the American Austin Car Co. was look good, especially with people in them.” Also, anyone with an American Austin or Bantam, or a pre- Saturday Evening, October 10th launched to produce an automobile roughly Evans “made a heroic effort to sell the lit- war English Austin or a modified Austin or Bantam, is invit- The Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach based on the popular Austin 7. Weighing tle cars to a balky public,” Spear said, in part ed to participate and should call Spear at (831) 659-3056. 1,200 pounds and flaunting a wheel base of by developing several different models, “And we will be driving around out here the day before, just 75 inches, “the American Austins and including a wooden station wagon, a panel sort of taking over the Village for a couple of days,” he said. Your contribution will help impoverished women and girls globally Bantams can rightly be said to be America’s truck, an open delivery van, two- and four- “Be careful not to step on one — they’re mighty small!” first compact or economy cars,” Spear said. seat coupes and convertibles, “and even a few AND locally establish micro-enterprises and change their destinies Today, their owners report getting 45 to 50 tiny articulated trucks.” Many will be on dis- mpg in their 70- and 80-year-old cars, which play during the Oct. 17 meet. pacificpacific admittedly aren’t very fast. But still, sales faltered, and Evans put his This Gala Event Features: “The little cars were an immediate sensa- final effort into the design that would become Keynote by Dr. Patricia Morris, International Leader in Women’s Rights tion which captured the public imagination,” a ubiquitous wartime workhorse. On Sept. 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Kids 3K presented by Community Hospital or to register for the 10-Miler, 5K or 3K, ever before — two months before race day, Participants in this year’s half marathon of the Monterey Peninsula. In addition, a visit www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org. according to organizers. are from 45 states and 12 countries, accord- But there’s still space in the 10-mile fun ing to marketing and communications coor- run/walk, and race director Wally Kastner dinator Julie Armstrong. suggested people register for that event, More than two dozen elite runners will which follows the same course as the 13.1- compete for the $8,000 purse, with cash Quartet of Vaudevillians mile run but makes its U-turn earlier than the awards going to the top eight male and half’s turnaround near the Fishwife restau- female finishers, and the top three male and bring zany ‘circus’ to Sunset rant. 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By CHRIS COUNTS feel this memorial for the Royal Ballet is a By CHRIS COUNTS “We’ll play a lot of reggae, some Grateful perfect opportunity for which I am well- Dead, and a few blues and soul songs,” he SEEKING TO capture the strength suited and honored,” MacDonald told The IF YOU take a stroll through downtown added. and fluid movement of dancers in motion, Pine Cone. Santa Cruz, it’s impossible to miss the steady The music starts at 7 p.m. Also perform- the prestigious Royal Ballet of London, MacDonald will share his vision for the stream of rainbow-colored images — dis- ing at Baja Cantina this week will be Local England, found just the right sculptor to monument at receptions Saturday and played on tie-dyed t-shirts, posters and Groove (rock, funk and blues, Friday at 7 create an ambitious monument — 5,000 Sunday, Oct. 3-4, at Dawson Cole Fine bumper stickers — that pay tribute to reggae p.m.) and Cheeky Spanks (rock, Thursday, miles away. Art. The receptions will feature talks by legend Bob Marley or Grateful Dead gui- Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m.). Richard MacDonald — whose work is the sculptor, a model of the memorial — showcased in Carmel’s Dawson Cole Fine and appropriately — live dance perfor- Art gallery — has been commissioned by mances. the Royal Ballet to create the monument, MacDonald, who lives in the Carmel which is scheduled to be unveiled in 2011. Highlands and maintains a 25,000-square- Paying tribute to the Royal Ballet’s late foot studio in Ryan Ranch, has made a founder, Ninette de Valois, the memorial career of studying the human form in will feature 17 figures, each depicting a motion. He has also long been fascinated dancer as she progresses from a young stu- by the spectacle of sports. In 1996, dent to an accomplished ballerina. The MacDonald forged “Flair Across America: monument, which MacDonald will create The Gymnast,” a 24-foot-tall bronze in his Monterey and London studios, will sculpture commemorating the Olympic be installed on the grounds of the ballet Games in Atlanta. In 2000, he created school. “The Anatomy of a Golfer,” a piece with “As a sculptor with a passion for depict- ing the eloquence of the human form, I See ART next page

Sculptor Richard Mac- Donald is currently work- ing on an ambitious monument for the Royal Ballet of London, England. While the 17- piece project won’t be unveiled until 2011, The Gary Gates Band of Santa Cruz will bring their mix of classic reggae and Grateful Dead- MacDonald will offer a inspired jamming to Carmel Valley Saturday. preview this weekend at his downtown gallery. tarist Jerry Garcia. Although each passed There’s no cover. Baja Cantina is located away more than a decade ago, you’d never at 7166 Carmel Valley Road. For more infor- know it from the hoards of youngsters listen- mation, call (831) 625-2252. ing to Marley or the Dead on their iPods. Gary Gates — who performs at Baja ■ Ice cream and music Cantina Saturday, Oct. 3 — is doing his best to keep alive the musical memories of On the Monterey Peninsula, it seems like Marley and Garcia. Backed by a bass, drums every other coffee shop or cafe has turned and keyboards, Gates offers an impressive itself into an art gallery. Now musicians are mix of covers that range from the acoustic getting into the act, and it’s great to see bliss of the Dead’s “Friend of the Devil,” to Pacific Grove’s Ice Cream Shoppe becoming the bluesy funk of Marley’s “Roots Rock a music venue. Reggae. “He also writes his own music, and Mike Beck — a respected local rocker one of his compositions, “Pescadero Days,” many locals know from his many gigs with has been adopted by the small coastal hamlet lead guitarist Tom Ayres and the Bohemian of Pescadero as its unofficial anthem. Saints — will perform a solo acoustic con- Like Garcia, Gates likes a good instru- cert Friday, Oct. 2. mental solo. “I love to jam,” he said. But The Ice Cream Shoppe is actually a quite when he plays Baja Cantina, Gates said he’ll natural fit for a music venue. Owner Gary try to rein in the temptation to solo, and Ozuna has an impressive collection of 1960s instead, he’ll showcase the band’s extensive repertoire. See MUSIC page 27A Carmel Valley Carmel-by-the-Sea Salinas DiningAround OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL CHURCH DAWSON COLE FINE ART WYCLIFFE ASSOCIATES CASA luncheon Oct. 15 the Peninsula presents presents presents BIG SUR A Fair to Richard MacDonald Bible “THE LIGHT OF LIFE” THE FRIENDS of CASA — Court-Appointed Big Sur River Inn ...... 25A Translation Special Advocates — will honor the nonprofit during a Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn . . . .24A Remember Artist Receptions October 4 Banquet lunch at Corral de Tierra Country Club Thursday, Oct. October 3 & 4 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. See page 9A October 19 CARMEL See page 15A See page 26A With the theme, “Meeting the Challenge — A CASA Andre’s Bouchée ...... 25A Advocate for Every Foster Child,” the event will be Em Le’s ...... 23A emceed by KSBW anchor Dan Green and feature pre- La Playa ...... 25A Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel Valley InYour senting speakers. It will also mark the launch of the L’ Auberge Carmel ...... 23A Annual Friends of CASA giving campaign, which will WYLAND GALLERIES QUAIL LODGE help the nonprofit meet its mission of helping abused presents 3rd Annual Dreams A CELEBRATION OF THE and neglected children lead healthy, productive lives. PACIFIC GROVE John Wyland Howl-o-ween CARMEL LIFESTYLE The cost is $25 per person, and reservations are Fandango ...... 23A required by calling (831) 455-6800 or mailing a check Special Appearance Coming October 9 in Fishwife ...... 24A Dog Pawty The Carmel Pine Cone. to 201 Monterey-Salinas Highway, Ste. F, Salinas CA Max’s Grill ...... 25A October 10 October 25 Reserve ad space now 93908. Passionfish ...... 14A See page 6A See page 24A (831) 274-8590 22 A The Carmel Pine Cone October 2, 2009

corner of Dolores and Sixth, features work ART by a diverse and eclectic collection of most- Hog’s Breath cash stash taken From previous page ly local artists, including Johnny Apodaca, Rick Carpenter, Cynthia Johnson SOMEONE BROKE a window at the Police officers collected evidence at the extensive engravings that serve as a virtual Bianchetta, Sarah Healy, Barbara Kreitman Hog’s Breath on San Carlos Street and made scene, but Tomasi said it hasn’t produced any history of the sport. Another of his golf and many more. For more information, call off with $500 in cash and coins from the leads so far. sculptures, “Momentum,” pays tribute to the (831) 620-1987. bar’s register, according to Carmel Police “It could be anybody who knows their the 2000 U.S. Open. Twice named “Best Local Artist” at the Sgt. Paul Tomasi. The break-in was discov- practice, when they lock up, if the alarm was Saturday’s reception starts at 7 p.m., Carmel Art Festival, Apodaca recently ered by a worker around 10:45 a.m. Sept. 23. set or not,” he said. The alarm system was while Sunday’s begins at noon. The gallery is opened a gallery bearing his name on the “One of the employees noted the broken not activated that night, as a contractor was located at Lincoln and Sixth. For more infor- west side Dolores between Fifth and Sixth. window and that the register was wide open,” expected to enter the restaurant during off mation, visit www.dawsoncolefineart.com. For more info, call (831) 250-7031. he said. All that remained were the pennies. hours and did not have the code. Galerie Plein Aire, also located on ■ Thank God it’s Friday Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, presents work by Cyndra Bradford, Jeff Daniel Smith, This Friday marks the third installment of Howard Bradford and Gerard Martin. what four galleries would like to see become Whyte, well known for the larger-than- a local tradition — Fine Art Fridays. From 6 life-sized statues of American historical fig- to 9 p.m., Gallery North, Gallery Apodaca, ures he creates each year at the Carmel Art 2008 The Studio 2009 Galerie Plein Aire and Steven Whyte Studios Festival, will present a sculpting demonstra- will host receptions and offer painting or tion at his gallery, which is located in Su Thank you, Carmel, for voting us sculpting demonstrations. Vecino Courtyard on the west side of Best Children’s Clothing Store two years in a row! Gallery North, located on the northwest Dolores Street. OUR BIGGEST SALE EVER! Ursula Travers % % Jan 18, 1935 – Sept 18, 2009 50OFF EVERYTHING!-70 Shop Now for a great selection of “Last Ones”, A celebration of Ursula’s Discounted to make way for fabulous new collections. No we are Not Closing — we’ve just gone crazy! life will be held on BOYS & GIRLS CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES Saturday, October 10th, 2009 NEWBORN TO AGE 14 Including Juicy Couture, Ella Moss, Harajuku, at 2:00pm & our amazing European collections. Don’t Miss It! • All Sales Final Please join us at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Lincoln St between Ocean & 7th • Carmel-by-the-Sea Studio 831-624-2441 3000 Club Road, Pebble Beach

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By MARY BROWNFIELD forward and floral in the nose, and those isfied, either. He also operates a literary jour- ■ Bernardus wine dinner characteristics carry over to be bright and nal called Cadillac Cicatrix and writes about The long shadows, crisp air, aromas of THE INAUGURAL Harvest: Farm-to- full in the mouth. food and wine for www.IntoWine.com. wood smoke — and frenetic work in the Table event organized by the Coastal Luxury The grapes are from Cedar Lane Vineyard To find out more about Spencer’s wines, vineyards — mark the arrival of fall, and Management team enjoyed beautiful weath- in Arroyo Seco, and he made just 50 cases, visit www.leojamiwines.com and join the er, a superb setting and crowds of grateful, using neutral oak barrels and stainless steel mailing list. Continues next page well fed and highly entertained guests last tanks, and fermenting the wine on the lees, weekend. The casual event — complete with which gives it nice body along with its crisp, hay bale benches in front of the stage where green-apple fruit. Food Network star Tyler Florence, “Top “We may increase that to 100 cases this Chef ” Stefan Richter, and local chefs Cal year, but we would like to stay small and Food Network Stamenov and Craig von Foerster demon- focused,” he said, adding that he also has a star, cookbook strated their abilities to entertain, cook and Syrah-Sangiovese harvested from Mesa Del author, restaura- teach — featured many local favorites and a Sol, also in Arroyo Seco, in barrel. Leojami teur and all- few out-of-towners. has no affiliation with Bernardus and is around-nice-guy Some chefs worked both days, but most made in association with Chesebro Wines in Tyler Florence appeared Saturday or Sunday, and the winer- Carmel Valley. autographs a ies poured all weekend, giving guests ample Spencer, 34, took a circuitous route into program for time to sample much delectable food and the wine business. After following his liter- local waitress drink, and learn about the purveyors of the ary dreams (he attended the Jack Kerouac Carli Livesey at Harvest Sunday. ingredients, the makers of the cheeses, the School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa growers of the grapes, and the craftsmen University and the renowned Writers’ behind the final products. The point, orga- Workshop at the University of Iowa) to nizers said, was to help people connect the become a reporter and editor, then manager dots between the grower and the dinner plate. of several Chicago newspapers, he found They also got to shop for wild mush- PHOTO/ himself stressed out and unhappy as the busi- MARY BROWNFIELD rooms, pickled veggies, chocolate, pre- ness reeled in the aftermath of 9/11. He serves, fruits and veggies, and other treats at pulled up stakes and headed for Italy, and a farmers market, sample full keepsake when his sister, with whom he is very close, glasses of Belgian beer in the heat of the day, told him she was having a child, he moved to bring their kids to be entertained in an out- the West Coast. He put in for an internship at door kitchen made just for them, and learn Bernardus winery and got it. about stellar barbecue and which Riedel “I have just worked my tail off for eight LOCAL’S BREAKFAST SPECIAL wine glass is best to use with which wine. years,” said Spencer, whose friends call him Two eggs with choice of Topping it off was a wine auction for charity. North — his middle name. “I’ve done gener- $ 95 meat and toast, and potatoes Altogether, Harvest was well organized, al cellar work, processing grapes, barrel or cottage cheese abundant with talent — and fun. And work, blending, filtering, fining, bottling — Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 8:30 am because it highlighted a lot of locals and not the whole gamut.” 4 so many rockstars, talented chefs from right He’s studied under several winemakers, Also try our famous French Toast next door had a chance to impress, and including Mark Chesebro and Dean DeKorth with secret syrup smaller wine producers attracted new fans. at Bernardus. “On occasion, it hits you Dolores between 5th & 6th instantaneously,” he said. “When I found Carmel-by-the-Sea • 625-6780 ■ A tasty portmanteau Bernardus, I knew I was home.” Open Daily 7 am - 3 pm (Breakfast & Lunch) Spencer is also training for the Court of Among the folks pouring at Harvest was Master Sommeliers, from which just 171 Ben Spencer, assistant winemaker for people have graduated with the highest qual- Bernardus, who debuted his very own 2008 ification in the past two decades, and has Viognier under a label called Leojami (with been studying with the Wine & Spirit a soft “j” and the accent on the “e” sound at Education Trust. the end). The name is a portmanteau of He and his wife, who goes by Nadine, live Spencer’s first name and that of his wife, on the Bernardus winery property in Leonarda Guarrera. So often, Viognier Jamesburg. “I’m very much attached to my smells heavenly but ends up tasting stark, or work and this beautiful place out here,” he lacks aroma but is wonderful on the palate, said. but Spencer’s is beautifully aromatic, fruit- And his literary muse has not gone unsat-

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Rotta Winery and Venteux. and Chicken Marsala in a new YouTube video that also He also reportedly took pride in sharing his skills and The day will begin with a continental breakfast, followed includes tidbits like his calling the poultry dish Chicken ala decades of experience with newcomers, “mentoring and by wine tasting, lunch and afternoon hors d’oeuvres. The bus Rickles after a certain regular at his former Malibu restau- training initiates in the fine art of hospitality,” which helped will leave at 9 a.m. from the Salinas Wal-Mart parking lot at rant. Old Blue Eyes and Carroll O’Connor are mentioned as them land prestigious jobs of their own. Westridge Parkway and Davis Road, and will return at 6 p.m. well. A celebration of his life will be held at San Carlos The $70-per-person cost includes transportation, all tast- To get the real thing after viewing the computer version, Cathedral in Monterey Friday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. ing fees and food. The proceeds benefit local Soroptimist visit Alberto’s Ristorante at 1219 Forest Ave. (near Patisserie scholarships and awards, and $25 of the ticket may be tax- Bechler) for dinner Wednesday through Monday. For more deductible. To purchase or for more information, contact information, call (831) 373-3993. Jane Berry at (831) 595-3659 or [email protected]. ■ Rosie’s to reopen ■ MOW Culinary Classique After being closed for several months, the market at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach will be the setting of the Rosie’s Cracker Barrel is set to reopen its doors at 7:30 a.m. Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula’s Culinary Oct. 12, according to manager Kiki Whitman, and it will Classique, which has traditionally been held in November but carry organic baked goods, coffee, salads, pizza dough and will be taking place Sunday, Oct. 25, this year. Highlights of toppings, milk and eggs, prepared foods, breakfast burritos, the night, organized again by the Sardine Factory’s Bert and bakery items from Angelina’s in Seaside. Cutino, include a six-course meal prepared by local chefs, “We learned something the first time around and are so ogle-worthy tablescapes, and live and silent auctions. grateful for the opportunity to do it right this time,” she said. The reception and silent auction will begin at 4:30 p.m., “It will be so convenient to stop by Rosie’s and pick up some followed by table viewing, the live auction and dinner. staples at the lowest price.” Proceeds support MOW’s hot food delivered to people at Rosie’s is located at 1 Esquiline Road in Camel Valley home, luncheons for seniors at six Monterey Peninsula cen- Village. For more information, visit www.rosiescrackerbar- ters, and classes and activities at the Sally Griffin center in rel.com or call (831) 659-2629. Pacific Grove, where MOW is headquartered. Tickets are $275 per person, some of which is tax- ■ Au revoir, Daniel deductible. The Inn at Spanish Bay is located at 2700 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach. To purchase tickets, call (831) 375- Daniel Barduzzi, a longtime Carmel Valley chef who 4454 ext. 19. owned the former Ridge Restaurant, worked as managing director of Stonepine for 16 years and most recently opened ■ Out, out damn spot! Daniel’s at Garden Bistro on Pilot Road in the Village with co-owner Jimmy Ugaz, died last weekend. For the dinner hostess, waitress or tasting-room worker, Barduzzi was born into a family of restaurateurs in stubborn water spots marring beautiful wine glasses are irri- Provence-Avignon, France, in 1941, and came to the United tating — which is why longtime Sierra Mar waiter Robert States via Boston in 1973. He arrived on the Central Coast in Hendrickson came up with Wubeez. The lint-free, microfiber 1980 and served as chef, as well as food and beverage direc- towel dries without streaks or spots, and lifts dried water tor, for the Lodge at Pebble Beach, and later for the marks with the application of a little moisture and a little rub- Highlands Inn. He opened the Ridge in 1985 and moved on bing. They reportedly work great on all other sorts of slick to Stonepine in 1991. His last project, the bistro, opened in surfaces, too. 2007 but was closed after a fire badly damaged the restau- Get yours online at wubeez.com, call Hendrickson at rant. (It has since reopened, with Ugaz at the helm, as the (831) 233-9635 or email [email protected]. Vineyard Bistro.)

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impact the schools.” been overstated, and that flood protection measures will be BOARD He also insisted incorporation will destroy Carmel part of the project. From page 1A Valley’s rural character because the town will need to School board member John Ellison said he was impressed approve development to offset revenues lost as a result of the with the scaled-down version of the Rancho Cañada plan. vide workforce housing in upscale Carmel Valley. He said recession. “Do we want a rural city?” he asked. “Isn’t that an “I like your project much better as you described it today,” teachers at Carmel Middle School would be some of the oxymoron?” Ellison said. housing project’s prime beneficiaries. But 5th District Supervisor Dave Potter has become a But Williams’ presentation wasn’t enough to sway school But proponents of creating a Town of Carmel Valley have staunch advocate of incorporation. “The board of supervisors board members, who soon made it clear where they stand on cited the Rancho Cañada project as an imminent example of has never said, ‘No,’ to a project in Carmel Valley,” he incorporation. “I am not opposed to getting more students,” something the Monterey County Board of Supervisors is observed. Without incorporation, Potter said residents can board member Amy Funt said. “That’s our job. But I also feel likely to approve, and that stopping it is therefore a major look forward to being on the losing end of a series of 3-2 that if Carmel Valley wants to incorporate, that will be good reason for the valley to incorporate. votes, even with the addition of supervisor Jane Parker to the for our school district.” In addition to claims of its health risks, incorporation pro- board. Parker also told the board she supports incorporation. Board members conceded their endorsement would likely ponents said the Rancho Cañada project would result in the Williams, meanwhile, took offense at criticism he has trigger controversy, and several commented they weren’t overcrowding of local schools, an increased risk of flooding received for pushing the Rancho Cañada project. concerned about their “electability” as a result of the deci- and a dramatic increase in traffic. “I don’t like being demonized,” said Williams. “It’s like sion. Meanwhile, opponents, who were staging an anti-incor- “This is a very large and dense subdivision,” said Glenn I’m the reason for incorporation. It’s like Clint says, ‘No poration campaign event in Carmel Valley Village at the Robinson. “The only way to stop this project is to pass good deed goes unpunished.’” same time as the school board meeting, were angered by the Measure G.” He challenged detractors to look at his lengthy local action. After Robinson started off the meeting with a lengthy pre- record as a builder. “The school board should not take any stand for or against sentation, incorporation opponent Bob Sinotte was given an “We’re trying to develop a good project for the communi- any political issue,” incorporation opponent David opportunity to respond to Robinson’s claims. ty,” he explained, and said they have a track record of “pre- Cummings said. “What’s next? Will the board endorse local, “I’m perplexed by why I need to be here tonight,” Sinotte serving more than we develop.” state, or national candidates, or other controversial issues? countered. He didn’t think incorporation was an issue for the Williams also insisted the project will not require any new The board should rethink their decision and rescind their school board to consider. “You should be discussing educa- dirt to be imported onto the property. Opponents have endorsement or resolution before this decision turns into a tion,” he told school board members and the audience. charged that as much as 220,000 cubic yards of fill will be media spectacle. If they don’t, the community is planning to But Sinotte went on to argue why incorporation will be required. 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THIS NEWSPAPER has had the same ownership for the past 12-and-a-half years, and during that time we’ve sounded some of the same themes on the edi- torial page over and over again. ■ The community desperately needs a reliable water source. ■ There’s too much government regulation of the housing supply. ■ State environmental laws make it too easy for disgruntled individuals to thwart the majority will. ■ Local control is best. ■ The national news media make too many boneheaded mistakes. ■ Etc., etc. Also at the forefront of our editorial principles is the importance of support- ing local businesses by spending your hard-earned dollars at stores in our down- towns and at shopping centers such as the Crossroads, the Barnyard and even Del Monte Center. Time and time again we’ve reminded you that every visit you make to the cash registers at Costco or Walmart does serious damage to the character of Carmel-by-the-Sea and other towns you love. And since we’re in the Great Recession, the importance of shopping locally has never been greater. As a locally owned business, we think Pine Cone advertisers should be your No. 1 choice whenever you’re picking a restaurant, store, real estate agent, or whatever.

But the 2009 Golden Pine Cones also provide a trove of local business that moving some dirt. Is 100 percent of con- struction to be halted, for whatever purpose, need your support. In last week’s paper and this week, we’ve listed the favorite Letters in the new town? And, as we all know, pave- ment is the best way to eliminate dust, and businesses, service providers and recreational opportunities of Pine Cone read- to the Editor thereby this “health risk.” Is everything to be ers. We ask you to take these important local businesses to heart. Find one or paved? The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters Another major concern presented at the two you’re interested in, go there and spend some money! which address issues of public importance. Letters school board meeting was emissions from cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the diesel engines, and that stopping the use of author’s name, telephone number and street address. diesel trucks is a reason to vote for incorpo- Please do not send us letters which have been sub- ration. But farm equipment uses diesel The value of $8 million mitted to other newspapers. We reserve the right to engines (tractors), as do the dozens of determine which letters are suitable for publication Carmel school buses, which idle and run for and to edit for length and clarity. hours every school day (and right next to The Pine Cone does not accept letters to the edi- THE VERDICT didn’t make sense, but it was pretty much inevitable, con- tor by fax. Please submit your letters by U.S. mail, e- large numbers of students!). mail, or in person (addresses are provided below). These concerns illustrate an underlying sidering the way the jury was stacked with fans of personal-injury lawsuits, the technique: Using a populist saying or senti- ment (health concerns), with flawed underly- poor performance shown by one of Caltrans’ lawyers during the trial, the judge’s ing logic. It also illustrates a basic drawback C.V. town to mandate of the concept of a City of Carmel Valley. nonsensical instructions to jurors that they could not assume motorcycle riders pavement Carmel Valley is an agriculturally active, Dear Editor, know they’re taking more risk than someone driving a car, and the sympathy spread out valley, not an urban city. I attended the Carmel Unified School But to solve these “biggest concerns,” the District Board meeting this week, and for the anyone would feel for a former kickboxing champion who’s reduced to a brain- incorporation folks have asserted would log- first time heard in person the “number one” ically require the end of farming (eliminate reason voiced by pro-incorporators to vote damaged invalid. The trial itself reminded us that there are serious problems the bad dirt and diesel), massive pavement for incorporation of Carmel Valley: The (the bad dirt), elimination of the school with the way our entire legal system adjudicates personal-injury claims. asserted health risks to students and the local buses (the bad diesel), and the inability to population from moving dirt and from diesel complete construction at school sites But the motorcyclist vs. boar trial is in the past. Caltrans decided not to engines. (Carmel High School’s new buildings) or Thinking about the impacts of this rea- anywhere else. appeal, and Adam Rogers and his wife has received their $8.5 million from state soning reminds me of the logic games we I urge you to vote NO on incorporation, played in my college days at M.I.T. Where and look at the serious financial aspects of a taxpayers. does it lead us? possible new government (the new employ- If moving dirt is the biggest health risk to We hope the money is comfort for them and provides Rogers with a small ees, the new lawsuits, the new retirement people, and that is the “number one” reason benefits …) and to recognize these senti- to vote for incorporation, then it stands to portion of the quality of life he lost when he went for a late-night motorcycle mental logic games that can distract us from reason that the remaining farms in our valley the real issues. will be a thing of the past, because moving Michael Waxer, Carmel ride on Highway 1. dirt is an integral component of farming. Furthermore, nothing can be built without See LETTERS page 30A

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opposed to the peace treaty Sadat had signed with Israel two It was a situation no nation could tolerate for long. And on CENSOR years earlier. My NBC News colleagues and I covered Israel June 6, 1982, Israeli launched a massive invasion into From page 1A Prime Minister Begin’s trip to Egypt for Sadat’s funeral. Lebanon, aiming to push the PLO far enough from the bor- Soon after, it was Begin’s turn to fulfill one of the key der that the civilians of Israel’s northern towns would be safe five camera crews, a video tape editor, an engineer, office obligations of that treaty by completing Israel’s pullout from in their beds. staff and me. Altogether, more than 30 people worked at the the Sinai Peninsula, which it had captured from Egypt in The invasion succeeded brilliantly, and within a few days, Tel Aviv bureau, and I was their new boss. 1967. But Israeli settlers weren’t in any mood to leave. In Israeli troops were occupying the hills overlooking Beirut It was going to take awhile just to figure out who was March 1982, a series of riots broke out in the town of Yamit airport. The whole world was astonished. And the speed of who, much less make sure we covered the breaking news as Israeli soldiers sprayed their countrymen with fire hoses, the Israeli occupation left us scrambling to come up with new every day and satellited it to New York to meet the deadlines handcuffed them, and dragged them from modern apartment ways to get news coverage of the war to viewers back home. for the “Today Show” and “Nightly News.” With the six-hour buildings Israel had built for them just a few years before. From behind the Israeli lines, which now stretched across time difference from New York, I would be starting work The buildings were then blown to bits before the land was Lebanon to the Syrian border, it was just a matter of driving early and finishing just before midnight five or six days a returned to Egypt. video and audio from reporters and crews in Lebanon back to week for the next four years. While peace was settling in over Israel’s southern border, the bureau in the Tel Aviv suburb of Herzliya. In fact, because But I had no idea I was in for such a wild ride covering the opposite was happening in the north. The formerly peace- of the relative short distances involved (123 miles from constant tragedy and heartbreak. At one point, I worked 63 ful nation of Lebanon had been thrown into chaos by a civil Beirut to Herzliya), most of the NBC News journalists who days in a row without a single day off. war that began in 1975, with Christians and Muslims com- worked the Israeli side of the Lebanon war were able to get The roller coaster started with the assassination of peting for political power. But it was a group of armed for- back to their own homes every night, and bring their video- Egyptian President Anwar Sadat on Oct. 6, 1981. At a mili- eigners — the Palestine Liberation Organization, headed by tapes with them. tary parade honoring Egypt’s independence, one of Sadat’s Yassir Arafat — that gained the upper hand. With Lebanon’s (A noteworthy example was the day cameraman Yossi own soldiers ran up to the reviewing stand where Sadat sat security in tatters, PLO fighters occupied West Beirut and set Greenberg stopped his brand-new rented Volvo on a small and shot him in the head, along with several high-level offi- up bases in Southern Lebanon which they promptly used to highway in southern Lebanon to capture some video of a cials sitting nearby. The soldier, it turned out, was fanatically fire rockets into Israeli towns. nearby town. While he was away from his vehicle, an Israel tank convoy came down the same road. With orders not to stop under any circum- stances, the convoy simply drove over the Volvo, flatten- ing it like a pancake. Greenberg then turned his camera on what remained of his car, hitched a ride with another news crew back to Tel Aviv, and presented me with the license plate.) But the other side of the war — the Beirut side — was a completely different story. Because of the fight- ing, the Lebanon earth sta- tion was out of commission, and during the months the war lasted, NBC and the other networks used trucks, airplanes and ships to ferry video to the nearest accessi- ble feedpoint, which could be Israel, Syria or Cyprus. However, one of the countries used to transmit video from Beirut was involved in the war, and had a stake in how it was depict- ed to the world. Was the invasion of Lebanon an Israeli war of aggression, or of defense? When viewed in the short-term, the hostilities were undeniably initiated by the PLO. But they would say that Israel started the fight by being created in the first place. It depended on your point of view. Thus, Israeli military commanders, who as far as I knew had paid no attention to our little office before it became a de facto feedpoint for news coverage from the Beirut side of the Lebanon war, suddenly decided they needed to monitor every- thing we were up to. And this is how I found out what they had in mind: I was sitting in my office one day in late June, talking to the foreign desk in New York on the telephone about a piece we were working on for “Nightly News,” when my receptionist summoned me. “Paul, I think you should come to the front office right away.” “Is there a problem?” “Maybe,” the receptionist told me. “The censor is here.” And he stayed for the next three months. During that time, my relationship with the various representa- tives of the censor’s office ranged from hostile to tense. And it would have been much worse if they’d known how much I was hiding.

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