Carmel Pine Cone, February 19, 2021 (Main News)

VolumeThe 107 No. 8 Carmelwww.carmelpinecone.com Pine ConeFebruary 19-25, 2021 T r u s t e d b y l o c a l s a n d l o v e d b y v i s i t o r s s i n c e 1 9 1 5 Police warn of lions after pair seen on Scenic Cold delays vaccine delivery to county n New eligibility tier fails to launch

By KELLY NIX

THE MONTEREY County Health Department this week announced it was ready to start vaccinating new groups of people — including seniors at greatest risk of getting Covid-19 — but the first day of the rollout had to be canceled because the county didn’t have enough vaccine. The health department Tuesday night issued a revised timeline indicating that on Feb. 17 it would begin administering the first shots to residents age 65 to 74 who have high risk of exposure to the virus because they work in agriculture, childcare, education and emergency services jobs. Also eligible under the plan are those 65 to 74 who

PHOTO/(LEFT) COURTESY BRUCE DORMODY, (ABOVE) YOUTUBE VIDEO SCREENSHOT live in the 12 county zip codes where the virus is most prevalent. A mountain lion exploring the hills above Carmel Valley was captured by a critter cam after sunrise last Monday, raising little alarm from a landowner who’s used to seeing them. But two cougars caught on camera ambling down Scenic at 12:15 a.m. on More waiting Valentine’s Day have a lot of people talking — and hiding their small pets. However, health officer Dr. Ed Moreno told reporters Wednesday that the county didn’t receive the vaccine police are warning residents to keep their small pets in- shipment it was expecting Tuesday, and that the icy winter n Big cats in many neighborhoods doors at night and be alert when out after dark. weather across much of the United States had delayed the A little more than a month after a resident at the north delivery. By MARY SCHLEY edge of town looked up to see a mountain lion peering “The vaccine order placed last week hasn’t arrived, so in through his window, police responded to a report of we may have to put the clinic off,” Moreno said, adding ANS OF midnight walks or pre-dawn strolls along one just a few blocks away at Carpenter and Second F that he did not have a new date for this week’s allocation. Scenic might think twice after a security camera at a at around 9:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and found the creature in house near Eighth captured two young mountain lions a yard, prompting Carmel Police Chief Paul Tomasi to See DELAYS page 14A strolling through the neighborhood in the early hours post a warning about the big cats while animal control of Sunday morning. The sighting followed several others in recent weeks, both on camera and in person, and See LIONS page 16A Virus cases low enough Closed area shrinks near Big Sur washout so schools can reopen By MARY SCHLEY n Still no estimate to reopen highway miles to about 5 miles. On Friday, the southern roadblock will be moved north to Big Creek, where a turnaround has THE COUNTY’S daily average of new coronavirus By CHRIS COUNTS been established. infections per 100,000 population dipped below 25 this “This is three days earlier than originally anticipated,” week — after being as high as 129 just six weeks ago — WHILE THERE is still no estimate for how long it Caltrans reported Thursday. “This will open up an addi- which means schools for kindergartners through sixth will take to fix Highway 1 at Rat Creek — or how many tional 11 miles of the highway on the south side of Rat grade can reopen to students and teachers, provided the millions of dollars the task will cost — workers are getting Creek.” state and county approve their Covid safety plans. ready to shrink the closed area of Highway 1 nearby Rat 16 Motorists coming from the Monterey Peninsula can get So far, officials said, Carmel Unified is the only district as far as Lime Creek, where another turnaround has been in the county that has taken the necessary steps. River and constructed. The site is located just south of Esalen. Tularcitos schools are set to reopen March 8, the district The turnarounds “will be improved with permanent announced Feb. 10. Groups ask for more surfacing and enhanced striping,” and “will serve as the landmark limits for public travel on Highway 1 while re- No more waivers pairs are being made at Rat Creek.” In some areas close to While some private schools on the Peninsula, including low-income houses the turnarounds, there will be one-way traffic and possible All Saints, San Carlos and Santa Catalina, have already delays. welcomed students back under a state program that al- at Rancho Cañada While repairs are still in the future, crews remain busy lowed schools to apply for a waiver from state shutdown cleaning up the area around Rat Creek, where a Jan. 28 rules, the state did away with that system when it adopted n Developer says ‘workforce housing’ landslide during a major winter storm caused a 150-foot new guidelines in mid-January that included the 25-per- is what’s needed See HIGHWAY page 19A See SCHOOLS page 12A By CHRIS COUNTS Heritage society wants to see Covid through your eyes SEVENTEEN YEARS after the late Rancho Caña- da Golf Club owner Nick Lombardo proposed replacing By MARY SCHLEY a golf course with affordable housing, the latest push to get approval for a scaled-down version of the subdivision REMEMBER WHEN there was that pandemic that drew fire this week from two county advisory groups, with changed Carmel forever? Oh, wait, we’re still in it. each voting to recommend that the percentage of low-in- But at some point, we won’t be, so the Carmel Heri- come housing in the plan be increased. tage Society is asking for photos documenting this odd, Lombardo’s original plan included 281 homes, with distressing, depressing, illuminating, scary and otherwise 140 to be sold at below-market prices, but the current plan unique period in the city’s history. The images will be used calls for creating 105 unbuilt lots on land on Rancho Caña- in an exhibition, and unlike displays featuring the works da’s former West Course, which is located behind Carmel of a particular photographer, this one will include pictures Middle School. It also includes 25 rental units for local submitted by people from all walks of life. workforce housing, flood control measures that would “History is being made,” commented Thomas Hood, benefit 400 homes and 270 businesses, and a crucial trail president of the heritage society’s board. “People are go- link for hikers. ing to be glad that it’s over, but we just felt since we’re a historical organization, it’s important to document it.” PHOTO/MICHAEL TROUTMAN, DMT IMAGING LUAC takes aim at plan Board members initially considered holding a juried One for the history books: The first photo to appear in The Pine The Carmel Valley Land Use Advisory Committee vot- competition for photo submissions but ultimately decided Cone about the coronavirus epidemic showed a triage tent being ed 4-1 Tuesday to recommend denial of the plan because to invite anyone who wants to share images to do so. set up at Community Hospital in anticipation of an expected surge of virus patients. The date was March 13, 2020 — before Monte- See HOUSING page 11A See HERITAGE page 13A rey County had recorded a single case.

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Officer Greg Johnson was on patrol at So they arrested both men on the weap- around 12:30 a.m. Feb. 12 when he saw the ons charges, including carrying a loaded truck behind him on Ocean Avenue with gun in a vehicle without a permit. The pis- its brights on and pulled over to let it by. tol was not registered to either man, and it’s He then attempted to stop it at Ocean and illegal for felons to possess any firearms or Mission, but the driver continued on, final- ammunition. ly pulling over behind Carmel Plaza at Ju- Smith made bail from Monterey County nipero and Seventh, Watkins said. Jail, but Hill remained there on five felony When he approached the truck, the of- charges and one misdemeanor. The female ficer recognized the woman driving it as “a was interviewed and released at the scene. 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By MARY SCHLEY a stipend and supplies to complete their works. The group is hoping individuals, ELEVEN LOCALS taking a leader- organizations and businesses will sponsor ship course are hoping the city will give the hearts ($2,000 for a whole one, $1,000 them permission to install painted fiber- for half a heart and $500 for a quarter), glass hearts throughout town as part of a which will be installed on stone and metal temporary art project that will also raise bases in places like Carmel Plaza, the Car- money to help cover tuition for the next mel Woman’s Club, Harrison Memorial Li- round of students. After spending several brary, the Carmel Art Association — any- months developing their “Heart of Carmel” where the landlords and the city allow project, the group asked the community — for a few months. Plaques will identify activities commission for its blessing last the artists and sponsors. week. Commissioners will have to sign off ‘Bringing community together’ on the hearts, since the CAC oversees the The group chose hearts “because of placement of art in public spaces. Years what’s going on with this pandemic,” and ago, the city had a “committee on art in people’s need for joy. “The heart evokes Located on Padre Lane just 3 blocks from The Pebble Beach Lodge & resort, public places,” but it has long been de- emotions of unity and really bringing our shopping, and iconic golf courses, this significant estate sits proudly upon a knoll funct, so the responsibility belongs to the community back together,” Highfield ex- community activities commission. plained. and enjoys southwestern ocean views, lush gardens on 1.52 acres, and peaceful Shannon Highfield and Wanda Vollmer, A guide and map in digital and print privacy behind its gated entrance. The ground floor offers several wonderful living who took the proposal to the commis- will help people find the hearts and learn spaces, including a grand entrance, gourmet kitchen, breakfast room, formal sion Feb. 9, are among those who signed more about them, and at the end of the ex- dining, a billiard room, office, and comfortable family/media room that flows out up for nine-month program offered by a hibit, the art pieces will be auctioned off, to a sunroom and expansive brick patio with several sitting areas. Other highlights Marina-based company “to help current with the funds going to the chamber to help include a caretaker’s wing with additional kitchen, extra-large and luxurious master and future leaders in business and other future participants pay for their leadership suite, 4-car garage, elevator, and endless ocean views throughout. community organizations develop their training and the Carmel Woman’s Club for leadership skills, community knowledge a youth scholarship. The group hopes to www.PebbleBeachViews.com | $10,250,000 and professional networks.” At a cost of raise $75,000. $995 for chamber members and $1,095 Participants “truly love this village and For more of Tim’s listings, view the back cover of the Real Estate section for nonmembers, participants “develop the want to represent it as best we can,” High- leadership skills, values, knowledge and field said. community awareness necessary to serve Commission chair Judy Refuerzo cau- as effective and visionary leaders in our tioned that if the heart buyers live in Car- workplaces and in our community.” mel, they probably won’t be allowed to As part of their work, participants were put them anywhere visible from the street, asked to “come up with a legacy project considering the city’s history of cracking to give back to the community,” Highfield down on what residents can have in their c 831.214.1990 said, so they developed Heart of Carmel, own front yards. (The best remembered ex- www.TimAllenProperties.com based on similar efforts in other cities. ample is city officials forcing a resident to CalBRE#00891159 get rid of a metal dinosaur sculpture he in- Art hearts stalled in his front yard several years ago.) Assuming the city agrees to the plan, lo- Commissioner John Micek said he cal artists will submit proposals for paint- supports the idea but wants assurance the ing one of up to a dozen 52-by-52-inch hearts won’t impede traffic, especially resin hearts, and a committee will select the winning designs. Artists will receive See HEARTS page 31A

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By KELLY NIX wrong side of the road. Smaller groups of the aggressive to let a woman cross 18th Street in Pacific Grove, but the riders are also commonly seen on the Rec Trail, which has bicyclists “wouldn’t let her cross. One slapped my car and A GROUP of about 100 bicyclists — some of whom recently become much more dangerous because of the pro- screamed, ‘move asshole.’” flouted traffic laws and intimidated drivers and pedestrians liferation of electric bicycles. When the driver yelled back, “There’s a pedestrian,” the — rode through Pacific Grove and Monterey last weekend, A Pacific Grove resident said some in the weekend teens “terrorized” the walker by “riding closely in front but police issued no citations nor made any arrests. gathering that took to the streets were “screaming obscen- and back of her,” according to the eyewitness. The resident The dozens-strong group, mostly males on mountain ities” when they converged on her as she drove eastbound said she called the Pacific Grove Police Department but bikes, made their way around the Monterey Peninsula Sat- on Lighthouse Avenue. was told “there were only two cops on duty,” and that “they urday, popping wheelies, blocking traffic and riding on the The woman, who told her story online, said she stopped were already busy searching for a missing child.” Pacific Grove police spokeswoman Jocelyn Francis told The Pine Cone that the department had four complaints

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ANIMAL HOSPITAL CITY HALL SCREWUP COULD COST P.G. $1 MILLION AT MID VALLEY CENTER, CARMEL Q Redo of election recommended proved ballot measure, officials noticed an error. Follow- 831.624.8509 ing the election, the Pacific Grove City Council — instead Providing the highest quality medical and By KELLY NIX of approving a resolution supporting voters’ decision to surgical services for dogs and cats increase the sales tax — inadvertently supported a resolu- WHAT SEEMED to be a minor clerical oopsie relat- tion to increase the city’s “uniform sales and use tax” — a ed to a sales tax increase that Pacific Grove voters OK’d in different type of tax. OPEN and SERVING the last election is turning out to be a nagging headache The two separate tax categories, represented by num- that could cost taxpayers $1 million or more, result in a bers, are differentiated by just one digit in the city’s Mu- our CLIENTS lawsuit against a state tax agency, and force city hall to nicipal Code, and nobody noticed that the resolution re- redo an entire election. ferred to the incorrect category. On Nov. 3, 2020, nearly 60 percent of Pacific Grove City attorney Dave Laredo told The Pine Cone, howev- Please note that we are still serving our patients during voters passed Measure L, which was intended to increase er, that the language in Measure L that went before voters “was correct,” and refers to the proper tax section. this difficult time of contending with the COVID-19 virus. the city’s portion of its sales tax from 1 percent to 1.5 percent, raising the overall rate in the city to 9.25 percent. The After the tax agency informed P.G. of the blunder, the city council tried to fix it by repealing and replacing the In order to keep you and our staff healthy, we are ad- increase was expected to generate $1 million in annual tax revenue. bungled resolution. But that didn’t satisfy the state. On hering to CDC guidelines and reducing contact with our But as the California Department of Tax and Fee Ad- Jan. 28, officials told Pacific Grove that because of the er- staff. Our VETERINARY VALET SERVICE virtually elim- ministration was going over the paperwork for P.G.’s ap- ror, it would not honor Measure L and would not collect the increased sales tax on the city’s behalf. inates any contact with people, and in doing so we’ll keep your pets AND Lost revenue you healthy! Our staff The seemingly insignificant mistake could lead Pacific Karl Anderson, DVM Law Office of Grove to lose out on $1 million in sales tax proceeds this U.C. Davis School of dons masks, gloves, year. It could also force the city to spend thousands of dol- Veterinary Medicine and TLC for your lars to redo the Measure L election — a route the state tax agency recommended Pacific Grove take to straighten out Jennifer Wernsing, DVM pets, all to keep us all Sara Senger the mess. healthy in this chal- U.C. Georgia College 30 years of experience And if the P.G. is forced to redo the election and voters Veterinary Medicine lenging time. Please in Medi-Cal Estate Planning decide to reject the sales tax increase, it could mean millions of dollars more in lost revenue in the long-term — Lori Anderson, RVT feel free to call for an money taxpayers in the city would get to keep. Hospital Manager appointment. The snafu could also lead to a courtroom battle if the Elder Law city decides to sue the state over the issue. 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agency in seven days, they can reopen on the eighth day, CUSD interim superintendent Trisha Dellis said SCHOOLS according to the county education superintendent. Wednesday that the district’s elementary schools are on From page 1A “If they find anything in the plan that needs to be ad- track to reopen in-room teaching for all grades starting the dressed or changed, they will work with the school to ad- week of March 8, in line with the plan she announced last dress the deficiencies so they can reopen,” Guss said. “If week. Administrators submitted their coronavirus safety 100,000 threshold. there’s no response, then the plan is considered approved.” plan and all the accompanying documents to the county During a weekly county media conference Wednesday, and state Feb. 5 and heard nothing in response, so they’re Monterey County Office of Education superintendent De- Not so fast good to go. neen Guss said most public schools don’t have the space to But, she said, many are far from being able to bring kids Dellis said she started hearing from other local super- accommodate all their students at once, so they’ll adopt a and teachers back to campus. intendents soon after the news broke that the coronavi- program that has children alternating between being in the “Even though that’s very exciting news, I want to cau- rus case rate was low enough to allow schools to bring classroom and learning at home. tion everyone that schools are all over the place right now,” students back to their classrooms. “We’re talking about that hybrid model, and only the she said. “Some are more ready to open than others.” “I guess everyone else is now starting on the next steps elementary grades at this time,” she said. Reopening requires a lot of logistical planning, tech- to reopen,” she said. “We seem to be about a month ahead Schools and districts interested in reopening must sub- nology — and negotiations with unions. of other Monterey County school districts.” mit their extensive coronavirus safety plans and checklists “If some have been doing planning, then they may be According to the timeline revealed at the Feb. 10 CUSD of protocols to the county health department and the state more ready to open than those just starting to work with school board meeting, teachers will return from break for review. If they don’t hear anything back from either their union partners,” she said. Monday to work on assessments and report cards, since schools just finished their winter semester. The week of March 1, they’ll begin preparing themselves, their classrooms and their students for hybrid teaching, which has groups trading between in-person and online instruction Monday through Thursday, and Fridays saved for kids to meet with teachers and do distance learning in the morning, and teacher prep, planning and collaboration the rest of the day. It’s likely some students’ teachers and class- mates will change. It will take about four days to get the technology working properly, set up the students in their new online classrooms, finalize the new bus schedules and get everything else in place, school officials said.

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“They can be funny, what families have done, empty streets, opened and closed businesses” — anything that captures the spirit of life in Carmel during the coronavirus pandemic, he said. The beach shut down, with nary a dog or human in sight? That would qualify. Litter of gloves and 14! | Getting the job done. masks dropped on the sidewalk? That, too. Masked sculp- tures, Christmas trees in March, outdoor dining, balcony We have the team, programs and expertise to help clients achieve performances, drive-in concerts at Sunset Center, grocery- their goals. store-aisle fights over toilet paper — the sky’s the limit. Hood has even already contributed to the effort. His These 14 homes were previously on the market and unsold. French bulldog is featured in a heritage society ad seeking submissions. “We wrestled our dog down on the ground Our team worked as the 2nd or 3rd agent and used programs like long enough to get a photo of her with a mask on,” he said. Compass Concierge to reposition and sell these properties last year. Frenchies are known for being small but mighty. The nonprofit hopes to get a wide range of photos from locals. “We want to be respectful of the losses everywhere, but we also want to be truthful,” Hood said. “What better way than to include our entire community?” He acknowledged the photos will probably be able to fill up the heritage society’s entire First Murphy House headquarters at Lincoln and Sixth. He’s hoping to set up the exhibition in late October, perhaps around the time of the city’s birthday parade, and if conditions permit, to hold

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shots to individuals 16-64 who have medical conditions or in Monterey County, the supply of the Pfizer and Moderna DELAYS disabilities that put them at high risk of sickness and death versions continues to lag, and only 49,000 residents have From page 1A from the virus. The conditions include cancer, kidney dis- been vaccinated. ease, oxygen-dependent chronic pulmonary disease, Down Montage Health has said it has the capacity to admin- syndrome, serious heart conditions and severe obesity. ister 7,500 doses per week at Community Hospital of the The county gets about 3,000 to 4,000 first doses of vac- Monterey Peninsula and at its Wellness Center in Marina, cine per week, for a population of roughly 440,000 people, Painful waiting game but doesn’t have the supply to do anywhere near that. and is behind many other California counties, including Moreno said the state has not provided his agency an “For the last few weeks, we have received an average Santa Cruz County, in its immunization effort. It’s unclear estimate of how many people in Monterey County are in- of 2,700 doses a week, enough to run just four days of whether the delay in shipment of the vaccine to the county cluded in the 16-64 bracket. clinics (our capacity is 10 clinic days per week),” hospital this week will disrupt other dates in the new timeline. “This strategy continues to prioritize Monterey County spokeswoman Monica Sciuto told The Pine Cone Tuesday. In any case, Moreno said the county would begin residents most likely to die of Covid-19 while beginning “We are all hopeful that vaccine supply will increase soon, March 3 administering first shots to people in the same 65- to protect additional essential workers,” Moreno said in a but we have no confirmation that this will occur or when.” 74 bracket, along with residents of all ages who also work statement. Reservations for the first dose at its Marina clinics on in the agriculture, food, childcare, education and emergen- People who think they’re eligible for the shot will have Wednesday and Thursday for 1,130 people filled up in 25 cy services sectors. to get confirmation from their doctors. Vaccinations will minutes, according to Sciuto. As of Tuesday, Montage “That’s those who are 65 to 74 regardless of whether be done at community-based clinics, healthcare provider Health had administered 11,668 doses, with 3,285 of them they are working or where they live,” Moreno said. offices, hospitals and some pharmacies. to people 75 or older. On March 17, the county hopes to start giving the first Two months after the first shipments of vaccines arrived “We are ready and willing to increase our capacity to 7,500 doses per week should additional vaccine be made available to us,” she said.

Trickling in While there’s no indication that the vaccine supply will improve dramatically in Monterey County soon, there is some good news on the immunization front. Moreno announced Wednesday that some Monterey County health clinics will be designated federally qualified health centers, which will enable them to get weekly federal vaccine allocations. The government will notify vaccine manufacturers to deliver a specified amount of the Moderna version to clinics in the national program, including Clinica de Salud in Salinas, Moreno said. “Clinica de Salud is one of the first in the nation to get vaccine, and that’s supposed to happen this week,” he explained. Monterey County Health Department Clinic Services, which operates 10 clinics in Salinas and Seaside for those who can’t pay, is expected to start receiving vaccine from the federal program in a third phase, though Moreno didn’t say when that would be. The government, he said, would provide as few as 200 doses and a maximum of 500 doses each week. In a move that promises “rapid delivery” of vaccine to Californians, Blue Shield of California is expected to take over vaccine administration starting March 7, Moreno said. The healthcare company has an agreement with the State of California to act as a third-party vaccine admin-

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From previous page veterans that weekend. We Have Re-Opened “Before, veterans had to travel a couple istrator. of hours one way in order to get the Pfiz- and ARE Following all COVID protocol “Blue Shield will operate as the admin- er vaccine,” Cameron told news reporters. istrator and build a statewide vaccine net- “So the Moderna vaccine being adminis- work to ensure the rapid delivery of cur- tered here is a tremendous win for the vet- rent supply of the coronavirus vaccine to erans of this county.” Californians,” according to Blue Shield’s An additional 400 doses have been al- contract with California. located and will be administered Feb. 25 to While the company has said it wants veterans who are enrolled in the VA health- to administer at least 3 million shots per care system. Eligible are “high-risk” vet- week, that target is dependent upon how erans, including those with serious med- much vaccine California gets each week. ical issues, at risk for severe illness from Moreno said county officials are sched- Covid-19, homeless veterans and those uled to meet with representatives from over 70 years old. Blue Shield and the state Department of The Feb. 25 clinic is by appointment Public Health this week to discuss the plan. only, and eligible veterans must pre-register by calling (650) 496-2535. Veterans 1,000 veterans to be vaccinated with questions about eligibility are asked There has also been recent progress to call the Military and Veterans Affairs in immunizing military veterans in the Office at (831) 647-7613. county. Jason Cameron, with the Military Cameron credited his office, the Mon- • 1,500 SQ. FT. and Veterans Affairs office, said Wednes- terey County Board of Supervisors and day that the first shipment of 600 doses of Democratic Congressman Jimmy Panetta OF GAMING PALM the Moderna vaccine arrived in Monterey with getting the vaccine for the county’s • 3 CARD POKER CARMEL County last week and were administered to veterans. • BLACKJACK • BACCARAT Support Pine Cone advertisers — shop locally HILLCREST

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JAZZ HAS returned to Midici Neapol- events. “They have their own patio, with FINDING CREATIVE inspiration in “Marc is a really intelligent painter,” itan Pizza in downtown Monterey, which heaters, plus the additional sidewalk space places where few dare even to look, painter Winfield said. “It looks like he’s working before the pandemic began, had been that surrounds their patio.” Marc Trujillo celebrates American junk from photos, but he’s really not. He moves hosting weekly jam sessions on Thursday The outside space limits the number of food in the online show, “Fast,” which was figures around, and paintings are really evenings, showcasing an recently unveiled on the assortment of talented local Monterey Museum of Art’s musicians. website at montereyart.org. Singer Miranda Perl On a High Note Trujillo’s work celebrates Art Roundup and guitarist Adam Astrup what he calls “the purgato- played at Midici this past By CHRIS COUNTS ry” of American urban and By CHRIS COUNTS Thursday, while singer Lau- suburban landscapes. Be- rie Hofer-Romero and guitarist Bruce performers. “Now that we’re outside, we sides the display at the museum, which well thought-out in terms of composition. Forman are set to play Feb. 25. can only fit duos because of social distanc- continues through April 18, his art is also I find his work fascinating.” Due to coronavirus restrictions, the per- ing,” Perl explained. displayed at Winfield Gallery on Dolores formances are done outside. Two years ago, Perl brought the idea of between Ocean and Seventh. ‘brilliant and eye-opening’ “The outside tables at Midici are at weekly Jazz Thursdays to Midici owner Gallery owner Chris Winfield told The The museum show, meanwhile, is being least 6 feet apart,” said singer and music Jeremy Mathias, who it turns out, loves Pine Cone he has long been impressed by billed as “a brilliant and eye-opening se- teacher Janice Perl, who organizes the the genre of music. “He was super excited Trujillo’s talent. ries” that explores “one of America’s most about it,” she recalled, and Jazz ubiquitous urban Thursdays turned out to be a environments, the success. take-out franchise and its drive up win- A welcome return dows.” Despite the space and spac- The museum’s ing limitations at Midici, Perl is interim executive di- thrilled to see live music return rector, Corey Mad- to downtown Monterey. den, is thrilled to “It’s great to be able to share bring Trujillo’s work music with the public again,” she to the Monterey Pen- said. “It’s been tough especially insula. for us full-time pro musicians.” “All of us have Midici is located at 467 Al- moments when only varado St. Call (831) 264-7013. a drive-through meal will cure whatev- Q Drive-in show er ails us,” Mad- den said. “Marc’s celebrates love songs wondrous paintings For those who fret that Val- place the viewer in entine’s Day has come and gone, an intimate relation- Singer and violinist Razzvio plays Friday at Rio Grill and Sat- PacRep Theatre presents “Sea- Finding creative inspiration in the urban landscape — and beauty in unlikely ship to a ubiquitous urday at Tarpy’s. Friday’s show starts at 4 p.m., while Satur- places — painter Marc Trujillo celebrates American junk food and drive- day’s performance begins at 1 p.m. See MUSIC page 24A through restaurants in the online show, “Fast.” See ART page 23A

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The mid-century dinners in Devendorf Park, more live music and other up- have some cultural celebrations — maybe some fundrais- modern building had been at the center of several legal grades. ers with local chefs.” fights years ago over one developer’s efforts to demolish it Many of the changes won’t happen until the coronavi- In the coming year, tote bags featuring a design by a and another group’s desire to save it, but the battleground rus pandemic is well under control, of course. local artist may be sold, too, and the market could have live has been relatively peaceful for the past several years, as Estep, a Carmel High alumnus, has operated the mar- art as part of its allure, like sculptors and painters creating Folktale Group owner Greg Ahn has converted the spa- ket since January 2020, when the city chose him to take onsite. cious, light-filled, former bank into a successful high-end “Carmel has this history of art and music, and revitaliz- steakhouse. ing that in the farmers market is kind of our vision,” Estep “When the building sells, everybody still gets to enjoy said. the wonderful 7D cuisine,” Noorzoy promised. Soup to Nuts On the practical side, he and Lopez are working to ex- “The restaurant is not part of that sale, only the real es- pand the market’s customer base by spreading the word tate,” Ahn confirmed, considering the restaurant is solidly By MARY SCHLEY that government-sponsored EBT cards for programs like in the middle of a 10-year lease. Cal Fresh can be used there to buy produce and other prod- over after the previous operator decided to get out of the ucts. Q Outdoor dining update business. When they took charge, Lopez said at the Feb. 9 “We really want to make that more known, especially meeting, the market had seven regular vendors. Now, the for seniors,” he said. “That should be up and running in Mayor Dave Potter’s ad hoc committee on outdoor din- roster runs between 35 and 38 sellers. the next month.” ing met again Tuesday and will next gather March 8, mem- “We have different meats — fish, chicken, beef, goat bers decided during their hour-long session. — and coming soon, we’re going to have duck, rabbit, a ‘Suits all my needs’ little more beef, and some pork options, as well as quail,” Commissioner Linda Calafiore said the little downtown See FOOD next page he said. “Our vendors are really happy. It’s nice to see the market has grown enough to provide almost everything growth of the market,” and the friendly familiarity between she needs, saving her the trouble of having to trek to the vendors and customers increasing to the point where many larger market now held at Del Monte Center on Fridays. are on a first-name basis. “The Thursday market suits all my needs, and I love the energy, I love the growth, and I can’t wait for us to do Chefs take over park? things in the park,” she said. Estep said he wants people to know how much variety Commissioner John Micek mentioned how much his they can find at the market, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 kids enjoy visiting the market and suggested including ac- p.m. Thursdays on Sixth Avenue and Mission Street bor- tivities that might get them more involved. It’s important dering Devendorf Park, and pledged to focus on building for kids to meet the people who grew and made the food, a stronger connection with the community and using the and “to learn, as well, how that food finds its way to the table,” he said. Commissioners and Estep discussed the possibility of extending the market’s hours once a month to accommodate shoppers who work during its normal schedule and kids who might go after school. Community activities director Ashlee Wright said she would conduct a brief survey with a few questions to get people’s input on the market, including altering the hours. “It probably wouldn’t hurt to do a simple three-question survey to check in with the community and see where they are,” she said. The survey would be distributed by the city through various channels. “I think the sky’s the limit on the market — it’s its own little entity,” Lopez said. “It’s a nice meeting place for Join us for outdoor dining! people and provides a sense of normalcy. That’s the atmo- *Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-5* sphere that’s been created.” For take-out orders call us, for delivery use the ‘Online Ordering’ tab on our website Q 7D building for sale rosinesmonterey.com 831-375-1400 • 434 Alvarado St., Monterey He facilitated the sale of two of the four Dolores Street Hours: Mon-Fri 11-8; Sat & Sun 9-8 lots to Monaco businessman Patrice Pastor for $4 million last summer, but realtor Jamal Noorzoy of Carmel Real-

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spaces, and one hopes for both. a GoFundMe campaign to reopen, with to be served straight from the fridge or FOOD Committee member Graeme Robertson $8,300 of his $15,000 goal donated so far. freezer, without even needing to be stirred From previous page said outdoor dining on public property will “After 30 years of serving the commu- or shaken. mark “a huge diversion from the past.” nity authentic homemade Greek food, com- The batched cocktail program is a work The meetings can be streamed through bined with an incredible dining experience in progress, with product labels and in- There seems to be some support for let- the city’s website at ci.carmel.ca.us. so many have come to love, Epsilon was struction cards on the way, as well as more ting Parker Logan keep his Lincoln Street forced to close its doors in early November drinks. bar, Sade’s, open until 1 a.m., with last call Q Cocktails to go to stay? due to the Covid-19 pandemic,” he wrote. Mezzaluna also has more high-quality 30 minutes earlier, but the full city coun- If he can reopen, he said, Epsilon “will Italian products than ever for sale, from cil will have to buy into that idea, planning Napa Democratic Sen. Bill Dodd in- host an appreciation dinner for all our specialized Pasini pizza flour, to the best director Brandon Swanson told the group, troduced legislation last week that would friends who supported us with donations.” carnaroli rice for making risotto. With a which includes Potter, city councilman make to-go cocktails a permanent fixture lot of space inside that can’t be used for Bobby Richards, and several residents, of takeout and delivery. The Department Q Cocktails for sale dining at the moment, chef/owner Soerke business owners, restaurateurs and hotel of Alcoholic Beverage Control temporarily Peters and partner Amy Stouffer are going operators. “Assuming that consensus is set aside laws banning the sales of alco- Mezzaluna restaurant’s bartender, Fran- to great lengths to find and sell high-qual- still here, staff would look to take it to the holic beverages to help restaurants survive cis Verrall, has bottled four signature cock- ity products from Italy and California. The next city council meeting in March to get during the pandemic, but Dodd is arguing tails that can be purchased with takeout and shelves are stacked with dried porcini and that exception for Sade’s,” he said. the provision should become permanent. served up or poured over ice, with nothing black trumpet mushrooms, jars of baby red “Parker knows there will be immedi- “If allowing restaurants to sell carry-out more complicated than a simple citrus or and yellow tomato confit, truffle honey, ate consequences for bad behavior,” Pot- cocktails alongside a meal helps keep their Luxardo cherry garnish. black truffle oil, amaretti cookies, capers in ter commented. “There didn’t seem to be doors open, we must do it,” he said in a Packaged in 8-ounce and 16-ounce salt, tuna or anchovy fillets in oil, import- any residents or businesses nearby who are Feb. 11 announcement of his proposed law. round glass bottles sealed with screwcaps, ed olive oil and 40-year-old aged balsamic concerned about it.” “Ultimately, it’s about preserving jobs and the featured drinks include the Mezzalu- vinegar, to name a few. During the hour-long session, commit- getting our economy back on track.” na Negroni (gin, Punt e Mes, Campari), The market is open during the restau- tee members also cleared up the issue of Senate Bill 389 comes as restaurants Black Manhattan (rye, Averna, Angostura rant’s regular service hours, 5 to 8 p.m. water use — a restaurant can have up to nationwide experience an estimated $165 bitters), Walnut Old Fashioned (bourbon, Wednesday through Sunday. Mezzaluna half the number of its interior seats outside billion in losses since last March due to Vicario Nocino, orange bitters) and Back is located at 1188 Forest Ave. in Pacific without requiring additional permits — lockdowns. SB 389 would make perma- to Black (mezcal joven, Campari, Branca Grove. Call (831) 372-5325 or visit mez- and Ken Spilfogel of Flaherty’s estimated nent the ABC’s decision to allow the sales Menta, coffee liqueur). Verrall made them zalunapasteria.com for more information. many people will want to continue eating of cocktails to go as long as they accompa- outside even after the pandemic is under ny food orders. Dodd is chair of the Senate control. Governmental Organization committee, “We need to make sure they have a which oversees alcohol regulation. His bill MARKET & DELI place to sit,” he said. “And a lot of times, is of course supported by the California it’s not going to be inside.” Restaurant Association. Committee members further discussed the issues of parking, charging fees for the BEST MEXICAN continued use of parking spaces after in- Q Triple deals extended door dining resumes, and how to get more Rio Grill and Tarpy’s extended their LUNCH IN TOWN input from more community members. deals based on the magic number 3 through “It’s going to take a long time to transition the end of the month. The purchase of any 4VUKH`-YPKH`࠮![PSSZVSKV\[ from a temporary basis to a permanent pro- entrée, for instance, gets the customer up to /V[ 9LHK`;V.V gram, if there is one,” Potter said. two $3 drinks — select wines by the glass, Entrees change daily Richards observed that “there isn’t any- draft beer and well drinks — or the pur- Chili Verde, Fajitas, Enchiladas, Tacos, thing, at least during my time in Carmel, chase of any three entrées earns a fourth Chili Rellenos, Shrimp Diablo & more that will affect our look and feel and charm for free. Alternatively, buy any three main PICK-UP OR PRE-ORDER and vibe of our village more than this will,” courses and get a bottle of wine for just $3. so it’s important to do it correctly, and Po- Tarpy’s is located at Highway 68 and th lice Chief Paul Tomasi said the structures Canyon Del Rey and can be reached by 831-624-3821 • 6 & Junipero St, Carmel will have to “be safer than they are now.” calling (831) 647-1444. It’s open daily Since 1953 Open 365 Days • Local Home Delivery While it’s unknown whether tasting from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rio Grill at rooms will be allowed to continue serving the Crossroads has the same hours, and the on public property after indoor operations number is (831) 625-5436. resume, Kim Stemler from the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association GoFundMe for Epsilon said downtown is losing one tasting room Q (Scratch, on Dolores), nine would like to Christos Hix, owner of Epsilon Greek use outdoor space on private property, restaurant on Tyler Street in Monterey, OUTDOOR DINING three would like to continue using parking is trying to raise enough money through HHASAS RETURNED!RETURNED! ART traditional black-and-white photography From page 21A — and keep the medium alive — the annual Weston Scholarship competition was es- AATT tthehe GGROTTOROTTO tablished 17 years ago. The contest awards cash prizes to photography students. American experience: the fast food meal. Presented by the nonprofit Weston Col- ORDER FOOD TO GO AT Using his prodigious technique as a paint- lective, this year’s contest and exhibit will er, he asks the viewer to reconsider the still be done online due to Covid. OldFishermansGrotto.com life, our definition of beauty and who in The deadline for submitting photos is fact his paintings are for.” April 30, and applications are available at PICK UP, DELIVERY & A graduate of Yale, Trujillo lives in Los thewestoncollective.org. Besides filling out Angeles, home to a number of legendary a form, applicants must attach a portfolio CURBSIDE SERVICE fast food joints. The artist describes him- with 10 digital photos. DAILY 11AM - 8PM self as both intrigued and repelled by the All contestants must be high school or affection people have for fast food. college students who live in Monterey or Santa Cruz counties. 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Moorer is hopeful it won’t be long before stages are guitarist Rick Chelew (folk, Sunday at noon). 69 W. Car- MUSIC busy again. “Knock on wood, maybe by July or August we mel Valley Rd., (831) 659-6221. From page 21A can go back to Forest Theater in some fashion,” he said. Midici Pizza in Monterey — singer Laurie Proceeds from the show will benefit PacRep and keep Hofer-Romero and guitarist Bruce Forman (Thursday at prices affordable. Tickets are $75 per vehicle. Discounted 6 p.m.). 467 Alvarado St., (831) 264-7013. sons of Love,” a drive-in tribute concert that celebrates the packages are available for all six concerts. The site is 2004 Rio Grill — singer and violinist Razzvio (Friday at 4 love songs of Broadway Wednesday at the Monterey Fair- Fairground Road. Call (831) 622-0100. p.m.), singer and guitarist Adrea Castiano (Saturday at 1 grounds. Showtime is 6 p.m. p.m.) and singer and guitarist Steven Shook (Sunday at 1 Performers include Velvet Piini, Justin Gaudoin, QLive music Feb. 19–25 p.m.). Rhett Wheeler, Lydia Lyons and Jeff Hinderscheid, Tarpy’s in Monterey — singer and guitarist Steven along with MC Scott McQuiston. They will sing an ar- Julia’s Vegetarian Restaurant in Pacific Grove sing- Shook (Friday at 4 p.m.), singer and violinist Razzvio ray of Broadway hits, including music from classics like er and guitarist Rick Chelew (Folk, Friday at 5:30 p.m.); (Saturday at 1 p.m.) and singer-songwriter Zack Freitas “Mandy La Mancha” and “My Fair Lady,” and contem- singer-songwriter Zack Freitas (Saturday at 12:30 p.m.) (Sunday at 1 p.m.). 2999 Highway 68, (831) 647-1444. porary favorites like “Rent” and “Wicked.” The show will and singer and guitarist Rachael Chloe Williams (Sunday The Trailside Cafe in Carmel Valley — singer-song- open with “My Funny Valentine,” and will include a sec- at 12:30 p.m.). 1180 Forest Ave., (831) 656-9533. writer Kaye Bohler (blues, Friday at 6 p.m.) and sing- tion dedicated to the music of “West Side Story.” Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley — Two Rivers er-songwriter Scott Fenton (Saturday at 6 p.m.). 3 Del The drive-in concert is the first in a series of six that (Americana, Friday at 3 p.m.), singer-songwriter Johan Fino Place, (831) 298-7453. will be offered during the first half of 2021. Sotelo (Saturday at 3 p.m.), guitarist John Sherry (rock, The Whaling Station Steakhouse in Monterey — “We’re going to do one each month,” PacRep executive blues and jazz, Sunday at noon) and singer-songwriter singer and harmonica player Chuck Brewer and guitarist director Stephen Moorer said. “Next month we plan to do Alex Lucero (Thursday at 3 p.m.). 8940 Carmel Valley Kyle Kovalik (rock, Friday at 5:30 p.m.) and singer-song- a tribute to the British Invasion, and we’re planning a few Road, (831) 293-7500. writer Dave “Nomad” Miller (rock, Saturday at 5 p.m.). surprises.” Massa Tasting Room in Carmel Valley — singer and 763 Wave St., (831) 373-3778. WE ARE OPEN! for outdoor tastings Taste our award winning wines WELCOME BACK! We’ve missed you and look forward to seeing you soon!

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Sports and steel Sports were a way of life in the hardscrabble steel town of Beaver Falls, Pa., and boys like Miller were mesmer- ized by Namath as they approached their own high school PHOTOS/COURTESY DAVE MILLER years. As a power-hitting centerﬁelder, Namath turned down (Above) Beaver Falls High alum Joe Namath, second from the right, posed with Dave a $15,000 offer to sign with the St. Louis Cardinals during Miller (white shirt), his son, Matt, daughter Erin, and wife, Pam, at a 2019 ceremony his junior year. The Orioles, Athletics and Cubs (who dan- honoring Miller. (Right) Miller running the ball against Penn in his junior year at Prince- gled $50,000) also were rejected. ton, where he played wingback.

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MONTEREY COUNTY officials have said so little about the county’s poor vaccination record, it’s impossible for the average citizen to have the slightest understanding of why things have gone so wrong. The numbers themselves practically shout from the rooftops: In this county, the vaccination rate stands at 11,500 per 100,000 residents, while in California, it’s 16,000, and the nationwide figure is almost 17,000. You don’t have to be Tony Fauci to see that we are way behind. But even more telling is the contrast between Monterey County and its neighbor to the north, where medical officials held a news conference Tues- day to announce they had given an initial dose to nearly 20 percent of Santa Cruz County residents, and that almost 11 percent of them have been fully vaccinated with two doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. It would be tempting to explain the striking difference between the very impressive numbers in Santa Cruz and the miserable ones in this county by saying their health officials are just more competent than ours. Monterey County health officer Dr. Ed Moreno has handled the epidemic so poorly, such an explanation seems an obvious possibility. But Moreno isn’t running the vaccination effort by himself, and there is no reason to doubt the skills of the hundreds of people involved in administering the county’s day-to-day inoculation program. And don’t forget the hospitals and pharmacies that are also on the front lines of giving Monterey “We want to buy a painting. I brought my swatches.” County residents the jab. CHOMP, for example, announced several weeks means that are good sound policy; exclud- ago that its facilities in Monterey and Marina are ready to start injecting ing residents by zip code seems blatantly 7,500 people a week. No doubt, they could probably even do a few more. Letters unfair and discriminatory. Elizabeth Turner, Carmel But they don’t have the vaccine. And according to the data, that is where to the Editor the true problem lies. Words matter The Pine Cone encourages submission of Dear Editor, On Tuesday, the Monterey County Health Department said it had re- letters which address issues of public impor- Listening to a local TV newscaster’s tance. Letters cannot exceed 350 words, and explanation of the logic behind prioritiz- ceived a total of 54,500 doses of the two vaccines. This was on the same must include the author’s name and home town, ing South County agricultural workers day the California Department of Public Health said the state had received a although we may be able to publish your letter anonymously upon request. We reserve the right over other Monterey County 65-75-year little more than 8 million doses. Monterey County has about 1.1 percent of to determine which letters are suitable for publi- old seniors for coronavirus vaccinations, I cation and to edit for length and clarity. Please was struck by her use of the words “most the state’s population … which means our total of 54,500 should be at least submit letters to [email protected] vulnerable.” As in, the county is doing the 88,000. We are way behind in administering doses mostly because we’re right thing by targeting the most vulnerable population. When used in this fashion way behind in getting them. “most vulnerable” means “more likely Three weeks after we first raised the point, it remains true that the reason All in this together? to catch the virus,” which is quite differ- Dear Editor, ent than what the phrase meant when the for the discrepancy is the absence in Monterey County of chain hospitals. Throughout the pandemic, the Monte- state’s vaccination tier structure was initial- Companies like Kaiser and Sutter have been getting their own allocations, rey Peninsula has had a low coronavirus ly announced: more likely to get seriously positivity rate, yet has remained in the Pur- ill, or die, if one catches the virus. which Monterey County has been denied because those hospitals don’t op- ple Tier because positivity rates have been In terms of vaccine distribution, these erate here. So if you’re still wondering why many 65-plus Monterey County high in other areas of the county. Business- different definitions of the phrase re- es in the Monterey Peninsula have had to sult in markedly different outcomes, and residents who couldn’t get vaccinated here have been able to do so by trav- suffer losses due to the county’s tier status so amount to a substantial shift from state-mandated policy. I know we cannot eling to other parts of the state, now you know. because they were told that the “county” is the unit of measure for determining tier expect transparency from the county, but But the question remains, “Why?” If a county doesn’t have any chain status. However, the Monterey County it would be nice if the news media would pay more attention to the way in which un- hospitals, why doesn’t it receive a larger allocation through regular chan- Health Department has now decided that vaccine access can be determined not by announced but significant changes in the nels? county but by zip code. Which is it? definitions of such key words are used to disguise such major policy shifts. The question has been out there for weeks, but not one local politician or If the county can be subdivided by zip code such that some residents, includ- John Shupe, Carmel health official has seriously addressed it, and neither have their compatriots ing those who are vulnerable for age or Kudos to CHOMP in Sacramento and Washington. health-related reasons, can be denied time- ly access to the vaccine, then this subdivi- Dear Editor, We may be a small county, but we’re a mighty one. The neglect we are sion by zip code should allow businesses I would like to express my apprecia- in zip codes with low positivity rates to tion for the outstanding vaccine service at suffering is inexplicable. reopen with fewer restrictions. Monte- Marina Montage where I was efficiently rey County Health Department can meet health equity metrics through inclusive See LETTERS page 29A

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Scott MacDonald (261-6110) A California Corporation Superior Court Decree No. 35759, July 3, 1952 QFor complete contact info: www.carmelpinecone.com/info.htm February 19, 2021 The Carmel Pine Cone 27A His pictures are in an exhibition, She Googled — and took up art but his life’s story is right here AFTER RECEIVING a mediocre Hagan says her parents were intense ad- grade on a work of art as a third-grader at vocates of education, routinely taking their ONE OF the most celebrated of He spent several months in Europe in her Connecticut elementary school, Rose daughters — Rose and Trish (15 months Monterey’s early artists is Francis John 1904, working in Spain and with exhibi- Hagan held a bit of a grudge. For 20 years. older) — on trips to visit prominent uni- McComas, who achieved fame at an early tions in Paris and London. When he re- The 8-year-old accepted her teacher’s versities during their high school years. age. The Monterey Museum of Art (monte- turned to California, rumors linked him critique as glum repudiation of any notion reyart.org) is offering a virtual exhibition, romantically with Marie Louise Parrott, that she might have a scrap of artistic tal- February volleyball “Francis McComas: Rediscovering Cali- who was a beautiful society debutante ent. She banished any art aspirations to the “They wanted to help us get a sense fornia’s First Modernist.” from 1900. Her father was an executive rearview mirror and sentenced herself to of where we might like to go,” she said. McComas, born Oct. 1, 1874, was a with Parrott & Co., a banking and real es- an alternative pathway that included grad- “We visited Stanford one year in Febru- native of Tasmania. He developed his skills tate conglomerate begun in the 1860s by uating at the top of her high school class, ary, when it was snowing back home. I saw as an artist in Sydney, Australia, and while his uncle. Spending more time in San Fran- earning a bachelor’s degree from Stanford kids playing volleyball in their shorts and still in his 20s became a member of the cisco, McComas took studio space at the University, a law degree from Harvard, and decided, ‘Wow, this would be a great place board of governors of the Sydney Society Sketch Club on Post Street. Many of the embarking on an 18-year legal career that to come for four years!’ Once I discovered artists there also spent time culminated with seven-and-a-half years as that you could choose to live in a place working in Monterey. Google’s first-ever trademarks attorney, a where it didn’t snow, I was sold.” On June 18, 1905, Mc- job she loved. Her sister, who knew from age 6 that History Beat Comas married Parrott and And then — just like that — she walked she wanted to become a doctor, went to cemented his position as a away to give art another try. Princeton and fulfilled that dream. Rose By NEAL HOTELLING member of San Francisco Since 2010, Hagan has been a full-time admits that she had no plan when she ar- society. McComas appre- artist, painting blazing sunsets and dramat- rived in Palo Alto as a Stanford freshman. of Artists. In the summer of 1898, he set ciated that a successful artist had to un- ic landscapes in oil — many inspired by “I’ve never been a five-year-plan kind sail for San Francisco. Overwhelmed by derstand it was also business. Among the views from her Rocky Point the beauty of Hawaii, he remained there, maxims attributed to him was, “It pays a home and the Big Sur coast painting for a month before continuing to painter to appear dignified to his patrons. — along with brilliantly col- California. Dignity raises prices; familiarity lowers orful digital abstracts, and Carmel’s Artists Soon after arriving in San Francisco, them.” one-of-a-kind glasswork. McComas traveled to Monterey and be- “I was super-serious and By DENNIS TAYLOR gan long associations with William Keith Earthquake very bookish as a little kid. and Charles Rollo Peters. A review of his During their honeymoon, they traveled My parents were constantly trying to get of person, and I was just floating around, February 1899 exhibition of watercolors from Mexico to British Columbia, McCo- me to go outside and play, but you couldn’t basically just jumping through any hoop at San Francisco’s W. K. Vickery gallery mas making sketches all along the way. drag the book out of my hands,” said Ha- that was put in front of me when I got to on Post Street called attention to his paint- Toward the end of summer, they settled in gan, who was raised in Stamford, Conn., college,” she said. ing of Monterey’s Custom House, “getting Santa Barbara, where he produced a num- the daughter of Henry Hagan, a tax lawyer As a junior, Hagan decided to sign up entirely new effects.” McComas included ber of paintings which he exhibited in San and CPA, and Josephine Hagan, who came for the school’s semester abroad program. work from Australia and his stop at Hawaii Francisco in February 1906. Following to the United States from Cuba at age 17, The university discovered that she had not in the exhibition. that, McComas and his wife headed east after Fidel Castro rose to power. yet declared a degree path, and required McComas produced a few more paint- and then on to Europe. her to pick a major before she left. Since ings in Monterey before heading for a They were in Chicago in April 1906, College visits she intended to study in Spain, she chose show in Chicago. He sold so well there that “My mom came by herself to Philadel- Spanish, figuring she’d change her major he had nothing left to show as planned in See HISTORY next page phia in February and thought she had died when she got back. She never did. New York, and contin- and gone to hell,” she said with a laugh. Hagan graduated Phi Beta Kappa in ued on to London and “She had no idea weather could be so 1989 with a B.A. in Spanish, still lacking Paris, where he worked (Right) Artist Francis cold.” a clear blueprint for the future. and exhibited before re- McComas (with glass- “My dad always told us turning to California in es), frequented Del that law was a very prac- Monte Golf Course af- the summer of 1900. tical pursuit. He said we ter taking up the sport could study law, then do in 1912. In this photo Debutante he is with San Francis- anything with our lives, McComas created co shipping magnate because it was just good a variety of works in Roger Lapham, circa training,” said Hagan, who California from July to 1929. (Below) On his applied to top law schools October 1900, and then first visit to Monterey in around the country. Stan- returned to his home in 1898-99, McComas ford, her alma mater, turned Australia. He vowed to painted Monterey’s her down. Harvard didn’t. return and make Cali- historic Custom House. fornia his home, which Self doubts he did in February 1901. IMAGES/ (RIGHT) JULIAN P. “I was terrified when I Back in Monterey, he GRAHAM, P.B. CO. LAGORIO got to Harvard,” she said. ARCHIVE, (BELOW) MONTEREY rented the Sherman MUSEUM OF ART “I remember showing up Rose Adobe at Alvara- for my orientation group as do and Bonifacio as his a first-year student, sitting home and studio, and in a circle with all these prepared work for a very-accomplished people 1902 exhibition in New — one had already taught York. English literature at Yale Ethel Crocker, wife — and I was like, ‘Uh … of banker W. H. Crock- I just came out of college, er, helped introduce and I worked at a depart- McComas to wealthy ment store this past sum- society and demand for mer … oh my God, what his work grew. By 1903, am I doing here with these his small watercolors people?’” fetched more than $100 PHOTO/MARK LEMLEY And then school started. and his larger paintings Rocky Point resident Rose Hagan walked away from a successful She found herself in a class approached the $1,000 career as an in-house attorney at Google to focus full-time on oil mark. painting and glass art. See ARTIST page 30A

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Francisco and the Orbach gallery in Lon- included some Monterey paintings and net 78, well back in the field in the course’s HISTORY don. Some of his work from Greece from several of his charcoal sketches. 1912 year-end tournament. But he im- From previous page this trip is included in the Monterey Muse- For about two years, the McComases proved. A year later he was runner-up. um of Art’s exhibition. split their time between the Monroe Ho- McComas was exhibiting in London in tel in San Francisco and Hotel Del Monte Don’t be late frantically trying to get word from family April 1908, when Marie’s father died in at Monterey. They became socially active McComas made plans to return to New and friends following the San Francisco Alameda. They returned to California and with the art community of Monterey and Mexico in June 1913, taking along fellow earthquake and fire. From Chicago they rented a cottage at Blithedale, near Mill Carmel and rented a cottage in Carmel artist Xavier Martinez to introduce him to went to New York, and then London, where Valley, for several months. which he used as a studio where he painted the state’s beauty. Martinez went ahead as a July 1906 exhibition of his work drew A November 1908 exhibition at Vick- and taught. One of his students was Gene McComas delayed his departure to play in high praise. They spent nearly two years ery’s introduced society to his latest work. Baker, daughter of Oakland Tribune edito- the July Fourth tournament at Del Monte. abroad, with McComas garnering inspira- The style of his watercolors had evolved so rialist Joseph Baker, and secretary of the Martinez was not happy with his friend tion in France, Spain and Greece, further that one writer declared, “it has a distinc- California School of the Arts at UC Berke- showing up nearly three weeks late. The developing his personal style. tion and originality that puts it in a class ley. She began visiting Carmel regularly in tension was too much, and McComas re- of its own,” while another wrote that for 1909, when she was 22. There were rumors turned to Monterey alone after only a few Taking up golf anyone “who looks for beauty, poetry and she had had an affair with poet George weeks. Plans for a joint exhibit of their In Greece, his work caught the atten- quality in his work, the reward is full.” Sterling. (More on Gene next week.) desert work ended, and they had individual tion of the royal family, providing him with In the summer of 1909, McComas In early 1912, the McComases built a showings in early 1914. access to the nation’s plentiful ruins and traveled to New Mexico and spent several modern, two-story $10,000 home on Hel- In December 1914, McComas had a leading him to extend his stay for a few months capturing the beauty of that area. lam near High Street in Monterey and special exhibition in Los Angeles, and his months. Prince Nicholas, an artist himself, Rather than join him, Marie visited with named it “Midwood.” It had an inspiring acceptance as California’s premier artist traveled with them for a time and acquired friends in New York. They both returned view of Monterey Bay. They also took up made him the choice to lead curation of art McComas’s painting, “Palace of Corfu.” to San Francisco in the spring. Twenty of golf and were often seen on the Del Monte for the 1915 Pan Pacific International Ex- From Greece, McComas sent paintings for his desert watercolors were exhibited at Golf Course, joining society friends from position in San Francisco. We will contin- November exhibitions at Vickery’s in San Vickery’s in April 1910. The exhibit also San Francisco who frequented the Hotel ue the McComas story next week. Del Monte. Marie came in third in the Neal Hotelling has been researching women’s qualifier for the 1912 Decoration and writing about Monterey County histo- Day tournament in Monterey. The earliest ry for more than three decades. His email recorded score from McComas was a 90, is [email protected]. Roots in your VHZHUOLQH"b First month CCelebratingelebrating 5566 YYearsears AVAILABLE INTERIOR FREE! • SEWER & DRAIN LINE CLEANING • HYDRO-JETTING • TELEVISED SEWER LINES We can clear it SELF-STORAGE • GREASE TRAP PUMPING & MAINTENANCE 123 units - Ranging in size from 13 sq ft to 172 sq ft • SEPTIC SYSTEMS PUMPED, SERVICED, and have a 7am - 7pm • Clean and Secure REPAIRED & INSTALLED preventative Mid Valley Shopping Center on Carmel Valley Road maintenance [email protected] • www.stanprop.com 831-659-2465 program. 73 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Unit #28 | Carmel Valley 93924 St. Contr. Lic. # 494738 Call us for an appointment! 408-591-6342

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against neighbor and requires each plan be LETTERS contested but without the underpinnings From page 26A of a cohesive code approach to restrict big, square and sterile structures which are lining our little streets. Further, “zoom” processed and vaccinated in 15 minutes by meetings have reduced participation of incredibly competent and courteous staff. concerned citizens. Remodeling can be ac- Gary Koeppel, Carmel complished without changing our distinc- tiveness — after all, until recently, we had City being ruined? been doing it for over 100 years. The most Dear Editor, Quirky and village quaint is rapidly As I walk along our tree-lined streets, I being replaced by square, sharp-edged, in- professional notice a change that saddens me. Carmel’s dustrial-appearing dwellings, as opposed picturesque architectural character — the to the unexpected visual wonder that creat- area rug look that makes us different and special ed our magic. This is not progress. This is from Anywhere, USA, is disappearing. encroachment on a “subtle European city cleaner on the Homes built with wonder and imagination with a quaint feel with a village like atmo- are now being replaced with big modern sphere, full of character” (a quote from our Central Coast glass boxes with no visible roofs; the exact city website). look of Malibu and Newport Beach. Carmel’s city website contains our city Rug pad, Carmel has historically embraced new official’s email addresses. Please contact rug appraisal, homes that honor what people before us them with your concerns. have worked so hard to achieve. Rooflines Carolyn White, Carmel rug repair pitched towards the heavens and stone chimneys have SCTS been replaced with two WANTED story homes with flat walls SINGLE ITEM OR ENTIRE ESTATE to the sky. Carmel doesn’t have to be a village of fairy- ROBERT SLAWINSKI AUCTIONEERS tale houses, but we can build homes with the spirit 831-335-9000 of the guidelines in mind. A “volumetrics” approach to plan approval has created accepted building codes that result in houses that are an anathema to Carmel’s visual appeal, charm and idyllic beauty. While the tear-down- and-replace approach is often necessary; replacement should show regard to the heritage that is part of the fabric of Carmel. Our architectural board was abolished; a team of residents that once protect- CARMEL ed our character. The current system is an adversari- SCOTTS VALLEY al process that pits neighbor

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students — an assignment that made them feel less than Matt (a three-sport jock at Stevenson), 45, is an ortho- SPORTS comfortable. pedic surgeon at Stanford University Medical Center. Erin From page 25A “Stevenson was much different then — all male, with a (who won 14 letters with the Pirates, and became a pro lot of discipline problems, including kids who were there triathlete), 41, is a healthcare analyst for McKesson Cor- to be fixed — and we decided it wasn’t the right living poration. Like their parents, both are Stanford alumni. “The next week I got a letter from Stanford, telling me situation for us,” he said. I had been accepted there with a full stipend — it wouldn’t Pam, who had graduated from Immaculate Heart Cath- cost me a dime,” he said. “I graduated from Princeton on olic Women’s College magna cum laude in just three years June 6, and had to be at Stanford on June 12 to start their before earning her master’s from Stanford, was hired to ARTIST From page 27A program.” teach math and science at Seaside High. When the new Miller drove coast to coast, arriving just in time. When principal, Jim Solberg, mentioned that he also needed an he walked into the venue, he spotted three attractive wom- English teacher and football coach, she recommended her taught by Clark Byse, the legendary professor who helped en, and sauntered across the room to make his move. newlywed husband, who held an American Lit master’s de- inspire Charles Kingsfield, the character portrayed by ac- “Of course, they were all engaged,” he said. “But I gree from Stanford, cum laude. tor John Houseman in the 1973 film, “The Paper Chase.” wound up marrying one of them anyway, and we’re still Pam spent 38 years at Seaside, heading the school’s Byse proved as acerbic as his fictional counterpart. “He married 51 years later.” biology department, working with Stanford professors was in his 80s by then, but still wore a three-piece suit and Dave Miller and Pamela Jean Davis (a former Seaside to develop a worldwide teaching link for climate change, a pocket watch to class every day,” she remembered. “The High song leader and pompom girl) were married in the earning a trip to the White House as California’s Math and first time he called on me, I wasn’t prepared, and said, ‘I spring of 1970 in the chapel at Stevenson School, where Science Teacher of the Year, and co-founding Seaside’s pass.’ And he said, ‘Miss Hagan … this is not a bridge he had accepted a position to teach English. His contract Gifted and Talented Education Program with her husband. game … we do not ‘pass.’” also called for the Millers to double as “dorm parents” — She recovered, thrived, and graduated in 1992, then re- to live in a campus dorm and monitor the behavior of the 13 seasons as head coach turned to California to interview with multiple law offices, Dave had equal affection for teaching and coaching including one that specialized in intellectual property. Ev- during his 23 years at the school, helping head football eryone there seemed to love their work. coaches Howard Hartman and Carl Stephenson before “I didn’t get an offer there and landed at a place that “I know the thoughts that I think taking the reins of the program himself in 1979. In 13 sea- that did insurance defense, which was mind-numbingly sons as head coach of the Spartans, Miller’s teams won 70 toward you, says the Lord, thoughts dull. Fortunately, I got an offer during my second summer percent of their games and three league titles, qualified for of peace and not of evil, to give you to work with the firm I wanted,” she said. the playoffs multiple times, sent countless players on to Over the next decade, Hagan worked for several firms, a future and a hope.” — The Bible collegiate athletics, and a handful to the NFL. specializing in patent litigation, then trademark law. Along “GOD; INCORPOREAL AND ETERNAL MIND.” In 1992, Miller moved to Stevenson School, where his the way she met and married Mark Lemley — now a law son, Matthew, would be a senior, and his daughter, Erin, — Science and Health professor at Stanford — who learned that a Silicon Val- would enroll as a freshman. ley tech company called Google was looking for a patent “I wanted to help coach football for Matt’s senior sea- First Church of Christ, and trademark lawyer. She was hired in September 2002, son as a cornerback and receiver, and head coach Jeff worked there until January 2010, and loved the company Scientist, Carmel Young invited me to do that,” he said. “We turned out to be and the job. “I remember driving home one day and telling kindred spirits, and I stayed for eight years.” Please join us by phone Sundays @ 10am my husband, ‘I can’t believe they pay me!’” she said. Miller and Young retired together as football coaches for music, prayer, and readings from In 1994, she took an art class — her first since that after Stevenson’s 2000 season, when the Pirates went 12- the Bible and the Christian Science third-grade smackdown — enjoyed it, and began creating 1, won the only league football title in school history, and textbook, Science and Health with Key to art as a stress reliever. Sixteen years later, after placing her played for the Central Coast Section crown. the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, and terminally ill father in hospice, she abruptly resigned from As an educator, Miller served as Stevenson’s director of on Wednesdays @ 7 pm for experiences, Google, in part to spend more time in her studio. testimonies, and remarks, as well. college counseling (a post he also held at Seaside), guiding students toward colleges or universities that best fit their Phone 1-346-248-7799. aspirations. We don’t have forever In 2019, Miller revisited Western Pennsylvania to when prompted, add meeting ID “I just realized we don’t have forever — our futures be inducted into the Larry Bruno Foundation Circle of 502 841 2746# are not guaranteed,” said Hagan, who is largely self-taught, Achievement as a distinguished alumnus of Beaver Falls ChristianScienceCarmel.org particularly as a glass artist. “I wasn’t exactly sure what I High. Namath returned to serve as master of ceremonies was going to do, but decided I’d figure it out along the way. for the event, as he does each year. And I followed my heart.” Besides falling in love with the process of making art, Hagan discovered she had talent. In 2011 — a year after Church of the Wayfarer leaving her law career — she sold multiple paintings while (A United Methodist Church) participating in her second-ever Open Studio tour. Worship with Us This Sunday “I think it was about 18 months after I left Google that I First Sunday in Lent finally developed the confidence to say, ‘I’m an artist,’ be- Worship cause I realized that’s something you decide for yourself,” FebruaryFebru 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. she said. “And it’s not really about sales — Van Gogh nev- Online Go to: er sold a piece while he was alive — it was about having churchofthewayfarer.com/worshipch . enough confidence to say, ‘Yes, this is what I’m doing. I’m CARMEL ~ CARMEL VALLEY ~ MONTEREY not playing at it. It’s not a vacation. It’s me.’” PACIFIC GROVE ~ PEBBLE BEACH Worship Service Message from Over the past nine years, her work has been exhibited in Pastor Luke Ham 14 shows, and represented by four galleries. Hagan’s paintings can be viewed online at rosehagan. LED BY THE SPIRIT ... ‘Holy Covenants’ com, and her glass art can be seen at rosamoderna.com. ... WE INVITE YOU Lincoln & 7th, Carmel by the Sea Additional images can be found at instagram.com/rhaga- 831.624.3550 | www.churchofthewayfarer.com nart. TO JOIN US Dennis Taylor is a freelance writer in Monterey County. AS WE JOURNEY WITH Contact him at [email protected]. JESUS THROUGH LENT Believing CCARMELARMEL MMISSIONISSION ...Being To advertise in our BBASILICAASILICA Sermons on Christian Beliefs Food & Wine section SSundayunday MMassesasses 9 aandnd 1111 aa.m..m. Call Meena Lewellen (831) 274-8655 iinn ourour beautifulbeautiful Church in the Forest a multi-denominational church [email protected] CCentralentral The Rev. 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Stewart contends the Public Records Act allows a pub- same slide that were attributed to Chavez in the story, ting arrested, too. lic agency to withhold records when “the public interest Dincer explained her concerns and provided a copy of Mendez showed up at the police station that afternoon served by not disclosing the record clearly outweighs the Boring’s paper. to retrieve his car from the yard at Carmel Towing, ac- public interest served by disclosure of the record.” “In my comment during the board meeting, I tried to cording to Carmel Police Sgt. Jeff Watkins, but the officer CUSD human resources officer Craig Chavez said the draw attention to the second slide of the presentation,” she wouldn’t release it because Mendez doesn’t have a valid district offered Stewart a chance to seek a protective order said. “Specifically, the second slide was not written by Mr. driver’s license. “He said he would go get a licensed driver, to prevent the release of the records. “The requestor of the Chavez but was plagiarized verbatim from a publication and when the officer came back to look for him, he was records has been notified and has been given and opportu- written by Dr. Michael Boring in 2011.” gone,” Watkins said. nity to intervene in that case,” Chavez said. She said she raised the plagiarism issue with the district An hour later, though, Mendez was back. But before but had not heard back. “I would think Dr. Boring would going outside to talk to him, officer Gerald Maldonado de- strongly object to his incredibly well written introduction cided to have a look around the area to see who brought HEARTS to a 70-page publication being attributed to Mr. Chavez in him. “He saw a car being parked and ran the plate — and From page 7A a newspaper, among other places.” saw it was a stolen car out of Scotts Valley,” Watkins said. The Pine Cone also reached out to Chavez but did not As is protocol when dealing with suspected felons, Mal- receive a response. donado ordered the people in the car — including Mendez’ during busy times like Concours Week. wife and Murphy, who was driving — out at gunpoint. Community activities director Ashlee Wright said she He ended up arresting Murphy for a litany of charges, sent the information to public works director Bob Harary, RESORT including possessing a stolen car, check fraud, vehicle who responded with several logistical questions. Once all From page 3A theft, possession of drugs and paraphernalia, carrying a the pertinent information, including locations, insurance concealed dirk or dagger, possession of burglary tools, ap- and how the hearts will be anchored is gathered, and the propriation of lost property — and driving on a suspended community activities commission provides input, the pro- son, who also attended the meeting, said the conditions license. The Mendezes were interviewed and released. posal will go to the planning commission. of approval will include all the tree-related requirements, Because the car was reported stolen from Scotts Valley, The final number of hearts installed in town will de- and Miller agreed with them, too — as long as the com- police and the courts there will handle the case. pend on what the city allows. Highfield said it won’t be a mission’s decision doesn’t prevent him from applying to challenge to find people to sponsor them or artists to paint remove a tree if it becomes dangerous for any reason. them, but, “We didn’t want to overwhelm the city.” Caddell made a motion to accept “the city forester’s AGGRESSIVE “We didn’t want a heart on every single corner,” she recommendations as to the handling of this permit, with From page 8A said. the proviso that none of the trees at issue will be removed until the city planning department has completed its process and issued a permit.” Commissioner JC Myers sec- about the bicyclists, but no citations were issued. The onded it, and it passed 4-1, with new commissioner Brian missing child was found. Sours dissenting. The consensus on social media was that most of the The Garden Song bicyclists were teenagers and young men. Natural Health Store for Better Living Another driver reported encountering the bike mob on Everybody reads The Pine Cone Lighthouse Avenue and 17 Mile Drive, where they were Gift Items, Healthy Foods, doing wheelies and stopping traffic. Vitamins, Herbs & Body Products /ŶǀĞŶƚŽƌǇŽŶƚƌŽůDĂŶĂŐĞƌͬ^ĂůĞƐƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞ

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