Carmel Pine Cone, December 12, 2008 (Main News)

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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Memoir recalls the Boys of Summer POLICE CRACK — from a girl’s point of view FRAUD RING By CHRIS COUNTS ■ Stealing mail, forging checks ON HER first trip to spring training at and collecting the cash Vero Beach, Fla., in 1958, Flo Snyder discovered that all baseball players love a prac- By MARY BROWNFIELD tical joke. “They sent me to retrieve the keys to the THREE WOMEN and a man accused in a rash of mail batter’s box,” recalled Snyder, a Carmel res- theft, fraud and forgery that “has plagued banks and busi- ident and former Pine Cone columnist who nesses in the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas since will sign copies of her new book, “Lady in September” are being held in Monterey County Jail as the the Locker Room,” Tuesday, Dec. 16, at charges against them climb. Pacific Grove Cmdr. Tom D.E. Craghead Fine Art Gallery. Uretsky released the names of the suspects this week but said For 10 years, Snyder served as a secre- as the investigation continues, the initial estimate of $10,000 tary to Red Patterson, an executive with the stolen from individuals, banks and retailers is “just scratch- Los Angeles Dodgers. Patterson was in ing the surface.” charge of public relations, so when the Police allege the suspects raided mailboxes in the Salinas Dodgers moved west from Brooklyn to Los and Monterey areas, and forged or altered incoming and out- Angeles after the 1957 season, he came out going checks they found in the mail. They then opened sev- early to get a head start on what promised to eral personal bank accounts and deposited the stolen checks. be an eventful year. He hired Snyder as his “The suspects then withdrew cash from local ATMs while secretary, making her the first employee of the checks floated between banks, and prior to the checks’ the Los Angeles Dodgers. PHOTO/COURTESY FLO SNYDER being rejected for insufficient funds or as fraudulent, coun- Snyder picked an eventful time to work Flo Snyder (second from left) picks up baseball tips from Dodgers’ slugger Gil terfeit or stolen forged documents,” according to Uretsky. for the relocating team. Just two years Hodges (left) and some of his famous teammates, including Don Zimmer (right). Police started working on the case several weeks ago after before starting her new job, the Dodgers a bank teller at Wachovia realized the suspects were trying to were the toast of the baseball world after defeating the New ernous football stadium, the L.A. Coliseum, which was withdraw money from an account into which a fraudulent York Yankees in the 1955 World Series. “The Boys of not well suited for a team that relied on hitting a lot of check had been deposited. Summer” were one of baseball’s most colorful — and tal- home runs to right field. So the team reinvented itself, “They had made some ATM deposits of checks that were ented — teams ever, featuring Hall of Famers like Duke placing an emphasis on pitching, defense and speed. Over clearly forgeries,” he said, and the name on one of the checks Snider, Roy Campanella and Jackie Robinson, the pioneer the next decade, with the dynamic pitching duo of Sandy belonged to a Pacific Grove resident who is a Wachovia who broke baseball’s color barrier. In 1958, though, the Dodgers were playing in a cav- See BASEBALL page 14A See FRAUD page 13A

Carmel Sands hotel A very busy week for the Eastwoods

project bound for EIR By PAUL MILLER smiling admonishment to Clint Eastwood about a comment the former ON’T TALK that way to her Carmel mayor made to his wife, Dina, By MARY BROWNFIELD ‘D when she’s with me!” at the White House Sunday evening. That was President George Bush’s GLOBAL WARMING should be evaluated — The president had Dina Eastwood in a along with many other factors — in an environmental bear hug when he told impact report for the 58-room luxury hotel, day spa, Clint Eastwood off. tapas bar and underground parking garage planned for The encounter was the site of the Carmel Sands Lodge at San Carlos and part of a whirlwind week Fifth, according to an attorney who is the son of the for the Eastwoods which plan’s most vocal opponent. The Carmel Planning included dinner with Commission listened to public comments and learned Secretary of State about revisions to the project Wednesday night but did Condoleezza Rice on not make a decision on whether the proposal should Saturday, visits to the undergo a full EIR, though it very likely will. White House and John Compagno, who works for a large San Kennedy Center Sunday, Francisco law firm and is the son of Mission Street and the premiere of Clint property owner Catherine Compagno, submitted a Dec. Eastwood’s latest film, 2 letter calling for an EIR. According to Compagno, the “Gran Torino,” in mitigated negative declaration — which identified Hollywood on Tuesday. potential environmental impacts and suggested how to Dina Eastwood reduce them to less-than-significant levels — “repre- explained Bush’s com- sents an exercise in denial — both of the existing condi- ment and hug this way: tions in Carmel, and the potential impacts that would “We were waiting in line result from the project.” for our turn to have a pic- He said it fails to accurately examine effects on views ture taken with the president. I was excited and and aesthetics, air quality during construction, opera- PHOTOS/JEFF SNYDER, FILM MAGIC (LEFT) ; ALEXANDRA WYMAN, WIRE IMAGE tional emissions and climate change. “Although individ- talking nonstop, as usual, Sunday night they were at the White House and Kennedy Center (left). Monday Clint and Dina and Clint said to me, See SANDS page 10A Eastwood flew to Los Angeles for the premiere of his new movie, “Gran Torino,” a touching drama starring Eastwood and acting rookies Bee Vang (at left in right photo) and Ahney Her. See BUSY page 11A

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By MARY BROWNFIELD ing parking off the property to turn the lot into a park, erect- improving the functionality of the theater and the comfort of ing walls along the perimeter and digging an underground the user groups and audience.” THE CARMEL City Council last week unanimously passage from the stage to the control booth at the rear. According to a letter from McCann, the schematic work approved conceptual plans for renovating the Forest Theater After a neighborhood meeting in fall 2007 and a commu- will take about three months and cost $131,000, with an esti- — which will turn 100 in 2010 — and voted to sign a nity meeting at the theater last June, city administrator Rich mated $10,000 more for a survey of the property’s bound- $131,000 contract with RFM Architects for a detailed Guillen forwarded several recommendations to McCann aries. His proposal incorporated Guillen’s requests and also schematic design. based on input from theater users, residents, neighbors and calls for infrastructure upgrades and ADA-compliant path- Commissioned by the Forest Theater Foundation, archi- other interested parties. ways. tect Richard F. McCann initially proposed significant Guillen requested the design include a 6-foot-high grape- changes to the theater and its surroundings, including mov- steak fence like the existing fence surrounding the property, See THEATER page 27A onsite parking, a turnout and handicap parking accessible from Santa Rita Street, use of the existing concrete foundation to install new benches and elimination of the center aisle in favor of two new side aisles, improvement of the existing concessions stand, elimination of the ticket and phone CHS students reach out booths, new bathrooms in a single building, elimination of the underground corridor, and no change to the the basic TO “ENJOY the holiday spirit by giving back to the com- dimensions and height of the stage. munity around them,” Carmel High School students have “RFM prepared a new conceptual plan that incorporates embarked on a number of outreach efforts this fall. From the public comments received,” city administrator Rich Nov. 17-21, they gathered used clothing, blankets, hygiene Guillen said in his Dec. 2 report to the city council. He asked supplies and “anything to make the holidays a little brighter the council to review and approve the conceptual plan, and for the less fortunate,” to distribute to the needy via OK the agreement with RFM Architects to begin the Dorothy’s Place in Salinas. schematic phase. After Thanksgiving, they kicked off an effort to collect “The revised plan meets the desire to maintain the exist- new, unwrapped toys “to hopefully bring a smile to a young ing structures and infrastructure in its current configuration,” child’s face and make the season’s festivities even more sat- Guillen wrote in his report. “The upgrades focus entirely on isfying for both the giver and the receiver,” according to student Tyler Greenway. The student government “plans to get the whole student body enthusiastic about this event and raise the largest mountain of toys — and therefore gaiety and merriment — that this school has ever seen.” To help the students achieve that goal, Greenway encour- Happy aged community members to add to the pile of new, unwrapped toys as well. But the campaign ends Dec. 12, so people should act quickly. “There are bins for donations in the main office,” he said, adding that they’re easy to find. Holidays CHS is located on Highway 1 at Ocean Avenue. Randi Greene

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in about 30 minutes. A crew was to be assem- ed her belongings and peacefully left the prop- bled to begin repairs. erty. Both parties were counseled on current domestic violence laws. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the Police, Fire & loss of a digital camera in the business district. If located, please notify the victim. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Citizen reported los- Pebble Beach: Subject at Hermitage and Sheriff’s Log ing her cellular telephone at Carmel Beach. Bird Rock roads refused to be transported by Unknown person located the phone and AMR ambulance to CHOMP for minor lacera- made harassing phone calls to the victim, tions to his left arm. her friends and family, and refused to return Pebble Beach: Found property on Sunridge the phone. Cell phone carrier contacted and Road turned in to Pebble Beach security and cell-phone service terminated. returned to owner.

Gate crasher nabbed in P.B. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Units responded to the report of a verbal argument between wife and Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject called to HERE’S A look at the significant calls Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambu- husband. Wife was upset because she wanted request a civil standby/welfare check while she logged last week by the Carmel-by-the-Sea lance responded to a residence on Ladera Drive the husband to leave the residence. Husband picked up her children from her ex-husband’s police and fire departments and by the for a chemical spill or leak from a transformer and wife both concurred they were having an house on Torres Street. Officers noted that Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. to a utility pole. The leak was due to the utility argument over financial issues in the kitchen. there may have been a domestic dispute at the pole’s breaking from rot and being weakened Wife added that she tapped husband on the residence, but no information was provided. THANKSGIVING by woodpeckers. Power to the immediate area cheek lightly when he was in her face. The Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the was disrupted. Firefighters applied absorbent argument then stopped. Husband stated his loss of a cell phone/PDA. Item was last seen at Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject came to the on the downhill side of the spill, containing the wife never tapped him on the cheek and that the person’s residence on Carpenter Street on station to turn in a camera she found while chemical. FireComm was advised to have a both are currently seeing a marriage therapist. Nov. 29. walking along the Scenic Road path. No infor- PG&E rep call the fire crew. The situation was There was no signs of injury or trauma on Carmel-by-the-Sea: Units responded to the mation on an owner, and the camera was explained to the rep and PG&E hazardous either party, and the residence was clean of any booked into evidence pending return to owner. materials personnel were notified. They arrived signs of physical altercations. The wife collect- See POLICE LOG page 23RE

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AS MANY cities eliminate jobs, espe- According to Guillen’s report, job candi- cially in management, Carmel-by-the-Sea is dates should have seven years’ experience in adding one. According to a city council deci- parks and recreation, including five years of sion last week, a new “public services direc- supervisory work, and should have a bache- tor” will oversee the public works, facilities lor’s degree or equivalent. If the candidate maintenance, and forest, parks and beach has not been to college or does not have an departments for a salary of $7,482 to $9,093 appropriate degree, 10 years of professional per month. The job already has dollars allo- experience managing a department “that cated for it in the 2008/2009 annual budget. meets a community need for enhanced liv- According to the job description drafted ability and functional environment” and by Guillen and approved by the council, the experience managing forest, beach, parks person, once hired, will be in charge of the and infrastructure will suffice. city’s parks, recreation programs and special The city council OK’d the job description events, enforce relevant laws and codes, cre- as part of its consent calendar last week. ate “an effective vision for the future of the The decision followed the council’s cre- forest, beach and open space management” ation a couple of months ago of three new and handle an array of other administrative firefighter positions, which are close to tasks. being filled.

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By CHRIS COUNTS would have been lost if the Riddell family had decided to derful snapshot of the canyon, which features a dense grove develop the land. of oaks, a meandering creek lined by sycamores and an unex- LOCATED JUST upstream from a populated Carmel “So the property owner could have applied for a building pected grove of redwoods located along a tributary of Garzas Valley neighborhood, Garzas Canyon seems a world away permit,” Jensen explained. Creek. Other noteworthy sights included hawks, deer, sala- from the hustle and bustle of civilization. Now, thanks to a While it is doubtful any hikers will actually set foot on the manders (be careful where you step!) and an occasional bob- generous donation by a local family, the canyon is one step property, Jensen said the acquisition benefits the public cat. closer to remaining a place where the chirping of birds and because it provides viewshed and watershed protection. For more information about the park district or its trails, and the croaking of frogs prevail over the noise of traffic and He said because the property overlooks the park, there call (831) 372-3196 or visit www.mprpd.org. construction. was a high incentive to develop it. The Lawrence W. Riddell Family Trust recently donated a The Riddell family donated the property because “they 9-acre parcel bordering Garland Ranch Regional Park to the felt it was the right thing to do, and it was their way of sup- Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. Located in the porting the park district,” Jensen added. “The property had upper reaches of the canyon, the property is accessed through been in the family for generations.” the Santa Lucia Preserve. The parcel is one of five located Because there was no money involved in the transaction, between the park and the preserve. Jensen said he is unable to place a value on the gift. According to Tim Jensen, special projects and planning The best access point for visiting Garzas Canyon is a trail- manager for the park district, the acquisition helps provide a head just east of the intersection of Boronda and Garzas buffer zone between the park and preserve — a buffer that roads. From there, a moderate two-mile loop offers a won-

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By MARY BROWNFIELD dollars for relatively small boxes, and Greco discovered the lowest was the U.S. Postal Service’s bulk rate of $220 for a Worship WHEN PARENT Jim Greco read about Carmel resi- 55-pound box. CARMEL CARMEL VALLEY dents Dave and Wendy Banks’ Peace Corps mission in “Our goal is to come up with 10 boxes,” he said. MONTEREY PACIFIC GROVE Tanzania and their need for books to help school kids learn, Clint and Dina Eastwood pledged to match donations up he decided to organize a major effort to get much needed to $2,500, and Greco reported Carmel Mayor Sue McCloud supplies across the globe. As a result, kids at Carmel Middle asked the Friends of Harrison Memorial Library to donate Carmel Presbyterian Church and Carmel High will embark on a “Give It Up” fundraiser books “and is hoping local individuals and businesses will Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea Dec. 15-19, and Greco is encouraging the rest of the com- become sponsors of this effort and be community examples 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org munity to do its part. of ‘giving up’ something with the students to make a differ- ✞ Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM “We will have a book drive and ask students, parents and ence.” ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:45 AM teachers to give up something and contribute to the project,” He said Peet’s Coffee in Monterey will give free drinks to ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:45 AM Greco explained. “It might be as simple as giving up a slice kids who donate, and Borders Books in Del Monte Center The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH of pizza, soda or iTunes card and donating the cash instead. will encourage customers to help. THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST Parents might forego a bottle of wine or a café latte, or a “We’re asking local businesses to donate $50 or as much night at the movies, so that a library could be created.” as they can to the library fund and help our kids make a sig- Sundays @ 6PM Their efforts will help place textbooks and other neces- nificant and lasting difference in the world,” Greco said. sary literature in a library the Bankses want to set up in the People who want to pitch in can send checks to ACMC Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea Mtumbi School in Lushoto. While part of their mission in (Action Council of Monterey County) — Mtumbi Library WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM Africa involves AIDS education and health issues, the couple Project, P.O. Box 6631, Carmel, CA 93921, or call (831) is also tasked with teaching English and biology. 783-1244 to pay by credit card. Church of the Wayfarer “Picture a classroom with only wooden desks, blackboard (A United Methodist Church) Rest assured, they will have quick proof of their success “Carmel’s Neighborhood Church” and chalk ... that’s it. Oh, and 80 eager-to-learn students via the Bankses’ blog. jammed into benches, four per bench,” the Bankses wrote in “You can give thanks wherever you are, and we in “What Do Animals and their blog in October. (www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Banks- Tanzania have so much to be thankful for: generous family Humans Have in Common?” Duo/) The students are 14 to 18 years old and learn in and friends who are sending books and money for postage, by Dr. Norm Mowery, Pastor English. More than 300 attend the school, with 180 more set letters, prayers and encouragement. We thank you all!” the Bible Study at 9:00 a.m. to join them for the new school year in January. couple wrote Dec. 3. “We have to give thanks to the Peace Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care So the Bankses asked for textbooks, magazines and fic- Corps and the American people for sending volunteers to Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM tion and nonfiction books, as well as magazines. Since then, help all over the world, for it they’ve begun receiving donations. is ‘the toughest job you’ll Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea Greco wanted to help and decided he should involve ever love.’ And, we thank the 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com Carmel school kids, since Wendy Banks is a retired public- TZ people for welcoming us school teacher who had two of his children in class at Bay and giving us the opportuni- Carmel Mission Basilica School. He also thought young people would benefit from ty to experience their coun- Sat. 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WHILE THERE are no shortages of char- food. “Recipients come from every zip code A LOCAL choral group is offering some- a Wonderful Child.” ities to give to during the holidays, the SPCA in the county,” Brookhouser said. “Some thing old, something new and something For anyone familiar with the group, per- for Monterey County has two programs that people just come one time to get themselves unexpected for the holidays. haps the biggest surprise will be its size. pet lovers might consider for donations. through the week or month, and others come The Monterey Peninsula Choral Society “Two years ago, we were down to about 20 The Pet Meals program and the Pet Food weekly.” presents two performances of “Christmas members,” explained Jillie Clendon, a board Bank are both in need of support, according Donated food should be brought to The Quilt,” a new production that adds a creative member and the choral society’s second to the SPCA. “It’s a very easy way to make a SPCA, located at 1002 Highway 68, directly twist to the concept of Christmas caroling. soprano. “Now we’re up to about 60.” tangible difference for people in our commu- across from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The Carmel Mission Basilica hosts the first Last week, the society had an opportunity nity,” said spokeswoman Beth Brookhouser. For other drop off points and other informa- concert Saturday, Dec. 13, at 8 p.m. The fol- to preview this year’s holiday program at the “Pets are part of the family, too.” tion, call the SPCA at (831) 373-2631. To lowing day, the Church in the Forest offers a Canterbury Woods retirement community. The Pet Meals program, which began in donate online, visit www.spcamc.org. performance at 2 p.m. “We had a terrific reception,” Clendon said. 2002 and costs about $25,000 a year, was “Christmas Quilt” features a mix of holi- The theme, “Christmas Quilt,” refers to a started to make sure indigent pet owners who day favorites and little known gems. The stunning holiday-themed quilt by Colleen accept Meals on Wheels don’t feed their choral group often takes creative liberty with Johnson-McEwan that will be raffled off as a meals to their pets. Red Cross blood arrangements, so listeners can expect to be fundraiser for the choral society. “Quite a few people were feeding their surprised. Highlights from the program Tickets are $20. The Mission is located at Meals on Wheels food to their pets, which is drive Dec. 18 include an upbeat version of “A Cowboy 3080 Rio Road, while the Church in the not good for people or the pets,” Carol,” a jazzed-up take on “Let All Mortal Forest is located at 3152 Forest Lake Road in Brookhouser said. THE RED Cross is looking for communi- Flesh Keep Silent,” and renditions of the Pebble Beach. For more information, call The SPCA buys high quality food at ty heroes, and all it takes to qualify is 45 African-American spiritual, “Jesus, Oh What (831) 625-0680. wholesale prices, then delivers it to Meals on minutes and a trip to downtown Carmel. The Wheels, whose drivers deliver it to home- chapter house at Dolores and Eighth will bound recipients. The program benefits host a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 18, from A STUNNING WAY TO SAVE! about 100 to 150 pets at any give time. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to help satisfy a critical The SPCA Pet Food Bank, which started need for all types of blood. last June and has already served about 600 One donation can save three lives, and animals, provides pet food to those who can’t every two seconds, someone in the United afford it. Some people are at risk of having to States needs blood, according to the Red give up their pets because of economic hard- Cross, which urges everyone to “be a com- ship, Brookhouser said. munity hero” by giving up a pint for a good Pet food is available on a first-come, first- cause. Eligible donors must not show symp- served basis. People are asked to donate toms of cold or flu. For more information, unexpired, unopened dog, cat or other pet SAVE UP TO $500 call (831) 624-6921. ($50 per window / 10 window max) on Hunter Douglas Silhouette® Window Shadings ‘Tis the season to save on Hunter Douglas Silhouette Window Shadings. With their Natural Healing for your animals… soft fabric vanes suspended between two sheer fabric facings, they softly diffuse light to create a warm, inviting setting in your home. And right now, you’ll receive a $50 manufacturer’s rebate on every one you purchase, up to 10 shadings total. Natural Veterinary Therapy Promotion runs September 25 - December 15, 2008. Ask for details. Diagnostic and Wellness Exams Acupuncture, Chiropractics Rehabilitation, Underwater Treadmill Give Your Window the (831) 655-0501 Dr. Richmond Perfect Accent. 26362 Carmel Rancho Lane Carmel, CA 93923 510 Lighthouse Ave., Ste. 5 (2nd Floor) - Pacific Grove 831-626-9054 www.NaturalVeterinaryTherapy.com www.AccentsWindows.com

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FOR YOUR FAMILY, sion meeting. YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR FUTURE. SANDS How offered his own petition of 113 sig- X-mas From page 1A natures. “But I could have kept going,” he said, adding that he limited his to Carmel Expert guidance and innovative solutions to help you reach ual sources of [greenhouse gases] may not residents and business owners who attested your financial goals. Trees by themselves be significant enough to con- to being familiar with the plans. tribute to the phenomenon of climate “Every restaurant within 100 yards of me, Northwestern Mutual change, together these sources create a sub- with one exception, has endorsed it,” he said, Life insurance • Disability insurance and stantial impact,” he wrote. as have many business owners. How and Annuities • Employee benefits He also said it underestimates impacts on Miller also held a community meeting last trees, fails to call for a geotechnical report, week attended by about 40 people, many of Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Co. Wreaths improperly defers analysis of lead and whom were supportive. Other proponents Long-term care insurance asbestos hazards, incorrectly concludes the sent letters and emails, and several, includ- hotel will not use more water, inaccurately ing La Playa general manager Tom Glidden, James P. Greco, CLU Financial Representative assesses its consistency with city land use spoke at the hearing. policies, “dramatically understates” noise Miller presented the latest design 3785 Via Nona Marie #303 impacts, and makes “questionable assump- changes, including more one-story elements Carmel, CA 93923 (831) 624-6000 tions” about traffic and parking. — most notably at the corner of Mission and (831) 624-1954 Fax Because Carmel caps its number of hotel Fifth — greater variety in building materials, [email protected] rooms at 948 and the hotel needs 16 more, more walls set back off the street, a more www.nmfn.com/jamesgreco those units will have to be abandoned by inviting walkway to the center courtyard, and other property owners in order for Carmel a single driveway on San Carlos Street. He Hwy 68, Salinas Sands to claim them. also reduced the rooftop deck by 500 square 455.1876 “This requirement could very well force feet, and How said he would limit its hours the quiet company® Open Daily demolition of another facility in the city, of use and allow only hotel guests to use it. 05-2569 ©2008 Northwestern Mutual. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network is a marketing name for the sales and distribution arm of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI and its affiliates, and “the quiet www.mcshanesnursery.com with substantial associated impacts,” he Planning and building services manager company” is a registered trademark. Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Co. Milwaukee, WI, is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Milwaukee, WI. James P. Greco is an insurance Agent of MN (life insurance, wrote. Sean Conroy recommended commissioners annuities and disability income insurance.) License 0678857 Compagno concluded a thorough envi- field people’s comments but put off any deci- ronmental analysis will lead planners to sion for another month or two while planners ITALIAN & FRENCH DECOR • ANTIQUES • ESTATE FINDS decide “that this project, in its current form, sift through all the new information.

C is not appropriate for our community.” Commissioners agreed, and while they

HANDELIERS In addition, opponents sent letters and complimented How and Miller for their will- emails, as well as a petition signed by 113 ingness to continue changing their design in Holiday Sale people stating the Mediterranean-style hotel response to complaints and comments, they designed by Pacific Grove architect Eric also wanted more. Janet Reimers asked for

REASURES Miller “is more in keeping with Santa more one-story elements, and Alan Hewer T Barbara” and should be scaled down. New said the structure at the corner of San Carlos Carmel Residents Association President and Fifth appears “stark” and “overwhelm- Barbara Livingston and several others spoke ing.”

& L against it at the Dec. 10 hearing. Chairman Bill Strid said an EIR seemed But David How, who owns the hotel, justified.

ELIGIOUS pointed out almost half the signers aren’t in “In my many years on the planning com- IGHTING Carmel, with some from as far away as mission, this is the largest and most ambi- • R Castro Valley, San Francisco and San Diego tious project that has come before us,” he County. He also noted many signed in said. “We have required EIRs for lesser pro- November, before plans were modified in jects — projects that had impacts on smaller

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hiding in the closet. “Some people have very extensive drug habits, and it gets FRAUD When they interviewed 33-year-old Leticia Balajadia, very expensive to support them,” he said. All remain in cus- From page 1A also of Seaside, “she tried to point a finger at all the others, tody in Monterey County Jail — Anderson, Balajadia and but it turned out she was very involved in the operation,” Gaskins on no bail, and Pettis-Gulley on $60,000 bail. client. A bank official contacted the woman, who verified the Uretsky said, and she was arrested Nov. 17. The four face charges of burglary, forgery, presenting suspects did not have permission to use checks in her name. counterfeit documents, negotiating insufficient-fund checks “She realized her mail had been stolen,” Uretsky said, and Downtown surveillance and conspiracy. In addition, Anderson was charged with pos- among it were credit-card courtesy checks that had been The other two, 33-year-old Warkiesha Pettis-Gulley and session of drug paraphernalia, though Uretsky would not say forged and counterfeited. 40-year-old Brian Anderson, a husband and wife who live in what it was. Police discovered forged checks belonging to other Marina, were arrested early this month after fleeing He said the case provides ample illustration of why peo- Pacific Grove residents. Washington Mutual Bank. ple should protect their identities as much as possible. “When we started to contact them, we were able to close They had entered the Seaside WaMu earlier in day but Residents in Carmel, Pacific Grove and Monterey are most a lot of mail theft cases,” he said. left, and a bank official issued an alert to other branches in vulnerable to mail theft — especially those with unlocked Bank surveillance captured the suspects’ images, and the area, according to Carmel detective Jesse Juarez. In roadside boxes. police identified the culprits, who were also recognized by Carmel, Pettis-Gulley walked up to the counter with a forged “Someone can just drive up, reach in, take the mail and some of the victims in photo lineups, according to Uretsky. check to deposit, but the teller recognized her and called take off,” Uretsky pointed out. Officers made their first arrest Nov. 4, tracking 39-year- police. old Edith Gaskins down at her Seaside home, where she was “When we got there, she had already left, leaving her personal identification behind,” Juarez said. “They fled, but we were conducting a search and found the car parked two or three blocks away.” Clinic offers lacrosse Juarez set up surveillance and watched the car for more than five hours until Anderson returned around 7 p.m. to tips from top pro retrieve it. After he got inside, Juarez approached and then held him there until officer Josh Plosser arrived in a marked LACROSSE SUPERSTAR Ryan Powell will offer advice squad car to take him into custody. and instruction to youngsters when he participates in a clinic “He was ultimately transported to P.G., where we joined Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 29-31 at Carmel Middle them in the investigation,” Juarez said. School. The following day, P.G. police contacted Pettis-Gulley and Powell, a four-time All-American from Syracuse talked her into surrendering. University, is one of the most talented players in major league “Cmdr. Uretsky did an outstanding job of convincing her lacrosse. He won the league’s Most Valuable Player award in to turn herself in,” Juarez said, and Uretsky in turn acknowl- his rookie season (2001), and took home the same trophy two edged Carmel, Seaside and Marina police for their help, years ago. He remains the only the MLL player to win the along with the county probation department. MVP twice. He now plays for the Denver Outlaws. Brian Anderson Leticia Balajadia The clinic will offer two sessions — a morning session Lock your box each day from 9 a.m. to noon for boys in grades three through Uretsky initially estimated the money the four allegedly seven, and an afternoon session from 1 to 4 p.m. for boys in stole at $10,000 but said it could be much more as investiga- grades eight through 12. tors uncover additional victims and crimes. He said drug use The cost for each youngster to participate all three days is was a major motive, though he wouldn’t specify who was $150. For more information, email: using what. tim@[email protected].

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Planning Commission to review all demolition permit applications; and WHEREAS, this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental You will find poinsettias, kalanchoes, Christmas cactus, Quality Act (class 5) as it will not have a significant impact on the environment; chrysanthemums, violets and more! They all make great and gifts for friends, family, and co-workers. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended adoption of the Professionally Managed attached amendments to the zoning ordinance on October 8, 2008. ❏ Protect frost-tender plants when frost is expected. Move NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea container plants that are susceptible to south or west walls LIVE-IN & HOURLY CARE does hereby adopt the attached ordinance (first reading) revising CMC chap- or under an overhang. Decrease the frequency of watering ter 17.30. for those that cannot be moved, which will help to decrease SEVERABILITY nitrogen uptake and discourage susceptible new growth. There’s No Place Like Home... If any part of this ordinance, even as small as a word or phrase, is found to be unenforceable such finding shall not affect the enforceability of any other ❏ Nothing compares to fresh berries from your own garden. • 4 to 24 Hour part. Bare root berry plants are available in garden centers now. EFFECTIVE TIME PERIOD In-Home Care This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after final passage ❏ Fruit trees and evergreen shrubbery should be pruned and and adoption, or upon certification by the California Coastal Commission, shaped this time of year. Check pruning shears to be sure • Personal Care which ever occurs last. that they are sharpened and oiled. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF • Transportation CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA this 2nd day of December 2008 by the following roll ❏ Don’t forget to water plants that are under overhangs, call vote: because the rain won’t reach them. • Meal Preparation AYES: COUNCIL MEMBER: HAZDOVAC; ROSE; SHARP ❏ Rake leaves, fallen flower petals, and other debris from • Provide Workers TALMAGE & McCLOUD under trees and shrubs. Bag up and remove from garden. NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER: NONE Compensation ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER: NONE This helps protect your plants from disease. Insurance SIGNED, SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR Consulting, Design, Installation, Maintenance for ATTEST: Heidi Burch, City Clerk • Provide for Commercial and Residential Properties Social Security Chapter 17.30 ISA Certified Arborist- DPR Qualified Pesticide Applicator DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS • Comply with IRS Your 17.30.010 Demolition or Rebuilding of Buildings. Call us if you need help with your garden Regulations Except when required for the emergency protection of public health or STAY-AT-HOME safety as determined by the City Administrator in consultation with the and landscaping needs. Building Official, no permit authorizing the demolition of any building within Alternative any district shall be issued until reviewed by the Planning Commission or Design Review Board in accordance with the findings established in CMC 17.64.070, Demolition and Conversion of Residential Structures (if applica- Providing Peace Of Mind to Families ble). No permit for demolition shall be approved without the concurrent review Providing Peace Of Mind to Families and approval of replacement construction for the site. 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umpires than any other in the game’s history. BASEBALL One time in spring training, he bet her $10 From page 1A that he could get a key to her hotel room. Despite her best efforts to hide her key, he somehow acquired another and she lost the Koufax and Don Drysdale leading the way, bet. In response, she stuffed 1,000 pennies the Dodgers won four pennants and three under his covers. World Series. “As was his custom, when he got undressed that night, he didn’t turn the light Bleeding Dodger blue on so he wouldn’t wake up his roommate,” While Snyder never fell for the key-to- Snyder recounted. the-batters box trick again, she was the fre- She got the play-by-play the next day quent target of jokes. Hall of Fame manager from Durocher’s roommate, Dodgers Tommy LaSorda had this to say about announcer Vin Scully. Snyder when he wrote the book’s forward: “He was furious when his body came in “Did we take advantage of the rookie? contact with 1,000 cold pennies,” she said. Sure! She was a good target. Will she ever “He was screaming.” forgive us for all the tricks we played on her? Her favorite player on the Dodgers was I sure hope so ...” power-hitting first baseman Gil Hodges, who When Snyder joined the Dodgers, later managed the New York “Miracle Mets” LaSorda was working as a scout. Meanwhile, to a championship in 1969. it was another future Hall of Fame manager, “Gil was just a wonderful guy,” she the infamous Leo “The Lip” Durocher, who recalled. “He used to call me ‘little one.’ He kept Snyder on her toes. was my guardian.” “Every woman was his conquest,” Synder Snyder was also a big fan of Snider, the remembered. “He took one look at me and silver-haired slugger. decided I would be his target.” “I married the wrong Snider,” joked PHOTO/COURTESY OF FLO SNYDER That fact that the controversial and out- Snyder, who still uses the last name of a for- spoken Durocher was nearing 60 and Snyder mer husband who didn’t play baseball. At the left, Snyder helps pitcher Sandy Koufax sort through fan mail. At the right, Snyder shares was barely 20 did little to deter a man who Along the way, Snyder became a lifelong a victory toast with pitcher Don Drysdale and outfielder Wally Moon. arguably uttered more swear words at Dodgers fan.

“My blood is almost as blue as Tommy considers herself truly blessed by the oppor- LaSorda’s,” she boasted. tunity she had to be part of baseball’s illus- ~ CLOSING STORE ~ Her affection for the Dodgers has gotten trious history. TH her in trouble on the Monterey Peninsula, a “Those years were the golden age of DECEMBER 20 haven for rival San Francisco Giants fans. California baseball,” Snyder added. “I get booed when I speak at Rotary The reception starts at 4 p.m. The gallery Everything Must Go! meetings,” she laughed. “Everybody puts is located on the south side of Sixth, between their Giants caps on.” Dolores and Lincoln. For more information, Gifts & Interiors Looking back on it all, though, Snyder call (831) 624-5054. 26366 Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel 831-624-4008 Livingston elected CRA President BARBARA LIVINGSTON, who served made an unsuccessful bid for mayor on a on the city council for a dozen years and has slate with former councilman Jim Wright remained a city hall regular since she and former Mayor Ken White. “We’re having a ball living life our way.” stepped down in 2004, was elected president In 2005, Livingston was named the CRA’s of the Carmel Residents Association this Citizen of the Year. She was also the found- Jack and Grace Beigle month. ing president of the Friends of Carmel Forest Happily settled at Canterbury Livingston came to Carmel with her fam- and played key roles in the Carmel Woods, former Pismo Beach ily in 1936, attending Sunset School and Preservation Foundation and the Flanders residents Jack and Grace Beigle Carmel High before heading off to Stanford Foundation. have found a welcoming home with fellow University. She married, had two sons and This month, Livingston was elected pres- residents that share their active lifestyle. ran her own interior design business in ident of a board that includes attorney Skip Newfound friends like Dawn Cope make Menlo Park before moving to Carmel Valley Lloyd as vice president, Beth Wright as sec- Canterbury Woods a place that’s more about in 1978, and back to Carmel a decade later. retary and James Emery as Treasurer. “community” and less about “retirement”. She soon began attending city meetings, Former Carmel Assistant City Administrator There’s something fun to do every day. and friends encouraged her run for the city Greg D’Ambrosio also joined the CRA council, which she did in 1992. In 2002, she Board of Directors in December. Call Canterbury Woods today and learn more about our private cottages, apartment homes, and worry-free LifeCare program. Life is meant to be lived your way. Lisa Costello 132 College Drive, 831-657-4193 • www.jtm-esc.org 651 Sinex Avenue • Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Watsonville, CA 95076 A fully accredited, nondenominational, 2 not-for-profit retirement community, 831.728.4002 owned and operated by Episcopal Senior Communities. HANDS cell 408.202.3370 License: 270708224 COA #89 UNLIMITED www.two-hands.com CUSTOM STONE MASONRY & OLD WORLD CRAFTSMANSHIP Lic. 627756 Solartecture Award Winning Designs TRADITIONS EUROPEAN ANTIQUES & FURNISHINGS

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Carmel. “These guys are really top notch,” he heads on Ocean Avenue ■ Hans Christian Anderson observed. “They just love to perform.” as cabaret In particular, Lesnik was impressed with By CHRIS COUNTS uses a unique process to combine Valerie Vigoda. “She’s an incredible performer,” multi-colored dichroic glass and By CHRIS COUNTS he said. “She sings and plays the electric violin. INCH FOR inch, it would be dif- crystal grade optic glass. The result She just makes you happy to be in the theater.” ficult to find a place with more eye is dazzling. EMPLOYING A sharp wit, a lively mix of Lesnik recommends the show to anyone over 8 candy than the holiday window dis- “His work is just delightful,” she contemporary musical styles and a electrifying years old. “It’s not really a kids’ show, but kids love plays that line Carmel’s streets. Yet added. electric violinist, an innovative New York cabaret it,” he suggested. even in a glittering shopping par- The exhibit will be on display ensemble offers un updated version of a classic In fact, Lesnik is so certain you’ll like the show adise, a particular display is turning through the end of the year. The holiday tale. he is offering a money-back guarantee. “I’m heads. gallery is located on the southwest Groovelily — a trio whose music is featured in encouraging people to take a chance and see Gallery i Fine Arts presents an corner of Ocean and Mission. For Disney’s new Broadway production of “Toy something new.” opening reception Saturday, Dec. 13, more information, call (831) 626- Story” — performs “Striking 12” Sunday, Dec. Formed in 1994, Groovelily boasts the same from 5 to 8 p.m. for an exhibit of 1617 or visit 14, at Sunset Center. lineup 14 years later. In addition to Vigoda on optical and dichroic glass sculptures www.galleryifineart.com. “This is an updated, hipped-up version of ‘The vocals and violin, the group features Brendan by Toland Sand, a onetime local resi- Little Match Girl’ by Hans Christian Anderson,” Milburn on piano and Gene Lewin on drums. The dent who now lives in New Open house for charity Sunset Center executive director Peter Lesnik trio started off playing indie music, but in recent Hampshire but maintains a studio in The D.E. Craghead Fine Art explained. “It’s a sad story, but it has such a won- years, it has gravitated toward musical theater. Carmel Valley. Gallery hosts its 21st annual Holiday derful message. It’s just the perfect show for the The concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and “The first thing people say when Open House Wednesday, Dec. 17, holidays.” $35. Sunset Center is located at San Carlos and they see his work is, ‘I’ve never seen from 4 to 7 p.m., offering art lovers a After watching Groovelily perform in New Ninth. For more information, call (831) 620-2048 anything like this before,’” gallery bounty of holiday merriment and the York last year, he resolved to bring the trio to or visit www.sunsetcenter.com. director Rohana LoSchiavo said. Salvation Army a generous gesture. “People just stop dead in their In addition to owner and land- tracks.” According to LoSchiavo, Sand See ART page 31A

Groovelily is fronted by a talented electric violinist, Valerie Vigoda. They’ll perform at Sunset Center Sunday. Gallery i Fine Arts presents an eye- catching new exhibit of glass sculpture by Toland Sand.

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rary guitarists in classical music — will be joined by sym- Adolphe Adam’s “O Holy Night” by Teresa Orozco Petersen SOLOISTS phony members Karen Thielen on harp, Peter Thielen on on flute; George Frederic Handel’s Concerto Grosso, Op.6, From previous page vibraphone and marimba, and the symphony’s chorus for a No.1, by the symphony’s string ensemble; selections from performance of composer Conrad Susa’s “Carols and Georg Philippe Telemann’s “Tafelmusik” by Peterson on orchestra.” Lullabies of the Southwest.” This piece offers three San flute (she’ll be accompanied by the string ensemble); and Among the highlights of the evening will be a guest per- Francisco Conservatory of Music faculty members — Alonzo Mudarra’s “Tiento” by Thielen on harp. formance by guitarist David Tannenbaum, who will play Tannenbaum, Susa and conductor Leroy Kromm — their The concert starts at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25 to $60. Antonio Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto in D major. He’ll be first opportunity to work together. No tickets will be available at the door. The Carmel Mission backed by the symphony’s string ensemble. Also featured in the program will be a performances of Basilica is located at 3080 Rio Road. For more information, Tannenbaum — considered one of the finest contempo- Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D by Karen Thielen on harp; call (831) 624-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org.

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By STEVE VAGNINI week — Wednesday through Saturday. Dec. jazz guitar hero Joseph Lucido performs Central Coast while putting the finishing 12, a popular local group, The Money Band solo every Sunday from 7 to 10:30 p.m. and touches on her latest CD. Her performance THE FIREPLACE Lounge in the Hyatt plays all of your rock ’n’ roll favorites, and with his funk band, Lucidology, on this weekend at Sly McFly’s was originally Regency Monterey off Mark Thomas Drive Wednesday, guitarist Ryan Bigio plays solo. Wednesdays from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. scheduled as a CD release party; however, has been promoting live music every Friday The music starts at 7 p.m. For more informa- Performing this Friday and Saturday, Dec. the album is now set to come out early next and Saturday night for almost a decade and, tion call (831) 624-6632. 12-13, at Cibo, Lisa Taylor and Powerhouse year. The album is a collection of all new under the steady hand of drummer David At Monterey Live, Hattie Catania contin- play old school favorites. Vocalist Taylor is original material and features performances Morwood, has become a favorite venue for ues to book live music seven nights a week at backed by a veteran lineup of musicians, by guitarists Tommy Castro and Chris Cain. local jazz musicians and aficionados. Yet the intimate venue on Alvarado Street, with including keyboardist Don Pendergrass, bass Bohler continues to make a name for herself another victim of the slow economy, jazz at an eclectic and unpredictable format the guitar player Dennis Murphy, drummer Gary on the Central Coast with her big, brassy, the Hyatt has been cut back to one evening a norm. This week’s lineup includes Latino Machado, and saxophonist Gary Regina. soulful voice and her passion for the blues. week — all the more reason to go out and band Mortero De Piedra on Friday; blue- Call (831) 649-8151 for more information. The music starts at 9 p.m. Call (831) 649- support music at your favorite night spot. grass band Microtonic Harmonic on Santa Cruz blues diva Kaye Bohler has 8050. This week Morwood will be joined by saxo- Saturday; the Monterey Bay/CSUMB been busy playing clubs and lounges on the phone virtuoso Paul Tarantino and Santa Orchestra on Tuesday; alternative rock ’n’ Cruz guitarist Gino Raugi. Tarantino, fresh roll band Super Lucky Elephant on off of a performance last weekend at the Jazz Wednesday; and the Saul Kaye Band on and Blues Company in downtown Carmel, is Thursday, Dec. 18. Saul Kaye, an emerging a Monterey Bay area jazz fixture and a mem- San Francisco Bay Area blues artist, is tour- ber of popular hard-bop quintet Along Came ing the West Coast in support of his latest Betty. He has also performed with Wally’s CD, “Jewish Blues Volume 1.” A talented Swing World and the Cool Jerks, Raugi, was guitarist and songwriter, Kaye’s four-piece a founding member of the popular Santa band plays a mix of blues, rock, pop and Cruz group Straight Ahead and has worked funk. The show starts at 8 p.m. with opening with Nancy Wilson and Earl “Fatha” Hines. acts Aaron Bowen and Derek Evans. For The music starts at 8 p.m. Call (831) 372- details on all Monterey Live performances, 1234. call (831) 373-5483 or visit their website at Meanwhile, at the recently remodeled www.montereylive.org. Carmel Mission Inn at Highway 1 and Rio At Cibo Ristorante, also on Alvarado Road at the mouth of Carmel Valley, the Street in Monterey, live music is served up Fuse Lounge has live music four nights a weekly from Tuesday through Sunday. Local

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BY MARGOT PETIT NICHOLS spontaneously create dishes from the incom- meet the sardines.” Readers who have trav- cocktails on Fisherman’s Wharf in San ing bounty. eled Highway 1 know just what he’s talking Francisco, his hometown. A LOCAL forager appears at the In his head, he is already planning to mar- about. With this finger-numbing shellfish expe- kitchen door of Stokes Restaurant with a tray inate thickly sliced porcini in thyme and Purveyors come to his kitchen door of beautiful, plump, wild porcini mush- extra virgin olive oil before putting them on throughout the week from local small farms: Continues next page rooms, brushed the grill, then moist- Serendipity, Happy Boy and clean, and laid out in ening them with a Mariquita, to name a few. appetizing rows. little veal broth. Jim Bishop of TLC Farm supplies “Stop the press- Further, he plans to him with organic eggs and naturally es,” Executive Chef create a spiced yam raised Gloucester Old Spot pigs from Brandon Miller says. purée as a compati- which Miller creates “whole pig din- “These go on chef profile ble accompaniment, ners.” tonight’s menu!” and arugula to miti- He has an avocado-and-asparagus New menus are printed daily at historic gate the richness of the dish. guy, a spot-prawn guy, a line-caught- Stokes Restaurant & Bar in Monterey, It’s because of the availability of organic fish guy, and other you-name-it guys reflecting the day’s fresh, seasonal produce, ingredients that Miller thrives on chefing who bring their products through his seafood, meat and fowl brought to his here. He refers to the Monterey Peninsula as back door. kitchen by local suppliers. Chef Miller can the “California Riviera — where artichokes Three times a week Miller phones in orders for organic vegetables and fruit — such as Bloomsbury spinach, tomatoes and purple cauliflower — to farmer Mark Marino at Earthbound Farm on Carmel Valley Road. “The ingredients in our food are as fresh as you can get daily — and it goes on the table that night,” Chef Miller said. Miller came to Stokes in 1996 when it had been closed for a year after almost 41 years of continuous business. He reopened the restaurant with co-owners Kirk and Dorothea Probasco. His culinary training began as a teenager with hands-on experience in shucking oysters, cracking crab and Executive Chef Brandon Miller has reigned at Stokes “barking at tourists,“ selling crab Restaurant & Bar for 13 years. Wine Wednesdays

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From previous page Coast. Christensen of Carmel and has five line cooks in the ample This continued for two years until he connected with kitchen. Paragon, another San Francisco restaurant, where, as execu- Now 44, and with 13 years directing all things culinary at rience, he was hired, at the age of 20, by the Oyster Bar and tive chef, he could utilize all his experience with seafood and Stokes, Miller’s enthusiasm and energy are ongoing. He also Grill in Pacific Heights. the various cuisines of Europe. creates dinners for large groups served on the second floor of This gave him the restaurant seasoning he needed to be With this focused experience in many kitchens, Miller the adobe. Dec. 12 he will be guest chef at Gardiner’s hired by Chef Cindy Pawlsyn of San Francisco’s Fog City came to the attention of Kirk and Dorothea Probasco of Resort’s YuleFest at Carmel Valley, where he will oversee a Diner, where he commenced work in 1985, first as pantry Stokes Adobe who invited him to be their executive chef. five-course dinner with a wine tasting of 15 premiere wines cook then as sous chef under Pawlsyn. Miller accepted; he loves the Monterey Peninsula, consider- to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County. Two years later, his boss saw fit to send Miller to St. ing it a lot like the French and Italian rivieras. It seemed a Stokes Restaurant & Bar is located at 500 Hartnell St., Helena’s Tra Vigne restaurant. There he would learn all he perfect match. Monterey, and is open nightly from 5:30 p.m. For informa- could from Exec Chef Michael Chiarello. Miller was made The Probascos and Miller concur in their philosophy of tion or reservations, call (831) 373-1110. executive sous chef and under his guidance learned the fine cooking: Everything must be made from scratch. It must be points of traditional Italian cooking. Miller considers rustic Mediterranean/California cuisine, and as fresh and Chiarello his greatest mentor. organic as possible. They put in a wood-burning oven (Miller In 1990, wanting to expand his European cooking, Miller prefers almond wood), and wrote a killer menu. obtained a work visa to go to Amsterdam, where he was hired After two years, the Probascos gave Miller 10 percent of to cook in the opera house restaurant. From there he cooked the business — a thank you for his sweat equity. at Pastini, a tiny 23-seat restaurant. Chef/Partner Miller is aided by Sous Chef Brian Then on to France, where, just 16 km north of Lyon, he worked for three months at the three-star Restaurant Vonnas for famed Chef George Blanc, father of nouvelle cuisine. Following this stellar experience, Miller traveled around Italy for a month, “just eating,” getting to know regional cuisine. It was time to return home, so Miller signed on as sous ’s chef with Jan Birnbaum at San Francisco’s Campton Place. “MAKING SEASONS BRIGHT” “We served five-napkin dinners there,” he said. “The food and service were fabulous.” CHRISTMAS DINNER…TO GO! Three years later, he left Campton Place to work for Reed To Order Call 659-0400 2 DAYS ONLY Heron at LuLu’s Bis restaurant, cooking exclusively the (Orders must be placed by December 20th) cuisines of Spain, Southern France and Italy’s Ligurian All items available to order for groups of 4 or more. Saturday & Sunday 2008 MENU Smoked Salmon & Spinach Roulades Creamy Pate’ with Pistachios December 13 & 14 Mediterranean Eggplant Relish TThehe ItalianItalian Warm Garlic & Rosemary-Stuffed Brie Customer Cauliflower & Roasted Corn Soup w/Wild Mushrooms PPanettonesanettones havehave arrivedarrived Handmade Sesame-Onion Crescents Spinach & Smoky Bacon Salad with Red Onion, Appreciation Days comecome inin andand tastetaste Dried Cranberries & Cornbread Croutons Perfect Roast Capon Jessica Sanford will be pouring with Sausage, Sage and Roasted Garlic Dressing UP TO 20% OFF Georis Wines Boneless Beef Rib Eye with Caramelized Shallots $1-$24.99 get 5% Saturday, and Mashed Yukon Gold Potato Gratin Lemon-Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Pepper & Parmesan $25-$49.99 get 10% December 13th Root Vegetable Gratin w/Cream & Bleu Cheese 2-6PM Broccoli with Caramelized Garlic & Pine Nuts $50-$99.99 get 15% Cranberry-Black Pepper Chutney $100 & above 20% Eggnog Custard Tarts Pear Mincemeat Pie The Bountiful Basket Cranberry Almond Frangipani Tart San Carlos SW of Ocean Ave., Carmel Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Icing Classic Plum Pudding & Italian Pan Forte’ (831) 625-4457 831-625-1454 www.bountifulbasketcarmel.com 26135 Carmel Rancho Boulevard • Carmel

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Cocoa highs, Christmas dogs and a slew of bar-hopping Santas

By MARY BROWNFIELD deceptive chocolate eggnog can be a bit dan- people still end up on waiting lists. Gina filling them with melted chocolate that even- gerous), but because they’re inclined to be Martin, Stamenov’s assistant and event coor- tually hardens into cocoa-covered edible WHEN BERNARDUS Lodge hosts its hopped up on caffeine and sugar from eating dinator, said the lodge might add another tools, and dipping and coating cookies, pret- Chocolates and Desserts Cooking Demo so much chocolate. chocolate class around Valentine’s Day, con- zels, dried fruit and graham crackers. each December, organizers worry whether The chocolate class, led by executive chef sidering its popularity. Following the hands-on fun, attendees sat people will be safe to drive when they leave Cal Stamenov and pastry chef Ben Spungin, Every year, the class is a little different. back down at their tables — which were — not because of too many cocktails has become so popular that it’s now held on People like to be interactive with choco- abundant with a variety of cookies, cocoa, (though bar manager Zole Andahazy’s the first two Saturdays of December, and late, rather than watch someone else have all chocolate eggnog, chocolate cake, wine and the fun, so students don protective aprons other goodies — to watch a cooking demon- and take turns at various stations. Saturday’s stration. class featured lessons in using melted choco- Spungin, who is very funny and would be Spend the holidays in the warmth of Le Coq D’or late to make ornaments, making impressions of wrenches and other hardware in cocoa and Continues next page Specializing in German & French Cuisine Special Christmas Eve and

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From previous page in time for Christmas. between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For In addition, throughout the month of December, Barnyard more information, call (831) 624-8886. The Barnyard is management is collecting food for the needy animals of great on TV (but don’t tell him, since his leaving for fame on Monterey County. Donations can be delivered to the office See FOOD page 31A the little screen would deprive Bernardus and all its guests of a wonderful and creative pastry chef), made chocolate crepes. As he finished and some students tried their hand, similar crepes were brought out from the kitchen, filled with a thin layer of chocolate-hazelnut ganache, folded neatly and topped with whipped cream. By the end of the afternoon, everyone’s creations were boxed and bagged, ready to go, and topped off with a card signed by Andahazy, Stamenov, Spungin and Martin. The chocolate demo is just one example of the Bernardus crew’s skill at creating and implementing fabulous events and traditions. Its over-the-top truffle dinner, during which Stamenov works alongside a well known guest chef to create several courses showcasing the black and white fungi, sells out no matter the price, and its holiday dinners, harvest party, summertime events and other gatherings are successful as well. A creative addition this year is the Wine & Wrap Evenings, during which guests pay $30 for wine, snacks, and all the wrapping paper, tissue, boxes, ribbons and creative inspiration they need to get their holiday gifts wrapped. The last Wine & Wrap will be held Wednesday, Dec. 17, and guests can drop in with their presents any time between 4 and 7 p.m. The event is held in the Meritage Ballroom in the lodge at 415 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 658- 3550 ■ A very doggie Christmas Even the holidays are going to the dogs. In this canine- crazy county, the parties sometimes cater to the four-legged as much as they do to the two-legged, and The Barnyard’s Deck the Howls event Saturday, Dec. 13, is a prime example. The free party, which will run from 2 to 5 p.m., will provide opportunities for snapping holiday photos ($12 each, available from noon to 5 p.m.), taking carriage rides, listen- ing to (and barking along with) carolers, and tasting Cima Collina’s Howlin’ Good Red wine, the sales of which benefit the SPCA for Monterey County. The SPCA will also bring adoptable dogs who might find a happy, permanent home just The Best of Home & Garden

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An exhibit called MY Healthy Farm teaches kids about Admission for everyone 2 years and older is $7 per for an MUSEUM agriculture by allowing them to pick faux crops, deliver entire day. The museum also offers annual membership pack- From page 8A goods to a farmers’ market, sit on a tractor or stomp juice- ages for families starting at $75, which entitle visitors to free grapes. The farm exhibit also teaches children about unlimited admission. The new museum has more than 50 exhibits showcasing nutrition and making healthy food choices. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through “what makes Monterey County special,” Cohen said. A hospital exhibit, which features a life-size version of the through Saturday (closed on Wednesday) and noon to 5 p.m. “Each of the exhibits features a key industry in Monterey game, Operation, gives children a simulated emergency room Sunday. For information, call (831) 649-6444. County,” she explained. “Kids can go to the museum and experience. For instance, kids can help a nurse administer a learn about their own neighborhood or the neighborhoods of pretend shot or assist an X-ray technician in a mock lab. their friends.” “Learning about the different jobs in the hospital and how For instance, there is a building made to look like a they all work to make patients healthy and strong is the Puppets at park branch Monterey adobe, while the exterior of the museum’s fire- focus,” the museum’s website says of the exhibit. house is similar to Monterey’s original firehouse, currently There is also an ocean and beach theme exhibit where the PUPPET ART Theater Co. will perform “A Holiday the location of Montrio restaurant. There are exhibits about focus is encouraging children 3 years and younger to explore Version of Little Red Riding Hood” at the Harrison agriculture, the environment and careers. and strengthen their motor skills. There’s a rocking boat for Memorial Library Park Branch in downtown Carmel Before building MY Museum, Cohen said organizers vis- toddlers and special stackable “sand” blocks. Saturday, Dec. 13, at 1:30 p.m. ited numerous other youth museums to find out what worked A performance theater with costumes, props, musical Art Grueneberger and his Puppet Art Theater Company and what did not. “With more than 300 children’s museums instruments and sound effects allows individual children and perform in theaters, festivals and public events all over throughout the country, we feel we have designed one that school groups to put on live shows. California, and create shows for government agencies, cor- will stand up to the best,” Cohen said. “Children and parents can watch the performances on a porations and other organizations to “deliver important edu- TV” near the stage, according to Cohen. cational messages to elementary school students.” Enticing exhibits Kids can also express their creativity at MY Creation Grueneberger, who has also puppeteered for film, television In the center of the museum is the ImagiTree, a two-story Station, where they make arts and crafts projects. and video productions, formed the company in 1994. mock tree with a treehouse and slide. The ImagiTree also Unlike most playgrounds, the museum, which also offers “The puppeteer is great!” children’s librarian Grace offers information about animals that live in around trees and birthday parties and field trips for schoolchildren, is staffed Melady said of Grueneberger. their connection to the county. “There are science and nature with employees to monitor kids and assist them with exhibits. The Park Branch is located at Sixth and Mission. For activities throughout the tree,” Cohen said. “It’s a safe environment,” Cohen said. more information, call (831) 624-4664. SERVICE DIRECTORY • • • Reach the people who need your service for as little as $20.00 per week. Put The Carmel Pine Cone to work for you! (831) 274-8652.

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From page 2A “The reason we’re speaking now is we’re all making com- mitments, selling tickets and scheduling fundraisers,” he He also predicted seeking input from a surveyor, a civil said. “So we can not wait a few months to hear you are going engineer, a landscape architect, a structural engineer and an to start construction and curtail our season. We would like to electrical engineer. Mayor Sue McCloud recommended get consideration into the timing much sooner than later, FacialS • Massage McCann use local professionals. please.” Body Treatments According to Guillen’s report, construction would begin Following a brief discussion, in which Mayor Sue by April 2009 and be done by May 2010 in time for the cen- McCloud asked Guillen to see if some of the costs could be Gift Certificates tennial theater season. whittled down, the council voted unanimously to sign the Featuring While comments on the design were few — with just contract with RFM Architects. Other than McCloud’s com- Carolyn Hardy reiterating the desire for grape-steak fencing menting that no schedule had been set beyond the completion Jan Marini and preservation of as many trees as possible — the estimat- target of spring 2010, the council did not talk about the tim- Epicuren Products ed construction schedule raised concern among theater users. ing. Pacific Repertory Theatre executive director Stephen Since the budget estimate for the contract was $65,000, Moorer said starting work next April would require cancella- the other half will come from reserves, according to Guillen, tion of the PacRep and Forest Theater Guild seasons for the who also reminded the audience people would have plenty of year, and elimination of some major Children’s Experimental time to comment on the design as it wends its way through Theater productions. the city approval process. “This would create severe economic hardships for all three companies,” he said, speculating it would also cost the city more than $20,000 in theater rent and downtown hotels, restaurants and stores about $1 million in lost patron business. 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Muttsy and grab his tail, hoping he’ll chase her. He always does — then they reverse roles and she chases Sandy Claws him. Mom suspects they carry on like this when she and Dad are out because when they return, Muttsy and Purrcy are sitting like little angels, but there’s golden fur By Margot Petit Nichols still floating in the air. The two curl up for naps together, but at night they retire to their own separate spaces — Purrcy on mom T.J. MUTTSY Moore, 2, likes that dramatic wind- and dad’s counterpane and Muttsy in his own zipped- blown look, as he demonstrated Tuesday morning on up pup-tent beside the bed. a rock overlooking Carmel Beach. Muttsy is well behaved and is always eager to learn. Muttsy is a Coton de Tulear and lives part of the year He came in first in obedience class in Vancouver (it was in Carmel-by-the-Sea and part of the year in his second time around), and was even honored as the Vancouver, B.C. star pupil by having his photo displayed on the class’s The “T. J.” in his name is for his Daddy, Tuk Jr., but website. He plans to start agility training when he gets he prefers to be called Muttsy, according to Mom back to Vancouver. Patricia and Dad Rick. The morning we ran into Muttsy and his mom by Muttsy has one sibling, a golden Persian cat named the beach, he was sporting a brand new Christmas Purrcy who accepted Muttsy into the family fold the scarf with a candy cane and wreath design. He picked first time she saw him. Purrcy likes to sneak up on it out himself at Diggidy Dog, his favorite shop in town. Church in the Forest at Stevenson School, Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach C HRISTMAS IN THE FOREST Holiday Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 7:00 and 9:30 PM Holy Communion Worship Special Music Christmas Day Service — 9:30 AM Melinda Coffey Armstead piano Come and feel the spirit of Christmas

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Church of the Wayfarer A United Methodist Church Call Alex at the Carmel Pine Cone to display your Christmas Eve Worship Services Holiday Worship schedule (831) 274-8590 5:00 p.m. ~ Candlelight Worship with Children’s Choir 7:00 p.m. ~ Candlelight Worship with Wayfarer Choir Loving childcare will be available Dr. Norman G. Mowery, Pastor Corner of Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea (831) 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com December 12, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 29A Where Santa gets Calendar his race tickets MAZDA RACEWAY Laguna Seca’s top event of the year To advertise, call (831) 624-0162 or email — the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix motorcycle races featuring [email protected] the major international and national championships — draws tens of thousands of fans from all over the globe. Just in time for Christmas, the nonprofit that runs the racetrack is offer- Ongoing - Art Therapy & Basic Lessons in the Carmel Dec. 5 - 20 — Avant Garden and Home in Carmel Valley ing a huge discount on tickets for the July 3-5, 2009, event. Village is having a Holiday Coloring Contest. Contestants must be Barnyard. Every month, there will be classes for adults, teens and Those who order their tickets by phone or online before children. A great place for fun after school. Please contact 6 to 10 years of age. Drawings will be judged by a panel of artists! Amanda Voris for more info and a guaranteed spot in the class, Winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Thinker Toys of Carmel Dec. 31 will save $40 on the three-day package that will sell email [email protected], call (831) 521-1121. Also, and their drawing will be made into 10 Christmas Cards! Contest for $110 at the gate. And if people don’t want to commit to please check out www.amandavoris.com. ends Dec. 20. Call (831) 659-9899 for information. the entire weekend, the track is discounting single-day tickets Now - Dec. 23 — Just for the holidays, shopping tips at The Dec. 13 - Find unique and practical Christmas gifts Thursday by $25, offering Friday tickets for $15, Saturday tickets for Crossroads. Shop the “Christmas Countdown Sale” at Casa di through Sunday at the Red Cross Holiday store 242 Crossroads $30 and Sunday tickets for $45. Campagna, 250 Crossroads Blvd. All holiday items & other select- Blvd. (near Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting) and, while you’re To order, call (800) 327-7322 or visit www.laguna- ed merchandise will be 20 percent off Dec. 22, 30 percent off on there, pop in next door to Lula’s holiday store, 422 Crossroads seca.com. Dec. 23 and 40 percent off on Dec. 24! What better last-minute Blvd., to pick up some fabulous, freshly made chocolates. On gift than some delicious fresh chocolates from Lula’s holiday store Saturday, Dec. 13, Taste Morgan will ring in some holiday cheer at 244 Crossroads Blvd. (next to Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting). from 2 to 5 p.m. with live music and bottle signing by owner Dan This is the last weekend to buy a lifesaving gift for someone you Lee and winemaker Gianni Abate (203 Crossroads Blvd). love at The Red Cross Holiday Store, 242 Crossroads Blvd., and Dec. 15 - Artie Early will narrate “A Child’s Christmas in SPECIAL NOTICE your last chance to have them wrap your gifts for a donation to the Wales” by Dylan Thomas at the Carmel Woman’s Club Monday, Red Cross! Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. At the tea immediately following the presenta- Now - Dec. 24 Santa will be available every weekend and on tion, the noted hostess will have on display her collection of unique SPECIAL LOCATION designated Santa Days throughout the holiday season from now holiday decorations. Admission is $3 for nonmembers and is open to Dec. 24 at Del Monte Center in Monterey. Kids can take pho- to the public. The Carmel Woman’s Club is located at 9th & San tos with Santa and receive a free candy cane. Charity Gift Wrap Carlos in Carmel. will be available at Santa’s Workshop through Dec. 24, benefiting Dec. 16 - Book signing and reception with Flo Snyder, author of the newly published “Lady In The Locker Room,” Tuesday, Dec. khaki’s annex local community nonprofit organizations. For more information, call 1-888-I-SHOP-DM (888-474-6736). 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Craghead Gallery on Sixth Avenue in Now - Dec. 24 The annual Sabu Shake Sr. Memorial Carmel. Filled with rare photos, hilarious tales and historic events, Fundraiser benefiting the Salvation Army began Dec. 5 and will “Lady In The Locker Room” recounts Snyder’s uproarious 10 years warehouse continue through Dec. 24. Donations in his memory can be sent to with the Los Angeles Dodgers when the ball club, along with the Old Fisherman’s Grotto, P.O. Box 2289, Monterey, CA 93942- San Francisco Giants, moved West and expanded major league 2289. All checks should be made payable to the Salvation Army. baseball’s horizons forever. Free. (831) 624-5054. sale Donations can also be made on the secure online website at Dec. 20 — Artist Lisa Bryan will launch her latest pictorial map, www.sabushakesr.org. For further information, please contact Carmel a Treasure Map 11, at a reception Dec. 20 from 3 to 7 Chris Shake or Karen Rodriguez at (831) 645-9124. p.m. at Edward Bednar Gallery, Dolores St., south of Ocean. 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You’re not helping!

MSNBC talk show host Chris Matthews has made no secret of his distaste

for President George Bush over the years. During the recent election campaign,

he also didn’t try to hide to his admiration for Barack Obama, famously saying

at one point that he “felt a thrill going up my leg” while Obama made a speech.

And after Obama was elected, Matthews said he felt a responsibility to do every-

thing he could over the next four years to make Obama’s administration “a suc-

cess.” That’s fine with us.

In fact, we wish more reporters and opinion-makers would take the same atti-

tude about the nation as a whole. Instead, they usually seem to be trying to make

the United States look as bad as they can, exaggerating its faults whenever pos-

sible. And when a problem is on the horizon, they seem to want to hurry its

arrival, exacerbate its effects and extend its life.

Take the economic slowdown that’s hitting the country right now. The other

day, a reporter for CBS News said on KCBS radio that “oil prices have collapsed

as the worldwide economy has come to a standstill.” A standstill? Does that

mean nobody is supposed to go to work in the morning? He might as well have After learning more, seeing more and lis- said that oil prices were falling because the sun didn’t come up. tening more, I am of the opinion that the pro- Letters ject as proposed is oversized. I do not believe Similarly, a journalist on CNN recently reported that Christmas retail sales a comment offered by David How that Waste to the Editor Management may have a smaller truck that were slow “because people don’t have money to spend.” But, with unemploy- could go internal to the underground garage and pick up trash. I therefore wonder where The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters the trash pickup would really be and hope it ment having increased from 5 percent a year ago to just 6.7 percent today, which address issues of public importance. Letters could be concealed. cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the Bottom line: Carmel would greatly bene- wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that most people have about the same author’s name, telephone number and street address. Please do not send us letters which have been sub- fit from the introduction of a new and fresh mitted to other newspapers. We reserve the right to hotel in the neighborhood chosen, if the amount of disposable income today as they had one year ago? With all the scary determine which letters are suitable for publication hotel would be reduced in size and perhaps and to edit for length and clarity. be redesigned. I believe the architectural headlines and hyperbole in the news media, maybe the reporter should have said, The Pine Cone does not accept letters to the edi- style is generally acceptable but wonder tor by fax. Please submit your letters by U.S. mail, e- whey the hotel is camouflaged with the clus- “People aren’t shopping as much because they’re afraid ... and I’m doing my best mail, or in person (addresses are provided below). tered box-like units. I believe we are missing an opportunity to introduce into the commu- to make them even more fearful.” nity a drop-dead beautiful, stylish boutique hotel that looks like a hotel. Why try to hide it unless someone is trying to camouflage a And with so many people being forced out of their homes by foreclosure over The hotel’s too big Dear Editor, project that is too large? This letter follows my attendance at the Leon H. Cooper, Jr., Carmel the last two years, isn’t it a fact that they got they way because they stopped mak- community meeting Dec. 10 and discussions with residents and business owners who Bravo for Dance Kids ing their mortgage payments? A few of them may have stopped because they had would be directly affected by the Carmel Dear Editor, Sands Lodge project. It was helpful to hear Bravo to Peter Lesnik, director of Sunset no money at all to send to their lender. But for many, the question needs to be the opposing views from residents on the Center, for bringing back to Sunset Theater project and to see the presentation by after a hiatus of too many years, the Dance asked: What did they do with the money they didn’t send to the bank? Maybe investor David How and architect Eric Kids production of “The Nutcracker.” It has Miller. The perspective projections were been too long absent from our local stage. they’re spending some of it on Christmas presents. especially helpful and gave a better (and Mr. Lesnik recognized the importance to the more favorable) visualization than the flat community of this holiday treat and worked out the details with Carol and Alan If this country is going to come out of its economic doldrums, first the news technical drawings that were presented earlier. The more recently installed orange Richmond, directors of Dance Kids, for a boundary flags and ribbons also help to visu- three-day performance that drew capacity media have to quit acting like the apocalypse is at hand. alize what it is they want to do. That is where houses. This year’s Dance Kids production the hotel begins to appear too large and visu- of ‘The Nutcracker” was better than ever. ally obstructive! Barbara Livingston, Carmel

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While these days are more challenging than in the recent Remember Sales Tax and Transient Occupancy Tax ■ Bigtime Santa alert past, we count our blessings that earned on every dollar spent local- One night each year, people in towns throughout the land we live, work and visit in the city ly come back to benefit the City dress up as Santa Claus and go out drinking in the name of rated first in the United States for Keeping in Touch and its residents, visitors and busi- raising funds for charity. This year’s Santa Pub Crawl is slat- its ambiance by Conde Nast. It has ness owners alike. ed for Saturday, Dec. 13, when Santas of all shapes, sizes and also been called the greatest meet- Similarly when you consider genders will take to Peninsula pubs to gather donations. ing of land and sea. end of the year donations, please Santas from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will collect funds But to keep it that way we need your help. Please go out remember the many non-profit organizations within our one for the Food Bank for Monterey County while enjoying a few of your way to explore our inns, courtyards and streets to mile square. They are all worthy and need your continued frosty mugs. shop, dine or stay overnight in Carmel-by-the-Sea thus support so that they in turn may help those who depend on Their journey will begin at the Ol’ Factory Café in Sand ensuring the financial health of our businesses. Normal free them. City, followed by libation at Peter B’s Brewpub, Characters street parking is two hours. Additionally you can park gratis Sports Bar & Grill, Crown & Anchor and The Mucky Duck, at Vista Lobos (Junipero and entrance on third) or paid park- — Sue McCloud ending at the Hippodrome Nightclub & Lounge. Along the way, these festively attired devotees will ask passersby for donations to the cause, so if you see a stumbling Santa look- Underground artists come up for air ing for handouts for the Food Bank for Monterey County, ART The Bohemian Underground Artists are a group of local trust him and be generous. From page 15A women who love art, but it was their love of dance that brought them together. “Most of us met in dance class,” explained painter scape painter Donald Craghead, the gallery showcases the Christine Brown, whose work and that of her fellow work of a wide variety of artists, including Michael “Bohemians” will be displayed in an exhibit opening Friday, Albrechtsen, Lindy Duncan, Paul Ferney, Jerry Inman, Lana Dec. 12, at the Encore Boutique in Pacific Grove. Rak, Paul Reingold, William Selden, J. Ken Spencer and Tal Also featured in the show will be works by Lin Simmons, Watson. Lana Loukianenko, Jenny Nelson Cain, Marie O’Rielly and The yuletide party was once a tradition at the Craghead Olga Perry. All six women paint, and Perry and Simmons home, but technical challenges with the family’s kitchen also work as sculptors. shifted the event to the gallery five years ago. “Twice a week we get together and work on our projects,” Donald Craghead’s wife, Jackie, encourages guests to said Brown of the group. “We also come together for shows, come by Wednesday to enjoy the festivities. And while where we bring together a variety of techniques and styles.” they’re at it, she’s hoping they’ll bring a little something for The boutique, which is located at 125 Lighthouse Ave., those less fortunate. will host a reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Jamaica Sinclair will “We often fill four or five barrels with toys and canned belly dance. The exhibit will be on display until Jan. 12. For goods,” she said. more information, call (831) 402-0922. The gallery is located on Sixth between Dolores and Lincoln. For more information, call (831) 624-5054 or visit www.cragheadgallery.com. Shortstop is a dream Carmel cottage located five blocks to the beach and three blocks to Ocean Avenue. Seaside gallery ‘pieces together’ new show Restored and remodeled with renowned Carmel builder, An eclectic collection of 17 local and not-so-local artists, Don McBride, the owners created a cottage of unsur- including photographer Jennifer Hugo of Carmel and Sam Hise and Jillian Rose of Pacific Grove, will be featured in an passed charm and whimsy. Call Mark or Paul to view or exhibit, “Pieced Together” that opens Friday, Dec. 12, at The check it out at www.carmelshortstop.com Alternative Cafe in Seaside. $1,450,000 According to gallery director Maya Freedman, the exhibit was “pieced together” by artist/curator Emily Brown, who is showcasing some of her favorite artists. “This is our first show of this nature and it will be BROCCHINI • RYAN absolutely amazing,” Freedman predicted. The gallery, which will host a reception from 7 to 9 p.m., Paul Brocchini and Mark Ryan is located at 1230 Fremont Blvd. Peter Be will serve as DJ. 831-238-1498 or 831-601-1620 The show will be on display until Jan. 19. www.carmelabodes.com For more information, call (831) 583-0913 or visit www.thealternativecafe.com. PilatesStudio of Carmel We offer: • A Fully Equipped Pilates Studio Jane C. 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