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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Hazdovac touts There’s a new golf French restaurateurs experience, fiscal course in the AT&T may have been conservatism serving up fraud By MARY BROWNFIELD

A LIFELONG Carmel resident seeking an ■ D.A. is investigating after historic fifth four-year term on the city council, Paula Hazdovac said she’s seeking reelection smorgasbord of complaints because she enjoys serving on the council and By KELLY NIX wants to tackle major issues it’s facing — primar- ily, public safety and the economy. RANCIS AND Christine Richard received glowing “I’m really excited to be running again,” she F reviews for their short-lived French restaurants, Chez said. “People say it’s a thankless job, but it’s real- Christine in Carmel and Bistro Christine in Monterey, and for ly not. It’s very gratifying.” restaurants they operated earlier in Hollister and Gilroy. Hazdovac, who has owned and run Two Sisters By all accounts, the food they prepared for their cus- Design with her sister, Pat, in Carmel since 1994, tomers was outstanding and won them many fans. said city finances are a high priority. But three weeks into opening a new restaurant in Pacific “The economy is really the key issue, because Grove — Le Normandie — the Richards are facing allega- just about everything is going to relate to that,” tions they’ve bilked landlords out of rent, stiffed restaurant she said. “Having the expertise and the knowledge suppliers and duped well meaning customers into lending and the background — I’ve been through his them money. before. Every council I’ve served on is very fis- Their total indebtedness may be more than $400,000, cally conservative, which fits for me, because according to more than a dozen people interviewed for this that’s the way I am.” story. While some have criticized the city for cutting Some of their unpaid creditors have even accused the costs by eliminating jobs and hiring outside con- French couple of creating phony medical problems to attain tractors, Hazdovac said the decisions have been sympathy and solicit loans. vindicated. Fifth District Monterey County PHOTO/PAUL MILLER The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office has taken Supervisor Dave Potter recently told Carmel Brian Thompson of Monterey checks out the amazing scenery notice of the Richards’ business practices, telling The Pine Rotary members what the county is doing to shore from the pro tee on the 11th Hole at Monterey Peninsula Country Cone its consumer fraud unit has launched a criminal inves- up its budget, she said, “and it’s what we did here Club’s Shore Course Wednesday. In just a few days, some of the tigation. seven or eight years ago.” world’s top golfers and most famous celebrities will be in the same Such fiscal conservatism and streamlining spot, as MPCC becomes part of the AT&T Pebble Beach Bad luck? National Pro-Am. See our special section for complete coverage. Christine Richard acknowledged she and her husband See HAZDOVAC page 10A face a mountain of debt. But she said their extensive unpaid bills are the result of a bad economy, bad luck and a string of Bad driving lands Man facing years in See COMPLAINTS page 22A burglary suspects in jail jail for catching trout COUNCIL RECEPTIVE By MARY BROWNFIELD By CHRIS COUNTS TO METAL ROOFS TAILGATING AND crossing a double-yellow line led to the arrest last week of a 33-year-old Salinas man sus- A SAN Francisco real estate developer could be By MARY BROWNFIELD pected of ransacking and burglarizing a Carmel home, and headed to federal prison for creating a fishing pond on stealing the residents’ car. his property near Gilroy and catching several steelhead THE CARMEL City Council didn’t tell the people who The driver’s arrest also led to the capture of another sus- trout. want a metal roof installed on their Santa Lucia Avenue pect in a Monterey motel room. Luke Brugnara, 46, pleaded guilty Jan. 26 to four home, “Yes,” but it didn’t tell them, “No,” either. Instead, When Monterey County Sheriff’s deputy Bryan counts of “taking” of steelhead trout and two counts of council members unanimously voted Tuesday night to send Hoskins pulled over Raymond Saldivar on Highway 1 and making false statements to investigators. He could be the Robinson Family Trust and designer Dana Annereau back sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison and to the planning commission with direction to come up with a See SUSPECTS page 8A have to pay a $600,000 fine. different metal roof. Brugnara’s troubles began in January 2007 when, Citing its durability, appearance and environmentally according to federal officials, he closed a portal in a friendly aspects, Annereau wanted to put a metal roof in a small dam on his property that allowed steelhead trout in “weathered copper” color on the house, which sits below Little Arthur Creek to migrate upstream. When fisheries street level. biologists arrived on the property to rescue several The roof would be visible from the road, and on Dec. 9, trapped fish, they were gone, and there was evidence 2009, the planning commission denied his application. they had been caught with a fishing pole. Annereau appealed that decision to the city council Feb. 2. At first, Brugnara denied any knowledge of what had Assistant planner Marc Wiener recommended the council happened to the fish. But dated receipts from a nearby deny the appeal, since the city’s residential design guidelines McDonald’s showed that he had, in fact, been at the fish- state “metal, plastic and glass roofs are inappropriate in all ing pond at the time the trout went missing. neighborhoods,” and “roof materials should be consistent Steelhead trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are one of the with the architectural style of the building and with the con- most common fish in the world and are caught by text of the neighborhood.” anglers and sold in markets in many countries, but are Annereau argued the roof should be permitted because it See TROUT page 7A Raymond Saldivar Amanda Daly See METAL page 16A Get your complete Carmel Pine Cone every Thursday evening in convenient pdf format via email. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com. 2A The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010 Grand jury condemns county EMSA, calls for trauma center

By MARY BROWNFIELD icantly suffered,” the grand jury wrote. Twenty years ago, the for improving the delivery of emergency medical services. A agency employed 32 part-time instructors; today, it has three. decade ago, a county civil grand jury recommended training THE MONTEREY County Emergency Medical As a result, many local fire and police departments no firefighters as paramedics and installing medical equipment Services Agency was criticized by the 2009 Monterey longer have in-house help, leaving workers to be trained by and drugs on fire engines to get critical care to people in County Civil Grand Jury for neglecting “the core basic needs various providers that don’t coordinate their curricula. rural areas of the county more quickly, and the 2009 report of equipment, training and continuing education of emer- “Consequently, the level of training is not uniform agreed. gency personnel.” throughout Monterey County,” the report continued. Cal Fire, which operates the Carmel Highlands and “This puts the community at risk of receiving inconsistent Although it continues to receive tax dollars meant for Cypress fire protection districts, and jointly runs Pebble and substandard care,” the group wrote, adding that the training, the agency tells the county’s fire and medical agen- Beach Fire, deploys firefighter-paramedics on its engines, Monterey County Board of Supervisors “needs to acknowl- cies to send their employees to other schools, which means and the grand jury suggested other agencies should, too. edge these problems and take immediate corrective action.” they have to pay for services they should receive from the “Conventional wisdom focuses exclusively on patient According to the civil grand jury, more than 20 years ago EMSA, according to the report. transportation issues. However, the most successful patient the county’s voters allocated funds for high-level training of The civil grand jury also said the EMSA isn’t properly outcomes result from rapid on-scene medical intervention, emergency medical personnel. supervised by its governing council — an appointed group of rather than mere transport,” according to the report. A fire But, in a document made public last month, the grand jury fire personnel, ambulance providers, law enforcement, hos- engine often arrives at the scene of a medical emergency reported the EMSA only offers occasional continuing educa- pital representatives, ER doctors, city managers, park offi- ahead of the ambulance. tion, trains first responders for all-volunteer departments and cials and members of the public. “The council should be the “Considering cost, access, timely response and quality of teaches CPR. vehicle for any change to the EMSA mission; however, this patient care, the fire service is the optimal choice for provid- Partly to blame is the EMSA’s reluctance to spend its bud- council’s role has been minimized,” the jury wrote, and it has ing pre-hospital emergency care services,” the grand jury get on as much training as it should. In 2007/2008, for exam- no say over the EMSA’s budget. wrote. Jurors recommended launching a countywide pro- ple, of its $1.6 million budget, just $545,033 was spent on The board of supervisors is aware of the fact but consid- gram jointly run by area fire departments, with an adminis- training first responders, and $80,000 went for equipment. ers fixing it a low priority, according to the grand jury. trator who would determine where to station paramedics. “EMSA has not spent all taxes collected, and the training “Wherever possible, the ultimate goal of using existing of in-house instructors, the acquisition of training equipment Paramedics on fire engines fire department resources to meet the safety needs of the and the quality of the certification process have each signif- In addition, the group made sweeping recommendations public, at a responsible cost, should be a top priority,” the report concluded.

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Golf round interrupted by fisticuffs Big Sur Man accused of By MARY BROWNFIELD “The boys playing basketball admitted they were cussing and yelling, but it was not sexual assault on girlfriend A FIST fight broke out in a Carmel directed at the golfers,” Brown said. “These Valley driveway Sunday after a few golfers people took offense and confronted them in A LAGUNA Woods man was arrested Monterey County Sheriff’s Cmdr. Tracy became offended by a pair of basketball the driveway of their house, and then the Jan. 25 in Big Sur on suspicion of assault- Brown. players’ foul mouths, and though scrapes and boys directed their comments at them.” ing his girlfriend. While the woman who filed the com- bruises resulted, no one wanted charges filed Moments later, “they were throwing Jason Bielecki, 32, was charged with plaint against Bielecki was not named in over the scuffle. punches at each other,” according to Brown. inflicting corporal injury on a spouse or the arrest report, Brown confirmed she is At 11:15 a.m. Jan. 31, a 15-year-old and a While the woman stayed out of it, the two cohabitant, false imprisonment, penetra- not a Big Sur resident. 21-year-old were playing basketball in the other golfers fought with the two basketball tion by a foreign object and sexual battery. Bielecki’s bail was set at $100,000. driveway of their house on Robinson Canyon players. The incident occured somewhere in He’s currently incarcerated at Monterey Road near the 3rd Hole of Carmel Valley No one was seriously injured, with the Sycamore Canyon. County Jail in Salinas. Ranch, according to Monterey County men sustaining scrapes, bumps and bruises, “There was a domestic dispute, and she A preliminary court hearing is set for Sheriff’s Cmdr. Tracy Brown. The game was according to Brown. Medics were sum- said he struck her several times,” reported Friday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m. rowdy, and “they were yelling, cussing and moned to examine the 21-year-old Robinson having fun,” he said. Canyon Road resident, and they advised him Meanwhile, a trio of golfers, whom to see his doctor. The others did not receive Brown identified as a woman in her 50s, a treatment. man in his 50s and a man in his 20s, all Brown said everyone involved declined to Carmel Valley residents, were playing a press battery charges against each other. round at the private course. “It’s one of those things that should not Treat Yourself or Your Valentine They became insulted by the profanity have escalated and did,” he said. “And they heard and decided to do something they’re lucky someone did not get seriously to a 60 min. Rose Oil about it. hurt.” AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE Fatal car wrecks down in 2009 $ THE NUMBER of fatal crashes in “While this is a significant decrease and a 65 Monterey County in 2009 declined from the positive sign of the continuing impact of prior year, according to California Highway education and enforcement to decrease DUI Patrol public information officer Bob and DUI-related incidents, we will not let up Gift Certificates Lehman, who reported a 22 percent drop in in our efforts to combat them,” said Capt. fatal collisions and a 25 percent decline in William Perlstein, commander of the local Available the number of deaths resulting from them. CHP office. The CHP investigated 21 fatal traffic col- The CHP continues to strongly enforce Massage By Debra lisions, including four involving alcohol, that DUI laws, including blanketing high-traffic SE Corner of 5th & Junipero, Vittoria Bldg. Ste. 9 killed 26 people last year. In 2008, the CHP areas with officers during holidays and other Carmel-by-the-Sea handled 27 fatal crashes that resulted in 35 events during which people are inclined to deaths. Fifteen of those fatalities involved over-imbibe, such as the Feb. 7 Super Bowl. (831) 869-8809 alcohol. DUI-associated fatalities dropped The local office also holds classes to help www.massagebydebra.com Offer expires 2/14/10 by 66 percent between 2008 and 2009. young drivers learn to make good decisions.

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By MARY BROWNFIELD events. Saroyan had historian Kent Seavey review the prop- would qualify, other than it is an example of post-World War erty. II construction.” A 60-YEAR-OLD, one-story, California Ranch-style “The subject property is one of many California Ranch He also addressed the modifications made to the home house built by its original owner does not qualify for manda- House-style residences constructed in Carmel and on the over the years, including the bedroom and bathroom added to tory preservation, the Carmel Historic Resources Board Monterey Peninsula in the post-World War II era,” Seavey the rear of the home in 1982, the replacement of the original unanimously decided last Monday. concluded. “It lacks the degree of physical and architectural garage doors, and the use of stone to replace the brick chim- In November 2003, an historian had identified the house, distinction necessary to meet the criterion for listing in the ney and brick veneer surrounding the garage. located on the east side of Santa Fe between Mountain View California Register, or the Carmel Historic Resource While the modifications “are relatively minor and poten- and Eighth Avenue, as historically significant because it is “a Inventory.” tially reversible,” Conroy said, combined with the lack of good example of post-World War II construction and for its Conroy agreed with Seavey’s assessment, recommending architectural merit of the home, they lend further justifica- contribution to the character of the city,” according to a the historic resources board grant Wagner’s appeal and tion for its removal from the historic inventory. report by planning and building services manager Sean remove the home from the list. Conroy. But the owner, Gary Wagner, disagreed and filed an “The residence does exhibit characteristics of the appeal. California Ranch Style,” he said in his report. “However, as Representing Wagner, architect Al Saroyan argued the pointed out by the appellant, the residence lacks any signifi- house is common and lacks architectural merit, has under- cant architectural merit that would qualify it as historic.” City ponders ways gone too many exterior alterations to have retained any his- Conroy said the original evaluation by historian Sheila torical integrity, and has never been the site of any important McElroy “fails to make an argument as to why the residence to fix faulty Mills Act

She remembers where she met your dad… By MARY BROWNFIELD She remembers the day you were born… EVER SINCE it decided to participate in a state program She remembers how to knit… that grants tax breaks to owners who repair and maintain their historic buildings, the city has had trouble implement- …but she doesn’t remember to eat or take her medications. ing the program, which is known as the Mills Act. Concerns about losing property taxes, and some unrealistic require- Keep her safe with… ments, effectively prevented the approval of any contracts with homeowners. Last week, the Carmel Historic Resources • a 24 hour awake, experienced, and caring staff Board voted to fix those problems. • respectful, gentle assistance with personal care According to the State Office of Historic Preservation, “The Mills Act is the single most important economic incen- • daily housekeeping, laundry, meals and snacks tive program in California for the restoration and preserva- • on-call medical director and R.N. supervision tion of qualified historic buildings by private property own- ers,” planning and building services manager Sean Conroy told the board Jan. 25. It offers owners of historic buildings a Victorian Residential Care Homes 40 percent to 60 percent break on their property taxes in (831) 644-9246 exchange for a 10-year com- or learn more at VictorianResidentialCare.com mitment to rehabilitate and As much as a ® State Lic. No. 275200772 and 270708716 maintain them, according to 60 percent Conroy. The city would give up a few thousand dollars in discount on annual taxes per contract. property taxes But cities aren’t required to embrace the Mills Act, and if they do, they can establish the criteria for buildings that would qualify, according to To our callers Conroy. Many offer the contracts to all historic properties, but some impose caps on the number approved, and others who suggested more narrowly define the buildings that would qualify. last week’s photo was too serious, “Sonoma County requires the applicant to submit a state- ment of how the property is threatened by deterioration and we offer this new one as a reminder: how property tax reductions are necessary to accomplish his- torical preservation or rehabilitation,” he said in his report. Work only with experienced agents who have a Carmel’s version of the act, he said, has “several issues that make it quite restrictive,” such as requiring the historic highly-developed sense of humor. buildings to comply with current zoning rules, even though those standards did not exist when they were designed and constructed. Conroy recommended revising the Mills Act provisions to make them more workable. So that the contracts aren’t available to everyone with an old house in need of a little maintenance, Conroy said prop- erty owners should state what rehabilitation their homes need, “and how the tax reductions are necessary to assist in the rehabilitation and maintenance of the property.” Carol Crandall (831) 236-2712 At the NE Corner of the Historic Pine Inn He also suggested specifying that “required maintenance www.cpphomes.com and rehabilitation shall be more significant than just routine maintenance that would be expected for any property.” Future alterations should comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for renovating historic structures, and alterations should not significantly change any primary ele- ADOPT TODAY “I source from local farmers vation. He recommended getting rid of the requirement that to ensure a healthy meal and a buildings meet current zoning rules. You’ve Got To Love This Underdog healthy planet.” Chef Ted Walter Just Comstocks? Rocky is a scrappy little 5-month-old, 12 pound Terrier mix who But Carmel resident David Hutchings, who tried and had a tough start in life. He was a skinny little abandoned stray failed to get a Mills Act contract for his historic home, said with a skin condition. the city could not refuse to OK contracts for historic proper- ties that have already undergone rehabilitation, or don’t But like a true underdog, require it, and just need upkeep. “We have a fundamental disagreement there,” he said. Rocky has overcome “Mr. Hutchings has stated correctly that we have a dis- adversity and all he needs agreement on the law aspect of the Mills Act,” Conroy con- now is a home of his own. firmed. “The law allows contracts to be issued for mainte- nance and/or rehabilitation, but it’s completely up to the city’s He’s a friendly, playful, and discretion as to whom to issue Mills Act contracts.” trainable pup who loves If it only wanted to grant contracts to houses designed and everyone! 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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California to the petition and shows good before this court at the hearing indicat- STATEMENT File No. 20090296. The 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 cause why the court should not grant ed below to show cause, if any, why the following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE the authority. petition for change of name should not ness as: CARMEL PILATES & PER- OFFICER ASAP# 3407782 A hearing on the petition will be granted. Any person objecting to the SONAL TRAINING, 124 Crossroads 01/22/2010, 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010 be held on in this court as follows: name changes described above must Blvd., Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey Publication dates: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, Date: February 26, 2010 file a written objection that includes the County. MARCY LYNN CURRY, 3260 2010. (PC 117) reasons for the objection at least two Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923. DON Time: 10:00 a.m. court days before the matter is sched- LOUIS CURRY, 3260 Rio Road, Dept.: Probate uled to be heard and must appear at the Carmel, CA 93923. This business is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Address: Superior Court of hearing to show cause why the petition conducted by a husband and wife. STATEMENT File No. 20100031. The California, County of Monterey, 1200 should not be granted. If no written Registrant commenced to transact following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. objection is timely filed, the court may business under the fictitious business ness as: FINE H2O BOUTIQUE, San If you object to the granting of grant the petition without a hearing. name listed above on: Feb. 5, 2004. (s) Carlos between Ocean and 7th, the petition, you should appear at the NOTICE OF HEARING: Marcy Curry. This statement was filed Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey County. hearing and state your objections or DATE: March 5, 2010 with the County Clerk of Monterey NAOMI JULISSA DEL TORO, 25259 file written objections with the court TIME: 9:00 a.m. County on Feb. 2, 2009. Publication Randal Way, Carmel, CA 93923. This before the hearing. Your appearance DEPT: 14 dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 2010. (PC business is conducted by an individual. may be in person or by your attorney. The address of the court is 1200 115) Registrant commenced to transact If you are a creditor or a con- Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. business under the fictitious business tingent creditor of the decedent, A copy of this Order to Show name listed above on: Dec. 2009. (s) Cause shall be published at least once you must file your claim with the each week for four successive weeks NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. Naomi Del Toro. This statement was court and mail a copy to the person- No. WC-231206-C Loan No. filed with the County Clerk of Monterey prior to the date set for hearing on the 0048443618 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT County on Jan. 6, 2010. Publication al representative appointed by the petition in the following newspaper of UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED dates: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 2010. (PC court within four months from the general circulation, printed in this coun- 5/15/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE 118) date of first issuance of letters as ty: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- provided in Probate Code section (s) Lydia M. Villarreal ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC 9100. The time for filing claims will Judge of the Superior Court SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- NOTICE OF PETITION not expire before four months from Date filed: Jan. 6, 2010 TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- TO ADMINISTER ESTATE the hearing date noticed above. Clerk: Connie Mazzei CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU of TIMOTHY KENIS O’NEILL You may examine the file kept Deputy: M. Pusley SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A aka TIMOTHY K. O’NEILL by the court. If you are a person Publication dates: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. public auction sale to the highest bidder Case Number MP 19782 interested in the estate, you may file 5, 12, 2010. (PC125) for cash, cashier's check drawn on a To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- with the court a Request for Special state or national bank, check drawn by tors, contingent creditors, and per- Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of a state or federal credit union, or a an inventory and appraisal of estate NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG check drawn by a state or federal sav- sons who may otherwise be interest- No.: 4288311 TS No.: 20099077400626 ings and loan association, or savings ed in the will or estate, or both, of assets or of any petition or account FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN association, or savings bank specified TIMOTHY KENIS O’NEILL aka TIM- as provided in Probate Code section DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, in Section 5102 of the Financial Code OTHY K. O’NEILL. 1250. A Request for Special Notice DATED 06/16/2005. UNLESS YOU and authorized to do business in this A PETITION FOR PROBATE form is available from the court clerk. TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR state, will be held by the duly appointed has been filed by WILLIAM R. Petitioner: PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A trustee. The sale will be made, but with- O’NEILL, JR. in the Superior Court of Donna Lee Bindel PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN out covenant or warranty, expressed or California, County of MONTEREY. 1052 Cass St. EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF implied, regarding title, possession, or The Petition for Probate requests Monterey, CA 93940 THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation that WILLIAM R. O’NEILL, JR be (831) 373-6014 YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. secured by said Deed of Trust. The appointed as personal representa- (s) Donna Lee Bindel, On 02/18/2010 at 10:00 AM, FIRST undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- tive to administer the estate of the Petitioner. AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE bility for any incorrectness of the prop- This statement was filed with the SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee decedent. under and pursuant to Deed of Trust erty address or other common designa- THE PETITION requests author- County Clerk of Monterey County on tion, if any, shown herein. Jan. 15, 2010. recorded 06/28/2005, as Instrument No. TRUSTOR:ALFRED M KAHN AND ity to administer the estate under the 2005064890, in book , page , of Official Independent Administration of Publication dates: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. MICHELLE KAHN, HUSBAND AND 5, 2010. (PC122) Records in the office of the County WIFE Recorded 6/30/2008 as Estates Act. (This authority will allow Recorder of MONTEREY County, State Instrument No. 2008042434 in Book , the personal representative to take of CALIFORNIA. Executed by: NICK J. MUNION, , LISA L. MUNION, WILL page of Official Records in the office of many actions without obtaining court SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW the Recorder of Monterey County, SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGH- approval. Before taking certain very CASE NUMBER: DR 48753 California, Date of Sale:2/19/2010 at important actions, however, the per- EST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of sonal representative will be required NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other the main entrance of the Administration to give notice to interested persons KRISTINA J. WASON form of payment authorized by Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, unless they have waived notice or You are being sued. 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is consented to the proposed action.) PETITIONER’S NAME IS: purported to be: 35196 SKY RANCH THE SOUTH MAIN ENTRANCE TO The independent administration RICK A. WASON THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE (FAC- RD CARMEL VALLEY, California 93924 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS APN #: 417-081-046-000 The total authority will be granted unless an ING THE COURT YARD OFF CHURCH interested person files an objection after this Summons and Petition are amount secured by said instrument as served on you to file a Response (form STREET), 240 CHURCH STREET, of the time of initial publication of this to the petition and shows good FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and SALINAS, CA All right, title and interest notice is $1,754,572.00, which includes cause why the court should not grant have a copy served on the petitioner. A conveyed to and now held by it under the total amount of the unpaid balance the authority. letter or phone call will not protect you. said Deed of Trust in the property situat- (including accrued and unpaid interest) A hearing on the petition will If you do not file your Response on ed in said County and State described and reasonable estimated costs, be held on in this court as follows: time, the court may make orders affect- as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN expenses, and advances at the time of Date: February 26, 2010 ing your marriage or domestic partner- THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF initial publication of this notice. Time: 10:00 a.m. ship, your property, and custody of your TRUST APN# 015-141-006-000 The Pursuant to California Civil Code children. You may be ordered to pay street address and other common des- Dept.: Probate support and attorney fees and costs. If 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of Address: Superior Court of ignation, if any, of the real property you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the described above is purported to be: the beneficiary, loan servicer or autho- California, County of Monterey, 1200 clerk for a fee waiver form. rized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] If you want legal advice, contact a 25905 SOUTH CARMEL HILLS DRIVE, Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. CARMEL, CA, 93923 The undersigned The mortgage loan servicer has If you object to the granting of lawyer immediately. You can get infor- obtained from the commissioner a final mation about finding lawyers at the Trustee disclaims any liability for any or temporary order of exemption pur- the petition, you should appear at the California Courts Online Self-Help incorrectness of the street address and suant to Section 2923.53 that is current hearing and state your objections or Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), other common designation, if any, and valid on the date the notice of sale file written objections with the court at the California Legal Services Web shown herein. Said sale will be made, is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving before the hearing. Your appearance site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by but without covenant or warranty, notice of sale specified in subdivision may be in person or by your attorney. contacting your local county bar associ- expressed or implied, regarding title, (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply If you are a creditor or a con- ation. possession, or encumbrances, to pay pursuant to Section 2923.52 or NOTICE: The restraining orders on the remaining principal sum of the tingent creditor of the decedent, page 2 are effective against both 2923.55. Date: 1/26/2010 ETS you must file your claim with the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, spouses or domestic partners until the with interest thereon, as provided in said Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario court and mail a copy to the person- petition is dismissed, a judgement is Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California al representative appointed by the entered, or the court makes further note(s), advances, under the terms of 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 court within four months from the orders. These orders are enforceable said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE date of first issuance of letters as anywhere in California by any law expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts OFFICER ASAP# 3407249 enforcement officer who has received created by said Deed of Trust. The total 01/29/2010, 02/05/2010, 02/12/2010 provided in Probate Code section or seen a copy of them. amount of the unpaid balance of the Publication dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 9100. The time for filing claims will The name and address of the court obligation secured by the property to be 2010. (PC 116) not expire before four months from is: sold and reasonable estimated costs, the hearing date noticed above. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, expenses and advances at the time of You may examine the file kept COUNTY MONTEREY the initial publication of the Notice of by the court. If you are a person 1200 Aguajito Road Sale is $892,150.28. The beneficiary NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. Monterey, CA 93940 No. GM-191612-C Loan No. interested in the estate, you may file under said Deed of Trust heretofore exe- The name, address and telephone cuted and delivered to the undersigned 0176211100 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT with the court a Request for Special number of the petitioner’s attorney, or UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of petitioner without an attorney, is: a written Declaration of Default and 2/23/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE an inventory and appraisal of estate RICK A. WASON Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- assets or of any petition or account 1223 Bolero Ave. Default and Election to Sell. The under- ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC as provided in Probate Code section Salinas, CA 93906 signed caused said Notice of Default SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- 1250. A Request for Special Notice 449-5706 and Election to Sell to be recorded in the TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- RONALD D. LANCE County where the real property is locat- form is available from the court clerk. 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #205 ed. Date: 01/28/2010 First CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU Petitioner: SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A Salinas, CA 93906 AmericanLoanStar Trustee Services 3 public auction sale to the highest bidder William R. O’Neill, Jr. (831) 443-6509 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 5021 Foxpoint Lane Reg: #LDA5 92707 Original document signed by for cash, cashier's check drawn on a County: Monterey state or national bank, check drawn by Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 Authorized Agent FOR TRUSTEE'S NOTICE TO THE PERSON SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL a state or federal credit union, or a (310) 375-7386 SERVED: You are served as an individ- check drawn by a state or federal sav- (s) William R. O’Neill, Jr., ual. 714-277-4845 FIRST AMERICAN ings and loan association, or savings Petitioner. Date: May 20, 2009 LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES MAY association, or savings bank specified This statement was filed with the (s) Connie Mazzei, Clerk BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR in Section 5102 of the Financial Code County Clerk of Monterey County on by B. Partida, Deputy ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. and authorized to do business in this Jan. 15, 2010. Publication Dates: Jan. 22, 29, Feb. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY state, will be held by the duly appointed Publication dates: Jan. 22, 29, 5, 2010. (PC 123) BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. trustee. The sale will be made, but with- Feb. 5, 2010. (PC121) Requirements of SB1137 have been out covenant or warranty, expressed or met pursuant to the Notice of Sale implied, regarding title, possession, or SUPERIOR COURT Declaration of record. The beneficiary or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation OF CALIFORNIA servicing agent declares that it has secured by said Deed of Trust. The NOTICE OF PETITION COUNTY OF MONTEREY obtained from the Commissioner of undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- TO ADMINISTER ESTATE Corporations a final or temporary order bility for any incorrectness of the prop- of ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE of exemption pursuant to California Civil erty address or other common designa- VERONICA DENNIS ZEHNA, FOR CHANGE OF NAME Code Section 2923.53 that is current tion, if any, shown herein. aka VERONICA D. ZEHNA, Case No. M103282. and valid on the date the Notice of Sale TRUSTOR:LINDSEY M. SANGUINET- deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: is filed and/or the timeframe for giving TI AND WILLIAM E. SANGUINETTI, Case Number MP 19774 petitioner, JAQUITA McMILLIAN and Notice of Sale specified in subdivision WIFE AND HUSBAND AS COMMUNI- To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- JEREMY WRIGHT, filed a petition (s) of California Civil Code Section TY PROPERTY WITH RIGHT OF SUR- tors, contingent creditors, and per- with this court for a decree changing 2923.52 applies and has been provided VIVORSHIP Recorded 3/2/2007 as sons who may otherwise be interest- names as follows: or the loan is exempt from the require- Instrument No. 2007017464 in Book , A.Present name: ments. FEI#1018.08860 01/29, 02/05, ed in the will or estate, or both, of JA’KHIAH PINKARD 02/12/2010 page of Official Records in the office of VERONICA DENNIS ZEHNA, aka the Recorder of Monterey County, Proposed name: Publication dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, VERONICA D. ZEHNA, deceased. JA’KHIAH McMILLIAN 12, 2010. (PC127) California, Date of Sale:2/16/2010 at A PETITION FOR PROBATE 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of THE COURT ORDERS that all per- the main entrance of the Administration has been filed by DONNA LEE sons interested in this matter appear Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, BINDEL in the Superior Court of Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is California, County of MONTEREY. purported to be: 1985 YOSEMITE The Petition for Probate requests STREET SEASIDE, CA 93955-0000 that DONNA LEE BINDEL be APN #: 011-073-020-000 The total appointed as personal representa- amount secured by said instrument as tive to administer the estate of the of the time of initial publication of this decedent. notice is $604,330.00, which includes THE PETITION requests the Carmel Pine Cone Sales Staff the total amount of the unpaid balance decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be (including accrued and unpaid interest) admitted to probate. The will and any and reasonable estimated costs, codicils are available for examination Real Estate & Pebble Beach expenses, and advances at the time of in the file kept by the court. initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code THE PETITION requests author- Jung Yi ([email protected]) ...... 274-8646 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of ity to administer the estate under the the beneficiary, loan servicer or autho- Independent Administration of Carmel Valley & Pacific Grove rized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] Estates Act. (This authority will allow The mortgage loan servicer has the personal representative to take Joann Kiehn ([email protected]) ...... 274-8655 obtained from the commissioner a final many actions without obtaining court or temporary order of exemption pur- approval. Before taking certain very Carmel, Monterey, Seaside, Marina suant to Section 2923.53 that is current important actions, however, the per- and valid on the date the notice of sale sonal representative will be required Vanessa Jimenez ([email protected]) . . . . .274-8652 is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving to give notice to interested persons notice of sale specified in subdivision unless they have waived notice or Alex Diaz ([email protected]) ...... 274-8590 (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply consented to the proposed action.) pursuant to Section 2923.52 or The independent administration Irma Garcia ([email protected]) ...... 274-8603 2923.55. Date: 1/11/2010 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection 10A The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010 age from travel writers. While some have curb their use of drinking water. resources. Hazdovac said she favors historic HAZDOVAC criticized the city for funding a travel web- “We’re always relying on other agencies, preservation programs that benefit owners, From page 1A site when the Carmel Chamber of and these things don’t seem to come to not impose mandates upon them. “I really Commerce operates one, Hazdovac pointed fruition,” she said, adding that a best-case- love old houses, and we should be encourag- have put the city on solid financial footing, out that occurs in a lot of cities. Pacific scenario has a desalination project coming ing people with healthy reserves, while many other Grove, for instance, just decided to spend online in 2013. “There’s a lot of talk, but not toward his- municipalities are suffering. $40,000 on a new website, even though the a lot happens.” toric preser- “This would be a very scary time for a P.G. Chamber of Commerce has one. Hazdovac also wants to see through the vation.” change” on the council, Hazdovac said. Regarding public safety, Hazdovac identi- long-running effort to sell Flanders ■ The As a downtown business owner, she is fied it as her “No. 1 priority” and said the Mansion, over which the city has twice been aging forest active in the commercial district, disputes current setup, with the city contracting with sued by the Flanders Foundation. — “We have allegations the city and the Carmel Chamber Monterey for chief and administrative ser- Her lengthy experience in city govern- a forest of Commerce have a strained relationship, vices, is efficient and cost affective. The city ment is one of her strongest attributes, management and said she wants to focus on generating is studying its options, including joining a according to Hazdovac. plan in more revenues. A supporter of paid parking, new regional fire department, contracting “Our opponent keeps saying he has fresh place,” she she said officials need to reconsider that with an outside agency or standing alone. ideas and is young,” she said, referring to said, that option, because when they did so 10 years In the meantime, the firefighters seem Jason Burnett. calls for rou- ago, they ended up with a plan containing happy, she said. “That tells me things are “Do you want the new, shiny model, or tine pruning “something for everyone to hate.” working very well.” tried and true?” she asked. “I would want and care. In “I’d like to start with something simple Hazdovac represents the city on the experience, myself.” addition, PAULA HAZDOVAC and see where we can go,” she said. Monterey Peninsula Water Management two part- In addition, ways to bring in more tax dol- District’s policy advisory committee and said Other issues time forestry lars need follow-through. “Coming up with the cease and desist order the state is trying ■ Beach fires — Hazdovac said first and workers are in charge of planting and water- ideas is the easy part,” she said. “Selling to impose would negatively affect tourism, foremost, she wants the beach to be a safe ing new trees throughout the city. “We’re them is the hard part.” on which the city is heavily reliant. place for adults and kids. “As long as people doing what we can with the funds we have.” Hazdovac said the city’s government and She said she would like the county and can clean up after themselves, beach fires ■ Home size limits — At 1,600 square travel websites, which were designed and are other regulators to be more supportive of would be fine, but unfortunately there are feet, the size limit for a home is just fine, frequently updated by Burghardt+Doré, are reusing water and capturing runoff, so people who go down there and leave a big according to Hazdovac. “The residential also drawing business and favorable cover- Carmel residents can do whatever possible to mess or hot coals that someone might step on Design Traditions Project satisfied any con- the next morning, and that kind of thing, I’m cerns about square footage,” she said, and not OK with.” People enjoy the fires, and she provides guidelines that ensure creatively said she doesn’t want them banned, but the drawn houses in shapes and sizes appropriate city might have to regulate them more if for Carmel’s small lots. problems persist. ■ Redevelopment of older hotels — ■ Unleashed dogs — “If people can be “That can be something as simple as chang- GIRL FRIDAY AGENCY... responsible, that’s fine,” she said. “As a dog ing a color in a room,” she said. “It depends owner, I love dogs and think they’re wonder- on what a particular innkeeper has for a bud- ...is a personal assistant agency. 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RON L. LEBUS, D.D.S. Lien Sale Auction GENERAL & ESTHETIC DENTISTRY Notice is hereby given that the undersigned intends to sell the abandoned MONDAY-THURSDAY Open 6:30 AM property described below pursuant to Sections 1951.3, 1983 and 1988 of the California Civil Code. SW CORNER OF LINCOLN & 7TH AVENUE The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on February CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA • 624-8361 18, 2010 at 9:00am, on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Leonard’s Lockers, 816 Elvee Drive, Salinas, California the following described goods:

NAME SPACE # GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GOODS Harmoney Beasley B131 3 Boxes, 2 Box of Clothing, Kite, Scale, 2 Plastic Tubs, Infant Car Seats Lien Sale Auction Julio R. Sanchez B167 4 Chairs, Vacuum Cleaner, 8 Boxes, Lamp, Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described per- Exercise Pad, Blankets, Wicker Table, 2 Book sonal property will be held at 9:00 AM on February 18, 2010 The property is Shelves, 10+ Bags Clothing stored at LEONARD’S LOCKERS, 816 Elvee Drive, Salinas CA. The items David J. Burnes B174 Speaker Box, 4 Dressers, 2 Mattresses Futon Mattress, Box Shoes to be sold are generally described as follows: David J. Burnes B175 15+ Dressers, 10+ Night Stands, 50+ Wall Tables, Extension Ladder NAME SPACE # GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GOODS David J. Burnes B176 20+ Mattresses, 8+ Chairs, 1 Box Barbara Broderick AA11 Boxes Century Trucks C9 3 Wooden Shelves, 2 Mattress, Computer Parts, 8 Chris Cabral A2A Stereo, Speakers Bags of Clothing, Suite case, 2 Metal Trucks, 2 Alejandro Gutierrez A15 TV, Head Board, Dresser, Toys, Boxes Head board, Cordless Phones, Fishing Reel, 3 Boxes Misc. Items, Books, 40+ Boxes, 2 Computer Adrian Navarro A34 Tools, Boxes, Exercise Eq. Tool Box Monitors, Sharp Microwave, Cassette Tapes, Glue Jennifer Nava A43 Chairs, Speakers, Night Stand, Tables Gun. 2 Drawer Filling Cabinets Lee Lawson B90 Hutch, Suitcases, Boxes John Delopez C77 5 Mattresses Elane Rodriguez B117 Stereo, Speakers, Dresser, Trunks, Boxes Adriana Carrillo D4 4 Drawer Cabinets, Plastic Tub, 4 Auto Airbags, Lee Lawson B146 Clothing, Toys, Boxes Misc Automotive Parts David J. Burnes G5 40+ Mattresses James Benton C12 Table, Chairs, Boxes, Lawn Equ., Bike Richard Bruno G12 Tire, Truck Tool Box, Tow bar, Dresser, Plastic Tub Stephen Hansen C21 Tools, Boxes, Ladders w/construction Material, 6 Boxes Misc. Hardware, Ben A Wright C29 Speakers, Night Stand, Boxes, Shelves Tools, Misc. Table, Plastic Cooler, Tool Boxes, C. Teresa Cesena D9 Washer/Dryer, Chairs, Head Board, Tools, Bx Rubber Tubes, Motorcycle Parts, Jack Stands, C. Teresa Cesena D13 Fridge, Tables, Chairs, Boxes Metal Dolly, Misc Tables, Work Bench, Head Marco Lopez E29 Washer/Dryer, Tables, Chairs, Boxes Boards, Building Hardware and Tools, Door Hardware Rick Wolf F25 Table, Chairs, boxes, TV, Speakers, Stereo Sandra Cota G14 Console Stereo, 7 Sysco Systems Computer Toni M. Arias F39 Mattress/Spring, Clothing, Boxes Parts, Baby Swing, 1 Box Shingles, Plastic Atilano Marcelino Jr. F51A Chair, Glass, Mattress Conduit Joints, Metal Electrical Boxes, Light Eligia Solorio F84B TV, Stereo, Speakers, Dresser, Toys, Desk Switch Plates, Light Housing Box, Disc Drive, GE Ofelia Gutierrez F152 Boxes. Clothing, Toys Stereo, Toys, Christmas Tree Stand, Plastic Tote, Kitchen Knives, Box of Shoes, Cesar Rubio Donato F170 Armoire, Toys, Boxes

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase in cash only. All purchased items sold as is This notice is given in accordance with the provisions of Section 21700 et seq of the where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of Business & Professions Code of the State of California. J. Michael’s Auctions & Vehicle settlement between owner and obligated party. J. Michael/s Auctions & Vehicle Lien Service, Inc. Lien Service, Inc. Bond #1836232 Bond #1836232 Publication date: Feb 5, 12, 2010 (PC207) Publication date: Feb 5, 12, 2010 (PC206) February 5, 2010 The Carmel Pine Cone 11A ...... moving sale once in a lifetime blowout sale

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lunch & dinner By MARY BROWNFIELD she will give special treats to anyone who wears red in the OPEN DAILY shop on Friday, Feb. 5. In addition, Eddison & Melrose will exciting teppan-yaki dining EVERY DAY, there’s more love in the air. At least, that’s serve a Special Valentine’s Tea menu through Saturday, Feb. fresh sushi lounge . full bar . flat screen TV what local restaurants are hoping, since many are touting 13, with 10 percent of the purchase price benefiting the asso- their special menus for Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14. ciation. The boutique is open Tuesday through Saturday from 136 Olivier Street If a table for two (or more) in a small European bistro 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is located at 25 Soledad Drive in sounds tantalizing, Jon Magnusson at Bistro 211 in the Monterey. Reservations are suggested. Call (831) 393-9479. Monterey, CA 93940 Crossroads will be serving a special $39 prix fixe menu that For a very special — and unique — V-Day experience, (reopened - same location, near fisherman’s wharf) will include a bean purée, grilled Greek Haloumi, a firm beginning with a drive down the scenic Big Sur coast, con- cheese that holds its shape when cooked, served over organ- sider Treebones Wild Coast Restaurant, which recently took ic greens; and entrée choices of baked salmon stuffed with ownership of a grand piano and will showcase the talents of (831) 644-9007 braised spinach, steak au poivre, chicken in wine, or grilled local favorite Dick Whittington on Valentine’s Day, along Make your reservation today! lamb sirloin and fire-roasted artichokes. Dessert will be with the culinary prowess of chef d’cuisine Chris Watts. crepes with raspberries and Sunday night’s five courses, offered for $90 per couple, vanilla ice cream, and the will begin with bleu cheese and avocado salad with prosciut- evening will include to crisps and mustard vinaigrette, or kale salad with roasted Liyanna Sadowsky on harp. beets and citrus vinaigrette, followed by creamy chanterelle To reserve, call (831) 625- mushroom soup or tomato basil bisque. After that come 3030. www.bistro211.com appetizers of butterfish or vegan grilled tofu brochette. Karen Anne Murray, Entrée choices will be duck confit with couscous; roasted owner of Eddison & Melrose vegetable terrine with balsamic reduction and goat cheese; or Food Boutique, has more pepper-encrusted filet mignon with garlic mashed potatoes. than one type of heart in A dessert trio of dark chocolate tart, berry crumble and white mind. In honor of the American Heart Association, Continues next page

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GYPSY JENVEY, 2, is a Carmel French bulldog who made a disreputable mess of the Scenic Road walking path Tuesday by tearing apart a large strip of bark from a beach log and digging holes alongside the path. It was Gypsy‘s way of keeping pleasantly occupied while Mom Valerie told us about her history: It seems Gypsy was born in Tulsa, Okla., on the day Gypsy Rose Lee died. She was on her way out to San Francisco when she was 8 weeks old but missed her connecting flight in Dallas. Gypsy was nonplussed by this delay, but Mom Valerie and Dad Ken were frantic with worry as they waited for her at SFO. Since that day, all has gone smoothly for the little French bulldog. She is a real family dog who is loved by all and who goes everywhere with them — even to movies! (Shh — don’t tell.) She has two brothers, George Fonter, a pilot with American Airlines, and Michael Elortegue, a high-school student, a member of the tennis team, who won the Monterey Tennis League tournament last spring for Carmel High. Gypsy is real- ly Michael’s dog, so she sleeps with him at night. He doesn’t mind her gentle bull- doggy snore. Gypsy goes to Carmel Beach every morning with Dad Ken, and every evening with both Dad and Mom. Her best beach friends are Angel, a Labrador; Bubbles, a border collie, and Bubbles’ brother, Laddie, an Australian shepherd. Her favorite play- things are tug-of-war ropes and towels, but her very fave is an unstuffed toy dog which is great for tugging. She unstuffed it all by her- self. YAMA SUSHI 50% off All Rolls Dining Room • To Go • Outdoor Catering MONDAY-SATURDAY 11:30 AM ~ 10:00PM • SUNDAY 12:00 ~ 9:00 (831)-646-9262 1290 Del Monte Shopping Center (across from Borders) 16A The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010 FOOD & WINE

reason why we’re using this product,” and he said the plan- roof can bring to to the table,” he said. “But as to this partic- METAL ning commission’s denial of the roof didn’t make sense, con- ular metal — I just don’t like the way it looks.” From page 1A sidering metal is a natural material, and the guidelines call Councilman Ken Talmage said an architectural magazine for natural materials. “Even with a clay tile roof, you’re not listing numerous ways to “green up the house,” put installa- won’t be very visible. He also said the dark weathered cop- taking the clay out of the ground and putting it on the roof,” tion of a metal roof at No. 2. per paint would not be too reflective and would have a matte he said. “And metal roofs come from alloys, products mined “We should send this back to the planning commission finish, and the roof would require less maintenance than and made into metal.” and say we’re OK with metal roofs under certain specific cri- wood shakes and better accommodate solar panels. Carmel Residents Association members Monte and teria,” he said. “And rather than us designing what those “Our feeling is that when we applied for a new metal roof, Roberta Miller supported the concept of unpainted metal specifics are, that’s the reason we have a planning commis- the city did not consider all of these issues, including the roofs. “Hopefully the council will deny the roof if it is going sion” — to determine what’s appropriate in Carmel and mandated new ‘green building standards,’ they will be imple- to be a painted roof at all,” Roberta Miller said. “But if the what’s not. menting,” he said in his appeal. applicant is willing to go to a natural metal ... it weathers Mayor Sue McCloud also highlighted the fire-prevention He urged the council to “see the practical and the smart very well, and it looks nice.” aspects of metal roofs. The Millers said the planning commission had seemed Council members unanimously voted to deny Annereau’s amenable to metal roofs with natural finishes, but not paint. appeal and return the application to the planning commission The city has approved metal roofs in certain situations in for consideration of the color and material of the metal roof, the past, councilman Gerard Rose pointed out, and he said as well as discussion of its environmental effects. CATERING the green aspects carry substantial weight. ALSO AVAILABLE “If the homeowners want to consider a natural metal, not a painted metal, I would be inclined to grant it, especially Grocery Hola!Hola!Mexican Restaurant & Cantina when you consider the environmental qualities that a metal Join us for our “ Valentines The Most Unique MexicanExtravaganza, Restaurant on the TequilaPeninsula” Pairing Dinner (1 seating only) Featuring Sauza Tres Generaciones Tequila Dinner includes 3 shots of Tequilia for tasting NUCOP February 12, 2010 OR I Music by Mariachi Aztlan 7-8 pm • Dance to DJ Reese 8-11 pm C Limited Seating $45.00 per person• Call for reservation 831-626-1814 Bocadillos pairing with Tres Generaciones Sopa • Escavecse Cocktail Carmel’s Favorite Landmark Since 1930 Platillo Principal Pairing with Tres Generaciones Tequila All entree’s are accompanied with a medley of Hola Vegetables and zesty red bell pepper chile mash potato Stuffed Lobster • Mesquite Rib Eye • Paella • Cochinita YOUR SUPER BOWL Postre ~ Creamy New York Cheesecake Call and 3600 The Barnyard, Carmel, CA Make Your Open Sun & Tues. -Thur 11am - 9pm • Fri-Sat 11am-10:00pm Reservations ONE-STOP-SHOP (831) 626-1814 • www.holarestaurant.com Today! GIFT ! (831) 626-1814 Organic Produce & Grocery CERTIFICATES Cheeses • Wines • Gifts 10% OFF Vitamins & Natural Bodycare 6 BOTTLES OF WINE/LIQUOR 5% Senior Discount • Case Discounts 15% OFF 625-1454 12 BOTTLES OF WINE ONLY 26135 Carmel Rancho Boulevard • Carmel BBQ Pork Loin Back Ribs, Tri Tip, Kabobs, Wings, Deli Sandwiches, Party Trays, World Beers, Virginia Hubs Peanuts We’re Back from Vacation Chips, Dips, and all the trimmings!! Don’t Forget Valentine’s Day Bring your wine, flowers & chocolate! Special Valentine for a romantic MARKET dinner with us Family Owned & Operated ’08-’09 Reservations Advised 7th & San Carlos 7PUFE
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Still feelin’ all right, Traffic ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ showcases RLS co-founder comes to Sunset Center students’ stage and musical talents By CHRIS COUNTS classic rock band Traffic, it must have seemed like the Summer of Love would last By CHRIS COUNTS School’s Keck Auditorium. PAUL McCARTNEY asked the ques- forever. Written by Michael Stewart and fea- tion, “Will you still need me when I’m 64?” “We thought we were indestructible,” PACREP THEATRE has gone to turing lyrics by Lee Adams and music by For rock ’n’ roll survivor Dave Mason, Mason recalled. “There wasn’t anything we great lengths to celebrate the spirit of Charles Strouse, the musical was a hit on who recently turned 64, the question is par- couldn’t do.” 1950s rock ’n’ roll with ambitious musi- Broadway in 1960. In 1963, a film ver- ticularly relevant. He plays Sunset Center And, for a brief moment, it seemed like he cals like “Buddy” and “Twist ’n’ Shout,” sion of “Bye Bye Birdie” — starring Dick Feb. 6. was right. Although his stint in Traffic was and now a group of students from Robert Van Dyke and Ann Margaret — brought Yet in 1967, the year he co-founded the short, he penned one of rock’s most enduring Louis Stevenson School is getting in on the story to a larger audience. songs, “Feelin’ Alright,” which became a hit the action. Set in 1958, “Bye Bye Birdie” was for Traffic and Joe Cocker. A two-week run of “Bye Bye Birdie” “I was 19 when I wrote it,” Mason opens Friday, Feb. 5, at Stevenson See RLS page 26A recalled. “I was staying on a little island in Greece. I was playing the sitar a lot, and I was trying to write the simplest thing I could come up with.” Meanwhile, when he was in the recording studio one day, Mason sat in with the Rolling Stones. “They were cutting ‘Street Fighting Man,’” he said. “I played some drums and a horn. I would pick up just about anything in those days, if I could make music with it.” Despite many rumors to the contrary, Mason said it’s not true that the Rolling Stones offered him a place in the band when they fired his friend, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, in 1969. Jones died in a swim- ming-pool accident a month later. Mason also struck up a friendship with guitar legend Jimi Hendrix who, like Jones, would tragically die young. By chance, Sam Radseresht, center, plays rock ’n’ roll star Conrad Birdie in a production of “Bye Bye Over the course of his musical career, Dave Mason had a hand in one of Hendrix’s great- Birdie” by students from Robert Louis Stevenson School. The musical opens Friday, Feb. 5 Mason has recorded with the Rolling Stones, in Pebble Beach. Jimi Hendrix and Fleetwood Mac. See MUSIC page 26A Carmel-by-the-Sea Around Exhibit: ‘Creativity can be a vital part of health’ Dining BREAKTHROUGH H’ART & INTERIM the Peninsula present CARMEL Insider Outsider By CHRIS COUNTS ■ The magic of art Bistro 211 at The Crossroads . . .8ATT RT IS more than just a pretty picture. In fact, creating Cafe Stravaganza Gallery Show A The artwork of Christine Crozier will take center stage at at The Crossroads ...... 9ATT art — whether painting, photography or sculpture — is gain- the Carmel Art Association when the painter unveils, “Sleight Christopher’s on Lincoln . . .16A Feb. 8-15 & 18-25 ing popular acceptance for its therapeutic benefits. of Hand: The Art of the Trompe-l’oeil Frame,” Saturday, Feb. Cypress Inn ...... 16A See page 4A Breakthrough H’Art is a Monterey-based program that 6, at the Carmel Art Association. Em Le’s ...... 13A offers people who suffer from mental illness an opportunity “These impressionist oil paintings are painted in the cen- Hola at The Barnyard ...... 16A to express themselves through art. ter of stained boards,” explained Crozier. “The borders are Jack London’s ...... 19A Carmel-by-the-Sea The group presents an exhibit, “Insider Outsider,” opening also painted in oils to create the illusion of carved frames. Katy’s Place ...... 11ATT Monday, Feb. 8. The exhibit will be staged in several vacant Allowing the stained wood to become part of the painting cre- PEARL CANYON GALLERY galleries located on the east side of San Carlos between Fifth ates one layer of illusion. This venerable painting technique La Playa ...... 14A presents Aubergine ...... 13A and Sixth. is like doing magic and just as much fun.” Porta Bella ...... 13A Artist “Insider Outsider” will feature oil paintings, acrylic paintings, photographs and mosaic work Rio Grill at The Crossroads . . . . .9ATT See ART next page Demonstration created by patients, volunteers and staff. “We’re trying to break down the boundaries and CARMEL HIGHLANDS February 9-14 misconceptions that exist as a result of mental ill- Pacific’s Edge at Highlands Inn .14A See page 7AT&T ness,” said Michael McDonald, an artist who works as assistant program director for Interim, CARMEL VALLEY Inc., the nonprofit group that oversees Vineyard Bistro ...... 16A Carmel-by-the-Sea Breakthrough H’Art. MONTEREY JOCELYN LONEN WINERY Creating art can have a profoundly positive Benihana ...... 15A Golf & Grapes effect on a person’s self-esteem, McDonald Turtle Bay Taqueria ...... 14A explained. Yama Sushi ...... 15A clambake “One of the things we really try to do is to pro- vide people with an opportunity to do meaningful for a cure work,” he said. “The patients discover they have PACIFIC GROVE February 11 talent. The work in the show is evidence of that Fandango ...... 15A See page 27A discovery.” Fishwife ...... 14A For the artists participating in the exhibit — Max’s Grill ...... 16A many of whom face severe challenges integrating Passionfish ...... 6A Carmel-by-the-Sea into society — Breakthrough H’Art is like a life- line. And McDonald believes Breakthrough H’Art PEBBLE BEACH SUNSET CENTER can help them lead productive lives. Club XIX ...... 13A “Creative expression is a path to wholeness,” he COMING added “The creative process is a vital part of their At the left is a painting by Michel SEASIDE health.” Tsouris. Above is a painting by Fishwife ...... 14A EVENTS The exhibit is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 Christine Crozier. Both works will be Turtle Bay Taqueria ...... 14A included in an exhibit opening February - March 2010 p.m., through Feb. 23. For more information about Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Carmel Art See page 7A the program, visit www.interiminc.org/break- Association. through.htm. February 5, 2010 The Carmel Pine Cone 19 A

ferent colors and stripes. It’s going to be a lot ART of fun.” From previous page The exhibit will be on display until March CARMEL’S 1. The gallery is located at 13766 Center St., Also opening Friday at the art association Suite G-2. For more information, call (831) will be exhibits by sculptor and printmaker 659-4953 or visit www.masaokaglassde- Eleen Auvil (“Continuum”), printmaker sign.com. Barbara Johnson (“Autumn Series”) and JACK LONDON’S painter Michel Tsouris (untitled, oils on beeswax). ■ Carpenter Hall hosts photo NEIGHBORHOOD PUB & GRILL Meanwhile, the gallery’s Beardsley Room and print talk will feature an all-member theme show, “Paint Misbehaving.” A fine-art photographer noted for his tal- Finally, the art association is inviting the ent at print making, Charles Cramer presents public to participate in a month-long a lecture, “Interpreting the Image,” Saturday, “Cabinet of Curiosities” contest. A cabinet Feb. 6, at Carpenter Hall in Sunset Center. SUPERBOWL full of curious items will be on display at the Subjects Cramer will talk about include gallery through March 6. Whoever correctly black & white darkroom prints, dye-transfer identifies the purpose of the most items will color printing and inkjet prints. win a piece of art. The lecture is co-sponsored by the The gallery will host a reception from 6 ImageMakers and the Center for PARTY to 8 p.m. The exhibits will be on display until Photographic Art. March 2. The art association is located on the The lecture begins at 2 p.m. The talk is DRINK SPECIALS west side of Dolores between Fifth and free for CPA members and $10 for non- Sixth. For more information, call (831) 624- members. Carpenter Hall is on Mission APPETIZER SPECIALS 6176 or visit www.carmelart.org. Street south of Eighth. For more informa- tion, call (831) 625-5181 or visit www.pho- ■ ‘Glass Valentines’ tography.org. Dolores Street between 5th & 6th Streets Inside Su Vecino Court An exhibit opening Saturday, Feb. 6, in ■ Wine, Art & Music Walk Carmel Valley Village pays tribute to one of Carmel-by-the-Sea • California the greatest sources of creative inspiration — The Pacific Grove Chamber of romance. Commerce presents a Wine, Art & Music (831) 624-2336 • [email protected] The Alan Masaoka Design Gallery pre- Walk Friday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. sents “Glass Valentines,” a show featuring Businesses participating in the event include glass work by artists Alan Masaoka, Nick Le Chat Moderne, Glenn Gobel Custom Leonoff, Nancy Francioli, Mark Stephenson Frames, A Niche in Tyme, The Loft, Tessuti and Jennifer Horning. Included in the show Zoo, Artisana Gallery and LAM Designs. will be blown glass hearts, fine art jewelry, Meanwhile, the Pacific Grove Art Center vases and platters. Paddy Wood McEntyre’s will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is Paula Leake Porter paintings will accompany the exhibit. free. Art walk maps are available at any of (July, 1925 - Januaray 2010) “The show celebrates relationships and the participating businesses or at the cham- companionship,” gallery owner Masaoka ber. For more information, call (831) 373- CARMEL, CA - Paula Leake Porter, 84, died on explained. “We’ll have hearts in a lot of dif- 3304. January 25, 2010, at her Del Mesa Carmel home where she lived for 15 years. Paula was sur- rounded by her loving family and caregivers when she peacefully passed away. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a distur- POLICE LOG bance between an employee and management Paula was born on July 6, 1925, in From page 4A staff at a Junipero Street business in regards to Woodland, CA to Aileen M. and Paul R. Leake. financial-related matters. All parties were She was the youngest of three children; her two counseled. older brothers, Kenneth and Robert preceded her ground cover and hit an evergreen bush. City Carmel-by-the-Sea: An employee of a in death. forestry was notified. Information only. gallery on Ocean Avenue reported that one of Carmel-by-the-Sea: A person was bitten her family members came to the gallery and Raised in Woodland, CA, Paula attended when visiting a neighbor on San Antonio caused a disturbance. This subject was alleged- Holy Rosary Academy, Woodland High School Avenue in the dog owner’s front yard. ly intoxicated at the time and was very aggres- and Miss Hamlin’s School for Girls in San Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dis- sive. After a short time, the family member left Francisco. After graduation, she attended U.C. Berkeley, and became a spot patched to a Lower Trail residence for a female without further altercation. The family member reporter for her family’s newspaper, The Daily Democrat in Woodland. with nausea and vomiting with chest pain. has been calling the gallery approximately Patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP. three times a day, harassing the employee. While on assignment interviewing the “new doctor” at Yolo County General Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dis- Information only. Hospital, she met her future husband, James Llewellyn “Lew” Porter, M.D. patched to a business at Ocean and San Carlos Carmel-by-the-Sea: While walking in the They married in 1945. for smoke or odor removal. business area on Seventh Avenue at 2055 Paula and Lew lived in Woodland where Lew became the director of hours, an unknown suspect forcefully ripped a Yolo County General Hospital. Later he went into private practice in TUESDAY, JANUARY 12 woman’s purse from her shoulder. She was also pushed to the ground as the suspect ran off with Sacramento where they lived for over 20 years and raised their four children, Carmel-by-the-Sea: Male subject, age 32, the purse. James L. Jr., Kathleen, Paul and Robert. was stopped for going westbound in the east- Carmel area: A cleaning service reported The Porters remained in Sacramento until 1970 when they retired to La bound lanes of Ocean Avenue and found to be finding a small indoor marijuana cultivation at Selva Beach, near Watsonville. They remained in their beach home until DUI. He provided a breath test and a blood test, a foreclosed house. Twelve immature plants Lew’s death in 1979. After a period of time in La Selva, Paula settled in and was subsequently booked and released on a were seized, and there are no known suspects. cite to a sober friend. His vehicle was towed Carmel area: Local store staff stopped an Carmel to be close to her family. and stored. elderly woman from sending $4,000 via wire Paula’s love for family and friends made up her core. Her home was Carmel-by-the-Sea: A vehicle rear-ended transfer to a man in New York, who was mis- always a gathering place for friends, neighbors, nieces and nephews. another vehicle on Ocean Avenue. The first representing himself as a grandson in trouble. Everyone was welcome. The family’s giant pool in Sacramento provided vehicle needed to be towed away. No injuries. The man had called the woman at home, acting decades of backyard fun for adults and kids alike. Paula cherished family Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported a dis- like her grandson, stating he had been in a car turbance involving a motorists and a parking accident and needed money. The true grandson gatherings and get-togethers with friends above all. She affected those space on San Carlos Street. Parties involved was contacted, who was fine. around her by demonstrating her love for life; and a fondness for charitable contacted and counseled. Carmel area: Resident reported finding a organizations like the Junior League in Sacramento. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Parent reported window to her kitchen door broken. Her interests included tennis, boogie boarding, reading, gardening, receiving a threatening phone call from anoth- Carmel Valley: Woman on Wawona Road camping, fishing, pheasant hunting, and attending her grandchildren’s sports er parent due to a previous school-related issue reported getting into an argument with her events and school activities, which she rarely missed. She also loved sum- involving their children. boyfriend. Carmel area: Report of loud music in High Big Sur: Big Sur resident reported an mers in Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe, where the Porters owned a cabin for over Meadows. Turned down on request. unknown person entered her home and stole 30 years, as well as frequent trips to the beach at La Selva and Santa Cruz. cash from her purse. Paula is survived by Jim and Marianne Porter of Truckee, and grand- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13 Carmel area: Dispatched to Carmel High daughters Shanley and Kelsey; Kathleen Breuleux and Robert Lapso of School on report of two students found in pos- Monterey, and grandson Kyle Breuleux; Nettie Porter of Carmel Valley, and Carmel-by-the-Sea: Officer responded to a session of controlled substances. Students report of a dog loose at Scenic and 13th. Before cited. grandchildren Lauren, Reed and Robert; and Amy Porter of Sacramento, and arrival, the owner was contacted by a citizen in grandchildren Spencer and Paige Klugherz. Her two sons Paul and Robert the area via information taken from the collar. FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 preceded her in death in 2006. She also leaves behind a large number of The dog owner was contacted, and the dog was Leake family nieces and nephews in Sacramento and the Bay Area. released to the owner. Voice-command control Carmel-by-the-Sea: Grand theft from a discussed, and a warning was given. store in Carmel Plaza. Three pairs of sunglass- A private family memorial was held at Del Mesa on January 30, where Carmel-by-the-Sea: An employee at a es valued at more than $2,200 were taken from Paula served on the library, admissions and life care committees. business on Junipero reported that one of the a display case outside the business. A larger celebration of life will be held at a later date. owners was harassing her and some of the other employees. The reporting party stated this had SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the San Carlos happened on Jan. 12 and on Jan. 13. The victim Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 27-year-old male Cathedral Cornerstone Campaign, 500 Church St., Monterey, CA 93940; stated the subject had yelled at her in a very and the Women’s Crisis Support Defensa de Mujeres, threatening manner before leaving the busi- ness. Information only — party counseled. See LOG page 6RE 233 East Lake Ave., Watsonville, CA 95076. 20 A The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010 SERVICE DIRECTORY

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seen a cent. rently in the initial investigation stage.” said, “and have had wonderful food experi- COMPLAINTS Atherton couple Carolyn and Richard ences at all of these.” From page 1A Dewey sued the Richards last summer for Wrong from the start? In a column in the Jan. 14 issue of the $4,149.65 after they loaned the restaurateurs The Richard couple’s first attempt at run- Monterey County Herald, a food writer, in ongoing family health problems. She insist- money. A judge ruled in the Deweys’ favor, ning a restaurant on the Monterey Peninsula mentioning Le Normandie’s opening, ed she and her husband want to repay the but Richard Dewey told The Pine Cone he was in Carmel, when they took over Buon remarked “the food prepared by Francis and loans they’ve been given. “To survive, I bor- hasn’t been paid. Giorno Bakery and Cafe, a restaurant owned Christine has always been stellar, but mis- rowed money,” an emotional Richard told In June 2008, Carmel Valley winery by Judie and Bob Profeta, who own Alain management appears to be the bugaboo for The Pine Cone. “I promised to pay people Joyce Vineyards sued the Richards for Pinel Realtors. this couple.” back. I did it in good faith, and every time, $2,418 for wine it supplied. A Monterey Judie Profeta said she and her husband something went wrong.” County judge ruled in the winery’s favor. rented the Richards the restaurant space for Medical claims According to some of the people they owe a monthly rent of $2,000, and an upstairs Perhaps most disturbing are allegations money to, however, the couple has done little Some bills are much higher apartment for $2,100. The restaurant was that the Richards exaggerated or even faked to make amends. Oakland private investigator Mike renamed Chez Christine. medical conditions to garner sympathy and Some of those who helped the Richards Spencer told The Pine Cone he was hired by “We gave her below-market rents,” loans from restaurant patrons and friends. told The Pine Cone they were captivated by a San Francisco Bay Area man who is trying Profeta said. “And when we sold her the A series of 2007 fundraisers at Chez Christine Richard’s charm and soft French to collect at least $100,000 from the business, we did not charge her for it. We Christine in Carmel were staged to raise accent. Often, Christine would sit with Richards. tried very hard to be helpful, and still we did money for the couple after they said Francis patrons and chat. She also lamented about Spencer said he spoke to people in not get paid rent.” suddenly had a dire diagnosis. The Pine her family’s financial woes. Monterey and San Benito counties who had Profeta said the Richards owe her about Cone interviewed several people who said “She’s a sweetheart,” said one creditor. business ties with the French couple to deter- $30,000 and that she has only received four Christine Richard frequently claimed that “She’s somebody you want to help.” mine the likelihood his client could recover small payments. her husband and son, Christophe, were seri- “She is masterful at her stories,” said the money. “Very sadly, I tried to tell him it After Chez Christine closed, the Richards ously sick with various types of cancer. another person who lent them money. Both doesn’t look too good,” Spencer said. “You rented a space on Alvarado Street in Katakis was one of them. “Christine men- didn’t want to be identified for this story start to see that they have left a lot of victims Monterey and opened Bistro Christine. tioned illness of their son and husband many, because they’re still hoping to be repaid. in their wake.” The Monterey County Weekly last sum- many times,” he said. “Her son initially had Carmel resident Charles Brauer said he Others told The Pine Cone they also had mer gave restaurant a gushing review, calling melanoma, then colon cancer.” helped the Richards after hearing of their loaned the Richards money but didn’t want the duck confit “supremely moist and tender, Richard told The Pine Cone last week Le hardships in running Chez Christine, the to be identified in a news story. its gently browned skin both beautiful and Normandie would be closed for two days Carmel restaurant on Junipero Street the Christine Richard agreed that she and her tasty.” In the same review, the Weekly quot- because her son was scheduled to have colon Richards owned until December 2008. husband are overwhelmed with bills, which ed Christine as saying her “grandmother cancer surgery at Salinas Valley Memorial “I was in there having a late lunch, and she said have even prevented them from cooked for Charles de Gaulle” and that her Hospital. But then she said the surgery had Christine came up in tears and explained owning a cell phone. relatives served “Russian cosmonauts, been postponed. “We had complications some story,” Brauer said. “She begged me to But their new gig at Le Normandie, American astronauts and political VIPs.” with the insurance company,” she said. help, and I did.” Christine hopes, will give them another But that didn’t matter to the Richards’ Asked about Christophe’s cancer, Lewis When the Richards didn’t pay him back chance to repay the money they owe. Monterey landlord, who merely wanted to said the Richards’ son couldn’t be reached on the $6,200 he loaned them, he filed a small “We are having a hard time,” she said. the couple to pay their rent. He eventually the phone because he had dental problems claims lawsuit against the couple in “When you borrow from Peter, Paul and gave them a three-day notice and they vacat- and couldn’t speak. Monterey County. The judge awarded Brauer Jack, and something goes wrong, it’s worse.” ed the building. But to dispel doubt among skeptics who the money. So far, Brauer said he’s only Though the Richards could have filed for “They never paid the full rent, not one believe the Richards have feigned cancer to received two small payments. bankruptcy to wipe away much of their debt, month,” said the landlord, who did not want gain sympathy, Christine said she would pro- “She promised she would start paying Christine said they didn’t want to do that. to be named. “They were there about six vide medical records right away to prove that things back in February,” he said. They had borrowed money in good faith with months. Then I saw the writing on the wall, her husband and son had genuine illnesses. the intent to repay her lenders, she insisted. and I gave notice.” On Tuesday, however, she said she needed Problems go way back “I can’t go and rob a bank,” she said. “I do another week to come up with the docu- A frequent patron of another restaurant want to pay people back.” Still some believers ments. And on Thursday, restaurant owner operated by the Richards, 427 Bistro, which To pay bills, the couple even considered The Richards have their supporters, Nancy Lewis left a stern voicemail message: opened in 2005 on San Benito Street in selling a house Richard said they own in though. Nancy Lewis of Carmel has known “I want this whole harassment to stop,” Hollister, experienced a similar situation. Normandy, but decided against it because of Richards for about 15 years, including when Lewis said. “We are not going to give any- “She always had these stories about how the poor housing market. the couple owned Cafe De Paris in more interviews or information, and if any- sick her husband was,” said the man, who “We have nothing left,” she said, crying. Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Lewis said thing more of this comes of this harassment declined to be identified. Richard said she and her husband are in tales of deceit don’t match the description of and this National Enquirer point of view, Feeling sorry for the Richards, the cus- the process of trying to find a lawyer to con- the couple she knows. then I’ll get my lawyer involved. This is it, tomer said he gave Christine several loans, solidate their finances. “The Richards are wonderful people,” Kelly. Stop it.” which added up to about $10,000. Meanwhile, Monterey County Deputy said Lewis. “I have known them for quite In a subsequent phone call with Pine “She came to me and asked if I could loan District Attorney Megan Carter confirmed awhile. I trust them.” Cone publisher Paul Miller, Lewis threat- her money and she would pay me back,” he her office is investigating the Richards’ busi- After Christine Richard told Lewis she ened to sue the newspaper if this story were said. “She’s very convincing.” ness practices. and her husband might move back to France published. But when asked to provide any Though the man said Christine sent him “All I can tell you is that we have received because of their money problems, Lewis evidence that the Richards’ claims of cancer an email message indicating she would pay inquiries into our office, and we are looking convinced them to stay on the Peninsula and were true, she angrily refused. him back, he told The Pine Cone he hasn’t into the matter,” Carter said. “We are cur- helped them financially. “Where do you get the right to ask for “If it wasn’t for Nancy, we would have that?” she said. been on the street,” Christine Richard said. But it was because of the Richards’ med- The Richards’ hardships led Lewis, who ical issues that Carmel residents offered their SERVICE DIRECTORY has never owned a restaurant before, to generosity. Pebble Beach resident Amy Funt finance Le Normandie in Pacific Grove. The helped organize the 2007 fundraisers for the • 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. restaurant opened three weeks ago in the cor- Richards to keep Chez Christine afloat in ner of the Holman Building on Lighthouse light of a serious illness Funt and others were ◗ WINDOW CLEANING Avenue. told was cancer. “Their son recently was recently diag- “Christine Richard, the chef/owner, needs CASTLE WINDOW CLEANING SERVICE DIRECTORY (831) 375-1001 TF nosed with melanoma stage 4 skin cancer,” patronage and public support,” said publicity Lewis told The Pine Cone. “He wasn’t able for one of the fundraisers. “Since her hus- continued from page 21 A to help his parents anymore. That’s why I band was recently diagnosed with a life- decided to help open this business.” threatening illness, she has been running the Joseph Davies Window Cleaning Mobile 831-373-2187 Michael Katakis, an author who resides in restaurant herself.” YOUR WINDOW CLEANING & PRESSURE WASHING SPECIALIST Carmel and Paris, said he and his wife, Kris The fundraising dinners — each of which – RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL – Hardin, were frequent patrons of Chez cost $50 per person and featured a classic ◗ TUTORING/EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Roof & Gutter Cleaning • Water Stain Removal Window & Door Screen Replacement Christine. French entrée — brought in substantial sums email - [email protected] TUTORING / EDUCATIONAL SERVICES One day in 2007, Christine — whom for the Richards. Tutoring and Educational Services Clinic in Katakis characterized as an acquaintance — At some point, however, sympathy for the Monterey. Academic Tutoring-Reading, Writing, Math, and Study Skill. 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Ballard & Son Upholstery “Every time we had dinner there, Last year, while the Richards ran Bistro Family owned since 1948 Christine provided me a sheet showing Christine in Monterey, they held a similar where we were in the account,” Katakis fundraising event for their son’s treatment, Highest Quality Workmanship THE AT&T LIVES ON... explained. “Every time I looked at it, it was according to a woman who knows the fami- Free Estimates spot on.” ly. Fabric Samples Everyone The Pine Cone interviewed was “They raised thousands of dollars for shown in your home Reserve your space NOW in unequivocal about one thing — the Christophe,” she said. (831) 375-5665 THE AT&T Pebble Beach Richards’ food is special. Though Michael Katakis said he has not 301 Fountain Ave • Pacific Grove, CA 93950 “He’s probably one of the best chefs,” heard the rumors the Richards’ medical National Pro-Am Judie Profeta said of Francis Richard. problems have been overstated, he said he section to be published on: Carmel Valley resident Pete Osborne said would be disheartened if the allegations were JOSEPH UPHOLSTERY he and his wife, Dee Dee, have followed the true, especially since his wife has cancer. 162 Fountain, Pacific Grove FEBRUARY 12, 2010 Richards to their three restaurants on the “If it turned out she were exaggerating ill- Mon-Fri 8-5:30pm • Sat 9-2pm Peninsula, and they’ve never had a bad meal. ness, I would be surprised,” he said. “I’m not Commercial & Residential CALL (831) 624-0162 “We have eaten at Chez Christine, Bistro saying I can’t be fooled, but I would be sur- Free Estimates & Pickup Christine and now Le Normandie,” Osborne prised.” 831. 372-3224 or (831) 274-8590 February 5, 2010 The Carmel Pine Cone 23A

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NOTICE OF PETITION You may examine the file kept tors, contingent creditors, and per- Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of advances, under the terms of said specified in §5102 to the Financial code TO ADMINISTER ESTATE by the court. If you are a person sons who may otherwise be interest- an inventory and appraisal of estate Deed of Trust, fees, charges and and authorized to do business in this of JUDITH REIBEL interested in the estate, you may file ed in the will or estate, or both, of assets or of any petition or account expenses of the Trustee and of the state, will be held by duly appointed with the court a Request for Special MICHAEL RICHARD HOGG. as provided in Probate Code section trusts created by said Deed of Trust. trustee. The sale will be made, but with- Case Number MP 19784 The total amount of the unpaid balance out covenant or warranty, expressed or To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of A PETITION FOR PROBATE 1250. A Request for Special Notice has been filed by SIMONE J. BAKST form is available from the court clerk. of the obligation secured by the proper- implied, regarding title, possession, or tors, contingent creditors, and per- an inventory and appraisal of estate ty to be sold and reasonable estimated encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation sons who may otherwise be interest- assets or of any petition or account in the Superior Court of California, Attorney for petitioner: costs, expenses and advances at the secured by said Deed of Trust. The ed in the will or estate, or both, of as provided in Probate Code section County of MONTEREY. ROBERT E. WILLIAMS time of the initial publication of the undersigned Trustee disclaims any liabil- JUDITH REIBEL. 1250. A Request for Special Notice The Petition for Probate requests 215 W. Franklin St., #219 Notice of Sale is $606,382.97. The ben- ity for any incorrectness of the property A PETITION FOR PROBATE form is available from the court clerk. that SIMONE J. BAKST be appoint- Monterey, CA 93940 eficiary under said Deed of Trust address or other common designation, if has been filed by ROSIE COSTA in Attorney for petitioner: ed as personal representative to (831) 372-8053. heretofore executed and delivered to any, shown herein. Trustor(s): JOSE F. the Superior Court of California, Yvonne A. Ascher administer the estate of the dece- (s) Robert E. Williams, the undersigned a written Declaration OSEGUERA, A MARRIED MAN, AS County of MONTEREY. 444 Pearl Street, Ste. A1 dent. Attorney for Petitioner. of Default and Demand for Sale, and a HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPER- The Petition for Probate requests Monterey, CA 93940 THE PETITION requests the This statement was filed with the written Notice of Default and Election to TY Recorded: 05/07/07, as Instrument that ROSIE COSTA be appointed as (831) 641-9019. decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be County Clerk of Monterey County on Sell. The undersigned caused said No. 2007036629, of Official Records of personal representative to adminis- (s) Yvonne A. Ascher, admitted to probate. The will and any Jan. 25, 2010. Notice of Default and Election to Sell to Monterey County, California. Date of Attorney for Petitioner. codicils are available for examination Publication dates: Jan. 29, Feb. be recorded in the county where the Sale: 03/02/10 at 10:00 AM Place of ter the estate of the decedent. real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE Sale: At the south main entrance to the THE PETITION requests the This statement was filed with the in the file kept by the court. 5, 12, 2010. (PC131) THE PETITION requests author- SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: County Courthouse (facing the court decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be County Clerk of Monterey County on AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL yard off Church Street), 240 Church admitted to probate. The will and any Jan. 4, 2006. ity to administer the estate under the CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, Street., Salinas, CA The purported prop- Publication dates: Jan. 29, Feb. Independent Administration of codicils are available for examination NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsas- erty address is: 37409 PALO COL- in the file kept by the court. 5, 12, 2010. (PC128) Estates Act. (This authority will allow ap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ORADO RD, CARMEL, CA 93923 the personal representative to take Trustee Sale No. : 20090015002881 THE PETITION requests author- Title Order No.: 090752962 ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR Assessors Parcel No. 418-041-019-000 ity to administer the estate under the many actions without obtaining court FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. The total amount of the unpaid balance Independent Administration of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME approval. Before taking certain very DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL of the obligation secured by the proper- Estates Act. (This authority will allow STATEMENT File No. 20100077. The important actions, however, the per- DATED 09/14/2005. UNLESS YOU BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ty to be sold and reasonable estimated the personal representative to take following person(s) is(are) doing busi- sonal representative will be required TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR ASAP# 3424421 02/05/2010, costs, expenses and advances at the many actions without obtaining court ness as: LONGEVITY... A WELLNES to give notice to interested persons PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A 02/12/2010, 02/19/2010 time of the initial publication of the approval. Before taking certain very CENTER, 17812 Moro Road, unless they have waived notice or PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN Publication dates: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2010. Notice of Sale is $514,317.78. If the sale important actions, however, the per- Prunedale, CA 93907. Monterey consented to the proposed action.) EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF (PC 201) is set aside for any reason, the County. RICHARD WARREN VALEN- The independent administration THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled sonal representative will be required TINE, 225 Salsipuedes Road, Carmel only to a return of the deposit paid. The to give notice to interested persons authority will be granted unless an YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Valley, CA 93924. This business is con- NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Purchaser shall have no further unless they have waived notice or ducted by an individual. Registrant interested person files an objection recourse against the Mortgagor, the to the petition and shows good Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of STATEMENT File No. 20100150. The consented to the proposed action.) commenced to transact business under Trust Recorded on 09/23/2005 as following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The independent administration the fictitious business name listed cause why the court should not grant ness as: UNITED POWER SERVCE, If required by the provisions of section the authority. Instrument No. 2005099759 of official authority will be granted unless an above on: N/A. (s) Richard W. Valentine. records in the office of the County 550 David Ave., Monterey, CA 93940. 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the interested person files an objection This statement was filed with the A hearing on the petition will Recorder of MONTEREY County, State Monterey County. COHERENT INNO- declaration from the mortgagee, benefi- to the petition and shows good County Clerk of Monterey County on be held on in this court as follows: of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: J VATIONS, LLC, State of California, 550 ciary or authorized agent is attached to cause why the court should not grant Jan. 12, 2010. Publication dates: Jan. Date: March 5, 2010 LEON VASQUEZ, WILL SELL AT PUB- David Ave., Monterey, CA 93940. This the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly record- the authority. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2010. (PC 129) Time: 10:00 a.m. LIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER business is conducted by a limited lia- ed with the appropriate County A hearing on the petition will Dept.: 17 FOR CASH, CASHIER’S bility company. Registrant commenced Recorder’s Office. The undersigned, on be held on in this court as follows: Address: Superior Court of CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other to transact business under the fictitious behalf of the mortgage loan servicer, Date: February 26, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME California, County of Monterey, 1200 form of payment authorized by business name listed above on: N/A. (s) states that (1) the servicer has obtained STATEMENT File No. 20100110. The Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in Daniel Naranjo, President. This state- a final or temporary order of exemption Time: 10:00 a.m. pursuant to California Civil Code § Dept.: following person(s) is(are) doing busi- If you object to the granting of lawful money of the United States). ment was filed with the County Clerk of ness as: MONTEREY BAY FERTILIZ- DATE OF SALE: 02/25/2010 TIME OF Monterey County on Jan. 21, 2010. 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving Address: Superior Court of the petition, you should appear at the notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) ER, 225 Crossroads Boulevard, #106, hearing and state your objections or SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT Publication dates: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, California, County of Monterey, 1200 Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey County. THE FRONT OF THE MAIN 2010. (PC 204) of California Civil Code § 2923.52 does Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. WILD DOG LLCA, California, 606 19th file written objections with the court not apply pursuant to California Civil before the hearing. Your appearance ENTRANCE OF THE ADMINISTRA- If you object to the granting of Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This TION BUILDING LOCATED AT 168 W. Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55 Date: the petition, you should appear at the business is conducted by a limited lia- may be in person or by your attorney. ALISAL STREET, SALINAS, CA 93901. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. February 3, 2010 NORTHWEST hearing and state your objections or bility company. Registrant commenced If you are a creditor or a con- STREET ADDRESS and other com- 7037.03034 Title Order No. 4295393 TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee file written objections with the court to transact business under the fictitious tingent creditor of the decedent, mon designation, if any, of the real MIN No.YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa before the hearing. Your appearance business name listed above on: Nov. you must file your claim with the property described above is purported A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/07. Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: may be in person or by your attorney. 16, 2009. (s) Brian Gerrell, court and mail a copy to the person- to be: 1565 LUZERN ST, SEASIDE, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated If you are a creditor or a con- Owner/President. This statement was al representative appointed by the CALIFORNIA 93955 APN#: 012-213- TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE Sales Line: 714-277-4845 tingent creditor of the decedent, filed with the County Clerk of Monterey court within four months from the 007-000 The undersigned Trustee dis- SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: County on Jan. 15, 2010. Publication date of first issuance of letters as claims any liability for any incorrectness NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS you must file your claim with the ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT court and mail a copy to the person- dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2010. (PC provided in Probate Code section of the street address and other com- NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING 130) mon designation, if any , shown herein. AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED al representative appointed by the 9100. The time for filing claims will WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE not expire before four months from Said sale will be made, but without TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale court within four months from the covenant or warranty, expressed or to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s FEI# 1002.142590 2/05, 2/12, date of first issuance of letters as the hearing date noticed above. 2/19/2010 NOTICE OF PETITION You may examine the file kept implied, regarding title, possession, or check drawn on a state or national bank, provided in Probate Code section encumbrances, to pay the remaining check drawn by state or federal credit Publication dates: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2010. TO ADMINISTER ESTATE by the court. If you are a person (PC 208) 9100. The time for filing claims will of MICHAEL RICHARD HOGG principal sum of the note(s) secured by union, or a check drawn by a state or not expire before four months from interested in the estate, you may file said Deed of Trust, with interest there- federal savings and loan association, or the hearing date noticed above. Case Number MP 19795 with the court a Request for Special on, as provided in said note(s), To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- savings association, or savings bank 24 A The Carmel Pine Cone February 5, 2010 Editorial BEST of BATES Secret home sales

THE LOCAL real estate market is of great interest to every property owner, and one of the best places to follow its ups and downs is on the pages of this newspaper. Every three months in our real estate section, two of the most respected local real estate agents, Paul Brocchini and Mark Ryan, do a comprehensive analysis of the local market. In their most recent report, published Jan. 29, they said there was a “glimmer of hope” that the market, which has been in a decline since late 2006, had started to turn around. But if you’re really interested in the local housing market trends, you should also follow very closely the home sales we report every week in our real estate section. Our home sales include information nobody else has. Most home sales are handled through a real estate agent and are reported through the Multiple Listing Service. That is where most media outlets get their home sales information. But quite a few sales are handled privately, without the involvement of a real estate agent. Those don’t show up in the MLS. And many others are intended to be confidential. With just a few extra steps in the escrow process, the sales price is concealed from ordinary surveys of the market. Here at The Pine Cone, however, we go to a lot of extra trouble to dig those up, so our real estate sales are the only place to get a complete look at what’s happening in the local market — including private sales and sales with “confi- dential” prices. This week, for example, we report a home sale at Quail Meadows for $4,750,000. And another one off Ribera Road in Carmel Meadows for $4,550,000. Those are both very impressive prices for a market which has been down, but which is clearly on its way up. Both were intended to be confidential, 1979 but we found them anyway. est type of opinion for an audit. He further So if you want to know what’s happening in Monterey Peninsula real estate, stated that only a few California cities have now you know where to look. Letters had the wisdom in past years to set aside money for uncertain economic times and that Carmel is one of those cities. to the Editor All of this happened because the mayor, The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters city council and city administrator, function- What is a ‘statistical tie’? which address issues of public importance. Letters ing as a team, took care of business. Carmel cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the needs this capability to cope with a continu- author’s name, telephone number and street address. ing economic recession. Keep this team We reserve the right to determine which letters are intact by re-electing Mayor Sue McCloud WHEN THE results of a poll are within the margin of error, reporters usual- suitable for publication and to edit for length and and council members Paula Hazdovac and ly refer to those results as a “statistical tie.” But what does that mean? clarity. The Pine Cone only accepts letters to the Gerard Rose. editor by email. Please submit your letters to Dale Hekhuis, Carmel A few days before the recent election in Massachusetts to pick a replacement [email protected] for Sen. Ted Kennedy, for example, a poll found that Republican Scott Brown C.V. voters were ‘misled’ was favored by 50 percent of probable voters, while Democrat Martha Coakley Dear Editor, was supported by 46 percent. The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 4 Sound financial footing Methinks Tom White doth protest too Dear Editor, much. White was a longtime opponent of percent, which led many news reports to call the race a “statistical tie,” giving At a time when the state of California is Carmel Valley incorporation and even ran the impression the race was much closer than it turned out to be. floundering financially, the City of Carmel is for town council on an anti-incorporation in a solid financial position. This is because platform, all of which is fine. What is not The “margin of error” is a concept that is very important in statistics and of prudent and focused financial manage- fine is to now present himself as a neutral refers to the range of possible actual results that can be inferred from a sample. ment including the building of a rainy day observer of the issue. If a candidate polls at 50 percent and the margin of error is plus or minus 4 per- fund (reserves) now at $10 million and Here are the facts: The week before the reduction of expenditures for fiscal election, White sent every resident of cent, it means there is a 95 percent chance his actual level of support is between 2008/2009. Take a moment and imagine Hacienda Carmel a letter that said their 46 percent and 54 percent. The probability across this range of actual results is what would have been the case if the State of flood insurance rates would automatically California and the federal government had a bell curve. increase up to 26 percent (or more!) if practiced Carmel’s brand of financial man- Measure G passed. This was a false asser- Thus, the results of the poll showed that Brown’s support among voters was agement. tion. White chose to cherry-pick his “fact,” very likely between 46 percent and 54 percent, while Coakley’s was between 42 Testimony regarding the effectiveness of now even quoting an ill-informed remark by Carmel’s actions comes from two reliable Lou Calcagno, rather than do real research. percent and 50 percent. Obviously, these different results include the possibility sources. First, from Standard and Poors, As supervisor and LAFCO commissioner, that the race was actually tied, or even that Coakley was ahead by 4 percent. which raised Carmel’s bond rating from AA- Calcagno was an ardent foe of incorpora- to its current rating of AA+. S&P noted that However, it was equally likely that Brown was ahead by 12 percent. tion, personally responsible for illegally Carmel was one of only 12 cities in delaying Carmel Valley’s election by three Keep that in mind next time a reporter says a race is a “statistical tie.” If he California whose bond rating was upgraded years — hardly a neutral source! says that, it usually means the candidate the reporter favors is behind. in 2009. Second, from Carmel’s auditor On Aug. 15, I personally provided White who reported to the city council that Carmel had earned an unqualified opinion, the high- Continues next page

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From previous page What if you could improve your solar panels efficiency by 15%-30%? and other residents of Hacienda the name and direct phone What if you never had to manually clean your windows number of the head of FEMA’s flood insurance program for again? The launch of the new KlearvieW automated the western United States, Gregor Blackburn. White never cleaning system can make that possible. Our patent protected system fits seamlessly onto solar panels, called him. Had he made the call, as I had, White would have windows, and skylights to make costly cleaning a thing of the past. The KlearvieW System features a Carmel reads been told about the evaluation process FEMA goes through green sustainable design that is an inexpensive, environmentally-friendly option for your cleaning needs. Please visit us at www.klearviewsystems.com If, after watching our promotional video, you agree The Pine Cone and the steps the new town would need to take. White would with us that this product is right for you, please let us know. We want to hear about the challenges you’ve have been told, as I was, that as long as the new town kept its faced keeping your solar panels, windows and skylights clean. Your story can help us partner with one of eye on the ball, there would be no change in flood insurance the world’s leading manufacturers of windows and doors to bring KlearvieW to you. rates. To learn more about this exciting development, visit our website or contact White’s patience may be wearing thin, but it seems his Greg Rose at (503) 536-5663 or [email protected] sense of personal accountability for his actions has long since deserted him. But he likely succeeded in his goal. Hacienda alone had more than enough voters to account for the margin of defeat of Measure G (if 138 people had voted yes instead of no, incorporation would have passed), and we know its precinct voted heavily against G. It is impossible to know exactly how many Hacienda voters made their decision to vote no based on White’s false assertions, but it is important for them to know that they were misled. Glenn E. Robinson, Carmel Valley ‘Admission of guilt’ Dear Editor, Putting aside his spin, Lawrence Samuels has written an Adam’s Weekly Editorial (Part 1 of a 10 Piece Editorial Series) astonishing admission of guilt in his letter to The Pine Cone (Jan. 29). He acknowledges that the anti-incorporation cam- MEETINGS: If you are familiar with City Hall, then you know how difficult it is to be paign, of which he was a leader, sent out mass mailings the heard. This will stop with a change in meeting procedures. Adam will also hold a minimum week before the election making [false] claims about address changes, taxes and sewering (among other things) if Measure of two town hall meetings per year that will be open to all village residents. G passed. He says this did not constitute dirty tricks because they claimed these things were a “high probability” and not a ELECT ADAM MONIZ, MAYOR OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA. Remember to vote on April 13, 2010! “mandate.” Huh? He is making a distinction with no differ- Paid for by Adam A. Moniz for Mayor of Carmel 2010. Mike Brown, Treasurer. Visit the campaign online at: www.CarmelTogether.com ence. But even here, Samuels is not telling the truth. Having a Carmel address, we received the address change mailer. There was no discussion of probability, but rather a bald faced lie: if Measure G passes our Carmel address “would BROCCHINI • RYAN change overnight to the Town of Carmel Valley” and the Historic Downtown value of our property decreased. In his letter to the Pine More Information On-Line Cone, Samuels reiterates that claim, calling it a “no brainer.” Our real estate reports appear here quarterly. But it is a false claim, as two postmasters-general had pub- For the current Condo Report and our archive of licly stated. And the address canard is false whether it be the Pine Cone single-family home reports, legal description (which is “unincorporated Monterey Part historic, part new, but always fun to explore... visit www.carmelabodes.com County,” not Carmel) or mailing address. Since Samuels is in the shops, restaurants and services located the real estate business, he is particularly well placed to know on or near Alvarado Street, the heart of this was false. How shameful! Monterey’s Historic Downtown Given the closeness of the final tally, Lorraine Surprenant is right to believe that these last-minute dirty tricks probably made the difference in Measure G being narrowly defeated and thus, believing Measure G was a stolen election. Neil and Dale Agron, Carmel Valley

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Kalinda Bittner portrays Mrs. Peterson. RLS Hunter likes the fact that “Bye Bye Forest Hill Manor Health Center From page 18A Birdie” offers so many different ways for students to participate in its production. ow accepting private pay residents from Monterey inspired by Elvis Presley’s induction into the “It’s a real collaboration under our fine U.S. Army, which actually happened that arts umbrella,” she added. “Our theater NPeninsula Communities—One of California’s newest same year. department, our music department, our skilled nursing centers. “It’s the story of a rock ’n’ roll star named dance department and our visual arts depart- Conrad Birdie,” explained Anne Marie ment are all involved.” Hunter, chair of Stevenson’s fine arts pro- Hunter believes “Bye Bye Birdie” is the • State-of-the-art skilled nursing care. gram and director of the musical. “Conrad is perfect musical for high-school students to • Personalized Care Plans with an emphasis on very much like Elvis. 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