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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Salyer gets six years in federal prison Effort to have n Expresses remorse, but victim doubts it After being indicted on multiple charges in February 2010 and arrested a few weeks later at New York’s John F. Kennedy newspapers By PAUL MILLER airport, Salyer spent seven months in jail while trying to get released on bail and aggressively asserting his innocence. confiscated fails SACRAMENTO — PEBBLE BEACH businessman But in March 2012 he suddenly pled guilty, admitting that Scott Salyer, who once presided over one of California’s most n successful agricultural firms, was sentenced to six years in See SALYER page 8A ‘SLUTS’ jump line brings furious reaction federal prison Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Lawrence Karlton for racketeering, bribery and price- By KELLY NIX fixing in a case that has also seen several of Salyer’s former top lieutenants put behind bars. ON THE day a story about a controversial Carmel party He also agreed to forfeit more than $3 million appeared in last week’s Pine Cone, a Monterey attorney took stashed in a bank account in Andorra, but he escaped the unprecedented move of trying to compel a judge to order millions more in fines sought by prosecutors because all the newspapers pulled from the racks. the formerly wealthy Salyer, 57, who enjoyed a lavish On Friday, Feb. 8, Jeannette Witten — attorney for Racey lifestyle and lived in a mansion near the Lodge, is now Promotions and Vesuvio restaurant owner Rich Pepe — tried broke, according to Karlton. but failed to convince a judge that the papers should be pulled “There’s no money to pay a fine with,” the judge because of a story about a Feb. 7 party at Vesuvio on 6th and said during a dramatic sentencing hearing in a packed Junipero. 15th floor courtroom. The story, which centered around Carmel resident Carolyn Pressed by prosecutors, Karlton conceded that Hardy’s comments that young female models used to pro- Salyer may receive a portion of the nearly $50 million mote the party might be mistaken for “sluts and whores,” also in proceeds from the recent sale of Cedenco, his suc- used the word “SLUTS” as its jump line, which was intend- cessful tomato processing business in Australia. ed to help readers find the rest of the story on another page But he accepted the defense argument that Salyer is inside the newspaper. already facing $163 million in civil judgments stem- ming from his criminal activity, and is likely to face a lot more. CLARIFICATION The sentence was a compromise between the seven PHOTO/RICH PEDRONCELLI, ASSOCIATED PRESS years sought by the prosecution team, led by Assistant Last week we used the word “sluts” to guide readers to the Scott Salyer, accompanied by some of his lawyers, leaves the Sacramento inside continuation of a story about a local resident’s objec- U.S. Attorney Matthew Segal, and the four years federal courthouse Tuesday after being sentenced to six years in prison for Salyer’s defense attorneys argued for. price-fixing and bribery. tions to the city council about a party held at Vesuvio restaurant. The story included the resident’s opinion that the provocatively dressed and posed models in a photo used to promote the party might be “mistaken for sluts and whores.” The Pine Cone’s use of the word “sluts” to help Supes OK lower cap Water district calls readers find the continuation of the story was a reference to the resident’s quote, and not to the girls in an adjacent on C.V. development for larger desal plant photo. The Pine Cone did not and would not refer to the girls as sluts. By CHRIS COUNTS By KELLY NIX
RESOLVING A lawsuit that claimed the 2010 AFTER HEARING overwhelming support from resi- “All I did was pick a word from the story that was catchy General Plan will allow too much development in Carmel dents, hospitality industry professionals and others, the and memorable, which is what I always do with jumps,” said Valley, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted Monterey Peninsula Water Management District board Pine Cone publisher Paul Miller, who chose the story for the unanimously Feb. 12 to amend the plan to lower the cap on approved plans for a larger desalination plant to supply front page and wrote the jump line. “It wasn’t a reference to new units in Carmel Valley from 266 to 190 and make water to the Peninsula. the girls at all.” other changes. In a 6-0 vote Wednesday night, directors voted to back But, according to court documents filed by Witten, “con- Opponents urged supervisors not to make the deal, a California American Water request to allow the proposed tinued distribution” of The Carmel Pine Cone with the words arguing Carmel Valley’s population is shrinking, and desal plant in Marina to produce more water to fulfill legal “SLUTS” in bold and caps over the photograph of the mod- reducing the number of future units would be “discrimina- lots of record, tourism bounce-back and other demands. els and the headline that contained the words “disgusting and
See DEVELOPMENT page 22A See WATER page 26A See FURIOUS page 9A Hesselbein’s robbed by men Pistachios, Pellegrino and two past presidents posing as utility workers By CHRIS COUNTS chios. Clinton, along with former presidents Jimmy Carter By KELLY NIX WORKING LATE on inventory last week, a and George W. Bush, attended a private event Feb. 7 at the Monterey shopkeeper received a surprise visit from former Monterey Plaza Hotel. TWO MEN dressed as utility workers who said they President Bill Clinton, who, it turns out, really likes pista- After leaving the Cannery Row resort, Clinton and his needed to check on a gas leak tied up employees at entourage of Secret Service agents wandered into Stewart Hesselbein’s Jewelers and stole more than $200,000 in jewel- & Jasper Orchards, a shop specializing in nuts, dried fruits ry from display cases at the Crossroads store last week. and other speciality food items. The business was closed at The robbers, described as black men between the ages of the time and its front door was locked, but a second door 30 and 40, brandished a handgun and stole items out of a dis- leading to the lobby of the hotel was open. play case at about 11:35 a.m. Feb. 8 before fleeing out a back “He came in and decided to do some shopping,” said door of the business. Ola Williamson-Rocha, the manager of the shop. The store’s owner freed himself and called police but the Once famous for his love of high-calorie fast food, suspects were long gone before deputies with the Monterey Clinton now embraces a vegan diet — and his local shop- County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene, according to the ping spree confirmed that. sheriff’s office. “He bought six pounds of pistachios, two pounds of The men, who wore white hard hats, orange reflective dried apricots, a pack of ‘tropical’ trail mix, three packs of safety vests, and tan and brown colored pants, told employ- ‘balsamic herb’ almonds and a round of Pellegrino ees they were at the shop to investigate a gas leak before rob- sparkling water for everybody,” Williamson-Rocha report- bing the high end shop. ed. Hesselbein’s manager, Brad Johnson, did not respond to email and voicemail messages left by The Pine Cone. Bill Clinton loves a good apple, and George W. Bush can really The 42nd president also picked up something special dig into an ear of corn, but it turns out both men (and especially the The store, at 143 Crossroads Blvd., sells watches by Patek Democrat) are also fans of a Cannery Row nut shop. See PRESIDENTS page 8A Philippe, Omega and Ebel, and jewelry by Aaron Basha, Mikimoto and J.B. Star. Have the complete Carmel Pine Cone delivered every Thursday evening to your iPad, laptop, PC or phone. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com 2A The Carmel Pine Cone February 15, 2013 Sandy Claws By Lisa Crawford Watson
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By KELLY NIX former Fort Ord and would have excluded Carmel, Pacific months from the date of the violation. Grove, Sand City and Salinas from making those decisions. Per the law, if an agency does not respond to the demand OFFICIALS WITH the Fort Ord Reuse Authority have According to the DA’s office, the FORA meeting in ques- with a commitment to stop violating the Brown Act, prose- been warned by the district attorney to stop violating tion was not effected to a new state law that became effective cutors can seek civil action without showing “specific harm.” California’s open meeting laws. Jan. 1, 2013, which allows prosecutors to issue a cease and The law does not apply to violations committed before its On Monday, Monterey County District Attorney Dean desist letter to agencies who violate the Brown Act up to nine effective date and the FORA violations were not subject to it. Flippo announced he sent letters to each of FORA’s voting members to stop violations of the Brown Act, which regu- lates public meetings. The warning was sent following a meeting on Nov. 13, 2012, in which FORA discussed the formation of the “guid- ing principles” document. That meeting wasn’t announced to the public. FORA officials continued modifications to the document via email through December, which was also in violation of state law, according to the district attorney’s office. In December, Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Kampe, a FORA board member, alleged the board was out of compliance with the Brown Act — which requires public agencies such as FORA to conduct meetings that are open to the public. Though the law allows some closed meetings, those exceptions did not apply to the FORA meetings in question.
Tougher rules Jan. 1 The guiding principles document, which was rescinded by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 5, was intended to be an outline for the Fort Ord Base Reuse Plan. It also sought to give Monterey County, Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, Seaside and Marina votes in land-use decisions for the
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THE FORMER head of the Transportation Services Administration and the co-author of a best-selling book, Edwin “Kip” Hawley presents a talk Thursday, Feb. 21, at Rancho Canada Golf Course in Carmel Valley. Hawley is the co-writer of “Permanent Emergency: Inside the TSA and the Fight for the Future of America.” His talk will include his recommendations to change TSA procedures to combat ter- rorism. Active duty and retired military officers, as well as their spouses and widows, are welcome. Lunch is $20. For reservations, call (831) 649-6227. 4A The Carmel Pine Cone February 15, 2013 Police, Fire & Sheriff’s Log
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Community-wide Party HERE’S A look at some of the significant SUNDAY, JANUARY 27 calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police in honor of our Department, the Carmel Fire Department and Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of fraudulent the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. use of a credit card. Outside jurisdiction assist. Carmel-by-the-Sea: ID case with contents 2012 Citizens of the Year SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 found on Santa Rita Street was turned over to CPD for safekeeping pending return to owner. Roberta and Monte Miller Pacific Grove: Officer was dispatched to Carmel-by-the-Sea: A dog was observed report of an out-of-control juvenile on Maple running loose in the residential area on San Recognized for their devotion Street. Woman advised her son became upset Carlos Street. The dog was unapproachable but to our city government, residents and businesses, when asked to turn off his Xbox. When she was later followed to its home. Officer contact- unplugged the Xbox, her son went into his ed the dog owner, who stated his dog escaped they are known as “Mr. and Mrs. Carmel.” room and started to throw his belongings from the yard. Prevention measures were dis- around. She called due to not being able to cussed, and the owner was warned. calm her son down. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Cellular phone found The party will be held on Pacific Grove: A 15-year-old juvenile on on beach turned over to CPD for safekeeping. Maple Street attempted to commit suicide by Carmel-by-the-Sea: A customer of a shooting himself with a gun. Gun did not func- restaurant on Mission Street did not have cash Sunday, February 24th tion; juvenile was placed on a 72-hour evalua- with her, and when asked if she could write a tion and transported to CHOMP. check, the owner told her she could not. When 3:00 pm the owner was not looking, the customer left the bill and a check at the at the Carmel Woman’s Club hostess stand and fled with two other people. The owner on San Carlos at 9th later found the check was NSF and came to the station to file The event is free and open to the public. a report. Officer was able to locate contact information for the customer, who stated there Mayor Jason Burnett will have the pleasure of introducing was a miscommunication and Roberta and Monte Miller agreed to pay the bill with to the appreciative audience. cash. The owner advised this was fine and if the bill was not paid then formal charges Wine and light food catered by Michael Jones of “A Moveable Feast.” would be filed. The customer Cake donated by Magdy Ibrahim of Patisserie Boissiere. arrived on Jan. 28 and paid the bill in full with cash. Piano by Bob Phillips. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A cit- izen reported the theft of prop- erty from a building located in the downtown business dis- trict on Ocean Avenue. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Assistance was provided to a party who was inquiring about the return of some personal property being held as “safe-
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By KELLY NIX should make every effort to ensure employee performance reviews are conducted every 12 months. The agency has 24 THE AGENCY that provides wastewater service for employees. Carmel and helps to irrigate Pebble Beach’s golf courses is “After reviewing the employee satisfaction survey con- “run efficiently and managed effectively,” but it could do bet- ducted in 2011,” according to the report, “the CGJ finds that ter to improve employee morale, according to the results of the lack of timely performance appraisals was undoubtedly a an investigation by the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury. contributing factor to low employee satisfaction and a lack of Last week, the grand jury released the results of a review communication between management and treatment depart- of the Carmel Area Wastewater District. It looked into the ment staff.” agency after receiving complaint letters claiming workplace discrimination, improper hiring practices and low worker Making changes morale. CAWD general manager Barbara Buikema told The Pine Though the grand jury was largely complimentary in its Cone Monday that the district has listened to the grand jury analysis of the agency, saying it is run well and its rates are and is making changes. competitive with other agencies, it also said the agency “The outstanding evaluations are now all on a schedule to be completed by February 28th — there’s one scheduled every week until the end of the month,” Buikema said. “And going forward, we have a system in place to make sure we WINTERS FINE ART GALLERIES don’t fall behind again.” While CAWD’s board of directors said it hired the most “I’m loving my new digs!” qualified candidate in Buikema in 2010, the grand jury noted KORDULA LAZARUS the agency did not interview external candidates for the job position, something it recommended it do in the future. International President’s Elite TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! For the most part, though, the jury found that CAWD appears to be “more proactively” maintaining its infrastruc- 831.915.1905 Sculpture Gardens ture than in previous years, Its rates are competitive with www.kordulalazarus.com & Gallery other districts, it has reasonable number of worker and it has sufficient cash on hand for planned and unplanned repairs. [email protected] Hwy 1 South, “I believe it speaks very positively of the efforts our board Between Point Lobos and staff make towards the cost effective and efficient col- The Shops at The Lodge Pebble Beach and Carmel Highlands. lection and treatment of wastewater,” Buikema said. FREE PARKING The grand jury was positive in its assessment of the rela- 831-624-1974 tionship between the Pebble Beach Company and CAWD, in which CAWD provides treated wastewater to irrigate Pebble Vézelay, France Gallery Beach’s seven golf courses and open space areas. 78 Rue St. Pierre “This partnership, which began in 1992, has been benefi- 831-224-5627 cial to both districts,” according to the report. “My new ad in The Carmel It also complimented the district’s safety record, and noted Pine Cone has brought more an award it received from the California Sanitation Risk Jerry & Joanie and Management Authority for having the “best worker’s com- customers my way.” Monet Boucheé Touché pensation loss record in the small agency category.” — Tim Bernotas The jury said CAWD should heed results from a 2011 DRYGREEN Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning www.wintersfineart.com employee survey and said that better communication between management and staff and increased cooperation between departments would help improve morale.
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By KELLY NIX relatively small.” lems.” Carmel is also the only city in the county that chose not to “The department filled a vacant outreach position just this RAMPANT VOTER fraud in Monterey County isn’t consolidate its election with a statewide election such as a past September,” Registrar Linda Tulett told The Pine Cone. occurring but ballots should be more “user friendly” and the June primary or November general election. The city holds “We are working on our outreach plan for the coming elec- $4 million touchscreen voting machines that are collecting its stand-alone municipal elections in April of even-num- tion season, which will include education on how to mark the dust in the county elections department should be updated bered years, which is more expensive than consolidating the ballot. “ and used, according to findings by the 2012 Monterey elections, the jury said. The grand jury also suggested that the Monterey County County Civil Grand Jury. Burnett said the city saved $33,000 in hiring a private Board of Supervisors and other elected officials in the coun- The grand jury also determined that despite allegations company and cited the county election department’s delay in ty visit the elections department to become “thoroughly that an ineligible person could easily fraudulently cast a vote, tabulating and certifying the results of the 2008 election. acquainted with the complex procedures in voter registration, that isn’t the case. validation of identity and vote tabulation that assures election The present procedures of setting up multiple check- Voter campaign urged integrity.” points in voter registration and validation of a voter’s identi- To minimize the number of voters who failed to provide And the jury supported a request by county elections for ty that is conducted by the elections office, according to the county elections with their current personal information, or a bigger, 25,000-square-foot building to house its operations, nearly 9-page report, “appears more than adequate to safe- did not follow voting instructions — and risk having their calling its current 11,000-square-foot facility “inadequate.” guard against voter fraud.” votes invalidated — the grand jury recommended the elec- The county pays $20,600 every year to lease three storage The grand jury investigated the county elections office tions department conduct a vigorous and robust voter educa- facilities to store elections materials because it doesn’t have after receiving a report that in November 2010 an absentee tion campaign before each election “to deal with those prob- enough space in its current building in Salinas. ballot had been sent to a voter who was already dead, and that two ballots for the June 2012 primary election were sent to the same woman who had changed her marital status and name. The jury also looked into the potential problem of election fraud resulting in tampering with electronic voting machines, the destruction of ballots and “egregious errors” in tabu- lating votes but also found that isn’t a problem. However, the grand jury did find that 13.7 percent of ballots cast by voters in the most recent election were damaged and unreadable by the optical tabulating scan- ner primarily because voters failed to follow voting instructions. Because of that, county elections workers had to duplicate more than 7,000 ballots in order to “capture the voter’s intent,” which the jury called “costly and time consuming.” To make it easier for vot- ers, the grand jury recom- mended the county start reusing dozens of touch- screen voting machines that were purchased in 2002 for $4 million of taxpayer funds but which have been sitting idle since 2007. “A different way of tabu- lating votes should also be considered,” the jury said because of the problems with scanners.
City should evaluate costs Though Carmel-by-the- Sea is the only city in the county to use a private con- tractor to conduct its elec- tions, the grand jury recom- mended Carmel consider all costs and the level of service when making the decision on who to use for elections in the future. The jury found that while it appears to cost Carmel less to hire a private company to conduct its elections than to use the county’s elections services, “city officials did not take into account the actual costs of paid staff time for their own city clerk and staff.” On Jan. 10, Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett responded to the report. “The council agrees that it is important to calculate both the direct and indirect costs of running a stand- alone election,” Burnett wrote to Presiding Judge Tim Roberts. “However, in our situation, the staff involved were salaried employees and the total amount of time spent was 8A The Carmel Pine Cone February 15, 2013
ly took the time to listen to what I had to uncovered his bribery and racketeering PRESIDENTS say.” SALYER scheme was his fault, Salyer admitted. “The From page 1A Williamson-Rocha said the Secret From page 1A mistakes made at SK were mine and I take Service agents seemed to enjoy the visit as full responsibility for them.” much the former president. he bribed representatives of major food buy- He said the seven months he spent in the for his significant other. “The guys were a lot of fun,” Williamson- ers such as Kraft and Frito Lay to pay inflat- Sacramento County Jail before he was “I need a little gift for my wife,” he told Rocha recalled. “He seemed to treat them ed prices for tomato paste made by his com- released on $6 million bail in March 2010 Williamson-Rocha. very well, and there was definitely a sense of pany, SK Foods, which had operations in were truly “hard time,” and listed a series of “You mean Hillary?” Williamson-Rocha camaraderie.” Lemoore and several other California towns, health problems that resulted. “I’m 57 years countered. When it came time to pay, each of the and was headquartered at Ryan Ranch. The old, and my life is over,” he claimed. “You know her?” Clinton said with a grin. Secret Service agents pulled out a Platinum company also routinely falsified lab test But Salyer then asked for a lesser sen- “I’ve seen her on TV a few times,” American Express. “But the former presi- results for its tomato products, hid the fact tence by recounting his charitable efforts Williamson-Rocha deadpanned. dent said, ‘I got this, boys,’” Williamson- that they contained excess mold, and pre- while he was wealthy, including helping Testing Clinton’s dietary resolve, the Rocha remembered. tended conventional produce was organic, Santa Catalina School in Monterey build a shopkeeper tempted him with something The shopkeeper told The Pine Cone she’ll prosecutors alleged. new aquatic center. “Giving back to society decidedly non-vegan. cherish Clinton’s visit to her workplace. While defense attorneys, the judge and has been my proudest accomplishment,” he “I tried to sell him some chocolate bacon “He was so charismatic,” she said. “He even Salyer himself agreed that he was said. “And with the court’s leniency I can toffee,” she explained. “But one of the Secret was just a super guy.” guilty, the judge opened the sentencing hear- right my wrongs.” Service guys said, “We’re not allowed to eat Remarkably, Williamson-Rocha had a ing Tuesday by saying he was unsure how chocolate.” brief encounter with another former presi- much prison time would be appropriate for Restitution demanded According to Williamson-Rocha, Clinton dent the same night. Salyer — in part, because it wasn’t clear After a brief recess, Karlton sentenced appeared very fit. “George W. Bush popped his head in and what his motive was. “Here’s a millionaire Salyer to 72 months in prison, recommended “He’s so lean now,” she observed. “He said, ‘Good evening,’” Williamson-Rocha who risked everything for nothing,” Karlton it be served in the minimum-security federal looks fantastic.” noted. “He seemed to be a hurry.” said. “Was it because he thought he could do prison in Lompoc, and ordered Salyer to sur- While he was shopping, Clinton peppered If the 43rd president of the United States anything and get away with it simply because render by April 9. He also put off until Williamson-Rocha with questions about the had stuck around, the shopkeeper said she of who he was?” March 12 consideration of demands for shop and its farm in the San Joaquin Valley. would have served him a meal he famously One of Salyer’s attorneys, Elliott Peters, restitution by some of the food companies She said he was interested in the farm’s favors. responded by claiming that Salyer was “mis- that were defrauded by SK Foods, or harmed extensive use of solar energy and water con- “I could have made him the best peanut led by some of his chief people” into by its unfair competition. servation measures. butter and jelly sandwich he ever had,” she embarking on his criminal schemes. He also The president of one of those companies, “He was so gracious,” she said. “He real- added with a laugh. said his childhood with an “abusive and Chris Rufer of Morning Star, attended the hard-headed father and an alcoholic mother” sentencing hearing. led him to “make judgments that make In dramatic and detail-filled court docu- absolutely no sense.” ments filed Monday, he said his company And while Salyer’s “arrogance” was also lost “an enormous amount of business” to blame, Peters conceded, he has now because of Salyer’s bribery and price-fixing, become humble. “It’s his fault, but he’s a dif- and provided numerous specifics, including ferent man now and is tremendously chas- allegations that Salyer: tened by what he’s done,” Peters argued. n Expressed a serious desire to have But U.S. Attorney Segal attributed the Rufer “run over by a truck” and asked an downfall of Salyer, which led to the forced employee if he could recruit someone to do sale of his company and cost hundreds of it. employees their jobs, to other factors. n Hired numerous Morning Star “He’s been cheating in business for employees and asked them to bring “confi- decades,” Segal told the court. “He was dis- dential business information with them.” abled by his own character and surrounded n Bribed Rufer’s assistant to steal “con- himself with toadies and sycophants. He’s a fidential financial information” located sole- bad guy who surrounded himself with ly on “Rufer’s personal computer.” enablers.” n Bribed purchasing agents from major Karlton said the sentence should not only buyers such as Kraft, Frito-Lay and Safeway punish Salyer, but also send a message to to disclose Morning Star’s bids, and to pay everybody in the food business to watch inflated prices for tomato products from SK. their step. According to Morning Star, Salyer also “It’s remarkable how many people in this blamed Morning Star for “somehow orches- case were willing to take bribes without a trating the government’s investigation” of second thought,” the judge observed. him — a claim, Morning Star said, which is Then it was Salyer’s turn to address the “hardly the statement of someone claiming court. His voice shook as he began with an to be remorseful.” apology to his two grown daughters, who sat After the sentencing, Salyer left the cour- behind him in the courtroom, his former thouse without making a statement. But the employees and his customers and suppliers. man who put him behind bars, U.S. Attorney “I regret my behavior and I take full Benjamin Wagner, was outspoken. responsibility,” Salyer said. “This is obviously a tremendous fall from He recounted the “explosive growth” of power for a man who was one of the richest SK Foods after he acquired it from his father, and most influential people in the agricultur- Fred Salyer, in 1996. al industry in California,” Wagner said. “He “By 2007, SK was a leader in supplying managed SK Foods down a path of criminal- tomato products all over the world,” Salyer ity and racketeering that made corruption an said. everyday business practice, and today he And the downfall that came after the FBI reaped what he sowed.” Gerard Rose Book Signing
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Lincoln & 7th Street | Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 (831) 624-3871 | www.carmelcypressinn.com February 15, 2013 The Carmel Pine Cone 9A bitter woman.” FURIOUS One young woman on the Facebook page Subcommittee chooses Trailside Cafe From page 1A defended The Pine Cone, saying the newspa- per merely reported Hardy’s beef with the models and the Vesuvio party. proposal over ag giant’s for depot appalling” will cause “irreparable harm” to “I don’t agree with Hardy,” the user the models’ reputations. wrote, “but I don’t think the Pine Cone was By KELLY NIX Marketplace would feature fresh seafood, Witten also asked a judge to compel The wrong.” artisan bread, fresh flowers, wine, baked Pine Cone issue a “redaction and written Others on Facebook said the article was THE OWNER of a Monterey restaurant goods, a juice bar and vendors selling other apology in print.” However, the judge good publicity for Racey Promotions and seeking to occupy the city’s historic train items. deemed Witten’s court filing was not in com- that its “girls were coming out of this depot is a step closer to doing that after a city But Allen said the subcommittee was pliance with legal requirements, and the smelling like roses.” subcommittee chose his proposal over anoth- swayed by his proposal because he followed newspapers remained on distribution racks The Pine Cone also received comments er. the city’s guidelines for the project closer and online. The Pine Cone circulates 20,000 from numerous readers, including young Last week, the Waterfront Master Plan than T&A. Allen’s business, he contends, copies in print and is emailed to 11,000 sub- women, who said they understood the wry Subcommittee recommended to the would also cost the city less since he’s not scribers each week. nature of the “SLUTS” jump line and that Monterey City Council that Sean Allen’s requesting the city make landlord improve- Miller said he wouldn’t have used they believed Phillips, Witten and Pepe were Trailside Café would be the best fit to occu- ments to the old building. “SLUTS” as the jump line for the story had overreacting to the story. py the old Southern Pacific Railroad station “T&A was asking for $226,000 worth of he known it would have created an uproar. On Wednesday, Witten issued a nearly at the base of Fisherman’s Wharf. landlord improvements from the city,” Allen “The Pine Cone did not call anybody a 700-word “statement” that starts off with Trailside Cafe, currently at a location told The Pine Cone. slut,” Miller said. “And we apologize to any- “Sexist comments and reckless journalism above Cannery Row, would move near According to his proposal, Allen would body who thought we did.” smacks of libel.” The press release takes Fisherman’s Wharf. Allen’s proposal also pay $4,108 per month per rent for the build- In the Jan. 30 letter to the Carmel City issue with the word “SLUTS,” the placement includes a visitors center, retail store featur- ing. Council objecting to the Vesuvio party and of that word above the photograph of the ing train and historical memorabilia and sur- While Allen said he was informed by the publicity featuring models from Racey women and the use of the picture without rey bike rentals. Monterey city staff that only he, not T&A, Promotions, Hardy said, “You might mistake permission from its owner. “There is so much history to share with would be allowed to present his proposal them for sluts and whores in their black “The Pine Cone must be held accountable the locals and tourists,” Allen told the sub- before the city council next month, he told thigh-high boots, little black dresses abun- for its recklessness,” Witten wrote. “The committee Monday night at city hall. “I will The Pine Cone this week staff members dantly overflowing with chest and hiked up paper’s actions have adversely impacted the be proud to share these stories and history changed their minds and will also allow to their *bleep* which also reveal thigh tat- lives of these young women living, learning with all those who are interested.” T&A to present its proposal. toos.” She also questioned whether Pepe’s and volunteering in our community.” The retail store Allen has proposed would “This gives the losing proposal an equal party was appropriate for Carmel. While Witten claimed the high school offer photographs, books and other railroad chance at promoting their project, yet again,” The Pine Cone received letters from girls in the photograph that appeared on the and Monterey related items. Light boards he said. “I sense a teacher’s favorite and lots about 10 people upset over the term and who front page “are being tormented by other stu- with historical photographs and touch of politicking still going on.” criticized Pepe (see letters to the editor that dents,” neither she nor Phillips responded to screens will allow visitors to access history The city council is expected to choose a begin on page 25A). It also received several questions from a Pine Cone reporter request- of the train depot and Monterey, he said. project at its March 5 meeting at Monterey in support of the newspaper and critical of ing examples of how they had been harassed. Tanimura & Antle’s proposed Wharf City Hall. Hardy. The party, which was attended by None of the girls or women in the photo- actor Bill Murray, according to Pepe, appar- graph were identified by name in the news ently went off without a hitch. article. In one email message, the angry father of In a statement to The Pine Cone, Pepe one of the Racey Promotions models called called the word “SLUTS” above the photo of the story “tasteless” and blasted Hardy. the models a “terrible choice.” He also “Anyone that called kids working for a decried Hardy’s words to the city council — living ‘whores’ should be ran out of town,” which her attorney, Michael Stamp, said are he wrote. “What right does a loud mouth, legally protected under the state’s public uneducated, idiot have to say this about meeting laws. tough kids and young adults? She think she’s “Carolyn Hardy’s comments in her origi- better then everyone?” nal email publication were harmful and Comments on Racey Promotions’ defamatory to me, my family, my profession, Facebook page, which features numerous my businesses and to my good-standing in photos of scantily clad young women in the community,” according to Pepe. provocative poses, were mostly supportive of Meanwhile, Mayor Jason Burnett Phillips and her company’s legal pursuits weighed in on the potential for more against The Pine Cone. nightlife in Carmel — which is at the core of “All I can say is shame on you, Pine the debate between residents like Hardy and Cone,” one woman wrote. “You ladies are business owners such as Pepe. awesome!!!” “Carmel is beautiful during the day and “Mrs. Hardy needs to mind her own busi- beautiful at night,” Burnett said, “and I’d love ness,” according to a man from Gonzales, to see businesses stay open a bit later and
“and The Pine Cone needs to do some more people enjoying Carmel during PHOTO/SEAN ALLEN research before they print the ramblings of a evening time.” Sean Allen has one more hurdle to overcome before finding out if his Trailside Cafe will be chosen to occu- py Monterey’s old train depot.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS sons who may otherwise be interest- Crossroads #165, Carmel, CA 93923. to give notice to interested persons BLE TRUST U/D/T DATED SEPTEM- date shown on this notice of sale may NAME STATEMENT ed in the will or estate, or both, of This business is conducted by a limited unless they have waived notice or BER 24, 1999, as Trustor, WASHING- be postponed one or more times by the File No. 20130087 STEVEN GUNTER NUNNALLY, aka liability company consented to the proposed action.) TON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a The following person(s) is (are) doing STEVEN G. NUNNALLY, aka The registrant commenced to transact The independent administration Beneficiary, will sell at public auction court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the business as: STEVEN NUNNALLY. business under the fictitious business authority will be granted unless an sale to the highest bidder for cash, California Civil Code. The law requires Vintage Senior Living, 1320 Padre A PETITION FOR PROBATE name or names listed above on N/A. interested person files an objection cashier’s check drawn by a state or that information about trustee sale post- Drive, Salinas, California 93901; I declare that all information in this national bank, a cashier’s check drawn ponements be made available to you County of Monterey has been filed by SANDRA NUN- statement is true and correct. (A regis- to the petition and shows good by a state or federal credit union, or a and to the public, as a courtesy to those Vintage Senior Management, Inc., NALLY in the Superior Court of trant who declares as true information cause why the court should not grant cashier’s check drawn by a state or fed- not present at the sale. If you wish to California, 23 Corporate Plaza, Suite California, County of MONTEREY. which he or she knows to be false is the authority. eral savings and loan association, sav- learn whether your sale date has been 190, Newport Beach, CA 92660 The Petition for Probate requests guilty of a crime.) A hearing on the petition will ings association, or savings bank spec- postponed, and, if applicable, the This business is conducted by a corpo- that SANDRA NUNNALLY be S/ Shannon Reilly Managing Member be held on in this court as follows: ified in section 5102 of the Financial rescheduled time and date for the sale ration appointed as personal representa- This statement was filed with the Date: April 10, 2013 Code and authorized to do business in of this property, this information can be The registrant commenced to transact tive to administer the estate of the County Clerk of Monterey on January Time: 9:00 a.m. this state. Sale will be held by the duly obtained from one of the following three business under the fictitious business decedent. 14, 2013. Dept.: 16 appointed trustee as shown below, of companies: LPS Agency Sales & name or names listed above on THE PETITION requests author- NOTICE-In accordance with Section Address: Superior Court of all right, title, and interest conveyed to Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the 4/11/2008 ity to administer the estate under the 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement California, County of Monterey, 1200 and now held by the trustee in the here- Internet Web site www.lpsasap.com I declare that all information in this Independent Administration of generally expires five years from the Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. inafter described property under and (Registration required to search for sale statement is true and correct. (A regis- Estates Act. (This authority will allow date it was filed with the County Clerk, If you object to the granting of pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale information) or Priority Posting & trant who declares as true information the personal representative to take except as provided in Section 17920(b), the petition, you should appear at the will be made, but without covenant or Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the which he or she knows to be false is where it expires 40 days after any warranty, expressed or implied, regard- Internet Web site guilty of a crime.) many actions without obtaining court change in the facts set forth in the state- hearing and state your objections or ing title, possession, or encumbrances, www.priorityposting.com (Click on the S/ Brian J. Flornes, CEO approval. Before taking certain very ment pursuant to section 17913 other file written objections with the court to pay the remaining principal sum of link for “Advanced Search” to search for This statement was filed with the important actions, however, the per- than a change in the residence address before the hearing. Your appearance the note(s) secured by the Deed of sale information), or auction.com at 1- County Clerk of Monterey on January sonal representative will be required of a registered owner. A New Fictitious may be in person or by your attorney. Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, 800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web 14, 2013 to give notice to interested persons Business Name Statement must be If you are a creditor or a con- charges and expenses of the Trustee site www.auction.com, using the NOTICE-In accordance with Section unless they have waived notice or filed before the expiration. tingent creditor of the decedent, for the total amount (at the time of the Trustee Sale No. shown 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement consented to the proposed action.) The filing of this statement does not of you must file your claim with the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) above. Information about postpone- generally expires five years from the The independent administration itself authorize the use in this state of a court and mail a copy to the person- reasonably estimated to be set forth ments that are very short in duration or date it was filed with the County Clerk, authority will be granted unless an Fictitious Business Name in violation of al representative appointed by the below. The amount may be greater on that occur close in time to the sched- except as provided in Section 17920(b), interested person files an objection the rights of another under Federal, court within four months from the the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE uled sale may not immediately be where it expires 40 days after any to the petition and shows good State, or common law (See Section date of first issuance of letters as MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY reflected in the telephone information or change in the facts set forth in the state- cause why the court should not grant 14411 et seq., Business and provided in Probate Code section ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 168 W. on the Internet Web site. The best way ment pursuant to section 17913 other the authority. Professions Code). 9100. The time for filing claims will ALISAL STREET, SALINAS, CA Legal to verify postponement information is to than a change in the residence address Original filing Description: PARCEL 1: PARCEL D-3, attend the scheduled sale. P1018803 of a registered owner. A New Fictitious A hearing on the petition will 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/13 not expire before four months from IN THE COUNTY OF MONTEREY, 2/8, 2/15, 02/22/2013 Business Name Statement must be be held on in this court as follows: CNS-2436507# the hearing date noticed above. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN Publication dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22, 2013. filed before the expiration. Date: March 27, 2013 CARMEL PINE CONE You may examine the file kept ON THAT CERTAIN MAP FILED FOR (PC 212) The filing of this statement does not of Time: 9:00 a.m. Publication dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, by the court. If you are a person RECORD JUNE 8, 1979, IN THE itself authorize the use in this state of a Dept.: 16 8, 15, 22, 2013. (PC202) interested in the estate, you may file OFFICE OF THE COUNTY Fictitious Business Name in violation of Address: Superior Court of with the court a Request for Special RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, IN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the rights of another under Federal, California, County of Monterey, 1200 Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of VOLUME 13 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT STATEMENT File No. 20130173. The State, or common law (See Section Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME an inventory and appraisal of estate PAGE 75. PARCEL 2: A NON-EXCLU- following person(s) is(are) doing busi- 14411 et seq., Business and If you object to the granting of STATEMENT File No. 20130027. The assets or of any petition or account SIVE EASEMENT OVER ALL THAT ness as: HILBERT’S CONSTRUC- Professions Code). the petition, you should appear at the following person(s) is(are) doing busi- as provided in Probate Code section “30” P.D.E. AND P.U.E”, LYING WITH TION & MAINTENANCE, 808 Walnut New Filing hearing and state your objections or ness as: LUNA AZUL, 1319 Judson 1250. A Request for Special Notice PARCELS D-1 AND D-4, AS SHOWN Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93940. 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/13 file written objections with the court St., Seaside, CA 93955. Monterey form is available from the court clerk. ON THAT CERTAIN MAP FILED FOR Monterey County. DAVID JOHN CNS-2405465# before the hearing. Your appearance County. ELISABETH GARCIA, 1319 Attorney for petitioner: RECORD JUNE 8, 1979, IN VOLUME HILBERT, 808 Walnut Street, Pacific CARMEL PINE CONE Judson St., Seaside, CA 93955. This 13 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 75, Grove, CA 93950. This business is con- may be in person or by your attorney. DONALD F. LEACH MONTEREY COUNTY RECORDS. ducted by an individual. Registrant Publication dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, If you are a creditor or a con- business is conducted by an individual. (SBN 154729) 15, 2013. (PC114) Registrant commenced to transact PARCEL 3: EASEMENT FOR PRIVATE commenced to transact business under tingent creditor of the decedent, business under the fictitious business LEACH & WALKER, A ROAD AND UTILITIES, 60 FEET WIDE the fictitious business name listed you must file your claim with the name listed above on: N/A. (s) Elisabeth Professional Corporation OVER THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY above on: Jan. 29, 2013. (s) David FICTITIOUS BUSINESS court and mail a copy to the person- Garcia. This statement was filed with 24591 Silver Cloud Ct., Suite OF PARCELS A, B, AND C, AS SAID Hilbert. This statement was filed with NAME STATEMENT al representative appointed by the the County Clerk of Monterey County 250 PARCELS ARE SHOWN ON THAT the County Clerk of Monterey County File No. 20130068 court within four months from the on Jan. 4, 2013. Publication dates: Feb. Monterey, CA 93940 CERTAIN MAP FILED FOR RECORD on Jan. 29, 2013. Publication dates: The following person(s) is (are) doing date of first issuance of letters as 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013. (PC 203) (831) 373-2500 OCTOBER 26, 1977, IN VOLUME 12 Feb. 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 2013. (PC 214) business as: provided in Probate Code section (s) Donald F. Leach, OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 1, MON- Dick Spencer & Associates, 24 9100. The time for filing claims will Attorney for Petitioner. TEREY COUNTY RECORDS. PARCEL Spindrift Ln., Carmel, CA 93923; not expire before four months from SUPERIOR COURT This statement was filed with the 4: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County of Monterey the hearing date noticed above. OF CALIFORNIA County Clerk of Monterey County on OVER THAT PORTION OF PRADO STATEMENT File No. 20130129. The Richard P. Spencer, Jr., 24 Spindrift Ln., You may examine the file kept COUNTY OF MONTEREY Jan. 24, 2013. DEL SOL (A PRIVATE ROAD) LYING following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Carmel, CA 93923 by the court. If you are a person Publication dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, WITHIN PARCEL D-1, AS SHOWN ON ness as: GALDINOS LANDSCAPE & This business is conducted by an indi- ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 22, 2013. (PC207) THAT CERTAIN MAP FILED FOR MAINTENANCE, 42 Southbank Rd., interested in the estate, you may file FOR CHANGE OF NAME RECORD JUNE 8, 1979, IN VOLUME Carmel Valley, CA 93924. Monterey vidual with the court a Request for Special The registrant commenced to transact Case No. M121546. 13 OF PARCEL MAPS, AT PAGE 75, County. GALDINO OSORNIO, 42 Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: MONTEREY COUNTY RECORDS. Southbank Rd., Carmel Valley, CA business under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME name or names listed above on an inventory and appraisal of estate petitioner, YVONNE SAVKO, filed a Amount of unpaid balance and other 93924. This business is conducted by assets or of any petition or account petition with this court for a decree STATEMENT File No. 20130164. The charges: $1,652,276.11 (estimated) an individual. Registrant commenced to 01/01/1998 following person(s) is(are) doing busi- I declare that all information in this as provided in Probate Code section changing names as follows: Street address and other common des- transact business under the fictitious .Present name: ness as: EL CANTARO VEGAN MEX- ignation of the real property: 27299 business name listed above on: May 31, statement is true and correct. (A regis- 1250. A Request for Special Notice A ICAN RESTAURANT, 791 Foam St., trant who declares as true information form is available from the court clerk. TYLER EDWARD BOSSARD PRADO DEL SOL CARMEL, CA 93923 2012. (s) Galdino Osornio. This state- Proposed name: Monterey, CA 93940. Monterey County. APN Number: 169-211-033-000 The ment was filed with the County Clerk of which he or she knows to be false is Attorney for petitioner: LUVIA CRUZ, 1035 Fitzgeral, Salinas, guilty of a crime.) Lori Silver TYLER EDWARD SAVKO undersigned Trustee disclaims any lia- Monterey County on Jan. 22, 2013. THE COURT ORDERS that all per- CA 93906. This business is conducted bility for any incorrectness of the street Publication dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, S/ Richard P. Spencer, Jr., LAW OFFICE OF LORI SILVER by an individual. Registrant com- This statement was filed with the 187 el Dorado Street, sons interested in this matter appear address and other common designa- 2013. (PC 215) before this court at the hearing indicat- menced to transact business under the tion, if any, shown herein. The property County Clerk of Monterey on January Monterey, CA 93940 fictitious business name listed above 10, 2013 ed below to show cause, if any, why the heretofore described is being sold “as (831) 375-3030 petition for change of name should not on: Jan. 28, 2013 (s) Luvia Cruz. This is”. In compliance with California Civil FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NOTICE-In accordance with Section (s) Lori Silver statement was filed with the County 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement be granted. Any person objecting to the Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, STATEMENT File No. 20130133. The Attorney for Petitioner. name changes described above must Clerk of Monterey County on Jan. 28, beneficiary, or authorized agent following person(s) is(are) doing busi- generally expires five years from the This statement was filed with the 2013. Publication dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, date it was filed with the County Clerk, file a written objection that includes the declares: that it has contacted the bor- ness as: ACTI-KARE RESPONSIVE County Clerk of Monterey County on reasons for the objection at least two 22, 2013. (PC 208) rower(s) to assess their financial situa- IN-HOME CARE, 240 San Miguel except as provided in Section 17920(b), Jan. 17, 2013. where it expires 40 days after any court days before the matter is sched- tion and to explore options to avoid Canyon Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076. Publication dates: Jan. 25, Feb. uled to be heard and must appear at the foreclosure; or that it has made efforts Monterey County. GREENWORKS change in the facts set forth in the state- STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF ment pursuant to section 17913 other 1, 8, 2013. (PC117) hearing to show cause why the petition to contact the borrower(s) to assess BUILT FUNDAMENTAL SOLUTIONS should not be granted. If no written USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS their financial situation and to explore INC., 240 San Miguel Canyon Rd., than a change in the residence address NAME File No. 20110878. The following of a registered owner. A New Fictitious objection is timely filed, the court may options to avoid foreclosure by one of Royal Oaks, CA 95076. This business is grant the petition without a hearing. person(s) have abandoned the use of the following methods: by telephone; by conducted by a corporation. Registrant Business Name Statement must be FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the fictitious business name(s) listed: filed before the expiration. STATEMENT File No. 20130128. The NOTICE OF HEARING: United States mail; either 1st class or commenced to transact business under DATE: March 8, 2013 YONKA SIGNATURE DAY SPA certified; by overnight delivery; by per- the fictitious business name listed The filing of this statement does not of following person(s) is(are) doing busi- 118 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA itself authorize the use in this state of a ness as: AMELIA’S GIFTS, Doud TIME: 9:00 a.m. sonal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face above on: Jan. 23, 2013. (s) Jennifer DEPT: 15 93923. meeting. DATE: 01-31-2013 CALIFOR- Farmer, CEO. This statement was filed Fictitious Business Name in violation of Arcade Building #110, Ocean Ave. & The fictitious business name was filed the rights of another under Federal, San Carlos, Carmel, CA 93921, The address of the court is 1200 NIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as with the County Clerk of Monterey Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. in Monterey County on April 14, 2011. Trustee REGINA CANTRELL, ASSIS- County on Jan. 23, 2013. Publication State, or common law (See Section Monterey County. SHIANG-PING TSAI, File Number 20110878. 14411 et seq., Business and 348 Greenwich Way, Salinas, CA A copy of this Order to Show Cause TANT SECRETARY California dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 2013. (PC shall be published at least once each REGISTERED OWNER(S): Reconveyance Company 9200 216) Professions Code). 93907-2166. This business is conduct- 1. CHANTAL TOURTIN Original Filing ed by an individual. Registrant com- week for four successive weeks prior to Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 the date set for hearing on the petition 25021 Hidden Mesa Ct., Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/13 menced to transact business under the Monterey, CA 93940 CNS-2434743# fictitious business name listed above in the following newspaper of general CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COM- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME circulation, printed in this county: The This business was conducted by an PANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR STATEMENT File No. 20130241. The CARMEL PINE CONE on: N/A (s) Shiang-Ping Tsai. This state- individual. (s) Chantal Tourtin. This Publication dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, ment was filed with the County Clerk of Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. following person(s) is(are) doing busi- (s) Kay T. Kingsley statement was filed with the County ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL ness as: STILLWATER LANDSCAP- 8, 15, 2013. (PC115) Monterey County on Jan. 22, 2013. Clerk of Monterey County on Jan. 30, Publication dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, Judge of the Superior Court BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. For ING AND MAINTENANCE, 216 Date filed: Jan. 18, 2013 2013. Publication dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, Sales Information: www.lpsasap.com or Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 2013. (PC 1118) 22, 2013 (PC209). SUPERIOR COURT Clerk: Connie Mazzei 1-714-730-2727 93950. Monterey County. CHARLES H. OF CALIFORNIA Deputy: Carmen B. Orozco www.priorityposting.com or 1-714-573- PHILLIPS, 910 Beauford Pl., Pacific COUNTY OF MONTEREY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publication dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 1965 www.auction.com or 1-800-280- Grove, CA 93950. This business is con- NAME STATEMENT 2013. (PC204) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 2832 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- ducted by an individual. Registrant STATEMENT File No. 20130187. The ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE File No. 20130114 DERS: If you are considering bidding commenced to transact business under The following person(s) is (are) doing following person(s) is(are) doing busi- on this property lien, you should under- the fictitious business name listed FOR CHANGE OF NAME ness as: CINQ MONDES SPA PARIS Case No. M121501. business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME stand that there are risks involved in above on: July, 1995. (s) Charles H. Pacific Grove Honey, 240 Crocker STATEMENT File No. 20130142. The CARMEL, 118 Crossroads Blvd., bidding at a trustee auction. You will be Phillips. This statement was filed with TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey County. petitioner, JOHN W. LeCHEMINANT Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950; County following person(s) is(are) doing busi- bidding on a lien, not on the property the County Clerk of Monterey County of Monterey ness as: DONAL BATIKS 225 CINQ MONDES SPA PARIS CARMEL itself. Placing the highest bid at a on Feb. 5, 2013. Publication dates: Feb. and NOEMI LeCHEMINANT, on behalf LLC, CA, 118 Crossroads Blvd., of JOHNATHAN QUINTIL GOMEZ, a Grove Treasures, LLC, California, 2450 Crossroads Blvd., Suite 375, Carmel, trustee auction does not automatically 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 2013. (PC 218) Watson Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303 CA 93923. Monterey County. DONALD Carmel, CA 93923. This business is entitle you to free and clear ownership minor, filed a petition with this court for conducted by a limited liability compa- a decree changing names as follows: This business is conducted by a limited STEVEN RICKER, 111 Bean Creek of the property. You should also be liability company Rd. #114, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. This ny. Registrant commenced to transact aware that the lien being auctioned off FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A.Present name: business under the fictitious business JONATHAN QUINTIL GOMEZ The registrant commenced to transact business is conducted by an individual. may be a junior lien. If you are the high- STATEMENT File No. 20130242. The business under the fictitious business Registrant commenced to transact name listed above on: Jan. 1, 2013. (s) est bidder at the auction, you are or following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Proposed name: Philippe Tourtin, CEO. This statement JOHNATHAN QUINTIL LeCHEMINANT name or names listed above on N/A business under the fictitious business may be responsible for paying off all ness as: NATURAL SOLUTION PEST I declare that all information in this name listed above on: N/A. (s) Donald was filed with the County Clerk of liens senior to the lien being auctioned CONTROL, 216 Fountain Ave., Pacific THE COURT ORDERS that all per- Monterey County on Jan. 30, 2013. sons interested in this matter appear statement is true and correct. (A regis- S. Ricker. This statement was filed with off, before you can receive clear title to Grove, CA 93950. Monterey County. trant who declares as true information the County Clerk of Monterey County Publication dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, the property. You are encouraged to CHARLES H. PHILLIPS, 910 Beauford before this court at the hearing indicat- 2013. (PC 210) ed below to show cause, if any, why the which he or she knows to be false is on Jan. 4, 2013. Publication dates: Feb. investigate the existence, priority, and Pl., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This busi- petition for change of name should not guilty of a crime.) 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013. (PC 205) size of outstanding liens that may exist ness is conducted by an individual. S/ Jennifer Peery Managing Member on this property by contacting the coun- Registrant commenced to transact be granted. Any person objecting to the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME name changes described above must This statement was filed with the ty recorder’s office or a title insurance business under the fictitious business County Clerk of Monterey on January STATEMENT File No. 20130132. The company, either of which may charge name listed above on: Jan. 2004. (s) file a written objection that includes the NOTICE OF PETITION following person(s) is(are) doing busi- reasons for the objection at least two 17, 2013 TO ADMINISTER ESTATE you a fee for this information. If you con- Charles H. Phillips. This statement was NOTICE-In accordance with Section ness as: MONSTER GODDESS, 1132 sult either of these resources, you filed with the County Clerk of Monterey court days before the matter is sched- of LENORE F. MEYER, Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. uled to be heard and must appear at the 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement also known as should be aware that the same lender County on Feb. 5, 2013. Publication generally expires five years from the Monterey County. CHO-RONG LUI, may hold more than one mortgage or dates: Feb. 8, 15, 22, Mar. 1, 2013. (PC hearing to show cause why the petition LENORE FLORENCE MEYER 1076 Presidio Rd., Pebble Beach, CA should not be granted. If no written date it was filed with the County Clerk, deed of trust on the property. NOTICE 219) except as provided in Section 17920(b), Case Number MP 20991 93953. This business is conducted by TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale objection is timely filed, the court may To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- an individual. Registrant commenced to grant the petition without a hearing. where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the state- tors, contingent creditors, and per- transact business under the fictitious NOTICE OF HEARING: sons who may otherwise be interest- business name listed above on: N/A. (s) DATE: March 15, 2013 ment pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address ed in the will or estate, or both, of Cho-Rong Lui. This statement was filed TIME: 9:00 a.m. with the County Clerk of Monterey DEPT: 14 of a registered owner. A New Fictitious LENORE F. MEYER, also known as Business Name Statement must be LENORE FLORENCE MEYER. County on Jan. 23, 2013. Publication The address of the court is 1200 dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2013. (PC 211) Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. filed before the expiration. A PETITION FOR PROBATE A copy of this Order to Show Cause The filing of this statement does not of has been filed by DALE MEREDITH Obituary Notices itself authorize the use in this state of a shall be published at least once each MEYER in the Superior Court of Trustee Sale No. 729327CA Loan week for four successive weeks prior to Fictitious Business Name in violation of California, County of MONTEREY. the rights of another under Federal, No. 0683570543 Title Order the date set for hearing on the petition The Petition for Probate requests No. 080168130-CA-MAI NOTICE OF in the following newspaper of general State, or common law (See Section that DALE MEREDITH MEYER be 14411 et seq., Business and TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN circulation, printed in this county: The appointed as personal representa- DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST Let us help you share the story of your loved one’s Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. Professions Code). Original Filing tive to administer the estate of the DATED 09-23-2004. UNLESS YOU (s) Kay T. Kingsley decedent. TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Judge of the Superior Court 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22/13 life with an affordable obituary in CNS-2437773# THE PETITION requests the PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A Date filed: Jan. 18, 2013 PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN Clerk: Connie Mazzei CARMEL PINE CONE decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF The Carmel Pine Cone. Deputy: J. Nicholson Publication dates: Feb. 1, 8, 15, THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, Publication dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 22, 2013. (PC201) codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A 8, 15, 2013. (PC116) LAWYER. On 03-01-2013 at 10:00 AM, For more information please contact: THE PETITION requests author- CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COM- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS ity to administer the estate under the PANY as the duly appointed Trustee NOTICE OF PETITION NAME STATEMENT Independent Administration of under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Vanessa Jimenez TO ADMINISTER ESTATE File No. 20130085 Estates Act. (This authority will allow Recorded 09-30-2004, Book , Page , The following person(s) is (are) doing the personal representative to take Instrument 2004104951, of official of STEVEN GUNTER business as: (831) 274-8652 NUNNALLY, deceased many actions without obtaining court records in the Office of the Recorder of Beachwood Home, 225 The approval. Before taking certain very MONTEREY County, California, execut- Case Number MP 20979 Crossroads #165, Carmel, CA 93923; To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- important actions, however, the per- ed by: MARK SMITH AND [email protected] County of Monterey sonal representative will be required BERNADETTE SMITH, TRUSTEES OF tors, contingent creditors, and per- Dream By The Sea, LLC, CA, 225 The THE SMITH FAMILY 1999 REVOCA- February 15, 2013 The Carmel Pine Cone 11A
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. 2379. Information about postpone- Time: 9:00 a.m. name changes described above must Dept.: 16 No.: 9526-2379 TSG Order No.: ments that are very short in duration or Dept.: 16 file a written objection that includes the Address: Superior Court of 120338757-CA-LMI A.P.N.: 187-041- that occur close in time to the sched- Address: Superior Court of reasons for the objection at least two California, County of Monterey, 1200 031-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT uled sale may not immediately be California, County of Monterey, 1200 court days before the matter is sched- NOTICE OF PETITION Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED reflected in the telephone information or Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. uled to be heard and must appear at the TO ADMINISTER ESTATE If you object to the granting of 02/25/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE on the internet Web site. The best way If you object to the granting of hearing to show cause why the petition of DENIS E. WAGNER, also the petition, you should appear at the ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP- to verify postponement information is to the petition, you should appear at the should not be granted. If no written known as DENIS EDWARD hearing and state your objections or ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC attend the scheduled sale. If the objection is timely filed, the court may WAGNER, deceased SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- Trustee is unable to convey title for any hearing and state your objections or grant the petition without a hearing. file written objections with the court TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO- reason, the successful bidder`s sole file written objections with the court NOTICE OF HEARING: Case Number MP 20977 before the hearing. Your appearance CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU and exclusive remedy shall be the before the hearing. Your appearance DATE: April 12, 2013 To all heirs, beneficiaries, credi- may be in person or by your attorney. SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS return of monies paid to the Trustee and may be in person or by your attorney. TIME: 9:00 a.m. tors, contingent creditors, and per- If you are a creditor or a con- Default Services, LLC, as the duly the successful bidder shall have no fur- If you are a creditor or a con- DEPT: 14 sons who may otherwise be interest- tingent creditor of the decedent, appointed Trustee, under and pursuant ther recourse. The Declaration pur- tingent creditor of the decedent, The address of the court is 1200 ed in the will or estate, or both, of you must file your claim with the to the power of sale contained in that suant to California Civil Code, Section you must file your claim with the Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. DENIS E. WAGNER, also known as court and mail a copy to the person- certain Deed of Trust Recorded 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice court and mail a copy to the person- A copy of this Order to Show Cause DENIS EDWARD WAGNER.. al representative appointed by the 03/04/2004 as Document No.: of Default was recorded on 11/16/2012 al representative appointed by the shall be published at least once each A PETITION FOR PROBATE court within four months from the 2004019943, of Official Records in the NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. court within four months from the week for four successive weeks prior to has been filed by SARAH S. JOHN- date of first issuance of letters as office of the Recorder of Monterey Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, date of first issuance of letters as the date set for hearing on the petition SON in the Superior Court of provided in Probate Code section County, California, executed by: BLAKE CA 90802 Phone:800-766-7751 Fax: provided in Probate Code section in the following newspaper of general California, County of MONTEREY. 9100. The time for filing claims will H MCDONALD AND ELSIE B MCDON- 562-983-5379 For Trustee Sale 9100. The time for filing claims will circulation, printed in this county: The The Petition for Probate not expire before four months from ALD, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Information Log On To: Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. requests that SARAH S. JOHNSON Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUC- www.auction.com or Call: 1-800-280- not expire before four months from (s) Kay T. Kingsley the hearing date noticed above. TION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR 2832. NBS Default Services, LLC, the hearing date noticed above. Judge of the Superior Court be appointed as personal represen- You may examine the file kept CASH (payable in full at time of sale by Gaby Ospino “We are attempting to col- You may examine the file kept Date filed: Feb. 7, 2013 tative to administer the estate of the by the court. If you are a person cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a lect a debt, and any information we by the court. If you are a person Clerk: Connie Mazzei decedent. interested in the estate, you may file state or national bank, a check drawn obtain will be used for that purpose.” A- interested in the estate, you may file Deputy: J. Nicholson THE PETITION requests author- with the court a Request for Special by a state or federal credit union, or a 4356444 02/15/2013, 02/22/2013, with the court a Request for Special Publication dates: Feb. 15, 22, ity to administer the estate under the Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of check drawn by a state or federal sav- 03/01/2013