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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Dog on mend after beach rescue Local real estate market by police, fire, bystanders picking up, realtors say ■ Bargains bring out 25 and 30 homes were sold on the By MARY BROWNFIELD Peninsula, according to county buyers; upper end records. Since August 2006, most A COLLISION with a submerged rock at also strong weeks have had only 15 to 20 home Carmel Beach Saturday morning severely sales. injured the chest of a greyhound who was romp- By KELLY NIX In a May letter to employees, ing in the surf. Keller Williams Carmel area manag- But thanks to the help of Carmel firefighters AFTER NEARLY three years er Janet Reilly said April marked the and a local veterinarian, the dog survived and is of declining values, sluggish sales realty firm’s best month ever. And recovering after emergency surgery, her owners and overall pessimism, the Monterey Coldwell Banker Del Monte’s Tim were happy to report this week. Peninsula real estate market has Allen said he’s breaking personal “None of us thought she was going to make made a significant upturn in the past records for sales in some segments it,” said Jan Avent, who adopted Petey four years few months, according to realtors. of the market. ago from a rescue group that finds homes for for- The president of the Monterey mer racing dogs. “She’s looking great.” PHOTO/COURTESY JAN AVENT County Association of Realtors this Out of the woodwork Avent and her husband, Dave Rossetti, live in week reported sales are stronger than A Wall Street Journal article last the San Francisco Bay Area but also have a home Petey the greyhound rests comfortably after colliding they have been for past two years, week predicted April 2008 will mark with a submerged rock at Carmel Beach and being in town and were walking their dog on the beach while other realtors say they’re the bottom of the U.S. housing mar- stitched up by a Crossroads vet Saturday. the morning of May 10. As greyhounds are wont breaking sales records. ket, meaning home prices have to do, Petey was running ahead of them at the “There is definitely the sense tapered off and the trend won’t get north end, and the tide was out. around one of the outcroppings running and she mis- things have picked up,” said Kim any worse than when the bust began “We were enjoying the beach like everyone judged. She went through water and collided with a DiBenedetto, a realtor and president in mid-2005. else was Saturday morning, and Petey was just rock that was below the surface, and it ripped open elect of MCAR. “I think people are The article said homes on average exploring the tide pools and having a great time her chest.” really getting the message it’s a good are back to being as affordable as around the rocks,” Avent recalled. “She came See RESCUE page 28A time to buy.” during the 1990s. Potential buyers In the past four weeks, between who had been priced out of the market are realizing they can afford to get back in, it said. River parents pitch in to refill Highland Elementary coffers DiBenedetto said that same trend is occurring locally. By MARY BROWNFIELD with penny drives and a walk-a-thon, and all that money was intended to “I’ve got buyers calling me out of support them.” the woodwork who have been hold- AN IMPROMPTU pass-the-hat effort during a Carmel River School River School parent Todd Hornik, a Monterey County deputy district ing off the last couple of years,” she fundraiser helped repair some of the pain and loss suffered by students at attorney and candidate for Superior Court judge, heard the story first- said. “All of a sudden they are ready Highland Elementary School in Seaside after their clerk forged checks to hand. Two days prior to River School’s annual Spring Fling fundraising to go.” steal $10,000 that had taken the kids five years to raise. dinner and auction at Mission Ranch, he watched the sentencing of 23- Whether the upturn will have “It’s been a tough year in terms of not having those funds and not year-old Laura Javier Barroso, whom he prosecuted. She had pleaded longevity is anybody’s guess. being able to provide the activities that we would,” principal Donna Kiernan told The Pine Cone this week. “Our children raised those funds See DONATE page 10A See REAL ESTATE page 21A

Ted Leidig’s suicide leaves family, friends distraught Poet, publisher and By MARY BROWNFIELD modern-day troubadour ESTAURATEUR AND longtime Monterey Peninsula R By CHRIS COUNTS resident Ted Leidig, a member of one of Carmel’s oldest families, committed suicide in his family’s remote Carmel Valley REMARKABLE creative odyssey ended last cabin late Wednesday morning, according to the Monterey A week when Ric Masten died after a nine-year battle with County Sheriff’s Office. Leidig was alone in the cabin when prostate cancer. he died of a gunshot wound to the head from a .38-caliber “He went out tap- revolver. He was 63. ping his fingers to the “He had called two friends of his, and they were both con- music,” reported his cerned,” said Sgt. Mike Richards of the coroner’s office. daughter, Jerrie “One of them made the initial call to 911 that prompted the Hanson. “He died deputies to respond, and another showed up shortly after and peacefully and grace- actually heard the gunshot. The deputies probably arrived fully.” two minutes after that.” Surrounded by his They summoned Carmel Valley Fire Department and an family, Masten passed ambulance, first for help getting through the gate to the prop- away May 9 at his erty and then to stand by in case medical care was needed. home in Palo Colorado “No evidence of criminal activity was found at the scene,” Canyon. He was 78. he reported. An autopsy is planned for May 16. Masten was born and raised in Carmel, ‘Generous and kind’ where his father, Born June 28, 1944, and raised in Carmel, Leidig attend- PHOTO/MARY BROWNFIELD Richard T. Masten, ed Sunset School and Carmel High. On Ocean Avenue last August, Ted Leidig (left, in sunglasses) Rick Masten in 2000 after cuts the ribbon for the new medians to which he and his fam- See MASTEN being named Carmel’s ily donated. Next to him are his cousin, Glenn Leidig, and page 11A “People’s Poet.” Glenn Leidig’s wife, Marian. See LEIDIG page 25A 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 May 16, 2008

Two Girls City takes in more $$ but spends less From Carmel ■ Sunset Center gets favorable report, too at $9,721,682 for the first nine months — $185,871 less than the budgeted $9,907,553. SPECIALISTS IN HOUSEKEEPING By MARY BROWNFIELD Most of it related to salaries and wages, which were $156,224 under budget at $4,750,677, due to job vacancies. Bonded • Free Estimates The budget also showed $39,951 in savings in the employ- EST. 1979 DESPITE ONGOING reports of a slumping national economy, revenues from property and hotel taxes were high- ment insurance program, which had been estimated at SO MANY er than expected for the first nine months of Carmel’s fiscal $519,955, a $28,472 drop in property/liability insurance to DIRTBALLS… year, administrative services director Joyce Giuffre told the $258,920, and $14,349 less than the budgeted $262,700 for city council May 6. And each of the “Big Three” — proper- destination marketing. SO LITTLE TIME ty, hotel and sales taxes — generated more money than dur- Those and other savings were partially offset by over- spending of $68,091 for the city’s share of the Carmel Weekly or every other ing the same period last year. Those taxes make up a large share of the city’s Regional Fire Ambulance, which had been budgeted at week – we’ll tailor our $293,736 for the first nine months of the fiscal year but services to meet your needs. $13,483,672 2007/2008 budget. Transient occupancy tax was estimated at $2,911,800 for the nine months ending March required more due to an auditing adjustment by CRFA. Other 626-4426 31 but was actually $3,005,075, largely due to increased overages included $17,551 for workers’ compensation insur- room rates and more frequent collecting by the city, accordance, which totaled $415,931, and a $1,946 increase in utili- ing to Giuffre. ties over the budgeted $145,423. Property taxes, predicted to be $2,202,219 during the first Finally, she reported the money designated for capital pro- three quarters, were actually $2,207,597, though sales taxes, jects was also in good shape, with actual expenses coming in Did you know... anticipated at $1,674,722, came in $11,660 below target. $272,460 under the budgeted $1,124,485 for two dozen “Other revenue sources are ahead of budget,” she said, equipment purchases and construction jobs. Limousines, altars, and banquet halls including business license tax, which generated $36,653 “During the final quarter, we do expect a large share of may be common in today's weddings. more than the estimated $601,699, and traffic safety money, our revenues to come in,” Giuffre concluded. “If we hit our While purposes were the same, the which was $62,772 above the anticipated $182,500. That targets and keep expenditures below budget, we should end trappings were quite different 160 money mostly comes from tickets. the year in a strong financial position.” years ago, when California was in the “The contractor we work with that collects on the citation process of becoming the 31st state. A revenues — they are very aggressive; they are very consis- Sunset Center looking good Randi Greene dispatch from Monterey to a tent,” she explained. “They have really been surpassing what Sunset Center’s new executive director, Peter Lesnik, pro- Philadelphia newspaper in 1846 explained that horses we thought they would do for this year.” vided a third-quarter budget update to the city council May 6 were as important in weddings here as they were in every- Regarding spending, Giuffre reported the actual amount and also reported favorable numbers. Between January and March, the center generated day life. The groom rode to the wedding on the best horse $369,233 in rent, performance revenues, fees and other rev- he could find, using a saddle with bright embroidery and enues, compared with the estimated $309,098. a bridle covered by silver. The bride rode on a horse with Solartecture City taxpayers provided an additional $187,500 in the a leather skirt draped over its rump, a skirt covered with form of an enabling grant that will total $750,000 at year end. bright embroidery, and pieces of metal that jingled as she Award Winning Designs Meanwhile, expenses for the same three-month period rode to her wedding. After the ceremony, the couple rode were $4,518 less than the budgeted $506,826. Though away on the same horse to the home of the bride's parents salaries and benefits were $3,089 over budget and perfor- for a three-day reception filled with music, dancing, and mance expenses finished $9,374 in the red, ticketing services drinking. Next week: Counting Trees in Carmel. were $14,935 under budget, and utilities, maintenance and insurance were $2,045 in the black for the first three months. ® Year-to-date numbers also finished well, with $909,526 in Realtor , MBA, GRI, SRES Randi Greene, operating income, compared to the budgeted $851,011, and Randi Delivers Results! International President’s Diamond Society $1,389,040 in expenses, rather than the anticipated (831) 622-2589 North America’s Premier Showroom Manufacturers $1,426,736. The center’s total estimated operating budget for [email protected] the 2007/2008 fiscal year is $1,911,502. www.RandiGreene.com Lesnik reported increased ticket sales and additional per- Research by Thom Akeman, veteran newspaper reporter Outdoor Living...Indoors AN ULTRAFRAME PLC COMPANY formances helped boost revenues, though “nothing is a per- #712291 fect success until you sell all your tickets,” he said. “And Visit Our Showroom For Design, Remodeling and New Construction Ideas that’s what were shooting for for next year.” Pebble Beach reads The Pine Cone He also announced the nonprofit Sunset Cultural Center, SOLARTECTURE Inc., will host its annual community meeting next month. ARCHITECTS & GENERAL CONTRACTORS “We’re going to make it more of a party this time,” he DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION said. “Instead of holding it in Carpenter Hall, it will be inside the theater. And we hope to do tours and have refreshments.” khaki’s . . . the best 600A E. 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Schwarzenegger drops plan Cavalier party raises $3,100 for AFRP THE SEVENTH Annual Cavalier King reported Alexandra McCabe, executive to close Big Sur’s Limekiln park Charles Beach Party last month netted director of AFRP. “Such a booty collected $3,100 in donations for the nonprofit Animal for our homeless cats and dogs!” A PLAN to close 48 state parks and said. Friends Rescue Project, which finds homes McCabe thanked organizer Janet McTurk beaches — including Big Sur’s Limekiln Also removed from Schwarzenegger’s for stray and abandoned pets. The affair — a and her Cavalier, Lilly, “who put great effort, State Park — was dropped this week from hit list was San Simeon State Park, which themed celebration for the spaniels and their resources and time into creating this wonder- a new budget proposal released by Gov. features 115 campsites and directly serves owners — drew dozens of the dogs and their ful event every year,” and everyone who Arnold Schwarzenegger. one of the state park system’s most popular fans to Carmel Beach April 19. attended and supported the nonprofit, which While Schwarzenegger’s revised bud- attractions, Hearst Castle. In addition to “Many throngs of Cavies in pirate garb has an adoption center on Lighthouse get was good news for anyone who uses dropping the plan to close the parks, and their people came out to support AFRP!” Avenue in Pacific Grove. California’s state parks and beaches, Traci Schwarzenegger removed from his budget Verardo-Torres, legislative and policy a proposal to reduce lifeguard staffing at director for the California State Parks 16 state beaches. Foundation, said the parks are still in dan- Schwarzenegger’s revised $144 billion ger. budget — which seeks to reduce the state’s “As I’ve said before, the state park sys- $15 billion deficit — aims to raise money tem is seriously underfunded and its long- by selling lottery bonds and cutting bil- term health is precarious,” Verardo-Torres lions in state programs. GOLF TOURNAMENT Presented by S Think about Today IGN UP Envision Tomorrow TOD THE PENINSULA’S PRESTIGE AY At Forest Hill Manor HOTEL MAGAZINE Quail Lodge Resort & Golf Club Thursday, May 29, 2008 Scramble Format $185 Per Person 10:30 am: practice balls 11:00 am: Bloody Marys & lunch, putting contest 12:00 noon: tee off 12:00-5:00 pm: 18 holes of golf, cocktail watering holes, 2 hole in one contests, more cocktail watering holes 5:00-7:00 pm: post tournament sit down buffet reception, award ceremony, raffle drawing, live & silent auctions.

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scratched on the right ankle by a squirrel. CPD and stated his vehicle had been entered Firefighters assisted ambulance personnel with between April 17 and April 18 while it was disinfecting and dressing a superficial scratch parked on Guadalupe Street. Subject stated and gathering information. The patient desired nothing was taken and he did not want to make Police, Fire & no further treatment but was advised to contact a report. Subject was advised if he wanted to her doctor ASAP, and to monitor the progress make a report, he needed to contact the of the healing process. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office because he Sheriff’s Log Carmel Valley: Tierra Grande resident was in their jurisdiction. reported unknown male voice was on her Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambu- answering machine. lance responded to a reported medical call on Big Sur: Male victim reported that Scenic Road. Assessed and cared for a resident unknown suspect(s) smashed the window to his who had fallen. Patient was transported to vehicle and stole his wife’s purse while the CHOMP by ambulance. Tenant told to buy or move out vehicle was parked on Highway 1 by Garrapata Carmel area: Victim reported her wallet State Park. with cash and credit cards, as well as her gym HERE’S A look at some of the significant tacted and denied making any threats. Both bag, were stolen from her unlocked car while it calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police parties were counseled about avoiding conflict MONDAY, APRIL 21 was parked on Atherton Place. Department, the Carmel Fire Department and with strangers and agreed to be more tolerant in Carmel area: A male suspect became the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last the future. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Reporting party stated intoxicated with alcohol, was unable to care for week. This week’s log was compiled by Mary Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambu- that he left a construction site on Fourth himself and was in public. His family could not Brownfield. lance responded to a reported medical emer- Avenue on Friday, April 18, at 1700 hours. control him. At 1357 hours, he was arrested gency on Casanova, but were canceled upon Upon returning on Monday, April 21, at 0800 and lodged in jail. SUNDAY, APRIL 20 arrival by police units on scene. The patient hours, some damage was noted to the exterior Pebble Beach: Unknown person(s) within Carmel-by-the-Sea: Female subject report- needed assistance off the floor, which was done of a stucco wall. It appeared that someone may the last month utilized a pellet or BB air gun to ed she was involved in an altercation on Sixth by police, and the patient did not need any fur- have thrown a piece of concrete against the shoot out the surveillance camera facing 17 Avenue over a parking space with another dri- ther service. wall. An additional area was noted as being Mile Drive in Pebble Beach. ver who blocked her in, then yelled and threat- Carmel-by-the-Sea: On-duty medical per- damaged along the interior portion of the stuc- Carmel Valley: A male Carmel Valley resi- ened to “get her” when she didn’t move her car sonnel responded to a in-house medical emer- co wall. A close patrol was requested. fast enough for him. The other party was con- gency for a female in her 40s who had been Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject came into See POLICE LOG page 5RE

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some parts of the Peninsula in the dark for almost a week, remain independent and in their own homes, and can help Foundation encourages interfered with the foundation’s meal preparation and deliv- ease the pain and frustration of no longer being able to safe- eries, and brought crowds as people sought safety, warmth, ly drive themselves. dryness and the company of others. ■ $50,000 annually to cover the expenses of making and ‘Giving from the Heart’ The incident highlighted the group’s need for the emer- delivering full meals to the disabled and ill, as well as their gency generator, which could also benefit residents who are full-time caregivers. For a very low cost, members receive an THE CARMEL Foundation, which provides food, trans- not foundation members by providing warmth and shelter entrée, vegetable, soup and dessert. portation, classes, housing and other services to more than during emergencies, according to Juliette Calandra Ferguson, ■ $40,000 to install an elevator in the Norton Court apart- 4,000 seniors, receives no tax dollars and heavily relies on the foundation’s development manager. ment building. The existing elevator at the affordable-hous- donations. To solicit support for specific needs, the founda- Of the $60,000 needed for the generator, the foundation ing complex is 19 years old and outside, making it suscepti- tion’s ongoing Giving from the Heart campaign is seeking has raised $23,000, Ferguson reported. ble to rust and costly to repair. donations for several projects. The Giving from the Heart campaign details other areas of In her letter to potential donors, Carmel Foundation Topping the wish list is an emergency generator to pro- need, including: President/CEO Jill Sheffield wrote, “Giving from the Heart vide heat, power — and therefore food — when winter ■ $160,000 annually to provide transportation to medical is an act of generosity that connects your heart to the hearts storms take out trees and power lines. January’s big storm left appointments and stores for those who can no longer drive of others. When you give from your heart to the mission and themselves and have no nearby family members to help. work of The Carmel Foundation, your commitment provides Public transportation on the Peninsula is not comprehensive vital opportunities for local seniors.” enough to deliver most people to their doctors’ offices, and Donations can be sent to The Carmel Foundation, P.O. few can afford a cab ride to every appointment, according to Box 1050, Carmel, CA 93921. For more information, call CCHURCHHURCH SSERVICESERVICES the foundation. Reliable transportation also allows seniors to (831) 624-1588 or visit www.carmelfoundation.org. Big Sur benefit puts the fun into firefighting

WHILE THE words “firefighting” and “fun” are not usu- The “Make and Break” requires each team to couple ally mentioned in the same sentence, firefighters will be together three sections of 50-foot fire hose, attach the hose to doing both when the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade presents a fire engine, and use its high pressure stream of water to its 2nd annual Benefit and Barbecue at Pfeiffer Big Sur State knock a cone off a barrel. In the “Bucket Brigade,” teams of Carmel Presbyterian Church Park, Saturday, May 17, from noon to 4 p.m. firefighters will see who can fill a barrel in the quickest time. Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea Highlighting the event — which raises money for the non- The “Water Polo” event presents an interesting take on the profit brigade — will be a series of events that test the fire- classic “Tug-of-War” game. Two teams of firefighters — 831-624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org fighting skills of participants. Teams of four or five fire- each clutching a fire hose — will face each other. Between ✞ Contemporary Worship Service at 9 AM fighters will compete in the “Make and Break,” “Bucket ✞ Adult Class at 9 AM ✞ Traditional Service at 10:30 AM the two will be a marker attached to a cable above their ✞ Children and Youth Sunday School at 10:30 AM Brigade” and “Water Polo” contests. heads. The teams will try to use their hoses to push the marker back toward the opposing team. A fun — and certainly The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 A COMMUNITY THAT WORSHIPS GOD AND EXPERIENCES SPIRITUAL GROWTH soaking wet — time is guaranteed for all participants. THROUGH A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST While no prizes will be awarded to the winners, bragging Meg’s rights are considered the next best thing. “We just give a big, Sundays @ 6PM ‘Yoo-hoo!’” assistant fire chief Karstens said. Health Notes The event will present Big Sur locals with their first Carmel Presbyterian Church, Ocean at Junipero, Carmel-by-the-Sea glimpse of two new Ford 550 fire engines. The brigade WWW.SUNDAYPM.COM recently purchased the two mid-sized engines, along with a Church of the Wayfarer larger International fire engine due to arrive this summer, (A United Methodist Church) with money raised by the community. The three engines cost “Carmel’s Neighborhood Church” about $750,000. Message: The two 550s will be stationed at Esalen Institute and Willow Springs. Each holds about 300 gallons of water. “Who is the CEO of the Presented by Karstens said their modest size is best suited for maneuver- Church of the Wayfarer?” Meg Parker Conners, R.N. ing the narrow roads of Big Sur’s South Coast. By Norm Mowery, Pastor STAYING SHARP A California Highway Patrol helicopter and Smokey the Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care If you are willing to commit Bear are scheduled to make appearances. The event will also to long term beta-carotene sup- include a tri-tip and chicken barbecue. Holly Fassett’s choco- Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM plementation, there is reason to ARE YOU GETTING THE late cake — a familiar treat to patrons of the Nepenthe believe that you may keep your Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea RIGHT FIBER? brain sharp as you get older. This Restaurant — will be served for dessert. Tickets are $12 for 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com More than 90 percent of recommendation is made on the adults and $6 for kids. For more about the fire brigade, visit wall-to-wall carpets are made basis of a recent study involving www.bigsurfire.org. Carmel Mission Basilica of synthetic fibers. Nylon, the most popular choice, accounts nearly 5,000 men. Researchers Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. found that those who took 50- Sun. Masses: 7:00AM, 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, 12:30PM & 5:30PM for about two-thirds of the carpet fiber purchased in the milligram supplements of beta- Confessions: Sat. 4:00 to 5:00 On Saturday, May 10 at the north end of the U.S., with good reason. Nylon carotene every other day for an Mass at Big Sur: Sundays at 10:30 AM is the most durable of the syn- average of 18 years scored sig- Carmel Beach Petey the Greyhound collided with Rio Road, Carmel thetics, can withstand the nificantly better in cognitive test- a rock that ripped open her chest muscle. weight of furniture without ing (especially on verbal memo- becoming permanently ry) than those getting a placebo. Christian Science Church It is expected that women would The Good News is that she’s going to be fine! Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. crushed, and has a pleasing enjoy a similar benefit from tak- Monte Verde St. btwn. 5th & 6th feel. Polyester also has a luxurious hand and holds dye well, ing beta-carotene supplements. Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Evening and it is more stain-, fade-, Researchers believe that beta- Reading Room - Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm • Saturday 11am - 3pm • Closed Sundays & Holidays and water-resistant than carotene may help delay the effects of aging on cognitive Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 • Free Parking nylon. It is also generally less expensive than nylon. Then, abilities by countering oxidative Church in the Forest there is olefin (or polypropy- damage in the brain. lene), which is the least Decreases in cognitive abili- at Stevenson School • Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach expensive synthetic-fiber ty -- thinking, learning and mem- 831-624-1374 • www.churchintheforest.org option. It is wear-resistant and ory skills -- strongly predict 8:30 am Bible Study not susceptible to staining or dementia. If you or a loved one with the rev’d Charles Anker in Douglas Hall fading, although it crushes has memory loss that is getting worse and needs specialized 9:15 am Music Prelude more easily than nylon. When re-doing or decorat- care, please consider VICTORI- We’d like to thank everyone who pitched in to help us. Melinda Coffey Armstead, Piano & Organ ing a room, many, if not most, AN HOME CARE/RESIDEN- You helped us save her life. people will begin with a new TIAL CARE HOMES. Our mis- Dave Rossetti & Jan Avent 9:30 am Service color paint for the wall, and sion and promise to our clients is then pick out furniture and simple—to provide the best care Marching Orders other room accessories. possible, as many hours as we The rev’d Dr. William B. Rolland Lastly, it seems, they want or are needed. Out of respect for Answer to This Week’s Puzzle multi-denominational need floor coverings to blend our clients and their families, we into the room. Here at CAR- respond to the sometimes com- JETSFAN ANGULAR KALEL PET & FLOORS, INC., we can plex physical and emotional ACETONE REPLETE AM I NO The Christian Church bring selected rug samples issues faced by those we serve (Disciples of Christ) Daniel Wm. Paul, MDiv ~ Pastor NOWEANSITUATION ZELIG right into your home so you with open hearts and open ONEPM TNUT PEROX I DE 442 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 can see how the color, fiber, minds. SOSO GLAREDAT WOO (831) 372-0363 • Fax (831) 647-8467 and design will actually look in P.S. Beta-carotene is a mem- NEH I OR I G I NALSCENE Childcare & Parking Provided the room. 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By MARY BROWNFIELD

SINCE HE was 5, Ryan Phinny’s favorite classroom has Ryan Phinny started been the race track, and this Saturday will mark a major step racing karts when he forward in the Carmel High School senior’s goal of racing was 5 and hopes his cars for a living. first time out in a “It’s a career starter for him if he can do well,” said his sports car at Mazda mom, Carmel Valley resident Gina Phinny, who owns Baja Raceway Laguna Cantina along with her husband, Pat. Seca this weekend Phinny received a last-minute offer from Pennsylvania- will be his entree to based Matt Connolly Motorsports to drive a Pontiac GTO-R the world of high-level in the Rumbum.com 250 Grand American Rolex Sports Car racing. Series race at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca May 17, as well as in the next event at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Conn. PHOTO/TODD MCCALL The invitation came at the recommendation of his longtime driving coach, Joey Hand, a professional racer who will be piloting a Daytona Prototype for the Alex Job Racing team during Saturday’s race. ever I do, and that’s awesome.” collector car auction, free ice cream social — with drivers “Joey made a phone call, and they were very happy to get Phinny will test his skills and the new car during the dishing up the desserts — live music, Land Rover off-road someone with Ryan’s abilities,” Gina Phinny said. Rumbum.com 250 Grand American Rolex Sports Car Series driving demonstrations, show and shine, and other attractions An MCM press release referred to Phinny as “Hand’s pro- race Saturday afternoon that will also feature Monterey at the track throughout the weekend. For a complete sched- tege” and stated, “Ryan comes from a very strong recom- native Thomas Merrill piloting a Pontiac GXP for PR1 ule, visit www.laguna-seca.com or call (800) 327-SECA. mendation by Joey, and that is carrying a lot of weight with Motorsports. Tickets run $70 for three days, $60 for Saturday and team owner Matt Connolly.” Other races and events scheduled for the jam-packed May Sunday, $30 for Friday only, $45 for Saturday only and $45 With a sponsorship from his parents’ restaurant, Phinny 16-18 Festival of Speed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for Sunday only, and kids 12 and under will be admitted free secured the two-race deal and hopes to do well enough — include the open-wheel Formula BMW Americas and his- with an adult. In honor of Armed Forces Day, Mazda and drum up enough sponsor cash — to race the Pontiac for toric IMSA sports cars (1974-1982). The Cooper Tires Raceway Laguna Seca is offering complimentary admission the rest of the season, all of which will be televised. In sup- Atlantic Championships Powered by Mazda will run Sunday to military personnel with valid identification, while port of his efforts, Pacific Tweed, where Phinny works part- afternoon and feature another homegrown talent, Jonathan Monterey County residents can take advantage of a two-for- time, agreed to provide his threads. Bomarito of Monterey, racing for Mathiasen Motorsports. one discount. “We were going to wait for the school year to finish and Off the track, the Festival of Speed weekend will kick off Tickets are available at the gates, as well as the Seaside then do some summer racing,” Gina Phinny said. “Then this with fan parties on Alvarado Street in Monterey at the Mucky Shell on Canyon Del Rey and Candles & Clay on Cannery came up. We can’t pass up this opportunity.” Duck and the HippOdrome Friday night, followed by a Kruse Row in Monterey. If she sounds like part of the team, that’s because she is. In fact, the entire Phinny family has motorsports in the blood. MORE ROOM FOR NEW GROWTH She grew up a “track rat,” spending weekends watching her uncle race. Her first date with her to-be husband, Pat Phinny, occurred at the Long Beach Grand Prix, where he was com- peting, in 1986. “He finished in the top 10, I think,” she said. By the time their sons went to grade school, they were rac- WANTED!MID VALLEY ing. Ryan got behind the wheel of a kart at age 5 and took on Hand as his coach at 8. Little brother Brendan started racing SHOPPING CENTER karts under Hand’s instruction at the tender age of 4 and now, at 14, has already won a national championship. “Either you feel good about being in a car and going fast, GIFTS, CARDS AND HOME or you don’t,” commented their dad, a longtime competitor Celebrating our 28th Anniversary of Drive Up Self Storage and collector who drives in historic races and enters his vehi- ACCESSORIES SHOP cles in vintage automobile shows and concours. VALLEY VILLAGE 1,471 sq. ft. next to Safeway Though Phinny did fairly well in 2006, he was forced to Great visibilty, foot traffic and ample parking. focus on school instead of racing in 2007 after crashing an SELF STORAGE 1,500/mo NNN. off-road motorcycle while practicing for the Baja 500. 15 Del Fino Place • Carmel Valley Village “He decided to break the left side of his body,” his mom (831) 659-5322 • [email protected] • Family Owned • Locally Operated said. When another rider wrecked in front of him during a Member of the Better Business Bureau and the CV Chamber of Commerce 659-6817 warmup, he tried to avoid the fallen bike and was launched into the air, breaking his col- larbone, wrist and two ribs when he crashed back to LIVE OAK FORGE earth. Now fully healed — and HAND FORGED ORNAMENTAL IRON ready to graduate from high WORK MADE-TO-ORDER Natural Stone school next month — Phinny is eager to get back on the Fireplace Screens • Fire Tool Sets - Andirons track and compete at a whole G A L L E R Y new level. Pot Racks • Hand-forged Garden Gates “He’s all well and good Door Hardware • Etc. now, and ready to go,” Pat OME EE UR HOWROOM Phinny said. On his website, C S O S www.ryanphinnymotor- 831.659.4260 sports.com, the young racer 73 W. 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By KELLY NIX to Smolinski’s anatomy in relation to his sex- bisexual individuals.” Smolinski also claims he was retaliated ual orientation,” according to his suit. One joke, entitled, “Am I Gay? Time for against and suffered depression and anxiety A GAY Pacific Grove police officer — The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in your annual ‘Am I Gay’ self examination,” because of his role in a federal court case who claims he was subjected to jokes and San Jose, parallels a claim Smolinski filed includes seven off-color, disparaging ques- involving the ridicule and was turned down for promotions with the city in August 2007, in which he tions. The sender included a disclaimer that city and because of his lifestyle — has filed a lawsuit said he endured a hostile work environment. the message was intended as a joke. bisexual in federal court. The officer was hired by the department in “Now, before you accuse me of being coworker In the April 3 lawsuit filed against the 1997. homophobic,” the sender wrote, “I received Rhonda Allegations of police department, former police chief Scott The 12-page suit accuses the department this message from a very good friend of Ramey, a for- harrassment, Miller and current chief Darius Engles, Sgt. of retaliation, negligence, intentional inflic- mine, that happens to be lesbian.” mer parking Darrin Smolinski claims for about 10 years tion of emotional distress, discrimination The suit doesn’t indicate whether officer. but few specific he was the target of harassment and discrim- and other charges. Smolinski actually received the email. Smolinski examples ination, and that little was done by supervi- Smolinski, who is seeking an unspecified The officer contends there was a “prevail- contends sors to stop it. amount of money, claims the police depart- ing anti-gay culture” that existed in the Miller didn’t “Smolinski was told that there is disap- ment’s email system was used to “circulate department and that defendants’ conduct was promote him proval of his lifestyle within the department” information which utilized derogatory terms “willful, malicious, outrageous and beyond as retaliation and colleagues “have made remarks relating and statements relating to homosexual and the bounds of decency such that no reason- for Smolinski’s support of Ramey, who filed able person could be expected to endure it.” a complaint in 1999 against Miller for not Smolinski portrays an overall atmosphere disciplining a supervisor who had “harassed of harassment, but lists few specific exam- her for being bisexual and having an open ples in which he was targeted. marriage.” Smolinski alleges problems began when In June 2001, six months after Miller Miller, now a P.G. city councilman, was fired Ramey, she filed a federal harassment SECOND ANGEL police chief and has continued with Engles, and retaliation lawsuit against Miller. who took over the department in fall 2006. Smolinski helped Ramey prepare for trial BANCORP The sergeant also alleges a pattern of and testified in court on her behalf against denied promotions even though he received Miller. A jury later ruled in favor of Miller in “multiple commendations” and top scores the case. ATTENTION during promotional interviews. CEDAR FUNDING INVESTORS PilatesStudio of Carmel Fund & Fractional Trust Deed We offer: • A Fully Equipped Pilates Studio • Private and Group Reformer and Mat Classes • Improve Your Strength, Flexibility, and Stamina Starting Today! We can help you. • Perfect for Pre and Post Natal Fitness! • Greatly Enhance your Golf, Tennis and Personal Fitness! Contact us. • Discover the Great Benefits of Pilates! (831) 601-9961 The Pilates Studio of Carmel 7th & Lincoln SW • 624-7817 By appt. only www.SecondAngel.net/assist GRAND Impressions FINE & FASHION JEWELRY Second Angel Bancorp specializes in OPENING The Latest Selection working with complex and unique lending in Diamonds, Silver, 25% OFF and Fashion Jewelry and investment situations, maximizing Regular Priced From Around the World returns in secured investments. Merchandise Carmel Plaza, Ocean Ave. CFL 607-2066 Come Join Us! Carmel-by-the-Sea 831.620.0312

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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will conduct a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, located on the east side of Monte Verde between Ocean and Seventh Avenues, on Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The public hearings will be opened at 4:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Note: one or more of the items may be on the Consent Agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved without discussion unless someone requests otherwise. For all other items staff will present the project, then the applicant and all interested members of the public will be allowed to speak or offer written testimony before the Board takes action. Decisions to approve or deny the project may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the office of the City Clerk within ten (10) working days following the date of action by the Design Review Board and paying a $260.00 appeal fee as established by the City Council. For those projects listed as appealable to the California Coastal Commission, appeals may be filed directly with the Coastal Commission for no fee, by filing a written notice of appeal with the Coastal Commission’s Central Coast office in Santa Cruz. Such appeals must be filed within ten working days of the Coastal Commission’s receipt of the City’s Final Local Action Notice. If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Design Review Board or the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Conserve water with free 1. DS 08-44 Louise Von Hasseln NW corner St. Lucia & Mission Block 141, Lot(s) 13 & 15 Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit water conservation devices! applications for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District. 2. DS 08-38 Daniel & Kimberly Silverie Guadalupe 3 SW of 8th Block 62, Lot(s) 7 Consideration of Design Study (Concept), Demolition Permit and Conserving water is important during any time of Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an exist- year, but taking special care to be efficient during ing residence and the construction of STAGE 1 a new residence located in the springtime can make more water available for the Single Family Residential (R-1) dry months ahead. There are a host of free water- Water use requirements District. are now in effect. 3. DS 08-48 saving devices available and rebates for making Robert Heimbucher 2957 Franciscan Way an investment in reducing your water use. Please follow the odd/even Block 9, Lot(s) 16 Consideration of a Design Study watering schedule designated application for the addition of a lattice for you. to a nonconforming rear fence on a site located in the Single Family “SPRING INTO ACTION” WITH FREE Residential (R-1) District. RESOURCES AND MONEY-SAVING REBATES: OUTDOOR WATERING SCHEDULE 4. DS 08-51 David & Cindy Holley Perry Newberry 4 NW of 6th Many free water-saving devices and helpful tools Odd-numbered and Carmel Even-numbered and Carmel Block 3A, Lot(s) 5 south and west addresses north and east addresses Consideration of a Design Study are available from California American Water (Concept & Final) application for a minor alteration to an historic resi- and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management dence located in the Single Family SATURDAYS & WEDNESDAYS SUNDAYS & THURSDAYS Residential (R-1) District. District, including: 5. DS 08-37 Stephen & Patty Mayer • Free “Water Wise Gardening in Monterey County” interactive CD. Junipero 2 NW of 12th Block 129, Lot(s) 13 & 15 Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final) and Coastal • Free low-flow shower heads, hose nozzles, and other water saving devices. Development Permit applications for the substantial alteration of an historic residence located in the • Rebates when you install cistern systems, rain sensors, and smart irrigation controllers. Residential (R-1) and Archaeological Significance Overlay (AS) Districts. • Rebates for replacing old toilets, washing machines, and inefficient dishwashers 6. DS 08-50 Butch & Eileen Schuering with high-efficiency models. NE corner Santa Rita & 2nd Block 18, Lot(s) 18 & 20 Consideration of a Design Study (Track 1 Referral) application for the Remember to wait before you water outdoors. Almost 50 percent of residential water use is outdoors, construction of a pergola on a site located in the Single Family and keeping your sprinklers off in spring saves you money and helps protect our environment. Residential (R-1) District. *Project is appealable to the To learn more about conserving water and how you can make a difference, California Coastal Commission call (888) 237-1333 or (831) 658-5601, or visit one of the following resources: Date of Publication: May 16, 2008 www.montereywaterfacts.com • www.waterawareness.org • www.mpwmd.dst.ca.us DESIGN REVIEW BOARD City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Leslie Fenton Administrative Coordinator Publication dates: May 16, 2008. (PC532).

Legal Deadline: Tuesday 4:30 pm (for Friday publication) Call (831) 274-8590 10A The Carmel Pine Cone May 16, 2008 SeniorSenior LivingLiving Assemblywoman Anna M. Caballero, who was Salinas that includes Clint Eastwood, Bob Kavner, Doug Mackenzie, Well rounded First Tee mayor prior to her election to the state Legislature, “is a JB McIntosh, Carmen Ponce, Geoff Couch (chairman), Steve strong advocate for public safety, affordable housing, quality John (vice chairman) and president/CEO Ollie Nutt. board adds cop, exec health care and education,” according to First Tee spokesper- The First Tee of Monterey County was founded four years son Cathy Scherzer. And former Salinas P.D. Cmdr. Trevor ago by the Monterey Peninsula Foundation, which presents Iida is the city’s community safety director, “helping to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am each winter and and legislator develop and implement prevention and intervention pro- the Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach every Labor grams.” Day weekend. A RETIRED executive, a former police commander and a Beall, Caballero and Iida joined a highly esteemed board For more information, visit www.thefirstteemc.org. California Assemblywoman joined the board of directors of The First Tee of Monterey County, the nonprofit announced May 2. The First Tee seeks to help teach children life skills “Within five or 10 minutes, he came with a basket so full through the game of golf, and the Monterey County chapter DONATE of cash he had to hold it down with his hand,” Hornik offers programs to a total 1,500 kids at Laguna Seca Golf From page 1A recounted. Ranch on Highway 68, Twin Creeks Golf Course in Salinas As music blared and people mingled, the two men sat on and a facility in Castroville. guilty and on April 30 was sentenced to 180 days in jail and the floor in the corner and counted it. Don Beall, former chairman and CEO of Rockwell, three years’ probation, and ordered to repay the $10,000. “There were several $100 bills,” he said, and the total retired in 1998 after a 30-year career but continues to serve “During sentencing, the principal and a fifth grade came to $1,253 he kept stuffed in a coffee cup for the remain- on the boards of Rockwell Collins and CT Realty. teacher spoke about what that money meant,” Hornik said. der of the evening. “Sometimes they would buy jackets in the winter for kids “The story moved everyone, and the outcome was far who didn’t have them. And they used it for science camp for beyond my expectations,” Eastwood recalled. “I thought we SHIRLEY KIATTA, RN kids.” would get a couple hundred bucks, max. When Todd counted ELDER CARE CONSULTANT To make matters worse, Bank of America charged the more than $1,200, people were in tears. It made our efforts school more than $1,000 in fees, according to Hornik. that night to raise money for our kids seem even more ful- Helping Families Make After the sentencing, another D.A., Chris Harter, encour- filling.” Informed Choices aged Hornik to issue a press release with the thought people The bounty was the result of fortuitous timing, Hornik • Have you noticed a slow, steady decline in the might be inclined to help. Though she was ordered to repay said. If the case had been adjudicated a week later, he would- independence of a loved one? the school, Barroso may never be able to fulfill that obliga- n’t have had the opportunity to share the story. And had it • Are you a caregiver and feeling overwhelmed? tion, according to Hornik. At the very least, it will take a long happened a few weeks earlier, it might not have been on his • Are you concerned about a love one… • staying home alone safely? • having proper nutrition? time. mind. • maintaining personal hygiene? • driving safely? • taking medications correctly? • managing home finances? Spring Fling fortune Grateful kids • having adequate social opportunities? Hornik arrived at the Spring Fling thinking about the case, On May 5, he took the cup of cash to Highland I am an initial contact to… Assess needs of client and family. and he asked PTA President Dina Eastwood if he could share Elementary and explained the donations were from sympa- Identify resources to meet the client’s needs. Assist in coordinating those resources. the story with those assembled. thetic parents, from one PTA to another, and were not the Eastwood summarized her reactions to the tale: “‘How result of any organized effort by the school or Carmel Monterey/Salinas Offices and Home Visits can someone be so low as to rob children and parents who Unified School District. 479 Pacific Street, Monterey • 60 West Alisal Street, Salinas had to sacrifice to make that much money through the “The teachers and I were in tears,” Kiernan said. “Even 831.645.9950 years?’ And, of course, ‘We can help fix it,’ meaning River though we live close to each other, you never think people are www.shirleykiatta.com / [email protected] School, because the parent/student body is amazing!” going to go so far out of their way to support a school.” She was unsure of an In contrast to River School, which is part of a district impromptu solicitation lack- funded mostly through property taxes and enjoys the benefits ing the benefits of planning of a hardworking PTA that raises about $60,000 per year for ahead but agreed and intro- its students, Highland Elementary serves a far more finan- duced Hornik, who briefly cially challenged population. Central Coast Senior Services, Inc. described the sad tale. “Our children come from poverty,” Kiernan said, and Before he could even find many of their parents hold two or three jobs to make ends PROVIDING OPTIONS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGsm a can to pass for collections, meet, leaving little extra to donate to the school. a friend upended a basket of “This was just huge for them,” she said. In response, the Everybody Needs a Break Now and Then nachos and sent it around the students wrote to River School. room. “When they wrote the letters, it showed their heart as well,” Kiernan said. Even the most dedicated family caregivers periodically need “time “It was overwhelming for off ” to replenish their energy. 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I look back on Bay awarded him an Honorary Doctoral owned a newspaper called the Carmel actress, Billie Barbara Bolton. The couple my life and I realize that I spent most of it Degree of Letters and featured him as a Cymbal. His father died unexpectedly when married in 1952, and by 1960 — when getting ready for my life now.” keynote speaker at its commencement cere- he was just 12, and the duty of raising Masten received an inheritance and pur- Masten’s declining health only increased mony. Receiving a college degree was just Masten fell upon his mother, Hildreth, who chased a property in Palo Colorado Canyon his urgency to reach a broader audience. He about the last thing Masten expected at this seemed to have little appreciation for her — they had four young children. continued to tour the country, offering an stage in his life, and he broke into a big grin son’s budding artistic talent. In 1963, Masten moved his family down inspiring mix of poetry and storytelling. when he contemplated his mother’s reaction “My mother wanted me to be an the coast, and soon he was writing poetry in Poking fun at cancer and death, he encour- to such an honor. optometrist,” recalled Masten in an interview earnest. In 1968, he started traveling the aged audiences to love, laugh and dance. The “She’s dancing in heaven right now,” he with The Pine Cone two years ago. country to promote the first of 18 books of National Prostrate Coalition took notice and said at the time. Masten, though, was clearly not suited for poetry he would eventually publish. named him “Poet Laureate of Prostate It’s a safe bet that Masten — who fre- a formal education. 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By CHRIS COUNTS The symphony will open the concert with of Hidden Valley. at the Cleveland Institute of Robert Wayne Padgett’s “Fanfare for the The principal cellist of Music. She has performed THE MONTEREY Symphony will end Eagles.” Padgett, a Pacific Grove resident the Cleveland Orchestra for with artists such as Lynn its final concert of the 2007-2008 season on and a graduate of Stevenson School, was the 35 years, Geber has Harrell, Arnold Steinhardt, a high note, performing Gustav Mahler’s dra- winner of the 2008 Max Bragado-Darman appeared with many Aaron Rosand and Dale matic Symphony No. 1 in D Major. Fanfare Competition, and this weekend American and European Clevenger. “It’s one of the great pieces in all of marks the world premiere of the piece. orchestras and as a chamber The duo will perform music,” offered Joe Truskot, executive direc- Next comes Claude Debussy’s three- player with the Cleveland works by Ravel, Debussy, tor of the symphony. movement impressionistic essay, Orchestra String Quartet, the Dvorak, Schumann, Sunset Center hosts performances by the “Nocturnes,” which features the female voic- Emerson String Quartet, the Mendelssohn, and Weber. symphony Sunday and Monday, May 18-19. es of the Monterey Symphony Chorus. American String Quartet and Tickets are $20. Hidden Following an intermission, Mahler’s monu- the Cavani String Quartet. Valley is located at Carmel mental symphony wraps up the performance. Geber will be joined by Valley and Ford roads. For Pre-concert lectures by musicologist Dr. pianist Anita Pontremoli, more information, call (831) Jean Widaman, which are free of charge to who heads the department of 659-3115 or visit www.hid- all ticket holders, will begin one hour prior to collaborative piano studies Cellist Stephen Geber denvalleymusic.org. the start of each performance in Room 105 at Sunset Center. And the golf club at Quail Lodge will host a luncheon for Padgett Friday, May 16, at 11:30 a.m. The cost of attending the event Cafe unveils seascapes and landscapes is $45. Sunday’s matinee starts at 3 p.m., while THE WILD Goose Bakery Cafe in variety of techniques. Focusing on using Monday’s concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets Carmel Valley hosts a reception Friday, oils, she began to develop her own style. range from $35 to $60. For more informa- May 16 for painter Böbe Kirsch. In 1995, she presented her first art show tion, call (831) 624-8511 or visit www.mon- Born and raised in Hungary, Kirsch in Munich. tereysymphony.org. presents an exhibit of seascapes and land- In 1999, Kirsch moved to the United scapes that capture the scenic vistas of States. She now lives in Carmel Valley Hidden Valley hosts cellist Monterey County. with her husband and two daughters. One of America’s most gifted cellists, Kirsch started painting seascapes after The reception, which will feature live Stephen Geber, will be at Hidden Valley visiting the beaches of Tel-Aviv in Israel. music, begins at 7 p.m. The Wild Goose is Music Seminars Monday, May 19, at 8 p.m. After moving to Munich, Germany, she located at 18 E. Carmel Valley Rd. “Stephen has distinguished himself as attended an art school, the Kunst For more information, call (831) 659- The Monterey Symphony will premiere a new one of the great teachers and performers of Academy, where she experimented with a 5052. work by Robert Wayne Padgett. the cello,” explained Peter Meckel, director Carmel Valley Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea The Kingston Trio and the QUAIL LODGE & CARMEL GALLERY ALLIANCE THE CARMEL HERITAGE SOCIETY SIMIC GALLERIES GALLERIE PLEIN AIRE presents presents Great American Songbook presents Plein Aire Carmel Jo Mora Artists’ On the California Mission Trail The Golden State Theatre in Exhibit Art Festival Reception Monterey has put together an impres- beginning May 12 May 15-18 May 15-July 2 May 17 sive slate of shows for the month of See page 12CAF See page 4CAF See page 17A See page 13CAF May, including performances by the Kingston Trio Friday, May 6, plus a triple header of vintage rhythm and blues artists on Saturday. The Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea Kingston Trio emerged from the San Around SANDY BY THE SEA GALLERY GALLERY NORTH MASTERPIECE GALLERY Francisco North Beach club scene in Dining presents presents presents 1957 and helped revolutionize the Peninsula Donald Neff & American folk music. With the release Western Visions of their first single, “Tom Dooley,” (a Painting TWO PERSON SHOW Plugged In CARMEL Stephen Sanfilippo catchy rendition of the traditional folk Bouchée ...... 13A Artist Reception Demonstrations Artist Reception By Stephen L. song), the Kingston Trio launched a Em Le’s ...... 16A May 17 May 17 May 17 Vagnini career that has persevered for more Flaherty’s ...... 13A See page 2CAF See page 15CAF See page 13CAF than five decades. At one point in the Hola at The Barnyard ...... 13A early 1960s, The Kingston Trio had Rio Grill at The Crossroads . . . . .4A four albums among the Top 10 selling Sushi Heaven ...... 16A Carmel Valley Carmel-by-the-Sea albums, a record unmatched for nearly 40 years. The original CARMEL VALLEY AND Carmel Valley trio, Dave Guard, Bob Shane and Nick Reynolds, has long MOUTH OF THE VALLEY COVEY AT QUAIL LODGE 102.1 KDFC AND SUNSET CENTER since passed into history, and the group is today composed of Carmel presents Gardiner’s Resort ...... 16A Chamber presents George Grove, Bill Zorn and Rick Dougherty. Zorn and Covey at Quail Lodge ...... 16A The Tasteful Art of SMUIN BALLET Dougherty are former members of the Limeliters. George Golf Grove has performed with the Kingston Trio since 1976. The MARINA Food and Wine Pairing Tournament Dancin’ with concert starts at 8 p.m. Tico’s Breakfast ...... 13A Winemaker’s Dinner On Saturday night at the downtown Monterey venue, local MONTEREY May 29 May 29 GershwinJune 6-7 promoter Conte Productions presents a tripleheader featuring Siamese Bay ...... 28A See page 3A See page 14A See page 14A The Coasters, The Drifters and Sonny Turner, former lead Turtle Bay Taqueria ...... 14A singer of The Platters. In 1959, Turner replaced Tony PACIFIC GROVE Williams as lead singer of the Platters, one of the most suc- Fandango ...... 20A Carmel Valley Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea cessful vocal groups of all time. Other shows scheduled at the Golden State Theatre Fishwife ...... 14A CARMEL VALLEY CHAMBER CARMEL ART ASSOCIATION WYLAND GALLERIES include Emmy Lou Harris on Friday, May 23; Los Lobos, Passionfish ...... 19A 4th Annual Annual presents Taste Bistro ...... 21A May 29; Los Lonely Boys, June 14; the Oak Ridge Boys, Thaiwaiian Bistro ...... 14A Art & Wine BBQ & WYLAND June 29; and a Classic Christmas with Wynonna Judd on Thursday, Dec. 11. For tickets and more information call SEASIDE Celebration Silent Auction Gallery Show (831) 372-3800. Fishwife ...... 14A August 23 September 13 International jazz guitarist Calvin Edwards was born and Turtle Bay Taqueria ...... 14A June 7 See page 3CAF See page 12CAF See page 13CAF See MUSIC page 17A Food & WineMay 16, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 13A

Authentic German food and very large steins at Santa Lucia Cafe

By MARGOT PETIT NICHOLS “Why can’t I do it here?” He found what he all over the world from a home base in Germany. was looking for in a Bay Area supplier and Germany, staying in luxury hotels with five- “I enjoy making a nice presentation, but IF FARM-RAISED wild boar sounds has been serving venison and wild boar ever star restaurants. While enjoying the exquisite the most important thing to me is the taste like an anomaly and farm-raised venison since. cuisine in these plush eating establishments, and the right portions. We don’t serve just a seems incongruous, don’t tell Chef Uwe The Santa Lucia Café is known for its one thought kept coming back to him: “I little food on fancy plates. Our portions are (pronounced Uva) Grobecker of Monterey’s German and Italian kitchen. Grobecker’s could do this better grand portions,” he Santa Lucia Café. He specializes in both. mother is Italian-born and married his and cheaper.” said. The boar he gets from East Texas, and the German father. He was born and raised in The thought He does a great venison from Colorado and New Zealand. Northern Germany in the seaport town of stayed with him, deal of the cooking “There are no strong flavors with these Bremen. His German heritage wins out on until 11 years ago himself but has wild animals because, for the most part, the menu: “It’s 80 percent German and 20 he bought the Santa chef profile trained his staff in they’re grain fed,” Grobecker said. “The percent Italian,” he said. And one can readi- Lucia, which was authentic German meat has a very lean texture and the flavor is ly see that by glancing over the menu. Italian then a Mediterranean-style deli, and began food preparation. He has two crews, one for not gamey.” specialties are predominately pastas and turning it in the direction of a German- breakfast and one for lunch. When he’s not He serves entrées of venison during the thin-crusted pizzas baked in a brick oven, Italian restaurant. cooking, he oversees his cooks, “to assure dinner hour at his restaurant. Slow-braised and one meat specialty — Veal Parmesan. That same year he enrolled in the the authenticity remains intact.” venison osso bucco is an unusual offering; The German side of the menu is com- Culinary Academy in Salinas — the then- His manager, Brian Boguta, works the and roasted venison chops are a customer posed of five pork schnitzels (jaeger, Wiener, satellite of the San Francisco Culinary morning shift, and has done so for six years. favorite. “I’m not a chef, but I like to cook blue cheese, zigeuner and Holsteiner) and Academy — where he took a six-month Grobecker takes care of the evening crowd. and I enjoy doing venison,” he said. As for Hungarian goulash, Berlin-style liver, course in California cuisine to learn the the wild boar, it appears on the menu as Bavarian and Nuernberger brats and sauer- basics of cooking, which he added to the “brats” — grilled wild boar sausages served braten. And, of course, the venison and wild home cooking he learned from his family in See CHEF next page with red cabbage, sauerkraut and roasted or boar dishes. mashed potatoes. “The weather here in Monterey is perfect Grobecker enjoyed these game meats for German fare,” he said. growing up in Germany, and when he came For 25 years Grobecker was in the agri- MARKET here and opened his restaurant, he thought, cultural products trade, constantly traveling & DELI “Carmel’s Finest” SINCE 1953

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By MARY BROWNFIELD alongside sweets and flowers. handful of small plates — advertised as Among the small plates are large “tapas style” — a range of creative specialty Tempura “Bama” Shrimp, coated in batter WITH SPRING in full swing, Peninsula ■ Graffs meet Bolton cocktails ($7 to $12) and wines by the glass and golden fried, served with a spicy restaurants are pitching an array of offerings priced from $5 (for the house red and white, habañero aioli and shaved fennel in a creamy designed to delight all the senses. A Carmel The Covey at Quail Lodge has intro- which change frequently) to $12, all to be dressing that nicely curbs the heat ($7); deli- Valley institution presents its winemaker’s din- duced the Sample, Savor, Celebrate cock- consumed on the sun-drenched, idyllic pond- cate Grilled Asparagus Salad with spring ner and other seasonal temptations, while a tail hour from 5 to 6 p.m., and a three- side deck or in the lounge. The 2006 ramp vinaigrette, barrel-aged feta, beautiful Cannery Row eatery capitalizes on full moons course Sunset Menu from 6 to 7 p.m., both Benziger Sauvignon Blanc ($9) was a per- thinly sliced beets and vibrant frisee ($5); and a downtown hotel benefits Monterey’s available Tuesday through Saturday. fect choice in the soft evening Carmel Valley Historic Garden League by pouring bubbly Sample, Savor, Celebrate features a warmth this week. Continues next page

Grobecker came to the United States 20 CHEF years ago while traveling on business. He From previous page met his wife in Phoenix, Ariz., originally from Chicago, “she still doesn’t approve of my thin-crusted, Northern Italian pizzas,” he laughed. Beer, anyone? They moved to the Monterey Peninsula To go with the German cuisine, the bar from Dallas 12 years ago, and have three (which was put in a year ago) serves nine children: Stefan, 17; Kristian, 15; and German beers on tap. “And I like every one daughter Reeve, 12. of them,” Grobecker said with his signature One can dine at the Santa Lucia either humor. “We serve them in 1-pint to 2-liter indoors or out. Inside, the restaurant seats glasses.” 40, plus nine at the bar, and outside 20 peo- German steins decorate the back bar. ple can be accommodated under sun umbrel- “Every year when I go back to Germany to las or heat lamps. Shrubbery, in terra cotta visit my mother, I pack a few new steins to pots, separates the outdoor cafe from bring back with me. Customers are generous passersby in typical European fashion. with their stein contributions, too.” Grobecker said his ample breakfast menu As all restaurateurs will attest, attention offers American and German fare: German must be paid constantly to many details. apple or Black Forest buttermilk pancakes, Grobecker is no exception. “What keeps me “Stammer Max”— an old world favorite of going after 12 years is my humor,” he said. “I German rye bread topped with diced Italian love to joke with my clients.” smoked ham and two fried eggs, roasted potatoes and a pickle on the side — or the well liked Italian-style Santa Lucia breakfast, and silver dollar and Mickey Mouse pancakes for children age 8 and under. “As for lunch, every week- day we offer a different special,” he said. Although there are German artifacts and flags decorating his restaurant, Grobecker loves his adopted country and will soon become a U.S. citizen so that he can vote. “I want to make sure we go in the right direction after the election,” he said. Santa Lucia Café is located at 484 Washington St., Monterey, and is open seven days a week. Breakfast and lunch are served from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. For information or reservations, call (831) 333- 1111. ,=E=E:=JL@==P;ALAF? >J=K@`9NGJKG>'=PA;G 4524,%"!94!15%2)! .9KL=K DAC=L@=J= :MLALK@=J= Voted6OTED 4HEULTIMATETACOS Best"EST"URRITOIN Burrito in WRAPSBOWLS Monterey-ONTEREY#OUNTY County -ONTEREYs4YLER3TREETs 3EASIDEs&REMONT"OULEVARDs May 16, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 15A

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS SALINAS, CA The property hereto- the Trustee will accept cashier's checks the fictitious business name listed written request to the beneficiary NAME STATEMENT fore described is being sold "as is". drawn on a state or national bank, a above on: N/A. (s) James Thamer. This within 10 days of the date of first File No. 20080791 All right, title and interest conveyed TS # CA-08-131584-SH check drawn by a state or federal credit statement was filed with the County publication of this Notice of Sale. If The following person(s) is (are) doing to and now held by it under said Loan # 0017347493 union, or a check drawn by a state or Clerk of Monterey County on April 28, the Trustee is unable to convey title business as: Deed of Trust in the property situated NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE federal savings and loan association, 2008. Publication dates: May 9, 16, 23, for any reason, the successful bid- California American Water, 303 H in said County and State describing YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A savings association, or savings bank 30, 2008. (PC 515) der's sole and exclusive remedy Street, Suite 250, Chula Vista, CA the land therein: APN # 010-231- DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/16/2005. specified in Section 5102 of the shall be the return of monies paid to 91910, County of San Diego. the Trustee, and the successful bid- California-American Water Company 023 LOT NUMBERED 30 IN BLOCK UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- Financial Code and authorized to do der shall have no further recourse. LETTERED KK, AS SAID LOT AND TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE business in this state. Said sale will be NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE (California), 303 H Street, Suite 250, T.S. No. 2008-26904441 Date: 5/8/2008 Quality Loan Service Chula Vista, CA 91910. BLOCK ARE SHOWN ON THAT SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but with- Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CERTAIN MAP ENTITLED, "MAP NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE out covenant or warranty, express or Loan No. 0026904441 This business is conducted by a corpo- Title Order No. 3578591 CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON ration. OF ADDITION NO. 3 CARMEL-BY- NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING implied, regarding title, possession or YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A SALE information only Sale Line: The registrant commenced to transact THE-SEA", FILED IN VOLUME 2 OF AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted- DEED OF TRUST DATED 714-259-7850 or Login to: business under the fictitious business MAPS, "CITIES AND TOWNS", AT TACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale ness secured by said Deed of Trust, 12/6/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement name or names listed above on April 1, PAGE 5, MONTEREY COUNTY to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s advances thereunder, with interest as ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Line: (800) 247-9727 Jennifer 2003. RECORDS. The street address and check drawn on a state or national provided, and the unpaid principal of PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A Basom, Trustee Sale Officer If you I declare that all information in this other common designation, if any, of bank, check drawn by a state or federal the Note secured by said Deed of Trust PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN have previously been discharged statement is true and correct. (A regis- the real property described above is credit union, or a check drawn by a with interest thereon as provided in said EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE through bankruptcy, you may have trant who declares as true information purported to be: SE CORNER OF state or federal savings and loan asso- Note, plus fees, charges and expenses OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST been released of personal liability for which he or she knows to be false is LOPEZ AND 2ND , CARMEL, CA ciation, or savings association, or sav- of the Trustee and of the trusts created YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A this loan in which case this letter is guilty of a crime.) LAWYER. A public auction sale to intended to exercise the note hold- California-American Water Company 93921 The undersigned Trustee dis- ings bank specified in Section 5102 of by said Deed of Trust. DATED: April 29, er's rights against the real property claims any liability for any incorrect- the Financial Code and authorized to 2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 the highest bidder for cash, cashier's S/ Carrie L. Gleeson, Secretary check drawn on a state or national only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR This statement was filed with the ness of the street address and other do business in this state, will be held by TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING common designation, if any, shown duly appointed trustee. The sale will be VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281- bank, check drawn by a state or fed- County Clerk of Monterey on April 11, eral credit union, or a check drawn A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPT- 2008. herein. Said sale will be made, but made, but without covenant or warranty, 8219 , Sale Information (626) 927-4399 by a state or federal savings and ING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON NOTICE-In accordance with Section without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, By: T. Sevillano, Team Member loan association, or savings associa- BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt tion, or savings bank specified in OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY generally expires five years from the possession, or encumbrances, to the remaining principal sum of the collector attempting to collect a debt. Section 5102 of the Financial Code INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR date it was filed with the County Clerk, pay the remaining principal sum of note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, Any information obtained will be used and authorized to do business in this PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE except as provided in Section 17920(b), the Note(s) secured by said Deed of with interest and late charges thereon, for that purpose. ASAP# 2742772 state will be held by the duly appoint- CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR where it expires 40 days after any Trust, with interest thereon, as pro- as provided in the note(s), advances, 05/02/2008, 05/09/2008, 05/16/2008 ed trustee as shown below, of all THAT PURPOSE. As required by change in the facts set forth in the state- vided in said Note(s), advances, if under the terms of the Deed of Trust, Publication dates: May 2, 9, 16, 2008. right, title, and interest conveyed to law, you are hereby notified that a ment pursuant to section 17913 other any, under the terms of the Deed of interest thereon, fees, charges and (PC507) and now held by the trustee in the negative credit report reflecting on than a change in the residence address hereinafter described property under your credit record may be submitted of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total to a credit report agency if you fail to expenses of the Trustee and of the amount (at the time of the initial publi- and pursuant to a Deed of Trust Business Name Statement must be described below. The sale will be fulfill the terms of your credit obliga- filed before the expiration. trusts created by said Deed of Trust. cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME tions. ASAP# 2745186 05/09/2008, The total amount of the unpaid bal- estimated to be set forth below. The STATEMENT File No. 20080782. The made, but without covenant or war- The filing of this statement does not of ranty, expressed or implied, regard- 05/16/2008, 05/23/2008 itself authorize the use in this state of a ance of the obligation secured by the amount may be greater on the day of following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Publication dates: May 9, 16, 23, 2008. ness as: CARMEL ART FESTIVAL, ing title, possession, or encum- Fictitious Business Name in violation of property to be sold and reasonable sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO brances, to pay the remaining princi- (PC 516) the rights of another under Federal, estimated costs, expenses and BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT 24658 Santa Rita Rd., Carmel, CA 93923. CARMEL GALLERY ALLIANCE pal sum of the note(s) secured by the State, or common law (See Section advances at the time of the initial DUE. Trustor(s): JOSE DE JESUS Deed of Trust, with interest and late 14411 et seq., Business and - CALIFORNIA, 24658 Santa Rita Rd., publication of the Notice of Trustee's BUENROSTRO AN UNMARRIED MAN Carmel, CA 93923. This business is charges thereon, as provided in the NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Professions Code). Sale is: $844,864.84 (estimated Recorded: 06/23/2005 as Instrument note(s), advances, under the terms TS No. 08-05597 Renewal Filing conducted by a corporation. Registrant amount). Accrued interest and addi- No. 2005063305 in book xxx, page xxx commenced to transact business under of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, Title Order No. 3597577 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16/08 tional advances, if any, will increase of Official Records in the Office of the fees, charges and expenses of the Investor/Insurer No. - APN No. CNS-1324025# the fictitious business name listed this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee Recorder of Monterey County, above on: March 1, 2008. (s) Pamela Trustee for the total amount (at the 012-723-006-000 CARMEL PINE CONE time of the initial publication of the YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Publication dates: April 25, May 2, 9, is unable to convey title for any rea- California; Date of Sale: 5/29/2008 at Crabtree, Treasurer. This statement was 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated DEED OF TRUST, DATED 16, 2008. (PC 421) son, the successful bidder's sole and filed with the County Clerk of Monterey 04/17/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE exclusive remedy shall be the return wing main entrance to the Monterey County on April 10, 2008. Publication to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR of monies paid to the Trustee and the County Courthouse, 240 Church St., dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008. (PC 508) PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A successful bidder shall have no fur- Salinas, CA Amount of unpaid balance Trustor: CARMEN AYALA, A MAR- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME RIED WOMAN AND SALVADOR PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN ther recourse. The Beneficiary under and other charges: $784,530.37 The HERNANDEZ, AN UNMARRIED EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE STATEMENT File No. 20080776. The said Deed of Trust heretofore execut- purported property address is: 11565 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST following person(s) is(are) doing busi- STATEMENT File No. 20080931. The MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ed and delivered to the undersigned RANCHO FIESTA RD CARMEL, CA GOLDEN WEST SAVINGS ASSO- YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A ness as: 93924 Assessors Parcel No. 416-027- following person(s) is(are) doing busi- LAWYER." Notice is hereby given 1. DEJA VU CONSIGNMENT a written Declaration of Default and ness as: KYRA CAPITAL, 225 CIATION SERVICE CO., A CALI- Demand for Sale, and a written 005-000 The undersigned Trustee dis- FORNIA CORPORATION Recorded that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as CLOTHING Crossroads Blvd., #358, Carmel, CA duly appointed trustee pursuant to 2. DEJA VU CONSIGNMENT Notice of Default and Election to claims any liability for any incorrectness 93923. JULIA P. COMINOS, 225 12/10/2004 as Instrument No. Sell. The undersigned caused said of the property address or other com- 2004130806 in book -, page - of the Deed of Trust executed by GER- CLOTHING Crossroads Blvd., #358, Carmel, CA ARDO HERNANDEZ, AN UNMAR- 3. DEJA VU COUTURE Notice of Default and Election to Sell mon designation, if any, shown herein. If 93923. This business is conducted by Official Records in the office of the to be recorded in the County where no street address or other common Recorder of Monterey County, RIED MAN, dated 04/17/2007 and 26366-A Carmel Rancho Lane, Carmel, an individual. Registrant commenced to recorded 04/24/07, as Instrument CA 93923. DARCO INC., a California the real property is located and more designation is shown, directions to the transact business under the fictitious California, Date of Sale: 5/30/2008 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the main No. 2007032603, in Book , Page ), of Corporation, 135 West Franklin Street, than three months have elapsed location of the property may be business name listed above on: March Official Records in the office of the Suite 9, Monterey, CA 93940. This busi- since such recordation. Dated: obtained by sending a written request 12, 2008. (s) Julia P. Cominos. This (South) entrance to the County Courthouse, (facing the Courtyard County Recorder of Monterey ness is conducted by a corporation. 05/02/2008 TRUSTEE CORPS, as to the beneficiary within 10 days of the statement was filed with the County County, State of California, will sell Registrant commenced to transact Clerk of Monterey County on April 30, off Church St.), 240 Church Street, Successor Trustee By: CARLOS F date of first publication of this Notice of Salinas, California Amount of unpaid on 05/30/2008 at 10:00AM, At the business under the fictitious business QUEZADA, TRUSTEE SALES OFFI- Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey 2008. Publication dates: May 2, 9, 16, main (South) entrance to the County name listed above on March 1, 2008. 23, 2008. (PC 510) balance and other charges: CER *TRUSTEE CORPS* 2112 title for any reason, the successful bid- $708,130.73 Street Address or other Courthouse, (facing the Courtyard (s) Susanne Oreo Leo. This statement der’s sole and exclusive remedy shall was filed with the County Clerk of BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, 2ND common designation of real property off Church St.), 240 Church Street, FLOOR, IRVINE, CA 92612 FOR be the return of monies paid to the is purported to be.: 3355 Salinas, CA. at public auction, to the Monterey County on April 9, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME highest bidder for cash or check as Publication dates: April 25, May 2, 9, SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: Trustee, and the successful bidder shall STATEMENT File No. 20080904. The CARNEROS COURT AROMAS, CA (714)573-1965, (714) 573-7777, have no further recourse. Date: 95004 A.P.N.: 141-112-010-000 The described below, payable in full at 16, 2008. (PC 423) following person(s) is(are) doing busi- time of sale, all right, title, and inter- (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATE- 5/9/2008 Quality Loan Service Corp. ness as: MONTEREY SIGNS, 8623 undersigned Trustee disclaims any MENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CON- 2141 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA liability for any incorrectness of the est conveyed to and now held by it Ormart Rd., Castroville, CA 95012; under said Deed of Trust, in the prop- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TACT: (949) 252-8300 P401307 92101 (619) 645-7711 For NON SALE Monterey County. MONTEREY BAY street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no erty situated in said County and STATEMENT File No. 20080717. The 5/2, 5/9, 05/16/2008 information only Sale Line: (714) 573- PET RANCH - CA, 8623 Ormart Rd., State and as more fully described in following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Publication dates: May 2, 9, 16, 1965 or Login to: Castyroville, CA 95012. This business street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the the above referenced Deed of Trust. ness as: 2008. (PC503) www.priorityposting.com is conducted by a corporation. The street address and other com- 1. CARMEL COURTYARDS Registrant commenced to transact location of the property may be Reinstatement Line: (619) 645-7711 ext obtained by sending a written mon designation, if any, of the real 2. CARMEL COURTYARDS & 3704 Susan Hurley, Trustee Sale business under the fictitious business property described above is purport- SECRET PASSAGEWAYS name listed above on: June 1, 2008. (s) request to the beneficiary within 10 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Officer If you have previously been dis- days of the date of first publication of ed to be: 1685 SOTO STREET, SEA- Lincoln between 5th & 6th Su Vecino STATEMENT File No. 20080880. The charged through bankruptcy, you may Anjanette Adams, CEO. This statement SIDE, CA, 93955. The undersigned Court, Carmel, CA 93921, Monterey was filed with the County Clerk of this Notice of Sale. Date: 5/6/2008 following person(s) is(are) doing busi- have been released of personal liability Fidelity National Agency Sales & Trustee disclaims any liability for any County. FRANCESCA VALENTINA ness as: ESCOBAR & ESCOBAR Monterey County on April 28, 2008. incorrectness of the street address HAWTHORNE, 843 B Maple St., Pacific for this loan in which case this letter is Publication dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, Posting Agent for GOLDEN WEST CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, 28G intended to exercise the note holder’s SAVINGS ASSOCIATION SERVICE and other common designation, if Grove, CA 93950. MARGO PETIT Quail Run Circle, Salinas, CA 93907. 2008. (PC 511) any, shown herein. The total amount NICHOLS, N.W. Corner Carpenter & rights against the real property only. CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORA- CATHERINE J. ESCOBAR, 1631 Chico This notice is sent for the purpose of TION 15661 Red Hill Ave. Ste. 200 of the unpaid balance with interest 2nd, Carmel, CA 93921. This business Way, Salinas, CA 93906. CLIFFORD G. collecting a debt. This firm is attempting Tustin, California 92780 Telephone thereon of the obligation secured by is conducted by a general partnership. ESCOBAR, 1631 Chico Way, Salinas, SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW the property to be sold plus reason- Registrant commenced to transact to collect a debt on behalf of the holder Number: (800) 840-8547 Sale Status CA 93906. This business is conducted CASE NUMBER: DR 47198 Line: (714) 259-7850 SETH WHITE, able estimated costs, expenses and business under the fictitious business by a general partnership. Registrant and owner of the note. Any information advances at the time of the initial name listed above on april 1, 2008. (s) obtained by or provided to this firm or NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: ASSISTANT SECRETARY Of commenced to transact business under ESTER JIMENEZ Golden West Savings Association publication of the Notice of Sale is Francesca Valentina Hawtmorne. This the fictitious business name listed the creditor will be used for that pur- $550,348.18. It is possible that at the statement was filed with the County You are being sued. Service Company ASAP# 2756312 above on: Oct. 3, 1991. (s) Catherine J. pose. As required by law, you are here- 05/09/2008, 05/16/2008, 05/23/2008 time of sale the opening bid may be Clerk of Monterey County on April 1, Escobar. This statement was filed with by notified that a negative credit report PETITIONER’S NAME IS: less than the total indebtedness due. 2008. Publication dates: April 25, May Publication dates: May 9, 16, 23, 2008. the County Clerk of Monterey County reflecting on your credit record may be ANTONIO JIMENEZ-MAGDALENO (PC 520) In addition to cash, the Trustee will 2, 9, 16, 2008. (PC 426) on April 23, 2008. Publication dates: submitted to a credit report agency if You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS accept cashier's checks drawn on a May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008. (PC 504) after this Summons and Petition are state or national bank, a check you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit served on you to file a Response (form obligations. P399337 5/9, 5/16, drawn by a state or federal credit FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE 05/23/2008 have a copy served on the petitioner. A TS # CA-08-131034-JB union, or a check drawn by a state or STATEMENT File No. 20080818. The SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW federal savings and loan association, following person(s) is(are) doing busi- Publication dates: May 9, 16, 23, 2008. letter or phone call will not protect you. Loan # 16452476 CASE NUMBER: DR 47135 (PC506) If you do not file your Response on YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A savings association, or savings bank ness as: NATURAL STONE GALLERY, specified in Section 5102 of the 9700 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley, NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: time, the court may make orders affect- DEED OF TRUST DATED ing your marriage or domestic partner- 6/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE Financial Code and authorized to do CA 93924. CHARFAUROS TILE INC., NANCY D. GALVAN ship, your property, and custody of your business in this state. Said sale will 224 Massolo Crt., Salinas, CA 93907. You are being sued. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR children. You may be ordered to pay PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but This business is conducted by a corpo- PETITIONER’S NAME IS: TS No. 08-03731 support and attorney fees and costs. If without covenant or warranty, ration. Registrant commenced to trans- PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN ABRAHAM M. TINAJERO Title Order No. 3589017 you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE express or implied, regarding title, act business under the fictitious busi- You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS APN No. 009-231-025-000 clerk for a fee waiver form. possession or encumbrances, to sat- ness name listed above on: May 1, If you want legal advice, contact a OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST after this Summons and Petition are YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A isfy the indebtedness secured by 2008. (s) Virginia Charfauros, served on you to file a Response (form lawyer immediately. You can get infor- said Deed of Trust, advances there- DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/17/2006. mation about finding lawyers at the LAWYER. A public auction sale to Secretary. This statement was filed with FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO- under, with interest as provided, and the County Clerk of Monterey County have a copy served on the petitioner. A California Courts Online Self-Help the highest bidder for cash, cashier's TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), check drawn on a state or national the unpaid principal of the Note on April 15, 2008. Publication dates: letter or phone call will not protect you. secured by said Deed of Trust with May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2008. (PC 502) If you do not file your Response on SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU at the California Legal Services Web bank, check drawn by state or feder- time, the court may make orders affect- NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by al credit union, or a check drawn by interest thereon as provided in said ing your marriage or domestic partner- contacting your local county bar associ- a state or federal savings and loan Note, plus fees, charges and NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING expenses of the Trustee and of the ship, your property, and custody of your AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- ation. association, or savings association, Trustee Sale # CA0816303 children. You may be ordered to pay NOTICE: The restraining orders on or savings bank specified in Section trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Loan # 0292041023 TACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby page 2 are effective against both DATED: 05/02/2008 RECONTRUST support and attorney fees and costs. If given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, 5102 to the Financial code and Order # 3593729 you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the spouses or domestic partners until the authorized to do business in this COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON clerk for a fee waiver form. as duly appointed trustee pursuant to petition is dismissed, a judgement is ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE entered, or the court makes further state, will be held by duly appointed YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A If you want legal advice, contact a the Deed of Trust executed by trustee. The sale will be made, but 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale lawyer immediately. You can get infor- CHARLES A SKORINA, A MARRIED orders. These orders are enforceable Information (626) 927-4399 By: DEED OF TRUST DATED mation about finding lawyers at the anywhere in California by any law without covenant or warranty, 10/06/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE enforcement officer who has received expressed or implied, regarding title, Trustee's Sale Officer RECON- California Courts Online Self-Help PROPERTY, dated 01/17/2006 and TRUST COMPANY is a debt collec- ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or seen a copy of them. possession, or encumbrances, to recorded 01/25/2006, as Instrument The name and address of the court pay the remaining principal sum of tor attempting to collect a debt. Any PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A at the California Legal Services Web information obtained will be used for PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by No. 2006007312, in Book - , Page - , ), is: the note(s) secured by the Deed of contacting your local county bar associ- of Official Records in the office of the SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, Trust, with interest and late charges that purpose. ASAP# 2741396 EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE COUNTY MONTEREY 05/09/2008, 05/16/2008, 05/23/2008 OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST ation. County Recorder of MONTEREY thereon, as provided in the note(s), NOTICE: The restraining orders on County, State of California, will sell on 1200 Aguajito Road advances, under the terms of the Publication dates: May 9, 16, 23, 2008. YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A Monterey, CA 93940 (PC 517) page 2 are effective against both 05/23/2008 at 10:00 AM, At the main Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, LAWYER. On 05/22/2008 at spouses or domestic partners until the The name, address and telephone charges and expenses of the Trustee 10:00AM, MTC FINANCIAL INC., petition is dismissed, a judgement is (South) entrance to the County number of the petitioner’s attorney, or Courthouse, (facing the Courtyard off petitioner without an attorney, is: for the total amount (at the time of dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly entered, or the court makes further the initial publication of the Notice of appointed Substituted Trustee under orders. These orders are enforceable Church St.), 240 Church Street, ANTONIO JIMENEZ-MAGDALENO anywhere in California by any law Salinas, CA. at public auction, to the 676 Calaveras Drive Sale) reasonably estimated to be set and pursuant to Deed of Trust enforcement officer who has received Salinas, CA 93906 forth below. The amount may be Recorded on 10/20/2005 as highest bidder for cash or check as (831) 449-7851 greater on the day of sale. BENEFI- or seen a copy of them. described below, payable in full at time Document No. 2005111737 of official The name and address of the court RONALD D. LANCE CIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS records in the Office of the Recorder is: of sale, all right, title, and interest con- 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #205 THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. of Monterey County, CALIFORNIA, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, veyed to and now held by it under said Salinas, CA 93906 Trustor(s): SANDRA GARCIA, AN COUNTY MONTEREY Deed of Trust, in the property situated in (831) 443-6509 UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: executed by, DEBRA K. HAMPTON, Reg: #LDA5 Legal Deadline: A SINGLE WOMAN, as Trustor, 1200 Aguajito Road said County and State and as more fully 7/11/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- Monterey, CA 93940 described in the above referenced County: Monterey 069638 in book , page of Official PREFERRED FINANCIAL GROUP, The name, address and telephone NOTICE TO THE PERSON Deed of Trust. The street address and SERVED: You are served as an individ- Records in the office of the Recorder INC. DBA PREFERRED MORT- number of the petitioner’s attorney, or of MONTEREY County, California; GAGE SERVICES, as Beneficiary, petitioner without an attorney, is: other common designation, if any, of the ual. real property described above is pur- Date of Sale: 5/29/2008 at 10:00 AM Tuesday WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ABRAHAM M. TINAJERO Place of Sale: At the main (South) TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR 432 Vallejo Street ported to be: 3523 MESA CT, CARMEL, Date: April 9, 2008 Salinas, CA 93906 CA 93923-8225. The undersigned (s) Connie Mazzei, Clerk entrance to the County Courthouse, 4:30 pm CASH (payable at time of sale in law- (831) 261-9484 by Marti L. McKim, Deputy (facing the Courtyard off Church St.), ful money of the United States, by Trustee disclaims any liability for any Publication Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 240 Church Street, Salinas, CA. RONALD D. LANCE incorrectness of the street address and cash a cashier's check drawn by a 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #205 30, 2008. (PC 514) Amount of unpaid balance and other (for Friday publication) state or national bank, a check Salinas, CA 93906 other common designation, if any, charges: $572,678.71 The purported drawn by a state or federal credit (831) 443-6509 shown herein. The total amount of the property address is: 1844 Luxton union, or a check drawn by a state or Reg: #LDA5 unpaid balance with interest thereon of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Street Seaside, CA 93955 County: Monterey the obligation secured by the property STATEMENT File No. 20080906. The Assessors Parcel No. 012-832-006- federal savings and loan association, NOTICE TO THE PERSON Call savings association, or savings bank to be sold plus reasonable estimated following person(s) is(are) doing busi- 000 The undersigned Trustee dis- SERVED: You are served as an individ- costs, expenses and advances at the ness as: JMT CONSTRUCTION, 1880 claims any liability for any incorrect- specified in section 5102 of the ual. Lincoln St., Seaside, CA, 93955, Financial Code and authorized to do time of the initial publication of the ness of the property address or other (831) 274-8590 Notice of Sale is $1,617,047.57. It is Monterey County. JAMES common designation, if any, shown business in this state). AT: THE Date: March 26, 208 McCONAGHAY THAMER, 1880 herein. If no street address or other NORTH WING MAIN ENTRANCE (s) Connie Mazzei, Clerk possible that at the time of sale the by Erica Aledo, Deputy opening bid may be less than the total Lincoln St., CA 93955. This business is common designation is shown, TO THE MONTEREY COUNTY conducted by an individual. Registrant Publication Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, indebtedness due. In addition to cash, directions to the location of the prop- COURTHOUSE, 240 CHURCH ST., 2008. (PC 505) commenced to transact business under erty may be obtained by sending a May 16, 2008 The Carmel Pine Cone 19A doors, shade-producing arbors of teakwood Is the price right? trimmed in copper, and a standing copper “When we spoke with the owner about P.B. home’s asking price: $35M roof. the value of the home,” Crist said, “it was An ocean-facing gallery opens to a 1,500- very important to us to feel that the property By KELLY NIX ferent types of wood that are particularly evi- square-foot patio designed with a limestone value was justified.” dent in the library and the living room. bench that overlooks the 18th Fairway. The house, they say, is worth $35 million ALTHOUGH THE hefty price tag “The mill work is extraordinary,” said A large kitchen that would make most because of its unmatched quality, attention to would disqualify most buyers, one Pebble Shirley Crist, Kennifer’s realty partner. “Not chefs envious has two large islands of gran- detail and supreme location. “It’s that kind of Beach homeowner is hoping someone will only only for the detailing of the craftsman- ite with top-notch appliances, including quality that I believe people on a world-class fork over $35 million to purchase his stun- ship, but the choice of woods. What it adds three Sub-Zero refrigerators and three dish- level will understand,” Crist said. ning oceanfront home. to this contemporary design is an extraordi- washers. The home is being advertised on the The nearly 11,000-square-foot house, nary complement.” When it’s cold, the new owners will have international real estate market, hoping over- being sold by San Diego Padres owner John The home, which features plenty of nat- the choice of no fewer than six fireplaces in seas buyers will show interest. In appraising Moores, is on the 18th Fairway of the Pebble ural light because of the vast amount of the house. the home, the realtors said they researched Beach Golf Links and is one of the priciest glass, has living spaces “that are grand According to Crist, the Moores and his home prices in California and nationwide. homes ever listed in Monterey County. enough to entertain hundreds yet intimate wife are selling the house because their pri- “We are in a market that isn’t the best,” “This is the nicest house ever offered in enough for a family gathering,” according to mary residence is in San Diego and they Kennifer said “But we think that the quality Pebble Beach,” according to Coldwell Crist. don’t visit the home enough to enjoy it. of construction and location is unlike any- Banker realtor Rick Kennifer. “The architect was very clever in design- thing available in Pebble Beach.” While the home won’t likely be a quick ing it in that each room is an intimate, enjoy- sale, Moores may have the market on his able space,” she said. “And the rooms are side. connected by these these circulation galleries That’s because local realtors are reporting that have beautiful views throughout.” that high-end homes in Pebble Beach — par- The home, on one level except for the ticularly those listed for more than $5 mil- movie theater, allows its occupants to feel lion — are selling well. the intimacy of a smaller home. “Some houses you walk from room to No expense spared room to room, and you don’t have any sense One of only five homes that grace the where people are,” she said. “That doesn’t 18th Fairway, the house, designed by Texas happen here.” architect Robert E. Griffin, took six years to A long gallery connects the living room, build when it was completed in 2000. dining room, kitchen and family room. Just It is framed with steel construction and outside the gallery is an 1,100-square-foot includes a series of curved bays with repeat- patio with fireplace, radiant heating and gas ing arches and walls of massive windows barbecue. facing east and west. The exterior of the home has fossil lime- The four-bedroom home features six dif- stone, extruded bronze clad windows and

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them out because they know the real estate REAL ESTATE market is turning.” From page 1A The Sonnes were able to get 0 percent financing through an online lender for a Calendar small two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath- Realtor John Saar said he is seeing a little room house in Seaside. upsurge in activity, but that could be due to To advertise, call (831) 624-0162 or email the time of year. Different markets, different trends “I always see April and May as a stronger Although sales are picking up, there are [email protected] time,” said Saar, a realtor since 1988. segments of the market that are still cool. But even though property values haven’t While multimillion-dollar homes and those May 20 - September - Farmers Market returns Talbott’s varietals. Reception begins at 6 p.m., with increased, Saar said there is more buyer at the low end are selling well, sales of mid- to The Barnyard every Tuesday through dinner seated at 6:30 p.m. Reservations (831) interest. “There is activity and that is a won- priced homes are still soft. September, beginning May 13. New hours are 9 659-2207. $80/pp (plus gratuity and tax). May 23 - Lily’s Chance Discoveries Antiques & derful thing,” Saar said. “There are people a.m. to 1 p.m. Come get your fresh California “You have the [lower-priced home] mar- Grown produce. For information, call (831) 728- Gifts is hosting a fun community event Friday, May with money and people interested in this ket that is active and the high-end market 5060 or visit www.montereybayfarmers.org 23, from 1-5 p.m. in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Come market.” that is active,” DiBenedetto said. “It’s the May 16 & 17- Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Garden and admire adorable, adoptable dogs in need of stuff in between that is stuck.” Club Spring 2008 Flower Show “On Location,” wonderful homes - buy an orchid - win valuable Mortgage lenders seeing spike Mike Canning, who specializes in the Friday, May 16 & 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flower raffle prizes. Celebrating Animal Friends Rescue Paul Lecce, mortgage broker with Blue arranging, horticulture, photography and conser- Project’s 10th anniversary. Su Vecino Court sales of high-end properties in Carmel and vation exhibits will fill Sunset Center. Silent Auction between 5th & 6th Avenues. Enter court from Adobe Mortgage in Carmel, said more Pebble Beach, said this year’s first quarter items will be available throughout the two days. either Dolores or Lincoln. All proceeds to go AFRP. potential buyers are approaching him for marked the best year he’s had since 1999 and Exhibit entry is free. Speaker presentations, Friday, May 24-26 Big Sur’s 20th Annual Book & loans. “It was a rough winter,” Lecce said. 2000. Included in his sales was the Butterfly May 16, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., $25 each. Bake Sale, May 24-26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all three “Then all of a sudden in the last couple of House in Carmel, which closed escrow April Tickets: (831) 620-2048, www.sunsetcenter.org, days on the Library Lawn at Ripplewood. May 24 - Free clinic on Water Wise and months, things really started to pick up.” 22 for $9.3 million. Brinton’s in Carmel. May 17 - All Saints’ famous “Everything but the Native Gardening by local Master Gardener, Lecce said many of his customers are But even in a high-end market such as Kitchen Sink” annual rummage sale happens on Saturday, May 24, 10-11 a.m. at the Seaside first-time home buyers who want to pur- Pebble Beach, there are multiple submarkets. Saturday, May 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early bird Garden Center, 1177 San Pablo Avenue, Seaside. chase a home because they believe home For instance, oceanfront homes are selling shoppers: the Legendary Preview Party is on 20 percent discount coupon for attending. (831) prices will not fall much farther. Many are extremely well, while the more average Friday, May 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with $5 entry 393-0400 using buyer incentives offered by the Federal homes in that area are not. “It’s dangerous to and 50% surcharge on purchases. All Saints May 24 - PacRep Theatre’s Benefit Opening Church, 9th & Dolores in Carmel. Night Dinner for the hit musical, “Buddy - The Housing Administration, he said. generalize, because the Monterey Peninsula May 19 - Kathleen Sullivan, author of Buddy Holly Story,” Saturday, May 24, 5 -7 p.m. “They actually have an opportunity to get is not one market,” Canning said. “Recurring Dreams: a Journey to Wholeness and at Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine Restaurant. Special into the market,” Lecce said. “The prices Like Canning, Saar said he’s having little Recurring Dream Symbols A map to Healing Your Guest Speaker Stephen Moorer will discuss plans here haven’t been this low since the early problem selling unique, properties listed at Past” will be speaking at the Carmel Woman’s for the rebuilding of the Golden Bough Playhouse. ’90s.” $5 million or more. Club May 19 at 2 p.m. Ms. Sullivan will show the Tickets: $75/person. Performance follows at 7:30 value of dreams by presenting examples from her p.m. (Performance Tickets are extra.) For reserva- However, many of the loans offered to “I see the high end being the most durable private practice, radio show and newspaper col- tions, call (831) 622-0100, or visit the theatre’s buyers are much more conservative and part of the market,” Saar said. “If you have umn. San Carlos & 9th. All are welcome. Non- box office at Monte Verde between 8th & 9th. strict than the sub-prime loans of the past. the right property, then you are in the game.” members $3. Tea and sandwiches served after May 27 - Carmel Public Library Foundation Banks are requiring buyers to have higher At the other end of the spectrum, realtor program. (831) 626-9169. Nonfiction Book Club will meet Tuesday, May 27, credit scores and more cash in the bank. Michael Kirch, who specializes in selling May 19 - “Forests For All - How to Enhance 4 p.m. to discuss Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book, and Conserve Your Fores,t” May 19, Asilomar. “Wait ‘Til Next Year.” The group will meet in the “It’s harder to qualify, but what’s good foreclosures in the Seaside area, said he has Free! Educational workshop for residents, planners Bingham Room, Sunset Center, 9th and San about that is it will prevent more fallout,” 10 houses in escrow, a healthy number. and professionals on Monterey Peninsula forests, Carlos. Everyone is welcome. For more informa- Lecce said. “That’s a good thing for the While he’s seen an upswing in the sale of trees, plants. Locally, nationally recognized speak- tion call (831) 624-2811. whole real estate market in general.” homes in the $200,000 to $400,000 range, ers discuss ecology and care of Monterey pines, May 30 - Artists Reception 5-7 p.m. at Clearly First-time home buyers Karen and Eric homes in the $500,000 to $700,000 range are oaks and associated plants in both backyards and Education Learning Center, 26362 Carmel open spaces. Tree and restoration field tours! Rancho Ln., Suite 221, Carmel, for Amanda Voris. Sonne looked at about 10 homes in Seaside not selling as quickly. [email protected]. Custom Art Creations in acrylic, charcoal, oil pas- ranging from $300,000 to $350,000. “I think While many experts agree the market is May 22 - Canterbury Woods will hold an tel, chalk pastel, watercolor, ink, graphic design, the prices have dropped as far as they will improving, some believe it will be a while Open House Thursday, May 22, starting at 10:30 mix media and fashion design. For more informa- go,” Karen Sonne said. before sales take off. a.m. Come on over for coffee and Danish, then tion log on to www.amandavoris.com or email The reasonable prices for bank-owned Canning said he sees little change hap- have a seat in the lounge for an informative talk by Amanda at [email protected] or call homes on the Peninsula in many cases are Admissions Director Carol Raj, explaining different (831) 521-1121. pening for the remainder of 2008. retirement living options in detail, followed by a June 23-27 Basketball Jones, the premiere bas- creating stiff competition. “There were five “I think the bottom of each of the markets tour of the grounds. Free. Call (831) 657-4193 for ketball day camp in Northern California, has two offers on each home we called on,” she said. will suffer all the way into late 09,” he said. reservations. camps in Monterey County for the 2008 summer. “A lot of people are hoping to get these “I also think the top of the markets will con- May 22 - Gardiner’s Resort presents a wine Monterey/Carmel camp, June 23-27 at Carmel homes as investment properties and rent tinue to enjoy demand.” pairing four-course dinner prepared by Executive Junior High School. Salinas Camp, July 28-August Chef Hugo Barragán, featuring Talbott Vineyards 1 at Buena Vista Middle School in Las Palmas. 40 on Thursday, May 22. Ross Allen will share his hours of instruction in one week. www.basket- expertise to questions about winemaking and balljonescamps.com, (800) 348-3803.

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Why Prop 98 exists

ONE OF the propositions on the June ballot, Prop 98, is getting a lot of attention. Billed by its proponents as the only way to end government misuse of eminent domain and usurpation of private property, and attacked by opponents as pro-landlord and unfair to renters, Prop 98 is most accurately viewed as an inevitable result of decades of neglect of one of the most important protections of individual liberty in our Constitution: The right not to have your property taken away by the government without just compensation. At first, this right was understood only to protect property owners from having their land or possessions seized outright. But as governmental regulations have increased (indeed, federal, state and local laws are now so vast nobody could read them all, much less understand them), the courts have begun to understand that over-regulation of private property could amount to the same thing as seizure. Thus, when the California Coastal Commission started requiring land owners to grant the public access to their property in exchange for building permits, the U.S. Supreme Court put a stop to it. Similarly, the coastal council in South Carolina told a property owner he couldn’t build at all because his home would supposedly contribute to beach erosion. Before the Supreme Court intervened, he was told all he could do with his land would be to have an occasional picnic. Thanks to the High Court, the law is now clear: The government has to let you use your property for a purpose that is economically beneficial to you. “Another quaint Carmel cottage...where do you want it?” But after that minimum threshold has been cleared, bureaucrats at city hall,

in Sacramento or in Washington retain the authority to do pretty much anything it is the rents that prohibit that. No shoe their little hearts desire with the private property in their sphere of influence. repair shop can afford to open on a main Letters street in an international resort or even in a Prop 98 takes special aim at land taken by eminent domain and then turned small town. The rents are what dictate the mix of stores that can survive. This is why over to a different private owner. But rent control and inclusionary housing are to the Editor vertically integrated businesses — such as also good examples of government abuse. Everybody agrees low-income people manufacturers or perhaps stores buying in The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters China and Eastern Europe, then marking which address issues of public importance. Letters their prices up 10 times — are the ones that should have access to affordable housing. But how to achieve it? The only fair cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the can now afford the high rent. The first quar- way would be for the burden of creating affordable housing to be shared among author’s name, telephone number and street address. Please do not send us letters which have been sub- ter of the 2008 was tough for many. With the citizenry. But it is much easier to just stick it to landlords and property own- mitted to other newspapers. We reserve the right to Sharper Image, Lillian Vernon, Bombay determine which letters are suitable for publication Company, Fortunoff, Lord and Taylor, ers. So when government officials in San Francisco or Santa Monica see a need and to edit for length and clarity. Levitz, even the Disney stores filing for The Pine Cone does not accept letters to the edi- bankruptcy, now is not the time to limit for more affordable apartments, instead of subsidizing rents or loosening zoning tor by fax. Please submit your letters by U.S. mail, e- moves that may assist a business in cutting mail, or in person (addresses are provided below). to allow more apartments to be built, they simply require landlords to keep rents costs or one wanting to expand. I believe in the free market economy and I am frustrated below market levels. And when the Monterey County Board of Supervisors by the city’s choice to govern the market. Gallery limit Jennifer Walker, Hanson Gallery decides the county would benefit from the construction of less-expensive hous- counterproductive ing, instead of making it possible for developers to build that housing and still Dear Editor, ‘Massive mansion’ Imagine if the once-banned ice cream Dear Editor, make a profit (by increasing density, for example), it simply requires them to sell shops of Carmel were instead only allowed On March 12 the Monterey County to serve 70 percent vanilla ice cream. And Planning Commission granted approval for a a certain number of units at below-market prices. yet there is an ordinance to prevent galleries massive mansion on the most prominent site Local governments around the state are afraid Prop 98 will pass. They are from opening that showcase more than one of Carmel Point along Scenic Drive, pro- artist. What if the world’s museums were posed by Lon and Morley Mollentine. helping pay for an advertising campaign to urge a No vote on Prop 98. They may governed in this way? It would take a life- In so doing, they ignored the Local time to see just a century’s worth of art. Coastal Plan and other significant issues. win — this time. But in the long run, the way to keep similar propositions from Along with Hanson Gallery, there are Brian Roseth, the Carmel city planner, spoke being put before voters is to quit treating property owners like second-class cit- several jewelry stores in town that wish to strongly that this project, within the city’s move, but they are capped, too — some want sphere of influence, “would dominate the izens. to expand, I want to downsize — and yet we setting and not be subordinate to the scenic are prisoners of the bans. What the locals coast. It should go back to the drawing wanted to see are stores that serve residents — a movie theater, a shoe repair shop — but Continues next page

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From previous page turing, Or a few milch cows rubbing their flanks on the outcrop rock-heads board!” Robinson Jeffers, the renowned poet This decision is being appealed to the whose home is on Carmel Point, expressed board of supervisors and will be heard May his appreciation for the Point in a poem. 20 at 1:30 p.m. in the supervisors’ chambers Here are a few lines: in Salinas. Its decision will affect local resi- “After 30 years dents as well as visitors from around the This beautiful place defaced with a crop state and afar. If your readers have concerns & hundreds of escrows, of suburban houses – regarding the character of development How beautiful when we first beheld it, along our spectacular coastline, they should ...there will be no surprises!” Unbroken field of poppy and lupin walled write to the board of supervisors and/or — Bob & Maria Wahl with clean cliffs; attend the meeting May 20. No intrusion but two or three horses pas- L. Bruce Meyer, Carmel Point 800-262-9245 • 831-595-3320 www.1800BobWahl.com Forest Theater plans on agenda

PLANS FOR renovat- ing the Forest Theater will be presented to the Carmel Today’s Real Estate City Council and the public by MAUREEN MASON at a special meeting Certified Residential Specialist Tuesday, according to Walt deFaria of the Forest A More Holistic View Theater Foundation, which is spearheading the project We have had a tendency to assume and undertaking fundrais- that we were creating a savings pro- ing efforts on its behalf. The Farmers’ gram when we bought our own home, Architect Richard McCann a source of needed funds in the future, will present the plans, an assist for our children’s college education, and the basis for which include improving our future retirement plans. And while that was true—and still restrooms, sound buffering, Market returns is—we’ve begun to see that the matter is more complex than we seating and other aspects of may have thought. Specifically, instead of making simple assumptions about the outdoor theater. how the economy will perform in the future, we will be better “The real trick is the served by bringing to the purchase of our home as clear an idea place will be celebrating its to the Barnyard! of how we want our future—ours and our households—to look. 100th anniversary in 2010 We should bring to bear on our purchase the full range of finan- and in many cases is falling cial needs we will have in the coming years. apart,” he said. “The city Every Tuesday through September That way, our purchase fits into the gradually woven tapes- has put work into it, but try of our lives. It remains concerned with all the ways we want there’s so much more that Beginning May 13th our home to serve us—the hobbies, part-time jobs, and social needs to be done. This plan life we want it to support, along with the greatest likelihood of encompasses all that.” growing in value. To that end, it is even wiser today to work But “it will still look New hours 9am to 1pm with a seasoned, compassionate real estate professional and a like the same old Forest deeply experienced finance professional, and often to bring in Theater,” and since the city the assistance of a personal finance advisor and tax counselor. We say it all the time: Our home is, if not our biggest, cer- owns it, the council would tainly one of our biggest investments. It should be treated that have to approve whatever our et y way, and we will reap great rewards if we take it upon ourselves changes are to be made. me g nia to become as fully informed as possible. For assistance, call “Obviously since these Co lifor Maureen at 622-2565 and visit her website at are city-owned facilities Ca e! www.maureenmason.com. and we are a foundation esh duc Fr Pro Maureen Mason is a Realtor® with trying to help it, it’s up to n Coldwell Banker Del Monte Realty. the city to decide which row elements work and which G don’t, which can be improved upon and which are fine,” he said. BROCCHINI • RYAN The Carmel City for more information Council, which will also be contact Thinking of Selling? receiving the draft Internet marketing is essential today. 2008/2009 budget, is set to 831-728-5060 Fresh Fruits Let us show you our exciting, new meet at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Vegetables internet audio-visuals. May 20, in city hall on or visit Call for the links. Monte Verde Street Flowers between Ocean and www.montereybayfarmers.org Seventh avenues. Plants

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