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Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Redwood ‘snapped at the base like a stalk of asparagus’ Council can’t discuss Flanders lease option By CHRIS COUNTS

A SERIES of storms packing a mighty punch pound- n Must wait until latest EIR is finished ed the coast last week, causing traffic delays, inter- mittent power outages and property damage. By MARY SCHLEY Highway 1 was closed Sunday night after a slide cov- ered the pavement near Rain Rocks, just a short distance AFTER BEING told they could not even discuss the away from an ambitious Caltrans project to reduce the possibility of leasing Flanders Mansion until the latest ver- impact of slides on motorists. The road was cleared and sion of the environmental impact report on the future of the reopened the next morning. historic house is finished next year, Carmel City Council The staff at the Library received a scare members unanimously voted Tuesday to authorize city Monday morning when a huge redwood tree came crashing administrator Jason Stilwell to seek expert advice about what down in its garden. Library assistant Mike Scutari saw it to do with a property that’s been the center of debate for four fall — about five minutes after a library volunteer moved decades. her car from its path. The discussion arose at the Dec. 4 meeting after council Nobody was hurt, but the tree “snapped at the base like members fielded several proposals in closed sessions earlier a stalk of asparagus,” Scutari told The Pine Cone. PHOTO/KODIAK GREENWOOD this year from people expressing interest in leasing the his- “It took out part of the fence, one of our terracotta A mammoth redwood at the Henry Miller Library caused surpris- toric Tudor-style mansion and renovating it themselves — sculptures, the entire PG&E power pole and not much ingly little damage when it fell Dec. 3. A fence was destroyed, but either because they think they could deduct the renovation else,” reported Magnus Toren, the library’s executive direc- now there’s plenty of redwood to fix it. Posing with the tree are costs from their income taxes, or because they would live in tor. “The tree fell with almost surgical precision to mini- Tracy Chesebrough (left), Julia Stoddard, Mike Scutari, Mary Lu the house rent-free. mize damage.” Toren and library director Magnus Toren. For most of the past decade, the council has focused on Toren estimated the tree was about 200 feet tall. trying to sell the house — an action supported by a strong The library brought in local tree wizard Tracy of material for a new fence.” majority of voters in November 2009 — but the effort has Chesebrough to help remove part of the redwood, while While it’s doubtful the fence will be repaired with wood been stymied by two lawsuits filed by the Flanders PG&E began working on installing a new pole. On the from the tree, Toren told The Pine Cone he hopes to use Foundation. bright side, Toren noted that “there will be some usable some of it create shelving for a collection of Big Sur nat- At the meeting, city attorney Don Freeman cautioned the wood.” On the library’s Facebook site, Monterey County ural and cultural books. The collection will be named after council against discussing the merits of a lease vs. a sale until Planning Commissioner Keith Vandevere made the same after the final environmental impact report has been certi- observation, suggesting the redwood could provide “plenty See REDWOOD page 11A fied. According to a timeline submitted by consultant Denise See FLANDERS page 19A Businesses petition CPUC for larger desal plant AFRP faces mounting By KELLY NIX “In order for [Cal Am] to adequately serve its customers, CPB strongly recommends that a significantly larger desali- vet bills for shepherd A COALITION of local hotels, restaurants and other nation plant be added to the project alternatives to be studied business interests contends the desal plant proposed to sup- in the EIR,” according to the letter to the CPUC. ply the Monterey Peninsula with water should be much larg- As proposed, Cal Am’s desal project would supply only n Severe wounds hidden under fur er to support the hospitality industry, make it possible to enough to replace water being illegally taken from the build on existing lots of record and generally make the Carmel River without providing any for lots of record, infill, By KELLY NIX Peninsula a better place to live. business expansions or home remodels, something the busi- In a Nov. 9 letter to the Public Utilities ness coalition wants to change. WHEN TWO-YEAR-OLD miniature Australian shep- Commission, the Coalition of Peninsula Businesses requests The coalition’s bid is contrary to a request from develop- herd Herbie was rescued from a Stockton animal shelter last that the CPUC study the possibility of an alternate, larger ment-wary group LandWatch Monterey County, which earli- month by a volunteer with Pacific Grove-based Animal desal plant to the facility California American Water propos- Friends Rescue Project, the dog’s fur was matted, and he es in North Marina. See CPUC page 12A stunk. But unbeknownst to the Stockton shelter and the volun- teer who rescued him, Herbie had wounds below his thick FPPC says North coat so terrible there was a question whether he would live City’s pension bonds another day. Salinas Valley Fund The AFRP regularly rescues dogs from other shelters that get A+ from investors are at risk of being euthanized. group broke law See SHEPHERD page 15A By MARY SCHLEY By KELLY NIX THE CITY’S pension obligation bonds to pay off more than $6 million in retirement debt hit the market THE GROUP that was Monterey County supervisor can- for 90 minutes Nov. 29, with buyers from across the didate Marc Del Piero’s main financial supporter broke state country competing to purchase them. The bonds are law when it failed to disclose $95,000 in contributions to him refinancing a loan from the State of California that car- and two other candidates this year, according to a state ries an interest rate of 7.5 percent. agency that investigates violations of the Political Reform “With our price adjustments, we estimate the total Act. refinancing will be 2.94 percent,” including the costs of At a meeting Dec. 13 in San Diego, the California Fair issuing the bonds, city administrator Jason Stilwell told Political Practices Commission will consider whether the the city council via email shortly after the sale last North Salinas Valley Fund for Responsible Growth should be week. “Total gross savings would be $4.2 million.” fined for not filing a campaign statement disclosing contri- Buyers were from California and across the country, butions of $45,000 to Del Piero, $35,000 to 4th District with bids from the County of Solano, a Los Angeles Supervisor Jane Parker and $15,000 to Ed Mitchell, who credit union, a San Francisco Bay Area bank, a Florida plans to challenge Lou Calcagno for the 2nd District county city, a Minnesota city, retailers and a money manager in supervisor spot in 2014. Seattle, according to Stilwell. The three contributions were made March 20. PHOTO/COURTESY AFRP The North Salinas group, considered by the FPPC to be a Aussie shepherd Herbie, shown recovering after surgery, had horrible See BONDS page 14A gashes hidden under his fur that were discovered by veterinarians. See FUND page 15A The AFRP needs help paying his vet bills. Have the complete Carmel Pine Cone delivered every Thursday evening to your iPad, laptop, PC or phone. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com 2A The Carmel Pine Cone December 7, 2012 Sandy Claws By Lisa Crawford Watson

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By MARY SCHLEY “I am so hot and bothered about this,” exclaimed Carmel understands it, and can help this city move forward.” Residents Association President and former city council- Councilwoman Victoria Beach agreed, to a degree, and SAYING IT could be describing a job anywhere in the woman Barbara Livingston, the only member of the public to suggested inserting references to design standards, architec- state — not in unique Carmel-by-the-Sea — the city council comment on the job description when the discussion finally ture and landscaping. took major issue with the job description of the planning and came up near the end of yet another marathon council meet- “This is not a checklist for hiring,” she observed. “It’s a building services director submitted by city administrator ing. longterm understanding of what the job is and will be used to Jason Stilwell Tuesday. The position, considered by city offi- “Every decision, from the trash cans downtown, to the evaluate what kind of a job that person is doing year after cials to be as important as police chief, if not more so, has way the pathway looks on Scenic, to any decision that is year.” been vacant since 1999, though it was temporarily filled made in this city hall, has to do with design,” she said. “And She said the planning and building services director from 2002 to 2003. there’s not one goddamn thing about design in that opening should review projects for consistency with design guide- In language that didn’t go over too well, Stilwell described statement.” lines and ensure they are “appropriate to the aesthetics of the the director as “responsible for leading, planning, directing, Livingston said the ideal candidate should be someone city.” She also noted the director should have historical managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the who is skilled in design and has a strong sense of aesthetics. knowledge of architecture and design spanning the decades, community planning and building services department,” and “We are a beautiful, beautiful little village. We are not a and should be able to evaluate architectural and landscape as a person who “upholds the city’s values of accountability, city,” she said. “We need someone who understands that, and designs with an eye toward compliance with laws, codes and customer service, efficiency and innovation.” it needs to be spelled out right there.” design rules. Under the “distinguishing characteristics” heading, he Livingston went so far as to say the city planning and “I can’t support going forward with the absence of that said the director would be “expected to exercise independent building department doesn’t need leadership or management, judgment, wisdom, common/intuitive sense and initiative in but “somebody who has a heart and soul for aesthetics and See BLAH BLAH page 27A establishing efficient and effective departmental oper- ations consistent with city council policies and admin- istrative guidelines estab- lished by the city administra- tor.”

‘Blah, blah, blah’ Councilman Ken Talmage lambasted the doc- ument, saying he had scrib- bled “blah, blah, blah”

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Ken Talmage across its pages. “In a search, the ‘fit’ issue is absolutely critical, and this reads to me as generic — this could be for any community up and down the state,” he said, adding that the job description, which was reviewed by the planning commission in November, should refer right up front to the city’s unique character, its unusually active citizenry, and the importance of experience in dealing with the California Coastal Commission and state environmental laws. “We have a process here which gets a huge amount of public input, and they have to understand that, because if they think they’re going to be planning in a vacuum, they’re not,” he said. Talmage described the writeup as “back assward” and said he was “so uncom- fortable with this that I’m probably going to vote against it.” 4A The Carmel Pine Cone December 7, 2012 Police, Fire & Sheriff’s Log

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By CHRIS COUNTS concerned the plan will allow for the “per- extent possible,” he continued. All are particularly vulnerable to wildfires manent” use of chainsaws on wilderness And while the use of chainsaws isn’t — in part because it’s been more than a half A PROPOSAL by the United State land. ideal, the alternative could be worse. century since the steep and heavily forested Forest Service to build more than seven “If the permanent use of chainsaws for “Potential benefits of these fuelbreaks area was extensively burned. miles of firebreaks — some up to 150 feet fuelbreak construction and maintenance in include reducing the need for bulldozer use Forest service officials also propose wide — in the has a the Ventana Wilderness becomes standard, and their adverse effects within the wilder- maintaining a 1.8-mile firebreak on wilder- local environmental group worried the action won’t the next step be to use chainsaws for ness to manage wildfires,” Short added. ness land between Post Summit and the will set a dangerous precedent. trail maintenance as well?” asked Tom Specifically, the plan is designed to make . An additional 2.8-mile fire- In response, federal officials and locals Hopkins, president of the Ventana several rural communities safer from the break would be maintained on non-wilder- say the action is necessary to protect resi- Wilderness Alliance. “Is the wilderness com- threat of wildfires. In the Palo Colorado ness land between Post Summit and Mount dential communities from the munity ready for permanent area, for instance, a mile-long firebreak Manuel. The two firebreaks would add pro- devastating effects of wildfire. use of chainsaws in the would be maintained on wilderness land near tection for the residents of Apple Pie Ridge, Called the Strategic Ventana Wilderness?” Devils Peak. At a maximum width of 150 who attracted widespread media attention — Community Fuelbreak ‘Is the Monterey District feet, the firebreak would add an extra level one was even arrested — for their stand Improvement Project, the work Ranger Tim Short of protection for residents who live along against the Basin Complex Fire in 2008. — if it gains approval — would wilderness addressed concerns about Garrapata, Green and Long ridges, as well as follow traditional firebreak community the use of chainsaws. the county road that leads to . See WILDERNESS page 21A lines built during past wildfire “We are proposing the suppression efforts. In addition ready for the use of chainsaws to estab- to constructing 7.5 miles of lish these fuelbreaks,” he firebreaks on wilderness land, permanent use explained. “Subsequent CARRIGG’S the plan also advocates for cre- of chainsaws?’ vegetation growth will be ating 16.6 miles of firebreaks monitored to determine if High End Furniture Sale on non-wilderness land. traditional tools alone, The project would be com- along with available 50%-70% off! pleted over a 10 year span. Once opened, the resources, are able to maintain the integrity breaks would be maintained every 3 to 5 of the fuelbreak. Based on monitoring, if years with chainsaws, chippers and manual necessary, we are seeking flexibility for the 7th Ave between San Carlos & Dolores labor. use of chainsaws to maintain them.” Members of the Ventana Wilderness Short said chainsaws will only be used SATS & SUNS ONLY • 10:00-5:00 Alliance — a nonprofit group that repairs when absolutely needed. “We’re encouraging (831) 601-0613 and maintains many local hiking trails — are the use of traditional tools to the fullest 8A The Carmel Pine Cone December 7, 2012 Agreement reached between county, Cal Am over defunct desal project

By KELLY NIX Peninsula Regional Water Authority — a group composed of Cal Am will file an application seeking the CPUC’s the six Peninsula mayors — to oversee the new desal project. approval of the settlement agreement. Both parties have the THE LEGAL row between California American Water And the settlement requires Cal Am to draw water for its ability to terminate the settlement agreement if its terms are and Monterey County over the defunct regional desalination new desal project from the upper layer of a Salinas Valley not approved by the CPUC. project was put to rest this week when Monterey County aquifer. Farmers, who use the aquifer, have long opposed Cal supervisors approved a settlement agreement. Am drawing water from the deeper portion. According to the deal, Cal Am will pay or forgive the The regional desal project was an effort among Cal Am, county a total of $3.4 million it invested in the regional pro- Marina Coast Water District and the county water agency ject. In return, the county won’t try to enforce its ordinance that included a desal plant in Marina. Meeting on new dam requiring that desal plants be publicly owned. After being approved by the California Public Utilities “This settlement furthers the goal of developing a new Commission in December 2010, the project began to unravel removal truck route water supply for the Monterey Peninsula while allowing us to after litigation over water rights and conflict-of-interest alle- minimize the potential for litigation between us,” Monterey gations against former county water board director Steve A NEW proposed construction access route for the San County Counsel Charles McKee said. Collins. Cal Am withdrew its involvement with the project in Clemente Dam removal project will be the subject of two Of the $3.4 million, $1.9 million is money Cal Am loaned January. meetings scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 13, at Hidden Valley the county for the project but has agreed to forgive. Cal Am Cal Am also won’t have to pay for any costs associated Music Seminars in Carmel Valley. will pay the county the remaining $1.5 million, which the with Collins. Because a plan to route much of the project’s construction county will use, in part, to pay vendors who worked on the In July, the CPUC ruled it would be unreasonable for Cal traffic through Cachagua received so much opposition from project. Cal Am, however, won’t be required to pay for costs Am to continue to pursue the regional project, citing the residents, officials announced in October they were studying incurred before Jan. 1, 2009. uncertainty surrounding financing and the ability to obtain the use of an alternate route to the project site. “Recouping costs expended by the water resources agency needed permits. Use of the route — which will require considerable con- is a key component of the deal,” supervisor Simon Salinas Cal Am President Rob MacLean said the company was struction and environmental analysis — could significantly said. pleased with the settlement. reduce the project’s impact on Cachagua and Tassajara roads, The settlement also calls for the county to back Cal Am’s “We can now concentrate on the work at hand, which is to officials say. new water project, which includes a desal plant in North provide a new, long-term, reliable source of potable water for The meetings start at 2 and 6 p.m. Hidden Valley is locat- Marina. Furthermore, Cal Am agreed to allow the Monterey our customers on the Monterey Peninsula,” MacLean said. ed at 88 W. Carmel Valley Road. They care about the community ... and they care about you! care about the community ... and they They Be sure to use a realtor who advertises in The Carmel Pine Cone. advertises in Be sure to use a realtor who Thinking of buying or selling a house in the Monterey Peninsula? Peninsula? Thinking of buying or selling a house in the Monterey December 7, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 9A Display at senior center recalls time when radio was king

By CHRIS COUNTS era,” explained Lohr, who lives in Pacific Grove. “Not only gency radio systems for a variety of state agencies, including are they the ones with the best construction, but they have a state parks and the highway patrol. EASILY IGNORED in the digital age, Jim Lohr’s col- lot of historical significance. People were listening to news Fixing an old radio, though, is a bit more challenging than lection of meticulously restored vintage radios has found a about the Pearl Harbor attack on radios like these. That fas- it looks, Lohr explained. For one thing, you have to be very home inside Pacific Grove’s Sally Griffin Active Living cinates the heck out of me.” careful when it’s plugged in. “These things can kill you,” Center, where many of its visiting seniors remember a time A baby-boomer — he was born in 1957 — Lohr missed Lohr said of the electrical shock they can produce. “I’m pret- when such devices were as important as smartphones are out on the Golden Age of Radio, which lasted from the 1920s ty sure my wife has the insurance guy on speed dial.” today. until the mass production of televisions in the early 1950s. Another worry for “radio wives” is the proliferation of “My favorite radios are the ones from the World War II- Yet he has long been drawn to radios, even as a young boy. radios at home. They seem to spring up like dead cars in the “It was like magic,” he recalled thinking as a youngster when yards of mechanics. he listened to one. “A common theme of radio collectors is that their wives After raising a family, Lohr was looking for a hobby when are annoyed with how many radios there are around the a chance encounter with an old radio piqued his curiosity. house,” added Lohr, whose wife, Viveca, is director of the “A few years after the kids moved out, I came across an Sally Griffin Center. “It’s a good thing I’m collecting radios old radio on eBay,” he said. “It was inexpensive, so I decided because I could be that car guy.” to see what was in there.” The display at the senior center includes 18 radios manu- The idea of taking apart a radio was no big deal for Lohr factured between 1938 and 1954 by a host of companies, — in addition to having an affinity for tinkering, he is cur- including RCA, Phillips, Crosley, Admiral and others. rently employed as a technician who takes care of the emer- The senior center is located at 700 Jewell Ave.

PHOTO/CHRIS COUNTS Doni Dooley of Monterey listens to an vintage radio at the Sally Griffin Center in Pacific Grove. The senior center is hosting a display of radios that date from 1938 to 1954. P.G. has 5K run to benefit Arthritis

ONE WAY to get in the holiday spirit is to participate in the 2012 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Saturday at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove. Registration for the 5K run on Dec. 8 begins at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds from the run benefit the Arthritis Foundation. The run begins at 8 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear a holiday themed costume or tie jingle bells to their shoelaces. 10A The Carmel Pine Cone December 7, 2012 Council decides not to spend funds before they’re hatched

By MARY SCHLEY cil’s objective of community character,” such as the $6,000 beautification of two blocks of the Scenic Road pathway, the OTHER THAN allocating $25,000 to replace curbs and replacement of signs in Mission Trail Nature Preserve for sidewalks that expose the city to trip-and-fall lawsuits, the $3,000, a new wood stage in Sunset Center for $8,000, and Worship Carmel City Council voted Tuesday not to earmark any of the new planters and a paver walkway at Sunset for $12,000. cash it will receive in the final quarter of this fiscal year He said $44,000 could be used for deferred maintenance, CARMEL  CARMEL VALLEY (April-June 2013) from the 1 percent sales tax increase vot- such as repainting Harrison Memorial Library ($28,000) and MONTEREY  PACIFIC GROVE ers approved in November. painting the interior of the library’s Park Branch ($16,000). At the Dec. 4 meeting, city administrator Jason Stilwell Another $46,000 could go toward “hazardous mitigation First United Methodist Church projected Measure D revenue for the period would total projects,” among them the $25,000 for 200 feet of new side- of Pacific Grove $387,000, while the tax increase — which will last 10 years walk or cobblestone curb and gutter, $3,000 for the replace- found at www.butterflychurch.org — will raise an estimated $2.11 million during the ment of 30 rail fences, $3,000 for “preventative ground cov- Worship celebration at 10:00 a.m. 2013/2014 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2013. ering at tree squares and park playgrounds,” and $15,000 for “The city council has several options regarding the allo- outside labor for public works projects. “Advent: a Season of Discernment” Rev. Pamela D. Cummings cation of Measure D funding for this fiscal year,” Stilwell He also said the council could allocate $130,000 to offset said. “Staff recommends a combination of conservative bud- salary savings anticipated in the budget that have not, in fact, Special Music with Keith Wohlhart, Tenor get management to help assure year-end budget targets are materialized, since people have not been quitting their jobs Loving Child Care, Children’s Sunday School, Chrysalis Youth Program met and setting aside funding for infrastructure improvement this year as expected. 915 Sunset Dr. @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove, (831) 372-5875 projects.” Stilwell pointed out the council could opt to not allocate He advised the council to consider several options, includ- any funding until June, when the sales-tax checks begin Church of the Wayfarer ing allocating $29,000 “for small scale and visible projects arriving from the state. (A United Methodist Church) that can be implemented quickly and contribute to the coun- He suggested council members consider spending up to All I want for Christmas is Peace the $249,000 he had outlined in by Dr. Norm Mowery, Pastor the various options and then waiting until June to desig- Special Music will by: nate the rest of the fourth- the Carmel High School Choir, Michelle Boulware, Director quarter earnings. Bible Study at 8:45 and 11:15 AM Robert Wayne Young “In June, the city will Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care also be receiving an update Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM on fiscal year 2012/2013 and Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea May 15, 1921 ~ November 16, 2012 the fiscal year 2013/2014 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com budget,” he said. Putting off Carmel Valley ~ Robert W. Young, born May earmarking the rest of the 15, 1921 in Stockton, passed away on money “will help to ensure November 16. He has lived locally for the past the city ends the fiscal year 20 years. After serving in the Merchant Marines in a financially strong posi- during World War II, Robert began his forty- tion.” December 9 two year career with Pacific Bell retiring as a But councilman Ken CHRISTMAS: Sometimes Waiting Hurts manager. Talmage pointed out the Luke 1:13-17 2012/2013 budget relies on Dr. Rick Duncan Robert was a member of the Telephone $700,000 from reserves just Infant – 3rd Grade Programs @ 9:00 am CONTEMPORARY Pioneers and Carmel Mission. He was a gifted to balance and said other Infant – High School Programs @ 10:45 am TRADITIONAL pianist and vocalist and enjoyed writing unanticipated costs, like the contract for monitoring Corner of Ocean & Junipero, Carmel Western short stories and poetry. He loved (831) 624-3878 = carmelpres.org working in his garden and was a passionate stormwater runoff as birdwatcher. Robert always devoted himself to required by the state and the the greater good of his family and friends. lower-than-expected salary Church in the Forest savings, worried him. Multi-denominational Robert is survived by Marylin, his wife of 68 years; “I’m in favor of not allo- 9:30 am Service his daughters, Deborah Savorn, Celeste Young and cating any funding. We’re “Time Was...” Bobbi Young and her husband, Jose Buenrostro not expecting any of that The Rev. Dr. William B. Rolland and his granddaughter, Lisa Deragisch. He was revenue for seven months, so preceded in death by his daughter, Therese we don’t have to rush out 9:15 am Pre-service Concert Jonson. and spend anything we don’t Katherine Edison, soprano have,” he said, adding that as Melinda Coffey Armstead, piano & organ A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Carmel much as 90 percent of that Mission Basilica on Saturday, December 22 at anticipated fourth-quarter Erdman Chapel at Stevenson School • 3152 Forest Lake Rd • Pebble Beach 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested income could be gobbled up 831-624-1374 • [email protected] • www.churchintheforest.org to Carmel Mission, 3080 Rio Rd., Carmel or the by existing expenses in a American Stroke Association, 7272 Greenville worst-case scenario. All Saints’ Episcopal Church Ave., Dallas, TX, 75231. To sign Robert’s guest book and leave messages “Let’s look at this at the Dolores & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea for his family, please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com. 8:00 AM Traditional • 10:30 AM* Choral See TAXES page 21A 5:30PM Candlelit (Evensong - 1st Sun., 5:30 PM) *Childcare provided at 9 AM - 12 NOON (831) 624-3883 Carmel Area Wastewater District www.allsaintscarmel.org Pine Cone NOTICE OF VACANCY Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula & Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here INVITATION TO RESIDENTS – December 9 – TO SERVE ON DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Classifieds IMPLICATIONS OF INCARNATION: 831.624.0162 SPIRITUALITY NOT RELIGION The Board of Directors of the Carmel Area Wastewater Sunday Worship – 10 a.m. District (CAWD) desires to make an appointment of a quali- CAREGIVER/HOUSE CLEANING JEWELRY FOR SALE Prelude – 9:50 a.m. fied person to fill a vacancy on the Board. The five-member Godly Play Church School Childcare Provided Board is the governing body of the District. Its members are DIAMOND AND 18K GOLD 4590 CARMEL VALLEY RD., CARMEL, CA elected to serve four-year terms of office. The person Experienced Caregiver/ EARRINGS BY OSCAR www.ccmp.org • (831) 624-8595 appointed to fill the vacant Board member position will Housekeeper HEYMAN DESIGNED AND MAN- remain in office until December 31, 2013, and must stand for UFACTURED BY OSCAR Carmel Mission Basilica election by District voters in the District’s general election on Is Available for Private Duty HEYMAN AND BROS. INC., OF NEW YORK. Channel-set with 64 Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. November 5, 2013 if he or she wishes to continue to serve on • FT/PT • CPR Certified square cut diamonds. The triangu- Sun. Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM; 12:45 PM and 5:30 PM the Board for any subsequent full term. Any other qualified • Flexible Hours candidates may also seek office in the November election. lar shape drop earrings have a Confessions: Sat. 9:30 to 10:30 AM (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) W/possible post and omega clip back. They overnight 3080 Rio Road, Carmel Candidates for the Board of Directors vacancy must be resi- weigh 8.20 dwt including stones • Bonded and are in good condition. 64 dents of the District, citizens of the and of vot- square cut diamonds weight ing age. Applications, including biographical information, • Run Errands Excellent References approx. 6.73 carats. Fair and firm will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, price $12,000. Call (831) 262- 2012. The Board will review written applications and other Call for Rates 7998 12/7 submitted information. All candidates will be invited to make an oral statement or answer questions in support of their (831) 223-6193 application to the Board of Directors on Friday, December 14, 2012.

Christian Science Church For more information, interested individuals may contact Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. CAWD at 831-624-1248 or stop by the office at 3945 Rio Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m Road, Carmel, CA 93922. An application may also be CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: Tuesday 4:30 pm Reading Room hours: 10 am to 4 pm Mon-Thu, 11 am to 3 p.m. Sat. requested via email from [email protected]. Childcare & Parking Provided Call (831) 274-8652 Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 Charlotte Townsend CAWD Board President Place your Church Services here. Call Vanessa (831) 274-8652 Publication dates: Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 2012 (PC1126) December 7, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 11A Quail Lodge pays $4 million for leased golf holes

PINE CONE STAFF REPORT Wolter Properties, for $4 million. The deal became official Nov. 13. AS STRANGE it might sound, The Quail “If we didn’t purchase the land, we would Lodge and Golf Club just purchased two have had to relocate the holes,” explained holes on its golf course. Max Schroeder, a spokesman for Quail Since 1962, the Carmel Valley resort has Lodge. leased the land that lies beneath holes No. 12 The 18-hole golf course at Quail Lodge and 13. opened in 1964. Hong Kong and Shanghai But when the 50-year lease agreement Hotels Ltd. bought the resort in 1997. It was expired, the owners of Quail Lodge — Hong closed in 2009 due to the sluggish economy, Kong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd. — opted to and is scheduled to reopen in April 2013 fol- buy the 12.6-acre property from its owner, lowing a $28 million makeover.

drop for our nuptials.” REDWOOD According to the National Weather From page 1A Service, from Wednesday through Sunday, 18.27 inches of rain were recorded on Big late Big Sur historian Jeff Norman. Sur’s Mining Ridge, which is located at Toren said much of the tree will remain 4,760 feet and is one of Big Sur’s wettest — at least for now — in the library’s garden, places. At — not where he suggested it resembles a beached far from most of Big Sur’s resorts and busi- whale. The portion of the tree that covered nesses — 7.48 inches were recorded over the much of the library’s parking lot has been same span. removed. Over the same five-day period, 4.72 inch- Others on Facebook mourned the loss of es of rain were recorded in Carmel Valley, the majestic tree, including several people while Monterey received just 3 inches of who were married beneath it. moisture. “That ol’ tree will be missed,” posted A flash flood warning was issued as the Laura Waldon Louderback, who added that rose to a high of 10.51 inches the fallen redwood served as a “great back- Sunday. 12A The Carmel Pine Cone December 7, 2012

innovations and changes driven by customer to recover from the economic downturn, But the water storage project, a partner- CPUC preferences — for at least [two decades] due while hotel occupancies are still over six per- ship between Cal Am and the Monterey From page 1A to these constraints and water restrictions,” centage points below historical averages. Peninsula Water Management District, is according to the group. “It is an industry that accounts for $2 bil- “inherently unreliable,” according to the er this year sent a letter to the CPUC telling The coalition’s members include the lion in economic activity, provides 22,000 coalition, because it would depend on excess the agency that Cal Am’s desal plant would, Monterey County Hospitality Association; jobs and provides a significant tax base for winter flows from the Carmel River, which in fact, provide too much water and could Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove cham- its communities,” according to the group. vary every year. lead to “induced growth.” bers of commerce; the Monterey County “The sizing of the [water] projects must be “No reliance on this as a source of supply LandWatch also advocated for the “small- Association of Realtors, and Community sufficient to allow the industry, employment should be made,” it said. est possible project” and said any project Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. and tax base to return to historical levels.” And the wastewater component is also seeking to provide water for growth should Coalition consultant Bob McKenzie told Cal Am community relations manager unreliable because of the MRWPCA’s board be first analyzed by the CPUC. The Pine Cone the group still supports Cal Catherine Bowie said the company was of directors’ recent vote against future fund- However, the coalition told the CPUC Am as the developer of the desal plant but aware of CPB’s request to the CPUC. ing of the project due to uncertainties over that the construction of a “true regional envisions a facility that could possibly be “The Public Utilities Commission needs water rights. water supply project, one that will finally expanded in phases to produce more water, to look at a variety of inputs in determining Cal Am has proposed building a larger, 9 satisfy our decades-long water shortage, is much the way that the defunct regional the ultimate size of the plant,” Bowie told million-gallon-per-day desal plant if the an opportunity that will not, in all probabili- desalination project was designed. The Pine Cone. “And certainly, lots of record wastewater component doesn’t come to ty, present itself again.” The group’s co-chair, John Narigi, vice and future economic predictions for the area fruition. The project currently calls for a 5 The letter, sent to CPUC analyst Andrew president and general manager of the are very important factors to be considered million-gallon-per-day desal plant. Barnsdale, went on to say that the CPUC Monterey Plaza Hotel, said a larger capacity in determining the plant’s size.” The coalition believes it would be less would be remiss if it didn’t analyze a “build- desal plant would also likely lower the cost. In all, the CPB argues the Peninsula’s expensive in the long run to build a plant out” alternative in the environmental impact “I am hoping that the CPUC will state to total need for water is 20,726 acre-feet per now that could offer more water rather than report for Cal Am’s project. Cal Am, ‘You need to build a larger plant year, which includes 1,181 acre-feet to satis- wait years down the road to augment the “The Monterey Peninsula has been now,’” Narigi said this week. fy lots of record, 4,545 acre-feet to meet the facility. deprived of normal social and economic The local hospitality and tourism indus- needs of the local general plans 15,000 acre- “The CPB believes it is now time for the activity — e.g., home remodels, business tries, according to the CPB, have just begun feet of water for existing needs. Peninsula to solve its water supply dilemma Cal Am’s proposed $400 million project rather than undersize a ‘solution’ and spend includes a desal plant in Marina, under- another 40 years arguing over the increment ground water storage and a project to turn of water supply augmentation,” the group wastewater into drinking water. said.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Notice: 5 December 2012 AT THE RELEASE AND AVAILABILITY OF RECIRCULATED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: SPCA Benefit Shop SALE OF FLANDERS MANSION PROPERTY CARMEL SCH #2005011108 presents This Notice is intended to inform interested parties of the release of the Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Sale of Flanders Mansion Project. This notice also provides information on meetings to be held on the Project that will be held at the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Council Chambers. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is considering the following project: Sale of Flanders Mansion. The Project would sell the historic Flanders Mansion on a 1.252-acre parcel located within Mission Trails Nature Preserve (25800 Hatton Road, Carmel, CA). The project is accessed by a driveway on Hatton Road or by trails within the Preserve. This project is subject to environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The City, as the lead agency, prepared a Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report, released it for formal comment period from on 5 January 2009 to 18 February 2009. The City prepared and released a Glitz Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report in response to comments received during the public review period on April 15, 2009. The City’s subsequent approval of the project and certification of the 2009 EIR was challenged in court. Based on the Court’s decision, the City rescinded its certification of the 2009 EIR. The City prepared a Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report, Revised Alternatives Section, and released this document for public review and comment on 14 June 2012. The formal comment peri- od closed on 30 July 2012. Pursuant to the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act Section 15088, the City has evaluated comments on environmental issues received from persons who received the Recirculated Draft EIR and prepared written responses. Glamor The City invites interested members of the public to review the Recirculated Final Environmental TTHEHE SPCASPCA Impact Report and attend hearings related to the City’s consideration of this project. Copies of the RFEIR & are available for review at the following locations: OLIDAY EWELRY ALE HHOLIDAY JJEWELRY SSALE Carmel-by-the-Sea City Hall Harrison Memorial Library P.O. Box CC, Northeast corner of Ocean Avenue and Friday through Sunday, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 Lincoln Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA A copy of the document can be purchased at: A copy of the RFEIR is available on the internet at the following address: Copies-by-the-Sea December 7 - 9 http://ci.carmel.ca.us/carmel/index.cfm/government/staff- Corner of Dolores Street and Fifth Avenue, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA departments/community-planning-and-building/projects/ 50% Off Sale on Saturday & Sunday Public hearings on the project will be held at the following dates and times: 10 December 2012 at 1:30 p.m.: Forest and Beach Commission. Pursuant to CMC Section 2.36.020, the Commission will advise the Planning Commission on the adequacy of the Recirculated Final Jewelry, Watches, Designer Handbags, Environmental Impact Report regarding the effects of the proposed project on the Mission Trails Nature Preserve. Evening gowns, and More! 10 December 2012 at 4:00 p.m.: Historic Resources Board. Pursuant to CMC Section 17.32.030(I), the Board will advise the Planning Commission on the adequacy of the Recirculated Final Environmental 100% of the proceeds benefit the many vital services Impact Report regarding the effects of the proposed project on historic resources. and programs offered by your SPCA 12 December 2012 at 4:00 p.m.: Planning Commission. Pursuant to CMC Section 17.60.040 and Section 65402 of the California Government Code, the Commission will advise the City Council on (1) the adequacy of the Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report, and (2) consistency of the proposed SPCA Benefit Shop project and alternatives with the General Plan. 26364 Carmel Rancho Lane, 8 January 2013 at 4:00 p.m.: City Council. The City Council will consider the Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report, input from the above-named Board and Commissions, public testimony Carmel and other relevant information and may take one or more of the actions described below. near the Barnyard Shopping Village Proposed Council Actions: (1) Certification of the Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report, (2) selection of the project or an alternative, (3) adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for environmental impacts and (4) adoption of Conditions of Sale and Covenants to be recorded to run with the land, or Conditions of Lease. If the Council selects the proposed project or a sale alter- Open Mon-Sat 10-4 native, a Notice of Intent to Sell Parkland also will be adopted. Wed 10-6 • Sun 12-4 All four meetings will be held at City Hall located on the east side of Monte Verde Street between Ocean and 7th Avenues. The purpose of these meetings is to gather public input prior to taking action on the proposed project. The City Council will consider the Recirculated Final Environmental Impact Report, input from the above-named Board and Commissions, public testimony and other relevant infor- Learn more at SPCAmc.org 831-624-4211 mation and may take one or more of the actions described above. Publication date: Dec. 7, 2012 (PC1208) December 7, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 13A Police department Two Girls issues parking permits From Carmel

PINE CONE STAFF REPORT SPECIALISTS IN HOUSEK EEPING Bonded • Free Estimates THE CITY will begin issuing parking stickers for resi- EST. 1979 dents and property owners Monday, Dec. 17. The permits, which are valid for 2013 and cost $20 per vehicle, allow S O MANY holders to park for three hours in the two-hour parking spots and double the time limits in one-hour, 20-minute and 10- DUSTBALLS… minute parking zones. They also allow parking in areas des- SO LITTLE TIME ignated for residential parking, such as Monte Verde Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Weekly or every other A parking permit is only available to the registered owner week – we’ll tailor our of the vehicle, and proof of registration is required. services to meet your needs. Purchasers must also bring verification of city residency or 626-4426 residential property ownership, such as utility or tax bills. The permits will be available at the Carmel Police Department, located at Junipero and Fourth in downtown Carmel, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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most fiscally minded council member, BONDS presided over the bond discussions that From page 1A began last summer, as Mayor Jason Burnett had to recuse himself due to past business “We had orders for $13.9 million, making dealings with one of the consultants. This us about two times oversubscribed, which week, he characterized the bond sale as “a means the pricing was about right, with an positive step forward for Carmel, especially opportunity for us to tweak and lower prices when coupled with the passage of Measure in a few areas,” Stilwell said. The city recent- D, which should generate approximately $20 ly received a Standard & Poor’s credit rating million in new tax revenue over the next 10 of AA+, which contributed to the desirabili- years.” ty of its bonds. Last month, the council authorized Stilwell to execute the bond purchase agree- ment and cut a check to the California Public Tap Bananas at Employees Retirement System, which will be paid Dec. 14. Stilwell reported the move foundation will save the city about $100,000 this year, “which will help our tight budget.” The THE TAP Bananas will present a newly 2012/2013 budget relies on about $700,000 choreographed holiday show Wednesday, WATER DAMAGE.... from reserves. Dec. 12, at The Carmel Foundation. Free and The bonds will be paid off in 10 years open to the public, the performance will take — the same term as the 1 percent sales tax place in Diment Hall, located on the south- increase voters approved in November that east corner of Lincoln and Eighth, at 2:30 will take effect April 1, 2013 — with pay- p.m. Refreshments will be served. ments averaging $700,000 annually. For more information about the show or GOT MOLD? Stilwell congratulated the council and the nonprofit foundation, which is open to thanked members for “all of your work on everyone age 55 and older and offers class- STRUCTURAL PASTEURIZATION this item, for the special meetings and for es, field trips, low-cost meals and housing, your timely approvals along the way.” medical equipment rentals, transportation the Eco-Friendly solution for: “This is great news for the city,” he con- and other services, contact Anne Albano at cluded. (831) 620-8705 or visit www.carmelfounda- Vice Mayor Ken Talmage, arguably the tion.org. • MOLD problems • No Harm to pets • STRUCTURAL Drying or humans • BACTERIA Remediation • No move out • PEST Control • No chemicals • SEWAGE Clean-up • FLOOD damage

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Support Pine Cone advertisers. Shop locally. December 7, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 15A Engell. on stabilizing him.” FUND The effort failed, and Potter, who accused SHEPHERD Herbie was also given medication to min- From page 1A the North Salinas group of trying to “buy the From page 1A imize his pain and was transferred to Pet election,” was reelected. Specialists of Monterey during the The group also donated $197,600 this Thanksgiving weekend to recover. “major donor committee,” is charged with year to LandWatch Monterey County, with “She thought she was getting a perfectly Last week, Herbie underwent another violating Government Code section 84200, which it’s closely aligned. healthy dog [from the Stockton shelter],” surgery to remove granulated tissue and had which requires semiannual statements be The group’s large donations prompted AFRP executive director Kelly Lehrian told his wounds stitched. Lehrian said the dog has filed each year no later than July 31 for the Ron Chesshire, CEO at the Monterey/Santa The Pine Cone. been placed with a foster family in Carmel. period ending June 30, and no later than Jan. Cruz Counties Building and Construction Herbie, who was huddled in a ball in the “He’s healing up and doing well,” she 31 for the period ending December 31. Trades Council, to petition county supervi- back corner of the Stockton kennel, was said. While FPPC staff found the North Salinas sors to limit direct campaign contributions to spotted by the volunteer as she was there to Lehrian said it’s not clear whether Herbie group had violated the law by not filing the local political candidates. pick up another dog, Lehrian said. After he sustained the injuries before or after he was appropriate Form 461, the commission will Chesshire informed the FPPC of the was adopted, Herbie was taken to VCA taken to the Stockton facility. consider whether to fine the group $1,350. group’s deadline blunder. Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz, where vet- “Did it happen by other dogs at the shel- The commission also has the option of Engell told the Monterey County Herald erinarians, who noticed the dog’s putrid ter?” Lehrian said. “It’s hard to say.” rejecting the charge although that’s unlikely this week that the group simply missed the stench, sedated and examined him. Regardless, it’s likely Herbie would have since the group admitted fault. filing deadline. Once the mistake, was real- Santa Cruz AFRP coordinator Sue Trapp been put down if he had stayed at the “The commission does have the final ized, she said, the forms were filled out and “was worried he wasn’t even stable enough Stockton shelter. word,” FPPC enforcement officer Gary turned in the next day. to make it through the night,” Lehrian said. “My guess is Herbie would have eventu- Winuk told The Pine Cone Tuesday. Engell also said the group wasn’t trying Though Herbie smelled bad, it wasn’t evi- ally ended up on the euthanasia list once they The three-page decision by the FPPC lists to hide anything and was “embarrassed” by dent the dog was sick since animals in shel- realized he was injured, as they don’t have Marjorie Kay as the group’s respondent. the oversight. ters frequently reek, Lehrian said. the money or resources to care for those ani- Winuk said county clerks are required to The tax-exempt North Salinas group But after vets clipped Herbie’s fur, the mals,” Lehrian said. report groups or candidates who fail to file came into its cash bonanza in 2008 when it extent of his wounds became clear. The dog The vet bill to treat Herbie is pushing campaign statements. received a $600,000 settlement stemming had a 7-inch-by-4-inch lesion on the back of $5,000, money that AFRP is trying to recov- “Anybody who doesn’t file statements is from a legal fight it waged with Monterey his neck that had been neglected so long that er through donations. So far, several dozen going to get turned in,” he said. County over permits for Butterfly Village, the skin had died. Doctors trimmed away the donors have come forward, but the organiza- In a big-money push to oust longtime the proposed residential development north skin, which left a huge gaping wound. He tion — which often takes in dogs that need incumbent 5th District Supervisor Dave of Salinas. was also feverish. The awful smell was from medical care — is still looking for donations. Potter, the North Salinas group gave Del The group was then called the San Juan the dog’s rotting flesh. He also had other “Any money raised above and beyond” Piero a total of $132,500. Another $14,000 Opposition Coalition. serious wounds. Herbie’s vet bills, Lehrian said, “will roll that came from Curtis Spitler, who is the husband Del Piero lost to Potter by 55 percent to Because the lesions were so large, they into our medical fund to help other animals of the North Salinas Fund’s chair, Julie 45 percent in the Nov. 6 election. were unable to be closed. Instead, doctors and their needs.” applied bandages to the wounds to keep Lehrian said Herbie may be put up for them clean and protected, and Herbie was adoption if his foster family doesn’t keep given antibiotics via an intravenous drip. him. HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY “He was given fluids and injectable AFRP can be reached at (831) 333-0722 antibiotics,” Lehrian said. “And they worked or at www.animalfriendsrescue.org. The Holiday Boy Who Cried Wolf - Puppet Show - Saturday, Dec.15th 3:00pm The boy waiting up all night for Santa Claus becomes bored and decides to make things more exciting by turning on his dad's wolf alarm, the “Wolf Alert 3000.” Tricking his dad is all fun and Will you help the boy escape from the wolf? games until a real wolf shoes up Find out in the dressed up like Santa Claus! Holiday Boy Who Cried Wolf! Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or child age 12 or older. The Park Branch Library is located at Mission and 6th, Carmel-by-the-Sea • 831-624-4664 catalyst soccer www.catalystsoccer.com The Player Development Program

Great FUN • Great LEARNING SuperFUNdamentals Little Skillsbuilders Boys & Girls, Ages 6-14 Boys & Girls, Ages 4-6 Schedule: 9am-12pm Schedule: 9:30am-11am Cost: $125.00 Cost: $75.00 Both Programs are offered: Week of Dec. 31st - Jan. 4th Location: Pacific Grove Middle School Go to www.catalystsoccer.com to register online or call (831) 423-3556 or (408) 846-KIDS (5437) or email [email protected] Carmel Valley reads The Pine Cone Entertainment • Art This eek Restaurants • Events Food & WineDecember 7-13, 2012 CarmelW • Pebble Beach • Carmel Valley & The Monterey Peninsula Everyone’s a winner in Holiday concerts celebrate season, benefit charities

P.G. Art Center raffle By CHRIS COUNTS The music starts at 3 p.m. and tickets are $15. The Cherry Center is located at Guadalupe and Fourth. Visit By CHRIS COUNTS AN IMPRESSIVE array of musical talent comes togeth- www.carlcherrycenter.org. er Wednesday, Dec. 12, when Hidden Valley Music Seminars WHILE IT might not hold quite the promise and poten- presents its annual seasonal music celebration, “A Gathering n All Saints’ welcomes piano quartet tial of a lottery ticket, a raffle ticket for the Pacific Grove Art in the Holiday Spirit.” Center’s Patrons Show drawing is a sure winner. This year’s lineup includes tenor Ben Gulley, singer- songwriters Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd, pianist Rick The Los Angeles Piano Quartet performs Friday, Dec. 7, The art center hosts its annual drawing Sunday, Dec. 9 at at All Saints’ Church. 2 p.m. Until then, tickets are available at $50 for members of Yramategui, soprano Laura Anderson, and The Camerata Singers. “We’re excited about their visit,” said Peter Tuffs, execu- the art center and $75 for nonmembers. Only one raffle tick- tive director of the Carmel Music Society, which is present- et is sold for each piece of art that’s been donated to the show, “This is an event that embraces all holiday traditions,” explained Anderson, who also works as a production coordi- ing the concert. “In addition to playing works from the clas- ensuring that everybody goes home with an original piece of sical repertoire, they will perform a new work by contempo- art. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit gallery. nator for Hidden Valley. “There will be Christmas music, Hannukkah music and secular music.” rary composer Pierre Jalbert.” “This event is critical to our continued success in serving Founded in 1977, the quartet features Yehonatan Berick the public and meeting our mission,” explained Alana An award-winning opera singer, Gulley starred as Rudolfo in Hidden Valley’s production of “La Bohème” last on violin, Katherine Murdock on viola, Steven Doane on Puryear, the art center’s executive director. cello and Xak Bjerken on piano. The show features artwork done in a wide variety of medi- September. Fineman is a singer-songwriter who was recognized two Friday’s program includes Mozart’s Piano Quartet in E- ums, including oils, watercolors, photography and fabric art. flat Major, K.493; Jalbert’s Secret Alchemy for violin, viola, Winners do not need to be present. years ago as one of Monterey County’s Champions of the Arts. Hurd is a talented instrumentalist who was once a cello and piano; and Brahms’ Piano Quartet No. 2 in A Major, op. 26. See ART page 18A member of the acoustic trio, City Folk. Sharing a common love of music — and coming from all Presented by the Carmel Music Society, the concert walks of life — the Camerata Singers return to Hidden begins at 8 p.m. The church is located at Dolores and Ninth.

The Driftless (above) play traditional acoustic music Dec. 7 at Plaza Linda restaurant in Carmel Valley. The Los Angeles Piano Quartet (right) performs the same evening at All Saints Church.

Valley, where they performed in September when “La Tickets are $30 for general admission and $10 for full-time Bohème” was staged there. students. Kids K-12 get in for free if they’re accompanied by Patrick Tregenza will talk about his food and produce photography an adult — and the adult pays only $10. Call (831) 625-9938 at a wine-tasting event Dec. 8 at the Center for Photographic Art. The music starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $7.50 for children under 12. A host of local charities are or visit www.carmelmusic.org. selling tickets as well — and keeping half the proceeds. Hidden Valley is located at Carmel Valley and Ford roads. n Sweet and rowdy Call (831) 659-3115. Around Fineman and Hurd also perform Sunday, Dec. 9, at the A Santa Cruz-based acoustic trio with a sound that ranges Diningthe Peninsula Carl Cherry Center for the Arts. They’ll be joined on stage by from sweet to rowdy, The Driftless play Friday, Dec. 7, at Heartstrings, a local ensemble featuring Laura Burian on Plaza Linda in Carmel Valley. CARMEL MONTEREY violin, Paulette Lynch on hammered dulcimer and percus- With Megan Saunders on mandolin and banjo; Nicole Campbell on guitar and fiddle, and Blair McLaughlin on Anton & Michel ...... 5A 1833 Restaurant ...... 9GG sion, Pat Skinner on mandolin, mandola and accordion, and Marj Ingram Viales on guitar. guitar and fiddle — and all three on vocals and harmonies — Brophy’s Tavern ...... 11GG Domenico’s on The Wharf . . . .8GG Proceeds from the concert benefit charities supporting L’ Escargot ...... 10GG homeless women. See MUSIC page 18A Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel Carmel-by-the-Sea

MPC THEATRE COMPANY SUNSET CENTER SUNSET CENTER CARMEL MISSION BASILICA CHANTICLEER RICH PEPE presents presents 2nd Annual presents presents SMUIN BALLET presents CARMEL A CHRISTMAS Holiday The Christmas Christmas at A Chanticleer -BY-THE- CAROL Party Ballet the Mission Christmas GLASS December 6-23 December 7 December 7-8 December 9 December 10-23 December 13 See page 17A See page 19A See page 18A See page 19A See page 17A See page 11GG Monterey Peninsula Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel Valley Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea CAMERATA SINGERS DANCE KIDS OF MONTEREY COUNTY HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY - JAN DE LUZ MONTEREY PENINSULA VOICES PAC REP THEATRE presents 19th Annual Production PARK BRANCH presents presents presents presents Hidden in Olive Oil SOUNDS OF The Holiday Boy SPAMALOT Light Nutcracker Lovers Event THE SEASON Who Cried Wolf through Dec. 23 December 14-16 December 14-16 December 15 December 15 December 18 See page 17A See page 19A See page 13A See page 19A See page 11A See page 2GG December 7, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 17A Full of surprises, Smuin Ballet’s Santa lands in C.V. for 54th year holiday program returns to Sunset AFTER A week of wet weather, the fore- on a sleigh driven by reindeer through cast calls for clear skies Saturday, Dec. 8, Carmel Valley Village. The airport is located when Santa Claus makes his 54th annual north of Carmel Valley Road along Ford By CHRIS COUNTS spectacle. landing on the Carmel Valley Airfield. Road. Sponsored by a variety of Carmel “There’s so much going on. The fast pace Accompanied by Mrs. Claus, Santa will Valley nonprofit groups, the fly-in begins at RESENTING THE latest incarnation P keeps you entertained,” Anderson said. be delivered by helicopter before embarking 10:30 a.m. of its ever-changing holiday program, Smuin Friday’s performance begins at 8 p.m., Ballet performs Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7- while Saturday’s show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets 8, at Sunset Center. are $43 to $65. At the heart of Smuin Ballet’s holiday program is its wildly creative Christmas n Sunset offers holiday party Ballet, which was created by the dance com- pany’s late founder, Michael Smuin, who In tandem with the City of Carmel’s year- passed away five years ago. Set to both clas- ly tree lighting celebration, Sunset Center sical and pop music, the Christmas Ballet is hosts its second annual Holiday Party Friday, full of surprises. Dec. 7. Highlights include a performance by “We bring pieces in, and we bring pieces the singing group, the Peninsula Harmony out,” explained Darren Anderson, a Company, and a fundraising exhibit of hand- spokesman for Smuin Ballet. “We never do made holiday wreaths at Sunset Center’s the same show twice.” Marjorie Evans Gallery. The fun starts at 3 This year’s Christmas Ballet features p.m. three new pieces, including Anderson’s “All Coming up next at Sunset Center is the I Want for Christmas is You,” Amy Seiwert’s Dance Kids of Monterey County’s annual “No Christmas for Me,” and a ballet by Jane presentation of The Nutcracker, which will Rehm set to the music of the traditional be staged Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. English Christmas carol, “Here We Come A- 14-16. wassailing.” Sunset Center is located at San Carlos With a soundtrack that ranges from Bach and Ninth. Call (831) 620-2048 or visit to Elvis, the holiday program is a dazzling www.sunsetcenter.org.

Smuin Ballet, known for its innovative dance routines, returns this weekend to Sunset Center, where it will stage its annual holiday program.

Pebble Beach reads The Pine Cone 18A The Carmel Pine Cone December 7, 2012 underwater photographs by Scott Campbell, Chuck Davis, ART Art Haseltine and others. MUSIC From page 16A Luminesce Wines, Scheid Vineyards and Silvestri From page 16A Vineyards will pour wine at the event. The art center is located at 568 Lighthouse Ave. For more Admission is $5 for CPA members and $10 for nonmem- the trio brings together country, folk, blues and bluegrass. information, call (831) 375-2208 or visit bers. The gallery is located next to Sunset Center. Call (831) Their repertoire includes original songs “about places we’ve www.pgartcenter.org. 625-5181 or visit www.photography.org. been, our kick-ass friends, lovers and local wanderings.” “These girls put a bluegrass smile on your face and tap in n Apertures and Appellations n Artisans gather for C.V. craft show your toe,” music promoter Kiki Wow said. The following evening — Saturday, Dec. 8 — singer, The work of local food photographer Patrick Tregenza Showcasing the work of 10 local artisans, Los Laureles songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Woolwine per- will be highlighted when the Center for Photographic Art Lodge in Carmel Valley hosts its 13th annual Christmas Craft forms at Plaza Linda. He offers a mix of “pop melodicism, hosts a wine-tasting reception Saturday, Dec. 8. Show Saturday, Dec. 8. jazz sophistication and heavy metal attitude.” The event is the final installment in the gallery’s Included in the display will be scarves by Kathie Weston, Both shows start at 7 p.m. and there’s a $10 cover. Plaza Apertures and Appellations series. decorative ceramics by Laurel Grace, handcrafted soaps by Linda is located at 27 E. Carmel Valley Road. Call (831) 659- For the past two decades, Tregenza has operated a com- Kathy and Andrea Smith, cards by Mireille Barmann, chil- 4229 or visit www.plazalinda.com. mercial photography studio in Monterey, where he has estab- dren’s clothing by Emily Frew, hand-painted pottery by lished a reputation for capturing striking images of food and Kathleen DeBord, knitting by Sandy Day, metal sculpture by n Songs from the north country produce. One of Tregenza’s prints will be raffled off at the Ron Rice and jewelry by Kathy Klawans Smith. reception. The sale starts at 10 a.m. The lodge is located at 313 W. Singer-songwriter Lillie Lemon plays “indie rock with a Also on display at the CPA is an exhibit of black and white Carmel Valley Road. Call (831) 659-2233. sour twist,” Friday, Dec. 7, at the Big Sur Tap House. A Monterey transplant from “the land of long winters,” Lemon offers up a sound that’s understated and at times melancholy, but filled with catchy melodies, smart lyrics and WINTERS FINE ART GALLERIES a lot of heart. The music starts at 8 p.m., and there’s no cover. TWO GREAT LOCATIONS! The next night — Saturday, Dec. 8 — Singer-songwriters Walter Rose and Mikey Selbicky share the stage at the Tap House. Earlier this year, Rose released his debut recording, “You’re going to love “Cast Your Stone.” Backed by Lucinda Williams’ band, the our new digs!” disc features a cameo by the Grammy Award-winning singer- songwriter. Sculpture Gardens The music begins at 7 p.m. and there’s no cover. The Tap House is located on Highway 1 27 miles south of Carmel. & Gallery Call (831) 667-2225 or visit www.bigsurtaphouse.com. Hwy 1 South, Also performing down the coast is Carmel Valley singer- Between songwriter Nico Georis and his band, Sky Country. They and Carmel Highlands. take the stage Saturday, Dec. 8, at Fernwood Resort in Big FREE PARKING Sur. Georis serves up a mix of original music which spans his 831-624-1974 many influences, from folk and country, to pop and 1960s psychedelic rock. Vézelay, France Gallery The music starts at 9 p.m. and there’s no cover. Fernwood Show Opening Dec. 20th is located on Highway 1 about 25 miles south of Carmel. Call 78 Rue St. Pierre 831-224-5627 (831) 667-2422 or visit www.fernwoodbigsur.com. n More music, no cover Jerry & Joanie and Monet Boucheé Touché Guitarist Richard Devinck plays classical music at the www.wintersfineart.com Cypress Inn (Lincoln and Seventh) Sunday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. There’s no cover Pianist Madeline Edstrom leads a sing-a-long of jazz and pop tunes Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-9, at Mission Ranch (26270 Dolores St.). Also playing piano, Gennady Loktionov leads a sing-a-long Monday through Thursday, Dec. 10-13. The music begins at 8 p.m. and there’s no cover. Classical guitarist Peter Evans performs at Mundaka restaurant (San Carlos and Seventh) Monday, Dec. 10. The following evening — Tuesday, Dec. 11 — guitarist Rick Chelew plays at the same venue. The shows start at 7 p.m. and there’s no cover. Victory Lane plays classic rock Friday, Dec. 7, at Carmel Mission Inn’s Fuse Lounge (3665 Rio Road). The following evening — Saturday, Dec. 8 — Dino Vera sings jazz, soul and pop at the same venue. Both shows start at 9 p.m. and there’s no cover.

Tenor Ben Gulley (top photo) and the folk duo, Alisa Fineman and Kimball Hurd, perform Dec. 12 at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley. December 7, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 19 A

the tenants and find new occupants if the FLANDERS first lessees didn’t work out. From page 1A “If you lease it, it could be fraught with all sorts of questions,” he said, adding that voters resoundingly favored selling Flanders. Duffy & Associates and approved by the Mayor Jason Burnett reiterated the only council Tuesday, members will receive the question to be answered that night was EIR in January 2013 and take action on it the whether Stilwell should be asked to hire a following month. real estate professional to get started on “This evening, what the agenda item talks investigating lease options, so that if the about is having the city council authorize the council decides to go that route, the research city administrator to retain the services of a would already be under way. real estate professional in terms of potential- “All it would be is a real estate profes- ly leasing Flanders Mansion, but because the sional working with the city administrator in EIR has not been certified by the city coun- the event you may wish to lease the proper- cil, we want to be careful about getting ahead ty,” Freeman agreed. of ourselves,” Freeman said. “We don’t want But councilwoman Victoria Beach ques- any discussion or decision if it should be a tioned whether the consultant should be a lease, a sale or something else. The city is real estate professional or a historian, and prohibited from making any decision until she said the person should not be in a posi- the final EIR has been given to you.” tion to gain financially if the city went with Nonetheless, some members of the public his recommendations. couldn’t resist sharing their opinions, includ- Councilman Steve Hillyard said the con- ing Carmel Woods resident Joyce Stevens, sultant should be an attorney or someone who said she supports a curatorship agree- who would evaluate the finances of all ment in which someone would live in the options to help the council make its decision. mansion and fix it on his own dime before “We need the financial information, returning it to the city. because we can’t just give this property “The lease option would solve the prob- away,” he said. lem,” she said. “I’m appreciative that this “I want to talk about how Jason Stilwell is council is interested in pursuing more cre- going to select that person and what that type ative ways of solving the vexing problem of of person should be,” Beach said. Flanders Mansion.” Ultimately, Burnett suggested two Hatton Road resident Skip Lloyd warned experts: one in real estate and the other in the city to take its time in soliciting lease finances, and the council unanimously voted proposals so that it would have a better to authorize Stilwell to assist the council in chance of fielding feasible options, and the Flanders debate by soliciting such help. Carmel Residents Association board mem- After trying and failing to orally articu- ber Dick Stiles pointed out the city would late a motion in a way that was clear to the not have to pay for another election if the council and assistant city administrator council decided to lease out the mansion Heidi Burch, perhaps in part because the Robert Austin Auger, DDS rather than sell it. meeting had already passed the four-hour Flanders Foundation President Melanie mark, Burnett took a few minutes to clearly October 23, 1934 – November 24, 2012 Billig said she was also looking forward to articulate his thinking in writing. the discussion of a curatorship. She ques- “First, we need financial expertise to Carmel ~ Bob was born Robert Austin Auger on tioned Duffy’s proposed timeframe, however, compare lease vs. sale vs. other disposition October 23, 1934, the only child of Austin C. Auger suggesting it would take longer for city offi- and within one form of disposition,’ such as and Ruth Nephew Auger. Growing up in upstate cials to digest the information in the EIR and lease 1 vs. lease 2, he wrote. “Second, we Malone, New York, he attended Franklin Academy make decisions regarding its comprehensive- need a real-estate professional who has expe- High School and excelled in all sports. After high ness and conclusions. rience with leases, especially of historic school, he attended the University of Buffalo under- Billig also praised the council for being properties, who can help advise us on graduate and dental schools receiving his Doctor of open to a lease. “This takes this off a nega- options.” Dental Surgery degree in June, 1959. tive route and puts it on a more positive The real-estate advisor would be paid by route, thanks to all of you,” she said. a consulting contract but might eventually be Bob served in the US Army Dental Corp from Robert Knight, however, pointed out the hired to put Flanders on the market for a 1959 -1967 including a tour in Kaiserslautern, amount of time and energy that have gone lease. Germany from 1959-1963. It was there he met his into the Flanders Mansion issue. Mission “We authorize the city administrator to future wife, Gini, a California school teacher. They Trail park is more important than the man- pursue whatever process he sees fit for married and their first child, Kimberly Mae, was sion, so selling the house would make more ensuring the council has the information we born. Bob’s skiing in Austria and Switzerland influenced the family’s love of the sense, he said, while leasing it would saddle need to make an informed decision at the sport over the next 40 years. The family was transferred to Fort Ord, California and the city with the duties of a landlord and not appropriate time in the future,” Burnett con- in 1964 their second child, Tim Austin, was born. In 1966, Bob served in Vietnam lead to permanent resolution of the debate. cluded, and the rest of the council agreed with the 38th Medical Detachment and was released from the Army in 1967. Instead, city officials would have to police with his motion. Following his military service, Bob completed his Orthodontic residency at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. It was in 1969 that Dr. Auger established his Orthodontic practice in Monterey, California. He was a clin- ical instructor at the UCLA Orthodontic residency for 25 years and retired in 2003 after an exceptionally fulfilling and accomplished career.

Bob was the founder of the Monterey Bay Area Study Club, member of the Pacheco Club, past Monterey Rotarian and longtime member of the American Legion. His optimistic and warm personality was captivating and reflected his love of people. His zeal and passion for fly fishing, deep powder skiing, camping, hunting and travel were shared with many over the years. Bob especially loved to fly his Cessna 182 allowing him to fly fish, play golf and tennis with friends every- where. This zest for life also earned him the nickname “Dr. Vacation” from his close friends.

Bob died peacefully, surrounded by his family in Carmel Valley, on November 24, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Gini; his children, Kimberly “Kimi” (Jonathan) White of Denver, Tim (Meghan) Auger of Carmel Valley; grandchildren, Austin (22), Connor (20), Tarhyn (19) and Kevan (14) Auger.... Parker (13), Spencer (10), Nathan (10) White; brother-in-law Bob Webster and numerous relatives in Malone and Rochester, New York, South Carolina, Florida, Colorado and Oregon.

The family expresses their great appreciation to Dr. Ruth Madamba and her staff at Carmel Valley Guest Home....also, Espy Merino, Ruby Luna and Anna Esparza for their loving care and Dr. Alejandro Centurion for his guidance over the years.

A Celebration of Dr. Auger’s Life for family and close friends will be held at the Mission Ranch on January 26, 2013 at 4:30. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 21 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940. Please visit www.thepaulomortuary.com to sign Dr. Auger’s guest book and leave messages for his family. 20A The Carmel Pine Cone December 7, 2012 SERVICE DIRECTORY Reach the people who need your service for as little as $20.00 per week. Put The Carmel Pine Cone to work for you! DEADLINE: TUESDAY 4:00 PM • [email protected]

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have a balanced approach across those areas.” WILDERNESS TAXES Talmage acquiesced a bit. While he doubted that rail From page 7A From page 10A fences or ground cover constituted hazard mitigation, he approved of fixing sidewalks and gutters to reduce the risk of The plan also suggests maintaining fire beaks on wilder- February meeting, when the council will have hard numbers personal injury lawsuits being filed against the city. ness land between Mt Manuel and the Big Sur River (less for the first half of the budget year, he said, “and see where Accordingly, he made the motion to allocate $25,000 of the than a mile) and along Chews Ridge (3.9 miles) in Upper we are.” sales tax proceeds for that work, and to ask Stilwell to bring Carmel Valley. Councilman Steve Hillyard said he could support spend- the other options back in February, when the council will ing some of the money, while councilwoman Victoria Beach have a better picture of the current budget numbers. The rest Importance of having your say said she was inclined to be more conservative. of the council unanimously agreed. The VWA’s executive director, Mike Splain, said the plan Councilwoman Carrie Theis said she was fine with waiting is short on details — in part because the forest service wants until the February 2013 meeting to decide. Mayor Jason to get public input before finalizing its details. Burnett pointed out that in pushing voters to approve the tax, “It’s worth noting that the forest service has deliberately city officials touted financial stability and quality of life. Jack Q Reynolds left this [plan] somewhat vague,” Splain added. “The agency Issuing pension obligation bonds to pay down retirement January 4, 1930 - November 23, 2012 says that public comments will guide the specifics, and so the debt at a lower interest rate over a shorter amount of time importance of submitting your comments cannot be overem- — an effort enabled by the sales tax increase — speaks to the Jack Reynolds died peaceful- phasized.” financial-stability aspect, he said, and those bonds have ly at home on Nov. 23rd sur- Written comments about the plan can be sent to Los already been sold. rounded by his family: his “But we also talked about the quality of the experience, Padres National Forest, Monterey Ranger District, 406 South wife of 58 years, Diana; sons Mildred Ave., King City, CA 93930, attention: Jeff Kwasny. whether that be the built environment or the services that res- Steven of Palo Alto, CA and Comments can also be emailed to: comments-pacificsouth- idents and visitors enjoy,” Burnett continued. “What we [email protected]. should do at the start of what should be a 10-year effort is to Andrew of Los Gatos CA; daughter Julie Reinhart and her husband Mike of San Jose; and grandson Adam Reynolds.

Born in Decatur, Indiana, he earned a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Evansville in 1955. His leadership skills quickly led to a long career in senior man- agement ending with his retirement in 1993 as VP of Quality with Northern Telecom.

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HUNDREDS OF Carmel Chamber of Commerce members and supporters gath- ered at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Wednesday night for the organizations’s 15th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala. Board members Gin Weathers and Doug Lumsden co-chaired the event, during which the win- ners of 14 individual categories, as well as the Business of the Year, were announced. Weathers said the honors are nicknamed the “star awards” because they recognize businesses that succeed in five points: They “excel in quality service and/or products, practice the highest business ethics, foster a beautiful environment and exemplify enlightened customer service and staff rela- tions.” The winners were selected by a vote of the chamber’s 500-plus member business- es from groups of three candidates in each category that had been nominated by cham- ber members and the general public. Before the names were announced, Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett told those in

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Among those picking up awards at the Carmel Chamber of Commerce dinner Wednesday were (top row) Mike Oprish of Bernardus Lodge; Bill Mitchell, Shelly Lynch and Vicki Mitchell of Carmel Realty, and Michael Adamson and Kathy Torres of Monterey County Bank. Business of the Year winners Maggi Weston and Richard Gadd of Weston Gallery accepted their award from outgoing chamber President Doug Lumsden (bot- tom left). Other winners (clockwise from lower right) were Rita Patel of the Carmel Unified School District, Michael Troutman of DMT Imaging, Ross Arnold of Carmel Drug Store and Ryan Sanchez of Bruno’s Market.

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From previous page and the nominees for their quality of products, as well as n Services to Residents — UPS Store Carmel; their dedication to their businesses and the city at large. n Services to Visitors — Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on attendance how much he appreciates the fact he can walk Weathers and Lumsden took turns identifying the con- the Avenue; and from his home to downtown Carmel and find everything he tenders in each category before announcing the winners, who n Specialty Food & Wine — Bruno’s Market. needs in its stores, including the ideal gift for his wife, Mel, were: Finally, they announced Business of the Year, and whose birthday is Dec. 7. He applauded chamber members n Accommodations — Bernardus Lodge; Christine Sandin of Sunset Center, last year’s recipient, n Apparel & Jewelry — Robert Talbott, Inc.; turned the trophy over to the Weston Gallery, which beat out n Art Galleries — Carmel Art Association; more than a dozen others. Candidates for Business of the n Cultural Organization — Pacific Repertory Theatre; Year were last year’s category winners: Basil Seasonal n Dining — Dametra Cafe; Dining, the Big Sur International Marathon, Carmel Art & n Legal & Financial — Monterey County Bank; Film Festival, The Carmel Pine Cone, Cate Electrical, n Media & Marketing — Carmel Magazine; Cypress Inn, Homescapes Carmel, Monterey Bay Aquarium, n Nonprofit Organization — Carmel Unified School San Carlos Agency, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, The Cheese District; Shop, The Holly Farm and Tiffany & Co. n Personal Services — DMT Imaging (Michael The evening also featured an extensive silent auction of Troutman); items donated by chamber members, the proceeds of which n Real Estate — Carmel Realty Co.; help fund the organization’s visitor center and other outreach n Retail — Carmel Drug Store; and marketing efforts. THE COTTAGES OF CARMEL Assisted Living and Memory Care Making the care and services of our residents and families our highest priority Located at the mouth of Carmel Valley, The Cottages of Carmel offers the classic Carmel experience for those seeking independent, assisted living, or memory care. Our comprehensive

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ON MONDAY, members of the new California Assembly and Senate took their oaths of office. Both houses now have super-majorities from the

Democratic Party, something that hasn’t happened since 1883. Needless to say, in those long-ago days, the Democrats were something completely different from what they are now. So for the first time in history, Californians are about to learn what it’s like to live under an ultra-liberal government.

The swearing-in ceremonies were marked by the usual expressions of grati- tude and humility, along with promises not to go off on crazy spending sprees and tax-hiking binges.

In remarks to the new Assembly, Speaker John Perez said it faces a “sober, profound responsibility” during the coming year.

Senate President Darrell Steinberg agreed, promising that Democrats would- n’t “come hurtling out of the gates talking about taxes.”

But before the ink had a chance to dry on their remarks, there were plenty of signs that, instead of restraint, the new California Legislature is, in fact, head- ed off in a completely Looney Tunes direction. “Just keep backing up until you hear glass.” n Reacting to mean-spirited laws enacted in conservative places such as San

Francisco and Berkeley, Assemblyman Tom Ammiano this week introduced a much less “oppression [or] malice.” I was, therefore, surprised to learn about the law- bill he calls the “homeless bill of rights,” which would prohibit cities and coun- Letters suit alleging, among other things, that the former Carmelo teacher was not given the ties from barring things such as sleeping on the sidewalk and urinating in pub- to the Editor necessary accommodations to pump milk for her baby. I am the last person to support dis- lic. The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters crimination against nursing moms! At the which address issues of public importance. Letters same time, I’ve seen a completely different n In October, California decided to issue driver’s licenses to young illegal cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the picture, and I want to go on record as sup- author’s name, telephone number and street address. portive of CUSD. It’s annoying that the dis- immigrants under the Obama “Dream Act” amnesty policy — a bill that passed trict must now spend resources better spent on students, defending itself in court. the Legislature when Democrats had simple majorities. Now, Assemblyman School district not so bad Mary Parsons, Carmel Dear Editor, ‘Did you make this up?’ Luis Alejo has introduced a bill to issue driver’s licenses to all illegals. He’s also The Nov. 23 article on the lawsuit against Dear Editor, Carmel Unified School District included the Your Nov. 9 story regarding the proposed introduced a bill to protect illegal immigrants from deportation unless they’ve plaintiff’s allegation that Carmelo School removal of Los Padres Dam reads like a and the district “are guilty of oppression and press-release from water district. You inter- malice.” Although I’m unfamiliar with the committed “serious or violent” felonies (as opposed to non-serious felonies). view the water manager about fish health specifics of the lawsuit, I would like to share and water flows? Carmel River steelhead a different perspective on the district’s sup- n Democrats are practically lining up to “reform” Prop 13. Ammiano’s con- return and spawn in the winter, when there is port of breastfeeding employees. I believe natural water flow due to rain. The young my history lends credibility to my perspec- tribution to this great cause is a bill to remove business property from Prop 13’s fish migrate to sea in the spring, again when tive: As an accredited La Leche League there is typically enough water. The dam is Leader who helped breastfeeding moms and an impediment to access to spawning protections. And his colleague, Mark Leno, has introduced a separate bill to babies for 10 years; as a parent of two CUSD grounds. While you do a good job at getting alumni; and as a former full-time and current water district’s position, was it just too hard make it easier for communities to increase property taxes on homeowners for classified substitute with work at most of to find people who think it’s a good idea to CUSD’s schools. It’s safe to say I know the remove a dam that does little but block fish? schools. majority of staff throughout the district, as And while a few populations of Northwest well as the working “climate” within the and Alaskan steelhead are thriving, it is cer- All that, and the Legislature hasn’t even been in session a week. The next two schools. I personally know quite a few moms tainly not one of the “most common in the who combined teaching and breastfeeding, world” as you assert. Did you just make this with good support from CUSD for pumping years are going to be one wild ride .... up? Please review NOAA’s materials on the breaks or even nursing visits to infants being issue which shows most are threatened or cared for at Carmelo. I’ve always loved this about our district and have never heard any- one complain about prohibitive practices, See LETTERS next page n Publisher ...... Paul Miller ([email protected]) n Production and Sales Manager ...... Jackie Edwards (274-8634) n Office Manager ...... Irma Garcia (274-8645) 734 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 n Reporters ...... Mary Schley (274-8660), Chris Counts (274-8665) Mail: P.O. Box G-1, Carmel, California 93921 ...... Kelly Nix (274-8664) Email: [email protected] n Advertising Sales ...... Real Estate, Big Sur - Jung Yi (274-8646) The Carmel Pine Cone or [email protected] Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley & Carmel - Joann Kiehn (274-8655) www.carmelpinecone.com Telephone: (831) 624-0162 Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Seaside, Sand City Fax: (831) 375-5018 ...... 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We’re very proud of our Heather. no secret that many of our remaining members have not been Vaguely Remember Knowing Many Years Ago: Also, we know you will enjoy our 134-photo Shutterfly holding up their end of the family contract, yet they continue Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays. Mele Kalikimaka. album of Johnson, our new kitty cat (click here). Be sure to to reap the benefits of privately subsidized medical care. In We hope you had a terrific 2012 and we trust that you are purchase a few of the photographs. fact, many family members are nothing but an expensive looking forward to a terrific 2013. As you know, The Livernois Family is a family-oriented drain on the family, and elimination of their benefits will cer- If you’ve read this far, you’ve likely noticed that The family, and we value each member of our family team. Many tainly result in greater efficiencies within The Livernois Livernois Family Annual Christmas Letter has undergone of them are like family to us, Family. substantial restructuring this year. We know how difficult this especially the ones who don’t As I’m sure you all know, must be for you. Change is difficult, but we are confident complain about family man- beyond the realm family-place efficiencies can that your enjoyment of the annual Christmas letter will not be agement. only improve the reading diminished once you are accustomed to the changes. So it pains us to announce experience for our FLACL In fact, we believe the innovative changes we’ve imple- that we have been forced to subscribers, whom we also mented will result in an improved reading experience. With eliminate two grandchildren, By JOE LIVERNOIS value. hip and trendy new content, our annual letter remains as rel- three cousins, a son and a In fact, we value our evant as ever. nephew from our family. 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Visit the festively Dec. 15 - Please join the Mission Trail Lions of Carmel for the 5th Dec. 7 – Carmel Plaza Holiday Open House, Fri., Dec. 7, 5 to 7 decorated Mission grounds, enjoy some holiday goodies and have annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Carmel p.m. Celebrate the holidays with live music, delectable small bites a family picture taken with St. Nicholas at the reception following the Youth Center (southwest corner of Fourth and Torres) from 8:30 to and beverages at Carmel Plaza’s Free Community Event following performance. 11:30 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, fruit and bever- Carmel’s Tree Lighting. Help us support the Monterey County Food Dec. 9 - Pacific Grove Art Center Patrons’ Show, Sunday, Dec. 9, age. Tickets are $6 Adults and $3 Children under 12. Opportunity Bank by bringing canned food to fill the barrels in the plaza. 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Interest Free Financing available! 831 . 920 . 0009 December 7, 2012 The Carmel Pine Cone 27A At the top of his class, and then at the top of his field RON LOWELL grew up in Klamath Hudson was opening a bottle of champagne a special place with special residents. some photos of a wall at the University of Falls, Ore., which used to be the overnight to celebrate his victory, and the cork hit him “People who have been extraordinary Oregon featuring wooden plaques commem- stop on the railroad between San Francisco in the eye, causing serious damage. This was want an extraordinary place to live. And orating some of its most famous alumni. and Portland. 1967, back in the days before warnings on most have been successful professionally These weren’t the jocks who can only look It was a Wild West kind of place when he the bottles. Hudson sued the vintner and the and can afford to live here. It has everything back on their college sports heroics. Why did was a kid — a “way of life that doesn’t exist bottle maker, and Ron was brought in to tes- the big cities have, maybe not to the same they get stuck, I asked? anymore,” Lowell said. tify about the man’s emotional state. Today degree, but without the urban chaos and the “Some people just can’t move forward,” “Even until I was midway through col- there are warning labels on champagne bot- ugliness. There’s very little that’s not pretty he said. There is a plaque for Ron Lowell, lege, Klamath Falls still tles. here.” and it says, “most likely to succeed at every- had whorehouses. They In the 1980s, Ron developed Before I left his office, Ron showed me thing.” finally cracked down on a medical-legal practice — them when a bunch of forensic psychiatry — which he high-school kids mugged enjoys a great deal. “There’s a an old man and took his big area in which psychiatry BLAH BLAH PRIORITIES money so they could go interfaces with the law. The most From page 3A From page 6A to the cathouse.” commonly known is criminal; kind of language,” she said. rescind the plan, which it says has cost the While he was in high insanity defenses and that sort. I Councilman Steve Hillyard wondered if city millions of dollars. school, he played base- don’t do any of that.” the council was creating a pipe dream. The council, according to Kampe, will ball, but there was some- Rather than seeing the same “I have this gut feeling that we may be decide what alternatives the city has to one better who put him patients over and over again, and looking at someone who doesn’t exist, or address its pension liabilities and how to on the bench, so Ron working through their issues, as there may be very few of them,” he said. implement them. switched over to tennis. one does in a clinical practice, Overall, Beach said, the uniqueness of A subcommittee earlier this year deter- He got down to serious Ron now spends maybe three or Carmel should be emphasized first, mined the 2002 pension boost for police and playing when he was in four hours with a patient, once, “because of what it looks like and everyone fire was adopted illegally because the coun- the Army and had an and then writes up a report, usu- in the friggin’ place cares about that. That’s cil at the time was given inaccurate informa- easy schedule. He went Ron Lowell ally about claims regarding why they’re here and will be in your face.” tion about the plan. on to win a lot of cham- workplace injuries. “The ques- No one raised the issue of salary range, pionships in different tion is whether this person suf- which Stilwell proposed should be $127,320 Business vitality states and the national championship in fered some kind of emotional damage to $154,752 — the same as the public safety Addressing ways to help the city’s strug- Canada. because of the event that brought them to the director. gling business district on Lighthouse Avenue Reminiscing today, “I got to be a good attorney or insurance company, and then to “Staff anticipates bringing a comprehen- is also high on the to-tackle list. Included in player, not great. I loved tennis. I wish I me.” sive review of salary ranges as part of an upcoming discussions will be how to get could play today. I’ve got too many aches Most of Ron’s cases are as an “agreed updated salary plan and salary resolution in more visitors to shop, dine and stay in P.G. and pains to play anymore.” medical examiner,” meaning that both sides early 2013,” he explained. “In the interim, it In November, voters rejected a plan to Ron did his undergraduate at the agree to have him diagnose a situation rather is important to update the salary range for change the zoning to allow for the construc- University of Oregon in Eugene, where he than having dueling experts in the court- this position to enable the city’s recruitment tion of large hotel where the Holman won numerous awards for scholastic and room. It’s also much easier for him, since to be competitive.” Building is located. “The hotel envisioned in sports achievements. Then he attended the he’s not getting deposed very often or having While councilwoman Carrie Theis said Measure F, or a different hotel that may be University of Oregon Medical School in to face harsh cross-examination in a court- she would be OK with having Stilwell alter proposed in follow-on discussions, can be Portland, where he finished among the top room. “It’s a clean thing. I just see them the job description based on the council’s part of stimulating our downtown business five in his class for all four years. once. I don’t have to write a prescription. I’m feedback and move forward with recruiting, environment,” the staff report said. Out of money after all of that schooling, not their treating doctor. I don’t take any and Burnett said he would like to pass along The purpose of identifying the issues at he joined the Army, taking a commission as night calls. And I do my dictation at home.” the council’s comments and “be done with this week’s meeting was not to propose spe- a second lieutenant, and was sent to Asked if he’d noticed a change in the kind it,” Talmage said he’d prefer to see the job cific solutions, but to establish a general Letterman Hospital in San Francisco to do of cases he was seeing, Ron says he was see- description return to the council for further approach for each, Kampe said. his residency, and then to Fort Ord, where he ing more that didn’t have merit. “And that’s deliberation. Kampe said normally the council would became chief of the psychia- “Have it come back in a couple of weeks,” hold a special workshop to identify the city’s try service. He finished out Talmage said. “Other than the police chief, primary issues while also developing a work his military obligation as a this may be the most visible job in this city.” plan. psychiatric consultant at Great Lives “This is a good opportunity to highlight “In the interim, until we get to that point, West Point. the importance of this position,” Beach con- let’s make sure we are making the best use of He then returned to the curred. “This might be the highest visibility the time we have,” Kampe said. San Francisco area, where By TONY SETON job.” he had family and went into private practice — which he found much less because there are more and more attorneys, fulfilling. and they are tilling the soil. It’s better to have “When you’re in a hospital, you’re in a a bad client than no client.” Ernest Peter Dovolis war and you’re meeting with other doctors, Are people taking less responsibility for 1934 – 2012 it’s kind of a dynamic exposure. But when their lives than they used to? “I think so, you’re in private practice, you’re just sitting yes.” Their attitude is ‘Let somebody else in your office all day long. And that’s no fun. take care of me.’” Ernest Peter Dovolis, 78, passed away peacefully in But that’s the way you make your living.” While he worked in San Francisco, he his sleep Friday, November 30, 2012 in Carmel, CA. One of Ron’s early cases brought him bought a small house in Pebble Beach from He was born January 7, 1934 in Salinas, to Peter and some notoriety. It was here in Monterey his friends, Clint and Maggie Eastwood, and Helene Dovolis, their only child. He graduated from County and involved Tom Hudson, who had spent many of his weekends here. Then, in Salinas High School in 1952. After graduation, he won election to the board of supervisors. 1996, he moved to Carmel, which he says is served in the U.S. Air Force. While in the Air Force, he was an A tennis player in the Air Force league. He came back to Salinas and began his career in the pro- duce industry. Eventually he owned and operated a successful produce brokerage business for many years. He married and had two sons, Kash and Diane Erbe Dawson Angelo, to whom he was a wonderful, proud father. Sadly, his son Kash preceded him in death. Diane Dawson died peacefully at her home on November 18, 2012, in Carmel in the presence of her family. She was 83. Born August 2, 1929 in Rochester, New Ernie had a colorful life. He was known for being a sharp dresser, a great York she attended the Greenwich Academy and graduat- host, impeccable manners, and whistling. Always very social, he used to ed from the Spence School. love playing tennis and dinner parties. In his later years, he enjoyed tak- ing his daily morning stroll in downtown Carmel whistling and chatting In 1963, she moved with her family to Carmel where she became the Director of Salon Sales for Sak’s 5th with neighbors and friends. Ernie was a real Carmel character. He was Avenue, eventually retiring as an Escrow Officer in known around Carmel for two reasons: getting kicked out of most ALL Carmel. Diane enjoyed tennis all of her life from the the restaurants and secondly for trading with everybody. He had his own clay courts of Princeton to the Carmel Valley Racquet cantankerous celebrity. He was a member of the American Legion and Club where she was a founding member in the 1960’s. the Carmel Foundation. She played until several months prior to her passing. Ernie is preceded in death by his parents Peter Dovolis and Helene Her great love of marine life and the desire to pre- Dovolis, and his son Kash Dovolis. serve and share with generations this abundance led her to several life-long commitments. Diane served for 30 years as a docent at Pt. Lobos coordinating the Otter Count and served as a mem- Ernie is survived by his son Angelo (Melanie) Dovolis; and his two grand- ber on the Board of Directors. She was a founding docent at the Monterey Bay children Nicole and Dalton Dovolis, all of Salinas. Aquarium where she shared her knowledge with visitors for over 27 years. At Ernie’s request, a private memorial will be held by the family. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Griswold Clarke, of San Diego, Douglas McCall of Pacific Grove, Gordon (Molly) McCall of Carmel Valley, two Memorials may be made to the Hospice of the Central Coast, 2 Upper grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940 or Carmel Foundation, Lincoln A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory may Street, Carmel, CA 93923 be made to Food Bank for Monterey County, Point Lobos or the donor’s choice of charity. Arrangements by the Struve and Laporte Funeral Home. 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By LISA CRAWFORD WATSON with time and talent make or bake their holiday “less structure is more” in running footware, he’s remembrances. And, for people like me, shopping is an bound to be pining for something to help keep toes HE BIBLE tells us that the practice of giv- exercise in “shop til you drop” stamina as I strive to spread out inside his shoes for maximum efficiency ing gifts at Christmas began in Bethlehem, find the unusual, the unique and the unexpected. and continued health. Accordingly, this local running Twhen three wise men showed up with exotic Some of you have already checked off everybody on institution presents pliable, comfortable, washable toe and carefully selected presents for the baby Jesus. More your Christmas list. But for those of you who are just spacers, designed to let feet run naturally. than 2,000 years later, the custom persists, and so getting started, I have assembled a shopping list to does the challenge of finding just the right gifts. streamline your search and help you find something Inov-8 running shoes — $110-$120 — The Some of us, of course, leave our shopping until the truly special for each of your loved ones. And, of Treadmill — Even the traditional running shoe com- last minute and are limited to what’s left. For others, course, the stores are all local! panies seem to be getting on board with the “barefoot the shopping is meticulous and goes on all year. Those running” trend of wearing a “zero-drop” shoe, which Toe Spacers — $65 — The Treadmill means eschewing the cushioning, correcting and ele- (Crossroads shopping center) — If there’s a runner vated heel counters, in favor of “natural” running in your family, and he’s part of the movement toward shoes. Inov-8 allows for a natural gait and stride, Where which fosters appropriate spine alignment for natural posture. “Humans were built to be effi- cient runners, when we do it the right way,” says Health The Treadmill’s Kimberly Werr. “These are the first shoes I didn’t have to break in. I adore and Beauty them.” Mary Frances art bags — $250 — Come Together Augustina Leathers (San Carlos and Sixth, Carmel) — Themed Mary Frances handbags Massage, are handmade treasures richly embellished with Facials natural stones, trims and colors to express each and bag’s individual personality and style. “With all Waxing the Trimmings” is a festive Christmas tree, bead- ed and bejeweled to function as a little purse but feel like fine-art-meets-fine-jewelry. Relaxation Special: Philip Stein wine wands — $325 — New customers: Augustina Leathers — For the person who has First visit $47 ~ 60 min massage everything and wants it now, this elegant wine $60 ~ Facial wand is designed to accelerate the breathing Bring a friend and earn the process of wine upon opening. Using natural fre- special one more time. quencies, the wand removes vapors of alcohol, New: Introducing Repechage® Facials sugars, tannins and acidity to aerate the wine in The Unique Organic Line – Firming, Lifting and Brightening minutes rather than hours. Housed in a black alligator-embossed leather case. 3855 Via Nona Marie, Ste. 202F, Carmel Michael Toschi G4 golf shoes — $500 — Augustina Leathers — Handmade in Italy 831-624-3141 Carmel Bay Company’s ornamental dragonflies — each hand- crafted and unique — make interesting wall decorations. They are www.alexianasthespa.com offered at either nine or six inches long. See UNIQUE page 4GG

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RICH PEPE’s new event, Carmel-by-the-Glass, will will also be the site of the city’s tree lighting Dec. 7, starting a community-supported agriculture program and helps con- debut in Devendorf Park Thursday, Dec. 13, from 5 to 8 p.m., with the arrival of Santa Claus via fire engine at 3:30 p.m., nect small farmers with restaurants. combining local wines, food and fashion. Pepe, who operates followed by entertainment at 4:30 and the tree lighting at Local Catch Monterey Bay, a seafood-based CSA, will a couple of restaurants, a bakery and a tasting room in town, 5:30.) provide the fish for the evening, while Logan’s business, and ran for mayor in April, describes his new happening, Savor the Local, will procure the produce. The multi-course which was approved by the city council last month, as “where n Thursdays at Surf ’N’ Sand feast will be paired with Monterey County wines and will wine tasting meets fashion for a fun and stylish celebration.” cost $75 per person, plus tax. The 21-and-over event will cost $10 per person, half of Ryan Sanchez is showcasing a different local winery each Two seatings will be offered from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and from which will benefit the Carmel Mission Foundation’s seismic Thursday evening in his Surf ‘N’ Sand store next to Bruno’s 8 to 10:30 p.m. To reserve, visit www.savor- retrofit and other improvements to the historic mission. VIP Market at Junipero and Sixth in Carmel. From 5 to 8 p.m., thelocal.com/seafood-dinner.html or call (831) 708-8315. all-access tickets will be available for $25. Otherwise, guests Sanchez pours tastes and offers discounts on bottles of the will pay for their wine tasting individually, depending on featured wine. He also serves light appetizers to complement n Gingerbread is tasty which purveyors they decide to visit. Wineries that operate the tasting. downtown tasting rooms have been invited to participate, and Hofsas House Hotel on San Carlos Street north of Fourth downtown food markets will be providing light bites n Holiday Taste of Wine Row Avenue will host a holiday fundraiser to benefit the Carmel throughout the evening. Public Library Foundation Saturday, Dec. 8, at 2:30 p.m. Tasting rooms and wineries include Galante, Scheid, Vino A group of tasting rooms in Carmel Valley Village will For $15 per person, children will receive a gingerbread- Napoli, Manzoni, Figge, Caraccioli, Constance, Nielsen’s, hold its inaugural Holiday Taste of Wine Row Saturday, Dec. house kit, hot cider and a cookie, while grownups who would Trio, Bountiful Basket, Surf ’N’ Sand, Silvestri, Blair, Shale 8, from 1 to 5 p.m., offering special tastings in collaboration like to sip wine and eat cheese can pay $10. Additional glass- Canyon and De Tierra, according to Pepe, while cheese and with Village restaurants, gifts for purchase, es of wine will salumi will be provided by Bruno’s and Nielsen’s markets. and fundraising to benefit Voices for be available for Meanwhile, Maddox Haberdasher and Debbie Palomo Children of Monterey County, a nonprofit $5 apiece, and have lined up live models and are coordinating with local that helps abused and neglected kids navi- soup to nuts all proceeds retailers to showcase their wares. Live musicians will add to gate the court system. will benefit the the ambiance as well. On Saturday, for the price of $50 per per- foundation, “Carmel merchants are banding together to create our son in advance or $60 at the door, all the By MARY SCHLEY which pays for own economic revitalization, and we hope to inspire other tasting rooms at 19 East Carmel Valley books, materi- communities to do the same,” Pepe said. He encouraged Road will pour tastes specially paired with food from C.V. als and services at the city’s libraries. attendees to plan on Christmas shopping or having dinner Village restaurants. At Dawn’s Dream Winery and Parsonage, The event will take place in the poolside meeting room at while they’re here. Café Rustica will serve, while Silvestri Vineyards will be the hotel from 2:30 to 4 p.m. For reservations, call Carrie “It is certainly more of a wine-tasting event, with hopes paired with the Corkscrew Café. Joyce Vineyards and Theis at (831) 624-2745. that guests arrive early to shop around town and stay after- Chesebro will team up with Lokal, Holman Ranch will host ward to dine in one of the village’s fine restaurants,” he said. Paradise Catering, and Cima Collina will be paired with the n Whisker Wonderland To learn more, visit www.carmelbytheglass.com. Vineyard Bistro. Devendorf Park is located at Ocean and Junipero. (The park Voices for Children, formally known as CASA, will have Pacific Grove-based Animal Friends Rescue Project is empty wine barrels ready to be filled with new, unwrapped hosting its 15th annual holiday party, Whisker Wonderland, gifts for older youth and adults. Bring one unwrapped gift Saturday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Monterey Beach $$ and receive a complimentary ticket for one photo with Santa. Resort at 2600 Sand Dunes Drive in Monterey. LocalLocal SpecialsSpecials ~~ 14.9514.95 eaea.. Tickets are available at each winery’s website, in the tast- The celebration will include hors d’oeuvres, a buffet, ing rooms or online at www.eastendwinerow.com. wine, dancing and live music, as well as a raffle, silent auc- tion and door prizes. Tickets run from $75 to $100 per per- n Local Catch pop-up son and are available online at www.animalfriendsrescue.org/AFRPholidaydave2012.php. Carmel’s newest restaurant, La Balena, quietly opened last The Monterey Beach Resort is offering a special rate of month in the small spot on Junipero between Fifth and Sixth $89 on ocean-view rooms for holiday party guests. To that has been the site of several past enterprises, including reserve, call (800) 242-8627 and refer to the Animal Friends Buon Giorno bakery, Chez Christine, Carmel Tagine and, Rescue Project group name. most recently, Carmel Food Co. Owners Emanuele and Anna Bartolini are serving Tuscan n Nothing Bundt ribbon cutting cuisine in their new venture, so far to great praise, but on Sunday, Dec. 16, the restaurant will feature a seafood-domi- The signature blue striped awnings were being installed nated menu prepared by chef Salvatore Panzuto for the Savor last week at the Crossroads shopping center location destined the Local Catch of Monterey Bay Pop-Up Dinner. 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The chamber is also holding a business her “globally inspired winter soups,” includ- hold a chocolate and wine pairing from 4 to FOOD mixer at La Playa Hotel Wednesday, Dec. 12, ing Hot Tamale Soup, Tortellini Soup and 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, featuring its own From page 8GG from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is $10 for mem- Salmon Soup. Each will be paired with wines and the confectionary creations of bers and $20 for nonmembers, and the hotel, Talbott wines, including its well known Marich, which is based in Hollister. Marich which was recently renovated and reopened Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. makes various caramels, chocolate-covered Carmel Chamber of Commerce’s ribbon cut- in July as La Playa Carmel, is located at Chamberlin, who is also national vice chair dried fruits and other high-quality sweets. ting there Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 5 to 6 p.m. Camino Real and Eighth. of the American Institute of Wine & Food, Tickets are $15 per person ($10 for Wine The bakery offers moist and flavorful bundt For more information, call the chamber will be signing copies of her book as well. Gang), and reservations are recommended cakes in several different flavors and sizes, office at (831) 624-2522. Admission is $10 for Talbott wine club by calling (800) GALANTE. and samples will be available during the members and $15 for the general public. event, of course. n $10 dinners for two Reservations are due by Dec. 12 by calling n L’Auberge facelift (831) 659-3500. Dec. 10 David Fink’s L’Auberge Carmel hotel and Aubergine Restaurant are undergoing a Wild Thyme Deli and Café in n Gingerbread hotel remodel set for completion by the end of the Marina is wrapping up its year- year. The two-stage project will allow the long 10th anniversary celebra- The culinary team at the Hyatt Carmel hotel to remain open during the process, tion this month, offering $10 Highlands is creating a miniature ginger- though the restaurant will close for two dinners for two to go between 4 bread version of the hotel which will be on weeks. and 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. display in the Sunset Lounge throughout the Work plans include upgrades to the Chef/owner Terry Teplitzky is month of December. Hyatt, incidentally, upscale hotel’s 20 guest rooms, lobby and offering four options, all of entered the “Guinness Book of World courtyard, as well as the restaurant. Designed which include a house salad: Records” in 2005 with the world’s largest by decorator Kathleen Fink, the changes Wild Thyme’s Famous Meatloaf gingerbread man. include new furnishings, fabrics, carpeting, with garlic mashed potatoes, To get in the spirit, stop in at the paint, artwork and finishes in the guest cornmeal-crusted fried chicken Highlands Inn, check out at the gingerbread rooms, as well as bedding, improved showers with macaroni and cheese, creation and then grab a cocktail and a bite and bathrooms, and eco-friendly bath prod- stuffed shells with grilled Italian in the lounge, or dinner at lovely Pacific’s ucts and linens. sausage, and vegetarian jambal- Edge or the more casual California Market. Updates to Aubergine restaurant feature aya. To learn more, call (831) 620-1234. new carpeting, fabrics, lighting and chairs, Located at 445 Reservation www.hyattcarmelhighlands.com and artwork. Executive chef Justin Cogley Road, Wild Thyme is open will take particular delight in the new cus- Monday through Saturday from n Big Sur tom-built cheese cave, and he’s already 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (831) Health Center party enjoying the live fish tank recently installed 884-2414 for more information. in the kitchen that serves as the temporary The Big Sur Health Center will hold a home for the spot prawns, sea cucumbers n Soup and wine Community Holiday Party Friday, Dec. 7, and abalone that end up on diners’ plates. from 6 to 9 p.m., to ring in the season and The outdoor brick courtyard will receive Talbott Vineyards will hold a raise funds for the health center, which new cast iron furniture and landscaping, Holiday Soup and Wine Pairing serves Big Sur residents as well as the including an herb garden to supply the with author Mary Chamberlin numerous visitors who pass through the area kitchen. Sunday, Dec. 16, from 11 a.m. to every year. 2 p.m. in the Barrel Room in the The party will include a prix fixe feast at winery located at 1380 River the Big Sur River Inn with prime rib and n Mesa del Soul Road in Salinas. Matt’s special pasta bar, followed by apple PHOTO/COURTESY WENDY BRICKMAN Ann Hougham, owner of Mesa del Sol Carmel resident and author of strudel and ice cream. Vineyards in Arroyo Seco, recently released Scouts from Spreckels are entertained by local dungeness crab “The Traveling Soup Pot,” Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for two new wines — a Sangiovese and a during a recent visit to the wharf. Chamberlin will offer samples of children under 12. To reserve, call (831) 667- Zinfandel — both 2009 vintages. 2700. Sangiovese, the key grape used in Chianti, tends toward spiciness and softness, with not n Chocolate and Galante too much tannin but enough structure to pair Galante Vineyards’ tasting room on Dolores Street in downtown Carmel will Continues next page

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Zinfandel, meanwhile, is more Sal Tedesco of Paluca’s Trattoria on Fisherman’s Wharf berry- and fruit-oriented, but, with Arroyo Seco’s cooler cli- and Chris’ Fishing Trips hosted Spreckels Boy Scouts Troop mate, maintains enough acidity to provide good balance and 60 during a recent fishing trip, allowing the boys to learn is food friendly, too. about fishing and earn their merit badges. According to Mary Those new wines, as well as other Mesa del Soul offerings Alice Cerrito Fettis, president of Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s like the 2008 Rosso, a beautiful blend of Zinfandel, Syrah Wharf Association, some of the boys had never been out on and Sangiovese, can be found at Trio on Dolores Street south the bay. of Ocean Avenue in Carmel, as well as at the Cheese Shop in “We welcome all of the Boy Scouts to take a fishing trip the Carmel Plaza and the Bountiful Basket on San Carlos off the wharf to learn more about this very important indus- Street. They sell for $25. Restaurants offering Hougham’s try in Monterey County,” she commented. wines include Il Fornaio, Mission Ranch and Le St. Tropez in Carmel, and Toast and Will’s Fargo in Carmel Valley. n B&B’s Christmas takeout Lavender sachets produced at the retreat, meanwhile, are for sale for $10 at Whittakers of Carmel, located on Ocean Deborah Wenzler, owner of Baum & Blume in Carmel Avenue between San Carlos and Dolores streets. Valley Village, is offering Christmas dinner for four to go, For more information about the wines, the retreat or the with several options for hors d’oeuvres, starters, soups and wine club, visit www.mesadelsoulvineyards.com. salads, breads, entrees, side dishes, condiments and desserts. Pick from items like duck flan with sourdough crostini, n baked oysters, smoked trout and arugula torte, buttery ched- Cima Collina Supper Club dar-sage shortbread, herb-crusted rack of pork with roasted Cima Collina’s tasting room in Carmel Valley Village shallots, creamed spinach, pear and ginger compote, winter used to be a restaurant, and now, with the launch of its Supper fruit torte and numerous other options. Club, the historic building will become a restaurant again — Orders must be placed by Thursday, Dec. 20. Call (831) for one night every month. Hosted by winemaker Annette 659-0400. Hoff Danzer, the first dinner will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, with Earthbound Farm executive chef Sara LaCasse creating multiple courses, each of which will be paired with a Cima Collina wine. The Supper Club dinners will be held on the second Thursday of every month, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and will showcase Cima Collina wines specifically selected to pair with the evening’s dishes. Each month will feature a different Nielsen Brothers Market & Deli theme, all with an eye toward pairing food and wine, and will star a different chef. Tickets are $75, plus tax and tip, and can be reserved by Special Holiday Event Open calling (831) 620-0645. Cima Collina’s tasting room is locat- ed in the historic Del Monte Dairy at 19 East Carmel Valley Christmas Road in the Village and is open daily from 12 to 6 p.m. Friday, December 14th www.cimacollina.com. 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