VolumeThe 99 No. 34 Carmel On the Internet: www.carmelpinecone.com Pine ConeAugust 23-29, 2013 Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Hawk released after recovering from gunshot Managing Concours Week By KELLY NIX Beth Brookhouser told The Pine Cone. After undergoing surgery to repair the broken success no easy feat A HAWK that suffered a broken wing after wing and subsequent physical therapy to regain being shot by a BB gun was released back into the proper mobility, the hawk was released at 11:15 By MARY SCHLEY toward the mouth of the valley, only to wild Thursday morning. a.m. When SPCA Wildlife Rescue Center supervi- find out that the traffic was backed up SPCA for Monterey County officials rescued sor Jessica Shipman let the bird go, he flew about AN UNFORTUNATE truck even to Rio Road east to Via Nona the red-tailed hawk in the Corral de Tierra area on five feet, landed, then sauntered to a nearby tree. crash, a fallen Monterey pine and Marie, where the cars had blocked my July 10 after a resident called the animal welfare “He hopped up to the top branches and looked poorly timed tree work along way to the post office. No problem, I organization. around for a while, surveying the area,” Highway 1 only served to highlight a went to Carmel Rancho, turned left “The hawk was walking around somebody’s fact many Monterey Peninsula resi- and found that traffic was backed up backyard and unable to fly,” SPCA spokeswoman See HAWK page 6A dents already know: Concours Week on that road, too,” she said, so she is so successful and draws such large parked the car and walked, just like crowds that even when the roads are many others in the area were, includ- open, they are clogged with cars. Any ing the workers at the Big Sur hiccup, and the snarls stop being a Marathon office who wondered if frustrating inconvenience and turn they would have to walk home that into a maddening mess. night. “Praise God it was a lovely day As the 10-day period that culmi- for walking, and when the Concours nates with the world-famous Pebble traffic hit [later in the week], it was a Beach Concours d’Elegance adds piece of cake in comparison.” more and more events, and the suc- The three events held within the cess of each increases, public officials city limits of Carmel — the Concours and key decision makers are contem- on the Avenue Tuesday, the Tour plating how to accommodate rising d’Elegance Thursday and the Pacific attendance without killing the goose Grove Auto Rally Friday — came off that laid the golden egg. without a hitch, according to Mayor Over the last two weeks, traffic Jason Burnett. was seriously backed up at various “I didn’t get a single complaint,” times on all the principal arteries and he said. “I got tons of positive feed- on city streets seemingly everywhere. back from businesses and residents The worst was probably leaving and visitors.” Carmel Valley. Nonetheless, he, city administrator An X-ray (above) shows a shattered bone in an injured hawk’s Valley resident Carol Vetter found Jason Stilwell, Carmel Police Chief wing and the BB that caused it. After the raptor was nursed herself caught up in the jam induced Mike Calhoun and other department back to health by the SPCA, it was as handsome as ever (left) by the Caltrans tree work on Highway heads will meet to assess what logisti- and ready to be released back to the wild. 1 Aug. 9 when she tried to get to cal improvements might be made in Pacific Grove. After an hour, she had the future, from slowing drivers as moved hardly at all. Tear-down of San Clemente Dam under way “I finally gave up and headed back See SUCCESS page 12A

By CH RIS COUNTS For updates on traffic delays — as well as videos showing the project’s progress — Szytel Have you seen this Corvette? NLY A few months after the $83 million San encouraged the public to visit www.san- O By MARY SCHLEY spot in the parking lot of the B&B Clemente Dam removal project received its final clementedamremoval.org. where he and his wife stayed. permit, workers have begun work on tearing down As a result of the construction, a section of RACE fan’s beloved 1962 “I took every precaution, I the dam. Carmel Valley Road is restricted to one-lane traf- A Corvette was quietly rolled out of its thought,” he said, adding that the red “We’re in the process of creating an access road” fic. But at least they waited until Concours Week parking spot at a Pacific Grove B&B Corvette with a hardtop was stolen on from Carmel Valley Road to the site, project man- was over. while its owners were steps away, a Aug. 17, sometime between 8:30 ager Jeff Szytel told The Pine Cone. “Access is the vintage Impala was stolen from an p.m., when they returned from dinner, first key step.” See DAM page 6A auction’s parking area monitored by and 9:30 p.m., when another guest Because the project is subject to strict environ- professional security guards, and two noticed the ’Vette wasn’t in its usual mental oversight, workers are paying close attention more historic Chevys were taken from spot. to how the dam removal is impacting the surr ound- WILL CELL TOWERS a Monterey golf course used by anoth- “They couldn’t start the car — it’s ing flora and fa una. Not only are fences being erect- er auction house over the weekend. loud, and everyone knew the car — so ed to prevent wildlife from coming to the construc- With thousands of people in town obviously they pushed it out, and once tion area, but workers are going to considerable HURT MONARCHS? for the historic races at Mazda they got it out of the driveway, it’s all lengths to move colonies of woodrats. Raceway, the Pebble Beach Concours, downhill to the ocean,” he said. “My “Any active nest must be relocated,” Szytel said. By KELLY NIX several major auctions, shows, rallies view is they never did start it.” Szytel also said he is happy with the pace of con- and other events — many of them dri- He’s since blanketed Corvette struction. “Work is proceeding now that we have A PAIR of cell phone antennas disguised as ving beautiful collector cars of their owners groups, law enforcement permits in hand,” he said. “We’re hoping to com- hotel chimneys got the go-ahead from the Pacific own — the Monterey Peninsula agencies, dealers, auction houses, plete as much work as we can this year so we ’ll be Grove City Council Wednesday after a group of became a “target-rich environment for Internet groups, clubs, newsletters well positioned to stay on schedule.” activists argued that radio signals from the devices could harm the city’s monarch butterflies. thieves,” noted Pat Monahan, whose and the media with photos and details The council rejected a request by Nina Beety to 1962 Corvette was stolen Saturday about the car and its disappearance, continue a public hearing to consider an appeal of night, despite his making every effort the city planning commission’s July 18 approval of to leave it in a secure, out-of-sight See STOLEN page 15A the antennas. Beety is among more than 10 people — many of whom said they don’t live in P.G. — who spoke out Wednesday night against AT&T’s Be on the lookout plan to install the antennas. for this pristine “The butterflies will be long gone if we don’t 1962 Corvette do something about this,” according to a stolen from a change.org petition organized by Augustina Pacific Grove B&B Ursino that had received about 400 signatures by Saturday night. Three other classic Wednesday afternoon. cars were also Numerous people at the council meeting also stolen during spoke in favor of the antennas, which some said Concours Week. are necessary for emergency phone calls. PHOTO/COURTESY CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER AT&T wants to place the antennas inside faux Work has begun to build an access road so construction chimney enclosures at The Wilkies Inn at 1038 PHOTO/PAT MONAHAN traffic can travel from Carmel Valley Road to San Clemente Dam and tear it down. 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vers had valid registration, insurance and driver’s licenses. 14. Abuse occurred out of state and resident lives OJ [outside Information exchanged between parties. jurisdiction]. Report taken as a courtesy. Pacific Grove: Vehicle theft from a Moreland residence with Pacific Grove: Dispatched to reported theft of a wallet on Police & no suspect information. Fountain. Victim had no suspect info. Victim canceled only cred- Carmel Valley: Person reported the theft of mail by unknown it card in wallet. Nothing further. suspects. Sheriff’s Log WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a non-injury rollaway acci- Carmel-by-the-Sea: Units dispatched to a report of multiple dent on San Carlos Street. subjects fighting in front of a drinking establishment on San Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD units responded to a Junipero Contractor wouldn’t show Carlos Street. The parties who were fighting dispersed prior to Street residence on a report of a domestic disturbance. Met with police arrival. The skirmish appeared to be mutual in nature with both parties and determined it was verbal only, but the 37-year- no notable injuries. An area check was conducted for the sub- old female was arrested for public intoxication and obstructing ID, so he was asked to leave jects involved but was met with negative results. an officer. Female suffered minor injuries and was treated at the Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject was contacted on Ocean hospital prior to being booked into county jail. HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged by Avenue and warned for loitering on private property. the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department and the Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of sewage overflow from a County Sheriff’s Office last week. This week’s log was compiled clogged drain system on San Carlos Street. Fire department and Pacific Grove: A 2-year-old child was found wandering by Mary Schley. Monterey County Health officials responded. The overflow was the street on Congress Avenue. Passerby knocked on doors limited to less than 10 feet into the roadway from the source of and stood by until police arrival. Child’s aunt was seen MONDAY, AUGUST 5 the stoppage. No sewage leaked into the storm drain. Property searching for the child two houses away. Aunt had placed the management for the complex called a private plumbing service child down for a nap and went about personal business. She Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the loss of a watch while to unclog the stoppage. checked on the child a half-hour later and could not find the on Carmel Beach on or around June 19. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Cellular phone found on Carmel Beach child. Went outside and saw citizens and police looking. Pacific Grove: Vehicle stolen during night from in front of a and turned over to CPD for safekeeping. Owner located and Child had opened the French doors. Family did not have a Ninth Street residence. No suspects. requested phone be mailed to the home address. homemade locking device on the door at the time of the nap Pacific Grove: Congress Avenue resident reported the front Carmel-by-the-Sea: An officer responded to a barking dog which prevents the door from being opened. Child was in license plate was stolen from his vehicle while it was parked in complaint on Casanova Street at 0118 hours. The dog owner was good spirits. Nothing further. the driveway. No suspect info. contacted. The dog inadvertently was locked out of the house. Pacific Grove: Woman on 15th Street reported her daughter Information obtained and a warning given. was fraudulently using her name to obtain prescription meds. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a barking dog issue on Pacific Grove: Dispatched to sounds of a female crying at an Several charges for the same crime inside and outside the City Dolores Street starting last night leading into today. No barking 18th Street residence. Arrived on scene and determined the of Pacific Grove. Investigation is ongoing. was heard during the officer’s arrival in the afternoon; however, female and her boyfriend had just broken up. No domestic dis- Pacific Grove: Vehicle involved in a non-injury collision on contact was made with the dog owner as she was walking by turbance; no physical fight. David Avenue. Both parties felt the other was at fault. Both dri- with her dog. Possible solutions were discussed to prohibit such Pacific Grove: Person is the trustee for a property on Lobos. occurrences in the future. He has had an ongoing problem with the next door neighbor Pacific Grove: Woman on Fountain Avenue stated she had a regarding a property line dispute. The trustee found several dis- bad business deal with a man. She said she and her husband have carded items in the backyard and believes the neighbor dumped had contacts with him several times because he has shown up at them there. 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EIR FOR DOG CENTER? ‘THERE’S NOT THAT MUCH TO STUDY,’ SAYS DIEHL

By CHRIS COUNTS center will use far less water than the agri- She said the practice of using an EIR to opposed to the project, said he believes an cultural operation that preceded it on the delay or stop a project that doesn’t harm the EIR is necessary — and ultimately will be WHILE THEY have heard an earful of property, she insisted. environment undermines the purpose and required. criticism and concerns in recent months Diehl urged the public to put the number integrity of such a study. “EIRs are impor- “I think this is a classic situation for an about the dog training business they hope to of visitors her business will attract into per- tant,” she said. “We need them.” But if they EIR,” Stamp said. “There’s plenty to talk open in Carmel Valley, Monterey County spective. are required simply as a delay tactic, “people about. There are water issues, zoning issues Planning Commissioner Martha Diehl and “There will never be more than 250 peo- won’t believe in them anymore. It does us all and incompatibilities with the general plan. her two partners still believe they can con- ple on site at any time,” she said. “That’s less a disservice.” Martha says she has a good traffic report and vince residents and county officials the pro- than the number of people who can fit into Attorney Michael Stamp, who represents we say she doesn’t. I don’t think I’ve seen ject should be approved. the Quail Lodge ballroom, and it’s fewer than a group of homeowners (friendsofquail.com) this many disputed issues for a long time.” And even if they’re required to pay for an the number of meals Baja Cantina serves on environmental impact report — which Diehl a busy day.” said she believes is unnecessary — they are Addressing worries about the project still willing to move forward. diminishing the area’s rural Diehl and two partners — character, Diehl said it her husband, Ken Ecklund; “falls within the spirit and and Ernie Mill — are seeking But opponents guidelines of what Carmel permission to open the Carmel Valley is supposed to be Canine Sports Center on 45 says it’s a about.” acres at 8100 Valley Greens ‘classic situation While Diehl and her Drive. Located across the street partners are confident they from Quail Lodge, the center for an EIR’ can sell their neighbors on would offer training and agility the merits of the project, facilities, a “safe and stress- their efforts could be free” place to let dogs walk or slowed down if an environ- run off their leashes, and a social hub for mental impact report is required. At the June their owners to meet. But project opponents 3 Carmel Valley LUAC hearing on the pro- say the center will generate excessive traffic, ject, chair Jan Brennan suggested “alterna- noise, lighting and special events — and they tives to this project need to be carefully con- have concerns about its water usage as well. sidered, and that can only occur through an Diehl told The Pine Cone the negative EIR.” response to the project at first took her by While she and her partners are willing to surprise. But after paying close attention to pay for an EIR if it’s required, Diehl said she the impacts a recent classic car event had on doesn’t believe such scrutiny is warranted. the neighborhood, she now knows why resi- “It’s hard for me to understand what’s has- dents are wary of her new business. “I under- n’t already been covered,” she said. “Aside stand why our neighbors want more clarity,” from a 10-foot-by-4-foot shed, we’re not she said. building anything permanent. There’s not Plans were submitted to the county this that much to study.” week that Diehl said describe the project’s Diehl is concerned some of those calling impacts in greater detail. For instance, she for an EIR are simply interested in slowing said plans now show precisely where every the project down, which would cost her and parking spot and every light will be located. her partners money — and perhaps encour- Noise and traffic concerns have been age them to give up the fight. addressed in reports posted online at “When we met with homeowners, one www.carmelcaninesports.com, she said. And individual stated, ‘We’re going to delay the despite irrigating 20 acres of grass hay fields project and make it financially infeasible,’” and eight acres of grass training fields, the Diehl said. 6A The Carmel Pine Cone August 23, 2013 Stevenson grad lands Fulbright Scholarship HAWK From page 1A By KELLY NIX nizational and persuasive skills, which seem to come natu- rally to her,” he said. “She is not afraid of work and takes Brookhouser said. “A few minutes later he took off and flew STEVENSON SCHOOL graduate Sophia Albov unex- challenges on without missing a beat.” out of sight. It was wonderful to see him fly free again.” pectedly learned she’d been awarded a prestigious Fulbright Albov’s parents happened to be with her when she learned The SPCA, Brookhouser said, released the hawk in the Scholarship during a geography conference in Los Angeles. she received the Fulbright grant. general area where he were found, in part, so he can find his The news brought her to the ground. “Needless to say, there were tears all around,” Michael mate ... if he has one. “I fell to my knees in the Albov said. Veterinarians at the Avian and Exotic Clinic in Monterey middle of the crowd,” said After attending Stevenson, Albov attended California and the SPCA wildlife center treated the hawk. X-rays Albov, who found out via an State University, Sacramento, where she graduated with a showed the bird had a BB embedded in its left wing and a email message on her cell Bachelor of Arts in Government. Albov was on a successful fractured ulna. phone. “It was a mix of relief path as a paralegal in that city when she realized she wanted Once vets at the exotic clinic anesthetized the hawk and and disbelief. I was honored more. removed the BB from its wing, it was bandaged up and given and in shock that this was “My career was going very well, but I decided that I want- pain medication and antibiotics. When the bird was strong really going to be able to ed to be doing something that I felt passionate about,” she enough and the bone had healed, SPCA workers began the happen.” said, “so I decided to return to school and pursue a master’s delicate task of physical therapy. Albov, 30, who also in geography from The University of Montana. “We moved his wings to get the muscles moving again,” attended All Saints There, she met the University of Montana’s professor and Brookhouser said. Episcopal Day School in chair of geography, Dr. Sarah Halvorson, who would become The bird had been kept in the SPCA’s largest aviary, an L- Carmel Valley, had applied an important mentor and one who would immediately recog- shaped enclosure that allows workers to determine if the for the Fulbright and got it nized Albov’s talents. recovering birds can fly left and right, which Brookhouser — a great honor and an out- Halvorson “has really inspired and excited me about pur- said the hawk was able to do with no problem. standing academic achieve- suing a Ph.D.” Albov said. “She also was the person who Red-tailed hawks are protected under the Federal ment. The geography schol- originally suggested that I apply for a Fulbright.” Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which makes it illegal to pursue, Sophia Albov arship has led Albov to Even more impressive was that Halvorson urged Albov to hunt, capture, kill or sell birds on the list without obtaining a Finland to study organic apply after having only known her for a few weeks. special waiver. farming. “It was pretty obvious,” according to her father, “that even The SPCA doesn’t often see predatory birds with gunshot “I will be working with University of Helsinki, University after a short time, her mentors saw that Sophia had special wounds. More often, they’re hit by cars, Brookhouser said. of Eastern Finland and MTT Agrifood Research studying the skills that qualified her to even try for the prestige of such an The SPCA is offering a $1,000 reward for information spread of organic agricultural methods,” said Albov, a teach- award.” leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons ing assistant and geography graduate student at the Albov, who was granted the Fulbright at the end of the who shot the hawk. The organization can be reached at (831) University of Montana. first year of her master’s program at Montana, intends to 373-2631. During her research, she will team up with Finnish farm- return to the university to complete her master’s degree ers, researchers and policy makers. before pursuing her Ph.D. in the field. The project “seeks to fill a knowledge gap in the socio- Another murder mystery geographical development of the organic agriculture sector in Finland,” she said. “Through these collaborations, I hope to gain an insider perspective on this understudied facet of set in Carmel-by-the-Sea Finnish organic agriculture. DAM From page 1A She arrived in Helsinki Aug. 1 and will be in the capital By CHRIS COUNTS for five months before moving to Joensuu, a smaller city in eastern Finland. Resident Sarah Haussermann reported traffic delays of IF AUTHOR Kathryn Gualtieri’s mystery novels were “I wanted the opportunity to see more of the country and five minutes or less. true to life, Carmel would have been a scary place to live in I am lucky to be affiliated with two stellar academic institu- “If it never gets any worse than this, we can tolerate it,” the 1920s. tions,” she said. said Haussermann, a vocal opponent of a plan to route most Gualtieri signs copies of “The Laundryman’s Daughter,” of the project’s traffic through Cachagua. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Pilgrims Way bookstore. The book is Tuition and expenses Constructed in 1921 and operated by Cal Am since 1966, the third in a series of murder mysteries set in Carmel in the Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of the dam was designed to store 1,425 acre-feet of water. years immediately following World War I. academic and professional achievements and proven leader- But the dam hasn’t been used since 2002 — in large part Like her first two books — “Murder in the Pines” and ship potential. Albov is one of 1,700 U.S. citizens who will because 90 percent of its capacity is filled with debris and “Murder Takes the Stage” — Gualtieri’s latest work is cen- travel abroad for the 2013/2014 academic year through the sediment. tered around a young female reporter, Nora Finnegan, who Fulbright U.S. student program, which pays all expenses and It is also considered a seismic safety hazard. works for The Carmel Pine Cone. tuition for nine months of study. The project is expected to be completed by 2015. Next “The year is now 1923,” Gualtieri told The Pine Cone. Albov is the daughter of Monterey attorney and Flaherty’s summer, work will include major earthmoving, stabilizing “The story concerns a Chinese laundryman who has an Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar owner Michael Albov and his the sediment behind the dam and cutting a channel between urgent need to find someone to watch his seven-year-old wife, Elizabeth. the Carmel River and San Clemente Creek. The following daughter while he goes out to deal with a business matter When asked to give a few words about Sophia, an only summer, the dam will be removed and the habitat will be after work. 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Interest Free Financing available! 831 . 920 . 0009 August 23, 2013 The Carmel Pine Cone 9A PHONES Water district to support contingency water plan From page 1A By KELLY NIX Lighthouse Ave. While the 27-foot antennas are expected to than a competing Moss Landing desal proposal by developer greatly improve cellular phone signal in that neighborhood, Nader Agha, both projects “have great uncertainty,” the dis- HE MONTEREY Peninsula Water Management opponents believe they will emit radio signals that are harm- T trict determined. “But the DeepWater Desal project can move District will spend $800,000 over the next two years to help ful to adults, children and even the migrating monarch but- more quickly and may offer advantages,” water district staff develop an alternative water supply project for the Peninsula, terflies. wrote in a report given to directors this week. directors decided Monday. “Microwave radiation from cell towers and wireless Water district director Judi Lehman voted against the Directors voted 5-1 to allow the district to enter into a devices harms all life by damaging DNA, the immune sys- agreement, saying she didn’t feel the district had given cost-sharing agreement with DeepWater Desal LLC, a pri- tem, reproduction and fertility, cells and cellular membranes, Agha’s proposed desal project the consideration she thinks it vate company that’s proposing a water project in Moss and causing cancer and tumors,” according to an anonymous deserves. Director Kristi Markey was not present. Landing to serve as a contingency plan if Cal Am’s proposed flyer distributed in P.G. this week. Per the agreement the board approved, the district will desal plant in Marina doesn’t come to fruition. The council, however, voted 5-1 in favor of AT&T’s pro- reimburse DeepWater Desal for 50 percent of its costs from Over the next two years, the water district and DeepWater posal. Councilman Dan Miller dissented and Ken Cuneo May of this year until April 30, 2015. The reimbursement will split the costs — expected to be about $1.6 million — on recused himself because he said he owns AT&T stock. costs are “not to exceed” $800,000. environmental and permitting work. Beety and Ursino contend AT&T provided misinforma- Cal Am’s proposed water project also includes water stor- While Cal Am’s proposed project has the greatest likeli- tion about the antennas and omitted information about poten- age and water recycling components. hood of being given the green light by the state’s Public tial harm to the city’s monarchs, habitat and the insects’ sanc- The six Peninsula mayors and more than a dozen agencies Utilities Commission, the district wanted a backup plan in tuary off of Lighthouse Avenue. and groups endorsed the plan earlier this month by signing a case the project is derailed by litigation or other circum- “We know that radiation from cell phone antennas dis- host of water agreements. stances. rupts the butterflies’ immune system, behavior, development The water project is necessary to comply with an order by Some farmers have spoken out against Cal Am’s project, and senses,” according to a “Save P.G. Butterflies” Facebook the State Water Resources Control Board to reduce diver- saying the wells for the desal facility could trample on their page created to spread the word about the antennas. sions from the Carmel River, the Peninsula’s primary water water rights since they might draw from the Salinas Valley The activists contend an environmental impact report source, by 70 percent. groundwater basin, an agricultural source. The Monterey should have been prepared. However, the initial study for the However, Agha’s attorney, David Balch, urged the board County Farm Bureau has also said it does “not support any project found that the amount of radio frequency electro- against approving an agreement with DeepWater Desal, water project that places a straw in the Salinas Valley magnetic fields produced by the antennas would comply with warning it “simply invites needless litigation.” aquifer.” standards for limiting public exposure to RF energy “and The agreement, he argued, violates the California “Hence, the risk of litigation over Salinas Valley ground- would not cause a significant impact on humans and the Environmental Quality Act, in part, because the district will water rights is very high,” according to the water district staff environment.” be financing environmental and permitting fees ahead of per- report. The study also found that the only potentially significant forming an environmental impact report for the project. And while water district directors in March decided that impacts to humans would occur during construction and Balch submitted a letter outlining Agha’s concerns to the DeepWater’s project was overall a better contingency plan would involve “short-term increases in ambient noise levels.” water district not long before Monday’s board meeting. The chimney antennas will replace a mobile cell antenna that AT&T set up at the city’s cemetery. Nighttime burglars chased and arrested POLICE ARRESTED a trio of suspected car burglars WorshipCARMEL  CARMEL VALLEY  MONTEREY  PACIFIC GROVE  PEBBLE BEACH after a Pacific Grove resident found them in his car just after 1 a.m. Wednesday and chased them to a waiting vehicle, which fled but was soon stopped by cops in Monterey. St. Anselm’s Anglican Church Church of the Wayfarer The 19th Street resident saw two of the men in his 375 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (A United Methodist Church) unlocked car early the morning of Aug. 21 and chased them, Corner of Lighthouse and Monterey St. Message: Are You Bent but they ran and jumped into a car that was waiting nearby, Every Sunday Holy Communion with music Out of Shape? according to PGPD Cmdr. John Miller. But he was able to Service 9:30 am 1928 Prayer Book Rev. Melanie Silva describe the vehicle, and, moments later, Seaside police offi- Coffee and refreshments cers saw it on Del Monte Boulevard and stopped it. Miller Special Music: Stephanie Brown and Nicholas Brady, Fr. Anders Strindberg Natalie and Isabelle Sanford, Bill Silva said a search of the vehicle revealed property belonging to Fr. James Short 831-521-4267 the 19th Street victim, as well items thought to belong to Sr. Joy Anna Marie 831-624-3114 Bible Study at 8:45 and 11:15 AM other victims who are still unknown. Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care The officers arrested the three occupants — 18-year-old First United Methodist Church Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AM of Pacific Grove Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea Noziel Mendoza and 20-year-old Jesus Nieto, both of 624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com Castroville, and 27-year-old Salinas resident Joseph Olea found at www.butterflychurch.org Worship celebration at 10:00 a.m. — booked them at the P.G. Police Department and then released them without requiring bail. “What Gifts Can We Give Our Children?” Rev. Pamela D. Cummings Special Music: Pamela Scholz, harp and flute & Kelsey Waddell, tenor PUBLIC NOTICES Loving Child Care, Children’s Sunday School, Chrysalis Youth Program For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, 915 Sunset Dr. @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove, (831) 372-5875 that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1376393-37 APN: 012-462-022-000 TRA: 010000 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx3623 REF: Irwin, Michelle Ann IMPORTANT NOTICE TO Church in the Forest PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, Multi-denominational 9:30 am - Traditional DATED October 12, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA- Vibrant Chancel Choir State of the Art Organ TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD 9:30 am Service CONTACT A LAWYER. On September 12, 2013, at 10:00am, Cal-western “How on Earth Can You Forgive and Forget?” Reconveyance Llc, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded October 25, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007081495 in book XX, page XX of The Rev. Dr. William B. Rolland 11:00 am - Contemporary Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Monterey County, State of California, executed by Michelle Irwin, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auc- 9:15 am Pre-service Concert The CPC Band tion to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, Norma Faison Mayer, soprano; a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or fed- eral savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified Richard Mayer, flute; REMODELED & EXPANDED SANCTUARY! in section 5102 of the financial code and authorized to do business in this state: At Melinda Coffey Armstead, piano and organ the main entrance to the county administration building, 168 W. Alisal Street Children, Youth & Adult Groups Salinas, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under Valet Parking said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Corner of Ocean & Junipero, Carmel Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other com- Erdman Chapel at Stevenson School • 3152 Forest Lake Rd • Pebble Beach mon designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: (831) 624-3878 • www.carmelpres.org 1078 Carson Street Seaside CA 93955 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any 831-624-1374 • [email protected] • www.churchintheforest.org liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, ST. DUNSTAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, includ- All Saints’ Episcopal Church ing fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said WORSHIP ON SUNDAYS: Dolores & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said 8:00 am Spoken Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances 10:00 Music, Sunday School, Childcare & Youth Prgm. 8:00 AM Traditional • 10:30 AM* Choral at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $499,500.69. If the (831) 624-6646 • www.saintdunstanschurch.org 5:30PM Candlelit Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and (Evensong - 1st Sun., 5:30 PM) exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the suc- In Carmel Valley on Robinson Canyon Rd. off of Carmel Valley Rd. cessful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of *Childcare provided at 9 AM - 12 NOON Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded Carmel Mission Basilica (831) 624-3883 in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID- Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. www.allsaintscarmel.org DERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a Sun. Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM; 12:45 PM and 5:30 PM lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should Confessions: Sat. 9:30 to 10:30 AM (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) Christian Science Church also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens 3080 Rio Road, Carmel Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the prop- Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m erty. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of out- Reading Room hours: 10 am to 4 pm Mon-Thu, 11 am to 3 p.m. Sat. standing liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this Place your Church Services here. Childcare & Parking Provided information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Call Vanessa (831) 274-8652 Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that infor- mation about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the pub- lic, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (619)590-1221 or visit the internet website www.dlppllc.com, using the file number assigned to this case 1376393-37. Get your complete Pine Cone by email — Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone free subscriptions at information or on the Internet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement infor- mation is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales information:(619)590-1221. Cal- www.carmelpinecone.com Western Reconveyance LLC, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: August 16, 2013. (DLPP-432298 08/23/13, 08/30/13, 09/06/13) Publication dates: Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 6, 2013. (PC 836) 10A The Carmel Pine Cone August 23, 2013 HOUSE OF THE WEEK Woman pleads guilty to elder abuse By KELLY NIX “Unfortunately for them, Ms. Larkin did steal money from the elder victim.” A MONTEREY woman who ran a For the work, Larkin paid herself with money-managing business pleaded no con- checks from her victim’s account. However, test to a felony count of financial elder abuse she paid herself too much for several after she was found to have been stealing months, taking at least $5,000 she hadn’t from her 95-year-old Pebble Beach client. earned. 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Week events, put in 21 hours of that overtime. OT pay for so that they would not fall and block roadways, impede traf- SUCCESS police officers averages about $44 per hour, plus benefits. fic or cause damage,” he said in an email to Burnett, adding From page 1A Their efforts were augmented by volunteers Andy Hill and that while Caltrans inspects trees annually, this particular Lee Whitney, while public works and forestry staff worked incident stemmed from a passerby’s report. “Once we they descend Ocean Avenue, to discouraging them from 17 hours of overtime, at a cost of $970 to taxpayers. became aware of the hazard, we had to move quickly.” parking in ways that clog the city’s already narrow streets. “We’re trying to develop our volunteer contingent and The job required a crane, and work crews ended up on the “If you look at it in size, the Tuesday event was probably build our reserve staff,” Calhoun said. job longer after discovering the problem was more extensive the largest event we’ve had, and our main goal is to keep than expected. things fluid, to keep things moving, because we are blocking Caltrans debacle “Once we started on the work, we found out that we could the downtown area,” Calhoun said. “Our main goal is man- In light of the Caltrans tree work along Highway 1 in the not merely prune parts of the trees — they were in such a aging events in our town to make sure they are manageable.” Carmel area that caused hours-long traffic jams back into state that an entire removal had to be done,” Gubbins contin- That means using more city staff, including the public Carmel Valley and south of Carmel the Friday before ued. Delays would have been works and forestry workers who assisted this year, and trying Concours Week, Burnett said he contacted officials with the expensive and risky, so the to recruit more volunteer workers from within, rather than state highway agency, seeking an explanation and assurance crew “ended up continuing coordinating efforts with other volunteer organizations out- it wouldn’t happen again. work and causing the disrup- side the city. Although apologetic about the traffic jams that made the Concours Week tion that you saw.” “This year we really got public works more involved — short trip from the mouth of Carmel Valley to downtown “They’ve apologized and they were very appreciative, too,” he said. “Maybe we’ll Carmel take more than an hour, Caltrans District 5 director draws more sincerely regret the inconve- stretch that further, like get more library staff involved.” Tim Gubbins told him the tree work was necessary to address visitors than nience, the disruption to the All told, Carmel police worked 79 hours of overtime, 24 hazardous conditions and couldn’t be delayed. visitors and to the communi- of which were paid for by COTA founder Doug Freedman. “We were made aware of a hazard with some large trees any other event ty as a whole,” Burnett said. Cpl. Steve Rana, who handles all of the logistics of Concours on Route 1, and our action was to remove the part of the trees of the year “Just like we do, they are learning from this, and that’s all that I can ask.” While the state agency acknowledges August is just about the worst time to close down lanes of Highway 1 to undertake any sort of work, he said, “They can’t guarantee the same thing won’t happen in the future. They have to keep our roads safe.”

County crammed Fifth District Supervisor Dave Potter, in whose district almost all of the Concours Week events occur, said he hopes to work with organizers to better coordinate the miscella- neous happenings so they don’t unnecessarily bottleneck Monterey Peninsula roads. An inescapable fact is that the automotive week draws more visitors to the area than any other event of the year — even more than the U.S. Open golf tournament staged at Pebble Beach every decade — and the crowds are car people, not golfers. “These people are all about their cars; they want to drive their cars and be seen in their cars,” Potter observed. “The fact you have events going on simultaneously does create congestion,” particularly on Friday, with the Quail Motorsports Gathering, Legends of the Autobahn, Concorso Italiano and the Pacific Grove Auto Rally. “We’re trying to eliminate the overlapping duplication of events so they don’t all happen on the same road at the same time. And even on an average weekend, there’s a queue head- ing into and out of town.” One potentially positive change is the planned relocation next year of Concorso Italiano from Laguna Seca golf course back to Bayonet Black Horse in Seaside, which will alleviate some of the Friday traffic on Highway 68, an artery already heavily used by commuters between Salinas and the Peninsula. Potter is planning on meeting with the California Highway Patrol to discuss traffic control issues, and to better utilize the county committee that addresses organizers’ requests for event permits. “We’re doing a forensic analysis of what happened that PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES week,” he said.

Trustee Sale No. 261374CA Loan TOGETHER WITH EASEMENTS clear ownership of the property. You SUPERIOR COURT Pebble’s popularity No. 0681277166 Title Order OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS AND should also be aware that the lien being OF CALIFORNIA Within Del Monte Forest, which hosts the famed Pebble No. 1432046 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S THROUGH THE REAL PROPERTY auctioned off may be a junior lien. If COUNTY OF MONTEREY SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER LYING WITHIN THE EXTERIOR you are the highest bidder at the auc- Beach Concours d’Elegance and related events, including the A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08-25- BOUNDARIES OF SAID TRACT AS tion, you are or may be responsible for ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO NECESSARY FOR OVERHANGS, paying off all liens senior to the lien FOR CHANGE OF NAME record-setting Gooding & Co. auctions, the Tour d’Elegance, PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY FENCES, WALLS, DECKS AND SUP- being auctioned off, before you can Case No. M124476. and numerous exhibits and parties, Pebble Beach Co. BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU PORTS APPURTENANT TO SAID receive clear title to the property. You TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE UNIT NO. 46. PARCEL III: A NON- are encouraged to investigate the exis- petitioner, ANN MARIE HAGN, filed a Executive Vice President Mark Stilwell said the company is NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR tence, priority, and size of outstanding petition with this court for a decree AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON- INGRESS TO AND EGRESS FROM liens that may exist on this property by changing names as follows: examining ways to address traffic, especially on Saturday, TACT A LAWYER. On 09-24- AND REPAIR OF SAID UNIT NO. 46 contacting the county recorder’s office A.Present name: when the Forest is not closed to general tourist traffic. 2013 at 9:00 AM, CALIFORNIA THROUGH LOT A (COMMON or a title insurance company, either of ANN MARIE HAGN RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the AREA).. Amount of unpaid balance and which may charge you a fee for this Proposed name: “We have a template for the traffic and parking plan, and duly appointed Trustee under and pur- other charges: $380,224.63 (estimat- information. If you consult either of ANNMARIE KAHILI ROSE every year after the event, we’ll review it and make notes on suant to Deed of Trust Recorded 08-31- ed) Street address and other common these resources, you should be aware THE COURT ORDERS that all per- 2004, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument designation of the real property: that the same lender may hold more sons interested in this matter appear how to tweak it for next year,” he said Tuesday. “But we 2004091630, of official records in 24501 VIA MAR MONTE than one mortgage or deed of trust on before this court at the hearing indicat- the Office of the Recorder of MON- #46 CARMEL, CA 93923 APN the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY ed below to show cause, if any, why the haven’t had a post-event recap. I don’t even know what our TEREY County, California, executed by: Number: 015-471-052-000 OWNER: The sale date shown on this petition for change of name should not attendance numbers were, but the Sunday event in Pebble RENDOLL CONCEPCION, A SINGLE The undersigned Trustee disclaims any notice of sale may be postponed one or be granted. Any person objecting to the MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON liability for any incorrectness of the more times by the mortgagee, benefi- name changes described above must Beach went off spectacularly.” MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, street address and other common des- ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to file a written objection that includes the will sell at public auction sale to the ignation, if any, shown herein. The prop- Section 2924g of the California Civil reasons for the objection at least two The company collaborates with Concours organizers, the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check erty heretofore described is being sold Code. The law requires that information court days before the matter is sched- CHP and other agencies to coordinate traffic flow and park- drawn by a state or national bank, a “as is”. In compliance with California about trustee sale postponements be uled to be heard and must appear at the cashier’s check drawn by a state or fed- Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, made available to you and to the public, hearing to show cause why the petition ing, which is located along the coastline, with attendees shut- eral credit union, or a cashier’s check trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent as a courtesy to those not present at should not be granted. If no written drawn by a state or federal savings and declares: that it has contacted the bor- the sale. If you wish to learn whether objection is timely filed, the court may tled to the Lodge and 18th Fairway. Seventeen Mile Drive loan association, savings association, rower(s) to assess their financial situa- your sale date has been postponed, grant the petition without a hearing. and the Forest are closed to tourist traffic on Concours or savings bank specified in section tion and to explore options to avoid and, if applicable, the rescheduled time NOTICE OF HEARING: 5102 of the Financial Code and autho- foreclosure; or that it has made efforts and date for the sale of this property, DATE: Oct. 4, 2013 Sunday. rized to do business in this state. Sale to contact the borrower(s) to assess this information can be obtained from TIME: 9:00 a.m. will be held by the duly appointed their financial situation and to explore one of the following three compa- DEPT: 15 Saturday, though, saw crowds cruising through after pay- trustee as shown below, of all right, title, options to avoid foreclosure by one of nies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at The address of the court is 1200 ing the regular gate fee and then parking and exploring the and interest conveyed to and now held the following methods: by telephone; by (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. by the trustee in the hereinafter United States mail; either 1st class or Web site www.lpsasap.com A copy of this Order to Show Cause P.B. resort and surrounding grounds, which already had described property under and pursuant certified; by overnight delivery; by per- (Registration required to search for sale shall be published at least once each to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be sonal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face information) or Priority Posting & week for four successive weeks prior to many of the trappings of Concours, including the RetroAuto made, but without covenant or warranty, meeting. DATE: 08-16-2013 CALI- Publishing at (714) 573-1965 or visit the the date set for hearing on the petition retail area and manufacturers’ displays of new and concept expressed or implied, regarding title, FORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPA- Internet Web site in the following newspaper of general possession, or encumbrances, to pay NY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, www.priorityposting.com (Click on the circulation, printed in this county: The cars along Peter Hay Golf Course and the equestrian center. the remaining principal sum of the ASSISTANT SECRETARY California link for “Advanced Search” to search for Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, Reconveyance Company 9200 sale information), or auction.com at 1- (s) Kay T. Kingsley “It was really more the day traffic — people coming just interest thereon, estimated fees, Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2- 800-280-2832 or visit the Internet Web Judge of the Superior Court to walk around Pebble Beach on a beautiful day and see the charges and expenses of the Trustee 4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892- site www.auction.com, using the Date filed: Aug. 16, 2013 for the total amount (at the time of the 6902 For Sales Trustee Sale No. shown above. Clerk: Connie Mazzei cars,” Stilwell said. “Sunday is all ticketed spectators. initial publication of the Notice of Sale) Information: www.lpsasap.com or 1- Information about postponements that Deputy: J. Nicholson reasonably estimated to be set forth 714-730-2727 www.priorityposting.com are very short in duration or that occur Publication dates: Aug. 23, 30, Saturday is a little harder to predict, because on Saturday, below. The amount may be greater on or 1-714-573-1965 www.auction.com or close in time to the scheduled sale may Sept., 6, 13, 2013. (PC837) nobody has a ticket.” the day of sale. Place of Sale: Fox 1-800-280-2832 CALIFORNIA not immediately be reflected in the tele- Theater, 241 Main Street, Salinas, CA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A phone information or on the Internet Stilwell said organizers will discuss how to better accom- 93901 Legal Description: PARCEL I: DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO Web site. The best way to verify post- FEE TITLE TO UNIT NO. 46, HIGH COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMA- ponement information is to attend the modate cars, perhaps through additional signs or designated MEADOW TERRACE, AS SAID UNIT TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR scheduled sale. P1054590 8/23, 8/30, routes, on that day. IS DESIGNATED ON THE SUBDIVI- THAT PURPOSE. NOTICE TO 09/06/2013 “That would be the first order of business, to see where SION MAP ENTITLED, HIGH MEAD- POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are con- Publication dates: Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 6, Get your complete Pine Cone OW TERRACE, TRACT NO. 726, IN sidering bidding on this property lien, 2013. (PC 829) there were traffic issues,” he said. “Saturday, we definitely THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY you should understand that there are by email — RECORDER OF THE COUNTY OF risks involved in bidding at a trustee had some hiccups with traffic from the crowds that showed MONTFREY, CALIFORNIA, ON auction. You will be bidding on a lien, www.carmelpinecone.com DECEMBER 21, 1973 AND RECORD- not on the property itself. Placing the up, and we will definitely be looking at some improvements ED IN VOLUME 12 OF CITIES AND highest bid at a trustee auction does to traffic flow and parking.” TOWNS, AT PAGE 44. PARCEL II: not automatically entitle you to free and August 23, 2013 The Carmel Pine Cone 13A

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By MARY SCHLEY and Yellow Ruffles, and they figure promi- all sorts of events, large and small, fancy and incredible night,” she said. nently in the summertime and fall fare pre- casual. This year’s lobster feast will be held JON KASKY and Nancy Rohan have pared by Kasky and Rohan for their catering To learn more, visit www.paradise- Friday, Sept. 6, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. in the several hundred children. clients, whether at a wedding at Holman cater.com or call (831) 659-3417. Amaral Barn at 23616 Parker Road in Considering the TLC they bestow upon Ranch just up the road, or for hungry specta- Salinas. Presented by Cajun Coastal the garden filled with more than 500 vines of tors at races over the hill at Mazda Raceway n Claws for a cause Catering, the dinner will be complemented 40 different varieties of heirloom tomatoes, Laguna Seca. by silent and live auctions, a 50/50 raffle and along with other fruits, vegetables and herbs, The pair that make up Paradise Catering Watching her son “as he could have so dancing to the tunes of Louis DiPrestoro. on their one-acre homestead in Carmel often incorporate the unusual and heirloom easily closed his eyes and slipped into a dia- Tickets cost $85 per person. Email steph- Valley, you could say that. vegetables they grow — including squash, betic coma” was plenty of motivation for [email protected] or call (831) 601- Cultivated in the valley sunshine, their peppers, beans, lettuce, herbs, greens, gar- Stephanie Morgan to fight even harder to 5721. heirlooms boast names like Indira Gandhi, nishes, wine grapes, citrus and mushrooms find a cure for the Type 1 diabetes with Black From Tula, Hippy Zebra, Cherokee — into their cooking. which her little boy, Landon, is afflicted. n Pizza & Pinot for everyone! Purple, Black Bear, Chocolate Vintage, Roughly half the produce they use in is “I want to bring awareness. I want people Kellogg’s Breakfast, Big Rainbow, Tye Dye cultivated in their garden, which is enriched to understand what type 1 is and does,” she Freshly made wood-fired pizzas paired by compost from the scraps said. “Yes, it’s manageable. But it is scary with Morgan’s finest Pinots is a killer com- from their commercial and can claim my son overnight or within bination, and the newly remodeled tasting kitchen and rainwater they minutes if we aren’t on top of it.” room in the Crossroads shopping center will capture themselves. Last year, Morgan and her friends and offer plenty of both during Pizza & Pinot They travel extensively family launched their own fundraiser for the Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. and buy rare seeds — such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: a Guests (age 21 and over) who pay $20 to the orchid-colored radicchio Louisiana-style lobster boil called Claws for attend ($15 for wine club members), will get Kasky found during a trip to a Cause that raised $10,000 for JDRF in its their fill of artisan romaine Caesar salad and Umbria, Italy, in 2009 — and inaugural effort. cultivate them at home to use “We had about 160 guests, and it was an Continues next page in dishes that set them apart from other local caterers. Kasky, in particular, enjoys using colorful ingre- dients in his cuisine, from the edible flower petals tucked underneath clear rice paper in his spring rolls, to the BREAKFAST & LUNCH HOUSE “tye-die” compound butter served alongside fresh cia- 55 Camino Aguajito, Monterey Open 7am to 2pm batta bread. His goal is to (831) 717-4054 offer “a dining experience as vibrant to the eyes as it is to Serving breakfast all day $ the palate.” Carne Asada Benedict, Huevos Gringos, Waffles, 2.00 OFF Considering how much of Build your own skillet, Pecan French Toast, Omelets, Breakfast their menu is based on what’s Plus Sandwiches and more! OR Free cup of soup or side salad growing right outside their with purchase of an entree door, it’s not surprising that Special for Pasta & Fish of the Day With this coupon • Expires 8-30-13 Kasky and Rohan’s dishes are highly seasonal. C O M E E N J O Y T H E N E W BAY CAFE • G O O D F O O D , G O O D V I E W A recent lunch, for instance, included Chardonnay grapes on endive with melted Brie; heirloom lettuce with can- died pecans, chevre, edible flowers and their signature Honey-of-a-Thyme Vinaigrette; Purple Haze car- rots with ginger and summer squash; and lemon pound cake with grilled white peaches with Grand Marnier crème Anglaise. Despite being in business together for a quarter-centu- ry, the couple remain excited and effusive about what they do, and while weddings make up a large portion of PHOTOS/MIKE STEELMAN their business — Rohan says Jon Kasky and Nancy Rohan of Paradise Catering have hundreds of she loves helping couples tomatoes growing in their C.V. garden. (top) A tender new potato discover just how delicious topped with caviar is one of their popular treats. the food at their celebrations can be — they also cook for

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From previous page For reservations to either event (or both), visit brownpapertickets.com. Since 1958 a variety of pizzas, including Margherita, n wild mushroom and goat cheese, duck confit Wine Down Wednesdays with dried cherries, and Serrano ham, ricot- Tarpy’s Roadhouse at 2999 Monterey ta, lemon and arugula. Salinas Highway and Canyon Del Rey con- Order tickets online at www.morganwin- tinues its Wine Down Wednesdays series in ery.com/events/ or call (831) 751-7777 ext. September, with a different winery featured 16. Taste Morgan is located at 204 THREE COURSE for pouring and purchasing each week after- Crossroads Blvd. noon. In addition, chef Michael Kimmel cre- PRICE FIXED MENU ates a special three-course menu to comple- Choose one plate from each selection...$33.95 n Intercontinental affairs ment the wines. and edible art Next month’s featured guests are Twisted 1st Course Roots Sept. 4, Galante Vineyards & Winery Soup du Jour Sierra Mar at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sept. 11, Talbott Vineyards Sept. 18 and Carmelized onion and goat cheese tart Sur is presenting an Intercontinental Affair J.Lohr Vineyards and Wines Sept. 25. Parisian Butter Lettuce Salad Dinner, a six-course feast featuring dishes For more information, call (831) 647- from Big Sur, to Bali, to Singapore. Guest 1444 or see www.tarpys.com. Entrees chefs Will Goldfarb and Janice Wong will show off their skills at the dinner Saturday, n Great Bowls of Fire Herb Roasted Organic Chicken Sept. 7. Lamb T-Bone Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto Goldfarb was executive pastry chef at El Peninsula chefs will compete for the Fresh Fish of the Day Bulli in Spain and now works in Bali, while People’s Choice, first, second and third place Wong presides over a famous pastry bar in awards — and the new Golden Ladle award Desserts Singapore. Working alongside Sierra Mar — decided upon by a panel of expert judges Vanilla Ice Cream with Raspberry Coulis pastry chef Yulanda Santos, they will collab- in a blind tasting at the 20th Annual Carmel Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream orate at a private home in Big Sur to create a Valley Chili Cook-off Wednesday, Sept. 18, culinary excursion with wine pairings from from 5 to 8 p.m. The reigning champions Sierra Mar’s award-winning cellar. The from Santa Lucia Preserve will try again to WINO WEDNESDAY International Affair will begin at 5:30 p.m. beat the teams from Wickets at Bernardus with Champagne and canapés, followed by Lodge, Los Laureles Lodge, Carmel Valley Every Wednesday night, all bottled wine is 50% off dinner at 6:30, and the cost is $250 per per- Ranch, Paradise Catering, Plaza Linda, Baja son, including tip. Shuttles will be provided Cantina and others, with the competition SPECIALTIES from the inn to the home. broadcast live via KRML’s “Pub Talk” show. The following day, a dessert tasting and Amateur chefs will do their best to Moroccan Tagine of Goat, gallery, Eat the Art, will be held at the impress, too, and professional bartenders Rabbit with Wild Mushrooms & Pancetta Penne, MEarth habitat project at Carmel Middle will mix up their top margaritas for a com- School, featuring Goldfarb, Wong and petition as well. Sweetbreads Madeira, Holland Dover Sole Santos, as well as Marinus pastry chef Ben This year’s cookoff, a benefit for the served table-side Spungin and Ron Mendoza, pastry chef at Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce and Aubergine. The dessert tasting will begin at sponsored by AT&T, will be held in The Dinner Nightly from 5:30 pm 5 p.m., with the gallery displaying “dessert River Ranch at Carmel Valley Ranch, 1 Old art that guests are encouraged to devour with Ranch Road in the valley. Tickets are $30 for 831.620.1942 – www.escargotcarmel.com their eyes and taste buds” opening at 7. chamber members and $32 for nonmembers on Mission at 4th, Carmel-by-the-Sea The cost is $85 per person, or $30 just to in advance, or $37 at the door, and include a explore the gallery, and proceeds will bene- glass of wine. Visit www.carmelvalleycham- fit MEarth. ber.com.

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LAST WEEK’S front page had a horrible piece of news on it. The story was- n’t our lead, because it didn’t happen in Carmel, but it definitely should not be missed. We’re talking about the decision by the Monterey Airport District’s board of directors to settle a lawsuit from Highway 68 activists who oppose safety improvements at the airport. The activists won in Superior Court twice, thanks to utterly incomprehensi- ble decisions from Judge Lydia Villarreal, so it’s certainly understandable that the airport board decided to settle rather than appeal. Since the airport board is facing a December 2015 deadline to meet federal safety requirements, there was no time to waste. And if a trial court judge could side with the activists, an appeals court might as well. Dumber things have happened in California. So with the flying public’s safety at stake, and with the outcome of any appeal uncertain, we probably would have voted to settle, too, which the airport board did by agreeing not to build an emergency access road to the east end of the main runway. The road is needed for safety, but giving it up isn’t the part of the settlement that was horrible. The thing that made us choke on our breakfast when the reporter handed in the story was the airport board’s decision to pay up to $1 million of the flying public’s money to the activists’ attorneys to compensate them for their work on the stupid lawsuit. The lawyers won, so state law entitles them to ask for full compensation, and at sky-high rates. Why does the law do this? Ostensibly, so private citizens can afford to sue corrupt government agencies and big nasty companies to prevent them from harming the environment. In other words, awarding attorneys’ fees to people who bring lawsuits with an “environmental” purpose is enshrined in the law sup- posedly to make sure David (the activist) goes after Goliath (government and “I just went on a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.” corporations) with more than a slingshot. However, what has really happened is that a few activists have used laws such ous, or perhaps appeal to the entitled visitors as CEQA to become very powerful because of the numerous lawsuits they we are tolerating this week? In either case, it invariably file, and how much it costs to fight them. There is nothing helpless or Letters wasn’t, hopefully didn’t, and truthfully was offensive at best. Do you realize that you weak about environmental Davids anymore — they run the show. to the Editor didn’t even acknowledge that there was a dri- Furthermore, the lawsuits they bring aren’t meant to kill big, bad Goliaths; ver in that car or the effects this traumatic they are meant to thwart majority rule. The airport board is made up of elected event had on her? (Yes, I have learned who it officials, duly put in office by votes of the people. Therefore, their decisions are Didn’t like Prius joke was, no thanks to your detailed article.) I supposed what would have made a difference entitled to a strong presumption that they represent majority opinion. But state Dear Editor, We’re all flawed human beings, and I would have been if the driver had been some- environmental laws make the opposite presumption and empower tiny minori- imagine we’ve all laughed at another’s mis- one you knew, or maybe a Bentley driver, ties to have their way, no matter what the majority needs or would prefer. fortune at some time or another. Still, to take even if you did not know him/her. But there’s another factor at play. In recent decades, both state and federal that several steps farther by publishing one’s Journalism of this caliber appeals to the governments have enacted law after law which require local governments or the amusement in a newspaper and inviting the small-minded, hard-hearted, class-conscious members of this society. Unfortunately, there public to do this or that, and provide for enforcement solely by encouraging peo- readership to laugh along strikes me as unnecessarily unkind. appear to be plenty, at least on your staff. If ple to file private lawsuits over alleged violations. There are hundreds of exam- It also occurred to me that to call this a you do not write an apology to article this ples, including CEQA, of course. Another prime example is the ADA, which case of being “in the wrong place at the next week, and report this incident factually requires property owners to do all sorts of things to accommodate the disabled, wrong time” was quite the cliché. An inch or and with compassion, I will disparage your but gives them no way to find out if they have done everything the law requires, two one way or another, and the outcome newspaper to all who will listen. Deborah Halfpenny, Carmel except by being sued and winning. would have been much less cute; this driver and any other occupants must be Why have our legislators and representatives done this? Partly to avoid the living about right. Graceful timing, certainly. Thought Prius joke ‘shameful’ necessity of creating new enforcement bureaucracies — a worthy goal. But In contrast, were I a Pine Cone reader who Dear Editor, they’ve also done so because the people passing the bills and signing them into got a big kick out of this piece, I believe I’d I cannot believe how insensitive your law like expensive lawsuits very much. Why? Because they are lawyers. find myself putting up the top on the con- newspaper and reporters are to make fun vertible for a while, and not lingering next to Most state and federal legislators are lawyers. So are the judges, the prosecu- about my friend almost getting killed! A any big trees. Bentley is more important than someone’s tors and the top people in the executive branch. Which means that, when it It would be good to read a quick apology life???!!!!! Come on! That was bad reporting comes to curtailing lawsuits and legal fees, they all have a conflict of interest. in The Carmel Pine Cone. that was not funny at all. Just because all of Scratch an elected official, a judge, or a high-level government administrator, Rod Brown, Oakland you in Carmel have tons of money and care and there’s a good chance you’ll find somebody who hopes to retire young and more about expensive cars than life itself is make a mint in private practice. Really didn’t like Prius joke no reason to make fun of a hard working, Dear Editor, wonderful person who came inches from los- What can be done about this? Nothing, except kicking all the bastards out of I read with interest your article in the ing her life. Shame on The Carmel Pine office and replacing them with people who never went to law school. Aug. 16-22 issue about the tree-fall on Cone and shame on you for publishing this Unfortunately, the system we have now is so entrenched it’s probably impossi- Highway 68. I would like to write to the stuff. Hope all of you got a big laugh while ble to change, which means your pocket will continue to be picked by environ- author, but notice that there is no byline; my friend is still trying to cope emotionally over this accident. Our community is very mentalists and their $400-an-hour lawyers. therefore, I’m sending this to you. This article has to be the most insensitive, distraught over all this. Charles Dickens was right: “The law is an ass — an idiot.” and nose-thumbingly pretentious piece I’ve Trina DiNapoli, Santa Cruz ever read! Was this supposed to be humor- See LETTERS page 23A

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The district now generates almost opening less than 72 hours after the First It’s like the ghost of Minnie Coyle still Modest Mouse, Passion Pit and Neko Case. $800,000 in “interim” revenue, money City Music Festival shuts down. haunted the place. Coyle was the Monterey After decades as the forgotten venue of earned during events at the fairgrounds dur- Which means this is a busy time for Kelly mayor in the 1960s who, as described by the Jimi Hendrix’s flaming Fender, the fair- ing the 346 days the grounds aren’t being Violini, the fair manager. Monterey County Herald, stood “like grounds has hosted at least four weekend used for the Monterey County Fair. “Other fair managers think I’m absolute- Horatio at the Bridge” to protect Monterey music festivals that drew huge crowds this The “interim” revenue is so important to ly crazy to hold a two-day festival three days year, including the ever-popu- the upkeep and maintenance of the 22-acre before the fair,” Violini said. “I like to think lar Jazz Festival, and at least a fairgrounds that the fair board last year hired that First City is extending the length of the dozen smaller events that fea- a coordinator who works fulltime to attract fair. The fair was a nine-day event, back in beyond the realm ture music, food or beverage. more events to the site. the day, and it’s been cut back to six days, but That’s not including one- The six-day fair draws about 75,000 peo- I tell everyone that First City gives us an shot concerts in recent years ple, but another 400,000 folks show up at the extra couple of days.” By JOE LIVERNOIS that dazzled large crowds, like Bob Dylan and Mumford and Big Sur Propery Owners Association. “I against the incursion of music-loving youth. Sons’ Gentlemen of the Road events. don’t see any downside except for the cost,” So the recent resurgence of live popular Kelly Violini, the fair manager, said the CONDORS From page 8A he said. music on the Monterey Peninsula is one of emerging re-popularity of the fairgrounds as Burying 27 miles of lines — and com- the more agreeable cultural developments of a credible venue for new and interesting One likely benefit would be providing pleting the environmental studies that would the past several years. musicians was not something that fair offi- more consistent electrical service during the be required for the project — would certain- Suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere, cials saw coming. wet season, and a reduction in the cost of ly cost millions of dollars, and it’s unclear Monterey has again become a destination for She said that David Drew, a Salinas pro- repairing outages. Another potential benefit who would pay for it. But the reduction of high-profile acts capable of drawing thou- moter, launched a concert at the fairgrounds of putting lines underground would be future repair work and firefighting costs pre- sands of third-generation rock fans. about five years ago that drew a huge crowd. reducing the fire hazard. And if power lines sumably could offset some of that expense. The misfortune of the Golden State “That opened the eyes of a lot of promoters were buried, there would be less need to trim A PG&E official said it’s too early com- Theater notwithstanding, a new wave of in the Bay Area,” she said. “We’ve got this trees that threaten them — and less work ment on Demere’s proposal. “We have just amplified happiness is popping up across the Central Coast venue and people really seem required to maintain them. been made aware of the petition,” PG&E Peninsula lately, sometimes in the most to like the historical value of the stage. They Endorsing the idea of burying the power spokeswoman Nicole Liebelt said. “We need unlikely of venues. all mention Jimi Hendrix.” lines is Butch Kronlund, the president of the more time to thoroughly review the request.” This week’s free KRML-sponsored per- The resurgence has been a shot in the arm formance by The Wild Feathers — on the for the fair district, a quasi-government state rocks of Lovers Point, framed by Monterey agency operated by a governor-appointed Bay — was yet another sublime musical board. The state recently pulled funding to moment. fair districts statewide, resulting in a loss of Happily absorbing the fruits of the musi- about $140,000 from the Monterey budget.

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I was happy it gave you a picked up the whole house he took a job in Alaska in the oil drilling business. chance to write about expensive cars, clearly a priority for and put it upside down in the “I was working in Deadhorse, the very northernmost point you. Not a word about why a tree might snap like that, endan- Little Sur River. My dad got of mainland Alaska. I think my first day at work it was 70 gering all cars, expensive or not, and all drivers and passen- out the front door with me, below zero. I stepped off the plane and my nose froze shut. It gers, well-to-do or not. Not a word about the driver of the and my brother had to go out was crazy,” he said. Prius except a paragraph two aside that “no one had been the window.” The oil companies went to great lengths to protect the injured,” and not a word about how often this happens or For a while they lived environment which could also benefit the workers. what might be done to prevent it. But who wants to read crap- with his grandparents up the “One time I got six hours of overtime to wait for a caribou py, boring journalism? More about expensive cars! And the hill from the Big Sur River to cross the road, because there was a herd of 10,000 on the Little Car Show, which is perhaps a euphemism for your Inn, and then his grandmoth- other side of the road, and you had to wait for that one to join mindset. er gave them a house in the herd,” Don said. “Everything is so protected up there.” Christopher Noble, Charlotte, N.C. Carmel. When Don was 9 or The job paid well, but the conditions were so hostile, his 10, they moved out to mid- family had to stay behind in Missouri during his two-week Shocked by Prius joke valley. He went to River stints. Eventually, Don got tired of the long-distance com- Dear Editor, School, the middle school muting and absences, so the family moved to Oregon, where I am shocked to read this story in your paper. I cannot and then Carmel High. His imagine anyone treating the incident with such disdain for father was a Monterey humanity. Everyone is no doubt grateful that the driver (and Don Smythe County sheriff’s deputy and Great Lives passengers?) were not seriously injured but the insult your his mother a teaching assis- paper gives in the flippant reporting of what must have been tant. a frightening experience is uncalled for. I sincerely hope to “I played sports — football and track and field — and my By TONY SETON read your apology in your next issue. dad always used to love to go to the games. He even went and Ronna Dansky, Seattle, Wash. got his bus driver’s license so he could drive the team and see the away games,” Don recalled. there was work as a security man at a bar and then as an elec- Incensed by Prius joke After graduating from high school, he started at MPC, but trician for a company that built high-end buses for clients Dear Editor, having fun seemed to be a little more important than school. like Tom Cruise and Shania Twain. I’m writing to express how appalled I am in reading last “I found out that I was really good at pool, so a friend of But then he was divorced, “and I just couldn’t help myself week’s article titled: “Tree smashes Prius on Highway 68 — mine and I decided to become pool sharks, and we worked and had to move back home. Something would always draw but at least it wasn’t a Bentley.” You should be ashamed for our way down into Mexico and up over to Arizona, and then me down here.” publishing this article as stated, lacking any compassion and back over to California, just playing pool,” he said. He worked for the Monterey Bay Boat Works for quite a not even mentioning the driver’s name. Would you have pub- He didn’t tell his parents where he was or when he’d be while, until business slowed down. Then he got an electron- lished it this way if it was your mother, wife or sister? Not to back, but his father, the trained investigator, tracked him ics job in Salinas, but the work could be dangerous, climbing mention that no one was concerned enough to state, or men- down. a 1,100-foot broadcasting tower. tion any inquiry, as to why this happened and whether or not When Don got back to Monterey, his father said, “Just Six months ago, Don’s new wife saw that the post offices the surrounding trees in the area would be investigated to see come home for one night. Have a shower; we’ll cook dinner.” in Carmel and at the Mouth of the Valley were hiring, and if they may have the same issue, but no worries, it wasn’t a Don agreed. That night, his father asked his son if he had ever with his Coast Guard years, he had some priority. He got the Bentley and your car show proceeded as planned. I am thought about the military. “No way,” was Don’s response, job, gets assigned to both post offices, and loves it. incensed, to say the least, at the callousness and arrogance but then he thought about the idea differently. They talked “I’m constantly running into people I went to high school that this portrays of your community. Unbelievable! about the rescue team that his father had been on at the sher- with and my old teachers,” he said. “And if I can do some- Rene Maus, Campbell iff’s department, which brought back good memories for thing to put a smile on somebody’s face, then I just made my both of them. Don loved his father’s stories and wanted to day as well as theirs.” emulate them. Don and his wife live in Monterey. Appalled at Prius joke So he joined the Coast Guard, and was stationed in Long To suggest someone for this column, email Dear Editor, Beach on a 378-foot cutter that patrolled off the coast of [email protected]. I am APPALLED at the headline accompanying your arti- Alaska for stints of three and four months at a time. cle today about the local resident who was nearly killed when “I was one of the master helmsmen, in charge of driving a pine tree fell on her car and crushed it Thursday morning. the ship,” he said. “Sometimes we’d go into dangerous water, Tasteless and insensitive don’t begin to describe it. You owe when the surf got really bad.” Correction the community an apology — as prominently displayed as Swells that reached 30 feet would discourage smuggling, your misguided attempt at — what? Humor? but not fishing. Pacific Grove resident Don Murphy was not an eyewit- I can only echo what Joseph Welch said to Sen. Joe “Conditions like that are extremely dangerous, and fisher- McCarthy: “Have you no sense of decency, sir? At long last, ness to a December 2012 car accident, as we reported in last men got washed overboard a lot,” Don said. “Ships would week’s story “Daughter of woman hit and killed by car sues have you left no sense of decency?” even go down because they were trying to pull in their catch.” Ken Peterson, Monterey driver, PGUSD.” Murphy heard the accident from his Pine Later, on the other side of the county, Don was involved Avenue house but did not see it. in fighting drug smuggling and in intercepting migrants dur- Prius headline was ‘deeply offensive’ ing the Haitian boatlift — including some who needed to be Dear Editor, rescued when their primitive, overloaded boats broke apart or As both a Carmel resident and a friend of the woman dri- were swamped. ving the Prius, I found the headline, “Tree smashes Prius on “I was jumping out of helicopters saving lives in shark- Highway 68, but at least it wasn’t a Bentley,” deeply offen- infested waters,” he said. “I aided in the saving of 143 lives.” Get your complete Pine Cone by email — sive. Your staff probably haven’t any idea the joy the woman Don also served at Station Monterey and was involved in free subscriptions at whose car was hit brings to thousands of people through her numerous rescues. He liked the work so much that although work. I would also like to suggest you consider how you he signed up for a four-year hitch, he remained in the Coast www.carmelpinecone.com might feel about this headline had the victim been your Guard for 10 years. daughter or your wife or you. Also, there is nothing wrong “I got out because of my kids,” he said. The family moved about driving a 45-50 mpg Prius when compared with a 6-8 so much, the had been forced to give up their friends every mpg Bentley. It turns out that some people actually care about their personal carbon footprint and their impact on the planet. How dare you conclude that the Bentley owner is somehow of more importance than the Prius owner. One pissed off Prius owner. Dan Eyde, Salinas Prius joke showed editor’s incompetence Dear Editor, I am still chuckling over that brilliant, knee-slapping headline you published about the Prius that was crushed by a tree! Who really cares that the driver who came within an inch of losing her life is a well known member of the com- munity beloved by thousands? Who would want to know why the tree fell and whether the same thing could happen to someone else? As we both know, the important thing is that the car wasn’t a Bentley (thank God!) and that the traffic was cleared in time for the Little Car Show. Yay! Does your editor ever wonder why he’s stuck working at The Pine Cone instead of at a real newspaper with a larger circulation or even at his dream job at “The National Enquirer?” He may want to give that some thought. Sharon Walker, Scotts Valley

Editor’s note: Our front-page story last week — “Tree smashes Prius on Highway 68, but at least it wasn’t a Bentley” — was intended to humorously note the irony of a tree crashing onto a car during Concours Week, and to gen- tly poke fun at the excesses of the Concours. Most people got the joke, but we humbly apologize to anyone who didn’t or whose sensibilities were offended in any way. 24 A The Carmel Pine Cone August 23, 2013

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