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Carmel Residents Association celebrating years of community service Newsseptember n october 2012 25e Carmel: A Mecca for Inspired Writing Elayne Fitzpatrick on Early bohemia seacoast writers

Fitzpatrick describes this book as “a medley of provocative essays about the perennial philosophy linking some unlikely bedfellows: Robert Louis Stevenson, Richard Henry Dana, Gertrude Atherton, and ‘The Bunch’ (Robinson Jeffers, Jaime de Angulo, John Steinbeck, Eric Barker, and Henry Miller), with a tribute to the blood conscious mysticism of D. H. Lawrence, and a postscript on the organic Henry Miller’s Big Sur Struggle for Love psychology of William James.” Beyond Sex; Shepherds of Pan (earlier She’ll tell us how, “under the spell of the black and white edition of the expanded- alternately soft and violent landscape” in-color Nature Wisdom) and Traveling of our coast, these writers “intuited the Backward: Curious Journeys and Quixotic awesome power of divinity in Nature” Quests Beyond the Youth of Old Age. and became what she calls “shepherds” For more information of Pan, the ancient Greeks’ pipe-playing, Carmel was both mecca and inspiration regarding Elayne's books: hoof-stomping all-god of Nature. for writers in the early 1900s, giving Elayne Wareing Fitzpatrick rise in later years to calling this area the The author holds a Bachelor’s degree in 191 Chaparral Road “Seacoast of Bohemia.” English and a Master’s in Philosophy. Carmel Valley, CA 93924 She was a city desk reporter for The Elayne Wareing Fitzpatrick is a Carmel (831) 659-3947 Salt Lake Tribune, promotion director Valley author and long-time catalyst www.capricornbrae.com of KUED (Utah’s public television in humanities at station), and an associate professor at the College. She will talk about Carmel’s University of Utah before relocating to founding “Nature Bohemians” – from California in 1974 to teach Philosophy George Sterling and Jack London to and Humanities at Monterey Peninsula Meeting Robinson Jeffers and John Steinbeck College. She is also a freelance journalist – during our September 27th General Thursday • sept 27 who, after raising a family, began Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Vista Lobos Time: 5:00 p.m. traveling to and writing about some Community Room. The meeting is free Location: Vista Lobos of the world’s most charming places Meeting Room and open to the public. unspoiled by industrial development. "Seacoast of the Bohemia Elayne is the author of many books (on Torres between 3rd and 4th) Other books by the author include, A about early writers on the “Seacoast of Quixotic Companionship: Fanny and Robert Bohemia.” She perceives her latest book, Louis Stevenson; Robert Louis Stevenson’s Nature Wisdom: Mystical Writers of the Ethics for Rascals; Doing It with the Cosmos: Big Sur-Monterey Coast, as her “legacy.”

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We've got a reason to be Proud of our history Community, Camaraderie, and Civic Minded Contributions The real plus of becoming a member of the Carmel Residents Association is that you will gain a feeling of community – a real sense of belonging in Barbara Livingston Carmel-by-the-Sea.

I am so proud of the longevity, history, we send our CRA News to all property a movie at the and a accomplishments and camaraderie of owners in town because we want to reading rewards program for children the Carmel Residents Association that be inclusive and reach out to as many participating in the Harrison Memorial I want to share it with everyone I meet. residents as possible. Unfortunately, Library’s summer reading activities. When people ask why they should join, we do not have access to a mailing list Our nearly 20 years of cleaning Carmel we mail them a membership packet – a for non-property owners, but again Beach and our newest endeavor to collect copy of our CRA News, a flyer about our we reinforce the fact that everyone is electronic waste in cooperation with the organization, our booklet, Everything You welcome to join our Association. In fact, City of Carmel and Waste Management Need To Know About Carmel-by-the-Sea our policy about membership reads: are two examples of CRA working from A-Z, and a membership envelope. “Regular members shall be full or part-time to improve our environment. We That usually convinces them. residents who rent or own property within participated in Carmel’s July 4th Picnic Carmel-by-the-Sea or its sphere But for those who remain unconvinced, in Devendorf Park and provided healthy of influence.” I don't give up. I direct them to a treats. Did you sample the tasty fresh fruit thorough reading of the CRA News, Many out-of-town homeowners find that at our booth? which we publish five times a year. This membership in the Carmel Residents Why not give us a try? Come to our September/October issue, for instance, Association keeps them informed about program on September 27th and hear contains a guest editorial about the upcoming events, local issues and all about the early Carmel writers who upcoming, critically important, ballot developments that could affect their inspired the term “Seacoast of Bohemia.” measure which would increase Carmel’s property. But the real benefit of becoming And be sure to come to our fundraiser sales tax from 7.25% to 8.25%. You a member of the Carmel Residents at the Cherry Center on September 23rd will find information about past Carmel Association is that you will gain a feeling where you’ll see CRA member Tom Parks personalities – the writers and the of community – a real sense of belonging in his one-man show, singing Ira and photographer who helped bring fame to in Carmel-by-the-Sea. We hope that you George Gershwin’s indelibly colorful and our little village. There is also a calendar will use the enclosed envelope to join, catchy tunes. On September 30th we’ll of events for the city, with interesting and that you will participate in our many have another CRA beach party in the tidbits, which informs us about what activities. spirit of those early-day Bohemians, along is going on locally, as well as advance Our monthly programs are free and with wine, song and a beach fire. See notice of upcoming events planned open to the public, as are our Candidates details of all our September and October by the Carmel Residents Association. Forum and Citizen of the Year events. events in this newsletter. Readers will also discover a list of the Because of their popularity and space businesses that helped support our 25th Be sure to send in your membership constraints, many of our festivities are Anniversary party at Mission Ranch application envelope so that you can open only to members – the Fiesta in the and a profile of new CRA members – a reserve a place at our “CRA Dines Out!” Forest at Indian Village in Pebble Beach, real mix of information that is valuable at Andre’s Bouchée restaurant on beach parties, group dinners at local and helpful for those of us living in this October 25th. We hope to see you there! restaurants, the Christmas Gala beautiful village in a forest-by-the-sea. and others. To receive your complimentary copy of We welcome everyone – full-time and In previous issues you have read of our the CRA publication, Everything You Need part-time residents, property owners philanthropy – a scholarship for a Carmel to Know About Carmel-by-the-Sea from A-Z and renters of property, young and old, High School student, sponsorship of please email [email protected] single and married. Once or twice yearly Page 2 editorial by richard stiles An increase in revenue makes cents.

Come the November election, Carmel deferred maintenance on infrastructure Our city budget must also provide city voters will decide the fate of a sales tax with no adequate funding to complete. services to take care of approximately measure placed on the ballot by our City In June, the City Council adopted a 3,600 homes, over 300 businesses, Council as a means to enhance the City’s balanced budget, again dipping into over 32 miles of streets, 10 miles of revenue and address long-range projected reserves to meet obligations, recognizing pedestrian trails, 65 acres of parkland monetary shortfalls. a shortfall of $2.75-3 million based and our beautiful beach. Our city forester on Stilwell’s projections. The Council must maintain 9,000 city trees in the For some time, the City of Carmel has decided to ask voters to approve a 1% residential area and 900 trees in our been spending more money than it has sales tax increase for 10 years, estimated business district. The city is responsible taken in. Because Carmel has tapped to produce $2 million per year. This for maintaining 20 city-owned properties, substantial reserve funds over the years, decision is consistent with the CRA including City Hall, Sunset Center, Forest the severity of the financial situation Board’s repeated calls over the years for Theater, two library buildings, Flanders fell under the radar. Up until now, our increasing the City’s revenue. This money Mansion, the Scout House, fire station, leaders chose repeatedly to cut city staff is needed to continue to provide a quality police station, public works and other and services rather than pursue additional level of service. minor buildings – all in a one-square- revenue sources. mile village. The cuts have been so deep over It should be noted that all of the years that our current Council the 1% tax collected would members find themselves painted Carmel’s annual budget needs to come into Carmel’s coffers into a corner because any additional support police, fire and ambulance and would not be shared cuts would devastate city services. services to take care of the residents, with either the state or the Prior city councils’ actions have left county. The 1% increase would little choice but to look for new workers, and visitors on any given day. restore the sales tax percentage revenue in the form of increased to the July 2011 level before a taxes. We have a long way to go to It is anticipated that the balance of the temporary state tax expired. And, with a dig out of this financial hole in which we shortfall will be made up by additional 1% increase, Carmel will still be within find ourselves. monies expected from grants and gifts, the norms of other cities and counties. City Administrator Jason Stilwell was along with cost-saving actions such The City Council’s decision to ask the tasked by the City Council to do a as refinancing CalPERS debts, sharing voters for the 1% sales tax increase was thorough analysis of where the city is services with other cities, and adopting made after a very open, transparent and financially, where it needs to be, and what lower second-tier retirement benefits for professional process. The citizens of it would take to get there. Stilwell, who new city employees. Carmel can be part of the solution by holds a PhD in Public Administration, Even if the shortfall can be met with voting in favor of the increase. produced a highly professional document the 1% sales tax increase, this is still a that portends a dark financial future: The Board of Directors of the Carmel conservative approach to our budgetary Residents Association strongly supports 1. There will be an increasing divergence problems but is certainly a step in the the November ballot measure increasing of anticipated reduced revenue with right direction. Carmel's sales tax by 1% from 7.25 to spending that is needed to meet Carmel’s annual budget needs to support 8.25. Without this revenue, Carmel increasing financial obligations. police, fire and ambulance services to will be forced to make even more 2. Even without increasing spending, take care of the residents, workers, and cutbacks on personnel and services that this divergence is unsustainable and city visitors on any given day. Depending will drastically affect the quality and services and conditions will continue to on the time of year, weather and/or character of our village. Please join us in deteriorate. special events, the number of visitors can supporting this important ballot measure fluctuate significantly but is estimated at 3. Our Capital Improvement Plan by voting YES and encourage your two million per year. contains a large backlog of projects and friends and neighbors to do the same.

Page 3 village profile by tom parks Ann and Bob Nelson

The fog was so thick – it’s August, what else? The fog was so thick that we had to move inside the coffee house for our meeting. We were here to meet Ann and Bob Nelson, new CRA members who have become two of our most ardent volunteers, an attractive couple delighted to be a part of the life and energy and culture of Carmel.

The truth is that most of us who live in this in the first place. We couldn’t be more We followed the issues, we attended storied village have come from someplace pleased with our decision to be a part of meetings and we cast our votes. And else. And we’re here because we’re fulfilling this organization. we’re delighted to say we were part of a dream of one day being a part of this small voting for the current administration. Even before our meeting today we had heard community. Now that you are full-time of your generous participation in all kinds of Besides art galleries, jewelry stores and residents, Ann and Bob Nelson, please tell us CRA activities. restaurants, what businesses would you like where you came from. to see in the commercial district? ANN: Well, it just seemed to happen – BOB: We bought our little house in 1992 and continues to happen. We’ve helped ANN: Well, you know when we first with plans to eventually retire to Carmel. out at the beach parties, the beach came here, even before we became full- And that’s exactly what we did two years cleanup, the Fourth of July celebration, time residents, we didn’t want anything ago. We came from Berkeley, a city we the wonderful Fiesta – our first last year to change. We could find nothing that still have great affection for. and again this year. displeased us about this little village.

ANN: I taught high school English and BOB: Add to that, Ann and I are big BOB: We feel the same today. I like coffee Bob was a lawyer. Before Berkeley we fans of “CRA Dines Out.” We meet new houses; could always use another one or lived and worked in Sacramento. Bob people every time we sit down to feast in two. It would be nice to have a traditional continued to practice law and I became a some special Carmel restaurant. bookstore but then we have a terrific one travel agent. in the Crossroads. Is there a barber in You’re both retired. Besides all you do for You’ve been here permanently for just two Carmel? CRA, what other interests do you pursue? years. What brought you to the CRA? ANN: I think we’re both saying that we ANN: I volunteer at the Joining Hands ANN: We knew very few people – we have no complaints. shop in Carmel Rancho. Bob and I both were new to the village. Our newfound love our library. I help out at the Carmel BOB: We’re just very happy to live here. neighbors stopped by one day with an Foundation. To us it’s more than just application for membership. We joined And the CRA is happy that you do. Add being residents, we want to participate and we’ve been active in CRA [members] to that our thanks for all you do for the and contribute to the place we now call ever since. organization! We’ll meet often, if not at a home. CRA dinner then on the beach or at City BOB: It didn’t take long to discover that What do you think of our new city Hall listening and/or participating in issues the Carmel Residents Association has as government? that affect the quality of life in this tiny, its priority the interest of the community beautiful village on the California coast. at heart. It’s committed to preserve and BOB: We were thrilled to be able to vote enhance what drew so many of us here for the very first time in this last election.

Page 4 old carmel by richard flower Carmel’s First Famous Photographer

Arnold Genthe is too seldom given the was ready.” He despised “a commonplace recognition he deserves as one of the record of clothes and a photographic artists and writers – the “Bohemians” – mask.” who lived and worked in Carmel during Genthe’s life in San Francisco changed the early years of the twentieth century. dramatically with the 1906 earthquake He was the first in the succession of and fire that destroyed his studio. His eminent photographers to reside on the photographs of the aftermath of that Monterey Peninsula. He made notable disaster are classics. He rebuilt his studio, contributions toward the establishment but became increasingly disaffected with of photography as a fine art form when life in San Francisco. From the poet that medium was still in its infancy. And, George Sterling, and probably from other among other achievements, he was a fellow members of the , pioneer in the use of color photography. he heard glowing reports of a new land Born in Berlin in 1869, Genthe development, actively seeking home pursued a classical education, assuming builders who were practitioners of the he, like his father, would become a creative arts – Carmel-by-the-Sea. university professor. In 1895, as a His memoirs do not specify the terms respite from his studies, he accepted of purchase of his Carmel property, but a position as tutor for the son of a "Caricature of Arnold Genthe by Conrado Massaguer from such deals as five dollars down and five Library of Congress Prints and Photograph Division." wealthy German family living in San dollars per month were offered by Frank Francisco. There he discovered a whole Devendorf and the Carmel Development walk; erect, striking with his curly hair new world. He was intrigued with San Company to attract artists like Genthe. and firm chin. He was an accomplished Francisco’s Chinatown. Without any He chose a lot on Camino Real and horseman…and carried more than one formal instruction, he purchased a Eleventh and designed and built the scar from dueling in his student days… camera to record exotic scenes of that bungalow he “always wanted to have.” He was always a welcome guest at the neighborhood, producing images that In his words, “The sloping roof, following mussel bakes and abalone picnics of today are found in major collections of the lines of the distant hills, was the Carmel crowd, though his behavior fine photography. shadowed by two great pine trees, the was usually marked by a certain amount In a remarkably short time, he achieved largest in Carmel, and was supported by of protocol. He remained a bachelor, a recognition as a portrait photographer. four large redwood trunks, with the bark state that he frankly admitted he favored His newly established studio was soon left on. A wide porch looked out on the because it allowed him more freedom… patronized by prominent San Franciscans sea. The spacious studio and living room, His reputation for success with beautiful and, most notably, by actors, singers, thirty by sixty feet, with a high ceiling ladies…was downright prodigious.” and other artists and entertainers – and two skylights, was built entirely After almost a decade of more or less the subjects who would eventually win of redwood…” full-time residence, Genthe moved him fame. With George Sterling and Mary Austin, permanently to New York City. Even Genthe developed a new approach Genthe became the first of Carmel’s though he believed the village was to portraiture, abandoning the rigid fabled “Bohemians,” a group that was becoming “too popular,” undoubtedly posturing of traditional portraits. In soon joined by such luminaries as his prime motivation was to be among his autobiography, As I Remember, he Jack London, Perry Newberry, James the famous people whose portraits declared his determination to “show Hopper, Grace MacGowan Cooke, and were bringing him increasing renown. people a new kind of photography… . In his book, The Seacoast Nevertheless, even though Genthe there would be no stilted poses; as a of Bohemia, Franklin Walker explains and most of his compatriots spent matter of fact no poses at all. I would try Genthe’s attractiveness to this striving- comparatively limited time here, they to take my sitters unawares, at a moment to-be-colorful group. “Arnold Genthe fixed, for all time, Devendorf’s vision of when they would not realize the camera was one of those who glitter while they Carmel as a haven for creative people. Page 5 cra DinesOut at Andre's bouchée Community calendar n CARMEL'S 52nd ANNUAL GREAT SAND CASTLE CONTEST Sunday, September 9th, 8-Noon Carmel Beach South of 10th Avenue Contest theme, Bohemians and Beatniks For more info call 831-620-2020 n CRA bEACH CLEANUP Saturday, September 15th, 10-Noon (coincides with Coastal Cleanup) Meet at the foot of Ocean Avenue October 20th and November 17th n CRA FUNDRAISER Sunday, September 23rd, 5:00 p.m. Carl Cherry Center, corner of Guadalupe & 4th Gershwin – Tom Parks one-man show n CRA GENERAL MEETING Thursday, September 27th, 5:00 p.m. Vista Lobos (Torres between 3rd and 4th) Elayne Fitzpatrick – Seacoast of Bohemia, the early writers in Carmel n n CRA MEMBERS' BEACH PARTY Chair Barry Swift and Co-Chairs, First Course choices Sunday September 30th, 6:00 p.m. Kathleen Swift, Mary Ellen Thomas and Bisque de Homard ~ Lobster bisque Meet at 10th Avenue stairs. Fire and S’Mores Claire Fay, have selected Andre's Bouchée ~OR~ provided! Bring your own picnic and drinks. on Mission Street for the CRA Dines Out Salade d'Endive ~ Endive salad with n CRA DINES OUT dinner to be held on Thursday, October poached pear, beets, pecans and bleu Thursday, October 25th, 5:30 pm Andre's Bouchée, Mission Street 25th, 2012. d'Auvergne/Bleu tarragon vinaigrette n CARMEL’S BIRTHDAY/ Proprietors Stephan Lemaire and n Entrée choices HALLOWEEN PARADE Elizabeth Lemaire, along with Chef Short Ribs Bourguignonne Saturday, October 27th, 10:30-Noon CRA is marching in the parade again. Gather on Jacques Zagouri, have put together this Braised short ribs in red wine with San Carlos near 10th. Wear walking shoes. fabulous menu of authentic French mushrooms, bacon and pearl onions Beach cleanup vests /scoops provided. RSVP Oct 19th – Oct 25th to Ovilee Kennedy cuisine with a California coastal flair. ~OR~ 831-917-4444 This dinner is sure to be a sell out. Cuisses de Canard Confit Duck leg confit with garlic and n CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Please send a check for $38 per person, Tuesday, September 11th, October 2nd, parsley butter made out to CRA, along with your entrée November 6th • All meetings 4:30 p.m. ~OR~ City Council Chambers choice and your phone number, to arrive Duo de Poissons no later than October 22nd Wild Salmon with pesto sauce and Ongoing City meeting dates: to Barry and Kathleen Swift, PO Box AC, All held in City Council Chambers, Monte Alaskan Halibut with sundried Carmel, CA 93921. The price includes Verde between Ocean and 7th. Check with tomato sauce City Hall for updates. http://ci.carmel.ca.us/ tax and tip. You will be notified if you have been placed on the waiting list. All served with Légumes de Saison City Council, 1st Tues., 4:30 p.m. Forest and Beach Commission, If you reserve space and must cancel, seasonal vegetables 1st Thurs., 1:30 p.m. please call Barry or Kathleen at n Dessert Planning Commission, 2nd Wed., 4 p.m. 831-625-1426, so your place can Community Activities and Cultural Assiette Du Patissier be given to someone else. Commission, 2nd Tues., 9:30 a.m. Vanilla bean and rum crème bruleé Historic Resources Board, 3rd Mon., 4 p.m. and profiteroles Library Board of Trustees, 4th Wed., 9 a.m. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Please see the CRA’s website for Dinner 6:00 p.m. Coffee or Tea the schedule of meetings and events. www.carmelresidents.org Red or White Wine will be available at Council meeting TV broadcast: the Sunday after the meeting, 8:00 a.m.-noon, Channel 26. approximately $6.00 per glass (inclusive of tax)

Page 6 What is CRA all about? Members in the CRA The Carmel Residents Association spotlight Fundraiser is committed to the protection and coming enrichment of the traditional quality Another Winning Mystery your way of life in Carmel-by-the-Sea and the by Fran Vardamis preservation of its heritage and natural I LOVE A beauty through education, community Attention fans of Frances Diem Vardamis’ GERSHWIN TUNE, activities and advocacy. Lavonis mystery series: you have a HOW ABOUT YOU? marvelous reading experience awaiting The songs of George and Ira Gershwin you with this long-time CRA member’s performed by Tom Parks with Gary latest edition, Time Running Out. Carver on piano. Another great show Become a member! When retired Captain Yannis Lavonis is and fundraiser for the Carmel Residents It's easy to become a member of the asked to help with a search for important Association. Everyone is invited! Carmel Residents Association. The Carl Cherry Center Greek icons stolen from churches and n Visit us online: 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel www.carmelresidents.org monasteries throughout the country, you Sunday, September 23rd will accompany him, his young colleague 5:00 p.m. Aphrodite Davvetas and her American Doors open at 4:30 p.m. n or email us: [email protected] fiancé on a hair-raising adventure – from Post performance wine reception and Greece, through St. Petersburg, to a door prizes! Tickets $50 per person. monastery in the farthest reaches of cold, Limited seating.To make a reservation, n or call us: 626-1610 forbidding northern Russia. The author’s send your check to: command of Russian customs, politics, Carolyn Hardy Post Office Box 824 geography and language is astonishing. Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 Board of Directors Unless you have been beyond Murmansk (Names will be held at the door) Barbara Livingston, President 626-1610 and the northern tip of the continent Richard Stiles, Vice President 626-0325 Questions regarding reservations, please recently, you will be consulting your Judy Refuerzo, Secretary 917-6072 call 625-5135. Kevin D'Angelo, Treasurer 624-8575 atlas or Google Earth to follow their Judith Henke, Publicity 238-9057 wild trek. Along the way, be prepared Richard Flower, Archivist 624-9237 for intrigue, murder, drugging, colorful Sondra Rees, Membership 624-4242 Favorite David Banks 624-0317 Russian “minders” and politicos, as well Places Jim Emery 624-8575 as a unique and unexpected ending that CRA members gave rave reviews to 2 Michael LePage 625-3779 will leave you waiting impatiently for the businesses which are around the corner Francis P. “Skip” Lloyd 624-5096 Tom Parks 625-9094 next book. from each other. Barry Swift 625-1426 Published by Silk Label Books, Time Pacific Rim (west side San Carlos Charlotte Townsend 624-0780 Ken White 624-4538 Running Out is available at Pilgrim’s Way between 7th Ave and Ocean Ave. and across Bookstore or from Fran Vardamis. Email the street from Perspectacles, owned by Fran at [email protected]. CRA member Mike Brown) is popular CRA Newsletter Team with residents and visitors alike for the Dines Out Kathleen and Barry Swift casual, comfortable yet stylish clothes Editorials Guest writers President’s Message Barbara Livingston for women. Practically everyone in the Favorite Places Spotlight on Members village owns one of Marianne's colorful Programs scarves to drape around our necks. Village Profiles Tom Parks Le Bicyclete (on the northwest corner Old Carmel Richard Flower Save the date! of Dolores and 7th) is proving to be a City Watch CRA News Team Content Review Carolyn Hardy E-Waste Collection in Carmel hangout for locals. Breakfast, lunch and James Emery dinner are served in this bistro which is Proof Reader Mary Condry Saturday, January 26th, 2013 at Vista so authentic you could find it on the Left Email Manager Dick Dalsemer Lobos from 10:00-2:00 p.m. Bank in Paris. Great thin crust pizzas, E-Blast Manager Kathy Fredrickson beet salad, charcuterie and cheese Post Office Distribution Diane and Fred Siegel Start setting aside your electronic waste platters and hamburgers are just some Illustrations Kelly Steele for the big collection day, sponsored by of the items on the menu. Design & Production Bonny McGowan the Carmel Residents Association, the Copy Editor Sarah McGowan City of Carmel and Waste Management. Please let us know YOUR favorite places!

Page 7 th CRA’s eAnniversary e e ee e e e eee e e ee By Carol Hilburn, Gala2 Chair 5 What a Swell Party It Was!!

May 21st, 2012 turned out to be a beautiful day for CRA to mark the milestone of its 25th Anniversary. Wonderful entertainment and delicious hors d’oeuvres, as well as wines generously donated by Scheid Vineyards, started the evening on a festive note. The weather was ideal and the pre- dinner reception encouraged mingling on the deck of the Patio Barn at Mission Ranch. Tom Parks provided a perfect set of humorous skits and songs to truly poke fun at some of the best, and most notorious, things about Carmel. After this fun and festive introduction for The following is a list of the businesses that provided Table Sponsorship for the Gala, the evening, everyone adjourned to the along with their location. PLEASE show your individual appreciation by shopping “Large Barn” where, with the expert help in these stores or using their services, or just stop by and tell them how much you of Karen Nelson and Melissa Burnett, the appreciate their help. It is important for our local merchants to know that CRA tables were covered in shimmery silver supports the businesses in our community who helped celebrate CRA’s first 25 years! fabric with tall vases brimming with irises and stargazer lilies. A wonderful DVD of e e e eee e e eee e e ee photos collected by Linda Anderson from Thank You to Our Table Sponsors and Donors!!! the past 25 years began playing at one corner of the room, providing poignant Ambiance Interiors – west side San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh memories for all of us. Carmel Cleaners – west side Junipero near Third Carmel Drug Store – north side Ocean Avenue between San Carlos and Dolores Mission Ranch prepared a lovely dinner Comerica Bank – west side Dolores between Seventh and Eighth that was ended with a marvelous whipped Cottage Restaurant – west side Lincoln between Ocean and Seventh cream and chocolate dessert donated by Cypress Inn – east side Lincoln between Ocean and Seventh Patisserie Boissiere (always so generous to Dametra Café – southeast corner of Ocean at Lincoln CRA). The room glowed with silver stars ECO Carmel – west side Dolores between Seventh and Eighth above each table that provided the names Friar Tuck’s – southeast corner of Dolores at Fifth of the businesses and individuals who Kocek Jeweler – west side San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh had taken on the role of “Table Sponsors.” Lloyd’s Shoes – south side Ocean Avenue, between Dolores and San Carlos The generosity of these “Table Sponsors” Me … Too Salon – northwest corner of Mission and Eighth was truly appreciated as this support, Mountainsong Galleries – south side Ocean between San Carlos and Mission along with the help of many “Patron” Karen Stuart Nelson, Interior Designer - Camino Real ticket holders, funded the “extras” for the Perspectacles/Mike Brown – east side San Carlos close to Seventh evening. As everyone left, each person Village Corner Restaurant – northeast corner of Dolores at Sixth was given a copy of the DVD to take Bill Wehde State Farm Insurance – east side Mission between Fifth and Sixth home and enjoy, for a personal trip back Wells Fargo Bank – Carmel – east side San Carlos between Ocean and Seventh through time. (If anyone who could not Integris Wealth Management – east side San Carlos at Fourth attend the Gala would like a copy of the Patisserie Boissiere – east side Mission between Ocean and Seventh DVD there are just a few remaining, so Cima Collina Wines Woodward Graff Family Wines call me at 626-9369 to request one.) Galante Vineyards Wrath Wines River Ranch Vineyards Ventana Vineyards Scheid Vineyards

Page 8 are we in danger of flushing (JUNE 3RD) CRA BEACH PARTY THAT WAS money and water down the drain? AND THAT WILL BE (SEPT. 30TH) Permanent bathrooms at the south end of Carmel Beach are becoming more of a reality. Delayed for years by lack of money, Let’s go back the council is hoping for donations and a few months... grants to finance the project. While the two port-a-potties tucked Weather forecast for evening of June 3rd: into the cypress trees at Santa Lucia and “Windy and cold, 50% cloud cover.” Fifty Scenic Road have never been a matter of hearty CRA souls trekked to the beach controversy, the city wants to install two for our first beach party in years. And permanent bathrooms with flushable guess what? It was a remarkable evening toilets. The debate is whether to have of great weather, fun and camaraderie! two ADA bathrooms, or to have 2 unisex Mother Nature gave us a gift – warm, clear bathrooms, one ADA and the other not. weather that included a beautiful sunset, Hopefully the bathrooms will have a spectacular moonrise, and a happy crew waterless urinals. To conserve water, there will be one hand washing station to serve of marshmallow roasters, some new at both bathrooms. it, and some experts resulting in many enthusiastic recipients of those glorious A recent city workshop gathered input S’Mores. With Steve and Barbara Brooks from planning commissioners, council leading the “Abalone Song” and more, we members and the public. Comments all agreed to do it again. were passed on to the architect, Robert CRA members are asked to bring their Carver, to incorporate into the latest Here’s what two of our members had to own picnic and drinks. Also, please bring of his many architectural renderings. say about this special night: your own chair/blanket, and flashlight. Scenic homeowners don't want to see Dear Kathy and fellow Beachcombers, That’s 6:00 p.m. at the 10th Avenue stairs. this structure from their homes and Last night was a brilliant experience. Can you come? have hired attorney Tony Lombardo to Thank you so much for all of your efforts in follow the planning stage. The site is recreating a long missed Carmel tradition. problematic because of the prominent 'Twas a trip down memory lane with a new Lloyd point which juts out from Scenic slant. Your contributions of time and logistics Road, the soft, easily eroded soil, and the are most appreciated. Your influence on the occasional heavy surf, which can reach sunset and moon...uncanny! Scenic Road at this location. Two benches, All the best, commemorating Frank and Marjorie Susan Gardner and Gene McFarland Lloyd are also installed on this site. The final plan will have to be simple, Thanks to our team: Kathy and Ron inconspicuous, and functional, and hidden Fredrickson, Barbara and Dick Stiles, within the canopy of the existing and Barbara and Steve Brooks, Kathleen and future landscaping. The architect will have Barry Swift, Susan Gardner and Gene to take all of this into consideration— McFarland, Ann and Bob Nelson, Greg making for a challenging and potentially Darvin and Jen Commander, Michael costly project for taxpayers. LePage, and Judy and David Refuerzo Homeowners in the southern part of the (fire basket manager). village provided interesting information. Now it’s September! A Beach Party Of 42 who responded to the survey, 38 will be on Sunday the 30th. Will it be wondered why the city would install the same? Yes and no. Mother Nature flushable toilets when water is such an will again be in charge. We’ll sing again expensive and limited resource. That is a (and even louder!), and fix S’Mores again good question. After all, what do we really (provided by CRA, thank you). Will we need but to quickly relieve ourselves and have Tom Leverone’s fire basket again? go back to having fun running, walking, You bet. We’ll start earlier – 6:00 p.m. surfing, biking and playing on the beach this time, because sunset is at 6:53 and and Scenic pathway? Only time will tell how this will all play out. moonrise (almost a full moon) is at 7:02. Page 9 to stay true to those roots, but expand the format to include many different voices 85 years of art and sounds from the community. Congratulations to the Carmel Art Association, News Their website at www.krml.com will be which last month celebrated about town transformed into a “digital town square” its 85 years of support for the cultural where people gather to find news, enrichment of our village by displaying I heard it weather, events, listings, photos, and offering for sale original works of on the Radio! videos and social media content art by local artists. While the print news that allows for fan engagement industry shrinks and loses and ownership. Who’s playing its once-strong media at Sunset Center? Who’s the Make recycling foothold, the few success new chef at Casanova? Who easy on yourself stories appear in community won the Sandcastle Contest and Tip for recycling cans, journalism. The same thing what does it look like? Where’s bottles, jars, plastic can happen in radio, if we listen beyond a trailer for Clint’s new movie? What is containers, etc: it is not the “noise” of corporate-dominated The Cypress Inn doing for Doris Day’s necessary to thoroughly clean these stations heard in larger markets. birthday? containers. No need to waste water by The goal at KRML is to build a decidedly KRML also hopes to become the place to rinsing or washing – just use up the local, small-town brand, and embody turn during unfortunate emergencies such contents and deposit the containers into everything we love about Carmel. They as earthquakes or floods. When the power your recycling bin. will strive to provide unique content is out and citizens are in the dark, a radio and local programming across the board signal can be a powerful and welcoming – from the airwaves, to the website, to sound. Buckle up or pay the price! mobile devices – and tie it all together Steve Brooks warns that Carmel Police KRML is currently soliciting local show through social media. Department bicycle patrols are ticketing hosts. Pitch us your ideas to program motorists downtown for not wearing seat KRML has been around since 1957 and director Mike Hale at mike_hale@ belts. Drivers be warned: buckle your is known for its jazz and blues. They plan comcast.net. seat belts!

DID YOU KNOW??? CARMEL RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION has JOINED THE CARMEL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and you get to take advantage of the benefits!

Now, you may think to yourself, who of these events at the Chamber member and pick one up – they are free. It not cares? I don’t own a business in Carmel, price. It is a great opportunity to welcome only lists businesses, but also includes a so why do I care that the CRA joined new businesses and meet business owners Calendar of Events, itineraries depending Carmel Chamber of Commerce? Well, as well as your neighbors in Carmel. The on what you like to do and how long Carmel Chamber members are not just Chamber hosts ribbon cuttings, mixers, you have (great for when you have out- businesses, but nonprofits, like Carmel annual events like “A Taste of Carmel” of-town guests), along with pet-friendly Public Library Foundation, Carmel Youth and even International trips. In addition dining locations. Center, The Carmel Foundation, Carmel you can also find out about other local If you are on Facebook, we encourage Art Association and so many more. events like the Library Book Sale, the Art you to “like” the Carmel Chamber The Chamber is about promoting the Association Birthday, Carmel Art and Film as well as the Carmel Residents community. Festival, Wine Walk Passports, even the Association and stay up to the minute Big Sur International Marathon. The Carmel Chamber hosts many on what is happening in our beautiful events each month and if you are a CRA If you don’t already have the “Official village in the forest-by-the-sea. member that means you are now a Carmel Visitor Guide to Carmel” published by www.facebook.com/carmelcalifornia Chamber member and can attend any the Chamber, stop by the Visitor Center

Page 10 Summertime Fun with the CRA! July 4th parade & picnic Fiesta in The Forest And a good time was had by all!

Page 11 did you cRA joins facebook know???

Did you know that CRA has a Facebook If you don’t provides you a way to find old friends page? You’ve certainly heard of Facebook know what a and make new ones, plan events, organize by now. With almost 800 million users Facebook page groups and promote your business. With worldwide, it’s impossible not to. So why is, think of it Facebook you can keep in touch with not join in the fun? as a brochure your family and be a part of their lives about our wherever they may live. If you already have a Facebook account, organization then just enter “Carmel Residents where you can find information and So why wait any longer? It’s easy and Association” in the search box and “like” content. But instead of just being static, it’s free. Facebook provides you another our page. If you don’t have a Facebook it’s a place where you can actively way to do the things you already like to account, all you need in order to sign up communicate with your fellow members do, only with better tools – and that’s is a valid email address. After providing and share any kind of content that can be something to “like.” some basic information, just follow the posted to the web. link in your email confirmation and become a member. It’s just that easy Once you “like” our page you will become and Facebook provides privacy controls a “friend” and you can receive news allowing you to share and communicate feeds whenever information or content exactly how and with whom you desire. is posted to the page. Facebook also

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As a CRA member, n General Meetings you will enjoy ... Five times a year, we meet on the fourth Thursday of January, March, May, September, and November with timely, The Carmel Residents Association stimulating speakers and discussions. is a civic and social organization n “Dines Out” whose members are determined Five times a year, we dine together at one to keep Carmel-by-the-Sea of Carmel’s fine restaurants—support for a good place to live as well local business and fun for members. as a good place to visit. n Beach Cleanup Since the founding of the CRA Eight times a year, on the fourth Saturday, in April, 1987, more than 600 10 a.m., we clean our white sand beach. of us have joined together to help Refreshments are donated by local businesses. preserve the residential character of our community and to protect our n CRA News urban forest, our pristine beach and Five times yearly, this newsletter is mailed our other irreplaceable natural assets. to our members with information on important local issues and events. Regular members shall be full- n Citizen of the Year Celebration or part-time residents who rent In the spring, we honor someone who or own property within Carmel-by- has significantly advanced Carmel’s the-Sea or its sphere of influence. residential values. Many out-of-town home owners n Fiesta in the forest find that membership in the In August, members enjoy a barbecue Carmel Residents Association at Indian Village in Pebble Beach. keeps them informed about n Gala Holiday event upcoming events and local issues In December, a Gala Holiday event or developments which could is held at La Playa Hotel. affect their property. n CRA sponsors: We hope that you will use Certificates of Appreciation for businesses the enclosed envelope to join, and individuals who enhance our village and that you will participate character, and impartial public forums in our many activities. for local elections.

We welcome you as a member! carmel residents association Mission The Carmel Residents Association is committed to the protection and enrichment of the traditional quality of life in Carmel-by-the-Sea and the preservation of its heritage and natural beauty through education, community activities and advocacy. Post Office Box 13, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921 www.carmelresidents.org [email protected] We invite you to join us! We