A celebrationInYou of the Carmel lifestyle … r a special section … inside this week’s Pine Cone! BULK RATE Dreams U.S. POSTAGE PAID CARMEL, CA Permit No. 149 Volume 93 No. 42 On the Internet: www.carmelpinecone.com October 19-25, 2007 Y OUR S OURCE F OR L OCAL N EWS, ARTS AND O PINION S INCE 1915 Pedestrian in critical condition after being JUDGE PUTS OFF run down in Ocean Avenue crosswalk RULING ON APPLE By MARY BROWNFIELD MOTH SPRAYING A CARMEL resident who was By KELLY NIX struck by a Dodge Ram while crossing a downtown street lost consciousness AFTER TWO hours of testimony Thursday, a and was flown by helicopter to a trau- Monterey County judge delayed his decision over whether ma center in San Jose Wednesday aerial spraying of a pheromone to eradicate the invasive afternoon. Rebecca Tarumoto, 62, was light brown apple moth could be resumed on the Monterey reportedly in critical but stable condi- Peninsula. tion, and police are looking for wit- Last week, Superior Court Judge Robert O’Farrell nesses to help in the investigation that issued a temporary restraining order halting the spraying will determine whether the driver, 46- after a lawsuit was filed by a local activist, David year-old Salinas resident George Dilworth, who represents a group called Helping Our Gamboa, will face any charges. Peninsula’s Environment. According to Carmel Police Cpl. While the judge did not rule immediately, at the end of Steve Rana, Gamboa reported he was Thursday’s hearing, O’Farrell indicated he would probably turning left onto Junipero Street from Ocean Avenue and didn’t see Tarumoto in the crosswalk because In a new poll, Pine Cone readers the metal frame between the wind- Paramedics and firefighters shield and the driver’s door blocked feverishly worked on a 62-year- overwhelmingly supported the her from view. old woman who was struck by spraying program and backed the city’s plan “He had waited for another car that an SUV while crossing one of was going straight, then turned, and the city’s main intersections to sell Flanders Mansion — see page 14A that’s when it all happened,” Rana Wednesday. An ambulance said. rushed her to an open field at Gamboa said he braked but was Highway 1 and Rio Road, let the spraying resume. unable to stop in time. where she was loaded onto a “It appears to me, based on what I examined,” O’Farrell Emergency response was almost helicopter for an emergency said, “that the petitioner has not shown successfully the immediate, as a Carmel fire engine flight to a trauma center. likelihood of actual physical harm. However, having said was already on Junipero, having just PHOTOS/MARY BROWNFIELD that, there is a genuine fear in the community.” left the scene of a fire alarm activation More than 100 people reported they experienced health in a nearby hotel, when the accident occurred. Someone patient for transport to a landing zone at Highway 1 and Rio problems after the spraying, said Alexander Henson, attor- flagged the crew down just a block from the scene, and the Road. ney for Dilworth. He told O’Farrell Dilworth’s group ambulance arrived moments later. In the rain, a CALSTAR (California Shock Trauma Air wants to know exactly what’s in CheckMate OLR-F and “Less than a minute after it happened, they were right Rescue) helicopter arrived from Gilroy, and two flight nurses CheckMate LBAM-F, the pheromone materials used in the on scene, took over and made the decision to have her joined the ambulance crew to work on Tarumoto. They then spraying. flown out,” Rana said. transferred her by gurney to the waiting helicopter, which “We are under the assumption it’s not a safe product,” As a crowd gathered on the sidewalk to watch, the fire and ambulance crews administered aid and prepared their See PEDESTRIAN page 23A See SPRAYING page 26A New energy at Permit granted for small desal plant Alcohol cops to lay chamber helm By KELLY NIX help Cal Am reduce pumping from the Carmel River and Seaside groundwater down law at training ORE THAN 30 years after it was M basin. By MARY BROWNFIELD created for the purpose of finding new “There have been years where we have water, the Monterey Peninsula Water gotten close to going over” pumping lim- FTER STATE officers cited a downtown Management District approved a new A gallery owner for pouring Champagne without a water project this week. See DESAL page 29A license, city officials decided it would be prudent to It’s a tiny project — just 300 acre-feet ensure everyone knows exactly what the rules are a year, from a small desalination plant in when it comes to serving alcohol to the public. An Sand City. Brazil Ranch trails on investigator from the California Department of MPWMD directors Monday voted 5-2 Alcoholic Beverage Control will hold a free training to grant a permit to California American agency’s back burner for any interested individuals, businesses and non- Water Co. so it can distribute 300 acre- profits at Carmel City Hall Thursday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 feet of desalinated water per year from the By CHRIS COUNTS a.m. $10 million plant, which the water com- “We feel it’s very important, based on the events pany will lease and operate for 15 years. HE CALIFORNIA Coastal T that are taking place here,” said police chief George “I’m very supportive of the project,” Commission wants more public access to Rawson. Art galleries have long celebrated the hang- director Dave Potter said Monday. “I’ve the 1,255-acre Brazil Ranch. The U.S. ing of new shows by hosting receptions with wine and seen a lot of applications for desal pro- Forest Service, which acquired the ranch hors d’oeuvres, and other businesses routinely hold jects and to date, this is literally the best in 2002 for $23 million, says it has a plan He enjoyed running a marathon on similarly appointed open houses, especially during one I’ve seen. There is no such thing as for providing more access. Yet five years China’s Great Wall, and Thompson the holidays. Lange says he’s looking forward to perfect, but this is pretty damn good.” after taxpayers and donors purchased the his new role at the chamber of com- The desal plant will allow Sand City to See ALCOHOL page 28A merce. See the story on page 2A. approve new development in the city and See TRAILS page 28A Get your complete Carmel Pine Cone every Friday morning in convenient pdf format as an email attachment. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com. 2A The Carmel Pine Cone October 19, 2007 Chamber chair will juggle business, volunteerism and Antarctica By MARY BROWNFIELD January 2008. He is serving as vice chair this year. committees, such as those for the annual Taste of Carmel “The chamber does a great, great job, and I’m really fundraiser and the Green Ribbon Awards dinner held each COMPARED WITH running marathons in sweltering proud to be a part of it,” Lange said. “We’ll be building on its December, to work more closely and effectively together. Rio de Janeiro, through a game refuge in Kenya and on the success.” A past member of the Pacific Grove Chamber board when Great Wall of China, heading the Carmel Chamber of At a retreat in November, he and the rest of the board will he and his brother owned Grove Homescapes, Lange said he Commerce Board of Directors shouldn’t make Thompson discuss goals for the chamber, which represents more than is impressed by the Carmel members who volunteer their Lange sweat. 500 business in and around Carmel. While numerous hotels time and energy to help others succeed. The seemingly indefatigable Lange, who owns and oper- and restaurants are members, Lange said he would like to see Regarding the chamber’s San Carlos Street visitor center, ates Homescapes Carmel with his brother, Beau, has been more merchants join. he added, “I’m proud of the fact that we as a business com- elected board chairman to replace Michael Adamson in “I want to express why I’m a believer in the chamber,” he munity are helping people enjoy our area.” said, focusing on its effectiveness in bringing people togeth- er to face challenges and create solutions. Running hither and yon “Business and tourism go up and down, and sometimes Born and raised in Carmel, Lange attended public ele- khaki’s . the best when your business has a down swing, you think it’s just you mentary, middle and high schools here before heading east to and tear your hair out,” he said. But if people with similar study theater in New York City. He spent his 20s and 30s in men’s clothing experiences collaborate, they are more likely to persevere. working odd jobs in New York — including building furni- Lange also said he would like to get different chamber ture for the soap opera, “As the World Turns,” painting sets and doing murals — to pay for trips to various corners of the New world. Arrivals By the time he and his brother went into business togeth- Financial Focus er, specializing in importing furnishings and decorations leather jackets from around the globe, he had visited 75 countries. sport coats by Linda Myrick, AAMS He now travels for work as well as for fun. And during last sweaters Financial Advisor year’s Big Sur International Marathon, as he passed Rocky Point at the 15-mile mark, Lange decided he would run a shirts MATCH FINANCIAL GOALS marathon on each of the seven continents.