The Carmel Pine Cone Volume 100 No. 47 On the Internet: www.carmelpinecone.com T R U S T E D B Y L O C A L S A N D L O V E D B Y V I S I T O R S Lighting experiment kicks off Friday n Special meeting set for Dec. 8 By MARY SCHLEY lighting expert Meredith Nole, both of whom donated their time and efforts. “Their involvement went way beyond what I was able to do and had time to do, so they deserve the credit for get- T HE CITY’S efforts to figure out the best means of lighting the Ocean Avenue medians to provide ambiance, interest and safety will move to the next step Friday, when a two-and-a-half-week demonstration of nine different lighting strategies begins. At the end of the period, a planning commission subcommittee will hold a workshop on the ideas, beginning with a walking tour of the lights at 5 p.m. Dec. 8. Discussed at length at a workshop in September, the options for lighting the median were whittled down to six: mini lights with no uplighting, existing landscape and signage lights with no mini lights, strings of both brighter and dimmer mini lights, enhanced landscape lighting with more uplighting and downlighting, pinpricks of light projected onto the trees, and installation of gas-style street lamps at the ends of the medians near the crosswalks. In fact, the switch will be flipped on nine different lighting schemes as darkness falls Nov. 21, according to planning and building director Rob Mullane, including some involving colored lights. “Of the six options at the workshop, they decided there were a few other treatments worth showcasing,” Mullane told The Pine Cone Thursday. “I think there are nine, but a lot of those are just different variations of the main six that we were talking about.” The different setups were designed and mostly installed by Carmel Plaza operations manager Jim Griffith and See LIGHTING page 23A T Coming soon to a bridge near you ... 1 9 1 5 Cal Am test well will also study human pathogens n Findings will have national impact B Schematics show a few of the lighting strategies for Ocean Avenue’s medians. The experiment begins Nov. 21. AFTER FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY HE EXPANSIVE Homescapes Carmel store on the ground floor of the Carmel Plaza, owned and operated by brothers Thompson Lange and Beau Finklang since 1999, has been closed for two weeks for “inventory,” according to S I N C E By KELLY NIX HOMESCAPES CLOSED FOR ‘INVENTORY’ By MARY SCHLEY November 21-27, 2014 a sign in the window. In fact, the business closed because it is out of money. Homescapes filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Nov. 1, citing $201,015 in assets and $600,890.30 in liabilities. Adding to its troubles, the bankruptcy trustee responsible for selling off its assets to try to pay back creditors filed a “notice of abandonment of personal property” Nov. 14 after determining that most of the claimed $200,000 in furnishings and other items for sale in the store were on consignment, and should therefore be returned to their rightful owners. Furthermore, the brothers owe “considerable back rent” at the rate of $5,500 per month, and a court judgment in a lawsuit filed by Union Bank for nonpayment of a loan resulted in a $60,000 lien against the business. ESIDES DETERMINING whether slant wells will supply enough water for its desal plant and how much desalination that water will require, California American Water’s test well approved by the California Coastal Commission last week will be used for a national research project on human pathogens. Cal Am’s parent company, American Water, has received a $200,000 grant from a private foundation to study the level of pathogen removal when seawater migrates through the ocean floor and is drawn into a slant well. Such wells are considered environmentally superior for marine life because they don’t kill small fish and other creatures, the way open ocean intakes do. However, the study — partially funded by WateReuse Research Foundation — will look at whether bacteria and parasites found in sea water are filtered out as the water moves through the ground on its way to the well, and what additional steps might be necessary to make the water safe for human consumption. If the pathogens aren’t there, “the result could be significant savings in treatment costs for desalination projects that employ slant well technology,” Rich Svindland, Cal Am director of engineering, said. “Because this question has yet to be studied, our findings will be extremely valuable for water resource managers and policy makers across the country.” Zia Bukhari, a scientist with American Water, said the data gleaned from the project will be important to the water industry as a whole since interest in desalination See STUDY page 16A Decision on water cutback delay may come soon n Major progress on permits expected in next two years By KELLY NIX See HOMESCAPES page 14A ESPONDING TO reports of a fire at a house on Carmelo Street the afternoon of Oct. 25, firefighters and police officers arrived to discover that the cable TV boxes connected not just to that home, but to six, had burned, causing minor to moderate damage to the homes’ exteriors. The cause of the strange incident, PG&E later told the fire department, was that a transformer failed a street away, energizing the normally low-voltage Comcast cable line with high-voltage power, which then ran through the cable to the homes, where it shorted out the boxes and caused the fires. “Initial arriving crews found scorched cable boxes,” said acting Monterey Fire Division Chief Barry Perkins. “And I believe one of the boxes actually had flames.” After putting out that fire, they visited the neighboring homes to determine how widespread the problem was. “None of the fires had extended to the interiors, and there See FIRES page 23A See DECISION page 16A Cable lines spark fires at half-dozen houses By MARY SCHLEY R More than two dozen signs bringing attention to local steelhead will soon pop up alongside bridges over the Carmel River and its tributaries. Will they make a difference? See page 15A. S TAFF WITH the State Water Resources Control Board could decide as early as December whether they are willing to extend the deadline for a severe water cutback order on the Monterey Peninsula set to take effect Jan. 1, 2017. Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett and about 20 other local officials had a roughly three-hour meeting with state water board staff members in Sacramento Nov. 7 to discuss the possibility of pushing back the cutback order deadline by two years. While no agreement was firmed up then, it’s possible one could be hammered out during a December meeting, though Burnett said it’s likely they will have to go back to the bargaining table after that. “I want to remain optimistic that what we propose will be accepted, but I want to be realistic,” Burnett told The Pine Cone. Regardless whether the state water board makes a decision in December, the request by local officials is significant. 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Separately, commissioners voted to open a formal case investigating PG&E’s record keeping for its natural gas distribution service and facilities, and will “review and determine whether PG&E’s practices for its gas distribution system have been unsafe and in violation of the law.” The case will determine whether the utility company should be penalized for bad record keeping, including the fact that drawings of gas lines in Carmel failed to indicate the steel pipe workers punched into in the March incident contained a plastic lining. November 21, 2014 Sapp pleads guilty to hacking business’ website n He says he was just trying to expose company’s wrongdoing By MARY SCHLEY A COMMERCIAL realtor who frequently appears at city hall pleaded guilty Tuesday to hacking into a former employer’s computer system, according to Monterey County Deputy District Attorney Jimmy Panetta. But the realtor, Jonathan Sapp, said he only changed the website of Carmel Business Sales to try to warn people the group’s dealings were shady. Initiated by Pacific Grove P.D., the investigation into Sapp began in March, when Michael Russell, owner of Carmel Business Sales, went to police with complaints about his website being hacked, Cmdr. Cassie McSorley said this week. “He reported that his webpage was hacked into, and some changes were made which had a negative impact on his business,” she said. “Through a rather lengthy investigation, we were able to track the changes to Mr. Sapp, who was a former employee of Mr. Russell’s.” Investigators “were able to determine that the hacking was done from his residence in Pacific Grove,” she said, and they turned the case over to the district attorney’s office. Sapp was charged in late September with a single felony count under a California Penal Code section pertaining to accessing and altering or deleting files or data in someone else’s computer, system or network without permission. He was arraigned in October and appeared in court Tuesday. “He removed information as well as added information to the website,” Panetta said, including removing banners and replacing them with other information, taking down testimonials and listings, and making other changes on the site. “He admitted it. He had a reason and motive based on his relationship with the company,” Panetta said. “We could prove it based on the facts. Mr. Sapp understood that and accepted responsibility for it.” He pleaded guilty to the felony and then argued under another legal section that he should only be convicted of a misdemeanor, to which the judge agreed, given Sapp has no criminal record, Panetta said. He is set to be sentenced in January, when he’ll also undergo a restitution hearing to determine how much the hacking negatively affected Russell’s business. “There will be some restitution due to money lost,” Panetta said. “They wanted sentencing yesterday, and I asked that it be put over to determine monetary amounts and possible jail time.” Russell told The Pine Cone his company’s website was “maliciously hacked and altered to provide damaging misinformation to potential clients, which resulted in significant financial harm.” Further, he pointed out, “Mr. Sapp’s misconduct occurred at time when I was undergoing treatment for cardiac failure, and it is especially unfortunate the he acted in this way when he was fully aware of my condition. This is a sad outcome.” But Sapp, who handled commercial real estate deals for the company while he worked there, said he expects nothing ANIMAL HOSPITAL more than a slap on the wrist. He changed Carmel Business Sales’ website in order to protect people from what he sees as the company’s fraudulent activity. “I discovered he was doing things not above board, defrauding his customers, and I reported this to the Bureau of Real Estate, and it took them two years to get around to doing the investigation,” Sapp said. All the while, he continued working for Russell. In August 2013, the BRE filed allegations of mismanaging trust funds, withholding excess commissions and other misdealings, and deputy real estate commissioner named the business, Russell and Sapp in her complaint. Hearings on the allegations are still pending, and Sapp said he was named because he didn’t do a better job advising Russell. “In August of last year, my license came up for renewal, and the department put my renewal on hold until I resigned from Mike’s company, which I then immediately did,” Sapp said. Later, Sapp alleged, Carmel Business Sales was still oper- The Carmel Pine Cone ating while unlicensed, but his complaints seemed to “fall to the bottom of the in-basket” at the bureau. “So I got frustrated,” he said. “I still had the password for his website, and I went kind of vigilante.” He accessed the site and removed photos of himself and other former brokers, and posted a notice “saying they were not currently licensed, with a referral to a web link so the public could look at the accusations.” He also set a “contact us” email link for inquiries from potential clients to go to the investigator at the BRE. “Mike obviously found it, and they fixed it,” Sapp said. “Nothing I put on there was erroneous. It was total truth.” Russell, however, said the complaint hinges on the interpretation of a BRE regulation, and he’s confident it will be resolved. “We’ve always been licensed. 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Carmel-by-the-Sea: ID case found in the roadway near Carmel River School. Owner notified and advised property was being held by police for safekeeping. Property returned to owner at 1015 hours. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A citizen reported a dog was loose and ran up to her when she walked past a construction site on Dolores Street. Officer responded and found the dog inside the yard. The dog owner was contacted and advised of the complaint, and a warning given. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported loss of currency in the area of Scenic and Eighth Avenue between 1215 hours and 1300 hours. Pacific Grove: Stolen vehicle was recovered on Moreland. Vehicle was towed from scene. Pacific Grove: Dispatched to a welfare check on Funston, where a female was found intoxicated. She stated she attempted to kill herself with alcohol. She was placed on a 5150 hold and transported to CHOMP. Pacific Grove: Brothers involved in verbal altercation on Forest Avenue. Both subjects separated, and one brother was allowed to leave for the night. Carmel area: Male on Highway 1 wanted to report that his 100-year-old mother lost her Moroccan passport. Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley resident on Upper Forty Drive reported that he received a disturbing message and requested documentation only. Carmel Valley: Carmel Valley Road restaurant manager turned over a wallet that was left by a customer. Carmel Valley: A Carmel Valley resident reported that her 38-year-old son had made threats to kill her and her 74-year-old husband, and then kill himself. The 70-year-old female advised her son was in a house on Los Robles Road. Deputies responded to the address and arrested the son for making criminal threats. Carmel Valley: Hitchcock Canyon Road resident, a 57-yearold female, reported annoying harassing text messages from a former friend, a 19-year-old male. 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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A male entered a business at Lincoln and Ocean and bought two watches with personal checks. The account the checks were drawn on did not have sufficient funds to cover the checks, and the male later cancelled the checks but did not return the watches. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject on Carmelo Street said he did not want to live anymore and was extremely intoxicated. Transported to CHOMP by ambulance on a 5150 hold. Pacific Grove: Student at the high school said she was battered by another student. The offending student was brought to the office and suspended from school. Pacific Grove: Dispatched to a vehicle fire on Asilomar. Woman was driving the vehicle and then heard a “thunking” noise under the hood. She said the car started to sputter and then died. The driver then looked at the front of her car, and it burst into flames. She had no information in regards to the cause of the fire and said the vehicle is regularly maintained. Fire personnel who responded to the scene determined it was most likely a mechanical malfunction. Vehicle was fully engulfed in flames at one point. Vehicle towed from scene at owner’s request. Nothing further. Carmel area: A 62-year-old female Rio Road resident reported an attempted grand theft. Carmel Valley: Deputies responded to an in-progress burglary on Los Laureles Grade and discovered numerous persons on probation leaving the area. One 35-year-old male was arrested, and warrant complaints have been requested for the other subjects. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Complaint of commercial work on Santa Fe before 0800 hours. Landscaping employees contacted and given warning. A records check showed the business did not have a current license to do business in the city. Case forwarded to code enforcement for follow-up. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Complaint of a gas leaf blower on Santa Lucia. Employees contacted and given warning. A records check showed the business had an expired business permit. Case forwarded to code enforcement. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Visitor said she lost her passport, or it was stolen. She wanted to report the theft and get a travel letter so she could board her returning flight. She submitted copies of airplane tickets and a snapshot of the passport. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Non-injury accident hit-and-run on Santa Fe with no suspect information. Occurred Nov. 1 to Nov. 3. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Welfare check requested on a second grader at a Rio Road school. Child was overheard telling other students he wanted to hurt himself. Child was interviewed and said he was only kidding, but realized he shouldn’t make jokes like that. Child was advised of resources if he ever felt that way for real. Parents were notified along with child protective services for follow-up. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Theft of a bicycle on Mission Street. No suspect info. Pacific Grove: Unwanted male in residence on Acorn Street. 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CLOSED MONDAY November 21, 2014 The Carmel Pine Cone 5A Sheriff-elect Bernal to announce management team soon By MARY SCHLEY untested in a leadership role, and many of his colleagues supported his opponent, who had decades of experience in law enforcement and management. “There is that element of somebody going from deputy to the top spot — I’m going to have to prove myself to some people,” he said. “And I’m actually excited to do that, to get started and show that I did this for our benefit, not for my benefit, but for the benefit of the department, and of the community we serve.” Professional pilot relights and appliance checks. A FREE safety service from PG&E. PG&E is encouraging customers to schedule a free appointment to turn on furnace pilot lights for winter and check natural gas appliances for safety and efficiency. Damaged or poorly functioning natural gas equipment not only wastes money, but can pose a safety risk if not adjusted properly. 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W HEN HE learned of the official election results Wednesday night that made him the newest Monterey County sheriff by 3,126 votes, deputy Steve Bernal was working the night shift in South Monterey County. “And I would say I jumped for joy,” he said. “But it’s hard to jump for joy when you’re driving a patrol car.” While he’s elated with his victory over Sheriff Scott Miller — who received 33,186 votes, compared with Bernal’s 36,312 — in the Nov. 4 election, Bernal said he’s got a lot of work to do in the next six weeks before he’s sworn in. “Right now, I’m trying to nail down my executive management team,” he said, referring to the undersheriff and chief deputies who will work directly under him and be in charge of the large agency’s various departments, the most challenging of which is the jail. “That will be my biggest decision right there: who is going to run our jail,” he said, adding that he was on his way to interview a candidate Thursday morning, the start of his “weekend.” The jail needs particularly strong leadership because it’s understaffed and crowded, he said. “There are so many things we have to tackle, but it’s the jail that’s first,” he said, considering 20 people who work there are out sick or injured, and many of those who are showing up have to work a lot of overtime, as long as 16 hours a day, most of which they spend on their feet. Which would explain, he said, why so many of them complain of plantar fasciitis, a common affliction among runners that causes pain and inflammation in the heel. “They are on their feet a lot and carry a lot of gear,” he said. “It could be something as simple as changing the shoes they wear.” In addition to selecting his top administrators, whom he hopes to name during a press conference next week, Bernal said he’s spending his off time getting to know all the bureaus — enforcement, custody, administrative, and professional standards and training — and where they stand, including their top priorities and problems. “And we’ll do an audit of everything in the sheriff’s office,” he said. “We just need to do an audit of the budget, and you go in and you audit the crime lab, evidence, everything about the sheriff ’s office. We want to know where we stand, and we don’t want any surprises after the first of the year.” After initial results indicated Bernal might win, he hired Monterey PR man David Armanasco to help him during the transition, including establishing a citizens advisory committee of educators, representatives of nonSteve Bernal profits, and other community members. “I would like at a minimum to meet within this group twice a year to determine how are doing as a community,” he said, and he might hold regular town hall meetings, based on the feedback he gets. “The first step in transparency is putting together that community group.” Since Election Day, Bernal said he’s detected a morale shift among his fellow deputies. “Everyone is so excited,” he said. “The feel around the sheriff’s office was joy,” especially after the final results were announced Wednesday night. “It’s still sinking in for me,” he said. But he also acknowledged he has a lot to prove and a lot of trust to earn, since he’s 6A The Carmel Pine Cone November 21, 2014 With drownings on the rise, volunteer firefighters get ready to swim By CHRIS COUNTS T HE MID-COAST Volunteer Fire Brigade’s primary function, of course, is keeping its community safe from fire. But in response to an increasing number of drownings along the North Big Sur Coast, three members of the fire brigade are training to perform water rescues. Just two weeks ago, National Guard air- man Khiem Nguyen became the third person in the past year to die after being swept into the waves along the inviting but dangerous coastline south of Carmel Highlands. Two others narrowly escaped death in separate incidents. Because the fire brigade is based in Palo Colorado Canyon, its members are often closer to the sites of the drownings — Rocky Point and Garrapata State Park — than rescue workers from other agencies. “Our coastline in Monterey County is both dynamic and deadly,” said fire brigade Chief Cheryl Goetz. “We respond to multiple coastal incidents every year.” But when they are the first rescue workers to arrive on scene, they can find themselves in a position where they can’t offer any help. “Up until this point, our members have been unable to enter the water to access victims due to a lack of equipment and training,” she explained. At the initiative of three of its watersavvy members — Brian Gorrell, Brent Bispo and Bryce Hall — the fire brigade hopes to be able to play a more important role in ocean rescues by creating what it’s calling an “Ocean Rescue Division.” “It is our goal to certify qualified members of our brigade so we will be able to enter the water and prevent a loss of life,” Goetz said. Gorrell, Bispo and Hall have been busy preparing for what will be a difficult task. Those in the Ocean Rescue Division will need to be certified as a first responder or an emergency medical technician, prove they are proficient at using ropes in rescue operations, and pass a swim test to show they can handle the physical challenges they will face in the surf. For Gorrell, Bispo and Hall, the swim test will come in March. Goetz said the idea to train fire brigade members to perform water rescues has the blessing of California State Parks, which has its own staff of lifeguards. “We’re not trying to start a new program,” she explained. “We’re trying to assist the state parks lifeguards by getting someone in the water quicker if their lifeguards are not available.” Because the North Big Sur Coast is steep and treacherous, Goetz said it’s not safe to launch inflatable boats like ocean rescue workers would use at many locations on the Monterey Peninsula. Instead, they’ll need to enter the water with surfboards. “We took a look, but there’s no place where we can launch a boat around here,” she explained. When the Mid-Coast “lifeguards” enter the water, they’ll not only be accompanied by surfboards, but waterproof two-way radios as well. “We want to make sure that when we put our people in the water, we can talk to them,” Goetz added. The Aptos/La Selva Fire Protection district has donated some of the equipment needed for ocean rescues, but more is needed, Goetz said. The fire brigade launched a fundraising drive this week, and three bands — Atomixx, Buoy and Dirt Track Heroes — will play a fundraising “Rock for Ocean Rescue” concert Saturday, Dec. 20, at the American Legion Hall at Dolores and Eighth in Carmel. www.midcoastfirebrigade.com Homecrafters set for Nov. 22 THE CITY’S annual Homecrafters’ Marketplace, which features some 70 artists and craftspeople from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties whose work passed muster with a jury of locals who decided whom should be included in this year’s sale, will be held in the parking lots of Sunset Center Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunset Center is located at San Carlos and Ninth. Attendance is free, as is parking in the north lot at Mission and Eighth. 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But the school board canceled the meet- ing because “the public reaction was 100 percent negative in letters and emails to the board,” PGUSD Board President Tony Sollecito told The Pine Cone Tuesday. “In addition, we realized that most of our teaching staff was not in favor of reconfiguration,” he said. “Obviously, even the thought of reconfiguring our schools was causing angst amongst our loyal Otters and loyal Falcons” — the schools’ mascots. Arguments the district heard against the idea included the inconvenience of a family having, for example, a first-grader at one school and a fourth-grader at the other school, no longer having older students mentoring younger ones, and good old fashioned school loyalty, Sollecito said. “The board decided that we must do a better job of communicating the reasons for the discussion before the discussion could be truly open and meaningful,” he said. “Therefore, the decision was made to pull the item and consider additional outreach to the community and staff, as well as other alternatives to reconfiguration that could achieve the same goal.” The board talked about the idea of reconfiguring the schools several years ago but also received a mostly negative response. Still, Sollecito said the district must constantly reassess its programs to ensure its students are getting the best education possible. Reconfiguring the schools, according to the district, would allow teachers of the same grade level to be at the same school to collaborate, which is encouraged in Common Core Instruction. In addition, it would fix the unequal number of students who enroll at the schools at the start of each year. For instance, there may be too many students in first grade classes at Robert Down, while there’s a correct student-to-teacher ratio at Forest Grove. “If all of the grade levels were at one school,” Sollecito explained, “they could be evenly divided amongst the same grade level teachers, and all classes could enjoy a smaller teacher-student ratio.” And while the board said it would give a lot of weight to teachers’ opinions of the proposal, teachers, for the most part, also didn’t like the idea, PGUSD assistant superintendent Rick Miller told The Pine Cone. “There was a meeting the day before the board meeting, to which all the teachers were invited,” Miller said. “A majority of the teachers at that meeting were not in favor of reconfiguration, though some were in favor of it.” PGHS football team takes Shoe AN INTERCEPTION late in the fourth quarter by defensive back Zach Miller sealed Pacific Grove High School’s 35-28 win over rival Carmel High Nov. 15, earning the team possession of the much-sought-after “Shoe” trophy for the first time in seven years. The victory also gave the Breakers the Mission Trail Athletic League crown. Playing at Carmel High, Pacific Grove High broke a 28-28 tie with 5:27 left in the game when running back Jason Leach scampered 80 yards for what later proved to be the winning score. The Breakers’ offense was paced by Leach, who ran for 202 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries; and quarterback Anthony Coppola, who completed nine of 11 passes for 140 yards, and ran for 106 yards and two scores on 14 carries. Keenan Selbicky also had a big game for Pacific Grove High, recording eight tackles Pacific Veterinary Specialists Monterey Offers Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology and Behavior Dr. Merrianne Burtch is an internal medicine specialists, and a founder of Pacific Veterinary Specialists Monterey. Dr. Burtch's special interests include diabetes, gastroenterology and liver disease. appointments in our Monterey location. Available for appt. on Tue., Wed. & Thur. 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In the 67 times they have played each other since 1948, Pacific Grove High was won 33 times and Carmel has emerged the victor 32 times. Twice, the games have ended in a tie. 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The awards are given each year to businesses that “excel in quality service and/or products, practice the highest business ethics, foster a beautiful environment and exemplify enlightened customer service and staff relations.” Businesses were nominated by chamber members, visitors and residents, and chamber members voted this week for their favorite among the top three in each category. The win- See CHAMBER next page SILENCE From page 10A firm was paid $200 per hour, but the city won’t say how much they billed. The Monterey Police Department launched its own criminal probe into the case but won’t say whether charges were recommended to the district attorney. During the investigation, search warrants were served, including one at the home of one of the unidentified suspects seeking financial records, and another at an office at the city’s corporation yard in Ryan Ranch. The city did not disclose what was found during the searches. Monterey’s public works employees are supposed to turn in scrap metal, which could be old or damaged signs, poles and other metal parts. The city sells the scrap to recycling firms, and the funds are deposited into the city’s revenue account. Monterey’s Streets and Utilities department, based in Ryan Ranch, has about 155 workers, though it’s not known whether the two placed on leave worked in that department. Louise Marie Govan Wilson Loving wife, nurturing Mother and devoted friend, passed away in her Monterey home, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 29 at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer for 8 years. A resident of both Monterey and Palo Alto, she was born in Montreal, Canada and raised by her loving parents William and Marie (Vandette) Govan. She was the youngest of three children, alongside: William & John Govan. She is survived by her beloved husband Carlyle “Lad” Landis Wilson and three children: Lindsay Paulette Mahacek, Laura Marie Smith and Landis Trent Wilson. After attending Sacred Heart high school in Rochester, New York Louise went on to work for Dr. James Gills an Ophthalmologist in Port Richie, Florida. Louise loved living in Florida, everything from the “sugar” sand of Clearwater Beach to the barefoot skiing in the canals with the alligators. Dr. Gills inspired her to continue her career and further her education by graduating from Georgetown University as a Certified Ophthalmic Technician. On her graduation trip traveling throughout Europe, she met her husband Lad in Madrid, Spain and together continued to travel the world. Above all the work she had ever done, she loved being the best Mom in the world. She considered her children her legacy. From all the family photos (every family photo was a potential Christmas picture), to family ski trips across North America and Europe. We all cherished the family vacations, but nothing beats sleeping under the stars in our boat docked in Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe. In addition to her family, her friends meant the world to her. Her friends knew her as enthusiastic, compassionate and always having a warm smile that would light up the room. She was the essence of a true lady who loved her proper high tea time, luncheons with the ladies, afternoon tennis, lemon drops, milk, egg sandwiches, dancing the night away, and always trying to get her girls to be more “girly.” She once told her daughter, “it’s nighttime, you can wear more makeup.” She loved her TV shows, don’t get in the middle of her and Downton Abbey, trust me! Music was spiritual to her, from The Beatles to Lionel Richie. Some of her favorite quotes: “we’re all L’s,” “actions speak louder than words,” “it’s all about give and take” and “treat others the way you would want to be treated.” Louise will be remembered as being a giving, genuine, benevolent yet tenacious person and always a fighter from beginning till the end. For our Mother: May you always walk in sunshine and Gods love around you flow, for the happiness you gave us, no one will ever know. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone. A part of us went with you, the day God called you home. A million times weve needed you. A million times weve cried. If only love could have saved you, you never would have died. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 22nd at San Carlos Cathedral, 500 Church Street, Monterey, California at 11:00am. A visitation at the Cathedral will precede the mass beginning at 9:30am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, Ontario, Canada (ignatiusguelph.ca). Louise was an ardent supporter of the ongoing work of her brother, Father John Govan, S.J., through the Ignatian spirituality retreats offered at this centre. To make any comments and share memories please go to www.louisemariegovanwilson.com. Richard John “Dick” Stratman 1933-2014 Richard was born in Van Nuys, California. He was a man of vision and numerous talents, a true renaissance man. He was an architect and builder. His talents ranged from creating new buildings and remodels such as at Esalen Institute and other homes along the Big Sur coast and in Nevada to name a few. He was a gifted Rolfer and Cranial Sacral practitioner as well as teacher. Richard was a talented painter of abstract acrylics and he also created water color architectural renderings, a lost art. In addition, his talent as a musician included improvisational music on guitar, silver flute and drums. Photography was another love and dimension of his vast creativity. His creative mind and positive attitude helped him survive many years of increasing health challenges and he passed away at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife Jayme “Jai” Alpert, his 3 daughters, Cerise Johnson, Kristie Wilde and Catrina Pancake, four siblings, ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is deeply loved and missed by his family and the many people whose lives he touched. A celebration of his life will be held at a future date. November 21, 2014 CHAMBER From previous page ners, as well as the Business of the Year (which is selected from last year’s winners), will be announced at the gala. This year’s top three businesses in each category are: n Accommodations — Carmel Valley Ranch, Quail Lodge & Golf Club and Tally Ho Inn; n Apparel & Jewelry — Lloyd’s Shoes Carmel, The Treadmill and Tiffany & Co.; n Art Galleries — Carmel Art Association, Gallery Sur and The Art of Dr. Seuss; n Cultural Organizations — Carmel Art Festival, Carmel Bach Festival and The Carmel International Film Festival; n Dining — Dametra Café, Rio Grill and Vesuvio; n Legal & Financial — Hayashi Wayland, Monterey Credit Union and Union Bank; n Media & Marketing — Carmel Magazine, Inc., Monterey County Weekly and the Shagbag Radio Show; n Nonprofit Organization — Alzheimer’s Association, Big Sur International Marathon and Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop; n Personal Services — Claire Fay (wedding officiant), The Holly Farm and The Pilates Studio of Carmel; n Real Estate — Alain Pinel Realtors/Scott O’Brien, Carmel Realty Company and David Lyng Real Estate; n Retail — Pilgrim’s Way Bookstore & Secret Garden, The Crossroads Carmel and Thinker Toys; n Services to Residents & Businesses — Bob the Printer, Hale-Williams Interior Design and UPS Store Carmel; n Services to Visitors — Concours on the Avenue, Carmel The Carmel Pine Cone Food Tours and Refuge; and n Specialty Food & Wine — Boete Winery, Bruno’s Market & Delicatessen and Nielsen Bros. Market & Deli. Business of the Year candidates are Anton & Michel, The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel Plaza, Cypress Inn, Keller Williams/Team Beesley, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Sunset Center, The Carmel Foundation, The Cheese Shop Carmel, The Cottages of Carmel, The Hat Shop, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Wells Fargo Bank, Weston Gallery, Inc. and Yoga Center of Carmel. The Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner will be held in the Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center at Rancho Cañada Golf Club and costs $125 per person to attend. Black tie or business attire is requested, and the evening will include wining, dining and dancing. To register and for more information, visit www.carmelcalifornia.com or call (831) 624-2522. BRINTON’S New Look • New Location AT THE LEMON TREE Patio • Home • Garden Our Thanksgiving Gift to You 40% off all our in-stock Tropitone furniture Large Selection to choose from! Treat your guests and family to a relaxing holiday around your beautiful Tropitone furniture. 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But its liabilities include $46,795 in back wages to two employees, and $39,493.74 in taxes, including money owed to the state and county for business and sales taxes. And among the hundreds of thousands of dollars owed to banks for credit cards and lines of credit, and collection accounts, are $131.25 to California American Water, and debts to the City of Carmel for an account balance and the business license. Back rent alone amounts to $121,016.06, with another $10,000 owed for the store’s former Barnyard location, and $1,355.62 for garbage services. Several personal loans, including from Lange’s husband, Joe Vargo, are listed as well. “The Trustee believes that a majority of the items in the store are consignment and therefore not property of the estate. The remaining inventory is not of sufficient value to sell it on behalf of the estate and satisfy the lien while leaving any funds for the benefit of creditors,” according to the filing. (The lien refers to the $60,000 owed to Union Bank.) A handwritten sign in the door at Homescapes Carmel claims the store is “closed for inventory.” But it’s actually gone bankrupt. According to state law, any objection to the abandonment or a request for a hearing has to be made in writing to the Bankruptcy Court in San Jose within three weeks. Personal bankruptcy, too. Jim Griffith, operations manager at Carmel Plaza, said he has no idea what’s going on with the store. “They are closed, but we just don’t have any information at all,” he said. “We noticed they were closed — we thought maybe someone was sick. We have no information on what’s going on.” In April, Union Bank filed a lawsuit against Homescapes Carmel, Homescapes International, and Finklang and Lange for breach of contract over an unpaid balance of $53,400.50 on a $61,540 loan the bank says it gave the men in 2009. The contract, according to the lawsuit, required them to make monthly payments starting March 1, 2009, until Feb. 4 of this year, but despite demands to pay it in full, they failed to do so. “The corporation breached the terms of the note by failing to make the monthly payment for the loan due on Aug. 1, 2013, and each consecutive month thereafter,” according to the suit filed by Union Bank attorney David W. Brody. On July 9, Monterey County Superior Court Judge Susan J. Matcham issued a judgment in favor of Union Bank — which also does business as First National Bank of Central California — ordering the store owners to pay the bank $59,700.32, including damages of $53,400.50, $2,889.54 in interest and $2,670.03 in attorneys’ fees. Prior to the store filing for bankruptcy, but after the court ruling, Lange filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in September, declaring he had $27,814 in assets and $119,293 in liabilities, and his 50 percent ownership in the business won’t net him anything. Lange then filed a notice in Monterey County Superior Court in an effort to stay legal proceedings in the Union Bank civil case against him in light of his bankruptcy filing. At the time of his filing, Lange had $12 in cash in his wallet, $400 in a Wells Fargo checking account and $2 in a savings account, as well as furnishings worth $5,000, a $400 wedding band, $500 worth of clothes, a 1969 MG Midget on blocks that’s worth $500 and a 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman with 36,000 miles on it valued at $13,000. But he owes a total of $89,293 various credit cards and is facing a $30,000 claim of unpaid wages from Leland Slarrow, who is also listed on the company’s bankruptcy paperwork as being owed back pay. While Lange has no reportable income, his filing indicates his husband takes in gross earnings of $14,499.57 a month as a project manager for Wells Fargo. Vargo also loaned the business $16,106.90, according to Homescapes’ bankruptcy paperwork. Carmel Plaza management didn’t know what would become of the store or its contents. Salinas attorney Jason Vogelpohl represented Lange in both bankruptcy filings. LET’S TALK REAL ESTATE PHOTO/KERRY BELSER english • spanish • french Prices, Inventory and Interest Rates are Changing… Call us to talk about it! Diane Elaine Garneau October 18, 1948 – November 11, 2014 Diane left us on Tuesday afternoon in search of a better place, a place with happy children, crashing waves, and sandy beaches. With heart and soul the size of a school bus, and the love of almost every child in Carmel Valley, she won the battle against colon cancer 25 years ago then breast cancer 11 years ago. In January of this year liver cancer became the focus of her energy. With courage and determination, and a great team of doctors, she fought back for these last 10 months, only to ultimately succumb to this horrid disease. Diane was preceded in death by her mother Elaine Fosso, and her brother Carl Fosso. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Pete Garneau, son Greg, son Brian and his amazing wife Pia, and the loves of her life, grandsons Jake and Jet. Additionally, her father Arthur and brother Bill of Palm Springs, and brothers Art and Chris of Arizona. Diane’s love for children led her to Tularcitos School in the mid-seventies, where she taught as an instructional aide for over 35 years. After school and during the summers she often tutored children at her home that needed extra instruction. She loved her job, adored the children, and would be there today but for misfortune. An outing with Diane was never without a chance encounter with a past student whose life was better because of her support and guidance. Each and every one of the hundreds upon hundreds of “her kids” gave to her as much as she gave to them. Her favorite moments were seeing the smiles and laughter on her students faces, watching them grow, attending their graduations and weddings, and anticipating the following generation. Away from school Diane loved the ocean, any sandy beach, angels, butterflies, lavender, rainbows, sea glass and anything purple. She would love to be remembered each time you see one of her favorite things. Her family wishes to express their appreciation to the countless medical professionals who touched her life these past several years. Special recognition to local Doctors Cindy B. Lee and Roger Shiffman is in order, as well as Doctor George Poultsides at Stanford. Please join her family for a memorial service that will be held on Saturday November 22, 2014 at 2:30 pm, at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula located at 4590 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel CA 93923. A celebration of her life will immediately follow in the adjoining hall. Food will be served, and bright attire will make Diane smile. 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Phone: 392-7787 Susan Marie Saunders (Canepa) Susan Marie Saunders (Canepa) passed away peacefully in her Carmel Valley home on Sunday, November 16, 2014. She was 67 years old, and had been bravely battling cancer for the second time since March of 2014. She was a lifetime resident of the Monterey Peninsula, the oldest of 5 children born to Theodore and Lorraine Canepa in Chicago, Illinois, on May 24, 1947. She worked at numerous jobs during her lifetime, the most memorable of which was the bakery she owned in Carmel Valley. Her most recent accomplishment was that of an inn keeper for a bed and breakfast unit she rented out. She will be remembered for her delicious baked goods which she whipped up daily at the Sweet Retreat, and for her love of animals, especially her horses. She is survived by a daughter, Tami Rachelle Daniels of Carmel Valley, 2 granddaughters Tiana Montoya (David) of Albuquerque NM and Giovanna Wheeler of Carmel Valley, a grandson, Theodore Calderon of Carmel Valley, 2 great granddaughters, Phoenix and Esmé Montoya, mother Lorraine Canepa of Seaside, CA, sister Caryn Murakoshi (Jay) of Fresno, CA and brothers, David Canepa (Dori) of Monterey, Ca, Mark Canepa (Cindy) of Castroville, CA, and Gordon Canepa of Seaside, CA, 6 nieces, 6 nephews, aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Memorial services will be held at Sanctuary Bible Church, 8340 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel, CA on Thursday, December 4, 2014. at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements by Mission Mortuary. Please visit www.missionmortuary for online guestbook. November 21, 2014 Signs ask everybody to show trout some love By CHRIS COUNTS IF YOU’RE a Carmel Valley resident who has somehow avoided reading newspapers or attending public meetings for nearly 20 years, you’re about to learn the federal government considers local steelhead trout a “threatened” species. To bring your attention to the dire straits of Carmel River steelhead — which a state agency is trying to alleviate by ordering Monterey Peninsula residents to stop taking most of their drinking water from the river — 10 signs will soon be erected alongside bridges crossing the river and its tributaries. The signs, bearing the message, “Protect our threatened steelhead,” will be placed alongside bridges between Finch Creek in Upper Carmel Valley and Highway 1. If all goes according to plan, another 15 of the same signs will go up at additional sites. Advocates for the sign project hope it will kickstart a more ambitious effort to establish “state heritage areas,” making it easier to obtain public money to pay for a multitude of signs that will inform and educate the public about California’s natural and cultural resources. Driving the project is the Carmel River Watershed Conservancy, a nonprofit group whose members seek to “balance environmental protection and the diverse needs of the community.” “The purpose of the project is to protect threatened species, especially steelhead, in the river and creeks,” said Lorin Letendre, the president of the nonprofit. “Most people have no idea there are steelhead in the creek right next to them. In watershed management science, there’s a lot of evidence that shows if you educate people, they’ll do a lot better job of taking care of the riparian habitat.” A $6,000 grant from American Water, Cal Am’s parent company, will pay for the first 10 signs. Letendre said Carmel Valley Ranch has agreed to donate staff time to install them. The next 15 signs are expected to cost $17,000 to make and install. A grant proposal for that amount has been submitted to the Community Foundation for Monterey County. In a related project, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District has donated $2,000 toward the creation of a more elaborate sign, which will be placed next to the new Schulte Road bridge across the river. Featuring historic photographs, colorful graphics and a wealth of information about the area’s natural and cultural resources, the 2-foot-by4-foot sign will cost $4,000 to $5,000 to build and install. By better educating people about an area’s natural and cultural resources, residents and visitors will develop a deeper appreciation of them, Letendre said. “There’s a big story to tell,” he explained. Such an appreciation will not only benefit conservation efforts, but aid tourism and boost the local economy, he added. The idea to create state heritage areas was inspired by a similar federal program. There are about 50 national heritage areas, nearly all of them east of the Mississippi River — and none in California. Letendre said his group has broad support for the state heritage area concept. “We’ve talked to Congressman Sam Farr, State Senator Bill Monning, Assemblyman Mark Stone and Supervisor Dave Potter, and they all support it,” he added. “The California Coastal Conservancy is also a big proponent. We’re trying to get a resolution passed in the state Legislature.” The Carmel Pine Cone 15A Monterey Peninsula College Holiday Jewelry Sale December 4: 5 pm to 8pm, December 5 and 6: 10 am to 5pm 980 Fremont Street Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 646-4215 follow campus signs Parking: $2.00 MID VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER Come... to the u Sn Just 5.5 miles up Carmel Valley Road from Highway One K. 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An angle of about 20 degrees According to its website, the Virginiabased WateReuse Research Foundation is an educational corporation “that conducts applied research on behalf of the water and wastewater community for the purpose of advancing the science of water reuse, recycling, reclamation, and desalination.” Cal Am’s slant well, as its name suggests, will be drilled at an angle from the beach. The well will be about 750 feet long, but, because of its shallow angle, will terminate only about 200 feet below sea level. The pathogen study, Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Stedman told The Pine Cone, will not distract engineers from the test well’s primary goal of determining the feasibility of slant wells for the company’s desal facility. “The study will not in any way interfere with the primary purpose,” Stedman said Wednesday. “They are just taking advantage of the fact our test is occurring now. Our H2O quality data will be used for their study.” Svindland told The Pine Cone that the pathogen study shows the importance of the slant test well on future water supply projects. While slant wells have been used before, they have never been employed for desalination facilities in the United States. “It’s gratifying to see how much interest the test well has garnered from state agencies like the [state’s] Department of Water Resources, who are giving $1 million to support the construction” of the test well, Svindland said, “and groups like the WateReuse Foundation, who are eager to look into the broader implications of the data we’re gathering. The coastal commission and the State Water Resources Control Board favor slant well technology over open ocean intakes for desalination facilities. DECISION From page 1A review for the desal project, and approvals from the Public Utilities Commission and the California Coastal Commission to build the desal facility, which Cal Am expects to receive in mid-2015. “When we deliver on all four of those, we will have cleared the major obstacles in delivering a new water supply,” Burnett said. “I wouldn’t expect the state board to be very receptive to modifying [the cutback deadline] unless those four hurdles are cleared.” Making progress Last week, the coastal commission granted Cal Am a permit to build the test well. The permit bodes well for the water company and bolsters the case that the Peninsula is making progress toward developing a new water supply and that the state water agency should extend the deadline. A week before that, Cal Am and cement producer Cemex settled a legal spat over the Marina land where Cal Am intends to install the temporary well. In October 2009, the same month a deadline for the cutback order was imposed, Cal Am and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District filed lawsuits against the state water board challenging the order. The suits were later consolidated into one. While Cal Am and the water district agreed to place the lawsuit on hold and delay any legal action in the case, water district general manager Dave Stoldt said the litigation can be resurrected if talks fall apart and the state water board refuses to extend cutback order deadline. The litigation prompted the talks between local water officials and the state water agency. The lawsuit “is still a tool the Peninsula has to look at as a counterpoint to negotiations,” Stoldt told The Pine Cone. The state water board — on a 3-1 vote — issued the cutback order to protect the steelhead fish and red-legged frog populations in the Carmel River. 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They simply are much, much better at getting over anesthesia than (most) people are. Even though I fearlessly order up and administer multiple anesthetic and surgical procedures for routine veterinary shifts every week, I don’t think much about the whole ordeal from the pet’s (patient’s) perspective, because they recover so well — bouncing back like champs. Not even a few hours after waking up, they are wagging tails or eating snacks and basically ready to go home with their owners as soon as I issue a clearance for a hospital discharge. It’s always quite remarkable, and even more so to me now that I’ve visited the other side of the fence! I had some intense orthopedic neurosurgery, and I’m still desperately trying to recover a few weeks later, lying in bed feeling sorry for myself and taking various prescription products to ease the pain. So I simply have to say that, when it comes to our pets, they are the clear winners for undergoing anesthesia and surgery with more strength and grace than their human counterparts. However, the point of the story is not to point out that humans are wimps, and dogs and cats are not. (Although, that’s pretty much the case!) The message is that when you need to have your pet anesthetized for a very important procedure like a dental cleaning, for example, or a spay or neuter, you should understand that, in pretty much every case, they really do sail through. They don’t show the same weaknesses that we might exhibit in the same situation. Their constitution is made to withstand more. Anesthesia and surgery for your pets should be taken very seriously, of course. I’m definitely not one to be cavalier about that. It is important to ask questions about whether or not your pet will have an endotracheal tube and an IV catheter for better control overall. 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Follow Me. 18A The Carmel Pine Cone November 21, 2014 BEST of BATES Editorial The president’s civil disobedience FIVE YEARS ago, when Obamacare was passed in the middle of the night with no public scrutiny — even the members of Congress who voted for the bill had no idea what was in it — President Barack Obama could at least have made a credible case that the majority of the citizenry backed him, because they knew our health care system was an expensive, inefficient mess that badly needed to be reformed. As soon as it was passed, however, and the public found out that Obamacare did nothing to control costs and was actually just another gigantic federal giveaway program, the majority turned their backs on it. The latest opinions polls, just like all the others since it was passed, show that most Americans oppose Obama’s health care law. The president’s insistence, therefore, that it not be repealed, or even substantially modified, shows that he doesn’t really care what his constituents think. But at least he could have believed they backed him when he signed it. No such pretense is possible, however, with the president’s unilateral action to grant millions of illegal immigrants from various countries the right to work here — a move which will keep millions of American citizens and legal residents from getting those same jobs, and depress the wages of tens of millions more. As we have pointed out several times before, no less a figure than Cesar “ I can tell you what I had for breakfast in 1951, but I can’t tell you where I parked my car.” Chavez was vehemently against illegal immigration for these very reasons. The American people are overwhelmingly against Obama’s amnesty, just as they have been dead set against illegal immigration all these years, and their passion about it is only growing. They practically shouted their opposition from the rooftops in this month’s elections. What they want is an end to illegal immigration — now. And they want illegal immigrants already in the country to get in the back of the line when it comes to applying for legal status — not only behind everyone in the pipeline for a visa today, but those who will apply in the next few years. Immigration should be based on merit — not family ties, not random chance, not skin color and certainly not on a would-be immigrant’s willingness to blatantly violate our laws. Except for those very few cases around the world where asylum is warranted, the rule should be: “We will take you if we need you, and only if you have demonstrated that you are a responsible person.” Obama could show some real leadership on this issue by coming up with a program that promotes and encourages legal immigration, and does it in a way that not only offers hope to hardworking and ambitious people around the world — including from poor nations — but also benefits this nation. Instead, for whatever reason, the underlying principle of Obama’s amnesty is this: The more you have violated our immigration laws, and the longer you’ve kept it up, the more we’ll be willing to let you stay. Of course, such a principle not only rewards people simply for their own willingness to violate the law, it encourages millions more to do the same. 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Dear Editor, My wife and I are residents and we’re appalled to see parking kiosks installed on Ocean Avenue. We love the village, and these kiosks are not consistent with the wonderful charm that is Carmel. Parking in town should remain free. The city administration clearly doesn’t “get it,” they’re not listening to the residents and, what’s worse, they’re not even asking. Dave and Darlene Mosley, Carmel Make Cal Am pay Dear Editor, Coastal Commission approves test wells? Yeah! Ok, moving on, lets talk about how large a plant should be built. Cal Am has by virtue of its over-pumping of the river enjoyed nice profits for all those years of overdraft. Basically, ill-gotten revenue. Paid The Carmel Pine Cone www.carmelpinecone.com for by you and me, at the expense of the river habitat and its inhabitants. So if the Peninsula uses some 13,000 acre-feet per year, with a legal allowance from the river of some 3,376 acre-feet per year, should not the desal plant be sized for more than the 13,000 AFY of normal use? I suggest a 16,000 AFY plant with the ability to enlarge. Where does the 3,000 AFY go that is in excess of average use? Well, let’s put it back into the river, using the same system that has withdrawn the water from the river basin. With no river basin pumping and a 3,000 AFY infusion, that theoretically puts around 6,000 AFY back in the river — far less than the 10,000 AFY overdraft, but a nice start. And do that for the 20-plus years that Cal Am overdrafted. And Cal Am stockholders, the beneficiaries of the overdraft income should pay for the increased plant size, over the 13,000 AF normal demand, plus the cost to put the water back into the river basin. If the agreement with the MRWPCA for some 3,500 AFY of product water is consummated, which would be great, that would allow even more water to go back into the river. Now that is an idea that will make the river smile! Be advised that Cal Am’s present filing with the CPUC asks for a 9 million gallon per day plant size. Do the math, that works to 10,081 acre feet per year, obviously requiring the use of their 3,376 acre feet allowance per year from the river to provide the Peninsula’s normal usage. Now the river is frowning again! Buck Jones, Pebble Beach 734 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, California 93950 Mail: P.O. Box G-1, Carmel CA 93921 Email: mail@carmelpinecone.com or firstname@carmelpinecone.com Telephone: (831) 624-0162 Fax: (831) 375-5018 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Vol. 100 No. 47 • November 21, 2014 ©Copyright 2014 by Carmel Communications, Inc. A California Corporation The Carmel Pine Cone was established in 1915 and is a legal newspaper for Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County and the State of California, established by Superior Court Decree No. 35759, July 3, 1952 November 21, 2014 The Carmel Pine Cone 19A Turkey Day calamities and other blessings T HANKSGIVING DISASTERS are all too common. I’ve certainly had my share. Many years ago I was booked at a nightclub in Oakland. Also on the show with me was a magician who, unfortunately, was not very good. Actually, this guy was so lousy the audience booed him right off the Wilde Times By LARRY WILDE stage. Then I came on, and would you believe it? Right in the middle of my performance the audience started booing that magician again. But that wasn’t my worst Thanksgiving. Those honors go to the time I hosted my first holiday dinner in my palatial New York City bachelor pad — a one-and-a-half room fifthfloor walkup overlooking the picturesque Lexington Avenue Municipal Bus Garage. My apartment was so small the mice had to run around hunch-backed. I invited as many guests as I could squeeze into the place. Two. My public relations representative, Bermuda Schwartz, and my financial advisor, Morris Resner. Bermuda never got me any publicity, and Morris never made me any money. He was the kind of stock broker who invests your money until it’s all gone. Still, I loved those guys. They were good friends, and I wanted the dinner to be special. I had read in the New York Post about a novel way of roasting a turkey by baking it a brown paper bag. Supposedly the bag would produce a juicy bird with crispy skin, and eliminate all the basting. For a guy who had never cooked a turkey before, this sounded very appealing. I bought a bird large enough to feed three hungry men with plenty of leftovers to keep me from cooking again for several years. But trussing a slippery 22-pound turkey was like roping a steer on a Slip ’N Slide, which, being a city boy, I had never mastered. And have you ever tried squeezing a two-ton stuffed gobbler in a greasy paper sack into a kitchenette gas oven the size of a bread box? Well, don’t try it. Or else you’ll end up like me, with wall-to wall turkey and a wrenched back. The rest of the day I had to walk around hunched over like the mice. My table was festive, with a disposable tablecloth over the twin bed, holiday paper napkins, mismatched dinner plates, and a couple of folding chairs borrowed from my neighbor. Bermuda arrived with a generous gift — two large bottles of warm Dr. Pepper. Morris topped him with a dessert of readymade Cherry Jell-O that he bought on sale at D’Agostino Grocery. Morris was a stickler for saving calories, and also money. With the turkey doing its thing in the oven I served a vintage Mogen David wine leftover from Passover three years prior. Perfect with my gourmet appetizer — celery sticks stuffed with peanut butter. As you can see, I went all out. Bermuda mixed his glass of wine with some Dr. Pepper. He also lit a cigar. Soon the air in the apartment was thick enough to slice. Which may explain why none of us detected anything wrong, smoke-wise. Ambition, hard work and a mother’s belief that things would be ‘fine’ D ERMATOLOGIST CHRISTOPHER Barnard’s name was suggested for this column by a reader who is one of his patients. She described him as a humble and kind doctor who’d started a clinic for veterans. Or something like that —the details were hazy, so it was time to pay him a visit. Barnard is soft-spoken, and the kindness our reader spoke of was apparent. The best place to start telling you about Barnard’s life is when he joined the Navy at age 17. His mom signed off the paperwork for him. He said she thought it would be fine because her brother — Barnard’s uncle — had enlisted at 16, and he turned out all right. Barnard wanted to be a doctor, and the plan was to use the GI Bill to go to medical school. Even though that was where his interests lay, that same uncle dissuaded him from Dr. Christopher Barnard being a medical corpsman. Knowing Barnard was also interested in technology, he persuaded him to sign up to learn about helicopters, so he would gain a marketable skill. Barnard agreed, but the siren song of medicine soon called to him. He was assigned to a helicopter crew aboard the USS Nimitz, an aircraft carrier. The ship had a hospital with six flight surgeons and their medical staff. Soon Barnard was hanging around with the corpsmen, who let him help out carrying stretchers and doing other basic tasks. The ship did some rescues at sea, and Barnard proudly noted they never lost a patient. He’d work his 12-hour shift with the helicopter crew, and then spend another three hours with the medical staff, who continued to teach and train him. He also completed some undergraduate college courses. One of the flight surgeons was a graduate of Muskingum College, a small school in Ohio. He wrote a letter of recom- Then somebody knocked on the door. It was my neighbor. “Is something burning in there?” he asked. “My friend is smoking a cigar,” I said, fanning the murky air. “What’s that coming out of your oven?” He pointed over my shoulder to the miniature gas range. Sure enough, black See WILDE page 21A Thank you everyone for all your support and friendship happy Thanksgiving skin care & massage 301 Mid Valley Center Carmel, CA 93923 www.skinovation.org • 626-7546 UPGRADE YOUR FURNACE WITH LARRY… THE CE FURNA GUY! mendation for Barnard. It must have been some letter. Barnard was admitted, given a full scholarship, and was permitted to finish his pre-med program in three years. During the summers, he went home to the Maryland and D.C. area and worked for the National Institutes of Health. 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General veterinarians can undeniably do many amazing surgical things, especially in our area. But when it comes to orthopedics and complex soft tissue surgeries, it really is worth asking about whether or not a boardcertified surgeon is available to do those things for your sweet pet. There’s no way I would’ve had a general practitioner do neurosurgery on me last week. In fact, my guy had two specialties and certifications. That was the minimum for me. Apply the same standards to your beloved pets. I always prescribe and use pain control (prescriptions and injectables) in my patient protocols. You should be absolutely certain that your veterinarian does, too. To think that an animal undergoing anesthesia and surgery does not experience some level of pain is beyond ridiculous. So please be certain to request pain control (or insist upon it) when you take your pets in for surgeries. Even for dentistry, I use an anti-inflammatory during the procedure or at least some sort of pain control as part of my protocol. Any pet over the age of 5 or 6 (which is equivalent to 35 to 40 years old in human years), should also have pre-op lab work done. This is because we need to know how he’s is going to handle the anesthesia. So when you are offered that option prior to the procedure, try to check that box, “Yes.” Please don’t be too fearful about anesthesia. We’ve gotten really good at this in the veterinary world. Everything that was used on me during my surgery was exactly what I use on my veterinary cases on a daily basis. In fact, I’m sure my anesthetist found me more than a little bit obnoxious when I asked about dosages and amounts, etc. But I knew what I was talking about, and that’s because veterinarians have excellent training in that department. Trust your vet to give you the right advice, and ask good questions. And then, if you do have to have a procedure done on your pet, then pet those furry tough guys on the head and give them lots of praise for being the stronger species. Carmel Valley Angel Project features free feast, Christmas ‘store’ OFFERING THOSE in need a little something to brighten their holiday season, the 18th annual Carmel Valley Angel Project kicks off Thursday, Nov. 27, with its free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Carmel Valley Community Youth Center. In addition to the Thanksgiving feast — which fed more than 300 people last year — the Angel Project will operate a Christmas Store at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Carmel Valley Village for four days, Dec. 11-14. Open by appointment to Carmel Valley area residents who are experiencing hardships, the store helped 174 local residents last year, most from the Cachagua area. Among the free items the “store” will offer are food, toys, books, school supplies, warm clothing, blankets, backpacks and sleeping bags. Project founder Dorothy McEwen opened the store for the first time in 1995, later adding the Thanksgiving dinner. To find out where drop boxes are located so you can donate, call (831) 659-0420. To volunteer in the store, call (831) 659-4463. If you know someone who is in need of help this holiday season, call (831) 601-7530. Cash donations can be mailed to Carmel Valley Angel Project, P.O. Box 1305, Carmel Valley, CA 93924. To volunteer at the Thanksgiving dinner, send an email to persahll@gmail.com. The youth center is located at 25 Ford Road. The church is located at 9 El Caminito. Everyone Scores With Pilates e Pilates Studio of Carmel Pre Holiday Blowout Sale! • Improve your core strength for beetter performance! Improve your stamina for better endur e ance! Many top athletes rely on Pilatess for an edge! Free consultations for men and women! 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Later, after the fire fighters put out the blaze and were snacking on the remains of the turkey that had not been incinerated, one of them asked if I’d used a special basting sauce. I couldn’t bring myself to tell him that the unique flavor was equal parts Dr. Pepper and Mogen David with smoky overtones of burnt paper bag. I learned some important lessons that day. For one thing, roasting turkey in a paper bag does indeed result in a “crispy bird.” But if you’re not into the flambé thing, stay clear of gas flames. I also discovered that Dr. Pepper and Mogen David makes a lousy fire extinguisher. But as a basting sauce, it has definite possibilities. And always make extras on Thanksgiving. You never know when a battalion of fire fighters will show up. And finally, I learned that even a disaster can have its upside. I actually made a few bucks as a result of that incident. Those fire fighters took pity on me (nothing sorrier than a failed hunchback chef with no eyebrows). They booked me to entertain at their THANSKGIVING DAY SERVICE First Church of Christ, Scientist Lincoln between 5th & 6th Carmel The Carmel Pine Cone annual Christmas party. The best Thanksgiving memories are all about the laughs. I fondly recall my late, great pal Sidney Miller (Donald O’Connor’s TV comedy partner). When he heard about the time I gave my friends the flaming bird on Thanksgiving, he was inspired to write a special song. Perhaps you’ve heard it. It’s called, “I’m Giving Thanks On Thanksgiving for Winding Up With a Turkey Like You.” Carmel resident Larry Wilde is a former standup comedian and the author of 53 published books of humor. 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In his “spare time,” he was asked to oversee a veterans’ hospital in Livermore one or two weekends a month — something the Palo Alto Veterans Administration sometimes asked of Stanford docs. His interest in technology started to pay off as well. He became involved in the beginnings of telemedicine, in which doctors and patients can interact remotely through digital imaging and telecommunications. He became the head of telemedicine at Stanford and the VA in Palo Alto. The VA soon asked him to go to Marina once a week to help out in their clinic there. “Clinic” was a bit of an exaggeration. “It was a storefront in Marina,” he said. “There were two rooms, but by the time we opened, there was a line out the door.” His once-a-month visits soon became once a week. He began looking at an old clinic on the former Ft. Ord and got the staff at the Palo Alto VA to come visit, along with five generals, including Jim Moore. He sold them NOT a frranchise… NOT a nationwide corporaation… We ARE E a 3rrd generration a LOCA AL FAMILY the idea of building it into a practice that would serve the thousands of local veterans. Over a period of three years — while maintaining his jobs teaching at Stanford, and in research and telemedicine — he helped build the practice and hire local providers. He said at one point he saw 100 dermatology patients or more in three days a week. The clinic now offers 23 different specialties: everything, from podiatry to mental health. The practice gave him an opportunity to experience the Monterey area, and he ultimately decided to move here. In addition to his work with veterans, Barnard’s been a tireless promoter of telemedicine. With a friend, Bringing g g Compassiona p ate Care C Hom H me A d e d i c a t e d t e a m a p p ro a c h t o providing perssonal home care assistance. Serrvving Monterey and Santa Cruz Co ounty families for over e 30 yeears. Julie Conners, GCM and Meg Parker Connerss, RN Prroviding o the best carre for you and your loved ones on the Montter erey e Peninsula since 19 979. companionship disease management he helped the state Legislature write the laws that govern the practice. His energy hasn’t flagged. He’s recently moved his growing dermatology practice into a new home in Ryan Ranch. He’s also still involved in telemedicine, working remotely with patients and their primary care physicians to diagnose cases via digital imagery. By the end of the interview, it was obvious that the saying, “Still waters run deep,” was written for the quiet, unassuming heroes like Barnard — people we meet every day who manage to lead great lives. To suggest someone for this column, email emgiuliano@gmail.com. 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The experiment is relying on equipment that’s on loan, being rented, and in some cases was purchased. “But they weren’t bigticket items,” Mullane said. “A lot of it’s on loan, and a lot of it will go back.” While Mullane originally proposed a demonstration period of seven to 10 days, he decided to extend it to almost three weeks, in order to ensure everyone who cares has ample time to check out the lights before they are discussed at the workshop. He also wanted to emphasize the city is just trying out different ideas, and no decisions have been made about the merits of any of them. “This is not a final design — these are just concepts that the community can weigh FIRES From page 1A were no injuries,” he said. Perkins said he learned from PG&E that a transformer on a power pole not far from the affected homes had overheated. “And somehow, when that happened, the ground wire for the cable may have been energized,” Perkins said. “But I don’t know anything more about the physics involved and how that happened. The actual cause is under investigation.” Perkins said Comcast representatives indicated they would be looking into the incident, too. “Nothing is more important than the safe- The Carmel Pine Cone 23A in on, and the next step will be developing a final design,” he said. “And that’s something that will probably be a consideration in the budget, because we’ll need to pay for equipment and design.” Anyone who wants to examine the various lighting schemes as part of the Monday, Dec. 8, workshop should meet on the northwest corner of Ocean and Mission, near Palomas and the Wyland Galleries, at 5 p.m. The site visit will probably take around 45 minutes, and Mullane said the discussion would begin in city hall on Monte Verde Street afterward, around 6 p.m. “We’ll go into the city council chambers to find out which treatments they like, which they didn’t like, and if any should get changed further,” he said. The meeting will be hosted by lighting subcommittee members Jan Reimers and Michael LePage, with the results and recommendations being reported to the full planning commission at a later date. Pa We’ll tinless upgr ade ran and pasfer your ds! your o y you for ata ld Mac . ty and reliability of our system, and we are conducting a thorough investigation into what happened,” said PG&E spokeswoman Monica Tell, though she provided no other information on any aspects of the investigation or how the incident occurred. Homeowners who want to file damage claims with the company can do so at www.pge.com or call (800) 743-5000. Perkins said firefighters were simply relieved the blazes weren’t worse. Considering how close homes are to each other in Carmel, and how many trees line the streets and grow in yards here, six burning houses could quickly become a devastating conflagration difficult to control. “We were very pleased the fires hadn’t extended,” he said. 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Already a star by 1964, Motown singer, songwriter and producer Smokey Robinson wrote “My Girl” and gave it to the Temptations to record. Robinson was looking for just the right song to showcase David Ruffin’s voice — and predicted the song would be a hit. “Smokey came to see us play in Detroit,” said Otis PENINSULA Holiday show at Cherry Center, calendar artists at Sunset Temptations keep harmonizing As ‘My Girl’ turns 50 HALF-CENTURY after the legendary Motown Records vocal group’s signature song, “My Girl,” hit the airwaves for the first time, The Temptations perform Friday, Nov. 21, at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. “My Girl” was released just in time for Christmas in 1964. The song eventually topped the Billboard charts, giving the MONTEREY Williams, the last living member of the lineup that recorded “My Girl,” “After the performance, he looked at David and said, ‘I’ve got a song for you.’ And David said, ‘Bring it on.’” In the recording studio, James Jamerson of the Funk Brothers started off the song with a bass line that pulsated like a heartbeat. Then, fellow Funk Brother Robert White added one of the catchiest guitar riffs in pop music history, setting the stage for Ruffin’s soon-to-be-famous lead vocal (“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day …”). Williams and the rest of the Temptations came up with the background vocals (“hey-hey-hey”). “After we recorded it, I looked at Smokey and said, ‘Wow, this is going to be a big record,’” Williams told The Pine Cone. It wasn’t long before the Temptations discovered how big a hit “My Girl” would become. They were playing at the Apollo Theater in Harlem one night when they received a pair of telegrams congratulating them on “My Girl” reaching No. 1 on the charts. “One was from [Motown Records founder] Barry Gordy, and the other was from the Beatles,” See MUSIC page 35A T HE Carl Cherry Center for the Arts is encouraging its supporters to “think small” for the holidays. Its fundraising holiday exhibit, “Small Miracles,” opens Friday, Nov. 21. “Artwork has gotten so expensive,” the center’s executive director Robert Reese told The Pine Cone. “We wanted to find artwork that’s affordable — not more than $300. We contacted some of the best artists and put together an exhibit that offers people an opportunity to get a really good piece of art at a good price, and raise money for the Cherry Center.” Included in the show is artwork by painters Leslie Anne Spowart, Jim Casteel and Mary Liz Houseman, photographers Mary Hill and Steve Zmak, and ceramic artists Mark Tanous and Embree de Persiis. “Much of their work hasn’t been displayed publicly before, and some of it was only recently completed,” Reese added. The center, at Fourth and Guadalupe, hosts a reception from 5 to 7 p.m., and the exhibit continues through Dec. 5. Art Roundup By CHRIS COUNTS Meanwhile, three artists whose work is featured in a 2015 calendar produced by the Arts Council for Monterey County, Sylvia Gardner, Robertson Parkman and Robbie Burcar, unveil an exhibit Friday, in Sunset Center’s Room 5. A reception starts at 4 p.m. “We are thrilled to present these wonderful artists in this show,” said Paulette Lynch, the executive director of the arts council. “They each have amazing stories to tell.” And an exhibit of photographs by Allison Kendall is on display at the Carmel Foundation. “I’ve been photographing everything that catches my eye for as long as I can remember,” the Monterey photographer said. The Carmel Foundation is located at Lincoln and Eighth. The show is on display through the end of the month. M O N T E R E Y S YM P H O N Y W I N N E R O F 2 01 4 G O L D E N P I N E CO N E ! B E ST C L ASS I C A L M U S I C G R O U P CITY LIGHTS // NOV 21-23 F EAT URI N G CON DUCTOR MAX B RAGA DO- D A RMA N Trombonist Charlie Vernon (top left) joins the Monterey Symphony Saturday and Sunday at Sunset Center. Mikki Daniel (top right) is just one of many performers who will be showcased at this weekend’s Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival. Fiddler Oisin Mac Diarmada (lower left) and friends play Irish music Sunday in Pacific Grove. And the Temptations (lower right) perform Friday in Monterey. A N D T ROMB ON I ST CHA RL I E V ERN ON F RO M THE C HIC AG O SY M P HO N Y O RC HESTRA RAVEL: ALBORADA R A DEL GRACIOSO Do good: Donate to the Community Thanksgiving T HE ANNUAL Community Thanksgiving feast held at the Monterey Fairgrounds — where anyone and everyone are welcome to sit at the table and share the holiday meal with friends and strangers — has been provided by generous donors and community service groups for more than four decades. This year’s event will take place from noon to 3 p.m. in the Monterey Room at the Monterey Fairgrounds, where the Kiwanis Club of Monterey and the Food Bank for Monterey County will ensure everyone feels welcome and is well fed, regardless of age, race, income level or any other defining factors. The 44th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner is free — and it can’t happen without the generous support of the community — so retired Monterey County Superior Court Judge and Kiwanian Michael Fields is seeking donations to help feed the hundreds of people who will descend on the fairgrounds, as well as the shut-ins who have their meals delivered to them. Anyone interested in donating turkeys, hams, pies, cakes, money, clothing or anything else should contact Fields, the event coordinator, at (831) 659-2493, and leave a message. LINDBERG: CHICK 'A ' BONE CHECKOUT FA DEBUSSY: PRELUDE TO A FTERNOON OF A FAUN GERSHWIN: AN AM ERICAN IN PARIS PA SPONSORED BY Friday, Nov. 21 / Sherwood d Hall, Salinas / 7:3 0 pm Saturday, Nov. 22 / Sunset Center, Carmel / 8:0 0 pm Sunday, Nov. 23 / Sunset C Center, Carmel / 3:0 0 pm 831.646.8511 / montereysymphony.org 26A The Carmel Pine Cone November 21, 2014 F O O D & W I N E Support small business, taste holiday wines, and get excited about Il Grillo S MALL BUSINESSES of all types, including restaurants (and newspapers), help the local economy thrive, and in 2010, American Express launched a campaign to support independently owned enterprises during the manic holiday shopping season: Small Business Saturday. Since then, it’s grown into a powerful movement that even directs shoppers to hundreds of businesses on the Monterey Peninsula. When they register their cards at www.smallbusinesssaturday.com, American Express customers can shop on Saturday, Nov. 29, at any participating business and receive a $10 credit on their bills within 90 days, as long as they spend at least $10. They can take advantage of the offer three times, for a max of $30 in credits. But shopping online doesn’t count — they have to hit the pavement in order to reap the benefits. Fortunately, dozens of participating businesses are located in downtown Carmel — and many of them are either restau- rants, or stores catering to the kitchen. For getting $10 back in exchange for a good meal, participants have dozens of choices, including: n AW Shucks, an oyster bar and great place to grab fish ’n’ chips or a burger, on Ocean west of San Carlos at the entrance to the Doud Arcade; n The Village Corner at Dolores and Sixth; n Affina, chef James Anderson’s new restaurant at San Carlos and Sixth; n the classic Terry’s Lounge in the Cypress Inn at Lincoln and Seventh, home of one of the greatest whiskey sours ever made, as well as a really good steak salad; n Le St. Tropez on Dolores south of Ocean, specializing in fabulous dishes from the South of France, as well as Scallops St. Jacques over pasta, smoked mussels in a broth of paprika and ginger, and a tasty Croque Monsieur; n La Bicyclette at Seventh and Dolores, best known for PHOTO/COURTESY JACK GALANTE Jack and Dawn Galante (at right) hosted Vino for Veterans at their Galante tasting room Sunday, inviting Naval Postgraduate School students and others to sip wine and honor their World War II veterans. The event raised enough money to send four World War II veterans to see their memorial in Washington, D.C. its thin-crust pizzas, and Casanova, also owned by the Georis family, at Mission and Fifth; soup to nuts By MARY SCHLEY n Anton & Michel Restaurant on Mission in the Court of the Fountains, with its sophisticated lounge and good sand dabs at lunch; n Christopher’s on Lincoln between Fifth and Sixth, where owner Chris Caul is practically famous for his appetiz- See FOOD page 28A November 21, 2014 The Carmel Pine Cone 27A Windy Oak s Estate E Winery & Vine eyards Taste our ‘eethereal’ pinot noirs, and w white wines, in our cozy and comfortable tastin ng room in the heart of downtown Carmel--b byy-tthe-Sea 10% of all sales on Wednesd da ay, the da ay beefore Thankssgiving, and Frida ay, the da ay after Thankssgiving, will be donated to The Foo ood Bank of Montterey Countty Su Vecino Court (across from Jack London pub) between 5th and 6th, Dolores and d Lincoln 831.574 4.3135 Hours: M-Th 2 - 6 pm; F-Su, Noon - 7 pm Proud member of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at the Big Sur Lodge Thursday, November 27th 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm ************************* STARTERS Arrangement of Assorted Cheese Crudités • Fresh Fruit Butternut Squash Soup Assorted Greens • Bistro Salad ENTRÉES Traditional Roasted Turkey with Sage Stuffing, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, and Giblet Gravy Boneless Rib Eye Roast with Wild Mushrooms, Au Jus and Horseradish Roasted Ham with Pineapple Glaze Sauce Fresh Local Catch with Lemon Herb Preserves Pasta Fettuccine Ratatouille SIDES Mashed Potatoes • Sautéed Vegetables DESSERTS Chantilly Pumpkin Pie Fresh Fruit Chef’s Choice Desserts ************************* Adults $38 Big Sur Lodge 47225 Highway One, Big Sur • www.bigsurlodge.com Call for reservations (831) 667-3100 8000 VALLEY GREENS DRIVE | CARMEL, CA 93923 | T. 831.624.2888 | WWW.QUAILLODGE.COM LODGING. 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SIGNATURE EVENTS. 28A The Carmel Pine Cone November 21, 2014 F O O D FOOD From page 26A ers and wine list emphasizing local producers; n the ever-popular Dametra Café on Ocean Avenue east of Lincoln Street, trustworthy for Mediterranean fare, a warm welcome and a singing staff, complete with drums; n The Tree House Café in the Stonehouse Terrace on San Carlos south of Seventh, especially for lunch on its patio above the street; n Em Le’s, which boasts French toast that’s more akin to funnel cake, on Dolores between Fifth and Sixth; n the Flying Fish Grill downstairs in the Carmel Plaza on Mission between Ocean and Seventh, one of the most cozy spots around and a brilliant choice for seafood lovers; n Marie’s Garden Café on the south side of Ocean between Lincoln and Monte Verde, in the courtyard behind Cottage of Sweets; n Cantinetta Luca on Dolores between Ocean and Seventh, where the bistecca Fiorentina is not to be missed, & W I N E and owner David Fink’s 400 Degrees burgers at Mission and Seventh; n The Forge in the Forest at Junipero and Fifth (check out the Reuben egg rolls and the Francis Whitaker Salad, named for the man who operated the forge in the spot where the restaurant is now); n Tommy’s Wok, the locals’ favorite (and only spot in town) for Chinese food, on Mission between Ocean and Seventh next to the exit of the Well’s Fargo Bank parking lot; n the evergreen Patisserie Boissiere on Mission Street in Carmel Plaza, where a decent Cobb salad can be had, followed by indulgent French pastries; n Club Jalapeño, the town’s only Mexican restaurant, in the courtyard on the east side of San Carlos Street north of Seventh Avenue; n Bistro Beaujolais in the Carmel Plaza, and owner Firok Shield’s other restaurant, Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni (which has good carpaccio and just recently started serving breakfast) on San Carlos next to the Shell Station; n Andre’s Bouchée, with its expansive wine list and brilliant salad of lobster with artichoke and truffle oil, on Mission between Ocean and Seventh; n the lively Vesuvio on Sixth Avenue across from Devendorf Park, and owner Rich Pepe’s Carmel Bakery on Ocean Avenue west of Dolores; n the town’s longest lived sushi restaurant, Hanagasa, back off the street on Eighth Avenue across from Sunset Center; n The Grill on Ocean between Dolores and Lincoln; n Yafa on the northwest corner of Junipero and Fifth; n The bar at La Playa Hotel at Camino Real and Eighth, a comfortable place for a drink (including my cocktail, Mary’s “T H E C LA S S IC S R E M A STE RE D ” B a u m & B lu m e’s To Order Call 659-0400 (Orders must be placed by Nov. 22nd) All items available to order for groups of 4 or more. 2014 MENU: The Holiday Relish Tray…Reinvented Stuffed Mushrooms w/Smoky Bacon, Kale & Cheddar Winter Squash & White Bean Hummus w/Pita Crisps Classic Pumpkin Bisque with Vadouvan Garnish Cottage Cheese Pan Rolls with Dill Salad of Autumn Greens, Pickled Grapes, Manchego Cheese and Toasted Almonds Chef Deric’s Roast Turkey w/Madeira Gravy Spice-Brined & Grilled Pork Loin w/Apricot Mustard Autumn Vegetable Potpie with Herb Biscuit Topping Country-style Cornbread Dressing Mashed Potatoes with Lemon Zest & Parmesan Spice-Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Pepita Brittle Wok-Fired Green Beans with Sesame & Black Pepper Triple Cranberry Sauce with Allspice & Marmalade Fresh Persimmon Chutney Spiced Orange Slices Artisan Harvest Petits Fours Di’s Pumpkin Pie w/Chantilly Crème Frozen Butter Pecan Torte, Salted Caramel Sauce Apple Brown Betty with Stout Crème Anglais PHOTOS/KERRY BELSER It’s a BIG day for Small Businesses NOVEMBER 29, 2014 saturday small business Jack London’s on Dolores (top) and the Grill on Ocean Avenue are two of the businesses participating in Small Business Saturday — sponsored by American Express — Nov. 29 Bloody, which features bacon!) and a snack; n chef Soerke Peter’s Basil, the only green certified restaurant in town, in the courtyard at San Carlos and Seventh; n Jack London’s pub, which has an awesome Happy Hour menu that’s also available during NFL games, in Su Vecino Court off Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth; n chef Kerry Loutas’ L’Escargot at Mission and Fourth, where the onion tart is particularly tasty, and the chicken with truffle and Madeira cream is a tradition; n Clint Eastwood’s Mission Ranch, which has a piano bar, full restaurant and deck with an impressive view of the bay, at 26270 Dolores St.; n Mundaka restaurant, where chef Brandon Miller turns out impressive tapas on an ever changing menu, in San Carlos Square on San Carlos south of Ocean; and n Sushi Heaven, known for its extensive menu of creative sushi rolls, on Dolores south of Seventh. Before or after fortifying themselves at any of the above, shoppers can earn more credits by visiting Carmel Cutlery on Dolores between Ocean and Sixth for anything sharp, Nielsen Bros. Market at San Carlos and Seventh for its fabulous wine selection and well stocked inventory of interesting foods, Cottage of Sweets on Ocean between Lincoln and Monte Verde for high quality confections, Surf N Sand behind Continues next page Unique Dining Experiences in the Heart of Carmel Carmel’s Bistro “The Essence of Carmel” Ristorante Mediterraneo Italian Mediterranean Cuisine at its best Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Full Bar San Carlos & 5th Ave. Open Daily, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 831.626.6003 3CarmelRestaurants.com da Giovanni “The Magic of Carmel” Ristorante Italiano Authentic and consistent year after year THREE-COURSE PRIX FIXE $3395 Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th Open Daily, 5 p.m. till late 831.626.5800 3CarmelRestaurants.com Children under 12 - $18 from 4pm to 9pm Thanksgiving Dinner STARTERS CREAM OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP SMOKED SALMON WITH POACHED PEAR CAESAR SALAD BABY SPINACH SALAD ENTREES MAX’S THANKSGIVING TURKEY SALMON & DUNGENESS CRAB WELLINGTON BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI BRAISED SHORT RIBS RIBEYE STEAK HOLIDAY DESSERT 209 Forest Ave. Pacific Grove TO MAKE RESERVATIONS CALL 831.375.7997 OR GO TO WWW.MAXGRILL.COM Bistro Beaujolais “The Pulse of Carmel” Live Music Fri & Sat. 6 pm - 9 pm Breakfast, lunch & dinner, full bar Carmel Plaza Garden Level Open Daily,10 a.m. till late 831.624.5600 3CarmelRestaurants.com Private Functions | Special Events | Catering Courtyard Seating | Pet Friendly www.3carmelrestaurants.com November 21, 2014 F O O D From previous page Bruno’s Market at Junipero and Sixth for booze and sundries, The Cheese Shop on the lower floor of the Carmel Plaza for just about any cheese on the planet and some interesting wines, The Tea Rose on Ocean between Lincoln and Monte Verde for fans of that particular libation, and Trio Carmel on Dolores south of Ocean for local wines, olive oils and vinegars. And that list isn’t even exhaustive. Happy spending! n Taste wine at Nielsen Bros. Patrick Schrady, a guy who knows more about wine than practically anyone, will be pouring a special lineup at Nielsen Bros. Market at San Carlos and Seventh Friday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Holiday Wine Tasting he’s planning will include Schramsberg sparkling wine, Chateau Montelena, Cakebread (including a new project by the fabled Napa winery), Domaine Serene, Hall Vineyards, Seghesio — which also has a new offering — and Noval Port, which means he’ll have something for everyone. n Wine for turkeys Thanksgiving presents all sorts of interesting challenges when it comes to wine pairings, with its sweet and warm spices and flavors, combination of lean turkey breast and rich & The Carmel Pine Cone 29A W I N E stuffing and dark meat, gravy and other dishes. So this year, the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association created a guide for pairing classic dishes with the appropriate goto wines. Cheese plates, charcuterie and crab, for instance, go well with bubbly, while items like winter squash soup, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole like something a little more substantial, along the lines of a decently oaky and creamy Chardonnay. Caesar salad, with anchovies that are rich in umami, and stuffing and roasted Brussels sprouts, pair well with herbaceous, bright Sauvignon Blanc. The main meats of Thanksgiving — turkey, ham or salmon — along with candied yams and cranberry sauce, go well with Pinot Noir’s fruitiness, complexity and mid-range acidity, while slightly sweet Riesling loves desserts of pumpkin or pecan pie, and even chocolate. It’s also delightful as its own dessert. n If you don’t feel like cooking … Take a cruise down the coast to celebrate the day of thanks, and stop at the iconic Big Sur River Inn on Highway 1 26 miles south of Carmel for a traditional (or not so traditional) feast. Herb-roasted turkey with sage stuffing, gravy, cranberry relish, maple marshmallow yams, garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables will be $29.95, while salt-and-pepper-encrusted prime rib au jus, with horseradish cream, garlic mashed potatoes and veggies will go for $34.95. Pescetarians can choose the wild Alaskan halibut with rice pilaf, veggies, and bell pepper sauce for $34.95, and vegetarians can go for the butternut squash ravioli with garlic bread and brown but- ter sauce for $29.95. Children 12 and under get lower prices. The holiday meal will be served from noon to 9 p.m. For reservations, call (831) 667-2700. Across the street and a little farther south, the Big Sur Lodge in Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park will stage its own holiday meal from noon to 8 p.m., for $38 per person. Options for starters include cheeses, crudités, fruit, butternut squash soup, assorted greens or a bistro salad, followed by traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings, boneless ribeye roast with wild mushrooms and horseradish, roasted ham with pineapple glaze, fresh fish with lemon herb preserves, or pasta, fettuccine or ratatouille. Sides are mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables, with desserts of Chantilly pumpkin pie, fruit — or a surprise. For reservations, call (831) 667-3100. The lodge is located in the park at 47225 Highway 1. www.bigsurlodge.com For a gourmet version of the annual meal, head to Bernardus Lodge at 415 West Carmel Valley Road and let chef Cal Stamenov do the work. Guaranteed to reflect his sophisticated and creative style, his Thanksgiving meal will capitalize on local fresh produce, naturally raised meats and other fine ingredients. Served from noon to 3:30 p.m., it will cost $75 per adult and $32 for children between the ages of 5 and 12. The lodge will close for more than two months just a few days later, and is set to reopen in mid-February following a remodel. Call (831) 658-3550. Continues next page PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES SUMMONS – FAMILY LAW CASE NUMBER: DR 52957 NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: CHARTSIAM LORSOMRAN You are being sued. PETITIONER’S NAME IS: ANGELA M. LORSOMRAN You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (form FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. 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The name and address of the court is: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY MONTEREY 1200 Aguajito Road Monterey, CA 93940 The name, address and telephone number of the petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, is: ANGELA M. LORSOMRAN 3109 Seascrest Ave. #A1 Marina, CA 93933 RONALD D. LANCE 11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #215 Salinas, CA 93906 (831) 443-6509 Reg: #LDA5 County: Monterey NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. Date: June 13, 2012 (s) Connie Mazzei, Clerk by L. Villanueva, Deputy Publication Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2014. (PC 1012) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142165. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: AMBIKA COLLINS, 5 La Pradera, Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey County. FRANCES COLLINS, 5 La Pradera, Carmel, CA 93923. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A. (s) FRANCES COLLINS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 21, 2014. Publication dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2014. (PC 1013). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142062. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: CENTRAL COAST HIV/AIDS SERVICES, 780 Hamilton Ave., Seaside, CA 93955. Monterey County. PARKER ADVOCACY GROUP, CA, 780 Hamilton Ave., Seaside, CA 93955. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on July 3, 2014. (s) JeriAnn Shapiro, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 7, 2014. Publication dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2014. (PC 1014). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142173 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. CB Farms, 2. Country Boy Farms, 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95833 County of SACRAMENTO Registrant(s): City Boy Farms, 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95833 This business is conducted by a Corporation Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) City Boy Farms S/ Jason Kallen, Executive Director, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on 10/22/2014. , Monterey County Clerk By: Stephen L Vagnini, Deputy NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Original Filing 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/14 CNS-2678439# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014. (PC 1101). NOTICE OF SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Uniform Commercial Code and section 798.56a(e) of the California Civil Code, there being due and unpaid storage for which CYPRESS SQUARE MOBILE HOME PARK is entitled to a lien as Warehousemen on the 1971 Domus mobilehome, Decal Number AAK5723 located at 347 Carmel Avenue, Space 69, Marina, California, held on account of (heirs, joint tenants and/or personal representatives of) CHA YON LONDON, and due notice having been given to the parties known to claim an interest therein and the time specified in such notice for payment of such charges having expired, notice is hereby given that the mobilehome will be sold at public auction on December 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at 347 Carmel Avenue, Space 69, Marina, California, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that payment must be made by certified funds within seven (7) days of the date of sale, and at the time the mobile home is removed from the premises. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the mobilehome and contents must be removed from the premises within seven (7) days of the date of sale. Please take further notice that any purchaser of the mobilehome will take it subject to any liens pursuant to Health and Safety Code §18116.1. Dated: November 13, 2014 CYPRESS SQUARE MOBILE HOME PARK ______________________ ANN MARIE HURLBUT, Esq. PAUL T. JENSEN, INC. 255 N. Market, Suite 190 San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 287-7606 Attorney and Authorized Agent 11/14, 11/21/14 CNS-2685132# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Nov. 14, 21, 2014. (PC 1103). SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF MONTEREY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. M129729. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: petitioner, ALEXANDRA NICOLE SODERER, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: A.Present name: ALEXANDRA NICOLE SODERER Proposed name: ALEXANDRA NICOLE PAQUIN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DATE: Dec. 19, 2014 TIME: 9:00 a.m. DEPT: TBD The address of the court is 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. (s) Thomas W. Wills Judge of the Superior Court Date filed: Oct. 22, 2014 Clerk: Teresa A. Risi Deputy: J. Nicholson Publication dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014. (PC1104) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142236. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: ROSY’S HOUSE CLEANING & WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES, 1222 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA 93955. Monterey County. ROSALVA CARDENAS PEREZ, 1222 Harcourt Ave., Seaside, CA 93955. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 2013. (s) Rosalva Cardenas Perez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 31, 2014. Publication dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014. (PC 1107). NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of JOHN FAIA, JR. Case Number MP 21726 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of JOHN FAIA, JR.. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by JOHN FAIA, III in the Superior Court of California, County of MONTEREY. The Petition for Probate requests that JOHN FAIA, III be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held on in this court as follows: Date: January 28, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 16 Address: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: DONALD F. LEACH (SBN 154729) 24591 Silver Cloud Ct., Suite 250 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-2500 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 5, 2014. Publication dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 2014 (PC1108) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142199. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: INNER MUSE, 5100 Coe Ave., Space 26, Seaside, CA 94955. Monterey County. SUELLEN WISEMAN, 5100 Coe Ave., Space 26, Seaside, CA 94955. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A. (s) Suellen Wiseman This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 24, 2014. Publication dates: Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 2014. (PC 1109). SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF MONTEREY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. M129811. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: petitioner, AMANDA RENEÉ KITT, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: A.Present name: AMANDA RENEÉ KITT Proposed name: AMANDA RENEÉ CHISHOLM THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DATE: Jan. 23, 2015 TIME: 9:00 a.m. DEPT: 15 The address of the court is 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. (s) Thomas W. Wills Judge of the Superior Court Date filed: Oct. 30, 2014 Clerk: Teresa A. Risi Deputy: L. Newell Publication dates: Nov. 14, 21, 28, Dec. 5, 2014. (PC1110) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142303. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. HOXIE MEDIA 2. HEALTHY HABIT TV 3. HEALTHYHABIT.TV 2719 I Street #3, Sacramento, CA 95816. Sacramento County. SARAH HOXIE, 2719 I Street #3, Sacramento, CA 95816. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on Nov. 1, 2014. (s) Sarah Hoxie. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 12, 2014. Publication dates: Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 2014. (PC 1111). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142308. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: CARMEL ORGANIZER, 9500 Center Street #32, Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey County. AVENUE REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT, INC., 9500 Center Street #32, Carmel, CA 93923. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on Oct. 10, 2014. (s) Deberra O’Brien, VP/CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 12, 2014. Publication dates: Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 2014. (PC 1112). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20142318. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FCLS, 959 S. Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Orange County. Registrant(s) name and address: First Choice Loan Services, Inc., One Tower Center, 18th Floor, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. State of Incorporation - New Jersey. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Norman Koenigsberg, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on November 13, 2014. NOTICE-This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Original. 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12/14 CNS-2689317# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 12, 2014. (PC 1113). NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of John Wilkerson Heard III Case Number MP 21430 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of John Wilkerson Heard III. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by John Wilkerson Heard, IV, in the Superior Court of California, County of MONTEREY. The Petition for Probate requests that John Wilkerson Heard, IV, be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held on in this court as follows: Date: January 28, 2015 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 16 Room: 16 Address: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: John Wilkerson Heard, IV 3 E. Garzas Rd. Carmel Valley, CA 93924 (831) 277-8757 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Nov. 18, 2014. Publication dates: Nov. 21, 28, Dec. 5, 2014 (PC1115) LEGALS DEADLINE: TUESDAY 4:30 PM Call Irma (831) 274-8645 irma@carmelpinecone.com 30A The Carmel Pine Cone November 21, 2014 From previous page In Pacific Grove, mellow Max’s Grill will do a prix fixe for $33.95 from 4 to 9 p.m. (kids under 12 are $18), with first-course choices of cream of butternut squash soup, smoked salmon with poached pear, Caesar salad or baby spinach salad, followed by main courses of turkey, Salmon & Dungeness Crab Wellington, butternut squash ravioli or ribeye steak. Dessert will be the chef’s choice, but it’s sure to fit the holiday theme. For reservations, call (831) 375-7997. Max’s is located at 209 Forest Ave. In Monterey’s Portola Hotel at the foot of Alvarado Street, Jacks Restaurant chef Jason Giles enjoys cooking with a twist and offers it all for $49 per adult, $40 per senior, and $20 per child between the ages of 6 and 12. His lineup will feature cream of wild mushroom soup, salad, whole roasted turkey carved table side with sourdough stuffing, yams, green beans with crispy shallots, whipped potatoes and turkey gravy, fresh cranberry sauce and dessert, all available from 1 to 7 p.m. For reservations, call (831) 649-7874 or visit www.jacksrestaurantlounge.com. n Look for Il Grillo Emanuele Bartolini, who owns the popular La Balena restaurant with his wife, Anna, shared details this week of their plans for a second place in town that they’ll call Il Grillo, which means “the cricket” in Italian. (La Balena means “The Whale,” and both are characters in the “Pinocchio” fairytale.) Set to open in February in the former Pastries & Petals location on Mission Street north of Fifth, Il Grillo will feature a simple menu and an affordable wine list for lunch and dinner, according to Bartolini. La Balena, led by chef Brad Briske, uses O Open on n Thank ksgiv ving Day 10:00 till 3:00 only pastas made in house, and Bartolini said all the pasta making will be moved to the larger kitchen at Il Grillo, freeing up precious space in La Balena’s tiny one. What’s more, in addition to providing noodles for both restaurants, the change in operations will also allow the public to buy the pastas (and accouterments) to take home and cook themselves. In the display case that formerly held pas- tries and other sweets, customers will also be able to choose cheeses, appetizers, sauces and salads to take home, and a new coffee station will turn out all sorts of espresso drinks. The outdoor patio will be upgraded to accommodate al fresco dining, Bartolini added. See MORE FOOD page 36A BLACK FRID DAY Y SALE 20% OFF F Between 8am - 10am Fridayy,, November 28th, 2014 *Some exclusions apply.. Not valid with anyy other promotion. Mak ke Holiday shop pping fun! 1ÕÃÕ>ÊÀÊÛiÞÊ vinta age gift ideas! 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The Monterey Peninsula’s Premier Performing Arts Facility 831.620.2048 www.sunsetcenter.org San Carlos at 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea Brought to you by Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. a Non-Profit 501 ( c ) 3 Carmel reads The Pine Cone November 21, 2014 the Sphinx and Great Pyramids, a product of college student teamwork. A century of Pine Cones n 98 Years Ago — Nov. 22, 1916 Fire Fighters Save Property Shortly before six o’clock on Saturday evening the community was startled by a vigorous and prolonged fire alarm. The new Basham cottage on Carmelo Avenue was in flames. Every member of the Fire Department and a number of willing assistants responded promptly. The burning building was situated in the midst of a veritable jungle of dry brush and weeds, and was entirely destroyed. The fact that a number of other buildings were not laid in ruins may be attributed to the effective work and foresight of the fire department. The cause of the fire is not known, but it is thought to have resulted from an exploding can of shellac. Both Mr. and Mrs. Basham were in the house several times during the day. It had been their intention to move into the place on Sunday. The loss is partly covered by insurance. Walter Basham, while playing a stream on the embers, remarked, “Well boys, it’s all in a lifetime; look at the fine concrete foundation I have lived.” Schoolhouse Nearly Completed In Iowa it used to be said that wherever a new schoolhouse was erected and maintained, it meant more votes for the Republican party. However that may be, last Saturday afternoon there was a house warming and inspection of the new Carmelo district school in Carmel Valley. There were speeches and music. Carmel Martin and Supt. Schultzberg were the guests of honor. The new building takes the place of one of the oldest schoolhouses in the state. The citizens of the district recently voted bonds for a new building. The bonds were quickly disposed of. n 75 Years Ago — Nov. 24, 1939 Property Owners to Pay $62,730 Property owners of the entire Carmel Sanitary District are invited to attend a hearing called for Monday, Dec. 11, on the assessment of the district to pay their share of the $113,980 bill for the new sewage n 25 Years Ago — Nov. 23, 1989 Caltrans, Foes to Square Off at treatment plant, two pumping stations, sus- City-Sponsored Forum pension bridge and connecting sewer lines and incidental expenses. A hearing has also been called for next Monday evening on the assessment of La Loma for sewering that area. The contract price was $4,451.40, making the total amount for laying sewers in that area, between Camino Del Monte-Pico and Carpenter Street and the city limits, $5,798.66. This compares favorably with the original estimate of $7,600. The total assessed value of property on which the sanitary board can levy the cost of the new plant and accessories is $5,756,740, as of March 1, 1939, according to Sanitary Assessor Bernard Rowntree. Built with WPA funds, $47,250 of the cost is to be borne by a federal grant, for which the board is waiting, and $4,000 is being contributed by the board from money on hand. The actual amount to be raised, therefore, is $62,730. This would indicate an outright rate of $1.09 or $1.10 per $100 assessed valuation. The assessments may be paid within 30 days after the hearings, after which they will automatically go to bonds. The La Loma series will be ten-year bonds, while the general district bonds will be for five years. n 50 Years Ago — Nov. 26, 1964 Date Set for Sand Castles If a man’s home is his castle, he can build it with free materials, on a free lot on Carmel Beach and be King for a Day. That day is Sunday, December 6, and the place is Cooke’s Cove at the foot of Thirteenth Street. No building permit is necessary and any pine trees found here may be cut down with impunity. The occasion is the Great Sand Castle Contest. This year, the “cultural” event is sponsored by the local A.I.A. (American Institute of Architects). Don Brown, spokesman and general factotum for the funloving group, says that the contest is open to man, woman, child, or others. “We haven’t set the exact categories yet,” Don says, “but last year we offered prizes in Romanesque, Gothic, Assyrian, Art Nouveau, and Contemporary, to name a few. We even had a prize for Largest and Most Confused. We’re all experts on that, you know.” Last year, the Grand Prize went to a non-castle display of Fine Watch and Jewelry Auction DE C E M B E R 7 T H 2 0 1 4 C A L I F O R N IA E S TAT E S AU C T I O N w w w. s l a w i n s k i . c o m C al l Fo r An App o i nt m e nt 26384 Carmel Rancho Lane #103, Carmel 29 Years Experience- Local- Personalized Service 831-335-9000 Once again Caltrans and opponents of the proposed Hatton Canyon Freeway have agreed to disagree. The arena for the latest conflict concerning the proposed $27 million freeway is something as seemingly benign as a city-sponsored forum to let both sides air their views, which is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at Sunset Center. “They’re going to use it as a public relations platform,” charged Carmel architect Robert Larson, who will make a presentation at the forum. The Carmel Pine Cone 31A Not so, countered Caltrans District Director Tom Pollock. “It was our understanding that the council wanted it,” Pollock said. “We’d be glad not to do it.” The bottom line, as has been the case between the two sides for a number of years, centers on opposing designs. Caltrans vehemently endorses a plan which, in its simplest form, proposes four lanes going through Hatton Canyon, a complicated interchange at Carmel Valley Road, an elevated freeway over Rio Road and a new bridge at the Carmel River. Larson, and Monterey architect Wallace Holm, who will also make a presentation at the forum, support a split-route alternative. 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Carmel area: Deputies responded to a request for a welfare check of an intoxicated family member at a Via Petra residence. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Elderly person reported his car missing. He said he had hired someone to drive him around because he no longer had a license, but the person would not answer the SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 phone and had not brought the car back. Contact was made with man’s son, and it was Carmel-by-the-Sea: Unattended cellphone found the son had arranged for the car to be found on Carmel Beach in the area of Scenic kept elsewhere with a caregiver so his dad and 10th was turned over to CPD for safekeepwould not be tempted to drive it. He spoke to ing pending identification and return to owner. his son, and all was explained. Unfounded. Carmel area: Rio Road resident reported that a 60-yearold female had been harassing an employee. Employee, a 35year-old female, does not desire prosecution. Carmel Valley: Retirement Starts the week of December Decemb Dece Dec De emb em m 1s 11st st home administrator reported vandalism to an office on Pacific Meadows. Suspect admitted to vandalism due to ongoing dispute. WINTER SE S SES SESS SESSION ES ION IO ON ON Painting, Ceramics, s,, Dr Drawin w ng nng, gg,, Photography, Sewing, wiin wing win i Foreign Languages, and ndd more… mor oree… … Something for everyoonne! e! Start the New Yearr learning a new hobby orr sk sski skill! kililll! ki SATURDAY, NOV. 8 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person found an cellphone on the hood of his car that was parked in the area of Scenic and 11th at approximately 1545 hours. Phone was turned over to CPD for safekeeping pending identification and return to owner. Pacific Grove: Uninvolved witness told police she observed a woman riding a bike downhill on Grand Avenue at a fast pace. The cyclist saw a person exiting a car and applied her front bike brake too hard. The bike tipped 33A the gate fell apart. A nail in the wooden gate poked the pedestrian’s arm, causing her to bleed. The pedestrian refused any medical treatment and only wished the gate to be moved. Contacted the homeowners and advised them of the hazard. The gate was closed. See POLICE LOG page 14RE Up Coming Shows THE TEMPTATIONS Friday Nov 21st • 8 pm Celebrating Over 50 Years of smash hits around the world Broadway By the Bay Presents: ANYTHING GOES - THE MUSICAL WITH MUSIC AND LYRICS BY COLE PORTER Saturday Nov 29th • 8 pm Sunday Nov 30th • 2 pm Winner of 6 Tony Awards & 9 Drama Desk Awards Peninsula Ballet Presents: THE NUTCRACKER CALL FOR INFO OR BROCHURE HU HUR URE E 62 624-1 -1714 Saturday Dec 13th • 7 pm Sunday Dec 14th • 2 pm You can also visit our website for inffoor orm rmation m n on o our urr ccla clclas classes: laas ooo&[Yje]dmfaÚ]\&ggjj_'Y\mdlk[``gggd S E R V I C E Owner identified property at 1245 hours; property returned to owner. 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AMto– 43PM FrFeree!e! 9 9AM “Benefits Parish Outreach Program which helps distribute food bags to the needy and also feeds the homeless” All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Carmel Dolores & Ninth • For information: 624-3883 www.allsaintscarmel.org S E R V I C E The Carmel Pine Cone Nov. 22 - Joining Hands Benefit Shops, delicious tastings of soups, salads, sauces, and sweets from the new Joining Hands Cookbook, Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cookbook is available for $12. Be sure to check out our donation tree. All proceeds benefit homeless prevention. "The True Art of Giving.” Nov. 21 – The Temptations, Friday, November 21, 8 p.m. Celebrating over 50 years of smash hits around the world. Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado Street, Monterey. (831) 649-1070, www.GoldenStateTheatre.com. Nov. 28 – Give the World this Holiday Season, Fair-Trade sale featuring home décor and fashion accessories handmade by women rising above poverty, war, and human trafficking, Friday, November 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 1 apron = one month of school for a child. Carmel Kitchens & Baths, 26386 Carmel Rancho Lane. Dec. 4-6 Join Monterey Peninsula College’s (MPC) 18th annual Holiday Jewelry, Ceramics and Printmakers Sale December 4, 5 to 8 p.m., December 5 and 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thirty talented local artists are selling unique handmade works-of-art. Follow campus signs to Art-Dimensional and Art-Ceramic Buildings adjacent Fishnet Road. Parking $2. Address: MPC 980 Fremont Street, Monterey. See Carmel Pinecone Ad. Dec. 6 - Dawn's Dream Holiday Party & Gift Drive, Saturday, December 6, 2 to 5 p.m. Live holiday music, shopping, light snacks and SANTA! Come to our tasting room at NW Corner of Seventh & San Carlos. (831) 6592649. 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(831) 373-6026 1157 Suite A, Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove Fully Insured Lic. #266816 Free Estimates License # 990256 831-524-3328 TREE SERVICE IVERSON’S TREE SERVICE & STUMP REMOVAL Complete Tree Service Fully Insured Lic. # 677370 Call (831) 625-5743 TREE TRIMMING REMOVAL • PLANTING 30 Years on the Monterey Peninsula JOHN LEY WINDOW & FLOOR COVERINGS Rod Woodard – Interiors Window & Floor Coverings 20% Discount w/this ad Mirros - Screens - Solar Panels - Graffiti - Skylights Rain Gutters - Hard Water Stains Jorge Bracamontes 831.601.1206 www.jbwindowcleaning.net Since 1986 ROD WOODARD, OWNER Free In Home Shopping 25270 Allen Place, Carmel CA 9392 www.carmelpinecone.com Kofman Enterprises Inc. Visa/Mastercard accepted 831.277.6332 TREE SERVICE FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES CA LIC. 660892 (831) 625-5339 November 21, 2014 MUSIC From page 25A Williams remembered. More hits followed for the Temptations (“Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “Get Ready,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was A Rolling Stone,” etc.), but none was as well loved as “My Girl.” They learned this the hard way one night when they didn’t play the song. “The audience darned near called us every name but the child of God,” Williams said. “We never took it out of the lineup again.” Fifty years after it was released, “My Girl” retains an almost universal appeal. “The song brings back wonderful memories,” Williams added. “From the womb to the tomb, most men would just like to have a woman they can call, ‘My Girl.’ The song speaks from the heart and soul about desire and the emotions of being human.” The music starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $56. The theater is located at 417 Alvarado St. Call (831) 649-1070 or visit www.goldenstatetheatre.com. n Musicians rally for Jamesburg School To raise money for the nonprofit Jamesburg School, John Michael, Linda Prejean Springer, Stephen Tosh, Lynn Jones, and Mark Kraft present an afternoon of music from the 1930s and 1940s Sunday, Nov. 23, at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley. The proceeds will help pay the legal bills the school incurred when it successfully fended off an adverse possession lawsuit in July. “I am happy to report that due to the support and generosity of the community we have made major progress on our legal bill,” said Michelle Prejean of the school. The event, which starts at 1 p.m., also features a buffet, local beer and wines, and a fundraising raffle. Tickets are $20. Hidden Valley is located at 88 W. Carmel Valley Road. n When the lights go down in the city Accompanied by Charlie Vernon on trombone, The Monterey Symphony presents its second concert of the season, “City Lights,” Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-23, at Sunset Center. Led by conductor Max Bragado-Darman, the symphony FURNISHINGS “WITH DISTINCTION” WANTED CONSIGNMENT CARMEL LTD will perform Ravel’s Alborada del Gracioso; Lindberg’s Chick ‘a’ Bone Checkout; Debussy’s Prelude to Afternoon of a Faun; and Gershwin’s An American in Paris. Student-musicians from Youth Music Monterey County will accompany the symphony on the piece by Ravel. Saturday’s concert begins at 8 p.m., while Sunday’s matinee starts at 3 p.m. Dr. Todd Samra offers a free pre-concert talk before each performance. Tickets are $40 to $79. Sunset Center is located at San Carlos and Ninth. Call (831) 6468511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org. n Irish music-by-the-sea A collection of top Irish musicians celebrate the Emerald Isle’s rich musical heritage Sunday, Nov. 23, at St. Mary’s ByThe-Sea in Pacific Grove. The performers include Oisin Mac Diarmada on fiddle, Seamus Begley on vocals and accordion, Sean Gavin on uilleann pipes and flute, and Meabh Begley on vocals and button accordion. They’ll be accompanied by dancers Brian Cunningham and Samantha Harvey, who also plays piano. Together, they’ll present an afternoon of ballads, lively instrumental tunes, traditional Irish dancing and storytelling. The music starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $8 for kids 12 and under. St. Mary’s is located at Central and 12th. Call (831) 224-3819. n Cowboy poets, musicians return Preserving a tradition that conjures up images of starlit campfires and singalongs on the prairie, the 16th annual Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday, to the Monterey Conference Center. Bringing together music and poetry, the performers celebrate the life of cowboys on the open range. The year’s lineup features Juni Fisher, Tom Russell, Mikki Daniel, The Old West Trio, Cow Bop, Verlon Thompson and many more. Tickets to individual events range from $10 to $35. All event passes are $220. The conference center is located at 1 Portola Plaza. Call (831) 649-5080. For a lineup of events, visit www.montereycowboy.com. n Live Music Nov. 21-27 Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn — pianist Gennady Loktionov and singer Debbie Davis (cabaret, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.); singer Andrea Carter (“folky jazz and The Carmel Pine Cone 35A jazzy folk,” Sunday at 11 a.m.); guitarist Richard Devinck (classical, Sunday at 5 p.m.); flutist Kenny Stahl (jazz, Thursday at 6 p.m.). Lincoln and Seventh, (831) 624-3871. Mission Ranch — singer and pianist Maddaline Edstrom (pop & jazz, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m.); and pianist Gennady Loktionov (jazz, Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m.). 26270 Dolores St., (831) 6259040. Jack London’s Bar and Grill — singer-songwriter Casey Frazier (“eclectic Americana with roots in country and ’70s rock,” Friday at 7:30 p.m.); singer-songwriter Dan Frechette (alt-folk, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.). Dolores between Fifth and Sixth, (831) 624-2336. Barmel — singer-songwriter Baby Gramps (Americana, Saturday at 7 p.m. San Carlos between Seventh and Ocean, (831) 624-7400. The Fuse Lounge at Carmel Mission Inn — The Rio Road Rockets featuring singer and guitarist Terry Shehorn, bassist Bob Langford and drummer Gary Machado (classic rock, Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.). 3665 Rio Road, (831) 624-6630. Lugano Swiss Bistro — The Swiss Landler Gamblers (Wednesday at 6 p.m.). In The Barnyard, (831) 626-3779. Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley — pianist Martin Headman (jazz, Saturday at 7 p.m.). 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, (831) 658-3400. Plaza Linda Restaurant in Carmel Valley — singersongwriter Kiki Wow and Guitar Bob (classic rock, Saturday at 7 p.m.). 27 E. Carmel Valley Road, (831) 6594229. Julia’s restaurant in Pacific Grove — The Generation Gap featuring guitarist Rick Chelew and accordionist Elise Leavy (Thursday at 5:30 p.m.). 1180 Forest Ave., (831) 6569533. The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach —The Dottie Dodgion Trio (jazz, Thursday at 7 p.m.); The Jazz Trio with pianist Bob Phillips (Friday at 7 p.m.); The Jazz Trio with pianist Jan Deneau (Saturday at 7 p.m.); and singer-songwriter Bryan Diamond (Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.). Also, a bagpiper plays every evening at 5:45 p.m. 2700 17 Mile Drive, (831) 647-7500. Courtside Bistro at Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club in Corral de Tierra — Kiki Wow and Friends (classic rock, Friday at 6 p.m.); singer-songwriter Bryan Diamond (Sunday at 6 p.m.). 185 Robley Road, (831) 484-6000. Fernwood Resort in Big Sur—Marc and the Casuals (soul and pop, Saturday at 9 p.m.). On Highway 1 25 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2422. Worship CARMEL CARMEL VALLEY MONTEREY PACIFIC GROVE PEBBLE BEACH 232 CROSSROADS BLVD CARMEL Carmel Mission Basilica Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. Call Tracy at (831) 624-2860 Mon - Sat 10 - 5pm PHOTOS OR INQUIRIES TO: tracy@consignmentcarmel.com Sun. Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM; 12:45 PM and 5:30 PM Confessions: Sat. 9:30 to 10:30 AM (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) “The Bible has always been hard to pick up and read. The Story is hard to put down.” The Story Chapter 10: Standing Tall, Falling Hard Pine Cone Prestige Classifieds Rev. Dr. Rick Duncan, Lead Pastor 9:30 am - Traditional • 11:00 am - Contemporary Corner of Ocean & Junipero, Carmel www.carmelpres.org FOR DISCRIMINATING READERS ART & ANTIQUES --- PURCHASING--19th & 20th Century Estate Artwork LOST CAT LOST CAT! Small fluffy calico ran away on November 4 from Mission Fields. Have you seen her? Please call (831) 624-3751. Reward. 11/21 “Authentic Thanksgiving” The Rev. Dr. William B. Rolland 9:15 am Pre-service Concert Erdman Chapel at Stevenson School • 3152 Forest Lake Rd • Pebble Beach 831-624-1374 • citf@mbay.net • www.churchintheforest.org Email: Vanessa Jimenez vanessa@carmelpinecone.com Carpe Diem Fine Books - NOW BUYING 245 Pearl St, Monterey 831-643-2754 Tu-Sa 12-6 9:30 am Service Valet Parking Available (831) 238-4631 Collections/ Estates Multi-denominational Laura Anderson, soprano Melinda Coffey Armstead, piano & organ Trotter Galleries BOOKS WANTED Church in the Forest Deadline: Tuesday 4PM Christian Science Church Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m Reading Room hours: 10 am to 4 pm Mon-Thu, 11 am to 3 p.m. Sat. Childcare & Parking Provided Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 3080 Rio Road, Carmel Church of the Wayfarer (A United Methodist Church) 10am Worship Service Message: Committing Ourselves to Each Other Rev. Dr. Mark S. Bollwinkel, Pastor Guest Musician: Keith Wohlart, Tenor Loving Childcare • Children’s Sunday School Lincoln & 7th, Carmel by the Sea 831.624.3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove found at www.butterflychurch.org Worship celebration at 10:00 a.m. “With Gratitude” Rev. Pamela D. Cummings Thanksgiving Food Drive Loving Child Care, Children’s Sunday School, Chrysalis Youth Program 915 Sunset Dr. @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove, (831) 372-5875 All Saints’ Episcopal Church Dolores & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 8:00 AM Traditional • 10:30 AM* Choral 5:30PM Candlelit (Evensong - 1st Sun., 5:30 PM) *Childcare provided at 9 AM - 12 NOON (831) 624-3883 www.allsaintscarmel.org Place your Church Services here. Call Vanessa (831) 274-8652 36A The Carmel Pine Cone November 21, 2014 MORE FOOD From page 30A n Christopher Kimball’s facts In taking his “America’s Test Kitchen” live on the road, including a stop at Sunset Center last week, Christopher Kimball — who also founded Cook’s Illustrated magazine and is a hero to culinary geeks everywhere — orchestrated a 90-minute show that included demonstrations, science experiments, interesting facts and vignettes. Among them: Steam conducts heat better than water, so it’s more effective to steam your eggs than to boil them. It costs about $12,000 to undertake the experimental process that yields a failsafe recipe for just about anything (including soft-boiled eggs) in the test kitchen, and the lengthiest was for old fashioned chocolate cake, which required baking some 130 experimental cakes to arrive at the final recipe. “I didn’t eat chocolate cake for two years after that,” Kimball said. Furthermore, imitation vanilla might taste fine but is derived from paper manufacturing (!). Gluten, the protein in wheat flour, is strong enough to be blown into a helium balloon when mixed with water and then rinsed of its starches. And the most effective way to whisk eggs is with a side-toside motion. What was most entertaining, though, were the insights into how people cook at home. His favorite stories from readers include a woman who complained a recipe for cream-cheese pound cake didn’t work after she substituted the flour for a blend of non-gluten flours, the butter with imitation butter, the cream cheese with the fat-free variety and the eggs with egg substitute, and then added baking soda and baking powder. Then there was the woman who was trying to pound her piece of pork to one-half-inch thickness, as described in another ATK recipe. When using the bottom of a frying pan didn’t work, she resorted to standing on it in hiking boots and then backing over it with her car — where the mailman walked up to find her, still in her bathrobe but in boots, in the garage trying to fish out the poor meat from underneath the family minivan. To find out more about “America’s Test Kitchen,” which airs on public television, visit www.americastestkitchen.com. n Affina dinner benefits CASA The new Affina restaurant at San Carlos and Sixth will host a wine dinner to benefit Voices for Children — CASA on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m. The five-course prix fixe will feature special dishes created by chef James Anderson, and the evening will include a wine auction, too. Reservations are available between 6 and 8:30 p.m. and cost $85 per person. CASA, court-appointed special advocates, helps abused and foster children navigate the court system and receive the services they need, including educational resources and support, as well as mentoring. Children with a CASA do better in school, have fewer behavioral problems, are more likely to find a permanent home and are less likely to reenter the foster care system, according to the organization. To reserve a spot, call (831) 915-4756. $4 49? $2? Does your current Medicare plan fall shor h t? Then it’s time to swittch to an all-in-one Mediccare Advantagge plan withh prescription p p druugg coverage g. Aspire Health Plan has 3 plans to choose from. Call today to reserve your seat at a FREE upcoming seminaar. Seminars begin in Octoberr. Reserve your spot at one of our free seminarss, or schedule an individual appointment. (855) 346-2905 CALL TOD ODAY! ➥ ASPIREHEALTH T PLAN P The care you need from people you know. 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