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After standing foreight decades,Robles del Rio lodgeburns to the groundearly Sunday, leavingpiles of rubble and afireplace standing.

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Firefighters: We didn’t have enoughwater for Robles del Rio blaze

By MARY BROWNFIELD

THE HISTORIC Robles del Rio Lodge,designed and built by M.J. Murphy in the late1920s as a focal point of Carmel Valley Village,burned to the ground early Sunday morning afterbeing vacant for a decade due to lack of financ-ing for the owners’ expansion plans.

Firefighters from the Carmel Valley andMonterey County Regional fire protection dis-tricts who responded to the blaze said theycouldn’t get enough water from nearby hydrantsto battle it effectively, and the fire could easilyhave spread to the surrounding neighborhood.

Neighbors in that hillside subdivision begancalling 911 shortly after 3 a.m. May 23, and bythe time the first fire engine arrived four min-utes later, the building was already engulfed inflames, according to Carmel Valley FireDivision Chief Miles Schuler.

“The roof had already collapsed,” he said.“There were a couple of walls standing when wegot there, but they weren’t standing for long.”

Hampered by the cyclone fence surroundingthe property, firefighters got through but thenhad to contend with the area’s old water system,which Schuler said lacks adequate storage todefend the homes there from a wildfire. The 18crew members worked for two-and-a-half hoursto bring the conflagration under control.

Mistaken for sniper, bird researchergets visit from armed deputies

By CHRIS COUNTS

MAX MEHLMAN is adept at hidingfrom woodpeckers at Hastings NaturalHistory Reservation in upper CarmelValley. But while Mehlman was surrepti-tiously keeping an eye on a woodpecker’snest Sunday afternoon, he was completelyunaware that someone was watching himas well. Imagine his surprise when he dis-covered a sheriff ’s deputy standing just afew feet away and pointing a shotgun athim. Two other deputies, each pointing aGlock pistol, flanked the officer with theshotgun.

Mehlman was apprehended, questionedand released by deputies who decided hewasn’t a sniper, despite a report from abicyclist on Carmel Valley Road whocalled the Monterey County Sheriff ’sOffice to report someone hiding with agun in the brush. Officers understandablyapproached the bird researcher with everypossible caution.

“The poor kid was terrified,” recalledMark Stromberg, the resident director ofthe reserve.

While it is unknown who alerted thesheriff’s office, it is likely that Mehlman’sspotting scope gave the bicyclist theimpression that a sniper was lurking. He

‘Backyard dogs’ andtheir owners subjectsof enforcement effort

By KELLY NIX

FOR TWO years, Rhonda Somerton listened to theincessant barking of her neighbor’s dog, an animal that livedmostly in solitary confinement in a backyard and was givenlittle shelter and care, let alone love and affection.

The lonely dog, a border collie/Labrador mix namedCole, prompted Somerton to spread the word about “back-yard dogs” — a term for dogs left by their owners to live theirexistence outside, sometimes chained, with little care.

“What we have is sort of an epidemic of people who getdogs and just keep them isolated and alone in the backyard,with really no contact,” said Somerton, of Seaside. “Thesedogs become unsocialized. It’s a form of neglect.”

Though most dog owners understand the importance ofgiving an animal affection, Somerton and her mother,Dorothy Somerton, are sending the message to neglectfuldog owners that it’s not OK to leave a dog penned up andignored.

“Dogs have been bred for thousands of years to be com-panions to man,” she said. “When they are isolated, it’s real-ly horrific for them.”

The Somertons are preparing to distribute fliers providedby the SPCA for Monterey County that let people know whatto do if they believe a dog is being neglected or abused.

“The fliers explain who we are, what we do to help ani-mals, and what cruelty and neglect are,” said SPCA spokes-woman Beth Brookhouser. “They encourage people to call

was also hiding behind a camouflagedblind, which perhaps added to the bicy-

SUPES DECLARE MORATORIUM ON WELLSBy PAUL MILLER

DESPITE A paucity of evidence that anemergency exists — and with only a few per-mits in the pipeline — the Monterey CountyBoard of Supervisors enacted an “urgency”moratorium this week on well permits inmost of the Monterey Peninsula and suggest-ed the restrictions could later be extended tothe entire county.

After complaints from several residentsof Carmel Woods about owners of vacantlots in the neighborhood drilling wells sothey could build on their land, 5th DistrictSupervisor Dave Potter requested an ordi-nance be drafted to study whether the wellswere viable for long-term use.

“This is the responsible direction tohead,” Potter said Tuesday before supervisorsunanimously adopted the moratorium.“Some of these lots are awfully small sites,and if you have multiple homes drilling wellson multiple sites, it could affect health andsafety of the water supply.”

Ironically, the moratorium doesn’t applyto wells that tap into the Carmel Riveraquifer, where a water shortage has caused a15-year moratorium on water permits fromthe Peninsula’s water company, Cal Am.Instead, this week’s ban applies to propertyowners whose land sits on top of “fracturedgranite,” which can contain substantial waterbut is not as reliable a water source as tradi-tional aquifers.

“Fractured granite has a water storage

volume of only 2 percent, as opposed to 10to 20 percent in alluvial soils,” county envi-ronmental health director Richard LeWarnetold the board.

He cited two subdivisions in northernMonterey County that have had problemswith fractured granite wells running dry andimplied the same thing could happen withwells for single homes.

Local beaches get good grades

By KELLY NIX

AN ENVIRONMENTAL grouphas given eight Monterey Peninsulabeaches nearly perfect marks for lowlevels of harmful bacteria.

In a report released Wednesday,Heal the Bay, a Southern Californianonprofit that every year issues reportcards for dozens of West Coast beach-es, gave beaches in Carmel, PacificGrove, Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay andMonterey scores of A’s, with the excep-

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Sandy ClawsBy Margot Petit Nichols

XOUBIT MOREY, 5, thought she was being kid-napped the day Mom Suzy adopted her when she was11 weeks old. Xoubit (pronounced Zoo-bee), a veryfetching beagle, set up a terrible howl on the way toCarmel. When she arrived at her new home and saw herpersonal bed lined with toys, she went into what Momcalled “her Stockholm syndrome” — loving her abductor.

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A PROMINENT local AIDS charity is facing chargesfrom the state that its directors and employees illegally mis-used $2.8 million in donations, spending some of the moneyat pricey restaurants, on auction items and to pay off person-al debt.

In a lawsuit filed May 21, California Attorney GeneralJerry Brown alleges that between 2000 and 2009, formerMonterey County Aids Project directors and other employees“diverted, misappropriated and misused” the nonprofit’sfunds intended to help people with AIDS.

For more than a decade, MCAP officials “drained theorganization’s coffers ofmoney earmarked forHIV/AIDS patients,”according to a news releasefrom Brown’s office.

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HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged bythe Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, the Carmel FireDepartment and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office lastweek.

This week’s log was compiled by Mary Brownfield.

SUNDAY, MAY 9

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A patron of an Ocean Avenue businesswas upset that the necklace that she bought three years ago wasnot authentic as originally understood. The patron was contact-ed and counseled, along with the manager of the store. Civilremedy will be sought. No further action — information only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported the loss of a disabledperson’s placard from his unlocked vehicle while it was parkedon Seventh Avenue sometime between 1630 and 1700 hours onFriday, May 7. Information only — no further leads available.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject reported the loss of her I.D.case/wallet while in the area of Fifth Avenue near the post office.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Loose dog found on Carmel Beach;collar but no tags. Owner not in immediate area. Anonymousperson captured the dog and turned the dog over to the custodyof an officer in the area. Owner of the dog contacted CPD at1824 hours; dog was returned to owner at 1835 hours.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatchedto Dolores between Fifth and Sixth for a medical assist. Arrivedon scene to find a female in her 60s experiencing left ankle painafter a fall. Wrapped ankle and provided ice, packaged patientand gathered information.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatchedto a motel on Junipero for a medical assist. Arrived on scene to

find a male in his 30s who was in an altered state of conscious-ness due to a possible seizure. He was argumentative and com-bative, and had a history of not taking his seizure medication.

Carmel Valley: Victim at the 28000 block of Dove Courtreported he was battered by five or six unknown males.

Carmel Valley: Female driver failed to yield to deputies whowere trying to conduct a traffic stop along the 28000 block ofDove Court. The suspect also resisted deputies when she wasbeing taken into custody.

MONDAY, MAY 10

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Unknown suspects vandalized twobusinesses on Lincoln Street.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed from Seventh Avenue forblocking a driveway.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Camera phone located on CarmelBeach and turned in to CPD for safekeeping pending return toowner. Notification made to owner through contact in phone’sdirectory. Phone returned to owner at 1410 hours.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person requested assistance in regardsto a domestic-related matter involving her and her husband. Theparty was counseled.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person on San Antonio Avenue statedhis ex-girlfriend is threatening his family and stalking him.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: After receiving a report of a DUI driverin the business area, police contacted the 61-year-old male dri-ver of an SUV that was stopped just shy of the highway. Duringan investigation, the driver was found to be under the influenceand arrested for DUI. The driver was later transported to countyjail.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 47-year-old male subject was arrest-ed on San Carlos Street for DUI with a prior, possession of mar-ijuana and driving on a suspended license. He was lodged incounty jail and his vehicle impounded for 30 days.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine dispatched to a residenceon Torres south of Ninth Avenue for a lockout. Arrived on sceneto find an elderly female on crutches locked out of her resi-dence. Looked for house keys unsuccessfully; gained access toresidence and advised resident to have a new lock installed toreplace the old, unreliable one she had.

Big Sur: Victim reported someone took his watch from thebathroom at Lucia Lodge.

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A MAN who allegedly stabbed anotherin the chest during a fight over his girlfriendwas jailed for attempted murder May 16,

according toP a c i f i cGrove PoliceCmdr. JohnNyunt. Thealtercationoccurred inthe 1100block ofF o r e s tA v e n u earound 2a.m., andp o l i c elearned ofthe stabbingfrom hospi-tal staff who

called them shortly after 4.The 20-year-old victim told officers

Monterey resident Alexander Lyon, also 20,attacked him with a knife, Nyunt said.

The suspect and the victim, respectivelydescribed by Nyunt as “the boyfriend and theex-boyfriend,” decided to meet on ForestAvenue, perhaps to duke it out, after arguingover the phone.

“They were basically pissed off at eachother, and they got in a fight,” Nyunt said.“They started yelling at each other, and thesuspect, during the fight, pulled out the knifeand started stabbing the victim.”

Wielding a 3-inch blade, Lyon allegedlyslashed at the other man, stabbing him atleast four times in the chest and abdomen.

Lyon then left, and, unable to get away onhis own, the injured man called his friends tocome pick him up.

“His friends thought they could take careof him, but they couldn’t, so they took him to

the hospital,” Nyunt said. Emergency staff at Community Hospital

of the Monterey Peninsula treated the vic-tim’s wounds and reported the crime topolice.

After interviewing the victim and learn-ing the identity of his alleged attacker, offi-cers tracked Lyon down via people whoknow him, and they encouraged him to talkto police.

“We asked him to come and turn himselfin, and he did,” at the station in P.G., Nyuntsaid.

Police are seeking a charge of attemptedmurder because they have evidence of Lyon’sintent, according to the commander. Some ofthat evidence is the suspect’s reported admis-sion he brought two knives with him to themeeting with the other man and then threat-ened him.

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Pollacci to besentenced Friday

PEBBLE BEACH resident Tom Pollacci,jailed since a jury convicted him of rape latelast month, is set to appear in MontereyCounty Superior Court Judge Russell Scott’scourtroom Friday, June 4, for sentencing. Hefaces a maximum of eight years in prisonand could be eligible for parole after servingfour years, since the jury did not find himguilty of forcible rape.

Pollacci was convicted April 26 of rapinga Colorado woman in the loft of Ron’sLiquors in April 2008. He later dropped heroff at the emergency room with a headwound so serious she remained hospitalizedfor a week. The sentencing is set to takeplace at 8:45 a.m. June 4 in Courtroom No.2 in the Salinas courthouse complex.


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CAL AM SEEKS TO TIGHTEN LIMIT ON NEW WATER HOOKUPSBy KELLY NIX

TO COMPLY with a state order limiting the amount ofwater that can be pumped from the Carmel River, waterprovider California American Water last week took a steptoward banning new water connections — even for propertyowners who have a water permit.

Almost all new water connections have already been pro-hibited since 1995. But on May 21, Cal Am filed an applica-

tion with the California Public Utilities Commission toexpand the moratorium even further.

Until the PUC makes a decision on the ban, Cal Am saidit will still install a few new meters.

“Until we have the moratorium in place, we have to issueconnections,” said Cal Am spokeswoman Catherine Bowie.“If you have a permit with the MPWMD and you come to ustoday or tomorrow, we will issue a connection.”

The new water connection moratorium was a condition ofa cease and desist order issued in October 2009 by the StateWater Resources Control Board, which calls for a drastic cut-back of water from the Carmel River, the Peninsula’s prima-ry water source.

“Everybody knew that when the CDO went into effect,this would happen,” Bowie said. “And now it has.”

The state has deemed most of Cal Am’s pumping from theCarmel River illegal since the water company doesn’t havethe rights to the water it’s been delivering to customers.Protection of steelhead trout and red-legged frog habitat alsomake it impossible for the water company to get new pump-ing rights.

The cease and desist order indicates Cal Am must stopillegal diversions by Dec. 31, 2016.

Because of bureaucratic tie-ups, it could be months beforethe ban takes effect, however.

The PUC will also determine how long any new waterconnection ban shall remain in place.

Exemptions to the moratorium include connectionsserved by the Carmel Area Wastewater District in Del MonteForest, Sand City and portions of the Highway 68 corridorincluding Pasadera and Hidden Hills.

The SWRCB cease and desist order also calls for tens ofmillions of dollars in Cal Am system upgrades and restricts

potable water for irrigation.In November 2009, a Monterey County judge issued a

stay of the SWRCB order, but in In April, a Santa Clara judgedissolved the stay allowing the cease, and desist order to takeeffect.

Cal Am has said the order could mean customers wouldbe limited to about 50 gallons per person per day, 20 gallonsless than the average amount customers use on the Peninsula.

Once the PUC accepts Cal Am’s request for the moratori-um, the public has 30 days to submit responses and protests.

Various conferences, briefs and hearings on the mattercould push a PUC decision on the matter to November,according to Cal Am’s application.

Cops plan DUI checksIF YOUR three-day weekend involves beer drinking or

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Two DUI checkpoints will be set up Friday night — onein Salinas and the other in CHP territory. POM police will setup several checkpoints in different locations at various timesof day throughout the weekend. MPD also plans to boostenforcement efforts. The California Office of Traffic Safetypays for the added DUI efforts with tax dollars from theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration.


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THE $10 million Carmel High School theater project istaking shape, looming above the parking lot at the Highway1 campus, and Carmel Unified School District chief businessofficial Rick Blanckmeister said construction is on time andon budget.

“People are noticing it’s really taking form now,” he said.“For a long time, you’ve seen activity on the ground, but nowit’s coming up into the sky.”

The building — a showcase project of the district’s bondinitiatives — should be finished in November, but it won’t bein full use for another few months, until everyone has beentrained to use its equipment and facilities.

“We’re thinking it will be January or February before it’sfully operational for our staff and students, as far as puttingon a production and really utilizing it,” Blanckmeister saidWednesday.

With the framing erected and the roof in place, workerswill soon install much of the building’s infrastructure.

“They will start putting in all the conduit and piping forthe electrical and water supplies,” district facilities managerDan Paul said, including fire sprinklers. The sound and light-ing systems are being bid separately and will be installedbefore construction is completed.

“There’s a lot to be done, yet, before they start puttingsheetrock on the walls,” Paul said.

Another project component is the refurbishment of threeclassrooms that had been attached to the former library,which was demolished to make way for the performing artscenter. Blanckmeister said the new rooms will be used fortwo computer labs and a classroom.

“I just had a meeting earlier this week to confirm the lay-out of all the electrical and data connections,” Paul said,

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UNCOMFORTABLE WITH raidingreserves to pay for operating costs, Carmel

City Councilman Ken Talmage last weeksuggested drafting a leaner, meaner budgetfor the 2010/2011 fiscal year. As presentedin April, the plan anticipates $13,962,194 in

spending, including taking $810,818 fromreserves.

“We had thought for a couple of years wewere going to get through the recession with-out a significant impact” on the city’s bud-get, he said. But the decline in revenues istaking a toll.

“We’re drawing down our reserves in away which is unsustainable,” he said. “I thinkwe need to approach this year’s budget in areal bare bones way.”

That will involve hard choices and saying,“No,” to a lot of organizations the city wantsto support and has helped in the past,Talmage speculated.

“We’re going to make decisions which areunpopular, but I think the reason we are sit-

ting here is to make very tough choices,” hesaid.

New councilman Jason Burnett said usingreserves to temporarily bridge a financialgap might be acceptable, but making it ahabit is a bad idea.

“If we had a high level of confidence thatit was a onetime event, I would approach thisdecision differently,” he said.“Unfortunately, I don’t think it will be a one-time event.”

While the national economy is improving,Burnett said the city can’t afford to makerosy assumptions.

“We need to plan for a slower recovery,

Dr. William “Bill” Barr - former Monterey County

Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Jack Marchi- former Superintendent

Regena Lauterbach - MPUSD School Board President

Dr. Robert Infelise - former Superintendent, Carmel Unified

Karl Pallastrini - former Principal- Carmel Middle & High Schools

Jeffrey AndrewsSharon BatesRobin BoeljeBridget Hildebrand Booth

Jayne BrintonCecilia BurciagaDesmond CarrerasCharlie CordovaNick & Betty CraftRob FellerGary Gray Jane GrayDavid HallChristine HallasDr. Tim HeastonVirginia C. HolineLinda JacobsJim & Lou LangleyClyde & Pam KlaumannSkip Marquard

Mary MosesPam & Haywood NortonNancy PorterAnna RheimBarratt RowleyLynn SakasegawaEdward & Beverly B. SigourneyMark SpindlerCathie SpindlerMike & Linda StemlerPatricia Porter TaylorJohn & Jane UppJui-Lan “Rae” WallerRuth WidgerMichaela WinstoneJeffrey Wright

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“It’s time to elect a Superintendent who lives and works at the ground level of the problemsin Monterey County. Donna has first hand knowledge and the expertise to make real changefor our under performing schools. She is a team builder with a track record to prove it. Lookat the success of the Salinas City Elementary School district under her leadership.Help us electDonna Vaughan as the next Monterey County Superintendent of Schools.” - Karl Pallastrini

Donna Alonzo Vaughan, Ph.D. has 25 years of experience inMonterey County Schools. She was a teacher, counselor and coachfor seven years with the Carmel Unified School District, is the for-mer owner of the Carmel Valley Farm Center Feed & Tack Store, aRancher’s Days judge, and a past board member of the Carmel YouthCenter. She has closed a $6.2 million deficit without costing jobs orcompromising the classroom and worked to improve test scores by130 points at the Salinas City Elementary School District. We needher leadership at the Monterey County Office of Education. Ourschools are struggling countywide, it’s time for a change!

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ORGANIZATIONSNational Latino Peace Officers’

AssociationCalifornia Peace Officers’ AssociationMonterey Peninsula Chamber of

CommerceSalinas Valley Chamber of CommerceMonterey County Park Ranger

AssociationMonterey County Association of RealtorsMinisterial Alliance of the Monterey

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FORMER SHERIFFS OFMONTEREY COUNTYBud CookNorm HicksGordon Sonne

MONTEREY COUNTY LAWENFORCEMENTNancy Cuffney, UndersheriffEd Lorenzana, Chief Deputy OperationsRay McLaughlin, Chief Deputy Custody

OperationsSteve Deering, Chief Deputy

AdministrationJoe Grebmeier, Chief of Police,GreenfieldBill Freeman, Undersheriff, retiredJohn Calzada, Chief Deputy, retiredMike Brassfield, Chief Deputy, retired

RESPECTED CIVIC LEADERSBarbara Boxer, U.S. SenatorAnna Caballero, Assembly Member,

28th DistrictBill Monning, Assembly Member,

27th DistrictJeff Denham, State Senator, 12th DistrictAbel Maldonado, Lt. Governor, CaliforniaJeff Davi, Real Estate Commissioner

MONTEREY COUNTY ELECTEDOFFICIALSNancy Kotowski, Superintendent of

SchoolsLou Solton, TreasurerMike Miller, Auditor-ContollerSteve Vagnini, Assessor

BOARD OF SUPERVISORSSimon SalinasLou CalcagnoJane ParkerFernando Armenta

ELECTED OFFICIALSChuck Della Sala, Mayor of MontereyDennis Donohue, Mayor of Salinas

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MIKE KANALAKISFOR SHERIFF

Mayor Ralph Rubio, Mayor of SeasideRuss Jeffries, Former Mayor of Salinas

SALINAS CITY COUNCILCouncil Member Janet BarnesCouncil Member Gloria De La RosaCouncil Member Sergio SanchezCouncil Member Tony Barrera

LAW ENFORCEMENTJames Huggins, Retired District Attorney

InvestigatorRuben Sanchez, President MontereyChapter National Latino Peace Officers

AssociationPat Duvall, Retired Deputy, MCSOGreg Ahern, Sheriff, Alameda CountyMartin Ryan, Sheriff, Amador CountyScott Marshall, Sheriff, Colusa CountyWarren Rupf, Sheriff, Contra Costa

CountyDean Wilson, Sheriff, Del Norte CountyMargaret Mims, Sheriff, Fresno CountyGary Philp, Sheriff, Humboldt CountyRay Loera, Sheriff, Imperial CountyBill Lutze, Sheriff, Inyo CountyDonny Youngblook, Sheriff, Kern CountySteve Warren, Sheriff, Lassen CountyJohn Anderson, Sheriff, Madera CountyBrian Muller, Sheriff, Mariposa CountyTom Allman, Sheriff, Mendocino CountyMark Pazin, Sheriff, Merced CountyRick Scholl, Sheriff, Mono CountyDoug Koford, Sheriff, Napa CountyKeith Royal, Sheriff, Nevada CountyEd Bonner, Sheriff, Placer CountyStan Sniff, Sheriff, Riverside CountyLou Blanas, Ret. Sheriff, Sacramento

CountyJohn McGinness, Sheriff, Sacramento

CountyCurtis Hill, Sheriff, San Benito County,Pres. Calif. State Sheriffs’ Assn.Mike Hennessey, Sheriff, San Francisco

CountySteve Moore, Sheriff, San Joaquin CountyPatrick Hedges, Sheriff, San Luis Obispo

CountyGreg Munks, Sheriff, San Mateo CountyCarlos Bolairos, Undersheriff, San Mateo

CountyBill Brown, Sheriff, Santa Barbara CountyJim Thomas, Retired Sheriff, Santa

Barbara CountyLaurie Smith, Sheriff, Santa Clara CountyPhil Wowak, Sheriff, Santa Cruz countyTom Bosenko, Sheriff, Shasta CountyJohn Evans, Sheriff, Sierra CountyRick Riggins, Sheriff, Siskiyou CountyGary Stanton, Sheriff, Solano County

Bill Cogbill, Sheriff, Sonoma CountyAdam Christianson, Sheriff, Stanislaus

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Visitor Center Open House – “ International F iesta”Where: Carmel Visitor Center, San Carlos btwn 5th & 6thWhen: Friday, June 4Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pmCost: FREE!See all that the Carmel Visitor Center has to offer! Learn location,hours, information, and the services offered to visitors and businessmembers. We will also be celebrating the release of the brand new2010-2011 Guide to Carmel! We welcome visitors from around theworld every day and so this year the open house has an “InternationalFiesta” theme. A variety of food and drinks will be served. Open toeveryone! Questions? Call Visitor Center manager Lisa 624-2522.

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James J. Rieser Fine Art &Showcase: Chamber CEOMonta Potter (left) withBoard Chair Vicki Lynch(right) joined Suzanne andJim Reiser and staff of JamesJ. Rieser Fine Art &Showcase (center) at its newgallery addition directlyacross the street from SuVecino Court. The new spacewill provide an exciting venuefor exhibitions on a rotatingbasis, opportunities foremerging artists and community outreach. Photo credit: Heidi McGurrin Photography

Business MixerWho: Carmel Plaza, Ocean & MissionWhen: Wednesday, June 2Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pmCost: $10 members, $15 non-membersCelebrate Carmel Plaza’s 50th Anniversary with an exhibition nightof the upcoming “Jazz at the Plaza” summer concert series. Festivitiesinclude music by The Steve Ezzo Trio, a cheese tasting station by TheCheese Shop, catering by Bistro Beaujolais, wine poured by VentanaVineyards and a caricature artist. A business card raffle includesprizes from many of the stores and $50 Plaza Gift Cards in celebra-tion of the Plaza’s 50th Anniversary.

May 27-June 20 “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson presented by Forest Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681

June 1 “Don’t Pave Main Street” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681

June 2 Carmel Chamber Business Mixer, Carmel Plaza, Carmel, 624-2522

June 2 “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681

June 3 Aubergine Spring Vegetable Dinner, Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel, Carmel, 622-5907

June 4 Carmel Visitor Center Open House - “International Fiesta”, Carmel, 624-2522

June 4-5 Smuin Ballet - Spring Program, Sunset Center, Carmel, 620-2040

June 5-6 World Ocean Day Celebration, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey, 648-4800

June 6 Evensong at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Carmel, 624-3883June 8 “Madagascar” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest

Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 9 Hands-On Pastry Class - Tarts, L’Auberge Carmel, Carmel,

624-8578June 9 “Bottle Shock” - Films in the Forest, Outdoor Forest Theater,

Carmel, 626-1681June 10-July 3 “The Clean House”, Pacific Repertory Theatre, Circle

Theatre, Carmel, 622-0100June 10 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Member Orientation,

Carmel’s Bistro Giovanni, Carmel, 624-2522June 10 Hands-On Pastry Class - Raw Food, Aubergine at L’Auberge

Carmel, Carmel, 624-8578June 10 “Tall in the Saddle” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest

Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 12 Carmel Heritage Society’s Annual House and Garden Tour,

Various Locations, Carmel, 624-4447June 12 Book & Garden Sale, Community Church of Monterey

Peninsula, Carmel, 624-8595June 12 Ice Cream Social - Carmel Art Association Summer Kick-

Off, Carmel Art Association, Carmel, 624-6176June 14-20 2010 U.S. Open Golf Tournament, Pebble Beach Golf Links,

908-234-2300June 15 “The Jazz Singer” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest

Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 16 “Sleeper” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest Theater

Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 17 “Casino Royale” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest Theater

Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 18 Wine & Cigar Dinner, Chateau Julien Wine Estate, Carmel,

624-2600June 21 Carmel Academy of Performing Arts Open House, Carmel,

624-3729June 22 “Vicky Christina Barcelona” - Films in the Forest presented by

Forest Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 23 Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer & Zakir Hussain Live, Sunset Center,

Carmel, 620-2040June 23 Library’s Nonfiction Book Club, Babcock Room at Sunset

Center, Carmel, 624-2811June 23 “City Slickers” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest Theater

Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 24 Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association Golf

Tournament, Bayonet Blackhorse Golf Course, Seaside, 375-9400June 24 “La Cage Aux Folles” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest

Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 25 Cima Collina 5 Pinot Fridays, Carmel, 620-0645June 26-27 SummerFest Arts & Crafts Faire, Pacific Repertory Theater,

Custom House Plaza, Monterey, 622-0700June 26 Winery Walk, Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association,

Paraiso Vineyard, Soledad, 375-9400June 26 6th Annual Founder’s Day, Carmel Mission, Carmel, 624-3600June 26 Chocolate Fest, Community Church of Monterey Peninsula,

Carmel, 624-8595June 29 Pizza Secrets Class, Cantinetta Luca, Carmel, 625-6500June 29 “Revenge of the Pink Panther” - Films in the Forest presented

by Forest Theater Guild, Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, 626-1681June 30 “Moonstruck” - Films in the Forest presented by Forest Theater

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Khaki’s Men’s Clothier ofCarmel: Mayor Sue McCloud(left) with Board Chair VickiLynch (right) hold a ribbon cut-ting with Jim and Connie Ockertof Khaki’s Men’s Clothier ofCarmel (center) to celebrate thestore’s new location in CarmelPlaza! The store has an exquisitecollection of Khaki’s men’sclothing, shoes and accessories.Photo credit: DMT Imaging

Mazda RacewayLaguna SecaCommunity ChamberMixer: The CarmelChamber participatedin a fun-filled multi-chamber mixer kick-ing off MazdaRaceway LagunaSeca’s race season!Attendees got to tourthe racing paddock atsunset and watch thehigh-tech AmericanLe Mans Series test inpreparation for their 6-hour race on Saturday afternoon! Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca islocated at 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway. Photo credit: DMT Imaging

Vagabond’s House Inn: (left to right)Board Chair and Writing on the Wallowner Vicki Lynch, Denny andAmanda LeVett of Vagabond’s HouseInn, with City Council members KarenSharp and Ken Talmage at a ribboncutting to celebrate the grand re-opening of Vagabond’s House Inn,located at Dolores & 4th. Everyoneenjoyed an art exhibition featuringlocal artists and food & wine fromTerry’s Lounge at the Cypress Inn.Photo credit: DMT Imaging

No particular theme this month, just a hodge podge ofthoughts. Thanks to all of you who attended the AnnualMembership Luncheon and made it such a successfulevent. Singing the Abalone Song was one of the high-lights, particularly under the tutelage of Thompson Lange,who could hardly breathe from his bruised ribs. Andthanks to the research expert, Michael T. Lynch, whotracked down the history, verses and score.

The city is in the thick of budget crunch and bewarned, paid parking is under consideration. The LaborManagement Committee is recommending the followingareas, in order of priority: Ocean Avenue, Del Mar

(Carmel Beach), Junipero between 3rd and Ocean, Vista Lobos and theremaining commercial district areas. As I have reported before, there havebeen mixed feelings about this, so be prepared for lots of discussion. If paidparking does come to pass, be assured that it will be administered by kiosks,not ugly meters on metal poles.

And finally, the US Open is now upon us. Carmel has a wonderful oppor-tunity to greet thousands of first-time visitors from all over the world. TheCarmel Chamber is once again providing shuttle serve to Pebble Beach. TheCity has generously provided a marketing opportunity for the retailers andrestaurants in Carmel-by-the-Sea so we hope you took advantage of that“Passport” offer. The brochures and the Chamber Guide to Carmel VisitorsGuide will be distributed to the spectators as they get on/off the shuttle bus.They will be looking for places to eat, drink and shop so we hope you are plan-ning to open early and close late. Hopefully, you are planning special offers.I am aware of some retailers who have scheduled trunk shows and are staffingaccordingly. Just like the in-laws coming to visit, we want to make sure wemake a good impression and they leave happy!

Vicki Lynch, chair of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce board of direc-tors for 2010, is the owner of Writing on the Wall. In addition, she is Co-Chairof Carmel’s Forest and Beach Commission.

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Local authors encouragewomen to lighten up

AUTHORS LILY Hills and Karen Hudson seem to havewhat every woman wants. They’re attractive, intelligent andsuccessful — and they live on the Monterey Peninsula. ButHills and Hudson each believe they possess something far

more valuable: a good relationship with themselves.Hills and Hudson, who have been friends since they met

in high school more than 30 years ago, will sign copies oftheir new book, “A Feminine Manifesta,” Thursday, June 3, atThe Works in Pacific Grove.

Hills, who lives in Carmel, said the pair wrote the bookbecause women are so hard on themselves. “We’re morestressed out and more depressed than we need to be,” Hillssaid.

“This book offers simple practices to help develop a hap-

pier relationship with ourselves,” Hudson explained. “Manyof us have not been taught how to be kind to ourselves.”

Women need to take responsibility for how they feel aboutthemselves and do something about it instead of blaming oth-ers for their unhappiness, Hills suggested.

Hills is also the author of “The Body Love Manual - Howto Love the Body You Have As You Create the Body YouWant.” The event starts at 4:30 p.m. and is free. The Works islocated at 667 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove. For moreinformation, call (831) 372-2242.


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In race for sheriff, each candidate claims he will do the bestBy MARY BROWNFIELD

AN INCUMBENT Monterey County Sheriff seeking histhird four-year term, a former sheriff ’s commander who leftthe agency after sparring with management and has theendorsement of his former coworkers, and a retired citypolice chief and ex-councilman endorsed by district attor-neys are running for sheriff in the June 8 election.

■ Mike KanalakisA sheriff’s office long timer, Kanalakis said he’s running

for a third term, because, “there’s just a lot of unfinishedbusiness in the sheriff ’s office that I want to see through.”

His lofty goals include “ending gang violence and dis-mantling drug trafficking in Monterey County.”

For examples of his efforts, he pointed to a recent sweepfor gang members that resulted in multiple arrests, and theinitial work on forming a regional task force that will usestate resources to fight gang activity.

“As a result of Operation Knockout, we have uncovered atremendous network that needs a lot of attention,” he said ofthe sweep.

“We’re putting together a major violent crimes unit thatwill include the state and all the resources they bring,” hecontinued.

Kanalakis said he’s also committed to contending with theold and overcrowded Monterey County Jail.

“I understand there’s some frustration with that, becausethis has been a priority for a long time, but it’s not like Ihaven’t tried,” he said. One plan, which called for gettingstate funding for a new jail in exchange for accepting a 500-bed half-way house for inmates about to be released fromstate prison fell through when Salinas wouldn’t agree on asite for the half-way house.

But Kanalakis is now hopeful the county will be able toobtain some of the $160 million the director of the statedepartment of corrections told him is up for grabs.

“I think we can get a second bite at the apple, and I’mhopeful we can find a suitable location that the communitywill accept,” he said. “I’m 100 percent against a tax thatwould fund this jail.”

Kanalakis said his persistence, leadership and relation-ships with state and local leaders will help him get thingsdone, even if the majority of the members of the deputy sher-iff ’s association who voted for endorsements chose one of his

challengers. “You can’t please everybody all the time, and my job is to

keep the public safe, first and foremost,” he said. He blamedthe DSA vote on anger that he had promoted some deputiesto higher ranks over others, because he holds everyone to the

rules, and because he sometimes says, “No,” to theirrequests.

His administration has stayed within its budget every year,

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JUST A HOP AND A SKIPFROM TOWN, NATURE’SSPLENDOR AWAITS

By CHRIS COUNTS

FAMOUS FOR its restaurants,art galleries and lively theater scene,Carmel is a very civilized place. Butfor anyone who loves the outdoors,the town’s greatest charm is unques-tionably the extraordinary spectacleof nature that surrounds it. Whilesome are content to appreciate naturefrom a distance, others insist on see-ing it up close. Thankfully, theMonterey Peninsula, Carmel Valleyand Big Sur are filled with hikingtrails. All you need is a few hours, asturdy pair of walking shoes, a littlebit of stamina and a good descriptionof a place to hike. This article aims toprovide a list of summer day hikesthat aren’t too strenuous and can beeasily reached from the MontereyPeninsula.

■ Point LobosThe first and most obvious place

to go for a hike is at Point LobosState Reserve. Located just threemiles south of Carmel alongHighway 1, the 750-acre park fea-tures 14 different trails, which add upto about six miles of walking.

If you’re walking or riding a bicy-cle, you can get into the reserve forfree. But if you’re traveling in a car,you’ll have to pay an entrance fee of$10 or park outside along the high-way. On summer weekends, thereserve’s limited parking lots can fillup fast, so parking along the highwaymight be your only option.

A trail map is available at the frontgate. Perhaps more than any other

local hike, the terrain at Point Lobosis relatively level, so none of the hikesare particularly strenuous. And justabout every route leads to a worldclass picnic spot.

If you have the time, spend anentire day here exploring the reserve’ssecluded coves and Monterey pineforests. If not, try the Cypress Grovetrail, which leads to the otherworldlyAllan Memorial Grove. Or take awalk along the North Shore Trail,which offers dazzling views ofCarmel Bay.

You really can’t go wrong follow-ing any of the trails at Point Lobos.The reserve is small, the paths arewell marked and it’s virtually impos-sible to get lost. Just remember tobring along warm clothes — the areais a virtual magnet for summertimefog, which seemingly can appear outof nowhere, even on the sunniest ofdays.

■ Garrapata State ParkLocated about seven miles south

of Carmel along Highway 1,Garrapata State Park offers two verydistinct hikes that are well suited forhikers of any level — the SobranesCanyon Trail and an unnamed mile-long route that circles Sobranes Point.A third route, the Rocky Ridge Trail,is ungodly steep and is best avoidedunless you’re up for a serious work-out.

The best place to park is along thehighway near mileage marker 65.8.East of the highway, the Sobranes

An explosion of poppies add asplash of color to Point Lobos StateReserve, which offers a bounty ofday hikes and picnic spots.

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Fun in theSunFun in theSun


See HIKES page 27A

Canyon Trail follows Sobranes Creek as it winds its way upa brushy canyon. The chaparral soon gives way to densegroves of towering redwoods and a lush carpet of sorrel. Forabout 1.5 miles, the trail follows a gently meandering creekbefore the route takes a sudden ascent up a steep ridge. Thismarks a good place to turn around.

On the west side of Highway 1, a trail veers towardSobranes Point, passing through dense maritime chaparral.Along the way, hikers can glimpse unreachable, surf-batteredcoves and listen to the barking of sea lions. The hike endsatop Sobranes Point, which offers a comfortable bench for apicnic and a birds eye view of the coastline south to RockyPoint.

■ Garland Ranch Regional ParkWhile fog blankets the coast on many summer days, the

area surrounding Carmel Valley Village is usually drenchedin glorious sunlight. Adjacent to the village is Garland RanchRegional Park, which includes 4,500 acres of grasslands, oakwoodlands and chaparral, offering a bounty of hikesIf you’retraveling east along Carmel Valley Road, the park’s mainentrance is located 8.6 miles from Highway 1. Extensive freeparking borders the road. From there, a pair of bridges crossthe Carmel River. A visitor center offers free trail maps anda wealth of information about the natural and cultural histo-ry of the park, which was once a cattle ranch.

An extensive network of trails at the park can accommo-date any level of hiking ability. If you’re looking for an easysummer day hike, you can’t go wrong by making the park’s“La Mesa” your destination.

The lower portion of the park features a vast network oftrails that often criss-cross one another. While it is difficultto get lost, it is quite easy to find yourself walking in circles.To reach “La Mesa,” follow the trail along the river east ofthe visitor center for about a half-mile through open grass-lands. From there, the trail narrows and and enters a woodedarea. Soon you’ll pass a 70-foot waterfall and begin a steadyquarter-mile climb up a ridge before reaching “La Mesa,”which is home to a year-round pond and offers sweepingviews of Carmel Valley.

■ Andrew Molera State ParkFor those who love the outdoors, there is no place in Big

Sur that can match Andrew Molera State Park for its versa-tility and easy access to just about every type of terrain andplant community the region offers. Yet the park is not nearlyas well known as its more famous neighbors, Pfeiffer Big SurState Park and Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park.

The entrance to Molera State Park is located on Highway1, about 20 miles south of Carmel. Like Point Lobos, there islimited parking available at $10 a vehicle. If the lot is full,parking along Highway 1 is your only option.

From the parking area, a seasonal bridge crosses the BigSur River and a trail begins. After a short distance, the path

splits into two forks. Take the right fork, which is the begin-ning of the Beach Trail. The path gently winds its way pastmajestic sycamore trees and patches of colorful bush lupineas it parallels the river for about three-quarters of a milebefore the waterway spills into the ocean. South of the rivermouth is a small but picturesque beach that makes for a per-fect picnic spot. For many hikers, the beach is an ideal desti-nation.

If you’re looking for a longer hike, the Bluff Trail beginsjust south of the beach. Like its name implies, the route fol-lows the bluffs for about 1.5 miles before reaching the shortbut not-to-be-missed Spring Trail, which ends at a secludedbeach.

Another worthwhile day hike begins at the north end ofthe parking lot. From there, the Headlands Trail — like the

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This summer, even more ways to get your motor runningBy MARY BROWNFIELD

ANYONE WITH a healthy respect for internal combus-tion engines and a fondness for the vehicles powered by themwill have no trouble finding ways to indulge that passion onthe Monterey Peninsula this summer.

Whether you’re into the world’s fastest motorcycles andhighbrow concours, or shopping for memorabilia and check-

ing out the latest technology, you can find it all in one of thecountry’s most beautiful locales.

July 23-25 means motorcycles, with the arrival of theMotoGP world championship and the AMA national cham-pionship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Tens of thousandsof fans converge on the area to see the most talented racersfrom all over the globe pilot their quick, high-tech machinesthrough Laguna’s 11 turns, reaching triple digit speeds. A ton

of accompanying activities and support races, along withdozens of vendors, make the Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix a not-to-be-missed weekend for race fans, who also flood CanneryRow in a long-held tradition Friday and Saturday nights. Formore information, visit www.mazdaraceway.com or call(800) 327-SECA.

When August rolls around, it’s all about cars.This year, the formerly private warmup for the vintage

races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca will be open to thepublic Aug. 7-8. Anyone who buys a ticket for the big eventAug. 12-15 can spend time at the track the weekend earlierfor just $15 per day, seeing rare and beautiful collector carsdoing what they do best: moving. www.mazdaraceway.com

On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Carmel-by-the-Sea hosts Concourson the Avenue. Launched in 2007, COTA, which is free toattend, effectively filled a niche by showcasing cars not cele-brated elsewhere, and doing so during a particularly slow dayof the week. Founded by devoted car buffs Doug and GenieFreedman of Atlanta, Ga., the event draws oglers to meanderthrough beautifully presented specimens entered in a multi-tude of classes, like American, British, European andJapanese Family Favorites; Hot Rod; Historic Race Car;Micro Car; Motorcycle; British, German, French andAmerican Sport; British, European and American Luxury;Shelby; and multiple Porsche and Ferrari classes.www.motorclubevents.com

The best sale of the week is held Aug. 10-11. AutomobiliaMonterey, The International Expo at Embassy Suites inSeaside was founded by a Carmel Valley enthusiast who callshis event, “the serious collector’s Candy Store,” AutomobiliaMonterey is purportedly the largest sale in America of gen-uine car-related collectibles.www.AutomobiliaMonterey.com.

On Aug. 11, the Monterey Jet Center at the airport hoststhe biggest toy show around: McCall’s Motorworks Revival.The Revival is an extravagant celebration of fascinating vehi-cles — from vintage racers and luxurious tourers, to brand-new innovations from major marques — and captivating pri-vate, military and vintage aircraft accompanied by food, wineand finery. Proceeds benefit the Naval Postgraduate SchoolFoundation and the California Highway Patrol’s 11-99Foundation. www.mccallevents.com

Come Aug. 12, more than 100 rare and collectible vehi-cles will tour the Monterey Peninsula and stop in downtownCarmel during the 13th Annual Pebble Beach Tourd’Elegance presented by Rolex. The most exciting (and leastexpensive) way to observe more than half of the stunningvintage cars invited to enter the renowned Pebble BeachConcours d’Elegance is to see them in motion on scenicMonterey Peninsula roads during the tour. Toward the end oftheir drive, participants — many dressed in period clothing tomatch their autos — leave their treasures parked on OceanAvenue in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea while they picnic inDevendorf Park. The cars remain motionless for a couple of

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On Aug. 13, Concorso Italiano at LagunaSeca Golf Ranch in Monterey celebrates allthings Italian: rare and special automobiles,fashion, food and other indulgences. Spreadout over the lush fairways of Laguna Seca,Concorso Italiano offers the perfect show for

fans of Ferrari, Lamborghini, MaseratiLancia, Alfa-Romeo and a host of otherItalian marques. www.concorso.com.

Another Aug. 13 event, The Quail — AMotorsports Gathering, is held at QuailLodge and continues to enjoy great recogni-tion and success as one of the week’s mostexclusive and highly regarded automotiveevents. Melding more than 100 of the mostimportant cars in history with fine food andgreat wine, the event sells out quickly, but ifyou can get your hands on a ticket, it will be

worth your while. Ticket holders also haveaccess to the Bonhams & Butterfields auc-tion. Proceeds benefit local and nationalcharities serving children and families.www.quaillodgeevents.com.

Also on Aug. 13, the Pacific GroveConcours Auto Rally on Lighthouse Avenuein Pacific Grove begins with staging in theearly afternoon, followed by a tour throughthe Peninsula and an awards barbecue. Allwho own vintage vehicles and sports cars areinvited to participate in the colorful rally, andthousands of spectators will line the tourroute from Lighthouse Avenue throughPebble Beach, Carmel and Monterey as hun-dreds of beautiful cars cruise past.www.pgautorally.org.

Historic racing has a new look and feel inthe venue that has celebrated vintage cars fordecades. On Aug. 12-15, the inaugural Rolex

Monterey Motorsports Reunion — whichreplaces Steve Earle’s Monterey HistoricAutomobile Races — will be held at MazdaRaceway Laguna Seca. The Thursday-through-Sunday event will feature 19 differ-ent groups of historic racing cars spanningseveral decades, as well as a tribute to someof the sport’s greatest talents. Children 12and under are admitted free. www.maz-daraceway.com

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1 SPECIAL WEEK FOR THE MOTIVATEDPLAYER AND TEAM!Advanced Scoring, Attacking andGoalkeeper Camp:Week 1: June 22-26th (Tues-Friday)Carmel (Carmel Middle)(Boys and Girls. Ages 6-14) Time: 9 a.m. to noonCost: $100

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Harrison Memorial Library Summer Reading ProgramYouth Services — Park Branch • Starts June 21st - Ends July 31st

SPECIAL PROGRAMS• Thursday, July 1 - 1:30 pm: WHERE THE WET THINGS ARE! A Storytelling Safari with lots of audience participation,coming to entertain you all the way from New Mexico.

• Thursday, July 8 - 1:30 pm: DAFFY DAVE will entertain you with his clowning, magic, juggling, music, and balloons!

• Tuesday, July 13 - 1:30 pm: ANDY Z is a singer/songwriter & performer of children, whose music will also entertain adults.For ages 10 and under.

• Thursday, July 15 - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm: TWEEN ART PROGRAM - Drawing and painting fun with local artist Dante Rondo. Studentswill create an art project based on ocean, water & landscapes, or marine life in their choice ofcharcoal, colored pencils, or acrylic paints. For ages 11 to 15, maximum of 15 students.

• Thursday, July 22 - 1:30 pm: TOMMY’S SPLASHY PIRATE ADVENTURE - Puppet Show with Art Gruenberger of PuppetArt Theater is back by popular demand.

• Thursday, July 29 - 1:30 pm: MAGIC DAN will amaze you with his magic show! AND make you laugh! He has many tricksup his sleeve.

A special thank you to Pizza My Heart, Carmel Bakery, and the Carmel Valley Youth Centerfor their generous support.

The Park Branch Library is located at Mission and 6th, Carmel-by-the-Sea; 831-624-4664Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by a parent or child age 12 or older.

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After the meeting, LeWarne said ownersof vacant lots who have no water for buildingshould wait until Cal Am builds a desal plantto supply new water. But the current plan,known as the Regional Water Project, willonly produce enough water to eliminate ille-gal pumping from the Carmel River. It won’tsupply any new water.

A county ordinance forbids propertyowners from having their own desal plant;this week’s ban on new wells effectivelyrequires them to leave their property unde-veloped, with no end in sight.

But Potter said drilling wells on small lotsinto fractured granite isn’t the answer, and hesaid the well moratorium isn’t NIMBYism.

“In Carmel Woods, there are actually 60vacant parcels that would be prime for thesituation we’re talking about here, and whenyou’ve got a lot that’s 40-by-100 and you’redrilling in fractured rock, you don’t have the

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option of moving well locations if a wellruns dry,” Potter said. He also said one prop-erty owner’s well could use up the waterbeneath adjacent lots.

“We need time to study the issue to makesure we’re making the right decisions.”Potter said.

But a local hydrogeologist told the boardit was simply false that fractured granitewells are necessarily unreliable.

“We do rigorous pump tests and have tomeet very strict standards to prove that a wellis adequate for its intended use,” AaronBierman testified. “There are no cases offractured granite wells failing on theMonterey Peninsula.”

And land use attorney John Bridgesagreed with Bierman that no emergencyexists.

“There is no factual basis for this ordi-nance,” Bridges said. “There is no legal basisto enact it, even for 45 days.”

But the board disagreed and will revisitthe issue in June. At that time, the moratori-um could be extended for a full year.

Plenty of things to do for Peninsula kids this summerBy KELLY NIX

IT’S SUMMER and the kids are out ofschool. That’s great, but it also means par-ents have to find ways for their children tostay occupied, other than by staring at the TVscreen with their hands gripped on the Xbox.

Fortunately, there’s no shortage of sum-mer to-dos for children ages 2 to 18 who liveon the Monterey Peninsula. From theaterclasses, to ball games, to summer camps,keeping children involved in indoor and out-door activities should be a cinch.

Day campsThe City of Pacific Grove has a host of

children’s programs ranging from day campsfor little ones, to soccer classes for all ages.

After a three-year absence, the city thisyear brought back its Summer AdventureDay Camp, which runs June 7 to Aug. 6 andoffers children in grades three to six activi-ties and themes for each of the nine weeks ofthe camp. Parents can drop off their childrenfor the day, go to work, then pick them upafterward.

The Monday-to-Friday camp allows asmany as 20 kids per week from 7:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m. to immerse themselves in games,sports, arts and crafts, singing, movies, artand other activities.

Prices are $140 for a five-day week forP.G. residents and $165 for nonresidents.

From June 7 to Aug. 6, P.G. will offer theCaledonia Park Playground Program forboys and girls ages 7 to 12.

Ball sports are the name of the game atthe playground program, said DonMothershead. the city’s recreation coordina-tor. Whiffle ball, kickball, dodge ball, soccerand basketball, as well as board games,crafts and local excursions supervised bycity employees will keep kids busy duringthe program and leave them pooped at theend of the day.

The program costs $25 per day for resi-dents, $30 for nonresidents. The nine-weekprogram cost $150 for residents or $180 fornonresidents.

Registration for P.G. summer camps is atP.G. City Hall, 300 Forest Ave. For moreinformation about the camps, go towww.ci.pg.ca.us/recreation or call (831)648-5730.

Theater campFor kids who would rather spend their

time being creative, the Ragamuffin MusicalTheatre Summer Camp, which runs fourweeks, is the perfect outlet.

Kids from 8 to 18 will spend their daysdeveloping theater performance skills,including dance, voice and acting. They’llalso work on behind-the-scenes stagecraft.

The camp, which will be in the P.G. youthcenter June 14 to July 11, is run by DianneLyle. “She is the just the best thing sinceapple pie,” Mothershead said. “She is veryknowledgeable and makes all the costumesherself. She gives it a lot of heart and soul.”

Children will eventually perform in thesummer production, “Into the Woods,” acockeyed, Broadway version of several of theGrimm fairy tales that features charactersCinderella, Red Riding Hood and the wolf,and Jack and the Beanstalk.

Other activities at the coed camp, whichinvites inexperienced and seasoned perform-ers, include indoor and outdoor games,theme days and talent shows.

Fees range from $700 to $775. For moreinformation, go to www.ci.pg.ca.us/recre-ation or call (831) 648-5730.

Library funMotivating children to read when there

are other distractions can be tough some-times. Fortunately, the Harrison MemorialLibrary in Carmel has a summer readingclub, which rewards children for reading. Itruns June 21 to July 31.

The library also has a bunch of otherevents beginning July 1. Some of the theminclude, “Where the wet things are,” a “sto-rytelling safari” with lots of audience partic-ipation; Daffy Dave, who will entertain chil-dren with juggling, music, clowning andmagic; Andy Z, a singer songwriter; a TweenArt Program painting with Dane Rondo; anda magic show with Magic Dan. There’s alsoTommy’s Splashy Pirate Adventure, a puppetshow with puppeteer Art Gruenberger.

For information about the library’s events,visit www.hm-lib.org/kids or call (831) 624-4464.

Overnight campIf children are looking to get away for

longer than a day, there’s also the old-schoolovernight summer camp.

Perhaps the best known in MontereyCounty is the City of Monterey’s CampQuien Sabe, which has been in operation formore than 50 years.

“It’s an overnight camping experience,”

said Shannon Beltran, Monterey’s recreationsupervisor. Children “get dropped off onMonday and picked up on Friday afternoon.”

The camp, at Toro Regional Park, offerstraditional activities, complete with camp-fires, canoeing and stargazing. For moreinformation, visit www.monterey.org/rec.

“Treasure Island” will be performedFridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughJune 20. Friday and Saturday shows start at 8p.m., while Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m.Friday’s opening night performance will bepreceded by a reception at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniorsand $15 for students and children over 5.Matinee tickets are $20 for adults and $10for students and children. For more about theForest Theater Guild, call (831) 626-1681 orvisit www.foresttheaterguild.org.

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CHS students present ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare’s lighthearted look

at the folly of young love, “A MidsummerNight’s Dream,” will be performed by theCarmel High School Drama DepartmentMay 28-29 at the Carmel Middle SchoolAmphitheater.

“I like to do this play with high schoolstudents,” explained its director, MichaelJacobs. “It’s easier than some ofShakespeare’s other plays to understand thelanguage. The plot is very clear and veryfunny.”

The play starts at 6 p.m. Admission isfree. The school is located at 4380 CarmelValley Road.

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clist’s suspicions.“I had been staring at a tree for about

three hours, and I was getting ready to headout when I heard voices,” recalled Mehlman,who recently graduated from the Universityof New Hampshire with a B.S. in zoology.

The voices Mehlman heard soundedinsistent and angry, so he climbed out of hisblind to see what all the commotion wasabout. “I saw two police officers pointingpistols at me and third was pointing a shot-gun at me,” said Mehlman, who has been

working at the reserve for four months as afield assistant. “They were 15 to 20 feetaway. I tried to explain, but one of them said,‘Shut up and put your hands in the air.’”

Mehlman was handcuffed and directed tocrawl under a barbed wire fence. He wassearched and one of the officers confiscateda pocket knife he was carrying. Meanwhile,the other two officers climbed up the hillsideand searched his blind. Eventually he con-vinced them he was merely a bird researcherdoing his job. “I was totally in shock,” headded. “I was shaking uncontrollably.”

While the incident was unsettling foreverybody involved, Stromberg said heunderstands that sheriff ’s deputies have avery challenging job.

“I can see their point,” he said. “Theydon’t know who they’re dealing with.”

And while the reserve seems like a partic-ularly peaceful and serene place, Strombergadmits there are a few places in the area thatwarrant the sheriff ’s attention. “Parts ofupper Carmel Valley are a little rough.”

Cmdr. Mike Richards, told The Pine Conethat the officers who responded to thereserve Sunday were simply doing their job.

“There have been cases of snipers alonghighways,” Richards explained. “Once wedetermined who he was, everything was fine.It’s better to be safe than sorry.”

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SHERIFFFrom page 11A

us, and they explain that all calls are confi-dential.”

Lisa Hoefler, director of operations forthe SPCA, said the organization gets severalpotential dog neglect calls a week. The num-ber of dogs left in backyards with little atten-tion is not uncommon.

“It’s a countywide problem,” Hoeflersaid. “Some people have this idea you have adog that goes in the backyard and on a chain,and you give it food once a day and that’swhat a dog is there for.”

But isolation and the lack of interactionwith people and even other dogs can lead todog behavioral problems, including stress,depression and aggression.

In addition to handing out the fliers them-selves, Rhonda Somerton said she and hermother will drop off the SPCA fliers with theCity of Seaside’s animal control and at busi-nesses such as PetSmart in Sand City so theycan be distributed to customers.

Daily visitationsFeeling sorry for her neighbor’s dog,

Rhonda Somerton eventually began visitingCole twice a day for six months, talking tohim and petting him through the neighbor’sfence. She came to realize the dog barkedmostly because he didn’t get any attentionand was bored.

His owners “wouldn’t pay him any atten-tion at all,” she said. “I just couldn’t under-stand why they wanted him. They didn’twalk him or anything.”

Somerton said it was clear her daily visitswere lifting Cole’s spirit. “He was excited tosee me,” Somerton said. “He was needy. Youcould tell he just soaked up the attention.”

But providing a dog with food and waterand giving a dog attention are two separatethings, and only one of them can be enforcedby the law.

“The law doesn’t say you have to loveyour dog,” Hoefler said. “But the law doessay you have to provide food, shelter, waterand veterinary care when needed.” It’s alsoillegal to keep a dog tied up.

For pet owners who don’t provide thoseneeds, an SPCA humane officer will tellthem about the law that requires that petshave access to food, water and and shelter. Ifa dog is chained, they’ll tell them that’sunlawful in California.

Keeping in line with the SPCA’s goal ofeducating dog owners about how to take careof their pets, officers also tell receptive own-ers that their own lives can be enriched ifthey have more interaction with their pets.

“We try to get them involved in the dog’slife somehow,” Hoefler said.

Some neglectful dog owners aren’t inten-

even when that meant making tough deci-sions, he said.

“My first responsibility is to the publicand the community,” he said. “I’m concernedabout the public’s morale. I think I’m doinga good job.”

Among his other accomplishments,Kanalakis pointed to the creation of theMCSO website, including online report fil-ing for people who might not otherwise con-tact a deputy about a crime, and the exis-tence of the bomb squad, the sexual assaultresponse team, the ag crime task force andother groups targeting specific crimes.

In addition, he pointed to the programs atthe jail designed to teach inmates skills, suchas forklift operation and janitorial services,which they can use to make honest livingsafter their sentences are complete.

He also touted his leadership, honesty,integrity and loyalty, as well as his nearlyfour decades in public service and his localroots.

“I have the superior qualifications inevery way,” he said.

■ Fred GarciaA member of the sheriff ’s office for 29

years, Garcia has been “campaigning fulltime” since his retirement in February.

“I’m very upbeat about things and havebuilt up a lot of momentum,” he said. “Neverhaving run for political office, it’s been aneye opener.”

Garcia said the biggest challenge facingthe sheriff’s office is the budget.

“The crisis of the county budget is the toppriority, when we talk about people losingjobs and the staffing shortages we currentlyhave,” he said.

“My plan is to restructure the depart-ments to eliminate upper management posi-tions, because we are top heavy.”

Garcia said the sheriff ’s office is short 39deputies to patrol the streets and keep orderin the jail.

“And yet, we’re fully staffed for sergeant,commander and above,” he said. “I’ve beenlooking at the way it’s set up and have beenlooking at the positions. I’ve worked withother people in the departments to determinepositions that could be cut and others thatcould be consolidated.”

Garcia said reorganization could cut $1.1million or more from the annual budget. Thatmoney could then be spent on hiringdeputies, as well as the professional staffneeded in the crime lab.

“We have a backlog of about 3.5 monthsof processing of evidence,” he said.

To address gang issues — particularly theviolence that has led to almost 70 homicidesin just over two years and an escalation inSouth County — Garcia said he supports a“really strong suppression effort,” along withcommunity policing, and drug and youth

intervention programs.“The juvenile impact program was elimi-

nated; we don’t have school resource offi-cers,” he said. “These are programs we haveto get back into, to reinforce our connectionwith the kids. Kids as young as 10 and 11 areinvolved in shootings.”

Connecting with the community will helppeople see the sheriff ’s office as a usefulresource, according to Garcia.

“People are afraid to call the police whenthey don’t really know the police,” he said.“We need to reestablish that relationship,where the citizens own the deputies. Thenthey’re more willing to get involved.”

Garcia criticized Kanalakis for failing toface critics in Big Sur, Carmel Valley andCastroville.

“If people are not happy with you, youhave to go talk to them. You may not like it;you may take a beating, but as sheriff, you’rea public servant,” he said.

“They do not want to be upset and havethe sheriff send an underling — they want totalk to the man.”

He also blamed morale issues on a sheriffwho thinks more about himself than thosewho work for him.

“You can’t isolate yourself, you can’t putyourself in a cocoon where you don’t associ-ate with them,” he said. “I was commanderof the King City station for three years, andduring those years, the sheriff came not onetime to visit the station and the staff.”

Garcia said he is grateful for the deputies’endorsement of his candidacy. Dan Mitchellof the DSA reported that 268 of the organi-zation’s 300 members voted, with Garciawinning their endorsement “by a significantmargin.”

As for the jail issue, “the reality is, thereisn’t $150 million sitting around forMonterey County to build a new jail,” hesaid, and waiting for grant money that manyother agencies also want would mean need-less delays.

But there’s no ignoring the fact the facili-ty is overcrowded and needs to be expanded.

“My vision is a 350-to-400-bed expan-sion on the property right next to the jail,” hesaid.

Garcia said his vision and his decades ofexperience with the department, includingseven years in management positions, makehim a strong candidate for sheriff.

“I have the experience, know the structureand the complexities, and know the person-nel and department,” he said.

■ Scott MillerA veteran of Salinas P.D. and the former

chief of police in Pacific Grove, Miller alsoserved on that city’s council. In his bid forthe county’s top law enforcer, he has receivedendorsements from the Monterey Herald andthe Californian, as well as the county’sdeputy district attorneys.

Miller puts internal problems in the sher-iff ’s department at the top of his must-fix

list.“I still continue to believe that the No. 1

priority is stopping the bickering and thefeuding out there, and trying to raise thelevel of professionalism of the entire organi-zation,” he said. “And I would do thatthrough my perspective, my many years as apolice executive, and the things I know needfixing. Right now, the sheriff ’s office is pret-ty broken, and in many areas close to dys-functional, compared to high professionalpolice standards.”

Until things are working well internally,the department won’t be able to accomplishother important goals, according to Miller,who said the agency’s management, person-nel and policies all need “serious revamp-ing.”

“When people who work at the sheriff ’soffice complain to me, one of the majorthings they complain about is lack of fairtreatment, based on what camp you’re in,”Miller said. “And it should never be thatway.”

He pointed to the conflict betweenKanalakis and Garcia that began almost ayear.

“And they’ve been picking sides insidethe department,” he said. “People are on thisside or on that side, and if you just want to goto work and get your job done, it’s been atremendously difficult department in whichto be working.”

Meanwhile, evidence goes unprocessedin the crime lab, where Miller said standardoperating procedures are also lacking.

“They’re a floundering ship,” he said. “Itcan only be expected to continue if either ofmy opponents wins.”

While Garcia received the deputies’ sup-port, Miller said it was only from slightlymore than 50 percent of the membership.Miller acknowledged he received the fewestvotes but said that made sense, consideringhe’s never worked at the sheriff ’s office.

“I would treat everyone with respect anddignity — not just those who supported mycampaign,” he added.

Miller also pledged to work hard on thebudget and tackle gang problems, which he’shelped fight since 1980.

“Those are critical issues we should havebeen focusing on for last 12 months, and wewill be when I’m sheriff,” he said. “It will bethe best, most professional law enforcementagency we can possibly be — that’s my maingoal.”

Like Garcia, Miller criticized Kanalakisfor failing to face his detractors.

“It’s reprehensible that when he takes crit-icism, he doesn’t show up,” he said. “He justblows them off. That’s just not the way for asheriff to act.”

Miller said voters have been responsive tohis message and supportive of his campaign.

“If it has to do with qualifications and thefeedback I’ve received from people, thenthings are looking pretty good,” he said. “If ithas to do with having more 4-by-8 signs inkey locations, maybe I won’t win.”

tionally being malicious, Hoefler said. Oftenthey don’t understand how a dog should betreated, while others don’t have the financialresources to provide for a dog.

Every case is different, and sometimesSPCA officers are able to change a person’sperception about dog ownership, sometimesnot. The SPCA can seize a dog if its ownersrefuse to provide the animal with basicneeds, though pets are often voluntarily sur-rendered with the threat of prosecution,Hoefler said.

“We try to tell them it’s just costing youmoney to feed the dog,” Hoefler said. “Wetell them we can make this all go away foryou if you give us the dog so we can [give itanother home].”

The SPCA seizes about one dog permonth and files about five animal neglectand cruelty cases with the Monterey CountyDistrict Attorney’s Office each year.

“We have a 100 percent [conviction] rateso you don’t want it to go that far with us,”Hoefler said.

Up for adoptionMeanwhile, Cole’s living situation has

greatly improved over the last two months,Rhonda Somerton said.

At the end of April, Cole and his back-yard mate — a younger female dog namedBlanca, who Cole’s owners more recentlyleft to fend for herself in the same backyard— got loose. The dogs were taken to theSPCA’s shelter off of Highway 68.

Even though Cole was going to be eutha-nized because he showed some signs ofaggression — likely because he had littlecontact with people and dogs — Somertonsaid “his owner didn’t want to pay the fees toget the dogs out of impound.”

So Somerton arranged for Cole to bereleased from the shelter because shebelieved that with some socialization andtraining, the dog’s behavior would improve.And it has, she said.

“He is really sweet and loyal,” Somertonexplained. “Our dream is to find Cole agood, permanent home. I think he would beperfect for someone who is retired or worksfrom home and has the time to give him loveand attention.”

Somerton’s brother has been fosteringCole until he can be found a new home.Cole’s interaction with her brother’s owndogs have already helped mellow Cole out.But Somerton said they are hoping someonewill sponsor Cole to help pay for more of histraining.

Blanca was recently adopted after a briefstay at the SPCA. Cole, whose picture isavailable on Peace of Mind Dog Rescue’swebsite at www.peaceofminddogrescue.org,is available for adoption or fostering.

For information about fostering or adopt-ing Cole, call (831) 394-2344.

By CHRIS COUNTS

NINETY-SEVEN YEARS after it wasfirst performed at the Forest Theater, RobertLouis Stevenson’s beloved “Treasure Island”will be presented by a local theater group onthe same stage.

One of the most memorable of all piratestories, “Treasure Island” opens Friday, May28. The play is part of the ForestTheater’s centennial celebration.

“Who hasn’t read ‘TreasureIsland?’” asked Rebecca Barrymore,who serves as artistic director for theForest Theater Guild. “It’s a timelessstory that everyone can identifywith.”

While “Treasure Island” has beenperformed thousands of times,Barrymore said her group’s produc-tion closely follows a version thatwas first staged in Carmel in 1913.

“It’s the classic version of thestory,” Barrymore said. “It’s wonder-fully fun and dramatic.”

Tanner Young plays the role ofJim Hawkins, the young boy whofinds the treasure map that sets thestory in motion.

“Tanner is only 10 years old, buthe’s been performing since he was5,” Barrymore observed. “He’s beena creative force during the produc-tion of the play.”

Keith Decker portrays the ruth-less Long John Silver.

“Keith has been performinglocally since 1963,” Barrymoreexplained. “He brings a richness tothe characters he plays, and he brings

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Keith Decker, left, and Tanner Young star in “TreasureIsland,” which opens Friday at the Forest Theater.

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Auction offers rare chance to own apainting by elusive Big Sur artist

By CHRIS COUNTS

IT’S HARD to imagine there’s a placewith more artists per capita than Big Sur,which has long been a magnet for painters,sculptors and photographers. While the listof artists who have lived and worked alongMonterey County’s south coast is lengthyand impressive, one particular artist — thelate George Choley — attained a level ofrespect and admiration that none of his con-temporaries could match.

The Henry Miller Library is presenting asilent auction of three of Choley’s paintings.The library will receive a generous commis-sion from the sale of the paintings, which iswelcome news for the Big Sur nonprofit.

Although Choley, who passed away in

1998 at the age of 74, is relatively unknownoutside of Big Sur, his artwork has attainedan almost mythical status there.

“It’s probably safe to say that he is themost loved Big Sur artist of all,” saidMagnus Toren, director of the library and alongtime friend and neighbor of Choley.

While many artists go to great lengths tomarket their work, Choley seemed to avoidthe attention his work attracted. With hisskill, he could have spent every day at theeasel, but he seemed equally content to clearbrush for his neighbors and fix clogged cul-verts on Partington Ridge Road. For him,manual labor was just another art form.

“Everything he touched turned to gold,”recalled Toren’s wife, Mary Lu.

According to Toren, Choley was a uniquepersonality with an extraordinarycreative gift. “There is an uncompro-mising honesty that exudes from hiswork,” he explained. “He dedicatedhis life to the pursuit of his creativepassion.”

Many Big Sur residents own oneof Choley’s works, which he oftengave as gifts. But few are willing topart with them.

“I haven’t heard of any beingoffered since his family’s estate salein the late 1990s,” Toren added.

The silent auction continuesthrough June 15. To place a bid orlearn more about the library, call(831) 667-2574 or visit www.hen-rymiller.org.

THE BIG Sur Library will host its 22ndannual Book and Bake Sale May 29-31, from1 to 4 p.m. each day.

“The county library system has eliminat-ed its book-buying budget and has asked theFriends of the Big Sur Library to use their

Three paintings by the late George Choley are beingauctioned off by the Henry Miller Library.

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Library fundraiser more critical than everfunds to buy books and periodicals. We’rehoping for a big turnout to cover these bud-get deficits,” library volunteer DickWhittington explained.

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He met Cindy in 1986and married in 1988.

At that juncture, theywent to Tahoe. “We found abeautiful building inIncline.” he said. “Thekitchen was already in place, and with no money needed upfront, I opened Inclination” — but it closed after two years.

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Passionfish thrives on Ted Walter’s passion for innovative cookingBy MARGOT PETIT NICHOLS

PERHAPS YOU’VE heard of Ted Walter for his advoca-cy of seafood sustainability, or perhaps you’ve heard of himin respect to reopening The Old Bathhouse restaurant atLovers Point. But without a doubt you’ve heard of him as thefine executive chef who, with hisstaff, produces memorable dinners athis Passionfish restaurant onLighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove.

At Passionfish, Walter has madea name for himself in the culinaryworld. But it didn’t happenovernight.

“When I was 12, I started cooking dinner for my family.My mom loved it,” he said. He began restaurant work at theHarvest Queen in Salinas at the age of 17 while a student atSalinas High School, then washed dishes and bused atAndre’s and Picasso’s at the Barnyard in Carmel.

His first cooking job was at The Faculty Club while anundergraduate at UC Santa Barbara. He graduated in 1981with a degree in English, harboring an inner wish to becomea novelist. “But I didn’t have the knack for telling stories,” hesaid, so he turned his creative talent to cooking at Lake Tahoeat Le Petit Pier owned by John Defoe, at Tahoe Vista.

“It was at Tahoe I ate my first fabulous meal,” he said, andhe decided he wanted to become that accomplished.

He moved up quickly at Le Petit Pier, reading cookbooksand experimenting a lot. “The chef recognized my ability andgave me more responsibility — as I do now with my kitchenstaff. I worked there two years, and by the time I left, I wasthe chef. I was 23 years old.”

Defoe opened another restaurant, this time at Incline,called Wildberries, with 45 seats, andWalter was handed even moreresponsibility.

“I was the chef and had completecontrol of the menu. It was veryexciting,” he said. “I experimented alot, which was original in 1983 and’84.”

When Walter read Gourmet Magazine, he was inspired togo to New York, where he discovered Big Apple restaurantswere way behind California where culinary innovation wasconcerned.

“They were still doing everything with sauces and demi-glace. They hadn’t freshened up anything there,” he recalled.“Then Jeremiah Tower came along in San Francisco, openinghis Stars restaurant in ’84. He was like a lightning rod.”.

Meanwhile, back at Wildberries, Walter would change themenu every week. “I had 15 items on the menu, and I was liv-ing and breathing it. That’s what passionate cooks do.”

After Wildberries, Walter decided to open his own restau-rant. By way of research, he traveled up and down the

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Valley, with Cindy as food and beverage manager. Then amove to Carmel where Walter was the chef at Rio Grill andCindy was concierge at Post Ranch.

Fast forward to 1997, the year the Walters purchasedCocodrillo Restaurant from chef/restaurateur Julio Ramirez.The location — Lighthouse at Congress in Pacific Grove —was perfect. It seated 140 patrons in four adjoining rooms.They changed the wild and joyous decor of Cocodrillo to aquiet sea green, andenhanced the walls withblack and white photos ofunderwater sea creatures byScott Campbell.

With Chef Walter incharge of the kitchen, Cindytakes care of the front of thehouse, the books andPR/advertising.

The exceptional wine listhas been created by JannaLizza, and Walter has pricedthe wines “a little aboveretail.”

His menus go in a season-al direction: Right now, he’splanning summer changesfor the current spring menu.Walter has six or sevencooks on the line, andArtemio Perez is his souschef.

The Walters are knownfor their passionate partici-pation in and talks on sus-tainable seafood. Every year,Walter participates inCooking for Solutions at theMonterey Bay Aquarium.Listening to him discourseon this subject, one isimpressed with the profoundunderstanding and concernhe has for the dwindlingpopulation in the seas.

They live in CarmelValley with their new 9-week-old, roly-poly goldenretriever, Bubba. They get upto Healdsburg as often asthey can to see their daugh-ter, Megan Glaadand, herwinemaker husband and lit-tle 8-month-old daughter,Hayley, the Walter’s firstgrandchild. Their son, Kevinhas been stationed in Iraq onan airbase for three months.

As for bringing The OldBath House to life again bymoving Passionfish toLovers Point, Walter saidthere are still months ofwork to do for obtaining per-mits, so nothing is plannedfor the near future.

Passionfish, 701Lighthouse Ave., PacificGrove, is open nightly from5 p.m. until closing. Forinformation or reservations,call (831) 655-3311.


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QUAIL LODGE has it tougher than most when it comesto wooing customers. With the closure of its hotel and fine-dining restaurant last November, even though the clubhouseand Edgar’s restaurant remain intact, the place comes to mindless often when people are contemplating where to eat.

But management can’t make the major menu changes thatwould regain Quail the spotlight, because the club’s 300members might die of shock.

Brilliantly, the lodge hired executive chef Julio Ramirez torun the two-level kitchen that supplies Edgar’s and cateredevents. Charming and caring, Ramirez, who was born inNicaragua and lived in Spain before coming to the states withno English and nothing more than a wooden suitcase a fewdecades ago, has galvanized the crew, made the place spot-less, tightened up operations, streamlined purchasing and

delicately touched the fairly conventional menu — all sincehis arrival last October.

Peninsula residents might know Ramirez as the foundingchef of Cocodrillo in Pacific Grove, and then the Fishwifeand Turtle Bay restaurants, which he sold after spending 21years running his own business. He said an illness made himrealize life is for living now, so he retired and traveled. But

he missed cooking and started doing little jobs in the kitchen,including working in a fishing lodge in Alaska and at theSardine Factory.

When Quail came calling, having never worked at a coun-try club, Ramirez figured, “Why not?”

“So I came for the interview, and the same day, I got thejob,” he said.

He started making behind-the-scenes changes right away. “The place was running really rich, purchasing-wise —

‘Buy this, buy that’ — so there was a lot of leftover food fromnot calculating well for the size of the events,” he said.Cleanliness and equipment maintenance weren’t quite up tohis standards, either.

“All of that is important,” he pointed out. If a stove hoodgoes unchecked, for instance, it will “catch fire, and they willsay, ‘The chef burned the kitchen.’”

Ramirez also committed to purchasing local ingredients— a philosophy already espoused there before his arrival —and hired executive sous chef Selene Johnson, who wasworking at Quail in more administrative capacities, likescheduling and event logistics. Among other tasks, she keepstrack of how, when and where to buy the best.

“If I hadn’t found her her, I would have been completelylost,” he said.

He has cooked, tweaked, reviewed and perfected everyrecipe on the menu, from the Castroville artichoke, to thewild caught salmon, but hasn’t made any significant changes— in order to “keep the pirates from mutiny,” Johnson said,referring to the club’s members.

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cient kitchen, encouraging them to take pride in their work.“You can see the difference,” he said. “You can taste the

difference and see how proud they are.”Where he and Johnson can freely express their creativity

is in the three-course menus served on Thursdays, whichhave become so popular that reservations sell out in 24 hours,and 90 percent of the customers order the special menu. Thisweek’s, for instance, was entitled East to West and featuredsweet pea fritter with arugula salad and raspberry vinaigrette,cumin and honey Sonoma lamb medallions with sweet pota-to rösti and sautéed garden greens, and cardamom pannacotta. The cost of the prix fixe is $25 per person, plus tax and

tip.Ramirez and Johnson

said they really enjoy theirwork and working together.They also appreciate thewarmth and hamische themembers bring to the restau-rant.

“It’s a very welcomingplace, and since the mem-bers feel at home, the wholeplace feels comfortable,”Johnson said.

On Tuesday, June 1,Edgar’s will host WineTasting & Tapas in the patio,with small bites, Bernarduswines and live music. Thecost is $35, and reservationsare required. Visitwww.quaillodge.com or call(831) 620-8910.

■ Paws for a cause is back

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guests in the Fireplace Lounge Patio at the Hyatt Regency onOld Golf Course Road in Monterey every Thursday throughSeptember. The annual Paws for a Cause series, which bene-fits the SPCA for Monterey County, launched this week.

Locals and hotel guests are encouraged to bring theirpooches and dine in the patio between 4 and 7 p.m., when 15percent of all food and beverage sales will be donated to theSPCA. The nonprofit will also bring adoptable dogs to thegathering the fourth Thursday of each month, in hope of find-ing their new families among the attendees.

■ June at Moulin — Oui!Bistro Moulin, Monterey’s little French bistro, is turning

3 in June, so chef/owner Didier Dutertre and wine directorColleen Manni are celebrating by offering fabulous pommesfrites (served with delicious aioli) and glasses of bubbly for$3 apiece all month.

Also beginning in June, the bistro will add Sunday nightsto its dinner schedule, making it an option every night of theweek beginning at 5 p.m. Bistro Moulin is located at 867Wave St. in Monterey and can be reached by calling (831)333-1200. To sign up for email alerts and information aboutspecials, send a message to [email protected].

■ Dinner and a movieThe Films in the Forest annual outdoor movie series

begins June 1, and the American Institute of Wine & Food ishosting its traditional fundraising dinner and appropriatelythemed flick Wednesday, June 9. This year, the nonprofit’sMonterey Bay chapter is showing “Bottle Shock,” an embell-ished telling of the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting that pittedCalifornia Chardonnays and Cabernets against the bestFrench Burgundies and Bordeaux, with the West Coast winesprevailing.

An inspired buffet of California and French dishes pre-pared by AIWF board members will accompany wines pro-vided Chalone Vineyards, which placed third in the Paristasting and whose founder, Richard Graff, was also a founderof AIWF.

The buffet will open at 7 p.m., and the film will roll asdarkness falls. Evenings in the city’s century-old outdoor the-ater are chilly, and the benches are hard, so bundle up andbring plenty of cushions and blankets.

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$2.1 million. By 2004, that had dwindled to $1.4 million, andby 2007, only $205,000 was left, according to the state.

Some of the charity’s money was spent on personalexpenses, such as expensive meals, moving and storage, amortgage payment and steam-cleaning a carpet in a privatehome, according to the lawsuit, signed by Deputy AttorneyGeneral Susan J. Kawala.

Former board members and employees listed as defen-dants include former executive director and P.G. residentWayne Johnson, P.G. resident Michael Ibarra and DanielYoshizato of Carmel. The state’s complaint does not list indetail what each defendant is unlawfully suspected of doingwithin the organization. But the complaint says MCAP direc-tors failed to keep adequate records of expenditures, com-mingled assets in violation of a court order, used fundsimproperly and failed to account for assets and cash.

“The organization’s record keeping was so sloppy andincomplete that it’s hard to determine exactly where all themoney went,” according to the news release.

The defendants “used restricted charitable assets to paytheir salaries and to pay personal expenses incurred onMCAP credit cards,” according to the suit.

In 1999, Monterey County resident Douglas Madsenbequeathed his estate — which included a Big Sur residenceand more than $370,000 cash — to MCAP.

Though a judge “explicitly stated” that the cash and theproceeds of the home’s sale should be used to provide hous-ing for people with HIV, and not for salaries or other costs,that didn’t happen, the state has alleged.

“Those in control of MCAP withdrew approximately $1.8million of restricted charitable assets from the housingendowment, which were then misappropriated, misapplied orwasted,” the lawsuit says.

The suit targets Johnson, a former MCAP executive direc-tor who signed the organization’s checks and contracts, andhad a key role in the decisions surrounding the MCAP hous-ing endowment.

Along with other employees, Yoshizato made decisionsabout how funds from the housing endowment would bespent. Yoshizato failed to make “reasonable inquiries” whenother workers “appeared to engage” in wrongdoing, the suitsays.

The attorney general’s complaint contends it is “necessarythat MCAP be dissolved and all assets be placed in trust fora like-kind public benefit corporation.”

Many of the defendants in the lawsuit have unlisted phonenumbers. A woman related to Yoshizato turned down ThePine Cone’s request to pass on a message to him.

A voicemail message left with Kathleen Banks was notreturned.

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Traditional Anglican Worship • 1928 Prayer BookSundays: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

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All Saints’ Episcopal ChurchDolores & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea • www.allsaintscarmel.org

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Church in the Forest

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8:30 am Bible Study with the rev’d Charles Anker in Douglas Hall

9:15 am Music Prelude

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8:30 am Bible Studywith the Rev’d Charles Anker in Douglas Hall

9:15 am Music PreludeMelinda Coffey Armstead, piano and organ

“The Greatest Generation”

9:30 am Service“Remember When”

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Bible Study at 8:45 and 11:15 AMSunday Worship at 10:00 AM • Loving Child Care

Children’s Sunday School at 10:15 AMLincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea

624-3550 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com

Church of the Wayfarer(A United Methodist Church)

First United Methodist Churchof Pacific Grove

found at www.butterflychurch.org

“Have You Heard About Grace?”Rev. Mark R. Wendland

“Rediscovering Values on Wall Street, Main Street

and Your Street”will be the sermon given by Dr. Norm Mowery.

Special music will be provided by Kevin Jordan, trumpet.

The cost to attend is $25 for members and$35 for nonmembers, and checks should bewritten to AIWF Monterey Bay and mailedto P.O. Box 1858, Monterey, CA 93942. Forquestions or to pay by credit card, call CarolHilburn at (831) 626-9369. The ForestTheater is located at Mountain View andGuadalupe in downtown Carmel.

[To find out about the rest of the Films inthe Forest lineup, visit www.filmsinthefor-est-carmel.org. The cost to attend the movies(including “Bottle Shock,” if you wouldrather not have dinner and support theAIWF) is $6 for adults and free for kidsunder 10. Concessions are available, and pic-nicking is also encouraged.]

■ Kitchen Studio doingsKitchen Studio in Seaside is hosting all

sorts of activities, many of which benefitlocal nonprofits. On Saturday, June 12, thestudio will hold a food drive for the HopeCenter, which collects goods to distribute topoor families on the Monterey Peninsula.

The drive, which will run from 1 to 3p.m., will include guest appearances by inde-fatigable PR whiz Marci Bracco’s wellknown French bulldogs, Geno and Lulu, toencourage people to donate food for needypets, too. Peace of Mind Dog Rescue willalso be there and have animals available foradoption.

This month and next, Kitchen Studio con-

tinues with its In the Kitchen BreakfastSeries, which benefits the Food Bank ForMonterey County. “Tea Time ... A Journeyfor the Senses,” will be held June 15 from9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and the July 6 class willfocus on the “mysteries of olive oil.”

Kitchen Studio is located at 1096 CanyonDel Rey Blvd., and the classes cost $20 each.To reserve, call (831) 899-3303.

■ Oh Madeleine, where art thou?

Damien Georis’ Madeleine wines —especially his Cabernet Franc — are delight-ful and reasonably priced, but they’re notalways easy to find. Fortunately, with everyvintage, they seem to appear in more localrestaurants and stores, and his distributionlist presently contains many that are worthyof visiting.

In Carmel, you can get a bottle at a tablein Mundaka tapas restaurant, Le St. Tropez,Casanova and Aubergine, while shoppers canfind it at the Cheese Shop and RanchoCellars.

Those in the valley or Big Sur might stopat the Big Sur Deli, Cachagua General Store,Café Rustica, the Restaurant at Ventana,Sierra Mar at Post Ranch or the Corkscrew.

In Monterey, visit Bistro Moulin (whichhas a wine shop), Montrio, Lallapalooza, theC Restaurant in the InterContinental Hoteland the Wines from the Heart store. PacificGrove businesses include Favaloro’s BigNight Bistro and Passionfish.

To learn more, visitwww.madeleinewine.com.

■ Wrath whitesChef Brian Overhauser will prepare a

special seasonal menu to accompany a tast-ing of three Wrath whites from the winery’ssustainably farmed estate vineyard Sunday,June 13.

Wrath’s 2008 Destruction LevelSauvignon Blanc, 2009 Ex AnimaChardonnay and 2007 San Saba VineyardChardonnay will be enjoyed, respectively,alongside Overhauser’s creations of

Johnson’s Ranch watermelon with ElsaEstate 25-year balsamic vinegar of Modenaand a Point Reyes Blue fritter, cold poachedwild king salmon with lemon thyme-infusedheirloom tomato water, and Monterey spot-ted prawn tempura with Meyer lemon risottoand baby green pea sprouts.

The tasting will be held at 1 p.m. in thebeautiful, airy winery at 35801 FoothillRoad in Soledad and costs $55 per person.Space goes quickly, so call (831) 678-2212to reserve.

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Government in reverseNERO MAY have fiddled while Rome burned, but at least he didn’t throw

gasoline on the flames.

Where the Monterey Peninsula’s no-matter-how-much-it-rains water shortage

is concerned, however, not only was the shortage created by the government,

quite a few officials are actually making it worse. A lot worse.

The latest example was the inexplicable decision by the Monterey County

Board of Supervisors this week to declare an emergency moratorium on drilling

new wells in a small part of the county — the very part where water is actually

available underground.

But according to county environmental health director Richard LeWarne, the

water can’t be used because there is no way to guarantee that wells sunk into

“fractured granite” will last forever.

Fractured granite is what you find underground in vast parts of California.

But under LeWarne’s doomsday scenario, a homeowner who relies on a well

drilled into fractured granite to supply his family with water for cooking, clean-

ing etc., will be flirting with disaster, not only for himself, but for his whole

neighborhood — because when the fractured granite well dries up (which,

according to LeWarne, is quite likely, if not inevitable), he’ll have to use tanker

trucks to bring water to his home.

And what evidence did LeWarne have to demonstrate that fractured granite

wells are unreliable? That several wells in North County have, in fact, failed.

Unmentioned was the fact that many thousands of fractured granite wells in

California function very well year after year, supplying homes, groups of homes

and even entire towns with plentiful and healthful water. Indeed, while the

Monterey County Board of Supervisors may have needed an elementary-school-

level lecture about the fundamentals of various types of water wells and how

they work (which LeWarne provided), the subject matter has elsewhere been sci-

entifically studied and regulated for decades, and is the subject of extensive

rules. Fractured granite wells work just fine, thank you very much. Anybody

who’s been paying attention knows that.

Furthermore, if the failure of one or two wells anywhere is a justification for

stopping the drilling of wells everywhere, then LeWarne’s beloved wells into

alluvial layers should also be banned, because it is the unreliability of that very

type of well (in Carmel Valley) that has put the people of the Monterey Peninsula

in their present, untenable water supply situation. The wells in Carmel Valley

most of us rely on are already seriously overpumped; in the next severe drought,

it is likely some of them will run bone dry.

And, while this week’s moratorium therefore utterly fails on technical

grounds, it also fails on legal grounds, because the cure is much worse than the

disease. People with undeveloped property have a constitutional right to use it.

And, according to longstanding legal principles, they own the water under their

land. To force them to leave their property undeveloped, and to cut off their

access to something that belongs to them, should only be done under dire cir-

cumstances and for very important reasons. The meager justifications put forth

by LeWarne for the well moratorium do not even begin to meet that standard.

Instead of having 30 seconds more discussion about cutting off anyone’s

water supply, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and its health depart-

ment should simply be making sure their constituents have the water they need.

Unfortunately, they have things backwards.


L e t t e r sto the Editor

Elect Donna Alonzo VaughnDear Editor,

Many of your readers will rememberDonna Alonzo as a counselor at CarmelMiddle School. As you know, she is runningfor the office of Monterey CountySuperintendent of Schools. Donna served asschool counselor at CMS for five years,helping to build a student-centered environ-ment that brought many students back fromprivate schools.

Donna has since held many positions ineducation and currently serves asSuperintendent of the Salinas CityElementary School District. Donna has donean incredible job of turning the districtaround, regardless of the difficult issues sur-rounding the Salinas school districts. Herinterpersonal skills and first-hand knowl-edge of school finance, curriculum and bi-lingual education are exactly what we needin the next Monterey County Superintendent

of Schools. There is no substitute for being atthe ground level and dealing with thoseissues on a daily basis.

Donna lives in south Monterey Countyand is trusted as an effective and caringleader. She knows how to build a team andget things done. She has the track record toprove it. The incumbent has been with theMCOE for seventeen years, and the prob-lems persist.

It’s time for a pro-active approach to theserious issues confronting education inMonterey County. Donna is the right personat the right time. Please vote for DonnaAlonzo Vaughn as our next MontereyCounty Superintendent of Schools.

Karl Pallastrini, Principal (retired)Carmel High School

‘Celebrated’ treesDear Editor,

I really don’t understand the handful ofresidents on Scenic who are so militantregarding the replacement of our ageingCypress trees along Scenic Avenue. If unfet-tered ocean views are so important to thesepeople, maybe they should consider movingto Pacific Grove.

The excuse of lowered property values isabsurd. Just look at the countless postcardimages celebrated the world over of CarmelBeach. These photos are always shotthrough the graceful silhouettes of our beau-tiful Cypress trees. They are what givesCarmel Beach its unique beauty.

I can’t help but feel that this group of dis-gruntled and short-sighted residents areshooting themselves in the foot!

Dean De Korth,Carmel

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Mary Ann (Kelly) Barrett of Laguna Woods, CA passedaway Friday May 14, at the age of 91. Born Mary AnnHarrington in Monterey, she was the last of seven childrenborn to John and Alice Harrington. After attending Montereyschools, she went to work at the Hotel Del Monte. There she met her first love and hus-band, Larry Sweeney. They married in 1943 and settled in Carmel where Mary Annbecame a fixture in the business community. For many years she managed the CarmelToy Store and Carmel Sports Shop. She served as President of the Soroptimist Club ofthe Monterey Peninsula. She and Larry spent many wonderful summers on the CarmelBay, where Larry chaired the Stillwater Yacht Club Race Committee.

Following Larry’s death in 1967, Mary Ann continued her commitment to Montereybusiness, joining Himalayan Industries and opening a camping equipment outlet onCannery Row. On a cruise, she met her second husband, Steve Barrett. They marriedand retired to Leisure World (Laguna Woods Village). They enjoyed all that retirementoffered, travel, recreation and family. Mary Ann served as the President of the LeisureWorld Equestrian Club and Head Supervisor of the Leisure World Sewing Room. AfterSteve’s death, Mary Ann continued to supervise in the Sewing Room, helping neighborsand raising money for local charities.

She is survived by daughter and son-in law, Tricia and Jim Kendall of PensacolaFlorida, her son James Harrington Sweeney of Chicago, IL and grandson, JamesonKendall (Julie) and three great grand children, three step children Robert, (Cindy) Tony

(Jan) and Sally (William) along with seven grand children and two great grand chil-dren. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and family friends that loved hervery deeply. A memorial service is being planned. Her ashes will be scattered on theMonterey Peninsula. Donations can be made in her memory to the Foundation ofLaguna Woods Village, P.O. Box 3279, Laguna Woods, CA 92654-3279 benefitingseniors in need.

Mary Ann (Kelly)

Harrington Sweeney Barrett1919 – 2010

SUMMER IS almost upon us — and a verybusy summer it promises to be. The first wave ofvisitors seems to have already arrived and, forthose folks who haven’t been to Carmel in awhile and the locals who may not have been pay-ing close attention, there are some nice new sur-prises in store throughout the business district.

For those in the market for a humorous greet-ing card or a whimsical gift or who just need aninstant mood brightener,Chuckles Cards andGifts will fit the bill.Owners John and ClaudiaMcCotter, recent Carmeltransplants, had a quarter century in the retailclothing business in several high-end resortareas but decided it was time for a lower keybusiness in a more relaxed locale. After movingfrom Scottsdale, Ariz., to Carmel shortly beforeChristmas, they settled on a business idea inFebruary and got ready to launch quickly. Theyfound the right location (the former Sandy by theSea on Dolores Street between Fifth and Sixth)and got to work, transforming their store into aplace that is bright, cheerful and inviting topassersby. John said the whole community hasbeen most welcoming, and they have receivedreferrals from other area businesses. Claudiaremarked that several people walked into thestore, ready to make a purchase, while they werestill in the remodeling stages. The store is openfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday andfrom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

“Playful to classic, and the unexpected in

between …” is how Avant Garden and Homeowner Jeffrey Andrews bills his store. Featuringitems for home decor, garden accents, handmadeclocks, furnishings and ladies’ wear from aroundthe world, the store recently opened on the westside of San Carlos next to Thinker Toys in thesite vacated by the Winters Gallery. John andJoan Winters, meanwhile, have relocated theirpopular gallery to a new spot at the southeast

corner of Ocean andMonte Verde.

Be sure to save yourappetite for the debut ofPastries and Petals, set to

open June 4. The store, moving into the formerLe Coq D’or spot on Mission between Fourthand Fifth, combines lavish floral arrangementswith homemade breakfast goodies, delectablecookies, pies and cakes, all baked on site.

Finally, in the spirit of the upcoming 2010U.S. Open Championship, From Tee to Green isnow open in the Carmel Plaza. The store, whichmoved into the spot vacated by Impressions (in anew Plaza location), is next to J. LawrenceKhaki’s Men’s Clothier, facing Ocean Avenue. Itis a full-service retail store that specializes inwomen’s golf apparel, shoes, clubs, accessoriesand instruction. Store hours are Monday throughSaturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundaysfrom noon to 5 p.m.

To contribute something for this column,please contact Molly Laughlin at Carmel CityHall, (831) 620-2019 [email protected].

BUSINESS UPDATE

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Asilomar State Beach, Spanish Bay,Stillwater Cove, the Beach at the MontereyBeach Hotel and San Carlos Beach eachreceived an A+ for both dry and wet condi-tions. Carmel Beach was given an A+ for dryconditions and an A for wet.

Lovers Point Beach in Pacific Grove,which in the past has had elevated levels ofbacteria including human waste, received anA+ for dry conditions and an A for wet con-ditions.

The beach that received the lowest markswas Monterey Municipal Beach at the com-mercial Fisherman’s Wharf, which receivedan A+ for dry conditions and a B for wet.

The beach tests were conducted by theCounty of Monterey Environmental HealthAgency, which monitored the Peninsula’seight beaches on a weekly basis from Aprilthrough October as far north as the MontereyBeach Hotel at Roberts Lake in Seaside andas far south as Carmel Beach.

The Heal the Bay report points out that

Lovers Point Beach in P.G. received highmarks from county officials even thoughStanford University researchers as recentlyas 2007 discovered human waste and otherhigh bacteria counts near the storm drain andin the sand.

“Lovers Point scored a summer dryweather A grade despite independent studieson multiple occasions suggesting that thebeach has a pollution problem,” according tothe report.

At various times over the years, LoversPoint Beach has been closed to the publicdue to high bacteria levels.

Because of the inconsistencies betweenthe county’s tests and the independent ones,Heal the Bay recommended MontereyCounty officials move their monitoring ofLovers Point beach to a storm drain outletjust south of the beach, because runoff fromthe streets is a likely source of bacterial con-tamination.

“This will capture data that will give aclearer picture of the water quality at thislocation on a weekly basis,” according to theHeal the Bay report.

The top 10 “beach bummers” in the stateinclude Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz,Capitola Beach and Baker Beach at LobosCreek in San Francisco County, according tothe report.

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He recommended cutting costs and raising revenues expe-ditiously but said doing so will be like ripping off a band-aid.

“It will hurt,” he said.

Big issues, not line itemsCouncil members discussed the matters that will present

the greatest financial challenges in coming years, includingretirement spending, the potential economic effects of state-imposed water rationing on the hospitality industry, and therising costs of public safety.

They also discussed ways to bring in more money.Talmage, a fan of charging applicants for all the costs of pro-cessing the permits the city requires, said fees should beraised.

“We can’t cut our way out of this situation,” he said.Carmel Chamber of Commerce executive director Monta

Potter suggested implementing paid parking.Resident Steve Dallas said the library and Sunset Center

budgets are top heavy and could be cut.Former council member Barbara Livingston said fines for

doing construction or cutting trees without permissionshould be substantially more than the present double permitfees.

Resident Carolina Bayne reiterated her belief the citycould save the $50,000 it spends on messenger service annu-ally if the council would allow the establishment of housenumbers and the installation of mailboxes for residents whowant their mail delivered to them by the U.S. Postal Service.

In the long term, Burnett said the city should look intosharing more services, similar to the regional fire departmentcurrently under consideration by Peninsula cities.

“I’ve talked to [police chief George Rawson] about this inthe police department,” he said. “But I don’t think we’regoing to find savings in the short term.”

Spend moreSome residents asked the city to spend more, not less.

Carla Ramsey wondered if more could be done about enforc-ing 48-hour parking limits in the residential district, andMonte Miller pointed out the city is not spending the$660,000 recommended by a traffic engineer for annual roadmaintenance.

While Carmel Residents Association members oftenaccuse the council of not spending enough on trees, thebeach and other issues in town, Miller also commented, “Ilike the idea of making a budget that doesn’t use reserves.”

Mayor Sue McCloud responded, “If we follow that, you’regoing to have to help us by telling us what you can do with-out.”

Rather than comb through the proposed budget line byline, the council opted to keep the discussion at a more gen-eral level and put off the specifics until a later meeting.

The council had been set to discuss the budget again May27, but the meeting was canceled so the council and the pub-lic could get more information, according to city administra-tor Rich Guillen.

The delay worried Burnett.“My concern is that pushing this off again will limit the

public’s ability and the council’s ability to deliberate on thisimportant and complicated document,” he said this week.“It’s going to be a very difficult conversation, because if wedraw less from reserves, where do we find that money? Eachchunk is going to be a long conversation.”

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adding that they are on track as well.Regarding other bond work, Blanckmeister said the

CUSD board of education decided to hire a Gilroy architectto review several projects that have long been planned at thehigh school, including upgrading the science classrooms andreconfiguring the administration building to be more effi-cient.

At Carmel River School, bids will soon be sought for theelementary school’s multipurpose room, so work can begin inthe fall. Traffic and parking improvements are slated to getunder way this summer.

Carmel Valley High School should get a new administra-tive building in the near future, and the green building pro-ject at Carmel Middle School will be going out to bidWednesday, according to Paul.

“We hope to bring results at the June 7 meeting,” he said.


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“Basically, it was a ‘surround anddrown,’” he said. “We just got as big of hoselines as we could supply and kept all theembers from floating down the valley andstarting something else. It’s good thing itwasn’t July or August.”

Due to low water pressure and failinghydrants, the crews relied on three water ten-ders — fire engines with large storage andpumping capacities — that took turns dri-ving to the valley floor to fill up at a hydrantand then navigating the narrow road back up.

“The water up there is terrible. There’s nopressure, no adequate storage,” Schuler said.“And once we opened up one hydrant upthere, all the rest went dead, so we had toshuttle from the bottom. We didn’t have thewater to support it, so we had to scramble toget another water tender.”

Catherine Bowie, spokeswoman forCalifornia American Water, which owns thesystem, said the storage is adequate butadmitted the old 4-inch lines “do limit theamount of water pumped at high pressure —at that elevation — to nearby hydrants.”

Therefore, she said, the plan for fightingfires in more rural hillside communities likeRobles del Rio is to fill the fire department’swater tenders elsewhere, as occurred Sundaymorning.

“Our crews were on the scene to ensureadequate water supply was available to fillthe trucks and transport to the site,” she said.“We regularly work with local fire depart-ments to test hydrant flows and help ensureadequate fire protection throughout our ser-vice territory.”

Closed and neglected, the property wasalso overgrown with weeds, according toSchuler. If that vegetation had been dry, thefire could have spread quickly and violentlywith devastating effects — a reminder of theimportance of clearing vegetation aroundbuildings.

More questions than answersBecause the devastation was so complete,

Monterey County Regional Fire DistrictDivision Chief Paul Pilotti — who called thedestruction of Robles del Rio Lodge “ashame,” and lamented the “loss of a real iconin the community” — has his work cut outfor him in determining the fire’s point of ori-gin and cause. Collaborating with Cal Fireinvestigator Chris Pentony, who volunteeredhis assistance, Pilotti has developed a roughidea of where the fire began and collectedsamples for the state crime lab to determinewhether any flammable substances mighthave been used to start it.

Pilotti said he also needs to determine ifthe property had PG&E service and find outthe location of the nearest live connection.

In addition, he’s contacting some of themany people who reportedly trespassed toshoot pellet guns and play paintball wars onthe grounds of the old lodge. The area is lit-tered with colorful pellets from air guns, andneighbors reported trespassers as recently asFriday, according to Pilotti. The MontereyCounty Sheriff’s Office is assisting him inlocating and contacting people who haveinformation.

“Due to the damage, it’s going to be verydifficult to pin down the exact cause,” hesaid. “But we’re working on it.”

Hard timesFormer owner Glen Gurries, whose fami-

ly purchased the lodge from longtime ownerBill Wood in 1985, recalled its former glory.Frank Powers had it built in the late 1920sand surrounded it with a pitch-and-putt golfcourse. According to Gurries, it was to be theanchor of the subdivision Powers was devel-oping.

Wood purchased Robles del Rio in 1939and ran it as an exclusive resort for membersand their guests, Gurries said. Decades later,Wood sold it to a man who undertook reno-vations, including installing fire sprinklers inthe main building, and then Wood bought itback out of foreclosure. Five years later, he

sold it to the Gurries family,which also built and operat-ed the Tickle Pink inCarmel Highlands, amongother endeavors.

“It had been closed for acouple of years and wasovergrown with weeds,”Gurries recalled. “We fixedit all up and opened it with-in a couple of months, andthen had fun with it formany years.”

Daniel Barduzzi, whohad worked at Pebble Beachand the Highlands Inn,joined the lodge workforceand named the RidgeRestaurant.

“Bill Wood was our next-door neighborduring the majority of our ownership, and hewas very proud of how things were going,”Gurries said. “He was very supportive, andwould come over and have continentalbreakfast.”

He also reminisced about decorating thelodge for Christmas — an extensive task thattook several weeks. “It was a very specialplace, and we would have a big communityparty,” he said. “Everyone wanted to beinvited to the Robles del Rio party.”

In 1995, developer Greg Blackwell andtwo others joined Gurries as partners in theRobles del Rio Lodge.

They planned to rehabilitate it, add anupscale spa and more guest rooms, and makeother improvements.

“It was a beautiful place, but for today’sstandards, it needed a few extra things,” heexplained.

With their own money and some bridge

loans, the partners obtained permits, closedthe lodge and started construction, but thesignificant financing they had believedwould come never materialized, according toGurries.

“We even had a hotel company interested,at one point,” he said. Gurries remained apartner until 2003.

With the economy further deterioratingand no investors interested in the lodge andits expansion plans, the project floundered.

Finally, the property — upon which a $6million mortgage was taken out in 2007 —was set to be auctioned at a trustee sale onApril 29 in Salinas, but the sale was delayeddue to the mortgage holder’s bankruptcy, andanother institution has ended up with thenote. The auction was rescheduled for June 4at 10 a.m.

“There really is an opportunity there,”Gurries said. “I hope someone steps up to theplate.”

Not much remains of the Robles del Rio grand piano afterSunday’s fire.

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