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BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID CARMEL, CA Permit No. 149 Volume 95 No. 43 On the Internet: www.carmelpinecone.com Y O U R S O U R C E F O R L O C A L N E W S , A R T S A N D October 23-29, 2009 O P I N I O N HELICOPTER AMBULANCES — ARE THEY WAY TOO EXPENSIVE? ■ $30,000 for a 50-mile trip By MARY BROWNFIELD W HEN Janet Vise attended a motorcycle-riding school at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca last year, she had no idea her day of fun would end with a $75,000 hospital trip. But after she was knocked unconscious in a crash, a paramedic decided she might have a serious head injury and should be flown by helicopter to a hospital that deals with severely injured patients. She walked out of the trauma center in San Jose later that night with diagnoses of a cracked scapula and a concussion. Vise doesn’t remember anything about the accident or the short flight for which California Shock Trauma Air Rescue — known as CALSTAR — charged $30,096.67. At the Regional Medical Center of San Jose, she underwent several CAT scans and other tests before being released. “The hospital bill was $47,295.50,” she reported. Her share for the several-hour experience was $3,500, with the remaining $73,892.17 paid by Altius insurance. Vise’s experience is not only a paradigm of the soaring medical bills paid by sick and injured Americans who have private insurance, it is also at the crux of a debate over the transport of injured patients to trauma centers by helicopter — an expensive practice some Monterey County officials say is overused. PHOTO/PAUL MILLER (PINE CONE FILE) Helicopters are often summoned to transport accident victims to distant hospitals — too often, say some county officials, citing the high cost. Deciding who flies CALSTAR, which was started with one helicopter in 1984 by a group of hospitals and trauma surgeons who noted an alarming num- S I N C E 1915 Rationing looms as state board cuts Peninsula’s water By KELLY NIX D SACRAMENTO — ESPITE TESTIMONY from several dozen Monterey Peninsula residents who asked the State Water Resources Control Board not to impose severe cutbacks on the local water supply, the SWRCB board voted 31 Tuesday to require a reduction in pumping from the Carmel River of at least 17 percent over the next seven years. The action could bring rationing and a ban on outdoor watering to the Monterey Peninsula at any time, water officials said, though they were still waiting for the order’s final language to determine what the immediate effect would be. California American Water is considering filing a lawsuit to stop the order while it tries to get permits for a replacement water project, spokeswoman Catherine Bowie said. “The water shortage is a crisis for our community, and that’s why we’re working so hard to build a new water supply,” Bowie said. “We think the state board should have waited until the new water project is online to impose the pumping limits.” The final order — less severe than its draft version — calls for California American Water to immediately reduce pumping by 5 percent, or 549 acre-feet a year, requires tens of millions of dollars in Cal Am system upgrades, restricts the use of potable water for irrigation, and prohibits new water hookups for projects that didn’t have a water permit by See HELICOPTERS page 10A See WATER page 13A Winery raises big stink over onions Budget shift reveals city’s legal bills By KELLY NIX O NE OF Monterey County’s biggest wineries is crying over onions it says have made its Chardonnay taste like chicken soup. J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines in Greenfield filed a lawsuit Oct. 13 against neighboring Sensient Dehydrated Flavors because the plant’s onion processing allegedly permeates the air with the scent of onions, tainting the winery’s grapes and making its vino taste, well, yucky. “The airborne effluent from dehydrating onions has led to an onion-tainted odor and chicken soup flavor in the wine,” according to the suit filed by J. Lohr in Monterey County Superior Court. The company, which annually produces more than 1 million cases of wine, See ONIONS page 11A Federal judge tosses gay cop’s harassment, discrimination suit By KELLY NIX A FEDERAL judge has ruled in favor of the City of Pacific Grove, its police department and two chiefs over a lawsuit filed by a police officer who alleged he was denied promotions and harassed because he is gay. In a summary judgment Oct. 16, U.S. District Court Judge Ronald M. Whyte ruled against P.G. Police Sgt. Darrin Smolinski, whose federal discrimination lawsuit, filed in April 2008, targeted the city, former police chief Scott Miller and present chief Darius Engles. Smolinski claimed that for 10 years on the force, he was the target of jokes and ridicule because he is gay, and that little was done to stop the harassment. He also alleged a pattern of denied promotions. The officer had accused the department of retaliation, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and discrimination. But Whyte found Smolinski had “not raised a triable issue of fact” to support his claims. See JUDGE page 12A CHOMP may restrict visitors to halt swine flu ■ $360,000 in one year because of Flanders suit By MARY BROWNFIELD A BIT of budgetary balancing raised eyebrows at the Carmel City Council meeting Oct. 6, when resident Carolyn Hardy asked about an after-the-fact transfer of funds to cover $324,000 in unbudgeted legal costs. During the year, the city racked up more than a half-million dollars in legal bills, mostly for fighting a lawsuit filed over the proposed sale of Flanders Afghanistan duty costs city worker his paycheck A whale of a closeup W OMMUNITY HOSPITAL of the Monterey Peninsula is considering restricting some visitors to prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu virus. The hospital is deciding whether to join a growing number of healthcare facilities such as Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital & Clinics, which on Monday See FLU page 21A See GUARD page 17A C See BILLS page 12A By MARY BROWNFIELD HEN CITY building official and reserve police officer John Hanson left in July for a yearlong National Guard assignment helping towns on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border become agriculturally productive, his family believed the city would cover the gap in his pay and continue providing health insurance, just as it did when he served more than a year in Iraq with the Guard in 2004. But a September letter from Carmel Assistant City Administrator Heidi Burch advised the paychecks would stop after Hanson’s month of vacation time ended in November, and his medical benefits, through which Hanson, his wife and their two collegegoing kids are insured, would cease Dec. 31. Citing the California Military & Veterans By KELLY NIX Mansion. To balance the books, administrative services director Joyce Giuffre recommended a transfer of $342,242 to cover unanticipated bills the city received during the 2008/2009 fiscal year. The transfers, which were proposed in a report slated for approval without discussion, would be made from the budgets of departments that had not spent all the dollars earmarked for them. To cover the costs, Giuffre recommended Patience is the key to getting a super closeup of a whale, a photographer says. And you can see his proof in a show at the Post Ranch Inn. See page 22A. Get your complete Carmel Pine Cone every Thursday evening in convenient pdf format via email. Free subscriptions available at www.carmelpinecone.com. 2A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 Six seek election to board of troubled C.V. fire district By MARY BROWNFIELD and his staff have been filling in ever since. T HE SALE of Flanders Mansion and Carmel Valley incorporation may be the hot local issues on Nov. 3, but firefighting in Carmel Valley is also on the ballot, with two career firefighters, a retired police detective, a former paralegal, a realtor and a property manager vying for four seats on the Carmel Valley Fire Protection District’s board of directors. The victors face the challenges of helping the beleaguered district, which was operating in the red after depleting its reserves, get back on its financial feet. They may also choose the successor to former Chief Sidney Reade, who retired early this year. Salinas Rural Fire Chief Michael Urquides Warren Poitras Susan Augustitus Sharon Waller Waller, who was appointed to the fire board during the last term, is a retired paralegal and former C.V. Fire administrative employee who said she wants to serve the community and has “very strong feelings about the fire department, having worked there for so long.” “I bring a thorough understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the district’s policies and financial objectives,” she said. “I have a sound understanding of the complexities of the existing problems facing this district, and I will offer viable solutions.” Waller has lived in the district for more than 50 years and Ron Builta Sharon Waller said her skills and experience in management, finance, board administration certification, fire management and other fields make her a strong candidate for the board. “Public safety is my primary concern,” she said. “I am dedicated to helping ensure that the residents of all areas of this fire district receive an equitable and efficient response from our very capable professional paid and volunteer firefighters and paramedics.” Warren Poitras Poitras, known to many as Pete, said he wants to “finish the job I started when I was appointed.” A retired longtime See FIRE page 26A Gaudenz Panholzer Whole Natural Foods for Dogs and Cats! 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Serving Carmel, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Monterey and other surrounding areas. /PENDAILYAMTOPM Karl Anderson, DVM Lori Bishop, Veterinary Technician Y eW i j ]W b b [ ho YW h c [ b 831.402.2999 /CEAN!VENUEAND3AN#ARLOS \WWWCOASTGALLERIESCOM Those You Trust say:YESon G The Sierra Club California • The League of Women Voters of Monterey Peninsula • The Carmel Unified School District • The Monterey County Herald The Carmel Valley Association • Carmel Valley Women’s Network • Sustainable Carmel Valley • LandWatch • U.S. Representative Sam Farr Assemblyman Bill Monning • Supervisor Dave Potter • Supervisor Jane Parker •Former Assemblyman John Laird • Former State Assemblyman Fred Keeley Monterey County Democratic Party Green Party of Monterey County KRXA Radio Tom Dominy, Monterey County Republican Central Committee (District 2) Joe Grebmeier, Monterey County Republican Central Committee (District 3) Dr. John Ellison, CUSD Board of Education Amy Funt, CUSD Board of Education Marcy Rustad, CUSD Board of Education Annette Yee Steck, CUSD Board of Education Loren Steck, PhD, Board Member, Monterey Community College District Ken White, Former Mayor, Carmel-by-the-Sea Karl Pallastrini, Former Principal, Carmel High School Peter Neumeier, Chartered Financial Analyst Milt Kegley, Former President, Del Mesa Carmel Homeowners Association Dave Epel, PhD, Retired Professor, Stanford University Bill Burleigh, Founder, Big Sur Marathon Amy White, Executive Director, LandWatch Monterey County Max Chaplin, Former President, Big Sur Land Trust Rod Mills, May Waldroup, Former President, Former Owner, Barnyard Big Sur Land Trust Shopping Village Randy Randazzo, Kim Williams, Former Former Owner, Principal, Tularcitos Carmel Valley Market Elementary School Peter Coakley, Former John Dalessio, Director, President, Carmel Monterey Peninsula Valley Chamber Regional Park District of Commerce Rita Dalessio, Corky Matthews, Ventana Chapter Chair, Former President, Sierra Club California Native Plant Society, Max Tadlock, Former Monterey Bay President, Monterey Chapter Peninsula College Michael Raydo, Gary Tate, Former Former President, Executive Director, Rancho Tierra Grande Monterey Peninsula Homeowners Regional Park District Association Nancy Abildgaard Charles Abildgaard Peggy Adam Linda Agerbak Dale Agron D Allen Nancy Arnold Jim Art Maggie Art Sharon Bacon Nancy Bartell Hugh Barton Julia Batchev Stephen Bechtel Edwina Bent John Bernardi Patricia Bernardi Paola Berthoin H. John Bloomfield Carol Bloomfield Wendell Breithaupt Dee Breithaupt W.T. Breithaupt William Brodsley William Broyles Allan Brown Barbara Bruhn Howard Bruhn Dave Buckingham Dave Burbidge Bud Carlson Ruth Carter Mason Case Maggie Case Mike Chandler Lindy Chandler Woodsworth B. Chum Doyle Clayton Frederick Baron Kathryn Baron Bill Cleary Nancy Cleary Jerry Cole Leland Collins Elsa Con Rosemary Coulter Amelia Craig Cathryn Craviotto Joe Crescente Sharon Crescente Jean Curtis William H. Curtiss Jr. Ben Czaja Dave Dally Margie Dally Pat Dally Grace Darcy Hunter Delatour Darryl Donnelly Jean Donnelly Alec Duarte Harriet Duarte Doug Dusenburg Ann Dusenburg Betty Eckland Carole Erickson Dirk Etienne Brook Ewoldsen Bob Eyerman Kathy Eyerman Lowel Figen Inge Fitzpatrick Bev Ford J.C. Ford Pamela Forman Rich Fox Elizabeth Fox Susan Frances Susan Franklin Charles Franklin Mary Gale Fran Gaver Don Gaver Robert Getchell Teresa Edmonds M.A. Gifford Robert Gifford Desiree Gillingham Ruth Gingrich Hal Ginsberg Dorothy Glover Barbara Greenway John Greenway Robert Greenwood Helene Greenwood Perry Grey Donna Hagerty Steve Hall Cynthia Hall Peggy Hansen Philip Hartman Sylvia Hartman Cynthia Hertlein Joe Hertlein Ross Hirshorn Jeanne Howard Richard Jackson June Jaffee Alexandra James Robert Jeffress Joan Johnson Vern Johnson Anne Jones Reggie Jones Patricia Jones Peggy Jones Peter Jones Alexander Kauffman Eric Kauffman Matthew Kelleher, PhD Donna Kneeland Ed Kreps Bev Kreps Richard Kylberg Rodger Langland Jack Larsen Zad Leavy Ronald Lebus Sandy Lebus Edwin Leeper Jeanie Lewis Peter Loewy Robert Long Charlie Ludeman Rosemary Luke Christopher Manke Rick Manning Marlene Martin Sam Matar Mary Ann Matthews Dale McCauley Mibs McCarthy Leslie McCarter Brian McCoy Cynthia McCoy Marcus McMillan Scott MacClelland Judy MacClelland Donald J. Mayol Dolores McGlochlin Edward McGlochlin Mary McKenna Mike McMillan Vicki McMillan Joanie Michele David Miller Donald Miller Sandra Miller Anne Mills Ed Mitchell Sheila Morgan-Thigpen Ruth Morrow Ed Morrow Linda Mullally Natalie Munson Konny Murray Frank Myers Barbara Nelson Diane Nelson Gary Nelson John Nicholas Alan Nixen Linda Norgaard Todd Norgaard Janice O’Brien Jane Olin John Olin Robin Ornellas Joan Osborn Ida Ostrowski Benjamin Ostrowski Charles Page Gaudenz Panholzer Lon Parsons Laura Pavloff Victor Pavloff Dennis Peak Chris Peerless Tom Ponleithner Greg Pool Juliet Pool Nancy Pratt Mildred Price Val Price William Pringle Connie Pringle Nancy Prothro Cheryl Purdy Richard Purdy Charlene Randazzo Missy Read Paul Rembert Elaine Rankin Emily Renzel Karin Reisig Maria Resendiz, CNA Peter Reynolds Anna Rheim James Rheim Carolyn Rice Bob Rice Cyndy Rink Margaret Robbins Mike Robbins Christie Roberts Allye Hobson-Robinson Elizabeth Robinson Richard Robinson Elvira Robinson Rob Robinson Beverly Rosenfeld Howard Rosenfeld Muriel Rowland Suellen Rubin Marcy Rustad Rob Rustad Thomas Ruth Virginia Ruth Cindy Rink Tim Sanders Jane Sanders Nick Santy Susan Santy Sandy Schachter John Sexton Joan Seeler Furman Sheppard Charito Serrano Ron Sherwin Minot Simons II Judi Smart Peggy Smith Bob Steinberg Peter Stern Deborah Stern Bruce Sterten Beth Sterten James Stewart Judy Tatelbaum Carol Tegtmeier John Tegtmeier Sheila Morgan-Thigpen Those you trust have studied the budgets and issues. They have found that the Town of Carmel Valley is financially sound, and that Local Control will best protect Carmel Valley’s unique rural character. Please join them – Vote Yes on G Vote Yes on Measure G with Your Absentee Ballot Today! *For the complete list of those urging Yes on G, visit the website at: www.citizensforcarmelvalley.com Yes On Measure G, Sponsored by the Carmel Valley Forum. Marilyn Thomas Gerald Thomas David J. Thompson Scott Thomson Lonni Trykowski John Upp Jane Upp Domingo Valdez Heather Valdez Bruce Van Alstyne Barbara Van Alstyne Elizabeth Wade Donald Wadsworth Judy Wadsworth Gabrielle Walters John Walton, PhD Chris Waters Mike Weaver Richard M. Weisman Karen Welch Philadelpia Shidele Welz Nancy Westcott Larry Wilde Mary Wilde Christine Williams Mary Williams Marie Wilson Riley Wilson Charles Winge Mickey Wheat Darby Moss Worth Becky Woodward Judi Zaches Dave Zaches Donna Zahn Steve Zlotkin Partial List* 4A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 Police, Fire & Sheriff’s Log showing obvious signs of intoxication, and after a series of field sobriety tests, she was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and over the legal limit. Carmel area: An El Potrero resident reported an unknown person charged more than $7,500 to his credit card in Great Britain. Carmel Valley: A 38-year-old male was wanted for PC 243(e)(1) [spousal battery]. The suspect was located on Village Drive and arrested. Suspect was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the arrest. Elderly tenant doesn’t exist HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department, the Carmel Fire Department and the Monterey County Sheriff ’s Office last week. This week’s log was compiled by Mary Brownfield. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A subject entered a business in Carmel Plaza and attempted to take a jacket without paying. Once confronted, the subject stated he was waiting for his wife to come and pay for the jacket. The subject then put the jacket down and exited the business and did not return. An area check was conducted to locate the subject but was met with negative results. The subject was described as a male adult, 6 feet tall, 200 pounds, unshaven and wearing a white shirt with Asian lettering. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Carpenter Street resident reported her neighbor was trimming ivy on her side of the fence and wanted him warned not to do it again. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to Mission Street for a female in her 90s who fell, with no injuries. The occupant was assisted to her bed and left in the care of her daughter as requested. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambulance dispatched to a hotel on San Carlos Street for a male in his 70s with a possible dislocation of the left hip. Pebble Beach: On Oct. 4, a resident reported someone stole his wallet from his unlocked vehicle during the night. Pebble Beach: Man reported someone stole personal property from his unlocked vehicle during the previous night. Pebble Beach: A victim on Sloat Road reported someone entered his unlocked vehicle during the previous night and stole several personal items. Pebble Beach: Sloat Road resident reported an unknown person entered his unlocked vehicle during the night and stole a CD player. Carmel area: Unknown suspect(s) broke into a vehicle while it was parked on Highway 1 near Point Lobos and stole numerous items. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A vehicle was stopped on Junipero Street for a mechanical violation, and the driver was found to have a suspended license for a prior DUI. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days and the driver, a 42year-old male, was cited and released. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 23-year-old male was stopped on Carpenter Street due to several driving violations and found to have a suspended license. He also admitted to placing a fraudulent registration tab on his vehicle. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A tavern called to report that a customer was refusing to leave. Management wished to have the subject given a verbal stay-away order, which officers provided. The subject agreed not to return. Carmel-by-the-Sea: During traffic stop on Ocean Avenue, a 46-year-old female driver was PilatesStudio of Carmel We offer: • A Fully Equipped Pilates Studio • Private and Group Reformer and Mat Classes • Improve Your Strength, Flexibility, and Stamina Starting Today! • Perfect for Pre and Post Natal Fitness! • Greatly Enhance your Golf, Tennis and Personal Fitness! • Discover the Great Benefits of Pilates! The Pilates Studio of Carmel 7th & Lincoln SW • 624-7817 By appt. only TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 63-year-old male subject was stopped on Junipero Street for a mechanical violation, and was found to have a suspended/revoked driver’s license. Subject was cited, and vehicle impounded for 30 days. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance and fire engine were dispatched on a service call for a pick-up-and-put-back of an elderly female. But Carmel P.D. determined that she had an altered level of consciousness, confusion and swollen ankles. Patient transported Code 2 to CHOMP. Carmel area: Vandalism of a vehicle in a parking lot at Highway 1 and Ocean Avenue. The back window was broken sometime in the morning, possibly by a rock. Carmel area: Mesa Court resident reported receiving a suspicious phone call, with a woman screaming. Carmel area: Person at a Barnyard shop reported a fraudulent business check ($5,245.65) was sent to a Northern California resident as prize money. Carmel Valley: Suspect was contacted after trying to move his vehicle and failing in front of the Carmel Valley Library on West Carmel Valley Road. Suspect was discovered to be drinking beer in his vehicle while delivering the newspaper. California Highway Patrol responded to conduct a DUI investigation and arrested the suspect for DUI. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 Carmel area: Welfare check request of elderly female who appeared disoriented and was talking about a missing man. Woman and husband contacted. There was no missing person. There appears to be a health issue causing her belief in the past presence of a elderly renter at the household, now gone, which the husband denied ever existed. See POLICE LOG page 7RE Burglars continue Suspects jailed targeting after being found Peninsula homes with LeVett’s stolen Bentley By MARY BROWNFIELD T By MARY BROWNFIELD HE STRING of residential burglaries plaguing the Monterey Peninsula continued this month, with five homes hit in 10 days, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. The break-ins followed multiple burglaries of homes in Carmel, Carmel Valley, Pebble Beach and other areas during the summer. The criminals remain at large. The most recent was reported by a housekeeper who discovered the damage to a home on Marchetta Lane Saturday, according to Sheriff’s Cmdr. Tracy Brown. The thieves broke in through a window while the residents were away for a few days. “Taken were a computer and alcohol,” Brown reported. “And the car — a 1999 Jeep Wrangler.” Although no one was arrested, the Jeep was recovered in Salinas a few days later, according to Brown. On Oct. 13, a man told the sheriff’s office someone had broken into the 17 Mile Drive home where he was working. And the previous day, an employee notified authorities after discovering his boss’ Sloat Road home had been burglarized. On Oct. 9, suspects broke into a Carmel OTEL OWNER Denny LeVett’s 1989 Bentley 8 was stolen from the garage beneath an old Carmel apartment building sometime before Oct. 12, but was recovered in Salinas last Wednesday night after police thought the car’s presence was unusual, especially with two young men in it, according to CPD Sgt. Mel Mukai. Marina residents Michael Neil, 20, and 24-year-old William Cooper were arrested by Salinas police just after 10 p.m. Oct. 14 and taken to Monterey County Jail. LeVett learned his car had been stolen after he asked his property manager to move it. “I got a call back, and he said, ‘You must have driven the Bentley,” and I said, ‘No.’ He said, ‘You sometimes have a habit of driving a car and forgetting where you put it,’” LeVett recalled. But it was gone, and they “searched everywhere and talked to everyone, and finally filed a report with Carmel P.D.” Around 10 p.m. Oct. 14, a California Highway Patrol officer noticed the Bentley See BURGLARIES page 31A See BENTLEY page 12A H HOME PASTEURIZATION The Studio 2008 Eco-Friendly & Chemical-Free • Termite, Beetle & Bedbug removal • Mold remediation • Bacteria & Virus removal 831.635.9501 800.375.7786 www.precisionenv.com Thank you, Carmel, for voting us Best Children’s Clothing Store two years in a row! 2009 OUR BIGGEST SALE EVER! 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The perpetrators used Guardino’s full name, date of birth and profession to create a Yahoo email address and a Facebook account, then sent out invitations to his stu- dents and others on Facebook asking them to become “friends” on the social networking site. Some students were then ridiculed on Facebook, according to the suit. Cisneros said Facebook forwarded him an identifying 12-digit IP address after he issued the company a subpoena. The IP address can be tracked and lead to those who committed the crime. Once the Yahoo IP address has been provided, which could be any day, Cisneros said the FBI will be notified so it can find those responsible. “It almost certainly is going to be a minor,” Cisneros said. “It’s probably a Carmel High student.” Birdies for Charity is back Pt. Sur Lightstation offers spooky tours THE THIRD annual Birdies for Charity event will get underway Nov. 1, ensuring plenty of time for nonprofits to gather pledges before the 2010 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in February. This year, 75 local and regional charities collectively raised more than $135,000 — a 75 percent increase over the inaugural effort in 2008. BFC pledges are based on the number of birdies made by PGA Tour professionals during the AT&T Pro-Am, and all 501(c)3 nonprofits are invited to participate and raise money. The Monterey Peninsula Foundation, the tournament’s charitable arm, bears the program’s administrative costs and pays a 10 percent match for each dollar collected by participating nonprofits. Donors can make flat donations or commit to per-birdie pledges, and BFC offers incentives designed to encourage people to contribute. For more information on becoming a BFC charity or to find out about donating, contact Nettie Porter at [email protected] or (831) 649-1533. IF YOU’RE interested in getting the daylights scared out of you — and you’d like to support a worthy cause at the same — the Pt. Sur Lightstation is hosting its third annual Ghost Tours Oct. 24-25. “This is a unique experience at the Lightstation and lots of fun for those who attend,” explained Mary Jane Hammerland, a lightstation volunteer. “It starts off like a regular tour, but then all sorts of spooky things start happening. The setting is perfect, because the old buildings are so mysterious.” Professional actor/storyteller Kevin Hanstick, who works for the lightstation as a volunteer docent, will tell ghost stories. Meanwhile, other volunteers have cooked up a clever mix of surprises. The tours start at 5:15 p.m. The cost is $55 per person. Each tour, which takes about three hours to complete, is limited to 40 people, and Saturday’s tour is close to selling out. Proceeds will benefit future restoration of the lightstation. For reservations or more information, call (831) 624-7570 or email [email protected]. The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Carmel Celebrates Community Committee proudly invite you to celebrate Carmel-by-the-Sea’s 93 Birthday rd at our ANNUAL PARTY and HALLOWEEN PARADE HHHHHHHHHHH Saturday, October 31, 2009 HHHHHHHHHHH HALLOWEEN PARADE 11 A.M. BEGINS AT SUNSET CENTER HOT DOG LUNCH NOON-1PM AT SUNSET CENTER TICKETS FOR THE LUNCH AVAILABLE AT City Hall and Day of Event HOT DOG LUNCH $5.00 (Sorry No Refunds) For Information call 831.620.2020 The Carmel Pine Cone 5A 2009 Thank you for choosing Poppleton’s as your 1st Choice in Fine Furnishings OPPLETON’S Premier destination for fine furnishings and interior design 299 LIGHTHOUSE, MONTEREY • 831-649-3083 • MON-SAT 10-5:30 • SUN 12-5 • www.poppletonshome.com Euripides (Peter) Fotios Lallos June 13, 1930 ~ October 16, 2009 Passed away peacefully in his Carmel, California home on October 16, 2009 at the age of 79. Born June 13, 1930 in New York City to his parents Fotios and Vasiliki Lallos, Peter as he was affectionately known to his family and friends, was a first-generation Greek American. He received his Masters Degree from Columbia University in Foreign Affairs and later studied at NYU where he received an additional Masters Degree in Economics. Peter joined the US Army in 1950 where he proudly served as his company’s Intelligence Officer and ultimately attained the rank of Captain. Given his background in Intelligence and Far East Studies Peter was recruited by the US Department of State where he served as a case officer in Hong Kong for a number of years, which he enjoyed immensely and spoke about frequently. He also spent numerous years working in Europe, specifically Germany during the height of the Cold War. Shortly thereafter Peter was recruited by the Department of Defense to serve as an attaché to the Royal Iranian Air Force, living in Tehran and working directly with the Shah. It was in Iran where he developed a lifelong fondness and respect for the Middle East and its people. Peter spent the balance of his career traveling between Washington DC, Europe, the Near East, and later Central and South America. He concluded his career at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey California, where he ushered the language training program into the 21st Century by establishing the first Distance Language Video Teleconferencing program via satellite. Throughout his career Peter received numerous awards for his diligent service to the United States during and after the Cold War. In his retirement Peter continued to take pleasure in traveling with his family and finally had the opportunity to enjoy the company of his children and grandchildren. Peter is preceded in death by his brother Panayotis Lallos of New York. He is survived by his wife Ave Lallos, his daughters Victoria Crane of Menlo Park, Alexa Lallos of Menlo Park, Francesca Lallos Brandl of Madera, and his son Alexander Lallos of Carmel. He also leaves three grandchildren, Sensimilia, Ivria, and Dahlia and his two son-in-laws Barry Crane and Noel Brandl. Of all Peter’s varied experiences and accomplishments his family and heritage remained his greatest source of pride. Funeral services were held at The Paul Mortuary Chapel, Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 a.m. Burial for Mr. Lallos will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. To leave on-line condolences, please visit www.thepaulmortuary.com 6A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 Take Advantage of the Area’s Best Value in Retirement Living Now Choose an Apartment at Forest Hill Manor Save as much as $53,000 in Entrance Fees! With the ups and downs in today’s economic environment, it’s more important than ever to take advantage of the best value in retirement living when you find it and secure your future. • • • • Act today and save as much as $53,000 in entrance fees with the Choice Rewards Program. Gain the advantages of Continuing Care for life. Compare the value-oriented monthly fees at Forest Hill Manor. 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The local CV incorporation proponents have said this could not happen because Malibu has local control. But a higher authority is controlling its destiny! Remember, if Carmel Valley incorporates, it will be encumbered with stricter state-mandated standards. Read The Malibu Times article at: www.malibutimes.com/articles/2009/10/14/news/news1.txt NO CITY – Vote NO on Measure G! PAID BY SAVE www.SaveCarmelValley.org AND PROTECT CARMEL VALLEY – NO ON G (#1320169) Get your complete Pine Cone by email — free subscriptions at www.carmelpinecone.com October 23, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 7A Sewer costs, voters list raises hackles in C.V. citihood debate By CHRIS COUNTS I N RESPONSE to a political ad which implies Carmel Valley property owners could be forced to pay for an expensive sewer system if incorporation succeeds, a candidate for Carmel Valley’s city council criticized his opponents for telling “one lie after another.” “It’s a spaghetti toss of fear tactics,” Glenn Robinson charged. Meanwhile, less than two weeks before voters weight in on Measure G, the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is looking into a complaint that incorporation opponents may have violated state law by sharing a list of Carmel Valley’s registered voters. Real worry or fear tactic? The new ad by incorporation opponents warns voters that Carmel Valley property owners could be required to pay up to $1,000 in monthly fees to fund a sewer system and water treatment facility. To back up their claim, they point to Malibu’s long-standing battle with a regional water quality control board over its septic systems, which the agency claims are polluting the Southern California town’s coastal waters. A consultant hired by the town, which incorporated in 1991, claims the new system will cost Malibu property owners about $1,000 a month and they could face fines of up to $10,000 a day if they fail to comply. But Robinson said incorporation will have no bearing on whether or not Carmel Valley property owners are required to pay for a sewer system. “Sewering is a state decision,” he said. “It has nothing to do with local government. Sewering gets mandated when groundwater drinking supplies get unsafe levels of nitrate pollution. So it’s the state and only the state that can force sewering to happen.” But incorporation opponent Lawrence Samuels insisted a city would be more vulnerable to oversight by regulatory agencies. “There’s greater pressure,” explained Samuels, chair of the Monterey County Libertarian Party. “If you become a city, you’re on the radar.” But Robinson said Carmel Valley is already on the radar. “The Carmel River provides nearly all the drinking water for the greater Monterey Peninsula and is therefore tested regularly for nitrate and other pollutants,” he said. “How much more visible can you get?” Samuels conceded Malibu likely would have faced scrutiny over its septic systems even if it had never incorporated, but he still believes Carmel Valley residents are asking for trouble by incorporating. “It’s a high probability that we’re eventually going to be pressured like Malibu to install a sewer system if we incorporate,” Samuels added. Did opponents violate election law? Monterey County assistant district attorney Stephanie Hulsey confirmed her agency is looking into a complaint by town supporters that an opponent illegally distributed confidential campaign information. According to proponents, Samuels emailed copies of a “walking list” to other opponents. The list, which contains the names, addresses, phone numbers and party affiliations of about 7,500 Carmel Valley residents, was purchased by opponents from the Monterey County Elections Department. Proponents insist Samuels committed a crime by emailing the data. “Campaign lists are entrusted to campaigns and not to be sent out to people at large,” said town supporter Christine Williams. “At our campaign office, they’re closely guarded.” In the Oct. 2 email, Samuels tells incorporation opponents, “I have enclosed the ‘Walking List’ of registered voters in Carmel Valley. You may want to talk to your neighbors about why a city would ruin Carmel Valley,” the email said. 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The 14-unit complex designed by Pacific Grove architect Eric Miller will replace the 60-year-old hotel-turned-nineunit-building demolished a few weeks ago. Each one-bedroom apartment will be 500 square feet and equipped with modern amenities, according to the foundation. The housing project will also include an elevator, six parking spaces, common areas and storage space. SBI Builders is doing the work. Apartments will first be offered to the former Trevvett Court residents who were moved into other foundationowned units in town while the new complex is constructed. Lee said Trevvett should be ready for occupancy by the middle of next July. Fundraising events are in the works to help the foundation, which receives no tax dollars and is the city’s main provider of low-cost housing for seniors. For more information or to donate, call (831) 624-1588. City workers honored POLICE SGT. Paul Tomasi and administrator Karen Love won recognition at the City of Carmel’s annual employee barbecue Oct. 8, while other employees were honored for significant milestones. Tomasi, who came to work for Carmel P.D. in 2008, was named Employee of the Year for being “an individual who exemplifies outstanding performance — someone who consistently goes above and beyond the already high level of performance that is expected.” A city employee for more than four decades, Love received the Customer Service Award for being someone “who provides exemplary service to the public and fellow employees, or who institutes a new idea or method leading to improved efficiency.” Love handles payroll and benefits, among other tasks. Longtime employees, among them Cmdr. Mike Calhoun and Sgt. Mel Mukai, both of whom have been with the city for 25 years, were recognized as well. Carmel Fire Department part-timers Roy Thomas and John Trenner celebrated their 30th anniversaries with the city, and 11 others were honored for their five, 10, 15 and 20 years of employment. Each received a check based on the milestone, ranging from $50 for five-year employees, to $400 for Thomas and Trenner. (Among those named at the luncheon was human resources manager Jane Miller, a 10-year employee, even though she has been away on leave for months and is suing the city for sexual harassment and age discrimination. Her decade of employment earned her a $100 check. She did not attend the luncheon.) 9A Volunteers spruce up bedraggled north entrance to town By MARY BROWNFIELD M EMBERS OF the Carmel Woods Neighborhood Association pitched in labor and cash to spruce up the bedraggled north entrance to town, and association president Richard Warren said the group will continue to take care of the public landscaping, as long as dues and donations keep funding the effort. The neighborhood group is perhaps best known for placing the poinsettias on Jo Mora’s Junipero Serra statue during Christmastime and, as seen this month, decorating the statue with colorful gourds donated by Mark Marino from Earthbound Farm. But its members, some through their own sweat equity and all via their $25 annual dues, have also made a big impression on the main streets leading into downtown Carmel. They hired Juan Garcia Landscaping to work on problem areas between Highway 1 and the Serra statue, and the crew cleaned up trash and pulled weeds, put in new plants, spread mulch and scattered wood chips in several locations. The most visible is the long, narrow median on Carpenter Street west of Highway 1. Formerly overgrown with dead weeds and filled with trash, the strip is now neatly maintained and planted with Mexican sage. A triangular spot at the intersection of Carpenter and Serra was littered with tires, bumpers and other garbage before it was tackled by the crew, according to Warren. The group also facilitated the makeover of what it calls “the golden triangle” at Camino del Monte, Pico and Santa Fe, and a bus stop on Serra. While the neighborhood is outside Carmel’s city limits and its roads are maintained by Monterey County, keeping the area neat and tidy is a low priority for the county, according to Warren, so the neighbors are filling the gap. “The county is strapped for funds, so we just wanted to take pride in our area and try to create something of lasting beauty that will give people a sense of pride in the community,” he said. The overall goal was to create a cohesive, natural appearance tying the main streets into town together. 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Nathaniel S. Mewhinney, USMC (Ret), her husband of 65 years, and is survived by her son, Michael (Linda); daughters, Katherine (Ken), Ann (Dave) and Carol; six grandchildren: (Adam, Erin, Matthew, Ryan, Jennifer and Julie); and her sister, Dorie Matthews of Huntington Beach. Pat loved to golf, read, eat chocolate, wear anything teal green and was an avid horsewoman. She had a deep affection for all animals, particularly dogs. She was devoted to the compassionate treatment of animals and a member of many humane organizations throughout her life. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed. Private services will be held in Monterey, California. The Carmel Pine Cone OPENING IN OCTOBER Featuring “The Money Band” PRIZES INCLUDES: $350 Best Couple • $300 Best Costume $200 Michael Jackson “Thriller” Dance-Off! $50 Random Drawings Throughout the Eve! Don’t Miss the Party of the Year! Carmel Mission Inn Rio Road, Carmel $49.95 per person Includes 2 Drinks, Light Hors d’oeuvres! 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If a patient has two “hits,” he is a trauma-center candidate. “Mechanism” refers to how the injury occurred — a gunshot wound, a fall from greater than 20 feet, a vehicle rollover without a seat belt — “basically any incident that involves a tremendous energy release,” said Carmel Valley Fire Capt. Eric Ulwelling, a paramedic for 13 years. “Anatomical” refers to the type of injury, such as an unstable pelvis, multiple fractures of major bones or abdominal pain with a distended abdomen, indicating substantial internal damage. “Physiological” is “a little harder to qualify,” Ulwelling said, but refers to signs and symptoms of shock and altered level of consciousness, such as confusion or unresponsiveness, drastically fluctuating body temperature and other red flags. “There’s certainly the element of good clinical judgment on the part of the first responders who are assessing the patient,” he said. According to the EMS Agency’s 2008 annual report, 288 Monterey County patients were flown to trauma centers: 113 traffic-accident victims, 51 people who sustained injuries in assaults (including stabbings and shootings), 18 fall victims, eight burn victims, seven with “unknown” injuries, and 91 categorized as “other,” which included amputations, seizures, heart attacks and suicide attempts. More than 25 percent of the calls originated in the City of Salinas, with another 18 percent from the Salinas Valley. Many of the patients were Worship CARMEL CARMEL VALLEY MONTEREY PACIFIC GROVE covered by taxpayer-funded programs that provide free medical care for the elderly and the poor. Unnecessary rides? Fifth District Supervisor Dave Potter said there have been complaints about unnecessary use of air ambulances. “I brought this up at the board of supervisors, because I had some complaints about people being flown when it really didn’t look like they needed to be helicoptered out, and the costs were unbelievable,” he said. A union leader told him some of his workers had been airlifted for “inconsequential things.” “There’s a whole bunch of stuff that doesn’t seem quite right,” Potter said. He wondered whether patients — and the insurance companies or government medical care programs that pay their bills — were being taken advantage of. The board of supervisors asked EMS Agency director Tom Lynch to look into the use of air transport. He said his agency met with representatives of CALSTAR and AMR Ambulance a few weeks ago to discuss the system. Baulch, who oversees the Gilroy, Hollister and Salinas bases, said after arriving at a call, his crews assess patients according to MAP criteria “because I don’t want our people flying folks who shouldn’t be flown.” But having been a flight nurse for 16 years before taking the administrative job, he commented, “It’s really hard to tell how injured the people in the field really are. Nurses are trained, but without the benefit of CT scans and other tools, sometimes it’s hard to tell.” According to the 2008 annual report, of the 864 calls for air transport, 401 patients ended up being flown by CALSTAR, Life Flight or the CHP, including 113 people who were taken from one hospital to another. Of the transports that did not occur, 164 were canceled by medics at the scene or the flight crew on arrival, while the others were missed due to weather, staffing, mechanical issues or unavailability. Baulch said between 30 percent and 40 percent of the people in his region who are flown to trauma centers don’t necessarily need to be. The national average is 50 percent. The system errs on the side of caution, according to Ulwelling. “The system is designed to protect the person who has sustained a significant traumatic injury,” he said. Church in the Forest at Stevenson School • Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach 831-624-1374 • www.churchintheforest.org 8:30 amam Bible 8:30 BibleStudy Study with the rev’d Charles Anker in Douglas Hall with the Rev’d Charles Anker in Douglas Hall 9:15 am Music Prelude 9:15 am Music Prelude Karen Carlisle Neal, soprano Melinda Coffey Armstead, piano and organ 9:30 amam Service 9:30 Service “The christian Graduate Course is Tough!” The Rev'd Charles Anker multi-denominational multi-denominational Carmel Presbyterian Church The Christian Church The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not overcome it. 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The basic mechanical cost of getting a helicopter off the ground runs from $650 to $1,000 per hour, but the total bill for transport is many times that amount. And he could not say how patients’ bills are calculated, or how the 50-mile trip that Prices that are took Janet Vise from Laguna Seca to the San Jose regional ‘predicated on medical center ended up costing more than $30,000. prevailing rates “I wish I could give a betand what our ter answer as to what the formula is, but it’s predicated on financial people prevailing rates and what our see that the fees financial people see that the fees need to be to cover the need to be to costs,” he said. The formula includes the cost of liftoff, cover the costs’ per-mile charges, flight conditions, medical supplies, the needs of the patient and other factors. “Keeping an eye on what our costs are is certainly important for me, because of the impact on any patient we fly,” he said. But the primary focus is on patient care, not the cost. “I have a lot of pride in what those folks give to those patients under really difficult circumstances.” Government programs like Medicare and Medi-Cal usually reimburse 33 percent to 50 percent, while private insurance will cover up to 100 percent, according to Baulch. The uninsured often can’t pay at all. He said the collection rate in Monterey County is around 40 percent of what CALSTAR’s charges are. Thus, private patients such as Vise and their insurance companies are required to pay for their own care, as well as the care of others. According to IRS records, CALSTAR took in $41.2 million in revenues in 2007 and recorded $39.1 in expenses. Most of its income comes from charging for services, with some generated by membership dues, subscription fees and investment earnings. As with many businesses and government agencies, a large chunk of its expense is payroll, which totaled about $15.7 million in 2007. The highest paid official was CEO Joseph Cook, who received $250,012 in compensation, $26,697 in contributions to benefit and deferred compensation plans, and $5,590 for expenses. The CFO’s salary was $183,076, plus $24,177 in contributions and $62,808 in expenses. The five highest paid employees included the lead pilot, chief flight nurse and Baulch. Their compensation ranged from $142,000 to $177,000 in 2007. Other costs included $5.7 million for aircraft maintenance, $1.4 million for fuel and $3.2 million for an unspecified legal settlement. Dispatch cost $664,104, and insurance was $801,942. “It’s an incredible organization,” Ulwelling said. “They do a lot of training, a lot of community outreach, they seem to always be focused on improving their standard of care, and they do a really good job of working with public-safety agencies to make the operations safer and more patient-care centered. I really have nothing but good things to say about them.” But Potter and Lynch would like to see a county contract for emergency air transport, so they would have more control over the numbers. Lynch said he hopes to issue a request for proposals next year, “to do due diligence for the public, so they can be sure they’re getting a high-quality, cost-effective service.” A contract wouldn’t make financial sense for an air ambulance company whose coverage area crosses county lines, Baulch argued. “An operator that’s just dedicated to Monterey County couldn’t work without some sort of subsidy,” he said. Nonetheless, if Monterey County asks for bids, CALSTAR will probably submit one. If another provider took over air transport here, its Salinas base would be useless. “As impractical as the idea is, we would compete,” Baulch said. Potter said he just wants the system scrutinized, the issues raised and the questions answered. “For me to say I have an answer to this would be extremely premature,” he said. “There’s certainly an issue here.” St. John’s Chapel 1490 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey Traditional Anglican Worship • 1928 Prayer Book Sundays: 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. 831-375-4463 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.stjohnschapel.com Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula A more detailed scoring system used by trauma centers to assess patients’ injuries might be more effective, Baulch said, “but anything that gets too complex in the field isn’t practical.” Advertise Your Church Services here ◆ $20 per week ◆ Call The Carmel Pine Cone • (831) 274-8590 Get your complete Pine Cone by email — free subscriptions at www.carmelpinecone.com October 23, 2009 ONIONS From page 1A is asking a judge to order Sensient to immediately stop processing onions so the odor won’t affect its grapes. J. Lohr said it has lost at least $1.6 million because of the tainted wine. “Sensient knew their The wine har vesting and dehydratastes and tion of smells like o n i o n s w o u l d chicken soup, a release into lawsuit claims the air chemicals that would infect and taint the neighboring grapes,” according to J. Lohr’s suit. The wine company claims it has suffered lost profits and diminution in the market value of its grapes, and is seeking punitive damages and damages for inconvenience, annoyance and emotional distress. J. Lohr wants a judge to order Sensient not to process onions within 25 miles of its vineyards. But according to the case court file — already 1-inch thick with hundreds of documents — Sensient claims the lawsuit was filed to pass blame. “We believe the main issue between Sensient and J. Lohr is that J. Lohr purportedly has tainted wine and is trying to lay all responsibility for that problem with Sensient,” according to a Sept. 25 email from attorney Jason Retterer to J. Lohr’s attorneys. The lawsuit claims Sensient has been dehydrating onions at the nearby plant in violation of the company’s county permit. According to the Monterey County Resource Management Agency, the county issued Sensient a permit in 1972 — when the company began operating in Greenfield — to dehydrate peppers, celery and parsley, but not onions because of the odor onions emit and the potential to damage nearby grape vineyards. Earlier this month, the county cited Sensient for for being in violation of its use permit. Sensient “is knowingly and willfully destroying J. Lohr’s grapes, vineyards, winemaking business and reputation,” according to the suit, filed by J. Lohr attorneys Brian Finegan and Chuck Warner. Wine produced from the tainted grapes smells like “onion juice,” according to J. Lohr, which owns 776 acres of its own vineyards and has another 196 acres of joint venture vineyards in the Greenfield area. According to Sensient, however, J. Lohr had been aware it had been processing onions at the Greenfield plant since 2003 but didn’t object to the operation until this year. “For J. Lohr to say in late September 2009 that one more month of onion processing is totally unacceptable and out of the question is disingenuous and unreasonable,” according to Retterer in the email message. The food processing company has applied for an amended county use permit that would allow them to process onions, court documents show. In an Oct. 13 opposition to J. Lohr’s request for a restraining order, Sensient attorney J. Kenneth Gordon said the wine company has not provided recognized literature or expert testimony to offer the opinion the alleged onion smell in the wines is the result of Sensient’s operation. J. Lohr first learned its grapes were being tainted in 2007 when it purchased Chardonnay fruit from Amaral, a vineyard immediately south of Sensient, the suit says. In 2008, Lohr noticed its own grapes, grown just west of Sensient, were also tainted. “This led us to search for a firm that had the ability to discover the source of this onion taint,” according to an Oct. 13 declaration by Steven Lohr, the wine company’s chief operating officer. The winery contacted “a gentleman who is one of the leading wine aroma and flavor researchers in the world,” according to Lohr. The researcher and his team identified mercaptan (a sulfur compound) as being responsible for the cooked onion aromas and flavors found in the J. Lohr wine. “It is indeed from onions, and has never The Carmel Pine Cone before been identified in wine,” Lohr said. The mercaptan, which is detectable by humans at a threshold of eight parts per trillion, was found in the J. Lohr wine in excess of 378 parts per trillion, according to the researcher. “Needless to say, we have no uses for this wine, and it is not marketable on the bulk wine market,” Lohr said. Though Sensient is not dehydrating onions now, J. Lohr’s lawsuit contends that molecules from the onion could be absorbed into the grape vines, retained over the winter and reintroduced into next year’s fruit. “There is some evidence that suggests that such a process can occur with vines that have been affected by smoke from forest fires,” the suit says. Also listed as a defendant in the suit is Sensient’s Milwaukee-based parent company, Sensient Technologies. The corporation’s website says it’s the “leading supplier of flavors, fragrances and colors” used for foods and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, r hip Unde Owners New The World’s Finest 11A home and personal care items, and other products. In 1972, Jerry Lohr planted 280 acres of wine grapes in Arroyo Seco near Greenfield and in 1974 completed his winery in San Jose, where the company is now based. Today, the company has about 900 acres in Arroyo Seco, producing Chardonnay and other cool-climate varietals such as Riesling, Valdiguié and Pinot Noir, and has 2,000 acres in Paso Robles which produce Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other red varietals. Court files indicate Sensient has finished dehydrating onions for 2009 and won’t resume until 2010. In addition to wines under the J. Lohr name, the company produces wines labeled under Cypress Vineyards, Painter Bridge and Ariel, a nonalcoholic wine. In February, J. Lohr was listed by Wine Business Monthly as No. 16 among the top 30 U.S. wine companies. ARTISAN FRAME GALLERY • 30+ Years Experience • Highest Quality & Craftsmanship • Specializing in Custom Mirrors 831.625.2455 Store Hours: M-F 10-5 pm Sat. 10-3 pm 105 Mid Valley Center (Next to Safeway) Carmel Valley Road • Carmel EXTRAORDINARY ESTATE SALE CARMEL Sat. & Sun. October 24 & 25 from 9 to 4 Jacks Peak - 24105 Fairfield Place (Take Auguajito to Paso Venado to Fairfield Place) We have been retained by the Executors of this Estate to sell all personal property items at public sale. An eclectic group of neat and interesting items will be available at this sale, including: FABULOUS HOME. ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MAGNIFICENT ESTATE INCLUDING MANY FINE PERIOD ANTIQUES, DECORATIVE ITEMS, FINE PAINTINGS, PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTS AND VINTAGE POSTERS. STERLING SILVER, CHINA POTERY AND PORCELAINS, TONS OF BOOKS, ELECTRONICS, GREAT JEWELRY, KITCHEN ITEMS AND A WHOLE LOT MORE. For more information and pictures, please visit our website at www.800eals.com and click on schedule of upcoming sales. Doors will open at 9:00 am sharp. No numbers, Plenty of parking on property. ALL MAJOR CREDIT & ATM CARDS ACCEPTED Sale conducted by Estate Appraisal & Liquidation Service 12A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 JUDGE From page 1A “At best,” Whyte said in the six-page judgment, “plaintiff has come forward with evidence that his sexual orientation was known to some within the department, and that over the course of his 10-year tenure, he has been offended by some comments and conduct, only a few of which were directed at him.” Smolinski’s attorney, Stephen Usoz said Thursday the judgement was unfortunate. “Obviously, it didn’t go in Darrin’s favor,” he told The Pine Cone. “We are reviewing it for purposes of appeal.” Whyte also said Smolinski had not shown the alleged offensive comments or conduct were pervasive enough to give rise to his claim he worked in a hostile work environment. “The fact that some fellow officers made comments that could be construed as derogatory toward homosexuals over plaintiff ’s many-year career and that at a period of time an outsider sent harassing correspondence to the department does not meet requirements for a hostile work environment,” Whyte said. Whyte found Smolinski also didn’t provide any evidence of anti-homosexual attitude by Miller and former city manager Jim Colangelo, who turned down Smolinski for commander in favor of another officer. Smolinski also failed to show that the city, its police department and Miller had engaged in “willful, malicious and outrageous conduct,” according to the ruling. At the time Smolinski was up for promotion to commander, Whyte said there was evidence Miller told Colangelo he believed the officer was dishonest. But the evidence also showed Colangelo disregarded Miller’s comment and based his decision not to promote Smolinski on what Colangelo considered to be the officer’s unsatisfactory interview, according to Whyte. Decade of harassment alleged Smolinski alleged in his suit that problems began a decade ago when Miller was police chief. He said the problems continued when Chief Darius Engles was hired in 2006. Engles announced his resignation in August. Smolinski sought an unspecified amount of money in damages. He claimed the police department’s email system was used to “circulate information which utilized derogatory terms and statements relating to homosexual and bisexual individuals.” One joke, entitled, “Time for your annual ‘Am I Gay’ self examination,” included seven off-color, disparaging questions, he said. The sender included a disclaimer that the message was intended as a joke. Though he said he was denied promotions, Smolinski maintained he received “multiple commendations” and top scores during promotional interviews. The suit also alleges Smolinski was retaliated against and suffered depression and anxiety because of his support for a bisexual coworker, Rhonda Ramey, a former parking officer. Smolinski claimed he wasn’t promoted as retaliation for his support of Ramey, who filed a complaint in 1999 against Miller for not disciplining a supervisor who had “harassed her for being bisexual and having an open marriage.” In June 2001, six months after Miller fired Ramey, she filed a federal harassment and retaliation lawsuit against Miller. Smolinski helped Ramey prepare for trial and testified in court on her behalf against Miller. A jury later ruled in favor of Miller. CREECY PAINTING S TA N D A R D & FA U X F I N I S H E S Greg Creecy PAINTING CONTRACTOR T: F: 831-917-0029 831-373-0918 [email protected] Lic# 629586 D. Jack Gibson D. Jack “Jack” Gibson, 85, passed away peacefully at his residence in Carmel, California, on September 28, 2009. Jack Gibson was the son of George and Irene Gibson, Spearfish, South Dakota. He graduated from Spearfish High School in1941 and attended South Dakota State University until he was drafted and entered the United States Army. Just prior to serving in the European campaign of World War II, Jack married Donna Rae Searls of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, on February 8,1944. Upon his return to the States, Jack soon began his career in the trucking industry, working for Wilson Truck Lines in Sioux Falls. In 1953, he was involved in the formation of Midwest Coast Transport. Mr. Gibson held the position of President of Midwest Coast for some twenty years, and was Executive Vice President of All American Transport, Sioux Falls during the same period. Upon leaving Midwest Coast Transport in 1972, Mr. Gibson was an industry consultant for several long haul truck lines. Jack and Donna spent time in Chicago and Madison, Wisconsin until 1976 when he joined United National Bank in Sioux Falls.. In 1977, the Gibson’s purchased The Horizon Inn, Carmel, California. They owned and operated the Horizon Inn until 1983, at which time he retired. Jack Gibson enjoyed traveling, golf, entertaining friends, and cooking; but his passion in life was politics. He held various local, state and national positions within the Republican Party. Jack Gibson was a past member of the Republican National Committee and a member of the convention site committee. He was twice a delegate to the Republican national convention. He held campaign management positions for several presidential campaigns, including Barry Goldwater and Richard M. Nixon as well as various congressional and legislative campaign roles throughout his lifetime. His last volunteer campaign position was that of chairman for the Eastwood for Mayor, Carmel, California, mayoral election. Besides his political positions Mr. Gibson was an active member of the Young Presidents Organization, American Truckers Association, Rotary, Scottish Rite, El Riad Shrine, Karl Mundt Library Foundation, and was a past member of the Sioux Falls School Board. Mr. Gibson had volunteered his time to Meals on Wheels in Monterey County. Mr. Gibson is survived by his wife, Donna of Carmel, California, and their two children, Claudia Gibson, Clifton, New Jersey, and David (Sheri Jo), Brookings, South Dakota. He is also survived by four grandsons, Patrick (Samantha) McCoy of Belleville, New Jersey, Joseph (Christine) McCoy of New York City, Daniel (Nicole) Gibson of Sioux Falls and Taylor Gibson of Brookings, South Dakota and one great grandson, Daylen Gibson of Sioux Falls. A private family memorial was held in Carmel, California. The family requests any gifts in the memory of Mr. Gibson be directed to the benefit of Hospice of the Central Coast, 2 Upper Ragsdale Road, Monterey, California. BILLS From page 1A transferring $133,750 budgeted for positions in administrative services, the police department, public works and community services that went unfilled last year, along with $62,287 that was not spent on police overtime. Unused funds allocated for professional and contractual services provided most of the remainder, as well as $27,960 from the stormwater runoff program and $12,865 from the workers compensation fund. “With the exception of the transfer from the workers compensation reserve fund, these transfers do not increase the total general fund expenditures budget,” she said in her report. “Rather, they shift monies from one line item to another.” The council agreed BENTLEY From page 4A with Giuffre’s recommendations and voted to approve the transfers. After the meeting, in response to a request from Hardy, Giuffre said the city had originally budgeted $60,000 for legal professional services in 2008/2009. At midyear, the council increased the amount to $185,000, but actual expenditures by the end of the year topped out at $507,898. Giuffre reported litigation over the Flanders property accounted for the largest amount — $360,359 — with John Mandurrago’s unsuccessful lawsuit over the city’s failure to approve his downtown Plaza Del Mar project totaling $66,200. “General matters and employment law issues,” including costs related to the city’s defense against a sexual-harassment lawsuit filed by human resources manager Jane Miller, totaled $81,339. hidden and risk driving such a high-profile vehicle, his insurance agent told him that rings of thieves often strip expensive cars for their costly parts. “I love the doggone car,” he said. “I’m pretty nervous about looking at it. They dismantled the upholstery, and it had gorgeous leather interior. I need some hand-holding when I go over there.” Cooper and Neil were arrested for possession of stolen property. Neil was also charged with probation violation and possession of a controlled substance. on a street in Salinas. A Salinas P.D. officer was also in the area at the time and asked a dispatcher to look up the plate number to see who owned the car, according to Mukai. “They were driving around in the Bentley and looked suspicious,” he said, so police “ended up doing a traffic stop and arresting the two suspects.” LeVett said he received a call late that night that his Bentley had been found and parked in a tow yard. It’s now at the repair shop, and LeVett, who was out of town when it was stolen, said he planned to drive over Thursday to inspect the damage. The men were reportedly in the process of dismantling it for parts, starting with interior components. While LeVett wondered how someone would know to look for the car in the underground garage, find the key where it had been Michael Neil William Cooper October 23, 2009 WATER From page 1A Oct. 20. Before the order was imposed, Cal Am said the directive could mean customers would be limited to about 50 gallons per person per day, 20 gallons less than the average amount customers use on the Peninsula. Statewide water use averages about 120 gallons per person per day. “Fifty gallons a day is only enough to cover the bare minimum of indoor use,” Bowie said. “We feel the reductions required in the order, especially in future years, would potentially jeopardize public health and safety,” said Monterey Peninsula Water Management District general manager Darby Fuerst. The Pebble Beach Company and residents of Del Monte Forest who bought water from the company’s allotment got a lastminute reprieve when the SWRCB exempted them from the water hookup ban. After switching to reclaimed water for irrigation of Motorcyclist hits bus near Bixby A PACIFICA resident who was riding a motorcycle was airlifted to San Jose Regional Medical Center by a CALSTAR helicopter Saturday after he collided with a Monterey-Salinas Transit bus on Highway 1 in Big Sur. The accident occurred about 1.3 miles south of Bixby Bridge at about 12:30 p.m. “The motorcyclist was traveling south, while the bus was going north,” California Highway Patrol spokesman Bob Lehman explained. “The rider seems to have lost control of his bike and slid. It is not known if he made contact with the bus before he lost control of his bike.” Lehman was unable to provide any details of the rider’s injuries or an update on his condition. Calendar To advertise, call (831) 624-0162 or email [email protected] Oct. 23 - 29 Coast Gallery Retirement Celebration Sale! Extra Discount this week on Marc Chagall prints! Art Glass, Sculpture, Paintings, American Master Crafts, Jewelry. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Coast Gallery Carmel, Ocean Avenue and San Carlos. (831) 625-3200. Oct. 23 - Chamber Music Monterey Bay’s first concert of the 2009/10 season will be the Emerson String Quartet at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at Sunset Center in Carmel.The Emerson String Quartet stands alone in the history of string quartets, with an unparalleled list of achievements over three decades, including eight Grammy Awards. In their program on Oct. 23, the quartet will perform Schubert’s Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 125; Shostakovich’s Quartet No. 9, Op. 117; and Dvorak’s Quartet in C Major, Op. 61. Individual tickets are available for $39-$62. Call about our Kids Up Front & Free! program for free tickets for students in grades 4-12. For tickets and info, call (831) 625.2212 or visit www.chambermusicmontereybay.org. Oct. 24 - All Saints’ Day School’s Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 8060 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Please come! Fun games, delicious food, live music and great shopping! Free Admission. Food/drink tickets available for purchase. Wristbands allow unlimited play: $20 each (1 to 2 wristbands per family), $15 each (3+ wristbands per family) Children under 3 years play for free. Oct. 24 - TikTokToo Artists’ Open House. Free. 10 to 5, Saturday, Oct. 24. Sip, Snack, Shop for Christmas. 220 Punta del Monte, Carmel Valley Village. www.TikTokToo.com for info/directions or call (831) 659-4055. Oct. 24 & 25 - Halloween Happenings @ Pt.Sur Lightstation! Two special Ghost Tours benefiting the restoration of Point Sur Lightstation in Big Sur will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Oct. 25. For a donation of $55, your evening of ghostly fun will begin with a walking tour to the lighthouse in time for sunset, followed by refreshments in the barn, ghost stories of Pt. Sur by professional actor/storyteller Kevin Hanstick, and dessert and drinks in the visitor’s center. Tours start at 5:15 p.m. each evening and will last 3+ hours. Tours are limited to 40 people. Reservations: (831) 649-7139, [email protected]. www.pointsur.org. Oct. 26 - Book Publishing 1-2-3: From the Writer’s Fingers to the Reader’s Hands. This workshop, led by a longtime editor, is sprinkled with resources, inspiration, and tips (e.g., how to find literary agents) to help aspiring authors increase their chances of getting published. Highlights: creativity exercises and our “Ask the Editor” Q&A session. Monday, 7 p.m. at Café 3.1.6 (316 Alvarado, Monterey; formerly Bay Books). Cost: $10, includes info. handouts and a professional review of five (5) double-spaced pages of writing. Laurie Gibson, presenter, works with first-time authors to help improve their writing — and their chances of getting published. (831) 646-4610. Oct. 31 - Trick or Treat at Mission Ranch! Costume Contest at Mission Ranch Restaurant, Saturday, Oct. 31. Trophies will be given for: Scariest, Funniest, Best group, Most original. Judging takes place at 9 p.m. Bar service starts at 4 p.m. Food service starts at 5 p.m. Mission Ranch Restaurant, 26270 Dolores Street, Carmel. (831) 624-6436. Oct. 31 – The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea and the Carmel Celebrates Community Committee proudly invite you to celebrate Carmel-by-theSea’s 93rd Birthday at the city’s annual Party and Halloween Parade, Saturday, Oct. 31. Halloween parade begins at Sunset Center, 11 a.m. Hot dog lunch ($5) from Noon to 1 p.m. at Sunset Center. Tickets for lunch available at City Hall. (831) 6202000. Oct. 31 - Halloween Costume Party featuring “The Money Band” at Carmel Mission Inn, Rio Road in Carmel, Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Prizes include: $350 Best Couple, $300 Best Costume, $200 Michael Jackson “Thriller” Danceoff, $50 Random Drawings throughout the eve. $49.95 per person. Includes 2 drinks, light hors d’oeuvres. Must be 21+. Buy tickets at Carmel Mission Inn or www.kimshalloweenhaunt.com. Nov. 1 - A special All Souls’ Eve service at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Carmel, will combine prayers to commemorate deceased loved ones with the seldom heard 1893 version of the Faure Requiem. Music director Dr. Jean Widaman will conduct the All Saints’ Choir and Evensong Choir, featured soloists Nancy Williams, soprano; Peter Tuff, baritone; and chamber orchestra. A reception will follow the service. All are welcome to attend November 1, 5:30 p.m. at All Saints Church, Dolores & Ninth. For further information phone (831) 624-3883 or visit online at www.allsaintscarmel.org. Nov. 7 - Country Store & Auction to benefit Blind & Visually Impaired Center. Teddy Bears, restaurant gift certificates, jars of homemade jam, handmade crafts, food, and amazing stocking stuffers - all for sale in a fun, festive Country Store with entertainment, raffles, and silent and live auctions! Fun for folks of all ages. Novemeber 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 225 Laurel Avenue, Pacific Grove. (831) 373-6849. Nov. 7 - Craft Show and Sale in an Olive Grove. Local people creating, growing and collecting for your home, garden, pets and of course, you! Saturday, November 7, 2009, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Homemade natural soap, silk wine bags and lavender sachets, wood works, homemade jam, and much more. Bring your friends, come check it out and enjoy complimentary iced tea and coffee! Fattoria Muia Olive Grove, 144 West Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley CA 93924. Nov. 12 - Holiday After-Hours Shopping Event, November 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. Lush Carmel, celebrates and appreciates local business. In partnership with Il Fornaio, we are holding a personalized shopping party. RSVP and bring your business card to participate and enjoy food, beverage and festivities. Featuring best- selling products and dressed to the nines gift boxes. Black and white attire is optional. For every $100 you purchase, you will receive a complimentary gift box (valued at $14). Lush Carmel — Pine Inn Complex, Lincoln & Ocean Ave. RSVP (831) 625-5857 Nov. 13-15 Spiritual Rebirth: Please join us for an exciting program on ‘Understanding the New Awakening’ sponsored by the California Region of Cayce’s ARE at Asilomar Conference Grounds November 13-15. Guest speakers include Robert Grant and Istavan Fazekas. Information at www.caycegoldengate.org or call Michelle Long at (831) 917-7982. the company’s golf courses, the company was allowed to use half the saved water — about 365 acre-feet per year — for new development. “With respect to the Pebble Beach area, if you either had a water credit or buy one from the Pebble Beach Co., the moratorium will not impact you,” Don Eastman, vice president with the Del Monte Forest Property Owners, said after the meeting. Cal Am must end its illegal diversions from the Carmel River by Dec. 31, 2016, the SWRCB said. Rallying for water On Tuesday, a group of 42 Peninsula residents opposed to the order boarded two chartered buses to attend the hearing in Sacramento. The group, calling itself Our Water, Our Lives, included public officials, hospitality and real-estate industry workers, who told the board of hardships that would accompany a cutback order. Del Rey Oaks resident Andy Clarke, who is running against Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Director Judi Lehman for the Division 2 seat, said the order would punish Peninsula residents who have tried their best to conserve. “The cease and desist order isn’t against Cal Am,” he said. “It’s against me and my two little children.” Those opposed to the order outnumbered the proponents 43-5. The few who called for the order are concerned about the river’s population of steelhead trout — a protected fish which prompted the state to compel Cal Am to reduce its water use back in 1995. Larry Silver, attorney for the Carmel River Steelhead Association and the Sierra Club, urged the board to move forward with the order. “It takes a positive step forward in regards to the public trust resources that are in the river,” Silver said. Though environmental groups list the fish as part of the South-Central California Coast Steelhead group, and call it a “distinct population,” Oncorhynchus mykiss is plenti- The Carmel Pine Cone 13A ful around the world, and in some areas is even considered invasive. There is no threat the species will go extinct. Jonas Minton, with the Planning and Conservation League, urged the board to adopt the order so the momentum that’s been gaining over the past couple of years toward developing a water project for the Peninsula doesn’t fade. “If you do not follow through with the cease and desist order,” Minton said, “it’s quite likely the old frictions and old inertia will return, and nothing will happen.” Carmel resident Carolina Bayne was blunt about her take on the order. “I really don’t give a rat’s ass about the salmon and the steelhead ... ” she said. “When it comes to me or them, I’m for me.” Ron Chesshire, president of the Monterey/Santa Cruz Building Trades Council, told the board the construction business has been hit hard by the recession and that the order would only worsen things. “The construction industry is in shambles,” he said. Sen. Abel Maldonado told the board not to cut back water on the Peninsula. “This is not an issue of politics,” Maldonado said. “This is about the economic health and solvency of an entire county.” The California Public Utilities Commission is reviewing three different projects, including a regional plan that includes a desalination plant in Marina. The plant would be operated by Marina Coast Water District, which would sell the water to Cal Am. That plan has received wide support. Before imposing the order, board member Arthur Baggett said he was “heartened” to know there was progress toward developing a water project. “What this order before us today is, is a plan to move forward,” he said. “It’s a prescription. You may not agree with it but that’s what this order is.” The sole vote against the cutback order came from SWRCB member Tam Doduc, who said it wasn’t harsh enough. Looking for tax-free income in retirement using a Roth IRA? 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UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On November 05, 2009, at 10:00am, Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded February 16, 2005, as Inst. No. 2005015697 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Monterey County, State of California, executed by Maria Ellena Antonizio Schuh, An Unmarried Woman, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the main entrance to the county administration building, 168 W. Alisal Street Salinas, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 195 Hacienda Carmel Carmel CA 93923 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $191,032.36. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. California Declaration I, John Kennerty, of America’s Servicing Company (“Mortgage Loan Servicer”), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Services has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying Notice of Sale is filed. AND/OR The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date and Place: 07/03/2009 Fort Mill, South Carolina Name of Signor: John Kennerty Title and/or Position VP Communication. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 12, 2009. (R-261181 10/16/09, 10/23/09, 10/30/09) Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1001) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1224694-02 APN: 187-262-003-000 TRA: 060011 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx6268 REF: Voznak, Gerard IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED July 26, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On October 29, 2009, at 10:00am, CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded August 02, 2007, as Inst. No. 2007060870 in book XX, page XX of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Monterey County, State of California, executed by Gerard Voznak An Unmarried Man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank At the main entrance to the county administration building, 168 W. Alisal Street Salinas, California, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: Completely described in said deed of trust The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 343 Country Club Dr Carmel Valley CA 93924-9555 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $732,339.22. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the "mortgage loan servicer" as defined in civil code § 2923.53(k)(3), declares that it has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to civil code section 2923.53 and that the exemption is current and valid on the date this notice of sale is recorded. the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in civil code section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to civil code sections 2923.52. This California Declaration is made pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 and is to be included with the Notice of Sale. I, Jaimee Gonzales, of Wachovia Mortgage, FSB (‘Mortgage Loan Servicer’), declare under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California, that the following is true and correct: The Mortgage Loan Servicer has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporation a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the accompanying notice of sale is filed AND The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Civil Code Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 7/22/09 Name of Signor: Jaimee Gonzales Title and/or Position: Vice President For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. Cal-Western Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: October 07, 2009. (R-261731 10/09/09, 10/16/09, 10/23/09) Publication dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 2009. (PC 1002) TSG No.: 4028688 TS No.: 20099073500400 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NONE NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/03/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/22/2009 at 10:00 AM, FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/09/2005, as Instrument No.2005057780, in book ,page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of MONTEREY County, State of CALIFORNIA. Executed by: EMILIO EMILIANO AQUINO, ADRIENNE CELESTE HALL, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 168 W. ALISAL STREET, SALINAS, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 012-681-009 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1205 YOSEMITE ST , SEASIDE, CA, 93955 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $580,396.13. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. First AmericanLoanstar Trustee Services 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 619-590-1221 Date: 09/22/2009 FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Authorized Signature: Chet Sconyers 10/02/09,1 0/09/09, 10/16/09 R-262399 Publication dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 2009. (PC 1003) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092040. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: iHEART HOME STAGING, LLC, 225 Crossroads Blvd. STE #322, Carmel, California 93923. Monterey County. iHEART HOME STAGING, LLC-CA, 225 Crossroads Blvd. STE #322, Carmel, California 93923. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on: N/A. (s) Thayda Graves, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Sept. 18, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009. (PC 1004) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092076 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pacific Coast Flooring, 742 El Sur Avenue, Salinas, CA 93906, County of Monterey Romulo Dorantes Cabrera, 742 El Sur Avenue, Salinas, CA 93906 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Romulo Dorantes Cabrera This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on September 23, 2009. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Original Filing 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/09 CNS-1692612# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009. (PC 1007) SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF MONTEREY ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. M101457. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: petitioner, JOSEPH A. ARAGON, filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: A.Present name: JOSEPH A. ARAGON Proposed name: JOSEPH SAXON THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: DATE: November 6, 2009 TIME: 9:00 a.m. DEPT: 14 The address of the court is 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel. (s) Susan M. Dauphine Judge of the Superior Court Date filed: Sept. 24, 2009 Clerk: Connie Mazzei Deputy: S. Hans Publication dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009. (PC1008) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20091915 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hearing Aid Center of Carmel and Monterey, 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Building F, Suite 23B, Carmel, CA 93923; County of Monterey RealEar, Inc., (a California corporation), 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd., Building F, Suite 23B, Carmel, CA 93923 This business is conducted by a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/23/2004 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Genesh Kripapuri, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on August 27, 2009 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). New Filing - with CHANGE(S) 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/09 CNS-1679391# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009. (PC 1009) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092042. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: FANCY FOOTWORK, 505 Lighthouse Ave. #204, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Monterey County. GLINDA SUE ANDERSON, 521 Watson, Monterey, CA 93940. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on: Sept. 1, 2009. (s) Glinda Sue Anderson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Sept. 18, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009. (PC 1010) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092095 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Elite Carmel Estate Management, 27 Alta Mesa Circle, Monterey, CA 93940; County of Monterey Elite Concierge And Estate Management LLC., 27 Alta Mesa Circle, Monterey, CA 93940, California This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 05/1/09 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Terry A. Coates, Member This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on September 24, 2009 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Original Filing 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30/09 CNS-1705383# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1013) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092111 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Joe's Fire Protection Services & Repair, 722 Milbrae St., Salinas, CA 93906; County of Monterey Joseph Agamao Sr., 722 Mibrae St., Salinas, CA 93906. This business is conducted by an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Joseph Agamao Sr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on September 29, 2009. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Original Filing 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30/09 CNS-1700984# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1014) AP No.: 006-026-016 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST AND ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS, DATED JULY 17, 2008, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that Graden P. Jackson, Authorized Agent, pursuant to the Deed of Trust and Assignment of Rents, dated July 17, 2008, executed by Trevor Woolf and Linda Woolf, on behalf of Hands on Capital, Inc., Trustor, recorded on July 28, 2008, as document 2008049054, of Official Records, in the office of the County Recorder of Monterey County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default recorded May 27, 2009, as Document 2009032413 of said Official Records, will sell on November 6, 2009, at the Main Entrance to the County Administration Building, 168 West Alisal Street, Salinas, CA., at 10:00 AM, at public auction to the highest bidder for cash (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said county and state hereinafter described: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust. The undersigned mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent for the mortgagee or beneficiary declares that this property is not subject to California Civil Code Section 2923.5. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1031 Shell Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950. The undersigned Authorized Agent disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the notice of sale is: $341,106.44. In addition to cash, the Authorized Agent will accept a cashier's check drawn on a State or National Bank, a check drawn by a State or Federal Credit Union or a check drawn by a State or Federal Savings and Loan Association, Savings Association or Savings Bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Authorized Agent may withhold the issuance of the trustee's deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the note secured by said deed with interest thereon as provided in said note, fees, charges and expenses of the Authorized Agent and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Agent for Trustee, Richard Hadlock, 2576 Raven Rd., Pleasanton, CA. 84566-4606, Toll Free #: 1-800-4817508 Dated: October 1, 2009. AUTHORIZED AGENT: Graden P. Jackson, Attorney at Law Strong & Hanni 3 Triad Center, Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84180 Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tele: (801) 532-7080 Toll Free: 1-800-481-7508 First Publication dated: October 9, 2009 October 16, 23, 2009 Publication dates: Oct. 9, 16. 23, 2009. (PC1016). NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 201-056941 Loan No. SC9448 Title Order No. 4175370 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-26-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10-29-2009 at 10:00 A.M., PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-29-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006085909 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of MONTEREY County, California, executed by: QUEENSMITH ENTERPRISES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, as Trustor, RICHARD RICO CIANFAGLIONE AND PINA CIANFAGLIONE, AS TRUSTEES OF THE BI-COASTAL REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 8, 1998, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1,025,000/1,125,000 INTEREST; NANCY D CAVALLARO, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 100,000/1,125,000 INTEREST, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction the trustor's interest in the property described below, to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. The sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE ADMINISTRATION BULIDING LOCATED AT 168 W. ALISAL STREET, SALINAS CA 93901 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,387,145.94(estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 38020 ROCKY CREEK ROAD , CARMEL, CA 93923 APN Number: 418-132-008 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designa- tion, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". Regarding the property that is the subject of this notice of sale, the undersigned, as mortgage loan servicer or as authorized agent for the mortgage loan servicer declares that: (1) it has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code section 2923.53 that was current and valid on the date the notice of sale was recorded; and, (2) the time frame for giving a notice of sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.52 subdivision (a) does not apply to this notice of sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55 DATE: 1002-2009 FOR TRUSTEE'S SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 714730-2727, OR VISIT WEBSITE: WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC., AGENT FOR OR AS SERVICING AGENT (408)-370-4030 ELIZABETH GODBEY, VICE PRESIDENT PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3289775 10/09/2009, 10/16/2009, 10/23/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 9, 16. 23, 2009. (PC1017). FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20091999. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. SYMMETRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC. 2. KENDALL FINANCIAL SERVICES 706 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Monterey County. SYMMETRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS INC. - CALIFORNIA, 706 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on: April 16, 2007. (s) Susan L. Kendall, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Sept. 11, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1018) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092027. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: 1. DRAFTECT, 2. DRAFTECT.COM 2150 Garden Rd., Suite B3, Monterey, CA 93940. Monterey County. DARREN ALLEN DAVIS, 127 Cypress Lakes Ct., Marina, CA 93933. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on: May 1985. (s) Darren Allen Davis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Sept. 16, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC 1019) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of TERRY LEE LAPIN, aka TERRY L. LAPPIN, aka TERRY LAPPIN Case Number MP 19679 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of TERRY LEE LAPPIN, aka TERRY L. LAPPIN, aka TERRY LAPPIN. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by KAREN LAPPIN in the Superior Court of California, County of MONTEREY. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that KAREN LAPPIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on November 6, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., Dept.: L & M, in the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Pascal Anastasi SBN: 124350 Lawyers On Duty 40 Bonifacio Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940 831-375-5100 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 5, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC1020) October 23, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 15A PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-188052-C Loan No. 0359488321 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/4/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:GREGORY S MCBRIDE AND CONCETTA MCBRIDE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded 1/10/2007 as Instrument No. 2007002614 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, California, Date of Sale:11/6/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of the main entrance of the Administration Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is purported to be: 1177 TRINITY AVE SEASIDE, CA 93955-0000 APN #: 012-266-043-000 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $555,348.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 10/14/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3281768 10/16/2009, 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1021) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. WC-205947-C Loan No. 0043663715 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:JOSE AQUINO, AN UNMARRIED MAN GABRIEL VASQUEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 9/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006082146 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, California, Date of Sale:11/6/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of the main entrance of the Administration Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is purported to be: 1713 LAGUNA ST SEASIDE, California 93955 APN #: 012-162-046-000 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $463,194.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 10/8/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3284432 10/16/2009, 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1022) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0101638 Title Order No. 4199870 Investor/Insurer No. 104077985 APN No. 012-201-026-000 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MIRNA AVILES, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 08/18/2005 and recorded 08/26/05, as Instrument No. 2005088866, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Monterey County, State of California, will sell on 11/06/2009 at 10:00AM, In front of the main entrance of the Monterey County Administration building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93901 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1512 NOCHE BUENA STREET, SEASIDE, CA, 93955. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $752,922.30. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/16/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:-- Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.ASAP# 3297830 10/16/2009, 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1023) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-188049-C Loan No. 0359311948 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:RONALD W. VERUSIO AND MARIE C. VERUSIO, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded 6/19/2006 as Instrument No. 2006054137 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, California, Date of Sale:11/6/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of the main entrance of the Administration Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is purported to be: 28005 MERCURIO RD CARMEL, CA 93923-0000 APN #: 169081-009-000 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $1,162,067.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 10/14/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3281777 10/16/2009, 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1024) TSG No.: 4192613 TS No.: 20099070814407 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/05/2009 at 10:00 A.M., FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/06/2006 as Instrument No. 2006050241, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of MONTEREY County, State of CALIFORNIA. Executed by: HAM- PAR KOCEK AND SONA KOCEK WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 168 WEST ALISAL STREET, SALINAS, CALIFORNIA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 009291-010-000 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3478 TREVIS WAY, CARMEL, CA 93921. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $684,612.52. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Requirements of SB1137 have been met pursuant to the Notice of Sale Declaration of Record. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. First American Title Insurance Company First American LoanStar Trustee Services 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 Date: 10/10/2009 Original document signed by Authorized Agent. -- FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-480-5690. www.tdsf.com FIRST AMERICAN LOANSTAR TRUSTEE SERVICES MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. TAC: 862196L PUB: 10/16; 10/23; 10/30/09. Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, 2009. (PC 1025) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092157 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Hilton Garden Inn - Monterey, 1000 Aguajito Road, Monterey, California 93940; County of Monterey RB Monterey LLC, Delaware, c/o RockBridge Capital, LLC, 4100 Regent St., Suite G, Columbus, OH 43219 This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 09/22/09 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Kenneth J. Krebs, Secretary, General Counsel & EVP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on October 5, 2009 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Original Filing 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/09 CNS-1705092# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC 1026) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092139 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pepper Mill Imports, 24975 Valley Way, Unit 5, Carmel, CA 93923; County of Monterey Pebble Beach Imports LLC., 24975 Valley Way, Unit 5, Carmel, CA 93923, CA This business is conducted by a limited liability company The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ William Stirling, President This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on October 1, 2009 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). Original 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/09 CNS-1711675# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC 1028) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092151. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: DAWSON COLE FINE ART, corner of Lincoln and 6th, Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey County. RICHELE FINE ART, INC., 16 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Monterey, CA 93940. This business is conducted by a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on: Nov. 4, 2004. (s) Richard MacDonald, President, Richele Fine Art, Inc. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 2, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC 1029) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No: K383904 CA Unit Code: K Loan No: 0031568223/ROGERS Investor No: 0031568223 Min No: 100024200015760099 AP #1: 197041-056-000 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., F/K/A AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., as duly appointed Trustee under the following described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United States) and/or the cashier's, certified or other checks specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter described: Trustor: WILLIAM ROGERS, ROSEMARIE R. ROGERS Recorded January 18, 2007 as Instr. No. 2007004622 in Book --Page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of MONTEREY County; CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded July 22, 2009 as Instr. No. 09-46754 in Book --- Page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of MONTEREY County CALIFORNIA. Said Deed of Trust describes the following property: EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL I: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEASTERLY TERMINAL POINT OF COURSE (33) AND ON THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF THAT CERTAIN 236.395 ACRE PARCEL AS SAID COURSE AND PARCEL ARE DESCRIBED IN DEED FROM PETER DELFINO, ET UX, TO EDNA RAUBER COLLINS, RECORDED MAY 1, 1963 IN REEL 175 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AT PAGE 356, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF CARMEL VALLEY ROAD; THENCE RUNNING ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF SAID 236.395 ACRE PARCEL AND SAID ROAD (1) 87.05 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 500.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 9 DEG 58’ 30” THENCE TANGENTIALLY (2) S. 19° 18’ 30” E., 219.74 FEET; THENCE (3) 3876 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 500.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 4° 26’ 30” THENCE LEAVING THE BOUNDARY OF SAID 236.395 ACRE PARCEL AND SAID ROAD (4) S. 80° 25’ E., 310.03 FEET; THENCE (5) N. 43° 15’ E., 151.27 FEET; THENCE (6) N. 46° 45’ W., 219.20 FEET; THENCE (7) 60.67 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 135.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25° 45’ THENCE (8) S. 60° 00’ W, 65.00 FEET; THENCE (9) N. 70° 00’ W., 105.00 FEET; THENCE (10) N. 60° 00’ W., 202.57 FEET TO A POINT ON THE AFORESAID BOUNDARY AND ROAD; THENCE ALONG SAID LINE (11) 5. 9020 E., 36.15 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: SITUATE IN THE RANCHO LOS TULARCITOS, MONTEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA AND BEING A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN 2.542 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED BY DEED FROM JOHN RAUBER TO FREDERICK R. GEHRING, ET UX, DATED MARCH 29, 1965 AND RECORDED IN REEL 398 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 1010, RECORDS OF MONTEREY COUNTY AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF CARMEL VALLEY ROAD (A COUNTY ROAD 60 FEET WIDE). SAID POINT OF BEGINNING ALSO BEING THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 2.542 ACRE PARCEL; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING AND ALONG SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 2.542 ACRE PARCEL (1) S. 9° 20’ 00” E., 36.15 FEET; THENCE TANGENTIALLY CURVING (2) SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE ARC OF A CINGULAR CURVE TO THE LEFT, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 9° 58’ 30”, WITH A RADIUS OF 500.00 FEET, FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 87.05 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID CURVE AND TANGENT THERETO (3) 5. 19° 18’ 30” E., 219.74 FEET; THENCE TANGENTIALLY CURVING (4) SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE ARC OF A CINGULAR CURVE TO THE LEFT, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 4° 26’ 30”, WITH A RADIUS OF 500.00 FEET, FOR AN ARC DISTANCE OF 38.76 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID 2.542 ACRE PARCEL; THENCE LEAVING SAID CURVE AND SAID CURVE AND SAID EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE AND ALONG THE SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 2.542 ACRE PARCEL (5) 5. 80° 25’ E., 7.16 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHERLY BOUNDARY (6) N. 12° 50’ 38” W., 56.47 FEET; THENCE (7) N. 6° 32’ 02” E., 96.89 FEET; THENCE (8) N. 20° 21’ 01” E., 61.03 FEET; THENCE (9) N. 7° 29’ 01” W., 81.04 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 2.542 ACRE PARCEL; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY BOUNDARY (10) N. 60° 00’ W., 150.57 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL II: BEGINNING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF THAT 2.542 ACRE PARCEL CONVEYED FROM JOHN W. RAUBER TO FREDERICK R. AND GEORGIA B. GEHRING RECORDED IN REEL 398, PAGE 1010 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MONTEREY COUNTY, THENCE (1) N. 43° 15’ E., 60 FEET; THENCE (2) N. 46° 45’ W., 219.2 FEET; THENCE (3) TANGENTIALLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 75 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25° 45’ AN ARC DISTANCE OF 33.71 FEET; THENCE (4) S. 69° 00’ W., 60.0 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID 2.542 ACRE PARCEL; THENCE ALONG AND COINCIDENT WITH THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID 2.542 ACRE PARCEL (5) ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 135 FEET, THROUGH CENTRAL ANGLE OF 25° 45’ AN ARC DISTANCE OF 60.67 FEET; THENCE (6) S. 46° 45’ E., 219.2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL III: A RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF THAT CERTAIN 2.542 ACRE PARCEL CONVEYED FROM JOHN W. RAUBER TO FREDERICK R. AND GEORGIA B. GEHRING RECORDED IN REEL 398, PAGE 1010, OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MONTEREY COUNTY; THENCE (1) N. 43° 15’ E., 60 FEET; THENCE (2) N. 46° 45’W., 219.2 FEET; THENCE (3) TANGENTIALLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 75 FEET, WITH AN ARC DISTANCE OF 142.35 FEET; THENCE (4) TANGENTIALLY N. 62° 00’ E., 10.09 FEET; THENCE (5) TANGENTIALLY ALONG THE ARC OF A CURVE TO THE RIGHT WITH A RADIUS OF 20 FEET, WITH AN ARC DISTANCE OF 37.44 FEET; THENCE (6) N. 3° 48’ 46” W., 117.46 FEET; THENCE (7) 43.28 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE RIGHT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 40 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 62° 00’; THENCE (8) TANGENTIALLY 5. 62° 00’ W., 42.00 FEET; THENCE (9) 195.56 FEET ALONG THE ARC OF A TANGENT CURVE TO THE LEFT, HAVING A RADIUS OF 135.00 FEET, THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 83° 00’; THENCE (10) S. 46° 45’ E., 219.20 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND APPURTENANT TO THAT CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND CONVEYED TO ALFRED P. CARPENTER, ET UX, RECORDED JULY 7, 1975 IN REEL 988 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF MONTEREY COUNTY, AT PAGE 535. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN PARCEL II. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED JANUARY 8, 2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 208 VISTA VERDE, CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924 "(If a street address or common designation of property is shown above, no warranty is given as to its completeness or correctness)." Said Sale of property will be made in "as is" condition without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note provided, advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. Said sale will be held on: NOVEMBER 12, 2009, AT 10:00 A.M. *AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 168 W. ALISAL STREET SALINAS, CA At the time of the initial publication of this notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the above described Deed of Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances is $1,637,009.15. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed; The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Date: October 23, 2009 POWER DEFAULT SERVICES, INC., F/K/A AHMSI DEFAULT SERVICES, INC. as said Trustee, as Authorized Agent for the Beneficiary CHERYL L. MONDRAGON, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 1820 E. FIRST ST., SUITE 210, P.O. BOX 11988 SANTA ANA, CA 92711-1988 We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. If available, the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (714) 480-5690 or you may access sales information at www.ascentex.com/websales. TAC# 866611C PUB: 10/23/09, 10/30/09, 11/06/09 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC 1027) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092131. The following person(s) is(are) doing business as: CONSIGNMENT CARMEL, 232 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel, CA 93923. Monterey County. TRACY LEE WINTERS, 9500 Center St. #45, Carmel, CA 93923. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on: N/A. (s) Tracy Winters. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Sept. 30, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2009. (PC 1030) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/31/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. 05-SF-79847 On 11/13/2009, at 10:00 AM, At the Main Entrance to the County Administration Building, 168 W. Alisal Street, in the City of Salinas, County of Monterey, State of California, REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by Prudence Ducich, Trustee of the Prudence Ducich Living Trust, dated July 17, 1997; and Prudence Ducich, Trustee of the Prudence Ducich Living Trust, as Trustors, recorded on 08/11/2006, as Instrument No. 2006070864, and rerecorded as Instrument No. 2007013559, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, to-wit: TAX PARCEL NO. 189-441-014000 From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 170 Calle de la Ventana Carmel Valley, CA 93924. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $120,400.96. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c), the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one or more of the following methods: by telephone, by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting or the borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent and that the compliance with Civil Code Section 2923.5 was made at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of this Notice of Sale. The mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption and said order is current and valid as of the date of the Notice and the time frame set forth in California Civil Code § 2923.54 does not apply or California Civil Code § 2923.54 does not cover this loan. Dated: 10/21/2009 REGIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee By Jean Greagor, AUTHORIZED AGENT Agent for Trustee: PRIORITY POSTING & PUBLISHING 17501 IRVINE BLVD, SUITE #1 TUSTIN, CA 92780 Telephone Number: (800) 542-2550 Sale Information: (714) 573-1965 or http://www.rtrustee.com P629437 10/23, 10/30, 11/06/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC 1031) Carmel Pine Cone Sales Staff Real Estate - Jung Yi ([email protected]) . . . . . . . . . . . .274-8646 Monterey Peninsula - Karen Sonne ([email protected]) .274-8654 Carmel Valley - Joann Kiehn ([email protected]) . . . .274-8655 Carmel - Vanessa Jimenez ([email protected]) . . .274-8652 Carmel - Alex Diaz ([email protected]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274-8590 Carmel - Irma Garcia ([email protected]) . . . . . . . . . . . .274-8603 16A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092177 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The Grove Point Press, 871 Del Monte Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950; County of Monterey Peter S. Fischer, 871 Del Monte Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Peter S Fischer This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on October 8, 2009 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/09 CNS-1717303# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2009. (PC 1032) STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20060096 The following person(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious business name: Airborne, Inc., 3 South Of San Carlos 7th, Carmel, CA 93923, Monterey County The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Monterey County on 1/12/2006 under Current File No. 20060096 Airborne Health, Inc.- Delaware, 3855 Via Nona Marie, Suite 204, Carmel, CA 93923 This business was conducted by a corporation. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Alice S. Morris, Secretary This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on October 13, 2009. 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/09 CNS-1711017# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2009. (PC 1033) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20092208 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Airborne, Inc., 3855 Via Nona Marie, Suite 204, Carmel, CA 93923 GF Phoenix, Corp., 767 Fifth Avenue, 46th Floor, New York, NY 10153 This business is conducted by a corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/07/09 I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) S/ Neil Shapiro, Co-President and Secretary This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey on October 13, 2009 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). New Filing - with CHANGE(S) 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/09 CNS-1711014# CARMEL PINE CONE Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13, 2009. (PC 1034) NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE of NANCY MORROW Case Number MP 19689 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of NANCY MORROW, also known as NANCY SCHALLERT LOFTON and NANCY MORROW BURKETT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by WELLS FARGO BANK in the Superior Court of California, County of MONTEREY. The Petition for Probate requests that WELLS FARGO BANK be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held on in this court as follows: Date: November 20, 2009 Time: 10:00 a.m. Dept.: 16 Address: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Frances R. Gaver, Esq. SBN 126697 24591 Silver Cloud Court, Suite 250 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 373-2500 (s) Frances R. Gaver, Esq., Attorney for Petitioner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 13, 2009. Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC1035) PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will conduct a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, located on the east side of Monte Verde between Ocean and Seventh Avenues, on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The public hearings will be opened at 4:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. Note: one or more of the items may be on the Consent Agenda. Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved without discussion unless someone requests otherwise. For all other items staff will present the project, then the applicant and all interested members of the public will be allowed to speak or offer written testimony before the Commission takes action. Decisions to approve or deny the project may be appealed to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the office of the City Clerk within ten (10) working days following the date of action by the Planning Commission and paying a $260.00 appeal fee as established by the City Council. For those projects listed as appealable to the California Coastal Commission, appeals may be filed directly with the Coastal Commission for no fee, by filing a written notice of appeal with the Coastal Commission’s Central Coast office in Santa Cruz. Such appeals must be filed within ten working days of the Coastal Commission’s receipt of the City’s Final Local Action Notice. If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission or the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. 1. SI 09-32 Michael Ricketts Gallery Elite E/s San Carlos bt. 5th & 6th Block 54, Lot(s) 8 & 10 Consideration of an additional business sign for a gallery located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. 2. SI 09-35 Mary Gould TR Mountainsong Gallery S/s Ocean 3 E of San Carlos Block 77, Lot(s) 5,6,7,8 Consideration of an application for an additional business sign for a gallery located in the Central Commercial (CC) District. 3. DS 09-101 San Carlos LLP NW corner San Carlos & 12th Block 131, Lot(s) 11 & 13 Consideration of a request for the re-issuance of Demolition and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District. 4. 09-104 Daniel & Kimberly Silverie Guadalupe 3 SW of 5th Block 129, Lot(s) 13 & 15 Consideration of a request for the re-issuance of Design Study, Demolition and Coastal Development Permit approvals for the construction of a new residence in the Single Family Residential (R1) District. 5. DS 09-87 Cheryl Heyermann SW corner Monte Verde & 13th Block 146 Lot(s) 1 Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District. 6. DS 09-78 Duane Zitzner W/s Mission 3 S of Alta Block 4.5, Lot(s) 9 Consideration of Design Study (Concept & Final), Demolition Permit and Coastal Development Permit applications for the demolition of an existing residence and the construction of a new residence located in the Single Family Residential (R-1) District. *Project is appealable to the California Coastal Commission Date of Publication: October 23, 2009 PLANNING COMMISSION City of Carmel-by-the-Sea Leslie Fenton Administrative Coordinator Publication dates: Oct. 23, 2009. (PC1036) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-182733-C Loan No. 7442102448 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:LYNNE A. NELSON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded 9/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006083287 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, California, Date of Sale:11/13/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of the main entrance of the Administration Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is purported to be: 112 WHITE OAKS LANE CARMEL VALLEY, CA 93924 APN #: 189-291-018 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $772,182.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 10/13/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3275548 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC1037) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. GM-181043-C Loan No. 7439636200 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:GEORGETTE BEYAH AND IRA M. BEYAH, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded 5/25/2005 as Instrument No. 2005052151 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, California, Date of Sale:11/13/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of the main entrance of the Administration Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is purported to be: 2060 RAINIER COURT SEASIDE, CA 93955 APN #: 011473-009-000 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $309,313.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 10/16/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3309041 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC1038) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090159901997 Title Order No.: FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/19/2005 as Instrument No. 2005086286 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of MONTEREY County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ROBERT EDGREN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/12/2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 168 W. ALISAL STREET, SALINAS, CA 93901. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: CARPENTER 2 SOUTHEAST OF, 3RD STREET, CARMEL, CALIFORNIA 93921 APN#: 010-014-017-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $899,153.81. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 10/23/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3309878 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC1039) PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 09/22/2006 as Instrument No. 2006083303 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of MONTEREY County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: FRANCISCO PEREZ AND MOISES B. PEREZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/12/2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 168 W. ALISAL STREET, SALINAS, CA 93901. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 676 PALM AVE, SEASIDE, CALIFORNIA 93955 APN#: 011-296-007000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $582,833.04. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 10/23/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3300902 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC1040) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090015001600 Title Order No.: 090510374 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/01/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 05/09/2006 as Instrument No. 2006041541 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of MONTEREY County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LISA PLASTINO AND CONRAD KOHRS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/12/2009 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FRONT OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LOCATED AT 168 W. ALISAL STREET, SALINAS, CA 93901. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3 JUNIPERO AVENUE NE 12TH, AVENUE, CARMEL BY THE SEA, CALIFORNIA 93921 APN#: 010-073-005-000 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $804,396.16. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Authorized Agent Dated: 10/22/2009 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3287643 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC1041) NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. WC-173676-C Loan No. 0044578417 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/17/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR:CHRISTIAN A VIOLLAZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 11/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006104674 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Monterey County, California, Date of Sale:11/13/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front of the main entrance of the Administration Building located at 168 W. Alisal Street, Salinas CA 93901 Property Address is purported to be: 1206 TRINITY AVE SEASIDE, California 93955 APN #: 012021-009-000 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $465,966.00, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. ETS Services, LLC Date: 10/15/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Christine GomezSchwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3307429 10/23/2009, 10/30/2009, 11/06/2009 Publication dates: Oct. 23, 30, Nov. 6, 2009. (PC1042) TO FIND A SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR STORM CLEANUP NEEDS… Check out the Service Directory on pages 18-20A of this week’s Carmel Pine Cone NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20090015001925 Title Order No.: 090531367 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/11/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO October 23, 2009 “This unit has a unique mission to assist villages and small towns within Kunar Province, Afghanistan, to rebuild infrastructure related to agriculture and related businesses,” he wrote. “Each soldier assigned to this unit was selected because of his or her civilian acquired skills.” John Hanson arrived there a month ago, and the rest of the team joined him this week, according to his wife. She said she hopes to get answers from the city, though she has yet to hear from Burch or Guillen. She has also been in touch with a lawyer to see whether the city can legally GUARD From page 1A Code, Burch told Hanson his pay for the first 30 days of military duty would end Oct. 12, after which he would use a month of vacation time. “As such, your health insurance will end on Dec. 31,” she wrote. “At that point, you will be eligible for COBRA.” But Annette Hanson, who is by now accustomed to her husband’s long absences as he fulfills his duties as a First Sergeant in the U.S. Army National Guard, said it will cost more than $1,000 per month to keep her family covered. In addition, the loss of her husband’s paychecks will mean a substantial drop in monthly income, while her business as a massage therapist and manicurist in Pacific Grove continues to suffer during the recession. “Before John left, [city administrator Rich Guillen] and Heidi said they were going to continue to take care of the medical and make up the difference in pay like last time, and not to worry about a thing,” she said. “And I thought it was a done deal until I got this certified letter, and there was no explanation in the letter.” She said she inquired at city hall as to the reason and heard the benefits were withdrawn because Hanson’s participation in the Afghanistan effort was voluntary. While being in the National Guard is voluntary, guardsmen have no control over deployments, she said. She acknowledged the city’s covering the gap between his National Guard pay and his earnings as the building official, just as it did when he was employed in building maintenance and serving in Iraq as a Staff Sergeant, is not mandatory. “They didn’t have to do that, but it showed the support of the city,” she said, and the family had been led to believe the same would be true this time. Before he left, the Hansons sat down and budgeted around those numbers. “It’s a fine line,” she said, with two kids in college. Keely, the oldest, has one more year at UC Irvine and is planning to attend law school after she graduates. Travis is a freshman at Santa Ana City College and is living with his sister. Now, Annette Hanson is considering pounding the pavement for more business, getting a second job or renting out rooms in the family home to help make ends meet. After hearing about Hanson’s impending loss of pay and medical benefits, Col. Eric Grimm of the U.S. Army 40th Infantry Division Agribusiness Development Team sent a letter to Guillen Oct. 8 requesting they be kept intact. He assured Guillen Hanson’s mobilization was involuntary and said he had been chosen for the assignment because of his engineering background. You deserve to be rewarded based on the amount you invest as well as the amount of time you invest for. The Carmel Pine Cone withdraw Hanson’s medical benefits or take away his job while he’s serving. Burch referred The Pine Cone to the city’s attorneys. Mayor Sue McCloud said she was not familiar with the situation and did not even know where Hanson had been sent. Col. Grimm’s letter listed her as a recipient, but she said she had not seen a copy. “The city council doesn’t have anything to do with it. 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SERVICE DIRECTORY DEADLINE: TUESDAY 4:30 PM SERVICE DIRECTORY continued on page 20 A 20A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 Big Sur park hosts 29th annual 10k race and Big Sur’s beloved mariachi group, Trio Esparza, will entertain runners as they navigate the course, while Just Friends (R&B, jazz) will greet weary participants as they cross the finish line. Runners will also receive a complimentary 10-minute massage and all participants will receive a commemorative Tshirt with art by Big Sur’s Holly Fassett. PFEIFFER BIG Sur State Park will present the 29th annual Big Sur River Run 10k race Saturday, Oct. 24. A 5k walk will also be offered. The mostly level course gently winds its way through majestic redwoods and along the Big Sur River. In keeping with tradition, an eclectic collection of musicians will be on hand. A classical string quartet, bagpipers Proceeds from the run benefit the Big Sur Health Center and the Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade. The races start at 10 a.m. The cost of participating in either race is $38. Registration is available at the park on the day of the race from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The park is located on Highway 1 about 26 miles south of Carmel. For more information, call (831) 624-4112 or visit www.bigsurriverrun.org. Sandy Claws By Margot Petit Nichols Quail hosts party for pooches S OFIA & SOPRANA Catanzaro, 7-month-old Yorkypoo/mini Pomeranians, are usually as happy as larks. But the little sisters were peeved Sunday at Carmel Beach, as you can see from their expressions. And they had good reason. What started out to be a fun day turned into a seemingly endless grooming session at a Peninsula salon, complete with bath, haircut, blow dry and perky bows. Then, when they were finally all set for a frisky afternoon walk at the beach — with anticipated admiring glances from passersby — it instead turned into an unexpected interminable photo session with an obsessed journalist. After unsuccessful poses on benches, sand and large rocks, where they tended to ignore the camera, it was decided Mom should hold them. Later, during their interview, we learned the two 5pound dogs live with their Mom Joette and Dad Gaspar in Seaside, where their 21-year-old cat, brother Mario, rules the roost by sheer weight, height and durability. Mario is really brother Vito’s cat, but he’s living in San Diego following graduation from San Diego State, where he majored in history and cinematography. ONLY AN area as crazy about canines as Carmel could be home to anything called the Howl-O-Ween Dog Paw-ty. The third annual party for dog lovers and their pets will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Quail Meadows off Rancho San Carlos Road in Carmel Valley. TV personality Hunter Finnell will play host, and activities will include a costume contest for children and dogs, a canine fashion show of “the hottest new designer doggy trends,” live and silent auctions, and children’s activities. The Salinas Monterey Agility Racing Team will do a demonstration, and sponsors Diggidy Dog, Maddie Girl Organic Food, Natural Veterinary Therapy and McCall Events will display their latest goods and services. People can even take home a new family member, as adoption services will be provided by Animal Friends Rescue Project. Tickets, which include lunch, wine and goodies, are $35 for adults and $10 for children 4-12, with kids under 4 and all pets admitted free. For more information, call (831) 6242888 or visit www.quaillodgeevents.com. Although hyperkinetic, Sofia and Soprana stay out of trouble — for the most part. They’ve been known to chew up carpets, magazines and Dad’s flip-flops. The girls have an abundance of stuffed animal playthings, all with squeakers; the two most doted-upon currently are a dog and a giraffe. The stuffed monkey, for which they formerly showed a marked preference, has gone on to monkey heaven as simian confetti. Their doggie playmates include Bear and Bella Grillo, Layla Napoli, Lola Montante, Bella Grannis and Roxie Pavone. Much-loved Nonna Agnes D’Agui and friend Joe Real babysit Sofia and Soprana two days a week, thus giving elderly Mario some time to rest, and Agnes and Joe five days to recuperate. S ERVICE D IRECTORY • Reach the people who need your service for as little as $20.00 per week. Put The Carmel Pine Cone to work for you! (831) 274-8652 or (831) 624-0162. SERVICE DIRECTORY continued from page 19 A ◗ TREE SERVICE WWW.DONNIENIX.COM The TREE SURGEON ◗ PAINTING cont. Donnie Nix 831.917.8407 24hr. EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE LOBOS BUILDERS PAINTING, DESIGN & BUILDING [email protected] Stephen G. Ford Painting Inc. 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CHOMP officials met several times this week to discuss the option of restricting some visitors, including children, but as of Thursday hadn’t made a decision. “We have not placed restrictions,” said CHOMP spokeswoman Brenda Moore. “But they’re under consideration.” Hospitals are restricting young people because the H1N1 strain is spread easily among children. Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System spokeswoman Adrienne Laurent said that hospital has already LETTERS From page 28A Rowntree Native Plant Garden, the Martin Meadow, and access to many of the trails. Instead of selling, let’s honor the individuals who had the vision, the courage and the determination to see Flanders as a vital part of the MTNP by keeping it and maintaining it. Please join us in voting no on measure I. Karen and Hugo Ferlito, Carmel Too big to fail? Dear Editor, So, what do AIG, GM, and Flanders Mansion have in common? In the eyes of some, they are “too big to fail!” For the last few years we have been bombarded by those who have rhapsodize about how the Mission Trail park, if not the entire southern border of Carmel, will be ruined if the Flanders house is allowed to again become a residence. If Carmel could print money like the federal government, then maybe we could afford a bailout. But with TOT and sales taxes down, Carmel has little choice but to sell off unused inventory ... a little like GM selling Saturn and Hummer! And don’t forget, it was just a couple of years ago that Carmel voters rejected a small increase in property taxes to fund a wastewater project. Selling Flanders is one way to raise important revenues when voters reject tax increases. The Carmel Pine Cone 21A begun restricting two visitors per day for patients who have H1N1. Visitors also must wash their hands. Laurent said the restrictions were made, in part, because of a national shortage of respirator masks visitors are required to wear when seeing patients with the virus. In addition to a mask, visitors seeing H1N1 patients also must suit up in a full gown and wear eye protection. Natividad Medical Center in Salinas began restricting visitors in September, according to hospital spokeswoman Carol Adams. “As a precaution and to reduce the spread of the flu, we did amend the visitor policy,” Adams said. The hospital now prohibits those under 18 from visiting the pediatric and obstetric areas of the hospital. “In terms of others over 18, we are limiting it to immediate family members,” Adams said. “Those who have flu-like symptoms, we request they refrain from visiting.” Even though there are no national guidelines directing hospitals to restrict visitors, local hospital officials have met to discuss the impact of such restrictions. “Our hospitals are working together just to make sure we are all on the same page,” Laurent said. But it’s not clear how much barring visits will slow the spread of swine flu. That’s because there’s been little study on whether curbing visitors, or screening them for symptoms, keeps flu from spreading in hospitals, the Associated Press reported this week. The news agency also said neither the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor the American Hospital Association have set guidelines on the issue. Stanford officials said its policy will be in effect through the height of the flu season into the spring, and will be reevaluated at that time. However, there may be another option. Why not sell the mansion to the Flanders Foundation for $1 with the proviso that if the group can’t make a go of it, they will sell it back to the city for a buck. That way they can bring their plan before the planning commission, do the required EIR, then the revisied EIR, then go to the city council, then back to the council, then tackle the appeal to the coastal commission, and then fight the five-year lawsuit from the neighbors. All the while, they will have to pay the taxes, insurance, maintenance, lawyers’ fees, architectural fees, and whatever else any applicant has to pay. My guess is that after seven to 10 years of this charade where nothing is resolved, the foundation would be begging the city to buy back the property for a dollar! We could do that ... or we could save everyone more debauchery by voting Yes on I on Nov. 3. mon and the chamber is basically running on fumes. Be assured that incorporating could never serve and represent all of us well for the very same reasons. Carmel Valley City would have great difficulty embracing the diversity of our community. It could not provide a common heart, vision or even know what it should become. The west end and the east end of the proposed city limits have very different cultural and business needs. On both sides of the issue there are very concerned and committed people who love and want to protect what they have. The Yes on G side has a small but powerful group that needs a city in order to provide the mechanism that will empower their commitment to growth and development. We all love our Carmel Valley, but none of us in the private sector can have the stamina, money or complete knowledge of how the game is played. We will not be able to suppress and overcome the appetite of the self-serving. The voters need to realize that an economically failing city is what developers need and hope for. This is the way they will get their projects passed. “More development equals more tax revenue.” The new proposed city of Carmel Valley will not be able to protect or provide longevity to any of its ideologies. For those citizens that support Yes on G, take a close look at where your funding comes from before you cast your vote. Yes or No, the majority of us want to protect Carmel Valley’s rural lifestyle, and I do hope you realize that this is the last California frontier. Don’t damage it by making it a city. I love not having a chalk line on my tires. How about you? Chris Tescher, Carmel The last California frontier Dear Editor, It seems that no one has addressed the fact that a city set up along a 14-mile corridor could have problems having a united vision. 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Call (831) 274-8652 Senior Living • Entertainment Restaurants • Events • Art W This eek Food Wine & October 23-29, 2009 Carmel • Pebble Beach • Carmel Valley & The Monterey Peninsula Portrait photographer puts a face on the world’s biggest creature By CHRIS COUNTS S EEKING TO capture an intimate portrait of the largest animal on earth, photographer Bryant Austin ended up with one whale of an adventure. Austin — who will present a talk about his images Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Post Ranch Inn’s Sierra Mar restaurant in Big Sur — was seeking to photograph whales from a new perspective when he traveled to the island nation of Tonga in the South Pacific about five years ago. On a two-week break from his job as a marine researcher in Santa Cruz, Austin fruitlessly tried to capture an interesting shot of a whale. With his departure imminent, he called his boss on a whim and squeezed another week’s vacation out of him. “I told him I missed my plane,” Austin admitted. Back in the water after extending his trip, Austin had an experience he’ll never forget. “I was snorkeling on the surface and observing a mother whale,” he recalled. “A 6-week-old calf swam right up me and passed within inches of my face.” While a mesmerized Austin watched the calf, the mother moved in for a closer look as well. Before he realized it, Austin found See ART page 31A Sunset Center: Best-selling author, legendary trumpeter, and more By CHRIS COUNTS A PERFORMANCE by one of America’s funniest men highlights a busy week at Sunset Center. David Sedaris, a Grammy Award-winning comedian and best-selling author, takes the stage at Sunset Center Wednesday, Oct. 28. “He’s kind of like the rock star of humorists,” explained Peter Lesnik, executive director of Sunset Center. “He has a view of the world that is loving and sardonic at the same time. He’s so smart and understated.” Sedaris published his first collection of essays and short stories, “Barrel Fever,” in 1994. Since then, each of his works, “Naked” (1997), “Holidays on Ice” (1997), “Me Talk Pretty One Day” (2000), “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” (2004) and “When You Are Engulfed in Flames” (2008) have been New York Times bestsellers. The performance starts at 8 p.m. Tickets, which range from $52 to $77, are nearly sold out. Sunset Center is located at San Carlos and Ninth. For more information, call (831) 620-2048 or visit www.sunsetcenter.org. ■ Heeeeere’s Doc PHOTO/BRYANT AUSTIN Underwater photographer Bryant Austin unveils a remarkable collection of whale images at the Post Ranch Inn’s Sierra Mar restaurant this week. Bodies become imagery, and one image merges into another, Best known for leading the orchestra on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” legendary trumpeter, band leader and pops conductor Doc Severinsen performs at Sunset Center Sunday, Oct. 25. He’ll be joined at Sunset Center by a sixpiece Latin jazz combo. “This concert is a benefit for the Monterey Symphony,” said Joe Truskot, executive director for the symphony. “We’re pleased to present someone with such a distinguished career. He’s a fabulous musician. It’s going to be a lot of fun.” In addition to his work with Johnny Carson, Severinsen has served as principal pops conductor for the Phoenix Symphony, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz trumpeter Doc Severinsen will be joined by a 6-piece Latin jazz combo when he performs at Sunset Center Sunday. Minnesota Orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra. The concert starts at 3 p.m. and will be followed by a Fiesta. Tickets are $25 and $50 for the music, and $75 for the party. For more information, call (831) 646-8511 or visit www.montereysymphony.org. ■ String quartet returns Winners of eight Grammy Awards, the Emerson String Quartet returns to Sunset Center Friday, Oct. 23. In addition to its impressive collection of Grammys, the string quartet was the first ensemble ever to be awarded one of classical music’s top honors, the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize. The string quartet features violinists See SUNSET page 31A organically, poetically, inexplicably.” Carmel-by-the-Sea Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea GALANTE VINEYARDS MONTEREY COUNTY SUNSET CENTER presents — The New York Times PILOBOLUS s7EDNESDAY.OVEMBERsPM Harvest Open House Fall Home Show October 24 October 24 & 25 See page 23A See page 17A Dining Around the Peninsula BIG SUR Big Sur River Inn . . . . . . . . .25A 3 MO’ DIVAS &RIDAY/CTOBERsPM WAR An evening with JOHN CLEESE 3ATURDAY.OVEMBERsPM &RIDAY.OVEMBERsPM Buy tickets today www.sunsetcenter.org Box Office 831 620-2048 3AN#ARLOSAT.INTH!VE #ARMELBYTHE3EA CARMEL Aubergine at L’Auberge Carmel .24A A.W. 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SHUCKS Trick or Treat Costume Party Halloween Party October 31 presents & Costume Contest October 31 See page 26A See page 24A Carmel-by-the-Sea Carmel-by-the-Sea THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA MCVGA 93nd Birthday PARTY & HALLOWEEN PARADE October 31 See page 5A presents Great Wine Escape Weekend November 13-15 See page 25A October 23, 2009 F O O D & The Carmel Pine Cone 23A W I N E Big Sur gets in touch with its gourmet past and present By MARY BROWNFIELD A LTHOUGH PEOPLE who live in or regularly visit Big Sur know all about its great high-end restaurants and accomplished chefs, it (fortunately) has not become one of those trendy culinary meccas splashed across glossy magazine pages or featured on the Food Network. But the area continues to make its mark on the culinary world in its own distinctive way, most recently with the release of a part-memoirpart-cookbook by Romney Steele, granddaughter of Nepenthe founders Bill and Lolly Fassett, and a new food and wine festival slated for Nov. 6-7. Steele, whose great-great-grandfather was early Carmel developer Frank Powers, combines Big Sur history and memories of growing up there with compelling recipes in “My Nepenthe: Bohemian Tales of Food, Family, and Big Sur.” The beautiful book published by Andrews McMeel is packed with photos, and Steele, known to many as Nani, said she enjoyed reminiscing, gleaning memories from family members and longtime restaurant employees, and deciding which recipes to include. Her aunt, Holly, and cousin, Kirk, run Nepenthe now. The Fassetts opened Nepenthe, which means “no sorrow” in Greek, after picnicking at an old cabin on the site one summer day in 1947 and deciding they should buy the beautiful spot. Rita Hayworth owned the cabin, which Orson Welles had bought her as a wedding present, according to Steele, and that “added to Nepenthe’s mystique.” Initially, the food was fairly simple, due to Nepenthe’s distance from major marketplaces and limited resources. Prime steaks, local fish, home-baked hams for sandwiches and the famous Ambrosia Burger made up most of the menu. People visited Nepenthe for the music, dancing, poetry, art, people and the view, more than for the food. “The fact that there was good food, and indeed it was considered gourmet for its time, was almost a bonus,” she said. Steele recalled being surrounded by “this kind of mad creativity” at Nepenthe. Ogling celebrities was against the rules, so she and the other children would watch them from her grandmother’s windowsill. The emphasis is now more on relaxing, enjoying the scenery and eating good food. Nepenthe has an award-winning wine list, as well as a creative and more extensive menu. Steele tends toward her childhood tastes when pondering her favorites. She admitted a nostalgic fondness for the Ambrosia Burger, though she rarely eats meat. “It’s easy for me to feel stuck in Nepenthe’s past — my comfort zone. I love the pumpkin spice cake and cheese pie, and the chef salad was a Nepenthe standout when I was growing up, as was the cheese board, with its plethora of grapes, fat slices of black bread, and seasonal fruit,” she said, adding that such recipes appear in her book. “Today, I almost always order the fresh fish of the day, simply grilled with a baked potato, halved and also grilled.” The potato is “not on the menu, but divine,” she said. “Ask your waiter.” The roasted garlic with goat cheese is perfect with a glass of wine on the terrace, and Nepenthe continues to be popular for its huge baskets of thin French Fries, “or Golden Plumes, as we used to call them,” Steele said. She selected the recipes by combing through menus dating back to the restaurant’s start. “It struck me that as much as our menu has changed over 60 years, the general concept has stayed the same,” she said. “I tried to give a sense of that in the recipes I included.” The stories also influenced her choices, like the chocolate Torta di Capri included in the section about Lolly Fassett’s time in Capri, Italy. “The Orange Chiffon cake came out of a conversation with my aunt Dorcas, who first made that cake for Sunday brunch, way back in the ’50s,” she added. “Many LUNCH Tues - Sat 11:30 am - 2:30 pm DINNER Mon - Sat 5 pm - 9 pm w e N r e d Un t n e m e g a Man Sim, Simply the Best! 8th Btwn Mission & San Carlos, Carmel Across from Sunset Center parking lot of the recipes come from my memories of my grandmother — like her famous hotcakes — and spending hours with her in the family kitchen above the restaurant, and also cooking with the family cooks.” The Big Sur landmark will host a book signing, release party and reception for Steele Saturday, Oct. 24, followed by dancing on the terrace. The book is for sale in the Phoenix shop there for $35 and will make its official debut in early November. On Nov. 7, Sweet Elena’s in Sand City will hold a 4 p.m. signing and 6 p.m. dinner “to celebrate and remember Lolly’s Kitchen,” and on Nov. 14 from 2 to 6 p,m, Carmel Bay Company will host a signing and talk. The Works in Pacific Grove will host a similar event Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. ■ Big Sur Food & Wine Big Sur’s foray into the food-and-wine-festival scene See FOOD page 27A 209 Forest Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831-375-7997 Chef Max Signature Dish Pot Roast, Rib-eye Steak, Salmon & Scallops, and Rack of Lamb Local Nights 2 course all day ~ $14.95 Tuesday ~ Ravioli Wednesday ~ Sand Dabs Thursday ~ Calamari Steak and 20% off Full Bottle of Wine Early Bird Special Dinners 5-6pm ~ $14.95 Tuesday - Sunday, 5:00-9:00pm • www.maxgrill.com LOCAL’S BREAKFAST SPECIAL $495 Two eggs with choice of meat and toast, and potatoes or cottage cheese Mon.-Fri. 7 am - 8:30 am Also try our famous French Toast with secret syrup CARMEL’S BEST EARLY DINNER Where the locals eat daily 4-6 pm $ 95 For only 12 Dolores between 5th & 6th • Carmel-by-the-Sea • 625-6780 Open Daily 7 am - 3 pm (Breakfast & Lunch) Dinner from 4 pm daily RNUCOPI O C GALANTE VINEYARDS Cordially invites you and your guests, to our Harvest Open House October 24, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Organic Produce & Grocery Cheeses • Wines • Gifts Vitamins & Natural Bodycare 5% Senior Discount • Case Discounts 625-1454 26135 Carmel Rancho Boulevard • Carmel at the winery Live Music performed by Evan Galante and Olivia Gibson $10 per person which is refundable with a minimum purchase of $100. 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Come by and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and music while you sample our Estate wines and receive a special discount on all current release wine purchases the day of the event! 24 A The Carmel Pine Cone F O O D October 23, 2009 & W I N E Escape into wine, support Quail cooks, play pink poker By MARY BROWNFIELD N OVEMBER IN MoCo means the Great Wine Escape, and wineries throughout the county are getting ready for glass-toting vino fans thirsting to taste something new, meet the people behind the bottles and learn a thing or two. The well organized Nov. 1315 event put on by the Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association ensures every participant will get plenty of everything, from education and instruction during panels, tastings and tours, to a whole lot of delicious food and wonderful wine during the Finale Sunday. After more than a decade of holding the GWE, the MCVGA knows what works. On Friday, participants can attend Coastal Kitchen food and wine seminars during the day, and then make their way to one of the many winemaker dinners, like the afterhours tour and feast at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with Estancia. Nearly a dozen dinners are on offer, such as De Tierra at Montrio, Pessagno at the Sardine Factory, Boekenoogen at Anton & Michel, Ventana Vineyards at Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine and Wrath at Pacific’s Edge. On Saturday, people can take self-guided or bus tours to wineries to taste new releases, enjoy food and meet the winemakers, or they can embark on educational vineyard and winery tours at Chalone and Estancia. The hands-on Winemaker for a Day seminar at Paraiso will have winemaker David Fleming showing guests how to blend, and they will be invited to take their creations home. More wineries and chefs will host dinners that night, with the highlight being the annual Wine Enthusiast dinner honoring Monterey County Wine Country’s Founding Fathers the InterContinental hotel on Cannery Row. The GWE concludes with its Finale in the InterContinental Sunday from noon to 3:30 p.m. For event information, as well as tickets for individual events and packages, visit www.montereywines.org/gwe. ■ Bernardus style Fall brings some of Bernardus executive chef Cal Stamenov’s favorite ingredients — winter squash, shelling beans, wild mushrooms, apples, pears and huckleberries — inspiring him to host Holiday Entertaining with Bernardus Style at the lodge in Carmel Valley Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. The aim is to show guests how to prepare wonderful seasonal dishes at home. “He understands the value of family-style meals, which allow people to reconnect and share the stories of the day,” said his assistant, Gina Martin. “During the holidays, there is not enough time to concoct elaborate meals — especially when the desire is to spend time with family at the table, not in the kitchen.” Stamenov, pastry chef Ben Spungin, florist Susanna Gamble and Kent Torrey, owner of The Cheese Shop in Carmel Plaza, will share their knowledge and tips. The chefs will describe their holiday favorites, from whole roasted herb chicken, to heirloom apple crêpes, while Gamble provides tips for easy arrangements and centerpieces. Bernardus wines, hors d’oeuvres and interesting cheeses will be in abundance. 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Bernardus is located at 415 Carmel Valley Road at Los Laureles Grade. www.bernardus.com ■ Pink Poker Night The rescheduled Pink Poker Night, which will raise money for culinary scholarships and the Natividad Medical Foundation via a lively night of female-only gambling, will be held at the Culinary Center of Monterey on Cannery Row Saturday, Nov. 21, at 6 p.m. The night will include a buffet dinner, pink cocktails from a no-host bar — and lots of poker, with winners taking home spa treatments, dinners and other prizes. Guests will be served by an all-male staff of culinary students and well known locals who will donate their tips to the star charities. Tickets are $50, which includes $25 in poker chips. To reserve by Nov. 19, call (831) 333-2133. December (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), Quail will present holidayinspired prix fixe dinners for $25 per person. For reservations, call (831) 620-8910 or visit www.quaillodge.com. Companies, families, clubs and groups can book private holiday parties of 12 or more for a three-course lunch ($35 per person) or dinner ($45 per person), and tack on a one-hour full-bar reception for another $10 per person. The parties include decorations, punch and raffle prizes, and anyone who books before Oct. 31 will receive $10 off the per-guest price. To reserve, contact Courtney Kuhn at (831) 620-8831 or [email protected]. & The Carmel Pine Cone 25A W I N E Rhapsody in Red. ■ Quail for Thanksgiving It may be a rather quiet place by then, considering Quail Lodge will close in mid-November, but the golf course and clubhouse — including Edgar’s restaurant — will be open for business throughout the holidays. Don’t feel like slaving in the kitchen on Thanksgiving? Edgar’s will offer family-style “stressfree three-course holiday meal” for $25 per person, excluding tax and tip. Want to eat at home but avoid any cooking? The kitchen staff will also prepare a precooked take-home feast for $35 per person. Throughout the month of Parsonage Estate Winery ~ Snosrap Cyrano Wines 4ASTING2OOM$AILYss%#ARMEL6ALLEY2D THANK YOU FOR VOTING US Best Restaurant 2008 in Pacific Grove food, fun… for your sunday brunch, luncheon, or dinner open 7 days • full bar dinner nightly • lunch daily • sunday brunch 223 17th street, pacific grove • 372-3456 private rooms available for parties of 8 to 50 people Support Pine Cone advertisers. Dine loc ally. 26 A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 FIRE From page 2A Carmel Police Department detective who now spends much of his time doing professional wedding photography, Poitras accepted 5th District Supervisor Dave Potter’s appointment in spring 2008 because he wanted to give back to the valley he has called home for the past two decades. “I thought this was a fair way to return some of the good things that have happened to me since I’ve been here,” he said. After accepting the job, Poitras admitted he was surprised to learn how challenging it was. Major tasks Poitras faced on the board included finding new leadership and getting the district out of a deep financial hole. “The most important thing was hiring Chief Mike Urquides and his administrative team,” he said. “I hope that whatever board results from the election will continue that relationship for at least one more year.” Poitras praised Urquides’ cost-cutting and the successful passage of a new tax. Paid firefighters took a 10 percent pay cut, one was demoted and two were laid off to help reduce spending. Then, in August, 85 percent of C.V. voters approved the doubling of an assessment property owners have been paying for years. “We were in dire financial conditions prior to their arrival, and the steps they’ve taken have been nothing short of fantastic,” he said of Urquides and his team. His primary focus as a board member would be continuing to work on the district’s financial recovery. Morale has also improved, with volunteers and paid staff at both C.V. stations becoming more united, according to Poitras, who said he has the endorsement of volunteer firefighters and the union. Poitras believes his police experience makes him a strong candidate. “I’m able to look at the organization from the ground level, because I’ve worked in an organization that’s not dissimilar,” he said. Justin Hastings A Seaside firefighter and owner of Hastings Construction, Hastings said he decided to run for the board after members of the Carmel Valley Fire Protection District asked him to consider it. He used to volunteer as a firefighter in the valley but is now too busy, so he thought serving on the board would be an ideal way to contribute, he said. Hastings said his focus would be on “making the fire department better than it has been in the past.” “Ultimately, there has to be a serious look at the budget and where the expenditures are,” he said. “But we can’t cut the services more than we already have.” He pointed out the department is sending two people out on the engine every time it’s dispatched, while most other departments send three or more paid firefighters. At a fire, a minimum of four people need to be there, so two firefighters can enter the building while two others remain outside, according to occupational safety rules. “They rely heavily on the volunteers, and they are a good asset, but at the Mid Valley Station, the volunteers are not so strong,” he said. “Being from the fire service, I’m going to have a better understanding of what can and cannot be done, in terms of cost savings.” Hastings, who lives in Carmel Valley Village with his family, has been a firefighter early 1990s. He started with Mid Valley Fire, where he worked until shortly after the consolidation with the C.V. Fire Department nine years ago. The combination did not go smoothly, and Hastings left to work for Seaside Fire. “I’ve lived here a long time and am involved in the community,” he said, adding that being a business owner and a firefighter make him a strong candidate, as he could apply his knowledge of both. “I’ll be a really valuable asset to the board, having all of those elements,” he said. Gaudenz Panholzer Appointed incumbent Panholzer, a professional firefighter in San Jose who lives in the C.V. Fire Protection District, said the board has made progress in reducing some of the discord that erupted between employees and volunteers after consolidation, and he would like to continue to work on improving the district. “We’ve made a lot of progress in resolving some of those issues,” he said. “And there are a lot of financial issues that have come to light in the recent past. We’re working hard on bringing those around.” Panholzer said the district will finish this year in the black — a first in several years. “When you start something, you want to finish it up, so I want to keep working on those issues,” he said. When he was appointed during the past term, Panholzer said he was “the first person, to my knowledge, who got on the board who had the endorsement of all the different groups.” The paid staff and volunteers, along with administrators, “felt I was a good candidate, and they’ve asked me to Carmel Beach Cleanup Saturday, October 24 10 a.m. - Noon, foot of Ocean Ave. Questions – Call 624-3208 SE PLEAING BR ES! V GLO Trick or Treat at Mission Ranch Sponsored by Carmel Residents Assoc. Coffee and cookies will be served, courtesy of Carmel Coffee House and Safeway Stores, Carmel Professionally Managed There’s No Place Like Home... Halloween Saturday, October 31 Trophies will be given for: Scariest Funniest Best Group Most Original Costumes are not mandatory but having fun is! Sonny G at the Piano from 5:00 – 7:30 pm Followed by Madeline from 8:00 – 11:00 pm Bar service starts at 4:00 pm Food Service at 5:00 pm Mission Ranch Restaurant 26270 Dolores Street Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA (831) 624-6436 Ron Builta Builta, who lives and works at the Santa Lucia Preserve, is the only long-timer seeking reelection. He joined the board 11 years ago and has served two terms as its president, and is running because he enjoys the job. “We’re financially strapped, but through Mike’s hard work, and staff’s, we see the light at the end of the tunnel,” he said. “It hasn’t been easy, but it’s going to improve.” The challenges of keeping morale up and ensuring a high level of service while keeping an eye on the budget and rebuilding reserves are going to make the next few years “very interesting,” Builta said. “That’s the main reason I want to stay with the district.” Builta would like to see more firefighters on CVFPD engines, though the two-person system used now is adequate and legal. “We could always use some more staffing, once we can afford it,” he said. Builta also said he appreciates the chance to work with the firefighters and other people in the district. “It’s been very rewarding,” he said. MAY 21, 1925 - OCTOBER 18, 2009 Mission Ranch Restaurant Judging will take place at 9:00 PM Susan Augustitus A realtor, former Carmel Unified School District program facilitator at Tularcitos and business owner, Augustitus has been a valley resident for 36 years and said she has the unique perspective borne of being married to a man who was a district volunteer for more than two decades. Augustitus is endorsed by the Valley Volunteers. “CVFPD remains at a critical juncture,” she said, as it searches for a new chief and strives to get its finances in order. “The newly elected board of directors must have the stamina, commitment and wisdom to see this transition to a successful completion.” Augustitus said the district’s financial problems have been evident for years, and she condemned prior leaders for lacking common sense. “Finances are a critical part, but it also has to do with maintaining the morale of the department, because obviously, we have very fine people working with the district now,” she said. Augustitus does not favor further consolidation and said the combining of the former Mid Valley and Carmel Valley fire departments was good in theory but problematic in practice, particularly when it came to budgeting and morale. “Oftentimes, theory in application misses by a mile,” she said. “How consolidation was implemented was a disaster. That speaks to management, and that speaks to the board.” Every victor in the Nov. 3 board election “needs to have a big passel of common sense,” she said. Ralph J. Doerr LIVE-IN & HOURLY CARE COSTUME CONTEST continue serving,” he said. Getting CVFPD on sound financial footing is an obligation to residents and employees, according to Panholzer, as is addressing the concerns and needs of the paid employees and volunteers. He also said the ambulance system, which is jointly run by Carmel and Carmel Valley, needs assessment to ensure it is as cost effective as possible. Carmel Regional Fire Ambulance boasts superlative response times that, within the City of Carmel, average three to four minutes. “Is this still the best model for us to provide ambulance service? As part of the conversation, we need to look at all the possible alternatives, including not providing ambulance service and letting the county provide it,” he said. “You always have to look at all the options, even if you think right off the top it’s not the best one.” Your STAY-AT-HOME • 4 to 24 Hour In-Home Care • Personal Care • Transportation • Meal Preparation • Provide Workers Compensation Insurance • Provide for Social Security • Comply with IRS Regulations Alternative P rov i d i n g Pe a c e O f M i n d t o Fa m i l i e s T h ro u g h o u t Th e C e n t ra l C o a s t (831) 644-0289 Toll Free: (888) 811-9080 MEMBER TRI-COUNTIES www.homecare-giver.com Ralph J. Doerr, 84, died Sunday, October 18, 2009 at his home. He was born May 21, 1925 in Irene, SD to Harry and Gertrude (Bache) Doerr. Ralph graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1946. He served in the Navy, worked as an advertising manager and later owned his own custom framing shop and art gallery in Los Altos, CA. He and his wife, Rosemarie, married on July 17, 1971. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rosemarie Doerr of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Linda D. Piccola and husband, Tony of Apex, NC; sister, Hazel Enfield of Cedar Rapids, IA, brother, Frank Doerr of Maryland Heights, MO; three grandchildren, Scott, Kate and Michael Piccola; nine nieces and nephews. A memorial mass will be held at 11AM, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Newman Catholic Student Center, 218 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Online condolences may be sent at www.brownwynne.com October 23, 2009 FOOD From page 23A commences in its own inimitable style the first weekend in November with offerings like Hiking with Stemware and a wine dinner at the exclusive Esalen Institute. The two-day festival, sponsored in part by the Henry Miller Library, features wine dinners at Big Sur restaurants, wine seminars, a dinner and auction, and a grand tasting. Organizers have managed to develop a stellar roster of big-name winemakers and guest chefs who agreed to participate not just because they are proud of what they do, but because they love Big Sur. “Without boasting, we have one of the greatest lineups of winemakers,” said president Toby RowlandJones. “These people are at the very very top of what they do, and they come to us because they love to be here and they know us. It’s all about friendship and connections.” Consider the “Legends of the Fall — Power Pinot Panel” Friday morning starring the charismatic kings of Pinot Noir, including Au Bon Climat’s Jim Clendenen, growers and winemakers Gary Franscioni and Gary Pisoni, Dan Karlsen from Talbott and Josh Jensen of Calera. The entertainment factor alone makes it worth attending, not to mention the great wines. Peter Granoff, master sommelier and owner of the S.F. Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant, will be the moderator. Several other seminars will be offered Friday and Saturday, and restaurants will pair up with winemakers for elaborate and interesting dinners. The largest gathering will be the Grand Public Tasting from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, when 30 wineries and restaurants, including Passionfish, The Cheese Shop, Mundaka and TreeBones, tempt taste buds in the Lodge at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. An auction and reception at Ventana will include checkbook-tempting items like the 6-liter bottle of 2002 Ridge Montebello worth about $2,000. “It’s a massive bottle — it’s bigger than I am,” Rowland-Jones said. “We’ve got all these incredible donations that are unique.” While a few winemaker dinners are also set for Saturday night, the headliner is Dinner with Friends — A Benefit for Big Sur. Guest chefs from the Peninsula, including Cal Stamenov and Ben Spungin of Bernardus, and Mark Ayers of the Highlands Inn, will cook to complement Talbott, Ridge, Chappellet, Bernardus and Justin wines. And to make the logistics of drinking wine in Big Sur a little safer and easier, organizers contracted with Monterey-Salinas Transit for a free shuttle between Monterey and Big Sur on Saturday. The bus will pick up participants in town, bring them down the coast for the day, circulate between venues, and then head north in the late afternoon. To check out all of the offerings, from the seminars, to the wine dinners, discussions and fundraiser, visit www.bigsurfoodandwine.org. There’s a person you want your child to become. To do that, your family needs the right kind of place. This is it. Carmel Campus Open Houses Saturday, November 7, 2009 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2009 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Stevenson School cordially invites prospective students and their families to attend our Early Childhood Center through 8th grade Open Houses. To RSVP, call (831) 626-5207 or email [email protected]. Stevenson School Carmel Campus, Grades ECC–8th 24800 Dolores Street, Carmel www.stevensonschool.org The Carmel Pine Cone 27 A 28 A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 O P I N I O N Piñons Editorial Hopeless WEATHER FORECASTERS say this will probably be a wet winter, with another El Niño forming in the Pacific Ocean. If the big storm that drenched the Monterey Peninsula last week is any indication, we’re in for four or five months of floods and power outages. But never mind the tens of billions of gallons of free water that may be headed our way, courtesy of Mother Nature. State regulators have decided that humans are only entitled to capture and use a tiny portion of it. The rest is for the fish. Thus, one state agency ordered us this week to sharply cut our water use, consequences be damned, even as another state agency stands in the way of a water supply project that, ridiculously expensive as it may be, would at least keep the taps running after the Carmel River is put off limits. So many things have to be dysfunctional for the Monterey Peninsula to reach this ridiculous state of affairs, with one of life’s most basic necessities about to be severely curtailed. It would be no less bizarre if some state agency decided we couldn’t have food, clothing or shelter, while the Legislature and the courts stood idly by, and the news media seemed to applaud. (This week The Monterey County Herald endorsed a no-water candidate for reelection to the water board.) We’ve been warning for years of the dire consequences to the local economy of water rationing. But now, so severe might the water restrictions become, even the health and safety of residents is threatened, not to mention their lifestyles and convenience. All that might be endurable if some accident of nature caused the water The wonder of parks Letters to the Editor shortage. But this water shortage is a political artifice, imposed on us by our fellow man. The 45 citizens who pleaded with the State Water Resources Control Board not to impose water rationing on the Monterey Peninsula are to be commended — and their protests weren’t completely in vain. The callous SWRCB backed off a bit. But things promise to soon be very bad, nonetheless. Already for 15 years, hardly any new water has been available to the people The Pine Cone encourages submission of letters which address issues of public importance. Letters cannot exceed 350 words, and must include the author’s name, telephone number and street address. 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Fact: On Dec. 7, 1999, the city council voted 3 (Ken White, Paula Hazdovac, Sue McCloud) to 2 “to ensure the preservation of the Lester Rowntree Native Plant Garden.” We urge those in this debate to stick to the actual facts! Paula Hazdovac, Carmel The Carmel Pine Cone www.carmelpinecone.com PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Dear Editor, It was timely that we were recently able to view the PBS special on National Parks. The incredible vision and determination that Teddy Roosevelt, John Muir and others had to set aside those beautiful lands for all of us was inspiring. It took vision for a former city council to purchase the Flanders property and add it to Mission Trail park back in the 1970s. It took courage for another council to listen to residents and decide against selling it off in the 1980s. Once again we are faced with the decision of whether to support and enhance that original vision or sell off Flanders for short-term gain. What will our legacy be? Will it be one that preserves the open space, views and possibilities of Flanders or will it be one of “selling off the jewels to fill a few potholes?” Let’s do the right thing for future generations of residents. They just might be more creative and cooperative than we have been. Selling Flanders breaks up the Mission Trail Nature Preserve and creates an inholding in its midst. Inholdings within parks cause problems: privacy issues, noise, fences, etc. Imagine if we were trying to buy this parcel to complete the park. We probably couldn’t afford it at today’s prices. Before you vote, please make it a point to go up to Flanders and have a look around. As you walk, notice the blue marker stakes. You will see that if it is sold, it would greatly impact the use and enjoyment of the Harriet See LETTERS page 21A Offices: Stonehouse Terrace, San Carlos near Seventh, Carmel-by-the Sea, and 734 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove Mail: P.O. Box G-1, Carmel, California 93921 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Telephone: (831) 624-0162 Fax: (831) 375-5018 Vol. 95 No. 43 • October 23, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone ©Copyright 2009 by Carmel Communications, Inc. A California Corporation was established in 1915 and is a legal newspaper for Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County and the State of California, established by Superior Court Decree No. 34750. October 23, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 29 A 30 A The Carmel Pine Cone October 23, 2009 October 23, 2009 The Carmel Pine Cone 31A SUNSET From page 22A ART From page 22A start a nonprofit group, Marine Mammal Conservation Through the Arts, which will receive 10 percent of the proceeds from the sale of his images. Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer alternating in the first chair position, accompanied by violinist Lawrence Dutton and cellist David Finkel. The concert is sponsored by Chamber Music Monterey, a nonprofit group dedicated to bringing world class chamber ensembles, as well as outreach and educational programs, to the Monterey Peninsula. The performance begins at 8 p.m. For ticket information, call (831) 625-2212 or visit www.chambermusicmonterey.org. They’re not coming to Sunset Center until Friday, Oct. 30, but Lesnik encouraged local music fans to check out 3 Mo’ Divas. Feature the dazzling vocal talents of Laurice Lanier, Nova Payton and Jamet Pittman, the Divas cover the musical spectrum, performing everything from opera and jazz to gospel and blues. “We’ll have three incredible voices singing some of the greatest music ever written,” Lesnik said. Tickets range from $52 to $77. For more information, call (831) 620-2048. himself in the precarious position of being caught between the mother and her calf. “I felt a tap on my shoulder,” he said. “It was gentle but firm. I thought it was a friend of mine. I turned, and that’s when our eyes met.” Austin found himself staring into the face of the mother, who was just a few feet away. “I was just deeply humbled — and shaking,” he remembered. “I weigh 220 pounds, but she weighed more than 50 tons. Yet as insignificant as we must seem to them, they try not to hurt us.” Almost immediately after the encounter, Austin decided to undertake an ambitious project. His aim would be to create life-sized photographic portraits of whales — and use those portraits to bring attention to their diminishing population. “Whales have been reduced to quotas and numbers, but I’m showing people what a whale really looks like. I’m giving a face to the issue,” Austin said. Funding the exhibit — and the extensive field work required to create the photographs — was no small challenge for the 40-year-old Austin. “I sold everything I owned,” he conceded. “I sold my car and cashed out my retirement.” Eventually he raised more than $150,000. He also helped Up close and personal Partly due to the immense size of whales, most of Austin’s photographs simply capture a face. But remarkably, he has created two images that depict an entire whale. One is a photograph of a baby sperm whale, while the other portrays an adult dwarf minke whale. The shot of the baby sperm whale is composed of 15 separate 50-megapixel images, and is 28 feet long and 6 feet tall. After photographing whales in Tonga, the West Indies, Australia and the Azores, Austin has learned a few tricks about shooting portraits of whales. “I float motionless and let them come to me,” he said. “I let the whale know I’m predictable, respectful and interested.” Some of the encounters lasted up to six hours, he added. While Austin is uncertain how his work will benefit the earth’s whale populations, he’s willing to take a chance that it will make a difference. “It is my hope that my work will effect change so whales can continue to be on this planet for many generations,” he added. “My greatest fear is that this will be an archive of what we’ve lost.” The talk starts at 2:30 p.m. Austin’s photographs, which sell for $3,200 to $10,500, will be on display at Sierra Mar until Feb. 20, 2010. Post Ranch Inn is located on Highway 1 in Big Sur, about 28 miles south of Carmel. For more information, call (831) 667-2200 or visit www.postranchinn.com. OFFICE From page 3A BURGLARIES From page 4A ■ Local artists chip in for big fundraiser favored the idea, but a few residents vehemently opposed it and threatened to drag out the approval for years, forcing Miller to look elsewhere. Since early 2005, The Pine Cone’s administrative, advertising and production offices have been located in a 90-year-old Victorian at 734 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove. Meanwhile, reporter Mary Brownfield, writer Margot Nichols and advertising representative Vanessa Jimenez have worked at a small office in Stonehouse Terrace on San Carlos Street. “In recent years, more and more business has been conducted by telephone, email and over the Internet,” Miller said. “Only four or five people a week visited our Carmel office.” And with revenue off about 15 percent this year, he decided to close it. “The important thing is to maintain the quality of our news coverage,” Miller said. “We have three full-time reporters, and I want to keep it that way.” And he reminded readers of the importance of supporting the newspapers’ advertisers. “With the holidays approaching, I want to ask everyone to spend their money at businesses they find on the page of The Carmel Pine Cone,” Miller said. “That’s what keeps us afloat.” Valley home by forcing the garage door open, but they failed to steal anything. “The resident was gone for three or four hours in the morning and returned to find the forced entry,” he said. And two days earlier, a property manager reported someone had broken into a vacant home on Magellan in Pebble Beach while the resident was out of the country. Brown said the sheriff’s office does not know what was taken, since the victim has yet to comb through the home and compile a list. “The bedroom window was pried open and the screen removed,” he said. “Drawers had been opened and the contents had been scattered on the floor, so they knew someone had been inside.” Leads in the most recent break-ins are few, according to Brown. ■ Coming soon: 3 Mo’ Divas Former students offer jazz CD and concert TWO FORMER local high school students celebrate the release of a new recording with a concert Friday, Oct. 23 at the Pacific Coast Church in Pacific Grove. Pianist Ross Garren, who graduated from Robert Louis Stevenson School in 2003, and drummer Gavin Salmon, who graduated from Carmel High School the same year, will play jazz from their new CD, “Elision.” They’ll be joined by bassist Dominic Thiroux. The performance starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. The church is located at 522 Central Ave. For more information, call (831) 626-6943. BROCCHINI • RYAN Thinking of Selling? Internet marketing is essential today. Let us show you our exciting, new internet audio-visuals. Visit www.enchantmentonthehill.com PHOTO/CHRIS COUNTS The Carmel Pine Cone building at 734 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove. ! D E T WAN 1,471 sq. ft. next to Safeway Great visibilty, foot traffic and ample parking. 1,500/mo NNN. 831-594-5663 Where Health and Beauty Come Together FIRST VISIT SPECIAL $39 Massage and $59 Facial MID VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER GIFTS, CARDS AND HOME ACCESSORIES SHOP The Pacific Grove Art Center presents the opening of its annual Patron’s Show fundraising exhibit Friday, Oct. 23. The event offers locals a chance to purchase a piece of fine art for a bargain price and, at the same time, support the nonprofit art center. The Patron’s Show is the art center’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The exhibit showcases work by many of the Monterey Peninsula’s finest artists, including Albert Brevard, Meredith Mullins, Beverly Dennis, Sharon Strouse, Warren Strouse, Randy McKendry, Elaine Mackoff, George Menasco, Irene Evers Elisabeth, Sheila Delimont, Carolyn Berry, Donna Schaffer, Anita Kaplan and Joann Kiehn. This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of William F. 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