Carmel Pine Cone, March 4, 2016 (main news)

WOMEN in BUSINESS M A R C H 4 , 2 016 The Monterey Peninsula is home to hundreds of small businesses, including many owned and run by dynamic, entrepreneurial women whose success stories are an inspiration to us all. Read about a few of them in this issue of The Carmel Pine Cone The Carmel Pine Cone Volume 102 No. 10 On the Internet: www.carmelpinecone.com T R U S T E D B Y L O C A L S A N D L O V E D B Y March 4 - 10, 2016 V I S I T O R S S I N C E 1 9 1 5 Council OKs replacement STUDY: CITY SUBSIDIZES SERVICES BY $1M A YEAR of bell in memorial arch n Recommends $587K in fee hikes hall Monday attended by the city council, department heads, By MARY SCHLEY a few members of the public, and six out of the seven people running for public office in April (Jack Pappadeas didn’t attend). Overall, Johnson said taxpayers subsidize “personal choice services,” like permits to build houses or hold events in downtown parks, by just under $950,000 — and he recommended fee changes to decrease that number by about $587,000. Last August, the city approved a $24,750 contract with Revenue & Cost Specialists to review all of the fees, with an eye toward determining how well they reflect the actual costs of delivering the “service.” Having hard numbers would then allow the council to determine how much fees should be raised so that tax dollars aren’t paying for services that benefit individuals or small groups, as opposed to the larger community, which benefits from taxpayer-funded services like police, fire and ambulance. Johnson met with city employees to learn how much time they spend undertaking particular tasks and also calculated their hourly rates based on pay, plus overhead. “We developed a fully allocated hourly rate for every position in the city,” he explained. historic artifacts in town, in that it was cast in 1692 — 21 years before Carmel Mission founder Junipero Serra was born — according to proponents. The American Legion and planning commissioner Ian Martin are working on getting detailed drawings for the new bell approved by the historic resources board, and then having it cast, which has been estimated to cost around $10,000. In the meantime, Martin said, the American Legion is LTHOUGH SOME large trees fell in the Forest Theater during the last round of wind storms, the dry spell of the last couple of weeks has allowed construction crews to make good progress on the Forest Theater renovation, project manager Andy Vanderford told the Carmel City Council March 1. Compared with the mid-April completion date discussed during the last update a month ago, he said, the job should be “substantially complete” by March 31 — “well in advance of the date that the first user group needs to start rehearsals and set work, which is May 1.” Vanderford said he met with Otto Construction and Cody Anderson Wasney architects to walk the site and review the work, as well as the timeline. “It was noted that although there was some discussion at last month’s city council meeting regarding potential delays and the reasons for such delays, in fact, none of the parties involved in the project were holding up the process,” he said. “All parties continue to work diligently to complete the project prior to the May 1 date that the user groups will want access to the theater.” And if something goes wrong and the work isn’t done by then, he said, arrangements could be made to let the user Undercharging? For the most part, Johnson found, the city is undercharging for permits, licenses and the like. Many fell in the several-thousand-dollar range, like applications for minor design review, which cost $31,752 to process, but the fees collected only totaled $12,399. The greatest disparities were in major design review ($41,977 in fees and $117,770 in costs) and building plan checks and inspections ($251,428 in fees and $511,682 in costs). But the city also significantly overcharged for some services, which violates the rule that states governments can only “recover the reasonably borne cost” of a service. In other words, they can’t profit from them. In Carmel, renewing business licenses cost just $11,464 to provide this year, or about $6 per renewal, but business owners paid a total of $102,299 for the service — $52.65 per renewal. While the ideal fee represents a 100 percent recovery of costs, the renewal fees represented an 892 percent recovery of the costs, according to Johnson, who recommended lowering the fee to $10 per permit. “That was the highest number I’ve ever seen,” he said, adding that cities usually charge between $10 and $20 for a renewal. “That number was out of whack.” See BELL page 15A See THEATER page 13A See SUBSIDIES page 14A By MARY SCHLEY By MARY SCHLEY HE CITY council on Tuesday voted to remove the historic bell from the World War I Memorial Arch and put it somewhere safe. In a project spearheaded by the local American Legion post, a new bell will be cast based on drawings by the arch’s architect, Charles Sumner Greene, and installed in its place in honor of the city’s centennial. The original bell in the arch is one of the most important F YOU go to city hall and get a permit to wear high heels, it doesn’t cost you anything — but it costs taxpayers $1.66. And if you apply for a permit to open a restaurant, you pay $785.30, but it costs $2,732 for the city to process it. Those were just two of the more than 120 fees analyzed by consultant Eric Johnson and revealed at a workshop at city T I FOREST THEATER WORK COULD BE MOSTLY DONE BY END OF MARCH A PHOTO/KERRY BELSER Predating the California Missions system and its founder, Junipero Serra, by more than two decades, this bell was cast in Mexico in 1692 and given to the city on its 50th birthday in 1966. This week, the council decided it should be removed and replaced. Committee ready to sell plenty of centennial napkins and license plate frames n Also collecting photos for time capsule By MARY SCHLEY T “Between now and the end of the year, we’re having residents, visitors and nonresidents take images here in Carmel and submit them,” he said. Of all of the photos depicting people’s activities and centennial celebrations in Carmel that are submitted throughout the year, 100 will be selected for inclusion in the time capsule HE CITY that has strict laws on the sale and display of souvenir merchandise in stores is getting into the souvenir market itself, the committee in charge of Carmel’s 100th birthday celebration announced this week. At the March 1 city council meeting, former Mayor Sue McCloud showed a variety of items the centennial committee will sell online, including pins, shirts, mutt-mitt dispensers, LED flashlights, portable dog bowls, heavy-duty paper cocktail napkins, compact cloth carry bags, aprons and ball caps, as well as beer glasses, wine glasses and wine coasters. A chrome license plate is being sold, too, and perhaps a corkscrew. “We’re trying not to do junk — we’re trying to do quality,” McCloud said of the merchandise, which will all bear the city’s centennial logo. Mutt-mitt dispensers, portable bags and wine glasses are just One hundred photos Committee member Tom Brocato also told the council about the 100 Photos Project. that will be buried in early 2017 and opened 50 years later. People are asked to print their images on 4-by-6-inch photo-quality paper and submit them to the centennial committee via one of its drop boxes. No more than one entry per person will be accepted, Brocato said. For more information, visit www.carmelcentennial.com. a few of the two dozen items emblazoned with the Carmel Centennial logo, and the committee in charge of designing and selling them is accepting suggestions for other quality items to add to its inventory. Have the complete Carmel Pine Cone delivered every Thursday evening to your iPad, laptop, PC or phone. 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Only in the canine community of Carmel would the annual cotillion etiquette and classical dance class incorporate canine courtesies. The dog is Naboo, a 2-year-old golden retriever-yellow Labrador retriever mix, who belongs to the couple that hosts the cotillions. Naboo, named by the children in her family after the planet in Star Wars, was born in Southern California and was adopted at 12 weeks by her family, just prior to their move to the Peninsula. “Naboo came into our family against my wishes,” her person says. “We were going to buy a fixer-upper here, and rent a place during the process. As dog friendly as Carmel is, landlords are not. But my family talked me into it, and I’m glad they did. She is a wonderful dog.” Naboo loves to cavort at Carmel Beach, and greets everyone with both enthusiasm and respect. Quite the water dog, she would swim after seals if her family let her. 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Ilagene “Jeanie” Quaglia, 62, was given the sentence after being convicted of financial elder abuse of the man, a landlord who owns rental properties in Pacific Grove. Over a three-year period, Quaglia skimmed money off the man’s rental checks, overcharged for items and services, and wrote checks to herself for “unauthorized purposes,” according to Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo, Jeanie Quaglia One of the elderly man’s tenants discovered the illegal activity after reviewing his financial statements and discov- Culver sentences Monterey murderer JESSE QUIMING, the 32-year-old man who stabbed Scott Long to death in a fight over alcohol in a homeless encampment behind the Monterey Library last summer, and then tried to murder another victim, was sentenced Tuesday by Monterey County Superior Court Judge Julie Culver to 56 years to life in prison for the murder. Quiming’s sentence was increased because of a prior robbery conviction in 2005. On June 19, 2015, just after midnight, an argument developed between Quiming and Long, who was 40, over Long’s refusal to share his alcohol with Quiming. “A witness testified that Quiming appeared to be ‘brooding’ for about 10 minutes after being denied the alcohol,” according to the district attorney’s office. “Without warning, Quiming walked over to where Long was seated and stabbed him four times, with one blow penetrating the heart.” His other victim, 23-year-old Tyler Misamore, was stabbed when he tried to defend Long, who died at the scene. Misamore was also stabbed four times. After the stabbings, Quiming fled, ditching the knife and his blood-stained shirt, but he was captured less than 24 hours later after Monterey County Sheriff’s Deputies found him hiding near Carmel High School. Monterey Police Detective Brian Kruse led the investigation. For your personal souvenir copy of our 100 ering the irregularities. The tenant urged him to report the inconsistencies to the Pacific Grove Police Department. Officer Ami Lonsinger investigated the case. “Quaglia’s crimes would have very likely gone unnoticed if not for this Good Samaritan’s involvement and insistence that the victim contact law enforcement,” the district attorney’s office said. Two jobs Besides being a caretaker, Quaglia also worked as a cashier at a Monterey pharmacy. “The exact amount of theft is contested and will be determined by the court if Quaglia and the victim cannot agree to an amount of criminal restitution,” the DA’s office said. As a result of her new conviction in the felony financial elder abuse case, Quaglia violated the terms of her probation in a 2013 animal abuse conviction. In April of that year, 48 dogs and cats were taken from Quaglia’s home on the 1200 block of First Street in Monterey and housed at the SPCA for Monterey County. When Quaglia was arrested at her workplace, officers found a cat in the trunk of her vehicle, Monterey Police reported. As a result of violating her probation terms, Quaglia this week was also sentenced to 60 days jail consecutive to the elder abuse sentencing for a total of 240 days behind bars. Monterey County Deputy District Attorney Scott Donahue prosecuted Quaglia. Jan Reimers For Carmel City Council 2016 What is the diff ffeere rence? EXPERIENCE • 8 Years e on the planning a commission • 3 Yeears as ch c airperson • Worked closely with staff, ressidents and business community • Par a ticipated in cooper rative decision making LOCAL KNOWLEDGE • Married to carmel-b by-the-sea native born • Longtimee resident GOALS A • Viision of the future with resspect for the village herit tage • Stewar a dship of the fo f rest and the beach • Appropriate sta affing in alll departments of the city • Efficient and effective man nagement of city operations Experience • Integrity • Ind dependence • Common Sense Contact me at jaanetr2016@gmail.com or PO 6295, Carmel-by-the-Sea, 93921 Paid for by Jan Reimers For City Council 2016 Committee FPPC#1382245 I’ll be at Il Fornaio on Wednesday March 9th from 9 - 10 am Please stop by to chat TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE Please send $7 to The Carmel Pine Cone c/o Irma Garcia 734 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 TALMAGE FOR MAYOR "T PVS WJMMBHF DFMFCSBUFT JUT UI CJSUIEBZ XF NVTU QSFTFSWF $BSNFMT IJTUPSZ BOE USBEJUJPOT JUT OBUVSBM CFBVUZBOEJUTVOJRVFOFTTBOERVJSLT5IBUJTXIZ*BN SVOOJOHGPS.BZPS 5IFSFBSFTJHOJmDBOUDIBMMFOHFTGBDJOH$BSNFMUPEBZ ■ 8PSLDMPTFMZXJUIUIFOFX$JUZ"ENJOJTUSBUPSBOEmMM B OVNCFS PG TUBGG QPTJUJPOT _ PG QPTJUJPOT BSF DVSSFOUMZmMMFECZUFNQPSBSZFNQMPZFFTDPOTVMUBOUT PSWBDBOU ■ $POUJOVF UP QSPWJEF MFBEFSTIJQ PO SFHJPOBM JTTVFT FTQFDJBMMZ UIF FGGPSU UP DSFBUF B SFMJBCMF MPOHUFSN TPVSDFPGXBUFSJODMVEJOHUIFDPOTUSVDUJPOBUMPOH MBTU PG B %FTBM QMBOU 8F BMTP OFFE UP CF BDUJWFMZ JOWPMWFEJOUIFPOHPJOH1(&TBGFUZJOWFTUJHBUJPOBU UIF1VCMJD6UJMJUJFT$PNNJTTJPO ■ "EESFTTTFWFSBMQPMJDZJTTVFTJODMVEJOH &OTVSFUIFDPOUJOVFEIJHIMFWFMPGBNCVMBODFmSF BOEQPMJDFTFSWJDFT 'JOEBDPNQSPNJTFTPMVUJPOUPmSFTPOUIFCFBDI XIJMFBEESFTTJOHIFBMUITBGFUZBOEFOWJSPONFOUBM DPODFSOT .BJOUBJO B WJCSBOU DPNNVOJUZ UISPVHI BO BDUJWF CVTJOFTTEJTUSJDUEJTUJOHVJTIFEDVMUVSBMWFOVFTBOE RVBMJUZTQFDJBMFWFOUT 4PMJEJGZUIF1MBOOJOHBOE#VJMEJOH%FQBSUNFOUUP EFBMXJUIUIFJODSFBTFEXPSLMPBE ■ .BOBHF UIF DJUZT mOBODFT JO BO JOOPWBUJWF BOE DPOTFSWBUJWF NBOOFS JO BO JODSFBTJOHMZ VODFSUBJO FDPOPNJDFOWJSPONFOU 1307&/&''&$5*7&-&"%&34)*1 Paid Political Advertisement Paid for by TALMAGE FOR MAYOR 2016t.JDIBFM$VOOJOHIBN5SFBTVSFSt'11$ 4A The Carmel Pine Cone March 4, 2016 Police, Fire & Sheriff’s Log ‘Something in the back of his pants’ H ERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office last week. This week’s log was compiled by Mary Schley. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Pacific Grove: Officers located 13 teens and young adults leaving the beach at 0200 hours after a bonfire. None had wants or warrants. None could drive the group home in the cars they came in because they had all consumed alcohol or smoked marijuana. They were all able to care for themselves. The subjects were given warnings about the violations and allowed to call cabs for transport. Officers waited with them until the cabs arrived and drove them from the scene. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Male on Junipero north of Eighth reported receiving unwanted telephone calls from an ex-roommate. Male requested officers contact his ex-roommate and tell him to stop calling. He also requested officers do a civil standby so his ex-roommate can pick up the rest of his property. Pacific Grove: Non-injury accident. Bicyclist struck the side of a moving vehicle on Sunset Drive. Carmel area: An elderly victim discovered one of her checks had been intercepted and cashed by an unknown suspect. Case continues. Pebble Beach: A non-ticket-holding intoxicated subject, a 22-year-old male, was escorted to a waiting taxi on Whitman Lane outside of a large event. When the subject returned, he was arrested for public intoxication and booked into county jail. Pebble Beach: MPCC complained about unknown persons hitting golf balls on the golf course during the AT&T Pro-Am. Big Sur: Vehicle was towed from Highway 1 due to being an obstruction on the highway. Carmel area: Tenants on Morse Drive were contacted; they have an ongoing civil matter. Case closed. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A vehicle check was conducted on an illegally parked vehicle at Ocean and Scenic. The driver was found to be in possession of less than 1 oz. of marijuana. He was cited and released. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed for parking in a no-parking zone at Carmelo and Second. Carmel-by-the-Sea: CPD assisted MCSO in locating a lost teenage juvenile. The juvenile was safe on Ocean Avenue and custody was released to MCSO deputies. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person walked in to CPD to report a civil problem at a new commercial rental property. Subject believed someone enters his business after hours, in violation of the rental agreement, and during one incident removed a telephone. The male tried to report a similar incident to MCSO a few days prior. That event was determined to be unfounded. He thanked CPD for their service and was eager to leave. He has a recent history of mental illness, but his welfare checked OK on this date. Unable to determine if a criminal act occurred. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a past-tense theft from an unlocked vehicle at Monte Verde and Fourth. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Male called to report losing his wallet somewhere near the business area or Casanova Restaurant. He wanted to make a report in case the wallet was located and turned in for safekeeping. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person requested a report for a lost purse in the business district. This report is for information only in the event the purse is turned in for safekeeping. Pacific Grove: City was having a 5K and a 10K race. Vehicle was parked in a “no parking zone,” and signs were posted with the parking restriction hours of 0500 to 1200. Officers made several attempts to contact the owner. Vehicle was stored under CVC 22651(n). Pacific Grove: Verbal disturbance between a husband and his wife on Grove Acre. The husband is on pain medication and is having adverse effects. Pacific Grove: Evans Avenue resident wanted to report his next-door neighbor had a get-together, and it was getting too loud. Resident asked them if they could keep it down. Neighbor got offended and was confrontational toward him. Resident said his neighbor and his friends had left. He said he would call police back if they return. He wanted documentation only. Pebble Beach: A credit card was found on Live Oak Meadows Lane and turned in during the AT&T Pro-Am. Case closed. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 45-year-old male See POLICE LOG page 38A FRENCH TABLECLOTHS Pine Cone candidates’forum Sunday aiX Dishtowels / Runners / Napkins / Olivewood / Biot Glass Direct from PROVENCE - 10 minutes from CARMEL #1 on Trip Advisor / Sand City OPEN Friday/Saturday 11-5 Sunday 11-3 605a California Ave, Surprising SAND CITY Hwy 1 to exit 403 (Hwy 218-Seaside) follow to Del Monte Blvd. Turn left. Continue to Contra Costa St. Turn left. Follow until it dead-ends at California Ave. Turn right. 605 is just past City Hall. Phone: 392-7787 KREITMAN FOR CARMEL COUNCIL Community and Balance For me, running for Carmel City Council is all about community and balance. They say all politics are local and no politics could be more local than municipal elections in Carmel-by-the-Sea. But more significantly our lives are local, lived in our local communities, and it is our community's strength and health that most determines our own well-being and that of our families. What's happening in Salinas, Sacramento, Washington, or the Middle East certainly affects us - and often frightens us - but more important to our daily quality-of-life is what's happening next door, down the street, in our neighborhood, in our community. It is our local community that ultimately sustains us and provides our immediate safety, security, and welfare. Strengthening this community and the bonds that tie us together has been the goal of any participation or contribution I've been privileged to make in Carmel and hope to make in the future. And so it is community first. And then there's balance. In Carmel we're always in a balancing act between preserving the quality of life in our hometown, this precious beautiful village, with it being one of the world's most popular visitor destinations. While we are definitively and primarily a residential city (see Ordinance 96), our businesses provide 75% of the City's budget and much of the financial support to our beloved community non-profits. And these businesses rely heavily on visitors. So we need to continue maintaining the balance of a thriving business community underwriting the municipal services and amenities we as residents and voters have come to enjoy, expect, and demand in our neighborhoods and downtown. Business, residents, and City government—we are really one small community, one square mile—and we all share in its delights, its opportunities, and its responsibilities. I think we've been doing a pretty good job balancing things thus far and I hope the voters of Carmel-by-theSea choose me to help keep that balance going on into the future. I'm good at it. THE APRIL 12 municipal election, with two candidates for mayor and five for two council seats, is just a few weeks away. To help voters pick their favorites, The Carmel Pine Cone will offer a two-hour candidates’ forum Sunday, March 6, at 7 p.m., in the event center on Dolores Street at the corner of Seventh Avenue. “I’ll be moderating, and asking questions on the hot topics of the day, and the audience will also have the chance to submit theirs,” said publisher Paul Miller. All seven candidates have said they will attend, including Steve Dallas and Ken Talmage for mayor, and Jan Reimers, Dave Mosley, Bobby Richards, Richard Kreitman and Jack Pappadeas for city council. “Of course, with seven candidates, it will be a challenge to get every topic covered, but I’ll do my best,” Miller said. 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Each year, the organization honors exemplary officers from one large agency and one small agency at its Outstanding Police Officer of the Year Dinner, which will also star the various officers of the year chosen by their individual law enforcement agencies when it takes place Saturday, March 12, at the Embassy Suites in Seaside. From Salinas P.D., Sgt. John Lynn and officers Gabriel Carvey and Adolfo Lopez will be honored for their handling of a suicidal man in a ravine behind the city’s youth center in November 2015. The man was trying to hang himself with a garden hose and had also swallowed several hydrocodone pills earlier in the day. Ricardo Mendoza “The subject climbed a large tree, tying one end of the hose around a branch and the other end around his neck,” said MCPOA executive director Joy Junsay. “Police officers Lopez and Carvey grabbed hold of the subject’s lower legs and raised him up enough to relieve the tension of the hose from around his neck, and Sgt. Lynn reached up and cut the hose just above the subject’s neck.” Marina’s Cpl. Steve Russo and officers Seth Morten and Michael Ball will also be recognized for the help they provided to a woman who was in labor in her home on Carmel Avenue in Marina on July 9, 2014. “Cpl. Russo knew the fire department was committed to another medical, so there would be a delay in medical aid for this critical medical emergency,” she said. Filling the void, the three officers went to the woman’s home and helped deliver the child. During the annual dinner, 16 law enforcement agencies from throughout the county will also be recognizing their own 2015 Officers of the Year, including: n Carmel Police Department — officer Ricardo Mendoza; n California Highway Patrol — officer Dave Reichard (King City patrol) and officer Jermaine Clark (Monterey Area patrol); n Monterey County District Attorney’s Office — investi- See HONORS page 16A TIME FO R CHAN A GE VOT VOT TE My priorities, as part of a contractt I will make with Carmel and its residents, arre to: • Protect our natural resources, at the beach and in the forest. • Repair our streets; upg u rade city buildings overdue for improvements. • Fill vacancies to reinstate staffing levels required for the workload. • Return to a transparent and process-oriented government. • Shor ten meetings to better ser ve the community and encourage more public par ticipation. Honesty • Inteeggrity • Common Sense DallasforCarmel.com Merv Sutton and Elinor Laiolo, Co-Treasurers FPPC #1362525 PAID A FOR BY DALLAS FOR MAAYOR 2016 “As a Counciil Mem e berr, Steve has demonstrated his knowledgge of the issues, along with his ability to build consensus. He will be a fine Mayor for Carmel-bbyy-tthe-Sea.” -Paula Hazdovac, Former Council Member, Five Terms “Dallas knows Carmel-bbyythe-Sea and cares deeply about its future. He will strive to restore an atmosph p ere of optimism, cooperation and trust at City Hall. ” -William Sharpe Chair, The Carmel CalPERS Pension Committee, 2011 Nobel Prize in Economics “Of the two mayoral candidates I know, Steve Dallas is trustworthy and honest-in words and actions. 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FPPC# 1382024 6A The Carmel Pine Cone March 4, 2016 CAR THIEF’S ESCAPE FOILED BY BIG SUR’S STEEP TERRAIN OYSTER PERPETUAL SUBMARINER DATE By CHRIS COUNTS A FTER A suspected car thief was handcuffed Feb. 26 in Big Sur, he surprised police by fleeing down a driveway and over a steep hillside in an effort to escape, the California Highway Patrol reported. But like so many people who try to scale the cliffs west of Highway 1 in Big Sur, the man — who was later identified as 18-yearold Robert Tyler Stephenson of San Luis Obispo — only succeeded in getting stuck on the side of a rocky embankment. A helicopter was called in to bring him to safety. The incident — which happened near Torre Creek Bridge — began when a state parks ranger saw what he thought was a motorist in trouble. “A vehicle had run out of gas, and a ranger stopped by to check on it,” CHP Officer Oscar Loza told The Pine Cone. “He was just trying to help out the gentleman.” After authorities learned the man had a “cite and release” warrant, the ranger wrote him a ticket and let him go. But there were strange marks all over the car, and when the CHP arrived on scene a short time later, they questioned the man. “He didn’t know who the registered owner of the car was,” Loza reported. When police determined that the vehicle was stolen, they arrested Stephenson. But before they could get him inside their patrol car, the suspect made a dash for daylight. Big Sur’s famously steep topography, though, foiled his plan — if it could be called a plan. Stephenson was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and resisting arrest, Loza added. 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Bill Monning and State Assemblyman Mark Stone. “I am truly honored to receive the endorsements of such stalwart public servants who know exactly what it takes to be a strong representative from the Central Coast,” Panetta told The Pine Cone. “I have been privileged to work with all three of them in the past, and I am humbled by their confidence in my candidacy to replace another local tried-and-true leader like Congressman Sam Farr.” Panetta’s most recent endorsement was from Burnett, who last week pointed to Panetta’s “work ethic” and shared goals for the 20th Congressional District as the reason for his backing. The two developed a relationship while working together on the Central Coast Veterans Cemetery. “Having both grown up in this area, we share a set of values that includes oceans protection, environmental preservation, and a strong economy for this region,” Burnett said. “I am pleased to endorse him in his run for Congress.” ‘Drive and integrity needed’ On Feb. 23 — a day before Burnett’s official backing — Monning said that Panetta’s “drive, work ethic and integrity” are needed in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Jimmy will be an excellent representative for this district in Congress,” Monning said. “He has shown his commitment to public service and to this community in both his professional life, and through his service on local boards and com- The Carmel Pine Cone mittees.” While Monning was speculated to run for Farr’s seat, he announced Dec. 1, 2015, that, “after careful consideration and thorough deliberations,” he would seek reelection to the seat he was elected to in 2012. Earlier in February, Stone, while announcing his reelection bid, offered support for Panetta. “Jimmy Panetta will be an effective member of Congress,” Stone said. “I’m proud to endorse Jimmy, because we agree on core issues such as the need for greater investment in mental health support, ocean protection and immigration reform.” The biggest challenge Panetta faces is from Republican Casey Lucius, a Pacific Grove City Councilwoman and former Naval Postgraduate School professor, who was the first candidate to announce a bid for the 20th Congressional District seat. Several other candidates are also vying for the position, including independent Jack Digby, and Peace and Freedom Party candidate Joe Williams. This week, Panetta also got an endorsement from the Monterey County Democratic Central Committee. Do I qualify for Medicare? Can I enroll now? 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Green was there to update council members and the public on the $8.8 million project proponents say will relieve the frequent congestion at the complicated intersection of highways 68 and 1, where traffic often backs up on eastbound Highway 68 for more than a mile. The new intersection, with no traffic signal, will also be safer, reduce air pollution from idling cars, and will be better looking, she said. According to Green, construction will begin in late April or early May and will run through February 2017. “Most of the action will happen off the roadway,” she said, but Highway 68 will experience three lengthy closures, the first in mid-June, and the others in October or November, each for a couple of weeks. She said they wouldn’t happen during especially busy times, like Concours Week in August. Encouraging carpools Whenever westbound Highway 68 is closed, CHP officers will be able to escort people to the hospital through the closures in cases of life or death, she said, and TAMC is asking people to carpool or take the bus to and from work while construction is under way. To that end, Monterey-Salinas Transit is offering monthly bus passes that normally cost $95 for just $13 during the The Carmel Pine Cone months of the project, and she encouraged people to take advantage of the deal. Handouts detailing the detours, which include having drivers make a U-turn at Carpenter Street to head north on Highway 1 when the southbound ramp is closed, and driving through Skyline Forest to get back on westbound Highway 68, will be distributed. “We have a lot of homeowners who live on these small streets in Carmel and are worried about traffic coming down their streets and through the Pebble Beach gate,” councilman Ken Talmage said. “That is not going to be an official route,” Green responded. Details will also go out on Facebook, Twitter and the Waze traffic app, as well as in email updates anyone can sign up for at www.tamc.org. Green said a detailed construction schedule will be released after the contractor is hired in the next couple of weeks. Egg Stash Dash IN AN athletic twist on the traditional Easter egg hunt, the students of Carmel High School are hosting the Egg Stash Dash 5k Trail and 2k Fun Run and Family Day Sunday, March 13 — the day that Daylight Savings Time kicks in. The races, which will have participants searching for more than 3,000 filled eggs stashed along the trail, will help raise money for the garden projects at Tularcitos, River and Captain Cooper elementary schools, as well as the MEarth habitat project. Registration will open at 9 a.m. at the Carmel Middle School track, and the trail run will begin at 10:30 a.m. The entry fees are $15 for adults and $7 for students in advance via eventbrite.com or Carmelhigh.org, or $20 per adult and $10 per student on race day. Each signup includes a race Tshirt, collected filled eggs and post-race snacks. 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Organizers announced this week that more than 40 events will be part of the festival, which was founded by Dene Denny and Hazel Watrous in 1935 and celebrates the works and influence of one of the greatest composers of classical music, Johann Sebastian Bach. Tickets, meanwhile, went on sale this week. “J.S. Bach is an enduring influence on music of all ages,” said Paul Goodwin, the festival’s artistic director and principal conductor. “This year, we look at many of the composers he inspired and how his music is absorbed into the very fabric of our musical culture.” The festival will open Saturday, July 16, when its orchestra performs, “Bach and Handel-By-The-Sea — a Celebration of Carmel’s Centennial.” The program includes Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Magnificat and a pair of waterthemed compositions, Handel’s Water Music and Eric Whitacre’s Cloudburst. An impressive list of vocal soloists will be featured in the festival, including tenor Thomas Cooley, baritone Peter Harvey, and soprano Clara Rottsolk. New soloists are soprano Mhairi Lawson and mezzo-soprano Meg Bragle. Other highlights will be a pre-festival chamber concert Wednesday, July 13, at the Monterey Museum of Art’s Pacific Street location; a gala at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club Friday, July 15; performances of Bach’s Mass in B Minor July 17 and July 24; chamber concerts celebrating the music and poetry of Carmel July 19 and July 26; and a special family concert Saturday, July 23, at Sunset Center. Scott Seward, the festival’s director of marketing, told The Pine Cone that the family concert, which was introduced just two years ago, is quickly becoming one of the festival’s enduring traditions. “It’s a great way to introduce classical music to young ones,” he added. Kick-Boxing and Karate Classes *See your sales associate for complete details. 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Mark provides expert x tax advice and service in Monterey and can be reached at ϴϯϭͲϯϳϯͲϬϳϰϰ͕ Žƌ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŽĸĐĞ ŽŶϵϵWĂĐŝĮĐ^ƚ͘ůĚŐϱϳϱĞ͕DŽŶƚĞƌĞǇ͘ϵϯϵϰϬ. PA AID ADVERTISEMENT March 4, 2016 THEATER From page 1A groups have access to parts of the theater for rehearsals and set building. Councilman Ken Talmage said he wanted to make sure the May 1 date doesn’t become the target date, but is rather the drop-dead date. “I’m trying to convey a sense of urgency here,” he said. Councilwoman Victoria Beach asked for a better explanation of why the project is so long delayed past its original early November 2015 target date, and councilwoman Carrie Theis suggested the council do a walk-through to see how the work is progressing. Forest and beach commissioner Karen Ferlito complained about how the trees have been — and haven’t been — cared for and protected during construction. Mayor Jason Burnett liked Theis’ suggestion of a site visit, and he also noted that Carmel’s new city administrator, Chip Rerig, “has a lot of experience managing projects much more complex than this,” and his input will be useful, once he’s had a chance to settle in. “We should all go have a little celebration, because this has been a major undertaking,” Burnett said. Substantial winter rains caused some delays in the renovation of the Forest Theater, which was originally set to be completed last November but is now anticipated to be done by the end of March. The Carmel Pine Cone 13A Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the District Board, Carmel Area Wastewater District, at the District office, 3945 Rio Road, P.O. Box 221428 Carmel, CA. 93922, until 3:00 PP.M., Thursday, March March 21, 3:00 .M., Monday, 21,2016 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and read for performing the work as follows: FY 2015-2016 COLLECTION SYSTEM SEWER LINE REPAIR PROGRAM The results of the bidding will be reported to the District Board within thirty (30) days of the date of the bid opening at which time if bids are found to be acceptable by the District Board, written notice of award will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder. However, said District Board reserves its right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities of any bids or to re-advertise for all or any part of the work contemplated. No bidder shall withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the date set by the Board for the opening thereof. Specifications and proposal forms may be secured at no charge by writing to: Carmel Area Wastewater District, P.O. 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Among the more significant increases he recommended were: n an increase from $1,704.93 (commercial) and $1,524.10 (residential) per application for major design review, to $4,530 per application; n from $785.30 to $2,730 for a use permit; n from $51.66 to $275 per application for a preliminary historic evaluation of a home by staff; n from $304.82 to $1,275 for an appeal; n from no fees for a police response to a loud party, to no charge for the first response, $165 for the second response during the same day, and $495 for the third response during the same year; n from $25 per day or a percentage of the proceeds for the use of the outdoor Forest Theater, to $500 per day for performances and $250 per day for rehearsals; n from $0 to $2 each for the city’s quirky high-heel permits, which are especially popular with tourists and TV crews from foreign countries. When it comes to events, Johnson said the city should recover all of the costs of hosting Concours Week events, which he said cost taxpayers almost $174,000 — a figure Carmel Police Cmdr. Paul Tomasi said was “an anomaly,” because last year’s work on the events included a lot of hours of meetings, the development of new plans to deal with traffic and parking, and other tasks not typically part of the process. As for other fees, like permits for having a special event in the park or closing a block, he suggested increasing the park processing fee from $155 to $685 per rental, and also charging additional fees for alcohol ($170) and road closures ($710 for cultural commission review and $225 for city council review). The rates of $400 for the first four hours and $300 per additional hour wouldn’t change. For street closures, the rate of $365 per block would increase to $1,475 for a “small” event, $2,169 for “medium,” and $3,725 for “large.” Using the Del Mar parking lot next to the beach at the bottom of Ocean Avenue would be $100 per parking stall per day. Johnson also suggested a few reductions, in addition to the business-license renewal fee, such as from $154.99 to $50 for an application to move an existing sign, and from $785.30 to $515 per application to merge a lot. ‘The responsible thing to do” Before voting on any fee increases, the council and public should have a “tax-policy discussion,” Johnson said. “How much do we want to subsidize?” he said should be the first question. He then said whatever large increases the city council approves could be spread out over a couple of years. “That’s what a lot of cities do, and that’s what I recommend,” he said. Mayor Jason Burnett suggested holding more workshops to discuss fees in particular departments, such as planning, public works and community services. He also said it would be useful to see if any of the processes could be made more efficient — and therefore less expensive — before people are asked to pay more for them. “The cost is not set. The cost is based on the systems that we have put in place, and this can also be used as a tool for identifying where there are inefficiencies in operations,” he said. “The first thing we should do is eliminate those inefficiencies before we charge someone for those inefficiencies. That is the responsible thing to do as we move through this,” he added. Burnett said the council would work to get the new fees approved before the 2016/2017 budget is adopted in June. JOIN OUR SEMIN NAR A this March 24th at 6:00 0pm on Fat Grafting, Fiillers & Botox! 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Considering the thefts of the Dennis the Menace statue from the park in Monterey and the bust of the cheetah from outside sculptor Richard MacDonald’s gallery, he said, the bell is “venerable, vulnerable and valuable, and it needs to be secured.” No other members of the public commented about the project, though former Mayor Sue McCloud submitted comments in writing. She questioned the importance of the 1692 bell. “It is certainly old, but I don’t know if it follows that any bell or object made in 1692 is therefore historically significant,” she said. She also said a plaque should be placed on the arch indicating the new bell is based on a “sketch” by Greene. Councilman Steve Dallas wanted an architect specializing in historic projects to review the drawings, to ensure they are an accurate representation of what Greene wanted the bell to look like. (Although the architect designed the arch to hold a bell, it wasn’t cast when the arch was constructed in 1922, because the legion didn’t have enough money for it at the time.) Mayor Jason Burnett agreed, suggesting the council authorize the removal of the current bell to somewhere safe, like the local history library — where it may not be put on display, due to lack of space, but would be held securely in the vault — and that the city pay for an architect to help with the design. He also noted that while the legion plans to raise all the money for the project through private donations, there should be no restriction against the use of public funds. “I think it would be entirely reasonable for the city to put money into this,” he said. Ultimately, the council voted in favor of the project, incorporating Dallas’ and Burnett’s suggestions, and the historic resources board will review the final drawings before the new bell is cast. Afterward, Burnett said he would contribute the remaining $1,000 in his old campaign fund to the bell project — an amount councilman Ken Talmage said he would match. To contribute to the fund for a new bell, please send your check to American Legion Post 512, P.O. Box 512, Carmel CA 93921. KNOWLEDGE • SERRVVICE • CONVENIENCE IS WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE MURPHY’S Free Delivver e y anywhere in Monter e ey County PACI FIC GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE . . .green for GO! Celebrating 6 Years of First Fridays in Pacific Grove! Helping to Build Carmel since 1904 MARCH 4TH, 2016 Stillll famil a ly owned d and d op perated. d Ever ything to Build A Home! H The Adams’ homee, Monterey Peninsula Countr y Club Redwood Slabs Availab ble, Limited Supply 831-659--2291 10 Weest Carmel Valley Road 10 d, Carmel Valley Village WINTER SALE : FREE INST TALLA A TION! The Alternative to Ordinary… Addd beautiful space simply and easily with a high perfformance Conservaglass Seleect Four Seasons Sunroom. 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Phyllis was born on March 7th, 1950 in Thermopolis, Wyoming and always held a special place in her heart for the Big Sky Country. She grew up with two brothers, cousins and lots of friends in Indio, Ca. As much as she loves the ocean...the desert is her first love. Phyllis married and moved up the coast to Northern California when she was 22. From Coralitos to Big Sur she found her home in Carmel-by-the-sea. She and her then husband Brooke Lewis, owned multiple stores in both Carmel and Monterrey. In 1979, they opened Monterrey's first nightclub, The Club. Phyllis, was an anti-war activist, she helped start S.U.N.N.Y (Society for Uniting Non Nuclear Years) and was known around town for her brown VW Bus with the license plate NONUKS1. She loved Daffodils, and Orchids and Ferns, and Redwoods, Point Lobos and heart rocks, and the colors; red and yellow and green, sunsets and sunrises and tides. year-old Jiri Grym, had used a drywall saw to cut a hole in the wall and enter Viau Estate Jewelry, where he took $250,000 worth of merchandise. And on Oct. 19, 2015, at around 11 p.m. downtown, Mendoza saw a man in dark clothing and partially concealing a baseball bat. When he tried to approach, the person took off, and Mendoza chased him to a deadend alley. The officer stood at the end and ordered him to come out with his hands up. But when the suspect — who turned out to be a teenager — reemerged, he had both of his hands on the bat. Mendoza repeatedly ordered him to drop the bat, or else he would be Tased. “The suspect finally dropped the bat when he was about 15 feet from Officer Mendoza,” Tomasi said, and the boy was ultimately cited and released to his parents. “Each of these incidents could have had much different outcomes if not for the experience, training and knowledge demonstrated by Officer Mendoza,” Tomasi said. “He is a credit to our profession, our city and our department.” In addition to holding the annual dinner, the MCPOA operates the law-enforcement shooting range at Laguna Seca and bestows various service awards, including the Medal of Valor, the Distinguished Service Award, the Award of Merit, letters of commendation and other honors. HONORS From page 5A Area patrol); n Monterey County District Attorney’s Office — investigator Jackie Meroney; n Monterey County Sheriff’s Office — Sgt. 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An opening reception starts at 6:30 p.m. The festival’s lineup also features “The Green Prince” (Sunday, March 6 at the Middlebury Institute in Monterey); “The Last Mentsch” (Tuesday, March 8, at Lighthouse Cinemas in Pacific Grove); “Flory’s Flame” (Saturday, March 12, at the Golden Bough Playhouse); “A Borrowed Identity” (Sunday, March 13, at Lighthouse Cinemas); “Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem” (Thursday, March 17, at Congregation Beth Israel); “The Dove Flyer” (Saturday, March 19, at the Golden Bough Playhouse); and “Deli Man” (Sunday, March 20, at Congregation Beth Israel). The films come from Israel, the United States, England, Germany and Hungary. Event co-chair Susan Greenbaum said the film festival offers something for everybody. “We try to find films that would be of interest not to just the Jewish community, but to the larger community,” Greenbaum said. “We’re trying to engage people’s hearts and minds with some of the topics we’re exploring.” Tickets for individual films are $12 for general admission, $10 for seniors and members of Congregation Beth Israel, and $6 for students and military. For descriptions of each film, directions to venues, showtimes and tickets, call (800) 838-3006 or visit www.carmeljff.org. n Big thrills, stunning scenery The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour stops Friday, March 4, at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, offering thrill-seeking moviegoers an evening of “profound journeys, unexpected adventures and ground-breaking expeditions” — all against the backdrop of some of the world’s most stunning scenery. 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Carmel Valley Road, Suite B, Carmel Valley, CA 93924 OPEN 7 DAYS 20A The Carmel Pine Cone March 4, 2016 PRINTMAKERS UNITE AT CAA, P.G. ART CENTER JOINS FIRST FRIDAY FUN T HE FINE art of printmaking takes center stage when “Prints!” opens Saturday, March 5, at the Carmel Art Association. The show calls attention to the talents of nine members of the CAA — Jennifer Anderson, Eleen Auvil, Alice GellerRobertson, Susan Giacometti, Kathryn Greenwald, Barbara Johnson, Noro Partido, Pamela Takigawa and Justin Ward. Besides showcasing local artists, the exhibit provides a wonderful introduction to printmaking, which has evolved considerably in recent years, and as a result, has become quite popular. “The world of printmaking has grown since I came to Carmel 15 years ago,” explained Giacometti, who came up with the idea for the show. “The use of more non-toxic mate- ~ ASE n It! E R ~ G Lid O a Put rials and creating by combining techniques—it’s become easier. We are sharing and learning from each other.” The nine printmakers will offer a free workshop Sunday, March 13, at the CAA. All materials will be provided. Reservations are suggested. Also opening this Saturday are shows by painters Peggy Jelmini and Richard Tette. Both artists find inspiration in California’s varied landscapes. The exhibits will be on display through April 5. The art center is located on Dolores between Fifth and Sixth. Visit www.carmelart.org or call (831) 624-6176. n Inside an African village. Using his camera to capture images of Burkina Faso — a Recipe for Fat Free Sewers small country most folks have never even heard of — photographer David Pace presents an exhibit, “West African Village Life Explored,” at the Center for Photographic Art. Art Roundup By CHRIS COUNTS The nonprofit will host an opening reception Saturday, March 5. “I found a place that inspires me to make images every day,” Pace said. “I see photographic possibilities everywhere I look. The people are beautiful, friendly and fun to be with. Life in the village is endlessly fascinating.” Pace has visited Burkina Faso annually since 2007, immersing himself in the culture and customs of the nation, which has 17 million people and has only existed since 1984. The photographer offers a talk at 4 p.m. in Sunset Center’s See ART page 24A • Cooking oils and grease clog sewers — keep them out of your drains. • Scrape plates and cookware and pour out all cooking oil/grease into a bag or can. • Use plastic garbage bags to prevent leaks. Clogbusters.org • 831-645-4629 • 831-422-1001 Thank You! Southern Monterey Bay Dischargers Group Worship CARMEL ~ CARMEL VALLEY ~ MONTEREY ~ PACIFIC GROVE ~ PEBBLE BEACH Church in the Forest Multi-denominational 9:30 am Service Let’s Kiss and Make Up The Rev. Dr. William B. Rolland Photographer Mahir Agha’s latest work (above) offers an otherworldly view of the agave plant. Another photographer, David Pace, unveils a collection of images he captured in Africa, including a man on a motorcycle (top). 9:15 am Pre-service Concert Melinda Coffey Armstead, piano & organ All ARE WELCOME! Complimentary Valet Parking Available Erdman Chapel at Stevenson School • 3152 Forest Lake Rd • Pebble Beach 831-624-1374 • citf@mbay.net • www.churchintheforest.org &DUPHO8QLILHG6FKRRO'LVWULFW Carmel Adult School Christian Science Church Sunday Church and Sunday School 10 a.m. Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30 p.m Reading Room hours: 10 am to 4 pm Mon-Thu, 11 am to 3 p.m. Sat. Childcare & Parking Provided Lincoln St. btwn 5th & 6th • 624-3631 6SULQJ6HVVLRQ5HJLVWUDWLRQLV2SHQ Church of the Wayfarer (A United Methodist Church) 10am Worship Service “The Way: Calming the Storm” Rev. Dr. Mark S. Bollwinkel, Pastor Guest Musician: Daniel Weston, Classical Guitarist Loving Childcare • Children’s Sunday School Lincoln & 7th, Carmel by the Sea 831.624.7546 • www.churchofthewayfarer.com Carmel Mission Basilica Sat. Mass: 5:30PM fulfills Sunday obligation. Sun. Masses: 7:30 AM, 9:15 AM, 11:00 AM; 12:45 PM and 5:30 PM Confessions: Sat. 9:30 to 10:30 AM (Blessed Sacrament Chapel) 3080 Rio Road, Carmel TO ADVERTISE CALL First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove found at www.butterflychurch.org Worship celebration at 10:00 a.m. “Smelly Feet and My Call to Service” Rev. Pamela D. Cummings Celebration of Holy Communion Loving Child Care, Children’s Sunday School, 915 Sunset Dr. @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove (831) 372-5875 All Saints’ Episcopal Church Dolores & 9th, Carmel-by-the-Sea 8:00 AM Traditional • 10:30 AM* Choral 5:30PM Candlelit (Evensong - 1st Sun., 5:30 PM) *Childcare provided at 9 AM - 12 NOON (831) 624-3883 www.allsaintscarmel.org (831) 274-8652 OR EMAIL VANESSA@CARMELPINECONE.COM 0DUFK²-XQH NO CLASSES APRIL 11–15 & MAY 30 3DLQWLQJ &HUDPLFV 'UDZLQJ 3KRWRJUDSK\ <RJD 6HZLQJ :RUOG/DQJXDJHV 3OHDVHFRQWDFWXVIRULQTXLUHVUHJDUGLQJ (6/DQG*('+LJK6FKRRO'LSORPD&ODVVHV &DSWDLQ&RRSHU6FKRROLQ%LJ6XU (QUROOWRGD\ &DOO[RUYLVLWXVRQOLQH ZZZFDUPHOXQLILHGRUJ W EEK THIS March 4-10, 2016 C A RMEL • P EBBLE BEAC H • C ARMEL Food & Wine VALLEY & ENTERTAINMENT • ART RESTAURANTS • EVENTS THE M O N T E R E Y PE N I N S U L A The Dude plays country-rock, ‘bash’ brings alive early the days of jazz F AMOUS FOR his success on the Silver Screen, Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges steps into a less familiar role when he presents “An evening of Music and Conversation” Saturday, March 5, at Golden State Theatre in Monterey. Perhaps because he grew up in Hollywood and his father, Lloyd Bridges, had a hit TV show, “Sea Hunt,” Bridges never had a burning desire to be an actor. “I didn’t know what the hell I wanted to be,” Bridges told The Pine Cone. “My dad really pushed the acting thing.” But as a youngster, Bridges was naturally drawn to music. He came of age in Southern California during the late 1960s when the city was becoming the epicenter of a thriving country-rock scene. But he became an actor instead, calling the choice “the path of least resistance.” “Dad said, ‘Do your acting, and you’ll get to use your On A High Note By CHRIS COUNTS music,’” recalled Bridges, who was once stationed in Monterey while he served in the United States Coast Guard. His father turned out to be right, but it took more than 40 years — in part because Bridges’s acting career kept him busy. His film credits include “The Last Picture Show,” “Jagged Edge,” “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot,” “The Big Lebowski” and many more. In 2009, Bridges played a down-and-out country singer in the movie, “Crazy Heart.” Not only did the performance earn him an Oscar for Best Actor, the film’s success inspired him to launch a second career as a country-rocker. He began to work with music producer T-Bone Burnett, who “rekindled my love of music.” “If ever there was a time to get a band together, it was See MUSIC page 25A Actor and singersongwriter Jeff Bridges (left) performs Saturday in Monterey, where he will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Chris Pelonis. The Old Blind Dogs (right) play traditional Scottish music Wednesday in Pacific Grove. SUNSET PRESENTS C A R M EL BACH TO BLUE BL LUEGR GRA R ASS SS Mandolinists Mike Ma M r shall and Caterina Lichtenberg, who thrilled audience s at the Carmel Bach Fe stival in 2012 and 2014, return for a one -night benefit concer t. 1)050Ŭ-&*-"(3044."/(3"//*41)050(3"1): F ES T I VA AL 1)050Ŭ&-*4&#&3(&340/ BACH #JOHF8PSUIZ+PVSOBMJTN Backstage with the Creators of SERIAL, Sarah Koenig & Julie Snyder Wednesday, March 9 at 8PM The Serial (and This American Life) producers describe the making of the massively popular podcast. Altan Friday, March 18 at 8PM Experience the living legacy of traditional Irish music with this thirty year-active band. +BLF4IJNBCVLVSP Saturday, April 9 at 8PM Tickets going fast for this ukulele-playing, Billboard World Music chart-topper! This 8 0 - minute concer t will fe ature Bach to Blue gras s in t ypical fo ot- s tomping s t yle. Se ating is limited. D on’t mis s out! TUESDAY Y,, MARCH 15, 2016, 8PM St. t. D Dunstan unstan’s E Ep Episc pisco op pal al Church, urch, C Carmel armel Va Valley lley ey 28 0 05 Robins on C anyon Road, C armel Valley, 93923 $ 75 P ER P ER S ON All pro ceeds benefit the C armel Bach Fe s tival’s expanded s cho ol, ar t s, and music education pro grams. To p ur ch a s e t icke t s: w w w.b ach f e s t i v al.o r g o r c all 8 31.6 24 .15 21 HMPCBM'&45POUIF3PBE Creole Carnival Sunday, April 17 at 7PM Join NPR favorite globalFEST with artists Emiline Michel, Casaurina, and more. Also Coming: Beacon House Presents: Peter Frampton RAW- An Acoustic Tour on Tuesday, March 15 at 7:30PM Check our website for our Historic Presenting Partners’ spring concert dates! Brought to you by Sunset Cultural Center, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) www.sunsetcenter.org 831.620.2048 4BO$BSMPT4UBU/JOUI"WFr$BSNFMCZUIF4FB$" 22A The Carmel Pine Cone March 4, 2016 F O O D & W I N E GourmetFest gets props, International Women’s Day, and the Rich Smith Fund T HE RELAIS & Chateaux GourmetFest organized by Carmel restaurateur David Fink that took place over the weekend garnered compliments from city councilman Ken Talmage at Tuesday night’s meeting in city hall. “There was a food and wine festival that took place pretty soup to nuts By MARY SCHLEY included some pretty incredible food, like suckling pig, seared duck and Spanish jamon, and special wines, including Chateau Latour and Williams Selyem. Among the events Saturday was a wild mushroom hunt led by three expert mycologists who scoped out prime territory in Carmel Valley for chanterelles, mostly on wooded hillsides. After an hour of foraging, guests were treated to an impressive feast in the Hacienda at the Santa Lucia Preserve, a place normally offlimits to anyone except members and their guests. As is tradition for most, if not all, GourmetFest events, lunch started with glasses of Champagne Taittinger all around. And on Sunday, many in the local culinary scene, as well as visitors, flocked to the closing Taste of the World. Filled with large potted trees, bar tables and lounge areas — as well as plenty of food and drink from Relais & Chateaux chefs and notable wineries — the afternoon event was a perfect end to the fest. n International Women’s Day When Dawn Galante started Dawn’s Dream Winery, she wanted proceeds from the business to help support charities serving women and children, and on Saturday, March 5, she’ll host a special event in her tasting room at San Carlos and Seventh in downtown Carmel for International Women’s Day. Throughout the afternoon, from 2 to 7 p.m., guests can taste Dawn’s Dream wines and shop in Rising International’s Global Popup Marketplace for fair-trade jewelry and fashion accessories handcrafted by female “survivors of extreme poverty, gender-based violence and human trafficking.” At 4 p.m., there will be a panel discussion featuring Emmy-winning television producer and filmmaker Virginia quietly,” he said. “It generated a lot of tax base for the community,” by filling local hotel rooms and downtown restaurants. “I bought tickets to a few of the events, and there were a lot of foreign languages being spoken,” Talmage continued. Continues next page “People came from great distances.” He also liked the fact that GourmetFest, which included wine seminars, cooking demonstrations, lunches and tastings, used various locations throughout town, including the event center at Seventh and Dolores, La Playa Carmel and the former Homescapes space in Carmel Plaza. He said the city needs “events that are low key and take place below the radar,” and that occur during the off-season, not in the middle of summer. “It’s a really good model,” he said. Featuring local chefs as well as those from afar, PHOTOS/MARY SCHLEY the fest began with a kickoff at La Playa hotel The former Em Le’s on Dolores Street has a new lease on life with the opening of Lafayette restaurant this week. And at Taste of the World, the closing event of the Relais & Chateaux Thursday night that GourmetFest on Sunday afternoon, Derek Poirier, Ecole du Grand Chocolat Pastry Chef, worked sweet magic with Valrhona chocolate. March 4, 2016 F O O D From previous page Williams; Jenny Webster, who works as a teacher in Marin and is an advocate for women in Senegal, where she also has a home; and Katie Morrow, executive director of Limitless Horizons and a resident of Santa Cruz and Chajul, Guatemala. “If you’ve dreamed of living and working in several countries, this event is for you,” Galante announced. “Our panel of extraordinary women will share how they’ve created a rewarding and inspiring global lifestyle, all on a budget.” See www.dawnsdreamwinery.com for more information. n Worth a try Food + Wine blogger Justine Sterling recently posted a bit of science that has redwine lovers rejoicing: Drink more and lose weight, especially when you have a glass or two just before bedtime. Their conclusions might be too good to be true, she said, but Washington State University scientists discovered that resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, can help transform stubborn white fat into burnable brown fat, while a study conducted at Harvard “examined 20,000 women over a period of 13 years and found that those who drank two glasses of wine daily were 70 percent less likely to be overweight.” That could be because resveratrol is a natural appetite suppressant, so people who drink red wine in the evening are less likely to indulge in late-night snacking. Other foods containing the polyphenol include blueberries, strawberries and grapes (of course). Not only do these foods not get you drunk, they haven’t undergone the filtering and production process that removes many of the insoluble beneficial polyphenols from wine. They also tend to be less fun to consume, and they never generate longwinded discussions of taste, body, aroma and terroir. n Get French for your Euros Periodically, Calvin and Michele Wilkes at Fifi’s Bistro Café, 1188 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove, invite customers to use up their unwanted Euros and British pounds by dining in their restaurant or buying wine from their shop. “We’re offering an exchange rate that’s JOIN Founded in his name, the fund will help pay for research in the local wine industry, and the nonprofit MCVGA hopes to grow it into an endowment. Donations will go to the University of California’s cooperative extension program in Monterey. More information is available at montereywines.org/foundation or by calling (831) 375-9400. n Estéban specials n Paella at Zeph’s Estéban Restaurant in the Casa Munras hotel in Monterey is offering several weekly specials, presenting even more reasons for fans of Spanish food to go and taste what chef Tom Snyder is up to. Adding itself to the list of local restaurants that entice guests with special halfprice wine nights, Estéban is offering 50 percent off all wines on Mondays — but only through March 28, so people who have been curious to try certain wines on the list but haven’t been willing to shell out the cash should act fast. And every Tuesday night, Snyder’s impressive paella will be the showpiece in a three-course dinner for two that also includes two tapas dishes to share and two housemade desserts. The cost is $52 for two people. Wednesday night is $13 flight night, featuring three tastes of wines selected by Snyder. His lineups will focus on local and Spanish wines from regions like Ribera del Duero, Galicia and Monterey County. And, all week long (except on holidays), Happy Hour runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with deals on draft beer, house wine, sangria and Mojitos; and half-priced pintxos (small plates) from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Estéban Restaurant is located in the hotel at 700 Munras Ave. in Monterey. Call (831) 324-6773 for reservations. Zeph’s One Stop, located at 1366 South Main St. in Salinas, will host Twisted Roots winery and Mundaka chef Brandon Miller in celebration of National Paella Day Wednesday, March 9. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Miller will demonstrate how he makes Spain’s famous rice dish, which he’ll also offer for tasting, and Twisted Roots will pour Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Old Vine Zinfandel. The cost to attend is $10. For more information on events and special offers, visit www.zephsonestop.com or call (831) 7573947. n MCVGA research fund The Monterey County Vintners & Growers Association has established the Rich Smith Memorial Research Fund “in celebration of the life and extraordinary accomplishments of Richard Smith,” the late owner of Paraiso Vineyard and Valley Farm Management. A longstanding key figure in local viticulture, Smith “was a pioneer in the Monterey wine region and a national leader in the industry,” before he died last December, just a couple of days after Christmas. US FOR A WINE DINNER 5 COURSE PAIRING MENU SERVED FAMILY STYLE SPECIAL GUESTS JOE HARDEN, WINEMAKER DAVE HANEY, ADVANCED SOMMELIER THURSDAY, MARCH 17TH, 6PM CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION 5:30-6 PER PERSON DINNER WILL SELL OUT, COME IN OR CALL TODAY FOR RESERVATIONS FINE WINES ~ CRAFT BEERS ~ SPIRITS Ample Free Parking 6th & Junipero, Carmel next to Bruno’s Market 831-624-1805 SurfnSandLiquors.com 23A W I N E better than the banks offer,” they said, and for a limited time, they’re trading $111 for 100 Euros, and $143 for 100 British pounds. Fifi’s is open for dinner nightly from 5 p.m., for lunch Monday and Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and for Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call (831) 372-5325 for more information. ROBERT MONDAVI $49 & The Carmel Pine Cone THEWHARFMARKETPLACE.COM 290 FIGUEROA STREET 831.649.1116 The Wharf Marketplace n P.G. awards lunch Friday The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will bestow five Awards of Excellence during its annual membership luncheon Friday, March 11, at the Inn at Spanish Bay, where retired Gen. Wesley Clark, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and a one-time presidential candidate, will be the keynote speaker. The year’s award winners include Dr. Steven N. MacDonald for Best Medical Service, Trader Joe’s for Best Market, Pacific Thai for Best Restaurant, Sunset Inn for Best Inn, and CourseCo at the Pacific Grove Golf Links for Best Management Team. The luncheon will be held from 11:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m., and the cost to attend is $25 for members and $40 for nonmembers. The menu includes filet mignon and complimentary wine. Reservations are required. Call the chamber office at (831) 373-3304 or email rita@pacificgrove.org. See FOOD next page CATERING ONE-BITE WONDERS TASTE IT THURSDAYS GRAB-N-GO FRESH SEAFOOD SALAD BAR LOCAL BEER/WINE ARTISINAL CHEESES @thewharfmarketplace @thewharfmarket 24A The Carmel Pine Cone March 4, 2016 ART From page 20A Carpenter Hall, and a reception follows at 5 p.m. in the CPA gallery. The show continues through April 16. Sunset Center is located at San Carlos and Ninth. Call (831) 625-5181 or visit www.photography.org. n ‘Thinking Out Loud’ at Cherry Seeking to “transform the imagination and awareness” of local high school students and “foster the next generation of poets and artists,” the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts presents its annual “Thinking Out Loud” exhibit. The Cherry Center will be the site of an opening reception Saturday, March 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. By calling attention to the creative talents of students — particularly those from disadvantaged households — the show aims to promote the arts in Monterey County schools. The exhibit will be juried by local art teachers. The display continues through April 1. The Cherry Center is located at Guadalupe and Fourth. Call (831) 624-7491 or visit www.carlcherrycenter.org. n ‘Coastal Color’ and more Sharing the spotlight with a downtown First Friday celebration, the Pacific Grove Art Center unveils five exhibits March 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Carmel Valley painter Sam Johnston presents a collection of “Local Landscapes and Seascapes.” “These paintings represent an ongoing dialogue I have CALENDAR To advertise, call (831) 274-8652 or email vanessa@carmelpinecone.com March 5 – In honor of International Women’s Day, shop fair trade jewelry and fashion accessories handcrafted by women survivors of extreme poverty, gender based violence and human trafficking and taste amazing award winning wines on Saturday, March 5, 2 to 7 p.m. Dawn’s Dream Winery, corner of 7th and San (4) Carlos. March 7 - Carmel Woman’s Club presents Jonathan Showe, author and traveler, Monday, March 7, at 2 p.m. Mr. Showe has made over 200 visits to Cuba. He is the author of “Cuba Rising” and has just returned from Cuba. San Carlos & 9th St. Refreshments served. Guests $10, memberships available. Contact: Donna Jett (831) 5946200. (26,4) March 8 - The Carmel Candidate Forum, presented by Cal State Monterey Ba ay SPRING 2016 Performin ng Arts Series World o Theater with the natural beauty of California’s central coast,” Johnston explained. “The purpose of each painting is to visually transport the viewer to that place, to experience the light, the colors, and the feeling of the air in each scene.” The artists who rent studios inside the art center come together to offer a group show of their diverse work. Participating in the display are Julie Brown Smith, Sheila Delimont, Mark Farina, Barbara Furbush and 11 others. Photographer Mahir Agha of Carmel Valley takes an otherworldly view of a seemingly ordinary plant in “Agave Terminus Splendor.” A painter for more than 60 years, Maralyn Miller celebrates “Coastal Color” in her display. “Revealing the inner essence of a thing by painting its outward appearance is the adventure of a lifetime,” said Miller of her artistic journey. Also, a group of kids ages 9 to 14 who study with Pacific Grove painter Dante Rondo share their latest creations. The exhibits will continue through April 28. The art center is located at 568 Lighthouse Ave. Call (831) 375-2208. n ‘Let your imagination soar’ The Carmel Valley Art Association is seeking entries for its first Community Art Contest, which happens Sunday, April 17. The event is co-sponsored by the Carmel Valley Association, a local nonprofit better known for its activism on local land use issues. “We would like you to celebrate with us the rural character of this area,” reads an announcement for the competition. “Any medium, including painting, drawing, photography, video, collage, mixed media, sculpture and garden art, is possible for submission. Let you imagination soar.” The deadline for submissions is March 31. For more details, call (831) 659-2441. the Carmel Residents Association, will be held Tuesday, March 8, in Carpenter Hall at Sunset Center (Mission St. SW of 8th Ave.) The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Monterey County District Attorney, Dean Flippo, will moder(4) ate the forum. March12 - “PacRep’s Bohemian Revel” Party of the Century! Saturday, March 12, 6 to 10 p.m., at Quail Lodge, 8000 Valley Greens Dr., Carmel Valley. Dress in Bohemian Glam for an evening of live music and entertainment, dancing, dining, and a fantasy auction! Tickets are $200 each. (831) 622-0100 or PacRep.org. March 17 - A "Free Jazz Concert," 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Golden State Theater, 417 Alvarado St. Monterey. The US Army Jazz Ambassadors "America's Big Band" on stage. Great Jazz - swing, cool, and progressive. Tickets online at: www.goldenstatetheater.com OR www.armyfieldband.com. Info - call Otto Neely (831) 521-9757. (26,4) FOOD From previous page n Lafayette opens Lafayette, the restaurant that replaced Em Le’s on Dolores Street in downtown Carmel, had a soft opening Sunday and enjoyed its first official day of business Tuesday, keeping busy with customers at tables in its fire-warmed space inside, and at al fresco tables tucked into the walkway just off the sidewalk. A collaboration between the folks at the popular Lafayette bakery in the Barnyard and Yafa restaurant in downtown Carmel, the restaurant underwent a major overhaul that took several months and involved stripping out everything from the old establishment. In addition to selling Lafayette pastries and some items to go, the restaurant offers a breakfast/lunch menu with several crepes, two versions of French Toast, omelets, Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame, salads and “potato galettes,” as well as pasta dishes. Considering the place is brand new, it’s understandable it still has some kinks to work out in its dishes and delivery. The Santa Cruz Crepe of ham, mushroom and cheese, with an egg on top, was quite tasty, though dried out at the edges, and the Salted Savory pain perdu (French Toast) was rich and eggy, and benefited from the addition of maple syrup. The Cobb Salad left a bit to be desired, due to its small size and lack of key Cobb ingredients, like hard boiled egg and avocado. The restaurant is also working to get its liquor program going. This week, no alcohol was being sold there. 8 PM, MARCH 12, 2016 SUNSET CENTER CA ARMEL CA ALIF FORNIA THE MORGENSTERN PIANO T R I O LEONARD BERNSTEIN Piano Trrio (1937) “otherwor o lddlly skill and sensitivity” FRANK BRIDGE Phantasie Trrio in C minor (1907) Thee Waashington Post FRANZ SCHUBERT Piano Trrio in E-flat Major, D929 (1828) “w wonder o ful.... electric, com mppelling” Musical America M 831.625.2212 KIDS UP FRONT & FREE chambermusicmontereybay.org 8PM M MAR 1 2 sunset center carmel csumb.edu/W WoorldTheater For tickets 831.582.4580 Noche Flamenca featuring Soledad Barrio March 12, 2016 8:00 pm Lula Washington a Dance Theatre April 16, 2016 8:00 pm Carmel reads The Pine Cone March 4, 2016 then,” he added. The self-titled album Bridges and Burnett made was a crossover success, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard rock charts and No. 10 on the country charts. When he plays in Monterey, Bridges will be accompanied by singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Pelonis. Showtime is 8 p.m. The theater is located 417 Alvarado St. Tickets are $38 to $86. Call (831) 649-1070. and two other musicians met while busking in the Scottish Highlands, and in 1992, they released the first Old Blind Dogs record. More than three decades later, Hardie is still with the group, which also includes Ali Hutton, Fraser Stone and Aaron Jones. The latter has previously played locally. “Our good friend, Aaron Jones, is returning to the Central Coast, but this time with the entire ‘pack’ to serve up their special brand of rhythmic, melodic, cutting-edge music,” said Jackie Pierce of St. Mary’s. The music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $10 for kids 12 and under. St. Mary’s is located at Central and 12th. Call (831) 224-3819. n Swingin’ in Monterey n Live Music March 4-10 Celebrating the many forms of music that led to the creation of jazz as we know it today, the Jazz Bash by the Bay returns Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 4-6, to Portola Hotel and Spa in Monterey. From swing and ragtime, to zydeco and gypsy jazz, the 36th annual bash provides a showcase for an eclectic lineup of performers, including The Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, The Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band, The High Sierra Jazz Band, The Yve Evans Trio, The Carl Sonny Leland Trio and many more. “It’s music for all ages,” said Mary Jane Rogers, one of about 150 festival volunteers. “It’s vibrant, old-time jazz.” The festival will also provide a stage for the jazz musicians of tomorrow. “We really try to promote youth at our festival,” explained another volunteer, Rebecca Fitch. “All four of my kids played at the festival, and now they’re grown up and working as volunteers. To get into the spirit of the early 20th century, attendees are encouraged to wear period clothing. Free swing dance lessons will be offered throughout the festival. Three-day passes are $105. Day passes for Saturday are $60, while day passes for Friday and Sunday are $45. The hotel is located at 2 Portola Plaza, next door to the convention center. Visit www. jazzbashbythebay.com. Barmel — Gin Sing (jazz and soul, Friday at 7 p.m.); The Goods Graces (Americana, Saturday at 7 p.m.); and Jeremiah & the Red Eyes (“L.A. blues,” Thursday at 6 p.m.). San Carlos and Seventh, (831) 626-3400. Bon Ton L’Roy’s Lighthouse Smokehouse in Monterey — multi-instrumentalist Tamas Marius (jazz, Friday at 7 p.m.); Big Rain (rock, Saturday at 7 p.m.); and Open Mic Night (Thursday at 7 p.m.). 794 Lighthouse Ave., (831) 375-6958. Cibo Ristorante Italiano in Monterey — BTA (r&b, soul and funk, Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.); singer Dizzy Burnett (jazz, Sunday at 7 p.m.); singer Lee Durley and pianist Joe Indence (jazz and swing, Tuesday at 7 p.m.); and Andrea’s Fault (Wednesday at 7 p.m.). 301 Alvarado St., (831) 649-8151. Cooper’s Pub & Restaurant in Monterey — singer-songwriter Eddie Gutierrez Jr. (Friday at 9 p.m.); and Acoustic Bone (jazz, blues and rock, Saturday at 9 p.m.). 653 Cannery Row, (831) 373-1353. Courtside Bistro at Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club in Corral de Tierra — singersongwriter Kiki Wow and friends (Friday at 6 p.m.). 185 Robley Road, (831) 484-6000. The East Village Coffee Lounge in Monterey — Modern Life, El Camino Sutra (rock, Friday at 8 p.m.); and The Silhouette Era, Strange Ideas (rock, Saturday at 8 p.m.). 498 Washington Ave., (831) 373-5601. Fernwood Resort in Big Sur — Luke Sweeney (“electric psych-soul,” Saturday at 9 p.m.). On Highway 1 25 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2422. Folktale Winery — singer and guitarist Mark Banks (rock and soul, Saturday at MUSIC From page 21A n Old, blind and goin’ strong A band credited with helping to spark a revival of traditional Scottish music, The Old Blind Dogs take the stage Wednesday, March 9, at St. Mary’s By-The-Sea in Pacific Grove. Twenty-six years ago, Johnny Hardie 4:30 p.m.); and Fred McCarty (country and classic rock, Sunday at 4:30 p.m.). 8940 Carmel Valley Road, (831) 293-7500. The Fuse Lounge at Carmel Mission Inn — The Wharf Rats (dance rock, Friday at 9 p.m.). 3665 Rio Road, (831) 624-6630. The Henry Miller Library in Big Sur — singer-songwriters C.J. Boyd and Huddy Bali (Friday at 7 p.m.); and singer-songwriter Arann Harris (“Americana soul,” Saturday at 7:30 p.m.). On Highway 1 28 miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2574. Hyatt Carmel Highlands — singer Neal Banks and guitarist Steve Ezzo (pop and rock, Friday at 7 p.m.); singer Lee Durley and pianist Joe Indence (jazz and swing, Saturday at 7 p.m.); singer and pianist Dino Vera (jazz, blues and r&b, Tuesday at 4 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m.). 120 Highlands Drive, (831) 620-1234. Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey — saxophonist Paul Tarantino, guitarist Gino Raugi, bassist Billy Bosch and drummer David Morwood (jazz, Friday at 7 p.m.); and guitarist Bob Basa and drummer David Morwood (jazz, Saturday at 7 p.m.). 1 Old Golf Course Road, (831) 372-1234. The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach — The Jazz Trio featuring pianists Bob Phillips or Bill Spencer (jazz, in the lobby, Friday at 7 p.m.); The Jazz Trio featuring pianists Bob Phillips or Bill Spencer (jazz, in the lobby, Saturday at 7 p.m.); singersongwriter Bryan Diamond (in the Traps Lounge, Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.); and The Dottie Dodgion Trio (jazz, Thursday at 7 p.m.); Also, a bagpiper plays every evening. 2700 17 Mile Drive, (831) 6477500. Julia’s restaurant in Pacific Grove — singer and guitarist Rick Chelew (Thursday at 5:30 p.m.). 1180 Forest Ave., (831) 6569533. The Carmel Pine Cone Lucia Restaurant + Bar at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley — pianist Martin Headman (jazz, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.). 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, (831) 658-3400. Mission Ranch — singer and pianist Maddaline Edstrom with (jazz and pop, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m.); and pianist Gennady Loktionov (jazz, Monday through Thursday at 7 p.m.). 26270 Dolores St., (831) 625-9040. Pacific Grove Art Center — The Jazz Cats will serenade guests while the art center unveils new exhibits (Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.). 568 Lighthouse Ave., (831) 375-2208. The Performing Arts Center of Pacific Grove — The Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra presents a free concert (pop, jazz and classical, Saturday at 2 p.m.). 835 Forest Ave., www.pgpopsorchestra.com. Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn — pianist Clay Whittington (jazz, Friday at 7 p.m.); pianist Gennady Loktionov and singer Debbie Davis (cabaret, Saturday at 7 p.m.); Andrea’s Fault (jazz and blues, Sunday at 11 a.m.); guitarist Richard Devinck (classical, Sunday at 5 p.m.); and singer Lee Durley and pianist Joe Indence (jazz, Thursday at 6 p.m.). Lincoln and Seventh, (831) 624-3871. The Trailside Cafe in Carmel Valley — singer and guitarist Rick Chelew (Friday at 6 p.m.). 3 Del Fino Place, (831) 298-7453. Treebones Resort in Big Sur — singersongwriter Lou Evans (Monday at 6:30 p.m.); Just off Highway 1 on Willow Creek Road 65 miles south of Carmel, (877) 4244787. The YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula in Monterey — The local YMCA presents its first ever Pajama Party Contra Dance (Saturday at 7 p.m.). AAA+ will play traditional American dance music. 600 Camino El Estero, www.montereycdc.webs.com. ROBER RT CRA AY BAND JEFF BRIDGES April 2nd March 5th 8:00 P.M. . 8:00 P.M. CLINT BLACK April 21st 8:00 P.M. . MO ONTEREY PE ENINSULA A’’S SA ALUTE TO VE ETERANS Maarch 17th AN EVENING WITH TODD RUNDGREN April 28th 8:00 P.M. . 7:000 P.M. PAULA A POUNDSTONE 2016 LIIVE O ON ST TA AGE SPONSORED BY KAZU 90.3 M ch 26th Mar July 2nd April 29th 8:00 P.M. JUDY COLLINS 2:00 P.M. Matinee 8:00 P.M. 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On one side of the debate were the no-growth advocates, environmentalists and other pro-regulation activists who tend to see government rule-making as the solution to almost every human problem, if not the source of every human right, especially where land uses are concerned. In California, the leading proponent of this school of thought was former California Coastal Commission executive director Peter Douglas, who ruled the agency for decades based on the principle that nobody had the right to build anything along the coast without the commission’s permission. The way Douglas saw the world, whenever someone was granted a permit by the coastal commission, he thereby became the recipient of a governmentbestowed gift — a principle that was important because, if a permit constituted a gift, conditions of almost any imaginable kind could be attached to it — even things like being forced to give the public control of a big piece of your property. Based on that principle, many hundreds of property owners along the beach were forced to “donate” public access to their beaches in exchange for building permits — a deal that was a classic quid pro quo, in Douglas’ view. On the other side were civil libertarians who pointed out that the “right” to build on one’s property dated back to prehistoric times, and therefore predated every form of government invented by man — including the U.S. and California constitutions. Sure, people on the civil liberties side of the debate said, the government had the power to impose reasonable public-interest restrictions on the right to build — no nuclear reactors on earthquake faults or porn shops next to preschools, for example — but such restrictions were limitations on pre-existing rights, not the granting of new privileges. When the Nollan case reached the Supreme Court, the court ruled that the libertarians were correct, and that, as the court put it, “the right to build on one’s own property — even though its exercise can be subjected to legitimate permitting requirements — cannot remotely be described as a ‘governmental benefit.’” The significance in the Nollan case was that the Nollan family wasn’t forced to grant a public access easement over its beach in Ventura County in exchange for getting a building permit — and neither has anybody else who applied for a coastal development permit anywhere in California since, unless their project somehow created a special burden on existing public access to the beach. Because the High Court rejected Peter Douglas’ view of what a building permit represented, the Nollan decision radically changed the way the Coastal Commission did business. However, the decision meant many other things as well, and should have been brought up during the city council’s meeting this week on the supposed “subsidy” the City of Carmel is handing out when it issues permits without making applicants pay the permits’ full costs. Sure, some government permits are a benefit to the people who receive them — things such as a permit to block a road for a special event, or use a public building for a meeting, or even to have a police officer provide security for a private function. But many other things listed by the consultant this week as “subsidies” of “benefits” handed out to the public are no such thing. 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With Steve Dallas as mayor and three new council members (one being Richard Kreitman) we voters get a chance to get it right this time. Please join me in voting for Steve Dallas. Letters to the Editor 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 and home town. We reserve the right to determine which letters are suitable for publication and to edit for length and clarity. The Pine Cone only accepts letters to the editor by email. Please submit your letters to mail@carmelpinecone.com Time for ‘recall’? Dear Editor, After the Jason Stilwell/Susan Paul terminations, there was much discussion by residents of our little village to recall the council. It would not include Steve Dallas, who had been on the council four months and was not involved in the rest of the council’s neglect and incompetence. However, the mayor and council members were given another chance with the hiring of Doug Schmitz. Residents were tired and were hopeful that they would get good governance. And we knew we would have our chance of recall at the next election. Now is the time to “recall” Ken Talmage, who is the only incumbent up for reelection and running for mayor. He has been on the council for nine years and touts his professional skills in finance. He obviously did not use these skills in approving contracts and payments that resulted in over $1 million wasted with no The Carmel Pine Cone www.carmelpinecone.com Carolina Bayne, Carmel Talmage for mayor Dear Editor, I am voting for Ken Talmage for Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea. He is someone of whom we can be proud to lead our village. We all know that Ken has the technical and professional ability to do the job, but as important is that he has the kindness of heart, the love for community, and deep historic knowledge of city government we need for our mayor. Watching Ken interact at council meetings with staff, public and fellow council members assures me that he has the knowhow to take the reins and move us forward competently and wisely. Barbara Livingston, Carmel In support of Richards Dear Editor, I am writing to express my support of Bobby Richards, candidate for Carmel-bythe-Sea City Council. Voters may not be aware of Bobby’s extensive “behind the scenes” involvement and contributions to many Carmel events and activities. He was responsible for adding the city to one of the Big Sur Marathon’s runner pickup sites, making the city of Carmel a desirable locaSee LETTERS page 30A 734 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, California 93950 Mail: P.O. Box G-1, Carmel CA 93921 Email: mail@carmelpinecone.com or firstname@carmelpinecone.com Telephone: (831) 624-0162 Fax: (831) 375-5018 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Vol. 102 No. 10 • March 4, 2016 ©Copyright 2016 by Carmel Communications, Inc. A California Corporation The Carmel Pine Cone was established in 1915 and is a legal newspaper for Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey County and the State of California, established by Superior Court Decree No. 35759, July 3, 1952 March 4, 2016 Sculptor pursues the perfect within the imperfect asked me if I was interested in sculpture. He pointed to a bench, showed me his tools, and offered to get me started.” That week, unfortunately, the studio burned down and Newell left the country, which also left Partch without a mentor. But during his first year of high school at Monterey High, Partch’s art teacher told him about a very skilled artist, living with his wife in a treehouse in Carmel Valley, who gave summer art workshops. Partch begged his By LISA CRAWFORD WATSON father to take him there. “That was how I met Looking at all those dolls, in their various Marian and Alex Weygers,” says Partch, stages of disrepair, Partch decided to take a “and that was the day my life changed. Or departure from the stone, marble and bronze sculptures for which he is known, to create a See LIVES page 39A multi-media installation using the dolls. “This project opened up a new territory for me,” says Partch. “It was a simply spontaneous process of assembling random things, with no real sense of what it would be. It was pretty freeing.” Today, some 100 dolls are climbing a metal tomato trellis wrapped in Christmas lights, in the yard of his Pacific Grove home — not exactly what you might call a traditional sculpture, but significant nonetheless. Partch became interested in art as a teenager, growing up in Seaside. His father, a bit of a Bohemian, had built a house there around 1940, using old windows and other scavenged stuff. Partch’s first art inspiration was really his older sister, Penelope Partch, who is an established Carmel Valley painter. When he was 14, Partch started visiting the legendary Gordon Newell’s sculpture studio on Cannery Row to sketch. The seasoned sculptor, whose Carrera marble butterfly is a landmark at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, always took time to look at the boy’s drawings. Peter Partch “One day,” says Partch, “Gordon Great Lives I’m happy to be working in Carmel again. I can prove it! Let me help...you. if you have an item (non-photo) to contribute. By THE CARMEL CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Y n Special Events this month OU MAY have a 2016 image the 100 Photos Project Committee could include in Carmel-by-the-Sea’s time capsule, to be buried in early 2017 and opened 50 or 100 years later. Or you may not yet have taken that perfect photo — but the committee will be collecting images through December that depict Carmel’s uniqueness and all that is remarkable about the town, which this year celebrates its centennial. “From the details of an interesting fence to the sweeping view of Carmel Beach, we will consider whatever Carmel-by-the-Sea inspires you,” said Peter Hiller, project chair. “We will be looking for a variety of images as the photos are intended to tell the story of present-year Carmel.” To be considered, the photographs — color or black and white — should be from 2016, unmounted, on photo paper, and 4-by6 inches in size. The public, of all ages, is invited to participate, and submit just one photo each. Photographs may be submitted at one of the drop boxes located at city hall or the circulation desks at either Harrison or the Park branch library. A brief description of the photo, the name of the photographer and contact instructions are requested on the back of each photo. Special writing pencils will be provided at drop box locations to ensure writing won’t damage other images submitted. The photographs will be scanned at the library’s history department before being properly sealed for inclusion in the time capsule. While every effort will be made to include all submitted photographs, space in the time capsule may limit the number to 100. There is neither a submission cost, nor will images will be returned. For more information, contact Hiller at (831) 624-3284. Speaking of the time capsule, in this space last month, a call was made for commemorative items in general — not exclusively photos — that also represent Carmel in 2016. Contact Merv Sutton at mervinsutton@att.net or Bill Godwin at bgodwinn@gmail.com for more information Complimentary Market Analysis of your Home “As Always – Fully Committed – Customer First” Several special events are scheduled for March including, for its 20th year, an annual family favorite — “Pancake Breakfast in Bunnyland.” Staged by the Carmel Host Lions Club, the event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 26, at Devendorf Park. Mr. Bunny will be on hand throughout the morning, which will begin with a hearty breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Breakfast is $23 for a family of four, $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and younger. After breakfast, the kids will want to visit Bunnyland for face painting, carnival games and photos with Mr. Bunny. Passports to Bunnyland are $5 (breakfast not included). Erin Gafill, great granddaughter of Frank and Jane Powers, is this month’s speaker in the ongoing Centennial “Reliving Our History” Series at Carpenter Hall, sponsored by the Carmel Residents Association. The talk is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17. Frank was founder and president of Carmel Development Company, and along with J. Frank Devendorf was responsible for the early development of Carmel-bythe-Sea. A historical exhibit “Then/Now — Carmel” debuts on Thursday, March 31 (noon to 3 p.m.) at The First Murphy House, Sixth and Lincoln. The exhibit, sponsored by Carmel Heritage Society, also will be available April 5-9. Other events this month include: Saturday, March 12, 6 p.m., Quail Lodge – Pac Rep Theatre’s Bohemian Revel. Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m., Sunset Center – Chamber Music Monterey Bay, The Morgenstern Piano Trio. Saturday, March 19, 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 20, 3 p.m., Sunset Center – Monterey Symphony, Concert IV. The Centennial website — www.CarmelCentennial.com — features a list of all the related events, a history timeline, FAQs and contact information. In Carmel-by-the-Sea many homes are named. My home is named after the previous owner, Commander Buck Beamis. He was a fun, smart and interesting guy. Please share your homes’ story at TOM GLIDDEN 831.277.9590 tglidden@apr.com CalBRE#01986908 www.BobbyRichardsCarmel.com Camino Real 5NW of Ocean | Open House Saturday 11am-2pm VOTE FOR RICHARDS CARMEL CITY COUNCIL 2016 $2,195,000 | www.PacificOutlook.com BROCCHINI-RYAN A Local Knowledge Business Paul Brocchini PaulB@CarmelRealtyCompany.com (831) 601.1620 paid for by Bobby Richards for Carmel Council 2016 Mark Ryan (831) 238.1498 MarkRyan@CarmelRealtyCompany.com 29A Current photos sought to celebrate centennial A FTER HIS mother died, at 97, abstract artist Peter Partch was going through her things in storage when he came upon nearly 400 dolls. Having grown up poor, with just one doll, she had spent her life, it seems, compensating. The Carmel Pine Cone Get your complete Pine Cone by email — free subscriptions at www.carmelpinecone.com 30A The Carmel Pine Cone March 4, 2016 LETTERS From page 28A tion for many to stay in town to frequent shops and restaurants. Bobby was a founding member of Run in the Name of Love, a popular Carmel event, and has been a committed contributor on the organizational committee for the past six years. Bobby also helped to bring visitors to Carmel-by-the-Sea by host- DRE EAM. ing an annual Carmel running retreat with Jeff Galloway, an Olympian, author, and running-coach. This event brings guests to the city during January, generally a slow month for businesses. His service on the community activities and cultural commission is further testimony to his involvement, interest, and concern for Carmel-by-the-Sea. Bobby would bring his creative ideas, youthful enthusiasm, and responsible commitment to the council. Bobby has a sincere desire to PLAN. BUIL LD. Home & Garden n Ex po Mar 5–6 Sat 10-5 / Sun 10-4 4 MONTEREY FA AIRGROUN NDS FREE Admission & Parking 831-222-0772 serve and to protect the town in which he is extremely involved and is a homeowner and business owner, making him an outstanding candidate for city council. Susan Love, Carmel ‘No ethics’ Dear Editor, Having read last weeks article about planning commissioner Ian Martin and his little episode with the city, and the knowledge I have of the workings within the City of Carmel, I felt compelled to write this. It is obvious to me that Mr. Martin has no ethics, honesty or responsibility to accept that what he and others did was wrong, but yet, he still manages to blame city hall and the police chief/city administrator for his plight! Really? You’ve got to be kidding! You took down the banner Mr. Martin. You gave it to another person. You did this ... no one else is to blame but you. You could have notified city hall of your dissatisfaction of the banner’s placement, you could have contacted the American Legion to help you in notifying city hall of your apparent “insult.” But no, you chose to remove that banner. You chose to do that. No one else. Was the banner placed in an appropriate place? Probably not. Did it go though the process of approval? Yes. Was the approval correct? Probably not, and especially on a respected memorial so visible in our city. Nonetheless, you chose your course of action. You did not take the banner down and return it to city hall with a complaint. You chose to avoid the potential confrontation. You chose this path, sir. If anyone else, let’s say from any other community, were to have removed that banner I’m sure you would want that person held accountable ... but in your own self-righteous mind, you feel you’re above the law and any Providing High Quality, Full Service Painting for Residential & Commercial responsibility! Your hypocrisy knows no bounds sir! Well, Mr. Martin, you’re not above the law! Not only should you have to pay the fine and restitution to the city, but you should be fired from the planning commission and banned from any other future commissions. You apparently lack the kind of ethics and honesty necessary to represent this city. As a city commissioner, you are held to a higher standard ... and you have failed to live up to that standard! The district attorney chose to not prosecute this matter any further in the interest of justice. The underlying meaning here is that the city should deal with jerks like you on its own! This city has endured its darkest hours the past several years. Poor decisions, back-door dealings and very, very bad management. There is no room for anyone to remain within the city government that adheres to this kind of deception. (And by the way, Ken Talmage is also no exception ... a fresh mayor and council are warranted!) So, that’s my opinion, for what it’s worth! Be careful of who you vote for mayor, be cautious of who the council appoints to commissions, tread carefully, everyone, and vote so you can once again achieve a city government that treats you honestly, fairly and with an ethical attitude. Tim Meroney, Carmel ‘How to get things done’ Dear Editor, Those who heard Bobby Richards speak at the kick-off event for his campaign for Carmel City Council last week were impressed — by the quality of the man, his background and his thinking. The room was alive with excitement in support of his canContinues next page Support Pine Cone advertisers — shop locally! STEPHEN G. 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He has also shown considerable initiative to promote the city. He is the clear choice of people who want to see Carmel move forward. Tony Seton, Carmel Really Carmel? Dear Editor, On the July 10, 2015, front page of The Pine Cone, one of the headlines read, “City council wants parking kiosks gone by Aug. 1.” What a brave move. If only we knew how they were approved in the first place. And as for all the “whining” about tasting rooms. Thanks to Ashley Hobson, Keith Paterson and Jan Reimers for taking a bit of a stand aganist the local C.A.V.E people. A certain resident should stop “interpreting” and get some facts. As for the commissioners who “put a lot of time and effort into developing its policies for approving tasting rooms” ... all you’re doing is trying to set up a business to fail. The only vote against was because it might “provoke competition among wine tasting rooms.” And of course we can’t have that, now can we? Just saying. Jack Pappadeas, Carmel White sand will be back Dear Editor, Quite some time ago the city decided to limit all fires at the beach to the strip south of 10th Avenue. This was because normal winter wave action washes away all evidence of beach fires at this narrow end of the beach. The white sand is carried off and stored in the winter just off shore. The black sand you see now is not due to fires; it is composed of heavy mineral sand, magnetite and garnet. The clear white sand will return with the smaller summer waves, as it has done for tens of thousands of years. Roy Thomas, Carmel requires complete environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act and noticed public hearings before the city’s decision-making bodies. The citizens of Pacific Grove and its elected officials as well as numerous agencies will be fully apprised of the environmental impacts of a hotel before any decision is made to move forward with this hotel. The Project Bella initiative is before the voters solely because of a prior voter-approved initiative more than 29 years ago prohibiting a hotel use at the currently developed American Tin Cannery. The voters of Pacific Grove will either vote for or against an amendment to the city’s zoning code to allow hotel use at the site. This is not, as Unite Here indicates, equivalent to an approval of any application to build a hotel without environmental review. What United Here and its lawyer unfortunately hide from the voters is that the citizens of Pacific Grove and their elected officials are still in charge of the use permit process and the environmental review associated with that process, and nothing will ever be built there without environmental review. Project Bella will be good for Pacific Grove producing new revenues from transient occupancy tax, sales tax and property taxes! Renee Crocker, Pacific Grove Scalia not an ‘originalist’ Dear Editor, Your editorial “Understanding Antonin Scalia” failed to consider the gap between his rhetoric and the way he acted as a judge. The editorial also confused two different terms that have different meanings; namely, “originalism” and “judicial restraint.” “Originalism” is one approach used to interpret the Constitution. Scalia followed a version of originalism, which proposed that the meaning of the Constitution was to be found in the historical practices and understanding at the The Carmel Pine Cone 31A time the provision was adopted. This method is readily subject to manipulation to reach the result that the judge personally desires. Judicial restraint is a theory of constitutional jurisprudence advocating deference to the executive and legislative branches of government and restraint from going beyond interpreting provisions of the Constitution to creating new ones. In his speeches and books, Scalia claimed that he believed in and practiced judicial restraint. In fact, Scalia was an ardent judicial activist who was very willing to create new constitutional provisions and to overturn laws and executive actions by declaring them unconstitutional. Scalia used the method of originalism to conceal his judicial activism by claiming that he was following the original understanding of the Constitution and to hide the fact that he was simply implementing his personal conservative ideology. There are a plethora of specific examples of his aggressive judicial activism. He voted to invalidate key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, struck down laws restricting campaign spending, laws prohibiting the possession of guns near schools, laws to protect victims of gender violence, federal laws requiring background checks before issuing permits for firearms. On the other hand, he used the same originalism to express deference to legislation and executive acts when he wanted to uphold them; such as, laws denying marriage equality and restricting abortion. Scalia also created new constitutional rights, such as, the right for corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money in elections and the right to possess firearms unconnected to militia service. He made corporations persons, and created the ability of governments to give unlimited aid to parochial schools. Antonin Scalia created his own brand of conservative judicial activism. Due in no small part to Scalia, the era of judicial restraint is over. This judicial activism on both sides of the political spectrum is the reason why the fight over Scalia’s successor is so important and will be so hard fought. Steve McNichols, Pebble Beach ‘Voters still in charge’ Dear Editor, Unite Here’s statement last week about Project Bella was incorrect on the law and the facts. 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When she asked about his art, he told her he was designing something called a “snowboard,” an innovative way to slide down the mountain on a single, short, wide ski. Bev Sanders at Carmel Beach with one of her favorite boards. Whether on the ocean or the snow, she feels right at home, and she’s turned her wideranging expertise into a successful business. A life-long ski enthusiast, Sanders went to see snowboard prototypes the guy was building in his garage. She quickly found herself smitten with the board and the boy. “The snowboard started our romance and our partnership,” says Sanders, “both of which continue to this day.” In 1982, Chris and Bev Sanders, with partner Earl Zeller, founded the Avalanche Snowboards company in South Lake Tahoe. The Sanders continued to develop their business and their snowboards until 1995, when they sold the company. They stayed on for two more years, ultimately leaving the company in 1997, when they turned their attention from snowboarding to surfboarding. “I had become frustrated, working in a man’s world, going up against the grain, and fighting for women’s recognition in snowboarding,” Sanders says. “Chris and I took a vacation to Maui, where I learned to surf, and it completely changed my life. Totally infatuated with the sport, I wanted to make it part of my life.” That same year, Sanders started “Las Olas,” a company that creates surf safaris for women. Sanders saw the name — which means “the waves” in Spanish — as a beautiful, feminine word in a beautiful language. Also, it holds a connection to the coastal community in Mexico, just north of Puerto Vallarta, where she hosts most of her surf safaris. It is a place she protects like a secret, where the surf break is easy, the water is warm, and the people are welcoming. It makes for a great place, says Sanders, to teach beginning longboard surfers. “In the beginning, I didn’t really know how to surf well, and I didn’t speak Spanish,” she says. “Now, I speak Spanish, badly, but I surf well.” The Sanders bought their own place in the community, which serves as a kind of clubhouse, just steps away from the surf break, where they also house all the surfing equipment. Surf safari participants also stay together in what Bev calls “amazing superorganically built” villas. “When I saw this place, it inspired me to put this whole company together,” says Sanders. “We’ve had women break down in tears when they arrive because it is so beautiful, and they are so far from the lives they know. It’s a big deal to leave their job and their family, and give this a go. 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She was on her third interview with the Oakland Raiders when Carter — who was in her 80s — suddenly told her she wanted her to take over the company. Gonzalez wasn’t sure, but her mom saw a chance to keep her close to home and encouraged her to go for it. “You’ll never have to leave again,” her mother told her. Juliet Gonzalez (front) and Melissa Montes (back) no longer worry that their clients won’t take them seriously. After 10 years, the business partners and longtime friends can do everything from plan a Concours bash to driving a Jaguar to the shop for absentee homeowners. ‘All or nothing’ Montes was a friend of Gonzalez’s who had been a prison guard for 15 years. Her husband, who was older, was about to retire from the prison system and wanted Montes to find a different line of work. She had experience managing her own vacation rentals in Arizona, so joining forces with Gonzalez seemed logical. After talking it over, the two decided to buy the business, and in Gonzalez’s words, they “hocked their houses” to pay for it. They hired an attorney and began negotiations with Carter. The process proved to be anything but straightforward. Gonzalez said that at first, the formidable Ms. Carter tried to insist on keeping a hand in running the business, but Gonzalez and Montes drew an unambiguous line — it was all or nothing. Carter eventually acquiesced. Then, on New Year’s Eve in 2005 when they were set to close, the attorney they were working with was fired by his firm. Carter took that as some sort of sign and tried to pull out of the deal, while Montes and Gonzalez frantically cast about for a replace- Trust ~ ~ Profeessiona n l Trustee & Trust Management ~ Family Offi ffice, Private Client Services ment lawyer. Incredibly, they found one that same day, convinced Carter to stick with their agreement, and closed on Jan. 17, 2006. While Carter technically no longer had a say in the business, her apartment was across the street from Vintage Property’s offices, and she kept an eye on her baby until she died in 2011. Gonzalez said Carter called daily, making sure her old clients were still satisfied. “We had to give her that respect,” said Gonzalez of their regular reports to their former boss. Meanwhile, Gonzalez and Montes tried to do things they thought would make them look older, like donning glasses, dyeing their hair darker and wearing “comfortable shoes.” All kinds of sports cars After the sale, a few people cancelled their management agreements outright, and some prophets of doom forecast the firm’s demise, but “the girls” — as they came to be known — were undaunted. They offered short-term contracts and renegotiated commissions so clients could see they were serious about their work. Sometimes, they just reassured people that “Rosemarie is watching over us,” as she quite literally was, from her perch across the street. For all their efforts to look like they knew what they were doing, there was a bit of a learning curve — especially starting in 2008, when they added estate management to their portfolio of services. To counteract the effects the recession had on the vacation rental business, they reached out to people who owned vacation homes in Carmel and Pebble Beach. In addition to looking after the multi-million-dollar estates, Montes and Gonzalez said they set out to provide “one-stop shopping.” When the owners are in town, they book services like pet sitting or massages for them, and even set up catered parties during events like the Concours, so the owner can just show up and play host for the week. They also take cars left on site in for service when necessary. That last bit proved to be surprisingly challenging. “We’ve learned how to drive all kinds of sports cars,” said Gonzalez, confiding that in the beginning, she watched YouTube videos to learn how different makes and models worked. Once, when she couldn’t figure out how to open the door on a Tesla, she ended up climbing through an open window. Now, 10 years after buying the business, they’ve figured things out and made the it their own. They’re active in the community and use local vendors and small businesses to meet their clients’ needs. When not at work, Gonzalez enjoys traveling and Montes likes spending time with her husband and her two dogs, Chewy and Rocco. While they’re not vintage yet, they’ve definitely hit their stride. 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March 4, 2016 We would like to honor and celebrate the women of Carmel Realty Company The Carmel Pine Cone 35A O ur realtors and brokers exemplify excellence and integrity in their businesses while demonstrating compassion and charity through fierce dedication to their community. The women of Carmel Realty Company are some of the best in the business with decades of experience as well as innumerable successes, and it’s through their dedication to this industry that they leave a legacy of excellence for all others to follow. Thank you for being a part of our family. 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Even though they can still drive to the Crossroads to go shopping and walking along the Scenic path to the beach isn’t a Sp pecializ problem, when the light bulb over the dining room table burns out, climbing on a step stool or ladder to change it can be daunting. Maybe tending the lavender in the garden was once a source of pride and pleasure, but now just the thought of pulling the weeds See HELP next poage arrchitect c and uniq opportun CICILLY 831. 40 cs t erli ng@ap pr. c om www.cic CalBRE: # PHOTO/RICHARD GREEN, COURTESY CARMEL FOUNDATION Support Pine Cone advertisers — shop locally! Heroes in Hope Bridging the gap between hope and a despair Thursdayy, April p 7 6:30 - 8:30 PM Irvine Au uditorium ((MIIS)) 460 Pierce St, Monterey Tickets: $12 For tickets: e (831) 649-4522 or www.in . teriminc.org Kevin Berthiaa shares his struggle with mental illness, the circumstances that led him to the Golden Gate Bridge to attempt suicide, and the hopee and recovery he has experienced since that dayy. Kevin Briggs spent 22 years as a CHP Officer, working primarily on the Golden Gate Bridge, and has played a role in preventing the suiciide of over 200 p people p on the bridge, g includingg a life-changing l moment for Kevin Berthia. How many people does it take to change a light bulb? Volunteer Jeff Markow and Monterey Bay Village administrator Nettie Porter simplify life for members like Sue and Jack Wulfmeyer by helping out with everyday tasks March 4, 2016 W O M E N I N B U S The Carmel Pine Cone I N E S 37A S HELP From previous page makes your back hurt. Thankfully, there are solutions close by to smooth out the speed bumps that can come with age. One is Monterey Bay Village, a program of the Carmel Foundation that’s administered by Nettie Porter. Porter, who spearheaded its creation four years ago, said it’s not a place to live, but a “virtual village” of services for people “55 or better.” Participants pay an annual membership fee, and in return have access to volunteers and tradespeople who have been vetted by the village — which can really ease people’s minds when it comes to letting someone into their homes. The plumbers, electricians and others also often offer dis- See STAY page 40A SATURD T AY, MARCH 5TH Dawn’ss Dream Winery Viirgina Wiilliams is mmy Award-winning television producer and accomplished filmmaker Jen e ny Webster ownss homes in Marina and Senega g l. Jeenny’s living two dream lives; one as a teacher in Marina and the other as an advocate for women in Senega g l. 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Rising International is a 501 c3 non n-p profit on a mi m ssion to end extreme poverty Unp paralle a d Knowledge of the Monterey Peninsula Top 2 in Doll la ar Volume for 20 015 Sotheby ’s Interna at tional Real lty Monterey Peninsula Debby is a consistent leader in real estate sales on the Monterey Peninsulaa with a reputation for tenaciously protecting her clients’ interests. Sav vvy negotiations and cu utting-edge marketing strategies join uncompromising integrity as the hallmarks of Debby ’s service. Debby is exceptionally well-respected, not only for her unparalleled professional track record and high ethical standards, but for being an honest, hard-working realtor who does absolutely everything in her power to insure her clients’ success. Debby Beck crs, gri 831.915.9710 debbybeckrealtor@gmail.com www w.debbybeckrealtor.com Debby ’s extensive knowledge of the Monterey Peninsula real estate market e is unparalleled. Her clients consistently seek her advice and trust her judgment on their reaal estate in nvestments. Debby prides herself on giving all of her clients, both individual and in nstitutional, the most able sales and precise and up-to- date feedback on the state of the market, its trends, compar c property values, giving them a realistic outlook on what they can expectt to achieve in todaay ’s market. 38A The Carmel Pine Cone W O M March 4, 2016 E N BOARDS From page 33A surf safari in Mexico, or the investment banker who finally allowed herself to become a writer,” says Sanders, “I think of what we’re doing and how we are inspiring change in women’s lives.” Chris and Bev Sanders moved to Carmel-by-the-Sea in 2004. “I came here once and fell in love to the point that I told my husband I was going to stay on to check it out,” she says. “Then I called and told him we just had to move here. It’s the most wonderful place in the world. The appeal is not just the ocean and the trees, but the way beauty is held up here. Carmel has a high standard of how it should look and how it should be.” Sanders does surf off the coast of the Monterey Peninsula, but finds the water quite cold in comparison to “las olas” of Mexico. I N B U S Nearly 20 years after its inception, Las Olas has been featured in articles within more than 30 periodicals; among them, “The Oprah Magazine,” in which a surf safari participant said, “I felt like I had just gone to church, and I’m feeling fortified and more than a little worshipful.” Shape Magazine called Las Olas, “”One of our favorite active camps for grown-ups.” Sanders, who works with an all-female crew, employs “world-class” female surf instructors from Mexico, the Monterey Peninsula and Canada. On staff, she has sister-inlaw Jackie Sanders, and Carmel native Amanda LeVett, an experienced surfer who runs “Mas Olas,” the company’s higher-level surfing safari. The only male involved is Sanders’ husband, Chris, who serves as operations manager. “Surfing is a sport about style and grace,” says Sanders. “Women’s longboarding is amazing, and watching it is like watching ballet. Men just can’t move like women can. I hold strongly to the feminine look and appeal of this, but my main focus is for everyone to surf and have fun.” Bev Sanders (third from left) with some of her surf coaches at Las Olas Surf Safaris near Puerto Vallarta: (from left), Amanda LeVett, Chloe Vetterli, Nicole Lohse, Kate Prothero, Jordan Smith. I N E S S POLICE LOG From page 4A was cited and released at Dolores and Seventh for having false registration tabs on his vehicle. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Carmel units were dispatched to a coastal incident. Subjects were assisted to the beach by fellow citizens. Subjects were found to be safe and healthy, and were reunited with their family members. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person found an unattended men’s ring lying in the sand at Carmel Beach. The finder brought the ring to the station for safekeeping. The ring will be placed in the temporary evidence locker pending contact with an owner. The finder did not wish to claim the ring if an owner is not contacted. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A non-injury traffic collision occurred with a parked vehicle on Scenic Road. CPD responded and assisted parties. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Property was left for the oncoming shift to process. It was found at an unknown location by an unknown party. Attempts to notify the owner(s) are ongoing. Property will be held for safekeeping; report is for information only at this time. Pacific Grove: A female rented a room at a local hotel on Sunset overnight and refused to leave at noon the following day. When she was advised that police were called, she fled without paying. Hotel manager did not wish to seek prosecution. Report for documentation purposes only. 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Seeing that quality of light on stone, I knew this was what I was meant to do.” Alexander Weygers was a Dutch-American artist, equally renowned as a sculptor, painter, print-maker, blacksmith, carpenter, philosopher, engineer and author. He and Marian moved to Carmel Valley in the early 1960s, where he became known for forging his own tools, and teaching apprentices about the artistry and lifestyle of the artist. “Alex had me begin, by taking his Theory of Form class and learning how to make tools,” Partch said. “His training was very philosophical as he taught me how to say what I wanted to say, in the third dimension. Over a period of about six years, I was his apprentice, spending the summers working with the Weygers.” Partch still has the tools Weygers taught him to make, and embraces the importance of being able to make them. “Alex insisted that I learn to make my own tools before I learned to carve stone,” says Partch. He went on to work with legendary sculptor and Disney artist Wah Ming Chang in Carmel Valley, becoming his assistant for more than 25 years. Unsure of his contribution As Partch worked alongside Chang for hours in his studio, day after day, Chang said not a word. Unable to read him, Partch felt nervous and unsure of his contribution. One day, during lunch, Chang said, “I have known many, many interesting people who were very special. But I’ve discovered I really don’t have much to say.” Over the years, Partch took art classes at Monterey Peninsula College, which gave him an idea. With such a fabulous foundry in Monterey, why not establish a sculpture program at the college to teach artists to carve, cast and create patinas? He presented the idea to Gary Quinones, director of the art department, who said what he really wanted was someone who could teach a stone sculpture class. “This,” said Partch, “is what I love more than anything.” Partch has since taught sculpture classes at MPC for 18 years. His wife, Penny Partch, has been teaching in the English department and humanities division for 22 years. “Peter lives and breathes art,” says Penny. “His sketching materials are seldom far from reach. Ongoing sculpture projects fill the studio and garden, and weekly sojourns to the Pacific Grove Library result in armfuls of art and sculpture books to enjoy and share with students.” The Partches actually met at Monterey High, where he was two years ahead of her. “I noticed her,” says Partch, “because she is very beautiful. We met again, years later, at Mission Ranch, and the rest is history.” The couple wed in 1981, with rings Partch sculpted. Their history includes two sons, now grown, both of whom have become artists in the San Francisco Bay area. “After all this time, something Alex Weygers said continues to resonate with me in a profound way,” says Partch, “and I use it in the instruction of my students and my sons. He said, ‘Peter, it is important in your art studies to seek out the perfection that lies hidden within the imperfect.’ He felt the pursuit of perfection leaves out the human handmade quality, leaving humanity in danger of losing its human character. 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Porter said the program is modeled on the original virtual village, organized in Beacon Hill, Boston, and is one of at least 200 such programs in the country. Monterey Bay Village has about 100 members, and Porter said helping them continue to live independently is something she’s passionate about. “It’s good to contribute to society as a whole,” she said of her job. She hopes the community will continue to grow. “We would love to expand,” she said. “We all need a village. That’s the truth of the matter.” Another not-so-minor problem for some people is getting decent meals. For married couples, often one spouse does most of the Standing: anding Lindseey Berrgg-James, James Christine Keemp an nd Ana Toledo o Seated: e Anne Secker and Leslie Fiinneggan A better way Viveca Lohr, executive director of Meals on Wheels, said that it doesn’t have to be that way. 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When the founder, Sally Griffin, stepped for example, there are baby showers and down as executive director, Lohr was ready gifts, and friends and family come to visit to take over. and help out. But at the end of life, when Looking back, Lohr said she’d tell her similar support is needed, people don’t want younger self to “take all of to acknowledge what’s going those young, idealistic views on. “There’s a fear of dying, and put them in your back and a fear of giving up,” she pocket. Then prepare to be said. ‘When patients malleable, flexible and openWhile many people think minded.” of “going to hospice,” it’s and their famiAfter 30 years, she still much more often the case believes people are basically that they stay in their homes. lies appreciate good. “So much out there is Russo said that hospice care what we do, it’s negative, but I think kindness is usually 100 percent covis innate in most people. ered by Medicare or Medivery satisfying’ That’s huge and it carries me Cal and provides psychologthrough,” she said. ical, social and physical supLohr would love to have port. Patients can keep their more volunteers and serve own doctors, and the organieven more people. She said she believes zation provides home health aides, who help there are seniors who don’t take advantage of with daily activities like bathing and cleanthe program because they think of it as ing. Chaplains and medical social workers accepting charity, but they should know that who can assist in end-of-life planning are donations for meals are always welcome. available as well. Staying at home during the end of life is In addition to over 100 employees, Russo something most people prefer not to think said there are about 70 volunteers, who can about, but for the terminally ill, it can be run errands, pick up groceries or give famiimportant for their morale and comfort. lies some much-needed break time. That’s where Central Coast Visiting Nurses The organization also works with doctors Association and Hospice come in. Jane to help them learn how to talk about death Russo administers the hospice program and and dying. “The interaction with physicians also works as director of business develop- and their acknowledging what we did for ment for the VNA. their patients is rewarding,” she said. Russo, who’s been with the organization While it may not seem likely, Russo said for five years, said hospice is a philosophy of she finds the work fulfilling and even upliftcare. “We want to bring end-of-life resolu- ing. “When patients and their families call tion to a patient wherever they call home. It back and appreciate what we do, it’s very satreally is about living that last journey.” She isfying,” she said. HOME Be prepared for emergencies — Register your phone number at www.alertmontereycounty.org WHEN YOU WANT EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, AND A WINNING SMILE, CALL THE BEST — BETH ROBINSON Helping happy buyers & sellers for over 30 years! BETH ROBINSON BethRobinson.com 831-596-1777 brobinson@apr.com beth@bethrobinson.com CalBRE# 00858367 Bowhay Gladney Randazzo Thank you to our clients for helping us achieve #1 Producing Team for 2015 for the 2nd year in a row Sotheby’s International Realty | Monterey Peninsula We truly appreciate your trust in us. It has been a pleasure representing you in your real estate transactions! Thank You, Marcia Bowhay Kate Gladney Kathleen Randazzo 42A The Carmel Pine Cone March 4, 2016 CALLS From page 38A Arrested was a 50-year-old female. Carmel area: An elderly lady wandered away from her home on Hatton Road. Deputies were called to assist in locating her. The lady was found a couple blocks from her home by a passing motorist. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Caller reported a lost cell phone at an unknown location in the City of Carmel. It was later found and turned in to the police department. Owner was advised and will pick up. Pacific Grove: Subject brought in a piece of a firearm that was found while cleaning out his mother’s house on Briggs. Due to the item being heavily rusted and not able to be rendered safe, the booking officer placed it in a temporary locker pending review by a range master. Pacific Grove: Vehicle on Maple was reported and marked as abandoned on Feb. 7. Cited Feb. 10 with a 72-hour notice posted. Notice and cite still in place. Towed by Advanced W O M E Towing. Vehicle unlocked with driver’s-side window partially down. Interior contents contained two iPhones with broken screens, one folding knife, one portable JBL speaker, one Sony PSP portable console, one gold ring with a green stone, miscellaneous clothes and garbage. Pacific Grove: Observed vehicle speeding on Fountain Avenue. Conducted a traffic stop. Driver was found to be on probation and subject of criminal protection order. Driver admitted he may be in violation of his probation by leaving Santa Clara County. Family took advantage of the nice weather and the three-day weekend, and made an impromptu trip. Report forwarded to Santa Clara County Probation for review. Carmel area: The CHOMP crisis center requested a welfare check of a client on Outlook Drive. The client was found in good health. Carmel area: Welfare check conducted on a subject on Rio Road who dialed 911. Carmel area: A theft was reported on Carmel Rancho Boulevard. Carmel Valley: A purse was located along Carmel Valley Road and taken for safekeeping. There was no identifying infor- N I N B U S mation within the purse. Pebble Beach: Victim on Forest Way reported his personal identity was used in an attempt to open an unauthorized credit card under his name. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Carmel-by-the-Sea: Resident at Lincoln and Santa Lucia reported a tree limb from the neighbor’s house landed on his roof. He was not sure how much damage was caused on the roof. CPD arrived and confirmed the tree was private. All parties were contacted, and the incident was documented. Carmel-by-the-Sea: A 66-year-old male was cited and released on Camino Real north of 12th for having false registration tabs on his vehicle. Pacific Grove: Officer was dispatched to Pine on report of a fallen tree into a residence. No injuries were reported. The tree was blocking the roadway, and barricades were provided by P.G. Public Works. The Monterey city building inspector responded See 911 next page I N E S P R O F I L E S DR. ANNETTE RICHMOND Annette Richmond graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997, and has been practicing both general and natural medicine since. Both a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, she offers a unique combination of treatments to help most common ailments. Her focus is to treat animals in a calm and nurturing environment using acupuncture, Eastern and Western herbs, essential oils, homeopathy, flower essences, healthful diets, and much more. The clinic also includes a physical rehabilitation component with an underwater treadmill, laser, and neuromuscular stimulation. MEG PARKER (831) 655-0501 www.naturalveterinarytherapy.com CAROLE FORD Carole Ford, MS, CFP®, is President, CEO, and co-founder of the Ford Financial Group and is a Registered Principal with and securities are offered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC. She has over 30 years of experience in investment and financial services having started her business in Fresno, CA and established an office in Carmel where she currently resides. Her clients often include women who are single, divorced, or recently widowed. Carole sees it as her duty to advise and empower clients to take charge of their finances. Carole has won several prestigious awards which are detailed on our website. Meg Parker Conners, R.N., is the President and CEO of Visionary Health Care Services, a 3rd Generation Family business. A graduate of Santa Catalina School and San Jose Hospital School of Nursing, Meg is a registered nurse with a background in critical care and emergency nursing and a love of geriatrics bringing over 35 years’ experience to the health care industry. In 1979, due to an ailing loved one, Meg and her parents Sydney and Dorothy Parker, started their first residential care home. Over the years Meg founded several companies devoted to the care of senior citizens. Meg and her husband live in Pebble Beach, have two daughters and six grandchildren. Meg loves to play tennis, golf and to ski. VISIONARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES 831-644-9246 • www.visionary-hcs.com L I S A V. TAY L O R , B A S Fundraising strategist and professional benefit auctioneer at her namesake company, LisaT - Lisa assists non-profits in reaching their fundraising goals by providing consulting, trainings, and strategy as it relates to engaging donors at a high level for year round cultivation. Areas of consultation can be; audience development, live & silent auction acquisitions, event strategy & timing, auction event revenue enhancers and more. There are fewer than 225 Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designated individuals in the United States. Lisa is the only Benefit Auctioneer Specialist residing in Monterey County. In addition to assisting non-profits with fundraising, Lisa is the Publisher of CarmelBuzz – Monterey County’s Non-Profit News Network. LisaT.co & CarmelBuzz.com (831) 293-4461 LisaTAuctions@gmail.com 2 NW of Lincoln on 7th, Carmel (831) 626-4168 www.fordfg.com ROBIN WINFIELD First opened in 2009, Robin Winfield Gallery (and studio) can be found down the alley behind the Carmel Coffee House in the middle of Carmel, CA. A Fine Arts graduate of Smith College in Northampton, Ma., Winfield has exhibited in galleries across the country beginning in 1990. Winfield’s work is a combination of photograph and painting -- “mixed media.” Winfield loves to travel and has photographed architecture and other imagery from many cities in the US and also the many countries she has visited including Mexico, Turkey, Italy, Japan, and India. She is particularly drawn to interesting angles, repeating patterns, shadows, light and textures. Off Ocean Ave., between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel (831) 601-0725 www.robinwinfield.com CONNERS President and CEO of Visionary Health Care Services At Natural Veterinary Therapy, now in Carmel, the focus is on personalized attention to both the animals and their caretakers. 26135 Carmel Rancho Blvd. Ste E-103 S E L E N A S A L S E D O Worldly experience influences delectable offerings at Sweet Elena’s Bakery Born and raised in North Africa and France, with an Italian Mediterranean background, food was always an important part of Elena Salsedo’s life. “My father was a winemaker and ran a vineyard in Tunisia and France. My mother was a ‘gourmande’ and bought our food daily at the local farmer’s market,” says Elena of Sweet Elena’s Bakery in Sand City. Elena opened Sweet Elena’s in 1992 after a 14-year stint as pastry chef at Ventana Inn. Sweet Elena’s is an artisan bakery, where everything is made from scratch using fresh local ingredients, much of it sourced from local farmers markets. **Uses only organic flour. 465 Olympia Ave, Sand City, CA 93955 (831) 393-2063 www.sweetelenas.net • www.sweetelenas.com • sweetelenasbakery@gmail.com March 4, 2016 The Carmel Pine Cone 43A 911 From previous page to the scene, and the property was marked unsafe for occupancy. The city’s tree service also responded to the scene to assist with removing the tree from the roadway. This report is for information only. Pacific Grove: Report of a neglected dog on Forest Hill Boulevard. The person said the dog was barking and sounded like it was in distress prior to police arrival. Person found the dog at the address tangled on a chain leash and covered with feces. He said he untangled the dog and called the police. He said it’s an ongoing problem, and he feels the dog is being neglected. Officers told him they would have the animal control specialist follow up on his concern. On Feb. 18, the animal control officer followed up with the dog owner. The dog was checked and appeared to be in good condition for its age. The dog is currently being treated by a local veterinarian and is on medications. Officer gave information to the dog owner about tethering the dog. Nothing further at this time. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Carmel-by-the-Sea: A wallet was left behind at Junipero and Sixth by a customer and brought to the police station for safekeeping pending owner notification. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person at Mission and Eighth lost a small leather pouch containing keys and miscellaneous items. This report is in the event the item is turned in for safekeeping pending owner notification. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person reported losing a FitBit during a walk on Scenic Road in the City of Carmel. This report is for information only, in the event the item is turned in for safekeeping. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Investigated a non-injury traffic collision on San Carlos Street. Carmel-by-the-Sea: Subject was contacted on Ocean Avenue and advised of a request from the homeowner to cease phone calls to the homeowner. The subject was also advised and counseled on steps to request a civil standby from the department to retrieve property left at the residence. Pacific Grove: Officers were dispatched to Hillcrest Avenue for a domestic dispute between adults. 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