By KELLY NIX

THE FORMER county waterboard director charged with dozensof criminal counts for overbilling aCastroville artichoke grower andconflicts of interest related to thenow-defunct $400 million regionalwater project pleaded no contest tojust three charges in a plea deal withprosecutors Tuesday.

In a court hearing in Salinas thatlasted only 15 minutes, Steve Collinspleaded no contest, the same as aguilty plea, to two felony counts andone misdemeanor, which will meanhe will be placed on three years’felony probation and likely won’tserve any time in jail.

Before his hearing, Collins spokecasually to reporters outside thecourtroom.

“At the end of the day,” Collinssaid, “I felt like I was going to a gun-fight with a pocket knife, so I agreedto a plea deal.”

Minutes later, Collins pleaded toa felony count of violating govern-

ment code section 1090, which pre-cludes public officials being finan-cially interested in any contractmade by them in their official capac-ity, and a felony count of grand theftby false pretenses for overbillingOcean Mist Farms more than$89,000 between Nov. 17, 2008, andMay 13, 2011, for meetings he didnot attend or that did not occur.Collins had originally been chargedwith more than 40 criminal counts.

“He will, as a consequence of theplea and conviction of GovernmentCode Section 1090, be forever pre-cluded from holding public office inthe state of California,” MontereyCounty Assistant District AttorneyStephanie Hulsey told SuperiorCourt Judge Robert O’FarrellTuesday.

Collins was ordered to pay$89,754.26 in restitution to OceanMist Farms. If he doesn’t pay theamount in full during the three yearshe’s on felony probation, his proba-

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PG&E officials try to appeaseuneasy counciln Gas explosion community meeting set for March 26

By MARY SCHLEY

PRELIMINARY RESULTS of an investigation into whatcaused a house at Guadalupe and Third to explode March 3show that gas leaked from a PG&E main that was beingworked on in the street and then accumulated inside thevacant house where it was sparked by the pilot light of astove, PG&E Vice President Kevin Knapp told the CarmelCity Council at a special meeting Tuesday.

He and other officials from the utility company will alsotalk about the accident and their plans for resuming workreplacing gas mains in town at an open house set forWednesday, March 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. in city hall.

The leak that led to the explosion occurred when a PG&Eworker tapped into a gas main he thought was just steel, butit actually contained a plastic insert. As he worked on theline, gas leaked between the steel shell and the plastic liningand followed the main into the home.

“The area of space between the steel and the plastic allowsgas to go anywhere,” Knapp explained.

An independent consultant called Exponent is conductingan investigation for PG&E, and Knapp said it will be com-plete in another two or three weeks. Meanwhile, theCalifornia Public Utilities Commission is undertaking itsown examination of the explosion that destroyed the houseand damaged a couple of nearby homes but miraculouslyresulted in no injuries.

PG&E officials also told the council they have fielded 23inquiries related to the accident, and that repairs to adjacentresidences have been completed. The home that wasdestroyed is fenced off.

At the council meeting, Knapp said PG&E officials plan

Mayors unanimously oppose Cal Am takeover bidn Activists bitterly denounce vote

By KELLY NIX

THE SIX Peninsula mayors last week took a firm stanceagainst a water activist group’s June ballot initiative thatseeks a public takeover of California American Water’sMonterey Peninsula system.

At a March 13 meeting at Monterey City Hall, the mayorsunanimously opposed Measure O, an initiative sponsored bythe group, Public Water Now, that will appear on the June 3ballot. The measure calls for the public takeover of Cal Am’slocal system, if doing that would be financially feasible.

Though the agenda for last week’s meeting asked the may-ors to decide whether to commission a $50,000 study of theCal Am takeover initiative, the mayors instead opted to aban-

Tavener gets $55K;Burghardt, $180Kn ‘Wonderspace’ by another name?

By MARY SCHLEY

WHILE SOME questioned whether Wonderspacefounder Richard Tavener would be the best man for thejob of destination marketing consultant, the Carmel CityCouncil voted Tuesday night to approve his new $55,000contract, which will be covered by city tax dollars and a$1 fee imposed on hotel guests.

Members also OK’d a new $180,000 agreement withBurghardt + Doré, the PR and marketing agency that hasworked for the city since 2006, though city administra-tor Jason Stilwell said the city will be seeking bids fromother firms in the future. PR man Jeff Burghardt’s con-tract covers the current fiscal year, which ends June 30,after which bids will be sought from all firms interestedin marketing the city.

Tavener’s mission, meanwhile, would be to increase

See PG&E page 21A

See CABINS page 11A

See OPPOSE page 26A

See SPEND page 22A

See COLLINS page 23A

PHOTO/KELLY NIX

Steve Collins chats with reporters outside theSalinas courtroom where he pleaded ‘no contest’to three charges this week, ending his case. KSBWreporter May Chow is in the background.

COLLINS MAKES PLEA DEAL, AVOIDS JAIL TIME

don a study in favor of taking a position against the measure.Toward the end of the meeting, after numerous people

spoke for and against the takeover initiative, the mayors’ con-sensus was that pursuing the buyout of Cal Am now wouldnot benefit the community, which has been ordered by thestate to find a alternative water supply to the Carmel Riverby the beginning of 2017.

“What has been very striking to me in all of the passionthat we have heard,” Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Kampe said ofthe Measure O supporters, “is not one person has said here’show it helps you get a new supply of water — better, faster,more reliably or with greater certainty. Nothing.”

And, Kampe said, making the Peninsula’s water supply

You think the city manager of Carmel is in hot water? His counterpartin Pacific Grove is in trouble for allowing a construction project to dis-turb mating Monarchs. See page 6A.

A little privacy, please!Cabins with wheels offer option for families,quandary for officials

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TO PROVIDE vacationing families with a unique optionfor overnight accommodations, the owner of SaddleMountain RV and Campground in Carmel Valley is hoping toone day replace RVs on his 90-acre property with “parkmodel” cabins, which have wheels but resemble permanentcabins.

At least one of his neighbors, however, has voiced con-cerns about his plans and would like to see more oversightfrom Monterey County officials.

In response, a county planner told The Pine Cone thatcounty officials are meeting with state officials to sort outhow such structures might be permitted — and by what

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By MARY SCHLEY

THE ECONOMY will continue to improve slowly until2017, when it will flatten for a couple of years, according tothe five-year financial forecast submitted to the Carmel CityCouncil Tuesday by administrative services director SusanPaul and finance manager Paul Wood. For the upcoming2014/2015 fiscal year, they anticipate revenues and expendi-tures to be even at $17.8 million.

“In general, this year’s five-year forecast is healthier thanprior forecasts,” according to the report, mostly due toincreases in revenue from the city’s hotel and sales taxes.“The five-year forecast shows a steady balance between rev-enues and expenditures.”

Retirement reforms, refinancing of debt, restructuring incity hall and the stronger tax revenues are all contributing toa balanced budget that also gives the city more money tospend.

In the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, property taxesare expected to increase 1.85 percent, hotel taxes to grow by2.1 percent, and sales taxes by 2.44 percent above this year’slevels. Overall income is expected to increase an average of$367,000 annually during the next five years.

On the expense side, the costs of running all city depart-ments are expected to total $13.2 million, capital investmentswould be $2.27 million, and debt service would total $1.48million. With a few other items tossed in, total expendituresnext year are expected to total $17.8 million, up from $16.6million in the current year.

The council also received a five-year capital improvementplan totaling $16.4 million for 72 projects ranked in impor-tance from “critical,” to “future consideration.” In general,each project would cost at least $10,000 and meet some or allof several criteria: eliminating hazards and reducing liability,replacing high-maintenance or inefficient infrastructure,improving or creating new services, fulfilling outside man-dates, stimulating the economy or eliminating blight, com-plying with the general plan and preserving existing assets.

“This major investment in the city’s infrastructure repre-sents a significant commitment to our community’s futureand is made possible in great part from the community’s sup-port of Measure D,” according to Paul and Wood, who report-ed the tax would provide $6.7 million toward the completionof 27 projects during the next five years.

Items listed for the 2014/2015 fiscal year total an estimat-ed $3,435,530, $193,000 of which is unfunded. Projectsidentified as “critical,” include:

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Police &Sheriff’s Log

HERE’S A look at some of the significant calls logged bythe Carmel-by-the-Sea Police Department and the MontereyCounty Sheriff’s Office last week. This week’s log was compiledby Mary Schley.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

Carmel Valley: Resident found deceased at a Carmel Valleylocation. Case continues with the coroner’s division.

SATURDAY, MARCH 1

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A cell phone was found in the businessdistrict on Mission Street and brought to the station for safe-keeping.

Pacific Grove: Unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle on17th Street. Driver did not stop or attempt to contact owner ofvehicle.

Pacific Grove: Juveniles were contacted at a residence onOcean View Boulevard where alcohol was being consumed.Resident fled scene upon police arrival.

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Carmel area: Resident on Val Verde Drive reported that herhome had been burglarized.

Carmel Valley: Deputies responded to an alarm activation.Upon arrival, contact was made with a former employee whoadmitted entering the business and taking items without permis-sion.

Carmel Valley: Deputies responded to report of a structurefire in the 26000 block of Zdan Road. The residence was underconstruction or remodel. The residence was fully engulfed.Unknown cause. Fire personnel will investigate.

Pacific Grove: Eardley Avenue resident reported his 14-year-old son was fighting with him. PGPD arrived and contactedboth parties. Son is low functioning mental patient who usuallystays at a group home in Salinas. Resident brings him home onsome weekends. Resident said the son is having medical prob-lems that make his mental condition worse. Son is unable tospeak. Son was allowed time to calm down and was driven awayin the resident’s vehicle from the scene. No medical attentionsought.

Pacific Grove: Man and his wife returned to their car onOcean View after visiting the aquarium with their child. In thecar, the juvenile began to get upset and would not stay in the car.She unlocked the door and ran out in the middle of traffic, forc-ing the man to grab a hold of her and bring her to the sidewalk.Upon arrival, the officer saw the juvenile kicking and punchingthe air while the man held on to her. Attempts to calm the childwere eventually successful, and she decided to stay inside the carwhile en route home. Man advised that the juvenile is diagnosedwith a behavioral disorder and requested a report documentingtoday’s incident.

MONDAY, MARCH 3

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person requested assistance due to aresidential lockout at 0139 hours. After reviewing his options,the Junipero resident agreed to let the officers to break a smallwindow to gain access.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Insurance agent reported a tree fell intohis client’s house on San Carlos Street, and it caused damage tothe roof and chimney. Photographs were taken and attached tothe report. All parties were contacted, and information wasexchanged.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: A home on Guadalupe Street was dam-aged by a gas explosion.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a domestic-violence incidenton San Antonio Avenue. Victim did not want to prosecute orhave the perpetrator contacted. Victim wanted the incident doc-umented only.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Person found a dog at large on thebeach and brought it to the station for safekeeping. The ownerwas located and advised she was in the area where she saw thedog being taken by the person, but that it was someone else’sdog. The finder of the dog brought the dog back to the locationof the owner, and the dog and owner were reunited.

Pacific Grove: Monterey Avenue resident reported the rearlicense plate of his vehicle fell off while driving due to beingrusted and deteriorated. He will obtain a new plate from theDMV. CHP 180 completed and entered into CLETS. Nothingfurther.

Pacific Grove: Neighbors on Alder Street were in a dispu-te over their property line. One party stated the neighbor hithim with a hammer. Neighbor denied using a hammer andstated her neighbor punched her in the shoulder first.

Pacific Grove: Morse Drive resident listed a sofa for sale onan ad. The following day, the suspect told the person he wasinterested and mailed a check for three times more than the list-ed price. The resident felt it was suspicious. Bank confirmed thecheck was fraudulent.

Pacific Grove: Driver struck a parked car on PresidioBoulevard, causing damage. Driver continued on and struckanother car, and then continued on without reporting.

Pacific Grove: Report of 288.2(b) PC, child pornographysent by email, at an Arkwright Court residence.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Officer observed a business owner onDolores Street allowing his dog outside of his store off leash andunattended. Contacted and warned.

Pacific Grove: Man reported a rape that occurred twoyears ago which involved his ex-girlfriend. He believes therape occurred out of town with a group of football players.He felt guilty for the rape because he installed an applicationin his former’s girlfriend’s cell phone without her knowl-edge. The application was able to record audios of the rape,and he stated he could clearly hear his ex-girlfriend gettingraped. When the officer listened to the audios, officer onlyheard white noise. Man said nobody believed him during thetime the rape occurred because he would hear voices. Aftercompleting rehab and now medically being treated, he saidhe can hear through the white noise of the audios the rapetaking place.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle towed and cited for blocking adriveway on San Carlos Street.

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STEELHEAD TROUT IN the Carmel River got a boostthis week when Monterey Peninsula Water ManagementDistrict directors approved spending $170,000 for 1,500 tonsof gravel intended to improve spawning habitat for the fish.The bad news is that because of the drought, it’s unclearwhen the rocks can be used to help.

For 20 years, the water district has used gravel to make theriver bed more egg-friendly to trout. But this year’s programwill be the biggest — if river flows are sufficient to allow therock to be placed this summer.

The dry winter has left river levels low, and the gravelwould likely not disperse downstream properly to be of useto spawning trout.

“The flow is so low that I may not be able to put the rockin this summer,” water district associate fisheries biologistBeverly Chaney told The Pine Cone. “If I don’t put it in thissummer, we will have to wait until next summer.”

There is a four-month window, from July to October, dur-ing which the district is allowed to place the rock.

“That’s one of the requirements of the grant agreement,”Chaney said. “It protects the red-legged frog tadpoles andjuvenile steelhead” from being harmed.

The water district isn’t the only agency using spawninggravel. Many other districts and organizations insert suchrocks into waters to improve spawning habitat for steelheadfish and salmon.

‘SPAWNING GRAVEL’ TO HELP TROUT IN CARMEL RIVER, BUT MAYBE NOT NOWDuring spawning, a female trout digs a nest, or “redd,”

into the gravel in order to lay eggs before a male fertilizesthem. Once spawning is complete, the female covers the nestwith loose gravel for protection.

While the district on at least one occasion used a heli-copter to drop gravel at various spots in the river, whichallowed for quick positioning of the rock instead of waitingfor it to naturally migrate downstream, Chaney said that’s notan option now.

“We would love to do that again,” she said, “but hiringhelicopters costs way too much.”

When the district finally places the 1,500 tons of gravelinto the Carmel River, it will mark the largest amount addedto the river at one time.

The gravel pieces will range in size from about 1.5 inchesto 4 inches, Chaney said.

The funds for the project are reimbursable through a tax-payer-funded grant from the California Department of Fishand Wildlife; however, about 100 hours of staff time will beneeded to oversee the project, according to the water district.

The district will enter into a $133,000 contract with com-pany Assured Aggregates for gravel from its Central Valleyquarry, and a $35,000 contract with Don ChapinConstruction Company to place the gravel into the river.

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PACIFIC GROVE’S city manager last week apologizedfor not notifying monarch enthusiasts about the heavy con-struction at the butterfly sanctuary which some say washarmful to the city’s favorite insects.

The city issued an emergency permit to the owners of theadjacent Butterfly Grove Inn so workers could fix leakysewer pipes. Last week’s construction involved crews diggingtrenches and replacing sewer lines in a prime monarch mat-ing area.

Any construction at the butterfly sanctuary should waituntil mating season is over at the end of April, naturalist BobPacelli told The Pine Cone. Just after last week’s work began,Pacelli said he saw a worker disturb a pair of mating mon-

the inn.“It’s very clear that more could have been done to alert

people that this was taking place,” Frutchey said. Pacelli said the city should have not only notified the pub-

lic about the work, but also informed workers of the sensitivenature of the monarch habitat so they could have been morecareful. Last week, scores of monarchs could be seen matingin the sanctuary off of Lighthouse Avenue.

“Cleanup or construction at this time of year is very bad,”butterfly enthusiast Sally Moore told The Pine Cone. “Themonarchs are mating on the ground and easily destroyed orcertainly disturbed by such activity.”

Acting city public works superintendent Daniel Gho toldThe Pine Cone that the work was necessary to stop sewagefrom leaking into the streets, which he said was a publichealth hazard. Building official John Kuehl issued the emer-gency permit for the work.

“We work with [monarch butterfly enthusiasts] to betterthe sanctuary,” Gho said. “And the city has aways done that.But this was an incident that couldn’t be avoided.”

While Pacelli, Moore and resident Barbara Douglas toldThe Pine Cone they believe the construction was actuallypart of a larger plan by the city to enable the inn’s sewer linesto connect with proposed public restrooms near the sanctu-

P.G. city manager issues apology over construction at butterfly sanctuaryarchs, which are prevalent in the sanctuary this time of year.

“He was digging and not looking,” Pacelli recalled. “Hethrew some dirt on some mating monarchs.”

Two days later at a Pacific Grove City Council meeting,P.G. resident Frances Grate blasted the city for failing to noti-fy residents of the construction work. She called it a “grossmiscommunication,” and said the city was “insensitive” tothe butterfly sanctuary.

“Be proactive,” Grate told the council. “If somethingneeds to be done, let the public know; otherwise, we react theway we do and it hits the fan.”

City manager Tom Frutchey said the work was necessarybecause there had recently been more than one sewer spillnear the hotel. But he apologized for not notifying residentsahead of time about the construction, which was paid for by

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Naturalist Bob Pacelli points to an area above the trench where mon-archs frequently mate at P.G. monarch sanctuary. The city managerapologized that the city didn’t notify residents of the construction.

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By MARY SCHLEY

WHEN CARMEL resident TomCoppinger died of a heart attack a few daysbefore Christmas, the loss reverberatedthrough many circles — his family andfriends, of course, but also the schools, non-profits and community groups that relied onhis enthusiasm, personality and dedicationfor their fundraising efforts and support. Hissudden death also made a fellow father real-ize that if someone at a Carmel YouthBaseball game has a heart attack, those near-by must have the means to save his life.

As a result, Graham Evans, a Montereyfirefighter who also serves on the CarmelYouth Baseball board of directors, decided tostump for the funds to install automatedexternal defibrillators at De Dampierre Parkin Carmel Valley Village and Larson Fieldnear the Mission.

“I always thought it would be hard to buyan AED in honor of someone who had aheart attack, but we were definitely thinkingabout him when we bought them,” Evanssaid of Coppinger, whose son, Trey, hecoached in water polo at Carmel High. “Youhear every year of some kid getting hit witha baseball and going down, and I also thinkabout having people come and watch thebaseball games — people like Tom.”

To help fill what he saw as a critical need,Evans first considered seeking a grant butdecided to take his idea to Pebble Beach res-idents Mike and Chrissi Morgan.

“They’re very generous, especially whenit comes to things like that for the communi-ty,” he said. The couple donated $5,000.

Evans ordered two AEDs online for$3,800, and the balance is being used fortheir maintenance, upkeep and replacementparts, like the pads and batteries. Themachines came with outdoor storage boxesthat are alarmed and have a light that shines

if someone opens the doors.“We thought that was important,” he said.When the ballfields are empty, the AEDs

are removed from their boxes and locked up,so no one steals them, and Evans checksthem regularly to make sure they are func-tioning properly.

“The AEDs are not there unless there’s apractice or a baseball game — they arelocked away in storage,” he said. “So everytime a coach comes to have a practice or setup for a game, they have to put the AEDsout.”

Evans said he hopes the machines will notonly enable someone to save a life, if needbe, but to offer peace of mind when the ball-parks are packed with kids, parents and fans.

“I just want people to know that they’rethere — especially if they come to watchtheir kids play baseball,” he said.

Tom Coppinger’s death last December inspired alocal firefighter to get AEDs installed at ballparks.

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CARMEL - Maryanna Haskins, 81 years old, diedpeacefully in the company of her children on March 14,2014. She was born in Hollywood, CA to Sam HaskinsJr. and Mary Stimson Haskins. A brother, Sam, fol-lowed two years later. The family moved from Pasadenato Sierra Madre in 1939 and lived there until 1956.

Maryanna went to Sierra Madre School through the8th grade and then to high school at Anoakia. Sheattended Mt. Vernon Jr. College and graduated fromUSC with a degree in education in 1954. Maryannamet Gene Otsea at USC and married him in 1955.

Maryanna taught kindergarten in Seaside, CA when Gene was stationed at FortOrd. Their four children, Mary Jo, Karen, Peter and Erik were born between 1956and 1960. The family lived in Fullerton, CA from 1959 until they moved toGeneva, Switzerland in 1966 where the children all attended the InternationalSchool of Geneva until each graduated from high school.

Maryanna and Gene were divorced in 1978 and Maryanna moved back toCalifornia to live in San Francisco. Maryanna helped out a friend, Bill West, withhis new and, at the time, very small Zuni Cafe. She went on to become the day-time hostess there in the 1980s as the restaurant expanded and blossomed into oneof San Francisco's most popular dining spots, as it still is today. Maryanna alsovolunteered for the San Francisco Aids Foundation and worked primarily with theAids Hot Line. She received a merit award for her work and dedication to thefoundation at a celebration where she was honored. This ceremony was attendedby many of her close friends and family.

Maryanna lived in various places in San Francisco, including North Beach andPotrero Hill. She moved from Potrero Hill in 2002 to Carmel, where many of herextended family live. While unfailingly generous, Maryanna was a shark at thehearts table. She perfected emincé de veau and believed no t-bone should escapeungnawed. Her family will miss her sorely when they gather in Cayucos for the36th summer.

Maryanna leaves her four children, six grandchildren, and brother. A privatefamily celebration will take place later this year. In lieu of flowers please senddonations to the San Francisco Aids Foundation, 1035 Market Street, SanFrancisco, CA 94103.

Maryanna Haskins1932 ~ 2014

Robert (Bob) D. Steinmetz, 83, longtime Monterey Peninsula resident and retiredpharmacist, died March 10, 2014 at St. Joseph Hospital,Denver, CO of Primary Amyloidosis.

Bob was born on April 23, 1930 in Pacific Grove. He wasthe grandson of pioneering Pacific Grove blacksmith HenrySteinmetz, who was known for his ornamental iron work.

Bob’s interest in pharmacy began early, as a child, whenhe delivered prescriptions for Dyke’s Pharmacy in PacificGrove.

He graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1948.He attended University of California, Berkeley andUniversity of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy,where he met and married his wife Marjorie. He graduatedfrom U.C.S.F. in 1954. He served in the U.S. Army Medical

Field Service Corp and was discharged at Fort Ord as a 1st Lieutenant in 1957.

He and Marjorie settled in Carmel in 1956, where they raised their two daughters.

Bob was a member of the Pebble Beach Sports Car Club, the Del Monte KennelClub, and had many hobbies including oil painting, woodworking, and classic cars. Hewas also a charter member of the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

He finished his career in pharmacy at the Community Hospital of MontereyPeninsula in 1990. In retirement, the Steinmetz’s moved to Lakewood, CO. Bob con-tinued to enjoy his many hobbies.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marjorie; two daughters, Laura Steinmetz-Malato (Larry) of Woodinville, WA and Lee Ann Prunty (Kurt) of Evergreen, CO andtwin granddaughters, Jenna and Lauren Prunty.

At his request, no funeral services will be held. The family asks that any memorialcontributions be made to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Memorial Fund.

Robert D. Steinmetz1930-2014

P.G. City Council to put pension initiative on November ballot

By KELLY NIX

THE PACIFIC Grove City Council is setto comply with a judge’s order to put on theNovember ballot a citizens’ initiative thatseeks to void a 2002 pension deal that gavepolice and firefighters sweetheart retirementplans, the city’s mayor told The Pine Cone.

In a ruling released last week, MontereyCounty Superior Court Judge Thomas Willsordered the city council to adopt a resolutionputting the citizens’ initiative on the Nov. 4ballot within 30 days. Though the councildidn’t do that at a meeting last week, it is setto do that at the April 2 meeting, Mayor BillKampe said.

“That meeting falls within the required 30days” of the judge’s order, Kampe explained.

Backers of the initiative who sued the citylast year after the council refused to enact itcontend the 2002 council approved the

retirement plan without knowing the truecosts to the city. The council wasn’t allowedto view the actuary report showing that theplan would cost more than $800,000 peryear, supporters contend.

Meanwhile, the attorney for the three cit-izens who organized the initiative, MargaretThum, served city councilmen Robert Huitt,who was also on the 2002 council, and DanMiller with subpoenas so she could questionthem about the pension plan, which allowspublic safety workers to retire as early as age50. Miller told The Pine Cone he gave hisdeposition this week.

On June 26, Wills will weigh a counter-suit that the city filed challenging the legali-ty of the initiative.

With the exception of Miller, the councilhas criticized the initiative and warned that,if it passes, it will spark costly lawsuitsagainst the city by employees’ unions.

Realty company, homeowner suedover ‘sale’ of Carmel Valley home

By KELLY NIX

A COMPLICATED lawsuit filed morethan four years ago by a married couplealleging they were bilked out of their CarmelValley dream home by a local real estatecompany will be scheduled for a trial soon.

In the suit, which dates to October 2009,Karl Anderson and his wife, Lori Bishop,allege that in June 2009, they entered into anagreement, handled by Sotheby’s realtorWhiz Lindsey, to lease a house on PhelpsWay with an option to purchase the $1.2 mil-lion property by March 2010.

As part of the deal, the couple says theypaid homeowner Glenn Cameron a total of$38,200 — which included $25,000 for theoption to purchase the 4,000-square-foothome, rent of $6,200, a security deposit of$6,000 and $1,000 for one-sixth of lastmonth’s rent.

But about two months after moving intothe house, Anderson and Bishop — whorelocated to Carmel Valley from SouthernCalifornia with their four horses — got anunnerving knock at the door from a realtorwho wanted to show the house to a prospec-tive buyer.

“The realtor said ‘Can I show this proper-ty? I have someone who wants to see yourhouse,’” Bishop told The Pine Cone. “Andwe said ‘This is ridiculous, this is ourhouse.’”

The couple was taken aback again whenthe realtor said the property was in the earlystages of foreclosure because the owner,Cameron, hadn’t made his mortgage pay-ments.

“We were defrauded, plain and true.”Anderson said, because Cameron knew theforeclosure was on the way and never intend-ed to sell them the house

Sotheby’s International Realty, also anamed as a defendant, filed a countersuitagainst Anderson and Bishop allegingbreach of contract related to the lease andsale of the home.

And then Cameron filed a countersuit ofhis own, claiming the couple was at fault for“intentionally not paying” him so the homewould go into foreclosure, though it isn’tclear why they would do that.

Lindsey and a Sotheby’s manager for thecompany’s Monterey Peninsula offices didnot respond to messages seeking comment.

“The plaintiffs failed to abide by theterms of the purchase agreement, andinstead, attempted to negotiate a better dealwith the lenders and lived in the propertyrent free until it was foreclosed upon,”Cameron alleges in his suit, which the coupledenies.

The home was foreclosed in November2009, and Anderson and Bishop moved intoa friend’s mobile home located on propertythey could tend to their horses. They latermoved into a house in Hidden Hills, wherethey currently reside.

In their lawsuit, the couple contends thatCameron took the couple’s money for theoption and rent, but never intended to actual-ly sell them the home.

“Cameron made representations with theintent to induce plaintiffs to unknowinglyenter into the agreements and pay Cameron$38,200,” according to the lawsuit, “so as tounduly benefit Cameron.”

Cameron, they say, also failed to obtainbuilding permits he promised would haveallow them to make improvements to theproperty and that he was behind on propertytaxes, as well as the mortgage.

“On the day we signed the documents tobegin the lease option,” Anderson, a veteri-narian at Animal Hospital at Mid Valley,said, “he was probably already seven or eightmonths behind in his mortgage, and he didnot disclose that.”

Furthermore, they say, Lindsey was awareof the issues on the property but intentional-ly withheld the information. Sotheby’s isbeing sued because it’s liable for Lindsey’sactions, the couple says. Realtors and home-owners, by law, are required to disclosematerial facts affecting the value of a proper-ty or its title to prospective buyers.

“We hire real estate agents because theyare supposed to be professional and sup-posed to know what they are doing and notconceal information just for commission,”Anderson said.

Besides alleging breach of contract,fraud, negligent misrepresentation and otherclaims, Anderson and Bishop allege thedefendants acted with “oppression, fraud andmalice,” which could entitle them to punitivedamages.

Anderson and Bishop said they’ve spenttheir entire retirement savings, $100,000, onattorney’s fees in pursuing the lawsuit.

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n 98 years ago –– March 22, 1916

New School Certain

Without a dissenting vote, the electors ofCarmelo school district last Friday autho-rized the board of trustees to issue bonds tothe extent of $2000 to erect and furnish amodern school building. The structure nowin use is one of the oldest in the state, whichshould have been abandoned years ago. Atthe next meeting of the trustees, plans andspecifications will be presented and adoptedand bids advertised for, and constructionwill begin as soon as possible.

Harmony in Sight

One of the things most desired by manyin Carmel who are interested in and devotedto the presentation of the annual ForestTheatre affairs is likely to be consummated.At a meeting of the council of the ForestTheatre Society late Friday evening, atwhich several members of the WesternDrama Society were present, the propositionof the organizations uniting was taken up.The result was the appointment of a jointcommittee, the business of which will be theworking out of a plan for consolidation.

For the first two years after its organiza-tion, the Forest Theatre Society, which hadput on Miss Skinner’s “David” and “TwelfthNight”, was alone in the field, but in 1912 adisagreement arose in the society, whichculminated in the formation of the WesternDrama Society. Since that time both groupshave been producing elaborate plays annual-ly – and neither of them have done as wellartistically or financially as they might have.

n 75 years ago –– March 24, 1939

Quarantine Placed on Dogs

A strict state quarantine of dogs in theentire peninsula area from Carmel rivernorth to Marina was imposed yesterday,according to Dr. Dwight M. Bissell, countyhealth officer. Since March 1 there havebeen 13 cases of rabies and in the past ninemonths 24 persons have been under treat-ment. One positive case of rabies was report-ed on Wednesday from Pebble Beach, EarleDuclus, health inspector at Monterey, saidyesterday.

All dogs must be kept on the premisesand leashed, caged or in a paddock, to pre-vent them escaping by way of low fences oropen doors. Any animals so escaping, how-ever, may be redeemed by permit fromDuclus.

n 50 years ago –– March 26, 1964

Planners Fence About Parking

The Carmel City Planning Commissionspent most of the time at its monthly meetingyesterday in parliamentary fencing. In mid-February, the City Council passed an ordi-nance which under certain circumstancesrequires that on-site, off-street parking beprovided for before a building permit will beissued. The problem arises: when shall thelaw apply? Carmel Commercial Propertiesplans a development at the northwest cornerof Mission and Seventh on a piece of proper-ty containing 16,000 square feet. Must they

provide parking?The planning commission, apparently

unwilling to go out on a long limb withoutcompany, put the decision off until after thejoint committee on parking of the CityCouncil and the Planning Commission meetsagain. It will come up again at the regularApril meeting of the commission.

Plans for New Wing AtCommunity Hospital

Plans to construct a new 32-bed patientwing to accommodate an additional 1,600patients per year at Community Hospitalwere announced yesterday at the annualmembership meeting by Vernon F. Hurd,who also was re-elected president of theBoard of Trustees. He said the new two-storywing will be built at the northeastern cornerof the hospital.

It will connect north and south nursingfloors. The work and expansion of certaindepartments of the hospital will cost an esti-mated $875,000. Completion of the projectis anticipated in 1967 or 1968.

In discussing progress, Mr. Hurd said thatin 1963 the hospital cared for 5,000 inpa-tients and 10,000 outpatients. This was a50% increase over the previous year.

n 25 years ago –– March 23, 1989

Is year-round school in books forCarmel kids?

Carmel Unified School District officialsare rethinking the idea of a traditional schoolcalendar, and are now considering the optionof offering classes year-round. The notion isnot to be confused with an extended numberof school days, such as the recently institutedprogram at Briarclff Academy where schoolis in session 215 days a year.

Instead, the CUSD would maintain its180-day calendar, but would spread thosedays throughout the year. In a year-roundcalendar the traditional summer vacation isreplaced with a series of shorter breaksthroughout the 12 months.

Some 70, or 6 percent, of the state’s 1,025school districts have instituted some kind ofyear-round education plan at 387 differentsites. Moreover, 40 other districts statewideare seriously studying the possibilities ofyear-round education for the future.

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March 17–23, 2014

By MARY SCHLEY

THE DAY after the Carmel Planning Commissionrejected his permit for a tasting room because his winesaren’t made in Monterey County, even though some of thegrapes in them are grown here, Dan Tudor filed an appeal inorder to plead his case before the city council.

Tudor hopes to open a tasting room and store in the smallgazebo behind Anton & Michel Restaurant in the Court ofthe Fountains on Mission Street where artist and mayoralhopeful Vincenzo D’Amico currently proffers his artwork.

At the March 11 meeting, which Tudor did not attend,planning commissioners voted to deny his permit because hiswines are made in Paso Robles, and their guidelines on tast-ing rooms heavily favor Monterey County wines. On March12, he submitted a letter and the required $295 fee to take thematter to the city council, which will hear it April 1.

Tudor, whose cousin, Christian, owns Tudor Wines,objected to being classified as an out-of-county winemaker

outside the county, and that unless someone is making50,000 cases per year, it doesn’t make sense to build a win-ery.

And since Tudor’s wines are brought back north and soldlocally, he said, the community is benefitting from the busi-ness.

Further, he questioned the city’s Monterey County rule forwine-tasting rooms when no such restrictions are imposed onother goods or restaurants.

“They don’t tell Coach they have to make their bags inMonterey County, and they don’t tell restaurants they have touse all Monterey County produce,” he said. “But we have allMonterey County grapes.”

He also objected to Scott Caraccioli’s allegations at theplanning commission meeting that he didn’t hold licenses orpay taxes on his wines when they were sold and offered fortasting at another Mission Street restaurant, Andre’sBouchée. There, he said, the owners purchased his wines tooffer in their wine shop, and he would host educational tast-ings there occasionally.

Tudor appeals denial of tasting room permitand pointed out all of his vintages since 2000, except for twoPinots Noir in 2006 and one in 2007, have been made withSanta Lucia Highlands grapes.

“All of our grapes and wines,” he said, with the exceptionof the three vintages, “have been Santa Lucia HighlandsPinot Noir, Riesling and Gewurztraminer since we started in2000,” he told The Pine Cone. “That’s what we‘ve been aboutsince we started.”

The fruit is trucked down to a winery in Paso Robles to becrushed, fermented, barreled and bottled, Tudor said, becausehis operation is too small to purchase its own winery, andthere aren’t other facilities here he can use.

“We need space that is set up for small-lot, high-qualitywine production, and there just isn’t very much of that, if any,really available in Monterey County,” he said. “We don’twant to have to truck our grapes down to Paso, but that wasthe closest we could find to bottle and store our wines.”

He also argued that several other Santa Lucia Highlandsand Monterey County wines are made and bottled at facilities See WINES page 27A

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So far, Howie Hugo has installed two cabins at his camp-ground, which is located about five miles east of Highway 1at 27625 Schulte Road.

The father of seven children, Hugo said he likes the cabinsbecause they offer families a more inexpensive way to visitthe Monterey Peninsula. “There are very few affordableaccommodations for families here,” he said.

Hugo said the two existing cabins — which rent for $195per night — is furnished with a queen bed and two smallerbeds in a sleeping loft. Linens, blankets and towels are pro-vided. The bathrooms feature a tub, and kitchens have arefrigerator, a stove, an oven, a microwave and an array ofcooking and eating utensils. Each cabin also has a flat screenTVs and a deck with a propane BBQ.

“They are really cozy,” Hugo told The Pine Cone. “Theyreally fit in here.”

CABINSFrom page 1A

Another cabin will be installed this spring — and if thedemand is there — he hopes to add more. “We’re bringingthem in at a gradual pace,” said Hugh, who envisions addingup to 25 cabins.

Ultimately, Hugo would like to see the cabins replace allthe spaces at the RV-designate campground — which wouldkeep the slow-moving vehicles out the residential neighbor-hood along Schulte Road. “We’re taking 40-foot behemothRVs off the road and we’re replacing them with somethingthat isn’t coming in and out every day,” he said. “If I lived onSchulte Road, I’d be thrilled.”

While Hugo said many of his neighbors support his plans,one neighbor, Tracy Hopper, told The Pine Cone she has con-cerns about bringing more cabins into the campground.Hopper is particularly worried about erosion. She said herneighborhood is very vulnerable to mudslides — and two ofher neighbors’ homes have suffered damage as a result. Shefears the grading of cabin sites could trigger a slide.

Hopper is also concerned about the traffic the cabins willgenerate along Schulte Road. “We have a sleepy community

and a one-lane country road,” Hopper said.Hopper would like more oversight of Hugo’s plans.

Hopper once worked as a planner in Santa Barbara County,where “you couldn’t build anything without some sort ofenvironmental review.”

But Hugo said no work will be done until permits havebeen granted. “We very much have oversight from both thecounty and the state,” he said. “Any new grading has to beapproved by the state, and any new hookups for waste haveto be approved by the county and the state. We are trying tobe a good neighbor.”

For county officials trying to develop a permitting processfor the growing short term rental industry, the cabins createanother perplexing issue. When asked what the county’sposition is on “park model” cabins, planner John Ford saidhis department is currently working on developing a policy.

“We don’t have a definitive answer yet,” Ford said. “It isunclear what the permitting authority is right now. It mayvery well be that both the county and state will have authorityin the future.”

PHOTO/SADDLE MOUNTAIN RV AND CAMPGROUND

The owner of a Carmel Valley campground wants to replace RVparking with 400-square-foot “park model cabins” (above).

12A The Carmel Pine Cone March 21, 2014

Michaan’s Auctions & Appraisal Lecture

Sunday, March 30, 2 - 4 p.m.The Endowment Committee and Advisory

Council of the Monterey Public Library present

Behind the Scene: An Inside Look At What

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E. Charlton Fortune (American, 1885 - 1969)“Late Afternoon, Monterey”

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CHS softballers dominate P.G., SeasideAFTER CRUISING to an easy 16-0 win

March 13 against Seaside High on the roadin its final non-league tuneup, the CarmelHigh School softball team trounced its rivalPacific Grove High at home March 18, 17-1.

The last time the two teams played —April 30 last year — the Breakers came outon top, 3-1. But this week, the Padres’offense was firing on all cylinders, andMaddi Randazzo went the distance, yield-ing just one run.

For Carmel High, Nicole Caoili wenttwo-for-two with a triple and three RBIs;Lauren Salvati singled, doubled and scoredthree runs; Amber Clark singled, doubled,

scored three runs and drove home three runs;and Angie Savoldi had a triple and scoredtwo runs.

Against Seaside High last week, MariFletcher paced the Padres’ offense with abases-loaded triple, and Clark, BayleeNottenkamper, and Daisy Perault each hadmulti-hit games. On the mound, QuinnBernal and Randazzo combined to shut outthe Spartans’ offense.

Next up, Carmel High (5-2, 1-0) playsSoledad High March 25 on the road andStevenson School March 27 on its homefield at Carmel Middle School. Both gamesstart at 4:30 p.m.

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Shots fired in Palo Colorado canyonPINE CONE STAFF REPORT

POLICE OFFICERS from multiple law-enforcement agencies converged on PaloColorado Canyon late Thursday afternoon,apparently in response to a someone in thecanyon with a rifle, according to informationdispatched over police radios.

Units from the Monterey CountySheriff ’s office and other departmentswarned medical personal to stay well awayfrom the scene, and after a report of “shotsfired,” officers exchanged snippets of infor-mation about a suspect who had been shotafter being pinned down, though details werehazy.

A CalSTAR helicopter that was sum-moned to airlift an injured patient was latercanceled, with a dispatcher reporting a“DBF” — dead body found.

According to a reporter with KION, anassistant district attorney said that aMonterey County sheriff ’s deputy shot onesuspect and another suspect was taken intocustody.

In an email exchange among residents ofthe canyon it was reported that the man whowas shot had been driving a U-haul truck.

Several Palo Colorado Canyon residentsalso told The Pine Cone they observed lowflying aircraft in their neighborhood forhours throughout the afternoon.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140421. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: IMPULSE PRODUCTIONS,316 Mid Valley Center #184, Carmel,CA 93923. Monterey County. MARTHAMARIE TONKIN, 316 Mid Valley Center#184, Carmel, CA 93923. This businessis conducted by an individual.Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on N/A. (s) MarthaMarie Tonkin. This statement was filedwith the County Clerk of MontereyCounty on Feb. 19, 2014. Publicationdates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014.(PC 220).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20140431

The following person(s) is (are) doingbusiness as:Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds,507 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901,Monterey County. Registrant(s) name and address:Nunhems USA, Inc., 1200 AndersonCorner Road, Parma, Idaho 83660.This business is conducted by aCorporation.Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed above on02/20/2014.I declare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct. (A regis-trant who declares as true informationwhich he or she knows to be false isguilty of a crime.)S/ Tracy Landry, Secretary.This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Monterey County on02/20/2014NOTICE-This Fictitious NameStatement expires five years from thedate it was filed in the office of theCounty Clerk. A New FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before that time.The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this state of aFictitious Business Name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State, or common law (See Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code).3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28/14CNS-2592328#CARMEL PINE CONEPublication dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28,2014. (PC 221).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140365. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#2554, 1219 South Main Street,Salinas, CA 93901. Monterey County.O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC,Delaware, 233 S. Patterson Ave.,Springfield, MO 65802. This business isconducted by a limited liability compa-ny. Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on Jan. 1, 2014. (s)Tom McFall, Treasurer/CEO. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk ofMonterey County on Feb. 11, 2014.Publication dates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14,21, 2014. (PC 222).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140364. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#3133, 815 Broadway Street, King City,CA 93930. Monterey County. O’REILLYAUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC, Delaware,233 S. Patterson Ave., Springfield, MO65802. This business is conducted by alimited liability company. Registrantcommenced to transact business underthe fictitious business name listedabove on Jan. 1, 2014. (s) Tom McFall,Treasurer/CEO. This statement wasfiled with the County Clerk of MontereyCounty on Feb. 11, 2014. Publicationdates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014.(PC 223).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140358. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#2631, 250 Reservation Rd., Marina,CA 93933. Monterey County. O’REILLYAUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC, Delaware,233 S. Patterson Ave., Springfield, MO65802. This business is conducted by alimited liability company. Registrantcommenced to transact business underthe fictitious business name listedabove on Jan. 1, 2014. (s) Tom McFall,Treasurer/CEO. This statement wasfiled with the County Clerk of MontereyCounty on Feb. 11, 2014. Publicationdates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014.(PC 224).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140380. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#3566, 2233 H De La Rosa Street,Soledad, CA 93960. Monterey County.O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC,Delaware, 233 S. Patterson Ave.,Springfield, MO 65802. This business isconducted by a limited liability compa-ny. Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on Jan. 1, 2014. (s)Tom McFall, Treasurer/CEO. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk ofMonterey County on Feb. 12, 2014.Publication dates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14,21, 2014. (PC 225).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140383. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#3503, 1720 Fremont Blvd., Seaside,CA 93955. Monterey County. O’REILLYAUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC, Delaware,233 S. Patterson Ave., Springfield, MO65802. This business is conducted by alimited liability company. Registrantcommenced to transact business underthe fictitious business name listedabove on Jan. 1, 2014. (s) Tom McFall,Treasurer/CEO. This statement wasfiled with the County Clerk of MontereyCounty on Feb. 12, 2014. Publicationdates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014.(PC 226).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140384. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#2702, 43 South Sanborn Rd., Suite A,Salinas, CA 93905. Monterey County.O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC,Delaware, 233 S. Patterson Ave.,Springfield, MO 65802. This business isconducted by a limited liability compa-ny. Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on Jan. 1, 2014. (s)Tom McFall, Treasurer/CEO. This state-

ment was filed with the County Clerk ofMonterey County on Feb. 12, 2014.Publication dates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14,21, 2014. (PC 227).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140382. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#3538, 610 Williams Road, Salinas, CA93905. Monterey County. O’REILLYAUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC, Delaware,233 S. Patterson Ave., Springfield, MO65802. This business is conducted by alimited liability company. Registrantcommenced to transact business underthe fictitious business name listedabove on Jan. 1, 2014. (s) Tom McFall,Treasurer/CEO. This statement wasfiled with the County Clerk of MontereyCounty on Feb. 12, 2014. Publicationdates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014.(PC 228).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140396. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: O’REILLY AUTO PARTS#2991, 989 North Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906. Monterey County.O’REILLY AUTO ENTERPRISES, LLC,Delaware, 233 S. Patterson Ave.,Springfield, MO 65802. This business isconducted by a limited liability compa-ny. Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on Jan. 1, 2014. (s)Tom McFall, Treasurer/CEO. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk ofMonterey County on Feb. 13, 2014.Publication dates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14,21, 2014. (PC 229).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140417. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: CARMEL MISSION INN, 3665Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923. MontereyCounty. MI CARMEL HOLDINGS, LLC,3665 Rio Road, Carmel, CA 93923.This business is conducted by a limitedliability company. Registrant com-menced to transact business under thefictitious business name listed above onNov. 1, 2013. (s) Mary MacLeod, Co-Holder; Cindy Marchese, Manager. Thisstatement was filed with the CountyClerk of Monterey County on Feb. 19,2014. Publication dates: Feb. 28,March 7, 14, 21, 2014. (PC 230).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140415. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: BONFIELD CONSTRUCTION,1123 Lincoln Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA93950. Monterey County. BIOENERGYCONSTRUCTION, INC. (A CALIFOR-NIA CORPORATION), 1123 LincolnAvenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Thisbusiness is conducted by a corporation.Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on N/A. (s) BruceBonfield, President. This statement wasfiled with the County Clerk of MontereyCounty on Feb. 19, 2014. Publicationdates: Feb. 28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014.(PC 235).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140434. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: CFA ILLUSTRATION, 26188Camino Real, Carmel, CA 93923.Monterey County. CECELIA AZHDER-IAN, 26188 Camino Real, Carmel, CA93923. This business is conducted byan individual. Registrant commenced totransact business under the fictitiousbusiness name listed above on Jan. 27,2014. (s) Bruce Bonfield, President.This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Monterey County onFeb. 20, 2014. Publication dates: Feb.28, March 7, 14, 21, 2014. (PC 236).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140478. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: FOREVER CARMEL, OceanAve. 2 SW San Carlos, Carmel, CA93921. Monterey County. M25 INC.,ANCHORAGE ALASKA, 340 G Street,Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99501. Thisbusiness is conducted by a corporation.Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on __ (s) JamesDankworth, Sec/Treas. This statementwas filed with the County Clerk ofMonterey County on Feb. 27, 2014.Publication dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28,2014. (PC 301).

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OFUSE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME File No. 20130133. The follow-ing person(s) have abandoned the useof the fictitious business name ACTI-KARE RESPONSIVE IN HOME CARE1 MONTEREY, located at 240 SanMiguel Canyon Rd., Royal Oaks, CA.The fictitious business name was filedin Monterey County on Jan. 23, 2013.File Number 20130133. REGISTEREDOWNER(S): GREENWORKS BUILTENVIRONMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.,240 San Miguel Canyon Rd., RoyalOaks, CA 95076. CA. This businesswas conducted by a corporation. (s)Jennifer Farmer, CEO. This statementwas filed with the County Clerk ofMonterey County on Feb. 27, 2014.Publication dates: March 7, 14, 21, 28,2014. (PC302).

Batch ID: Foreclosure DOT30984-HVC41-DOT APN: See Exhibit “A”NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALEWARNING! YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED<SEE EXHIBIT ‘A’>. UNLESS YOUTAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOURTIMESHARE ESTATE, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGSAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON-TACT A LAWYER. Exhibit “A” isattached hereto and made a part here-of. Exhibit “A” Contract No: 8-4091 T.S.No.: 3067657 Interval: 82 / Week 19 /Annual Timeshare Interest APN: 703-082-019-000 Trustor(s): JAMESANDREW REBIERO, JR. and KRIS-TINE ANN REBIERO Deed of TrustDated: Deed of Trust Date Recordedand Instrument No.: Notice of DefaultDate Recorded and Instrument No.Note Balance: Default Amount:Estimated Cost: 04/30/08 08/21/2008;2008052571 11/12/2013; 2013069512$15,870.37 $17,022.81 $600.00 Dateof Sale: 03/28/14 Time of Sale: 10:00A.M. Place of Sale: At the mainentrance to the County AdministratorBuilding, Located at: 168 W. AlisalStreet, Salinas CA, 93901 First

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PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICESAmerican Title Insurance Company, aCalifornia Corporation, as the dulyappointed Trustee, Successor Trustee,or Substituted Trustee of Deed(s) ofTrust executed by Trustor(s) andrecorded among the Official Records ofMonterey County, CALIFORNIA, andpursuant to that certain Notice ofDefault thereunder recorded, all asshown on Exhibit “A” which is attachedhereto and by this reference made apart hereof, will sell at public auction forcash, lawful money of the United Statesof America, (a cashier's check payableto said Trustee drawn on a state ornational bank, a state or federal creditunion, or a state or federal savings andloan association, or savings bank asspecified in section 5102 of theFinancial Code and authorized to dobusiness in this state) all that right, titleand interest conveyed to and now heldby it under said Deed of Trust in theproperty situated in said County andState to wit: Those certain TimeshareInterval as shown on Exhibit “A”, withinthe timeshare project located at 120Highlands Drive, Suite A, Carmel, CA93923. The legal descriptions on therecorded Deed(s) of Trust shown onExhibit “A,” are incorporated by this ref-erence. The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrectnessof the street address and other com-mon designation, if any, shown herein.Said sale will be made withoutcovenant or warranty, express orimplied, as to title, possession orencumbrances to satisfy the unpaidbalance due on the note or notessecured by said Deed(s) of Trust, asshown on Exhibit “A”, plus accruedinterest thereon, the estimated costs,expenses and advances if any at thetime of the initial publication of theNotice of Sale, as shown on Exhibit “A”.Accrued Interest and additionaladvances, if any, will increase this fig-ure prior to sale. NOTICE TO POTEN-TIAL BIDDERS: If you are consideringbidding on this property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risks involvedin bidding at a trustee auction. You willbe bidding on a lien, not on the propertyitself. Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does not automaticallyentitle you to free and clear ownershipof the property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctioned offmay be a junior lien. If you are the high-est bidder at the auction, you are ormay be responsible for paying off allliens senior to the lien being auctionedoff, before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority, andsize of outstanding liens that may existon this property by contacting the coun-ty recorder's office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property. NOTICETO PROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice of sale maybe postponed one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to youand to the public, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding thetrustee's sale or visit this Internet Website www.priorityposting.com, using thefile number assigned to this case__________. Information about post-ponements that are very short in dura-tion or that occur close in time to thescheduled sale may not immediately bereflected in the telephone information oron the Internet Web site. The best wayto verify postponement information is toattend the scheduled sale. PUBLISH:03/07/14, 03/14/14, 03/21/14 FirstAmerican Title Insurance Company, aCalifornia Corporation 400 S. RampartBlvd., Ste 290 Las Vegas, NV 89145Phone: (702) 792-6863 Date:02/28/2014 By: J. R. Albrecht, TrusteeSale Officer P1084963 3/7, 3/14,03/21/2014Publication dates: March 7, 14, 21,2014. (PC 304).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140479. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: BUNGEE BROTHERS, 13Tarpey Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076.Monterey County. MANUELRODRIGUEZ VALENCIA, 13 TarpeyRd #4, Royal Oaks, CA 95076.ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ VALENCIA,13 Tarpey Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076.This business is conducted by a limitedpartnership. Registrant commenced totransact business under the fictitiousbusiness name listed above on N/A (s)Manuel Rodriguez Valencia andRoberto Rodriguez Valencia. Thisstatement was filed with the CountyClerk of Monterey County on Feb. 27,2014. Publication dates: March 7, 14,21, 28, 2014. (PC 305).

SUMMONS – FAMILY LAWCASE NUMBER: DR 55025NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:

VICTORIA B. GARZAYou are being sued.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS:ABRAHAM B. MAGANA

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYSafter this Summons and Petition areserved on you to file a Response (formFL-120 or FL-123) at the court andhave a copy served on the petitioner. Aletter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response ontime, the court may make orders affect-ing your marriage or domestic partner-ship, your property, and custody of yourchildren. You may be ordered to paysupport and attorney fees and costs. Ifyou cannot pay the filing fee, ask theclerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact alawyer immediately. You can get infor-mation about finding lawyers at theCalifornia Courts Online Self-HelpCenter (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp),at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or bycontacting your local county bar associ-ation.

N O T I C E — R E S T R A I N I N GORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: Therestraining orders are effective againstboth spouses or domestic partners untilthe petition is dismissed, a judgement isentered, or the court makes furtherorders. They are enforceable anywherein California by any law enforcementofficer who has received or seen a copyof them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot paythe filing fee, ask the clerk for a feewaiver form. The court may order you topay back all or part of the fees and

costs that the court waived for you orthe other party.

The name and address of the courtare:SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,COUNTY MONTEREY 1200 Aguajito RoadMonterey, CA 93940

The name, address and telephonenumber of the petitioner’s attorney, orpetitioner without an attorney, is:ABRAHAM B. MAGANAP.O. Box 1587Greenfield, CA 93917206-6974RONALD D. LANCE11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #215Salinas, CA 93906(831) 443-6509Reg: #LDA5 County: Monterey

Date: Jan. 29, 2014(s) Connie Mazzei, Clerkby Sonia Gomez, DeputyPublication Dates: March 7, 14, 21,

28, 2014. (PC 306)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140401. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: CANDLESTICKS OFCARMEL, Ocean Ave. SE CornerMonte Verde, Carmel, CA 93921.Monterey County. LAURA ELIZABETHHODGE, 846 DeVisadero St.,Monterey, CA 93940. This business isconducted by an individual. Registrantcommenced to transact business underthe fictitious business name listedabove on Aug. 2006 (s) Laura Hodge.This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Monterey County onFeb. 14, 2014. Publication dates:March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2014. (PC 307).

SUPERIOR COURTOF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF MONTEREY

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

Case No. M126779.TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

petitioner, ANTHONY MALLOBOXVELASQUEZ filed a petition with thiscourt for a decree changing names asfollows: A.Present name: ANTHONY MALLOBOX VELASQUEZProposed name: ANTHONY QUINN MALLOBOX

THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indicat-ed below to show cause, if any, why thepetition for change of name should notbe granted. Any person objecting to thename changes described above mustfile a written objection that includes thereasons for the objection at least twocourt days before the matter is sched-uled to be heard and must appear at thehearing to show cause why the petitionshould not be granted. If no writtenobjection is timely filed, the court maygrant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: DATE: April 18, 2014TIME: 9:00 a.m.DEPT: 15The address of the court is 1200

Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940.A copy of this Order to Show

Cause shall be published at least onceeach week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on thepetition in the following newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in this coun-ty: The Carmel Pine Cone, Carmel.

(s) Thomas W. WillsJudge of the Superior CourtDate filed: Feb. 21, 2014Clerk: Connie MazzeiDeputy: Carmen B. OrozcoPublication dates: March 7, 14, 21,

28, 2014. (PC308)

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140507. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: BALANCED BODY TRAINING,3845 Via Nona Marie Road, #222394,Carmel, CA 93922. Monterey County.ANDREA MARIE FORD, 3845 ViaNona Marie Road, #222394, Carmel,CA 93922. This business is conductedby an individual. Registrant com-menced to transact business under thefictitious business name listed above onMarch 1, 2014 (s) Andrea Ford. Thisstatement was filed with the CountyClerk of Monterey County on March 3,2014. Publication dates: March 7, 14,21, 28, 2014. (PC 309).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20140500

The following person(s) is (are) doingbusiness as:G/O Digital, 123 West Alisal Street,Salinas, CA 93901Registered owner(s):Gannett Satellite Information Network,Inc., 7950 Jones Branch Drive,McLean, VA 22107This business is conducted by: a corpo-rationThe registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed above on N/A.I declare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct. (A regis-trant who declares as true any materialmatter pursuant to Section 17913 of theBusiness and Professions Code thatthe registrant knows to be false is guiltyof a misdemeanor punishable by a finenot to exceed one thousand dollars($1,000).) S/ Todd A. Mayman, Secretary ofGannett Satellite Information Network,

Inc.This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Monterey County onFebruary 28, 2014.NOTICE-In accordance withSubdivision (a) of Section 17920, aFictitious Name Statement generallyexpires at the end of five years from thedate on which it was filed in the office ofthe County Clerk, except, as providedin Subdivision (b) of Section 17920,where it expires 40 days after anychange in the facts set forth in the state-ment pursuant to Section 17913 otherthan a change in the residence addressof a registered owner. A new FictitiousBusiness Name Statement must befiled before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not ofitself authorize the use in this state of aFictitious Business Name in violation ofthe rights of another under Federal,State, or common law (See Section14411 et seq., Business andProfessions Code).Original3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4/14CNS-2593738#CARMEL PINE CONEPublication dates: March 14, 21, 28,April 4, 2014. (PC 311).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140522. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: CARRIED AWAY BOUTIQUE,606 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA93950. Monterey County. RBV COM-PANY, LLC, 25840 Tierra Grande Dr.,Carmel, CA 93923. This business isconducted by a limited liability compa-ny. Registrant commenced to transactbusiness under the fictitious businessname listed above on May 1, 2010. (s)William T. Vauch, Vice President. Thisstatement was filed with the CountyClerk of Monterey County on March 4,2014. Publication dates: March 14, 21,28, April 4, 2014. (PC 312).

Trustee Sale No. 201-065690 Loan No.00157 Title Order No.  8373914NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTE:THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THEINFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENTATTACHED  注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTAUN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓNDE ESTE DOCUMENTO  TALA: MAY-ROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYONSA DOKUMENTONG ITO NANAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂYLÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀTHÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY[PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE §2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFOR-MATION REFERRED TO ABOVE ISNOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDEDOR PUBLISHED COPY OF THIS DOC-UMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIESPROVIDED TO THETRUSTOR.]      YOU ARE IN DEFAULTUNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED11-15-2012.  UNLESS YOU TAKEACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP-ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLICSALE.  IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO-CEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOUSHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.   On04-04-2014 at 10:00 AM, PLM LOANMANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC asthe duly appointed Trustee under andpursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 11-30-2012, Book , Page , Instrument2012073763 of official records in theOffice of the Recorder of MONTEREYCounty, California, executed by:CHERYL RUTH MITCHELL, TRUSTEEOF THE CHERYL RUTH MITCHELL2001 REVOCABLE TRUST, as Trustor,THE CORDEIRO LIVING TRUSTDATED JULY 13, 2007, RAYMOND LCORDEIRO AND TERESE MCORDEIRO AS TRUSTEES, AS TO ANUNDIVIDED $50,000/$122,500; MVCCAPITAL RESOURCES LP, DONALDR KLEIN GENERAL PARTNER, AS TOAN UNDIVIDED $50,000/$122,500;PRIVATE CAPITAL INVESTMENTSAND/OR ASSIGNS, AS TO AN UNDI-VIDED $22,500/$122,500,  asBeneficiary, will sell at public auctionthe trustor’s interest in the propertydescribed below,  to the highest bidderfor cash, cashier’s check drawn by astate or national bank, a cashier’scheck drawn by a state or federal creditunion, or a cashier’s check drawn by astate or federal savings and loan asso-ciation, savings association, or savingsbank specified in section 5102 of theFinancial Code and authorized to dobusiness in this state. The sale will beheld by the duly appointed trustee asshown below, of all right, title, and inter-est conveyed to and now held by thetrustee in the hereinafter describedproperty under and pursuant to theDeed of Trust. The sale will be made,but without covenant or warranty,expressed or implied, regarding title,possession, or encumbrances, to paythe remaining principal sum of thenote(s) secured by the Deed of Trust,interest thereon, estimated fees,charges and expenses of the Trusteefor the total amount (at the time of theinitial publication of the Notice of Sale)reasonably estimated to be set forthbelow. The amount may be greater onthe day of sale. Place of Sale:   AT THEMAIN ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTYADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 168 W.ALISAL STREET, SALINAS,CA      Amount of unpaid balance andother charges: $138,193.40 (estimat-ed)   Street address and other common

designation of the real property purport-ed as: SW MISSION & 13TH AVENUE,CARMEL, CA 93921  SEE EXHIBIT -A-FOR LEGAL DESCRIPTION THERE ISNO SITUS ADDRESS REFLECTED INTHE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’SRECORDS, FOR DIRECTIONS  TOTHE PROPERTY PLEASE SUBMIT AWRITTEN REQUEST WITHIN TENDAYS OF THE INITIAL PUBLICA-TION  TO: THE CORDEIRO LIVINGTRUST DATED JULY 13, 2007, RAY-MOND L. CORDEIRO AND TERESEM. CORDEIRO  AS TRUSTEES, MVCCAPITAL RESOURCES LP, DONALDR. KLEIN, GENERAL PARTNER & PRI-VATE CAPITAL  INVESTMENTSAND/OR ASSIGNS, C/O PLM LOANMANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., 46N. 2ND ST., CAMPBELL,CA  95008  EXHIBIT”A” THE LANDREFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEEIS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CAL-IFORNIA, CITY OF CARMEL, COUN-TY OF MONTEREY AND ISDESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 1 INBLOCK 142, AS SHOWN AND SODESIGNATED ON THE “MAP OFADDITION NUMBER TWO TOCARMEL BY THE SEA, MONTEREYCOUNTY, CALIFORNIA”, FILED APRIL5TH, 1906, IN THE OFFICE OF THECOUNTY RECORDER OF MON-TEREY COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ANDNOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD INSAID OFFICE IN MAP BOOK ONE,CITIES AND TOWNS, AT PAGE 44 1/2THEREIN.    APN Number:  010-162-030-000 The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrectnessof the street address and other com-mon designation, if any, shown herein.The property heretofore described isbeing sold “as is”.   The following state-ments; NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BID-DERS and NOTICE TO PROPERTYOWNER are statutory notices for allone to four single family residences anda courtesy notice for all other types ofproperties.     NOTICE TO POTENTIALBIDDERS: If you are considering bid-ding on this property lien, you shouldunderstand that there are risks involvedin bidding at a trustee auction. You willbe bidding on a lien, not on the propertyitself. Placing the highest bid at atrustee auction does not automaticallyentitle you to free and clear ownershipof the property. You should also beaware that the lien being auctioned offmay be a junior lien. If you are the high-est bidder at the auction, you are ormay be responsible for paying off allliens senior to the lien being auctionedoff, before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority, andsize of outstanding liens that may existon this property by contacting the coun-ty recorder’s office or a title insurancecompany, either of which may chargeyou a fee for this information. If youconsult either of these resources, youshould be aware that the same lendermay hold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property. NOTICETO PROPERTY OWNER: The saledate shown on this notice of sale maybe postponed one or more times by themortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or acourt, pursuant to Section 2924g ofCalifornia Civil Code. The law requiresthat information about trustee sale post-ponements be made available to youand to the public, as a courtesy to thosenot present at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your sale date has beenpostponed, and, if applicable, therescheduled time and date for the saleof this property, you may call PriorityPosting & Publishing at (714) 573-1965or visit this Internet Web site www.prior-ityposting.com using the file numberassigned to this case 201-065690.Information about postponements thatare very short in duration or that occurclose in time to the scheduled sale maynot immediately be reflected in the tele-phone information or on the InternetWeb site. The best way to verify post-ponement information is to attend thescheduled sale.      DATE: 03-07-2014FOR TRUSTEE’S SALES INFORMA-TION, PLEASE CALL (714) 573-1965,OR VISIT WEBSITE: www.prioritypost-ing.com    PLM LOAN MANAGEMENTSERVICES, INC, AS TRUSTEE (408)-370-4030 ELIZABETH GODBEY, VICEPRESIDENT  46 N. SecondStreet Campbell, CA 95008 (408)-370-4030 PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC.IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT-ING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANYINFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BEUSED FOR THATPURPOSE.  P1085935 3/14, 3/21,03/28/2014         Publication dates: March 14, 21, 28,April 4, 2014. (PC 314).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140537. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: 1. VENTANA BLACKSMITHING2. VENTANA IRON3. WILDERNESS BLACKSMITHING101 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA 93908.Monterey County. GREGORY EARLDEATON II, 101 Old Stage Rd.,Salinas, CA 93908. This business isconducted by an individual. Registrantcommenced to transact business underthe fictitious business name listedabove on N/A. (s) Gregory Earl DeatonII. This statement was filed with theCounty Clerk of Monterey County onMarch 6, 2014. Publication dates:March 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2014. (PC315).

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will hold regular monthly Board meetings at 9:00am on the fourth Thursday of each month

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Physicist talks about book, raises money for festivalAN AUTHOR who explores the link between quantum

physics and creativity, Amit Goswami presents a talkTuesday, March 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carmel ArtAssociation. A book signing reception at Pilgrim’s Waybookstore will follow. Released this month, the book,“Quantum Creativity,” “explores the world of human creativ-ity — the ultimate source of joy and fulfillment,” its publish-er says.

Goswami’s work, which includes his contention thatGod’s existence can be proved by quantum physics, hasearned him both admirers and detractors. The author wasinterviewed for the 2004 documentary film, “What the BleepDo We Know?” and its sequel, “Down the Rabbit Hole.”

The Carmel Art Association and Pilgrim’s Way are locat-ed on Dolores between Fifth and Sixth. Tickets to the talk are$12 and proceeds benefit Philip Glass’ Days and NightsFestival. Call (831) 624-4955.

New book and free wienersL.C. Wright signs copies of his new murder mystery set in

Carmel Valley, “Connections — The Devil’s Door,” Saturday,March 22. He’ll greet people from noon to 3 p.m. outside theCarmel Valley Business Service at 13766 Center St. inCarmel Valley Village, where a sidewalk fair will also featurelive music, a raffle, wine, artwork by painter Cecilia Rosslee— and complimentary hot dogs.

‘The Seniority’ finds humor in growing oldBy CHRIS COUNTS

TAKING A lighthearted look at the aging process, “TheSeniority” opens Friday, March 21, at the Cherry Center forthe Arts. Written by Cindy Gum of a Pebble Beach nonprof-it, the Compassionate Care Alliance, the play tackles many ofthe most common issues seniors face today, such as wherethey will live as they grow older, how they will take care ofthemselves and who they will become dependent on if theycan’t.

“When three creative women turn a dilapidated sororityhouse into their own “seniority,” it opens the door to freshways of living, connecting and staying independent in retire-ment,” explains Vicki Nelson, executive director of the CCA,which is teaming up with the Community Foundation’sMonterey Bay Village to present the play.

Directed by Mary Spence, “The Seniority” stars CarolDaly, Judy Peiken, Nina Capriola and Chris Fitz — eacha familiar face on local stages.

Friday and Saturday performances start at 7:30 p.m.,

while Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. The play continuesthrough April 12. Tickets are $25. A limited number ofOpening Night Gala tickets are available for $100. TheCherry Center is located at Fourth and Guadalupe. Call (831)655-9506.

‘Dr. Doolittle, Jr.’ stars cast of kidsRetelling Leslie Bricusse’s endearing tale about an eccen-

tric veterinarian and his menagerie of talking animals, “Dr.Doolittle, Jr.” opens Friday at the Golden Bough Theatre.

Directed by Gracie Poletti, the musical stars BrianBalistreri as Dr. Doolittle. He’ll share the stage with a castof more than 50 youngsters. Harrison Shields is the narra-tor, while Gloria Elber is the choreographer. Friday andSunday shows start at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday matineesbegin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 to $20 with discounts avail-able for seniors over 65, students, children, teachers, andactive military. “Dr. Doolittle, Jr.” continues through April13. The Golden Bough is located on Monte Verde betweenEighth and Ninth. Call (831) 622-0100.

Grammy Award-winning trumpeter aids local art and music studentsBy CHRIS COUNTS

TO HELP raise money for studentartists and musicians, trumpeter Chris Bottiwill play two concerts Saturday, March 22, inthe Hyatt Regency Monterey Ballroom.

The winner of a Grammy Award in 2013for Best Pop Instrumental Album, Botti hasshared the stage with Frank Sinatra, PaulSimon, Andrea Bocelli, Joni Mitchell, PaulaCole, Burt Bacharach, Diana Krall, Sting

and many others.“We’re really fortunate to have someone

perform of his caliber,” said David Lee ofthe Monterey Rotary Club, which is organiz-ing the event. “He’s one of the most popularinstrumental musicians in the world, and he’sflying in from Minneapolis with his band forthe show. He’s a wonderful performer. We’rethrilled.”

Part of the proceeds will benefit the YouthArts Collective, a Monterey group that men-

tors student-artists from 14 to 22years old. “It’s incredible to see thework they do,” Lee observed.

Also benefitting from thefundraiser will be music depart-ments throughout the MontereyPeninsula Unified School District.As a result of budget cuts, there arenot enough musical instrumentsfor every student who wants toplay one. Lee is hoping thefundraiser helps solve that prob-lem. “The school district is goingto match whatever money weraise,” he added.

The 6 p.m. show is sold out, butthere are still tickets available forthe 9 p.m. show. The cost is $85 to$150. The Hyatt RegencyMonterey is located at 1 Old GolfCourse Road. Call (925) 855-1736.

n Cabaret for a good cause

Offering an intimate cabaret-style dinner concert in a distinctivesetting, jazz singer Paula Westperforms a fundraiser Saturday at

Center.Álvaro Cassuto of Portugal will serve as

guest conductor, filling in for Max Bragado-Darman. And 22-year-old bassoonistSoler Pérez of Spain will be featured as asoloist when the symphony performsMozart’s Bassoon Concerto, KV 191, BbMajor.

The Hacienda in The Preserve.Proceeds from the show benefit the

Monterey Jazz Festival’s music educationprograms.

“The idea for the event came from one ofour new board members, Howard Fisher,”explained Andrew Sudol, the developmentdirector of the jazz festival. “He suggestedwe have this event in his community and thatwe feature Paula, who is a well known jazzartist.”

The money raised will helpfund a program that brings jazzclinics to Monterey Countyschools. Also receiving funds willbe the Next Generation JazzFestival, which offers 77 studentjazz ensembles a chance to com-pete for a slot at the Monterey JazzFestival. And the proceeds willalso aid three Monterey Countyall-star jazz ensembles comprisedof middle school and high schoolstudents.

Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. andthe music begins at 6:30 p.m.Tickets are $250. The Hacienda islocated at 1 Rancho San CarlosRoad in Carmel Valley. Call (831)373-3366.

n Bassoonist getschance to shine

Two musical talents from theIberian Peninsula will be show-cased when the MontereySymphony presents its fourth con-cert of the season Saturday andSunday, March 22-23, at Sunset

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To help raise money for the Monterey Jazz Festival’s musiceducation programs, singer Paula West presents a cabaret-style dinner concert March 22 in Carmel Valley. West isknown for her powerful voice and eclectic repertoire.

“Desert Fantasy” (above) was taken by photographer Bob Kolbrenner, whose images are on display atthe Monterey Museum of Art and at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn.

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See ART page 19A

A master of the black and white imageBy CHRIS COUNTS

HONORING A photographer with akeen eye for an extraordinary shot and adeep appreciation for the landscapes of thewestern United States, the MontereyMuseum of Art’s Pacific Street gallery hostsa reception Friday, March 21, for BobKolbrener.

An exhibit of Kolbrener’s work, “In RealTime: Celebrating 50 Years of Photography,”has been on display at the museum since Feb.6. It continues through April 28.

Kolbrener was working as a sports pho-tographer in St. Louis in 1968 when he dis-covered Yosemite and Ansel Adams’ iconic

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TUCKED AT the back of theStonehouse Terrace courtyard on San CarlosStreet, The Pasta Palate turns out fresh noo-dles, ravioli, custom-filled pastas and saucesthat supply dozens of Monterey Peninsularestaurants and hotels. But the shop, which iscelebrating its 30th anniversary this year,also sells directly to the public — a factmany home cooks don’t know.

“Here we are, after 30 years as The PastaPalate, and for me, 12 years as owner,” NoeCano said this week, recalling the journeythat brought him from Mexico as a teenagerto become owner of a successful Carmelbusiness.

The trek has been a compelling one forCano, who came to work for pasta shopowner Joseph Stevens in 1989. By the timehe landed that job, Cano had already endureda lot of challenges in his young life. He was

born in a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, in1971, and when he was 7, both his parentsdied — his father from a snakebite, and hismother due to injuries she sustained afterfalling into a fire. An orphan, he spent a yearliving with a woman who worked as a pros-titute and then went to stay with a harsh anddomineering uncle.

“I did my best, working on the farm.From morning until sunset, Monday throughSunday, I felt I did my best,” he said. “That’swhen I left. My language was Zapoteco — Ispoke no Spanish — and that’s when all theadventures started. I was looking for a betterfuture.”

He ventured to Mexico City at the age of15, learned to speak Spanish, and then decid-ed to hop a bus to Tijuana after one last visitto his village. He was working in car wash-ing and detailing when a letter from hisbrother suggested he try to find his fortunein the United States.

dozen different types of pastas and raviolis,as well as pesto and marinara sauces, andsells grated Parmesan cheese, too. His onefull-time worker, Isidro Cuevas, has beenwith him since he bought the business, andhis son helps with deliveries.

“I love pasta. That’s why I’m here. I lovewhat I do,” Cano said, adding that he eatspasta at least once a week and prefers angelhair, which cooks in about 30 seconds, withpesto. He and Omar cook together every day.

“It’s been changing. There are toughtimes sometimes — people say they don’twant to eat too much carbohydrates — butit’s shifting back,” he said. “I want to thankall my customers who have been supportingus all these years.”

Tony Tollner’s Rio Grill restaurant hasbeen buying pasta from Cano since it openeda quarter-century ago, as has the Fishwife.

He crossed the border in1989 and went to work forthe Paris Bakery but wassoon deported after INSagents contacted him as hewas riding his bicycle nearRed’s Donuts in Seaside.

“I said I wouldn’t go backto my village — I will nevergo back. No way,” he said. “Ididn’t know how I was goingto do it, but I was going tocross the border again. Icame back after a month.”

That year, he went towork for Stevens at ThePasta Palate, and 1990, hemet Macrina, who becamehis wife the following year.Their son, Omar, was born in1992, and daughter Vivianawas born two years later.

His wife had her papers tolive legally in the UnitedStates and urged Cano to dolikewise, so in 1993, heapplied for his first workpermit. In 2000, he obtainedpermanent residency status,and in 2010, he became aU.S. citizen.

“I love this country,”Cano said. “I feel like this ismy home. I love the people.”

He came to own the pasta shop afterworking 13 years for Stevens, who offeredhim a deal he couldn’t refuse. Cano had justpurchased a house and had no money or col-lateral for loans to purchase the business, butStevens allowed him to take possession with-out a down payment, just by making monthlypayments.

“He said he had 15 people who wanted tobuy his business — rich people,” he said. ButStevens and Cano had something in com-mon: They were both orphans. And they hadstruggled a lot in life.

“He said, ‘We’ve both had tough timeshere, and I know you’re responsible, I knowyou’re a good man, I know you came fromnothing, and now you have a family, and youneed something to support your family,’”Cano recalled.

Now, he’s celebrating the 30th anniver-sary of his pasta business and a dozen yearsas its owner. In his small shop, he turns out a See FOOD next page

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Hyatt is one of The Pasta Palate’s biggest clients, not to men-tion numerous downtown eateries like PortaBella andGrasing’s. Some clients bring him custom fillings for specialravioli he makes and fills just for them.

“It’s hard to mention all of them, but I would like to thankall of them,” he said.

His fresh pastas sell for $5.25 per pound and come in fla-vors like plain, lemon pepper, tomato basil, spinach, wholewheat, roasted red pepper and beet. He makes fettuccine, lin-guine, sheets, pappardelle and elbow noodles.

His ravioli offerings, available for $7.25 for 12 ounces,include chicken, three cheese, mushroom, butternut squash,artichoke, smoked salmon and other flavors.

Pesto is $6.25 for 8 ounces, and marinara is $3.25, whilegrated Parmesan is $4.25.

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n Red & WhiteA Red & White Tasting Gala Wednesday, March 26, from

4 to 8 p.m. will benefit the nonprofit Carmel Foundation,with Anton & Michel Restaurant on Mission Street south ofOcean hosting nearly a dozen local wineries offering tastes.Small bites prepared by chef Mark Simpson will complementthe wines, and entertainment by Youth Music Monterey anddoor prizes will add to the fun.

The event will also celebrate the wrap up of the mostrecent “The Pinpoint Show” episodes featuring local winer-ies. The show produces four-minute segments telling the sto-ries of businesses, organizations and individuals “throughtheir eyes.”

Wineries signed up to participate include Blair EstateWines, Cima Collina Winery, Dawn’s Dream Winery, DeTierra Vineyards, Galante Vineyards, Joullian Vineyards,Manzoni Cellars, Otter Cove Wines, Pepe Winery, SilvestriVineyards and Tudor Wines (which wants to open a tastingroom in the small gazebo behind Anton & Michel in theCourt of the Fountains).

Sponsored by the Carmel Wine Walk by-the-Sea,Monterey Wines, the Carmel Chamber of Commerce andWiredIn Carmel, the event will help raise funds to supportthe programs and offerings of the Carmel Foundation, whichserves members age 55 and older by providing classes, low-cost meals, housing, transportation, activities and other ser-vices.

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n Manzoni pours for POMDRLocal’s Favorites Wine Fridays continue March 21, from

5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Hofsas House Hotel, where ManzoniWines will be offered for tasting during a gathering intendedto raise funds for the nonprofit Peace of Mind Dog Rescue.Throughout the year, the hotel is holding monthly gatheringsin its poolside meeting room, where participants can sip localwines, enjoy small bites and support POMDR, which findssupportive homes for older dogs.

The cost to attend is $15 per person, which includes aglass of wine and treats. Additional glasses of wine are $5

apiece. All of the proceeds will be donated to the PacificGrove-based dog rescue group.

Reservations are required. Call (831) 624-2745 or emailcarrie@hofsashouse.com. Hofsas House is located on SanCarlos Street north of Fourth Avenue, and is owned and oper-ated by Carmel City Councilwoman Carrie Theis and herfamily. For more information, visit www.hofsashouse.com.

n Great Taste of P.G.The Great Taste of P.G., a major fundraiser for the P.G.

PRIDE group that collects thousands of dollars for PacificGrove public schools through donations and sponsorships,will take place Sunday, March 23, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Innat Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach. The Great Taste of P.G. fea-tures cuisine from superb Monterey Peninsula restaurants,vintages from local wineries and a silent auction.

Food and wine tastings and the silent auction will start at4 p.m., with Volunteer Service Awards given at 5, and theauction closing at 6.

Since 1982, P.G. PRIDE has supported Pacific Groveschools by allocating funds directly to classrooms and pro-grams, raising more than $1 million for enhancing curricu-lum and instruction.

Tickets are $55 per person, and attendees must be at least21 years old. Cash, checks and credit cards will be acceptedat the door.

For more information, email info@supportpgpride.com.

n Syrups and shrubsHappy Girl Kitchen’s March 25 class will focus on

Syrups, Shrubs, Infusions and candied peels — all elementsused in fancy drinks and cocktails these days.

“It is really fun to make fruit preserves that can later beused in all sorts of cordials and such. In this workshop, I willshare many different things that you can do with fruit juicesand peels of the citrus,” reported HGK co-owner JordanChampagne.

Students will also learn how to make syrups flavored withspices and herbs, as well as one of Champagne’s newestfavorite beverages — the “drinking shrub.”

The word, “shrub” comes from the Arabic word “sherab,”which means “to drink,” according to Champagne, and theancient beverage combines fruit juices with vinegar andherbs.

“They are the most refreshing drink I have ever had, and Ithink they can be quite therapeutic, because you can mixthem with healing herbs and spices,” she continued. The classwill also include how to make a lemon shrub with jalapeños,rosemary and juniper berries that’s sweetened with honey.That particular shrub is intended to be sipped blended withsparkling water or another type of beverage.

Attendees will make candied citrus peels, and each stu-dent will take home three jars of goodies “and a lot of knowl-edge.” Of course, drinks and snacks will be enjoyed through-out the session, too.

The workshop costs $95 per person to attend and will beheld at Happy Girl Kitchen, 173 Central Ave. in PacificGrove, from 5 to 8 p.m. Visit www.happygirlkitchen.com toreserve a spot, as well as to check out the lineup of otherworkshops and their locations.

n Wine tasting at Valley Hills DeliValley Hills Deli & BBQ will host its inaugural monthly

wine tasting and pairing Wednesday, March 26, from 5 to 7p.m. The evening’s tasting, which costs $12 per person andwill benefit the SPCA for Monterey County, is being hostedby Percheron-McFarland.

Stephanie McFarland, who founded Full Tilt, Mira Floraand J. McFarland wine brands with her late husband, Jerry, isa 12th generation Monterey County resident, according todeli operator Nora Jones. McFarland will be on hand toexplain the complexities of the wines and discuss the “per-fect food pairing” for each of the four being offered for tast-

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March 22 - Galante Vineyards says... Letthem Eat Cake... and Drink Wine! Saturday,March 22, 2-5 p.m. Galante Vineyards Tasting Room,Dolores btwn. Ocean and 7th. Join GalanteVineyards & Nothing Bundt Cakes for a unique anddelicious pairing event. Kindly RSVP to Danielle (831)624-3800 or danielle@galantevineyards.com. $15per person.

March 22 - Singer Nicole Dillenberg stars ina one-woman cabaret-style concert which pays tributeto Hollywood star Alice Faye at 8 p.m., Saturday,March 22, at the Hotel Rex's Society Cabaret, 562Sutter St., San Francisco. Tiered seating: $20, generaladmission; $40, reserved. Cocktail attire recommend-ed. For reservations, please call: (415) 857-1896 orvisit www.ticketmaster.com.

March 22 – Join the Senegal HealthInstitute by contributing to their efforts toraise money for a Women’s Wellness andFamily Planning Center in Kafountine,Senegal. Annual fundraising event, Saturday,March 22, 3-7 p.m. Carmel Women’s Club, 9th andSan Carlos. Silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, wine, WestAfrican drum dance and performance, arts and crafts.www.senegalhealth.org. (831) 585-2034.

March 23 - The all-female Americanastring band with dulcet harmonies, Sugar InThe Gourd, appears this Sunday, March 23, at theHigh Tide Lounge in Carmel. No cover, but tips appre-ciated. All ages. 8-10 p.m. San Carlos betweenOcean and 7th. (previously Ody's). Special guest:Nicole Dillenberg.

March 26 - Valley Hills Deli & BBQannounces their first of a monthly WineTasting & Pairing event on Wednesday March26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost is $12. Wine is being host-ed by Percheron-McFarland. Reservations requiredwith payment in advance. Call (831) 293-8608. 20%of each ticket price benefiting The SPCA for MontereyCounty. 7152 Carmel Valley Road, Valley HillsCenter, Carmel Valley.

March 27-30 – Gourmet Fest 2014, March27-30. A four-day foodie extravaganza featuring anexclusive roster of Relais & Chateaux Chefs and wine

estates. Visit gourmetfestcarmel.com for tickets andmore information.

March 28 & 29 – Smuin Ballet: XXTREMESdance series, March 28 and 29, Sunset Center.Call (831) 620-2048 or visit www.smuinballet.org fortickets and more information.

March 30 - 2 to 4 p.m. Monterey PublicLibrary Endowment Committee & The ParkLane Senior Living present Michaan’sAuctions & Appraisal lecture, "Behind theScenes" an inside look at what goes on inauction houses, and champagne reception at ThePark Lane, Vista Room, 200 Glenwood Circle,Monterey. Michaan's Auctions is a leading, full ser-vice auction house on the West Coast specializing inthe appraisal and sale of antiques and fine art. Free.RSVP (831) 646-5632 or thongchu@monterey.org.

April 2 - The Carmel Valley Women's Cluband Foundation presents its 65Unforgettable Years anniversary celebra-tion with its annual benefit Fashion Showand Luncheon at the Inn at Spanish Bay, 2700 -17Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., April2, 2014. Event features a silent auction, live auction,vendor boutiques, and an exciting runway fashionshow. $70 per guest. To reserve, send check toCarmel Valley Women's Club and Foundation, P.O.Box 407 Carmel Valley, CA 93924, www.carmelval-leywomensclub.org or call (831) 298-7127.

April 5 & 6 – Pacific Grove Chamber ofCommerce 57th Annual Good Old Days, April5 and 6, downtown Pacific Grove. 5 stages, 70bands and shows, 220 arts and crafts, 35 food ven-dors, petting zoo, pony rides, parade, carnival ridesand much more. Free admission.

April 6 – 22nd Annual Garden Party,Sunday, April 6 from noon to 4 p.m. at the CarmelYouth Center, Fourth and Torres. Put on your fanciestgarden hat and join us for live music, indoor bocce,savory foods and wines, and a silent auction showcas-ing many local artists. Tickets are $45 per person.(831) 624-3285.

April 13 -12:30 to 3:30 p.m. ElizabethMurray talks about her new book, Living

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Life in Full Bloom: 120 Daily Practices toDeepen Your Passion, Creativity andRelationships. InterContinental – The ClementMonterey, Cannery Row. $100/pp by April 1, then$125/pp includes luncheon, artisans’ marketplaceand autographed book to benefit the Monterey PublicLibrary. (831) 646-5632. www.monterey.org/library.

April 28 - “1964”…The Tribute - “BestBeatles Tribute on Earth” - Rolling Stone Magazine –at Sunset Center on Saturday April 28. Celebratingthe 50th Anniversary of The Beatles' invasion ofAmerica. “1964” will once again dazzle a whole

new generation of fans while staying true to the mem-ories many have held dear for 50 years. Tickets:(831) 620-2048 or www.sunsetcenter.org.

May 3 - The 22nd Annual Winemakers’Celebration finds a new home in Carmel-by-the-Sea! Celebrate the wines and winemakers ofMonterey’s renowned growing region as you tasteover 100 incredible wines. Enjoy gourmet small bites,winemaking demonstrations and educational semi-nars as Dolores Street is transformed into an atmos-phere reminiscent of a European village street festival.VIP $95, Main Event $65 www.montereywines.org

PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICES • PUBLIC NOTICESsale, that certain property situated insaid County, California describingthe land therein as:  LOT 1, OFTRACT NO. 722, RIVERWOOD NO.1, IN THE COUNTY OF MON-TEREY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,PER THE MAP FILED NOVEMBER14, 1973, IN THE OFFICE OF THECOUNTY RECORDER OF SAIDCOUNTY, IN VOLUME 12, “CITIESAND TOWNS”, AT PAGE 39. Theproperty heretofore described isbeing sold “as is”. The street addressand other common designation,if any, of the real property describedabove is purported to be: 4000 RIOROAD (APT 1) , CARMEL, CA93923 The undersigned Trustee dis-claims any liability for any incorrect-ness of the street address andother  common designation, if any,shown herein.  Said sale will bemade without covenant or warranty,express or implied, regarding title,possession, or  encumbrances, topay the remaining unpaid balance ofthe obligations secured by and pur-suant to the power of sale containedin that certain Deed of Trust (togeth-er with any modificationsthereto).  NOTICE TO POTENTIALBIDDERS: If you are consideringbidding on this property lien, youshould  understand that there arerisks involved in bidding at a trusteeauction. You will be bidding on a lien,not on the property itself. Placing thehighest bid at a trustee auction doesnot automatically entitle you to  freeand clear ownership of the property.You should also be aware that thelien being auctioned off may  be ajunior lien. If you are the highest bid-der at the auction, you are or may beresponsible for paying off  all lienssenior to the lien being auctioned off,before you can receive clear title tothe property. You are encouraged toinvestigate the existence, priority,and size of outstanding liens thatmay exist on this  property by con-tacting the county recorder’s office

Trustee Sale No. 11-01275-5 LoanNo: 0150004588 APN 015-541-001-000 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALENOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OFTHE INFORMATION IN THIS DOC-UMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息摘要 참 고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약서가 있습니다 NOTA:SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LAINFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCU-MENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUODNG IMPORMASYON SA DOKU-MENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢNTRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNGTIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY (Theabove statement is made pursuantto CA Civil Code §2923.3(d)(1). TheSummary will not be  recorded pur-suant to CA Civil Code §2923.3(a). Itwill be mailed to the Trustor(s) and/orvested owner(s) only, pursuant to CACivil Code §2923.3(d)(2).) YOU AREIN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 2/9/2006. UNLESSYOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECTYOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BESOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOUNEED AN  EXPLANATION OF THENATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGSAGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULDCONTACT A  LAWYER.  On4/11/2014, at 10:00 AM, at the mainentrance to the CountyAdministration Building, 168 W.Alisal Street, Salinas, CA, FIDELITYNATIONAL TITLE INSURANCECOMPANY, as the duly appointedTrustee, under and  pursuant to thepower of sale contained in that cer-tain Deed of Trust Recorded on02/14/2006, as  Instrument No.2006013718 of Official Records inthe office of the Recorder ofMonterey County, CA, executed by:KIMBERLEY J. GREGORY, A MAR-RIED PERSON, as Trustor, in favorof UBS MORTGAGE LLC, asBeneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLICAUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BID-DER, in lawful money of the UnitedStates, all payable at the  time of

or a title insurance company, eitherof which may  charge you a fee forthis information. If you consult eitherof these resources, you should beaware that  the same lender mayhold more than one mortgage ordeed of trust on the property.NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:The sale date shown on this noticeof sale may be postponed oneor  more times by the mortgagee,beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pur-suant to Section 2924g of theCalifornia  Civil Code. The lawrequires that information abouttrustee sale postponements bemade available to  you and to thepublic, as a courtesy to those notpresent at the sale. If you wish tolearn whether your  sale date hasbeen postponed, and, if applicable,the rescheduled time and date forthe sale of this property, you may call714-573-1965 or visit this InternetWeb site www.priorityposting.com,using the  file number assigned tothis case 11-01275-5. Informationabout postponements that are veryshort in duration or that occur closein time to the scheduled sale maynot immediately be reflected inthe  telephone information or on theInternet Web site. The best way toverify postponement information isto  attend the scheduled sale.  Thetotal amount of the unpaid balanceof the obligations secured by theproperty to be sold and  reasonableestimated costs, expenses andadvances at the time of the initialpublication of this Notice of Trustee’sSale is estimated to be $636,971.72(Estimated), provided, however, pre-payment premiums, accrued interestand advances will increase this fig-ure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid atsaid sale may  include all or part ofsaid amount. In addition to cash, theTrustee will accept a cashier’s checkdrawn on a state or national bank, acheck drawn by a state or federalcredit union or a check drawn by a

state  or federal savings and loanassociation, savings association orsavings bank specified in Section5102  of the California FinancialCode and authorized to do businessin California, or other such funds asmay be acceptable to the trustee. Inthe event tender other than cash isaccepted, the Trustee maywithhold  the issuance of theTrustee’s Deed Upon Sale untilfunds become available to the payeeor endorsee as a matter of right. Theproperty offered for sale excludes allfunds held on account by the proper-ty  receiver, if applicable.  DATE:03/12/2014  FIDELITY NATIONALTITLE INSURANCE COMPANY,TRUSTEE  11000 Olson Drive Ste101  Rancho Cordova, CA95670 916-636-0114 Rozalyn TudorAuthorized Signature SALE INFOR-MATION CAN BE OBTAINED ONLINE AT www.priorityposting.comAUTOMATED SALES INFORMA-TION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965P1086434 3/21, 3/28, 04/04/2014 Publication dates: March 21, 28, April 4,2014. (PC 317).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140613. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: GAFFADUCK MUSIC, 3929Ronda Road, P.O. Box 1754, PebbleBeach, CA 93953. Monterey County.PETER K. BROOKS, 929 Ronda Road,P.O. Box 1754, Pebble Beach, CA93953. This business is conducted byan individual. Registrant commenced totransact business under the fictitiousbusiness name listed above on March17, 2014. (s) Peter K. Brooks. Thisstatement was filed with the County

Clerk of Monterey County on March 17,2014. Publication dates: March 21, 28,April 4, 11, 2014. (PC 319).

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT File No. 20140462. Thefollowing person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: LAS TIENDAS MANAGE-MENT, 14040 Kelsey Drive, Chico, CA95973. Monterey County. CHARLES C.HAYS, 14040 Kelsey Drive, Chico, CA95973. This business is conducted byan individual. Registrant commenced totransact business under the fictitiousbusiness name listed above on April21,2009. (s) Peter K. Brooks. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk ofMonterey County on Feb. 25, 2014.Publication dates: March 21, 28, April 4,11, 2014. (PC 321).

SUMMONS – FAMILY LAWCASE NUMBER: DR 54994NOTICE TO RESPONDENT:

FERNANDO A. MORENO-PADILLAYou are being sued.

PETITIONER’S NAME IS:ROSA LOPEZ

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYSafter this Summons and Petition areserved on you to file a Response (formFL-120 or FL-123) at the court andhave a copy served on the petitioner. Aletter or phone call will not protect you.

If you do not file your Response ontime, the court may make orders affect-ing your marriage or domestic partner-ship, your property, and custody of yourchildren. You may be ordered to paysupport and attorney fees and costs. Ifyou cannot pay the filing fee, ask theclerk for a fee waiver form.

If you want legal advice, contact alawyer immediately. You can get infor-mation about finding lawyers at theCalifornia Courts Online Self-Help

Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp),at the California Legal Services Website (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or bycontacting your local county bar associ-ation.

NOTICE—RESTRAING ORDERSARE ON PAGE 2: These restrainingorders are effective against both spous-es or domestic partners until the peti-tion is dismissed, a judgement isentered, or the court makes furtherorders. They are enforceable anywherein California by any law enforcementofficer who has received or seen a copyof them.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot paythe filing fee, ask the clerk for a feewaiver form. The court may order you topay back all or part of the fees andcosts that the court waived for you orthe other party.

The name and address of the courtis:SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA,COUNTY MONTEREY 1200 Aguajito RoadMonterey, CA 93940

The name, address and telephonenumber of the petitioner’s attorney, orpetitioner without an attorney, is:ROSA LOPEZ687 St. Agustin DriveSalinas, CA 93905710-3105RONALD D. LANCE11 W. Laurel Dr., Suite #215Salinas, CA 93906(831) 443-6509Reg: #LDA5 County: Monterey.

Date: Jan. 22, 2014(s) Connie Mazzei, Clerkby Sonia Gomez, DeputyPublication Dates: March 21, 28,

April 4, 11, 2014. (PC 323)

Notice is hereby given that a public lien sale of the following described personal property willbe held at 9:00 AM on, March 24th, 2014 The property is stored at Leonard’s Lockers – 816Elvee Dr., Salinas, CA., 93901. The items to be sold are generally described as follows:

NAME OF TENANT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GOODSJulian Gavarrete Collectables, Clothing, Dresser, Mattress, Trash, Food, Combustibles,

20+ BagsFrank Lucio Paper, Collectables, Cd Player, Love Seat, Books/Magazines, 5 Boxes,

1 Box, Xmas stuff, 1 Tote.Stephen Hansen Toys, Ladder, Gardener/ Lawn Equipment, Dollie, Tool Box/ Tools,

Suitcases, Dining Table, Utensils/ Pans, Microwave, Clothing/ Shoes,Fan, Filing Cabinet, Artwork, 30 Boxes.

Jose Caro Trash Cans, Toys, Gardener/Lawn Equipment, Metal, Tool Box/ Tools,Sports/ Hobby Equipment, Briefcase, Collectables, VCR, Dishes/ Utensils/Pans, Lamps, Clothing/ Shoes, Vacuum, Books/ Magazines, Fan(s),5 Boxes, Xmas.

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NAME OF TENANT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF GOODSKatherine Penebre . . . . . . .Furniture, suitcases, clothing, vacuum, artwork, boxes & tubsSteve Harms . . . . . . . . . . . .Entertainment center, gardening & lawn equipment, dining table,

chairs, lampsHeather Scott . . . . . . . . . . .Washing machine, TV, chairs, children’s toys, clothingWilliam L Vanprice . . . . . .Collectibles, industrial equipment, rugs, clothing

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images of the area.“I was blown away,” recalled Kolbrener,

who has lived in the Carmel Highlands since1996. “I realized I had no clue how to makea classic black and white landscape photo-graph.”

Kolbrener’s trip to Yosemite in 1968 wasthe first chapter of what would become anannual pilgrimage to the western U.S. Itsdramatic topography and wide open spacesbecame his muse.

He started working with Adams, becom-ing his assistant and friend. He also taughtdarkroom techniques at the photographer’sworkshops.

Among the lessons Kolbrener learnedfrom Adams, who died in 1984, was theimportance of always being ready to capturea great photograph. He lives by the motto,‘chance favors the prepared mind.’

“I like to photograph quickly changingelements like lightning storms and rain-

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bows,” he told The Pine Cone. “You have tobe very fast with your equipment. It’s literal-ly a race to set up your camera and decidewhat lens to use.”

Like Adams, Kolbrener utilizes tradition-al darkroom methods and creates black andwhite images with intense, sharp focus. “Abeautifully executed black and white photo-graph represents so much more than just see-ing the world without color,” he explained. “Ihaven’t shot any color film in 20 years.”

After working for decades as a commer-cial photographer in St. Louis, he developedan appreciation for a variety of subject mat-ter. His show at the museum reflects thisdiversity.

“It’s really a potpourri,” he said. “Thereare nudes, portraits and old buildings. It’s atribute to a 50-year adventure.”

Another exhibit of Kolbrener pho-tographs, “Seeing The Sea,” is on display atthe Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn.

The reception starts at 6 p.m. It’s free formuseum members and $10 for non-mem-bers. The museum is located at 559 PacificSt. Call (831) 372-5477.

n Festival seeking artistsIf you’re interested in showcasing your

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Carmel Valley Community Park is the siteof the event. In addition to displaying the

work of more than 60 painters, sculptors,photographers, jewelers and other artists, thefestival features food, wine and live music.

The cost is free for members and $130 fornon-members. Artists are responsible forobtaining a valid California resale permit. Toapply, call 659-4000 or visit www.carmelval-leychamber.com.

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“The bassoon is not often featured as a solo instrument,”explained Michelle Lange, a spokeswoman for the sympho-ny. “Soler has won a number of music competitions. Maxwas part of a jury in Spain when he heard Soler perform. Hethought he was fantastic and decided to bring him to theMonterey Peninsula.”

Also on the program are Ravel’s Le Tombeau deCouperin; and and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, Bb Major,Op. 60.

Written for the piano, Ravel’s surprisingly upbeat piecepays tribute to friends who died in World War I. Lange calledBeethoven’s composition “an often forgotten and delightfulpiece with light movements.”

Saturday’s concert starts at 8 p.m., while Sunday’s matineebegins at 3 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $79. Sunset Center islocated at San Carlos and Ninth. Call (831) 646-8511.

n Chorus springs forwardFounded two years ago as “a family of sisters who cele-

brate life and each other by raising their voices in sweetsong,” a local women’s choir, Aria, presents its spring con-cert Saturday at All Saints’ Episcopal Church and Sunday atCarmel Presbyterian Church.

The program includes “How Lovely Is Thy DwellingPlace” by Johannes Brahms, “I See The Heaven’s Glories

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Shine” by Andrea Ramsey, “I Am Not Yours” by DavidChilds and other popular choral works.

Saturday’s concert starts at 8 p.m., while Sunday’s matineebegins at 3 p.m. All Saints’ Episcopal Church is located atDolores and Ninth, while Carmel Presbyterian Church islocated at Ocean and Junipero.

n Layin’ it on the lineRambling south along the coast from her Portland, Oregon

home, singer-songwriter Raina Rose takes the stageThursday, March 27, at Evolution Studio in Pacific Grove.

Accompanied by an acoustic guitar, Rose serves up whatshe calls a “no-holds-barred, lay-it-on-the-line” brand ofAmericana. “I caught Raina’s show at the Alternative Cafelast year and was drawn in by her sweet voice, her uniquesongwriting and her authenticity,” said Jennifer Haydu, whoowns Evolution Studio.

The music starts at 7 p.m. Evolution Studio is located inthe American Tin Cannery at 125 Ocean View Blvd., Suite211. Call (831) 601-0427.

n Live Music March 21-27 Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn — pianist Gennady

Loktionov and singer Debbie Davis (cabaret, Friday at 7p.m.); pianist Dick Whittington and saxophonist AndrewSpeight (a tribute to songwriter Cole Porter, Saturday at 7p.m.); singer Andrea Carter (“folky jazz and jazzy folk,”Sunday at 11 a.m.); guitarist Richard Devinck (classical,Sunday at 5 p.m.); and singers Lee Durley and Ray Paul(pop and jazz, Thursday at 6 p.m.). Lincoln and Seventh,(831) 624-3871.

Mission Ranch — singer and pianist MaddalineEdstrom (pop and jazz, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7p.m.); and pianist Gennady Loktionov (jazz, Mondaythrough Thursday at 7 p.m.). 26270 Dolores St., (831) 625-9040.

Jack London’s Bar and Grill — The Matt ConableBand (“rock ’n’ roll with a hint of sunburnt Americana,”Friday at 7:30 p.m.); and The Vibe Tribe (classic rock andpop, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.). Dolores between Fifth and Sixth,(831) 624-2336.

High Tide — Sugar in the Gourd with jazz singerNicole Dillenberg (Americana, Sunday at 8 p.m.); andsinger-songwriter John Cruz (Thursday at 8 p.m.). Next toMundaka restaurant at San Carlos and Seventh, (831) 624-7400.

The Fuse Lounge at Carmel Mission Inn — singer DinoVera (jazz and blues, Saturday at 9 p.m.). 3665 Rio Road,(831) 624-6630.

Lugano Swiss Bistro — accordion player JoeDomitrowich (Saturday at 6:30 p.m.). In The Barnyard shop-ping center, (831) 626-3779.

Bistro 211 — singer Andrea Carter (Friday at 6 p.m.).211 Crossroads Blvd., (831) 625-3030.

Bahama Island Steakhouse — singer-songwriter RoseMerrill (folk, country and pop, Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.).In the Barnyard shopping center, (831) 626-0430.

Pacific Grove Art Center — Four Shillings Short(Celtic, folk and world music, Saturday at 7 p.m.). 568Lighthouse Ave., (831) 375-2208.

Julia’s restaurant in Pacific Grove — guitarist RickChelew and accordionist Elise Leavy (Thursday at 5:30p.m.). 1180 Forest Ave., (831) 656-9533.

The Inn at Spanish Bay —The Dottie Dodgion Trio(jazz, Thursday at 7 p.m.), The Don Roseff Trio (jazz,Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.) and singer-songwriter BryanDiamond (Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.). Also, a bagpiperplays every evening at 5:45 p.m. 2700 17 Mile Drive inPebble Beach, (831) 647-7500.

Bernardus Lodge — pianist Martin Headman (jazz,Saturday at 7 p.m.). 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, (831) 658-3400.

Courtside Bistro at Chamisal Tennis and Fitness Club inCorral de Tierra — Kiki Wow and Guitar Bob (classicrock, Friday at 6 p.m.). 185 Robley Road, (831) 484-6000.

Henry Miller Library in Big Sur — singer-songwriterEllis Paul (Sunday at 7 p.m.). On Highway 1 28 miles southof Carmel, (831) 667-2574.

Fernwood Resort in Big Sur — The Billy Martini band(“1970s dance party,” Saturday at 9 p.m.). On Highway 1 25miles south of Carmel, (831) 667-2422.

Portland-based singer-songwriter Raina Rose plays Thursday, March27, at Evolution Studio in Pacific Grove.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday March 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at theCypress Fire Protection District fire station located at 3775 Rio Road, Carmel, the Board ofDirectors will meet to make the required findings and to set the rate of the fire mitigation feeto be requested to the Board of Supervisors of Monterey County by the District as specifiedby Section 10.80.160 of the Monterey County Code; Monterey County Ordinance Number3602.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that at the time and place above designated for the meet-ing to set the rate of fire mitigation fees, any taxpayer may appear and be heard regarding thisissue.

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to resume work on replacing the gas mainsMarch 31. But after council members object-ed, asking him to delay until the investigationis complete and public officials have had achance to review it, he agreed to postponeconstruction further.

The council also sought assurance safetymeasures and protocols would be in place tohelp prevent further accidents and explo-sions.

As soon as workers were aware of theproblem with the gas line, they called forhelp. But repair and containment crewsarrived in 30 minutes — not soon enough.

“Fifteen minutes after the drilling, thehouse blew,” Knapp confirmed.

“I feel very insecure personally right nowin my own house,” said councilwomanVictoria Beach, adding that the companyshould develop ways to ensure the equip-ment and people trained to use it can get onscene quickly enough.

Inaccurate mapsThe other issue is the inaccuracy of maps

of gas lines, and Knapp acknowledged thedifficulties of transferring immense amountsof paper records into digital files, as well astesting the accuracy of the documents anddrawings, some of which go back more than100 years. Investigators still have not founddocumentation of the plastic insert placed inthe steel main at Guadalupe and Third.

Burnett said he’s confident “a bunch ofsmart engineers” are going to create a meansof safely drilling into gas lines, no mattertheir construction or materials, but “theharder problem to solve is the combinationof the mapping records management and theprotocols for [determining] the actual condi-tions versus the conditions you think arethere,” he said after the meeting.

“The next problem PG&E encounters isgoing to be different than the problem weencountered here,” he said. “I’ve beenencouraging people to have an expansive

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view of this. It involves a full range of prob-lems that can occur.”

Burnett and the council also decidedCarmel Police Chief Mike Calhoun shouldbe the point of contact for concerned resi-dents and PG&E representatives, and that heshould review the safety protocols andresults of the investigation before work onthe gas mains resumes.

“They’re going to provide assurances thatthey’re putting safety measures in place thatwill assure the citizens that they’re doingeverything they can to prevent this from hap-pening again,” Calhoun told The Pine Cone.“The second component is to review theinformation they provide me regarding theinvestigation, to assure that everything isbeing looked at and handled.”

Welding raises concernCalhoun has been fielding calls from res-

idents and has been in touch with PG&Eofficials, whom he said are working hard tobe responsive. On Wednesday, for example,Calhoun received a report that PG&E work-ers were welding in the intersection near theexploded house, and he was able to deter-mine they were merely repairing metal platesthat had been loosened by a garbage truck.Calhoun notified utility company officialsthat a resident had reported the work, andthat he had responded and determined thecomplaint of construction was unfounded.

“They are really concerned that this hap-pened and want to continue to establish apositive working relationship to improve thetrust within the citizens,” he said. “I’m veryimpressed how responsive they are. And theycame forward from the very beginning.”

He also encouraged anyone with anyquestions to call him at the station — (831)624-6403 — or to call PG&E representativeDenise Fink at (408) 510-9452.

“She’s compiling all complaints, respond-ing to them personally, and tracking them forresolution,” he said. “They can call her, orthey can call me.”

They can also air their concerns andobtain information at the community openhouse set for 4 to 7 p.m. March 26 at cityhall.

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In the first step toward an overhaul of the football field and track at Carmel High School, the turf wasripped up Tuesday, allowing preparations to begin for a new facility that will not only be handicap acces-sible, but feature an all-weather track and synthetic field. A group called Operation Padre is trying to raisefunds to add a new press box, bench seating, scoreboard and entry promenade. The first phase, whichis being paid for with district funds, should be finished by the time school resumes in August.

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“Mr. Tavener is an experienced market-ing, communications, education and eventsprofessional,” Stilwell said in his report forthe council March 18. “His media, educationand entertainment contacts will be an assetto the city’s events planning and coordina-tion, and valuable in meeting the city’sstrategic planning priorities.” He would workwith the city’s other “marketing partners” —the Carmel Chamber of Commerce/Hospitality Improvement District, MontereyCounty Convention & Visitors Bureau,Sunset Center and Burghardt + Doré.

Tavener has already received $25,000from taxpayers in a contract Stilwell signed

with him for a project called WonderspaceCarmel, plus more than $20,000 in expensereimbursements related to a January event atLa Playa Hotel that was something of a mys-tery. His lone public event was a kids’ artshow, featuring students from his daughter’sCarmel Valley school. Tavener was poised toreceive another $60,000 for Wonderspace,but Stilwell pulled the contract proposal inFebruary and reintroduced Tavener as thedestination marketing candidate this month.

“I’m not trying to cast aspersions, but itdoesn’t pass the smell test,” said residentJonathan Sapp. “There was Wonderspace,and now all of a sudden he is the one candi-date, the one bidder for this position to befilled, and it just doesn’t sound right. Andsince the city is so big on being transparent,it should be very careful on something likethis.”

Former Mayor Charlotte Townsend read

Carmel Residents Association PresidentBarbara Livingston’s March 4 letter into therecord, as Livingston was absent from themeeting. In it, she stated the CRA board’sadamant opposition to hiringTavener and said the cityshould instead use its moneyto take care of its forest,beach and other naturalresources. The board alsoimplored the city to put theposition out to bid.

(In his presentation,Stilwell noted that “biddingis not required for profes-sional services with individ-uals involving a specializa-tion.”)

Resident Carolyn Hardysaid hiring Tavener as a mar-keting consultant would be“and end around over publicopposition to Wonderspace”which she characterized asan “uproar.”

“It’s a one-note song,” she said. “It isgoing to end up back around with what peo-ple didn’t really want to see happen. You can-not manage what you cannot measure.”

Forest and beach commissioner KarenFerlito and Mission Trail park supporter SkipLloyd pointed out that more visitors in townmeans more negative effects on the city’sstreets and natural environment.

“We’ve got to put money on the other sideof the equation as well,” Ferlito said. “Ourvisitors are going to come here and find it’snot as nice as in the article, when they haveto throw something away in a filthy trashcan.”

Mayor Jason Burnett reaffirmed the goalwould be to increase overnight stays duringslower periods.

“We really want the focus to be off-sea-son, midweek, overnight visitors,” he said.“One more person during Concours Week isnot actually helpful.”

Hofsas House Hotel owner and council-woman Carrie Theis, who also sits on theboard for the HID, said visitors and eventplanners simply need help coordinating staysin town. The HID, which is funded by anadditional $1-per-room-night fee imposedon hotel guests, voted to give Tavener$30,000.

“For large events, there is nobody whohelps them through the process,” she said.“We hand them a stack of paper and say,‘Good luck.’”

Councilman Ken Talmage pointed out thecity typically supports and assists outsideentities that organize large-scale events in

town, such as the Concours on the Avenueand the film festival, rather than organizingand paying for such endeavors itself.Therefore, he proposed revising Tavener’s

scope of work to eliminate aprovision that he “develophigh-quality cultural and edu-cation tourism packages tiedto existing events,” insteadsaying he should “supportexisting and new events.”

Other work Tavener isexpected to do includes work-ing with community partnersand others in coordinating andfacilitating the city’s events,researching and visitingpotential sites, and assistingwith preparing budgets andprogress reports. Talmagealso wanted him to be respon-sible for ensuring the city getshigh marks in customer ser-vice from outside organizers.

The council agreed to the changes in thescope of work that Talmage suggested, butcouncilman Steve Hillyard did not want togive Tavener the contract.

“The only thing I’ve seen that Mr. Tavenerhas presented was a complete disaster andhad a lack of focus,” he said, after earlier not-ing the public’s lack of confidence inTavener.

But he withdrew his objections afterTheis adamantly defended the consultant andsaid the HID supported him “becausethey’ve seen what he’s done, [and] the spon-sors he’s brought” to an upcoming event he isplanning called MindDrive.

As a result, council members voted 4-1,with Hillyard dissenting, to approveTavener’s contract, which stipulates he’llreceive $25,000 from city taxpayers and$30,000 from the HID. The council willreview his job performance in severalmonths, and the contract expires in March2015.

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n sidewalk replacement at the foot ofOcean Avenue ($120,000); and

n beach stair maintenance ($24,000).Christine Sandin, executive director of

Sunset Center, said a higher priority for thecenter would be replacement of the theater’slighting console and soundboard, which hadbeen proposed for the 2017/2018 fiscal year.“There’s maybe a little more of a sense ofurgency for replacement of those items,” shesaid.

Forest and beach commissioner KarenFerlito cautioned the council to be carefulabout how projects involving right-of-wayimprovements are designed.

“If we don’t have standards, sometimeswe might throw money at something but notaccomplish what we set out to do,” she said.The San Antonio Avenue landscaping and

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pathway was raised as an example of aflawed project.

Councilwoman Victoria Beach noted thecity should seek more donations and offernaming rights.

“If I had a lot of money, it would be funto have the chipper go around with my fami-ly name on the side,” she said. City adminis-trator Jason Stilwell suggested she sponsorthe beach rake, since it’s already named afterher.

After voting to accept the five-year capi-tal improvement plan, the council alsoreviewed and OK’d a list of performancemeasures designed to gauge the accomplish-ments and goals of each city department,from a 25 percent clearance rate for seriouscrimes by the police department, and neverpaying out money to a plaintiff in a lawsuit,to completing 95 percent of employeereviews on time, reviewing and respondingto planning applications within 10 days, andgetting 40 percent of all heart-attack patientsto the hospital while they still have a pulse.

The council is set to hold its next specialmeeting on the budget May 6.

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tion will be extended to five years “to allowhim to pay the amount,” according to Hulsey.

Collins also pleaded no contest to a mis-demeanor violation of Penal Code section70, which prohibits public officials fromreceiving payment, not authorized by law, for“doing an official act.” That charge stemmedfrom Collins being paid about $160,000 byRMC Consulting in 2010 for work on thecompany’s bid to help design the regionalwater project at the same time he was adirector of the Monterey County WaterResources Agency and advising the countywhether the project should be built.

“A no-contest plea, for all practical pur-poses for sentencing and so on,” O’Farrelltold Collins, “is the same as a guilty plea.”

Hulsey said Collins on Monday afternoonapproached her about a plea deal, whichstates that he must waive all rights to appealor to withdraw his plea. Felony probation caninclude one year in jail; however, it’s unlikelyCollins, who has no prior criminal history,will serve time.

The county probation department willissue a pre-sentencing report before Collinsis sentenced May 22. And a motion byCollins’ San Francisco attorney, DanielClymo, to dismiss the remaining criminalcounts will remain under submission until

sentencing, O’Farrell said. “We believe this is a resolution that is

favorable to the people, favorable to thecourt and favorable, really, to all of the par-ties involved in this case,” Hulsey told thejudge.

Collins’ deal came after his defense wasstruck a big setback Monday when O’Farrell,citing a California Supreme Court Case, pre-cluded Collins from employing a defensetheory involving his claims that other peo-ple, including county supervisors LouCalcagno and Dave Potter, encouraged hisconduct and told him it was lawful.

“The judge had a series of motions infront of him, on which he ruled,” Collinswrote in an email Wednesday to more than100 people, including members of the press.“I lost, that is it. And I made a decision thatbusiness people make every day — what isthe risk of continuing versus the inherentcost of accepting the decision as it stands?”

Collins said he will petition the court toreduce his felonies to misdemeanors after 18months, a procedure he is afforded by law,although prosecutors can object.

In a press release Tuesday, DistrictAttorney Dean Flippo said it was “gratifyingto know that after nearly three years, Mr.Collins has acknowledged his wrongdoing,reflected by his admissions to two felonycharges and one misdemeanor.”

Flippo also credited Hulsey for being“tireless in her efforts.” Her preparation inthe case included combing through thou-

sands of pages of documents and conductingmany hours of interviews “to prepare a cohe-sive presentation of this case,” he said. Juryselection for Collins’ trial was set to beginWednesday.

Hulsey said the plea deal “holds Collinsaccountable.” The agreement also saves tensof thousands of dollars in taxpayers’ fundsthat would have been spent on a trial, whichHulsey estimated would have lasted fromfive to six weeks.

“There are significant court resourcesthat certainly would have been expended topresent this trial,” she said after the hearing.

District attorney investigators TraceySpencer and John Coletti, and former countyinvestigator Heather Hardee also worked onthe Collins case, as did former supervisingdistrict attorney investigator MelanieRogers.

Collins told The Pine Cone that he’s gladthe criminal case is largely behind him and

that the possibility of facing many yearsbehind bars is out of the picture.

“It is definitely a relief to be able to planmy path,” he said, “and I look forward tobeing a productive member of the communi-ty again.”

In his 1,100-word email messageWednesday, Collins also reflected on thecriminal charges and his decision to makethe plea deal, and he mentions Calcagno sev-eral times. “I spend far more hours thinkingof the unconditional love from my grandchil-dren than I do Lou Calcagno,” he wrote.

Collins also indicated he would like toonce again work in a water-related industry.

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OPPOSEFrom page 1A

public would do nothing to lower customers’ water bills,which has been Public Water Now’s primary selling point.

“In times of conservation, our water rates will go up, evenif it’s public ownership,” Kampe said. “It’s just going to hap-pen that way.”

The Public Water Now initiative calls for a feasibilityanalysis that includes an appraisal of Cal Am. If the analysisconcludes purchasing the water company would be benefi-cial to ratepayers, the Monterey Peninsula WaterManagement District would have to immediately begin theprocess of acquiring Cal Am’s assets.

Activist George Riley, who is behind the Public WaterNow effort, accused the mayors and its technical advisorycommittee, of which Riley is a member, of ignoring the data

supporting a public water system. “You have made no effort to hear the presentation from

Public Water Now,” Riley said. Carmel travel agent Dan Presser suggested that the may-

ors schedule a debate at the Monterey Convention Center soall parties could “duke it out” on the issues.

“At the end of that meeting at the convention center,”Presser said, “you will find out that Public Water Now andMeasure O is the way to go.”

Besides citing the $50,000 cost to study Measure O,Monterey Mayor Chuck Della Sala said even if the mayorscommissioned a third-party study, it wouldn’t likely be fin-ished in time to have an impact on voters.

“I believe that by the time a study were to be completedwe’d already have folks voting via absentee ballots in mid-May,” he said.

Carmel Valley resident Larry Parrish urged the mayorssupport the Public Water Now initiative in order to “get rid ofa company that thrives on incompetence and to save the40,000 ratepayers millions and millions of dollars annuallyand eternally.”

However, Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett said there is alevel of consensus on the Monterey Peninsula for a watersupply project that “we have not had for a generation.” Andwhile Burnett said he felt that community is on track to pur-suing a project with great public oversight at the lowest pos-

sible cost, the initiative jeopardizes the progress that’s beenmade.

“I’m very fearful that the greatest single risk of knockingus off that track is losing the consensus that this communityhas built over the past two years,” Burnett said. “And I thinkit’s this issue that has the potential to be that divisive issuethat breaks apart the consensus we have created.”

Burnett warned about the consequences of failing to meetthe 70 percent cutback ordered by the state. While the mayorswill eventually petition the state to extend the deadline, hesaid if an extension isn’t granted and the order is imposed,whether or not the water system is public or not, there will be“basically no water for business.”

“It doesn’t matter how you will allocate it,” Burnett said,“there is no water to be allocated.”

In a letter to the Herald this week, Carmel resident PhilWellman, who also spoke at the mayors’ meeting, calledBurnett the “ringleader” of those opposed to Public WaterNow’s initiative and had stinging words for the mayor.

“His pompous arrogance and obvious motivation forhigher office was shocking,” Wellman wrote. “We wereappalled. If they were looking for a pitched battle, they canexpect it in the weeks ahead. And we will win.”

Because taking a position on Measure O wasn’t on theagenda last week, the mayors will formally state their stanceat an upcoming meeting as early as March 27.

EATSFrom page 17A

ing. The wine is made from grapes grown in their River Roadvineyard in the Santa Lucia Highlands, and McFarland isreportedly a direct descendant of Manuel Butron, the officialhorticulturist to the Spanish Crown in California. Butron issaid to be the first person to plant vineyards and orchards inCalifornia — in 1770 at the Carmel Mission. McFarland hasworked in wine and the culinary fields since 1983, when shehandled marketing and sales for Smith & Hook Winery,which was sold to the Hahn family and was the first wineryin the Santa Lucia Highlands.

At Wednesday’s event, she’ll present wines to pair withshrimp salad in lettuce cups, Thai sweet chili and Srirachasauced pork slider topped with cole slaw, Stewart andJasper’s Honey Habañero BBQ Sauce on Roy’s Swiss

Sausage, and tri-tip with signature house-made potato salad.Reservations and advance payment are required by calling

(831) 293-8608, with 20 percent of the proceeds going to theSPCA. Valley Hills Deli & BBQ is located at 7152 CarmelValley Road, next to the Wagon Wheel in Valley Hills Center.

n Go to marketDuring the first session of this year’s Flavor Education

Series at the Rio Grill in the Crossroads, chef Cy Yontz willshow guests how to shop at farmers markets and create fab-ulous food using what they find.

On Saturday, March 29, at noon, students will gather atthe restaurant for lunch prepared by Yontz, along with cock-tails mixed up by general manager and expert bartender JoeValencia. Then, they’ll be invited to meet Yontz at 5 p.m.Tuesday, April 1, to explore the farmers market. Organizersrecommend bringing at least $20 in cash and wearing com-fortable shoes for the adventure, which will have Yontz talk-ing to vendors, describing what he looks for and helping todevelop a farmers market menu.

The adventures are available separately or together: Havelunch for $55 or do both for $75. For more information or tosign up for a class, call (831) 625-5436 or go towww.riogrill.com.

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Sewer backup raises stink with some Carmelresidents

Carmel area residents have been put on alert: Beware thebackup. On Saturday, Feb. 22 Marshall Hydorn, with rela-tives of prospective renters at his side, opened the door to hisCarmel rental home, looked inside and immediately won-dered what was on the floor. It was a mess and he could seeall this “white stuff ” scattered about. “I thought the ceilinghad fallen in,” Hydorn said. The smell, however, tipped himoff that something else was afoot. Hydorn quickly found outwhat the “white stuff ” was. Toilet paper.

Both Hydorn’s and [neighbor Michael] Spector’s homes,along with one other house on the block, had been “invaded”by a sewage backup from the main lines running in the street.The homes, located on the west side of Lincoln Streetbetween 10th and 11th avenues, had not had sewage overflowvalves attached to the sewer line from the house. Sewer back-ups are happening more often, according to the CarmelSanitary District General Manager Michael Zambory. “Idon’t know if it is the drought and low-flow fixtures that arecausing things to back up more or what it is,” Zambory said.

All three homes had to have all carpeting and paddingremoved, everything scrubbed and everything disinfected.Even inside the heater vents. Hydorn sent a claim to the CSDfor $5960 for all the work he had to have done to get hishouse in order, as did Roy Church, owner of Spector’s house.“There has been an ordinance in place since 1949 that allhouses must be fitted with an overflow valve which is lowerthan the lowest plumbing fixture in the house,” Zamboryexplained. Both claims were denied by the CSD board.

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CENTURYFrom page 9A

“We were under the same category as Nielsen’s and theCheese Shop,” which are not tasting rooms, but stores thatsell wine and offer samples, he said.

He also countered the objection that there would be noguarantee his wines would continue to contain MontereyCounty grapes just because they do now.

“There’s no guarantee anyone won’t get grapes fromsomewhere else,” he pointed out, but he said he’d “be happyto make that part of the use permit.”

Tudor has launched an online petition to garner supportand is urging people to send letters to the City of Carmel.

The appeal will be heard at the council’s next meeting.

WINESFrom page 10A

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Editorial

‘If you don’t agree withme, you must be corrupt’

THIS WEEK, the mayors of the six Monterey Peninsula cities made a very

wise decision when they voted not even to bother with a study of the notorious

Measure O, which is the latest attempt by local activists to take over Cal Am.

You’ll have the chance to vote, “No,” on this counterproductive ballot mea-

sure in June. It’s very important that you do, because if the measure passes, it

will create a major stumbling block to the new water supply this community

very badly needs in favor of something that is by no means needed now, or

maybe even ever — namely, public ownership of the company that provides our

water.

Even if a strong case could be made that government control of the water sup-

ply would benefit the public (which it can’t), there is no rational reason to force

the issue now, when so many more important difficulties with our supply of

water are at hand, namely, that we are desperately short of it, and are about to

get a lot shorter.

Meanwhile, the pro-takeover folks are not only forcing this community to

waste a lot of time, money and effort to dispose of their silly initiative, they are

creating an ugly atmosphere as they try to get their way. Some of the criticisms

they’ve leveled at the numerous public officials who oppose the takeover are

truly shameful.

After this week’s meeting of the Monterey Peninsula mayors water group,

when the mayors voted unanimously to oppose the takeover measure, the pro-

takeover crowd literally embarrassed themselves with their overblown criti-

cisms.

First, Ron Cohen, the “executive director” of the group backing the initiative,

attacked the mayors for their vote, calling it a “purely political move.” We’re not

sure what on earth could have been “political” about it, but one thing’s for sure:

When Cohen made that comment, he was saying the mayors had ill motives for

voting the way they did. It wasn’t just that, in Cohen’s opinion, they made the

wrong decision. In his opinion, their vote was tainted.

A few days later, in a letter to the editor of the Herald, Cohen was topped by

one of his group’s supporters, who lit into Carmel Mayor Jason Burnett as the

“ringleader” of the opposition to the takeover initiative.

“His pompous arrogance and obvious motivation for higher office was shock-

ing,” wrote Phil Wellman — thereby not only questioning Burnett’s motives, but

attacking his personality.

And then Wellman promised a “pitched battle” over the ballot measure.

We don’t mind a little hyperbole once in awhile. But it is unacceptable to turn

what should be a civil debate over an issue of public importance into a mud-

slinging contest. The pro-takeover crowd apparently believes that anyone with a

different point of view must be corrupt, which is, of course, ridiculous.

When you vote, “No,” on Measure O come June, you can not only send

a message that this is the wrong time to pursue a takeover of Cal Am, you also

don’t like the way the proponents of the takeover are behaving.

L e t t e r sto the Editor

‘A government of wolves’Dear Editor,

Though I am a member of the HarrisonMemorial Library Board of Trustees, thisopinion is entirely my own. I write inresponse to your article of March 14 con-cerning a city employee who holds both thetitle and responsibility of city finance spe-cialist.

No one takes pleasure in hearing of thetroublesome past of another, regardless ofwhether or not they are a city employee.However, it remains the public’s right toknow of the criminal history of one whoholds a fiduciary duty to the public. In thisparticular instance, the individual in questionwas charged with two felonies: financialfraud and perjury.

The factual account of these matters isnot what I find troubling. It was reported in

the article that both Mayor Jason Burnett andCity Administrator Jason Stilwell sprang tothe defense of the employee, who apparentlyconducted this fraud starting in November2009. Stilwell failed to address the fact thatthe conduct was not a single incident but anongoing pattern that continued throughMarch 2011. Stilwell also chastised thepaper for revealing information that is pub-licly available regarding a city employee’sconviction for financial crimes, claimingthat the reporting constituted “bullying” andthat “the impact these types of stories haveon families, in this case without cause, isdevastating.”

One can only wonder where Stilwell’scompassion was when he authorized theplacing of numerous city employees on paidadministrative leave for yet-to-be charged orproven allegations against them. The mostnotable of which was almost a year ago whena much publicized search and seizure wasconducted at an employee’s home in thepresence of his spouse and various cityemployees. Where was the outcry that thenewspaper should not have reported theseinstances of public humiliation? It wouldappear that the city administrator has a selec-tive conscience when it comes to imposingdisgrace or casting others in a false lightprior to the time they are charged, or evengiven the opportunity to confront thoseaccusing them of misconduct.

Perhaps equally disturbing is the reactionof the mayor. The mayor has publicly stated:“If the biggest mistake that somebody hasmade involves working to get food on your

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Consultant agrees to shoulder all blamewhen the corrupt practices inherent in thisContract are inevitably exposed to prosecu-tors, the state Fair Political PracticesCommission, the Federal Bureau ofInvestigation and/or local newspapers.

When Consultant is inevitably chargedwith crimes based on this Contract,Consultant hereby agrees to refrain fromcalling Monterey County, members of itsBoard of Supervisors, department heads,employees, attorneys, participating agenciesand other parties heretofore unknown as wit-nesses in his/her defense.

In the event of inevitable criminalcharges, Consultant agrees to make publicstatements indemnifying all MontereyCounty officials and participating agencies.

The District Attorney shall issue criminalindictments only against Consultant.

The District Attorney shall additionallyargue that Monterey County officials andparticipating agencies must not testify atConsultant’s trial.

Consultant shall not engage in “whistle-blowing” activities.

Consultant agrees that he/she will not filecivil lawsuits against Monterey County andits participating agencies, nor will he/sheseek vengeance in any other form, as a resultof any “bad mojo” that might arise as a resultof this Contract.

Consultant agrees that he/she will bereferred to as a lackey, a whipping boy and“the chump thrown under the bus.”

Consultant further agrees to “take therap” when the “house of cards” tumbles andthe Project is inevitably exposed to publicridicule.

Joe Livernois welcomes your feedback atsantalechuga@gmail.com.

which is made an integral part of thisContract for three years commencing thedate of signatures below, or until “Project”referred to in Appendix A ceases to be viabledue to inevitable criminal complaints.

Payment. Monterey County shall payConsultant on a monthly basisfor services rendered based onsubmitted time sheets.

Conditions. Consultantshall continue to serve onappropriate appointed boardsand committees that shall per-petuate the Services andTerms of this Contract.

In addition, if the subject ever comes up,Consultant agrees to deny that he/she isreceiving payments for his/her service.

The Steve Collins Clause. This Contractshall be rendered null and void if its contentsare leaked, discovered, mistakenly left onsomeone’s desk or on the table of a restau-rant bar, or otherwise exposed to any citizenof Monterey County.

Monterey County and members of itsBoard of Supervisors, department heads,employees, attorneys, participating agencypartners and other parties heretoforeunknown shall be held harmless in the eventthis Contract and its Terms become subjectto public scrutiny and criticism.

In particular, Consultant agrees thatMonterey County and its participatingagency partners shall deny knowledge of theexistence of this Contract.

Consultant shall not divulge the existenceof this Contract. In the event that thisContract is made public, Consultant agreesto admit that he/she drew up this Contract onhis/her own and tricked Monterey Countyand its participating agency partners intosigning it.

All parties shall vigorously profess thatConsultant is a “rogue” who unlawfully andindividually committed fraud, conspiracy,grand theft, conflict of interest and anyheretofore unknown criminal acts withoutthe knowledge of Monterey County and itsparticipating partners.

beyond the realm

By JOE LIVERNOIS

LETTERSFrom previous page

kids’ table, frankly that’s the sort of employ-ee that we want.” It has apparently escapedthe mayor’s attention that the charges for thefinancial crimes and a subsequent convictionoccurred during the period of time that hewas the Mayor of Carmel-by-the Sea.

Mayor Burnett has also missed the pointthat Carmel citizens look to their electedofficials to monitor and protect the commu-nity against even the appearance of impro-priety, which in this case they have clearlyfailed to do.

The most troubling issue raised by theseevents, however, is that public officialswould suggest that such a story should not berun because it was not “necessary” and thatsuch action was “bullying.” This wouldappear to be a blatant attempt to interferewith the freedom of the press, a freedom sovital to the American way of life that it isprotected by the United States Constitution.Any government that seeks to censor thepress should be viewed with scrutiny.

We should be mindful of the warningoffered by Edward R. Murrow in 1954 — “Anation of sheep will beget a government ofwolves.”

G.R. Mozingo, Esq., Carmel

No confidence in city hallDear Editor,

I am so thankful that Mary Schley of TheCarmel Pine Cone brought to light the finan-cial problems of the finance specialist for thecity. What I can’t believe is that the mayor,Jason Burnett, stands behind her, even withher fraud charges. On Feb. 1, 2013, shepleaded no contest to defrauding the govern-ment to receive food stamps. Was not anemployment check done on her, or a creditcheck done? I am sure they would havefound that she had problems at previous jobs.I do not think the mayor’s condoning thistype of behavior will do him much good ashe runs for re-election in April. Maybe it istime Carmel cleaned house. What The PineCone is doing is not bullying. It is called,“keeping our government transparent” andexcellent reporting.

At the time of her fraud, she was receiv-ing salary and benefits of $75,000 per year.When someone has filed for bankruptcythree times in the last 14 years, and oncewhile working for the city of Carmel, earn-

ing $75,000 a year, it shows me that she doesnot take responsibility for her debts and filesto avoid paying her creditors. Since she hasshown irresponsibility with her own personalfinances, how does one expect her to beresponsible with the over $30 million budgetof Carmel?

A very wise man once said, “Whoevercan be trusted with very little can also betrusted with much, and whoever is dishonestwith very little will also be dishonest withmuch.” That man was Jesus.

Someone that earns $75,000 a yearshould have a record that is as clean as awhistle. I sure don’t have confidence in cityhall anymore.

Karen Swanson, Carmel

‘Lack of judgment’Dear Editor,

Thank you, Carmel Pine Cone, for theclarity and objectivity in informing yourreaders of still another example of the fail-ures of city hall. Jason Stillwell has furtherillustrated his incompetence and arrogance.Mayor Jason Burnett is, of course, revealinghis lack of judgment and management weak-ness by endorsing his naive view of DeannaAllen. The mayor and council also continueto enable Stilwell to spend money on a bevyof “department heads” that would raisecost/benefit questions for a city four-timesour size, two expenditures for a “consultant”for a project without definition or goals, andthe treatment of the employees that you men-tioned. As a lifelong resident, I also deeplyresent the denial of citizens’ wishes to dis-pose of the Flanders “mansion” in deferenceto a “cult” and their fantasies. Thank you foryour consistent support for converting thisfraudulent old heap into replenishing cityreserves and adding to the property tax base.

Gene McFarland, Carmel

‘Indefensible, preposterous’Dear Editor,

Re: “The last thing I want is for my pastmistakes to embarrass my co-workers.”

At what point since March 2011 didDeanna Allen come to this realization?

As for Jason Stillwell’s and JasonBurnett’s comments pertaining to Ms.Allen’s background: indefensible, preposter-ous and brazen.

Karen Williams, Carmel

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Reflections on family, lacrosse and VWs from realtor extraordinaire Tim AllenTHE ENERGETIC Tim Allen seems to

make friends wherever he goes. He’s got thebeach buddies he sees every morning whenhe takes his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel,

Teddy, for a run on the beach, and the coffeeklatch at the Safeway Starbucks on the wayto work. He also has 30 years’ worth of realestate clients in town and beyond.

Allen spent the last 20 of those as aColdwell Banker representative, and he esti-

mated that for the last 10 years, he’s been thecompany’s top producer on the MontereyPeninsula. In fact, the firm recentlyannounced his winning sales total for 2013

was $87.6 million. It turns outhe’s either bad at math or try-ing to be modest — accordingto the announcement, he’sbeen Coldwell’s top agent inthis area for the last 18 years.Rick Turley, president ofColdwell Banker Residential

Brokerage, described Allen as “one of thebest in the business,” with “a deep knowl-edge about the local market and unique mar-keting skills.”

Allen didn’t much want to talk about anyof that, though. Instead, the lifelong Carmel

would ring with a business call and thewhole car would go silent,” he said. “Theyknew what to do. Then I’d hang up, and themusic would blare!”

The constant busyness didn’t intimidateLogan. With a degree in business with a spe-cialization in real estate and a minor in com-munication, the younger Allen joined his dadat Coldwell Banker about six months ago.“Having your best friend and your son hangout with you all day — it’s great!” Allenboasted. He added that the whole teammakes him look good. “I surround myselfwith good, positive people,” he affirmed. Forhis part, Logan’s the mellow yin to his dad’sfrenetic yang. “It’s not a bad place to be,” hesaid. “A lot of my friends are spending 12hours a day behind a computer. We’re gettingout, always doing something.” At somepoint, the Allens told me, Logan will “stepinto his dad’s sneakers.”

Allen’s not looking to retire anytimesoon, but he has a hint for his clients: watchfor the VW camper bus. One day, he dreamsof purchasing a 1960s version of the van thatexemplifies Zen. “When I drive it down to

area resident raved about his family — wifeLynn, sons Logan, 24, and Tyler, 22, daugh-ter Katie, 18 — and lacrosse. Turns out Allenloves the sport so much that he keeps abunch of lacrosse sticks in the back of his carand gives them away — mostly to childrenhe knows. Sometimes, though, he’ll see kidson the beach and show them some moves.It’s all for the love of the game he played atStevenson and UC Santa Barbara — and stillplays in alumni matches. He sponsors teams,going to games and running laps around thefield while he watches, cheering and yellingadvice.

“I can’t sit still while I’m watching agame!” he told me. Both sons were All-Americans in high school lacrosse. “CoachJeff Young at Stevenson was a great mentorto my boys,” Allen said. In college, Loganplayed for Washington and Lee University,and Tyler’s finishing his senior year playingfor Colorado College.

And Katie? “Girls are way different,”Allen laughed. She went to Stevenson for ayear, then to Carmel High, and then took offfor ACS Cobham, a boarding school outsideof Surrey, England, where she’ll graduatethis spring. In the fall she starts college at theAmerican University in Paris. Allen said thathe and Lynn have been racking up frequentflier miles, as well as texting and Skyping.There’s another British connection: Logan’sengaged to be married in England this sum-mer to a woman he met back when they bothworked as camp counselors at DouglasRanch Camp in Carmel Valley.

Allen has great memories of growing upin Carmel. His parents owned La Playa Hoteland the Sundial Lodge. “I never had anallowance, but I always had a job,” he said.He worked his way up from the laundryroom to the front desk, but didn’t want to bein hospitality because it’s a 24/7 business. Henow finds that choice somewhat ironic.“Real estate is relentless,” he said. Herecalled taking his kids and their friends tolacrosse matches, cranking up the music andlaughing along with them. “Then the phone

Great Lives

By ELAINE HESSER

Tim and Logan Allen

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the beach, I’ll stay a little longer — I won’thave to rush home to change and get towork.” And he definitely plans to stickaround. Although he lives in the valley —Lynn likes the warm weather — he lovesCarmel’s small-town atmosphere. “Pettystuff and disingenuous attitudes don’t sur-vive. And it’s just beautiful.” Who could askfor anything more?

GREAT LIVESFrom previous page

‘Defamation and liability’Dear Editor,

After a year or more, it is apparent thatJason Stilwell, Carmel’s city administrator, isnot on the editor of The Pine Cone’s “bestfriend’s list.” Perhaps it relates to the fact thatStilwell attempts to follow proper statutoryand/or regulatory procedure and does notrelease information whenever The Pine Conerequests. Pine Cone readers have alreadybeen overburdened on the editor’s whiningabout the difficulty in receiving e-mail andother public record requests.

Whenever there is an issue concerning aCarmel issue, whether employee related,budgetary, or other, the editor of The PineCone finds it appropriate to publish an arti-cle that relates to Stilwell’s role as cityadministrator. In other words, the implica-tion is, “but for Jason Stilwell, this would nothave happened.”

Most recently the editor of The Pine Conepublishes a front page story on a womanresponsible for Carmel’s finance and payrolldepartments. The fact that she had previous-ly been convicted of a misdemeanor resultsin a detailed published account of the indi-vidual and questions why Carmel would hirean employee in a responsible finance depart-ment position who had filed for bankruptcy.Although the city administrator and MayorJason Burnett defend the individual, the edi-tor of The Pine Cone continues with theinsinuation that the individual, because ofher background, should be closely watchedwith the statement that “he’d (Jason Stilwell)want to reassure the public that steps arebeing taken to ensure Allen (the individualconvicted of a misdemeanor) doesn’t misusefunds at city hall.”

Paul Miller, being editor of a weekly pub-lication, certainly understands the signifi-cance of defamation and what reaches thepublic on a continuing basis. I am sure hefurther understands the liability issue when aperson is publicly accused of a crime notcommitted by the individual. AlthoughMiller has not crossed the line with his sug-gestion that the individual be closelywatched, it is deeply humiliating to Allen anddisappointing to some readers of The PineCone to see the editor take advantage of the“power of the press” because of what seemsto be a continuing Miller v. Stilwell issue.

William J. Woska, Carmel

Firing wrong people?Dear Editor,

Congratulations on the excellent article inthe March 14 Pine Cone regarding the dis-closure that the lady in charge of accountingand financing control at city hall has a spot-ted record. I can understand that many peo-ple had serious financial issues over the lastfew years and I don’t judge anyone who hashad to endure a bankruptcy situation — ithappens and, in most circumstances, the per-son involved deserves sympathy and sup-port.

However, reasonable questions should beasked regarding someone who has under-gone three bankruptcies in less than 15years. Perhaps there are satisfactory answers,but you would think that such a personwould be put on at least administrative leaveuntil the facts were obtained. And, at the veryleast, three bankruptcies give rise to a realconcern that the person involved has notdemonstrated an ability to use good judg-ment with his or her finances, and whywould such a person be continued in a posi-tion where public funds are at stake?

Finally, fraud, including fraud continuedduring her employment with the city, is neveran excuse. I am sure many people have thesame concern as to why other employeeswhose records were slate-clean by compari-son were abruptly fired, while this woman issupported publicly by the mayor and the citymanager? Doesn’t the city understand thedanger of creating a perception of treatingtheir employees differently without a clearlystated basis for so doing?

Bill Hood, Carmel

‘Dallas will make good’Dear Editor,

Local boy Steve Dallas will make good, ifyou elect him to the Carmel City Council. As

a third-generation Carmelite, he knows thestakes are high to preserve this unique vil-lage, its natural resources and tranquil resi-dential life style.

Steve has served on the planning commis-sion for three-and-a-half years. This com-mission is a valuable training ground andoften indicative of future success as a mem-ber of the city council. As a matter of fact,three of our current council members alsoserved on the planning commission. I haveattended planning commission meetings for14 years. I have witnessed, first hand, Steve’sanalytical approach and his determination tofind a solution to each applicant’s buildingproject. He is both respectful to the ownersand neighbors, yet insures that the project iscompatible with our codes and guidelines.Notably, his advanced preparation, uniqueinstitutional knowledge, ability to listen, pro-fessional demeanor, and skillful expertisehave helped produce countless measurableresults that benefit the public, while stillmaintaining Carmel’s inherent natural beau-ty, architectural diversity and storied history.

Make no mistake, Steve Dallas is ready,willing and able to become the newest mem-ber on the Carmel City Council. A vote forSteve is a vote for Carmel. And then thislocal boy makes good.

Roberta Miller, Carmel

‘Impressive list of supporters’Dear Editor,

Carmel-by-the-Sea is very fortunate thatSteve Dallas has chosen to run and serve onthe city council. He has the qualifications,enthusiasm and experience that will serve uswell.

As was Dallas, we were born and raisedin Carmel and have known him as a neigh-bor, friend and colleague for many years. Heserved well on the planning commission andhas gained knowledge of the serious issuesfacing our region.

Steve Dallas will listen respectfully, befair and make the tough decisions thatrespond to the needs of our residents, busi-ness community and visitors.

Like his impressive list of supporters, weare honored to recommend Steve Dallas forcity council.

Lillian HazdovacPaula Hazdovac, Carmel

‘Championing town’s character’Dear Editor,

Carmel’s campaign season is in full swingwith qualified candidates hoping to be elect-ed to the city council. Steve Dallas hasdemonstrated his commitment to champi-oning Carmel’s character, preserving her her-itage and protecting her future by serving onthe planning commission. His interest ineradicating Mission Trail Nature Preserve ofnon-native invasive species, and restoringCarmel Beach’s pristine white sands are bothlaudable goals. Being well versed in cityrules and regulations puts him on the groundand ready to go as soon as he’s sworn in. Ihope the voters cast their votes for SteveDallas for city council.

Cindy Lloyd, Carmel

‘Warm and generous’Dear Editor,

Our family has been visiting the Carmelarea since 2007. We are charmed by thebeauty of its beaches, natural resources andthriving downtown. For a number of yearsnow, we have known Steve Dallas, who isrunning for city council. We have come toknow Dallas as a man of his word and as aman who is committed passionately to mak-ing Carmel the best community it can be.Dallas (a third-generation resident) has thevision to support a vital, economically soundand livable future for Carmel. Personally, weknow that he is a man of integrity, positivetransparency and good stewardship. He is awarm and generous man who, with the sup-port of his beautiful family, has alwaysshown us the best of Carmel. We believe heis a wonderful representative for the bestinterests of Carmel. Please support SteveDallas for city council.

Jeffrey Feger and Ina McArdle, New Berlin, Penn.

Smart humans, not metersDear Editor:

The editorial “More smart meters,please,” tried to give an argument for “smartmeters,” but the rationale is “so that you’re

alerted right away if you have a leak.” I thinkmore important is a need for smarter humansin the loop, rather than more technology.Computers allow us to make mistakes moreefficiently.

If a $24,000 water bill appears, the watercompany should have noticed that there wassomething wrong. A human in the loop couldavoid mistakes. The burden should not beplaced on the customer to monitor every-thing constantly. There are enough other dis-tractions in our lives.

Xavier Murayama, Pacific Grove

‘So much more to this story’Dear Editor,

I agree completely with your editorialstance on the so-called “dog park” in CarmelValley. Some of your reasons for opposingthe development were “almost unanimousopposition by those who live nearby” and thefact that the land was not zoned for that par-ticular use. What I don’t understand is yourzealous support for the Pebble BeachCompany bulldozing another 716 matureMonterey pines and coastal oaks to build ahigh-density apartment complex on a sitethat is zoned for single-family residences.Yet, when a majority of those who live near-by express many of the same concerns citedin your editorial (traffic, noise, loss of foresthabitat), you dismiss them as “NIMBYs.”

You also point out that financially, itdoesn’t make sense to pursue it further(unless some special treatment by the boardof supervisors is anticipated). The sameholds true of the PBC apartment complex.Why would the P.B. Co. give the county 145acres of prime Monterey real estate for theprivilege of building a low-income apart-ment complex? Do you think this providesundue influence over the supervisors’ deci-sions? Do you suppose the P.B. Co’s finan-cial contributions to groups like LandWatch,League of Women Voters and Monterey PineForest Watch influenced them to support theproject?

The Del Monte Forest Land Use AdvisoryCommittee deemed the site inappropriate. Sodo a huge number of concernedneighbors. There is so much more to thisstory than any newspaper will report; I sus-pect pressure has been exerted by the P.B.Co. on them, too. But they can’t shut usup. If Dave Potter and Jane Parker want toram this project through, they may findthemselves looking for a new job.

Peter Mathews, Pebble Beach

Editor’s note: The Pebble BeachCompany has exerted no pressure whatsoev-er on the editor of The Carmel Pine Cone,nor on anyone on the staff, to support the

company’s affordable housing project. Thedecision to support that project in our edito-rials was entirely our own, based on what webelieve the benefit will be to the community.

‘The Rainbow Bridge’Dear Editor,

In the past three weeks in the “SandyClaws” column, the owners’ grief upon los-ing a dog made them hesitate before findinga new companion.

Just nine months ago, I brought home ablack Lab puppy, and now I can’t imaginelife without him. He literally follows meeverywhere, greets me enthusiastically whenI return from errands, sleeps in my bedroom,jumps up on the bed in the morning, andfetches his leash to let me know it’s time fora walk.

Some time ago I ran across a short storyfor people who have recently lost a pet enti-tled “The Rainbow Bridge.” I sent it tofriends who have lost a pet, and today Iplaced it with my ad representative at ThePine Cone for publication [see page 2A]. Iurge everyone to send it to those who havelost a “family member” — it might make theloss a little less so.

John Caldwell, Carmel Valley

‘Like reading a newspaperfrom another country’Dear Editor,

I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoyreading your paper. It’s like reading a news-paper from another country, another world. Iam especially attracted to the stories ofhuman interest, animals and current events.

Thank you for allowing the people ofother cities get a little piece of your wonder-ful town/area. I live in a suburb of LosAngeles and things here, well, they havebecome so convoluted, so diluted. I love thewarmth The Carmel Pine Cone exudes.

I look forward to every issue, but I espe-cially look forward to the day that I can graba copy off the street and read it on a parkbench.

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