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State promises
crackdown on
water transfers
By KIRSTIE WILDE
California WATER regulators have grudgingly
blessed a private water deal put together by Robles del Rio
Lodge in Carmel Valley, but put the community on notice
that it will not look kindly on such arrangements in the
future.
The warning came in a letter Dec. 3 from Harry Schueller,
Chief of the Division of Water Rights of the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB), to die Monterey Water
Management District, Cal-Am water con^iany, Monterey
County and Robles del Rio Lodge.
Staff at the water management district were not clear just
how dire the warning was, and have set up a meeting with die
state regulators Dec. 22 to get clarification.
“We aren’t sure what the letter means,” said Darby Fuerst
of the MPWMD, “but if the worst happens, we might have to
rethink our entire water transfer programs.”
Under the wire
More than 100 families are waiting for a water allocation
to build or remodel their homes in Carmel Valley and Pebble
Beach, and many of them have made a deal to buy excess
water credits from Robles del Rio Lo<^e, according to John
Bridges, attorney for the lodge. He said die lo(^e drilled new
wells — outside the Carmel River aquifer — cut its Cal-Am
connection and agreed to sell up to 6.6 acre-feet in water
credits to people on die county water waiting list. Those folks
can breadie a si^ of relief today, now that the SWRCB has
announced it won’t stand in dieir way.
But in the inune letter, Schueller made it clear that future
deals like Robles del Rio’s could Ining sancticHis from the
state. The letter serves as a warning, according to Schueller,
that the private deals do not comply ii^di die spirit of the
state ordCT to cut back the illegal overdndt on the river.
“If Cal-Am develops a new water supply, it has to ofiset
its present diversions from die river on a one-to-<Mie basis,”
Schueller said. “Why should a customer of Cal-Am be
allowed to develop an alternative water supply and not have
to offset the present illegal diversions on a <Hie-to-one basis?
Why should a customer be treated any different? It makes no
See ROBLES page 20A
Ken White will
seek flfth term
as village mayor
Livingston, Hydom
also seek reelection
By TAAAARA GRIPPl
Carmel mayor Ken
White is ready to seek a his¬
tory-making fifth term as
mayor.
White, who was first
elected in 1992 and is
already Carmel’s longest-
serving mayor, told The Pine
Cone this week diat he’ll be
filing candidacy pq[)ers soon.
“I want to be around to
'conq>lete what we started,”
White said, refinrii^ to sev¬
eral important city projects currently undoway.
Last week White cast the tie-bteaking vote to sell or lease
Flanders Mansion. In October he bttdce another tie over let¬
ting Caffe Cardinale sell map. The two councihnembers on
the othCT side of both issues — Barbara Liyii^ston and
Marshall Hydorn — ^so ssy they will seek anodier terin.
The filing period for the April 11 election beginsX>ec. 20.
The terms of two other council members, Paula Hazdovac
and Sue McCloud, last until 2002.
White said the number one project on his agenda is the
renovation of Sunset Center. *T had die hcmor of making die
motion (for the renovation) eight-and-a-half 3rears ago,”
White sa^ “The next two years will really make a big dif¬
ference on the project 1th one of the most important the
city’s ever done.”
White said he also wants to follow through on the design
traditions project — to revamp the city’s residential guide¬
lines — and the adoption of new business district design
standards.
“There’s a smes of very impcKtant projects coming
through the p lanning dqMrtment that we’ve been instrumen¬
tal in getting on the agei^ — what I call preserving die past
See WHITB pag^ 13A
Moycx While
SECTION A: NEWS. SPORTS. QPINIQN:
Don Kremer to oppose Pctter.2A
Carmel may put TOT increase on ballot,.. 3A
Police log: Carmel PD not a taxi service 4A9B
Sunset Center plumbing insults tenant ... 5A
Hit and run driver caught.7A
Maze helps firefighters perfect skills.9A
Historic proservetion consultant lagging. IDA
Guiltv vwimon most rapay fraud vntkrm 11A
Letters, opinion.34A
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Bubbly is in bounteous supply.18A
■ - S 1 V A ^
People and Races.22A
Sleuthing fehne emerges in new book ... 25A
Inspired 'Belle of Amherst’ staged.26A
PacRep Theatre planning big year.27A
SFCnON B: REAL ESTATE
Thumbs up on Joulhan tasting room.4B
Lost tourists beware; City has pulled signs 7B
Planners OK demolition of ihree old homes
By AAARY BROWNFIELD
The CARMEL Planning Commission
boldly agreed diis week that three homes on
two well-known properties — the
Hitchcock House on Mission and cottages
Sea Urchin and Periwinkle on Scenic —
arc not historically signiHcant and can he
demolished.
Commissioners certified the environ¬
mental impact reports prepared by Denise
Duflfy and Associates for the projects, but
unanimously disagreed with the reports’
wonclusions that the builUuigs tue hi:>toiic.
The two Scenic Road cottages well
known to Carmelites may be quaint, but
they are not historic, the commission unani¬
mously decided.
Planner Chip Rerig asserted that, though
the buildings may have changed since they
were built as board and batten structures in
the early 1900s, they are still recognizable
as part of Carmel’s cultural heritage, and
See DEMOLITION page 32A
The Sea Urchin arxj Periwinkle collages on Scenic seen loday barely resemble the
boord and batten shocks built on the site around 1910. The commission approved
demolition of the structures, which an attorney said are 'cute, but not historic.'
NORTHi
FACE?
1 1 1 The Crossroads
erey County’s traffic, water and housing Monterey County Board of Supervisors in
problems can be reached with a combination the March 7, 2000, election.
tion of our politics change to
a more positive, solution¬
seeking attitude versus
obstruction of infrastruc¬
ture,” he said.
Kremer, who has lived on
the Peninsula for 10 years
and has a background in
marketing and corporate
management, served on
Carmel’s Forest and Beach
Commission for five years
and was involved in creating
the city’s general plan.
He said he believes limit-
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inffsLStructure is harmful to [)on
the community. “Denying
infrastructure — water and roads — hurts
the current situation and has nothing to do
with die future ” he said. “It has to do with
today.”
To help solve the problem, Kremer said
he would turn to the people of the county for
ii^t. He has promis^ to have monthly
town hall meetings throughout his district if
he is elected, and wants to maintain v open
line of communication between his ofHce
and the pet^le it serves.
“What Tm finding, I think, is that our
politicians are failing to dig deep and hear
people’s concerns,” he said. “I'm dedicated
to opening two-way com¬
munication.”
Kremer also wants to
improve senior and youth
services — he said the
county’s current programs
are inadequate — and work
to reduce youth and drug-
related crime.
“I believe the solution
for youth is to give them
some place to go and some¬
thing to do,” he said. “If you
do that in an oiganized way,
it will reduce youth crime in
our community substantial¬
ly.”
Although Kremer would
not disclose the amount of
money budgeted for his campaign, he said,
“It’s going to take quite a bit of capital, and
financial strength is important in this race,”
he said. “So far. I’m very encouraged by the
response I’m getting.”
Kremer also said he hopes the campaign
is a battle of ideas and issues, not of person¬
alities.
“I’m looking forward to a cleanly run
campaign, and I hope it stays that way,” he
said.
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December 17, 1999 The Carmel Pine Cone
Council: Let voters
decide on hotel tax hike
By TAAAARA GRIPPI
A.FTER MONTHS of discussiop on
how best to raise an additional $7(X),0(X) a
year in municipal revenue, the Carmel City
Council took steps this week to put a hotel
room tax increase on the April 11 ballot.
Voting 4 to 1 — with councilwoman
Paula Hazdovac dissenting — the counpil
voted to have staff prepare a proposal for a
one-percentage-point increase in transient
occupancy tax (TOT) to raise an additional
$350,000 annually. The council will make
its final decision Dec. 21 at 10 a.m.
The TOT increase is a “general tax” that
requires only a simple majority to pass.
Some council members hoped that the
TOT tax hike will succeed where the ambu¬
lance parcel tax failed two years ago,
because this time voters would be approving
a tax they personally would not have to pay.
“I think in the case of TOT, taxpayers will
realize that this is not something that’s going
to affect them, that it will not hurt them,”
said Councilwoman Barbara Livingston.
“It’s a relatively painless way to go,” said
Suzanne Paboojian. “There’s already a
mechanism in place to collect that. It would
be a sizable chunk of change.”
But some at the meeting argued that
increasing the TOT will hurt local business¬
es — and city revenues — by driving down
occupancy rates.
“As iimkeepers we’re opposed to any
increase in TOT,” said John Wilson of the
Carmel Innkeepers. “Studies show that any
time you increase TOT one percent, you lose
3.5 percent occupancy. Carmel will start los¬
ing visitors to Pacific Grove and Monterey.”
Carmel currently charges 10 percent
TOT. Unincorporated areas of the county
charge 10.5 percent TOT while Seaside is
the only Peninsula city to charge 12 percent.
From 1995 to 1997 Carmel charged an
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The Cormel Pine Cone December 17, 1
Police &
Sheriff's Log
Elvis has NOT left the (vehicle)
IMRE’S A look at some of the significant
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Department and the Monterey County
Sheriff’s Department last week.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
Carnel-by-tlie-Sea: San Antonio resident
reported that when he returned to his home, he
noticed a few items missing from his closet. He
returned to the closet later and all items were
missing. The house was secure and hc could
not understand how the items were taken. He
showed signs of dementia. He stated he also
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Pebble Beach: Presidio Road resident
reported her neighbor cut a limb from a tree on
her property.
Pebble Beach: Pebble Beach Security
turned over a wheelchair that had been found.
The wheelchair appears to
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Gilroy store are missing any
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3 MONDAY, DECEMBER 6
I Carmel-by-the-Sea:
• Woman reported a $3,0(X)
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6 pm o Missitm. Nothing unusual
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December 17,1999 The Carmel Pine Cone
Yuck! Unwanted shower
fouls Sunset Center tenant
By AAARY BROWNFIELD
A MEMBER of Chamber Music
Monterey Bay staff has produced the best
evidence yet that the Sunset Center bath¬
rooms are in urgent need of renovation.
At work late one night last week, Lynn
(who preferred we not use her last name)
received a grotesque surprise in the
Sunset Center basement office: a 10 gal¬
lon shower of water and urine from the
men’s bathroom on the floor above.
“We’ve had leaks since I’ve been
involved with the organization, with urine
running down the walls from the men’s
urinal,’’ said president Amy Anderson,
who has been with Chamber Music
Monterey Bay for five years.
“This was actually sprayed out of a
pipe. It covered the room and Lynn. It was
pretty awful.”
L>mn said, “I could hear the toilet flush
upstairs, and then it all came down on me.
We’ve had leaks before, but leaks drip.
This went all over everywhere,” drenching
papers, files and their only computer.
“Lynn had a big sweater on and dove*
over the desk and covered the monitor,”
Anderson said of Lynn’s effort to protect
the equipment.
Moving the computer out of the way
was not an option, Lynn said, because it is
locked to the large office desk. She then
grabbed a tray and used it to shelter the
computer from the onslaught.
“Fortunately, it didn’t last longer than
about four minutes,” she said. “I was start¬
ing to panic because I couldn’t reach the
phone and no one can hear you from down
there.”
But soon the shower stopped, and Lynn
called Anderson in a panic. Sunset Center
officials and a fireman responded, accord¬
ing to Lynn. They quickly4ocked the bath-
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By PAUL MILLER
\
,A. PETITION seeking designation of the Monterey pine
as a threatened species was withdrawn this week by the
California Native Plant Society to give the California
Department of Fish and Game more time to decide if the list¬
ing is warranted.
'They needed more time to do an adequate level of review
of a really complex issue, and the only way we could restart
the clock was to withdraw the petition and resubmit it later,”
said David Tibor, rare plant botanist for the CNPS.
Fish and Game officials in Sacramento have been inun¬
dated with comments — pro and con — about the proposed
listing, Tibor said, and simply could not meet their Dec. 17
deadline for making a formal recommendation to the Fish
and Game Commission.
“It’s a huge issue and it’s in everyone’s best interest to
have them do a good job, so we asked that our petition be
withdrawn,” Tibor said. The petition will be resubmitted in
January or February, he said, giving Fish and Game experts
another 120 days to make up their minds.
”I understand that the comments sent to Fish and Game in
response to our petition include several environmental
impact reports that have looked at the Monterey pine,” said
Mary Anne Matthews of the local CNPS chapter. She said
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received “five or six pounds of materials” from Fish and
Game, with more on the way.
Fish and Game officials handling the petition said ques¬
tions about the proposed listing would have to be answered
by senior biologist Ron Rempel, w^o did not return calls
seeking comment.
Listing the pine as threatened is controversial because the
trees are so plentiful, including millions on the Monterey
Peninsula and more than four billion world-wide.
If the plant is listed, anyone wanting to remove one —
even a landscape tree in their own yard — would need a
“take” permit ^m the State of California to do so, oppo¬
nents of the listing warned.
Such a permit can take months to process. Fish and Game
officials conceded.
And several senior scientists oppose the listing because it
would interfere with their research.
“Listing the Monterey pine as threatened is certainly not
warranted in my opinion,” Andrew Storer, a research ento¬
mologist at U.C. Berkeley with a doctorate in forest ento¬
mology from the University of Oxford, told The Pine Cone
last month.
But Matthews said listing the tree is necessary to protect
the Monterey pine in its native habitat, which has been great¬
ly reduced over the years by development, and because so
many of the trees are dying from the effects of the pitch
canker epidemic.
“The species — Pinus radiata — is not going to disappear
from the planet,” Tibor acknowledged. But he said the tree is
“already extinct” in much of its original range — a circum¬
stance which he believes is sufficient to warrant listing the
tree as “threatened” under California’s Endangered Species
Act.
“Under the law, the native distribution of the trees is
what’s important,” Tibor said.
He agreed that people with a Monterey pine on their prop¬
erty — which includes tens of thousands of people on the
Central Coast — were justified in being concerned about
additional permit requirements.
But he said “initi^ discussions” with Fish and Game offi¬
cials were “that there’s going to have to be some standard
permitting process for individual trees folded into existing
layers of regulations.
“There’s no intention on anyone’s part to add another layer
of regulations for removal of a tree in somebody’s yard,”
Tibor said, even though some landscape trees might be
important to the survival of the species if they come from
“native seed stock.”
Opponents of the listing say such talk is “sugar-coating”
to lessen opposition to the proposed listing.
“Just wait until after Monterey pine is listed — you’ll
have lawsuits galore over this issue and somebody will find
a judge who will say that not a single Monterey pine can be
touched — period — because it’s endangered,” one large
landowner, v^o did not want to be identified, said.
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A MAN who made the mistake of flee¬
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fault was arrested soon after, thanks to a
reserve officer working his regular job as a
building inspector that day.
Fermin Sanchez of Seaside was taken to
jail after the Dec. 9 accident on Dolores
Street and was charged with hit and run, dri¬
ving on a suspended license and not having
insurance.
“He said he left because he was afraid the
police would catch him,” said Carmel
Reserve Police Officer Tim Meroney, who is
Carmel’s building^-official and does his
police work for free. “And I told him, ‘Well
guess what? They did.”’
“The ironic part was that the accident
was not his fault,”
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poral Steve Rana
said. “The other dri¬
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slowly onto Dolores,
saw no one coming,
and then Sanchez
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skidded into her,
backed up a bit and drove off.”
Both cars sustained moderate damage.
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involved in an accident to exchange insur¬
ance information no matter who is at fault.
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felony and misdemeanor charges — 33-
year-old Kimberly Garcia testified on behalf
of the prosecution during a preliminary
hearing in Monterey County Superior Court
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Garcia testified that she had never met
Heard before the evening of Nov. 12 when
she said the incident occurred. A friend had
brought Heard over to Garcia’s Pacific
Grove home.
“We were talking, watching TV and
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passing cars on P.G. streets and over High¬
way 68 towards Carmel. Garcia said cars on
the other side of the road were forced to
swerve onto the shoulder in order to avoid
head-on collisions.
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told the court. “He just said, ‘Everything’s
all right. I know what I’m doing. I know
where I’m going.’”
Heard drove his Pontiac Firebird into the
parking lot at Carmel High, according to
Garcia, and nearly hit a group of students.
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Maze teaches firefighters to escape conflagrations
By MARY BROWNFIELD
The ^-foot semi-trailer with the firefighter embla¬
zoned on its side looks like any other large trailer being
pulled down the highway.
But inside the trailer, parked at the Mid Carmel Valley
Fire Station on Carmel Valley Road, hundreds of local fire¬
fighters every year learn to maneuver through tight, dark
spaces — overcoming their fears and gaining valuable expe¬
rience that can save the lives of people trapped in burning
buildings and the people who go in after them.
The trailer is the Firefighting Maze, owned collectively
by the 10 local fire departments that are members of the
Joint Powers Agency (JPA). Packed within is a bi-level maze
of walls, panels and doors designed to simulate the smoke-
darkened interior of a burning building.
“Most of it you cannot stand up in — you have to crawl,”
said Mid Carmel Valley Fire Captain Miles Schuler, the
department’s training officer for the past six years.
The maze includes stairs, narrow openings, trap doors
that can be opened and shut to reconfigure the route, and
sensors to keep track of firefighters inside, according to
Schuler.
“It does have lights, but
we usually use it without the
he said. “We can
it with smoke if we need to,
but that’s not really neces- I
sary since we can turn the *
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training in the maze —
which all new firefighters o
must do — accustoms them ®
to working in the dark, MUCh I
according to Schuler.
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maze are too tight for a per-
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take off and put on their air
tanks smoke-
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confused,” he said. “You get rid of the panic factor.”
And panic is a common sensation for firefighters. “We’ve
found a lot of people who will panic. We are trying to get
them through that feeling,” he said. “The first time I went
through it 15 years ago, it was like nothing I had ever felt
before.”
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Nine MONTHS after Carmel nearly enacted an emer-
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town’s historic preservation ordinance, work on those
changes has barely begun.
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toric buildings, recommend changes to the laws that protect
them and prepare an Environmental Impact Report — work
the consultant has not yet attacked.
' Some Carmelites are wondering what’s taking so long.
City officials say numerous factors have contributed to
the delay.
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consultant will be able to wrap up the project within a year’s
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Pebble Beach woman must pay $136,000 to fraud victims
By TAAAARA GRIPPI
Fraud VICTIMS who were swindled out of their sav¬
ings by Pebble Beach resident Rhonda Farrah will receive
restitution now that Farrah has been convicted on a 38-count
indictment.
A federal grand jury in Hartford, Connecticut convicted
Farrah on two counts of wire fraud, thirty-four counts of
money laundering and two counts of federal income tax eva¬
sion December 13.
Assistant US. Attorney Jim Genco said that under feder¬
al law, Farrah is required to pay restitution. “Her defense
attorney, F. Lee Bailey, said that she would be wire transfer¬
ring funds to a court account for the purpose of making resti¬
tution to two victims,” Genco said.
Don Poling of Washington D.C. will receive $100,000
restitution while the Rev. Donald Freidly of Virginia will
receive $36,000, Genco said.
The 41 -year-old Farrah, who moved from Hebron, CT to
the Carmel area in late 1994, was found guilty of pocketing
money that she had promised to invest for clients. She hid
the money by transferring it to various accounts — includ¬
ing several at a Carmel bank, according to the U.S.
Attorney’s office
Evidence at the trial showed that Farrah induced the
investors to wire the money to an account that she main¬
tained in the name of Broadreach West, Ltd. by falsely
telling them that she was a program manager for a “bridge
investment program,” or a “roll program” which would pay
them ten times their investment in one year.
Don Poling said that he and his wife, Marilyn, were rec¬
ommended to Farrah by a broker and had never met her in
person.
Farrah promised the couple that their money would
always be safe in their trading account, Poling said.
However, after listening to months of “humongous stories”
about why their investments had been held up, the couple
asked for their money back.
When Farrah wouldn’t return the $100,000, the Polings
called the FBI.
According to evidence at the trial, Farrah converted the
money to her own use and moved to Carmel where she spent
it to rent an ocean-front home and on her daughter’s private
school tuition.
Farrah’s money-laundering convictions were based on 34
financial transactions conducted between November 1993
and July 1995. Farrah repeatedly moved the money around
The tax evasion convictions were based on Farrah’s 1993
and 1994 tax returns, in which she claimed to owe no money.
She actually owed approximately $8,000 for 1993 and
$31,000 for 1994.
Farrah is under electronic monitoring at her Pebble Beach
home until she appears before U.S. District Judge Alvin
Thompson for sentencing Feb. 28. She faces iq> to 20 years
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“I’m thrilled about this new book
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by planning for the future,” White said.
White said that the work to upgrade the
historic preservation ordinance and the
completion of the city’s local coastal pro¬
gram are also top priorities.
The mayor plays a special role in follow¬
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White said. ‘‘You have to kind of gently
nudge and push and cajole and support the
efforts to keep them on the agenda and keep
them moving, overcoming little road blocks
every once in a while.”
White said the prospect of serving an
unprecedented 10 years matters little to him.
“1 don’t pay any attention to that,” White
said. “We wouldn’t be as far as we are today
if we didn’t have continuity on the city
council.”
Balancing the budget
Carmel City Councilman Marshall
Hydom, who was elected to the council in
1996, says one of the most important issues
is “getting ourselves squared away finan¬
cially.”
The council has been
struggling to provide ah
additional $700,000 a year
to the city coffers just to
keep up with ongoing
expenses. Most recently the
council has been looking
favorably at raising hotel
room tax one percentage
point.
‘‘We need to come up
with a balance financial
plan that will not put undue
strain on any particular seg¬
ment of our population,”
Hydom said.
Hydom — who recently
voted against selling
Flanders Mansion —
believe that the city should
make it a priority to pre¬
serve the city’s properties.
“1 don’t think we should sell off any park
lands,” Hydom said. “We should rely on
other resources instead of trying to (hvest
ourselves of property we’ve taken years to
accumulate.”
The councilman — who serves on the
city’s design traditions steering committee
— said he wants to be involved in complet¬
ing the plan.
“Right now we’re in the final stage,”
Hydom said. “Now’s the time we have to be
objective but fair. We’re trying to devise
some changes to planning regulations that
will allow people greater latitude in some
directions and prevent being too restrictive.”
Hydom also wants to encourage a reorga¬
nization of city staff and facilities to increase
efficiency.
He also wants to encourage a more affa¬
ble spirit at council meetings. “I don’t want
people to bring political agendas into the
city council,” he said. “Can’.t we all just get
along?”
Livingston, who will be seeking her third
term as a city councilwoman, said she was¬
n’t available for an interview this week.
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“There’s a huge claustrophobia factor,”
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keep it going.”
Last year’s money for maintenance went
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street, Schuler said.
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a painter and photographer.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in chem¬
istry from the University of Rochester and
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Pacific Grove reaps the benefits of luxury renovations
By MARY BROWNFIELD said. “There’s an indication that the budget numbers were a
^ little low.”
GaRMEL and Pacific Grove — two cities with But Ammar insisted that Carmel, with its similarities to
economies heavily dependent on tourism — reported strong Pacific Grove — the two cities even share a couple of
increases in transient occupancy tax (TOT) income over the iimkeepers, Gary Luce and Roger Post — would benefit
past year. greatly if owners decided to spruce their inns.
Pacific Grove’s TOT revenue for the quarter ending in Bearing out his theory is the newly renovated Horizon
September hit $911,075, a 10.79 percent increase over the Iim on Junipero, which closed for several months to remod-
same period last year, and 5.79 percent above that anticipate el and reopened in April. It now does a brisk business, charg¬
ed in the city’s budget. ing an average of $25 more per room.
Moe Ammar, president of the P.G. Chamber of And despite the presence of strict design ordinances —
Commerce, credited the increase to improvements in P.G. another commonality of the two cities — Pacific Grove
lodgings. makes the planning process for renovations as smooth as
“Every time you have an innkeeper who remodels, TOT possible, according to Ammar.
doubles for that specific inn,” he said. The process often starts with a city planner, someone
Ammar point^ to Greg Zinunerman, who has purchased from the economic development committee, a resident at
and remodeled five lodging places in P.G., as a prime exam- large and a council member wiio meet with an innkeeper to
pie. discuss plans.
“Every time, he buys old fixer-uppers and spends a lot of ‘They sit down with the individual and try to help out and
time and energy on them. And when they’re finished, rev- guide them,” he said. “We have very strict ordinances, but
enuejustgoescrazy,”hesaid. “That’s probably 70 percent of the group helps them understand what they can get away
the reason for the TOT increase.” He attributed the other 30 with.”-
percent to aggressive marketing. ^ ^ ,
Carmel could do with some remodels, too, according to '
Ammar.
“In Carmel, it’s really sad — there are some inns that —t
really need fixing up,” he said. “They’re charging $40 to $50
a room, and they could be charging SIOO.” '*» * '
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increased 3.8 percent more thait was anticipated in the bud-
get. Unless the economy suffers, TOT numbers traditionally ,
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17 A
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From page 3A
additional half percent was ultimately
rescinded by the council amid accusations
that the city was imposing a special tax
under the guise of a general tax.
that Carmel’s financial problems should be
taken seriously.
“One of the biggest failings of the city is
' to get its message out to the public,” said
Melanie Billig. “As soon as we do that, I
think we’re going to see the public rise to the
occasion.”
Tax or self-imposed fee
Another proposal — which was put for¬
ward by Carmel business people several
months ago — would also collect one per¬
cent per hotel room per year as an assess¬
ment fee instead of a tax.
Those fees would be part of a larger busi¬
ness assessment district that pr(^>onents
hope would generate $750,000 aimually to
promote the city and provide improvements
to downtown areas.
Last month the council made it clear that
before it takes any action on the pressed
business improvement district, city leaders
first want to make sure there’s consensus
among business pec^le.
Some at the meeting argued that it would
be precipitous to increase the TOT before
first fining out what’s happening the the
assessment district proposal.
“I feel a little uncomfwtable going to
taxpayers and registered voters asking for
increases in fees and taxes
Hazdovac disagreed. “This council has
done more than any council in the past to get
the information out there,” she said.
Last May, Kersnar warned the council
that it would need to come up with some
way to add another $600,000 to $800,000 to
the city’s yearly cash flow.
The funding gap is caused, in part, by
decreases in the city’s tax revenues while the
city’s costs have continued to rise.
At the Dec. 14 meeting, council members
also expressed interested in other new rev¬
enue proposals, including a parcel tax and
development fees.
Councilwoman Sue McCloud suggested
that the city take a hard look at its expendi¬
tures. “While we’re looking at how we can
increase our revenues, I don’t think we
should do that in isolation,” she said. “We
should look at any way we can realize sav¬
ings such as providing incentives to our
managers to come up with labor-saving
ways.”
when we have a f(^ things
left on the table — paid
parking and a business
improvement district,” said
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Paid parking has also
been a front-runner as a new
revenue source for some
time, but so far the council
has stopped short of endors¬
ing it out-right. The idea is
currently being studied by a
city committee which is
expected to make its recom¬
mendations to the council
soon.
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Dec. 14 meeting argued that
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Toasting the new year and brisk Champagne and sparkling
wine sales at Rancho Cellars Fine Wine Merchants, Carmel,
are Marketing Director Jacques Milat (left), owner Paul
Supancich, and wine education director Alpana Singh. An
extensive display of millennium jeroboams and magnums
greets visitors just inside the main entrance.
categories.
Sipgh had a tip for those throwing a New Year’s Eve party,
those who love the best, but have to watch their pocket books:
“You don’t have to pay exorbitant prices,” she said. “Toast the
new year with the best, then drink other (less expensive)
Champagnes,” she advised.
Singh passed along what she terms “a steal” — an ‘88
Pommery Cuvee Louise Brut Champagne for $114.95. But
the staff at Rancho Cellars voted as the best champagne for
bringing in the millennium a 1988 Domaine Ruinart Blanc de
Blancs Grand Cru for $109.95.
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Medium to lower priced Champagnes
As for Singh’s recommendations for medium priced wines
in the $30 to $40 range, she says that the $29.95 Pierre
Moncuit Les Mesnil Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs is made
entirely from grapes from Grand Cru vineyards and is 100%
chardonnay. Of its “funky label,” she advises, “Get past that.
It’s steely, mineraly and racy. Crisp and clean. Brut.”
An “absolutely wonderful” $39.95 non vintage brut Blanc
de Blancs is Champagne Henriot,” Singh says. “It’s tasty. Just
say no (to high prices) — drink Henriot!”
Of the lower priced sparkling wines, she recommends, at
$14, the Non Vintage Gruet from New Mexico. “Two
Frenchmen who couldn’t afford acreage in Napa Valley found
what they wanted in New Mexico,” she said. “A lot of restau¬
rants pour their sparkling wine by the glass.”
To bone up on recommended millennium champagnes and
sparkling wines, oenophiles can log on to Rancho Cellars’
web site at www.ranchocellars.com
Good Champagnes and sparkling wines to fit almost any
pocketbook are available in wine shops on the Peninsula, in
supermarket wine sections and at Trader Joe’s and Costco.
Don’t hesitate to ask the wine section staff for recommenda¬
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If you didn’t fall for the dire warnings of a millennium
Champagne shortage, your hunch was right — except that 3.0
liter Jeroboam of 1990 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Brut
Champagne which you might have been eyeing, was snapped
up Tuesday at a local source for $599.95.
Yet prestige cuvees, such as a nice little Non Vintage
Gosset Grande Reserve Brut for $47.95, are waiting for you
on wineshop shelves — and on supermarket shelves, low-end,
drinkable bubbly starting at $4.95 a bottle is there for the buy¬
ing.
Paul Supancich, co-owner — with his brother Michael —
of Rancho Cellars Fine Wine Merchants at 26340 Carmel
Rancho Blvd., Carmel, assuaged his customers’ panic by
telling them the predicted shortfall of fine champagnes was
not going to happen.
“We told our clients that we didn’t believe there was going
to be a big shcMrtage,” Supancich said. “It calmed them down.
Some of the top-of-the-lines are selling out; there are certain
ones we can’t get in the $100 to $300 range.”
Of these, Alpana Singh, wine education director who
teaches classes at Rancho Cellars, said, “There’s plenty of
Champagne in Champagne, but they’re not sending it to the
distributors. They’re saving it for next year,” she said, indicat¬
ing that some French Champagnes are being reserved for the
real millennium next year.
Singh said of the Veuve Clicquot Champagnes, “We’re out
of the ’88 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame and ’89 Rose
($186.95), the ’90 Brut and the ’90 La Grande Dame
($127.95) — but we have Non Vintage Roederer Brut
Premiere Champagne ($29.95) and from their Anderson
Valley California property, we have the ’93 Roederer Estate
L’Ermitage Brut sparkling wine ($39.95).”
Pros choose California Roederer
A ’92 Roederer Estate L’Ermitage ($29.95) from the
Anderson Valley vineyards north of Napa Valley was chosen
Number One by six New York wine pros in a blind tasting at
Le Cirque 2000 arranged by Newsweek magazine. A mixed
bag of five French Champagnes and California sparkling
wines were tasted.
In their Nov. 29 issue, Newsweek reported that the
California sparkling wine was chosen over a second place ‘93
Roederer Cristal’ ($170), a third place ’92 Veuve Clicquot
Grande Dame ($99.95) and a ’92 Dom Perignon ($109) that
came in fifth. A ’92 Schramsberg J. Schram sparkling wine
from the Napa Valley ($65) came in fourth.
It’s no secret that California wines, sparkling and still, are
giving French wines a run for their money in the fine wine
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December 17, 1999 The Carmel Pine Cone
19 A
Holiday feast fare at Phirs Fish Market: awash in lobster, crab — and a lot more
By AAARGOT PETIT NICHOLS
Christmas dinner at Phii
DiGirolamo’s house must be better than tak¬
ing a gourmet trip to Southern Italy for the
holidays.
Chatting with him about local availability
of fresh shellfish for Christmas and New
Year’s Eve feasts, we learned that at Phil’s
house, Christmas Eve dinner starts with raw
oysters and clams on the half shell, followed
by an appetizer of cracked crab.
“Sometimes I marinate the crab in an
Italian dressing,” he said. “And I love fried
calamari,” he continued.
After the calamari, comes the main pasta
course: “We fry some jumbo prawns and
make a delicious crab sauce for the pasta.
And for dessert we have homemade Sicilian
cannoli — my grandmother’s recipe — the
real McCoy,” he said, adding that he makes
both a vanilla and a chocolate cannoli shell.
Who better to know the secrets of buying
and preparing shellfish and an> kind of
seafood, than DiGirolamo, who owns and
runs Phil’s Fish Market and Eatery at 7640
Sandholdt Road, across that long, one-way
bridge over the marina at Moss Landing?
The live crabs DiGirolamo features from
Monterey Bay and Northern California he
sells cooked whole, cracked and cleaned.'
“There are some immature crabs with soft
shells up and down the coast, but I’ve been
trying to get the hard shells. We pay a little
bit more for them. Usually, crabs are in the
$4 range, but now they’re higher,” he said,
quoting a $5.99 a pound figure as of Tuesday
this week.
Lobsters on New Year's Eve
“For New Year’s Eve at home, we’re into
lobsters,” he said, “and Russian black stur¬
geon caviar with a little Champagne.”
At the fish market they carry two types of
lobster: spiny lobsters from Santa Barbara
and Maine lobsters flown in from Maine or
Canada. The Maine lobsters, DiGirolamo
says, are sweeter and more delicate, and have
large, heavy claws with lots of meat. “People
like the Maine lobsters steamed and whole,”
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sense.”
Schueller said the district’s requirement that 15 percent of
any water transfers be dedicated to reducing the overdraft of
the Carmel River “insignificant.”
“It would have to be a laiger amount‘’than that to be
acceptable,” Schueller said. He would not elaborate on what
percentage he feels would be proper.
Transferring water credits saved through conservation
measures is one of the few ways the district has found to pro¬
vide water for construction projects. Under current district
rules, for instance, someone who needs water can retrofit
plumbing or appliances to low-flow and free-up water for
use elsewhere. On a large scale, a golf course could retrofit
to low-flow landscaping irrigation and “create” water credits
to use elsewhere or sell. Fifteen percent of the freed-up water
must be dedicated to remain in the Carmel River aquifer.
In the case of Robles del Rio, 92 acre-feet were actually
freed up with the new wells. According to Bridges, 15 per¬
cent of that will go to the river and another 15 percent will
be given free-of-chaige to the county for a project to benefit
the community. “It could be for affordable housing, or some
public building, or be dedicated to the river” Bridges said.
He described the Robles project as a win-win-win-win: “The
river benefits, the community benefits, the people on the
waiting list benefit and the money raised from the transfer of
water credits will go to restore an important histone build¬
ing.” Robles del Rio Lodge, built in 1932, is being renovat¬
ed by owner Glen Gurries.
But all those benefits are not compelling enough for the
state regulators to see the project as proper, according to
Schueller.
“We might be putting the kibosh on a similar project in
the future,” Schueller said. “We want the district to make a
proposal that is consistent with the state order [to reduce
pumping from the Carmel River] and not just continue to
ignore us.” Schueller says the state put the district on notice
more than two years ago that their “water credit program
reduces the opportunity for demand reduction [on the river]
and was considered a violation” of state orders. “We request¬
ed a response from the county, Cal-Am, and the district
which was never received,” Schueller said.
If the district continues to approve deals like Robles del
Rio’s, Schueller indicated the state could retaliate by reduc¬
ing the amount of water the community is allowed to use.
Fuerst said that could end up punishing everyone in the next
dry spell. “The state seems to be saying, ‘You could be sav¬
ing all the water, banking it, and keeping it all in the river.
Since you are allowing that water to be reused, we are going
to decrease the amount we will allow you to take this year,”
which could mean more severe rationing for everybody in a
drought, Fuerst said.
It’s just another way to tighten the screws on the peninsu¬
la and force the community to solve the overall water prob¬
lem. SchueUer said, “If the local community doesn’t want to
build a dam, that’s fine with us. But we want a solution. No
solution is not an acceptable alternative.”
Schueller added that he wants to work with the district to
find ways to encourage conservation, which means that
some benefit must go to the person paying for the water sav¬
ings. Reducing the amount transferred, and increasing the
amount returned to the river is the goal, he said.
In the meantime, the state’s Dec. 3 letter probably makes
Robles del Rio’s water more valuable on the open market.
While Bridges would not elaborate on what the asking price
is or how many people have signed contracts to buy it, he did
say that his client still has a supply of the wet stuff to sell.
Tree workshop will discuss oak beetles
The CITY Foresters from Carmel, Monterey and
Pacific Grove are hosting a workshop to educate residents
about the latest threat to oaks — bark beetle infestations.
Other topics at the workshi^ will include the status of
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Midwesterner in her element with Brazilian song-stylings
Kansas city native Kanin AUyion has established
herself as one of the very best female vocalists in jazz today.
A “featured regular”_
performer at the Jazz
& Blues Company in
Carmel, she per¬
forms there tonight
(Dec. 17) at 7:30 in
support of her fifth
recording. “From
Paris to Rio.”
Bom in Great Karrin Allyson
Bend, Kansas, Allys¬
on came to jazz late. She began her music career as a
folK^tng^ and performed in an all-female rock band. She
discovered i helonious Monk while auendiiig college auu m
1987 she moved to Minneapolis where she started working
regularly as a jazz singer. In ^92 she was signed by
Concord Jazz by the late Carl Jefferson and four subsequent
releases have earned her wide praise.
An emotional ballad singer noted for her mastery of lyric
interpretation, Allyson’s latest release reveals yet another
side to the talented Midwesterner. Singing in French and
Portuguese and covering a wide territory that includes sam¬
bas and bossa novas, Allyson is clearly comfortable with
Brazilian material. Still, her greatest strength lies in her
treatment of the Great American Songbook.
She appears at the Jazz & Blues Company tonight along
with Kansas City musicians Bob Bowman on piano and
Danny Embry on guitar.
Sunday night (Dec. 19), Barbaiito Torres, a virtuoso of
the laud (or Spanish lute), appears at the intimate jazz venue
in si^iport of his debut release on Atlantic Records, “Havana
Caft.” A featured performer on the Grammy Award-winning
“Ruona Viita Social Club.” Torres will be joined by vocalist
Concblto Torres, bassist Vklor Villa, guitarist Nilso Alias,
percussionist Pedro Vargas -
Oliva and vocalist Sonia
Perez.
A member of the leg-
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recordings of the Afro Cuban
All Stars. Playing traditional
Cuban music in a wide vari¬
ety of forms, Torres goes for
the spicy and eneigetic.
Both concerts at the Jazz j
& Blues Company are $30.
Call 624-6431 for reservations.
■ Young Monterey Peninsula pianist Milton Fletcher has
been wowing international audiences now for over half a
decade. A senior at Monterey High School, Milton has
already performed with the Monterey
Jazz Festival California All Star Band
on the Main Stage on three occasions.
A member of the popular blues/jazz
quartet Blue Nova, Milton has played
at other mid<^ jAzz feativali in tvoth
Europe and Japan.
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Reno Jazz Festival, he is an outstand¬
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Every so often I get a call from local songbird Alisa
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The Carmel Pine Cone
December 17, 1999
Kafhie
Shopshire
and Edie
Karas were
up against
the wall
from the
crush of
quests at the
Chartwell
fundraising
gala
Barry Bonifas and wife Renee Sherrer were in a great party
mooa at the CBA's Green Ribbon dinner.
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Bob McDonald, Peter Brooks and the gorgeous Caroline
Jones caught here at the Chartwell fundraiser.
Carmel Business Association Pitcher of Prosperity overflows
There are some crises in life that you
really pray occur when you 're close to home
— if they have to occur at all.
Your cars engine rebels and overheats.
^ ^ Your last meal
V starts feuding with
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By Sissi Maleki you ’re on your last
drop of gas.
You get the pic¬
ture. I'm sure you have your own collection
of dreaded events.
BUT — have you ever noticed how incon¬
venient it is to be near your home when
you 're in a mad rush and other stuff hap¬
pens?
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By Sissi Maleki
Your button comes off your jacket.
You get a run in your stockings.
You drop your red lipstick on your white
skirt.
In those irritating life moments, there’s
great relief in knowing you can't do anything
about “it” because you’re nowhere near
your house to repair the damage and waste
even more time!
And you need for that to really be the
case because when you 're a lousy liar like I
am, fiction doesn't feel good. Passing off
some sartorial flaw as an oh-it-just-hap-
pened disaster when it really occurred while
still standing on my lot of record, causes me
to start hearing voices. Voices that repeated¬
ly chant, “You 're just a lazy slob and now
everybody’s gonna know it, niah niah niani-
ah niah . . .”
So if you've noticed that huge coffee stain
on my blouse, it really just happened! (And
never mind that I was a stone's throw from
my “lot of record’’!)
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The CARMEL Business Association is
like no other: its celebrations are reminis¬
cent of family affairs.
' On Dec. 1st, the second annual CBA
Green Ribbon of Excellence awards dinner
was held at La Playa. It was an evening
filled with merriment, teasing and celebra¬
tion.
New board member Sylvia Savage, who
considers herself “a puppy/guppy/tadpole”
in the organization, stayed away from the
champagne preceding the dinner as a pre¬
caution. “I’m one of the presenters, so I bet¬
ter moderate my champagne!” Talk about
dedication to the task!
Sylvia also continues to be amazed at all
the generous but quiet work that’s done
behind the scenes in the Carmel business
community. Coming from Southern
California where everyone wants to claim
credit, “it’s so surprising and refreshing to
me,” she observed.
Some who caught up on each other’s
news included Jan Van Bibber, Carroll
Fergusson, antique dealer Maxine Klaput
and Tina Fukumoto.
Ren^ Sherrer was dressed in clothing
from her new store in town, “smARTwear.”
In the last few weeks. I’ve run into several
people wearing especially original items and
each time, have discovered they had shopped
at Renee’s. When she told me her back¬
ground is in textile design, it explained the
very unusual selecticm she offers.
First National Bank’s Demi Briscoe
appeared to have somehow tapped into a
mysterious Fountain of Youth: She looked
smashing, with her slim-fitting outfit and
radiant smile.
PacRep’s Debby Alexander showed off
her flat shoes and said she had also brought
along a helmet. After last year’s black eye
received while dancing, this tiny lady needs
all the protection she can get!
Alain Pinel’s Yvonne McBride was try¬
ing to settle down after a major stressful day:
In charge of decorating the company’s tree
for the Carmel Music Society’s Festival at
the Crossroads, she ran into delivery delays
and lost her planned crew of six. So there
she was, hanging powdered sugar cookie
ornaments fot hours!
Jeweler Kirkor Kocek had a superb
evening, being generally in a great mood, a
witty presenter and ultimately the Green
Ribbon winner in his category. Another pre¬
senter, Tom Glidden, was a bit grouchier:
“This dam cummerbund — after
Thanksgiving I can’t fit into my suit any
more!” he complained.
This was Bemardus Lodge General
Manager Jim Cecil^s first CBA award din¬
ner, but given the way his place has been
throwing itself into community activities, I
wouldn’t be surprised to see him as a nomi¬
nee next time.
I definitely call this event a “Carmel fam¬
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■ Chartwell gala draws fans
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Mayor Ken White, David Whorf, Jack Gorry and Laurel
Whorf momentarily interrupted during some laughs at the CRA
dinner party.
Chartwell’s annual “Party in a Pear Tree” gala is in that
elite handful. Attend it and you’ll be surrounded by glamour,
elegance, gorgeous women and dashing men. In other words,
the creme de la creme of our community — both younger
and older, I should add.
Donna Woods, chatting with Chartwell godmother (as in
“very valued supporter”) Jean Draper, wore a most original
rhinestone-studded bow tie with panache.
“Party princess” and organizer Donna Jett was very
relieved over the final outcome of the auction for a Seaboum
cruise. “They wanted to send the lucky bidders to the
Bahamas in October — even 1 know that’s hurricane season
. . . I read the papers!” She somehow finagled them into
offering an Istanbul trip — a real prize!
Donna’s stunning daughter Caroline Jones also attended,
escorted by her beau, Los Angeles financier Bob
McDonald. Turns out they
met each other at a party at
Spanish Bay.
Video filmmaker Pat
Ireland, who produced
Chartwell’s wonderful video
on the school, confessed that
the wildest assignment he
ever had was for a company
making windshields for
fighter jets. He actually had
to film them while they test¬
ed the windshields by firing
frozen chickens at them out
of a cannon!
Stewart Fuller, a former
board member, attended
with his beautiful wife
Shane. “It’s been really
rewarding to see Chartwell
develop into a full-fledged
school,” he observed.
Board member Virginia
Cooper still recalls the
humiliation she experienced
as a dyslexic child, especial¬
ly during spelling bees. “1
Barbara Burnett, Terry Layne and Kay Barber were some of the
quite elegant ladies at the CRA dinner.
could have really benefited from a school like this,” she
added.
Others mingling in the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd
included board member Russ Wilkes and wife Judith,
Carol and Jeff Johnson, Joyce Scampa, CSUMB President
Peter Smith and wife Sally, Chris and Tom Nelson and
Mary McCary.
Harvey Kilpatrick, emcee, blamed his involvement with
Chartwell on Nicki McMahan’s sneaky approach. “She
walked in one day and said, ‘By the way, can you just help us
out for a little bit?”’ Eleven years later, Harvey’s still “help¬
ing”!
Sidney Slade, escorted by Frank Quilty, bid on every
silent auction item she could find. “But I really want the
Tahoe cabin,” she revealed.
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Some of the younger crowd at the Carmel Valley Chamber of
Commerce bash: Kyra Goodyear and Judi Ricupero.
Peppy Frisone, with hubby Larry, was already looking
forward to having all her kids gathered around for the holi-
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The Carmel Pine Cone
December 17, 1999
you were there by reading about them
Cormal Residents Association: In an ongoing
holiday tradition, the CRA crowd held their annual dinner at
La Playa on Dec. 6th.
Salty and Milt WUliami, Tnidi and Chuck Koehler,
Barbara and Monte Bryan — all were there not only for the
merrymaking but also to share the pleasure they get from liv¬
ing in this area, having moved from other, less magical
regions.
Mellanie Moran was still trying to recover her reputation
from the last time we met. She had been standing with
friends when 1 told her she was “overexposed.” What 1 meant
— and she understood correctly — was tl^at 1 had had her
name too often in my columns. Well, her over-imaginative
friends thought she had been secretly living a more risque
life.
City administrator Jere Kersnar came with his lovely
wife Cheryl Smith while Jack Gorry introduced himself as
a fugitive from the Carmel Planning Commission.
Susie and Don Carr were feeling back to normal after
their month-long trip to Mexico in September. That’s when
you can attend — as they did — independence day festivities
in a string of small towns. Oh, and by the way, they drove
down and back! '
Terry Layne doesn’t stand still for too long, either. Not
long back from New Zealand, she’s about to take off for
Antarctica.
Quite puzzling is what I discovered to be the secret desire
of David Whorf: to get his photo in the Pine Cone. This
could be more imderstandable if David led a duller life. But
nothing could be further from the truth! David’s a real hon-
est-to-goodness movie producer and director who has hung
out with the likes of Jimmy Cagney and Barbara Stanwyck
and most recently did a TV movie with Roma Downey. And
thanks to his father, Richard Whorf, being an actor, David
grew up down south kicking the ball with the Crosby kids
and others like them. In fact, his whole genetic make-up is
chock-full of talent. David’s great uncle, John Whorf, was a
noted watercolorist and protege of John Singer Sargent.
Another relative, Benjamin Whorf, was one of the first lin¬
guists. Phew! Can you imagine the pressure if you’re bom in
that family?
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days. “Having two of them in New York makes the holidays
really special,” she said.
Event chairman Bruce Mkbels had a job made in heav¬
en: “Over 30 people — parents, grandparents and others —
contributed items and did everything so I didn’t have to do
much at all!” he confessed.
Bridget Marie Hildebrand wore a smashing red hunt-
styled formal jacket. Though she’s still .helping out as a
teacher at Chartwell, she’s also very busy with her consult¬
ing practice teaching etiquette to executives in Silicon Valley
and elsewhere. Having organized corporate events for 15
years, she feels right at home in the corporate world. To add
to her skills, she just completed training in Washington for
teaching etiquette to children. “I’ve always been a stickler
for manners with kids,” she explained. “Maybe it’s because I
was raised to be really careful about how I behaved.”
Jayne Brinton didn’t look the worse for wear after hav¬
ing hard-boiled 150 eggs and sprayed them gold for use in
table centerpieces. In fact, she looked quite glamorous in her
evening gown.
The evening included a celebration of a bunch of birth¬
days including Pam Michels, Hunter Finnell and Jean
Draper, who’s b’day was actually the next day.
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We folks here may lack snow for Christmas sledding, but
other than that there’s no shortage of Christmas cheer to get
you into the holiday spirit!
Here’s a rundown on two Christmas parties that took
place around town. And for all those stricken with the flu and
whose empty chairs were noted — maybe you can pretend
was
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Bemardus Lodge was the generous host of the C.V Chamber
party presented this year on Dec. 7th.
Delicious hors d’oeuvres and good wine kept the crowd
chatting at length. More than one guest commented on the
friendly, close-knit relationships that strengthen the village
spirit.
Chamber President Demi Briscoe is getting to the end of
her second term and this time, she “happily passes on the
baton” to incoming president Michael Cawdrey. In her end-
of-year speech, she spoke of the “fun of living in Carmel
Valley” and thanked Jim Smith and Mary Clark for all
their volunteer work.
Among those present were Larry Davis and Bridget
Harless who are now an “item,” Dawn Callan who’s busy
with her self-defense training business, “Awakening the
Warrior Within,” and Mark Sandler of Murphy Lumber,
with his 10-year-old daughter Anyssa.
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will no doubt be featuring that music in concert. Her latest Concord Records recording
entitled From Paris to Rio features Allyson singing music of Edith Piaf and Jacque Brel,
as well as lovely works by Antonio Jobim, Ivan Lins, and others. Appearing with
Allyson will be her wonde^l musicians from Kansas City, Danny Emb^ on guiur
and Paul Smith on piano.
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THE B-^?^?IOHEU=
Cantankerous cat turned sleuth scores again
Shirley ROUSSEAU Murphy fans will be pleased
to know her latest mystery novel has arrived on local book¬
store shelves just in time for Christmas. **Cat to the Dogs**
is the fifth in Murphy’s series of adult fantasy books starring
Joe Grey, RI., a cantankerous male cat-tumed-sleuth who
feeds information to the police
via telephone to help them
solve mysteries, bring killers
to justice and peace to Molina
Point — a coastal town bearing
a striking resemblance to
Carmel-by-the-Sea (where
Murphy happens to live).
Joe has to use a telephone
to communicate his news to
the police chief because he’s
quite sure the chief would die
of a heart attack if he knew tips
were coming from a talking
cat. If this premise seems pre¬
posterous, it is, but Murphy’s a
master of fantasy, and her
remarkable writing skill carry us willingly into such suspen¬
sion of reality.
No fan of adult fantasy, I admit I’ve become addicted to
reading Murphy’s Joe Grey mysteries. They have a daric side,
and in this latest book, Molina Point is visited by a clan of
uncouth characters who bring death and thefts to the quite
village. A mysterious Netherworld emerges from hidden
caves down the coast, and a new protagonist appears in the
form of a helpless tortoiseshell kitten.
By Margot Petit
Nichols
BOOKSHOP
CAFE
FRI - DEC 17
COMING...
Celebrate with Jennifer Lagier
the publication of her first book,
When We Grew Up
4:30 - 6:30pm - Free
SAT - DEC 18
Please plan to atend and celebrate
with members of the TTiundertoird
Writing Group, who will sign
copies of their book, Pebbles
(Thundeit>ird Press $7.95).
3-5pm
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You are invited to visit our
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in which local photographers who
have exhibited at the Thunderbird
Bookshop in the past will exhibit
one photograph, which represents
an event, scene or person readiiy
identifiable with our past century.
We will have an
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Dulcie, Joe’s cat heartthrob and companion — who also
has the gift of human speech — takes to the abandoned tyke,
recognizing a kindred spirit. It
looks as if we can expect another
articulate feline in future books.
Murphy is already working on
the sixth in the series, **Cat Out
for Blood.**
Murphy is a five-tiine recip¬
ient of the Council of Authors
and Journalists Award. She
writes with a great facility for
description, using English
with a refinement of phrasing
and cadence much appreciat¬
ed by the careful reader. Her
plots are well developed and
always culminate in a satisfying manner.
**Cat to the Dogs** is available at The Thunderbird
Bookshop, Carmel, and other local bookstores. It’s a just-
released 256-pager hardcover published by HarperCollins,
and retails at $22. '
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The Cormel Pine Cone
*Belle of Amherst^ offers inspired vision of American poetess
holiday season, it is good to remember
Dickinson's words, “Ail I know of Love, is
Love is all there is."
The production succeeds on many levels.
The set creates rooms in Dickinson’s New
England home, transporting us to her parlor,
bedroom, hallway and porch. The music and
lighting take us to different hours of the day
and stages in her life.
“The Belle of Amherst” is beautifully
written, interspersing Dickinson’s poetry
with anecdotes and “conversation” with the
audience. Avant excels in showing us ^Tn era
of gentility, and by bringing other characters
to life through her precise and gifted acting.
Way ahead of her time, Dickinson’s strength
of character is deeply moving. A “spinster”
and recluse, she never left her family home,
yet she is completely devoid of self-pity.
Through her poetry she shares her joyous
views on Nature, God, time, family relation¬
ships, death, society, love and immortality.
Publishers rejected her ecstatic poetry, she
experienced unrequited love many times, yet
she found her true paradise, the “paradise
within the soul,” and was content.
Avant and Selvig, thoroughly familiar
with the material from a previous perfor¬
mance together 11 years ago, find they are
continually awakening to the beauty and sig¬
nificance of Dickinson’s rich language.
These reviewers left the theater determined
to read more of her work, to better experi¬
ence the depth of the soul revealed in the
play.
“The Belle of Amherst” is a good reason
to bypass the movie house or video store for
a taste of true poetry. As we celebrate this
Dickinson thought and felt about her work
and life. It runs through Dec. 19 at the Carl
Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel.
Leading lady Marlie Avant brings this
passionate, early feminist poetess to shim¬
mering life in her one-woman show, directed
by Conrad Selvig. The play is so convincing
that, as we slide down into the plush seats in
the Carl Cherry Center Theater, we feel we
are indeed settling in for an afternoon of tea
and deep conversation with this great lady of
poetry.
By UNDA and TOBY ROWIANDJONES
What goes on in the mind of a
poet? No one really knows for sure.
Dedicated to their art and voice, they are sin¬
gle-minded individuals, encouraging us to
see and feel so much more than we would
without them.
“The Belle -of Amherst,” written by
William Luce and presented by the MPC
Players, offers an inspired vision of what
19th century American poetess Emily
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Features over 120 local professional artists
Marlie Avant as the Belle
What: 'The Belle of Amherst'
When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2
p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17-19
Where: Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, 4th
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Cost: $12 general; $10 students and
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“LAUGHING EYES” will be signed by
Paulette and Cole Weston from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
on Saturday, Dec. 18. The book, recently
published by Carmel Publishing Company,
is a compilation of letters written from 1923
to 1946 by photographer Edward Wes-ton
and his son, photographer Cole. The letters
were assembled by Paulette Weston, Cole’s
wife. For information, call 648-3116.
Bookshelf
From page 25A
their book from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
18 at the Thunderbird. Congratulations to
these dedicated writers who include Shirlee
Anderson, John W. Creighton, Tacy
Gould, Walter E. Gourlay, Linda Grant,
Harold Grice, Joy Ware Hollien, Georgia
A. Hubley, Lynda Sperry Jardine, Carol
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The Carmel Pine Cone
Growth is major for Carmel’s Pacific Repertory Theatre
By ANNE PAPINEAU
fruit of their efforts this weekend when they
perform Moliere’s “Tartuflfe” at 7:30 p.m.
i^IKE SOME rapidly maturing adoles- Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Circle Theatre. And
cent. Pacific Repertory Theatre is coming PacRep has received a start-up grant from
into its own, yet remains young enough to the Vital Spark Foundation to offer educa-
rcvel in its achievements. And this is one tional outreach to at-risk local children in
growth spurt that is far from finished. outlying communities.
“The next five years are going to see a
huge transition at Pacific Repertory Theatre, It’s show time
from being a semi-professional regional the- But to the typical observer, PacRep is a
place to take in a show. Already, auditions
have begun and tickets sold for Season 2000.
Whereas PacRep established a reputation for
staging intense drama — witness the recent
“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Inherit the Wind”
and “King Lear” — the byword for next year
has is “comedy.”
ight “This season will be accessible to every-
years from the one,” said Moorer, who has final say as to
minuscule ensem- what PacRep will stage from year to year,
ble Moorer found- “I get advice from a lot of quarters. Then
I kind of close the door, barricade myself in
and make my final choices,” he said.
The line-up is to include “Guys and
Dolls,” “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” “A Flea
in Her Ear,” “H.M.S. Pinafore,” “Two
Gentlemen of Verona” and
“Volpone.”
2000 will also be the year
PacRep takes flight — or at
least several of its actors will.
j The same company that car-
QteK to Q regional ned Cathy Rigby aloft in
“Peter Pan” on Broadway will
be employed to build flight
rigging at the Outdoor Forest
Theatre next summer. PacRep
will stage its own “Peter Pan,”
as well as “A Midsummer
Night’s Dream,” the latter fea¬
turing a skybome fairy king-
Stephen Moorer
Imagine a 40-foot truss
across the Forest Theater skyline,” Moorer
said. “From that happens the magic of fly¬
ing.”
All this takes not only vision, but money.
The artistic director is quick to credit the
hard work of the PacRep board of directors.
To the board, including President Sherrie
McCullough and vice presidents Hilton
Bialek and Lee Cox, goes applause for
acquiring and upgrading theater facilities,
ater to a full-on professional Equity compa-
ny servicing the
Stephen Moorer.
MaryAnn Schaupp^ousseau and Michael
Jacobs rehearse the roles of Adelaide and
Nathan Detroit for the PacRep spring produc¬
tion of 'Guys and Dolls.'
At right, 'Tartuffe' will be staged for a final
weekend by students of PacRep's School of
Dramatic Arts. Vinnie Cardinale as Tartuffe is
surrounded by his adoring followers, from left:
Jessica Filgate, Anna Greenfield, Anne-Louise
AAarquis and Miriam Wolodarski.
staged plays in
Carmel’s intimate
Carl Cherry Theater and other modest
venues. Today PacRep puts together a season
of Shakespeare at the Outdoor
Forest Theatre, a month’s
worth of free shows at
Monterey’s Custom House
Plaza, and produces a blend of
works at its home base on
Monte Verde Street, the 300-
seat Golden Bough Playhouse
and the 99-seat Circle Theatre.
The company is at work
retiring the mortgage on the
venerable Carmel playhouse.
Weve gone from
a community the-
Ethnic
Decorating
Accents
Presents A Special
repertory
company, from
and is less than $156,000 from cin organization
that goal. Phase II of its capital
campaign will involve making tO an institution
substantial improvements in
the Circle and the Golden
Bough, including installation of a mechani¬
cal stage floor and orchestra pit.
“We’ve had a long-range vision for 17
years now and it really hasn’t wavered,”
Moorer said. “We’re just thrilled that it’s
come so fast. It took Ashland (Shakespeare
Festival) 50 years before they were even
heard-of outside of southern Oregon. We’ve
gone from a community theater to a region¬
al repertory company, from an organization
to an institution.”
PacRep has further expanded to include
educational programs.
January will see the launch is
of a musical theater after-
school program for students
ages 7 to 14, lead by ^
Marianne Schaupp-Rous- im
seau. John Farmanesh-Boc- VL
ca already heads a vocation-
al program for high school
students who are pursuing
theater as a career.
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water for three to five minutes, split them open and finish
them on the barbecue or under the broiler. In steaming them,
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But back to DiGirolamo’s New Year’s Eve feast: The lob¬
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temperature with lemon and olive oil, and I roast a little gar¬
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other seafood, condiments and cocktail sauces. Phil’s maiicet
even sells the homemade cannoli.
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starting at 10 a.m., with a full menu served until 8 p.m. On
Saturday and Sundays, The Eatery stays open an extra hour,
closing at 9 p.m.
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Lobster
From page I9A
he said. “We do that at no extra charge, but real lobster buffs
want to do that themselves.”
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“We’re .up to a $750,000 annual budget,
and that will be a $ I million budget in four
more years,” he added.
Those involved are banking on the con¬
cept that out of all these resources will come
priceless theater memories.
“We’re planning on a number of technical
enhancements that will really turn the
Golden Bough Playhouse into a state-of-the-
art facility and the finest 300-seat theater on
the West Coast. It will be the perfect com¬
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From page 27A
expanding staff and even freeing the founder
to some degree from the administrative side
of theater that he might tackle more creative
efforts.
“This year, the board put up $50,000 as a
challenge to be matched by the community,”
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with over $40,000 so far. We rely on a lot of
foundation and corporate support. The board
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The Carmel Pine Cone December 17, 1999
Easily kept resolution — starting off on right foot
By AAARY BROWNFIELD
Forget sleeping in on New Year’s
Day or quietly nursing a champagne hang¬
over. Organizers of the Resolution Run want
you to start the new year oflF right by putting
one foot in front of the other for a good
cause.
The annual walk and run — a local tradi¬
tion celebrating its 10th year on Jan. 1, 2000
— benefits Suicide Prevention Service of
the Central Coast.
On tap for 2000 are special additions to
the morning event, which traditionally
includes a souvenir T-shirt and a race day
brunch where runners and walkers can refu¬
el after they’ve tackled the course.
This year, the brunch will be expanded
and improved, the T-shirt has a special year
2000 design and the prizes — which are raf¬
fled off so you don’t have to be the fastest to
win — include airline tickets for two and
$2,000 in cash, among other items.
“We are retaining parts of the run that
make it so special, but we added some more
bells and whistles,*’ said the race’s organizer
and founder, restaurateur Tony Tollner.
Tollner said he hopes to
donate $25,000 to Suicide
Prevention on behalf of the race,
and will be able to do so if 1,400
people register for either the
three-mile walk/run or the 6.8-
mile run.
Suicide Prevention is the ideal
beneficiary for the run’s charita¬
ble donation, according to
Tollner, because it is such a cru¬
cial service and its volunteers are
extremely motivated.
“When we took on Suicide Prevention,
they turned out to be very much a hands-on
group,’’ he said. “They’re so motivated to
work and the volunteer base is just awe¬
some.”
Adding to the success of the event is the
Resolution Run’s brand new website —
www.racegate.com — which has boosted
race registration. According to race .director
Julie Ann Lozano, people living outside
California have even signed up.
“People are telling us they found the race
online,” she said. “Usually runners from out
of state have family here, but now some peo¬
ple have just decided to be in Carmel for the
weekend.”
So far, about 600 runners have registered,
which puts sign-ups well ahead of this time
last year.
Donations have also increased. “Cash
donations are up about $7,000 already over
last year,” said Tollner. He hopes to have
2,000 participants take to the courses —
which loop through Mission Trails Park and
the streets of Carmel before ending in
Larson Field — to commemorate the start
of a new millennium.
Registration for the run is $23 until
Sunday, Dec. 19. The next day it increases to
$28. Entry forms are available at Tollner’s
three restaurants — the Rio Grill, Tarpy’s
Roadhouse and Montrio —
at the Treadmill in the
Crossroads and at various
local gyms.
Although registration
forms must be postmarked
by Dec. 19 to receive the
lower rate, those signing up
later need not be concerned
that the race will sell out.
“We have a lot of race-
day registration, because
people like to wait and see
what the weather’s like and
how they’re feeling that
morning,” she said.
If you choose to register
on race day, registration
begins at 7 a.m. near the
starting line at The
Crossroads Shopping
Village. Pre-registered par¬
ticipants should get to the
site by 8 a.m. to pick up their
bib numbers and plethora of
goodies. Both races start
promptly at 9 a.m.
COWBOY
IN THE CAPITOL
by Assemblyman Peter Frusetta
The good news is that Anita and I are grandparents again. Our
youngest daughter, now 30, had her first baby, an 8 pound bouncing
baby girl, Elizabeth Camille, on November 2. We could hardly wait to
make the trip to San Jose to hold the little baby in our arms. There’s
something about holding a baby for the first time that is inexplicably
exciting and divinely inspiring.
It is wonderful to have babies come into homes where they are wanted and loved. It
is just as tragic when they are bom into this world by accident, to parents who are children
themselves amd not really ready for parenthood. I am in favor of adq)tion agencies that fulfill
a great need.
It is sad to see the effects on children that are bom to single, teenage parents. One has only
to walk the streets or wander through the supermarket to witness situations that border on
child abuse. The faces and actions of young adults in charge of small children who throw
tantrums, knock down shelved items and bo^er others is tragic testimony to the shortcoming
of such relaticxiships.
And it is just as sad to see the all-too-familiar results of broken homes on children. It
breaks my he^ to hear the profound pain expressed by children of divorce who call in to talk
shows with their pitiful, heart-wrenching inquiries.
I was encoura^ w^ I met with a groiq) of Monterey County college students who want
to prevent teenage iHegnancy in high schools. They in^ii^ me with their concern for one of
the most pressing needs in t^y’s society. I will do all in my power to help this civic-minded
group when we reconvene in January.
I am heartened by the many well-qualified people getting into political races. We [nofit
when people participate in die democratic process. That^ why term limits are good. They give
odiers die chimoe to take part in government; after all- the people own the govemment-not
the politicians. People feel so detached from their representatives. I hqie diis new interest will
qiaik a revolution-one where the people take the rems of the government bade into their own
hands.
Session will be interesting next year. We will revisit issues like allowing teachers to have
only two years of coU^ raining , lecognititMi of same-sex marriages in public schools, parole
violation issues diat increase punishments and worker overtime pay for mme than eight hours
in a day. As usual, I will devote considerable energy to reducing big government’s tax vice grip
on woildng families.
The State Controller’s office is busy answering calls these days. A newspaper has been
running the CtMitroller^ telqihone number explaining that many Californians have money
ccMning to them from frxgotten back accounts, etc. The number is toll-free (1-800-992-4647).
I called, filled out the forms and they sent me $200 (Santa Claus came early). Call me at home
(831) 628-3559 if I can help you in this regard.
Respectfully,
Peter Frusetta, Pedre Tres Pinos, California December 14, 1999
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Injured Garland Ranch horseback rider sues park district
By AAARY BROWNFIELD offensively” towa
> lose his balance z
Although he is suing the Monterey Peninsula ‘i ended up w
Regional Park District for injuries he sustained when he was fractured shoulde
thrown from his horse, Jerry Bell said he’s not out to take the to dismount her
park district for all its worth.
“I’m not trying to break anyone — ^ r i •
I’m just trying to recover my expenses,” waS JUSt a freak thing.
Bell said. “I support the parks, but they
have to be liable as well.” / saW this dog, and by his
According to Bell, he was riding a
10-year-old mare n?med Sugar — who , ,
belongs to his girifnend and riding part- pOSturC, 1 knew he WaS
ner — in Garland Park on July 7. As they
passed the Visitor’s Center near the going tO make a mOVe
entrance to the park, a loose dog belong¬
ing to a park ranger jumped up on the , ,
stone wall that skirts the building, toward US.
spooking Sugar.
“The dog jumped up on the retaining _ Jerrv Bell
wall and was eyeball to eyeball with my ^
offensively” towards Bell. The horse bolted, causing Bell to
lose his balance and fall.
“1 ended up with six fractured ribs, a fractured hip and a
fractured shoulder,” he said. Bell’s riding partner was unable
to dismount her frightened horse and help him, but the
ranger rushed out to see if Bell needed
^reak thing. ^ freak thing, l saw this
dog, and by his posture, I knew he was
and by his going to make a move toward us,” Bell
said. “I turned towards my friend to
, warn her, and as soon as I turned, the
V he was dog jumped.”
Bell is suing the park because its
a move leash law, which requires dogs to be “on
a leash not over seven feet long, or under
immediate voice command of a person,
or confined to a vehicle,” was not being
enforced by the ranger who owned the
- Jerrv Bell “P>tbnll-faced” dog, he said.
^ Bell, who has been riding horses his
entire life, said other riders have echoed
horse,” he recounted. entire life, said other nders have echoed
According to the lawsuit, filed last month in Monterey his concern about loose dogs in the park.
County Superior Court, the dog lunged “aggressively and “I’ve talked to a lot of horse people and there are always
problems with dogs,” he said. “Someone’s going to get
killed.”
Anne McGowan, attorney for the park district, said the
matter has been submitted to the insurance company’s
defense counsel.
Bell originally filed a claim for damages in excess of
$10,000, which was rejected by the park district. McGowan
said large claims are routinely rejected — regardless of merit
— so that legal action can be handled by the insurance com¬
pany.
“He submitted a claim, which we usually deny,” she
explained. “He has to submit something like that before he
can file a lawsuit. Denial doesn’t mean we think it’s good or
bad.”
But McGowan speculated about Bell’s motives.
“I guess everyone thinks if you’re a public agency, you
have deep pockets,” she said. “We have specialists in public
agency defense who will handle it.”
But Bell insisted he simply wants compensation for his
$8,000 out-of-pocket medical expenses, the $20,000 in lost
wages for the four months he was unable to work his full¬
time job as a shoe salesman at Lloyd’s in Carmel, and the
“incredible amount of pain” he suffered from his injuries.
“I’m not some sue-happy individual,” he said.
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the curve, they had to jump out of the way of
the vehicle. It was the assistant coach’s opin¬
ion that all three of them would have been
hit by the car.”
Superior Court Judge Terrance Duncan
ordered Heard be held to answer on all
charges, which includes four felony charges
— three counts of assault with a deadly
weapon and one count of evading a police
officer — and misdemeanor charges
including driving under the influence, resist¬
ing arrest and driving on a suspended
license.
He will be arraigned in Superior Court
Dec. 22.
Heard is currently serving time on a mis¬
demeanor charge of resisting arrest, to
which he pleaded guilty last month, Deputy
District Attorney David Alkire said.
Charges may also be pending against
Heard in Oregon, where he had been living
before his reappearance on the Peninsula.
Alkire said, “I believe Oregon wants him,
but we will finish with him here first.”
HEARD
From page 8A
there,” she said. “There was a group of about
10. He almost ran them over.”
Heard, 27, eventually brought the car to a
stop near the rear of the school and took off
running, according to Garcia. She was
immediately arrested for public intoxication,
and later paid a fine after pleading guilty.
Heard was arrested the next day at his
mother’s Carmel Valley home.
Pacific Grove Police Detective Glenn
McGovern also took the stand and described
the basis for the three counts of assault with
a deadly weapon: Two Carmel High School
faculty members and a faculty wife were
standing in the paiidng lot, waiting for stu¬
dents to return from the annual Shoe foot¬
ball game between C.H.S. and P.G. High.
“They heard sirens, and watched the car
enter the paridng lot at a high rate of speed,”
McGovern told the court. “As the car took
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mission at a meeting in January or February, when the find¬
ings for demolition will also be finalized.
Commissioner Robin Wilson made the motion to deem
the cottages not historic, explaining that *ihere is little visi¬
ble that is historic about them.” The conrunission unani¬
mously agreed.
Commissioner Pope Coleman said Saso should take the
debate over preserving the structures versus demolishing
them as a compliment.
“If you had not done such a lovely job remodeling the
cottages that have become so dear to the hearts of so many
people, we probably wouldn’t be here discussing this today,”
he said.
And to designer Alan Turpen, he added, “This lady has
set some pretty high standards for you to come up with a
building that signifies the modesty and simplicity of these
cottages. So I hope the new building will become as dear as
what will have to come down.”
No one at the public hearing opposed the demolition; two
neighbors favored replacing them with a new home.
considered historic.
“If you look at the analogy of people: They don’t look the
same over time, but people still recognize them as who they
are,” he said.
But the commission agreed with attorney Brian Finegan’s
opinion that the houses had changed too much to be consid¬
ered historic.
“These buildings, I think we would agree unanimously,
are cute, quaint and fanciful, but that does not translate into
historically significant,” he told the commission. “The work
was almost exclusively done by Beatrice Saso after she
bought them in 1963.”
In a sworn declaration, Saso stated she had added the
porches and the garage, tiled the roofs, moved the entrances
and the windows, painted the houses white, built the wall
surrounding the cottages, paved the driveway, sheetrocked
the interior, tiled the floors and added a basement during the
35 years she and her husband owned the cottages.
Saso sold the Scenic Road property to her daughter Mary
Lou Shellooe and her husband Bill when she could no longer
live in them unassisted. The Shellooes applied to tear them
down and build a new Mediterranean-style home in their
place.
The house design will be reviewed by the planning com-
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architectural designer John Mandurrago, agreed to have an
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“It is a craftsman-style building, but if you look at the
details, it is not a good example,” Paterson said.
The house was designed by Murphy but actually built by
Joseph Hitchcock, according to Paterson. “It looks like it
was not built by a master builder. It was not a good example
the day after it was completed, let alone today.”
Enid Sales of the Carmel Preservation Foundation told
the commission there was ample evidence to the contrary,
pointing to the style of the home and the importance of the
Hitchcock family to Carmel.
“This is the last representation of that early stage in
Carmel — the city was just beginning to be developed at that
time,” she said. “I don’t know how much more history you
think you would need to show its importance.”
But the commission decided the members of the
Hitchcock family who were historically important to Carmel
never even lived in it. Relatives of historic figures are not in
themselves historically important, it decided.
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although it's old, the Hitchcock House is not
a prime exomple-of early Carmel architecture
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senior housing.
care facility for seniors at the Mission and
Seventh location, said he has been woiicing
on the project for five years.
“I think you’re here because you have an
interest in the community and in serving the
conununity,” he Mid. “And in my opinion, it
seems that this new facility would benefit
the majority of the community a lot more
than trying to keep this building intact.’*
The conmiission sided with Mandurrago,
voting to allow the demolition. The specific
design of the new buildings will be heard by
planning commissioners at a meeting early
next year.
Speaking to both Mandurrago and the
' Shellooes, Wilson apologized for the incon¬
venience and expense they were subjected to
by the planning process. He decried the
waste of staff time and energy on a proceM
that “lacks discrimination’’ when it comes to
determining which buildings are historic
damage — or in which someone is injured
— also must be reported to police within 24
hours.
Meroney was driving through town with
the city’s new code enforcement officer
when the alert went out to look for the driver
of a red Nissan Sentra involved in an acci¬
dent at Dolores and Ninth.
“Tim Meroney happened to be in the
field in his pickup, saw a car at Carpenter
and Second that matched the description,
and followed it,” Rana said.
Meroney followed the driver in his truck-
but did not turn on his flashing lights until
the car came to a stop and a woman got out
on the passenger side. ‘Tim made contact
with the guy and he readily admitted he had
been in an accident and hit a Volvo,” Rana
said.
The, city truck Meroney drives is
equipped with lights, siren and police equip¬
ment. As a reserve officer, he is on call 24-
hours-a-day but only responds to calls where
his assistance might be needed.
“I don’t deal with calls about blocked
driveways, or anything like that,” he said.
When he caught up with the driver,
Meroney said he told S^chez he had made
a poor decision when he decided to run.
Rana credited Meroney with the arrest,
since police did not know Sanchez’ fdentity
when he fled the scene. Borina Dramov, the
driver of the Volvo, did not have time to get
a license plate number of the Nissan,
according to Rana.
Police suspected that since Sanchez had
fled south on Lincoln, he was headed
towards the Mission. In fact, he was found
by Meroney on the other side of town.
“If not for Tim, we never would have
solved this,” Rana said. “And he just tuq>-
pened to be out doing his normal rounds.”
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Letters
to the Editor
34A The Carmel Pine Cone Pf'rember 17, 1999
Council wasn’t fooled by
disinformation campaign
Last week’s 3-2 vote to let a private owner take over stewardship of
Flanders Mansion was an impressive triumph of common sense that was
achieved despite a concerted effort — which continues even now — to mislead
the public about what is at stake in the hills on the east side of town.
Proponents of turning the aging estate into a venue for public and semi-pub¬
lic events had to know their case was weak. They also couldn’t have been very
comfortable with the logic of imposing such a facility on a quiet, residential
neighborhood.
Many of them, after all, are the same people for whom the city’s guiding
principle — protection of residential neighborhoods — is paramount.
So they depicted their battle as having just a little bit to do with whether a
large home on a narrow street should be public or private, and everything to do
with the preservation of Carmel’s precious open space and park lands.
Nearly a dozen letters to the editor were received at this paper which argued
passionately that Carmel should not ’^sell off its open space” just because of a
’"temporary budget shortfall.” '
A letter printed in another paper accused Hatton Road residents of “whin¬
ing” about disruption of their neighborhood and of presumptuously telling the
city what to do with its “park land.”
Still more letters said that “open space” shouldn’t be sold because it’s so dif¬
ficult to acquire.
These overblown, specious arguments failed to sway the public or the coun¬
cil majority >^o, fortunately, recognized them for what they were. .
Nobody wants parks and open space sold. It was clear from the very begin-
ning that the proposal to sell or lease Flanders Mansion included the house and
only the normal amount of yard space that would go with a single-family resi¬
dence, and that approximately 10 acres of the 11.5 surrounding Flanders
Mansion would remain part of Mission Trails Park.
Details about lot lines, easements and so forth still have to be worked out.
But the coimcil’s action ensures that Mission Trails Park will be protected and
fulfills the city’s purpose when it acquired the estate in 1972 — to get the sur¬
rounding park land, not the house.
Even if the city had unlimited funds, use of Flanders Mansion for public
events still wouldn’t be a good idea.
With the fire station. Forest Theater, the Scout Bouse and Sunset Center all
badly needing tax dollars for renovation, hanging onto the money pit called
Flanders Mansion just makes no sense at all.
“I hear when a criminal is
executed in China his
family has to pay for the buiieC
“We’re so lucky
to live in Carmel
I live in a lovely neighborhood graced
with a foundation-run historic home.
Several years ago the city wisely, cut off
the foundation’s ability to hold any revenue¬
generating activities after years of com¬
plaints by neighbors.
Currently we have an eyesore, but better
a pile of rubble than weddings, traffic, noise
and the occasional drunk guest using our
driveway as a bathroom. Someday we hope
the foundation will give iq> the fight and sell
the home to an individual who can afford to
renovate the property.
Bravo for the Flanders mansion. Quality
of life for the neighborhood should be para¬
mount.
D. K. Masi
hst30dora@earthlink.net
Flanders sale: 'What nonsense '
Dear Editor:
Because of years of poor decisions, fiscal
blundering and fence-sitting we are now told
that the only solution to Carmel’s fiscal
woes is the sale of park land to defray main¬
tenance costs.
What nonsense.
Every municipal problem that White and
Hazdovac must face is one they have creat-
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Dear Editor:
I grew up in Carmel and read the online
version of the Carmel Pine Cone every
week. I’ve been following the Flanders con¬
troversy and 1 was very pleased to read that
the city has voted to sell the house to a pri¬
vate individual. 1 know from ftrst-hand
experience that anything short' of this
would’ve been an unnecessary burdbn on the
neighbors who live nearby.
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cd. He has been mayor for over a decade. She has held office
for almost six years. White, Hazdovac and McCloud seem to
want it both ways. They ask for support for their “difficult”
decision to sell Carmel park lands. Yet they refuse to be
accountable for placing the city in a position v^ere we are so
cash poor that we cannot afford to maintain vital communi¬
ty functions without selling our parks.
Perhaps if White and Hazdovac were not providing a wel¬
fare program for the Carmel Business As^iation to the
tune of over $100,000 a year for the past several years, main¬
tenance projects could have been completed and paid for in
a timely manner. Who can forget that White and Hazdovac
had no problem or concern with raising the hostelry tax a 1/2
percent (without holding the required election by the citizens
mandated in California state law) wheii it suit^ their agen¬
da?
There are many potential solutions to the fiscal problems
of Carmel-by-the-Sea . . . other than the sale of park land.
Unfortunately, the current Council majority doesn’t appear
to have the vision, the imagination, the commitment to our
General Plan, or the courage required to make the tough
decisions for Carmel-by-the-Sea. Perhaps it is time for our
current council majority of White, McCloiUd and Hazdovac
to step down and allow a leadership, more sensitive to the
traditional values of Carmel-
by-the-Sea, to take us where
we need to go.
D.R, Maradei, Carmel
Preserving the land
of Flanders
Dear Editor:
For many of us in
Carmel, the underlying land
of the Flanders Mansion is
of much greater value than
the house itself. This struc¬
ture has been seen as an
inspiring curiosity (some¬
thing my daughter once
called “that ivy-covered cas¬
tle”). Although it has taken
public monies for mainte¬
nance and repairs, it’s been
of very little use to the pub¬
lic in general. Had the house
been consumed by fire or
demolished by earthquake
in the last couple of decades,
it would have been a cultur¬
al and historic loss. But we
would still have enjoyed the
parkland around and under
it.
The idea of reconfigur¬
ing the underlying property
boundaries was one that
many of us tried to accom¬
plish during several of the
interminable Flanders stud¬
ies in the 1980s and 1990s.
Now that the City Council
has voted to sell or lease this
house as a residence, it is
definitely the time to finally
make these changes. There
a^ several vital steps to be
taken in the full light of pub¬
lic participation before the
city begins to market this
property or to entertain any
offers:
1. The city needs to
determine the minimum
desirable garden and park¬
ing area for the Flanders
Mansion. The residence
should be surrounded on all
sides by park land. It is true
that in most park-lands in
this country the trend is to
buy out private enclaves for
public use. However, we
clearly have an exception to
the rule; here we need to
create an enclave.
At the moment, the offi¬
cial lot lines are just as they
were when the city pur¬
chased the house for public
property. The configuration
the area on the east side of
the house and its gardens
will remain as a natural pub¬
lic connection between the
arboretum and the serene
meadows south of the house
at the west end of Martin
Road. This east side area
could accommodate a small
restroom and greenhouse for
visitors and workers in the
arboretum and the preserve in general. Shrubbery such as the
existent clipped cypress hedge would screen this area from
the house.
On the west and north of the house, the current trailheads
from the driveway should remain in public ownership. Care
needs to be taken to assure that the lot-line adjustment pro¬
vides a reasonable area for parking by the property owner
and a few guests at the bot¬
tom of the driveway.
2. The lot-line adjustment,
in surrounding the house
with public land, would
maintain the public owner¬
ship of the driveway and its
current uses, with a legal
right-of-way for the home-
owners. At the lot line they
should be allowed to install a
suitable fence, with a gate at
the bottom of the driveway.
3. * Under no circum¬
stances should the Flanders
Mansion property be re¬
zoned from parkland to residential use until the size and con¬
figuration of the lot has received due consideration and
action by the City.
4. the steps* above have been completed, a decision
needs to be made as to the sale of this historic house. The
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LETTERS
From previous page
house and its underlying lot could be leased,
or sold fee-sinq>le. Alternatively, as on most
residential land in Hawaii, for example, the
structure can be purchased with a long-term
lease of the land from the city.
5. Now is the time to determine how to
market and sell the house: Should it be a
closed-bid auction? Should it be a predeter¬
mined price that is offered at lottery? Should
it simply be a common real-estate sale based
on the highest offer in a 48-hour time period,
once an initial offer is made?
I believe these deliberative steps can lead
to a comprcHnise that will settle this thorny
issue once and for all. We the people can
continue to enjoy the same access as we have
done for years. After all, the house has never
been open to casual strollers anyway. Now
that we’ve settled the “it’s to be u^ as a pri¬
vate residence’’ issue, I strongly urge all of us
to begin the discussion of “how’’ that should
happen.
The lucky new owners will be able to gaze
from every window and door, from every
part of the gardens or patios to these sylvan
surroundings. They will be a part of the nat-
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Jean Grace, Carmel
, (The writer was Mayor of Carmel-by-
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Christmas angels
Dear Editor:
I read the Dec. 10 story, “Carmel students
leam joy of giving with grace,” by Mary
Brownfield, and it’s wonderful to see our
youth involved in community service! 1 am
particularly delighted that the Carmel
Middle School students have chosen to sup¬
port the Carmel Valley Angel Project over
the holidays.
However, diere is an error regarding the
Carmel Valley Angel Project in the story. We
do set up a Christmas store to distribute food,
toys and clothing to Carmel Valley families
diat need a little help over the holidays. We
do not charge for these goods, as was stated
in the story. Carmel Valley Angel Project dis¬
tributes free to the families! In addition, ail
of our staff are volunteers
and the store location is
donated.
If anyone would like to
support the Carmel Valley
Angel project, donations
(non-perishable food, new
unwrapped toys or new
clodiing) may be dropped
off at First National Bank
(Mouth of die Valley), Mid-
Valley Mail Boxes Etc.,
Washington Mutual Bank
(Mid-Valley), Mid-Valley
Fire Department and Carmel
Valley Business Service.
Checks may be mailed to
Carmel Valley Angel
Project, P.O. Box 149,
Carmel Valley 93924.
Dorothy McEwen
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Carmel Pine Cone Real Esiaie
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Panoramic Monterey bay and city views from this
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Arnold & Ethel G Aivy Gottlieb to
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Gregory P & Rebecco H Beordsley to
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2696 SANTA LUCIA AV:
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Morvin J & MyrdKE Gordon Tr to
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across from the 3rd green of MPCC Dunes
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abundance of old world artistic hand crafted
wood moldings and finishing touches. This
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three and one half baths, three fireplaces, for¬
mal dining, living room and large open foyer
used as a gracious entertainment center.
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CARMEL — Step into a wonderful world of
color and light, of charm and coziness, that
will surprise and delight you at every turn.
Featured in the August 1996 issue of House
Beautiful, this 3,000->- sq.ft, ranch-style home
is on a half acre of professionally land¬
scaped grounds in Hatton Fields. Spend a
few minutes enjoying the "feel" of this home
and you will want it as your own!
$1,395,000 659-2267
CARMEL VALLEY — Serene country living
at its finest! A horse lover's dream with
three-stalls and state-of-the-art competition
arena. The home is 1,900 square feet with
three bedrooms and two baths. The expan¬
sive decking with spa enjoys mountain
views. Beautiful landscaping, exterior light¬
ing, river rock and koi pond surround the
home. Unrestricted water. Plans available
for expansion construction.
$865,000 624-0136
CARMEL — Two absolute jewels! Maison
Bijou, a three bedroom, two and one half
bath home, and bebe bijou, a studio with
bath above the detached two car garage--
of the south of France. On an oversized lot
overtooking Pescadero Canyon, this stun¬
ning new/remodeled home was just complet¬
ed by Gail Lehman, an international award
winning designer.
$1,995,000 624-0136
Junjpero 3 NE/3rd
3 B^2 BA
Roberta Grisales
$949,000
12:00-2:00
24292 San Juan Road
2 BR/2 BA .
JoAnna Tlipman
$749,000
1:00-4:00
24894 Pescadero
2 BR/2 BA
Mark Thipin
$429,000
11:30-1:30
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1216 Shatter
3 BR/1 BA
#4 Spyglass Woods Drive
3 BW3 BA
Mark Thipin
John Levinson
$338,
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$895
11:00-4
24513 Rimrock Court
4 BR/2.5 BA David Ehrenpreis
$679,000
2:30-4:30
Junipero 3 NE/3rd
$949,000
3BFi^ BA
David Ehrenpreis
12:00-2:00
24292 San Juan Road
$749,000
2 BR/2 BA
David Ehrenpreis
2:30-4:30
11523 Hidden Hills Road
3 BR/2 BA
Roberta Grisales
$865,01
2;00-4;i
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144 7th Street
$425,0
2 BR/1 BA
Lee Mink
2:00-4:
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$795,01
3 BPpS BA
Miles Martin
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23016 Espada Drive
4BR/3 BA Lee Goodenough
$435,000
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Pacific Grove - 3 BR/2 BA on cul-de-sac. Fireplace. Patio area. Garage. $1900
Carmel - Private 3 BR/3.5 BA with separate guest room. Frpl. 2 car garage. $3000.
Carmel Valley - Los Tulares: 3 BR/3 BA. Magnificent valley views. Pool/ Jacuzzi.$2500.
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stonewall and gate is this brand new quality
built home with three bedrooms and two
baths. State-of-the-art amenities include a
stone fireplace, Italian tile floors with radiant
heat, granite countertops, cherry wood cabi¬
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All this in a quiet neighborhood just a short
walk to town.
$929,000 624-0136
CARMEL HIGHLANDS — Enjoy the feeling
of Big Sur without the remoteness! An invit¬
ing three bedroom, two bath home on a
large, nicely landscaped parcel on Carmel
Riviera. This home is built of quality red¬
wood, with hardwood floors throughout.
Living room with soaring open beamed ceil¬
ing and brick fireplace, formal dining room,
two car garage, sunny private patio off mas¬
ter bedroom suite. Water views and access
to private beach.
$735,000 624-0136
CARMEL — Ocean views from every room!
This beautifully remodeled home with gor¬
geous wood floors features three bedrooms,
two and one half baths plus an 800+ sq. ft.
guest suite with private entrance, living room,
bedroom and bath - for a total of approxi¬
mately 3,000 square feet. The master suite
enjoys a fireplace and lavish bath. French
doors open up to view decks on each level.
$839,000 624-0136
CARMEL VALLEY — Ur>lque two-story, four
bedroom, two bath stone post and flower
pole home. Featuring wood interior, high ceil¬
ings, oversized beams and two fireplaces.
Set in the oaks with great valley views from
oveiy luoin and extensive JecKing - ail tvith
total privacy. Step out the door into Garland
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Carmel Pine Cone Real Estate
December 17, 1999
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REAL Ei>WE
Wine tasting room OK’d for Carmel Valley Village
By TAAAARA GRIPPI
JoULLIAN VINEYARDS won
approval from the Monterey County
Planning Commission this week to open a
wine tasting room just off Carmel Valley
Road in Carmel Valley Village.
The commission voted unanimously to
allow Joullian to open its wine tasting room
in a 667-square-foot space in a 3,996-
square-foot building at 2 Village Drive that
also houses a photography studio and a glass
shop.
Joullian Vineyards was appealing an ear¬
lier denial by the county’s zoning adminis¬
trator based on doubts about the adequacy of
its septic system.
However, county environmental health
staff has been working with the vineyard to
rectify any septic problems through the use
of ultra-low-flow toilets and other water-sav¬
ing measures.
“This particular project gives the county
microcosm-type access to analyze what can
happen if conditions like this — that we sug¬
gested — are imposed,” said Myron “Doc”
Etienne who was representing the winery.
The conditions include; the installation of
a waste water meter, ultra low-flow toilets,
semi-annual inspections and a limit on
waster water flow not to exceed 180 gallons
per day.
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After tweaking its
proposal, Joullian
Vineyards' received
approval to open its
new tasting room on
Village Drive. Joullian
joins five other vine¬
yards that operate
tasting rooms in
Cormel Valley.
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The winery predicted that it would actu¬
ally be able to keep its waste water flow to
about half the 180-gallon-per-day limit.
Cars on the road
While the county public works depart¬
ment was originally concerned that the wine
tasting room would increase traffic on
Carmel Valley Road and Highway 1, a study
undertaken by traffic engineer Keith
Higgins indicated otherwise.
“It is highly unlikely that Joullian
Vineyard would attract vehicular trips from
Highway 1 or would add traffic to Carmel
Valley,” Higgins asserted in his report.
Some who attended the Dec. 15 meeting
were dubious.
“The Higgins study stating that there
would be no impacts on Carmel Valley Road
or Highway 1,1 find to be somewhat remark¬
able because this project is not proposed for
residents of the village,” said Richard
Rosenthal of Save Our Peninsula.
But others argued that the new wine tast¬
ing room isn’t likely to make much differ¬
ence in the traffic along Carmel Valley
Road.
“You can go through the village and look
at other tasting rooms and you probably
won’t see more than two or three cars there
at one time,” said Glen Gurries of Robles
Del Rio Lodge.
The Joullian wine tasting room will join
six others in the valley including Dumey,
Bemardus, Georis, Talbott and Chateau
Julien.
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Carmel Pine Cone Real Estate
5 B
REAL ESTATE
County seeks tax dollars for salmon habitat
By AMRY BROWNFIELD
N/IoNTEREY county is jumping in
with 12 other California counties in hope of
being the recipient of federal and state tax
monies to the tune of $750,000 for salmon
and steelhead habitat rehabilitation, much of
which would occur on the Carmel River,
according to planning director Bill Phillips.
The Monterey County Board of
Supervisors voted Dec. 7 to support the
county’s pursuit of grant money from feder¬
al and state bonds. A grant application must
be filed by Jan. 7, 2000.
Phillips said the collaborative effort
among northern and central California coun¬
ties with tributaries to the Pacific Ocean will
better their chances of getting the funding.
“Several counties have gotten together on
the premise that banded together we are like¬
ly to be more successful than if we do it ad
hoc, county by county,” he said. The avail¬
able funds total $64 million; each of the
counties has agreed to request $750,000 for
salmon and steelhead habitat restoration.
Phillips said the money would be used for
both county and Monterey Peninsula Water
Management District projects, though spe¬
cific plans have not yet been developed.
“They deal with different aspects of the
Carmel River — everything from spawning
ground rehabilitation to establishing better
habitats, to clearing out the channels in some
cases and not clearing them out in other
cases,” he said. “It will increase the chances
for returning to higher levels of salmon and
steelhead in our streams.”
The money would enable the counties to
be more sensitive to salmon habitats while
doing road work, such as bridges and river
crossings, according to Phillips. Typically,
financial support has been lacking for such
measures, he said.
“Taxpayers have not been historically
supportive of those fringe benefits,” he said.
“But now we don’t consider those things to
be fringe.”
Phillips said Monterey County is an ideal
beneficiary of the federal and state funds.
“Clearly we have degraded the habitat in
many of our rivers. Clearly there have been
historically declining salmon and steelhead
populations,” he said.
“We are trying to be aggressive in finding
some money to help us change those historic
trends.”
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CONSULTANT
From page lOA
was that it would free up staff’s time to focus
on the historic program itself.
“Certainly being able to focus on the his¬
toric preservation ordinance without having
to worry about individual projects could
expedite it,” Berto said.
But a moratorium would impose costly
delays on property owners seeking to remod¬
el their older homes.
City officials learned nearly two years
ago that Carmel’s historic ordinance con¬
flicts with state environmental laws. The
playing field changed after a 1997
California appeals court ruled that the City
Quality
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of Oakland could not tear down an aban¬
doned Montgomery Ward department store
without first preparing an EIR to analyze the
building’s historic importance.
After the city’s moratorium was turned
down, staff adopted a new protocol to govern
how. historic, potentially historic and simply
old homes — anything built before 1950 —
should be handled.
Berto said the planning department has
processed at least two dozen applications for
alterations to historic homes since April.
“We’ve been encouraging applicants to sub¬
mit for modifications rather than for demoli¬
tions,” Berto said.
This week, the planning commission
approved the demolition of two old homes
knoxvn as Sea Urchin and Periwinkle. Please
see page 1A story about that decision.
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December 1 7 ^ 1999
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December 17, 1999 Carmel Pine Cone Real Estate 7 B
City pulls signs that annoyed residents
By TAAAARA GRIPPI
When THE Carmel city council
agreed to install two stop signs on Monte
Verde Avenue near Fourth, many of the resi¬
dents rejoiced in the hope the signs would
slow down tourist traffic zipping from
downtown Carmel to Pebble Beach.
The residents were less than thrilled to
discover that when the stop signs were
installed, two other signs pointing the way to
both Pebble Beach and the downtown dis¬
trict also appeared.
“Our concern is that that these signs will
only increase tourist traffic in the neighbor¬
hood,” said resident Tom McKenna, who had
been instrumental in convincing the council
to install the stop signs in the first place.
At its Dec. 14 meeting, the Carmel City
Council agreed with McKenna and voted to
have the signs taken down. The city was as
good as its word — within a few hours, there
was no trace of the offending signs.
“We don’t fool around,” said Carmel
Public Works Director Jim Cullem. “When
the council tells us to take them down, we do.”
While the Monte Verde street neighbors
seemed mystified as to why the signs had
appeared in the first place, Carmel city staff
had a logical explanation.
For many years a sign had been in place
directing motorists towards the business dis¬
trict, said Carmel City Administrator Jere
Kersnar. Since the stop signs needed to be
installed, the city chose that opportunity to
replace the old business district sign.
And when a Second Avenue resident
asked city staff to also consider a sign direct¬
ing traffic to Pebble Beach, they thought,
why,not?
It seems that the Second Avenue resident
was tired of telling residents that they could¬
n’t get through to Pebble Beach on her street
anymore. She thought a sign on Monte
Verde might help clear up the confusion.
But the Monte Verde and Fourth residents
had different ideas.
“Carmel is a city of discovery and citi¬
zens should want to give advice as part of
our responsibility to tourists,” McKenna
said.
PEBBLE
BEACH
Lost tourists trying to
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to downtown Carmel
or Pebble Beach will
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where for directions.
Within hours of a
council decision that
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Carmel Public Works
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the corner of AAonte
Verde and Fourth.
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REAL ESTATE
Trees and wells dominate debate over new Carmel Valley home
By TAAAARA GRIPPI
After hashing out issues of well-drilling rights,
impacts of tree removals and the location of water storage
tanks, the Monterey County Planning Commission this week
unanimously approved a 5,688-square-foot home on Garzas
Road in Carmel Valley.
The commission added several conditions to the project
that addressed the next-door neighbors’ concerns about
seven oak trees being removed in order to build the 4,488-
square-foot house and 1,200-square-foot garage.
Commissioners agreed that a forester should be on site
during the tree removals to wrap existing trees and ensure
that digging doesn’t interfere with their roots and that willow
trees should be planted along the river bank to prevent ero¬
sion. The commission also requested the applicant, Fred
Christensen, bury his 5,000 gallon water storage tank.
Christensen’s neighbor. Kip Hawley, was particularly
concerned that the tree removals would have adverse effects
on the remaining 23 oaks on the property as well as trees on
his land.
“Trees do no know or respect property lines,” Hawley
said. “If they’re removed, the extensive root system and ero¬
sion protection cannot be duplicated for another 100 years.”
Christensen’s attorney, Tony Lombardo, pointed out that
“80 percent of oaks on the property are not being touched.
“There’s no evidence to the claim that the removal of any
trees on Mr. Christensen’s property will damage any trees on
Mr. Hawley’s property,” Lombardo said. “They’re not
Siamese twins.”
Gary Tate wondered how much property someone has to
own in order to drill a well. “It was my understanding that in
order to drill a well that you needed two and a half acres,”
Tate said. “This property has one acre. If what the planning
commission is saying that lots in Carmel Valley that don’t
have access to Cal-Am can drill a well, 1 think that’s-good
news for the people of Carmel Valley.”
Jerry LeMoine of the county’s environmental health
department confirmed that while county law requires subdi¬
visions to be two-and-a-half acres in order for a well to be
drilled, that requirement does not apply to existing lots of
record.
Owners of existing lots of record can drill wells so long
as there’s no disposing of waste on the site, the parcel is not
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3 SE Scenic & Ocean, Carmel
1277 Padre Lane, Pebble Beach
9541 Maple Court, Carmel Valley Ranch
300 Esquiline, Carmel Valley
15830 Verde, Prunedale
Casanova & 7th 2 SE, Carmel (’96 & ’99)
Carmelo & 11th, SE Comer, Carmel (’97 & ’99)
Lobos St. 2 NE/4th, Carmel
7072 Valley Green,CarmeI Valley
1118 Pelican, Pebble Beach
25628 Creekview, Mtry.-Salinas Hwy.
13538 Paseo Terrano, Mtry.-Salinas Hwy.
4 SW Torres & 1st, Carmel (7/99 & 12/99)
3 SW Carmelo/Ocean, Carmel (’98 & ’99)
165 Hancock, San Francisco (’96 & ’98)
70 Southbank, Carmel Valley
24639 Cabrillo, Carmel
Vizcaino 2 SE/Mtn. View,
Carpenter St. 2 SE/4th, Carmel
24818 Guadalupe, Carmel
25850 Paseo Los Robles, Mtry.-Salinas Hwy.
26095 Ladera Dr., Carmel
268 Corral de Tierra, Mtry.-Salinas Hwy.
1490 Siler Lane, Seaside
San Carios 8 SE/13th, Carmel
4NW Santa Rita/Sixth, Carmel (Pending)
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within the sphere of influence of a legally permitted water
system and it doesn’t intensify water use within the Cal-Am
service area.
“There are exceptions to the intensification rule,”
LeMoine said. “Construction of single family dwellings on
existing lots of record is exempt.
“I went over (the application) with a fine tooth comb,”
LeMoine said. “It meets all the requirements.”
YUCK
From page 5A
room upstairs, to avoid any more gross incidents.
“It’s not the kind of adventure you want to have on a dark,
cold night,” Anderson said.
Both Lynn and Anderson blame the building’s shoddy
condition. “The plumbing there has Just had it,” Lynn said.
Bernard Martino of the city’s building services depart¬
ment said he checked the wasteline, flush valves and the
pipes. He also disinfected the office.
“We did everything possible to find out what went wrong
but we don’t know what happened, Martino said.
The city says the plumbing problem has been fixed. But
Chamber Music Monterey Bay, which has been headquar¬
tered in Carmel for 33 years, is no longer willing to use the
stinky office. There is no room elsewhere in Sunset Center,
according to Anderson.
“We’re just out in the cold at the moment and we are right
in the middle of our season — we have one of our biggest
concerts in January,” she said. “Right now we’re just operat¬
ing out of my own home, and that’s marginal.”
Anderson said she is desperate to find office space some¬
where in town. Since the organization would have had to
move out of Sunset Center when extensive renovations begin
next year, Anderson said she hopes to find a place to occupy
for the next few years. “We have to relocate anyway,” she
said.
The Sunset Center renovation project is scheduled for
completion in 2002.
Lynn said that despite the inconvenience of suddenly
being without an office, she is glad to be out of Sunset
Center’s basement.
In addition to three leaks in the past six months, Lynn
said, “We had a bumble bee incident in the summer, when the
room filled with a swarm of more than 200 bees, so we’re
ready to go,” she said. “It’s a rugged room, and it also has no
heat.”
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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBUC NOTICES ^PUBLIC NOTICES
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
CTATEMENT File No F^2I72. The
(otiowirapersonUI islpre) doing business
os EYDO^ MM 6f OOIFOII-
NIA, Articles of Incorporation or
Organiration Number 12V5483. 670
Nor1nrid« Moll, ^inas, CA 9l}906.
EY^dTiNC . 670 F^ridge Moll,
^irtos, CA 93906. This business is con¬
ducted by a corporation, (s) Mildred
Curtis, Assistant SKretory, Eyemed, Inc.
Registrant ranwnerKed to transact busi¬
ness uctoer the fictitious busineu name or
n^M^re^oir^^Mnew
s of Incorporation or
a umber 12^483. 670
I, ^inas, CA 9l}906.
Clerk of Monterey CowNy on Nov. 17,
19^. Publication dotes; Nov. 26, Dec.
3, 10, 17, 1999 (PCI 117)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
CTATEMENT File No. F992169. The
(ollovrirMperson(s) tsiare) doing business
os. ROBERTSOFTS ANTIQUES,,
Dolores at 7ln PO. BOX 2421, Cormel,
CA 92921. NICHOLAS DAVID ROBERT¬
SON, ^ iih St., PociKc Grove, CA
939SQ. this busies is conducted oy on
individual, (s) Nick Robertson. Regisfrgnt
ESS NAME
F992169. The
I doing business
Ojmmenced to fronsoct busing i
• ISIi. « M?^**^*y l^tious business name or name
Clerk of Monterey Coenty on Nov. 12
19W. Plication dotes: Nov. 26, Dk
3, 10, 17, 1999 (PCI 115)
FICTITIOUS BUSINtSf NAME
^TBMINT Ffk No F 997 I 4 I. The
fovrer Place, Sle. El(^ Carmel, CA
93923 THE tOAN DOCfO^ 200 Clock
tower Pkice, Sle ElOl, Carm^, CA
93923. this business is condkxM by a
corporation. Is) S. Richard Whitworth,
President, Carmel Mortgage Corp
istrant commenced to transact ousi-
ness voder pe ectitios ‘1 bu.%ine.\\ na'i<a
nstoL' >
statement was filed with the County Clerk
oTMonterey .County on Nov. 10, 19W.
Publication dates: New. 26, Dec 3, 10,
17, 1999. (PCI 116)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
OTATEMENT File No F992218. The
(ollowirsg person(sJ is(are) doing business
os INOON SUMMER, 220 Olivier St.,
Monlersw CA 93940 S2, LlC,
DELAWAkE, 12041 Dorol Avenue,
Northridge. CA 91326 mis business is
corsducted by a limitad liability company.
Is) Himonsnu Shorma, Director, S2, UL.
R^istront cpnwnajfKed to transact btni-
rtess urtder the fictitious business rKime or
names lislod above on Sept. J 7, 1999.
This st oteme nt was filed with the County
ment was
itious business name or names list-
we on May 16, 1987. This state-
fos filed with the County Clerk of
A^ontermr County on Nov. 12, 1999.
FHjblicalion dotM; Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10,
1999 (PCni8)
SUPERIOR COURT
OFCAUFORNU
COU^ OF MONHREY
In the re of the Nome Change Petition of
LARRY MICHAEL SMITH, petitioner.
Cose No M4664^
ORDOI TO SNOW CAUSE
DcrtK DMwn^ 17, 1999
1'Mr ^90 *' M
DcrtK DMwn^ 17, 1999
liMf ftiO - M
omfir. To M AssignsMi
Juogo: To Bo Assign^
WHERcAS, Lorry MiwM Smith,
petitiorser has filed o petition with the
clerk of this court fw a decree changing
Petitioner's parrM frotp Lorry Michael
Smith to Michael Joseph Smith,
IT IS ordered that aH persons ii^ter-
estad in the above matter oppew in Civil
Law and Motion Deportment of this court
(exact deportment to be assigrwd), locoF
ed.ot 1200 Aguajito Rood, Monterey,
California, on December 1/, 1999, ot
9:00 a m., or as soon thereofter os the
matter mcnr be heord^artd show cause, if
(my, why the petition Tor change of name
should not be granted
n IS FURTHER ORDERED that ci copy
of jh^is order to show cause be published
in The Carmel Pine Cone, a newspaper
of general circulation printed in
Monte^ County, Californio. orKe o
we ek for four c^secutive weeks prior to
the date set for heoring on the petition.
Dote: Nov 17, IW
Publication dotes: Nov. 26, Dec. 3,
10, 17, 1999 (PCI 119)
FICTITIOUS
CTATEMSNT I
following persof
os TiiOMAS
Airport Rd., j
THO i^S E I
P<jcific G^onm, (
is conducted bv
Dirteen. Registn
(xt business un
nanse or nomes
1999. This stot
County Clark
New 16^1 w
3 , 10 , 17 , 24 ,
BUSINESS NAME
File No. F^204. The
in(sj is(pre) doing business
> Auto body, bib
Monterey, CA 93940.
DINEEN, 307 5th St.,
CA 939X. This wsiness
' on individual, (s) Thomas
’cmt qompnanced to trons-
xW tM fictitious business
i listed above on Nov. 16,
tapsertt was filed with the
of Mnnterey Cmatty or
1999 (PCIU2)
abova m Nov. 17 1999. This slolament
was hied with the County Clerk of
Monterey County Nov. 18, 1999.
Publication dotM: Dk. 3, 10, 17, 24,
1999 (PC1123)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
nATSMENT File No F^2243. The
following pKsonis) is(orel doing business
os TOMMA REOfOJNO NETWORIC,
Articles of bKorporotion Number:
2070242; 1633 East Am Str^ Suita
184, Santa Ana, CA 92701. TbMRA
PACIFIC, INC., A DELAWARE CORPa
Ration, 1633 Eost 4th sir^ ^ite
184, S<jnta Ana, CA 92701 This busi¬
ness is conducted by a eexpexotion. (s)
Ror^ll Gusikoski, President, Tomro
Pacific, Itk. Registrant cemmerKed to
transact business under the fictitious busi-
Pacifk, KK. Registrant c(mmerKed to
transact business undK the fictitious busi¬
ness rtome k names listed above on July
L I999. This statontent was hied with
County Clerk of Mcmterey County cm
Nov. 22, 1999. Publicatign (kites; Dk.
3, 10, l/, 24, 1999 (PCT124)
FICTITIOUS IIUSINESS NAME
nATSMENT File No F992246. .The
foNolwing pKS(x>(s) is(ara) (k>ing business
os PASAdERA country CLUB;
PASAMRA; Articles of kKrxporotipn
Nu^ 101998300032; 9781 Blue
Larkspur Ume, Monterey CA 939M
tViMwCrn Country Ouh llC. 9781 Mue
Moniayw y 1 A vTQ40 Tni%
busmMS » conductaa by a liabN
ily company, (s) bee Newell, Pres.,
Posodera Country Ckib, LLC. Registrant
cortyn^ed to transact business unrW
the fictitious busineu name or names list¬
ed above on Morim 8, 1999. This state¬
ment was filed with the County Clerk of
ESS NAME
FW2170. The
I doing busineu
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
CTATEMENT File No F^2170. The
teHowirrq PKSonfs) isforej doing busineu
os NCWTH C. designs, 3153
Hacienda Drive, Pebble Beexh, CA
93953 NANCY A CA/^ING, 3153
Hacienc|g Drive, Pebble Beexh, CA
93953 This business is conducted by an
individual, (s) Nancy A. Canning.
Registrant comm^ad to tronsoct busi¬
ness un^ me fictitious business name or
names listed above ori Nov. 1, 19^.
This statement was hied wHh the County
Clerk of Mpnterey County on Nov l2,
19W. Pubtication dotes: Dk. 10, 17,
24, 31, 1999 (K1201)
fictitious business name
CTATEMEFfT File No. F992290. The
(ollowir>g pers(xi(s) is(are) doing business
os CARMKL MORTAOE CORPORA¬
TION, 200 Cl^ Towk Hoce, Ste. E-
401. CA 93923..NATIONAL ADVAN-
TAOE MORTJ^ CORPORATION (CA
CORP.L 200 Cock Tower Pkxe, E-
^1, ^ 93923. This business is c(xi-
m^tedby^o corporoti(xi. (s) S.R,
hitwrxth. Pres
transact busii
H.. Registr
to transact busineu urxier iTw ^tiouj
business nanm or names listed dooyo or
April 1985. 'mis statement was hied witr
the County Clerk of Monterey County or
Dec. 1, 19^. fOdicohon dotes: Dk
10, 17,24,31, 1999. (K1202)
igistrpnt comme^ed
I under Irw fictitious
imes listed dboye on
lament was hied with
Monterey County on
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
^TBMINT File No F992277. The
rai!iiiflKr&
bon Corkn & Dokxes, Carmel, LA
93921. JEWELRY ATlEiefe, INC (CaUF.
CORF), Oceem btwn San Carlos &
Dolores, Carmel, CA 93921. This busi-
neu is corKluctad by a corporation. Is)
Jonws R Genone, > Pres., Jewell^
AleliK, Itk. Regislrant c(xnrnarKacf to
transact busineu undK the fictitious busi
W ^ V? 'I
,un^ IWJ. ihii siutemitiit was nied with
the C(X»nly Clerk of Arkinterey County on
Nov. 30, 1999. Publication dotes: Dec.
10, 17, i4, 31,1999. (PC1203)
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STAH OF CAUFORNU IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF MONHREY
In re the Estate of
SALLY HAPGOOD, DKeosed
Cose No MP 14753
NOTKE TO CREDITORS OF
SALLY HAPGOOD
Notice is hereby given to the credi-
t(xs arxi contingent creditors of the
itjngent
e-rmmed dKedent. that all persons
ig cuirra against the (Wadant are
requii^ to hie mem with the SupKior
Court at 1200 Aguajito Road, Mcmterey,
III persons
:a(Mnt are
ColikxTiia 93940, and mail a copy to
Wendy Vpeke Firxk^ Suerzessor Trustee
of the Sally Hopgcxxi Frimily Trust (Mted
July 17,1996, vmerein the decedent wca
the, SettKx, at P.O. Box 222083, CamnJ
California 93922, or. if rxitice is rngilM
or personally
oflK (he dote
sonally (Mrvers
petitioin to hie a
Sjectiori 19103
claim form ma
court clerk. For.
> mis rtotice is maned or per-
rered to you, or you nuist
e a nie claim as provided in
03 of the Probate Code. A
may be obtained from the
irt clerk. For your protectiem, you are
:our(]gad to hie your claim by certified
il, wim return rKeipt rersuestecl.
Is) Donald G. Frewx^
Attorney for the Trust Epote
of Saly Hopgpod, (SKeosed
Post C5fhce Bpx805
Carmel, California 93921
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SEU
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. To
It May Concern: HORAa SOMMATI-
NO, SHELLEY SOMMATINO,
FRANK TARANIINp, ore appfying to
the Dwtorlment (p ^oh(^ BeWrtge
.4 sek A.v'feAV RbM w
HvX) lyler St., AA(xiterey, t-A 93940 tor
the followirm type of license: 47 ON-
SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Dole of
Filing Application: Dk. 8, 1999.
nikMicotirxi (kites: Dk. 17, 24, 31,
1999 (PC12071.
FAX IT
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December 17, 1999
Carmel Pine Cone Real Estate
POLICE LOG
From page 4A
V
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a white sjwrts car
driving on the curb on Junipero. Unable to locate.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman reported three pf her
ex-friends were following her in a red Toyota Celica,
threatening to beat her up. She did not want contact
made, but wanted the incident documented. Area check
for the Celica was negative.
Carmel area: Medical emergency reported at a Rio
Road construction site.
Carmel Valley: Unknown person(s) vandalized the
playground at the Sunshine Children’s Center.
Carmel area: Man reported someone attempted to
take two extension ladders from outside his Carmel
Rancho Blvd. business on 12/4/99.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman arrested for assault at a
business located at Ocean and San Carlos. The conflict
arose from a civil matter. Case under investigation.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Repdrt of a woman pulling a
wagon in traffic on Rio Road. Area checked, unable to
locate.
Carmel area: Highlands resident rejwrted his ex-
wife called from Maryland and threatened him. He did
not wish prosecution, only documentation.
Carmel Valley: Anonymous caller reported a noise
complaint on Los Robles. An area check was made and
a well-drilling company was contacted and advised of
the complaint. Employee said the job was almost com¬
pleted and would be shut down as soon as possible.
Pebble Beach: Pebble Beach Security reported
threats made to an employee at the Inn at Spanish Bay.
Carmel area: Observed a car in the Barnyard park¬
ing lot with registration expired more than six months.
The vehicle was towed and stored by Monterey Garage.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman having parenting prob¬
lems with her daughter requested information regarding
juvenile law and family support.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle found on Lincoln at
12th with registration expired since 9/98. Towed and
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Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a Junipero resident
standing on his porch stating, “Help me, save me, I have
a skunk.’’ Contacted the resident, who had no problems
with animals.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a battery on the side¬
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Carmel area: Cabrillo resident reported an argu-
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mcnt with his wife. Both were counseled.
Big Sur: Woman reported that her purse was stolen
out of her friend’s unlocked van while it was parked on
Highway 1 just north of Soberanes Point while they
went hiking. Her friend’s bike helmet and goggles were
also taken.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Contact made by two individu¬
als who are anticipating the release of a person from
prison and are concerned about their safety. Close patrol
requested.
Carmel-by-the-Sea; Report of a non-injury hit and
run accident at Dolores and Ninth.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Bartender reported someone
was knocking on the window while money was being
counted. Person unseen by bartender. Unable to locate.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Santa Fe resident reported he
heard a crash when he entered the house. Officer locat¬
ed a crawl space door that had fallen open from a
change in air pressure.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a suspicious person
in a San Carlos leather store. He asked several strange
questions and then left.
Carmel Valley: Canada Way resident reported some¬
one locked her dogs in with her rabbits in the same pen.
The dogs ate the rabbits.
Carmel Valley: Bartender reported a man yelled at
her several times after she refused to serve him a drink
at the bar.
Carmel Valley: Cachagua Road resident reported
being struck by a white-over-red Ford pickup. The per¬
son was not hurt and refused medical attention.
Pebble Beach: Woman reported someone entered
her locked car in the Lodge parking lot without force
and removed an Elvis cassette. When asked to check her
car again to look for the cassette, she found it in the cas¬
sette deck but assured the deputy that it had not been
there before. Nothing further.
Carmel Valley: Discovered a vehicle with registra¬
tion expired more than six months at the Village Market
Shopping Center. Vehicle towed and stored by Carmel
Chevron.
Carmel Valley: Camp Stefani resident taken to
CHOMP and placed on a 72-hour hold after she over¬
dosed on medication and alcohol.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10
Carmel Valley: Lodge reported that a female guest
had too much to drink and was being transported to
CHOMP by ambulance.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Man at Mission and Sixth
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#604506. Call Sam at 648-0268. 12/24
WALKER BUILDERS
We’re your lower bid. Send us your plans. Carmel
reference available. Don 655-5847. CL#: 453490
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
Kitchen & Baths, Doors, Windows, Decks,
Fences, Termite/Dry rot & Water Damage and
misc. repairs. No hidden costs! References,
bonded & Insured, Lie. #724182. Call Tony at
Watson Building & Remodel. 375-9684. TF
NAWROCKI’S HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Termite, Dry Rot, Water Damage & Insurance work.
Remodeling home repairs, decks, fences, skylights,
windows arid doors. Interior/Exterior painting.
Uc.# 555877. Call Richard 373-3516. TF
SMALL HOME PROJECTS CONTRACTOR
Retaining walls, patios, sidewalks, brick, tile,
stucco and stone work by European craftsman.
Quality work - the best value you can get for your
money. References. Lie. #713309. Call Radomir
at 373-4477. 12/31
EDMONDS CONSTRUCTION
Additions/Kitchens/Baths, Marble & Limestone
work. Windows, Doors, Decks. 23 Years
Experience/References. Lie# 349605. Call Jeff
333-0404. TF
W HOUSE PAINTING
OLD TIME CARMEL PAINTING
Always finest quality work yet reasonable,
interior/exterior 25 years. Peninsula references,
insured. Call Wil 625-3307. (Lie. #436767). TF
BRENT BAYSINGER PAINTER
Interior-Exterior. Old fashioned quality. Free estimates.
Excellent Carmel, Pebble Beach and Carmel Valley
references. Lie. #663828. Insured. 625-0679. TF
JIMMY DOMINGO PAINTING
Intehor/Exterior, quality, efficiency, dependability,
competitive rates, free estimates, excellent
references. Lie. #604568 insured. 394-Q632. TF
PAUL DIMAURO PAINTING
Serving Carmel's painting needs since 1978.
Professional quality work. Inside and out. Lie.
#476690. Fully insured. 624-8218. TF
PAINTING
Master painter. 35 years experience, reliable &
dependable. Reasonable hourly rates.
Decorative painting. Small jobs welcome. I love
Rush. Frank 624-1197 TF
1^ MOVING
JAM MOVINQ SYSTEMS
Experienced movers. Reliable trucks, great
service. Excellent references available. CcUl 659-
3828 or pager 373-9508. CAL PUC T-187400.TF
HAS THE CLUTTER BUG GOT YOU?
Home, business, relocations and holidays...Pro¬
fessional organizer, member NAPO, cheerful, non-
judgmental. Peace jof mind is only a phone call
away. Call Christy Best at 643-1612.
www.cliitterbug.net TF
H pn SITTING
ANIMAL FRIENDS “BORED” NO MOREI
Roz 625-1260 or Teah 620-1581.
Dog walking, pet sitting with customized care to
fit your routine. TF
PAM’S PAMPERED PETS
Leaving town? Don’t kennel your pets! I will visit
your home daily to provide T.L.C. 20 years
experience, references. 824-6977. TF
A ROMPIN AFFAIR
Customized canine care, walking, sitting or vet
appointments. Overnight or daily home visits.
Also pet photography. Bonded. Lisa Stuber
(831)663-3116 TF
M POSTAL BOX RENTAL
CARMEL MAILBOX
8th & San Carlos. Private postal boxes, 24-hr.
access, introductory offer. Mail delivery in
Carmel. 625-5210. TF
M RAIN GUHERS
RAINMAN GUTTERS
Continuous rain gutters. Copper and aluminum.
30 colors available. Free estimate. #770864.
392-0262. 12/17
M TREE SERVICE
BLUE SKY TREE SERVICE
Complete tree service, specialty view finding. 15
years experience. Insured. State Cont. Lie.
#547701. 626-1162. 1/14
SPENCER’S TREE SERVICE
Trimming, removal, stump removal. Safety,
consultations by Certified Arborist. Fully insur^
lie. #611814 estimates free. 624-0187. TF
JERRY GATES TREE SERVICE
Tree and stump removal. Trimming & topping. View
enhancement. Fully insured. PL & PD plus
workman’s comp. State Lie. 641098. 646-8199. TF
IVERSON’S TREE SERVICE
A STUMP REMOVAL
Complete tree service. Fully insured. License
#677370. Call 625-5743. TF
M UPHOLSTERY
J. BALLARD AND SON UPHOLSTERY
Family owned store since 1948. Finest quality
workmanship at reasonable prices. Fabrics
shown in your home. For free estimate call
375-5686 TF
M WINDOW CLEANING
HOBBS A MCGRATH PROFESSIONAL
WINDOW CLEANING
”At Your Service...” Licensed and Insured. Free
estimates. Pine Cone Discount, 48 hr. Rain
Setistaolktn Guira thieS. CaU
626-3120 or Pager 642-8833. TF
MONTEREY BAY WINDOW CLEANING CO.
Uniformed staff, bonded, references, free
estimates. Since 1980. One million liabili^ and
workers’ compensation insurance. 624-9555 TF
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determined the person had no money and wanted a ride
to Carmel Valley. Advised that 911 is for emergencies
only and officers were unable to provide him with trans¬
portation to Carmel Valley. He decided to walk.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Report of a person refusing to
leave the Carmel mission. He said he was homeless and
wanted money to get back to San Antonio, Texas. He
was given some food at the Mission and a courtesy
transport to a local bus stop so he could use his transfer
to get to Seaside. He was given assistance information.
Carmel-by-the-Sea: Woman reported she could not
locate her vehicle. She said she walked to the market
and then returned home to find her garage shut and her
vehicle missing. A check of the business area turned up
the missing vehicle at San Carlos and Seventh.
Carmel Valley: Esquiline Road resident reported
finding an abandoned bicycle and bicycle trailer on his
property, possibly from a transient living in the area.
Items taken and stored as found property.
Carmel area: Albertson's employee suspected a
female shopper of theft. The theft did not occur.
Carmel Valley: Carmel Valley Road resident report¬
ed $700 in cash stolen from her residence, possibly by a
house guest.
Pebble Beach: Seventeen Mile Drive resident report¬
ed having a verbal argument with her ex-husband con¬
cerning their divorce. The man agreed to leave the resi¬
dence for the evening.
Carmel area: Dolores Street resident reported van¬
dalism to her vehicle. The driver’s window was broken
out. Estimated damage at $400. No suspects.
Carmel Valley: Person reported several people being
loud at the Saddle Mountain campgrounds. Contact
made with the people and they were told to be quiet.
They agreed to quiet down.
Carmel Valley: Man requested a civil standby while
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he retrieved his personal property from a residence on
Paso Hondo. He retrieved his property without incident
and left the area.
Carmel Valley: Schulte Road residents were
involved in a dispute. As they were separated, one man
came at another and was pushed.
Carmel area: Carmel Knolls resident reported hav¬
ing a dispute with her neighbor over the pruning of her
tree.
Pebble Beach: Costado Drive resident reported
being hit in the face and having the front window of his
house broken by his ex-girlfriend. No prosecution
desired.
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Commercial for Rent
CARMEL JEWELRY STORE •
License, fixtures &■ lease. Big Sur
restaurant business for sale. (5cean
Ave. Lease for sale. LOSTROM &
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Cottage for Rent
CARMEL 1 BED COZY COTTAGE
• Furnished, with fireplace, refur¬
bished, patk). Serene surroufxlings.
$1,750/mo. plus utilities. Call 624-
1136 12/17
FOR RENT
Cormel Studio Cottage
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doon, teal patio k smdi dock. Finpfon,
obfo a ^iaiid kildwa (no itovo or ovm), non-
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(650) 854-0575
Land for Sale
LOT FOR SALE - Smog free, Palos
Verdes Estates, California. A level
lot on prestigious Paseo Del Mar
$1,295,000. (775) 885-7976.
12/24
Property For Rent/Sale
Compleiely remodeled 3000+ sq. ft. cedar & river rock
2-story contemporary fxxne on scenic Mitchell Bay In Friday
Hartxx. 3 BD/4BA plus downstairs multi-purpose room w/2nd
kitchen. Detactied 2-car garage, sports court, low-maintenance
yard. Covered 44’ ft. boat slip w/2 outside 66’ slips A
boathouse. Drop your crab pot off the dock (or fresh
dungeness crab A watch the gorgeous sunsets! $2. 200 . 000 .
Call Chris Spaulding 800-808-0890
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Lease $900 (925) 939-6639. After
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RE to Rent
U.S. OPEN RENTAL - Beautiful
home on ocean only 2 miles from
Pebble Beach entrance. Charming
& immaculate. Sleeps four In king
sized beds. Lovely large yard & gar¬
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& deposit required. Page, Franklin
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NEARLY NEW IMMACULATE • 3
bed /2ba. Carmel woods cottage
home on quiet street. Walk to town,
spacious yet warm. Beautiful forest
views, pabos, fireplaces. No pela/no
smoking. References required.
Avail 1/7. $3,900/mo Lease. 831-
6371205 1/7
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late. amenities. (925) 935-5950.
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Monterey Peninsula’s Premier Real Estate ('x)mpany
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CARMEL
READY TO GROW! New listing! Petite and
pretty, partially remodeled 1-bedroom, 1-bath
ocean-view cottage with approved Don
McBride plans to grow to three bedrooms
and two baths. A charming interior with Dutch
door, stone fireplace, high open-beamed ceil¬
ings and skylight. In a quiet walk to town
location with a landscaped yard, stone steps,
patio and cobblestone driveway. $525,000.
NEAR SURF AND SAND! Fantastic location
in Carmel Meadows within an easy walk to
the beach and oceanside. Light and airy with
3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, an ocean view from
the dining room, very nice hardwood floors
and floor plan. Private rear yard with lawn,
rose gardens and brick patio. Property to be
sold in "as is" condition. $739,500.
CARMEL'S SECRET GARDEN! Within a pri¬
vately walled bit of Carmel lies a peaceful
oasis dubbed the "Secret Garden". Beautiful
& lush, the garden fronts the 4-bedroom, 2-
bath 1860 sq. ft. ocean-view home. Enlarged
in 1986, it boasts a bright & open-beamed liv¬
ing room, spacious dining room & open
kitchen. Ocean-view master suite with stone
fireplace & large *ocean-view deck.. Roomy
garden studio/office. Short stroll to downtown
Carmel $749,000.
COTTAGE IN THE WOODS! Snuggled in a
garden with Carmel-stone walks and patios
this lovingly cared for landmark English cot¬
tage has all the era's treasures (and not too
many of the quirks)! All the right rooms in all
the right places -- three bedrooms, two baths
and a most appealing dining room, surround¬
ed by windows and an original built-in hutch.
Its sun-dappled garden vistas will amuse, the
quiet location will delight. $875,000.
SEA RANCH ECHOS! Just listed. Beautiful
contemporary in a lovely, serene and private
setting on almost 1/2 acre with inner court¬
yard and pool. Offering fantastic Point Lobos
and ocean views, 3 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths,
family room with a tile fireplace and a step-
down living room with a wonderful stone fire¬
place. Master suite with a cozy den. There is
a separate office/exercise room over the
garage $B7S,000
PARK PLACE! A gracious 3-bedroom, 2-bath
residence with all the charm of Carmel yet
roomy and brand new. Designed and con¬
structed by Don McBride, it incorporates
v^i4l|5Ct Clings. \ tile floors, Cv-iv-
nial moulding, river-rock fireplace, custom
cabinetry, windows & doors and a deluxe
kitchen. Designer details include utility room
with Dutch door to a patio, two balconies and
throe sets of French doors. $1,395,000.
cabana, with 3 dressing rooms, which dou¬
bles as a guest house. $3,300,000.
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owning a classic Carmel-style 3-bedroom, 3-
bath home only a short walk to Carmel Beach
and town? Well-maintained with about 2000
sq. ft. of living area with some ocean views
and even a peek of Pebble Beach 10th fair¬
way! Plus a great deck for entertaining. A well-
priced home in today's market! $1,595,000.
CARMEL VALLEY
NEW ON MARKET! In an absolutely fantas¬
tic Mid-Valley location on over 1.25 acres of a
sunny, level, park-like lot near the river. Very
nice, well-designed over 2000 sq. ft. family
home with a great floor plan. Offering 3 bed¬
rooms, 2 baths and a cozy brick fireplace in
the living room. Enjoy the quiet country
lifestyle with the convenience of being a short
drive to all Peninsula activities. $569,000.
"LA RANCHERIA" This immaculate ten-year-
young 4-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath home is set on
over one acre aoKmgst stately oaks in one of
the Valley's most prestigious areas. Spacious
rooms, vaulted ceilings, view decks, marble
fireplace in the "great room," and fireplace &
Jacuzzi tub with garden- solarium window in
the Master suite. The convenient, sunny loca¬
tion of this spectacular home provides peace,
privacy and seclusion. $845,000.
WATER VIEWS! Well sited 3-bedroom, 3-
1/2-bath home on 2-1/2 acres capturing
ocean, mountain & valley views. Den, living
room with fireplace, family/dining combo,
ample view deck & two large partially finished
rooms. Circular drive. $585,000.
"SUNLIT HILLS" ESTATEI A nheltaring tnr
rain creates pnvacy for this speaal 12-acre
property nestled between the Santa Lucia
Mountains and bordering the Carmel River.
Across from Bernardus
Lodge, just-20 minutes to __
woods, mosaic, glass &
travertine marble charac¬
terize the formal ambiance
of this 4-bedroom, 4-bath
residence. Pool, plus li
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BAY & CITY LIGHTS! Dramatically sited in
Bay Ridge, high on 1.54 acres of park-like
grounds is this Mediterranean estate with
French-style flavor. Grand galleria reception
hall opens to a spectacular atrium courtyard
with kitchen, pool, spa and fireplace. It offers
a non-traditional floor plan, and 4 bedrooms
& 2-1/2 baths. Gorgeous bay, ocean, valley &
city-light views. $995,000.
FABULOUS VIEWS! Enjoy breathtaking bay,
valley and golf course views from this
Mediterranean home on the hill. Excellent
floor plan includes light and bright living - din¬
ing - family room. Quality construction with
generous use of granite countertops and
marble. A 4-bedroom, 3-1/2-bath home on
over six acres with pool and spa. $1,075,000.
PACIFIC GROVE
CHARMING & QUAINT! Enjoy this cute and
cozy cottage in the heart of town! Offering 3-bed¬
rooms, 1-bath and a spackxjs living room with a
free-staixling, wood-burning fireplace. On a
worxlefful useable parcel with a built-in brick bar¬
becue in the backyard. This is truly a unique one-
of-a-kind investment opportunity. $319,000.
NEAR BEACH & TOWN! Come home to this
light and bright 3-bedroom, 1-1/2-bath charmer
offering a low maintenance life-style. The
kitchen has been recently updated, there is a
spacious master bedroom and outside the spa
is on a private patio. This comer lot is in a nice
neighborhood where you are a few minutes
from the beach or shopping. Buyer to cooperate
in a 1031 tax deferred exchange. $419,000.
WELCOME HOME! This spacious 3-bed-
room, 2-bath home is centrally located.
Situated on a comer lot with a peek-of-the-
bay from the formal dining room and living
room. There is a large family room with a
wood-burning stove plus a wet bar for easy
entertaining. $539,000.
PEBBLE BEACH
JUST LISTED! Overlooking MPCC's 17th
gr«on, a apaolouB, wall-doaigned atngla-laval
open floor plan residence within golf cart dis¬
tance to the clubhouse. A cozy breakfast
nook, plus a of room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
and a large inviting living room with fireplace
welcome you to this most
cellar, landscaping, and
patios complete this
Country Club retreat.
Custom furnishings are
included. $775,000.
COLDUieU.
BANKER □
JUST LISTED! This elegant French country
estate residence was designed and built by
Tescher/Levett on 1.69 acres in the heart of
the estate area. It features the finest in mate¬
rials & workmanship, dramatic two-story
foyer, soaring ceilings, country kitchen open¬
ing to a large family room, 5-bedrooms &
4 -1/2-baths, including separate guest quar¬
ters. With quality, privacy and location, this
property has it all. $3,500,000.
CYPRESS POINT MEDITERRANEAN! This
beautifully and lovingly remodeled estate
home is located on a private, gated two-acre
parcel on the 4th fairway of Cypress Point
Golf Club and minutes from The Lodge. This
stunning 4-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath Mediter¬
ranean was completed with the finest atten¬
tion to detail and design. $2,395,000.
NEW ON MARKET! Overlooking stunning
views of Stillwater Cove, Pebble Beach Golf
Links, Carmel Beach and the Santa Lucia
Mountains, a magnificent new residence
under construction by Tescher-LeVett. This
Tuscany Villa is well sited on about an acre
prestigiously located within walking distance
to The Lodge. Features Include 4 bedrooms,
3-1/2 baths, five fireplaces, wrap-around
decks and patios. A unique opportunity for
gracious living and entertaining. $4,300,000.
LOCATION, LOCATION - VIEW, VIEW,
VIEW! Bonifacio Road when location means
absolutely everything. The view is magnifi¬
cent, the 1.7-acre parcel extends from
Bonifacio to Riata Road. The ranch-style
house is showing its age and the lower level
is only partially completed. This is a beyond
profound opportunity to own a piece of prime
Pebble Beach and create the home of your
dreams. To be sold "as is." $2,100,000.
PERFECT OCEAN-VIEW ESTATE! This turn¬
key estate on about an acre offers approxi¬
mately 6000 sq.ft, of understated details and
fabulous ocean views. A luxurious master suite
features a mini gym, fireplace, and two offices.
Entertain in the billiard room and spacious
family room. Three additional bedrooms, 4 full
baths, 2 half baths and a 3-car garage com¬
plete this stunning estate. $2,595,000.
www.colclwellbanker.com
CYPRESS POINT VIEWS! Contemporary
flair combines with traditional values in this
meticulous "move in" ocean-view residence.
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ly room, media room and gourmet kitchen
sits on a dramatic 1.4-acre site overlooking
the 2nd and 3rd fairways of Cypress Point
Golf Course, sand dunes and the Pacific
Ocean. $3,200,000.
www.cbdmr.com
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