said Catherine Bowie, Cal Am’s community relationsmanager.

“The proposed project was $191 million, and it’s nowgone up to $230 million,” Bowie said. “And the timelinehas also been extended. We now think the project won’tbe done until the end of 2012.”

And that timeline may be too optimistic. Even con-struction of a pilot plant to test the feasibility of desali-nating water from the Moss Landing harbor is a yearbehind schedule.

“We want our ratepayers to be aware of the increasein costs,” Bowie said.“We are doing every-thing we can to move theproject as quickly as pos-sible.”

The water project,which will be funded byCal Am’s 40,000 cus-tomers through incre-mental rate increases,would supply 11,730acre-feet of water peryear.

The desal plant is seen as the only way to complywith a 1995 order from the state to come up with analternative to pumping from the Carmel River. Cal Amwas ordered to reduce pumping because of harm to theriver’s environment, including native populations ofsteelhead trout and red-legged frogs.

But other environmentalists oppose a desalinationplant in Moss Landing because of the harm the plant’sintake and outfall could do to marine organisms.

Time is moneyBefore Cal Am can construct the full-scale, 18-mil-

lion-gallon-per-day desalination plant, it must operate a280,000-gallon-a-day pilot desalination plant at theMoss Landing power plant, which is the proposed site ofthe larger facility.

The test plant is expected to operate for 12 months.The water it produces would not be consumed.

Components for the pilot plant were delivered lastsummer. But getting the test plant up and running hasproved a challenge. Although the coastal commissionapproved the pilot plant in December, it faced severaldelays, including earlier challenges by two commission-ers and a lawsuit filed by activists.

In April, a judge rejected a request from the activists

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These large whale bones — the top one is about 20 inches long— were among many found at a construction site in Monterey.

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■ $230 million and climbingBy KELLY NIX

THE ESTIMATED cost of California AmericanWater’s Coastal Water Project, which would provide theMonterey Peninsula with a drought-free water supply,has increased a whopping $40 million because of per-mitting delays, a spokeswoman for the water companysaid this week.

The price of building a desal plant in Moss Landingand various other components of the water project goesup about $800,000 every month construction is delayed,

■ Archeologist called in to evaluate discovery

By KELLY NIX

WHEN THE new Trader Joe’s opens in downtownMonterey this fall, it won’t be selling antique whale bones andvintage car bumpers.

But that’s exactly what construction workers unearthed whileworking on the foundation for the new 12,000-square-footTrader Joe’s building at 570 Munras Ave.

“What they found was a pit full of whale bones,” said Ellie

Desal cost soars as permits drag onWhale bones unearthed at Trader Joe’s site

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By MARY BROWNFIELD

JACK GLOBENFELT — the New Yorker hired torun the newly renovated Sunset Center in January 2005— will leave inSeptember. After negoti-ations failed, he and thenonprofit Sunset Cul-tural Center Inc.’s boardof directors decided notto renew his contract,which expires June 30.

“We were in discus-sions about continuingon, and we couldn’tcome to some kind ofagreement that would beworkable for me underthe circumstances, so wedecided just not to con-tinue. I’m disappointed— I liked it here — butthe stars weren’t align-ing” Globenfelt said. “I wanted a longer-term contractthan they were willing to offer.”

The result would have dictated where Globenfelt’swife, Lisa, calls home. During the past two-and-a-half

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Chamber hopes council will test-drive free trolliesBy MARY BROWNFIELD

A YEAR ago, the Carmel City Councildeclined to bring free Monterey-Salinas Transittrolley service to town because the city wouldhave to pay for it.

On Tuesday, the council will have another go— and this time, the trollies would cost ridersand the city nothing, according to CarmelChamber of Commerce CEO Monta Potter.

The chamber and the Crossroad shoppingcenter would foot the bill for two months of freeMST trolley service on the regular bus routebetween downtown and Carmel RanchoBoulevard.

“People who know about it say if it’s free,people will get on,” Potter said Wednesday.

City catches smallbreak from FlandersMansion judge

By PAUL MILLER

A MONTEREY County Superior Court Judge won’t be changinghis Feb. 21 order that the city can’t sell Flanders Mansion withoutgoing through several more legal steps.

But Judge Robert O’Farrell did side with the city in amending theorder to remove any immediate obligation that the city restore the oldmansion.

“It is not the court’s intention that they immediately go out and fixit,” O’Farrell said during a hearing May 18. “Rather, that they simplytake whatever stopgap measures are necessary to prevent furtherdecay until this matter is resolved either by an appeal or the counciltaking further action.”

Despite that small victory for the City of Carmel, the judge let therest of his ruling stand, despite strenuous pleas from attorney BillConners that he alter it — at least to make it clear what the decisionwas based on.

“We need to see a factual basis, not just a panoply of legal conclu-sions,” Conners said. “We need to know which facts the court lookedat and agreed with.”

He said judges “must defer to the wisdom of the legislative body”— in this case, the Carmel City Council — “unless there are facts that

By MARY BROWNFIELD

THIS YEAR’S statewide Click It or Ticket campaignkicked off May 14 and, in just over two weeks, Carmel policeofficers cited 225 unbelted motorists in town.

Cpl. Steve Rana, the city’s main traffic cop who is oftenseen aboard his BMW motorcycle, said that number is morethan double for the same period last year.

The annual PR and enforcement effort, funded byCalifornia taxpayers, runs through June 3.

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Since the Click It or Ticket effort began, officers havebeen cruising town looking for the telltale sign of no strapextending over the shoulder of a driver or passenger.

“If it isn’t, we advise them of the crackdown, notify themthat it’s zero tolerance during the campaign, and give them acitation,” Rana said.

A driver not wearing a seat belt can be ticketed, and so cana passenger who isn’t buckled up. But if the passenger not

wearing a seat belt is younger than 16, the driver will be heldresponsible.

The fine for someone with a clean driving record is $94,but anyone with any moving violation in the past three yearswill pay a whopping $211, according to Rana.

Penalties for carrying children without required safetyseats are much higher. A first-time offender will be fined$351, though completing a safety course can reduce it to $51.And someone caught more than once not restraining theirsmall kids could be fined as much as $851. According to thevehicle code, children who are under 6 years old or weighless than 60 pounds must ride in “a child passenger restraintsystem meeting applicable federal motor vehicle safety stan-dards,” usually in the rear seat. Rana said he has yet to ticketa person for having an unrestrained child in a vehicle duringthe campaign.

But he said most of the unbelted people cited by Carmelpolice had only driven a short distance before being pulledover. Many said they were preparing to put on their belts buthadn’t gotten to it yet. Most of the offenders are local.

“You’ve got to put it on before you start your car,” he said.

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WITHOUT ANY comments from the public, nor anyquestions submitted in writing, the Carmel City Councilunanimously adopted the city’s 2007/2008 budget lastTuesday. The $13,082,439 spending plan, which includes a$206,645 bump in revenues over the draft released April 24,will take effect July 1.

City administrator Rich Guillen said a strong third quartermotivated him and the other members of the budget team —administrative services director Joyce Giuffre and city trea-surer Dewey Evans — to be more optimistic about the city’sfinances.

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to be conservative.”“I’m not sure I’m with you on that,” Mayor Sue McCloud

commented, but she didn’t further challenge the revised bud-get figures.

Guillen said California American Water Co. has been pay-ing lower fees for doing business in the city than it shouldhave, so he calculated a $25,800 increase in the “franchisefee” budget category for the coming year.

The spending plan’s main revenue sources are propertytaxes, sales taxes and hotel taxes, which are projected tocome to $6.44 million for the coming year.

Also, the cost of worker’s compensation insurancedropped by $37,545, due to fewer claims.

With income up and some expenses down, Guillen pro-posed spending the extra cash on developing a street mainte-nance plan, Fourth Avenue landscaping, updating the policies

for identifying historic resources, and giving Monterey adman Jeff Burghardt’s firm, Anda-Burghardt, the additional$25,000 he requested to help market the city.

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“[T]here is far too much risk in the alternative GeneralPlan Initiative, known as Measure A...we recommend a NO vote.” Editorial,

May 25, 2007

Measure A threatens our quality of lifein Monterey County

NOon

Threatens our FutureFor more information, go to www.PlanForThePeople.org

Vote NO on A � Vote NO on B � Vote YES on CPaid for by No on A, a coalition of Monterey County farmers, ranchers, residents, organized labor, hospitality industry, affordable housing and social justice advocates, Salinas Valley Water Coalition and California Association of Realtors IMPAC, 305 Hilltown Road, Salinas, CA 93908.

ORGANIZATIONSMonterey Peninsula Chamber of CommerceCarmel Chamber of CommerceMarina Chamber of CommercePacific Grove Chamber of CommerceSeaside-Sand City Chamber of CommerceMonterey County Farm BureauMonterey County Vintners and Growers AssociationMonterey County Hospitality AssociationMonterey Peninsula Taxpayers AssociationCalifornia Restaurant Association, Monterey Bay ChapterCentral Coast Young Farmers and RanchersGrower-Shipper AssociationIndependent Growers AssociationLeague of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)District XIIMonterey Commercial Property Owners AssociationMonterey County Business CouncilMonterey County Association of RealtorsNorth County Fire Fighters Local 3058Plumbers & Steamfitters U.A. Local 62

MEDIAThe Carmel Pine ConeCoastal Grower MagazineThe Monterey County HeraldThe Salinas CalifornianKION-1460 AM

COMMUNITY LEADERSMoe Ammar, President, Pacific Grove Chamberof Commerce

David Armanasco, Armanasco Public RelationsJohn Bandarra, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 62Irene Barlich, Del Rey OaksDr. Bill Barr, Former Monterey County Superintendentof Schools

Arliene Beesley, President, Monterey County Associationof Realtors

Michael Bekker, Cannery Row Co.Rene Boskoff, Monterey MarriottJohn Bridges, Fenton & KellerJay Brown, Monterey County Planning CommissionerCynthia BuhlChris Bunn Sr., Crown PackingChris Bunn, Crown PackingAssemblymember Anna CaballeroMike Caplin, Past President, Coast PropertyOwners Association

Tom Carvey, Common Ground Monterey CountyKristina Chavez Wyatt, Central Coast Young Farmers andRanchers

Darryl Choates, Ord MarketAstrid Coleman, President and CEO, Monterey PeninsulaChamber of Commerce

Gary Cursio, President, Monterey County HospitalityAssociation

Jeff & Kelly DaviFred & Martha DeYoung, Peninsula Business InteriorsScott Duroff, Hahn EstatesMiguel Errea, Monterey County Planning CommissionerGerald Fry, Former Mayor, City of MontereyTodd Ganos, Doolittle & GanosMonique Gardiner, Gardiner's ResortTom Glidden, La Playa HotelKurt Gollnick, Scheid Vineyards, Inc.Vincent Guarino, Vincent Guarino Public RelationsBill Hammond, President, Monterey CountyFarm Bureau

Nancy Isakson, Monterey County Planning Commissioner

Benny Jefferson, Monterey County Farm BureauEdith Johnsen, Professor Emeritus, Monterey PeninsulaCollege

Paul Johnson, Central Coast Young Farmersand Ranchers

Edith Karas, Professor Emeritus, Monterey Peninsula CollegeLorri Koster, Mann PackingJacqueline Lambert, Executive Director, Seaside-Sand CityChamber of Commerce

Jerome Lohr, President, J. Lohr Vineyards & WinesBob McKenzie, McKenzie and AssociatesSheryl McKenzie, Monterey County Association of RealtorsLuAnn & Doug Meador, Meador Estate WinesMayor Ila Mettee-McCutchon, City of MarinaCarl Miller, Director, Monterey Peninsula Airport DistrictBasil & Dave Mills, Mills Family FarmsRoger Moitoso, Vice President, Arroyo Seco VineyardsJohn Narigi, Monterey Plaza Hotel & SpaKen Nishi, Member, Marina Coast Water DistrictMichael Oprish, Bernardus LodgeMatthew Ottone, Monterey County Planning Commissioner

Cosme Padilla, Monterey County Planning CommissionerMayor David Pendergrass, Sand CitySteve Pessagno, Pessagno WineryBob Perkins, Monterey County Farm BureauRichard Pryor, Business OwnerCarlos Ramos, President, League of United Latin AmericanCitizensMonterrey No. 2895

Keith Roberts, President, Independent Growers AssociationDon Rochester, Monterey County Planning CommissionerMayor Ralph Rubio, City of SeasideAurelio Salazar Jr., Monterey County Planning CommissionerJuan Sanchez, Monterey County Planning CommissionerPete Scudder, Scudder RoofingSupervisor Jerry Smith, Monterey CountyKathi Smith, Del Rey OaksRich Smith, Paraiso VineyardsLisa Thomas, Armanasco Public RelationsGwen Wells, President, Marina Chamber of Commerce(Partial list)

“Measure A...is overly restrictive, shortsighted and, ultimately,undemocratic... Whether by absentee ballot or at the polls onJune 5, the right choice is no on A and B, yes on C.”

Editorial,May 9, 2007

Measure Awrong choice for county“Allowing major changes to the general plan only through acountywide ballot would be a mistake that could take decades tocorrect. Ultimately, it is Measure A’s fatal flaw.

“Measure A should be defeated. Measure B, which is intended tooverturn GPU4, should be defeated. Measure C, which adoptsGPU4, is the one worthy of a yes vote.” Editorial,

May 20, 2007

“It was drafted without any public input. It wasn’t analyzed in anEIR. And it is far too long to be printed on the ballot...We urge you to vote NO onMeasure A.”

Editorial,May 11, 2007

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Police, Fire &Sheriff’s Log

HERE’S A look at some of the significantcalls logged by the Carmel-by-the-Sea PoliceDepartment, the Carmel Fire Department andthe Monterey County Sheriff ’s Office lastweek. This week’s log was compiled by MaryBrownfield.

TUESDAY, MAY 15

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambu-lance responded to a medical assist request onCarmelo Street. Firefighters assisted a male inhis 90s up off the floor and back to his bed. Herefused any further treatment or transport. Atthis point the call was completed and all unitsreturned to the station.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Fire engine and ambu-lance responded to a medical emergency onMonte Verde Street. A female in her 90s wasexperiencing left shoulder and right hip pain.The patient was transported to CHOMP byambulance.

Carmel Valley: Schulte Road residentreported that his girlfriend’s ex-husband droveacross his lawn. He believed the subject mighthave been under the influence. CHP notified.

Carmel Valley: Schulte Road residentreported that her son and his girlfriend wereinvolved in an argument.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Vehicle stolen fromScenic and Eighth Avenue and later recoveredby CHP after a pursuit.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Minors cited atCarmel Beach. Contacted three suspects, a 19-year-old female, a 20-year-old female and a 20-year-old male. Subjects were contacted on thebeach about having a fire after hours. Two sub-jects were cited for minor in possession of alco-holic beverages, and another for possession ofmarijuana. After they were cited, the subjectswere released.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dis-patched to a medical emergency at a FlandersDrive residence.

Carmel-by-the-Sea: Ambulance dis-patched to a vehicle rollover at Carmel ValleyRoad and Carmel Knolls Drive. At scene, treat-

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Starry lineup for Flag Day in Devendorf Park

By MARY BROWNFIELD

AN OPERA singer who travels with the 3Tenors, the commander who oversees theDefense Language Institute, a beloved folksinger, a bagpiper, themayor, and other speakersand singers — as well ascake and coffee — shouldbe more than enough toattract a crowd to the Cityof Carmel-by-the-Sea’sFlag Day Celebration atnoon Thursday, June 14.

“It really is a topnotchprogram,” said retired U.S.Army Maj. Gen. WilliamGourley, who hopes thelineup will draw crowds toDevendorf Park at OceanAvenue and Junipero Streetdowntown.

Flag Day, proclaimed in1916 by President Woodrow Wilson, honorsthe anniversary of the official adoption ofthe Stars and Stripes. June 14 will also markthe U.S. Army’s 232nd birthday.

Festivities will begin at 11:30 a.m. withbagpiper Missy Jenkins “getting everyone

cranked up a little bit,” according to Gourley.At noon, a color guard representing theArmy, Navy, Air Force, Marines and CoastGuard will raise the flag, and Gourley willlead the Pledge of Allegiance. An Army Lt.

Col. chaplain will bestow theinvocation. Myles Williamswill sing the National Anthem,and Dixie Dixon will performa patriotic medley.

Mayor Sue McCloud willoffer welcome remarks priorto the keynote talk by Col.Pamela Martis, commander ofthe DLI.

“She’s awesome,” Gourleysaid.

Finally, opera singer EliseRotchford, who tours with thefamed 3 Tenors, will sing“God Bless America,” and per-form a duet of “This Land isYour Land” with Williams.

“We’ll have the audience chime in,”Gourley said.

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Robin Polly Dunning left her beloved fam-ily to be with God and her parents on May19th. She was born in Pasadena on December19th, 1960. She died suddenly in Sacramentoof cerebral hemorrhage, surrounded by herfamily, having just offered the final, beautifultribute at her niece’s graduation celebration.

Robin was a graduate of Pasadena HighSchool and the University of California atDavis as a Psychology major. A resident ofCarmel for the past ten years, she was active-

ly involved in her son Brandon’s sports and activities, her recovery commu-nity and her church. Robin’s passions and dimensions were many anddiverse. She was as comfortable in heels at the symphony as she was in hercowgirl boots watching bull-riding; she found great joy in music and danc-ing; she loved the excitement of a Giant’s game and gentleness of nature andanimals. Finding meaning in making a difference to others, she had workedwith students with learning disabilities and mentored single mothers withaddictions. At the time of her death, Robin was a ranch and property man-ager in Salinas.

She is survived by her adoring and adorable son, Brandon Clark Dunning,her cherished siblings Tracy (Eric), Cindy (Chris), Hal (Hilary) andKimberly, her surrogate mother Aunt Mardy Love, her nieces and nephewswho loved their Auntie Robin, her cousins and her aunt Sylvia McCormack,her extended family Suzanne and Terry McGowan who will be raisingBrandon, the McGowan/Faverty children, her devoted friend LorenCloninger, and her many loving friends and members of her spiritual com-munities in recovery and worship. All will miss her humor and her laughter,loved her beyond measure and never stopped believing in her.

In recent years Robin had traveled with her church to help in the rebuild-ing efforts following Hurricane Katrina. Touched by that experience anddedicated to mission work, she had nearly completed her training to travel toIndia with her mission group. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memorymay be made to the Robin Polly Dunning Memorial Mission ScholarshipFund c/o Shoreline Community Church, 2500 Garden Road, Monterey, CA.,93940.

A service in celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 Sunday, June 3rd,at the Shoreline Community Church. In lieu of the black of mourning, attireas bright as Robin’s smile is requested.

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A 21-YEAR-OLD Carmel Valley manwas arrested May 20 for allegedly breakinginto his teenage ex-girlfriend’s Carmel houseand shoving her after she ordered him toleave. Monterey CountySheriff ’s Sgt. Scott Ragansaid deputies arrested ColbyGrewell on Laureles Gradefollowing the altercation.

Grewell reportedly forcedentry into the 16-year-oldgirl’s house and, when shetold him to get out, “he fol-lowed her through the house,grabbed her and threw her tothe ground,” Ragan said.

He was gone by the timedeputies arrived, but theyknew him from prior con-tacts, according to Ragan,who said Grewell attemptedsuicide in Carmel Highlandswith a shotgun several yearsago and severely damagedhis face.

“I think he’s gotten sometickets, his driver’s licensehas been suspended, and Ithink he crashed his car amonth or two ago,” saidRagan, who reportedGrewell is also on probation.

A deputy spotted Grewelldriving east past GarlandPark, evidently toward hishome in Carmel ValleyVillage.

“The deputy chased him,got past Los Laureles gradeand saw another deputyheading west,” Ragan said.Since neither spotted him onCarmel Valley Road, theyfigured he had turned northon Los Laureles Grade.

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8A The Carmel Pine Cone June 1, 2007

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A STATE agency that wants to build the1,200-mile California Coastal Trail fromOregon to Mexico is seeking a consultant todesign the Big Sur section of the hikingroute. Meanwhile, a Big Sur activist wantsthe local community to have more say inwhere the trail goes.

Trish Chapman, a project manager for theCalifornia Coastal Conservancy, will make apresentation about the trail at the Big SurMulti-Agency meeting Friday, June 1, at theBig Sur Lodge Conference Center. Located

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“The conservancy intends to hire an out-side consultant to develop a Big Sur CoastalTrail Master Plan without any publicinvolvement at all in the selection process,”insisted Ellwanger, an activist who foundedan environmental group called the PelicanNetwork. “We need a clear commitmentfrom the conservancy that the trail planningprocess will in fact reflect the community’s

needs, values and aspira-tions. Where the trail couldgo, what purposes it wouldserve, and how it would beachieved need to be openlydiscussed.”

A group of activists willpresent its own proposal forthe trail at the June 1 meet-ing.

Dick Wayman, aspokesman for the conser-vancy, said his agencyintends to address communi-ty concerns about the trail.

“We’re aware of their con-cerns, and I can tell you theirfears are unfounded,” he said.“We always work with thelocal community. We couldnot build a trail without thecommunity’s support.”

According to Wayman,the process of selecting aconsultant to plan the trailwill take about two months.The agency is contributing

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Small city pays bigfor workers’ comp

See INSURANCE page 20ABy MARY BROWNFIELD

TAKING CARE of city workers injured on the job costCarmel taxpayers $270,801 during the nine months thatended March 31.

While that might seem a lot of money for a city as smallas Carmel, human resources manager Jane Miller said it’s$70,000 less than the same period two years ago and seemsto be trending downward.

“Almost every city is paying a lot for workers’ compensa-tion, but the prices are going down because of the legislationthat was enacted a few years ago which limits the number ofmedical visits, and there are more strict criteria for the treat-ment you get, so it prevents over-treatment,” she said.

During the first three quarters of the 2006/2007 fiscalyear, the city paid out about $185,000 in workers’ compensa-tion claims — not just for new complaints filed this year, butfor 20 claims opened during the past several years.

The city self-insures for claims smaller than $250,000. “If a worker has an injury, we pay directly for medical

bills and time off for the injured worker,” Miller said.To protect it against large bills, the city subscribes to the

California Association of Counties Excess InsuranceAuthority that also provides a review process to cut medicalbills in half. The year-to-date cost of that membership wasabout $63,000 as of March 31.

Miller said the city also paid an administrator about$23,500 during the same period to help manage and keeptrack of the workers’ comp cases.

“Our administrator told us our open claims have gonedown, so they’re reducing our premium for next year,” sheadded.

Police cost the mostOf the $185,000 paid out during the nine-month period

ending March 31, $135,000 went to current and formerpolice department employees, according to Miller.

“We had 12 individuals who were covered by those pay-ments, six of whom are retired,” Miller said. “They account-ed for 73 percent of the costs.”

Two former officers who retired on permanent disabilityhave costly heart claims.

“You can go to the hospital and spend $40,000 easy, andthat’s after workers’ compensation has had it discounted,”Miller said. Heart-related payments this year included onefor $15,000 and another for $40,000.

The workers’ comp tab also included about $15,000 tosettle a knee claim filed by a police officer who was on thejob less than two months. That person will not receive cover-age of future medical bills.

In addition Miller listed three back claims, two kneeclaims, two claims related to “upper extremities and repeti-tive motion,” and a few miscellaneous claims.

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“The three others were minor — a dog bite and things likethat,” she said.

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10A The Carmel Pine Cone June 1, 2007

College ballplayers looking for more than just fun in the sunBy CHRIS COUNTS

THE COUNTRY’S best collegiate baseball players don’twant a summer vacation. Instead, they vie for roster spots inthe ultra-competitive Alaska Baseball League and Cape CodBaseball League, where major league scouts keep a watchfuleye out for the next Derek Jeter or Alex Rodriquez. And theCalifornia Collegiate League is almost as competitive.

In this summer’s CCL, the Monterey Bay Sox will battleteams such as the San Luis Obispo Blues and the SantaBarbara Foresters as players refine their skills and hope to geta shot at the major leagues.

The Bay Sox open the 2007 season Saturday and Sunday,June 2-3, when they host the Monterey Wolfpack, an inde-pendent team made up of primarily Monterey PeninsulaCollege players and local high school standouts. The gamesstart at 2 p.m. and will be played at the college.

The Bay Sox begin league play the following weekendwhen they take on the Clovis Outlaws.

“There really hasn’t been this high a caliber play in theMonterey Peninsula since the military left,” explainedDennis Marshall, Bay Sox owner and bench coach.

Despite playing in just their third season, the Bay Soxhaven’t had any trouble attracting talented ballplayers. Notsurprisingly, though, the team is scrambling to find homesfor all its players as the season quickly approaches. ThePeninsula’s well documented housing crunch threatens tountrack the Bay Sox upcoming season. The team is currentlyseeking sponsors to provide homes for six of its players whoare visiting from out the area.

WILBUR BRANSFORD, almost a year old, is aChihuahua, Jack Russell terrier and dachshund mix,and therefore trilingual.

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Wilbur lives in Carmel with his Mom Marilyn, DadKent and four siblings: Ben, 13, a Carmel MiddleSchool student, Anna, 9, who attends Carmel RiverSchool, Otis, 2, and Tabby, 3. The latter two are cats —Otis is black like a panther and Tabby is, well, a tabby.

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“They will hardly be there at all,” Marshall said. “They’llbe traveling and playing ball all the time. They only need aplace to sleep.”

Among the players returning from last summer’s Bay Soxinclude catcher Trevor Howell of Sonoma State University(and Pacific Grove High School), slick-fielding shortstopGeno Fata from San Jose City College, centerfielder LaurnRandell of Texas State University at San Marcos, infielderCarter Motley from Gavilan College, outfielder NikEdmundson of St. Peter’s College (Jersey City, N.J.) andpitchers Andrew Berger from Lehigh University (andStevenson High School), Kevin Asselein of Sonoma StateUniversity, Jason Sims of Sonoma State University and NickPowers of Monterey Peninsula College.

Other noteworthy players include infielder/outfielderChris LoPiccolo from Monterey High School, outfielderBenny Gardner of Monterey Peninsula College and lefthand-ed pitcher Thomas Incaviglia from California StateUniversity Monterey Bay.

Randall Bispo, the head baseball coach at North SalinasHigh School, will manage the team. Rich Givens of HartnellCollege will serve as pitching coach.

The Bay Sox will play 48 games in June and July, hardlya relaxing summer even by major league standards.

“It’s a very demanding schedule,” Marshall explained.“The players really have to be committed.”

Monterey Peninsula College will host the Bay Sox’ homegames this season. To “adopt” a player or for more informa-tion, call (831) 624-3070 or visit www.montereybaysox.com.

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AFTER NEARLY losing ambulance service inFebruary, Big Sur residents are now facing the likely loss oftheir resident California Highway Patrol Officer by the endof June.

CHP officer Jim Covello will continue to patrol Highway1 along the Big Sur Coast, but the fact that he may be forcedto commute to his job from the Monterey Peninsula hasstirred an outcry among community members who want atleast one law enforcement official to live among them.

Last August, Covello and his family were told they had sixmonths to find a new place to live after the CaliforniaDepartment of Parks and Recreation, which owns the formerNavy housing at Pt. Sur where the Covellos live, determinedthe building was not suitable for habitation. Then, in April, adeal was struck where the Covellos would move just a fewmiles south to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park. Now, state parksinsists that sewage issues make that move impossible.

“We can’t handle any more sewage at our treatmentplant,” explained Loren Rex, state parks superintendent inBig Sur. “We’re at capacity.”

Still, Rex said he’s not ruling out the possibility that stateparks will be able to provide CHP housing in the future. Hesaid his agency is trying to solve the sewage problem.

“We’re moving forward,” he said. “We’re trying to make ithappen.”

Frank Pinney, Big Sur Volunteer Fire Brigade chief,believes it is essential that a CHP officer lives in Big Sur.

“The reductions in law enforcement services in the BigSur area forced on the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office bybudget constraints were met with a positive backup commit-ment from the resident CHP and CHP leadership,” Pinneyexplained. “Their role in the community and in the safety ofthe traveling public became even more essential.”

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For more informationabout the topics in this col-umn, call our office. Visityour dentist and hygienistregularly for check-ups andprofessional cleanings.These visits are very impor-tant -- even if you’re one ofthose people who rarely getsa cavity -- because the dentistalso checks for the earlysigns of gum disease, oralcancer, and other potentiallyserious problems that canonly be detected during thedental visit. Open byappointment, we accept mostinsurances and credit cards.

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It stands to reason that abrisk walk strengthens legmuscles and is healthy for theheart. But, did you know thatas little as three hours a weekof brisk walking can actuallyreverse brain deteriorationcaused by aging? This is, infact, the finding of recentresearch that found that aero-bic exercise can increase theamount of “gray matter”(neurons) as well as “whitematter” (the connectionbetween neurons) in thebrains of older individuals.Until recently, it was thoughtthat age-related brain shrink-age and cognitive declinewere inevitable and that thebrain cannot grow new neu-rons. However, this new studyshows that exercise canreverse the brain shrinkageand natural wear-and-tear thatbegins in mid-life.

Popular wisdom, as wellas some scientists, had longheld that the way to stay men-tally sharp was to do mentalgymnastics. Crossword puz-zles, reading, taking up amusical instrument and gen-erally challenging the mindwere supposed to stave off themental ravages of old age.That has been hard to prove,but support for the brain ben-efits of physical exercise hasbecome stronger. VICTORI-AN HOME CARE/RESI-DENTIAL CARE HOMES ishere to assist with a family'sconcerns as well as the resi-dent's needs.

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an additional strain on an already overextended fire brigade.“Our volunteer firefighters have taken on an increasing

responsibility for public safety as the paid services shrinkdown to near zero,” Pinney said. “With no resident officer,we will have to wait for an available unit fromMonterey/Salinas area to be dispatched, increasing our timeat the site [of an emergency] by a factor of up to two hours ormore. This is time away from families and jobs whichbecomes an unnecessary and unfair surcharge on our volun-teers.”

Pinney believes a solution to the CHP housing dilemma ispossible if agencies and elected officials work together.

“We strongly urge the leadership of the two agencies thathave the power to resolve this housing impasse to exercise

the will to arrive at a plan that will keep the resident CHPofficers in Big Sur,” he said. “This is the opportunity for ourpolitical leadership to take a strong stand.”

Fifth District Supervisor Dave Potter said his office hasbeen “besieged” by concerned residents.

“It seems like the Big Sur community has a constant pub-lic safety dilemma,” Potter said. “It’s very frustrating. Publicsafety is an area of utmost concern. I don’t want to see ashortage of coverage down there for even a short period oftime.”

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DONATIONS FROM Carmel Valley Village residents,including vintner and clothier Robert Talbott and his family,

enabled the Valley Volunteers to purchase a T-3 Max ThermalImager and other needed firefighting equipment, accordingto association president Mike Cappetti, who said the groupwanted to publicly thank the donors.

“The local community responded wonderfully,” Cappettitold The Pine Cone.

In thanks, the group drafted a letter addressed to Villageresidents.

“The T3 Max Thermal Imager provides heat-sensitiveimaging in dark, smoke-filled areas which helps firefighterscontain fires and save lives,” Cappetti wrote.

Firefighters recently used the imager to look for heat andflames at a structure fire in the Upper Circle area of theVillage.

“Donations from the people of Carmel Valley Village havemade this all possible,” he continued. “And a special thanksto the Robert Talbott family.”

Valley Volunteers thank residents for thermal imager

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By CHRIS COUNTS

FOUR DECADES after selling a successful car dealer-ship to become a full-time landscape painter, Ed Fawcett isclosing the downtown Carmel gallery he and his wife,Marge, have operated for seven years.

“We’ve been doing this for 40 years,” explained MargeFawcett. “Now we’re ready for a new adventure.”

The couple will moveinto a new home in Aptosshortly after vacating theFawcett Gallery at the end ofJune.

Before becoming anartist, Ed Fawcett operated athriving car dealership inSan Jose, where he soldVolvos, Porsches, Ferrarisand Triumphs. Not contentto simply sells cars, he was aregular participant at PebbleBeach sports car races from1952 to 1956.

A self-trained artist, EdFawcett had work featured ina one-man show at theLahaina Art Society on theHawaiian island of Maui in1970. The exhibit went overso well that Fawcett decidedto sell his dealership andopen an art gallery. For thenext 10 years, the Fawcettsoperated a gallery inLahaina.

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By PAUL MILLER

IT’S BECOME a cliché that you don’t have to winAmerican Idol to win American Idol.

Clay Aiken was runner-up in 2003 and became a popsuperstar. Chris Daughtry finished fourth last year andquickly went on to produce two of the biggest hits of thedecade. Jennifer Hudson did no better than seventh place in

2004 and ended up win-ning a Best SupportingActress Oscar for her rolein “Dreamgirls.”

This week, a Top 10finisher from the thirdseason of American Idolwho has released analbum on his own labeland toured extensivelysince jousting withSimon, Paul and Randybrings his own uniquesound to Monterey Liveon Alvarado Street.

“I always grew upwanting to be in the

music business, and being on American Idol helped me turnthat dream into a reality,” Lewis said.

He became an instant teenage sensation when he compet-ed in front of 30 million TV viewers with Jennifer Hudson,Fantasia Barino and Diana DiGarmo during American Idol’s2004 season.

People Magazine even dubbed him, “Idol’s newest heart-throb.”

Fame can be fleeting. But it can also be fun.“For a long time, I couldn’t walk through an airport with-

out people saying, ‘Hey, you’re that guy!’” Lewis told ThePine Cone.

It was quite a switch for the resident of West Yellowstone,Wyo., who acted in local theater while he planned to go tomedical school.

“I was appearing in ‘Joseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat,’” he recalled. “I had a brand-new VCR, and oneof my roommates had a tape of American Idol.”

He had never seen the show during its first two seasons.But when he watched the tape, he thought, “I can do this.”

A quick trip to Honolulu for regional tryouts brought himface to face with Hollywood realities.

“The moment you’re standing in line, they’re passing outpieces of paper for you to sign,” Lewis recalled. All the con-testants give Fox the right to use video of them any way thenetwork chooses. “The documents specifically said theycould make fun of you if that’s what they wanted to do.”

After passing muster with front-line producers who sortthrough tens of thousands of contestants, Lewis and otherpotential finalists performed in front of American Idol’s topexecs, Ken Warwick and Nigel Lithgow.

“Only the best of the best and the worst of the worst get toaudition for Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and RandyJackson,” Lewis observed.

The highs and the lowsThough confident about his chances, Lewis wasn’t really

expecting to make it to the Top 10 — a benchmark of successfor the show, since at that point American Idol contestantsstart getting paid and are guaranteed a spot on the summertour that follows the TV season. But when he was eliminat-ed, he wasn’t expecting that, either.

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Jon Peter Lewis has turned his American Idol fame into a careerwriting and performing rock. He plays in Monterey June 1.

Ed Fawcett, who raced sports cars in Pebble Beach during the 1950s, will close his Carmelart gallery at the end of June.

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their gallery on Dolores, across the street from the CarmelArt Association.

Although Ed Fawcett recently suffered a stroke, the 85-year-old landscape artist will continue to paint. But MargeFawcett said the couple will miss their gallery and its patrons.

“We’ve really enjoyed being in Carmel all these years,”

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IT MUST be every chef’s nightmare toplan and execute a sumptuous, elaborate din-ner for more than 100 chefs — probably themost discerning audience he will ever have— but for Executive Chef Willi Franz, it wasan exciting and joyous challenge he couldgroove on.

Two weeks ago, he prepared such a feastfor the 33rd annual Monterey Peninsula Chefof the Year Award dinner for the AmericanCulinary Federation’s local chapter at theMonterey Marriott Hotel.

It’s where Chef Willi, as he prefers to becalled, reigns supreme on a daily basis. TheMonterey Marriott has been his home turffor more than a year, and he has put on manysplendid banquets during that time. But heoutdid himself at the Chef of the Year Awarddinner in May.

Following a Champagne reception atwhich hors d’oeuvres were passed, the ban-quet began in earnest with amuse bouche ofpistachio-crusted Australian lamb loin withMaui onion flan and Camembert cream.

An appetizer course followed: Pan-searedbreast of game hen, sourdough herbdumpling and Scottish white pudding (asausage) with Chalone velouté andHungarian paprika-infused oil.

By now, readers will be getting the ideathis was no run-of-the-mill hotel banquet.Next, a salad was served composed of a

A chef who really knows how to wow his colleaguesroulade of blue wheat and roasted almondcrepe filled with Rosso Bruno tomato andfresh buffalo Mozzarella accompanied bymicro greens and Champagne-curry emul-sion.

To cleanse the palate before the entrée, anintermezzo was served of pomegranate gran-ité with spring melon.

There were two entrées served simultane-ously: Grilled Wyoming buffalo tenderloinwith caramelized shallots, and macadamiatoasted halibut with Frangelico beurre blanc.Garlic ranch fingerling potatoes and grilledasparagus accompanied the meat and fish.

The portions were small enough to allowdiners to eat everything placed before them,and each course was paired with outstanding

California wines.The piéce de resistance was pure genius:

Following the dinner of highly sophisticated.avant-garde foods, Chef Willi devised an all-American dessert which was a paean to base-ball. Three miniature desserts were fash-ioned to look like a hot dog in a bun (two

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Chef Willi, Barre Miller — his executivesous chef — and four line cooks were calledout before the diners to receive a well earnedstanding ovation.

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Chef Willi gives credit to Miller and thekitchen crew. “I spend 80 percent of my daywriting customized menus, working on my

computer, then there’s payroll and account-ing, but 20 percent of my day is showing,teaching, advising my staff.”

Outgoing, creative, dedicated, and takingpleasure in being amentor, Chef Williexudes energy andenthusiasm.

All of these traitswere evident in his30-minute televi-sion shows, “ChefWilli’s Corner,” which he did for a commu-nity television station even while he wasexecutive chef at the Hyatt at Dulles Airport.He mentored high school students on cam-era, giving them a unique opportunity to gainself confidence. “I like working with stu-dents and encouraging them,” he said.

“While I was at Dulles, I had the oppor-tunity to do different, creative things,” hesaid. He did ice carvings in competition, forwhich he was awarded a medallion, partici-pated in various food shows, won a contest intallow sculpting, took second place in anAmerican Culinary Federation’s GrandBuffet competition, and for five years in arow made a 2,000-square-foot gingerbreadvillage displayed in the Hyatt lobby atChristmastime.

He’s also appeared on The Food

Network’s “Ready, Set, Cook!” program ofunder-the-gun frenetic culinary innovation.

When his wife, Debbie, was offered agood job in Monterey, he said goodbye to

Hyatt, and theymoved to Californiain February. It wasthe first time herefor Willi.

As fortune wouldhave it, the 2006Masters of Food &

Wine was taking place at the Highlands Inn.Hungarian chef Janos Kiss, a longtime friendof Chef Willi and corporate chef for Hyatt,Chicago, was one of the celebrity chefs fea-tured at the Masters. Chef Willi visited himon location, and Kiss, delighted to see his oldfriend, said, “Get a knife and help us out.”

When Kiss heard Chef Willi was lookingfor a job here, Kiss contacted Bert Cutino,co-owner of The Sardine Factory Restaurantin Monterey and honorary board member ofthe American Culinary Federation,Monterey. Soon after, Chef Willi was con-tacted by Marriott Hotel, Monterey, andoffered the executive chef position.

He’s been here more than a year now, andis enjoying his job, his marriage, and theMonterey Peninsula. And being creative.

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■ Bigger not better at art centerWhen it comes to raising money, the folks at the Pacific

Grove Art Center know that bigger does not necessarily meanbetter. In an effort to boost its depleted coffers, the non-prof-it art center will host an opening reception for its annual“Tiny Treasures” fundraiser Friday, June 1, from 7 to 9 p.m.

“This is one of our two big fundraisers of the year,”explained Joan McCleary, director of the art center. We havereceived some really beautiful work this year. Many longtimedonors have faithfully contributed pieces, and some of thework from new and younger artists is just incredible.”

The pieces — which can be no larger than 7 inches by 9inches — include oils, watercolors, acrylics, collage, jewelry,needlework and sculpture. The gallery will host a drawing forthe miniatures Wednesday, July 11, at 7 p.m. In the mean-time, tickets are available at $3 each or 10 for $25.

Also opening June 1 at the art center are exhibits by themembers of the Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation, painterRon Reeves Meadow and photographer Gregory Weeks.

The MPAF, which operates an artists’ cooperative galleryon Cannery Row in Monterey, is a local non-profit groupwith more than 80 members. The exhibit, titled, “CaliforniaDreaming,” offers MPAF members a chance to comment on

the State of California.Meadow, a mixed-media artist who lives in Felton, will

present a show called “Florescence.”“He’s a chiropractor and a self-taught artist,” McCleary

said. “That’s a pretty unusual combination. I think his workis stunning. He uses vivid and intense colors, particularlydeep pinks and turquoise.”

Weeks, a Carmel resident with an affinity for photograph-ing the subtleties of redwood forests, will offer a collectionof images titled, “Nature’s Hand – Mankind’s Hand.”

Flutist Marc Rush will play Irish music at the reception.The exhibits will be on display until July 12. For more infor-mation, call (831) 375-2208 or visit www.pgartcenter.org.

■ C.V. festival seeks sponsorsThe Carmel Pine Cone has joined the third annual Carmel

Valley Art and Wine Festival as a sponsor, and now the orga-nizers of the event are looking for support from other busi-nesses and individuals.

Carmel Valley Chamber of Commerce president KathleenHendricks is encouraging locals to get involved with the fes-tival. “From sponsorship opportunities, to simply displayingour festival information, supporting the event is a great wayto promote your business to the hundreds of people attend-ing,” explained Hendricks.

Carmel Valley Village will host the festival Saturday, June16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature wine tast-ing, food, live music and, of course, lots of art. For moreinformation, call (831) 659-4000.

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demonstrate the council failed to base its decision on facts inthe record.”

For example, in his ruling, O’Farrell agreed with thepreservationists who sued the city that Flanders Mansion is apark. But Conners said the city needs to know what ledO’Farrell to that conclusion.

“The city council found that the mansion is not a parkbecause it has not been used as a park,” Conners said. WhileO’Farrell seemed to rely on the fact that the underlying prop-erty is zoned for park uses, Conners said “the same logicwould show that the courthouse is a single family residence,”since that’s how the land the courthouse occupies is zoned.

“There’s nothing in the record to indicate that the mansionis, in fact, a park,” Conners said.

Susan Brandt-Hawley, attorney for the FlandersFoundation, participating in the hearing by speaker phone,said, “Mr. Conners has repeated the arguments he’s alreadymade, and we’ve already responded to them.” She urged thejudge to let his ruling stand.

Except for clarifying the language about the city’s obliga-tion to repair Flanders mansion, that’s exactly what he did.

The city has not announced whether it intends to appealO’Farrell’s ruling.

Pacific Grove woman charged in elderly husband’s murderBy KELLY NIX

THE ARRAIGNMENT of a Pacific Grove womancharged with killing her 85-year-old husband has been post-poned until next week.

Lynne Nicole Feurer, 65, was taken into custody by offi-cers Tuesday on suspicion of killing Joseph Francis Cupita intheir home on the 300 block of Eighth Street.

“The investigation has led us to believe there was an alter-cation between Mrs. Feurer and Mr. Cupita that may haveresulted in his death,” Pacific Grove Police Sgt. CameronWhite said Wednesday.

During a brief hearing in a Salinas courtroom Thursday,Feurer’s arraignment was postponed until Tuesday, June 5, soshe can retain an attorney. Feurer was arrested by Montereypolice just after midnight Tuesday after a bartender at theLondon Bridge Pub reported she was drunk and had made aconfession. “She had made comments to some patrons thatshe had killed her husband,” White said.

Monterey police contacted Pacific Grove police, who inturn discovered Cupita’s body after performing a welfarecheck at their home, White said.

White wouldn’t say whether Feurer had confessed thecrime to police or whether she had any injuries.

A coroner’s report will determine when and how Cupitawas killed, White said. Feurer was booked into MontereyCounty Jail on $1 million bail.

Neighbor Linda Nichols said she had casual conversationswith Feurer, who is known as Nicole, during the eight yearsshe’s lived next door to her.

“They moved here when I moved here,” Nichols saidTuesday. “Nicole and I were just speaking neighbors. I reallydidn’t know [Cupita]; I just knew he was quite elderly.”

Although friends have said Feurer and Cutina were mar-ried, police couldn’t confirm their relationship.

Feurer, a Seaside High School teacher, often traveled outof town with Cupita, Nichols said.

Even though Nichols said the two were known to argue,she was shocked to find out that Feurer had been arrested inCupita’s death. “This is Pacific Grove. Nothing ever happenshere,” she said.

Cupita’s death is the city’s first homicide since 2002,when Ignacio Sanchez, 27, was gunned down in a robberyattempt near the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Anthony JoelEstrada was convicted of the crime and sentenced to life in

prison.Perhaps the city’s most high-profile homicide was that of

Kris Olinger, 17, who was repeatedly stabbed to death on thecity’s recreational trail. Two brothers are in custody for thehomicide but haven’t yet gone to trial.

CANNERY ROW will hold its 4th annual Block PartySunday, June 3, featuring live music in Steinbeck Plaza,animal shows and other family entertainment.

The free event, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., will also offermagicians, face painting and a Willy’s Smokehouse “RibEatin’ Contest.”

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“I was either going to move my family ornot move my family,” Globenfelt said. “Icouldn’t be bi-coastal any longer.”

Their children and grandchildren alsoreside on the East Coast.

“We’re sorry to see him go, but it was amutual agreement, and there are certainly nohard feelings or anything like that,” saidPerry Walker, chairman of the SCC board.“He is a consummate professional.”

Though his contract ends at the end of themonth, Globenfelt agreed to stay on throughthe end of September to provide SCC time tofind his replacement. His remaining throughthe beginning of fall will also see Sunsetthrough the Carmel Bach Festival and thescheduling of performers for the coming sea-son, and Globenfelt said he might occasion-ally consult for the center even after he headseast.

Walker credited Globenfelt with bringingtalented performers and popular shows toSunset, which reopened in 2004 following a$21.65 million renovation. With more than40 years’ business experience that includedstints with the Fresno Convention Center, theHarlem Globetrotters, the Nassau CountyColiseum and the Lehman Center for thePerforming Arts in New York City,Globenfelt tapped into his entertainmentcontacts and abilities to make Sunset popularwith entertainers and patrons.

“He had a good feel for what could playin as unique a venue as Sunset, because it’svery small,” Walker said. “He was able tostart from a dead stop and get us going,which is really quite remarkable.”

Globenfelt made dance a permanent com-ponent of the theater schedule, with much-praised groups such as Smuin Ballet com-mitting to multiple performances each year,Walker pointed out.

Globenfelt said he is proud of the diversi-ty of the programming. “People have beenvery responsive to that,” he said. “Peoplehave come up to me and said, ‘This is thebest show I’ve ever seen here.’”

Performers enjoy appearing there as well,both men reported.

‘Always tension’Globenfelt also put together a core staff

of professionals who “put on shows and takecare of the center and do all the things we’recharged to do by the city,” Walker said,though some former employees have com-plained it was not a good place to work underhis leadership.

“When you want to move an organizationin another direction, there’s always that ten-sion with individuals who don’t want to go inthat direction, or their skill sets don’t match,”Walker explained.

Among Globenfelt’s few regrets is notbeing able to figure out how to accommo-date groups that can no longer afford to pre-sent shows at Sunset.

“That really is a disappointment, becauseI think it really should be used more by localorganizations,” he said. “But it’s just the costof running the facility is expensive. There’s

got to be a way to circumvent that.”Globenfelt, who also owns a promoting

and music recording company in New Yorkand has worked with a cabaret group in thearea for 16 years, called running Sunset “agreat experience.”

“I have enjoyed it tremendously. I love thecommunity and love the people — it’s justtime for me to go on to that next phase of mylife — supposedly the non-working phase,”said Globenfelt, who will likely end upworking full time on his various pursuits and

helping his wife expand her business.Walker said the board is crafting a job

description and initiating a search for a newexecutive director, who Globenfelt said willhave to be multitalented and savvy, since thejob involves recruiting performers, fundrais-ing, crunching numbers, attending meetingswith numerous boards and organizations,overseeing the budget and maintenance, andmanaging the center’s staff.

When asked who the ideal candidatemight be, he responded, “P.T. Barnum!”

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Construction of the trail began in 1972 after Californiavoters passed Proposition 20. In 2001, legislation called forthe trail’s completion. But huge obstacles along the coast —including sizable parcels of private property and militaryinstallations such as Vandenberg Air Force Base and CampPendleton — are in the way. Even some residents of PacificGrove have resisted completion of a footpath along the city’sentire shoreline. According to the coastal conservancy’s web-site, the trail is “roughly half complete.”

Friday’s Big Sur meeting will also feature presentationsby PG&E on tree trimming and a project to divert birds frompower lines. Caltrans will present an update on the PfeifferBig Sur State Park left-turn channelization project.

employees obtain new equipment and whatever else theyneed to reduce discomfort and prevent future injury.

But the California workers’ comp system presumes work-ers should be paid even for dubious injuries, especially in thepublic safety sector. The Labor Code assumes certain injuriesare work related, such as a police officer or firefighter whosuffers from heart disease, hernia, back trouble, or evenpneumonia or cancer, unless the city can prove the injury orillness originated elsewhere.

The city can delay paying a claim for 90 days in order toinvestigate it and can take even longer if it receives anony-mous tips or other information.

“You’ve seen those kinds of stories, where people getvideo,” of supposedly injured people behaving perfectlyhealthy, she said. “We use those investigative tools.”

And while the penalties for fraud are high, she said, “It’snot the easiest thing to prove, either.”

Miller said she has not seen any fraudulent claims filed inCarmel.

Reese, an archeologist hired by the building contractor toevaluate the bones. Because the bones aren’t connected,“they would have been discarded presumably sometime dur-ing the whale industry, which takes us back to the 19th cen-tury.”

A crew with Daniels & House Construction Co. was near-ly done compacting soil to accommodate the Trader Joe’sfoundation two weeks ago when it came across the find, saidproject manager Jay Tulley.

“It was at the very end of the dig,” Tulley said. “We werefeeling really lucky we hadn’t found anything. And in the lastfew feet, we ran into some stuff.”

Work was stopped immediately so Reese could assess thebones, which were quickly determined to be whale.

“Whenever you do a dig and find bones, you are supposedto stop and get an archeologist to establish if they are bonesof significance,” said Monterey building official John Kuehl.

If human bones are uncovered during excavation, theymust be recovered before construction can continue.

The whale bone find isn’t too surprising since in the1800s, the whaling business boomed in Monterey.Humpbacks and gray whales were killed and brought ashoreso their blubber could be removed and heated to extract oil,which was used in lamps and other applications.

The Trader Joe’s lot, which Reese said was likely a dumpsite at one time, also contained antique 7-Up and root beerbottles and an old car bumper.

“It looked like it could have been from the 1920s or ’30s,”Reese said. “It could have been from a Model T.”

Tulley said the crew only had to stop work for part of theday while Reese sifted through the bottles and bones.

Some of the whale bones that are in better shape weregiven to a school, while others are being saved to be donatedto a museum.

THE PACIFIC Grove City Council next week is expectedto approve the installation of a lighted crosswalk at Sunsetand 19th Street, where a 72-year-old high school coach waskilled when he was struck by a vehicle.

The council on June 6 will consider a contract with thePacific Grove Unified School District to accept funds for thecrosswalk, which is expected to cost $87,500.

The crosswalk will be paid for with money from the dis-trict’s capital improvement fund.

Richard Chamberlin was killed Feb. 9, 2006, when a 74-year-old driver struck him as he crossed Sunset Drive.Chamberlin was a longtime Pacific Grove High School trackcoach and was on his way back from a wrestling match at theschool when he was killed.

The same crosswalk is used by dozens of high school stu-dents each day on their way to and from school.

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to issue an injunction against construction ofthe pilot plant because it would be privatelyowned. The merits of the lawsuit are set to beargued in a Monterey courtroom in June.

Meanwhile, the California Public UtilitiesCommission is reviewing the cost of theCoastal Water Project, which also calls foraquifer storage and recovery facilities.

A consultant for the PUC working on theenvironmental impact report for the CoastalWater Project estimates the draft EIR will bereleased in the first quarter of 2008.

“During July and August, the chamber andthe Crossroads will pay $2,500 each to coverthe cost of the fares.”

The free trolley — which resembles acable car and seats 28 — would begin run-ning along the regular Carmel bus route June30 and continue through Labor Day.Depending on whether passengers want toembark or disembark, it could stop aboutevery two blocks on the trip through town,near the beach, along Rio Road past theMission and the Crossroads, and up CarmelRancho Boulevard, where it would turnaround at Brinton’s. The route is currentlyserved by a small bus that runs every halfhour between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.

“It’s a great way to get around,” Pottersaid, adding that a chamber survey of mem-ber businesses indicated most support theidea. Those who don’t are primarily down-

town shopkeepers who fear it will take cus-tomers away.

“I’ve been doing a survey and have gotmore people responding than ever,” she said.Of 148 responders, 128 (86 percent) said thetrial trolley is a good idea, 13 said it’s not,and seven indicated, “Don’t know.”

According to a letter to Mayor SueMcCloud from Potter, chamber board chair-man Michael Adamson and vice chairThompson Lange requesting the councilconsider the proposal, the trolleys would:

■ Enhance the visitor experience. Thetrolleys look better than buses, and theywould be a great way to get close to thebeach, the mission, all local areas or just totake a ride and see the sights.

■ The trolleys would help ease trafficduring the busy summer months, especiallyduring the Concours week in August. Thereis parking available in the mouth of the val-ley so that people can park there and take thetrolley in.

■ We’ve got an excellent public trans-portation system here, and getting people outof their cars into public transportation isgreat for the environment.

In addition, it could relieve parking con-gestion and help people save money as gasprices creep toward $4 per gallon.

“People have trouble finding a parkingspot, and the stores tell us stories of peoplestopping shopping because they have tomove their cars,” Potter told The Pine Cone.

Supporters hope the city council will seeit their way and OK the trial run. Eventhough the bus route is not changing and thefree trolley service requires no city money,proponents still want its approval of the planbefore they move ahead. The council is set todiscuss the trolleys at its regular meetingTuesday, June 5.

Publisher Paul Miller said, with 18 percentexpressing no opinion.

A competing ballot measure backed bythe county board of supervisors, Measure C,was supported by participants in the poll bya margin of 44 percent in favor to 32 percentopposed, with 24 percent expressing noopinion. According to Miller, 188 peopleparticipated in the poll.

FINAL RESULTS of the Carmel PineCone poll of subscribers to the paper’s emailedition show that opposition to aLandWatch-backed general plan ballot mea-sure remains strong with just a few days togo before the June 5 election.

“Among our Internet subscribers, 51 per-cent said they are opposed to Measure A, andjust 31 percent said they favor it,” Pine Cone

Pine Cone poll solidly against Measure A

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ALL CONCRETE AND BRICK WORKStone pavers, retaining walls, and tile.(650) 363-6544. TF

FINE WOODWORKINGBy Paul Sable. Fine custom cabinetry/furniture forthe discriminating homeowner/designer or contrac-tor. 30 yrs. experience. Excellent local references.Free estimate.Call Paul 831-345-3540 cell. TF

HIRE YOUR OWN CARPENTERAndy Christiansen, $50 per hour. 30 years experi-ence. (831) 375-6206. TF

HIRE YOUR OWN CARPENTRY/CONTRACTOR$50/hr or Bid. 30 years experience. Windows,Decks, Fences, Concrete, Masonry & Tile.Remodel & Additions. Call (831) 261-9386CA Lic # 714289 6/8

DECORATIVE PAINTING/FAUX FINISHESSpecializing in wall glazing, antiquing, stenciling,

gold leaf ing, hand painting, colored plaster.

Personalized design, beautiful custom finishesKatherine Moore (831) 373-3180

ELLEN OSTERKAMP APPRAISALSAccredited Appraiser Specializing in Fine Arts.(831) 917-5006.www.ellenosterkamp.com TF

CARMEN’S APPLIANCERepair • Sales • Installation. Serving Carmel,Pebble Beach & surrounding areas.(831) 236-1869. TF

CARMEL BASEBALLNathan Trosky Dennis Marshall

Home of Trosky Baseball Schoolon 6th, S.W. of Dolores (831) 624-3070Carmel, CA 93921 carmbase@sbcglobal.net

Rough & Finish(Structural & General Framing)

New Buildings & RemodelBuilding Maintenance

Doors, Windows, Trim, Paneling,Cabinets, Stairs, Siding, Roofing,Flooring, Fences, Decks, Porches,Gazebos & Handyman Service.

Office 831.424.3018CL#854378 www.castellanosbaybuilders.com

FIX MY BLINDS ANDSHADES BY REGGIERepair all blinds and shades

(831) 393-9709 ELECTRICIANResidential and Commercial Wiring. Visa/Amex.License # 339498 (831) 375-0852 TF

ROEMKE ELECTRICAL INC.Journeyman Electrician Ready to Give PhoneBid. Residential work.Ask for Mark (831) 247-1700 2/1/08

R.G. BUILDERSLocated in Carmel, we work exclusively in theMonterey Bay area. From custom built homes, tohome additions and renovations to bath & kitchenremodels. We also provide door & window instal-lation, tile, and hardwood floor installation andexterior deck. We do it all. There is no job toosmall. We are a fully licensed, bonded & insuredcompany. Lic. #B803407.Call Roger (831) 641-0553 TF

CONSTRUCTIONFor all your construction needs. Quality first. 30yrs. exp. (831) 869-9557 6/1

Gregory ClayMichael Clay

Enviro Clean SystemsQuality Carpet, Upholstery, Fine Rug and Stone Care

Family Owned and Operated Since 1992

(831) 624-7391

“If your fireplace smokes, it won’t when I leave!”�

I do extensive repairs on masonry fireplaces only.BAD DAMPERS, SMOKERS, FIREWALLS,

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Rumford fireplaces – New & retrofit

831-625-4047

ON-LINE FENCEDECKS, REDWOOD, TREX, POWER WASHING, SEALING.REMODELS & HOME IMPROVEMENTS.Call Jimmy (831) 915-3557Lic. #830762

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MULLEN CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN

Carmel local for 30 years.Excellent References & Highly Recommended

Home Renovations,Additions, GaragesKitchen & Bath Remodel

Custom Tile Work & DesignWindow & Door Replacement

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Rod Woodard – InteriorsWindow & Floor Coverings

Since 1986

ROD WOODARD, OWNER

Free In Home Shopping25270 Allen Place, Carmel CA 93923 (831) 625-5339

CMR Constructions

James Yates

Owner License #742246

231 Mortimer LaneMarina, CA 93933Ph/Fax: (831) 384-4524Cell: (831) 601-1224cmrconstruction@sbcglobal.net

All home repair and remodel needs.Tile and stone work Kitchens,Bathrooms, Decks, Windows,

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Over 20 years experience

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Personal & Professional Service on all New Construction, Add-ons, Remodels,

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Serving the Peninsula for 30 yrs.

Clean worksite. Free estimates. Senior Discounts. Lic. 832172

(831) 647-1438

◗ GARDEN & HAULING

Jesse Covarrubias (831) 750-4707Free Estimate

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prices starting at $45.00

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EXPERT HOUSECLEANINGHave your home cleaned by

“The Best in Town.” Great rates!License #6283

(831) 402-5434 or (831) 392-0327

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Servicing Monterey Peninsula & Salinas

Use A Housekeeper Who Speaks English FluentlyWith Over 14 Years Experience!

HAPPY HOUSEKEEPINGCall Paula (831) 917-7095

STUDENTS HAULINGLarge truck, two men. Brush, garage clean outs,construction debris. 17 years experience.Call Victor 626-1303. TF

TRASH IT BY THE SEAHauling is my calling. Yard & household debris.Discrete, Courteous.Call Michael. (831) 624-2052. TF

Bruce’s Handyman Service

Call Bruce at (831) 236-7795

Fences, Decks, Plumbing, Electrical, Tile & Floors.

Most Trades • Honest • Reliable.Competitive • References Available.

PENINSULA HAULING & DUMPSTER SERVICE

Guaranteed Same Day ServiceDirt • Concrete • Yard Clean-Up • Construction

Debris • Demo Work Material Delivery •Top Soil •Gravel • Woodchips • Sand, etc.

Free Est. • Reasonable Rates • On Time

(831) 277-0699 24/7

JOHN’S HANDYMAN SERVICEAdept Tradesman - Electrical, Plumbing,Carpentry, Tile, Painting, and Hauling. VeryReasonable Rates. (831) 595-9799. TF

R & R HOME REPAIR & CONSTRUCTION INC.Remodels, painting, tile, fences, decks, freeestimates. No job to small. References.License # 893721. (831) 375-1743 TF

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(831) 277-0699 FREE ESTIMATES

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◗ HAULING

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◗ HOUSE CLEANING

◗ GARDEN, LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

CARMEL GARDEN & IRRIGATION

Lawn Systems, Low Voltage LightingSPECIALIZING IN DRIP IRRIGATION

Water Conservation & BeautificationFree estimates. License #794663

(831) 601-4208 or (831) 278-9197

LINKS LANDSCAPINGGeneral maintenance, paving, cleanups and treetrimming. (831) 236-5368. TF

◗ INTERIOR DESIGN

◗ LANDSCAPING

649-1235 • cell 596-8646Lic# 571268

A WOMAN’S TOUCHLANDSCAPE WEST

“Expect the Best”

BUILD • DESIGN • LISTEN25 yrs Local Plant Knowledge • Custom Stone, Brick, Block

“Attention to Color & Detail”

◗ LANDSCAPING & PAVING

DANIEL’S LANDSCAPING & PAVINGSpecializing in Irrigation Systems, Low Voltage

Lighting, Lawn Pavers, Concrete or Stone. Patios, Paths or Driveways. General Maintenance &

Yard Clean-up. Reasonable Rates. Honest and ReliableCall Daniel Quiñones

(831) 883-8597 • (831) 578-7627

MASONRY CONSULTANT

Build your own out of brick,block & stone. Have a homeproject? Let me teach you. (831) 620-1558

◗ MASONRY CONSULTANT

◗ LANDSCAPE DESIGN cont.

◗ LANDSCAPE DESIGN

WHITE GLOVE HOUSE CLEANINGThorough, Reliable Trustworthy. Basic Cleaningor Q-Tip approach. Also, personal assistant (ask).Weekly, Biweekly. (831) 626-4197. (10+) refer-ences available 6/8

“THE HANDYMAN”BRIAN HOAG

PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL • CARPENTRYVOICEMAIL/CELL-PHONE

831-206-3637

◗ MASSAGE

◗ MEMORIES

J & M MOVING AND STORAGE, INC.We can handle all your moving and storageneeds, local or nationwide. Located in new20,000 sf Castroville warehouse. We specializein high-value household goods. Excellent refer-ences available. CAL PUC #187400. Call JimStracuzzi at (831) 633-5903 or (831) 901-5867.

TF

CARDINALE MOVING & STORAGE, INC.Local, nationwide or overseas. Complete mov-ing, packing storage or shipping. Agents forUnited Van Lines. CAL PUC #102 808.Call 632-4100 or 800-995-1602. TF

◗ MOVING

Giclee PrintsWorldwide Images

(831) 659-7403 • lubomich@earthlink.netBy appointment only

20% off with this adGalleries: will pick up and deliver

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POISON OAK REMOVAL, DEMOLITIONS,GARAGE CLEAN OUTS, GARDENING MAINTENANCE

YARD CLEAN-UP, ALL THE TIME ON TIME

CELL: 402-9539(831) 392-0125

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Patrick & Marie Brown, OWNERS/CLEANING SPECIALISTSmoppnbucketusa@yahoo.com

831-776-2615/1199 : CELL PHONE NUMBERSCall today for an appointment!Lic #’s 1000553, 22315, 45603

PERSONALIZEDInterior Design

(831) 236-3322

We will work with you to create a homethat is essentially you through use of color scheme, fabrics, floor coverings, furniture selection and arrangement, lighting, and window treatments, all at an affordable cost.

www.freshinteriors.biz

PENINSULA HANDYMANCarpentry, Drywall, Paint, Electrical, Plumbing,Kitchen, Bath, Landscape, Fences, Decks and

more! We assist with design ideas.Local, family business; 15 years con-struction experience.

831-659-2109

MILLER MOVING & STORAGELocal, Nationwide, Overseas, or Storage. We offer full service packing. Agents for

Atlas Van Lines. CAL PUC# 35355

CALL (831) 373-4454

LA MESITA GARDENINGCommercial & Residential. Reasonable rates.

Landscape Maintenance Hauling & Tree Trimming

Cleanups & Pruning.

(831) 682-6423

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SASSY SALLY’S SUMPTUOUS MASSAGE For a same day-moments notice massage call(831) 917-9373 6/1

LINDA’S HOUSEKEEPING SERVICEEnglish woman will work 9 to 1 week-days. 10 yrs. Exp. Dependable, trust-

worthy. (10+) references available.

831-644-9031

◗ GARDEN, LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

◗ GARDEN, LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

Green Line Commercial & ResidentialComplete lawn & garden care, yard cleanups,

irrigation systems, repair & installation. Treetrimming, general maintenance, hauling.

Free estimates and good references.Senior discount. Call Fernando.

cell (831) 682-6119

GARCIA’S GARDENINGYard Cleanup, Tree Service, Pressure Washing

Complete Landscaping & Maintenance, Roof & Gutter Cleaning, Fence Repair, Window Cleaning

Over 10 yrs. experience! Senior discounts.

Cell (831) 595-6245 • Home (831) 394-7329

FLORES GARDENINGComplete maintenance gardening, cleanups &

hauling. Landscaping. Excellent Local References.Reasonable rates. Honest & Reliable.

License # 6444

No job too small!

(831) 521-6968or leave message at (831) 393-2893

AYRES LANDSCAPINGFor all your Landscaping and Garden Maintenance needs

MAINTENANCE IS THE KEY TO YOUR LANDSCAPE INVESTMENT!On-Site Estimates • CA Contractors License #432067 • Insured and Bonded

Serving on the Monterey Peninsula since 1973

Beautify your Spring Garden & Save Water too!

(831) 375-5508or e-mail: AyresLandscaping@sbcglobal.net

SPECIALIZING IN ~ Irrigation Systems • Landscape MaintenanceInstallation and Renovation • Landscape Design and Horticultural Consulting

◗ HAULING cont.

Tell your family’s story on DVD!I take your films, video and pictures,

combine them with your commentary and produce a custom DVD that is all

about you. Affordable prices.

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J. BALLARD & SON UPHOLSTERYFamily owned since 1948. Highest QualityWorkmanship. Free estimates. Fabric samplesshown in your home. (831) 375-5665. TF

PURE WATER BOTTLINGHome & Office

Delivery call:Phil

Giammanco 236-8820

SPENCER’S TREE SERVICETrimming, removal, stump removal. Safety con-sultations by Certified Arborist. Fully insured lic.#611814 estimates free. (831) 624-0187.

TFIVERSON’S TREE SERVICE & STUMP REMOVALComplete tree service. Fully insured. License#677370. Call (831) 625-5743. TF

CA License #364707 373-7038

Re-Roofing –All Types

FREE ESTIMATES

Repair Specialists since 1979

ROOF GUTTER CLEANINGInstallation, repair, gutter savers. Downspout orFrench drain systems. Full Garden Service.Hauling & cleanups. Eric (831) 682-5927. TF

D&M RELIABLE ROOFINGSkylights, Roof & Gutter Cleaningand Roof RepairsFree Estimates • Lic. #796425

(831) 884-9855

SERVICE DIRECTORY DEADLINE:TUESDAY 4:30 PM

Stephen G. Ford Painting Inc.A Complete Painting Co.

Serving the Peninsula Since 1969

Professional, Clean, Courteous100% English Speaking

Employees.Call today for a Free Estimate.

(831) 373-60261157 Suite A, Forest Avenue,

Pacific GroveFully Insured Lic. #266816

LOBOSLOBOSBUILDERS

PAINTING, DESIGN & BUILDING

STUART BRATHOLT CONTRACTOR #780870

831.601.8262 MIKEART@COMCAST.NET

SKANEO

(“SAY SKOH-NAH!”)

PAINTING COMPANYLocal since 1992

• INTERIOR

• EXTERIOR

• PAPER HANGING

THOMAS BROWN

(831) 626-6954

TRADITIONALCRAFTSMANSHIP

INSURED

REFERENCESSUPPLIED ON

REQUEST

CALIF. LICENSE: 724337

Specializing in older and Victorian homes

COMPLETE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTINGResidential Specialist

A firm commitment to honor, integrity &respect to people and their property.Insured and Bonded. Lic. # 700380

John Reed (831) 901-8736

AJ’S QUALITY PAINTINGQuality Work at an Affordable Rate• Interior and Exterior • Detailed • Experienced • Free Estimates

No job too small!

831.224.0386

WILL BULLOCKInterior and exterior painting and restoring.Residential specialist on Peninsula since 1974.Always quality preparation yet economical. Finefinishes, color consulting, faux, local references.Lic.#436767 insured.(831) 625-3307 or cell (831) 277-8952. TF

BRENT BAYSINGER PAINTERInterior-Exterior. Old fashioned quality. Free esti-mates. Excellent Carmel, Pebble Beach andCarmel Valley references. Lic. #663828. Insured.625-0679. TF

JIMMY DOMINGO PAINTINGInterior/Exterior, quality, efficiency, dependability,competitive rates, free estimates, excellent refer-ences. Lic. #604568 insured. 394-0632. TF

DBM Painting30 years experience. Super Clean. SeniorDiscount. Interior exterior. (831) 596-4535License # 447177. Bonded and Insured. 6/29

TLC PET SERVICESDOGS: EX E R C I S E & PL AY

CATS: FE E D I N G & TLCHO U R LY R AT E S

PLEASE CALL: 831.644.9949

◗ PAINTING-COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ◗ PAINTING-COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

◗ PAINTING-COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

◗ PET SITTING SERVICE

◗ ROOF & GUTTER CLEANING

◗ ROOFING

◗ ROOFING cont.

◗ TREE SERVICE

◗ UPHOLSTERING

◗ WATER

“MATERIAL THINGS”Custom Slipcovers, Pillows,

Bedding, Table Tops, etc., Fabric

Top Quality • Reasonable RatesCall Janice

625-1569

◗ SLIPCOVERS

◗ PETS

TICINO TRACTOR CORP.Excavation, Backhoe Services, Mowing,Rototiling, Grading, Demolition, Disking, FireBrakes, etc. Very professional. Licensed andInsured. (831) 214-0404 5/25

◗ TRACTOR SERVICE

Pet’s Poop,We Scoop!!

HOME # 831.917.0209CELL # 831.393.6363

Bob Jury • Insured & Bonded

Ruben M. Granado Residential/Commercialgranaudio06@sbcglobal.net Re-Models & RestorationsState Lic. # 800949 Woodwork/CabinetsBonded/Insured Meticulous Workmanship15 Yrs. Local Experience 6 Mo. Maintenance Warranty

FINE PAINTING & FINISHESby R.M. Granados

831/905-9584

Alexandria HeadleyPet Psychic

~ Providing Chanelled Communication with all Pets and Livestock

~ For current pets and the dearly departed

~ Housecalls, stable visits

(831) 236-0743316 Mid Valley Ctr. # 184

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NIELSEN CUSTOM FINISHES, INC.Serving the Peninsula since 1987

Painting Effects & RestorationOld World Craftsmanship • New World Technology

Decorative Arts • Color Consultation

BRETT NIELSENARTISAN

(831) 899-3436License #676493

CUSTOM PAINTINGGLAZING & ANTIQUINGFAUX & MARBLE FINISHESFURNITURE RESTORATIONVENETIAN PLASTER

◗ PAINTING & RESTORATION

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OVERWHELMED BY TOO MUCH STUFF?Let me help you unclutter and organize quicklyand easily. Kindly tailored to your specific needs.Home, office, garage, business, life transition,storage, awkward space solutions. Long timelocal. Professional & affordable. Bonny McGown(831) 625-6968bonnyvictoria@comcast.net TF

MOVING? STAYING? GET ORGANIZED!On a one-time basis, or, with systems designedfor you. We often don’t realize that clutter holdsus back from moving on with our lives, that it’slike a heavy weight on our backs. I can makeyour life easier and free up your time. I also doestate and yard sales, tax-deductible donationsand filing for you. And I work Fast! Referencesand low hourly rate.Call me – Susan (831) 624-2289 TF

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◗ WINDOW CLEANING

Joseph Davies Window CleaningMobile 831-373-2187

YOUR WINDOW CLEANING & PRESSURE WASHING SPECIALIST– RE S I D E N T I A L & CO M M E R C I A L –

Roof & Gutter Cleaning • Water Stain RemovalWindow & Door Screen Replacement

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JJuunnee 99 -- On Saturday, June 9, the CCHHOOMMPPBBllooooddmmoobbiillee will be in front of the CenturyTheaters at Del Monte Center from 11 a.m. to 3p.m. for a community blood drive. Donors willreceive a free burrito from Chipotle or a free slicefrom Pizza My Heart.

JJuunnee 1111 -- The Annual Meeting of the FFrriieennddss ooffSSuunnsseett FFoouunnddaattiioonn will be held June 11 in theChapman Room of Sunset Center. The purpose ofthe meeting is to elect new Foundation Boardmembers and officers. All members of the organi-

zation are welcome. JJuunnee 1111 -- JJuullyy 2200 —— Enroll your youngsters now

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The budget proposes spending$2,673,132 for police, $1,678,154 for fire,$1,028,340 for public works, $879,465 forthe library, $762,914 for administrative ser-vices, $815,106 for administration, $740,836for community planning and building,$457,661 for forest and beach, $328,574 forbuilding maintenance services, $313,101 forinformation and technology, and $205,014for community services.

Council members briefly discussed theirown $187,067 budget, which includes$50,000 earmarked for the community hous-ing trust heavily campaigned by McCloud.The trust helps qualified people purchasehomes. “We voted on it six months ago, so Idon’t know why we’re revisiting it,”Cunningham said. “It was 3-2 against it. Idon’t see why that didn’t hold.”

McCloud said, “I ask council to look deepinside themselves and ask how to say, ‘No,’when we provide no affordable housing forpeople under 55.”

Council members decided to discuss thetrust money again during the June meeting,leaving the $50,000 in “placeholder” statusin the 2007/2008 budget.

They also allocated $50,000 for imple-menting whatever recommendations resultfrom a comprehensive tree study being con-ducted by a contractor at the request of the

forest and beach commission.In addition, the council suggested Guillen

research the best strategy for replacing anti-quated computers in city hall. (The policedepartment is already scheduled to receivenew equipment.) And it asked him to lookinto more quickly paying off the short-termdebt that helped fund Sunset Center’s $21.65million renovation.

No members of the public submitted writ-ten questions to be answered by staff at theMay 22 meeting, and no one in the sparseaudience in chambers at city hall offeredcomment on the spending plan.

Sunset goals not metWhen the council handed management of

Sunset Center to an independent nonprofitthree years ago, it expected city subsidies toeventually drop, not increase. During thecurrent budget, Carmel taxpayers gave$713,000, but Sunset Cultural Center, Inc.,requested the council increase the “enablinggrant” to $750,000 for 2007/2008.

After Sunset Center was renovated fouryears ago, 60 percent of the organizationsusing it did not return, according to boardchairman Perry Walker, because it was tooexpensive.

“So we started presenting shows, to thepoint now we are the largest presenter at thecenter,” he said. “We are taking the risks onthe shows — that’s something we neverdreamed we would do.”

According to SCC’s 2006/2007 budget, itcost $211,165 to produce its PerformanceCarmel series, and $546,741 to produce theSunset Center Presents programs, such as theSmuin Ballet and the Four Tops.

“It’s very, very difficult for us to come outin the black,” Walker said.

Other presenters, who brought LilyTomlin and “In the Mood” to Sunset, paidrent and other fees to SCC to use the theater.

But longtime users of the theater, such asthe Monterey County Symphony, are strug-gling to make their programs break even, letalone pay, he said.

In the short term, Sunset Center manage-ment requested the larger subsidy to helpboost marketing efforts and cover operatingcosts. “When you have to reduce your bud-get, you have to reduce your programs,”Walker said. “There is a relationship

between the enabling grant and the numberof performances at Sunset.” He suggestedthe city and SCC consider developing a moreefficient way to run it.

“We have to figure out long-term what’sthe best way to structure Sunset,” he said.“The assumptions we went in with are notmatching up. We need to bring them backinto focus in reality, and we stand ready tohelp you on that.”

Councilman Ken Talmage observed thatSunset is the city’s third most expensivedepartment, at about $1.4 million per year.

He said discussions need to continue todetermine the best way to “bridge the gapbetween the city funding and what it takes torun Sunset Center in the real world.”

The council decided to give the center$750,000 in the 2007/2008 budget, which itapproved unanimously.

Jewelry, cash stolenfrom under bed

WHILE A new resident of Carmel ValleyManor recuperated after falling and injuringherself, someone stole the jewelry andmoney she had kept in a box underneath herbed, according to Monterey County Sheriff’sSgt. Scott Ragan. “She was out of her roomfor a couple of weeks,” he said. “When shegot back, she discovered someone had stolensome jewelry and cash.”

Ann Pigozzi, 86, told deputies May 16 asuspect or suspects had taken $300 in cashand about $50,000 worth of jewelry, includ-ing rings, watches, earrings and necklaces.

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Editorial

The next drought will haveto be worse to be as bad

A FEW weeks ago, we used this space to point out that it might not be a bad

thing for the Monterey Peninsula to be plunged into a drought like the ones of

the late 1970s and ’80s.

Very little rain fell this winter and, if it is dry again next year, we could very

well be forced to return to the terrible days of water rationing.

That would mean dying gardens, unflushed toilets and calls from activists for

hotels to shutter some of their rooms — things which old-timers know are not

just an inconvenience. They also invariably threaten the jobs of thousands of

Peninsula residents, cost millions of dollars in economic losses, and, if the

aquifers dry up completely, pose a dire threat to public health.

Renewed public outrage at the lack of a dependable, drought-proof water sup-

ply — which has been expressed over and over again, but not much during the

recent extended period of above-average rainfall — might provide the impetus

this community needs to finally get a new water project.

But in one key respect, the Monterey Peninsula is better prepared for a

drought than it was the last two times around. Since the last bitter dry spell, a

reclamation project has been built that turns millions of gallons of sewage every

month into irrigation water for the golf courses of Pebble Beach. Thanks to the

P.B. Co. and other sponsors, the fabulous greens and fairways of Pebble Beach,

Spanish Bay, Spyglass, Poppy Hills, Cypress Point and the Monterey Peninsula

Country Club are much better prepared for another drought than the rest of us.

And this isn’t just a matter of protecting the leisure time of the rich. Keeping

these golf course playable, no matter how little it rains, is vital to the local econ-

omy. Hotels, restaurants, retail stores, local governments, etc. — whether in Del

Monte Forest or surrounding communities — would be in dire straits if the

courses dried up and golfers stopped coming from far and near to play them.

Furthermore, by not relying on potable water to keep the grass green, the golf

courses participating in the reclamation project also help keep the river from

being overpumped. Since the first phase of the project went online in 1994,

thousands of acre-feet that would have been pumped over the hill from Carmel

Valley have been left in their native watershed.

So while government agencies charged with protecting and enhancing the

Monterey Peninsula’s water supply have accomplished very little during the last

30 years, a privately funded project has done much more. If a drought is begin-

ning, at least we don’t have to worry about the Pebble Beach Co., Cypress Point

and MPCC going out of business.

‘Embarrassed and ashamed’Dear Editor,

How can the major weekly of MontereyCounty devote a large portion of its entirenewspaper explaining the importance of aYES vote on Measure A while our own vil-lage weekly takes a pro-growth stand againstit? As a local resident, I am embarrassed andashamed. We, who live here, treasure ourenvironment and fight to protect it.

Let’s be fair and examine exactly whatinterests are really behind defeating MeasureA by reading the list of “No on A” support-ers in the full page ad you ran in this lastweek’s edition. The real estate industry, hotelindustry, winery owners, large land ownersand growers, chambers of commerce, citybusiness associations, business owners and

land developers are all the sponsors ofdefeating Measure A. Why? Because all havespecial interests in growing this area as muchas possible and the financial gain that willcome from it. It’s called big business, money,and how to maximize it.

You may be the current owner of our trea-sured local newspaper, but your views, andthat of those looking to defeat Measure A, donot represent the majority of those of us wholive here, vote here, raise families here andhave fought for over a century to keep theunique and irreplaceable beauty of our coun-ty from falling blight to the very same forcesof money that created places like San Joseand Fresno in a very short period of time. Wedon’t intend to entrust our future quality oflife to special interests or into the hands offive supervisors, four of which funded themajority of their campaign with contribu-tions from developers, large land owners andthe real estate industry.

We, the voters, should decide our future.The choice is simple for all of us who believein self determination and protecting what isvaluable and irreplaceable: That is aresounding YES on A! Please vote. It’s yourfuture.

Michael McGibney, Carmel

Sprawl is exaggeratedDear Editor,

The fear of sprawl is one of many exag-gerations advertised by Measure A support-ers. Comparing the County of Monterey to

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Marlene passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21st;2007. She is survived by her children, Jay Kruft, LauraKruft Petersen, and Steven Kruft, her grandchildren,Megan Kruft, Ian Petersen, and Bodhi Kruft, as well as many close friends and acquaintances that shetouched in life.

Born Marlene Dorothy Biggs in Los Angeles afterthe death of her father. She was raised by hermother with limited means and meagerprospects. Through of the patronage ofher uncle Thomas Biggs, she was able toattend the Glendale Union Academy, theLynwood Academy, and went on to LaSierra College where she met her first husband, Jerry L. Kruft the father ofher children. After some years inPhoenix, Arizona, the young familymoved to Redlands, California.Marlene’s husband died in an accidentat an early age and she was left to raiseher young children as a single motherwhile working full time at the RedlandsChamber of Commerce, and the RedCross. As her children grew older and theirfriends multiplied, Marlene’s home became agathering place. Teenagers and young adults weredrawn to Marlene; her non-judgmental considerationand attention to each individual’s true needs earned herthe title “Mom” from many. Her home became a focalpoint and place of joyous activity and creativity. As herchildren grew and began their adult lives, Marlene wasagain graced with the gift of love, and in 1984, she mar-ried Donald J. McCaughey, MD.

The couple moved to Carmel, California, where theylived blissfully until his death in 1987. Marlene wasdevastated by the loss and grieved deeply. Never-the-less, she continued to meet new friends through the various organizations that she volunteered for andgroups that she belonged to. As much as she grieved,

and as challenging as her own circumstances were, Marlenecontinually devoted time and energy to helping others.

She manned the crisis line with Suicide PreventionServices, served with the California Long Term CareOmbudsman Program, volunteered for the John XXIIIAids Ministry, the Point Sur State Historic Park, and

the Monterey County SPCA. Although her ownmobility became severely diminished, she

volunteered as a Friendly Visitor with theAlliance on Aging Program. Even on her

last day of this life, she was scheduled tohelp someone in need.

In addition to her childhood friendsshe kept in contact with, Marlene wasloved by, and touched the lives ofdozens of close friends and neighborsin the Carmel area. Always eager tohelp a friend (or a stranger) Marlenelooked forward to the daily conversa-

tions and visits with family and friends.She enjoyed the solitude of her sitting

room from where she fed and studied wildbirds in the forest. She was completing a

book of aphorisms on life and her observationsof birds. Marlene will be remembered for her wry

sense of humor and mischievous laughter, her automaticinstinct to help others, and a deep spiritual awarenessthat drew people close to her.

Marlene, your family, your friends, and the birds in the forest have profited by your presence. We will allkeep you in our hearts, and be the better for having you there.

All are welcome, either in person or in spirit, for a grave side service Monday, June 4th at 2:00 PM, whereMarlene will be laid to rest with her husband Don, at theSanta Barbara Cemetery -- East Cabrillo Blvd. and thePacific Ocean, Santa Barbara, California.

Marlene Kruft McCaughey

the city of San Jose is unreasonable. Unrestrained develop-ment in Monterey County is not possible because of market,cost, and regulation. The growth in Santa Clara Countyoccurred in the 1960s and ’70s when population and jobexpansion was greater, land was cheaper, and regulation wasminimal. Today, Monterey County’s population is alreadyamong the slowest growing in the state, land and buildingcosts have soared, and state and local government regulationshave intensified.

The image of sprawl waiting to cross the county line topave over Salinas Valley is unrealistic. There is negligiblepressure from adjacent counties to overflow here. Rural prop-erty owners in Monterey County are often shocked to learnwhat they cannot build even with a relatively simple homeaddition. They face many overlapping government agencieswith design, planning, building, fire, and water restrictions.GPU4 (Measure C) increases limitations on property own-ers to insure adequate water, sewers and roads. The issuesraised by Measure A supporters have already been regulated.Think about it and vote no on A, no on B, and yes on C.

Thomas Carleton,Salinas

Realtors money is localDear Editor,

An error needs to be corrected in reference to theCalifornia Association of Realtors’ donation to defeatMeasure A. This is NOT money from out-of-town realtors.This is money that I and the approximately 1,800 other real-tors who live and work in Monterey County have donatedover many years. The California Association of Realtors isthe trustee for our donations. When an issue, such asMeasure A, affects an area, the local association requests toretrieve our funds from the state association trust. Like thehundreds of other businesses, non-profits, associations andindividuals that provide the economic engine and vital ser-vices to this county, local realtors are just trying to do ourpart to ensure a positive future for everyone in MontereyCounty.

The opposition can make us out to be the “boogey man.”In truth, the realtors of Monterey County wish and work forthe chance for people of ALL levels of income to have theAmerican dream of owning a home in one of the most beau-tiful places in the world.

Christine Monteith, Pacific Grove

From previous page More democratic?Dear Editor,

The proponents of Measure A say their plan is moredemocratic because it mandates countywide elections foreven minor subdivisions. In a free society, people should beable to live and work where they want. What strikes me asironic is that LandWatch is the most powerful force inMonterey County and, to my knowledge, has never beenelected to anything. LandWatch decides whether they like apolicy or not, and then, in a “democratic” manner, theirlawyers sue or hire paid petition gatherers who, with catchyand often misleading slogans, garner their quota of signa-tures, all the while degrading our elected public officials.Being elected, our supervisors are trying to do the best jobthey can to balance justice and follow the constitution of theUnited States of America.

Don’t allow LandWatch, our self-appointed rulers, todecide our future. Vote No on measure A.

Tor McPartlandCarmel

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A few weeks later, Fantasia was named the winner. Andthen the American Idol tour began.

“We played in 51 cities and made quite a bit of money,”Lewis said. But when the tour was over, he didn’t really likeany of the show-business offers that came his way. So heinvested in real estate in Phoenix and devoted himself full-time to songwriting.

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Monterey Live is located at 414 Alvarado in downtownMonterey.