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65° DEPARTMENTS
PERSONA
Jersey on the Plate
BY Kristin A. Smith
From Calligraphy to
Conception
BY Kristin A. Smith
Wheeling Through Life in P.G.
BY Jennie Tezak
SCENE
65° Magazine Launch Party
EVENT
The Worth of White
BY Michelle Oles
COLUMNS
Publisher’s Note
Montoya’s Mountain
BY Jeanne Johnston
STAY
Destination Renovation
BY Andrea Stuart
COVER
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A WONDERFUL MYSTERY
We just wanted to thank you and Michelle Oles for the
nice tribute to John Lombardo in your [Fall 2009] issue.
We were casual friends with John from kidding
with him at Casanova, but became close in a short
period of time. We’d reminisce with him about his
boyhood in Jersey City—the ‘Stanley Theatre,’ the
‘White Mana Diner,’ his home on Booraem Avenue,
and ‘the Res’ (a reservoir near his house)—and other
trivia and pictures I picked up on the internet about
his home turf. We all had such enjoyable times, not
realizing he was sick. He was not one to complain.
When we returned to Carmel, we were shocked to
find out he was gone.
Your tribute to John was well done. It captured our
feelings, and your closing quotation from
Mr. Georis was especially apropos. John was a
wonderful ‘mystery.’
Thank you,
Ron & Sue Lewis
OPPORTUNITY SMILES
Being the “Leader of the Pack” in the winter 2009
issue was a great honor. I was surprised to be asked,
we all were, I mean my family and I. I was glad the
picture was taken in the Carmel High Gym with my
basketball team and I’m pretty sure they enjoyed
it as well. The article brought a lot of new faces
my way, people I had seen but never really talked
to. People stopped me and told me they saw my
story in the magazine. This came my way my senior
year and I often look back on this opportunity and
smile. I have now moved on to Monterey Peninsula
College and hope to do well. Thank you for putting
my article on a plaque and for featuring me in your
magazine; it was great.
Sincerely,
Will Rudolph
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y Richard Medel
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
To identify this decade as an impetuous one would be an understatement. When we tally all of
the financial and economic challenges that our country and local communities have experienced,
there is some splendor as we enter 2010 with optimism.
Our economies are in the process of being restored, and individuals are infusing life and energy
back into their communities and local neighborhoods. We at 65°/57° Magazine feel there is
no better way to celebrate the turn of a decade than by highlighting those individuals in our
communities that not only rally groups together, but selflessly offer their time and energy to
enhance the day to day lives of others.
One of those tireless individuals is Rachel Lopez, an 83-year old woman who spends countless hours volunteering her time to the
Monterey Peninsula chapter of Meals on Wheels. My time with Rachel was not only enjoyable but enlightening, as I listened to her
commitment and her passion for others.
Another is household name Gary Radnich, San Francisco’s most notable sportscaster, long known for his candid and spontaneous
conversation and interview style. I have always been a devoted fan of Radnich’s radio show, but I must admit that in the few days
following the 9/11 attack on our nation, Gary’s sensitivity and talk style left a lasting impression on me. Recognizing how hard- hit
our nation and his viewers were by the atrocity, he used his show to console his listeners. Shortly thereafter, it became his personal
mission to offer a reprieve to those that wanted to step away from the tragedy if even for an hour by offering responsible comic relief
along with a bit of Gary’s signature banter. He was masterful with his self-professed assignment of brightening his listener’s lives.
Therefore, it comes of no surprise that we felt it fitting to feature Gary Radnich in our first issue of 2010.
Mirroring the pattern of good spirit, we are also happy to share the story of Richard Pepe, a New Jersey transplant, who has not only
brought his Italian roots and obsession of food to the table, but has recently launched Pepe & Pants which donates the bulk of its
proceeds to charity; Stacey Montoya, a young woman who has campaigned to recover from her own personal tragedy by using her
assured energies to improve the lives of children who have been abused, abandoned and neglected, in addition to giving hope to
children with life-threatening illnesses; Mike Poppleton, whose artistic eye moved him from designing automobiles to creating exquisite
furniture; and Tatiana Sorokko, who some will note may be the best thing that came out of Sarov, Russia since the atomic bomb.
In closing, I would like to thank Denny Levett for offering us the Cypress Inn for our first magazine launch party. His warm hospitality
and generosity is always appreciated by not only the magazine but by his community as well. A special thanks to everyone that
assisted and attended…it was wonderful to see downtown Carmel alive and hopping. Happy New Year! °

PERSONA
Jersey on the Plate
BY Kristin A. Smith
PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEMALI ACHARYA

Pepe found a place that was in juxtaposition to where he was raised—from
the hard knocks ’whatcha gotta be‘ of Hoboken to a new relaxed lifestyle.
PERSONA
Rich Pepe was born in Hoboken, New Jersey, a
stone’s throw away from Frank Sinatra, who was a
family friend. Like most Italian immigrant families,
the Pepe home revolved around the kitchen—a
pot of fresh sauce boiling on the stove at all times,
sometimes crab fetched from the Hudson River.
It was there, in his grandparents’ kitchen, alight
with the smell of basil and oregano, that a young,
scrappy, street-savvy Pepe learned to appreciate
home-cooked meals, an appreciation that he tries
to instill in the customers of his various restaurants
and culinary businesses.
“It seemed I was more interested in food than
the other kids, but I was also more hungry,” jokes
Pepe. “You got a little extra if you hung around the
kitchen.” In a large family—consisting of 28 aunts
and uncles, and the same number of first cousins—
you had to be tenacious to get what you wanted.
It was perhaps this same tenacity that led Pepe
to seek adventures far beyond the stoop-filled
blocks of Hoboken and into the terra incognita
of the West Coast. He was one of the few who
moved away. “My family likens me to the grandparents
who left their families to pursue new
lives,” says Pepe.
In Pepe’s mind, California was the place to start
anew. He says he wanted to find a place that was
“in juxtaposition to where [he] came from—from
the hard knocks ‘whatcha gotta be’ of Hoboken to
a new relaxed lifestyle.” He found it in Monterey.
Drawing on his skills as a baker that he developed
in his family’s shop growing up, Pepe, then 21
years old, took a job at a Monterey bakery. And
he’s been on the Peninsula ever since. Today he
owns Carmel Bakery, along with two restaurants, a
budding wine company, and a homemade sauce
company.
It’s the new sauce company that Pepe seems most
excited about. Pepe & Pants, named after himself
and his childhood best friend, Joey Pantoliano,
is a relatively small operation and risk compared
to running two restaurants—Little Napoli and
Peppoli. With this new business, everything on a
Pepe restaurant table will be proprietary, just like it
was at his home growing up. Pepe and Pantoliano
have been in business together before, but this is
the first time they’re working on something that
reminds them of their childhood. “We’re really
excited about this, and much of the proceeds are
going to charity,” says Pepe.
But it’s not just the sauce-makers who are excited
about the project. Even the Kennedy family has
gotten on the Pepe & Pants bandwagon. Pantoliano
lives near Bobby Kennedy, and when
Bobby and Mary Kennedy needed to cook for an
80-person Kennedy family reunion, they called on
Pepe & Pants to help them out. Ethyl Kennedy
especially loved the sauce and talked with Pepe
for hours. “She is fascinated by cooking. Some of
the top people in the world are just fascinated by a
guy who can cook,” he boasts.
It’s more than just his culinary skills that bring
people to Pepe. He’s got that East Coast extroversion
that we often long for on the West
Coast. Pepe is magnanimous, the way that you
want your Italian chef to be, singing and yelling
jovially from the kitchen, walking out to greet his
regular customers with a warm handshake. And he
knows this about himself. “I like making friends.
Sometimes you just gotta go knock on the door
and say ‘hi’ and ask what do we have in common?”
The answer is usually food. °
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Come Hungry and Come Often
Nestled among downtown Carmel’s storybook cottages, sits the town’s newest French restaurant, Le St. Tropez.
With a sunny disposition akin to the French Riviera, Le St. Tropez serves as a haven for French savories and libations.
Jean Hubert and his wife Mary created the restaurant to exemplify the warmth and friendliness or the Riviera. Trained in
Lyon, France, Jean prepares modern and classic French fair including French-style seviche, escargot, onion soup, and
table side crepe suzette flambé. Take a reprieve; unwind with a bowl of soup and a glass of wine, or come in for lunch
or dinner. Don’t worry about dressing to the nines, at Le. St. Tropez they like you just the way you are: hungry.
Le St. Tropez
East Side Of Dolores
Between Ocean And 7th, Carmel
(831) 624-8977
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PERSONA
From Calligraphy to Conception
BY Kristin A. Smith
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Robert jesse

I always sketched cars as a little kid; anything that was moving I loved.
PERSONA
As a child, Mike Poppleton practiced calligraphy. It
was part of his Japanese heritage and the foundation
for his appreciation of design that would carry
him through his college years and into his professional
life as a designer and retailer.
“In calligraphy, you have to consider the balance,
the overall impact and aesthetics,” explains
Poppleton, who sits among his expansive furniture
store in Monterey. The collection that surrounds
him echoes his appreciation of design—there are
Italian imports, hand finished and ornately etched,
as well as a collection of jaw-dropping antiques.
But Poppleton’s Furnishings & Interior Design
wasn’t always Poppleton’s, the eponymous shop
housed on Lighthouse Avenue. Before it was
Poppleton’s, the largest retailer of furniture on
the Monterey Peninsula, it was Butcher Block and
Barstools, a small furniture store in Capitola.
Twenty-seven years ago, Poppleton acquired
Butcher Block and Barstools through an ad in the
Businesses For Sale section of the Wall Street
Journal. “It was only one year old and a small
store so I bought it,” tells Poppleton. “From there
it just kept growing.” As the store transformed,
its original name no longer fit with the upscale
inventory. “It came down to Poppleton’s and
Dovetails. I wanted Dovetails, but the staff said
Poppleton’s is better, so I said ‘okay, let’s do it.’”
Poppleton trusts his employees. He humbly
says that hiring excellent people is one thing he
can take credit for. Poppleton has 13 people
on payroll, which he says is “not bad for a Mom
and Pop shop.” But it’s really just a Pop shop, as
Poppleton oversees it all himself.
Poppleton wasn’t always a retailer. Before selling
highly stylized goods, he made them. With a
degree in Industrial Design from San Jose State
University, Poppleton pursued car styling. He had
a love of cars even as a child. “I always sketched
cars as a little kid; really anything that was moving,
I loved,” he says. His love of cars continued into his
teen years when he dreamed of being a car stylist.
A summer internship program at GM made that
dream a reality, and shortly after college GM hired
him to work on their design team. Among his
favorite tasks was converting a Cadillac Seville for
the Geneva Auto Show. “We put in Rolls Royce
leather and modified the interior, the exterior,
and shipped it to Geneva,” exclaims Poppleton,
whose voice fills with excitement as he talks about
the project.
While he liked the job at GM, he hated the
weather and looked for a reason to move back
to California. He found it in a Wall Street Journal
ad, and thus Mike Poppleton the designer was
replaced with Mike Poppleton the retailer.
But before there was Mike Poppleton the designer,
there was Mike Poppleton the child in Washington
State, and before that, Hawaii, and even
before that he was a little boy named Manibou
Arai (Manibou translated means to study and
learn) living in Japan. Mike Poppleton acquired
his current name through his stepfather, Sydney
Robert Poppleton, who was in the Navy and met
Mike’s mother during the war. The family took
Poppleton as their surname and began a new life
in the United States.
Despite being given the name by his stepfather,
Mike Poppleton has made a name for himself. From
his teen years as the National Judo Champion of his
division (his success got him a scholarship to SJSU)
to his adult years as proprietor of his namesake
shop, Poppleton is fully Poppleton.
And his store seems to reflect all the parts of
himself. There’s the gorgeous leather couches,
reminiscent of his early GM days, Asian-inspired art
hangs on the walls, and most notably, hand-drawn
tags adorn each piece of his furniture. Poppleton
sketches each piece of furniture on a small card
and hand-writes a history of the product. He says
he draws the tags to make it easier for him to keep
track of sales, but like the calligraphy he learned as
a child, the strokes perform double duty as both
art and story. °
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PERSONA
Wheeling Through Life in P.G.
BY Jennie Tezak
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Robert jesse

PERSONA
Meals on Wheels volunteer Rachel Lopez bashfully
lowers her head when talking about herself,
but as her story unfolds it’s clear that she has
led a life of accomplishments. At 83 years old,
Lopez has volunteered at Meals on Wheels for 13
years, working in the kitchen chopping food and
doing prep work. It’s apparent that Lopez is well
respected by the staff at Meals on Wheels.
“She comes in almost every day and will do
whatever you want her to do,” said Meals on
Wheels Chef Barbara Rivers, who has known
Lopez for seven years. “She works on the cold line
or the hot line. She is very nice to work with.”
Lopez was born in San Diego but was
predominantly raised in Mexico City as the
youngest of nine children. It was difficult being
the last child. She left school in the 7th grade to
work in a jewelry store and at a pharmacy owned
by a relative. However, her adolescence was not
without its enjoyable diversions.
Lopez’s voice was a familiar sound at church
and at parties. She also participated in a school
play when she was seven years old. One time,
she answered an advertisement in a Mexican
newspaper for a singing contest. “I was nervous
when I auditioned,” Lopez admitted.
The judges were wowed. She won the contest
and was offered a recording and movie contract,
but her older brother decided that a life in the
entertainment world was not suitable for a young
girl. The prize went to the person who came in
second place. “I was sad when I couldn’t do the
movie contract,” Lopez said. “I like performing.”
On Lopez’s dresser sits a glamorous photo of her
that was taken for the movies. She thoroughly
enjoyed getting all dolled up. “I liked having my
hair and makeup done,” said Lopez. “I got to wear
pearls and flowers in my hair.”
Lopez met her husband in the 1940s, was married
for 40 years, and raised three children with him,
two of whom now live on the Monterey Peninsula.
She was divorced in 1985 and now lives in Pacific
Grove in an apartment attached to her daughter
Cindy’s house. “I love it here,” Lopez said.
Despite spending time in the kitchen at Meals on
Wheels, in her free time Lopez takes pleasure in
cooking, especially Mexican food, once a week.
And word has it; she has a talent for it.
Lopez just can’t sit still. The former Pilates
devotee currently takes tap dancing classes at
Meals on Wheels, while maintaining her strong
desire to help others. “She is very nurturing and
goes out of her way for people,” Cindy divulged.
“She helps the underdog and gives people the
benefit of the doubt. She has a strong belief that
everyone is good.”
Lopez suffers from Parkinson’s disease and
arthritis but refuses to submit to their demands.
Instead, she indulges in long walks, dines out, and
even does her own grocery shopping. “She says,
‘What else can you do?’” Cindy said.
“Rachel is a gentle, unassuming lady who is
modest in everything that she does,” said Jean
Hontalas, an Alliance on Aging volunteer and
friend of Lopez’s. “She’s very proud but doesn’t
take credit for all that she does.”
Hontalas said that Lopez was one of the front
runners for the Alliance on Aging Lifetime
Achievement Award when she was putting the
list of nominees together. “Rachel came to mind
when she told me all she’d done with her life,”
Hontalas recalled. “She is very comfortable at
Meals on Wheels, and she has found something
worthwhile to do. Everyone could take a lesson
from her.” °

STAY
Destination Renovation
BY ANDREA STUART PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT JESSE & HEMALI ACHARYA

Carmel Valley Ranch
One Old Ranch Road, Carmel
831-625-9500
Nestled against the northern reaches of the Santa
Lucia Mountains lies the historic Carmel Valley
Ranch. Currently undergoing a major renovation
and expansion, Carmel Valley Ranch is blending
new state-of-the-art facilities and historic ranch
buildings within the beautiful and tranquil natural
setting of the valley.
“The goal for the design of the Ranch is to really
capture the relationship between Carmel’s
history, architecture, and natural beauty,” said Sal
Abaunza, the resort’s new General Manager. “For
example, the character of the new sports center
will take inspiration from architectural details of
the neighboring historic farmhouse buildings,
while capitalizing on sweeping mountain views.”
More than a renovation, the reinvention of Carmel
Valley Ranch will include a major upgrade of all
139 guest suites, the creation of a beautiful spa,
two separate resort pools with outdoor dining
and natural fire pits, and a vineyard surrounded
by lavender fields and an organic chef’s garden.
A demonstration kitchen will anchor a naturally-lit
event and meeting space, and a major expansion
of the sports and fitness facilities will establish a
new benchmark for family-friendly resorts.
Upon completion, resort guests and club
members will enjoy ample world-class tennis
facilities, a Pete Dye-designed championship golf
course, miles of hiking trails on property, and an
outdoor yoga facility.
“The Ranch will emerge as a completely new
destination, where guests will have the luxury of
choice and space. Some will choose to engage in a
wide range of activities—some very familiar, some
less familiar—while others will simply disconnect in
a romantic, wooded setting,” said Abaunza.
STAY

STAY
HIGHLANDS INN
A HYATT HOTEL & VACATION
CLUB RESORT
120 HIGHLANDS DRIVE, Carmel
831-620-1234
The Highlands Inn has long been known as a destination
for those who would like to feel a million miles away
from their ordinary lives. Perched atop Highlands Drive
with cascading birds-eye views of the ocean surf and its
dramatic capes, Highlands Inn continues to etch itself
into the hearts of local vacationers and travelers alike.
In celebration of Highlands Inn’s luxury accommodations
and unique location, the resort has made some exciting
improvements, including a renovation project for its
guest rooms. Beatrice Girelli is the Principal Designer
of Indidesign, the luxury hospitality and high-end
commercial interior designer that is heading the
renovation. “Because of the size of the rooms and
configuration of the hotel, it was important to provide a
cozy residential identity for the guest rooms and suites,”
said Girelli.
Taking inspiration from the natural landscape and colors
of the area, Indidesign used a palate of light taupe, steel
blue accents, and rich browns highlighted with deep
caramel tones. The rooms were re-conceptualized with
a comfortable contemporary style. Particular attention
has been given to the use of renewable, sustainable, and
recyclable products. The eco-friendly choices include
water efficient faucets and energy efficient lighting, as
well as sustainable textiles made of fibers obtained from
recycled products.
The resort’s restaurants and lounge have undergone
some exciting changes as well. Pascal Castiau, Assistant
Food and Beverage Director at Highlands Inn, says the
new menus for Pacific’s Edge and Sunset Lounge feature
seasonal, local produce, and are drawing attention.
“We’ve created very approachable menus. People used
to think that Pacific’s Edge was only for special occasions.
If the day ends in a “Y” it’s the perfect occasion to dine
here,” insisted Castiau.
In addition to bringing back house favorites such as
the tender 20 oz. Bone-In Rib Eye, Executive Chef Mark
Ayers has included exotic choices such as succulent
Monterey Bay Red Abalone with Garlic Flan and Lemon
Coulis. The menu also features edible indulgences by
Pastry Chef George Fritzsche, kid-friendly portions, and
an extensive Under $70 wine list. Sommelier Don Mallery
provides choice pairing options for dinner. For a more
casual experience, Sunset Lounge is a comfortable spot
to grab a mid-afternoon or evening cocktail—perhaps
Sunset Lounge’s signature Kiwi Lemon Drop—features
a family-friendly menu, and offers music on Friday and
Saturday evenings.
Highlands Inn’s new Resort Manager, Jonathan P.
Doepke, has been with Hyatt for eight years, and enjoys
Highlands’ unrivaled characteristics. “This is a very
unique destination. There is no resort like it, and it’s only
getting better.”

Hyatt Regency Monterey
Hotel & Spa
1 Old Golf Course Road, MONTEREY
831-372-1234
Situated on 22 acres of soaring Monterey pines, the
newly renovated Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel &
Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination hotel
providing the discerning traveler with the quintessential
Monterey experience.
Reaching a new plateau of excellence with its $65
million renovation, the hotel has transformed the
lobby, Fireplace Lounge, TusCA Ristorante, all 555
guestrooms, and introduced the new 12,000 squarefoot
Accista Spa.
Designed to draw connection between the indoors
and outdoors, Accista Spa acquires insight from the
seasonal continuum of nature and the native people’s
respect for the seasonal rhythm of harvest, rest, renewal
and abundance. Incorporating environmentallyconscientious
design, the spa draws on renewable,
sustainable, and recyclable resources. Their Signature
Seasonal Scrubs gathered from the area’s seas, shore,
meadow, mountains, and oak groves, demonstrates
the property’s eco-conscious philosophy. The Accista
Spa also features 10 spa treatment rooms, six spacious
single-treatment rooms, and four couple’s spa suites.
Boasting warm, natural light, a fireplace and relaxation
area for two, and side-by-side massage tables, the
nearly 350-square-foot couple’s suites are the only ones
of their kind on the Monterey Peninsula.
Complementing the experience are a spacious fullservice
hair and nail salon, and men’s and women’s
locker facilities that each offer custom sauna and steam
rooms. Located adjacent to the spa is a 2,000 squarefoot,
newly-refurbished outdoor pool and hot tub, and
the recently completed 2,000 square-foot fitness facility.
“The Hyatt Regency Monterey has been a proud
member of the Peninsula’s business and social
community for over 40 years,” said Mark Bastis, General
Manager. “Our $65 million renovation signals the
importance Hyatt Hotels Corporation places on the
Monterey peninsula.”

Smile! It can light up a room and warm the heart.
The memory of a beautiful smile lasts forever. Dr. Jeanette Kern helps people from all over the Peninsula improve the health and appearance
of their teeth. Dr. Kern is an expert dentist who has completed post-doctoral training in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She is a compassionate
practitioner with 25 years of experience and a commitment to community service. At Dr. Kern’s office you’re treated like a VIP. To
make visits especially comfortable, Dr. Kern designed a zen-inspired office space with creature comforts like paraffin hand dip and entertainment
systems. New patients are welcome, and smile consultations are always complimentary.
Jeanette Kern, DDS
660 Camino Aguajito
Suite 201, Monterey
(831) 372-8011
www.jkerndds.com
Schedule by calling (831) 372-8011 or at www.jkerndds.com.

Montoya’s Mountain
BY Jeanne Johnston
PHOTOGRAPHY BY HEMALI ACHARYA
PERSONA

It was at that very moment that Montoya determined that she would
make the rigorous 19,340 foot climb to say goodbye to her husband.
PERSONA
Personal tragedies—all things that knock
individuals off their centers and interrupt life’s
course—can manifest differently in each person.
One may wrap themselves in a pseudo-cocoon of
various emotions, while another may dive into the
development of a grassroots organization to pay
tribute to the loss of a loved one.
Stacey Montoya, originally from Santa Cruz and a
long-time resident of the Monterey Peninsula, is a
graduate of Santa Catalina Girl’s School and has
lived much more than her 38 birth years.
In fall of 2001, when tragedy took the life of her
36-year-old husband, whom she married just three
months earlier in the Chapel at Santa Catalina,
Montoya’s youthful bravado was stripped from
her. The strong independent woman with an
MBA in Finance, who once worked with the U.S.
International Trade Commission, found herself lying
in bed day after day, without focus. These were the
embryonic stages of Montoya’s eight-year journey
up her mountain of healing.
Living in Boston, away from her family support
system and suffering from post traumatic stress
disorder, Montoya felt angry and without closure.
Her home became a revolving turnstile for five
of her committed friends who scheduled visits to
ensure she would never be alone.
In March of 2002 Montoya’s devoted cheerleaders
insisted that she participate in a girl’s night out
to the IMAX theatre, where the feature was
Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of Africa. During the film,
it was said that the locals refer to the summit of
Kilimanjaro as “where the heavens meet the earth.”
As these words resonated in Montoya’s mind,
she turned to her friends and said “that is where I
will need to go.” It was at that very moment that
Montoya determined she would make the rigorous
19,340 foot climb to say goodbye to her husband.
Montoya hopped from Boston to London where
she worked and tried to mend, but with little
success. She returned to the Monterey Peninsula
in 2004 and threw herself into an 80-hour work
week. Work became her life until Montoya had
an epiphany.
Montoya realized that lives can be called short
without the courtesy of a whistle warning. She
noticed that many people put their “real” lives on
hold while subscribing to careers that offer prestige
and larger salaries at the sacrifice of putting
personal relationships on hold.
This realization metamorphosed into the thought
that there were young children—exposed to
terminal and predisposed illnesses, abuse,
and neglect—living in the world with no vote or
second chance.
In the following weeks she resigned from her job.
She focused on training for her trek up
Mt. Kilimanjaro, and on her commitments to
children’s agencies on the Monterey Peninsula
such as the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Court
Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA).
In January of 2007, Stacey Montoya, joined by
three other seasoned climbers, made the climb up
Mt. Kilimanjaro. In her backpack she carried a
5-pound natural heart-shaped stone, and when
she reached the summit on the 7th day she
respectfully buried her “heavy heart” in the snow
of Kilimanjaro. You could liken the experience to
a tattoo removal, with eight years of sadness and
grief finally behind her.
Today Montoya resides on the Monterey
Peninsula and is more committed than ever to
giving a voice to children who have been abused,
abandoned and neglected, and hope to children
with life-threatening illnesses. She is the Monterey
Area Coordinator as well as Wish Grantor for the
Make a Wish Foundation. She also serves on the
Board of Directors for CASA and is a devoted
advocate for them. Additionally, she has worked
with the World Harvest Ministries, and in her
travels to India, Ethiopia, and Columbia she visits
the cities’ orphanages.
She recently completed courses in viticulture and
oenology at UC Davis to pursue her secondary
passion, wine-making. In June of 2008, she
established her boutique winery named Chateau
Bellamonte. The tag line on each label says,
“Where the Heavens Meet the Earth.” °

Find Your Solid Self
BY Andrea Stuart
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERT JESSE
Single-dom. It’s not a plague. In fact, Cheryl Ann
Savage, a Monterey Bay Area success and dating
coach, is hitting the subject head-on, dispelling
the myths of what it means to be single by working
with women to help them realize their full potential
as individuals.
Whether a woman has entered a new phase of
her life through divorce, the loss of a spouse, or
because she has spent her life in a career, it’s never
too late to rebuild the foundation for happiness.
Savage assists women by empowering them to look
past their preconceived notions and expectations
and to apply different strategies to living life.
Step 1: Analyze.
When re-emerging in the dating scene, women
often feel like wallflowers at a junior high school
dance. Many women haven’t dated in years
and aren’t familiar with the “rules” of dating or
being a single woman. Savage says this is a time
to get in touch with your younger, curious, and
excited side. You can stay out late! You don’t
have to check in! And, you can date multiple
people simultaneously! That’s right! It’s a time for
reflection, to look into the self, and learn about
who you are and what you want. Savage tells
women to stop dwelling on the disappointments
of the past and, instead, encourages them to ask:
Who am I? What am I doing? What do I want?
What are my concerns? The answers to these
questions help Savage assist women in refreshing
and renewing. This means discovering new
activities, making new friends, taking long-put-off
trips, going back to school, and more.
Step 2: Brainstorm.
Savage understands that the idea of something can
seem easier than putting it into fruition. That’s why
she coaches women on how to set up and follow
through with their goals. If a woman is interested in
dating again, Savage offers a road map and tools
for successful dating. She helps women tackle
the “what-ifs” and the “dos and don’ts” of each
dating scenario, guiding them to become openminded.
Though, Savage warns that many women
don’t really know how to date. “We all judge ideas,
ourselves, and others according to other people’s
rules. I teach women to tailor their expectations
based on where they are now,” said Savage. “It’s
also about not taking things so seriously. It’s about
having fun and exploring new possibilities.”
Step 3: Action.
Dating takes practice. The best way to become
more independent is by getting out there. Savage
insists that women who want to date must rid
themselves of previous ideas. And they must not
compare any man they date with the ones before.
“This step is about recognizing feelings that come
up, and empowering responsibility,” Savage
explained. The end result is the emergence of an
independent woman who can go out by herself
with confidence.
“I can give tools, techniques, and teach the
process, but women need to have fun, be light
hearted, and loving.” said Savage. “They need to
work on themselves to become what they want. It’s
important to have more joyful women out there.
We are nurturers. We must find our inner selves
and be happy.”
Cheryl Savage
Success and Dating Coach
831-521-8762
www.cherylannsavage.com
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Everyone likes to have fun, take time away from their busy
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How much better is that leisure time when it also benefits a
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Davi had eight years ago when they attended their first
White Party in San Francisco. They already loved throwing
parties for their friends; once they saw the theme of all-white
attire, they felt inspired to do the same while adding a little
twist of their own.
The Davis decided to have people purchase tickets or make
donations in order to raise money for the children’s charities
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chooses an organization to support, and after two years
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charities as possible. They first worked with My Museum,
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this year focused on helping Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS),
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The White Party “starts out as a cocktail party and once it
gets dark, it turns into a dance party,” Anthony shared. The
more reserved crowd shows up earlier, and then the party
animals stay late into the night. But you can’t get in unless
you’re on the invitation list. How does one secure their spot?
It’s part luck, part charisma. Anthony revealed that when he’s
enjoying lunch out or running errands around town, he will
invite complete strangers that he encounters. If someone
seems amiable or has a charming personality, he’ll tell them
about the party and ask if they’d like to go. His list is up to
400 people, both local and out of town. Though attendance
is usually around 200 because of distance; some individuals
send money in their place.
This year’s event took place on September 11. Sponsors
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helped raise $27,000, along with the 210 people who
attended the party, which took place at Anthony and
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of Monterey County, divulged that “funds raised go towards
the staff time to recruit and background check and train
volunteers as a one-on-one mentor for children,” something
that otherwise would be difficult to do. The White Party
is an opportunity for organizations such as BBBS to make
themselves known in the community and to receive financial
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PERSONA
Off-the-Cuff and In the Rough
BY Andrea Stuart
Tatiana Sorokko: Russia’s
Most Stylish Import
BY Andrea Stuart
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Off-the-Cuff and
In the Rough
BY Andrea Stuart
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN THOMAS
Writhing to free itself from his lips is the sonic boom known
as Gary Radnich’s voice. For years, Bay Area radio listeners
have become familiarized with the vocal force that has taken
over the airwaves of KNBR 680 weekday mornings. Some
have developed a fondness for the anecdotes and offensive
pleasantries that Gary pulls from his archive of relatable life
stories. Others maintain a love-hate relationship with his
foursquare broadcasts. One thing is undeniable, whether
you’re a fan or a critic; he’s ubiquitous within the sports
community, especially on the streets of San Francisco where
passersby shout spot remarks to him. Nevertheless, Gary is
simply the product of a prosaic upbringing, living off of his
parents’ aphorisms and daily examples.
He and Bugs Bunny are analogous: both are armed with
quips and personalities deep in complexion. Gary can
either send you to the moon on laughter, or leave you
contemplating the arteries between his words. He’ll tackle
any subject, confront nearly any situation, and he’ll do so
with a sense of humor and trenchant levity that loosens
your equilibrium.
PERSONA
“Chris, listen to me,” Gary provokes a caller during a
discussion about hate between Dodgers and Giants fans.
“Once the game is over, what good does it do to hold
onto that negativity or hate? Do you teach your kids to
hate, Chris?” Punctuating the statement with a humorous

I’ll never be able to sell an autobiography. I don’t have the
hardship story that many others have.
PERSONA
undercurrent, Gary winks before “Chris” concedes
the point. The fact is there’s a little threat of truth
in each of Gary’s repartees, from his seemingly
innocent comments about sports, to his purposefully
placed witticisms about the state of culture today.
Gary is keen on what’s going on around him, and
he’s not afraid to call a spade a spade.
Growing up in San Jose, California as the son of
laborers and entrepreneurs, Gary lived a life that
might best be recapped through a collage of
sports highlights. In frame one, Gary is a two-yearold
swimming diaper-free in the muddy irrigation
ditches of the family’s apricot and pear orchards. In
frame two, nine-year-old Gary and his dad return
to the orchards from a Little League game. Gary
watches his dad irrigate the orchards by the car’s
headlights. In frame three, 10-year-old Gary picks
up a basketball, shooting hoops in the driveway for
hours on end each day until his skills eventually take
him to high school, then college.
“I’ll never be able to sell an autobiography. I don’t
have the hardship story that many others have,”
Gary confesses. “I observed my parents’ hard work
and devotion to the family, and just did my best to
mimic it.”
Gary is the child of Evelyn and Bill “Willie” Radunich
(Gary dropped the “U” to preserve the name’s
proper pronunciation). He credits them as his role
models, having been taught more by example than
by lecture. “One thing Dad did say was, ‘unless
you really know a person, don’t idolize them,’”
Gary says. Years ago, his father recounted a story
about former Giants announcer, Lon Simmons, and
how he once snubbed a young Gary after asking
for Simmons’ autograph. “The irony is, I had him
on my show a couple of times,” he shrugs. “But,
whatever.” Gary let’s most things roll off of his back,
believing that the only opinions that matter are of
the people closest to him.
Family customs are another key ingredient in
“recipe Gary.” The Radnich’s are longtime Bay Area
sports habitués. Evelyn, Willie, and the kids would
head to dinner at the Fisherman’s Grotto—where
Gary takes his family today—following games. Tito,
one of the Grotto’s waiters, remembers Gary when
he was just a sprout. “I knew Gary when he was just
this high,” he says, flattening his hand at waist level.
Folded into the nooks and crannies of Gary’s values
are the observations that inspired him to become
an “old-fashioned kinda guy.” At 89, Gary’s mother
has built a life around volunteerism and still refuses
to miss Gary’s shows. As for Gary’s father, up until he
passed away at 86, Willie was known for trimming
the trees at a convent in Los Gatos for no other
reason than because he enjoyed helping. Willie was
also a pragmatic man. Tending the orchards often
required the assistance of farmhands. And on a few
occasions, hands were caught sleeping in trees,
their limbs draped over the branches like willows.
One time, “Grandpa Willie” took matters into
his own hands. Grasping the trunk of the tree, he
shook those Sleeping Beauties to the ground. Alicia
Radnich, Gary’s wife, refers to that day as “a true Ma
and Pa Kettle moment.”
Just about the only thing Radnich didn’t inherit
was his dad’s aptitude for craftsmanship. “Dad
always said he might as well do a job himself
because he’d just have to do it again anyhow,”
Gary chuckles. “At home, I can fix light bulbs. I try
to fix other things too. But ultimately, Alicia comes
along and corrects it.”
Over the decades, life has peppered small parodies
of its lessons around Gary. He has reconciled these
experiences and connected life philosophies to his
every move—in the studio, in the home, and in his
conduct—all while living an abstemious lifestyle.
“My mom may be Scottish, but I don’t drink
alcohol,” Gary admits. Aside from not liking the
taste, Gary says that if you want to be a wise guy for
a living, you have to be clear headed. “TV viewers
will occasionally accuse me of being drunk when
they disagree with what I say,” Gary admits. “Guess
the joke is on them.”
Gary has accumulated more than two decades of
experience in the sports industry, including coverage
of dozens of Super Bowls and World Series. He also
serves as KNBR talk show host for The Gary Radnich
Show, as KRON 4’s evening sportscaster and as
co-host of the 2009 49ers Postgame Live with Willie
Brown and Eric Davis. Regardless, he claims to lead
a “neighborhood” life. “I go to work. I take the kids
to school. I pick them up. We eat dinner. We go to
bed. Then, do it all again the next day,” he says,
matter of fact. And what’s wrong with that? He’s Gary
Radnich, the indiscriminate voice of the Bay Area.
He’s off-the-cuff and in the rough, but he’s also the
kind of man you can take home to Mother. °
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Photography by KEVIN THOMAS

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Tatiana Sorokko:
Russia’s Most
Stylish Import
BY Andrea Stuart
PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEVIN THOMAS
You could say that the best thing to come from
Sarov, Russia since the atomic bomb is Tatiana
Sorokko. Having grown up in the isolated nuclear
community with her parents, both scientists at
the renowned Russian Federal Nuclear Center,
Sorokko was practically a product of the Russian
Manhattan Project. With intentions to follow in
her parents’ footsteps, she planned to become
a scientist and attend the Moscow Institute of
Physics and Technology. However, destiny had a
different idea for her.
Sorokko was never a typical child, not physically or
otherwise. People often ask how she became so tall,
to which Sorokko jests that her five-foot eleven-inch
frame and her brother’s six-foot four-inch trunk are
the results of radiation exposure. “We grew like
nuclear mushrooms,” Sorokko says. Her accent is a
seductive wash over Russian-spiced syllables.
PERSONA
As Russia opened up to the world—Sorokko’s first
concert as a teenager was Bon Jovi—she jumped
outside of the box. While attending the Moscow
Physics Institute, Sorokko learned that model
agent Marilyn Gauthier of the eponymous Paris
Model Agency was scouting new talent in Russia.
Of the thousands who tried out, Sorokko was the
pearl that emerged from Russia’s oyster. By March

and produced photo shoots with the likes of
Elizabeth Taylor and Nancy Pelosi, among others,
Sorokko is currently researching and writing a book
about the iconic American fashion designer, James
Galanos. She’s also preparing for an exhibition
at the Moscow Textiles Museum dedicated to
her personal style and featuring her collection of
couture garments. The Exhibition is scheduled to
open in Moscow in April, 2010.
“Though I am obviously of Russian descent, I am
one hundred percent Westerner,” Sorokko says.
“My adult years were developed in the West,
where I formed my values. In Russia, we speak
the same language, but we don’t really speak the
same language.”
PERSONA
of 1990, she was transplanted from the ashen pallet
of the former Soviet Union—where residents often
waited in lines for food and lackluster clothing—to
the kaleidoscopic worlds of Paris, London, Milan
and Tokyo, where luxury tickled the fingertips. Her
first photo shoot was with the legendary French
photographer, Guy Bourdin.
“I was always a creative person, which was not encouraged
in Russia,” Sorokko’s voice eases into a
semi-whisper. “I was suspended from school many
times.”
In addition to being athletic—basketball and volleyball
were just two high school pastimes—her
urge to experiment with fashion motivated her
to do things such as redesign school uniforms by
shortening the skirt, adding ruffles, cutting her
bangs, and perming her hair.
“In the Russian language, the word for perm is the
same as for chemistry: khimiya,” Sorokko explains.
“After seeing me with my new hairstyle, my
chemistry teacher told me that ‘chemistry belongs
inside of your head, not on your head,’ then
suspended me from class.” Thus, Sorokko became
a true fashion victim, suffering the teacher’s wrath
for her fashion forwardness. Little did her parents
know that this “phase” would turn into a fullfledged
career.
Sorokko says she is drawn to fashion in particular
“because it allows people to express their individuality.”
Curiosity is an integral part of success,
according to Sorokko. She believes that crises
often produce opportunities for people to become
doubly inspired and apply their inspiration to
everyday life. “Now may be a great time for new,
creative, inspirational fashion. I do not consider
myself fashionable, but am always thrilled to hear
that my personal style may have inspired a particular
trend in fashion.”
Though Sorokko has retired from modeling, she
is still very much involved in fashion and has been
included multiple times in the World Best Dressed
List by both Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue magazines.
In addition to holding a contributing editor
position with Harper’s Bazaar, having interviewed
One language she does share with her Russian
ancestors is the language of food. Her Russian dill
pickles, adopted from her grandmother’s recipe,
have become infamous. Invited to make them
before a live television audience on The Martha
Stewart Show, she received praise from celebrity
chef Wolfgang Puck among others. When asked
what makes her pickles so special Sorokko says,
from behind the fallen curls of her champagne hair,
“The road to a Russian soul is paved with pickles.”
Cooking Russian food is her way of remembering
her grandmother.
Sorokko never dreamed that she’d be a California
girl, describing the experience as “almost extraterrestrial.”
But, having made her home in Mill Valley
with husband, art dealer and real estate developer
Serge Sorokko, she’s melted into the lifestyle like
butter onto hot bread. °
Shot on Location: Old Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Cathedral
and Legion of Honor

Black Sheep Design’s Expression of Gratitude
BY RICHARD PEREZ-PACHECO
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For the last two decades I have
developed everything from toy
packaging, to annual reports and
national ad campaigns. But never
have I plunged into an enterprise
as prodigious as this. Seventeen
months ago, my agency embarked
on a new project to re-design the
look of 65° Magazine. This occurred in concert with the birth of my son
“Little Richie.” And, I must admit, I’m enjoying both rides.
Since this is the first issue of the New Year, I decided to use this opportunity
to bestow special recognition upon the people who have made
an impact on me throughout my involvement as Creative Director of
this magazine.
A hearty thank you to Denny Levett, Nancy Slade, and Amanda Levett
of Cypress Inn for welcoming me to your place; you treat your guests
like royalty, and your espresso martini is unlike any other. Thank you to
Pino Spinoso, owner of the best Italian restaurants in the City including
Belden Place. You are a true cigar aficionado and the only “Mayor
of Belden Place.” Sincere thanks to JP Doepke, General Manager of
Highlands Inn. My wife and I treasure the luxury accommodations and
the arresting seaside views offered by your resort.
I am grateful to know Stacey Montoya, an inspiring woman whose
passion and emotive soul are as obvious as they are contagious. In
the high fashion scene, Sean Murphy of Pacific Tweed embodies a
true family man who loves a good hike. Its’ an honor to know Michael
Cayen and the “Young Guns” gang, including Giuseppe Panzuto and
Ryan Phinny; your charisma enlivens the peninsula.
During this issue, I was most humbled by Gary Radnich and his lovely
wife, Alicia. On our way to San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Grotto I learned
that we hold the same core values: A belief that it is important to be
different from others while remaining true to one’s self.
However, it is only with the contributions of a talented crew that we are
able to breathe life into the magazine. I impart special gratitude to the
collective talent of 65° Magazine.
Photographers Greg Harris and Christine Muro, two Brooks Institute
Alumni; you capture images that complete the essence of the
magazine. Michael Troutman, you are an impassioned professional.
Bravo! And, I am honored to work with super model turned
photographer, Kevin Thomas. Your persona speaks volumes to the
excellence in your craft. Also, I thank new discoveries Hemali Acharya
and Robert Jesse. Keep up the good work.
Tremendous thanks goes to Editorial Director Andrea Stuart, and her
committed editorial team whose stories imbue the photography with
purpose. Thanks, Andrea.
And, I can’t forget my dedicated and gifted designer/day trader,
Leonel Calara. Thanks for performing the grunt work.
Finally, I thank my wife, best friend, copy editor, business partner,
and my left brain, Clarissa Perez-Pacheco. In an attempt to avoid any
clichés told by husbands about their wives, I simply say, your smile is
addicting, and your heart is everlasting. I love you. Little Richie, you’re
the reason.
Thank you to everyone. Have a great 2010!
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