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Photos – bird & flowers

I saw these last week on my travels. The bird might be a peregrine falcon (I am never sure of my bird IDS) and the two flowers. The pink one looks like a wine cup, which is in the clarkia family, but the color is not as deep maroon, as is usual. The yellow one I have never seen before and neither my California nor my Monterey Wildflower books have this one,  but finally found it in my North American wildflowers book. No leaves at all, just the stalk, that I could see. It is a Golden Star or Bloomeria crocea in the Lily family.

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Someone suggested an immature red-tailed hawk, but I am not sure, either, given the lack of white feathers on the legs. As I said,  I am rarely confident in my bird IDs, Here is one for comparison.

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Lost Dog – FOUND TODAY, 6/22/17

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THANKS TO ALL WHO KEPT AN EYE OUT AND PASSED THE WORD. JANGO HAS BEEN FOUND!

Hello Kate,

It was suggested to me that I contact you regarding a lost dog in the Arroyo Seco area. A very friendly woman that works for the campsites there (whose name I have forgotten at the moment) thought you would be a good source for spreading the word.

Jango has been missing since Sunday afternoon when he was hiking with his owner, Rich. He is a Dutch Shepard and weighs about 110lbs. He is very friendly to people of all ages, other dogs and animals.
If anyone has any information, they can contact myself, Kendra 408) 508-9391 Steve 530) 966-0373 or Brian 408) 505-4445. Rich has been out hiking the area looking for Jango and his cell won’t be as reliable.
His owner, Rich, has already alrerted local authorities and contacted the shelter.

Any help you can give us in getting his picture and info out is greatly appreciated. He is very loved by a lot of extended family.

Thank you so much,
Kendra Walton

Another Gideon Rainbow

This was seen from my bed this morning, out the window. Gideon is sure letting me know he is happy and watching out for me, no longer in pain, and playing while waiting for me. I will miss you until the end of my days, but I am glad you sent me all these rainbows.

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Here is one from Pal0 Colorado Canyon:

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Insurance Questions Answered

Your Friends and Neighbors!

HOME*HEALTH*AUTO*FLOOD*FIRE
A Conversation with Dave Jones
California Insurance Commissioner

At the invitation of the Carmel Valley Association, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones is to appear in Carmel Valley on Oct. 16 for a discussion on local insurance issues, followed by a Q & A. Residents will have an opportunity to hear Commissioner Jones and ask him direct questions about insurance coverage and issues related to consumer protection. The event is free and open to the public.

When: Sunday, Oct. 16, 2pm – 4pm

Where: Del Mesa Carmel, Redwood Room, 500 Del Mesa Carmel

Who: California’s Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones leads the California Department of Insurance and regulates the California insurance market, the nation’s largest.

Co-hosted by the Carmel Valley Association (CVA) and the Fire Safe Council for Monterey County (FSCMC).

Soberanes Fire Rebirth

Gorgeous photo by my friend, Michael Troutman. Thank you for letting me “borrow” it. Time for a bit of good news and renewed hope. Life finds a way …

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These are the beginnings of the new growth of the mighty Coastal Redwoods. Ah … I can breathe again!

Missing Dog – FOUND

MISSING DOG
Please help me find the little old lady.
Dog Sitting small brown long tailed grey around the muzzle Maggie Pie
Ran off just East of Carmel Valley Village, looking for her owner.
I don’t have her pic or Tag info
Please call 831-659-2153
Thanks!

Lost Dog – Highlands

Hi, I am reaching out to your for your help. I hear you have been successful in reuniting lost animals with owners.

I live on Spindrift and a family and their 2 dogs that were evacuated from the valley are staying with us. Around noon today, one of the dogs ran out the front door all the way to Hwy. 1 and turned left in front of the Highlands Inn. Many people saw him as he continued down to the general store and began running up Corona Rd. At this point we lost sight of him. He’s a very friendly cream Bichon whose name is Chase but his tag says Chewy.

Can you offer any assistance of getting the word out? We would so appreciate it. The owner is Aubrey and her number is (831) 818-1799.

Here is a photo of Chase:

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Kindly,
Shanna