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Association considers open space purchase
Tasting Latin flavor
R. Roger Rowe School in Rancho Santa Fe hosted its first Latin Day at the school on May 17. Students had the opportunity to sample food, experience music and see arts and crafts created by Latino artists. ">I@=2(L>EBA:I9:=AEA:(%AOHE /@HG@H<AL2(P2(DH?A?(F>=@(@A: DHA?;'($C:E(=H(!"#$%&'( MH: JH:A(D@H=H?'((Photo by Patty McCormac
Garden club introduces new culinary program By Patty McCormac
RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club launched its new culinary program this spring and at its helm is Mary Platis, an experienced educator, caterer, foodie and blogger who is brimming with ideas on how to bring together the community, its food and the garden club. She has already set up a series of cooking classes and cookbook author signings and now she is working on bringing a farmers market to the Village and establishing a community sustainable agriculture program as well. “My goal is to bring the community together with food for fundraisers, author signings, healthful presentations and nutritional seminars,” she said. “I want to engage in conversation around an open table. I want to sit down, share ideas of tradition and culture WHAT’S COOKING? 39:;(!<9=>?(@A9B?(CD(=@A(EAF(GC<>E9:;(D:HI:9J(9=(=@A("9EG@H(#9E=9(1A(+9:BAE TURN TO GARDEN ON A14
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RANCHO SANTA FE — The Rancho Santa Fe Association decided at its May 19 meeting to move forward in pursuing the purchase of 47.7 acres on the southeastern corner of Rambla de las Flores and El Acebo by having it appraised. If the process continues to fruition, the acreage would be purchased by the Association as open space. “This is the first step in the process,” said Tom Lang, Association president. He said after the appraisal, which will take until about mid June, there will be an open meeting where members can give input on the proposed purchase and possibly a community-wide vote. “I would love to send it out to a vote of the members,” said Deb Plummer, director.“I don’t want to encumber the rest of the members or future boards since we don’t have the money in the coffers to pay for it.” The Association formally adopted an Open Space program in 1996 to acquire land to be held as open space to help protect the rural character of Rancho Santa Fe. Since the program was established, the Association has purchased six parcels totaling more than 100 acres at a total cost of $14,935,000. The last parcel purchased was the Osuna Ranch in 2006. A recent survey of members of the Covenant determined it was highly important to them to retain the rural nature of the area and so was purchasing open space. “We had held off on this until the surveys were returned,” Lang said. Paul Slater, who represents the owners of the property and gave a presentation during the meeting, said now is the time to act. “There are few opportunities where tracts of land this large and this unique come available,” Slater said. “You’ve probably passed by it TURN TO PURCHASE ON A15
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