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n a sun-splashed Sunday, July 20 at Scripps Park, Theo & the Zydeco Patrol brought Louisiana blues and Cajun sounds to hundreds of happy locals and tourists. Lounge chairs and colorful umbrellas circled the stage, as the young and old danced, twirled and dipped. The concert was scheduled for two hours, but after the last song ended and the band said goodbye, the crowd cheered, whistled and shouted, “encore!” until the Southern gentlemen obliged and the dancing continued. More photos and the remaining concert schedule, A13 — Greg Wiest

By Ashley Mackin The approved Phase I of the Torrey Pines Road Corridor Project and the concept for Phase II were presented at the La Jolla Traffic and Transportation (T&T) meeting July 24. The first phase of the $25-30 million multi-phase project will begin January 2015. It would make the north side of Torrey Pines Road more pedestrian-friendly and build a sidewalk on the south side between Calle Juela and Roseland Drive with curb ramps on each end. David Li, Phase 1 Project Manager, explained ADA-accessible curb ramps would also be installed where the following streets meet Torrey Pines Road: Coast Walk, Princess Street, Viking Way, St. Louis Terrace, Little Street, Calle de la Plata and all four corners of La Jolla Shores Drive at Torrey Pines Road. Additionally, sunken or damaged sidewalks will be replaced where needed, such as on Princess Street, portions of Viking Way and Calle de la Plata. Further, the plan calls for four streetlights to be moved to ensure they do not interfere with the pedestrian walkway. See Torrey Pines Corridor, A6

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By Pat Sherman After more than a decade in development — involving several owners and abandoned design plans — 27 luxury townhomes are now under construction at 2402 Torrey Pines Road (former site of the 50-room Andrea Villa Inn, near The Throat intersection in La Jolla Shores). Bette Biddulph-Smith, a resident at the adjacent Del Charro Woods condo complex on Torrey Pines, said she was happy to see “that old, ugly motel” redeveloped, but isn’t pleased with Lennar Homes’ construction crew parking work vehicles on the sidewalk and in the bike lane on

weekends, or noise from metal trench plates workers installed in Torrey Pines Road that she said also create safety issues for motorists. Biddulph-Smith said a motorcyclist hit the raised edge of a plate and was thrown from his vehicle earlier this month. When cars drive over the plates, she said, it sends an unnerving reverberation through her condo. Biddulph-Smith said a foreman at the site told her workers would remove the plates and repave the roadway several weeks ago,

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Residents say workers with Lennar’s Ziani project at 2402 Torrey Pines Road are parking on the sidewalk and in the bike lane on weekends. Residents also have concerns about construction noise and project density. Pat Sherman

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addresses came later.” From the colonial-style home, one could see up and down the coast. “That was before La Jolla was built up and some of the trees matured. The view was fantastic from here; I remember it as a child.” Marilyn stayed in La Jolla before attending San Diego State, but Fred moved to Solana Beach in his youth, and around San Diego, before also going to San Diego State, where the two met as freshmen. Fred said during college, he would come to La Jolla after his last class and go swimming at the Cove. When it came time for Fred and Marilyn to get married, they had their reception at the La Valencia Hotel. The Livingstones spent more than a decade in Los Angeles, where Fred studied architecture, but never attained a degree. “When we started having children, I needed to work,” he explained. But San Diego continued to call. They moved with their five children to the Crown Point area of Pacific Beach, where they stayed for 50 years before moving to a retirement community. When Marilyn wanted to move from the retirement community, there was only

By Ashley Mackin or some people, a house is just a house. But for Fred and Marilyn Livingstone of La Jolla, their house on Park Row represents their roots in La Jolla and is the constant in an ever-changing town. The house in which they now reside — which they only moved into a few months ago — was built by Fred’s grandfather, Fred Murray, as was the house next door. “I remember my grandmother saying she told my grandfather the ridge of the house next door couldn’t be so high that we could not see the ocean,” he said. To this day, a small glimpse of the ocean is still visible from their home, built in the early 1920s. It is also the house to which Fred, a retired architect, came home after his birth. “My mother brought me here so her mother, my grandmother, could show her how to take care of a newborn,” he said. Of their return to Fred’s first home, Marilyn joked, “I just brought him home.” The house is called Broad View, Fred explained, because, “When this house was built, people didn’t have street addresses; they named their houses and the street

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one option: Broad View. Because their hearts were set on owning the home, which was not for sale at the time, Fred said, “we made the house available,” offering the owners a deal they couldn’t refuse. But, today’s La Jolla is not necessarily the La Jolla they remember, Marilyn said. “I think La Jolla is struggling because there has been a tremendous influx in buildings and people,” she said. “Our utilities are not up to snuff and the streets are going to hell. There is a lot of work to be done with the influx.” Fred added, “The only thing that looks the same is the Arcade Building on Girard Avenue … Other than that, we hardly recognize anything about La Jolla.” The change in population, they assert, came after the construction of UC San Diego — and the wave of people who came from all over the world to study and teach there. As the population grew, La Jolla was “built out” to accommodate it, Fred said. Now that the buildings are here, Marilyn added, “I think La Jolla is struggling with what they have,” and she would like further construction to stop and have the community stay where it is, development-wise. “We hope to enjoy the La Jolla we once knew,” Fred said, adding the couple will instead focus on the cultural aspects of the community. “We haven’t gotten involved in the society of La Jolla, but we plan to ease into things. I’d like to visit the Historical Society to see what they’re up to and try local restaurants because there are so many to choose from.” And of course, they plan to enjoy their “new” life at Broad View. u

LA JOLLA NEWS NUGGETS A photo of the Children’s Pool seagull chick taken last week. Ashley Mackin

Chick departs, tower work to resume

ollowing a more than two-month delay, construction on the new Children’s Pool lifeguard tower will resume in early August. Although the work was slated to begin again when the seals’ pupping season ended May 15, a nesting seagull chick was discovered that had to fly away before construction could begin (per Department of Fish and Game code section 3503). On July 28, a project biologist visited the site and confirmed that the gull had flown away. The contractor was notified work can resume Monday, Aug. 4.

Hearing set for Casa Beach closure The California Coastal Commission (CCC) will consider the City of San Diego’s request to close all public access to Children’s Pool Beach (aka Casa Beach) during the harbor seals’ pupping season,

Dec. 15-May 15. The CCC will take up the issue 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 at Catamaran Resort, 39999 Mission Blvd. in Pacific Beach. The hearing is open to the public. Testimony may be limited to three minutes per speaker. The city’s Park and Recreation Department requested the closure to protect the harbor seals from harassment during pupping season. The proposal calls for installation of “area closed” signs on a post-and-chain barrier at the top of the lower staircase to the beach, and on the emergency access gate adjacent the seawall. CCC staff has recommended the closure with these conditions: It would be authorized for five years, after which a new coastal development permit must be issued, or the existing one amended. A plan must be created to monitor the closure, including a discussion of its goals and objectives, as well as the level of beach usage by seals as a haul-out site and a method of determining the efficacy of the closure at minimizing harassment of seals. In addition, a qualified biologist, environmental specialist, park ranger, lifeguard or volunteer trained by the city must record the number of hauled-out seals, any citations and warnings issued for harassing seals, outcomes of issuing citations and other information. Monitoring would be conducted a minimum of 16 days a month, three times a day at 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. The city must also submit an annual monitoring report for review and approval by CCC’s executive director. Read the full report at http://bit.ly/childrenspoolhearing

New cinema design approved The La Jolla Planned District Ordinance committee (LJPDO) lent its unanimous approval to design plans for the conversion of the former Jonathan’s Market space at 7611 Fay Ave. to an upscale, dine-in cinema complex with seven screens and 363 seats (Boffo Cinemas/The Lot). Applicant Adolfo Fastlicht said he plans to paint the building in

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From Torrey Pines Corridor, A1 During construction, Li said, there should be two lanes of vehicle traffic open on the north side, with only the bike lane being closed off. On the south side, the right lane will be closed from Roseland to Calle Juela. The estimate for Phase I is $293,000 for construction, which will take about 85 working days. Because La Jolla is subject to both a summer moratorium and holiday moratorium, Li said he did not want to start the project, have it put on pause during the moratoriums and resume again in the new year, opting instead to start the project and have it continue uninterrupted in January 2015. However, the work schedule is subject to rain delays. District 1 City Councilmember Sherri Lightner, who was present at the meeting, said in addition to pedestrian improvements, her office is also working with Streets Division to trim vegetation in the public right-of-way, increase traffic accessibility, and lower the fences on the ocean side of Torrey Pines Road. The goal, she said, is to improve ocean views from the public right-of-way and provide some form of traffic calming.

Proposed Phase II When Phase I is complete, which Steven Bliss from the office of Traffic Engineering Operation said would “ease pedestrian circulation” around Roseland Drive, the next step would build on that and attempt to further ease pedestrian activity around Amalfi Street and Hillside Drive. One idea proposed is to build a new sidewalk between Amalfi Street and Hillside

The Phase 1 plan calls for a pedestrian-activated crosswalk between Princess and Amalfi streets on Torrey Pines Road in La Jolla. Ashley Mackin Drive on the south side of Torrey Pines Road. The city is also proposing the installation of a high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) beacon mid-block between Amalfi Street and Princess Street. The HAWK system — which would involve the installation of a pole and mast arm over Torrey Pines Road with indicator lights — is a pedestrian-generated crosswalk that uses a series of light signals to dictate who can proceed in traffic. Bliss explained that when not in use, the system is dark, and traffic flows uninterrupted. When a pedestrian activates the beacon by pushing a button, alternating yellow lights

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begin to flash, cautioning drivers to slow down and be aware of potential pedestrian activity. Initially, the pedestrian sees the “don’t walk” signal of a solid red hand. The flashing yellow lights eventually become a solid yellow light, which Bliss said should be regarded as a yellow light at an intersection, and drivers should prepare to stop. When the solid yellow goes to a solid red, the pedestrian sees a “walk” signal and can cross. After about seven seconds, a timer starts to count down how long the pedestrian has remaining to cross. As the timer is counting down, the solid red light starts flashing. At that point, drivers must

stop, but can proceed if safe and the pedestrian is not in front of them. La Jolla Community Planning Association President Joe LaCava noted the HAWK system addresses concerns that were raised as this project was in its design phase a decade ago. He said he thought there would be minimal disruption to the flow of traffic along Torrey Pines Road because of how infrequently the crosswalk would be activated. There is currently a HAWK system in Chula Vista, and one planned for Mission Valley. Other suggestions for Phase II are an asphalt concrete overlay, a buffered bike lane and a non-raised, decorative median. Funding for Phase II — $1.2 million — would likely come from grants, for which Lightner’s office says it is “extensively” searching. Hoping to apply for grants during the 2015 cycle, Lightner said she hopes to have this phase done in 2016 or early 2017. Dan Allen, chair of La Jolla Parks & Beaches, was on the committee that assisted with the design of the plan. He noted the emphasis 10 years ago was “traffic calming” with the possibility of narrowing lanes or installing green lanes. He questioned whether noticeable traffic-calming measures were being integrated into the plan. Lightner indicted that is the goal of the overall plan. However, she said funding for the later phases could take years to secure, so the idea is to fix what they can with the funds they have. “We do not have the hope of getting ($25 million) for a goodly amount of time. It’s not a high priority with respect to some of the other roadways in the City of San Diego,” she said. u

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www.lajollalight.com From Condo Project, A1 though that has not happened. “They said no problem, San Diego Gas and Electric will be out Monday or Tuesday (to sign off on our work), then we’re going to fix the street and everything will be fine,’” said Biddulph-Smith, who also claims police told a foreman at the site to move the construction fence back from the sidewalk to prevent blocking the view of traffic as Del Charro residents turn onto Torrey Pines (which she also said has not happened). According to SDG&E Communications Manager Hanan Eisenman, Lennar crews were trenching the street to connect Ziani’s gas lines to an SDG&E main beneath the street. However, SDG&E will not connect the lines because the developer hasn’t yet provided a map of their completed

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project informing the SDG&E of the location of all gas lines for “safety and reliability.” The maps are required as part of the state’s “call before you dig” program, which maps all utility lines to prevent damage from future construction and assure public safety. “As soon as the customer delivers the map we’re ready to go” and Lennar can repave the street, Eisenman said. Architect Marvin Cohen has lived at Del Charro Woods since 1977, shortly after it was redeveloped (it is the site of the former Del Charro Hotel, once a summer vacation spot for the late FBI director, J. Edgar Hoover). Since 2004, Cohen and other neighbors have objected to various redevelopment plans for 2402 Torrey Pines. Although he called Lennar a “reputable builder” and said he is happy to see work

Andrea Villa Inn once occupied the site where Lennar Homes is developing 27 high-end townhomes, off Torrey Pines Road and La Jolla Parkway. Courtesy progressing, Cohen said he’s not happy with the density of the project under construction on a little more than one acre, which he said will create a “40-foot wall” facing Del Charro. In addition, the rear of the project may rise above

30-feet high from the street, due to the slope of the land, blocking views, he said. “This is moving ahead much to the objection of a lot of people at Del Charro Woods,” Cohen said. “I wish them a lot of luck because

they have had some very serious soil problems. … I just think they’re building the wrong thing, and I’m amazed that the city council approved it.” Cohen said he also approached the city’s transportation department about concerns over additional traffic emptying onto what the city itself has deemed one of the busiest intersections in San Diego. He feels traffic lights at the intersection should be synchronized accordingly to avoid “an enormous traffic problem.” In 2010, Cohen was one of several residents at Del Charro and The Sandpiper complex (2420 Torrey Pines Road) opposed to a previous plan to develop the site as 50 condominiums (Palazzo Project). Questions posed to Lennar Homes project supervisors and a public relations manager were not returned by press time. u

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La Jolla Library welcomes new chief Shaun Briley By Ashley Mackin For La Jolla Riford Library’s new head librarian, Shaun Briley, books have been a part of his life and career, in some form or another, every step of the way. Having taken the reins on June 30 from the retiring Catherine Greene, the London native said being a librarian is a natural fit and he is happy to be in La Jolla. “I walk into this beautiful building every day and just feel so grateful,” he said. “It’s a real gift to get to work here. The patrons are smart, interesting people. The collection is excellent, especially the fiction collection, which is one of the biggest in the city.” The bibliophile is himself a writer — a former journalist and author of “How Not To Live Abroad,” published in 2004. “I lived in a remote part of Spain for a while and wrote a book about it,” he said. “It’s kind of like ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ or ‘A Year in Provence’ gone wrong. The whole thing is tongue-in-cheek.” When he returned to England, he worked in a bookstore. “I loved it, but I thought the only thing that would make it perfect was if I wasn’t selling something. I didn’t want to push things on people. I wanted to be around people who were interested in reading, and that’s where I got the idea of working in libraries.” He obtained a degree in library sciences. However, after living in sunny Spain, he found it difficult to endure the cloudy London weather. “I first went to Florida

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because it’s heralded as the Sunshine State and a lot of English people go there on vacation because it’s only a five-hour flight,” he explained. “The whole idea was to live with my doors and windows open and have the climate I had in Spain. But there were bugs and humidity, so I left. Someone suggested Arizona because it was warmer and inexpensive.” When he arrived in Arizona, which he recalls was in a January or February, “it was freezing cold until 11 in the morning and then it was boiling hot the rest of the day. When I asked someone how long it would

be like this, they said to wait another month, and it would just be hot all the time.” So he hopped in the car — which he drove from Florida to Arizona — and got on the I-8 freeway. “I drove until the road ran out,” he said. “When I came over the hills into San Diego, I realized this is what I was looking for and had in mind at the beginning.” When he arrived in 2004, he worked at a discount bookstore before moving to Barnes & Noble in Mission Valley. While there, he met Bill Mallory, the now Youth Services Librarian at the La Jolla branch. “We worked

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Scripps Foundation grants library youth department $25,000 By Ashley Mackin The Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation, through its 2014 grant cycle, has decided to give the La Jolla Riford Library $25,000 to improve and expand its youth programs. “The Scripps family, particularly through Miss Ellen Browning Scripps, has had a long legacy of supporting numerous local notfor-profit organizations, many of which bear her name. … But one of her greatest passions, among many back then, was the library,” said Doug Dawson, executive director of the Scripps Foundation. Another passion for Miss Ellen, as Dawson refers to her, was children. “She felt the citizens of La Jolla, especially the children, needed more of a public focus on books, libraries and literacy. So our preference and priority is to put Miss Ellen’s grant dollars into supporting children‘s programs — books, materials and initiatives — at the library.” This year’s grant will fund six youth programs. New head librarian Shaun Briley said, “The Foundation’s most recent grant deepens our collection of materials and helps the library prepare early learners to read and teens to be college-ready. The Foundation has been a steadfast and exemplary partner.”

Robbie and Katie Degnaus use the touch screen to color a picture. Photos by Ashley Mackin La Jolla Youth Services Librarian Bill Mallory added, “The Scripps grant has been responsible for a lot of positive change at the library and we are very grateful to the Scripps Foundation for their support.” Previous grants helped library administrators purchase “early learning computers” for children, touchscreen computers with a large keyboard that introduces preschoolers to letters and numbers. “It’s a great way for kids to play and learn,” Mallory said, “And the kids gravitate toward those. They are almost always occupied.” Because of the frequent usage, the Scripps grant funded two new early learning computers, with

La Jolla Youth Services Librarian Bill Mallory said the learning computers are almost always occupied.

programs appropriate for grades 1-3. Dawson noted, “Usage has been off the charts, so we decided it was worth it to keep these computers state-of-the-art, dynamic and relevant for the preschoolers and lower elementary grades.” To further support learn-byplaying activities, the grant also helped purchase educational toys for preschoolers that encourage the development of problemsolving skills and spatial awareness. “In the fourth grade, one of the priorities is California History and social studies,” Dawson said. “So we engaged in providing some new materials that include the California Mission projects and the

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whole study of Native Americans of California and their huge impact on the history of this fine state.” The library will also get additional material from the Teaching Company, which supplies CDs and DVDs to go with research books, so learners may see and hear information that accompanies what’s in the book. Mallory said the library needed to expand its existing collection because it can’t keep the resources on hand. “I had to put some on hold for myself just so I could put the ‘La Jolla Library Thanks the Ellen Browning Scripps Foundation’ sticker on it!” he said.

Dawson added, “The Scripps Family Foundation has invested in this partnership before in previous grant years and we’ve seen the return on the investment has been very positive, very well received by the children.” For the teens using the new College Room — which is solely for AP books and college application resources — there will be college application software that helps with the process. “(The installation of) the computer platform helps students who are in 10th and 11th grade — who are looking at colleges, preparing to visit colleges, and taking the SAT and ACT tests — through the whole collegeapplication process,” Dawson said. High school guidance counselors use similar software. The last thing the grant will fund, Dawson said, “goes back to basics,” and will replace copies of classic children’s literature. “Because they are used a lot, there is wear and tear, so periodically, we need to refresh them and renew those collections.” Although the Scripps Foundation regularly supports the library, Dawson said this is “the largest grant we’ve received in recent history.” u

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Mr. Franklin

Retired La Jolla teacher still connecting with students Author’s Note: Syd Franklin retired in 1991 from Muirlands Junior High (the same year it transitioned to a middle school with sixth grade) after teaching for about 40 years. You will often see him on Girard Avenue, either on a bench in front of Warwick’s Books or sitting in his white Mercedes Benz in downtown La Jolla. He was an inspiring, classy teacher who everyone loved. A former classmate and I (we graduated in 1988) occasionally meet him for breakfast at Harry’s Coffee Shop. He is so interesting and still inspiring. Other classmates have started to join us, and others have said they want to attend future outings. Mr. Franklin enjoys hearing from former students and learning about their life travels. E-mail him at gsf12@san.rr.com

By Karen Benito eachers have the ability to influence students, make learning exciting and nurture their potential. Some teachers can push their students to work harder and achieve more than they ever thought possible. Syd Franklin has influenced and motivated hundreds of sixth-grade students — including entire generations of families — at La Jolla Elementary, Decatur Elementary and Muirlands Middle School between 1954-1991.

Then and Now — Mr. Syd Franklin and Karen Benito at her sixth-grade graduation in 1988 and at Harry’s Coffee Shop in 2014. Courtesy Photos To his students, Mr. Franklin was firm but fair, serious but playful, challenging yet fun. He never took himself too seriously. If he needed to discipline a student or talk to them about their work not being done, he would finish with a whimsical, “and then we’ll all go to the seashore,” with a twinkle in his eye. Mr. Franklin “differentiated” instruction before that was even

labeled a teaching strategy. To demonstrate dividing fractions to his sixth-grade students, Mr. Franklin once picked up a student, flipped him over, and explained that he was the reciprocal. His love and knowledge of history, literature and travel provided inspiration for his young students, planting the seed for a desire to know and travel the world and understand new

cultures and experiences. There has always been something quietly larger-than-life about Mr. Franklin, a Cary Grant-like movie star quality. If you see Mr. Franklin on one of his many strolls through downtown La Jolla today, you’ll know him by the dapper manner in which he carries himself. Born in 1929 in Green Forest, Arkansas, Mr. Franklin’s mother died when he was one-and-a-half-

years-old. He and his father then moved to Rochester, Minnesota, with his aunt, who helped raise him. His aunt had an ailment that had been incurable thus far, but had been told that the Mayo Clinic in Rochester could help her. It did, and Syd lived there until age 11, when his father got a job in San Diego. As a child, Mr. Franklin’s favorite subject was history. He graduated from San Diego State College (now San Diego State University) in 1951, and even played on the school’s basketball team for a few years. After graduation, he elected to get a teaching credential, following in the footsteps of his mother and grandmother. He was drafted during the Korean War in his second semester of student teaching, but never left the country in his two years of service in the Army. Mr. Franklin returned to SDSU to graduate with his credential in 1955, and later completed his Masters in Education in 1961. Mr. Franklin began teaching at La Jolla Elementary in 1955, and was there until his principal at the time transferred him to Decatur Elementary (now the San Diego French-American School). His principal thought he would make a good match with another teacher, Geraldine “Gerry” Miller.

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Reunion set for Oct. 4

a Jolla High School’s Class of 1964 will hold its 50th Year Reunion, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at La Jolla Country Club. As a prelude to the gathering, there will be a no-host bar happy hour, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 on the patio at La Jolla Shores Hotel. There will also be a La Jolla High guided tour/meeting at the Alumni Office in the school library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. Questions? Call Julie Bowman Fiss at (858) 454-2685. u

At one of its meetings, some members of La Jolla High’s Class of 1964 pose on the deck of a home that architect (and classmate) Art Harris built in Del Mar, which was featured in the February 2014 issue of San Diego Home and Garden magazine. Melody Stolberg Gentry, Bill Robert (front), Paul Robison, Sally Brower Anderson, John Schroeder (back), Leonard Janis (front), Art Harris (back), Bert Hudgins (front), Susie Morse Pfaff, Natalie Payne Schmidt, Ellen Levine Haas (front), Jim Owens, Carla Marriner Bowlin, Julie Bowman Fiss, Kathy Shoemaker Fellers, Melanie Moore Maxon (back), Marsha Tinker Shine.

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Thursday, July 31

n Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449. n Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Gentle exercises for all ages. (858) 453-6719. LaJollaLibrary.org n Pen to Paper writing group meets, 1 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657.

Friday, Aug. 1

n La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting, 7:15 a.m. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 3951222. LaJollaGTRotary.org

n Computer Help Lab, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. LaJollaLibrary.org n Kiwanis Club of La Jolla meets, noon, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7155 Draper Ave. First three meetings free as a member’s guest, then $15. (858) 945-2280. CraigBratlien@gmail.com

Saturday, Aug. 2

n Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065. n Book discussion with author Chris Ahrens, “Twilight in the City of Angels,” 7 p.m. D.G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave. (858) 456-1800.

Sunday, Aug. 3

n San Diego County Diversity and Inclusiveness Group meets to affect a faith-neutral name for the La Jolla December parade, 8:15 a.m. Starbucks, 1055 Torrey Pines Road. Free with RSVP: (858) 454-2628. hgslajolla@gmail.com n La Jolla Open Aire Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Girard Avenue at Genter Street. (858) 454-1699.

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n Ico-Dance class, low impact, full body, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. AmandaBanks.com/ico-dance n La Jolla Shores Merchant’s Association BID meets, 4 p.m. Papalulu’s Restaurant, 2168 Avenida De La Playa. david. teafatiller@gmail.com n Raja Yoga class, guided by the Nataraja Yoga and Meditation Center, 4:30 p.m. Congregational Church of La Jolla, 1216 Cave St. Donations accepted. (858) 395-4033.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

n The Boardroom San Diego meets for those changing careers, 8 a.m. La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7715 Draper Ave. Tim Steele on motivation. (858) 522-0827. TheBoardroomSanDiego.org n Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. PatStouffer@icloud.com n Hatha Chair Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 5521657. LaJollaLibrary.org n La Jolla Coastal Access and Parking Board meets,

■ Award-winning pianist Oksana Germain performs pieces by Beethoven, Bach and Chopin,

Thursday, Aug. 7

3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3 at La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Free. LaJollaLibrary.org 5 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. Bus service and future improved transit for La Jolla with a senior planner from MTS. lajollacpa.org/cap.html n Bird Rock Community Council Summer picnic, 5 p.m. Calumet Park. info@ birdrockcc.org n Community Balance Class, learn techniques to maximize independence, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free MS Society members, $10 nonmembers. (858) 456-2114. n Seaside Quilt Guild monthly gathering, 6:30 p.m.

Bottom Brewery, 8980 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 459-8912. GurneyMcM@aol.com n Tapping to the Stars, dance classes for women, 12:30 p.m. La Jolla YMCA Firehouse, 7877 Herschel Ave. $70-87 a month. nancy@tappingtothestars.com

social time, 7 p.m. programs, Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road. $5. Lois.C.Heath@att.net n Toastmasters of La Jolla meets, 6:30 p.m. La Jolla YMCA Firehouse, 7877 Herschel Ave. Free for guests, $85 sixmonth membership. president@tmlajolla.org

Wednesday, Aug. 6

n Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 7:15 a.m. Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 Scenic Drive North. First three meetings free, then $15. essheridan@aol.com n Torrey Pines of La Jolla Rotary meets, noon. Rock

n Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449. n Qi Gong, 9:30 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Gentle exercises. (858) 453-6719. LaJollaLibrary.org n La Jolla Town Council meets, 5 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. (858) 454-1444. u All events are free unless otherwise noted

Did we miss listing your community event? n E-mail information to: ashleym@lajollalight.com n The deadline is noon, Thursday for publication the following Thursday. Questions? Call Ashley Mackin at (858) 875-5957

Frederick J. de la Vega, M.D. Frederick J. de la Vega, M.D. would like to announce the opening of his new solo Neurology office on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla in the Poole Building. Dr. de la Vega is a Board-Certified Neurologist who also is Fellowship-trained in Movement Disorders, a field that encompasses a wide range of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Essential Tremor, dystonia, blepharospasm, ataxias, tics, and choreas. He is also an expert in the use of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Botulinum toxin injections as treatments for these ailments. Other area of expertise include Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease. As the founding Director of the Stroke Program at Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla from 2006-2013, he was instrumental in organizing a strong Stroke Team that led the hospital to be certified by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center in 2008 and 2010 and then as a Comprehensive Stroke Center in 2012, only one of 5 hospitals so designated in California at that time. As a member of the Stroke Team, he will continue to provide rapid and advanced coordinated care for stroke patients at the hospital and at his clinic. Conditions that he treats include ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), intracerebral aneurysms, cavernous malformations, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Dr. de la Vega also provides thorough general neurology care as well for conditions that include neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimers, Lewy Body Dementia, et al.), Multiple Sclerosis, tumors, migraines and other headache disorders, epilepsies, and spinal diseases. Dr. de la Vega is a native La Jollan who graduated from La Jolla High School before receiving his A.B. at Harvard University. He earned his M.D. at Creighton University in Omaha, NE and then completed his Neurology Residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He completed his Fellowship at the Muhammad Ali Parkinsons Research Center at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. He had previously practiced at Coastal Neurological Medical Group at Scripps Memorial Hospital from 2003-2013. His office is accepting new patients and consultations and most insurances, including Medicare. His office does not accept MediCaid, Workers’ Comp., or HMOs.

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Just four summer park concerts left in season

cenes from the July 20 Concert by the Sea at Scripps Park had everybody smiling as Theo & the Zydeco Patrol took the stage. If you missed the fun, there are four more free, summer concerts left for Sundays at the park from 2 to 4 p.m. n Aug. 3: Rock ‘n’ roll by The Mighty Untouchables n Aug. 10: Latin Soul & Jazz by the Scott Martin Band n Aug. 17: Latin/Reggae/World music from Todo Mundo n Aug. 24: Boogie Woogie Swing by Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra u Photos by Greg Wiest

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The family of Robert Stella spent three weeks removing trash and items hoarded at his home by his estranged wife.

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Elder Abuse Case Update

Restraining order filed against alleged perpetrator; hoarded trash hauled from home By Pat Sherman civil court judge has granted a fiveyear restraining order against Victoria Turner, the woman accused of abusing 91-year-old La Jolla resident Robert Stella. As reported in La Jolla Light in March, Stella was removed from his home on Avenida de las Pescas, which the family alleges estranged wife Turner filled with trash, clutter and stray animals — including a dead cat animal control found in the bathroom and a Chihuahua found in the freezer. The family claims Turner denied Stella

food and water, and at times tied him to the bed. Turner later donned a disguise to sneak into the residential care facility where Stella was on the mend. Surveillance cameras captured her attempting to have Stella sign what appeared to be legal documents. “My dad’s protected now; we just hope that other older people can be protected from her as well,” said Stella’s daughter, Michelle Redfield. Redfield said it was traumatic for her father to face his alleged abuser in court, though the experience “did a lot for him

emotionally, in a good way.” “It was really horrible to watch her try to manipulate him, even on the stand,” she said. Earlier this month, the family cleared away mountains of trash from the yard of their father’s home, which Redfield said the court had for months prevented them from removing, to give Turner and a drifter once staying there time to remove their belongings. “We were eager to do it, but it was a slow process,” Redfield said of the cleanup, which took about three weeks. The family hired workers to help them remove 19 dumpsters

of refuse — including much of her father’s furniture, clothes and belongings that had been tainted by garbage and animal feces. “It’s very sad; we’ve had to get rid of so many things,” she said. Redfield said she’s not certain whether she and her three siblings will sell their father’s house or keep it in the family. “We’re all deciding,” she said. “We feel like we have to, so my father has more money available to him, but we’ll see.” Redfield said Turner will be back in court in August seeking spousal support. u

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Renters’ Predicament Tenants asked to relocate during apartment remodel say they were treated unfairly By Pat Sherman everal renters at the Ocean House apartment complex at 400 Prospect St. say its owners and on-site management were not upfront with them about plans to remodel the building before they moved in this year. John Simpson said he and his wife signed a 15-month lease with Ocean House in April. In May (before moving in), Simpson said he was told that the owners planned to renovate their unit, and signed a new, fourmonth lease with a $300 per-month reduction in rent. However, Simpson said he only signed the new lease after being led to believe that he and his wife could occupy another unit at Ocean House while the work on his unit was being completed. The couple arrived from New Mexico on July 7, receiving an e-mail the following evening from building management stating that they would be required to move out by Nov. 1 to accommodate a seven- to ninemonth renovation of the entire building, not just their unit. “They acted in bad faith,” Simpson said. “They didn’t tell us that this was a ‘go,’ that this had been planned all along. They said, ‘Well, maybe it might happen, maybe it might not.’ … Had we known the information contained in the letter of July 8, we never would have signed anything — not in April, not in May.” John Burns said he and his wife entered into a one-year lease at Ocean House in February. They received the same letter that went out to all 60 units at Ocean House July 8, notifying them of “major building renovations” that would render Ocean House “uninhabitable during construction.” It read, in part: “Although this letter does not constitute a formal termination of your lease, we want to let you know in advance to give you some time to consider options for alternative living arrangements,” adding that tenants would be allowed to terminate their lease per a 30-day written notice only on or after Sept. 1 “without paying any early termination charges.” In the letter, management also offers to put renters in touch with “a local rental property broker that might assist you in finding a suitable local living arrangement” or help tenants relocate to one of Ocean House’s “sister properties.” “I’m being turned out after only four months; Some residents … have been here over 20 years,” Burns said, via e-mail. “This is just not what anybody would expect when entering into a lease — nor is it acceptable — especially in La Jolla.” Cindy Duffy, a spokesperson for Denverbased Aimco Apartments, which owns Ocean House, would not say how much rents might increase after the renovation, although the letter to renters states that they will be among the first to preview the renovated units and “sign a new lease at Ocean House at the then current market rate of the apartment home you choose,” with one month of free rent if signing a lease by April 1, 2015.

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Owners of this apartment building at 400 Prospect St. have asked tenants to leave by Nov. 1 so the 1970-built structure can be renovated. Pat Sherman Duffy told the Light renters were notified about the pending relocation “when we actually got the approval to move forward with the renovation. “That approval and the projected timing wasn’t known for a while,” she said, adding that all Ocean House residents signed a “standard 60-day termination addendum to their lease when they moved in” (or when Aimco purchased the property in April 2013), which “gives us the contractual right to terminate their leases … in full compliance with California law.” Aimco will officially issue termination notices on Sept. 1. “As a courtesy to our residents, we sent them a letter on July 8 (after our renovation project was approved by our company) so that they have four months to make relocation plans,” Duffy added. Yvonne Kovatch, fair housing director with CSA San Diego County — a fair housing advocacy organization that mediates landlord/tenant disputes — said the length of a signed lease agreement typically takes precedence over any provision a landlord might slip into the rental agreement, though if both parties have signed an addendum, it is legally binding. Duffy said common area renovations include a new ocean-view pool deck, gardens, fire pit, barbeque area and oceanview fitness center. Apartments will be remodeled with high-end appliances and finishes in a contemporary, California coastal theme. “We’re trying to make the apartment community reflective of the apartment market in La Jolla,” Duffy said, adding that the remodel was not the cause of any structural issues such as mold, termites or plumbing problems. Although Burns and his wife are still weighing their options, the Simpsons moved out and have signed a lease at a complex on Genter Street. Although the Simpsons were in their apartment at Ocean House less than a week, management initially told them they were responsible for rent through Aug. 9, refusing to accept their keys without payment. After being contact by the Light, Aimco waived any penalties and move-out fees, and will only charge the Simpsons for the three days they resided at Ocean House, Duffy said. u

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La Jolla Theatre Ensemble seeks support for productions GUEST COMMENTARY By John Tessmer Artistic Director La Jolla Theatre Ensemble

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s it has each of the last two summers, the La Jolla Theatre Ensemble (LJTE) under my direction, will present several performances of staged readings by classic playwrights in the La Jolla Community Center’s beautiful outdoor courtyard. Selections will be chosen from the work of the great American playwright Tennessee Williams; the father of modern drama, Norway’s Henrik Ibsen; and the greatest playwright of all-time,

William Shakespeare. LJTE was founded four years ago by Davida Huchel and me, and has produced nearly 20 staged readings since. The company is currently seeking underwriters for the modest artist stipends necessary to ensure professional quality performances. LJTE has been experiencing steady artistic growth since its founding, but in order to continue to evolve and bring still higher quality to its audiences, funding beyond the generous donations of its patrons is necessary. Yes, we in La Jolla have the wonderful La Jolla Playhouse on the UC San Diego campus, but since the La Jolla Stage Company folded, there has been a void in

the heart of La Jolla’s art scene, which the LJTE has begun building momentum in filling. If you are interested in supporting the company and helping it thrive, please e-mail me at jctessmer@yahoo.com and/or

make any contributions to the La Jolla Community Center, designating your generous donation for the La Jolla Theatre Ensemble. You may designate your gift for programs or marketing; food and/or beverage; or actor or director stipends. An entire staged reading production can be sponsored for $500; as examples, a donation of $75 can sponsor an individual lead actor stipend, $50 a supporting actor stipend, and $125 a director stipend. The La Jolla Community Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and your support is tax deductible. The LJCC and the LJTE thank you and encourage you to watch for the next performances coming in August and September! u

Our READERS WRITE

Contact city council for a leaf-blower ordinance I am in complete agreement with the letters blasting leaf blower-use from Kat Cowley and Ruthie Gordon (I tip my hat to a bonnie descendent of the Gordon Highlanders! My maternal grandparents were Clan Leslie and Clan Hannay). The profligate increase of leaf blowers in La Jolla over the past several years has created quite a menace. The most egregious fault is that they don’t even remove any debris — they just move it around! I contacted the very helpful Erin Demorest, City Council representative for Sherri Lightner, about this last September and learned the following: “Due to staffing constraints, Neighborhood Code Compliance staff does not support placing any new regulations on the books right now that have little chance of being enforced given the existing staffing levels.” I hope there must be a way around this budget constraint. My guess is that once our dedicated landscapers realize there is an ordinance against leaf blowers, 90 percent will stop right away and compliance really won’t be a big problem at all. Please let Sherri Lightner’s office know if you are in favor. I’m confident she can find a way! (619) 236-6611. Clem Hoffman, M.D. La Jolla

For a clean Village, it will take a Village There has been much ado about trash in La Jolla lately. May I make a suggestion? Some years ago, I read in Time magazine about a tour guide who asked his guests each time they got off the bus to pick up two pieces of trash, no more, just two. As one might imagine two times a busload adds up quickly. Maybe, if each time we walked on the streets of La Jolla, we picked up two pieces of trash, there would, after a time, be none left ... and people could return to enjoying all that La Jolla has to offer instead of demonstrating their angst in the newspapers. I know this “system” works because I have tried it with my students near the high school

where I taught on Long Island. First, most students didn’t stop at two pieces of trash and second, after a week or two, one had to hunt hard to find a piece of litter. Two benefits might occur: the bending over helps the waistline, and others will see you, be inspired, and are likely to copy your efforts. What do you say La Jolla? Can we do it? Art Cooley La Jolla

Tax phone scam is now hitting residents I want to alert others to the phone scam I encountered. On July 18, I received a phone call on my answering machine from “Fernando,” claiming to be from the IRS and saying I owed money and the sheriff would come after me, etc., and to please call this number (888) 379-0745 to clear things up. I did not call the number, and instead reported the incident to the Federal Trade Commission. I’m on the Do Not Call Registry, so I’m guessing a random dialing system was being used. Sara Moser La Jolla Editor’s Note: Thanks for the caution, Sara. On its website, the IRS reports several such scams are underway as tax filing season has ended. The IRS recommends: 1) If you know you don’t owe taxes or have no reason to think you owe any taxes (for example, you’ve never received a bill or the caller made some bogus threats as described above), then call and report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at 1 (800) 366-4484. 2) If you’ve been targeted by this scam, you should also contact the Federal Trade Commission and use their “FTC Complaint Assistant” at FTC.gov The IRS notes it will always send taxpayers a written notification of any tax due via the U.S. mail. The IRS never asks for credit card, debit card or prepaid card information over the telephone. To report a scam, go to www.irs.gov and type “scam” in the search box.

PS: La Jolla Light dialed the suspicious 888-number where an anonymous automated voicemail system asked us to leave a message.

Parking spots belong to those who get there first I agree with Juliana Beletis’s letter (July 24) that people should not try to reserve a public parking space by standing in it. Penal Code Section 370 supports this good sense thought by specifying that any deliberate obstruction to the free use of a street is a public nuisance. On the other hand, the thwarted driver must keep in mind that threatening to run over the miscreant would be assault with a deadly weapon, for which there could be criminal conviction and civil liability. Having fought for free parking in La Jolla, I look forward to a peaceful first-come, first-served allocation of this resource. John A. Berol La Jolla

The beach is for dogs as much as for people I read with interest the article about off-leash dogs in the July 17 issue, describing the difficulties faced by dog owners and their pups in accessing beaches and parks in our city. As a dog owner myself, I share in this frustration, particularly this time of year when I get to see, firsthand, the impact of the many visitors to this area. The overflowing trash cans exacerbated by the vast numbers of seagulls ripping through their contents; the burn circles of visitors’ grills on the grassy areas; the fast food and beverage containers; and the diapers left on the streets, stuck into bushes and around park benches — these are the real threats to our environment. The majority of dog owners are quite careful to pick up after their pets. We do it because we should, and because we also know that is one of the first things anyone says when discussing the presence of dogs. It is tempting to try to set up a specific location where dogs are allowed to be off-leash. It would, ultimately, be the ideal solution. It will also,

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Our READERS WRITE (Continued) I suspect, take a long time to happen, as organizer Nancy Linck is sure to agree. I would like to propose a simpler solution. Current law allows for dogs to be present at parks and beaches before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. If the leash restriction could also be eased during those hours, most dog owners would be very grateful. We like to take our walks in the morning, before the heat of the day and before the crowds arrive, and in the evenings after work. If we could just decriminalize taking a dog off the leash and letting a pup run a bit, play fetch and interact with others, it would be a strong step toward a happy balance. We rely on dogs for their sensitivity and help with our limitations, for comfort and companionship, for rescue during and after disasters. Let us show them some respect and concern, and provide for their wellbeing in return. Let us learn to share our environment and not be so thoroughly convinced of the importance of human beings, especially to the detriment of other species. Betina Tasende La Jollan since 1979

Dogs on the beach are not the real problem The controversy over dogs, leashed or unleashed, on our beaches has been contentious for years. I, for one, have been taking my dog(s) to the same beach for going on four decades. The problem is not with the dogs themselves, but careless owners who do not control their animals or fail to clean up after them. I have never seen a dog leave glass bottles or cans on the beach, drop cigarette butts, drink alcohol, leave uneaten food and wrappers, have unauthorized beach fires, have noisy parties or write graffiti on sea walls. I find these practices far more troublesome than people walking their dogs at sunrise or sunset who are inevitably nearby residents. David W. Valentine La Jolla

Beach dog walkers take care of the land I walk our dog everyday on the beach. It is with that acknowledgement I have to take exception to the one letter writer stating that he has been “nipped at, barked at and set upon by belligerent dog owners.” The dog owners I see and speak with everyday would tell such a dog owner to go elsewhere as that kind of behavior is simply not condoned. I have never seen what was described but would be among the first to leash and call animal control should I ever. What I do see are a lot of very happy animals and their loving owners. The amount of trash that is collectively picked up by these dog walkers is staggering and the contents are appalling: drug paraphernalia, beer bottles and cans, plastic salsa cups, and diapers, along with the cute little plastic buckets and shovels. The offleash beach proponents are better caretakers and denizens of the beach than many. Zeke Woolley La Jolla

Children’s Pool access supporters have website

Dear Supporters of the Disabled: Announcing the new website that tells the truth about the Children’s Pool situation: restorechildrenspool.org/home.html Hope you will check it out — and thank you for your continued support for the access rights to the disabled at our only Pacific Ocean pool and for supporting the undersea ecology. R.A.M.P. To Restore Access To Many People C.O.A.S.T. Coastal Ocean Access & Sustainability Team

Christmas Parade: Leave it as it was and is I would like the title of La Jolla’s original parade maintained for the sole reason: I want to be connected with that which I know, La Jolla. As the victim of inner city violence, I request dignity of familiarity. I fled from a terrible life-or-death circumstance and to have a security blanket and resemblance of happiness (i.e. the La Jolla Christmas parade) ripped away is unfair. I have always received from La Jollans the blanket of acceptance because, and only because, I was a student at UC San Diego. I went on to fight ethnic holocausts as pilot to U.S. generals serving our nation in the Balkans, and yes, everybody gunned down for ethnicity deserves a voice. My voice, the voice of victimization of violence is this: I did not hurt you, therefore I do request you don’t rip away the sole grip upon the only nicety of humanity — the end-of-the-year celebrations. Andra Welsh La Jolla

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blowers, seals’ rights, to let a dog off-leash or not, or whether the recent visit by Ms. Clinton was some kind of government conspiracy — take a minute to be thankful for what you have … arguably, one of the nicest places to live in San Diego (if not the country); low crime rates; little poverty; and successful, employed people. I guess since everything is so rosy you have to find something to complain about, but please, let’s have a little perspective here. Yes, leaf blowers are mildly annoying and man vs. nature raises conflicts. At least we don’t have to deal with the day-to-day problems that people living in less prosperous areas of the region, or indeed the country, have to. So please, take a minute to cherish what we have and appreciate how lucky we all are! u Chris Noakes La Jolla

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La Jollans: Chill-out over first-world problems I think it’s time the people of La Jolla got a grip on their complaints and frustrations about living in “the jewel” that is La Jolla. Whilst people’s biggest gripes are leaf

July 22 nV andalism ($400 or more), 7400 block Girard Avenue, 12:40 a.m.

July 24 nG rand theft (over $950), 8300 block Camino del Oro, 12 p.m.

July 25 nV ehicle break-in/theft, 11200 block North Torrey Pines Road, 12 p.m.

July 26 nC ommercial burglary, 9700 block North Torrey Pines Road, 11 a.m. nV ehicle break-in/theft, 8300 block Camino del Oro, 12 p.m. nG rand theft, 8200 block Camino del Oro, 4 p.m.

July 27 n Vehicle break-in/theft, 8600 block Nottingham Place, 1 a.m.

July 28 nG rand theft (more than $950), 7800 block Bellakaren Place, 2 p.m. u

OBITUARIES

Time to change the parade name I’m writing in regard to the longstanding La Jolla celebration of the beginning of winter, named historically as the winter solstice. Noteworthy, it has been practiced long, long before many religious communities’ adaptations of this annual recurring event. The winter solstice does not spotlight nor ignore any other groups’ celebrations of this “return to light.” Unfortunately, until several decades ago, our beautiful Village of La Jolla did deny residence to folks of anything but very white skin and Christian religions. It seems a fragment of this unkind practice remains in naming the annual winter La Jolla parade “Christmas.” Let us remove this broadly publicized exclusion of many others, and open our hearts and minds to all La Jollans, San Diegans and world travelers. Phyllis S. McGrath 43-year resident of La Jolla

July 21 nG rand theft (over $950), 7800 block Girard Avenue, 1:26 p.m.

John Richard Lucas, MD 1914 – 2014

John (Jack) R. Lucas passed away on June 25, 2014, after a brief illness and hospital stay. He was born at home in Columbus, Ohio, on December 28, 1914, the third of four children of George Robert Lucas and Alice Russell Richardson. A 1937 graduate of Ohio State with a BS in engineering, Jack received his medical degree from Western Reserve in Cleveland in 1941. He served during the Second World War as a captain in the medical service of the Army Air Corps.

Jack married Fay Christy Bigelow of Columbus on his birthday in 1942. They were a happy and devoted couple throughout their marriage which ended with his wife’s death in 2001 following a long and debilitating illness. After the war, he practiced as a general surgeon in Ohio and Iowa before completing a residency in orthopedics at the McBride Clinic in Oklahoma City in 1952. That summer they moved to California, which he and his wife dearly loved, turning into constructive natives and singing the virtues of the state to all and sundry. Jack was the first orthopedic surgeon in La Jolla serving on staff at various San Diego hospitals including Scripps, Sharp, and Rady Children’s where he did volunteer work for many years. He retired in 1987 to care for his wife. Jack is survived by his son, John (Mary-Claire) and grandsons, Robert and William; and his son, Timothy (Leslie) and her children, Mary Jane and Jack Morrow. Interment was private to

the family. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.

Alma Frances Patterson 1920 – 2014

Alma Frances Patterson, formerly of La Jolla, passed away on January 8, 2014. She was born in Plymouth, MA, on April 15, 1920. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2014, at 11am at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in La Jolla. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ lajollalight.

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Postal Service downplays audit of post office sales requested by Congress n USPS seeks new site for La Jolla letter carriers

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On the Web Read reports on the sale of historic post offices ■ A CHP report: achp.gov/historicpostoffices.pdf ■ OIG report: bit.ly/OIGPostalReport properties and causing real damage to the communities they serve by not allowing the public to control the outcome of a sale of an asset that ultimately belongs to them.” Caroline Hall, assistant director of the ACHP’s Federal Property Management Section, said that more than three months after the release of the ACHP report, the USPS has not complied with any of its recommendations, nor responded to requests to discuss them further. The report largely addresses whether the USPS has been in compliance with the Section 106 process of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) in its relocation of services and sale of historic postal facilities. Section 106 requires federal agencies to evaluate the impact of all federally funded or permitted projects on historic properties (including sales, demolitions, remodels or re-purposing). On April 28, the USPS’s vice president of facilities, Tom Samra, sent the ACHP a fourpage response letter largely refuting the ACHP report’s findings.

“That has been the only response that we have received from them,” Hall said. On May 23, ACHP’s presidentially appointed chair, Wayne Donaldson, “reached out to both the postmaster general and the deputy postmaster general … seeking a cooperative working relationship on implementing the recommendations,” Hall said, as well as an in-person meeting, which also garnered no response. Questioned about its failure to respond further, a spokesperson for the USPS referred the Light to Samra’s written response, which opines that the ACHP report “does not accurately reflect the Postal Service’s compliance with Section 106, … of the NHPA or its associated regulations.” “[S]ales of post offices, including historic post offices, are necessitated by the financial condition of the Postal Service,” Samra’s response reads. “In addition to providing revenue to the Postal Service, historic post office sales offer the affected communities the opportunity to benefit from redevelopment of their downtown areas. Such a revitalization can provide jobs, tax revenues and new retail, housing or commercial development to the area.” Samra said the ACHP report “sets forth a very one-sided and distorted account of the Postal Service’s (preservation) program.” Although the ACHP’s report didn’t suggest when its recommendations should implemented by, Hall said given that the sale process continues for post offices in Somerville, Massachusetts; West Chester, Pennsylvania; Houston, Texas and

By Pat Sherman La Jolla’s postmaster has been viewing rental properties in and around the Village in which to relocate United States Postal Service (USPS) services from its 720 Silver St. facility (off Draper Avenue) — including the complex at the corner of Silverado Street and Fay Avenue where La Jolla Sports Club is located, sources closed to La Jolla Light report. The USPS’s broker at CBRE commercial real estate is negotiating “terms and availability” on a space, USPS spokesperson Diana Alvarado said. The USPS has rented the Silver Street facility since 1975 to sort mail for 40 letter carrier routes. The USPS’s lease there expires in spring 2015. The building is in escrow and sources say the USPS will not likely be able to remain there — particularly if its new owner decides to redevelop the property. Meanwhile, there has been little movement on USPS’s long-planned sale of La Jolla’s historic post office at 1140 Wall St. (and relocation of its retail services), which it announced in January 2012. The USPS must first locate several suitable spaces within a one-mile radius of the Village to relocate retail services, after which the Code of Federal Regulations requires that a 30-day public notice be posted identifying which properties are under consideration. (It must then post another 30-day notice informing the public of which property was chosen).

Although community members aligned with the La Jolla Historical Society (organized as the Save Our La Jolla Post Office Task Force) were able to delay the sale from progressing in 2012 and 2013, more recently the delay involved a request by Congress that the USPS halt sales of its historic properties until the results of audits from two agencies were released. The audit reports, out in April, analyze how the USPS has handled the sale and disposal of its historic properties during the past several years. The reports were produced largely at the request of Congressmember José Serrano (D-South Bronx, New York City), whose district includes the 1935 Bronx General Post Office, which the USPS also intends to sell. Some are characterizing the USPS’s response to one of those reports, released April 17 by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), as a proverbial “Bronx cheer.” The ACHP report, requested in an appropriations bill, included several recommendations to improve the USPS’s sales and preservation process — chief among them that the USPS halt all sales of its historic properties until the Postal Service implements the ACHP report’s recommendations. In a press release, Serrano said the report “demonstrates that huge problems exist in (the USPS’s) policies and procedures. “I believe that their recommendations will remedy many of these problems,” Serrano added. “The USPS is raffling off our national heritage in the form of priceless historic

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www.lajollalight.com elsewhere, “at least some movement toward implementation would be heartening.” Although established case law warrants that the USPS comply with the Section 106 process as a matter of law, the ACHP report states, the Postal Service largely sees its compliance as “discretionary.” Samra’s response letter argues that the NHPA only “encourages federal entities (such as the USPS) to consider historic preservation” when approving or financing federal projects, but “does not prevent federal actions, such as the disposal of historic properties.” This “spirit of ‘voluntary’ compliance put forth by the USPS results in a Section 106 compliance process that is perceived by (community) stakeholders as reluctant, minimal and only ‘going through the motions,’ ” the ACHP report states, going on to recommend Congress “remove any doubt that the USPS is legally obligated to comply with Section 106 and other NHPA regulations. “There are a number of congressmen and -women who are very interested in this issue; we leave it to their discretion how they might do that,” Hall said. “There are lots of other agencies who comply (with the NHPA regulations) and have full legal responsibility to do so and embrace that.” As “an advisory agency” the ACHP cannot force the USPS to acknowledge its legal requirement to comply with Section 106 — “but Congress certainly could,” Hall said. Congressmember and La Jolla resident Scott Peters (D-52nd) did not request the ACHP report, though a representative from his office noted that he favored the USPS halting any post office sales until completion of the April reports and another underway by the USPS’s independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Government OIGs are tasked with looking for fraud, waste or mismanagement within their parent agencies, such as the USPS. On April 2 Peters sent a letter to Congressmembers Serrano and Ander Crenshaw (R-Florida), ranking members of the Financial Services Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, requesting that a moratorium on the sale of historic post offices for fiscal year 2015 be included in the Financial Services Appropriations bill (which passed the House and is awaiting a action in the Senate). Peters’ press secretary, Michael Campbell, said Peters is “disappointed by the USPS’ lack of response to the ACHP’s attempts to work together, as (also) recommended by the OIG’s audit, and will continue to be engaged in the process.” Hall said her organization is “continuing to make pests of ourselves a little bit with the deputy postmaster general to try and find someone who will cooperate with us to start a dialogue with the postal service to find out how we might work together on these recommendations. We’re not going to give up on that,” she said.

Further refutations Samra’s response also takes issue with what it considers ACHP’s assertion that “providing retail mail services to a community for decades is sufficient to (deem) a building ‘historic,’ ” referring to it as an “odd theory.” Samra said this criteria for deeming a property eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places actually “requires that a property be associated events that

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offer the affected communities the opportunity to benefit from redevelopment of their downtown areas. Such a revitalization can provide jobs, tax revenues and new retail.

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have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history. “It is rare that such an event would take place at a post office,” Samra wrote. In response to ACHP’s recommendation that the USPS consider taking advantage of the federal Historical Surplus Property Program, which allows for the cost-free transfer of federal historic properties to states, counties and other government municipalities to keep them in the public domain, Samra countered that it ignores the “financial position of the Postal Service.” “This would result in NO money going to the Postal Service,” Samra states. “The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for its operations, unlike the ACHP and most federal agencies, and it would be irresponsible to give away property when the revenue from property sales is so desperately needed by the Postal Service.”

Real estate contract called into question Meanwhile, others — including the Inspector General — have scrutinized the USPS’s contract with CBRE. The OIG issued two standard reports on the USPS’s contract with CBRE Group, and plans to release an additional report on the contract in mid-September. The most recent, released in February, states that “Postal Service officials modified the contract (with CBRE) in June 2012 to allow CBRE to negotiate on behalf of the Postal Service as well as prospective buyers and lessors in the same real estate transaction. … The contract modification requires CBRE to notify the Postal Service of any actual or potential conflicts of interest, such as owning or having an interest in a property that may be part of a Postal Service real estate transaction. … To date, CBRE has not notified the Postal Service of any such conflicts.” The OIG’s April 16 report on the Preservation and Disposal of Historic Properties, though softer in tone than the ACHP’s report, notes in a section titled “appearance of bias” that of nine post offices slated for relocation, three communities appealed the decision (including La Jolla). Samra denied all three appeals. “(Samra) manages postal service real estate and is tasked with generating revenue and reducing costs by consolidating and disposing of excess space. This raises the question of bias because the vice president of facilities is also involved in the process that generates the appeals.” An OIG report on the USPS’s handling of post office relocations (which it technically considers La Jolla’s Wall Street proposal) is scheduled for release in late August. u

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Museum’s Monte Carlo benefit takes on ‘jet setters’ theme

T Artist’s rendering for the proposed Boffo Cinemas/The Lot on Fay Avenue. From News Nuggets, A5 earth tones approved by La Jolla’s planned district ordinance (blueprint for development), with lighter shades used for the majority of the building and darker trim with wood plank accents at the corners. Fastlicht, who signed a 20-year lease on the property, also wants to plant climbing vines (a “living wall” on Fay Avenue) that would eventually cover the building. Although the theater will include a secondstory addition, Fastlicht said it would not exceed La Jolla’s 30-foot height limit. He plans to plant sycamore trees alongside the sidewalks by the building, and replace the sidewalks. A mural adjacent the parking lot by Robert Irwin and Philipp Scholz Rittermann will be taken down during construction and reinstalled after the work is finished. LJPDO member Deborah Marengo moved to approve the plans, though she noted La Jolla’s planned district ordinance calls for palm trees, not sycamores — a change the committee will address directly with city officials. The theater should be open by early 2015.

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Donovan’s Village-bound An employee at Donovan’s Steakhouse across from Westfield UTC confirmed that the eatery will be relocating to the Village in early 2015, most likely to a space on or near Prospect Street (though the restaurant would not state the exact location at this time). The upscale eatery has been located across from Westfield UTC Mall for about 15 years. The employee said the restaurant would only be closed for about a week during the transition.

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he Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) will present its 38th annual fundraiser, Monte Carlo Jet Set, 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at 700 Prospect St. Jet setters John and Natasha Ippolito are chairing the event, and based the vision on their own travels and arts experiences in fabulous locales around the world. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception in “New York City.” Grand Central Station, Lower Eastside, China Town, and South Street Seaport will all be represented in the cuisine served during the cocktail hour. Local jazz ensemble Westside Inflection will provide big band vibes. Next, guests will have an Italian meal al fresco presented by Chef Giuseppe Ciuffa of Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering. Dinner will be accompanied by a haute couture Lanvin fashion showcase. The After Party, an event unto itself, will begin at 9:30 p.m. where guests can have Champagne and dessert in “Paris,” smoke cigars and enjoy Macallan Scotch tasting in “South Beach,” roll the dice charity gambling in “Monte Carlo,” sip Suja cocktails in “Brazil”, and observe the inhabitants of Amsterdam’s sultry red light district. Guests won’t want to call it an early night at this epic party, which will end with New York City style pizza and a ball drop in “Times Square” at midnight. First-time Monte Carlo guests will be able to purchase “Avenue de Monte Carlo” tickets for $300. Individual tickets and tables are available at three levels: Champs-Élysées (VIP), Via Veneto and Fifth Avenue, and Avenue de Monte Carlo, from $2,500 per person ($2,320 tax-deductible). After Party tickets are available a la cart, $100 for non-members, $75 members, and $2,500 for a VIP booth with seating for 10 and bottle service ($1,500 tax-deductible). Get tickets online at mcasd.org or by e-mail at montecarlo@mcasd.org Proceeds support MCASD’s education programs and exhibitions. Monte Carlo Jet Set is presented by The San Diego County BMW Centers, with supporting sponsorship from South Coast Plaza, Lanvin, Northern Trust, and Riviera Magazine. In-kind support by Schubach Aviation, The Macallan, Suja Juice, Veedercrest Estates, Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria and Stone Brewing Co. u

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Shores committee approves cell tower fix, requests more info on home plans By Pat Sherman During the July 22 meeting of the La Jolla Shores Permit Review Committee (LJSPRC) — which reviews projects within the La Jolla Shores Planned District — the committee approved changes to a wireless communications facility and asked two residential project applicants to return with additional information. Verizon Wireless is seeking permits to replace existing cellular antennas mounted on an equipment enclosure with a new, 30-foot tall faux pine tree and antennas at 7650 Gilman Court (adjacent a “park and ride” lot just west of Interstate 5 off Gilman Drive). The company also wants to add an emergency generator to the enclosure to manage power outages, such as one in 2011 that affected large areas of the southwest. Representing Verizon, Kerrigan Diehl said the existing cell facility, constructed in the 1990s, no longer conforms to development standards. AT&T has a similar faux pine tree tower further up the hill where Verizon is seeking to upgrade its facility, Diehl said. The Verizon facility is located near SDG&E’s power substation in Rose Canyon, in an area less suitable for residential

development, she said, adding that the antennas would be “reimagined” into something that looks more natural, she said. LJSPRC interim chair Phil Merten noted that Rose Canyon contains sycamores and eucalyptus, although “not a pine tree in sight,” adding that AT&T is proposing to build a faux eucalyptus tree in Cliffridge Park. “If you guys felt a eucalyptus was more in line, we’d be happy to make that change,” Diehl said, though noting that faux pine trees hide antennas better and last longer than faux eucalyptus towers. Merten said he appreciated that Verizon will also add two natural pines behind the tower to help it blend in. The committee approved the plans, on the condition that chainlink fencing on the equipment enclosure be coated with a natural, green plastic and include similar colored slats to make it blend with hillside foliage. n 8352 La Jolla Shores Drive: The LJSPRC also considered the McClelland family’s plans to demolish an existing home and build a new one of 4,060 square feet on a 5,500-square-foot lot. (The McClellands also own the

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Permit Review Committee house directly north, at 8360 La Jolla Shores Drive). The committee expressed concern that the floor-area ratio (FAR) of the home was .89 (much greater than that allowed outside La Jolla Shores). A FAR, defined as the ratio of the size of the structure on a parcel to the size of the lot, is used to manage density in residential and commercial development. LJSPRC members asked that project applicant Richard Gomes return with a full account of FARs for homes within at least a 300foot radius of the project site, not just those “cherry-picked,” including one with a .96 floor-area ratio (many of the homes in the community were built in the 1950s, and have much smaller FARs, it was noted). “FARs are a sensitive issue in the Shores,” Merten said. LJSPRC member Janie Emerson said she wants to assure that the McClelland’s neighbors are aware

of their plans (none attended the meeting). She also asked for a board with samples of the home’s proposed paint colors and materials, and a photo or illustration of four or five adjacent homes on the street juxtaposed with the proposed rebuild to show how it would mesh with the neighborhood’s existing character. Although Merten said the home’s front and side setbacks are “generous” and the articulation acceptable, he suggested discussion be continued at next month’s meeting to give the applicant time to return with the requested items. n 2382 Via Capri Court: Robin Felice presented revised plans to add a 702-square-foot, first floor addition and 580-square-foot garage addition to her 4,204-square-foot home in the Shores. The project was approved by the LJSPRC in September 2012, and nearly received its building permit from the city, Felice said. However, the city’s Historical Resources Board (HRB) determined the house to be historic, putting a kink in her plans, she added. With the assistance of architectural historian Scott Moomjian, Felice and husband Robert Lambert spent more than a

year successfully proving to the HRB that the 1963 home is not historic (with supporting testimony from the home’s original architect, Bill Lewis, and Bruce Coons of the Save Our Heritage Organisation). However, by that time the city had assigned a new project manager to review the updated plans, who requested that the project return to the discretionary review process. “We had to change the floor plan,” Felice explained. “We added 500 square feet because we had to (use) the original architect on this project in order to get it past the HRB.” Considering the current plans, LJSPRC members expressed concern with a loss of setback area on one side of the home, and requested the footprint of adjacent homes be drawn into site plans so committee members can see how they relate to the proposed additions. They also requested more detail on the perimeter walls and deck. “We know what (your first project) looked like from the outside — the colors, the design. All I have are pen-and-ink drawings here that tell me absolutely nothing, except that it’s changed,” Emerson said. “I can’t vote on that.” u

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La Jolla surfer Jake Halstead makes his way to the pros By Ashley Mackin La Jolla native and lifelong surfer Jake Halstead is making a career out of his oceanic hobby. He has the endorsement of big-name companies and has surfed all over the world, collecting competition victories left and right — all by the age of 20. His career as a surfer really started to take off in 2010, when he earned the silver medal in the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Championships, which is considered the Olympics of surfing. “It was kind of life changing for me,” he said. Soon after, the surf attire and clothing chain Billabong wanted to sponsor him, offering him financial support, clothes and decorations for his surfboard. Although he’s still with Billabong, other sponsors include Rusty surfboards, Nixon watches, Oakley sunglasses, Vertra sunscreen, Da Kine accessories and Future Fins, he said. The same year as the ISA Championship, he took first in the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) West Coast Championship in the junior division and fourth place in the men’s division. Two years later, he took second place in the NSSA National Championship in the men’s division. He also won the 2013 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) North America Pro Junior Champions. Next to the ISA World Championship, he regards the ASP victory as one of his biggest accomplishments. His current venture is to participate in the U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach,

which started July 26. The week-long competition hosts surfers from around the world — including pro surfer Kelly Slater — and thousands of spectators. “It’s probably the biggest surfing event in California,” he said, adding that he scored high enough in previous events to qualify. But it all started in La Jolla. Having grown up in The Jewel, Jake has been a surfer since childhood. “I would watch my dad surfing and I would swim up to him and he would push me into waves, so from a young age I was addicted,” he said. “Once I was standing up on a surfboard on my own, I knew I wanted to do it for the rest of my life. I didn’t know it would be a career, but I knew I wanted to do it.” His “home break” is WindanSea Beach, which he said he would visit daily growing up. “It has my favorite waves and it’s what I grew up on, but there is still something mysterious about it. I take surfers from around the world to WindanSea and for some reason they have difficulty with it. But if you get to know the waves and spend time there, you start liking it. It’s a weird wave, but it’s fun and you learn to love it.” Halstead started his competitive surfing at the annual Menehune surf contest in La Jolla Shores. “Whether I won or lost, the Menehune was always fun,” he said. After competing in the Menehune three times — winning one of them — he thought he would enter bigger contests. His father, Anthony Halstead, although supportive, did not have a career in surfing

Jake Halstead is making a career out of surfing, collecting checks with most victories. Courtesy in mind for his son. “It wasn’t about him becoming a pro, it was about having fun. But I saw talent in him and I made a commitment at one point that I would take him as far as he wanted to go with this and support him however I could,” he said. So Jake signed up with NSSA, and witnessed a serious increase in competition. “It was really hard at first because these kids — some of them half my age and half my

size — were so good. But it was good for me to be around other surfers who were pushing me to do better. My first two years were tough, but then I got the hang of it and started making more heats and more finals and eventually winning some,” he said. “I climbed the ladder.” He also traveled around the world, competing at every event he could. “I’ve traveled to Indonesia, South Africa, all over the East Coast, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Peru and Brazil. But the best place I’ve traveled to is Tahiti,” he said. “In a lot of places, the locals are protective of their surf, but in Tahiti they are really welcoming. If they don’t know you, they come up to you and shake your hand — plus the waves are perfect.” But it wasn’t always perfect Tahitian waves. Anthony Halstead said his son’s success was a process. “At times it was stressful,” he said, citing a trip to Florida for a contest. “We rented a car and drove for two hours to the contest, and he lost in the first hour. So we’d turn around, jump on a plane and come home.” Jake recommends children who want to surf competitively start early. “Start with a Menehune-type contest or something through the YMCA and move up from there,” he said. “Don’t get discouraged. I did contests for two years and lost every single heat. I questioned whether I was even good at surfing. Then it clicked and I started doing better and better. Don’t get too down if you are not doing well, just keep trying and do your best.” u

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Winning Season

achel Carroll, La Jolla High School Class of 2014, celebrates winning the Girls Under 17 National Championship title at the U.S. Youth Soccer National Championships in Germantown, Maryland July 27. Her team, the Del Mar Carmel Valley Sharks Elite GU17 was the only team to win back-to-back titles this year. Coach Felicia Kappes has led the team to numerous prestigious titles over the years, and 17 Sharks’ players will continue to play soccer at Division I schools. Rachel played varsity soccer at LJHS and plans to continue her soccer career at Utah State in the Fall. u

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From Mr. Franklin, A10 Turns out the principal was right! After four years of dating, Mr. Franklin and Ms. Miller were married on Dec. 20, 1964. Mr. Franklin then transferred back to La Jolla Elementary, because at that time, married people were not allowed to work at the same school together. Syd and Gerry will celebrate their 50th anniversary in December. Mr. Franklin’s last year of teaching was at Muirlands Middle School 1990-1991. At the end of that school year, he retired after 36 years of service to La Jolla families. Retirement has given Syd the opportunity to spend time playing golf and traveling. Gerry and Syd’s love of travel has taken them all over the world. They have traveled to seven countries together, including 91 cruises, of which 25 were voyages to Alaska and 25 to South America. Syd’s favorite place to visit is Florence, Italy, because of his interest in the history of the city and the art. Syd says he has many fond memories of teaching students in La Jolla; they kept him inspired and entertained with their wit and Mr. Syd Franklin in good humor. He remembers a student asking him if he could his teaching days “displace the kinetic energy of the molecules on this side of the building,” by which he meant, “Can I please close the door?” When asked what advice he could give to students now, he says, “Things have changed, but pay attention, enjoy the year; it all comes back to benefit you in the future.” Secondary logos Not only was Mr. Franklin an amazing teacher to his students, but he was always a mentor and model to his fellow teachers. When asked what advice he could give to teachers, he advises them to enjoy the students in their classes, as “that will make teaching fun.” u

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La Jolla resident for 30 years, Gwen Coronado is a Feng Shui master and founder of FengShuiSanDiego.com and GwenCoronado.com She believes that Feng Shui helps create a healthful, balanced environment and shares her insights with many Fortune 500 companies, including Qualcomm, Coldwell Banker, Kaiser, Century 21, San Diego Board of Realtors, Nordstrom, Hyatt, University of Phoenix, and others. She also is a Feng Shui columnist for Asia Media America and The Carmel Valley Life. Gwen has run for mayor of San Diego and served as Gwen Coronado senior vice president of the Liberty Foundation and Security Consultants, Inc. She wrote a book about Feng Shui and mental illness, and donated the proceeds to SDCPHA to benefit mental health patients. In La Jolla, she shares her Feng Shui expertise at “What’s up Girard” events. She is also a La Jolla Riford Library benefactor. Gwen credits Heaven Luck, Earth Luck and Feng Shui Luck for her success — having been a homeless teenage refugee she became a self-made millionaire. She applied Feng Shui principles in all areas of her life — wealth, health, career and relationships.

Ann Weber, at Lux Art Institute starting Nov. 15, wraps around one of her shaped, cardboard sculptures.

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What brought you to La Jolla? Our son’s interest in surfing brought us to La Jolla, so we were here quite a bit. We fell in love with the unpretentious atmosphere of the Village, the beautiful beach, and the positive energy of La Jolla. The decision to settle here was quite easy. That was 30 years ago, and we are still enchanted by the magical influence of La Jolla.

By Lonnie Burstein Hewitt here can you go to see international artists creating new work in a beautiful hillside setting? The answer, in a word, is Lux. Every year, Lux Art Institute in Encinitas invites five artists from around the world to spend a month in residence, making art while giving visitors a chance to watch the process and ask questions along the way. 1) This season, their eighth, begins with Ye Hongxing, a collage artist from Beijing who is one of the stars of China’s contemporary art world. (In studio Sept. 6-Oct. 5; on exhibit through Nov. 1.) Lux director Reesey Shaw of La Jolla said she met the artist at the Miami showcase Art Basel in 2012. “Every one of her works sold out,” Shaw said. “They teem with pop-culture motifs alongside ancient imagery.

What might you add, subtract or improve in the area? I would like to see well-paved streets throughout! I would also like having more outdoor cafés and more dog-friendly establishments. Who or what inspires you? That would be Le Ly Hayslip from Vietnam, the author of “Heaven and Earth.” She was born poor, mistreated, and tortured by many of her own people, but she still returned to Vietnam and helped the less fortunate — including those who harmed her. She founded two charitable organizations: The East Meets West Foundation and the Global Village Foundation for humanitarian and emergency assistance to the needy in Vietnam and other countries of Asia.

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Beijing-based artist Ye Hongxing will kick off Lux’s 20142015 season Sept. 6 with her large-scale crystal-sticker collages. This one, ‘Safari Park No. 2,’ is 4x5 feet.

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You see something new every time you look at a piece.” Among the mixed media Hongxing favors are crystal stickers, adhesive bling to jazz up her colorful, large-scale canvases. “China’s unique 5,000-year-old civilization makes its collision with western culture today more intense,” she has said. “The rapid changes have a profound impact on me, exciting and confusing at the same time.” Shaw called Hongxing’s work “joyously

psychedelic, a kind of stickerized paintingby-numbers.” The artist will be in residence from September 6-October 5, creating a new, large-scale, crystal-sticker collage.

2) Next up is Ann Weber, from Emeryville, California, who started as a ceramicist and is now known for her monumental cardboard sculptures. Her pieces use strips of salvaged cardboard boxes, flattened and stapled together into towering, pod-like forms, sometimes symbolic of human figures.

Squeak Carnwath’s ‘Star Chart’ Weber, who was recently a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome, will be at Lux from Nov. 15-Dec. 14. Using the surrounding landscape for inspiration, she plans to fill the gallery with large and small sculptures, creating a giant still-life that extends into the great outdoors.

Meanwhile, if you’d like to get a little creative yourself this month, head for one of Lux’s Creative Nights, where live music, mixed drinks and artists’ demonstrations combine with a chance to try your own hand at art-making. The Brothers Grim are the headliners, 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 24. u

3-5) On tap for 2015 are Julian Kreimer, a painter from Boston (Jan. 13); Ebony Patterson, a mixed-media artist from Jamaica (April 6); and Squeak Carnwath, a painter and printmaker from Oakland (June 13).

n IF YOU GO: Lux Art Institute, 1550 South El Camino Real, Encinitas. Hours: 1-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission: $5. (760) 436-6611. luxartinstitute.org

CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING Enjoy drinks, music, art and sunsets all summer long at MCASD La Jolla’s Shore Thing!

OUTDOOR FILM & WINE SERIES: Snorkel with the Leopard Sharks FLICKS ON THE BRICKS Dates through September

Join us every Thursday evening this summer for late night tours of Treasures of The Tamayo Museum, Mexico City, music curated by the Roots Factory art collective, and specialty cocktails (cash bar). BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic) and enjoy views of the beautiful La Jolla coastline while surrounded by art in the Edwards Sculpture Garden. Shore Thing is back and better than ever this year, now offering free admission to all!

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General admission for the 2014 Shore Thing program is supported by our lead sponsor The San Diego County BMW Centers.

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8/21: Singin’ in the Rain (1952) with bubbly sparkling wine. 8/28: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999) with burgundy wine. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

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Don’t miss opening weekend featuring a première new work from Stephen Hartke and chamber music masterpieces from beloved composers including Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker and Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

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The story of Johann Sebastian Bach’s ‘Coffee Cantata’ is painted inside the café.

The main dining area of Café Cantata is simple yet quaint.

Café Cantata: A coffee shop and a whole lot more! By Kelley Carlson ig Tree Café owner Johan Engman has branched out with a new restaurant concept. In June, he opened Café Cantata in Flower Hill Promenade, in the space previously occupied by longtime coffeehouse fixture Pannikin. “It’s exciting for me to take over; Pannikin was so well-known,” Engman said. “They did a tremendous job. I hope we can build a nice following.” Like its predecessor, Café Cantata has a cozy “coffeehouse” vibe, although the space has been remodeled with reclaimed wood and brick. There are comforts such as leather couches and plush chairs, and for an eclectic touch, one wall features a beach cruiser positioned so that its wheels comprise the “o”s in the word “food.” Painted on a wall just inside the entrance is an explanation of the eatery’s name, derived from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Coffee Cantata,” a lighthearted opera about java addiction. Live music from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays further enhances the relaxed atmosphere. To satiate one’s caffeine cravings, there’s everything from mochas to macchiatos, and 100-percent certified organic fair-trade custom blends. Among the specialty beverages is the Iced Cantata Latte, a blend of chai, vanilla and espresso. Another is the C-12, made from coffee that is cold-brewed more than 12 hours at a few drops per second, resulting in 67 percent less acidity but increased caffeine. Café Cantata isn’t just about java, though. Guests can order breakfast or lunch dishes all day long. They can select something as

Vegetarian Soy Chorizo Scramble is mixed with tomato, green onions and jack cheese, with sides of bread and fruit.

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Baked Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin French Toast with powdered sugar, berries and orange zest syrup Salmon Bagel with cream cheese, capers, tomatoes and red onion; oatmeal with brown sugar, fruit and milk (including soy and almond); and Café Cantata Granola, a mix of oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey, peanut butter, walnuts, almonds and craisins. Café Cantata’s lunch fare mainly consists of sandwiches, salads and soups. There’s the Turkey Panini with roasted red bell peppers, avocado, mozzarella and garlic aioli on sourdough bread; Seasonal Berry Salad with mixed greens, blueberries, cantaloupe, avocado, red onion, feta and cranberry vinaigrette; and Dale’s Kale Salad with goat cheese, craisins, julienned apples, walnuts and citrus vinaigrette that finely balances flavors and textures. u

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True or false? WISH I’D SAID THAT! “July 22 was National Hammock Day. And just like a hammock, I can’t get into it.” — Jimmy Fallon

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Flip-flops are great at the beach or pool, but they can cause pain and injury when worn for long periods of time. True. Examples of the potential health concerns: 1. Kinetic stress: People modify their gait when wearing flip-flops, gripping their toes in order to keep the shoes in place. This can lead to kinetic changes that stress different muscles and strain toes, ankles, legs, hips and back. 2. Arch pain, plantar fasciitis and nerve issues: A flat and flimsy shoe bed does not provide the foot with adequate support for all-day wear. 3. Sun damage: Sandal wearers must remember to apply sunscreen to the feet. Few people think of the foot as a place where skin cancer can arise, but foot melanoma can be deadly. 4. Lower extremity pain: Lack of shock absorption can cause pain to feet, legs, hips and back. 5. Toes and nails: The chance of broken toes and toenails are higher when wearing flip-flops. u — Orthopedic doctors, Icahn School of Medicine

FLICKS ON THE BRICKS Outdoor film-and-wine series opens Aug. 7

he eighth annual Flicks on the Bricks movies and wine series on the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s outdoor patio at 1008 Wall St. will feature “four memorable films and delightful summer wine pairings selected by Barbara Baxter,” according to organizers. Each screening starts at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays in August. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. Tickets are available at ljathenaeum.org/ specialevents.html or (858) 454-5872. The cost is $60 member/$80 nonmembers for 4 films + 4 wine tastings, or $17 and $22 for each individual film. n Aug. 7: “North by Northwest” (1959, 136 min.) The apotheosis of Alfred Hitchcock’s Hollywood career stars Cary Grant and Eve Marie Saint in a classic thriller. n Aug. 14: “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962, 129 min.) Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiographical novel was translated to film in 1962 by Horton Foote and the producer/director team of Robert Mulligan and Alan J. Pakula. Set a small Alabama town in the 1930s, the story focuses on lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck) who puts his career on the line when he agrees to represent Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), a black man accused of rape. The trial and events surrounding it are seen through the eyes of Finch’s sixyear-old daughter, Scout (Mary Badham). n Aug. 21: “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952, 103 min.) Hollywood, 1927: the

Donald O’Connor, Debbie Reynolds and Gene Kelley star in ‘Singin’ in the Rain.’ silent-film romantic team of Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) is the toast of Tinseltown. While the pair personify smoldering passions onscreen, in real life Don can’t stand the egotistical, brainless Lina. He prefers the company of aspiring actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), whom he meets while escaping his screaming fans. n Aug. 28: “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999, 113 min.) When a priceless Monet painting is stolen from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the police find themselves wondering which worldclass art thief pulled the job? What they don’t know is that the thief was an amateur, Thomas Crown (Pierce Brosnan). With his sharp business sense and ruthless ambition, Crown has become a self-made billionaire; he steals art not for the profits but for the excitement. Investigator Catherine Banning (Rene Russo) is brought in to track down the culprit. u

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topped 300 people, but on July 10, it was down to 150 — maybe because another event was held simultaneously at MCASD downtown. You can probably expect around 200 people to show up to future events in the series, which means things

won’t be too crowded, but there will be enough folks around so that you can make some new friends! At the July 10 “Shore Thing,” four new BMW motorcars from BMW Encinitas were parked on the sidewalk outside the museum. Included was the new i3 electric car, which is made of recycled materials and carbon fiber, with a two-gallon gas tank, built in a plant that uses all natural power sources. The other Beamers sported the new “Frost” paint style. Art patron Matt Friend said he stopped by on his way to go surfing at Tourmaline Park for a glimpse at the art and a look at the cars. “I drive a BMW and my wife drives a

Mercedes,” he said. “I just love German cars. They are functional works of art. I would rather have one of these than any of the art inside the museum!” Listening in, BMW salesman Ray Ramsey, laughed and offered, “A BMW is the ultimate driving machine, combining luxury and performance.” If you can get past the cars, inside the museum awaits a fascinating collection of art on loan from the Tamayo Museum in Mexico City. Artist Rufino Tamayo (18991991) started the museum in 1981 by donating his work (characterized by a synthesis of pre-Columbian and Mexican folk forms with modernism from the First World) to it, plus other pieces from his

rom 5 to 8 p.m. every Thursday throughout the summer, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) at 700 Prospect St. in La Jolla is hosting a free event, called “Shore Thing.” Attendance on opening night, July 3,

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Guests mingle in MCASD’s back patio with ocean views. late modernist art collection. Tamayo was a friend of many of the artists of his day, including Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, but did not share their political agenda, focusing instead on trying to define an art that was both Mexican and universal. The show in La Jolla includes an original Picasso, Mark Rothko, and a Francis Bacon from his collection. The staff has done an excellent job of hanging the large, colorful works of abstract modernism. It is a joy to stroll the gallery spaces and view them. Some of the more appealing pieces include Tamayo’s grainy blue painting of a man contemplating the stars, Rothko’s play on colors, and a work by Jesus Rafael Soto that has metal rods sticking out of it. Also on view is a collection of mock typewriters that go with the performance art of Tim Youd, who retypes great books. There is also a series of drawings based on textile patterns located in the theater lobby, and a sample of videos selected by UCSD visual arts students that show in the

cave-like Video Porch. A wonderful, large, color photograph of a group of Israeli soldiers having dinner together is a take on DaVinci’s “Last Supper.” On the back patio you’ll find food, drink, music, scenery and a sunset. Eddie Arnett, general manager of Amici’s Pizza, was there selling his fare by the slice. “The Museum was looking for a food vendor, so we partnered up because we noticed our business goes up whenever the museum holds an event,” he said. Music was provided by Bob (Beto) Green from the Roots Factory, located under the Coronado Bay Bridge in Barrio Logan. Green played an assortment of music — “trap” (a form of electric hip hop), rap, Nigerian funk, Brazilian salsa and R&B. “I think it is great that the museum is showing its awareness that we are a border town with a mixture of musical traditions,” Green said. Victor (VRock) Ochoa was Green’s guest DJ for the week. In the coming weeks, he’ll feature Marcellus Wallace, Vigo Lowbo and La Bucky. u

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Designer Zandra Rhodes named a ‘Dame of the British Empire’ By Diane Y. Welch amehood — the female equivalent of knighthood — has been awarded to fashion and textile designer Zandra Rhodes, a resident of Del Mar and London. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth bestowed the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) status upon Rhodes as part of her annual Birthday Honors list. The award recognizes Rhodes’ contributions to the fashion industry and specifically for founding Britain’s Fashion and Textile Museum in London in 2003; for her charitable work as breast cancer ambassador for London’s Mayor Boris Johnson; and for her role as Chancellor of the University for the Creative Arts, which has campuses in Kent and Surrey, England. Rhodes received a letter from Britain’s Prime Minister’s office informing her of the award and inquiring whether she would accept it, “which of course, I did,” said Rhodes. “Then I filled out a form asking what I’d like to be known as, so I chose Dame Zandra Rhodes.” Although Rhodes knew on May 19, the news was kept under wraps until the official release that coincides with the recognition of the birthday of Queen Elizabeth, which is a Saturday in June. (Her actual birthday is April 21, 1926.) The official title will be given to Rhodes, with the DBE medal, at a formal luncheon at Buckingham Palace with a choice of three dates later this summer. “I do hope it will be the Queen giving the honors,” said Rhodes, “but it might be Prince Charles.” Rhodes has designed for the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and continues to dress celebrities, including Kylie Minogue, Sarah Jessica Parker and Paris Hilton. She is renowned in California for her dramatic opera set and costume designs, and is now on the board of the San Diego Opera. She has helped raise $40 million for the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center in La Jolla, including donating artwork for the past 18 years of fundraisers. She has also done numerous charity fashion shows, such as “Go Red For Women,”

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Owners Ian and Julie Allen of Africa and Beyond gallery will celebrate 25 years of showcasing ethnographic arts and contemporary fair-trade crafts, along with jewelry from around the world, with the exhibit “Hats Off!” opening 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 at 1250 Prospect St. “Hats Off!” will run through Oct. 19 and feature an array of exotic African, Asian, Oceanic and Native American hats and headdresses, fashioned from colorful beads, basketry, shells, feathers, buttons and more. The exhibit presents the hat in the context of the cycle of life: hats to celebrate or mark a rite of passage — birth, marriage, death; economic status; cultural, political, and religious affiliations; prestige, rank, and power. Allen gives the example of the bright red headdress for the Zulu bride, which is woven from the bride’s hair, and her mother’s hair, to symbolize the bond between mother and child. “The designs and decorations all have meaning — to command authority, intimidate an enemy, even attract a mate,” said Allen, who will present a lecture at the opening. Attendees are encouraged to wear hats and a prize will be awarded to the hat that tops them all. (858) 454-9983. africaandbeyond.com

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For one night only, 7 p.m. Friday Aug. 1, “Make It POP! An Art, Music and Fashion Pop-Up Experience” will be at Liberty Station in Point Loma (the corner of Cushing and Roosevelt roads). Music, food trucks, murals from area artists and a fashion show. $15, benefits A Reason To Survive (ARTS). vixensd.com

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“An inventive production of Into the Woods has arrived at The Old Globe, where the musical was first unveiled. The theatrical camaraderie of these resourceful performers is its own delight. Fiasco’s love of spinning yarns wins you over.”

Bead Bonanza San Diego Bead Society will host its 15th annual Bead Bazaar, Aug. 2-3 at the Scottish Rite Center, 1895 Camino Del Rio South, showcasing extraordinary jewelry artists and vendors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $5 with discount tickets at sdbeadsociety.org

Meaningful Munching Beaumont’s Eatery, in partnership with Pedal the Cause, will present a fundraiser 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 31 at the 5662 La Jolla Blvd. eatery. 40 percent of proceeds from food and drink sales will go to cancer research at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, The Salk Institute Cancer Center and the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute. sandiego.pedalthecause.org

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Walking Through Wolfstein Explore the Wolfstein Sculpture Garden at Scripps Memorial Hospital with a docent-led tour, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5. The collection features 30 sculptures by local and international artists. Tours meet at the volunteer services office on the lower level of the main hospital. Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection. 9888 Genesee Ave. (858) 6266994. Vandendriesse.Susan@scrippshealth.org

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performance of Jacques Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann,” as well as other selections, 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug 7. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Suggested donation $10. RSVP: (858) 459-0831. u

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Jurors pick 43 San Diego artists for new Athenaeum show From Athenaeum reports

This photographic image of La Jolla Shores’ lifeguard tower by Jim Graham is part of the Athenaeum’s 23rd annual Juried Exhibition opening Friday. Courtesy

43 artists were selected for the Athenaeum’s 23rd annual Juried Exhibition on view in the Joseph Clayes III and Rotunda galleries, Aug. 2-30 at 1008 Wall St. The free, public opening for the show is 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. At the reception, jurors Sally Yard (Professor of Art History, University of San Diego) and Derrick Cartwright (Director of University Galleries and Professor of Art History, University of San Diego) will award the first, second and third place honors. The jurors selected the show’s 43 participants from some 1,100 images submitted by 220 artists. “The challenge of picking the works for the Athenaeum’s juried exhibition was especially great this year,” said Cartwright. “Sally and I opted to select images that struck us as coherent approaches to contemporary problems in representation through a wide variety of media. Technical accomplishment was important, but so was a willingness to take risks and find new excitement in common things. “I was especially drawn to works that demonstrated an appreciation of art history without resorting to imitation. “In the end, I hope the works on display both carry a conviction about the importance of contemporary practices in our common culture and offer the Athenaeum’s public a broad array of challenging choices.”

The show — open only to artists who live, work or have exhibited in San Diego — provides a platform for them to receive exposure and draw inspiration from peers. Acceptable submissions included 2-D and 3-D media, with the exception of functional or craft art. All submissions were completed within the past five years. n Participating artists: Nina Preisendorfer Baker, Warren Bakley, Stephanie Bedwell, Gregory M. Brown, Paul Craig, Annette Cyr, Kathi George with Bill Kelly (Doug Regel Rome Editions), Douglas Dow, Peter Fay, Kaori Fukuyama, Peter Geise, Jim Graham, Renetta Happé, Therese Cipiti Herron, Sean Hnedak, Donna Knierim, Portia Krichman, Carolyn LaFrance, James Lasry, Nancy Lee, Richard T. Lonsdale, John Makinster, Chris Martino, Brad Maxey, Kathy McChesney, Laurie Mitchell, Michelle Montjoy, Marie Najera, Cathy Nguyen, Margaret Noble, Cliff Oliver, Tatiana Ortiz-Rubio, Jonathan Osio, Karl Pilato, Kim Reasor, Josie Rodriguez, Amanda Rouse, Michael Rybicki, Neil Shigley, James Soe Nyun, Lynn Susholtz, Scott Thornycroft and Adriana Zagorsky. u n IF YOU GO: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Closed Sunday, Monday. (858) 454-5872. ljathenaeum.org

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www.lajollalight.com From Zandra Rhodes, B10 which raises awareness to help prevent heart disease in women, and more. Some of Rhodes’ closest American friends feted her at a luncheon at La Jolla’s Herringbone Restaurant when the Dameship was made public. Organized by Dixie Unruh and Rachel York, the group of women — Iris Strauss, Erika Torri, Joyce Butler, Sally Stiegler, Marion Ross, Fiona Tudor, Chetna Bhatt and Valerie Cooper — sported pink wigs in homage to Rhodes’ signature cotton candy-colored bob. “I got there a little early and the waitress complimented me on my hair,” said Unruh, “I explained that it wasn’t my own hair, but a wig. Then Zandra arrived and the same waitress complimented her on her wig, and she said, ‘It’s not a wig, it’s my own hair.’ So we all laughed about that.” Each person around the table mentioned something about Rhodes that was special and how she had touched their lives. “To me, she deserves this honor so much, because

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she not only designs fabulous opera sets and costumes and incredible outfits and dresses, but she is so kind to everyone she meets and she is a fabulous cook, despite all the stress and pressure,” said Unruh. On the other side of the pond, Rhodes said she would have a celebratory dinner in the penthouse suite of the Fashion and Textile Museum. Her friend Andrew Logan will probably hold a ball in his London glass-house studio, “and probably compulsory crowns will be worn by all,” she added. Rhodes’ fashion collections were the subject of a short documentary that was included in the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival, July 24-26. The film was nominated for best costume and best art direction. Despite her fame, Rhodes remains humble and pokes fun at her situation, “Now I’ve got the problem of thinking of a hat and an outfit. It might sound simple, but it’s not,” she joked. “I’ll have to do something very chic, probably a suit rather than a dress.” u

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RELIGION & spirituality

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KUDOS

Kudos to Puesto for the posh planters!

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Whipped Mango Butter n Ingredients • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature • 1/2 cup ripe mango, finely chopped • 4 tablespoons honey, orange blossom or chestnut • Pinch of sea salt • Cayenne pepper to taste (optional) n Method: • In a mixing bowl, using a wooden spoon, cream butter with honey, mango and seasonings. Transfer to a large ramekin, cover and chill. Concoct a zippy spread to enliven savory dishes by substituting orange or lemon zest for the mango.

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Butter Me Up! Spread the word, our ol’ pal is back! “If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” — Julia Child othing melts in your mouth like creamy, dreamy butter. Think: a crusty piece of garlic toast slathered in salty butter or a light and airy croissant; shrimp scampi swimming in a sea of white wine and butter; a tender lobster tail dunked in a ramekin of clarified liquid gold. After being maligned for more than a decade and given a lengthy “time out,” the golden boy is back. Here’s why:

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Boons of Butter Butter, unlike its synthetic sibling margarine, does not contain artificial trans fats. Organic grass-fed cows’ butter is a good source of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and fat-soluble vitamins, including A, D, E and precious K2 for skin and ocular health, along with boosting brain, hormonal and immune functions, hiking up bone density and putting the skids on fractures. Packed with the 4-carbon fatty acid butyrate (which derives its name from butter) the spread provides anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties along with a protective effect on the digestive system. It’s also rich in conjugated linoleum acid (CLA), a mighty fatty acid with anti-cancer properties and the ability to speed up metabolism and lower the percentage of body fat.

Finally, butter seduces the palate, fuels the body and comforts the soul.

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Cream of the Crop The two main types of butter produced in this country are sweet cream and cultured cream, the former including lightly salted, unsalted and whipped. Lightly salted is ideal for all-purpose cooking from sautéing vegetables and fish to savory sauces. Unsalted is a baker’s favorite for flaky pie crusts, luscious cakes, quick breads and pastries with scrumptious taste and texture. Whipped butter is lighter in texture and calories, and is delightfully spreadable.

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Cygnet’s ‘Pageant’ is worth seeing … twice!

ans of beauty pageants have their own reasons for attending them. Those attending Cygnet Theatre’s new production of “Pageant,” will be entertained by surprise and laughter, lots of laughter — hilarious laughter. Cygnet offered a production of “Pageant,” years ago and was very happy with the success of the show. Now they’re restaging it with all new elements. The first thing to notice is the adorable stage by awardwinning set designer Sean Fanning. What he has done with the set is quite amazing. A large pink portal embossed with the name “Glamouresse” across the top is the perfect outlet for the six beauty pageants to emerge in and out from. Glamouresse is a cosmetic company sponsoring the pageant, and what doesn’t contain the entire name, has a big G on it. The audience’s experience with these beauty queens begins when they emerge on stage in their fluffy Glamouresse outfits singing, “Come take a look at the guys.” So if you didn’t know that before you go, that’s the jest here; the pageant girls are guys. No pageant is without a giddy, hyped up, always smiling, beauty pageant host — in this case Frankie Cavalier, played

marvelously by Phil Johnson. After warming up the audience, he brings out the girls to introduce them and their titles. There’s the always-smiling Miss Industrial Northeast (Max Cadillac), she’s a hairstylist at a mall. Miss Bible Belt (Ryan Fahey) is a college student with her eyes on holy things. Miss West Coast (Luke Harvey Jacobs) is a sales rep who likes to fire walk and dabble in reincarnation. Miss Deep South (David McBean) is a big flirt who adores puppets. Miss Texas (Charles Osborne) is a party consultant who works with the beauty “impaired.” Miss Great Plains (Connor Tibbs) loves breeding livestock. In their clothing, movements, dance steps, and comedy antics, there’s nothing to let the audience know these aren’t women. Only when singing along with the many dance numbers, do those male voices rise loud and deep. By that time, the audience is having so much fun it doesn’t care. There’s even a lot of fun with the audience when it’s time to pick the judges. James Vasquez does a terrific job of directing the show. From the time the women emerge to when they’re peddling glamour Glamouresse cosmetics (that bring out enormous laughs every time) to their

The ‘Pageant’ cast includes David McBean, Tyan Fahey, Charles Osborne, Phil Johnson, Max Cadillac, Luke Jacobs Harvey and Conor Tibbs. Daren Scott bathing exhibition and their crazy and offbeat talent show, one can’t take their eyes off the stage. Music Director Don LeMaster has done an exemplary job, with Vasquez aiding with choreography, in keeping these actors hip hopping around the stage and belting out the songs. You can’t watch any of these actors without wondering what an amazing job it was for Shirley Pierson, costume designer, to make these men

appear to be women. The audience on opening night was full of glee for this show. Some came with their own tiaras. “Pageant” is a funny, lighthearted, entertaining, satire not to be missed. u n IF YOU GO: “Pageant” is onstage at Cygnet Theatre Company, Old Town Stage, 4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego through Aug. 31. Tickets from $37 at (619) 3371525 or cygnettheatre.com

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Chula Vista, CA, 91911, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1051 Del Mar Ave., #12, Chula Vista, CA 91911. This business is registered by the following: 1. Mirna Reyes, 1051 Del Mar Ave., #12, Chula Vista, CA 91911 2. Gustavo Reyes, 1051 Del Mar Ave., #12, Chula Vista, CA 91911 This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The first day of business was 06/23/14. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 06/23/2014. Mirna Reyes. LJ1707. July 10, 17, 24, 31, 2014. Trustee Sale No: 127993-11 Loan No: 0444258863 Title Order No: 95305590 APN 346-540-36-09 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE WHEREAS, on 4/13/2005, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by MADELINE GILBERT, as trustor in favor of FINANCIAL FREEDOM SENIOR FUNDING CORPORATION, A SUBSIDIARY OF INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B as beneficiary and ALLIANCE TITLE as trustee, and was recorded on 04/18/2005 as Document No. 2005-0316062, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated 11/04/2013 and recorded on 12/02/2013 as document no. 2013-0699989 of Official records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, CA, and WHEREAS a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 (A)(i), OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS “AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL. AS DEFINED, THE LENDER WILL REQUIRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AND ACCURED INTEREST IF; A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER.” INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND ADVANCES TO SENIOR LIENS, INSURANCE, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 06/17/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0249537 notice is hereby

given that on 08/07/2014, at 10:00 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Commonly known as: 2510 TORREY PINES ROAD #218 , LA JOLLA, CA 92037 The sale will be held at the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $327,484.12. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorate share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $32,748.41 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $32,748.41 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price mist be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered

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by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is establishes, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstates prior to the scheduled sale is $324,215.25 as of 08/06/2014

plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. DATE: June 20, 2014 FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER: MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 81 Blue Ravine Road, Suite 100 Folsom, CA 95630 (916)962-3453 Fax: (916) 962-1334 Tara Campbell, Foreclosure Commissioner Officer P1102655 7/17, 7/24, 07/31/2014. LJ1714.

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LA JOLLA HOMES Willis Allen to host live chat about summer barbecues Thursday evening

illis Allen Real Estate will host its first “tweet chat” on Twitter, 6-7 p.m., Thursday, July 31. Twitter users can follow Willis Allen on the social media platform at @WARE1914, as well as, follow the hashtag #WillisAllenChat to participate in Thursday’s “tweet chat.” A tweet chat is a live, virtual event that is moderated and focused around a general topic. A hashtag or octothorpe is used (in this case #WillisAllenChat) to filter all of the chatter on Twitter into a single conversation. The discussion topic for the hour-long conversation will be “Hosting the Perfect Summer BBQ.” There will be a different question asked every 15 minutes over the course of the hour. Followers will be asked to share their go-to BBQ hotspots around San Diego, favorite summer BBQ recipes, best games to keep the party going and preferred party playlists. At the end of the chat, there will be a trivia question with a $25 Amazon gift card prize for one lucky participant. “Once again Willis Allen is on the cutting edge of technology and marketing,” said Willis Allen Real Estate’s president and owner Andrew E. Nelson. “We might be a 100-year old company, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have our finger on the pulse of the most progressive ways to engage with our clients, and this is just another example of that.” Nelson added that this is just the first of many such tweet chat events that Willis Allen will host over the coming months. To make the chats even more comprehensive, the company is partnering with local businesses to offer expert opinions and insider advice on all things San Diego. More at willisallen.com u

HOME OF THE WEEK An offer of spaciousness and prime location seldom available at this price!! Over approx. 1800 s.f. With 2 outdoor Patios t o bask in our ideal California climate year ‘round. This La Jolla Shores ONE level condo, sited far back from Main Road, consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, plus kitchen, remodeled, enhanced by open floor plan of living room/ dining area, combined to form a great room, offers ideal spaciousness for gracious entertaining, of an intimate gathering or large crowd. Very generoussized closets offer abundant storage. The HUGE multipurpose sun room, adjacent to Master Bedroom, is a wash in daylight, ideal for an artist’s studio, or expansive office. One car garage is included. Community pool plus verdant landscaped grounds with water features, create an oasis away from the madding crowd. Centrally located Villa Del Lido is within walking distance to La Jolla Shores, dining, shopping, minutes to the charming Village of La Jolla and easy freeway access. Schedule an appt. today for a private tour of this exceptional property!

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REAL ESTATE Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Properties’ La Jolla office tops in sales nationwide

erkshire Hathaway HomeServices announced its La Jolla office is ranked No. 1 nationwide for sales production through the first quarter of 2014. The announcement caps off more than a decade of success for the La Jolla office, as it has ranked No. 1 for sales production for nine of the last 11 years, out of the company’s vast network of offices in North America. “La Jolla is a beautiful area with a great climate and incredible work opportunities, so people will always want to live here,”

said Nicki Marcellino, manager and vice president of the San Diego County region. “What sets us apart is our agents, and the quality of the support that they provide for their clients.” The results speak for themselves, as the La Jolla office has been No. 1 in La Jolla and San Diego for its sales for 14 consecutive years, for all brokerages providing residential services. Contact Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties at (858) 459-0501 and visit bhhscal.com u

Carlos Gutierrez of Berkshire Hathaway raises funds, awareness for charity bike ride

ith nearly $29,000 raised for a new bike for Lance Weir, a Marine Corps Reservist who was paralyzed in a diving accident, the recent Lancelot Ride supported by Carlos Gutierrez of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, The Charitable Foundation, Hall of Famer Bill Walton and many other volunteers was a success. A picturesque, two-day cycling tour through Temecula’s wine country, the event featured a free winetasting, live music, dinner and a massage for each participant. Weir is known for his tireless efforts to serve the community. As a part of Operation Rebound, he often participates in events such as the Million Dollar Challenge, a 600-plus mile bike ride down the California coast to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation. This fall will be the third year that he will compete in the event with Team Lori and Bill Walton. In spite of the almost constant difficulties presented by Weir’s 70-pound tandem bike, Team Lori and Bill Walton never failed to complete the race or serve as a constant source of inspiration for everyone involved. Last year, they were the top fundraiser, with more than $160,000; they are hoping to exceed that total this year. The need for a new bike for Weir was reinforced when his current bike met its

From 10 Questions, B1 What is your mostprized possession? My Princess Fufu, a Shih Tzu-Pekingese pup; Fufu in Chinese means Lucky Lucky. If you hosted a dinner party for eight, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? My guest list would include Joan of Arc; Andy Rooney; John Forbes Nash, Jr. (an American mathematician diagnosed with schizophrenia who was awarded a Nobel Prize); Aristotle Onassis;

doom 25 miles into the first day of the event. Luckily, the totals for the event surpassed the funds required, so Jose Doval and Matt Hoffman, with help from Holland Cycles, will now be proceeding with the building of new custom bike for Weir. “It’s a pleasure to thank everyone for their support, especially The Charitable Foundation, which donated $1,500 to help the cause,” said Gutierrez, a residential specialist in the brokerage’s La Jolla office. “I am happy to report that the additional funds we raised will be allocated toward a new adapted vehicle for Lance. All of us think it’s critical to ensure that he can keep going to all of these events that he does throughout the year.” Contact Gutierrez at (858) 551-3380, e-mail Carlos@MontezumaProperties.com or visit MontezumaProperties.com u

Empress Farah Pahlavi; Abraham Lincoln; Regina Garcia Ong (board member on the Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition to End Human Trafficking), and my husband. What are your five favorite movies? “Planet of the Apes,” “Mr. Jones,” “A Beautiful Mind,” “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial ” and “Gone with the Wind.” What do you do for fun? I enjoy walking with Princess Fufu and my husband to the Village, La Jolla Shores, and then to sit

at Starbucks or the Aroma Café for a cup of coffee and pastries. What is it that you most dislike? Ingratitude. What is your motto or philosophy of life? Live, and let live. What is the worst that could happen? What would be your dream vacation? A family world cruise with our pets, Princess Fufu, and Mr. and Mrs. Xi Muoi, our rabbits. u

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