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Polo Club lease expires in March Various groups keep close watch as city starts search for tenant

BY JOE TASH As the city of San Diego moves forward with a plan to take bids for a long-term lease on an 80-acre parcel of land next to the San Dieguito River, environmentalists, polo players, youth soccer supporters and neighbors are watching closely.

Over the next few months, the city will issue a request for proposals for a lease on the property at Via De La Valle and El Camino Real, which has been the home of the San Diego Polo Club since 1986. The club’s original 26-year lease is set to expire in March.

“We’re going through the process of seeking renters for that

property. And we’re going to evaluate all the bids that come in from the standpoint of what’s best for the city in terms of economically, (and) the way it would fit into the community.

We are looking to have a tenant in there that uses that facility in some way related to recreation,” said Alex Roth, a spokesman for Mayor Jerry Sanders.

Roth declined to comment further on the specific requirements that will be included in the request for proposals, which he said is still being drafted. But he promised an open process and

BY KAREN BILLING Carmel Mountain Preserve The trail portion of the resource management plan for the Del Mar Mesa and Carmel Mountain Preserves received most of the attention, but the constant delays affected much more than hikers, bikers and equestrians itching to get back on approved trails. The delay also held up grant-funded restoration projects that have been planned for the 300-acre preserve.

“Finalizing that plan has been the main hurdle,” said David Hogan, of the Chaparral Lands Conservancy. “We expect once we’ve been given the OK we’ll get all our permits signed off by everybody by spring to break ground in summer 2012.”

The preserve is home to one of the largest remaining patches of endangered Southern maritime chaparral, as well as several “unique and imperiled species,” such as the short-leaved dudleya that only grows in five other places on the planet.

Hogan’s project will focus on restoring the habitats of both, as well as improving the vernal pools, home to fairy shrimp and Western spade foot toads.

“The planning on these projects is incredible, it’s a very arduous process,” said Hogan of the RMP that has been 10 years in the making. “It will be very gratifying to get some work done on the ground as opposed to sitting at a desk.”

New superintendent at SBSD With Superintendent Leslie Fausset’s impending retirement, the Solana Beach School District is in search of a new leader. Fausset has led the district, which includes three schools in Carmel Valley, for the last six years. The board of trustees is continuing on its search and Fausset has said she will stay on until the new superintendent is hired. The board took a See STORIES, Page 6

Hilliard, Roberts declare candidacy for supervisor seat

BY JOE TASH The contest for the seat of retiring 3rd District County Supervisor Pam Slater-Price is about to become a three-way affair, as two coastal North County city councilmen confirmed this week they plan to run.

Carl Hilliard of Del Mar and Dave Roberts of Solana Beach said they plan to run for the seat of Slater-Price, who is retiring from the Board of Supervisors this year after serving for 20 years in the position. The two will challenge Steve Danon, who announced his own bid for the seat in 2009. So far, no other candidates have come forward, but the official nomination period runs from Feb. 13 through March 9.

Hilliard, 76, is a registered Republican who is serving a one-year rotation as mayor of Del Mar in 2012. He was first elected to the council in 2004 and previously he served in the Navy, worked as a trial lawyer, and ran a telecommunications company.

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Former North County tourism bureau chief found new life when a merger eliminated her job after 25 years of service

BY ARTHUR LIGHTBOURN Yes, Virginia, there is life after being laid off, and Cami Mattson is proving it.

She was among 16 employees who were laid off after the San Diego North Convention and Visitors Bureau was merged out of existence into the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau in late 2010.

She had served with the North County organization for 25 years, 21 years of it as its president and CEO Mattson readily admits that suddenly finding herself out of a job took some getting used to.

It was a first for her.

“Twenty-five years with any company is a long time,” she acknowledged, “but what it did was create an opportunity and time to explore what would be a next step, a next opportunity, and how I might grow,” she said.

Today, Mattson is the director of community relations for Cox Communications’ California operations.

She started Aug. 29 and is responsible for the strategic direction and planning for

teacher in the Long Beach Unified School District and her mother, a librarian.

Her love of adventure, she says, comes from her father, who always would say, he’d rather have a life full of experiences than a room full of furniture.

“Material things aren’t important to me,” she says.

From her mom, she inherited “a heart for life” and an example of volunteerism.

“People, human life, experiences, those are what’s rich.”

After graduating from Brigham Young University in 1984, she joined the Escondido Visitor and Information Bureau in 1985, as a marketing representative.

When the head of the bureau left, telling Mattson that funding was drying up and suggesting she should also considering leaving, Mattson decided instead to hang in there, was tapped as interim director and came up with a plan to reinvent the organization and keep her job — transforming it from an Escondido city bureau into a regional bureau responsible for marketing the 2,000 square miles that

all of the company’s community relations and corporate giving in California, including San Diego, Orange County, Palos Verdes and Santa Barbara.

For Mattson, 50, it’s is a dream job come true that didn’t even exist when she was given her pink slip a year ago.

We interviewed Mattson in her new office in Cox’s public affairs department on Copley Drive in Kearny Mesa.

Stability and diversity had been linchpins in her personality: stability from the same job since college and the same ocean-view apartment she has rented in Del Mar since 1984, and diversity from her passion for adventure travel that included trekking 19,340 feet up Mt. Kilimanjaro, 17,600 feet up Mount Everest, a 229foot bungee jump off a bridge in New Zealand, and skydiving out of a plane at 11,000 feet to celebrate Leap Year.

Mattson was born Cameron Mattson in Long Beach, Calif. Her father was a high school industrial arts

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make up San Diego’s North County.

Then, on Sept. 2, 2010, Mattson faced another reinvention challenge, that of

reinventing herself and her future.

“So I made a list,” she said, “of what was important to me. One, I wanted to

stay here in the San Diego area because my parents live here [in Fallbrook]. But I also wanted to work in a supportive and inspiring environment. I wanted to make a difference in the community…So I just really looked at what spoke to me.”

“Then I took a year off.

Really, I wasn’t even going to look for a job for seven months. I wanted to just make a wise decision and be deliberate with where I went in my future.

“In between jobs, I did go to South America and trekked in the Andes down in Patagonia, southern Argentina and Chile. I turned 50 in February and I wanted to prove to myself I still had it in me. And I did.”

She travelled with Lori Holt Pfeiler, the ex-mayor of Escondido, who had served 18 years on the Escondidio City Council, her last 12 years as mayor. She is a training consultant with Synergy Executive Education.

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Local golfer’s numerous title wins elevate her to an elite class

BY KELLEY CARLSON A recent achievement has put young golfer Courtney Hooton on par with the best junior golfers in San Diego history.

Courtney, a senior at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, has won the San Diego Junior Golf Association’s Championship Division for the third consecutive year, a feat only previously accomplished by Phil Mickelson, Christy Erb and Mike Riley.

The title is the 17-year-old’s ninth consecutive age class triumph with the association — something that no one else has achieved in its 59-year history, according to Courtney’s father, Claude Hooton.

“It’s very exciting for me,” Courtney said. “I take each victory in stride. It’s such an integral part of my golf career.”

The Del Mar resident has been playing for more than a dozen years, first swinging a golf club at age 5. She was introduced to the sport by her grandparents Libby and Wally Frank, who lived in Rancho Santa Fe. They often took Courtney and her sisters, Libby and Chloe Belle, to the Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course.

Courtney found herself drawn to the sport, as she enjoyed spending time with her family and being outside. The sisters always encouraged one another and kept each other on their toes at all times, she noted.

Since she first started playing in tournaments at age 6, Courtney has built quite a resume. She has won more than 250 events, including the U.S. Kids Golf Teen World Championship in 2007, and two American Junior Golf Association tournaments — the 2010 Lessings Classic and the 2011 Rochester Open, both in New York. In addition, Courtney has qualified twice for the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, and a record 12 consecutive years for the Callaway Junior World Championship.

Competitions take Courtney all over the country — “from Iowa to New York — it’s crazy,” she said. Most of them are held during the summer, when the teen plays multiple tournaments each week. Quite a few are held in the San Diego area throughout the year, and Courtney says she averages about one event a month when school is in ses-

Courtney Hooton with her three top awards from the San Diego Junior Golf Association.

Courtney Hooton in action. sion.

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ognition, she said.

“You need to be in a competitive atmosphere to keep your game up,” Courtney said. “Golf is truly a year-round sport.”

But academics come first, she emphasized, especially at The Bishop’s School, which is well-known for its rigorous program.

“My parents instilled in us that [academics is] a priority,” Courtney said, and added that she needs to have something to fall back on in case golf doesn’t pan out.

So far, Courtney appears to have managed to juggle golf and academics just fine, sporting a 4.15 GPA. “I’ve found that time management is important,” she said, and noted that she receives support from her teachers.

Courtney also has played for Bishop’s golf team since ninth grade.

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The National Champions were announced on the field and got to cheer with the Charger Cheerleaders when the Chargers ran through the tunnel and onto the field during the pregame festivities.

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STORIES continued from page 1 break for winter, but will pick up the search again in January.

The district is in good shape with all three Carmel Valley schools improving on their Academic Performance Index scores in 2011; Carmel Creek recorded the highest API score in the district with 953.

Kilroy’s One Paseo Many questions have been raised about the impacts of a new “Main Street for Carmel Valley,” the

mixed use retail center called One Paseo planned for El Camino Real and Del Mar Heights Road. One Paseo’s plan includes about 1.8 million square feet (just over 800,000 square feet is for retail and office uses, and the balance is residential and hotel) and will require a community plan amendment.

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Kilroy continues to make an effort toward hearing the community’s opinions by hosting a series of small group meetings at its Carmel Valley offices on Jan. 17 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 19, at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Those interested in providing input on the project or wanting to learn more about One Paseo can RSVP for the meetings at www.onepaseo.com.

Mayoral and City Council races In 2012, voters will decide the next mayor of San Diego after Mayor Jerry Sanders terms out after seven years.

Although 15 people have filed statements of intention to run for mayor of San Diego, only six candidates have taken the next step to file their committee organization: Carl DeMaio, Bonnie Dumanis, Bob Filner, Nathan Fletcher, Sunny En-

yoghwergo and Tobiah Lee Pettus.

The City Council could also be shaken up as voters will make decisions in five of the nine districts. Current District 1 Councilmember Sherri Lightner will be up for re-election, so far running against Raymond Ellis.

Primaries will be held June 5 leading up to the Nov. 6 election.

Jennie Frager This 6’6 Torrey Pines High volleyball player has already committed to play at UCLA in 2013.

“She’s one of my favorite kids of all time,” said Jud Buechler, Jennie’s coach on her Wave volleyball squad.

Buechler said Jennie stands out most obviously because of her 6’6 size, but it’s also how she’s able to use it — she’s extremely athletic and moves well.

Buechler, who has coached Jennie for five years, said it didn’t always come easy for her. She had to grow into her size and work a little harder to be-

come a better player. It meant not getting much playing time when she was younger.

“The real gem in this whole thing is that she’s so grounded by her incredible parents. Nobody ever complained that she wasn’t playing, they believed in what I was doing, they were patient,” Buechler said.

Working hard on her passing skills, hitting and blocking made the difference and when Jennie was 15 she completely dominated, becoming the best middle blocker in all of Southern California, earning first team All American honors and catching the attention of UCLA, which offered her a full-ride scholarship.

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“It’s just one of those all-time feel good stories,” said Buechler. “A tall girl, kinda awkward, grows into her body, works hard, doesn’t complain and gets rewarded at the end.”

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Artist’s new exhibit will take viewers on a world tour

BY WILL BOWEN The next best thing to spending 80 days in a hot air balloon circumnavigating the globe might be spending 80 minutes contemplating 80 paintings of destinations around the world.

While the former may not be too probable, the latter is a definite possibility.

Beginning Jan. 4, and continuing to Jan. 31, at The Lobby Art Gallery at The Poway Center for the Arts, the paintings of world traveler Cherry Sweig will provide a colorful virtual tour of some of the greatest sites on Earth.

Sweig, a 1974 graduate of The Bishop’s School, has been working furiously to complete the 80 paintings for the show. Although she had 30 paintings done by October, she has had to paint the remaining 50 in about 60 days. That is almost a painting a day!

Sweig is up for the challenge, however. She said she is multi-tasking, working on four paintings at a time to complete the project. “When I do intensive painting, I practically live in my studio. I really grow as an artist and my technique improves immensely.”

This is not the first time Sweig has painted in a fury. Once she painted 101 pictures in 101 days.

Seven at a time were delivered each Saturday to the Chula Vista Nature Center, where they were sold by the gift shop, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Nature Center.

Each of Sweig’s 80 world paintings are based on a sketch or photograph of a place she visited in her many travels. About 55 of the paintings will be in oil, and the remaining 25 in watercolor. Sweig likes to paint in a bright and vibrant French impressionist style, with a plein-aire tinge. What’s unique about her work is her simple, brightly colorful, upbeat approach with a Walt Disney-animation overtone.

Sweig grew up in cold Wisconsin. At age 13, her parents enrolled her in The Bishop’s School, which had a boarding facility at the time. Their reason? Bishop’s was an excellent school, steeped in their Episcopalian faith, and they planned on moving out to this area. While Sweig did not like to be sent away from her family,

‘La Jolla Cove Mist’ by Cherry Sweig, oil

Cherry Sweig paints at Giverny, France. she now sees that it made her a very independent person.

After graduating from Bishop’s, Sweig went on to earn a BFA in graphic design from San Diego State University. After college, she went through several different careers, including designing video games for Sega and working on Internet advertising for Time Magazine in an office at the Union Tribune building in Mission Valley. For 15 years, she did Gyotaku art, a Japanese technique where a real fish is pressed to paper to make a print.

Sweig says she is forever in debt to her mentor, Dr. Otto Mower, now 93, who taught art history at Bishop’s. Sweig said Mower inspired her with a passion

for both art and travel — especially the desire to spend time in an artist’s shoes.

For instance, Mower took Sweig and other students to Italy to paint in Michelangelo’s actual lunchroom, where some of his original sketches still remain on the walls.

Another of Sweig’s memorable experiences was being the rare person able to paint in Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France, after hours, when everyone had gone home. Since it was summer, she was able to paint in solitude, contemplating Monet’s experiences, until 10 or so at night, when the sun finally set.

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New exhibit mourns San Diego’s loss of natural spaces

BY WILL BOWEN “We don’t care what a frog thinks, or a bird ... but we should because we all live together in interconnected systems,� insists eco artist Ruth Wallen, whose exhibit, “Cascading Memorials: Responses to Urbanization and Climate Change in San Diego County,� will be on view Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library.

Wallen, who grew up in Berkeley, Calif., is best known for her colorful photographic nature plaques at the Carmel Mountain Nature Preserve on the mesa top overlooking Carmel Valley. She said her love of nature dates back to age 8, when she circulated petitions to help protect the natural areas where she and other children played.

Wallen earned a B.A. from Swarthmore College in environmental science, and

then worked for the San Francisco park service while attending art classes at the Art Institute of San Francisco. Her graduate degree was completed at UCSD, where she earned a M.F.A. in Visual Art under Allen Kaprow, Helen Newton Harrison and Eleanor and David Antin.

Wallen’s show at the Athenaeum will consist of photomurals and photo collages of San Diego natural areas that we are losing to population growth, climate change, and development.

The exhibit will include images from Cuyamaca State Park, Pine Creek, Otay Mountain, Mission Gorge, and Carmel Mountain.

In addition, she will display her books, titled “I Love Del Mar,� “Legends,� and “Preserving Paradise.� “I was motivated to put together this particular show because I’ve noticed how much San Diego county,

Ruth Wallen, Diana Gordon and Anne Harvey at Carmel Mountain Nature Preserve. and specifically Carmel Valley, has changed in the last 25 years,� she said. “My purpose is to see what we can learn from the changes in our county landscape, which has been impacted by a population growth from 60,000 to 3 million in the last 100 years.�

Emotionally, she added,

she is heartbroken about the loss of wild areas and wants to create a space for people to mourn and grieve the losses, but also offer their visions for the future.

Visitors will have the opportunity to provide input by writing about their hopes and visions for San Diego on paper leaves that

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per Rail, a shore bird found in local estuaries, and the wild Skyros horse, found only on the Greek isle of Skyros. This small horse has been genetically traced to use by Alexander the Great’s army. Some of her paintings of this horse hang in the gallery of the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe. Sweig said she has two favorite places in the world. One is directly under the Eiffel Tower in Par-

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It is Wallen’s hope that we will preserve more wild open spaces and start to build up instead of out. “The source of the problem can be traced to values,� she said. “Although there have been many good ideas put forth by environmentalists and planners, political necessity has not always lead to the best long-range choices. In other words, we have valued growth and economic prosperity over quality of life and protecting nature. “We must realize that there is so much richness out there in the San Diego wild and we need to think hard

If you go What: “Cascading Memorials: Responses to Urbanization and Climate Change in San Diego County,� by Ruth Wallen, through Feb. 11 Opening reception: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Jan. 6 Where: Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. Gallery Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays Admission: Free Contact: (858) 454-5872 Website: ljathenaeum.org

about how we will protect it for the future. There are more threatened and endangered species in San Diego than any other county in the whole of the continental United States.�

is, looking straight up through the superstructure. “It’s a great place to make a wish or just feel grateful,� she said.

The other is the Greek isle of Santorini, the one that exploded when a volcano on the island blew up a millennium ago. Santorini is also thought by some to be the island of the Atlantis legend. “I just love the U-shape of Santorini and the sheer walls carved out by the volcano,� she said. “What an incredibly beautiful place.�

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SEAT continued from page 1 He acknowledged Danon has a head start, as he has been raising money and gathering endorsements for the past two years. But Hilliard said that a private poll he commissioned last year showed that his background would go over well with voters in the district, which includes Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, La Jolla and other communities.

“I have to get my message to the voters and let them hear about my background and experience and hopes and aspirations for the county and let them choose,” Hilliard said.

Hilliard is in the final year of his second four-year term on the council, and said he will not be running for a third term, regardless of the outcome of the race for the supervisorial seat.

When he joined the Del Mar council, Hilliard said, the city was not in good financial shape, and its revenues were declining. Now, he said, the city has a balanced budget, a Triple A bond rating, has carried out numerous capital projects and increased its revenue.

“We did that because we applied sound business principles to the operation of the city,” Hilliard said.

“We didn’t reduce services or increase taxes. We improved efficiencies.”

The county will be in need of such business skills as the state raids its coffers to make up its own budget shortfalls, Hilliard said.

Roberts could not be reached to comment for this story by presstime. But in an email response to an interview request, he wrote, “I do plan to announce soon that I am running for the Third District seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.”

According to a bio posted on the Solana Beach website, Roberts was first elected to the council in 2004, and served as mayor in 2008. He works as an executive with Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and previously as vice president for Science Applications International Corp., and as a staff member for a congressional committee.

The two councilmen will compete for the seat with Danon, who works as chief of staff for 50th District U.S. Rep. Brian Bilbray.

Previously, Danon worked in public relations and as chief of staff for County Supervisor Ron Roberts.

“I absolutely welcome

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Carl and Dave into the campaign. I think it’s extremely healthy for our democracy for the voters to have a choice,” said Danon, 46, a registered Republican.

In the most recent campaign disclosure forms available on the county Registrar of Voters website, which covered the period of Jan. 1 through June 30 of last year, Danon reported raising $64,270. Updated disclosure forms are due to be filed by Jan. 31.

Candidates for the supervisorial seat will face off in the June 5 primary election. If no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, the top two vote-getters will advance to a run-off election on the Nov. 6 ballot.

County government oversees a number of functions, including law enforcement through the Sheriff’s Department, health and human services, parks and recreation, libraries, airports, and land use in the unincorporated areas of the county.

Members of the board of supervisors earn $143,000 per year.

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A variety of regional events offered Music Society Concert Grammy Award-winning pianist Garrick Ohlsson will perform an all-Liszt program with “Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude,” “Mephisto Waltz No.1, “ and “Transcendental Étude No. 5 in B-flat Major” on La Jolla Music Society’s The Belanich Steinway, at 8 pm, Friday, Jan. 13 at MCASD Sherwood Auditorium, 700 Prospect St. UCSD Professor of Literature Steven Cassedy, a classically trained pianist, will deliver a pre-concert lecture, “Liszt’s Peculiar Religion,” discussing Liszt’s preoccupation with Roman Catholicism and its influence on his compositions at 7 pm. Tickets $25-$75 (858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org.

Worrisome Future The Humanist Fellowship of San Diego will present a free lecture by San Diego State University Political Sciene Professor Dipak Gupta on “An Unstable World: Future Trends of Radicalism and Political Violence,” 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) Gems and Jewels More than 100 importers/exporters and manufacturers with a selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals and findings will attend the Gem Faire, Jan. 6-8, at Del Mar Fairgrounds’ Bing Crosby Hall. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7, valid for the weekend. www. gemfaire.com

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sition, so this was our transition trip, to figure out what we wanted to be when we ‘grew up’,” she laughed.

When Mattson seriously settled into exploring job possibilities last April, “really what helped was the networking,” she said.

“Over 25 years, there was a vast network of people and relationships that were established. And so I was able to just set the goal to have ‘conversations’ with business leaders, people that I knew, who led me to other people, [and that] was how I even heard about this job.

“It was advertised, but I didn’t see it advertised, because I wasn’t looking that way.”

Her advice to others who might find themselves in a similar circumstances during these high unemployment times?

“One, break through your fears. I had some fears on some of my technical capabilities and I went to computer classes. Don’t let your fears be an obstacle that gets in your way.

“Take charge of your transition. Instead of operating from a place of desperation or fear or confusion, get settled and list your strengths, your weaknesses, and your areas of interests … so you can be deliberate in your search, because that’s how you’re going to sustain your next job and not just make it to another transition job.

“And really to heal and restore, make sure your confidence is in place, surround yourself with supportive people, network and just have conversations.

“I think one of the things that was so exciting for me was just to set up appointments and have conversations.

That became inspiring to me and it helped validate who I am, who I was and who I will be.”

What attracted her to Cox, she said, was its philosophy of “giving back” to

the community ever since its founding in 1898 by Ohio school teacher James M. Cox, who later went on to serve three terms as governor of Ohio and to purchase his first newspaper, the Dayton Evening News — which became the first step in creating the company that Cox is today— the third largest cable entertainment and broadband provider in the country with more than 6 million customers and 22,000 employees.

“It’s a company with a big heart,” Mattson said. “They hire people with heart. They hire people with passion.

“In my process of joining Cox, I went through six different interviews with 10 people over two months. And a lot of those questions were about personal development, about ethics, about how I communicate. I really was excited that they asked those type of questions versus just tactical questions.”

Her job at Cox is to align three pillars within the company — the Cox Care Foundation funded by employee payroll deductions, the corporate giving program, and engaging its 3,000 California employees in volunteerism to serve in the community.

Utilizing its communications technology, its intellectual capital and its volunteer capacity, Mattson said, the focus will be on helping three specific entities — the military population and their families, underserved youth and the educational capacities of schools to help make a difference that is measurable and sustainable.

The company, she said, is making “bucket lists” of organizations, both profit and nonprofit, that it may partner with to create new community outreach projects that will blend with Cox’s core focus areas.

“There’s nothing that we alone or someone else alone will change this world or change the immediate social needs of our community,” she said. “It’s really together we make a collective impact.”

Chabad of CV to host guest Vendors needed for Canyon Crest speaker David Nesenoff Chabad of Carmel Valley welcomes guest speaker David Nesenoff of Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. in the SD Jewish Academy Ulam room (11860 Carmel Creek Road.

Nesenoff interviewed Helen Thomas, the dean of the Washington press corps, when she said that “Jews should get the hell out of Palestine” and “go home, back to Poland and Germany.”

Hear the back-story of how a homegrown Long Island kid, YU graduate, took down the dean of the press corps. Filled with humor, danger, and spirituality. Captivating and intriguing.

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whole new dynamic.”

However, the senior primarily plays in tournaments not affiliated with the school.

When preparing for an event, Courtney said she doesn’t really have a routine.

“I go in and just be calm, say a couple prayers,” she said. “With golf, you never know what’s going to happen.”

Outside of golf, Courtney enjoys surfing and playing volleyball, and she has been a member of her school’s cross country and basketball teams.

She has also dabbled in journalism, having served as fashion editor of Golfer Girl Magazine. It was a family affair, as dad Claude served as publisher, while sister Libby was editor in chief and Chloe Belle held the title of fashion director. Mom, Michelle, also served as advertising manager. The magazine was founded in 2006, and the first issue was published in spring 2007. The final printed issue went out in fall 2008, and a skeleton Web site is still available for people to view old issues, at www.golfergirlmagazine. com.

“It was a fun experience

for me,” Courtney said.

“Unfortunately, it ended in the recession. But it was not for a lack of demand.”

At its peak, the magazine had a circulation of 10,000, with subscribers in all 50 states, Mexico and Canada.

For the immediate future, Courtney has her sights set on collegiate golf.

She just signed with Harvard, and will start next fall as a member of the class of 2016.

She will be the second Hooton sister to play at that level, as Libby, 20, is on the team at the University of Pennsylvania. Libby and Courtney are trying to persuade Chloe Belle to follow in their footsteps, although the 15-year-old Bishop’s freshman is not playing golf as often as she used to.

“She’s getting into rowing,” Courtney said.

Meanwhile, “I’m counting down the hours (until Harvard),” she said. “It’s been a dream of mine as long as I can remember. ...

Every day, I have to pinch myself.”

Courtney said she is contemplating the study of government, “but we’ll see.”

“I feel blessed to have the career I’ve had, and I enjoy every second,” she said.

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Canyon Crest Academy’s annual Swap Meet is looking for local vendors!

Utilize this chance to fundraise on a personal or communal level on Saturday, Jan. 14. The cost for a booth is $20. To register or purchase a booth, please go to ccaasb.com and pick up a form.

Interview tips and techniques for teens to be held Jan. 19 High school teens can learn how to prepare for a college interview at a seminar to be held at Canyon Crest Academy on Thursday Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. in the CCA Media Center. The seminar is hosted by Canyon Crest Academy Foundation and more information is available at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

Raven Wishes Night for Academics, Counseling and Technology The popular Canyon Crest Academy Foundation Raven Wishes Nights kick off the 2012 year with a focus on “Academics, Counseling, and Technology” on Wednesday, Jan. 11, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Del Mar Hilton (Jimmy Durante Blvd and Via de la Valle).

Raven Wishes Nights give parents and supporters of CCA programs the opportunity to meet their student’s teachers and administrators one-on-one, learn what is needed to keep CCA’s award-winning programs on top, and make a donation to the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation for needed items and programs.

Admission is free to the Jan. 11 event and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Information on this and upcoming Raven Wishes Nights for Athletics (Feb. 22) and Envision (March 6) can be found at www.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

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BY JULIE WONG KAPLAN’S FREE SAT/ COMBO PRACTICE TEST Saturday, Jan. 14 @ 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Sign up at www.kaptest.com/practicetest) Kaplan’s FREE SAT/ACT combo practice test is a great way for students to try out both of the most important College entrance exams at one time. This is a full length four hour test which combines key elements from both exams so students can test drive both exams at once.

Students should sign up on the www.kaptest.com/ practicetest website, and then join us at the Carmel Valley Library on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., to experience the thrill of testing their knowledge on these two important pieces of the college entrance puzzle.

Students should bring #2 pencils and a calculator.

These students and their parents should also join us on Saturday, Jan. 28, from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. to receive the results of their practice tests, and discuss ways to improve their scores, and learn Kaplan test strategies!

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LEASE continued from page 1 invited anyone with suggestions or concerns about the request for proposals, or the lease, to send a letter to the city.

“There is going to be lots and lots of opportunity for public input on this,” Roth said.

The city obtained the land in the early 1980s as part of a deal for development of the nearby community of Fairbanks Ranch.

The city received a total of 616 acres, most of which was used for construction of the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, which is also leased by the city to the country club.

The remaining 80 acres were leased to the San Diego Polo Club, which was launched by 30 founding members, who invested about $2 million in the fields, barns and other facilities on the site, said current club president Ron Bonaguidi.

Currently, the club pays the city $9,842 per month for the property, according to Roth. Over the life of the lease, rental payments have totaled more than $3 million, along with $650,000 in

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AFTERNOON STORY TIME Mr. Ted will entertain with stories, songs, and music. **No Yoga Class for seniors on Jan. 4, 2012. Returns on Jan. 11, 2012 YOGA CLASS FOR SENIORS Every Wednesday @ 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

This is a program for seniors only that is held in the Community Room of the Carmel Valley Branch Library. Instructors are from Silver Age Yoga. Every class utilizes chairs but please bring your own exercise mat if desired. No reservations required. property taxes, said Bonaguidi.

Overlooking the expansive green lawns of the polo fields is a deck and clubhouse and offices housed in modular buildings. On a recent morning, a flock of Canada geese occupied the fields where horses and riders can be found during the summer polo season. In the center of the property are rows of horse barns and stalls, vacant for the winter, and at the east end of the property are soccer fields subleased to a local youth soccer club.

The polo club, which has some 50 to 100 active members, subleases the property to bring in revenue to support and maintain the property. Among the annual activities are the Surf Cup soccer tournament, lacrosse tournaments, and corporate and charitable events.

The polo club is a “notfor-profit” corporation, said Bonaguidi, which puts all of its revenue back into the fields.

Bonaguidi said polo club officials had made a proposal to increase the club’s rent in exchange for a lease extension before the city decided to open up bidding for the property. He

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“They’re doing it because of external issues,” Bonaguidi said.

He noted that the club has been a good tenant for more than 25 years, and the city could have negotiated a lease extension directly with the club, that would have been fair to both parties.

“We don’t want a sweetheart deal,” he said.

But if it doesn’t win a new lease, “the club will probably become extinct.”

Roth, the mayor’s spokesman, confirmed that the city did not legally have to go out to bid. “We chose to do so because we want to make certain we perform our due diligence and explore all options. The community expects nothing less,” Roth wrote in an email.

The fortunes of the popular Surf Cup soccer tournament are also tied to an extension of the polo club lease, said Mike Connerly, tournament president.

The youth tournament, now in its 21st year, is held each summer and fall at the

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TUTORING FOR K6TH GRADERS — High School Students will provide Homework Help to K-6th graders in the Young Adult Area. No registration required.

Jan. 6, 20 @ 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

LEGO BUILDER CLUB This is a program for ages 6-12 and will be held in Community Room of the Carmel Valley Branch Library. No registration required and limit of 40 participants. Legos contain small objects and parent’s supervision is recommended.

Jan. 11, 25 @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

AFTERNOON CRAFT TIME FOR PREK-6TH GRADERS This program is for PreK-6th graders and no registration is required. The class will be limited to 40 participants.

Jan. 18 @ 4 p.m. –5 p.m.

FAMILY FUN TIME: CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR Children will enjoy stories, make a craft and have treat to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year. This program is for PreK-6th graders. No reservations re-

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Jan. 25 @ 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

TEEN BOOK CLUB New members welcome and should register at the discussion. For children in grades, 6, 7 and 8. The group will discuss “The Book Thief,” by Markus Zusak.

The Friends of the Carmel Valley Library Bookstore carries books, audio visual items, and assorted treasures for library lovers on sale during regular library hours. All proceeds from the bookstore benefit the library and money raised by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library are eligible for matching funds from the City of San Diego. Our thanks to you!

Library hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and CLOSED Sunday and Monday. Our book drop will be open at all times.

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polo fields, and draws about 7,500 players, Connerly said. “If we’re not able to continue here, we’re in the same situation Ron’s in, we will be done.”

Also watching the situation closely are officials with the river park JPA, and the Friends of the San Dieguito River Valley, an environmental group.

The JPA wants to make sure that proper environmental review is conducted for any potential future uses of the property, said agency executive director Dick Bobertz. Also, the polo club is in the process of restoring a section of trail along the river, and the JPA wants the work completed even if the lease changes hands.

Ideally, Bobertz said, the JPA would like to see “low-key, passive recreational uses” on the property. “It would make a great public park,” he said.

The Friends group is most concerned about intensification of uses at the fields, said president Maggie Brown.

“We feel the club has been a good steward. We certainly could have done a lot worse over the last 25 years. It’s sort of the devil you know versus the devil

you don’t know. What we want is for it to be returned to its natural, unsullied state, but nobody’s going to do that. The city of San Diego is desperate for money.

We are worried about what the city is going to put there instead of the polo club that’s going to be an intensification of uses,” Brown said.

Bonaguidi said the club’s continued presence provides public benefits, from access to walkers and joggers to a place where appropriate community events can be held. The club offers an initial free polo lesson to any member of the public he said, and he disputed that polo is strictly a game for the wealthy.

In simple terms, the game consists of two teams of four horses and riders, who use wooden mallets to score by hitting a ball between goal posts. The game requires both athleticism and equestrian skills, said Bonaguidi.

“There are one-horse polo players and the Sultan of Brunei,” he said. “The elitists get all of the ink.

They’re only 1 percent of the polo population but they skew the perception.”

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TPHS graduate wants to regain that Olympic ‘touch’ in London

Above: Soren Thompson goes in for a score against a Hungarian opponent.

Right: Thompson, waving, accepts his bronze medal in May 2011 at the Stockholm Grand Prix, one of the key Olympic qualification World Cups. It was his first podium finish in a Grand Prix event.

BY KATHY DAY Coming home to Carmel Valley for the holidays marked the beginning of Soren Thompson’s travels for the winter.

The Torrey Pines High graduate — who was a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic Fencing Team in individual men’s epee — is working on a comeback. The road will take him to Portland for the North America Cup Jan. 13-16, and then to an international invitational in Italy. After that, it’s training with the Italian national team near Naples and the first of four Olympic qualifying events in Milan.

“I’m very excited to be in the middle of this journey,” he said in a recent interview from New York where he now lives and trains.

Thompson stopped competing after failing to qualify for the 2008 Olympic team, which he concedes was probably due to his injury – a complete avulsion of his hamstring, meaning the tendons are no longer attached to the bone. Before he got hurt, he was No. 2

ranked in the U.S. and No. 8 in the world.

Both the fencer and Sebastian Dos Santos, the U.S. men’s epee coach, acknowledge the challenge is different because of the injury.

Surgery wasn’t an option and he still has a big lump in the middle of his leg that hurts him to walk when it flares up.

“I’ve been dealing with the injury and living with it,” Thompson said. “It’s made me mentally tougher.”

After dropping out of competition, he shifted his focus to international business, working for Hycrete, a construction and green technology company. But the urge to get back into his sport grew as the London Olympics drew closer.

At 30, he’s “a touch on the old side,” he said, adding, “I’m glad I trusted myself and took this leap.

Hopefully it will get me to London.”

Dos Santos said he believes Thompson “is almost guaranteed to qualify for the Olympics,” although there are a few steps he still has to SEE OLYMPIC, PAGE 13

‘Epee Freestyle Fencing According to usfencincg.org, ‘epee (pronounced EPP-pay literally meaning ‘sword’ in French) is the descendant of the dueling sword, but is heavier, weighing approximately 27 ounces, with a stiffer, thicker blade and a larger guard. As in foil, touches are scored only with the point of the blade, however in epee the entire body, head-to-toe, is valid target -- much like in an actual duel.’

Thompson added via e-mail: “It takes a pretty solid hit (750 grams of force) to register a point (i.e. more than just a touch even though we sometimes call it that).”

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Torrey Pines JV Soccer team finalists at Invitational The Torrey Pines JV Soccer team were finalists in the 2011 North County Inland Invitational. They beat Scripps 1-0, Patrick Henry 2-0 and Del Norte 7-0 in regular play. They advanced and won against St. Augustine 2-1 in the semi-finals and tied Escondido High School 1-1 to eventually lose in penalty kicks.

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One of those will be finding the drive that many younger competitors have.

“You have to be hungry to be the best and sometimes with maturity that dissipates,” the coach said in a phone interview in late December.

Thompson has been taking his training in stages.

At first, he trained before and after work, upping the schedule after he started to see results. Then he worked out an arrangement to shift from employee to consultant so he could hone his skills.

Within a couple of months of full-time training, he was back in international competition and fin-

ished as the top American at one event.

“I went from 300th (ranking) to the top 20 to the top 10,” he said. “The season is going well.”

The son of Greg and Sheila Thompson, he said his fencing career started “as a little bit of an accident. My mother knew someone who was friends with the fencing coach at UCSD.” That was when he was 7. From there it was on to higher levels of competition, including being on the Princeton University fencing squad where he won the NCAA title. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, he finished 7th.

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said.

“I’m really coming back in a different way. The situation is controlled by me,” he added.

The U.S. coach, Dos Santos, said “being his own coach enables him to take the best from all. He’s had a lot of success this season.”

Fencing, he said, is a “very unique combat sport (that is all about) timing and distance, one person against another. … Each person is a new problem to solve.”

A lot of the same life skills apply to his work, he added, but for now he’s focusing on who his competitors are and what skills they have and applying his own abilities.

“It all hangs on that moment … there’s a ton of pressure.”

Village Church Community Theater to hold auditions The Village Church Community Theater in Rancho Santa Fe announces auditions for “A Little piece of Heaven”on Sunday, Jan. 8, from 1- 4 p.m., and Monday, Jan. 9, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Roles for six men, seven women, one teen girl and one boy.

Performances are: Friday, March 9, 16, Satur-

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Chemistry is key for CCA Ravens girls basketball team

BY GIDEON RUBIN They were young up-and-coming freshmen with limited roles when Canyon Crest Academy’s girls basketball team became the school’s first team to win a San Diego Section title in any sport in 2009.

They’re now the five senior leaders on a team that in many ways is very different to the Ravens Division III championship team.

During the 2008-09 campaign, the Ravens featured a formidable 1-2 combination of Alisha Eckberg and Meghan Brown, then-seniors who combined for more than 2,800 points during their distinguished CCA careers.

But Stephanie Bieler, Alison Brown, Julia Brew, Kathryn Brandos, and Olivia McGuigan, forge the nucleus of a team that relies more on teamwork, chemistry and camaraderie.

And if the early returns are any indication, this year’s team might just be every bit as good.

The Ravens are off to their best start in program history.

Going into the prestigious Holiday Prep Classic at Del Norte High (CCA was scheduled to open the tourney on Dec. 27 against Mayfair), the Ravens were 6-3, with impressive wins against perennial powers Ramona, University City, and Cathedral Catholic, among others.

“They’re not that tall and they’re not that athletic, but they have great team chemistry and they also really have a great understanding of basketball and the way it’s supposed to be played,” CCA coach Terry Ryan said.

In addition to chemistry and camaraderie, the Ravens are also benefitting from excellent court awareness communication among players.

“It’s a lot more fun because you know everyone on the team really well,” Bieler said.

“You know what everyone else is going to do and you win together and you lose together.

Brown is an athletic point guard with excellent aptitude and a knack for anticipating plays. She’s a legitimate scoring threat who can also fill in at shooting guard in a pinch and is a surprisingly effective rebounder at 5-6.

Brew, who plays the wing, is an impact scorer and defender, and Brandos, who plays guard, is a 3-point shooting specialist and excellent passer.

McGuigan, a 5-9 reserve forward, brings energy and an excellent rebounding and defensive game.

Brew and Brown have collegiate aspirations, hoping to become the program’s third and fourth CCA players to continue their careers at four-year schools.

Eckberg (San Jose State) is CCA’s only player to go on to a Division I school, and Alex Brunt-Pluta plays at Division III Willamette University (Salem, Ore.).

Ryan said Brew will likely land at a Division II school, with Cal Lutheran (Simi Valley) a strong possibility. Brown is being recruited by several Division III schools, he said.

Bieler could play at a four-year school too, but she plans to focus on academics.

Ryan acknowledged that they’ll all be missed.

“They play hard and they play the way a coach wants them to play,” he said.

“They know their roles, they know each other and they play really well together as a team. It’s a coach’s dream the way play together.”

Bieler said she and her current Ravens teammates learned from playing for a championship team as freshman, despite having limited roles.

“We just learned how good we can be and that even if you’re not ranked very high that doesn’t mean you’re not going to go far, you definitely can still go far, it’s all about how well you play as a team,” Bieler said.

From left to right: Stephanie Bieler, Alison Brown, Olivia McGuigan, Kathryn Brandos, Julia Brew forge the nucleus of a team that relies on teamwork, chemistry “We like to do stuff off the court too, so it’s really fun.”

From a matchup standpoint, the Ravens are a difficult team to prepare for. They feature a balanced offense, with as many as four players already scoring in double figures in the same game on several occasions.

“That’s what makes this team special, they have chemistry,” Ryan said.”They all can score, they know each other’s strengths and weaknesses and they know where to be on the court.”

Bieler, a second-year captain, is probably the team’s most feared scoring threat. She’s a physical player who brings smarts to go along with a solid jumper to the forward position. She’s also among the team’s best defensive players and leading rebounders.

“She’s just (5-foot-8) or 5-9, but she plays much bigger,” Ryan said.

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DMCV Sharks Boys U8 Gold Team wins tournament following ‘golden goal’ The DMCV Sharks Boys U8 Gold Team recently won the La Jolla All Star tournament with a golden goal in the finals. Above are the proud players and coaches after they succeeded with a golden goal in the finals.

Left to right: Back row: Coach Oliver Muenz, David Post, Justin Hall, Tommaso Lanza-Billetta, Aidan Parsons, Logan Yroz, Teddy Fogliani, Coach David Post; Front row: Dean Lahanas, Aidan Nieman, Brayden Mazepa, Sai Nerella, Duncan Hawe.

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‘One Peruvian farmer clearing rain forest to feed his family, progressing from patch to patch as the soil is drained of nutrients, will cut down more kinds of trees than are native to all Europe.’

– Biologist/entomologist E.O.Wilson, a ‘friend’ and supporter of NCI, as quoted on the NCI website

Sunset in the Maijuna area

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Defenders of nature, culture Indigenous Shuar in southwest Ecuador

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Preservation a way of life for tiny Del Mar nonprofit

BY KATHY DAY Some people talk about conservation; Ivan Gayler and the staff at Nature and Culture International live it.

The small-in-staff but large-inreach nonprofit based in Del Mar began with a vision: a real one of burning rainforests that Solana Beach resident Ivan Gayler saw from the air over Ecuador.

Gayler said in a recent interview at his Del Mar office that he was aghast to see a “multi-mile fire line in the most biologically diverse rainforest in the world.”

Now it has become a “dream to preserve what’s there and to rebuild what’s left,” said the man who may be better known locally as part of the Del Mar Partnership that built Del Mar Plaza. (Another Solana Beach resident who is CEO of the partnership is David Winkler, who sits on the Nature and Culture board.)

Fifteen years ago when Gayler made the decision to leave the real SEE NATURE, PAGE B15

Above: Aguaje palm climbing PHOTO: JOSE ALVAREZ/NCI

Right: Nature and Culture International founder Ivan Gayler, program coordinator Silvia Usuriaga, Executive Vice President John Evey PHOTO: KATHY DAY

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Getting it done Among the accomplishments of Nature and Culture International: • Protected 4.5 million acres of Amazon rainforest in Peru • Created a 2.6 million acre UNESCO-managed biosphere • Guided sustainable production of goods such as perfume, artisanal crafts and forest products.

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Local experts share tips to help make your New Year’s resolutions a reality — Compiled by Karen Billing A new year means new resolutions to make and try not to break. We picked a handful of the most common New Year’s resolutions (travel, eat more vegetables, floss daily and exercise more) and asked a few local professionals for tips and a little motivation on making these most common resolutions stick in 2012: Travel Once you pick the location, here’s some cues from Bill Altaffer, one of the world’s most traveled people who lives in Carmel Valley: • Always travel light • Make many copies of your photo page of your passport and hide them on you and in your luggage • Always get emergency evacuation insurance • Buy a Lonely Planet guide book • Bring with you in your carry-on bag things you will need like medicine • Change money when you arrive Eat more vegetables From Jimbo’s…Naturally!: “As many people use the New Year as an opportunity to define health & nutrition goals, it is important to note which seasonal produce items are available in the winter.

“The leaves of the kale plant provide an earthy flavor and more nutritional value for fewer calories than almost any other food. We offer four varieties of organic kale, all locally grown from Be-Wise Ranch in San Pasqual: Lacinato, Red Russian, Redbor and Green. Kale is widely recognized as an incredibly nutritious vegetable with low fat, no cholesterol and no

Getting more exercise is a popularNew Year’s resolution. powerful antioxidant properties. Some other winter vegetables are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, chard, Brussels sprouts, potatoes and yams.

“Our produce department isn’t the only place in-store where you can get your vegetable. Our juice bar makes refreshing and nutritious drinks with you choice of organic vegetables. For many, this is a quick and easy way to get your daily serving of organic vegetables. In fact, we sell juicers and are always encouraged by the passion of our customers who have discovered juicing at home.

“For those who take pride in preparing a healthy dish, please consider the recipe for our Chow Mein Veggie Stir Fry. The recipe is simple; a bunch of colorful organic vegetables, noodles, and teriyaki sauce. We have used this recipe when visiting local schools to show the kids and parents how easy it can be to prepare a vegetable filled dish. Best of all, the kids love it

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Bradd Milove, Investment & Securities Attorney: Investors beware: hidden risks and regulatory warnings for non-traded REITs

Colleen Van Horn, Chief Executive of Innovative Healthcare Consultants, Inc.: Home for the holidays: tips for talking to aging parents about changing health and wellness needs Claudia Cortadi, DDS Ablantis Dental: Healthy diet, healthy teeth: how to eat your way to a brilliant smile and better oral health Kevin Yaley Progressive Education: Rethinking the role of arts education for diversified opportunities and well-balanced students

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Devoted mother, career woman and music lover celebrates 100 years of life

La Jolla Cultural Partners

BY MEGAN MCVAY To the Carmel Valley Emeritus resident, Frances Cleary, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take nor by the moments that take our breath away, but rather by the many arias we enjoy and sing along to.

Frances, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Dec. 27, reveals that both she and her two children, Donald and Katherine, were raised on opera. She held a subscription and box seats to the San Francisco Opera and took her children to a show every Frances Cleary recently Sunday afternoon. Even at celebrated her 100th birthday. age 82, she drove for hours Photo/Jon Clark with her children to attend Richard Wagner’s five-hour Ring Cycle opera.

So when it came time to plan Frances’s 100th birthday party, it seemed like a celebration complete with a professional opera performance was in order.

On Dec. 27, Frances’s family and friends arrived at the Emeritus Assisted Living Community excited to celebrate her milestone birthday, eat her favorite chocolate cake and enjoy arias sung by veteran Los Angeles Opera singer and “Young Artist of the Future” winner Sarah Lopez.

Dressed in a navy blue and gold necklace she beaded herself and a colorful blouse, Frances sat in front of the piano with her children to enjoy the performance. At the end of the show, Lopez dedicated an aria to the birthday girl

called “All the things you are” and invited the audience to sing along to an encore of “O’ Holy Night” and “Silent Night.” After the opera performance, Frances’s daughter Katherine dazzled the audience as she played several songs on the Irish harp.

Frances was born in the rural town of Moccasin, Ill., but soon moved to another nearby town called Shelbyville, where she went to business college in 1928. After working at a law office in Chicago, she moved to San Francisco in 1939 and began her career as a court reporter for the Superior Court of San Francisco.

In 1942, shortly after Pearl Harbor, she moved to Hawaii to work for a low-level propaganda agency called the Office of War Information, but soon returned to San Francisco and married her husband, Donald Cleary, in 1946. The couple bought a three-story house together and had their two children, Donald and Katherine. However, Frances did not give up her full-time career to become a stay-at-home mother. Instead, she opted to juggle the two responsibilities, a lifestyle not common among women at the time.

She loved working and viewed it as a challenge that was fun to conquer. Every day she recorded testimonies during the day, served a homemade dinner at 6:30 p.m. and then retreated to her office in the basement to transcribe at night.

“My mom was different from other moms in those times. All the kids in the neighborhood would come to our house for her cooking. She was able to whip up the best homemade meals, never store-bought, and work at the same time,” said Katherine. “One of the main things she’s taught us is to never rely on males, or anyone for that matter, for an income.”

Frances made sure that her kids always had baked goods and a housekeeper to come home to until she got back from work. While raising her children she remained even-tempered and calm and would often say, “I don’t know what you’re going to do, but I know what I’m going to do” when

she was confronted with issues. Her biggest piece of advice today is to pick your own battles and never start ones you can’t win.

Indeed, she does say that her biggest talent is “getting along with people.”

“If there is one word to describe my mother, it’s patient.

It would be hard to classify my sister and I as prize children, but she is always forbearing and understanding,” said Donald Cleary. “She is kind and generous with us, always.”

Frances retired in 1976 and moved into her dream house overlooking Dillon Beach in Marin County the next year. She designed the house to have more than a 180-degree view of the ocean. After all, she left Illinois for a reason, and that reason was to be by the sea. By the end of the 22 years that she lived there, she knew every wildflower by heart and could tell what time of year it was by the appearance of the sunset.

In 1999, Frances moved to the Emeritus Assisted Living Community in Carmel Valley because she wanted to be where the weather was nice and care was readily accessible.

She’s an avid reader and enjoys reading biographies about Abraham Lincoln, John Adams and Queen Elizabeth the 1st.

She also loves to bead, go to the beach and, of course, attend musical shows and symphonies, especially German operas.

When asked what she thinks about turning 100, she said with a smile, “Well, I think it’s alright. I can still remember back when I was only 4.”

Frances Cleary has seen it all — two world wars, Pearl Harbor, the first man on the moon, women’s suffrage, the technological revolution, a depression and a repression — but when comparing today’s society to that of 100 years ago, she puts things quite simply.

“Well, people are still just people.”

PHENOMENAL CALIFORNIA LIGHT, SPACE, SURFACE Phenomenal: California Light, Space, Surface is MCASD’s biggest undertaking to date, and it’s only open for a few more weeks. Don’t miss your chance to see the exhibition The New York Times calls “impeccable.” Phenomenal features 13 artists whose use of light as a medium during the 1960s and ‘70s changed the course of art making in Southern California. This exhibition closes on January 22, 2012.

LA JOLLA 700 Prospect Street DOWNTOWN 1100 and 1001 Kettner Blvd.

858 454 3541 www.mcasd.org Bruce Nauman, Green Light Corridor, 1970, painted wallboard and fluorescent light fixtures with green lamps, dimensions variable. Collection Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York. Panza Collection, Gift, 1992. Photo by Pablo Mason. © 2011 Bruce Nauman / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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Write Out Loud, a unique theatre troupe that reads literature aloud, returns to the Athenaeum in 2012 with two new programs of literature about art and music.

Most of us were read to as children, but too few of us ever get such tender loving care as adults. Write Out Loud changes that with professional actors who breathe such verve into stories and poems that they seem to jump off the page--alive and aloud!

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Claire’s on Cedros guests may await seating on the patio or on benches near bike racks in front of the restaurant.

■ The Vibe: Eco-friendly, eclectic, casual, relaxed

■ Reservations: Recommended for parties of six or more, weekdays only

■ Signature Dishes: Caprese Frittata, Pumpkin Clairecakes, Divorciados, Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, Sweet Potato Parmesan Fries

■ Patio Seating: Yes ■ Take Out: Yes

■ Open Since: 2009

■ Happy Hour: No ■ Hours: 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Fried Green Tomato Sandwich, with a side of Sweet Potato Fries.

Eggs Benedict, topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

Eco-friendly dining puts Claire’s on Cedros on the national map!

BY KELLEY CARLSON rom its organic ingredients to its LEED Platinum-certified building, Claire’s on Cedros is definitively “green.”

Some of it’s obvious: The majority of the landscaping is edible, such as the cardamom grown in the back patio’s whimsically decorated central garden, surrounded by colorful insect sculptures.

Plenty of windows inside cut energy use by providing natural lighting and ventilation. And of course, recyclable containers are used for takeout.

But some of the eco-friendly aspects are relatively hidden jewels. Recycled blue jeans serve as treasured insulation; bricks salvaged from buildings that were on the grounds of Petco Park became prized materials for Claire’s interior.

Such features enabled the restaurant to be recognized as the first in San Diego to receive the U.S. Green Building Council’s highest Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification, and one of only several in the United States.

To complement the environmental components, eclectic elements were incorporated into the interior design. A lamp created from wire whisks and ladles hangs over delectable goods for sale that are baked in-house; a nearly human-sized turner utensil stands upright on a wall.

The atmosphere is so casual, guests have come in their pajamas.

“We wanted to make it feel like home instead of a restaurant,” said Claire Allison, who co-owns the establishment with Terrie Boley.

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A lamp made from wire whisks and ladles hangs over the baked goods.

Eclectic furnishings can be seen inside Claire’s, such as the bird’s nest lamps and a cow portrait. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON

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Caprese Frittata customers from across the county are drawn to Claire’s; Allison is one talented chef. She uses organic ingredients “whenever possible,” and obtains meat and dairy products from farmers who raise their animals humanely and without hormones. Claire’s makes its own sauces, salad dressings, jams and even cheese, and the food is “pretty much prepared from scratch,” Allison said.

“There’s not a lot of canned products in the kitchen,” she added. “It’s mostly about knowing what’s in the food. What’s important is knowing that it’s healthful.”

The menu also changes quarterly, depending on the availability of ingredients. Breakfast is served all day, while lunch starts at 11:30 a.m.

Among the current specialties offered are the Divorciados, two eggs your way on corn or flour tortillas with black beans, queso fresco, grilled green onions, guacamole, salsa fresca, tomatillo and ranchero sauce; and the Chicken Bahn Mi

Sandwich, consisting of grilled Vietnamese marinated chicken thighs, pickled daikon radish and carrots, butter lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, cilantro and mayonnaise on a homemade baguette.

Allison offers some tips for first-time customers. If it’s raining, sit inside next to a window, where it’s “very cozy.” But if it’s one of Southern California’s trademark sunny days, choose a spot on the patio next to the fountain or under a tree.

Next, select a coffee beverage such as a caramel latte or mocha. The restaurant makes its own ganache for the mocha; the lattes contain homemade caramel that Allison prepares.

For the main dish, order the awardwinning Original Clairecakes. Multigrain and pumpkin options are also available, and they come in short stack, tall stack or a combination with eggs and your choice of meat.

Guests who desire to take Claire’s goods home with them can opt for takeout or buy trademarked goods from the store.

Items include pancake mix, granola, multigrain hot cereal, jams, and the pear mostarda that is an ingredient in the Tuscan Pork Loin Sandwich. Catering is also available.

While reservations can be made during weekdays for parties of six or more, they are not accepted during the weekends.

However, customers can call Claire’s when they are on their way over, to be put on a waiting list. There’s typically a wait at lunch during the week, and between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the weekends, Allison said. The slowest time tends to be 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays.

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Boys & Girls Clubs Polster Branch offers classes for kids — and adult fitness classes

BY KATHY DAY While the Polster Branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito strives to live up to its motto as “The Positive Place for Kids” it’s also becoming a place where adults can focus on fitness.

Although the club had been home to Jazzercise for 11 years, program director Candace Gerlach said the new fitness classes offer something for everyone.

“Jazzercise wanted more space,” she added, noting that the club wanted to offer its own exercise and fitness programs to serve the active Carmel Valley community. “It’s a great opportunity for us to offer a wider variety of activities.”

Started in October, the programs range from Aikido and yoga classes, including a 6 a.m. “Sunrise” class that will start after the holiday break, to cardio hip hop and turbo kickboxing. The Zumba fitness classes – described on the website as a “Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party” – are also popular.

“We have a great introductory special,” Gerlach said.

For $45 a month, you can take as many classes as you want from the selection of 25 a week.

The fitness programs run in the mornings and evenings, she noted, since the club is packed with activities for children and teens after school.

In a message on the club’s website, President and CEO Keith Padgett notes that “since 1966 the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito has provided all the traditional programs for which the Boys & Girls Clubs of America is known.”

The site also outlines the mission of “preparing our youth for tomorrow by making a difference today.” To accomplish that objective, the focus is on character and leadership development; education and career development; health and life skills; sports, fitness and recreation, and the performing arts.

Zumba classes are among the fitness classes offered for adults at the Polster branch.

Polster, one of the six branches of the San Dieguito organization and one of two in Carmel Valley (Allred at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School is the other), opened 13 years ago. It was named for Leonard and Edith Polster, who donated $1.7 million to the fundraising campaign. Other branches are in Del Mar, Encinitas and Solana Beach, where the Doug and Marianne Pardee Aquatics Center has a full array of activities.

At the Polster branch (and others), the long list of offer-

ings includes specialty classes such as rhythmic gymnastics, USA Freestyle karate, the Inspired Movement Dance and Performing Arts program or Power Tutoring for middle school students. They also run the Big Eight middle school sports programs and basketball for K-6 youth and a recreational basketball league. The club is also home to Carmel Valley Montessori School.

Gerlach noted that 145 youngsters take advantage of the after-school program on a regular basis. Walking and van service from area elementary schools is available to make life easier on working parents, she noted.

And when school’s not in session, the club offers adventure camps in everything from cooking to sports and “Glee Super Stars.” Keep an eye open for registration for spring programs.

Gerlach said she believes the Polster programs stand out because a lot of the staff members have been there for a long time –- some are substitute teachers at local schools.

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If neglected for several days, the plaque will harden and becomes even more harmful to our dental gum tissues leading to periodontal disease and destruction of our jaw bones.

This process is slow progressing and usually painless. Recent studies have now shown that there is a link between periodontal disease and heart disease and stroke. That’s why it is absolutely important to manage your oral environment on a daily basis by not just brushing, but also flossing. “One easy tip I remind patients to do is to find a time and a place where they can consistently do their two-three minutes of flossing. There are many brands of floss available, and one should consult with their dental hygiene professional for their recommendations...wax, unwaxed, nylong, Teflon, etc. Depending on your current conditions, there will be a floss that will best fit your needs. “The most important thing is find a floss that works for you and allows you to do it in a easy, manageable timely manner. There are even floss aids/holders that make it easier for those who have dexterity issues that make it difficult to floss. If you need help, ask your dental professional on how to floss properly. “Flossing at night before going to bed is preferred, but just doing it at least once during the day is the target. Some people even find it convenient to do their flossing while taking a showering—whatever it takes, this dreaded activity, but very necessary will do wonders for everyone’s dental health. “Remember, you don’t have to floss your teeth....just the ones you want to keep.

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Learn more at curtischandds.com Get more exercise From Eric Barajas, trainer at Pacific Sports Resorts (formerly Pacific Athletic Club): “One of the best ways to follow through on this popular New Year’s resolution is to have a defined, realistic set of goals (lose 5 percent body fat, have more energy, feel better, etc.), develop a plan to achieve your specific goals and find someone to hold you accountable until you achieve desired results. “Setting achievable goals to build upon will help carry your motivation through the New Year. Start with something as simple as setting aside a half an hour two to three times a week to dedicate to exercise or moving. Once you accomplish this goal build on it. “Write down exactly when you plan on exercising.

Analyze your schedule and find times that you can dedicate to spend on improving your health. Once you’ve figured out an exercise schedule tell someone about it and have them hold you accountable for following through on your plan. Finding a friend to work out with, hiring a trainer or making a wager with a spouse are all great ways to keep you exercising throughout the New Year. “If you are truly dedicated to changing old habits and committed to spending time working on improving your health this could be the year you permanently cross more exercise off the list of New Year’s resolutions.�

Contact Eric Barajas for personal training at (619) 9643742.

Get your finances in shape From Diane Huckabee, CFP, CRPC financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carmel Valley: This year, in addition to hitting the gym, learning that second language and getting better organized, why not also consider a few financial resolutions?

What types of resolutions might you consider? Here are a few suggestions: • Contribute more to your retirement accounts. The new year means that you are one year closer to retirement.

To help yourself build resources for the lifestyle you’ve envisioned as a retiree, try to boost your contributions to your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan.

You can do this if you get a salary increase and devote at least part of it to your 401(k).

At the same time, try to “max outâ€? on your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). For 2012, you can contribute up to $5,000 to an IRA, or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. • Reduce your debts.

Look for ways to cut down or consolidate your debts. It may not be easy, but it’s worth the effort because the lower your debt load, the more money you’ll have available to invest for the future. • Build an emergency fund. If you don’t already have an emergency fund containing between six and 12 months’ worth of living expenses, start building one soon. Keep the money in a liquid vehicle — one that’s separate from your everyday checking and savings accounts. Without such an emergency fund, you may be forced to dip into your longterm investments to pay for unexpected costs, such as a See RESOLUTIONS, page B7

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major car repair, a new furnace or a large medical bill. continued from page 6 • Don’t overreact to volatility. In 2011, the financial markets have been volatile, with big gains followed by a big roller-coaster pattern. Try not to let large, short-term price movements influence your investment decisions. Many of the factors that cause jumps or declines are not that relevant to long-term results — and as an investor, you want to focus on the long term. Concentrate on building a portfolio that’s suitable for your individual goals and risk tolerance. • Be aware of different types of risk. For many investors, “investment riskâ€? strictly means the possibility of losing principal when the value of an investment drops. Consequently, to cut back on their risk in the face of a volatile market, they may sell off stocks and load up on certificates of deposit (CDs), bonds and other so-called “saferâ€? investments.

But each investment actually carries its own type of risk. For example, if you own CDs that pay a 2 percent return, and the inflation rate is 3 percent, you will lose purchasing power over time. And if you wanted to sell your bonds before they had matured, you’d have to sell them at a discount if the market interest rate had risen above the “coupon� rate of your bond because no one would pay you full price for them. Just be aware that no investment is “risk-free,� and try to build a diversified portfolio that can lessen the impact of one specific type of risk.

By following these suggestions, you can go a long way toward making 2012 a good year in which to make progress toward your important financial goals. So plan ahead — and make the right moves.

Diane Huckabee can be reached at 858-794-7399.

North Coast Rep offers a telling ‘The Lion in Winter’

BY DIANA SAENGER In honor of its 30th anniversary season, North Coast Repertory Theatre will stage “The Lion in Winter,� one of the plays presented during its inaugural year.

Directed by Andy Barnicle, who directed seven plays at NCRT, “The Lion in Winter,� by James Goldman, is a family drama of emotion, wit and great insight that uses the royalty of 12th century England to reveal universal human frailties.

Goldman said he jumped at the chance to direct when NCRT Artistic Director David Ellenstein offered him the job. “I’ve wanted to get my hands on it ever since I saw it years ago on stage and as the movie,� Barnicle said. “These people have human needs and they react with anger and hurt and are clever in a con-

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The cast includes Mark Pinter (Henry II); Alexandra Grossi (Alais); Kyle Roche (John); Jason Maddy (Geoffrey); Richard Baird (Richard); Kandis Chappell (Eleanor) and Kyle Sorrell (Phillip).

The script is basically the same as previously performed at the Rep, Barnicle said. “People might be familiar with it, especially because of the famous people who created the roles in the film. (Peter O’Toole as Henry II and Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine) but I think enough time has gone by that those memories have faded.

Once the play begins, people will forget every thing but

what they are watching. “The play is really good at squeaking exposition out along the way, but you have to pay attention. This is not a history lesson though, it’s much more of a family comedy/drama. The language and characters’ behaviors are very contemporary. The only things really historical are the things at stake like the future of England. It’s really about the relationship between Henry and Eleanor and their children.�

Production designer Marty Burnett created six scenes in Henry’s castle in France on the Rep’s intimate stage. “It is a challenge to stage a play of six or seven characters the way this one surrounds the audience,� Barnicle said. “The actors need to be able to move around and make adjustments to ensure they can be seen and heard

all the time. It’s very helpful to have actors who have done it before and are familiar with that stage.�

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Galeria JAN celebrates 25 years in the art business

BY JOCELYN WATERS Galeria JAN, named for owner/ artist/videographer Jan Beran, first opened on Oct. 1, 1986 in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina (part of the former Yugoslavia). His wife, Biljana, is the director of the Prospect Street gallery in La Jolla that features the work of contemporary artists, both international and local.

In the last 25 years, Galeria JAN has traveled the world with the Berans — to Belgrade, Rome, Vienna and Croatia. In 1994, it moved with the Berans to California and opened in La Jolla in 1996, where it has remained for the last 15 years.

In celebration of the journey, Galeria JAN is showcasing work by Jan Beran in a retrospective titled, “Slow Train Coming.” It opened on Nov. 25 and continues through Dec. 31.

A decade in the making, Jan’s artwork is influenced by his witness of the Bosnian War and the transition to American life after becoming a refugee in Croatia. “Jan is mixing past and future,” Biljana explained, “they are histories.”

As a videographer, Jan has participated in more than 400 documentaries, covering Lebanon, Israel, Western Sahara, and the Bosnian War. During that time, he saw many beautiful works of art destroyed, which is why “he is interested in how one piece survives 3,000 years,” Biljana said.

Biljana Beran in front of her portrait by Jan Beran, “Inside Looking Out”, Mix Media on Wood, 2010. PHOTO: RICHARD TILAND

If you go What: Galeria JAN Where: 1250 Prospect St., Suite B21 Contact: (858) 551-2053 Web: www.galeriajan.com Jan studied and practiced in Sarajevo, developing an interest in iconography that shows through the use of gold and silver leaf, rusted metal, and muted oils on wood, seen in “Knocking on Heaven’s Door.” His works also feature the faces of woman, as in “Inside Looking Out,” which is a portrait of Biljana.

Two of Jan’s paintings are in the collection of the Sheikh of Dubai in Tel Aviv and many more are in collections around the world. Galeria JAN is

the only gallery in the United States representing his work.

During their time here, the Berans have made a lasting impression on town with the honesty in their art collection, and through education. In 2008, Biljana found the “jewel in San Diego,” artist Taylor Marie Prendergast. She sent her to Europe to study with renowned artist Joze Ciuha and in 2009, Prendergast had her first exhibition at Galeria JAN. Since then, Prendergast continues to have shows at Galeria JAN, and also at other galleries and museums around the world.

Her next exhibition at Galeria JAN will be in April 2012.

“I will take care of San Diego artists,” Biljana said.

In 2012, she will feature American contemporary artists like Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana. She will also have works by Joze Ciuha (Slovania/France), Vladimir Velickovic (Serbia/France), Viacheslav Kalinin (Russia), Beck Guttin (Mexico/USA), Jan Beran (Bosnia/ USA) and Prendergast (USA).

Retirement isn’t in the near future, but one day Biljana “would love to see my son take care of the gallery.”

He is currently 28.

“For 25 years in business, I’d like to thank my husband and my son Bojan. In La Jolla, thank you a lot to my landlord, Mr. and Mrs. Considine, who are part of my family now after ‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door,’ by Jan Beran, mixed media on 15 years.” wood.

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2012 Penguin Plunge Hearty local residents braved the cool Pacific to celebrate the first day of 2012 at the popular annual Penguin Plunge in Del Mar. Photos/Jon Clark

The 2012 Penguin Plunge at the beach in Del Mar

Elena Petre and Sarah Khoumsi Claire Tipler and Jessica Shapp pick up their certificates

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The Circosta Family after the plunge

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Add to your kitchen smarts with these timely tips The Kitchen Shrink

CATHARINE L. KAUFMAN People always ask me for basic kitchen tips to make their lives easier, waste less, save time, economize and perform damage control when Murphy’s Law walks into the kitchen. Here are some treasured tidbits to do all of the above, literally from soup to nuts.

Soup’s on!

Heavy-handed with the salt shaker? Then just cut a potato in quarters and toss into the soup pot. The potato will act like a salt sponge and repair the sodium overdose.

For future reference, pour salt into a dish and carefully dispense with your fingertips.

To remove the fat from soup float a crisp lettuce leaf on top, which

will act like a fat magnet, then remove the leaf.

To thicken soup, add instant potato flakes, barley, beans, rice or pasta.

Finally, to retain the richness of fresh herbs add during the last minutes of cooking.

Egg on your face Surprisingly, people struggle with the simple task of peeling boiled eggs. Try cracking the hard-boiled ends then placing them in icy water, or before boiling, make a pin prick in one end of the egg, or add a teaspoon of salt to the water.

Lemon law To get more juice out of your main squeeze keep lemons at room temperature and roll on a hard surface with your palm, back and forth until the skin feels supple. Or place the lemon in a bowl of hot water for several minutes before squeezing.

Also freeze the rind to use later for cake batters, pasta dishes or risottos.

Flour power To prevent bugs from taking a vacation in your flour canister, add a bay leaf to ward them off. Or store flour in the freezer to keep it pristine.

Sweet and Savory Nuts Whip up a batch of these smart, hearthealthy nuts to toss in lunch bags, salads and stir-fries, sprinkle on ice cream sundaes or munch straight up.

Ingredients 2 cups assorted shelled nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon cumin Dash nutmeg 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons butter (for cholesterolconscious use walnut, almond or sesame oil) 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Dash Tabasco

Use your noodle So lasagna noodles don’t maddeningly stick together, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the boiling water. Generally, when pasta requires additional cooking time after it is boiled, as ziti, casseroles or lasagna dishes, then undercook 1/4 to 1/3 of suggested package directions.

No more tears To prevent tearing when cutting onions, try these lacrimating-saving tips: freeze the onions be-

Method: In a mixing bowl, combine salt and spices. Set aside.

In a skillet melt butter or heat oil on medium and add nuts until toasted.

Add remaining ingredients and teaspoon of water. Cook until sugar is melted. Spread nuts on parchment-lined cookie sheet. Cool. Store in airtight containers.

fore cutting, cut near a stream of running water, light some candles near your cutting board or hold your breath.

stored in a paper bag rather than plastic to put the skids on moisture decay.

Clean with a brush to remove sand and grit from the caps and gills, not H2O that will tamper with the fungus flavor.

How do you like them apples?

To prevent cut apples from turning brown, simply squirt lemon juice on the cut surfaces or soak the pieces in apple juice.

Store in airtight containers and enjoy lily-white pommes hours later.

Potato tips Keep spuds away from onions that will make them rot faster. When making baked potatoes, pre-soak in salty water to speed up cooking time, and when boiling cubes for potato salad, sprinkle white vinegar in the water

A fun guy Mushrooms are best

to retain their shape and white color. To make fluffier mashed potatoes, add a dash of baking soda with milk and butter before mashing.

The seedy side When cooking tomato sauce, do it slow and easy for a sweet, delicate flavor without acidic undertones. To ripen tomatoes, place in a brown paper bag in a dark spot overnight or in a covered bowl with an apple that emits ethylene gas. To firm up overripe tomatoes, place in a bowl of cold salty water overnight.

In a nutshell As nuts have a high fat content and go rancid quickly, store in the fridge or freezer in glass containers to keep out heat, light and moisture. Nuts generally last four months in the refrigerator and eight in the freezer. They also tend to be odor eaters so keep them in solitary confinement. Do a taste test before using nuts, as a rancid crop will ruin any dish.

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County Pet of the Week Sherman is a 7-year-old neutered tabby cat who weighs in at a whopping 21 pounds. This gentle giant is mellow, loves being petted and brushed by his human pals and is simply the perfect gentleman. He does enjoy chasing the laser pointer around and would benefit from such physical activity to help him shed a few unwanted pounds. Meet Sherman by asking for ID#A1446406 Tag#C893. He can be adopted for the Senior Fee of just $35.

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San Diego Jewish Academy to hold Pre-K to 12 Open House

San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) will host its Pre-K to 12 Open House on Wednesday, Jan. 18, for both prospective parents and current SDJA families.

The event will provide an opportunity for parents and students to learn about the school, view classrooms and speak with faculty, staff and administrators.

“SDJA offers its students a unique blend of academics, personalized attention and values-based education,” said Larry Acheatel, executive director at SDJA recently opened its Reggio SDJA. “The open house is a great opportunity to learn about our programs and learn what makes our inspired, Jewishly infused preschool to offer a seamless school unique.”

Families interested in learning more about an education to students as young as SDJA education are invited to attend the Prospective six weeks to high school seniors.

Family Reception at 5:30 p.m., where there will be campus tours and a complimentary dinner. Both prospective parents and current families will have the opportunity to walk through SDJA’s many classrooms, view a variety of special student projects and speak to faculty and staff.

Reservations are recommended for SDJA’s Prospective Family Reception. Please contact Renee Sherman, director of admissions, at (858) 704-3716 or admissions@sdja.com to RSVP. For more information on San Diego Jewish Academy, visit www.sdja.com.

Grauer School to host Jan. 8 Open House The Grauer School will host an open house event for prospective students and their families on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the campus located at 1500 S. El Camino Real in Encinitas. Student-led tours and informal chats with teachers, administrators, students and parents will be available and refreshments will

be served. This event will be the final open house for the 2012 enrollment season.

To learn more about The Grauer School experience, schedule a private tour or details on the upcoming Open House, visit www. grauerschool.com or call 760-274-2116.

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Jeff Moorad, vice chairman and CEO of the San Diego Padres, was honored. Visit www.GingerbreadCitySD.org. PHOTOS: JON CLARK

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NATURE continued from page B1 estate business and concentrate on conservation, he said, few efforts existed to preserve and protect the tropical and dry rainforests of Latin American that are under constant siege from indigenous people who clear more and more land to feed their families or drug lords who burn the land for their crops Today, “there are more threats,” added Silvia Usuriaga, the nonprofit’s program coordinator. A native of Peru, who for three years directed NCI programs in the Peruvian Amazon, she said, “Our countries want everything bigger – more roads, more dams, more access to local markets.”

The forests, she said, are being lost to companies seeking timber, biofuels, soybeans and palm oil.

It is those threats, combined with climate change, that push Gayler – who now is contending with the effects of Parkinson’s disease — and the NCI staff and board to take the organization to new places.

The newest effort – besides one that will be announced in February — resulted in the government of

January 5, 2012 PAGE B15 Loreto, Peru, adopting protection from major development of 15 million acres of headwaters mapped with the support of NCI, 8.8 million acres of which are outside existing reserves. While not providing full protection from potential degradation, the action has already resulted in the relocation of at least one large proposed development project, said John Evey, who recently came on as executive vice president.

It’s just one example of the multi-level strategies of land acquisition, scientific research, environmental education, training scientists, and setting up sustainable development programs, that enables NCI to accomplish a lot with minimal resources, he added.

The organization began with one gesture by Gayler on the day after his nightmarish vision when he asked a local conservationist what it would take to stop the destruction. The answer was to purchase the land between two national parks – 100,000 acres.

When he asked how much and heard the answer “$100,000,” he said, “I told him that instead of remodeling my kitchen I could do something more important.”

Since then, NCI has “ensured the protection of more than 7.7 million acres of imperiled ecosystems,” according to its website natureandculture.org.

Part of the original project, instituted with a consortium of German universities that do tropical ecosystem research and train students at the San Francisco Research Station, was that for every German researcher or professor hired, there would be an Ecuadorian counterpart, Gayler said.

Today there are about 30 Ph.D.s and hundreds in training to follow in their footsteps in a program offering advanced degrees in the biological sciences in Ecuador for Ecuadorian students — something that had not previously been available.

“We have become well known for our ethics,” Gayler added. “Our philosophy is not ‘You should,” but rather ‘How can we help?’”

Usuriaga, who now is based in Del Mar but travels routinely to Mexico and Latin America for NCI, exemplifies the approach. A native of Iquitos, Peru, who described herself as a city girl who wasn’t a conservationist but a business person, worked for a company

See NATURE, page B19

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LEGAL NOTICES Legals FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-034489 Fictitious Business Name(s): Precious Bottoms Diaper Service of San Diego Located at: 278 Sanford St., Encinitas, CA., 92024, San Diego County.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Matt Goldberg, 278 Sanford St., Encinitas, CA., 92024. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/16/2011. Matt Goldberg, CV294, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-033533 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Artison b. Artison Cuisine c. Artison Woodfired Cuisine d. Artisan Woodfired Cuisine Located at: 3830 Valley Centre Dr., #705-506, San Diego, CA., 92130, San Diego County. Mailing Address: Same. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: JNK Foodservices Inc., 3830 Valley Centre Dr., #705-506, San Diego, CA., 92130, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2011. Jacob Kahn, DM591, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-034939 Fictitious Business Name(s): The Verde Bag located at:13486 Mango Dr., Del Mar, CA., 92014, San Diego County.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was May 25, 2006. This business is hereby registered by the following: Gina Sample, 13486 Mango Dr., Del Mar, CA., 92014. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 12-21-2011. Gina Sample, DM590, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-033939 Fictitious Business Name(s): Legalpools.com Located at: 203 Loma Corta Drive, Solana Beach, CA., 92075, San Diego County. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 412, Solana Beach, CA., 92075.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jhon Derek Downey, 203 Loma Corta Drive, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/09/2011. Jhon Derek Downey, DM588, Dec. 22, 29, Jan. 5, 12, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-034125 Fictitious Business Name(s): Sun West Field Painting Located at: 832A Kalpati Cir, Carlsbad, CA., 92008, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 832A Kalpati Circle, Carlsbad, CA., San Diego, 92008.

This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1. Nicolas Swaim, 832A Kalpati Circle, Carlsbad, CA., 92008. #2. John Swaim, 832A Kalpati Circle, Carlsbad, CA., 92008. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/13/2011, Nicolas Swaim, DM587, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-034030 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. IP Video Specialist, Inc. b. Webcam Rapids c. Webcam Streaming Talk Located at: 334 N. Rios Ave, Solana Beach, CA., 92075, San Diego County.

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Mailing Address: PO Box 744, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business: has not yet started.

This business is hereby registered by the following: IP Video Specialist, Inc., 334 N. Rios Ave., Solana Beach, CA., 92075, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/12/2011. Tiffany Sears, CV293, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032939 Fictitious Business Name(s): Nightmare Skateboards Located at: 2120 Via Tiempo, Cardiff, CA., 92007, San Diego County.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: John Edward Blaize Brannon, 2120 Via Tiempo, Cardiff, CA., 92007. This statement was filed with Ernest J.

Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/29/2011. John Edward Blaize Brannon, CV292 , Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-033914 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. SC Business Consulting b. SC Consulting Located at: 2647 GateWay Road, #105-429, Carlsbad, CA., 92009, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business: was 10/20/11. This business is hereby registered by the following: SC Business Consulting, Inc., 2647 GateWay Road, Suite 105429, Carlsbad, California, 92009, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/09/2011. Susan Carder, DM581, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2012.

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NATURE continued from page B15 that exported ornamental fish from the Amazon.

“I didn’t know how life is in the forest,” she said.

But while on vacation in the Caribbean, “I saw the fish I was exporting … and felt embarrassed.”

When she returned, she sought out a university in Lima and helped establish a sustainable breeding program that has helped protect the native species.

That experience led her to apply for a job with NCI where she can utilize her “passion for working with local people.”

While working with local artists to develop an enterprise selling their handcrafts in what became one of the first exports out of Iquitos, she became more connected with the environment as she traveled on

January 5, 2012 PAGE B19 boats across the Amazon.

She realized, she said, “If you have healthy forests, it is good for people’s lives.”

Evey, who has responsibility for heading up fundraising efforts and is one of only eight paid staffers in the U.S. – a fact that Gayler cites frequently as setting them apart from other nonprofits.

A veteran development director who has worked with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the J. Craig Venter Institute as well as university settings, Evey noted that most of the major donors are San Diegans.

“I’ve never seen an organization that produces so much return on its donor dollars,” he said.

Besides its large donors, there are smaller ones too, from people who purchase a “rainforest certificate of appreciation” – $100 to save an acre – to those who

go carbon neutral, who are contributing to the effort.

A project with the city of Solana Beach is helping to preserve part of a tropical forest in southern Ecuador.

Called the Solana Beach Living Forest Carbon Offset Fund, the goal is to preserve 2,000 acres by encouraging residents to contribute to offset the city’s carbon footprint.

And recently the merchants of Cedros South Crossing presented proceeds from a wine tasting to Gayler and Usuriaga to assist with efforts in the SalitralHuarmaca Regional Conservation Area in Peru to convert unprotected federal lands to protected status. At a cost of less than a dollar per acres the merchants’ contribution will “fund the conversion of over 450 acres of Peruvian endangered dry forest,“ a press release noted.

Lux Art Institute to hold reception for South Korean artist Lux Art Institute will welcome its next resident artist Lila Jang at a reception to be held on Saturday, Jan. 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Institute. Jang is an emerging art star from Seoul, South Korea who is making her American debut at Lux. Jang makes a practice of transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary. Inspired by the limitations of a small apartment and the desire to escape the often monotonous routine of real life, Jang finds utopia by turning the traditional idea of furniture literally onto its head.

For Lux’s address and more information, visit www.luxartinstitute.org or call 760-4366611.

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Sampson California Realty owners Joseph and Diane Sampson donate $1,000 to Wheelchair Dancers Joseph and Diane Sampson recently donated $1,000 via the Joseph and Diane Charitable Foundation to the Wheelchair Dancers, a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring ballroom wheelchair dancing to the disabled community.

“The founders of the Wheelchair Dancers spoke on our weekly radio show a couple months ago and Diane and I were inspired by their dedication and vision.

We knew we wanted to donate to such a great organization,” said Joseph.

Joseph and Diane also had the pleasure of seeing the wheelchair dancers perform a waltz. Wheelchair dancers participate in

“combi-style dancing” with an able-bodied partner or duo dance with two wheelchairs.

“They performed one of the most beautiful waltzes I have ever seen. The emotion between the dancers was so wonderful to watch,” said Diane.

The Joseph and Diane Charitable Foundation prides itself on investing in San Diego’s future. The Wheelchair Dancers provide a social and physical outlet for San Diego’s disabled community, helping them build relationships and become more invested and confident in themselves.

For more information on the Joseph and Diane

Charitable Foundation, please visit www.SCR-SanDiego.com or call 858-6991145.

Sampson California Reality specializes in residential real estate sales in Carmel Valley and Coastal properties. Sampson California Realty has been actively listing and selling residential real estate for the last 15 years in Carmel Valley. If you’re thinking about buying or selling property, don’t hesitate to give us a call. If you’re considering a career in real estate, we would love to talk with you about a different way to do business.

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