VOL. 103, ISSUE 48 • NOVEMBER 26, 2015
SMART LIGHTS:
Prepping for the Parade
Traffic board hears plan for ‘adaptive signal timing’ along Parkway
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■ OKs two more valet spots at Eddie V’s BY ASHLEY MACKIN La Jolla’s Traffic and Transportation (T&T) advisory board heard a brief presentation about the planned adaptive signal timing experiment on La Jolla Parkway, which is expected to launch in mid 2016, and also approved an increase in valet parking fronting Eddie V’s restaurant on Prospect Street, during its Nov. 18 meeting. Assistant traffic engineer Mariana Sadek explained to the board that as part of a larger plan, the city would be testing “adaptive signal timing” on La Jolla Parkway between the I-5 on-ramp and where the Parkway becomes Torrey Pines Road. The rollout will take place in six months and involve the installation of cameras and sensors that will be used to adjust the duration of green lights. The goal is better traffic flow along the busy thoroughfare. The current duration of a green light on La Jolla Parkways is 170 seconds, Sadek said, and serves all directions at that duration. So even if there is no one on the side streets or turning left onto the Parkway, the light timing remains the same. With the new system, timing could fluctuate by up to 20 seconds, depending on the amount of traffic. SEE TRAFFIC LIGHTS, A19
JAMES PALEN
Mission Bay Montessori Academy band members have been practicing an extra 12 hours a week for the La Jolla Christmas Parade. Andrew Hilgers (at right), 9, masters the trombone, while Katherine Huang, 11, (at left) plays the flute and Eric Lin, 11, the clarinet.
■ Village set for annual Christmas march, holiday fest BY JAMES PALEN Fewer than two weeks remain until the 58th annual La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival returns to Girard Avenue and the La Jolla Recreation Center 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, and organizers are promising traditional favorites along with some exciting additions. The parade’s theme will be “100 Years of Christmas Cheer,” commemorating a long
history of holiday celebrations in La Jolla dating to before the parade was officially instituted 58 years ago, said event chair Ann Kerr Bache. Participants will include the La Jolla High, La Jolla Country Day and University City High School marching bands — among others — along with a younger marching band from University City’s Mission SEE PARADE, A4
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Institute, he built a reputation for building programs, becoming the facility’s director of education and later, from 1997 to 2002, serving as its president and leading its multimillion dollar expansion campaign. He’s spent the last seven years serving as president at Crystal Cove Alliance, a group dedicated to preserving Crystal Cove State Historic District in Laguna Beach. Back at work in La Jolla since earlier this month, Helling is embracing his new role, from starting the process of moving south SEE AQUARIUM, A6
After three decades working in Orange County at Ocean Institute and Crystal Cove Alliance, UCSD alumnus Harry Helling is back in La Jolla, as Birch Aquarium’s new executive director. JAMES PALEN
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La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival
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Bay Montessori Academy. Those who’ve attended the parade before, Kerr Bache said, will be delighted to know Santa Claus will travel the parade route riding the Old Black Goose provided by La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. At the head of the parade, either Abdul or Omar the Camel will lead the contingent alongside a donkey. New attractions will include two food trucks and pony rides at the Holiday Festival. The food trucks, to be located near the corner of Girard Avenue and Silverado Street, will provide sandwiches and homemade donuts. “That’ll help the kids — and maybe 1,500 to 2,000 people in the parade — as they start assembling as early as 10 o’clock and need some food,” Kerr Bache said. One group of participants has been preparing for its performance since Veterans Day. Since then, the young marching band at Mission Bay Montessori Academy has dedicated an extra dozen or so hours per week practicing its routine. “We did the Halloween Parade, we do the Veterans Day concert, and then the very next day, we’re on this parade music,” said band director, Deb O’Neill. “As soon as the patriotic music gets put away, it’s boom! We’re out (practicing).” Montessori flutist and five-year band member Katherine Huang, 11, said this time of year can be both exciting and stressful. “It makes band really fun,” she said. “But you have to practice. I get to challenge myself and see if I can do certain things. It feels really good inside when I accomplish what I couldn’t do at first.” A couple of years behind Huang in
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Mission Bay Montessori Academy band student Emiliano Casanova, pictured at right, stands in formation while playing his trombone during a Nov. 19 rehearsal in University City for the upcoming La Jolla Christmas Parade. Academy, American Legion La Jolla Post 275, San Diego French American School, Ooh La La Dance Academy, Stella Maris Academy, Pantai Inn, Rohde Plumbing, Italian American Academy and WindanSea Surf Club. Parade staples such as marshals and marching units from numerous schools, churches, organizations and clubs from La Jolla and greater San Diego will keep parade-goers on Girard Avenue entertained for over an hour before the fun moves to the Rec Center for the annual Holiday Festival. ■ Parade Marshalls: La Jolla Recreation Center will serve as Grand Marshal of the parade, represented by
Cindy Greatrex, Doug Dawson and Doug Fitzgerald. Martha Dennis and Dolly Woo will represent the La Jolla Music Society and Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, as Cultural Marshals. Melinda Merryweather will be the Traditional Marshal, while retired Navy Vice Adm. Walter Davis will be the Innovation Marshal. Henry Chiu will be the Civic Marshal and retired Navy Rear Adm. Mac MacLaughlin, the Military Marshal. The parade starts at the corner of Girard Avenue and Kline Street, and proceeds west on Girard Avenue before it takes a turn south down Prospect Street. From there, the contingent will travel five blocks to the parade’s finish line at the corner of Prospect
Street and Draper Avenue, near the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. Spectators will have to be keen of street parking closures affecting areas on the north end of the route. Kerr Bache said this year’s event will cost $75,000, funded by private donations. John Barbey, Audrey Geisel and the Dr. Seuss Foundation serve as the largest sponsors, she said, with Jack McGrory, a co-chair, also a major sponsor, along with many others. The La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival Foundation continues to accept donations to ensure the program’s costs are fully covered. Interested donors can visit ljparade.com and click the “Donate” tab to contribute. ♦
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FROM AQUARIUM, A1 to San Diego to laying a vision for the aquarium’s ability to educate and influence. He was formally named in October as successor to Nigella Hillgarth, who in May 2014 left Birch to become president of New England Aquarium in Boston. The Ocean Institute placed a high priority on what Helling calls “high-level” STEM initiatives, those focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, through sea-going vessel programs, camps and labs. Now at Birch, Helling brings that experience to La Jolla. He also helped found The Ecology Center, another Orange County nonprofit, to create a 28-acre organic and sustainable farm. Helling and his Ecology Center co-founders focused on sustainability initiatives in the areas of energy, water, food and shelter for schools and the community at large. That work will further serve as a blueprint for ways in which he hopes to build on the aquarium’s ability to communicate with the community. “As (UCSD) accepts that as its top issue, we, too, will be addressing that,” he said. Improving the understanding and protection of the planet is the idea behind a few initiatives Helling will spend his first few months developing at Birch, he said. “Issues with the ocean have become more complex,” Helling said, noting that he was drawn to Birch because of the aquarium’s connection to the community, and its ability to be the vehicle to connecting people to Scripps Institution of Oceanography’s research. “I think the entire university is changing its course, trying to say, ‘How can we be more valuable?’ as that complexity increases. “The university’s doing that at large. Scripps is doing the same thing. The stakes are higher now, and now it’s incumbent on us to take more of a role in translating that science and turning it into something that’s productive in helping move us toward a more sustainable planet.” By the beginning of 2016, Birch will be ready to announce its yearly initiatives, but Helling already has a general sense of what he’d like to see. “I can tell you there will be more programs that are outward-facing, meaning work with the community, work with partners, collaborators outside of Birch. You’ll see a slow erosion of the walls here, if you will, that define us as this little facility.” Work at Birch, he added, will be incorporated more into that at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, so as to make the two indistinguishable. “When you come here, (you’ll be) be coming to Scripps,” Helling said, “and getting the entire Scripps experience.” That translates to his expectation for an increase in Birch’s interest in conservation-centric initiatives, as well as new ways of telling the scientific stories Birch wants the community to hear, from new engagement in the arts and humanities to others expressed through social sciences. “You can expect to see art incorporated into this in different ways, in theater,” Helling said. “It’s going to be a little different approach; it’s a part of taking more seriously our responsibility to tell these wonderful stories.” Deborah Zmarzly, Birch’s director of programming, served for a year as interim director of the aquarium just prior to Helling coming on board. She said she’s supportive of Helling’s vision for Birch’s greater connection to the community.
“I’ve known him through other work I’ve done, and I was absolutely thrilled to have him emerge as the leader of Birch Aquarium. It’s so important to understand the science that Scripps researchers are doing, and to be able to translate that into school and public programs. To have someone who’s passionate about doing that — in all the years that I’ve been teaching, I find that it’s the personal enthusiasm of people that really lights up other people.” For Helling and his wife, Kathy — both of whom worked at Scripps Vaughn Aquarium-Museum, Birch Aquarium’s forerunner, 30 years ago — his return “feels like we’re coming full-circle,” he said. “We’re coming back to a place that we already loved. We’re coming into a facility that’s already loved, respected and has a good body of work, and our hope is to grow that.”
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A rescued loggerhead sea turtle at Birch Aquarium has been found to be female.
It’s a girl! A number of visitors to the aquarium had a chance to meet Helling for a first time on Nov. 19, when a “gender reveal” party was held to announce the sex of the aquarium’s rescued loggerhead turtle, complete with the cutting of a cake that would reveal pink cake beneath the frosting if the turtle was a female or blue cake if it was a male. A look at the length of a loggerhead’s tail can often be enough to identify its sex, but since Birch Aquarium’s turtle was found as a juvenile, its tail length was insufficient in telling aquarium officials whether they had taken in a male or a female. Testosterone tests were performed to figure it out on a hormonal level. The result? The cake was pink, indicating that the turtle Birch Aquarium has been housing for nearly a year, is indeed a female. The rescued loggerhead was found on a beach in New Jersey, emaciated and unable to swim with paralyzed back flippers. Determined un-releasable and safer in captivity, the turtle has gained 35 pounds and grown 3 inches since it was found — 17 of those pounds and 2 of those inches have been gained during its time at Birch, aquarium staff members say. Helling said the event illustrated the already strong ties with the community Birch has — ties he only expects to get stronger. “When they built the first building at Scripps (more than a century ago), ... they realized that doing oceanography and learning about the sciences is not disconnected from the community,” Helling said. “The aquarium has always been envisioned as a means to connect people to the science and the understanding of the ocean.” ♦ ■ Henry Helling can be reached at (858) 534-3474 or aquariuminfo@ucsd.edu
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Mansionization committee hears new ideas for housing development in La Jolla BY ASHLEY MACKIN The Ad-Hoc Committee formed to address “mansionization” in La Jolla (when a developer builds a house too large for its lot and out of character with the surrounding homes) had its seventh meeting Nov. 16 at La Jolla Rec Center. But the meeting took a quizzical turn when the board was introduced to a building code used in Coronado, which relies on a point system that allows builders to construct a large house, in exchange for using community-pleasing features. Hoping to find a solution to the manzionization practice, the committee has been reviewing the City of San Diego’s proposed “categorical exclusions,” slated for inclusion in the next update to the Land Development Code. The draft language suggests that if a house is built to 90 percent of the maximum allowable height of 30 feet, and 80 percent of the lot’s Floor-Area Ratio (FAR) — or the size of a structure relative to the size of its lot — the project would be exempt from needing a Coastal Development Permit. The categorical exclusions and the notorious “50 percent rule,” which exempts a project if 50 percent of the original walls remain, are both being considered for inclusion in the Land Development Code update. The proposed revision will be presented to the San Diego Planning Commission in early 2016, and then to the City Council and Coastal Commission. Whether the terms of the categorical exclusions were subject to revision was not known at the meeting.
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La Jolla architect Tim Golba
Ad-hoc committee member Angeles Leira presents alternatives to proposed Floor-Area Ratio standards.
As an informational item, committee member Angeles Leira presented for review, alternatives to the proposed FAR standards, such as building to 70 percent of the FAR and 70 percent of the height, and alternative rules for additions to a property. Architects Tim Golba and Ione Stiegler were in attendance and opined that just because building limitations are smaller, does not mean a house would earn community favor. “I can take every one of these scenarios and draw a building that would make everybody vomit when they drive by it, and it would get built without ever seeing a Coastal Development Permit,” Golba said. Stiegler added that in Mission Beach, the community presented building perimeters, and to meet them, houses that were boxy
and out of character were built. “I would hate to see (houses that match a) cookie-cutter model ending up being built around La Jolla,” she said. As an alternative, Golba explained there is a building code in Coronado that uses a point system. By incorporating community-pleasing features, developers may earn enough points to increase their permissible FAR. “Their point system is fairly idiot-proof. … There are 30 to 40 different items with which you can get points (including) landscaping, bulk and scale, community character, and architectural features,” he said, adding he is designing a home in Coronado and to build a larger home on the same sized lot, he took advantage of some of the bonuses. “You earn points through installing things
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like shade trees, or an overhang, or using architectural details (similar to surrounding homes), or if making sure the windows don’t align with the neighbors. But you get the most points if you match the community character of that block,” he said. “If you drive through Coronado, they are in a building boom that makes Bird Rock look deserted. But there is a high quality because everyone wants that incentive.” Golba noted Coronado is similar to La Jolla in that it is a coastal area and tightly packed in a small geographic area. As such, he theorized the City of San Diego would be amenable to the Coronado system, “as long as the burden is on the applicant.” Joe LaCava, chair of the city-wide community planners group, agreed the city would be willing, as La Jollans as a whole support the proposal. “The city wants us to write it, not just agree (to one proposal) but actually draft it so we can hand it to them in a pretty package,” he said. Although Golba was credited with giving the committee “a whole new avenue to explore,” several members said they needed more time to thoroughly investigate the issue. The group decided to further look into the Coronado code and how it could be translated to La Jolla, as well as the flexibility of the proposed language for the Land Development Code update. The discussion will be revisited at the next meeting. ■ The mansionization ad-hoc committee next meets 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. info@lajollacpa.org ♦
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St. (858) 552-1658 ■ Gentle Yoga for seniors, 10:30 a.m. La Jolla Yoga, 7743 Fay Ave. (619) 203-4418. ■ Computer Help Lab, 11 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. ■ Concert, Robin Henkel solo blues, 11:30 a.m. Westfield UTC Palm Plaza, 4545 La Jolla Village Drive. (858) 546-8858 ■ Kiwanis Club of La Jolla meets, noon, La Jolla Presbyterian Church, 7155 Draper Ave. First 3 meetings free as a member's guest, then $15. (858) 945-2280. frankbeiser@gmail.com
Saturday, Nov. 28
Thursday, Nov. 26
Happy Thanksgiving! ■ Sunrise Rotary of La Jolla meets, 6:55 a.m. The Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro. $20. (619) 992-9449. ■ Food Drive/Spin Class, 8 a.m. La Jolla Sports Club, 7825 Fay Ave. Two-hour spin class. Bring non-perishable food or $10 to reserve a bike. RSVP: (858) 456-2595.
Friday, Nov. 27
■ La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting, 7:15 a.m. La Jolla Marriott, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 395-1222. lajollagtrotary.org ■ Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance with Suzanne Finder, independent insurance advisor, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. UHC Kiosk inside Ralph’s at La Jolla Village, 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive. (619) 213-3400. Repeats Nov. 30 and Dec. 2. ■ Tai Chi, 10 a.m. beginner, 10:45 a.m. advanced, La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect
■ Seniors Computer Group, 9:30 a.m. Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring St., Pacific Beach. How to use computers and smartphones safely. Free for guests, $1 monthly membership. (858) 459-9065. ■ Art class for children with Joe Nyiri, 10 a.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. ■ Dog adoption event with Second Chance Rescue of San Diego, 2-6 p.m. Unleashed by Petco 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 203. (858) 457-2036 ■ Workshop, “Introduction to a raw vegan lifestyle” with samples, 2 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. ■ Atheists La Jolla group meets, 3:45 p.m. outside Starbucks, 8750 Genesee Ave., Suite 244. Repeats Sunday, 7 p.m. Peet’s Coffee, 8843 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 202. RSVP: teddyrodo@hotmail.com
Sunday, Nov. 29
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Monday, Nov. 30
■ Ico-Dance class, 9 a.m. La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. $7 members, $12 non-members. amandabanks.com/ico-dance ■ Raja Yoga class, guided by the Nataraja Yoga and Meditation Center, 4:30 p.m. Congregational Church of La Jolla, 1216 Cave St. By donation. (858) 395-4033. ■ Open Mic Cabaret, 7 p.m. Hennessey's, 7811 Herschel Ave. (858) 232-1241.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
■ Rotary Club of La Jolla, noon, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. Lunch $30. Guests welcome. lora.fisher@usbank.com ■ Hatha Chair Yoga, 12:30 p.m. Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. (858) 552-1657. ■ Community Balance Class, learn to walk safely and maximize independence, 6 p.m. Ability Rehab, 737 Pearl St., Suite 108. Free for MS Society members, $10 for non-members. (858) 456-2114. ■ Bird Rock Community Council holiday party, 6 p.m. Bird Rock Sushi & Oyster Bar, 5752 La Jolla Blvd. info@birdrockcc.org ■ Seaside Quilt Guild monthly gathering, 6:30 p.m. social, 7 p.m. programs, Soledad Club, 5050 Soledad Road. $5. lois.c.heath@att.net
■ Citizen-Science Lecture, “Technology-Enabled Exploration,” 6 p.m., La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Learn about Dr. Albert Yu-Min Lin’s expedition around the world, and how he crowd-sourced information to do it. (858) 552-1657. Lajollalibrary.org ■ Toastmasters of La Jolla meets to improve public speaking skills, 6:30 p.m. La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. Free for guests, and $85 six-month membership. president@tmlajolla.org
Wednesday, Dec. 2
■ Kiwanis Club of Torrey Pines meets, 7:15 a.m. Torrey Pines Christian Church, 8320 Scenic Drive North. First three meetings free, then $15. tbilotta1@gmail.com ■ Social Service League of La Jolla meets, 10:30 a.m. Darlington House, 7441 Olivetas Ave. ssl@darlingtonhouse.com ■ Torrey Pines of La Jolla Rotary meets, 11:30 a.m. Rock Bottom Brewery, 8980 La Jolla Village Drive. $20. (858) 459-8912. gurneymcm@aol.com ■ Tapping To The Stars, noon. Ooh La La Dance Academy, 7467 Cuvier St. $70. nancy@tappingtothestars.com ♦ All events are free unless otherwise noted.
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In Faith and Friendship
La Jolla Rotary members heading to Haiti to build chicken coop, fight poverty
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As an infant (Daniel) was found by aid workers after being left in a garbage heap in Haiti. Today Daniel is doing well, thanks to the efforts of charitable organizations.
BY JAMES PALEN At a time of political strife in Haiti decades ago, Fredrick Clerie, a San Diego-area resident and the president of the humanitarian organization Hopestart International, left Haiti for the United States. In 2013, he formed Hopestart with the mission of helping people living in oppressive poverty, focusing initially on Haiti. Now, the Rotary Club of La Jolla is intent on joining him. Between March 2 and March 7, 2016, La Jolla Rotary president Lora Fisher, along with a dozen other Rotarians and some volunteers, will be in Haiti, working to build a chicken coop. For Americans, living in a country flush with livestock of all kinds, that might seem insignificant, but for the impoverished Haitian community of Jeremie, it will mean a chance at needed nourishment for many children whose young brains aren’t getting the necessary protein for full development, Fisher said. Re-telling the story that helped convince her and fellow Rotarians to take up humanitarian work in Haiti, Fisher provided the before-and-after photos of a Haitian boy, Daniel, found abandoned in a garbage heap and rescued during one of Clerie’s trips to Haiti after that country’s deadly 2010
earthquake. What Clerie saw inspired him to do more. And that story was one of many that has since inspired La Jolla Rotary to help him, she said. “While they were there working, someone worried that (as) there were pigs in this garbage heap, and someone had thrown away a baby (nearby),” Fisher said. “They were worried the pigs would eat the baby.” Comparing the situation to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Fisher illustrated a set of circumstances in which Haitian mothers were so desperate for their children’s lives, that they would face the unimaginable choice of abandoning one to ensure the others’ survival. “What really touched me, was that a mother felt she had no choice but to throw away her baby,” Fisher said, noting her own position as a mother. “It’s just so hard for me to imagine.” The coop will be the second built for the Haitian community the Rotarians will visit. The first, she said, was built to accommodate chickens meant for consumption. This one will be strictly reserved for egg-laying hens. The Rotary connection to the project began as Fisher was trying to decide what to suggest as her President’s Project, an annual opportunity for the Rotary president to select a cause he or she would like to take up.
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By coincidence, Fisher and her husband separately heard about Hopestart during their church services that, while unaffiliated with Clerie’s program or the La Jolla Rotary, aimed to bring awareness to the humanitarian effort Clerie’s organization represented. “There was a lot of money thrown at Haiti (after the earthquake), but it didn’t really assist,” Fisher said, because of a combination of political corruption in Haiti and fraudulent charities. That this organization she and her husband heard about was based in San Diego, allowing for her to meet its founder and learn his motivations, made for a difference earlier this year when Fisher suggested Hopestart be a part of its charitable campaigns. The next step was contacting Clerie to find out what he needed. “Children (there) have access to rice and beans, but don’t have the easy access to (other) protein,” Fisher said. “Their brains aren’t developing properly due to the lack of protein.” After some consultation with Clerie, Fisher and fellow Rotarians realized how they could help. In past President’s Projects, Fisher said, the Rotarians have supported the group Heifer International, which despite its name, doesn’t limit its focus to cattle when providing livestock and livestock facilities to communities in need. “It actually was a flock of chickens to a needy family in a third-world country,” that their funds supported, Fisher said. “So we kind of kept the chicken theme going.” The coop they plan to build will accommodate 600 egg-laying chickens on a site acquired last year by Hopestart. Patrick Stouffer, a past president of La Jolla Rotary who at age 70 is still a member of the club, will assist in leading the coop’s construction, using his builder’s background and chicken coop-specific knowledge as a guide. “When my son was young, rather than giving him an allowance, I bought him chickens,” Stouffer said. “So we raised chickens, and he used to sell the eggs. I was also a general contractor for about 35 years. I’ve seen pictures of the style of chicken coop they need, and it will be very simple to build.” Initially, Stouffer said, the idea of La Jolla Rotary being only a financial contributor to the project was bounced
too. We’ll kind of look around and see what other things we might be able to assist them with.” Fisher is thankful some of her fellow Rotarians have some experience in the types of conditions she expects to face. The hotel the group plans to stay at, Le Sarah in Jeremie, doesn’t offer hot water, she said. The group will have to take anti-malaria medication, and know that the water can’t be trusted safe for drinking. And the flights will include travel over some still politically corrupt regions, she said. “This is really taking me out of my comfort zone,” Fisher said. “It’s not a trip to Hawaii. We’ve got to be cautious.” While she says Americans are often received well in Haiti, because they’re known to be of help, the uneasiness is still there anytime you travel in such unfamiliar conditions. La Jolla Rotary has set a goal of raising $10,000 to fund the project and is already nearly halfway to meeting that goal, Fisher said. Rotary’s history with the United Nations, as one of the initial delegates forming the U.N., Fisher added, is hoped to be leveraged to provide heavy equipment needed to complete the project. The group is also looking for other nongovernmental organizations that it could partner with on additional Haiti projects, ranging from well-digging to vaccination campaigns. As far as La Jolla Rotary’s partnership with Hopestart, Clerie, who just returned from a trip to his home country, sees abundant opportunity for future projects, including his hope to build a couple of schools in Haiti. “For the kids we have in the orphanage, we want to build an academic school that will give them a much better educational base than just a boarding school,” he said. “We also want to build an industrial school, because the unemployment rate is over 65 percent. A lot of young men are unemployed and have no skills.” Fisher added, “The biggest reason to do the projects is to give the people a hand up, and to give them hope.” ■ Want to help? E-mail Rotary Club of La Jolla at info@rotarycluboflajolla.com The club meets noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. rotarycluboflajolla.com ♦
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Fredrick Clerie (at center, wearing glasses) with a group of kids during his recent trip to the Hopestart Children’s Home in Jeremie, Haiti around. But as the idea gained momentum, the club membership agreed it would be more meaningful to actually fly to Haiti to do the work. They’ll travel to Port-au-Prince to collaborate with Rotarians there before traveling on to Jeremie. At least a couple of the volunteers will be members of the Rotarians’ families, including Fisher’s and another Rotarian’s college-age daughters. Stouffer said his past experiences as an air commando in the Air Force, which had him spending a couple of years in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia, familiarized him a long time ago with life in third-world conditions, and that this opportunity is one he’s looking forward to as someone that can help. “Haiti is actually the poorest country in North America,” Stouffer said. “It will be very interesting to get down there and just get a look at what the standard of living is and what their needs are. This is sort of a little reconnaissance mission,
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La Jolla Market Update for October 2015
October
Year to Date
Key Metrics
2014
2015
Percent Change
Thru 10-2014
Thru 10-2015
New Listings
44
60
+ 36.4%
571
615
+ 7.7%
Pending Sales
31
29
- 6.5%
280
314
+ 12.1%
Closed Sales
Percent Change
24
23
- 4.2%
272
303
+ 11.4%
$1,766,250
$1,830,000
+ 3.6%
$1,660,000
$1,800,000
+ 8.4%
92.4%
94.1%
+ 1.8%
92.4%
93.2%
+ 0.9%
Days on Market Until Sale
35
48
+ 37.1%
64
64
0.0%
Inventory of Homes for Sale
193
194
+ 0.5%
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--
Months Supply of Inventory
7.1
6.4
- 9.9%
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Median Sales Price* Percent of Original List Price Received*
* Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.
Townhouse-Condo
October
Year to Date
Key Metrics
2014
2015
Percent Change
Thru 10-2014
Thru 10-2015
Percent Change
New Listings
29
65
+ 124.1%
569
591
+ 3.9%
Pending Sales
33
42
+ 27.3%
385
380
- 1.3%
Closed Sales
36
32
- 11.1%
361
358
- 0.8%
$650,000
$607,500
- 6.5%
$579,000
$602,500
+ 4.1%
96.6%
94.1%
- 2.6%
95.7%
95.6%
- 0.1%
Days on Market Until Sale
48
54
+ 12.5%
52
51
- 1.9%
Inventory of Homes for Sale
110
137
+ 24.5%
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--
--
Months Supply of Inventory
3.1
3.9
+ 25.8%
--
--
--
Median Sales Price* Percent of Original List Price Received*
* Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.
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Renovated Y on Herschel Ave. to open Dec. 1 FROM YMCA REPORTS The La Jolla YMCA announced that its newly renovated facility will open to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 1 as the Shepherd YMCA Firehouse. The century-old property at 7877 Herschel Ave. in the Village, began its seven-month, $1.5 million restoration and renovation project in June. It will reopen as new, modern facility better equipped to serve the community for generations to come. “We are so excited to reopen this new facility to the La Jolla community,” said Sue Ball, regional vice-president for the YMCA of San Diego County and executive director of the location. “This new Y will allow us to help more of the community improve their healthy lifestyles.” The facility will feature an open concept Wellness Center with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, as well as changing rooms with showers. Multi-purpose studios will provide space for group exercise classes, as well as youth programs like gymnastics and karate. The facility will specialize in small group training and premium classes as well as customized family wellness programs. To celebrate the opening, the YMCA will
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YMCA is in dire need of a renovation. This summer, the branch launched an extensive expansion and renovation project that will include the addition of a state-of-the-art aquatics center, a spectacular fitness facility, new locker rooms, as well as new childcare, day care and studio spaces. Serving more than 18,000 people per year
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Handcrafted is the store for functional American Art pieces
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The No Thorns a Nuno shawl by Tami Zohar (Tami Z Creations), is a great accessory to any garment and makes a beautiful holiday gift.
BY MARTI GACIOCH No Thorns a Nuno shawl by Tami Zohar (Tami Z Creations) is a handmade shawl made from hand-dyed silk and felted with merino wool upcycled repurposed silk fiber, handspun upcycled silk and hand crochet yarn. It is a great accessory to any garment and makes a beautiful holiday gift. Handcrafted, a gallery of handmade American functional art pieces, will celebrate its first anniversary on Cedros Avenue in Solana Beach, Saturday, Dec. 5. From 1 to 5 p.m. fiber artist Tami Zohar will offer a trunk show, with her vibrant bespoke hand-dyed flowing silk scarves and ponchos of gold, pink, purple and turquoise. "Her colors bleed together like butterfly wings," said gallery co-owner Danny Burris. "Tami puts Marino wool through a pressure washing technique, and then kneads the wool into amazing patterns." But jewelry by talented American artists working throughout the Southwest is Handcrafted's main focus. "We show Encinitas artist Gerhard Herbst's fluid hammered silver earrings, collars and bracelets, and we display Alpine artist Denise Disharoon's hammered silver geometric earrings and necklaces," Burris said. Handcrafted also carries Clare Johnston's vermeil (22 karat gold over sterling silver) earrings and necklaces with blue chalcedony stones. Handcrafted's 80 contributing artists create a range of ceramics, art, fiber art and home decor items, such as Leonie LaCoulette's steel and oxidized copper clocks with moving pendulums. "We feature functional home decor like wall sconces, candle holders, and wall hooks wrought by a blacksmith and
a glassblower who creates ikebana arrangements," Burris said. Unique ceramic pottery is also represented at Handcrafted, and the gallery works with Arizona artists Donna and Jeff Tousley. The couple uses a technique called slip training to create turquoise plates, platters, bowls and sculptural vases. "They glaze their pieces with turquoise glaze, then mix a secondary navy blue glaze in a plastic bottle with a metal tip and draw patterns and images atop the first glaze; when it fires, it shows amazing detail," Burris said. Burris and business partner, Michael Gamble, have 28 years of retail experience and co-own and operate both their Solana Beach and Jerome, Arizona locations. "We carry only American handcrafts that customers won't see anywhere else," Burris said. "So we don't compete with mass market clothing manufacturers or Pier 1 items." Burris said they first became interested in offering bespoke handcrafted American art pieces in Baton Rouge over 15 years ago. "We fell in love with the concept of carrying American handcrafted items because they're so unique, and we like supporting American artists and so we opened the first store.” After moving to North Carolina, Burns and Gamble opened two galleries. In 2003, they moved west to Jerome and opened their first Handcrafted gallery. Last year, they opened the Solana Beach location. ■ Handcrafted is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at 415 South Cedros Ave., Suite 120, Solana Beach. (858) 847-2385. handcraftedsolanabeach.com ♦ The Business Spotlight features commercial enterprises that support the La Jolla Light.
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Fashion Week ‘definitely’ returning to La Jolla next year ■ Director offers Village Merchants a recap of event’s success story
ASHLEY MACKIN
Fashion Week San Diego executive director Allison Andrews
BY ASHLEY MACKIN This year, for the first time, Fashion Week San Diego had its signature event in La Jolla, closing down Wall Street for an outdoor runway show in October. At the event, 24 budding designers showed their designs over two nights, bringing industry notables and hundreds of fashion-philes to town. At the La Jolla Village Merchant’s Association Nov. 11 meeting, Fashion Week San Diego executive director Allison Andrews reported the event’s success. “We definitely want to come back to La Jolla next year, there’s no question,” Andrews said, adding she would be presenting to community advisory groups for the approvals required for next year’s event. “You’ll be seeing me again soon,” she joked. Andrews reported 60 percent of the audience included buyers and fashion media such as Huffington Post, Teen Vogue and Marie Claire magazine, and celebrities including the daughter of hair care mogul Vidal Sassoon. “Because the event was in La Jolla, there were 79 million media impressions for La Jolla,” she added. “Everyone involved asked, what’s the event and where is it? So every social media or online impression said La Jolla. “We intertwined ourselves with the community and played well with businesses, especially those on Wall Street. We anchored ourselves with La Valencia Hotel, the La Plaza La Jolla shopping center, and pitched a lot of restaurants and local merchants to be partners of Fashion Week San Diego.” After each night’s runway show, local hotels hosted after-parties and some restaurants opted to stay open late and offer Fashion Week specials. Following the event, La
Plaza La Jolla agreed to create a pop-up shop for the winners’ clothing designs. “These were partners of ours that got involved and worked with us, so even though we were promoting all of them, they each had something unique to offer,” she said. At the meeting, several LJVMA members said they would like to partner with Fashion Week for 2016’s event. “I want to connect with each of you, even if you think your business is irrelevant to Fashion Week San Diego, it’s not,” she said to the Village Merchant’s board, pointing out that one dollar from every ticket sold from the 2015 event went to LJVMA, and she presented a check for $358. LJVMA vice-president James Neibling praised Andrews’ efforts and thanked her for bringing the event to La Jolla. “My only hope would be to elevate the type of designers, above the new-to-the-scene faces that typically show at fashion week,” he said. “We have the clientele for it here.” ■ Want to know more? Visit fashionweeksd.com ♦
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Police nab home-invasion suspect in La Jolla
1600 block Nautilus Street, 8 p.m.
ock your doors securely! Fellow La Jollans, I was awakened around 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 by loud yelling on Miramar Avenue, which turned out to be the police arresting a suspect after neighbors called 911 when they were wakened by someone in their house with a flashlight! According to the neighbor, police arrived within two minutes. Thank you San Diego Police Department! The suspect was described as a young, black female, perhaps even a teen. I overheard police reporting that there is a second person involved, who was not apprehended. Pretty brazen to go into a house at night like that. Lock your doors, La Jollans! — Name withheld
Nov. 11 ■ Vandalism ($400 or more), 1000 block Prospect Street, 4 a.m. Nov. 15 ■ Take vehicle without owner’s consent/vehicle theft, 1900 block Spindrift Drive, 9:30 a.m. ■ Take vehicle without owner’s consent/vehicle theft, 1900 block Spindrift Drive, 9:30 a.m. ■ Vandalism ($400 or more), 7900 block Roseland Drive, 9 p.m. Nov. 16 ■ Throw substance at vehicle with great bodily injury intent, 8200 block La Jolla Shores Drive, 6:59 p.m. Nov. 18 ■ Residential burglary, 400 block Westbourne Street, 12:30 p.m.
Police Blotter Oct. 28 ■ Other sex crime, 1300 block Park Row, 5:10 p.m. Oct. 29 ■ Petty theft/shoplifting, 1400 block Park Row, 1 p.m. Nov. 8 ■ Take vehicle without owner’s consent/vehicle theft, 6400 block La Jolla Boulevard, 7 p.m.
Nov. 19 ■ Petty theft, 7500 block Eads Avenue, 10:08 p.m. Nov. 20 ■ Petty theft/shoplifting, 7500 Girard Avenue, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 21 ■ Residential burglary, 900 block Wilbur Avenue, 10:20 p.m.
Nov. 9 ■ Take vehicle without owner’s consent/vehicle theft, 7500 block La Jolla Boulevard, 1 p.m. Nov. 10 ■ Malicious mischief/vandalism (misdemeanor),
Nov. 22 ■ Residential burglary, 7500 block Miramar Avenue, 2:35 a.m. ♦ — Compiled by James Palen
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to avoid a long green light, only to come upon a red light. “The system chooses which time to use based on the demand and how long cars have been waiting,” she said. “This will be a test. If it works, we’ll keep it, but if it doesn’t, we will go back to the signal coordination we have now.” The adaptive signal timing system is currently being tested in Sorrento Valley, and is reportedly working well. But Sadek said the different, often weather dependent, changes in traffic flow coming into La Jolla are more dramatic than what is found in Sorrento Valley.
■ Eddie V’s gets two more valet spots
Representatives from Eddie V’s restaurant, which has four public valet parking spaces in front of its doors, were back before the T&T
board for reconsideration of their request for four additional spaces. With the public valet currently in place, one does not need to dine at Eddie V’s to use the service. But rather than approve the additional four spaces, the board voted to grant two, and discussion surrounded the balance between increased staffing and increased spaces to deter backups and congestion onto Prospect Street. Eddie V’s managing partner Christophe Cevasco and Ace Parking operations director Mike Gaulin had requested the additional spaces for 6 to 11 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends. But concerns including the amount of staffing, and appeasing surrounding merchants who might be troubled by the loss of available street parking were raised. Gaulin said Ace would increase available staffing and
on-hand staffing at that location. “The way we can handle this is our valet captain will check in with the hostess (at Eddie V’s) and find out how many reservations they have, and then call in or call out valets as needed,” he said, adding that on-hand staffing would increase in the summer. Cevasco said he reached out to surrounding business to offer a parking validation program, so if someone makes a purchase with a participating merchant, the valet parking would be free, however, since many of the businesses close at 6 p.m. weekdays when the valet service opens, only a few would qualify. An additional problem raised was the city signage explaining the parking rules. The current parking regulations for the spaces used by valet are: Reserved for deliveries before 11 a.m. daily, two-hour
parking from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and Saturdays, and reserved for valet from 6 to 11 p.m. daily. T&T chair Dave Abrams said he would communicate with the city to ensure that clear, understandable signage was installed. Member Tom Brady told the petitioners, “It’s to your benefit and to the community’s benefit that you have signage that is easy for visitors to read.” Brady proceeded to make the motion to support the installation of two additional public valet spaces, pending adequate city signage, verification of increased staffing and the promise Eddie V’s return in one year to review the outcome. The motion carried. ■ T&T next meets 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 at La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St.
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NEW BUSINESS ROUNDUP
International fare, candle flair come to the Village BY ASHLEY MACKIN The changes on Prospect Street just keep coming! Hot on the heels of the opening of Duke’s La Jolla and the closing of Roppongi sushi, two businesses have opened on the 1200 block of Prospect Street — Jonty Jacobs beef products and Enchanted Illuminations candle shop. Further still, Bistro du Marche´ (formerly Tapanade) opened on upper Girard Avenue, and other businesses are planned throughout the Village. ■ Jonty Jacobs Perched above La Jolla Cove and specializing in snacks, spices, sauces and meats from South Africa, Jonty Jacobs opened in the International Shops Plaza, 1237 Prospect St., Suite V last month. “My wife Monique is from South Africa and when she moved to the states, she couldn’t find Biltong anywhere,” said Jonty co-owner Camran St. Luce. Biltong, he continued, is a dried meat strip, similar to beef jerky, but all natural, and with a more robust flavor. Jonty Jacobs offers a lean cut of beef and a traditional cut with a slight amount of fat, as well as a sausage-like product called Droewors, which St. Luce reluctantly compared to a Slim Jim. “Jerky is all dried out but with Biltong you can really taste the meat,” he said. “You can take it camping or hiking or give it to your kids because it’s a great high-protein,
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Camran St. Luce of Jonty Jacobs beef products low-carb snack. A lot of people say it tastes better than prosciutto and have it with a glass of wine.” Other products available include curry spices, sweet and savory snacks, soup mixes, sauces and sodas. At Jonty Jacobs — so named because Jonty is the name of Monique’s butcher back home and her favorite cricket player, and Jacobs is her mother’s maiden name – customers choose the type of meat they want, and it is freshly sliced in store. “We have another location in New York and people from all over would come to our
Christina George of Enchanted Illuminations store and tell ús we should look at a store out here. … Plus our target market is South Africans and there are thousands in this area of San Diego, so we thought this would be a great location,” St. Luce said. He added they intend to open another store in Los Angeles. Jontyjacobs.com or (855) 952-2627. ■ Enchanted Illuminations Just across the street, Enchanted Illuminations candle and candle accessories shop sits at 1264 Prospect St. Boasting every type of candle, candle-based décor and accessory, owner Christina George opened the emporium in early November. While the store already sells candles in different types – gel, flameless, artisanal, tapers, votive and more – of every color and scent imaginable, George will also open a wax dipping station in the coming months,
for patrons to make their own candles. “We will also have a creation station with that station where people can build centerpieces for events. We’ll have gems and beads and sand and wax to make anything they can imagine. We want to be a shop where adults can come in and play and see what looks good to build a good centerpiece,” she said. In addition to the candles, Enchanted Illuminations sells decorations to house them, including lamps, wall sconces, hanging terrariums, outdoor decorations and more, for both flammable and flameless options. George said they also put together gift packages with soaps and other pampering essentials, and certain items can be engraved. She encourages patrons buying votive “testers” to see if they like the scents before SEE NEW BUSINESSES, A31
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guidelines represent a refinement in thinking. They stem from continuing concerns that too many women were getting too many mammograms resulting in too many unnecessary biopsies, surgeries, infections and heartache. “Mammograms have led to an overreaction with too many radical surgeries and procedures for early-stage breast cancer,” said Wallace. “We need to stop making women feel so vulnerable all the time.” To arrive at its new guidelines, the ACS conducted a massive review of existing data. It concluded that the mortality benefit of earlier mammograms (ages 40-44) did not justify the undesired effects, which include a significant number of false positives. Nonetheless, Andrea LaCroix, Ph.D., an epidemiologist and director of the Center of Excellence in Women’s Health in the UCSD School of Medicine, said current knowledge about how best to screen women for breast cancer remains over-reliant on studies conducted decades ago. “We need new data derived from trials that employ state-of-the-art mammography and harness what we’ve learned about the biology of breast cancer over the last 30 years,” LaCroix said. One such effort is the WISDOM trial (Women Informed to Screen Depending on Measures of Risk), funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, which gets underway next year. The 5-year study will determine whether a personalized screening approach is as (or more) effective and safe at detecting breast cancer as annual mammograms. Specifically, this trial will test personalized early detection based on a woman’s individual breast cancer risk factors including age, personal and family history, and genetic tests for genes (mutations and variations). It will involve 100,000 women drawn from the Athena Breast Health Network, a collaboration of the five University of California medical centers to drive innovation in breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment. LaCroix is the principal investigator for WISDOM at UCSD. Barbara Parker, MD, deputy director of clinical affairs at Moores Cancer Center, leads the Athena program at UCSD. Olivier Harismendy, Ph.D., who heads an oncogenomics laboratory at Moores Cancer Center, recently received an NCI grant to study the biology of breast cancers detected on WISDOM with detailed molecular profiling, including the immune environment, to better understand the factors that drive tumor growth and spread. His work, too, will likely lead to more precise clinical screening guidelines in the future. ♦ — Scott M. Lippman, MD, is director of UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. His column on medical advances from the front lines of cancer research and care appears in the La Jolla Light the fourth Thursday of each month. You can reach Dr. Lippman by e-mail at mcc-dir-lippman@ucsd.edu
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La Jolla High golfer Rebecca Ryan excels in school, and the fairway
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La Jolla High varsity golfer Rebecca Ryan, 17, tees off at San Diego City Conference Tournament Oct. 19.
BY JAMES PALEN When La Jolla High School senior Rebecca Ryan first took to the golf course at age 11 with her father, she didn’t expect the sport to become a passion. Now 17 years old and considered among the best golfers on the Vikings girls golf team, she credits the sport with providing her with a guide for how to approach other life challenges, including her academic success. A recipient of academic and athletic honors, Ryan looks at her achievements in the classroom and on the golf course as symbiotic, neither necessarily taking precedent but each working to foster accomplishments in the other. From the nine advanced placement courses she’s taken at LJHS to other honors courses, an honorable mention in the 2014 WordWright National Reading Competition, her designation as an AP Scholar, and being named to the 2014 San Diego Union-Tribune All-Academic Team for Varsity Golf, Ryan’s resume includes academic accolades many students would take on their own. But those distinctions paint only half of Ryan’s already illustrious accomplishments. She’s also spent four years on the school’s varsity golf team — standing as team captain in her senior year — and earned scoring placements on the first-place team in each year’s San Diego City Conference Tournament since 2012. In 2015, she was not only a scoring member of the first-place team at the tournament, but finished at her highest overall position yet — 10th out of 42. In 2014, 2013 and 2012, she finished 20th out of 108, 14th out of 67 and 23rd out of 60, respectively.
How Ryan went from being academically focused from the start of high school to becoming an equally talented student-athlete in just a matter of a few years speaks to the values that can be gleaned from the game of golf, she said. “I always thought that my dad got me into golf, but he claims that I wanted to start playing,” Ryan said. “I definitely didn’t enjoy it in the beginning, but now it’s definitely a part of me, and I don’t think I could ever stop, or ever not enjoy it.” She hasn’t decided yet if she’ll pursue golf at the college level, or where she’ll attend college, but the thoughts are on her mind. One thing she knows is she enjoys the team aspect of the sport more than the option of playing on her own, despite her growing involvement in individual tournaments, like the one she just competed in in Riverside County. “I really like being part of the team, in high school,” Ryan said. “It’s definitely more fun than playing individually.” But a desire to continually improve her golf game, and to challenge herself against others who’ve had experience competing in that higher-stakes individual environment, is what motivated her to start competing outside the comfort of her La Jolla High School team. Since 2011, she’s competed annually in the San Diego Junior Golf Association tournaments, and was invited in 2014 and 2015 to compete in the invitation-only SDJGA Tour Championship. She’s separately competed in the Future Champions Golf tournaments each year since 2012, and finished in first place in the 2014 Founders Cup. Through her time becoming more proficient at the sport, SEE GOLFER, A28
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■ I am most thankful
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— Dennis Wills
we still all share a special
the sense of "community"
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love for our town that is far
we find in La Jolla. From
greater than our
the 4th of July Parade in
differences.
Bird Rock, to the Christmas
— Steve Haskins
Parade in the Village, to all
La Jolla Town Council President
of the concerts and other events throughout our
■ I’ve lived in La Jolla for 25 years and although its physical beauty is something surely to
community. La Jolla has so much to offer to ■ I am endlessly thankful for the spirit of giving in this community. At a time when so many
treasure, I am also grateful
those of us who live here, as well as those who
for the people who make
visit our city. It doesn't matter your age or stage
La Jolla the special place
of life, there is always a place where you can
that it is. For almost three
"connect" with others. — Rev. Paul Cunningham
city services, schools,
La Jolla Presbyterian Church
public events and religious sites are the scenes of
years, I’ve been Director of La Jolla Friendly Visitors, a sister program to La Jolla Meals on Wheels. It is a privilege for my co-worker, Jane Semelsberger, and I to support the seniors in La
terrorism and death, La
■ I am most thankful for
Jolla’s residents are giving
Jolla with meals and visits at this crucial time in
the beaches, the surf, the
their lives. Connecting the younger generations
their time and money toward human
sunsets, the history, the
with seniors in our community is enriching for
betterment. In this community, private funding
incredible beauty, the
everyone involved. I value and treasure the
builds hospitals, provides events that teach
locals, the first La Jollans,
people I’ve met and the experiences I’ve had in
tradition like the Christmas Parade & Holiday
and my wonderful friends
helping seniors stay connected. They inspire me
Festival, supports wounded warrior
and family.
with their strength and wisdom.
rehabilitation, and organizes such health-giving
— Melinda Merryweather
— Jeannie Walsh
Beach Access Activist
Director, La Jolla Friendly Visitors
experiences as the Kiwanis Half Marathon and Junior Olympics. Financial donors keep the library open
■ We are most fortunate
extra-long hours and underwrite music and graphic art programs in public schools. Volunteers man food booths, remove trash from downtown streets and teach underwater skills at the shore. A multitude of churches sustain not only religious services and comfort but also educational opportunities in safe environments. We help each other and the extended family of our surrounding city. — Phyllis Minick Coast Walk Protectress
■ First and foremost, I am
that La Jolla is home to
most thankful to live in La
some of the foremost
Jolla. It’s an outstanding
research institutes in the
community and a
world — especially UCSD,
wonderful place to raise
the Salk Institute, the late
your children. As a City
Nobel Laureate Gerald
Councilmember, I am
Edelman's Neurosciences
thankful for the active and
Institute, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Research
involved constituents who live in La Jolla. They
Institute, Moores Cancer Center, General
volunteer countless hours in a variety of ways
Atomics and others. These distinguished centers
because they care about their community, and it
of research have drawn many prominent
shows. ♦
scientists here, including a number of Nobel ■ I'm thankful to be able to call such an
— Sherri Lightner
Laureates, from many countries around the
San Diego City Council President
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Tips for choosing the ‘right’ charity for a donation BY PAUL DOWNEY President/CEO, Serving Seniors
GUEST COMMENTARY
he holiday season is traditionally a time for charitable contributions to help those less fortunate. This, of course, coincides with the annual deluge of mail and phone calls from various charities asking for critical funds for their causes. But the questions are: How do you choose a charity? And how do you know they will really put your money toward a good cause? According to the annual report on the “State of Nonprofits and Philanthropy” by University of San Diego’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences, there are nearly 10,000 registered 501(c)(3) public charities in San Diego. This is a large Paul Downey number of charities to sift through to choose the “right” charity. My suggestion would be to first weed out the organizations not worthy of your support. Many of us already have a handful of charities we trust and donate to annually. These are organizations where we have already done our “due diligence” and know where our dollars are going. For 2016, make a New Year’s resolution to
create a charitable giving plan and choose organizations you want to support, determine how much you can afford to donate and when is the best time for you to give. You would not buy a new car without “kicking the tires” to see if it works, would you? Once you have an idea of the charities you are interested in supporting, start test-driving the organizations. For instance, when communicating with a charity representative, let them know when you would like to donate. A legitimate charity will always be happy to receive your donation in whatever timeframe works best for you. Any organization that pressures you to “give now” should raise a red flag and be crossed off your list. Not only should you be able to give when you can, but you should also receive updates on the impact your gift is making. A responsible charity will periodically provide news about how your donation is helping their organization. Be wary of any organization that is vague about where your money went. Charities should be able to tell you specifically how donations are used and what portion of your contribution goes to assist those in need. Ideally, at least 85 cents of every dollar raised should go directly to programs and services of the charitable organization, with the minimal
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amount remaining to underwrite rent, utilities and other operational expenses. An easy way to scope out a charity is to request an in-person tour to see first-hand what the organization is doing. Better yet, show up unannounced. Also request copies of the organization’s 990 form (a charity’s tax return to the IRS) and a copy of the annual audit, which is different than an annual report (usually a distilled version of the audit). A reputable organization will be happy to accommodate and any hesitancy in providing an in-person tour or these documents is a cause for concern. Another great source for information on charities is the Internet. Try visiting California Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts (oag.ca.gov/charities), Guidestar (guidestar.com) and Charity Navigator (charitynavigator.org) to check out your charities of choice. Or go to the organization’s website to get an understanding of what the charity does and who benefits from your donation. As mentioned, there are many fine charities in San Diego who do wonderful work and are worthy of your support. By following the tips above you will be assured your dollars are being spent well. ♦ — For two decades, Downey has been CEO of Serving Seniors, a nonprofit dedicated to increasing the quality of life for San Diego seniors living in poverty. servingseniors.org
OUR READERS WRITE Ever think of skipping the turkey on Thanksgiving?
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Signs placed in the public right-of-way along Girard Avenue are dangerous and illegal.
Right-of-way signs must be removed asap ■ How about having one of your reporters write an article about all the sidewalk signs in front of La Plaza at the corner of Wall Street and Girard Avenue? The sidewalk is now an obstacle course. Also, I believe these signs could be in violation of the La Jolla PDO. — Phil Wise ■ Who should I complain to about the sandwich board signs that are popping up along the Girard Avenue shopping district in the Village? These are dangerous and illegal and unslightly. Please advise. — Miriam Blanich Editor’s Note: San Diego Municipal Code paragraph 142.1206, that states in part: “It is unlawful to place, post, paint or secure any sign, pennant, flag, banner, balloon, or similar attention-seeking device on public property or within the public right-of-way. Further, it is unlawful to place any lettering, card, poster, sticker or notice of any kind on any curb, sidewalk, street, pole, post, utility box, hydrant, bridge, tree, building, or other surface that is located on public property or in the public right-of-way.” Fines for such offenses start at $100.
While President Obama is pardoning two turkeys for Thanksgiving, every one of us can exercise that same presidential power by choosing a nonviolent Thanksgiving observance that spares a turkey’s life. And here are some good reasons: • You can brag about pardoning a turkey — like Obama. • You truly are what you eat. Who wants to be a “butterball”? • Fruits and vegetables don’t have to carry government warning labels. • You won’t sweat the environment and food resources devastation guilt trip. • You won’t spend a sleepless night wondering how the turkey lived and died. • Your body will appreciate a holiday from saturated fat, cholesterol, and hormones. • You won’t have to call Poultry Hotline to keep your family out of the emergency room. Seriously, this Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for our good fortune, health and happiness with a life-affirming, cruelty-free feast of vegetables, fruits and grains. Our own dinner will feature a soy- or wheat-based roast, mashed potatoes, stuffed squash, candied yams, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie. An Internet search on "vegetarian Thanksgiving" is getting us more recipes and other useful information than we could possibly use. — Lyle Kirkland
We’re very grateful for beach cleanup crew Thanks to all who turned out to help clean up La Jolla beaches from south of The Cove to the south end of WindanSea, Nov. 21. We collected approximately 18 bags of trash and recyclables thus far. Another big thanks to Susan Wilson for making our LOLA badges. We had many inquiries as to what LOLA is all about (Limited Off-Lease Access) and it gave us the opportunity to inform people about how little we're seeking for our pups (our group is advocating for early morning off-leash hours for our dogs at La Jolla beaches.) Hopefully, when folks
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Joi Carle and Bob Evans were part of the beach-cleaning team on a beautiful Saturday morning in La Jolla. understand LOLA, false propaganda about LOLA will be recognized. A final thanks to reporter Ashley Mackin, who notified folks of our cleanup in Nov. 19’s La Jolla Light. As a result of her article, we had a volunteer who just moved to La Jolla join us. I encourage all to continue collecting trash and recyclables over the next two days — a time when our beaches will become very littered — and, if you do so, let me know how much you've collected. ♦ — Nancy Linck
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La Jolla’s Christmas Tree gets its star L a Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club once again partnered with GDC Construction to embellish the community Christmas Tree at La Jolla Recreation Center, placing the star on top, Monday morning, Nov. 23. For the last 12 years, Pancho Dewhurst, president of GDC Construction, paid for the crane used to top the tree, and Sunrise Rotary volunteers brought out the decorations. Dewhurst’s father George was one of the first La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club presidents and the tree was donated by the club in 1984. A tree lighting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 will be part of the La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival. See story on page A1. ♦
PHOTOS BY ASHLEY MACKIN
Pancho Dewhurst, president of GDC Construction, stands with some of the decorations for La Jolla’s Christmas Tree at the Rec Center.
A cherry-picker hoists up volunteers, who place the star atop the tree.
FROM GOLFER, A24 Ryan said she’s learned a few things. Among them, is that there’s a perception golf is a sport for older men. Even in an era that has seen the likes of Michelle Wie and Annika Sorenstam, the thought remains, she added, among people she comes across. “But there are a ton of girls and younger guys that play, too,” Ryan said. “It’s a sport that’s becoming more popular in our age group. Today, I played a tournament in Riverside, and there were 122 kids playing.” She also said she’s learned how frustrating golf can be, but that the struggle can be a catalyst for improvement and perseverance. “It takes a lot of time and patience,” Ryan said, recalling her first competitive tournament in 2011, when she played against Haley Moore, a standout amateur herself who has since signed on to join the women’s golf program at the University of Arizona. “It was so terrifying and discouraging,” Ryan said. “But then I realized, it is an individual sport and I can’t really compare myself to others, as long as I’m improving. That’s definitely something I’ve learned to deal with the past couple of years, not to think about how other people are playing.” Playing against the likes of Moore has raised Ryan’s expectations of how other golfers take the sport, and how she had to perform to try to keep up with others that might potentially go pro. Her choice to compete individually came down to a desire to succeed, Ryan said. “Seeing how these other girls were playing — I wanted to be like that,” she said. “Seeing other people do so well made me want to try harder.”
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Rebecca Ryan (second from left) pictured with Talia Chalhoub, Madeleine Garay and Kaiulani Frejfar — all members of the 2015 La Jolla High School girls varsity golf team But in that time, she never let up on the student half of being a student-athlete. Her parents, she said, supported her passions for striving to achieve excellence in both arenas. Ryan’s mother, Petra Ryan, said that through golf, Rebecca has learned to be more focused. “That has really transferred over to her academics,” she said. The time-consuming qualities of golf, Petra added, have only helped Rebecca learn to manage her time better, recalling the nights Rebecca would show up after dark from her golf duties and have to jump into studying upon arriving home. “You have to be very well organized and well-focused,”
Petra said. Rebecca said she has a mere desire to spend time with her dad to credit for getting it all started. That connection with her family also played a role in her academics, even beyond the walls of La Jolla High School. Fluent in German, and with a mother who was originally from Germany, Rebecca spent a dozen years — from 2002 to 2014 — studying on Saturdays at the German American School of San Diego, and is now a member of the German American School Association. She’s served since 2014 as an advanced-level German class teaching
assistant, and earned in 2014 the Silver Award on the Level 4 test of the American Association of Teachers of German. Rebecca also took four years of French classes during high school, and was one of eight AP English students selected to attend the 2015 Author’s Luncheon hosted by the La Jolla Literary Society. German is a language Rebecca grew up speaking with her mother, but she said it has also been a joy to build on that experience over the years to be able to connect with her German heritage. Until recently, Rebecca’s grandmother still lived in Germany, and Rebecca said she hopes for Europe to become a bigger part of her life, as she’s had opportunities to visit Germany many times. Her fluency in German could almost pass her off as a native German speaker, Petra said. “She speaks it very well,” Petra said. “She has a very slight, slight accent.” More than wanting to get the accent perfect, Rebecca looks at all the time spent learning the language as a chance to grow, both academically and in her worldview. “I love traveling, and I love Europe in general,” Rebecca said. “I just want to be more a part of that culture. More than, oh, it just looks good on a resume, it’s about being able to live internationally and be more cultured.” Looking back at all the academics, and the golf, Rebecca said the two have worked together to better her as a person with ambition. “Doing well, academically, was kind of just expected — not necessarily in a bad way,” Ryan said. “I would never want to do poorly in class. So that wasn’t exactly a choice. But the golf, I think I just enjoyed, in the beginning, spending time with my dad, and having something to work on. Then it just became this thing you can’t stop.” ♦
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PREP SPORTS WRAPUP BY JAMES PALEN he CIF San Diego Section Division I boys water polo championship belongs to the La Jolla High Vikings, as they defeated the top-seeded Valhalla Norsemen 10-2 in the division's Nov. 21 final. La Jolla's journey to the local championship included a defeat of Canyon Crest Academy in the Nov. 14 quarterfinals and a narrow 7-6 victory over the No. 3-seeded Vista Panthers Nov. 18 in the semifinals.
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Bishop’s Boys Water Polo In Open Division play, The Bishop's School Knights' boys water polo season ended Nov. 19 in a 5-2 semifinals loss to the Coronado Islanders. Competing in the top local playoff bracket, the No. 3-seeded Knights advanced to the semifinals after their 17-6 win over the No. 6-seeded University City Centurions in the Nov. 14 quarterfinals. Coronado went on to lose 11-6 in the Nov. 21 final against Cathedral Catholic.
La Jolla Girls Volleyball The La Jolla High girls volleyball team's season came to a close Nov. 17 against the Torrey Pines Falcons, as the Vikings fell by a count of 3-0 in the CIF San Diego Section Open Division semifinals. La Jolla, which finished the regular season with a 19-10 record, entered the top playoff bracket as the No. 5 seed, and went on to defeat San Dieguito Academy 3-2 in the Nov. 13 quarterfinals. The 25-14, 25-18, 26-24 loss means the Vikings ended their 2015 run with a 20-11 overall record. Torrey Pines, the No. 1 seed in the tournament, went on to defeat Cathedral Catholic 3-1 in the Nov. 21 final.
Bishop’s Girls Volleyball
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The Bishop's School's girls volleyball team ended its season as the runner-up in its quest for a San Diego Section Division I championship. The team, pictured showcasing its trophy and team patches, advanced past three teams in the playoffs to reach the finals, where it fell by a score of 3-1 against the La Costa Canyon Mavericks Nov. 21. Division I final by a score of 3-1 against the La Costa Canyon Mavericks Nov. 21. Advancing past Calvin Christian in the tournament's first round, the Academy of Our Lady of Peace in the quarterfinals and Ramona in the semifinals, the Knights lost their final match in four sets by scores of 25-23, 20-25, 25-20 and 25-20.
hockey teams fell in the Nov. 17 quarterfinals round of the San Diego Section Division I playoffs, ending their seasons. Seeded No. 7 in the tournament, the Vikings (12-11-1) lost to the No. 2 Hilltop Lancers, after advancing into the round with their 6-1 win over the No. 10 seed, University City, on Nov. 14. The Bishop's School Knights were the tournament's top seed, earning them a bye in the first round of playoffs. They lost their quarterfinal game in a 2-1 upset at the hands the No. 9 Del Norte Nighthawks. ♦
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La Jollans join Heart Association campaign for women’s health
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he American Heart Association hosted a lunch Nov. 18 at the La Jolla home of Genny and Dr. Ehtisham Mahmud, to welcome its new Legendary Women of the Heart, who will be honored at the annual Go Red For Women Luncheon, Friday, Feb. 27 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. The event includes a health expo and silent auction from 10 a.m. to noon and lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Go Red For Women celebrates the energy, passion and power of women working together to wipe out heart disease and stroke. sdgoredluncheon.ahaevents.org
2016 Legendary Women of the Heart: Lori DeMaria, Sheila Lipinsky, Reena Horowitz and Joye Blount
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Heart Association director Jennifer Sobotka, luncheon co-hosts Catherina Madani and Genny Mahmud and Go Red For Women director Tiffany Lynch Blvd., downtown San Diego) 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 for a game against Helix High School. In this special season opener, the La Jolla Vikings will play on a court constructed just for the game. Tickets $15. Information at pconway@sandi.net
LJB&T Club invites tennis-lovers to watch hard-court tourney
La Jolla Light becomes a ‘Centurian of San Diego’
La Jolla Light saluted for longevity, success The California State Board of Equalization, in cooperation with the San Diego History Center, recently presented La Jolla Light with a certificate honoring the newspaper’s “important work in the community over the last 100 years.” The La Jolla Light has been publishing news and information about La Jolla for 103 years, and has earned the San Diego History Center distinction of being a “Centurion of San Diego.”
Vikings basketball to play at PETCO Park La Jolla High School’s varsity basketball team will take over PETCO Park (100 Park
Former Women’s Tennis Association star Amy Frazier, who was ranked as high as No. 13 in the world, will enter the U.S. Tennis Association National 40 Hard Court Tennis Championships Nov. 30-Dec. 6 at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. The USTA national tournament will feature men’s and women’s singles and doubles divisions, as well as a mixed doubles event. Participants will include former touring pros and the nation’s strongest players in this age group. Spectator admission for all divisions is free and on-site parking is available for a nominal fee. The list of seeded players and draws is at tennislink.usta.com Matches will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30 and 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Friday, Dec. 4. On Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6, matches will begin at 9 a.m. Also on the tournament agenda is the USTA National Father/Son and Grandfather/Grandson Hard Court Doubles Championships, Dec. 4-6. The championship has been held at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club since 1959, and attracts the top father and son tennis teams in the nation. The Grandfather/Grandson Championship is a relatively new competitive division that started at the Club just a few years ago. The 43-year-old Frazier, a resident of Rochester, Michigan won eight career WTA
Past years’ Legendary Women of the Heart: Jeanne Jones, Lee Goldberg, Debbie Turner and Judy White singles titles and four doubles championships. She also reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in 1992 and the US Open in 1995. “We are very happy to have Frazier playing in our tournament. Spectators are going to have a great time watching a player of her caliber,” said tournament director Bill Kellogg. “Both the men’s and women’s fields are very strong this year and we’re looking forward to a great week of tennis.”
Shopping event will benefit Las Patronas Green Gardens Nursery has partnered with the La Jolla-based women’s philanthropy group Las Patronas and will host "A Day of Holiday Greenery & Décor Shopping," 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 4910 Cass St. in Pacific Beach. 20 percent of the day’s proceeds will be given to Las Patronas' philanthropic efforts. (858) 483-7846.
Biologists create malaria-blocking mosquitoes Using a groundbreaking gene-editing technique, biologists at UC San Diego, working in collaboration with biologists at UC Irvine, created a strain of mosquitoes capable of rapidly introducing malaria-blocking genes into a mosquito population through its progeny, ultimately eliminating the insects’ ability to transmit the disease to humans. This new model represents a notable advance in the effort to establish an anti-malarial mosquito population, which with further development, could help eradicate a disease that sickens millions worldwide each year. The study underlines the growing utility of the Crispr method, a powerful gene-editing tool that allows access to a cell’s nucleus to snip DNA to either replace mutated genes or insert new ones. Results appear this week in a paper published in the early online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 300- to 500-million cases of malaria occur each year, and nearly one million people die of the disease annually – largely infants, children and pregnant women, most of them in Africa.
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Grand opening for Firehouse YMCA, Dec. 9 Join in celebrating the grand opening of the Shepherd YMCA Firehouse in the Village, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7877 Herschel Ave. Performances, ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, refreshments, tours and more. Herschel Avenue, south of Wall Street, will be closed for the event. Shuttle opportunities from the 8355 Cliffridge Ave. YMCA are available. Call (858) 453-3483 for more information. Built in 1937, the historic building has housed a police department, a jail, and a fire department. The La Jolla YMCA repurposed the space in the mid-1980s however the space was in need of major upgrades, so they began a renovation/restoration earlier this year. lajolla.ymca.org ♦
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FROM NEW BUSINESSES, A20 purchasing something larger, and offers monthly discounts on items with the scent of the month (December’s is Balsam Fir) and a “candle lovers club.” Coming from a finance background, George said she decided to enter a business that afforded more creativity. “I looked at 50 places and my realtor suggested La Jolla. This was the only location I fell in love with it. It’s a community here, the people are great, and being near restaurants, there is a lot of foot traffic,” she said. (858) 255-8436. enchantedsd.com ■ Bistro du Marche´ If you miss the signature items at Tapanade, which closed to make room for upcoming Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, you’re in luck. The executive team (and husband-and-wife duo) Jean-Michel and Sylvie Diot opened Bistro de Marché in October to offer a French bistro experience at 7437 Girard Ave., near La Jolla Elementary School. “We had 18 years of food history in La Jolla (with Tapenade) and that’s something that takes a lot of work, so we didn’t want to lose that or give that up. We knew we wanted to stay in La Jolla,” Sylvie said. “Our first night open we were completely booked. It was an amazing experience.” Tapenade favorites, such as the tomato tart, mushroom ravioli and roasted figs with gorgonzola, are also on Bistro de Marche ’s´ menu, along with coq au vin, a New York strip steak, scallops with braised endive, cheese plates and seared duck breast. “We serve bistro food, just like what you
would find in France,” Sylvie said. Bistro du Marchéi´s currently only open for dinner (5 p.m. nightly) but would like to open for lunch in the coming months. Last reservations are at 9:30 p.m. on weeknights and 10 p.m. weekends. (858) 551-7500. bistrodumarche.net
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Coming soon: ■ Sicilia Bella: The space formerly home to Mary’s English Kitchen – which later partnered with SoulWise Counseling — at 7918 Ivanhoe Ave., will become Sicilia Bella. A sign in the front window reads: Authentic Sicilian homestyle deli and café. ■ Gallery at La Plaza: Jeff Mitchum, considered the “Ansel Adams of color,” will open his namesake gallery at La Plaza La Jolla, on Girard Avenue at Wall Street. The space will house approximately 175 fine art prints and more than 40 pieces of glass artwork and eco-furniture. An award-winning photographer, Mitchum once shot for National Geographic and his original fine art photography has been featured in the Smithsonian Institute and the J. Paul Getty Museum. His masterwork “Third Day,” is one of the most valued landscape photographs ever acquired at $1.8 million in 2014. ■ Gallery on Prospect: A sign fronting 1141 Prospect St. indicates the Michelangelo Gallery will be opening there. artdevine.com ■ New restaurant? A sign posted on the upper level of 909 Prospect St., above Richard Walker’s Pancake House, proclaims Lena Craft Mexican will be occupying that space. More details to come. lenacraftmexican.com ♦
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Architect Jim Alcorn shares love of design and engineering
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ames L. Alcorn, a member of the American Institute of Architects and licensed by the state of California, received his Bachelor of Architecture from UC Berkeley, and Master of Architecture from Yale. He served in the design departments of Eero Saarinen & Associates in New Haven, and of Skidmore, Owen and Merrill, San Francisco. Subsequently he was vice-president and director of design for John Carl Warnecke & Associates in Los Angeles, and co-director of design and vice- president of the Hope Consulting Group, San Diego’s largest architectural and planning firm. He then formed Gaede/Alcorn Associates, which later became James Alcorn & Associates. His work for the Oakland/Alameda County Coliseum Complex, Brea Civic & Cultural Center, Pasadena First Church James Alcorn of the Nazarene, and the Bank of Del Mar won design excellence awards. In his off hours, he travels and restores vintage MG sports and touring cars, and is an internationally recognized expert in the field. He said MG’s and architecture are not as far apart as one might think; work with both requires an appreciation for superb design and engineering. “To succeed at both one needs the ability and talent to look beyond the obvious, and find the unique solution to the subtle opportunity.” Alcorn, and architect Donald Goldman, were this year’s recipients of the Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement Award — the highest honor the AIA San Diego Chapter bestows upon its members — presented Nov. 18 at the Tasende Gallery in La Jolla.
What brought you to La Jolla?
After beginning my career at Skidmore Owings and Merrill, moving across the country several times, I thought I needed a different challenge. A day like these warm November days helped me make up my mind. My wife and four children, dog, and partially restored vintage MG arrived in Del Mar in 1972. I settled in La Jolla with a new life in 1989, since my office had been in the Village since 1977.
If you could snap your fingers and have it done, what might you add, subtract or improve in the area?
The Prospect Street at Girard Avenue Belvedere/Promenade is a community upgrade that improves traffic, provides an urban heart for La Jolla, and has all the support of project review groups, adjacent property owners and city acknowledgement. This improvement was incorporated into the 2004 La Jolla Community Plan. The wide sidewalk promenade between Hershel and Girard Avenues will provide La Jolla with a vista of Scripps Park and the north water view beyond.
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If Charity Begins at Home
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With the community’s help, the La Jolla Library biotech lab can continue to provide hands-on scientific learning with up-to-date and functioning equipment available to all.
■ Here’s a list of La Jolla causes that could use your help BY ASHLEY MACKIN t goes without saying that La Jolla has some dedicated and generous residents who frequently step up to make the community a better place for all. For example, there are civic organizations that do not rely on city funding, “Friends Of” groups that enhance what they hold dear. Here’s a list of those seeking some help this year (and next!) that strive to ensure The Jewel retains its sparkle. All are 501 (c) 3 non-profits.
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La Jolla Library
■ What to give: A financial donation to Friends of La Jolla Library ■ Why: The library made history when it opened its biotech lab and 3D printing lab in April, becoming the first public library in the country with such facilities. To keep it going, the lab needs its equipment updated and working properly. Contributions are also used for laptops for the 3D design workshops; to fund programming such as children’s story times, lectures for adults and chair yoga for seniors; to support modernization of the sound system and audio-visual equipment; and buy books for the new Scripps Express Book Collection that features the latest bestsellers each
month, exclusively for La Jolla patrons. ■ How to give: Send or drop off a donation to Friends of La Jolla Library, 7555 Draper Ave. San Diego, CA 92037 or visit lajollalibrary.org
La Jolla Recreation Center
■ What to give: A financial donation to La Jolla Rec Center board ■ Why: Now in its 100th year, the Rec Center provides low-cost children’s programming during the day and in the evening becomes a venue for more than a dozen monthly civic meetings. Leading up to the centennial, the interior and exterior were repainted and the floor was replaced, but there are other cosmetic improvements to be made. Chiefly: the audio system needs to be replaced (the current one is from 1960!) and more lighting would make the facility safer at night and deter people from sleeping on the grass. The play equipment on the “tot lot” needs to be sanded and repainted. The Rec Center board would prefer to keep the wooden equipment rather than replace it with metal gear that gets hot during the summer. Because these are optional improvements, the city will not pay for them.
■ How to give: Donate to La Jolla Rec Center Board c/o La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. San Diego, CA 92037
La Jolla Community Center
■ What to give: Financial donations ■ Why: La Jolla’s adult Community Center provides lost-cost programs and services to promote lifelong learning, wellness and friendship including yoga, dancing, technology workshops, language classes, movie clubs, bridge clubs, cooking classes and special events. Center leadership said a common misconception is that the center receives government funding, which it does not. The Center is in the midst of its end-of-the-year appeal and hopes to raise $100,000 by the end of December. In previous years, the campaign paid for capital improvements, but with many of them complete (including the new courtyard), funds collected this year will help underwrite programs and special events for 2016. ■ How to give: Donate at ljcommunitycenter.org or mail/drop off a donation to 6811 La Jolla Blvd. San Diego, CA 92037 SEE CHARITY, B3
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La Jolla Historical Society
■ What to give: Time or a financial donation ■ Why: The Historical Society is dedicated to the discovery, collection and preservation of La Jolla's heritage through its collections and programs. Monetary contributions would fund rotating exhibits throughout the year that are free and open to the public. The current exhibit, on display through January 2016, explores the architects that studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. The next, which goes up in February, will look at the work of La Jolla resident and La Jolla Country Day School art and drama teacher William Newport Goodell. The Historical Society is also seeking gallery docents for the exhibits. Those interested can call the Society for more information about volunteering. ■ How to give: Donate at lajollahistory.org or call (858) 459-5335 or mail an end-of-year gift to La Jolla Historical Society, P.O. Box 2085 San Diego, CA 92038-2085
La Jolla Town Council
La Jolla Cultural Partners
■ What to give: Time (in the form of membership) ■ Why: The Town Council is a forum for any and all issues that concern La Jollans — including politics, sea lions, the historicity of properties and/or the development of new ones. It is also a forum to which other civic organizations and government representatives report. In October, the Town Council hosted a forum for the three city council candidates vying for the seat to be
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vacated by Sherri Lightner. While monetary contributions would help the council promote meetings and rent equipment for community events, current leadership would like to see its membership increased. By being a member, one also qualifies to be elected a voting trustee in early 2106. ■ How to give: To become a general member, e-mail president@lajollatowncouncil.org for an application.
La Jolla Parks & Beaches, Inc.
■ What to give: Financial donations ■ Why: In addition to serving as an advisory group to the city, Parks & Beaches manages an account to raise funds for projects and enhanced services. Current projects under its the auspices include: Whale View Point, to improve the coastal area on the 300-500 block of Coast Boulevard; Children’s Pool Walk, to upgrade the sidewalk area above Children’s Pool; La Jolla Cove Pavilion Project, to replace the restroom facility near La Jolla Cove; WindanSea S-Curve, to repair infrastructure at WindanSea; and more. By giving to this advisory group, funds may be used for myriad projects along the coast, and ongoing park improvements and miscellaneous smaller projects. The board also produces a wish list of projects for the city to fund. ■ How to give: Go to lajollaparksandbeaches.org or drop off a donation at the board’s monthly meeting: 4 p.m. fourth Mondays at La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St.
Muirlands Foundation
■ What to give: Financial donations ■ Why: Muirlands Foundation is a parent-led community building and fundraising organization with the goal of raising $114,000 this year. Contributions will support afterschool homework help, teaching assistants, materials for student clubs, updated books and scholarships for students to go on organized school trips (Camp Cuyamac for sixth-graders, Yosemite for seventh-graders and the East Coast for eighth- graders). But chiefly, the Muirlands Foundation would like to purchase 12 new touchscreen computers for the library and ultimately, a whole new computer lab. ■ How to give: Visit muirlandsfoundation.org and click on "fundraising" and then "Muirlands Gives." Or mail a donation to Muirlands Foundation, c/o Muirlands Middle School, 1056 Nautilus St., La Jolla, 92037
The Foundation of La Jolla High School
■ What to give: Financial donations ■ Why: The Foundation manages an account referred to as the Greatest Need General Fund to cover whatever the school might require that the district doesn’t cover. The General Fund is largely used for capital improvements to the campus: including the track, which is used by the community at large as well as students; Coggan Pool, also used by the community and the students; and general campus cleanups for the athletic matches and weekend/summer camps and tournaments that are held there. Additionally, Foundation funds support
academic enrichment and athletic clubs. Further, there is a “matching challenge” going on through the end of the year, through which all donations up to $20,000 will be matched by an anonymous Foundation supporter. ■ How to give: Visit foundationofljhs.com where there are options to donate and review donor recognition opportunities
La Jolla Community Foundation
■ What to give: Financial donations or membership ■ Why: The Foundation is looking to beautify the community and assist non-profits carry out their projects. Earlier this month, it was announced the LJCF is establishing a Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) to supplement city beautification services and maintenance, and would begin informational outreach in early 2016. But it costs thousands of dollars and a ballot measure, so every little bit helps. Additionally, the LJCF distributes grants to non-profits to carry out projects. This year, it gave more than $26,000 to five local groups for beautification projects. Further still, the Community Foundation has taken to fundraising for the planned La Jolla High School Biological Science & Technology Center, to build a state-of-the-art science facility on the High School campus. ■ How to give: Become a member to assist with Foundation efforts or visit lajollacommunityfoundation.org or ljhs-biosciencecenter.com
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Featuring a selection of artworks drawn from private collections, San Diego Collects showcases the impressive range of contemporary art in our region with works spanning from the 1950s to the present. The exhibition thus speaks to the complexity of the region’s artistic landscape and the multitude of perspectives necessary to foster a dynamic artistic community.
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The Night Owls: Holidays on Vinyl
Thursday, December 10th 7:30–10:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays in the unique and cozy environs of the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library as the Night Owls carouse at Holidays on Vinyl. Wander between captivating pieces of art from the Athenaeum’s Permanent Collection and stacks of books nestled in bookshelves like so many presents under the tree. Enjoy delicious bites from Whisknladle washed down by brews from Stone Brewing Co. Recommended for ages 21 – 40-something
Seas ‘n’ Greetings
December 2, 2015 – January 3, 2016 Deck the Hall (of Fishes) and get into the holiday spirit at Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Enjoy Holiday decorations throughout the aquarium, and don’t miss “Santa Scuba” at the Kelp Tank Dive Show. Kids can participate in a scavenger hunt to find the Christmas Wrasse, Peppermint Shrimp, and more. Also, on Saturdays and Sundays, make a holiday craft to take home.
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La Jolla Town Foundation
■ What to give: Financial donations ■ Why: La Jolla Town Foundation is a “parent non-profit” that accepts donations for community projects, so those wanting to implement individual projects do not need to form non-profits themselves. The three main projects under the Town Foundation are: the Sparkle & Shine campaign, to clean up Village sidewalks; the Village Memorial Bench Program; and the annual Fourth of July Fireworks at La Jolla Cove. Donations to these projects are made to the Town Foundation, which then funds the cause. The Town Foundation has been funding community improvements for more than 20 years, is project-specific and does not give grants. ■ How to give: Send a check to La Jolla Town Foundation, P.O. Box 89 San Diego, CA 92038 with a note in the memo line as to which project the donor would like to support. Leadership also requests listing a phone number.
Friends of La Jolla Shores
■ What to give: Financial donations or letters to the city ■ Why: Friends of La Jolla Shores, which carries out projects that enhance and preserve public parks and beaches in La Jolla Shores, is working toward getting The Map re-installed. This artistic educational display shows the wildlife and ocean canyons (with respective depths) found at the Shores. The Friends would like to rope off The Map on three sides. In addition to the cost to build
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La Jolla Rec Center’s ‘Tot Lot’ used by children for decades, could use some sprucing up. Donations to the Rec Center Board can help. and install it, sidewalk repairs leading up to The Map are required. To help with this project, leadership requests letters of support be sent to City Council President Sherri Lightner’s and Mayor Kevin Faulconer’s office. ■ How to give: friendsoflajollashores.com or write to Lightner’s office c/o City Administration Building, 202 C St., MS #10A, San Diego, CA 92101 or Mayor Kevin Faulconer c/o City Administration Building, 202 C Street, 11th Floor, San Diego, CA 92101
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Friends of Coast Walk Trail
■ What to give: Financial donation or volunteer time ■ Why: Friends of Coast Walk Trail seek to improve the walking path between Goldfish Point and Coast Walk off Torrey Pines Road. Their long-term goals include stabilizing the environmentally sensitive bluffs, improving trail safety and creating an ongoing maintenance plan. The Friends have already improved trail safety by filling in the deep grooves down the middle of the path and restoring some of
the plantings. Volunteers also host cleanup days to remove dead vegetation and litter from the trail. The group also contracts for regular maintenance to prevent deterioration and limit the need for larger projects. In addition to smaller projects, the Friends are working toward a master plan to examine the ecosystem as a whole and look at long-term maintenance. ■ How to give: savecoastwalk.com or e-mail savecoastwalk@gmail.com for information ♦
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Kana Shiotsu, 17, has been studying classical violin for 13 years. She moved to America in 2013 and her depth with the violin impressed audiences to win competitions in Japan and America, including the “Encouragement” award at the 55th La Jolla Young Artists Competition. She is a member of the Mainly Mozart Youth Orchestra and Torrey Pines High School Advanced Orchestra.
Vincent Pham, 16, is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy. He studies organ with Leslie Robb, piano with Tatiana Stignev. He plays for the St. Therese of Carmel Choir. This year, he won in the advanced division at the American Guild of Organists/Spreckels Organ Society Scholarship Auditions, and has performed many times at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.
Michael Chen, 14, attends Canyon Crest Academy. He has studied piano with Inessa Litvin since age 7, having previously studied under Sifang Shen. After winning the Gold Medal Young Musicians Passion of Music Contest and first prize at the International American Protégé Concerto contest, he performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. He is part of Fanfaire Foundation’s Youth Volunteers.
Jonathan Sussman, is a graduate of Scripps Ranch High, and was drawn to music at age 5; playing the recorder, flute, violin and viola. He was Principle Violist of the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and plays in chamber groups. He will attend Thornton School of Music, USC as a flute performance major and seek another degree in biomedical engineering from Viterbi School of Engineering.
Sofia Hashemi-Asasi has been playing violin since age 5. She is Concertmaster of San Diego Youth Symphony’s Symphony and Chamber Orchestras. She was also Concertmaster of the 2015 and 2014 International Youth Symphony. She’s taken master classes with Gil Shaham, Arnaud Sussman, Christian Ostertag and Frederik Oland. She studies violin with SDSO Concert Master Jeff Thayer.
Young musicians to star in church concert
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orrey Pines Christian Church Concert Series continues its season with the fifth annual Young Artist Concert, 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 in the church sanctuary at 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North. Founded by Rev. Darwin Mann, this free
concert features student musicians who’ve won local performance competitions “to showcase the wealth of incredible talent fostered here in our own backyard.” This year’s accomplished young artists are violinists Kana Shiotsu and Sofia
Hashemi-Asasi, pianist Michael Chen, organist Vincent Pham, and Jonathan Sussman on flute. Each has won first prize at one or more prestigious competitions and perform regularly as soloists and in ensembles.
Audiences will hear movements from concertos and other virtuosic and demanding works by Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Borne, Wieniswaski and Debois. For more information, call (858) 453-3550 or visit torreypineschurch.org ♦
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Traditions spread the spirit
Local La Jolla Holiday Activities to Enjoy with the Family: La Jolla Christmas Parade, Holiday Festival, and Tree Lighting Ceremony: This year’s parade kicks-off Sunday, Dec. 6th at 1:30pm and is followed by a festival featuring arts & crafts, photos with Santa, exhibits, live entertainment, and the La Jolla Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 4:30pm.
Shopping- Enjoy the numerous unique shops decorated for the holidays and support local businesses by shopping for your holiday gifts and maybe a little something for yourself in The Village, Shores, and Bird Rock. Birch Aquarium- Experience special holiday activities in addition to everything else the Aquarium has to offer from Dec. 2nd through Jan. 3rd. The La Jolla Open Aire Market- Pick up fresh, local produce for all your holiday cooking and baking needs, grab a bite in their food court, and peruse arts and crafts every Sunday from 9am-1pm at La Jolla Elementary School.
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Plays, Productions, and Live Entertainment- Check out La Jolla’s extensive arts and entertainment scene at the La Jolla Music Society, MCASD, La Jolla Playhouse, Athenaeum, and La Jolla Symphony or have some laughs at the Comedy Store. Dining- From spectacular views to awardwinning cuisine, La Jolla offers a variety of dining options- something for every pallet. Go to the Movies- See a holiday flick and check out La Jolla’s newest destination for a luxury all-inclusive cinema experience that's sure to impress out-of-town guests!
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Cook Something New Traditions are by definition stable and unchanged activities that serve as pillars of special occasions. But that doesn’t mean creativity can’t come into play. Cooking is one of the most instrumental parts of any holiday celebration. Some families stick to the same ham, potatoes and dessert recipes for decades. But why not mix it up a bit?
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Get Outside
One way to enjoy the family while also getting some exercise is by planning an outdoor adventure — even a simple one in your own backyard. Playing outside is a great idea for all ages around the holidays. Kids need to run off energy, and adults need to run off the extra cookies they’ve consumed. Living in sunny Southern California means there are plenty of ways to enjoy the great outdoors this holiday season! Go Ice Skating Just because we don't experience the same winter storms as most of the country this time of year doesn't mean we have to be left out of the fun! Ice skating is one of the most popular winter activities because it can be enjoyed by all ages. Embrace the winter spirit and strap on some skates at one of these best bets: -Fantasy on Ice (Downtown next to Horton Plaza) -Hotel Del's Skating by the Sea (Coronado) -UTC Ice Sports Center (indoor, Westfield UTC) Make it a Game Staring an annual football or ice hockey game on Christmas Day is a great way to combine family fun with a little healthy competition.
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Pay it Forward
Whatever activity you decide to turn into a tradition, it can be fun to make it a competitive event. Keeping score every Christmas can establish bragging rights for the rest of the year. Throw in a goofy trophy and you've got a tradition everyone looks forward to each holiday season. Take a Hike Take advantage of the Coastal scenery we are lucky enough to have in our own backyards. Whether looking for an easy stroll or a challenging climb, there is a trail for everyone. Beachside Torrey Pines, mountainous Mt. Woodson, and urban Mission Trails are some great options! Pack a picnic for the top and savor the panoramic views.
Gifts and financial donations are certainly welcome this time of year by your local organizations and charitable non-profits. But your time may be the most valuable contribution you can make. If you’re feeling fortunate this holiday season, why not seek out a local organization and start impacting your community in a positive way? Great options include organizations that assist the military and veterans, local hospitals and nursing homes, and of course homeless shelters and soup kitchens. For volunteer opportunities here in La Jolla, these local organizations currently need assistance: -La Jolla Community Center -La Jolla Friendly Visitors -La Jolla meals on Wheels -So Others May Eat Inc. Also, be sure to celebrate #GivingTuesday this year! While much attention is devoted to Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, a new focus is being paid to Tuesday- #GivingTuesday, that is. Check out www.givingtuesday.org to find participating organizations in your area and for ways to get involved.
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Sugar is a modern gustatory obsession mistakenly used as reward to children for good behavior, a celebratory treat, and a customary way of ending a meal. The worst culprits, including refined simple sugars and high fructose corn syrup, particularly in sodas and baked goods, tend to cause irritability, anxiety, mood swings, fatigue, hormonal imbalances, foggy brain, a lack of focus, a trigger for migraines and hyperactivity, especially in little ones. For festive refreshing drinks, swap out sugary sodas for crisp sparkling waters and ciders with a splash of unsweetened cranberry or pomegranate juices. For blissful desserts without sugar shock, whip up an exotic fruit salad with pineapple, mango, guava, Persian cucumber, jicama, and fresh shredded coconut with a squirt of lime juice, a Greek yoghurt parfait or a bittersweet chocolate tart, trifle or brownie. This “food of the gods” hypnotizes us mortals by boosting mood and making us all a little more mellow and happy thanks to high levels of antioxidants (namely polyphenols and flavonols) in dark varieties with cocoa content of 70 percent or higher. A recent Swiss study has also shown the darling to lessen levels of the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. In addition, it is known to lower blood pressure, which always adds a feeling of calm. So dark chocolate up!
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Four La Jollans among 2016 Women of Dedication
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he 51st annual Salvation Army Woman of Dedication program will salute 14 legendary community volunteers at a spring luncheon, announced event chairs Susie Spanos and Susan Oliver Nov. 5, during a reception held at the La Jolla Country Club. Noted for their gifts of time, talent and spirit, the 2016 Woman of Dedication are: Lilly Cheng, Valerie Cooper, Karin Donaldson, Arlene Eastgate, Kristy Gregg, Dorothea Laub, Carol Lazier, Elizabeth Lou, Sandra Maas, Lise Nicole Wilson, Kerry Payne, Rachel Peniche, Charlotte Perry and Fern Siegel. “This year’s Women of Dedication are so involved in the community we’re excited to honor them,” said Major Michele Lescano, Salvation Army Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries. The spring luncheon is set for 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 27 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place, downtown San Diego. Proceeds will be used for Salvation Army social service programs. Tickets are $125 at sandiego.salvationarmy.org
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hostess, Cooper has co-chaired three Old Globe galas and co-chaired two MCASD Monte Carlo parties. She is on her fifth year as co-chair of SDMA’s Art Alive. Besides a passion for art and fashion, Cooper has ridden and
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■ After last year's successful tour, the “Last Comic Standing” tour returns 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 to Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Ave., downtown San Diego. See the finalists of NBC's top-rated television comedy competition doing their thing, including Ian Bagg, Dominique, Clayton English, Andy Erickson and Michael Palascak. Tickets from $26. (858) 570-1100. sandiegotheatres.org
■ Join the Whos down in Whoville for the 18th annual seasonal classic “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” running through Dec. 26 at The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park. The musical stars J. Bernard Calloway as the Grinch, with young La Jolla actors Hourie Klijian as Betty Lou Who (pink team) and Kennedy Nibbe in the ensemble. Tickets from $37 for adults, $24 for children. 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. (619) 234-5623. theoldglobe.org
■ In association with Yale Repertory Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse presents “Indecent” a world-premiere play with music inspired by the true events surrounding the controversial 1922 Broadway debut of “God of Vengeance.” Matinee and evening shows through Dec. 10 at Mandell Weiss Theater, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UCSD campus. Tickets from $41. (858) 550-1010. lajollaplayhouse.org/indecent
■ Cygnet Theatre in Old Town will continue its nine-year tradition of presenting a holiday show suitable for all ages. Its “A Christmas Carol” production is a re-imagined take on the original holiday classic by Charles Dickens, featuring lively music, unique puppets and live sound effects. Matinees and evenings through Dec. 27, 4040 Twiggs St. Tickets from $37. (619) 337-1525. cygnettheatre.com
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See It While You Can ■ “Impressions of California Plein Air Artists,” closes Dec. 5 at La Jolla’s Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. More than a dozen artists have works on view during regular library hours. Free. (858) 552-1657. lajollalibrary.org ■ Artists from Paris to Berlin to Bangkok will show their work in La Jolla Shores this winter at the “Shaken, Not Stirred” exhibit on display Nov. 30-Dec. 13 at La Jolla Art Association, 8100 Paseo del Ocaso. Public is welcome to attend an artists reception 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 with
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■ Learn how to properly treat family photos and other media at the workshop, “Genealogy in Pictures: Preserving and Restoring Your Family's Historic Photo Collection,” 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at La Jolla Community Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. Different scanning methods and equipment will be discussed. Bring historical
■ Sporting his boardshorts and a Hawaiian shirt, Santa Claus will return to San Diego to kick off the holiday season. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at Seaport Village, 849 West Harbor Drive. Hang ten with Santa on his surfboard and check out a festive parade down the boardwalk, live music and kids crafts. (619) 235-4014. seaportvillage.com ♦
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Hugo Crosthwaite’s ‘Siren Song 2015’ illustrates the story of Odysseus and the Sirens on the white columns made from old ships’ masts that stand at the entrance to Cabrillo Visitor Center. L-R: A Siren, Odysseus and Hugo, Man chained to mast.
Shipload of artists team up for event at Cabrillo State Park BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT WSOHOIDPS: it stands for A Ship in the Woods. If you don’t get it, don’t feel bad; it took me awhile. (Hint: first find the SHIP, then the WOODS around it.) But the artful nonprofit, which stages inventive, interactive events combining art, music and science, didn’t take long to win me over. For the past five years, WSOHOIDPS has been based in a sprawling, midcentury home in the hills of Del Mar, a rental they turned into a cultural crossroads where they welcomed the public to meet a changing cast of visiting artists and immerse themselves in
thought-provoking installations. Now their lease has ended, and they’re moving toward Ship in the Woods 2.0, and a new, permanent space whose whereabouts are still unrevealed. But first, they engaged in a grand-scale collaboration with the Conservancy and Artist-in-Residence Programs at Cabrillo National Monument — an ambitious group show they called “Convergence.” For the event, more than 45 artists responded to Cabrillo’s convergences of land and water, history and ecology, with a panoply of site-specific artworks. The seven-hour opening, from 4 to 11 p.m. on
Hugh Davies and Joanne Hayakawa inspect her sculpture, ‘Dead Bird.’
Nov. 14, had more than 1,000 visitors, and included kinetic sculptures, video projections, performance art, live music and many opportunities for audience participation. It was impossible to see every one of the pieces, but it was part of the adventure to roam around the park with a map and your flashlight and make your own discoveries. Perhaps the most stunning artwork was the place itself, and the chance to see it in daylight, at sunset, and then with the lights of downtown and Shelter Island twinkling in the distance. An additional perk was that visitors had an opportunity to climb the
La Jolla artist Becky Guttin in the garden she enhanced with repurposed sculptures made of cornhusks, glass, tools, compacted radiators and other detritus connected in some way to the area’s history.
narrow, winding staircase up to the top of the lighthouse, past the giant, diamond-like lenses of the light and out onto the tower’s parapet for a truly awesome night-time view. It was a fine idea to choose Cabrillo as the setting for Convergence, and find so many high-level artists willing to take part. Kudos to WSOHOIDPS curator Lianne Mueller and all those involved for pulling off this great convergence of nature, history and art. Let there be more! ■ For more information on Convergence and future events, contact lianne@shipinthewoods.com ♦
Ruben Ochoa with ‘No Man is an Island,’ his homage to migrants, stalked by searchlights, but walking on toward the beacon of a better life. The piece was inspired by Eadweard Muybridge’s 1872 photographic series ‘Horse in Motion,’ the first representation of movement in still images.
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Convergences
■ HUGO CROSTHWAITE is equally at home in Mexico and the United States; his grandfather was one of San Diego’s founding fathers. In “Siren Song 2015,” he converges the ancient Greek tale of a hero’s journey with the journey of contemporary immigrants to our shores. The Visitor Center’s white-painted masts/columns, near the point where Cabrillo’s ships landed, suggested the theme. In Homer’s epic, Odysseus, knowing his ship must sail by the Sirens (whose sweet song lures men to their death), orders his crew to plug their ears but has himself tied to the mast so he can experience the singing. Modern-day immigrants struggle to make their way here, despite all deterrents and dangers, lured by the siren-song of the American Dream. “The piece represents restraint and opportunity, free will and the idea of being bound to your fate,” said Crosthwaite. “At the end of the exhibit, the painting will disappear. Once the story is told, it’s gone, remaining only in memory.”
Neal Kendricks, film curator at MCASD-La Jolla, partners with Carlos to create an evocative video that was projected on the wall of Cabrillo’s Lighthouse.
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■ NEIL KENDRICKS had never been to Cabrillo before he was invited to create a video for Convergence. He joined forces with Carlos Pelayo, a longtime friend and collaborator, and on his first visit to the park, was immediately attracted to the great white wall of the lighthouse — a perfect screen. Voice and Video sent someone to help with the set-up; it turned out to be an old friend, Jim Geary. “I went to his wedding in Maine,” Kendricks said. “This is a real, unexpected convergence!” ♦
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FROM 10 QUESTIONS, B1 Who or what inspires you?
An enthusiastic client who encourages the architect to do the finest possible project.
If you hosted a dinner party for eight, whom (living or deceased) would you invite?
Eero Saarinen, Robert Mosher, Charles Bassett, Alvar Alto, Julia Morgan, Irving Gill, Ricardo Lageretta and Cecil Kimber.
What is it that you most dislike?
The overzealous entitlement and building permit process.
What is your most-prized possession?
Although not a possession, my most prized gift is my muse, my architectural critic and best friend.
What do you do for fun?
I am living my dream! I get up each morning and decide which way I am going to go, to the Architectural office for new design challenges,
or to my Autovintagery Car workshop in Sorrento Valley where we restore MG motor cars. A trip to the airport is also always great fun, not only the planning, the travel, and the new experiences we have along the way.
What clothing item in your closet will you never part with? Most likely my blue blazer worn on my wedding day at age 50.
What is your motto or philosophy of life?
CARPE DIEM! "Make it happen!" Don’t tell me why you can’t do something!
What would be your dream vacation?
A week in London with many plays, concerts, galleries, churches, topped off with a Regents Canal ride. Then a week in East Sussex for the proper British experience living in a 500-year-old Stone House, visiting gardens and National Trust properties. For the real dream experience, it would include a restored 1959 MGA to motor along the wonderful roads in England, Scotland, Wales, France, and the rest of Europe. The planning and anticipation are also part of the dream. ♦
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‘Mountains and Birches of Utah’ (1957) by Harry Sternberg
Museum features Sternberg’s depictions of America FROM SDMA REPORTS he San Diego Museum of Art will exhibit some of the most striking works produced during the various stages of Harry Sternberg's 75-year artistic career in “East Coast, West Coast, and In-Between: Harry Sternberg and America,” on view Nov. 27-May 8. Before settling in Escondido, Sternberg (1904-2001), spent the first 62 years of his life in New York City, working as an instructor in etching, lithography and composition at New York’s famous Art Students League. During these years, Sternberg became known for his psychological character studies, industrial landscapes, socially focused satires, self-portraits and prints. Combining realism and aspects of abstraction and surrealism, Sternberg created dark, dramatic works, often with a distinctly dreamlike impact. He also documented the terrible working conditions in the Pennsylvania coalmines. In 1936, he received a Guggenheim fellowship, an annual grant awarded to those “who have demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts.”
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028594 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. SRM Urban Located at: 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 5694 Mission Center Road, Suite 602 - #630, San Diego, CA 92108 Registered Owners Name(s): a. WSC Investment Partners, LLC., 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/04/2015. Michael Praggastis, Vice President. LJ Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028596 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. SRM Urban Located at: 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 5694 Mission Center Road, Suite 602 - #630, San Diego, CA 92108 Registered Owners Name(s): a. NP Ventures, LLC, 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/04/2015. Michael Praggastis, Vice President. LJ Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028592 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. SRM Urban Located at: 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 5694 Mission Center Road, Suite 602 - #630, San Diego, CA 92108 Registered Owners Name(s): a. HS Partners, LLC., 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/04/2015. Michael Praggastis, Assistant Secretary. LJ Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-027701 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Shelter Island Marine Electronics Located at: 2330 Shelter Island Drive, #101, San Diego, CA 92106, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Explorer Marine Services, Inc., 2818 Canon Street, San Diego, CA 92106, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 08/15/2010. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/23/2015. Shawn Sullivan, President. LJ2061. Nov. 5, 12, 19. 26. 2015. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-027686 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Chill Out Clothing Company Located at: 909 Felicita Ave., Spring Valley, CA 91977, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Megan Kirk, 909 Felicita Ave., Spring Valley, CA 91977. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 10/23/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/23/2015. Megan Kirk. LJ2058. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-029847 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Modra Studio Textiles & Wallcoverings b. Modra Style Located at: 2223 Avenida de la Playa, Ste. 205, La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Modra Corporation, 2223 Avenida de la Playa, Ste. 205, La Jolla, CA 92037, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 05/30/2013. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/17/2015. Tamalyn K. Shea, CEO. LJ2071. Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-029974 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Broth House Located at: 648 La Cañada St., La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 648 La Cañada St., La Jolla, CA 92037. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Osso Broth Company, Inc., 648 La Cañada St., La Jolla, CA 92037, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/18/2015. Jason Bernardo, President. LJ2072. Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028143 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Neo Supplier Located at: 7509 Draper Ave., Ste. A, La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 1188 Sparrow Lake Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91913. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Chinh Nguyen, 1188 Sparrow Lake Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91913. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/29/2015. Chinh Nguyen. LJ2060. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028280 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. DLV Design b. DLV Design Agency Located at: 750 State St., #111, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Daniela Lloyd, 750 State St., #111, San Diego, CA 92101. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 09/01/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/30/2015. Daniela Lloyd. LJ2062. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028008 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Legends Gallery of La Jolla Located at: 1205 Prospect St., Ste. B, La Jolla, CA 92037, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Roree Mayhew, 4787 Narragansett Ave., San Diego, CA 92107. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 08/12/2010. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/28/2015. Roree Mayhew. LJ2059. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-026726 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Davanti Little Italy Located at: 1655 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego County County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Francesca Restaurant, LLC, 1655 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was 10/15/2010. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/14/2015. Robert Skarbek, CFO. LJ2067. Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028595 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. SRM Urban Located at: 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 5694 Mission Center Road, Suite 602 - #630, San Diego, CA 92108 Registered Owners Name(s): a. SRM Investments, LLC, 5330 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/04/2015. Michael Praggastis, Assistant Secretary. LJ Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-028334 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Jaimie Schrader Fitness Located at: 4012 Morrell St., apt. #4, San Diego, CA 92109, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Jaimie Schrader, 4012 Morrell St., apt. #4, San Diego, CA 92109. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 10/01/2014. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/02/2015. Jaimie Schrader. LJ2068. Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-029271 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Smairat Consulting Located at: 11772 Carmel Creek Rd., Unit 206, San Diego, CA 92130, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Richard N. Smairat, 11772 Carmel Creek Rd., Unit 206, San Diego, CA 92130. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 10/01/2015. This statement
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Candi DeMoura
Realtor Candi DeMoura hosts holiday food drive
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ealtor associate Candi DeMoura, of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage La Jolla, is collecting food donations for the San Diego Food Bank. This is DeMoura’s third annual Holiday Food Drive. “I door knock the surrounding areas of my open houses and invite people to drop off any donations during the open house. Donations can also be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office, 930 Prospect St., now through Dec. 21, during business hours,” she said. During the 2014 Holiday Food Drive, DeMoura raised 1,119 pounds of food, which equals approximately 223 meals. In 2013, 390 pounds were raised, which equals about 78 meals. The open house locations are listed at CandiDeMoura.com ♦
FROM DEDICATION, B12 ■ Charlotte Perry was born in Nebraska and received her education at the University of Nebraska and Denver University. Throughout her life, she said she’s embodied the Midwest sense of values —community, patriotism and strong work ethic. She worked for more than 40 years with children, fostering their love of reading.
Since retirement, she volunteers at the La Jolla Library Preschool Story Hour and leads historical tours for children with the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation. She created The Gaslamp Players (who offer historical re-enactments depicting life in San Diego in 1880), and is known as Madam Ida Bailey. Light One Little Candle Foundation gives books to cancer patients at Moores UCSD Cancer Center and Perry always has
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children’s books to share. She’s shared her time and talents with The Gold Diggers; Altrusa International – Daughters of the American Revolution; Chi Omega San Diego, where she received a Life Time Achievement Award; Delta Kappa Gamma Society International; and Mt. Soledad Memorial Association’s Trustee and Speakers Bureau. She has been a poll worker in every election since 2003. ■ Lise Wilson is a UC alumus. She received her undergraduate degree from UC Davis and a JD from UCLA. She was a practicing attorney and law firm partner, specializing in complex civil litigation. She was active in legal pro bono work for domestic violence and mediation. She retired from law and owned/managed a fitness studio. She’s first vice-president of the board of
939 Coast Blvd. Unit 9H • 3 Beds, 2 baths • Sunny, single level home in a 1 story community • Great room with built-in dining credenza and wet bar • Recessed lighting • Oversized gas fireplace • Beautiful private pool with sun deck in the center of the courtyard • Low maintenance property
Offered at $1,849,000
Cher Conner
Voices for Children and co-chaired its Starry Starry Night Gala in 2012. She served as catering chair for Second Chance’s “Orange is the New Black” fundraiser. She is an Advisory Member of Las Patronas, and was 2010 Jewel Ball Chair for “Heart + Soul.” For many years she’s volunteered with National Charity League, The New Children’s Museum and City Ballet. Wilson co-chaired a MCASD Monte Carlo gala and founded its START-UP group. She has steered gala underwriting for La Jolla Playhouse, as well as for the San Diego Performing Arts League. She was active in fundraising for her children’s schools, including The Gillispie School, La Jolla Country Day and Bishop’s. She’s been married to litigator Steve Strauss, for 33 years and has two children, Naomi, who is at UC Hastings Law School, and Will, who is a junior at UC Santa Barbara. ♦
Rare luxury high-rise living on the Coast! Spacious 3 BR, 2BA condo w/spectacular views. New windows. Concierge, valet parking, fitness center, sauna, pool & spa. Guest suites, library & beautiful patio w/ fireplace & waterfalls. Best Buy! Offered at $1,375,000
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4600 sq ft,5 Bedrooms,Tennis Court, 6+ Car Garage.Short walk to the beach and shops.½ Acre and 180-degree ocean and La Jolla Cove views.New Price $3,995,000
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