12-15-2011 La Jolla Light by UTCP

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Fundraiser Saturday for injured café worker By Pat Sherman pats@lajollalight.com Friends and acquaintances of a popular Bird Rock coffee house manager are rallying to aid the woman as she recovers from a traumatic accident that took her right arm and the toes of her right foot. In the early hours of Nov. 22, after a night on the town in Little Italy, 27-year-old Jocylynn Breeland and a

friend were watching a train go by near the Beech Street crossing west of Kettner Boulevard. The friends then attempted to jump onto the slow-moving train, County Sheriff’s officials said. Though Breeland’s male companion landed on the train, Breeland lost her footing and was hit by a tanker car. Breeland’s friend jumped off the car and pulled her from the

tracks. A fundraiser for Breeland will be held Saturday, Dec. 17 from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, where she was employed as manager and head of quality control. Proceeds from all sales, as well as a live auction featuring artwork and gift certificates to local restaurants,

Jocylynn Breeland

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Eyeing anniversaries, two town treasures arrange facelifts

■ Riford Center renovations begin. A9

la valencia is in the midst of a multi-phase, multi-million dollar renovation.

■ Country Day boys off to fast start. A25

By Dave SchwaB daves@lajollalight.com A pair of La Jolla Village’s most historic hotels — La Valencia and The Grande Colonial — are getting makeovers to stay chic and current. La Valencia, nicknamed “The Pink Lady of La Jolla,” which has been

open since 1926 with 112 rooms, suites and ocean villas at 1132 Prospect St., is in the midst of a multiphase, multi-million dollar renovation of its guest rooms, suites, meeting and event spaces. The five-story, four-diamond Grande Colonial hotel, at 910 Pros-

the Grande colonial's remodel begins on Dec. 18. pect St., will begin a $500,000 renovation of its entry and foyer, lobby and surrounding public spaces and three adjacent meeting rooms, starting Dec. 18. With interior design provided by Warren Sheets Design, Inc., a San Francisco-based architectural and in-

terior design firm noted locally for its work on The Grand Del Mar Resort, The Grande Colonial’s renovation is expected to be competed the first week of January 2012. “To coincide with La Valencia's

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Shores Market closes, landlord seeks non-grocer tenants

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By Dave SchwaB daves@lajollalight.com La Jolla Shores Market has closed after an unsuccessful, months-long attempt to find a new operator to take over its 7,495-square-foot, ground-floor retail space at 2259 Avenida De La Playa. “A market is just not going to work in that location, there’s too much in the way of improvements needed, and the (profit) margins are too thin,” said market owner Sancharee Spain earlier this year. property landlord Bill Kellogg, whose family has

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Congratulations to La Jolla Christian Fellowship (LJCF), at the corner of Draper Avenue and Genter Street. The church just completed repainting its historic facilities, changing building colors from a drab beige to a striking sparkling white. “This outer beautification is a reflection of what God has been doing spiritually within us to refresh and renew His people,” said LJCF Pastor Dr. Clay Ford. “We want to honor Christ in everything we do, and part of that is reflected in caring for our wonderful church facilities.” LJCF invites everyone in the La Jolla community to visit during the Christmas season: 10 a.m. Dec. 18 for an inspiring Christmas musical and dramatic production; 7 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, for a Candlelight Communion Service, and 10 a.m. Sunday, Christmas Day, to celebrate Christ's birth with a complimentary brunch following. www.lajollacf.org. This column salutes the businesses, property owners, and institutions that do their part to improve La Jolla, keeping it the shining gem we can all be proud of. Send suggestions to kudos@lajollalight.com

Corrections • An A1 story in the Dec. 8 edition contained an error about the parties in the sale of the Inspiration Drive home. The sellers were actually Steve and Sandy Games (not Gaines), and Steve is the former owner of Prudential California Realty. The Realtor representing the seller was Maxine (not Maxie) Gellens. We apologize for these errors. • A photo of Tifani Swink and Debbie Beacham on Page A4 had the wrong photographer's name. The photo was taken by Dawn Moore. Again, apologies.

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May the joy of this holiday season, fill your home with happiness.

cutting-edge expert advice from local professionals. Finally, don’t forget to submit your photo for our December Photo Contest, "Best Holiday Lights Photo." It can be an image of your own décor or something you’ve spotted around town. You simply go to lajollalight.com/contests to add your snapshots. The winner will receive a gift card to C&H Photo and will have their photo printed in the La Jolla Light newspaper.

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Four in the running for a vacant seat ries “Top Chef,” announced that Amanda Baumgarden will be the executive chef. She was on the show’s Season 7 and most recently was executive chef at Water Grill in Los Angeles. Malarkey said they will return to a seafood theme, a hit at his first restaurant, Oceanaire. Since leaving there, he and Brennan have opened Searsucker in downtown San Diego and Burlap in Del Mar.

town CounCil roundup By Kathy Day Another new trustee for the La Jolla Town Council is in the wings following the departure of Evan Morgan. Morgan, who was appointed to a vacancy in early 2011, missed three meetings which disqualified him from serving, according to council president Rick Wildman. At the council’s Dec. 8 meeting at the Rec Center, Wildman said the executive council will interview and then recommend one of four candidates to the full board at the January meeting. Those seeking the seat are Donna Aumann, Charles Hartford, Ron Jones and Yoland de Riquer. In other action: • Trustee Cindy Greatrex, who is also president of Independent La Jolla, said she will present a report on the cityhood efforts in early 2012 at the League of California Cities meeting in Sacramento and at the Pioneer Institute for Change Management conference in Boston. • In the financial report, Greatrex called

the council’s budget situation “grim,” noting it only has $1,004 in the bank. “We’re encouraging trustees to speak to their neighbors about joining and looking for ideas for revenue,” she said. • Trustee Greg Phillips reported on the kickoff of the “Shop Local-Shop La Jolla” campaign. Participating businesses are signing on to offer whatever discounts they want exclusively for LJTC members, whether they are resident or business members. The council has about 500 members, but needs more residential members, Phillips said. • Brian Malarkey and James Brennan, owners of the new Herringbone restaurant due to open in April on Herschel, detailed their plans. The ever-energetic Malarkey, who was featured in Season 3 of the TV se-

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• Ann Kerr Bache reported on the success of the Christmas Parade that drew about 3,000 entrants and about 25,000 spectators. Efforts to establish a foundation to handle the parade funds has been hampered by delays in getting nonprofit status confirmed by the IRS, she said. • After hearing a request from Parks & Beaches Committee member Dan Allen to endorse a request that the city study the situation around parking at the end of Coast Walk (east of the bridge to Torrey Pines Road), trustees agreed to wait one month for more information before taking a position. • Marie Hunrichs, speaking on behalf of Phyllis Minnick of the Parks & Beaches Committee, said Minnick is leading an effort to get people to write to the California Coastal Commission opposing a year-round rope at The Children’s Pool. The commission is set to hear the matter in March. Trustees promised to discuss the matter at their January meeting.

Crime report Dec. 3 • Wall Street, vehicle theft, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 • La Pintura Drive (6200 block) vehicle break-in/theft, 7 p.m. Dec. 6 • Girard Avenue (7500 block) fraud, 12:05 a.m. • Girard Avenue (7500 block) petty theft/shoplift, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 7 • La Jolla Boulevard (6400 block) petty theft/shoplift, 11 a.m. Dec. 8 • Nautilus Street (500 block) vehicle break-in/theft, 3 a.m. • Country Club Drive (7100 block) vehicle break-in/theft, 9 p.m. *** editor's Note: For more information about crimes in La Jolla this week, please read the Opinion page letters on A 21. *** County of San Diego Alert: A special bulletin was issued by Up2SD.org announcing the website www.ToughTimesSD.org to help residents identify symptoms of anxiety, stress and depression. The site also contains a list of local resources to aid those in need.

CHEERS! This New Year’s Eve, we’re making merry with an epicurean treat for the senses at Rancho Valencia. Think seven swoon-worthy courses, like Maine Lobster Velouté with Lobster & Truﬄe Agnolotti, Wild Mushroom Duxelles, Whipped Crème Fraîche and Chervil, each with its very own perfectly paired libation. To view the menu, please visit us at ranchovalencia.com.

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Nobel Prize winner shares research news at reception San Diego native Carol Greider was the featured guest at a reception on Dec. 1 at the Torrey Pines Hilton, which was hosted by Ivor Royston of Forward Ventures and Jeffrey Ostrove of Ceregene. In 2009, Dr. Greider was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery that telomeres (the caps at the end of human chromosomes) are protected from progressive shortening by the enzyme telomerase. A molecular biologist, she is the Daniel Nathans Professor and Director of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Greider spoke to a standing-room only crowd of scientists, physicians and philanthropists. She said the bits of DNA and the enzyme that controls them, telomerase, have now been implicated in cancer, heart and lung disease, as well as the normal aging process. Her talk hit a personal note with many in the audience when she addressed the relationship between shortened telomeres and the onset of idiopathic pulmo-

Carol Greider and Ivor Royston. Courtesy nary fibrosis, the ailment that took the life of La Jollan Todd Figi. Royston’s wife, Colette Carson, intently listened along with William Brody of the Salk Institute, Maureen and Thomas Shiftan, Margret and Nevins McBride, Christine Forester, Harvey and Sheryl White, and Karen Cohn.

Famed oceanographer Jeffrey B. Graham dies Jeffrey B. Graham, a research physiologist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD, died of cancer at his home in San Diego on Dec. 8. He was 70 years old. For nearly 50 years, Graham’s research focused on the evolution, comparative physiology and biology of fish, with special interests in fish respiration and locomotion. Graham was still conducting research at the time of his death. At Scripps, he served as director of the Marine Biology Research Division and as associate director of the Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine. He also served as executive director of Birch Aquarium at Scripps from 2000 to 2002. During his tenure, the aquarium opened the Lynne and Howard Robbins Shark Reef. He also was responsible for introducing the “Secrets of the Seahorse” exhibit in 2002. In addition, Graham started the aquarium’s monthly public lecture series, which was renamed the Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science to honor him in 2002. On Nov. 17 Graham was honored by nearly 200 colleagues, friends and family in a day-long event at

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Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here! The gray whale migration is on

n the Sunday before Thanksgiving, I was sitting having coffee with a friend along the bluffs in town when she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think I saw By Kelly Stewart something out there â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a splash.â&#x20AC;? Thinking it was probably a diving pelican or a dolphin, I watched the spot for the next minute or so. A blow! It was a gray whale, very close to shore inside the kelp line, and my first sighting of the season. We watched it blow a couple more times before it moved past our vantage point. From now through January, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be seeing more and more of these amazing creatures heading south. Gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) undertake one of the most impressive migrations in the world â&#x20AC;&#x201D; traveling from northern Alaskan and russian waters to the warm lagoons of the baja california peninsula in mexico, and back again (10,000 to 14,000 miles). During the summer months, they feast on small crustaceans on the seafloor in cold northern waters. As baleen whales, the gray whale filters food through the fringed plates hanging from the roof of their mouth. In the fall, they begin to head south to

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warmer waters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the one-way trip can take two to three months. The first ones to arrive to the lagoons of mexico are the pregnant whales. Here they give birth and nurse their calves. males and non-pregnant female gray whales join them soon after, mainly for mating. Overall, they stay in the lagoons for two to three months before they make the return trip, arriving back up north for the summer. On the return migration, moms and calves hug the coastline very closely. Threatening the young whales during this trip are predatory killer whale pods â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they will attack both the mother and calf, trying to kill the calf. Gray whales may be seen traveling in groups, but many travel alone or in pairs. They are mottled white over a long dark gray body (about 45 feet long). They have a tapered head and no dorsal fin. Watch for whales next time you are walking along the shore. blows are easiest to spot in the late afternoon when the sun has moved down in the sky and the blow is lit from behind (and especially on a windless day, when the misty breath will hang in the air, see photo). Once you see a blow, keep watching because gray whales will usually breathe three to five times about 15 to 30 seconds apart, before you see their tail fluke up and they disappear beneath the surface. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kelly Stewart, Ph.D. is a postdoc with NOAAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Fisheries Science Center. Contact her at NaturalLaJolla@gmail.com.

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From Breeland, a1 will help pay for Breeland’s medical bills as she works her way through a long recovery. The benefit also includes a performance by local blues musician Robin Henkel from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parents may also have their children photographed with Santa Claus throughout the day by donating to the recovery fund. “She is probably the best barista in San Diego, with a really deep knowledge of coffee,” said Breeland’s boss, Bird Rock Coffee Rosters owner Chuck Patton. “She runs this company, basically,” added Patton, who sent his star employee to Nicaragua earlier this year on a coffee buying expedition. “She’s becoming the person we’re sending to buy a lot of coffee at its origin. As soon as she’s ready to do it again, she’ll be doing that again.” Friend Marissa Feliciano, an office manager at nearby I S Architecture on La Jolla Boulevard, said Breeland’s passion and personality draw customers to her instantly. “She’s the type of person that definitely loves life and is

From FaceliFt, a1 85th anniversary, which will be celebrated throughout 2012, we are excited to be completing renovations throughout the property — from our guest rooms where so many visitors spend their treasured vacations year after year — to our ballrooms where we look forward to hosting many more beautiful La Jolla weddings, ”said Vikram Sood, managing director of the property recently purchased by San Diego-based Pacifica Companies. “We know what an important place La V is to the La Jolla community and we’re committed to ensuring it remains the beloved landmark it has always been.” Terrence Underwood, Grand Colonial’s general manager said, “Our renova-

tion is very timely as we near the hotel’s centennial anniversary in 2013. It is imperative that we continue to make these types of property improvements in order to remain competitive.” La Valencia Highlights • Just completed meeting and event space renovation that included new carpets, furniture, lighting, wall treatments and audio visual equipment. • The 112 guest rooms and suites are getting a new Mediterranean-inspired design. • Phase 1 includes a refresh of the lobby area and La Sala Lounge, and re-design of the meeting and event facilities. • Phase 2 will be a refresh of the hotel's Whaling Bar

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sort of open to everything and everyone,” said Feliciano, noting her friend’s passion for a wide variety of music genres, from ’70s rock to blues and funk. Patton said his customers miss Breeland’s positive energy, and are eager to see her back on the job. “She had this uncanny ability to size people up and make them feel good in an instant with a nice comment. “People who have known her for five years or five minutes all have the same opinion of her. She has fantastic energy. It’s impossible not to like her.” Though a family member could not be reached by press time, a Facebook page established to monitor Breeland’s progress states that she remains in serious condition but that her recovery is “way ahead of where anyone else would be with this type of trauma.” Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. For more information about the fundraiser, call (858) 551-1707. To follow Breeland’s recovery and send her a message, visit www.facebook.com/jocylynnbreeland.

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La Jolla High's 'campus cop' poised for quick response By Joe Tash Officer John Ross drives a marked patrol car, carries a gun and badge, and has the power to make arrests and issue traffic citations. But as a San Diego Unified School District campus police officer, his job description varies from that of the typical beat cop. “We wear many hats, police officer, counselor, advicegiver,” said Ross, who was assigned to La Jolla High School at the start of the school year. “Our day-to-day job is different than regular SDPD (San Diego Police Department) officers.”

Whether he’s in front of the school keeping an eye on traffic during morning dropoff, walking the corridors as students move between classes, or serving as a visible presence at football and basketball games, no two days are the same, and Ross enjoys the variety. La Jolla High School has been without a permanent campus officer for seven years. This school year, the city schools police department reorganized, moving some campus officers from middle schools to high schools. Every high school in

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the San Diego Unified School District now has an assigned campus officer, said Sgt. Troy Holliday. Ross maintains an office at La Jolla High, but responds to calls at a “cluster” of nearby campuses, including Muirlands Middle School and La Jolla, Birdrock and Torrey Pines elementary schools. The change means Ross can respond more quickly to calls at La Jolla schools than in the past, when an officer had to drive to La Jolla from another area, and fight traffic congestion along the way, said Holliday. “We just saw the value in having someone assigned to the area permanently so we didn’t have to deal with the response-time lag,” said Holliday. School officials were pleased to have Ross assigned to the La Jolla High campus, said vice principal Walter Fairley Jr. “It’s an assistance to us. We don’t have to wait an inordinate amount of time for someone to get here,” he said. “Even though we don’t

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expect there to be major problems we can’t handle… it’s good to have that presence here, just in case.” Ross, 41, is a California native who has worked for the San Diego schools police department for 12 years. Before coming to La Jolla High, he was assigned to San Diego and Madison high schools, and he also worked in the department’s patrol division for seven years. Ross has a 12-year-old son, and said his job helps him as a parent because he learns about trends affecting schools before his son does. Conversely, his experience as a parent helps him work more effectively with the students. When kids are giving him an attitude, he said, “you try to use your verbal judo to bring them around. If you go in too hard-charging, kids are going to shut down, no matter what age. If you treat them with a little respect, they’re going to give it back to you. Not just in information, but in personal contact.” Ross said he maintains an open door policy, and is happy when both students and parents come in to chat or to share issues they are dealing with. “You’re not always going to be in trouble when you come to talk to me,” he said. Ross begins his day before school starts, arriving at the campus in his patrol car. He drives around the high school, Muirlands Middle School and La Jolla Elementary, watching the students arrive, and making sure traffic is flowing smoothly. He also checks local parks, looking for illegal activity, such as students smoking marijuana. Later in the morning, he

officer John ross joined La Jolla high in september. walks around the high school campus during passing period, meeting and chatting with students. Several times throughout the day, he patrols around the campus in his cruiser, checking spots where truant students might congregate, such as a brushy area behind the fire station on Nautilus Avenue. Unlike some campuses, La Jolla doesn’t have gang issues at or around its schools, Ross said, but he has dealt with such issues as truancy and drug use. One current trend is the use of “spice,” a synthetic marijuana substitute that can

cause lung damage and brain dysfunction, Ross said. The small canisters of the herblike substance are typically sold at liquor stores and head shops, although Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill in October making it illegal to sell the drug. Another service Ross performs at La Jolla High is assisting when a team of security officers with a drug-sniffing dog makes a random classroom check. The school’s Parent Teacher Association provides funding for a private company, Interquest Detection Canines, to

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• San Diego city high schools now have an officer assigned to every school. These officers are part of a separate city schools police department, not the San Diego Police Department. • Each Poway district high school has an officer assigned part time, so several schools share one. The officers are either San Diego police or sheriff's deputies, depending whether the school is in the city of San Diego, Poway or the unincorporated area. • The San Dieguito High School District used to contract for officers to be assigned to their schools, but they do not any longer. Now, officers from the Sheriff's Department, San Diego police or Carlsbad police respond to calls at their schools.

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From oFFicer, A8 bring its drug-sniffing dogs on campus to check for contraband. Students are brought outside while the dogs check the classroom and backpacks. When students are caught for minor offenses, ranging from loitering or truancy to possessing a small amount of marijuana or vandalism, they have the option of going through Teen court, a program in which their peers act as jurors, judges and prosecutors and determine an appropriate penalty. more serious offenses are sent to juvenile court, ross said. In most cases of school misbehavior, ross said, talking to the students is vital to solving the problem. “We dig a little deeper to find out why they’re acting the way they’re acting, and doing things they shouldn’t be doing,” he said.

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he Friends of the riford center report construction began on monday, Dec. 12 to make the entrance of the adult activities building accessible to all. “A HUD grant will make us ADA compliant and will also enhance the building,” said Glen rasmussen, board chair. “We look forward to working with Pancho Dewhurst from

GDc construction, and michael morton from morengo morton Architects, and the project should be completed within three to four months.” riford center ceO ruth Yansick thanked the community for its support and donations. “We are encouraging the public to make a year-end donation to the center to help us keep our programs going throughout the new year,

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Ethics forum explores critical role of clinical trials in medical research By Chris Palmer UcSD clinical professor Georgia robins Sadler discussed the many roadblocks in the recruitment of subjects for clinical trials with an audience at the reuben H. Fleet Science center Wednesday night as part of an ongoing series about medical research ethics. central to her talk, titled ‘What the Public Needs to Know about clinical Trials,’ Sadler, the Associate Director for community Outreach at the moores UcSD cancer center and a clinical professor in the UcSD Department of Surgery, pointed to the time and effort it takes to recruit volunteers for clinical trials as one of the largest barriers to conducting medical research in the country today. According to mandates from the National Institutes of Health, research into new drugs and medical treatments involving human subjects must be conducted with samples that are representative of the nation’s population sub-groups. “Unless samples include participants of diverse racial, ethnic, age, and other characteristics, conclusions from studies cannot be generalized with confidence to the population at-large,” said Sadler. “most people would be wary of accepting medical recommendations

drawn from research in which no one from their community was involved.” However, recruiting adequate numbers of subjects can be a challenge. “many studies that have adequate funding get cancelled because there are not enough volunteers,” said Sadler. As a result, most clinical trial coordinators allocate a considerable amount of resources towards subject recruitment, yet for the average person who seeks out a trial to enroll in, “It can be like finding a needle in a haystack,” said Sadler. “These studies come and go all the time, and there is no central repository of all the trials going on at one time in the U.S. Unfortunately, it takes some serious Internet skills to find the appropriate studies.” “What we need are clinical trials navigators,” said Sadler, calling for the appointment of clinical trial experts at the local, state and federal level to help connect patients wishing to enroll in clinical trials with the trial coordinators who are desperately looking for them. Sadler discussed additional barriers to enrolling subjects in clinical trials, including overly complex informed consent forms and misconceptions about placebos. Sadler

Georgia robins sadler calls for subject recruitment reforms. said that many people are concerned that, upon enrolling in a study, they may be assigned to the control group and given sugar pills, when in fact the control group is given the current standard of care. Sadler recommended several other ways in which subject recruitment can be improved: • Clinical trial coordinators can make recruitment a larger part of their study’s budget. • Community doctors can be given increased compensation for referring a patient to a clinical trial. “Doctors essentially lose that

patient to the clinical trial, and we need to find some way to compensate them so that they will be motivated to make referrals.” • Social media can be used to locate potential study volunteers. “right now the person who is likely to get cancer, someone in their 60s, 70s, or 80s, is likely to be techchallenged, but we can get to them through their kids and grandkids.” Wednesday’s event was the fourth in a series of nine “exploring ethics” forums hosted by The center for ethics in Science and Technology, in partnership with San Diego’s “The Henrietta Lacks

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Community Calendar Thursday, Dec. 15 • 6:55 a.m. La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting, La Jolla Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro • Noon, American Legion Post, La Jolla Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino del Oro • 7 p.m. Contemporary Architects Making History Lecture Series, La Jolla Historical Society Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St. Saturday, Dec. 17 • 9 a.m. La Jolla Beautification Cleanup/Nell Carpenter Beautification, corner of Girard Avenue and Wall Street. For more details, call Esther Viti (619) 742-1373 or e-mail beautljviti@ aol.com. • 9 a.m. Educational Bird Rock Walk, Starbucks at La Jolla Blvd. and Forward Street •1:30 p.m. San Diego Independent Scholars meeting, Chancellor's Complex, Room 111A, UCSD, 9500 Gilman Dr. •All day, Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar, Naval Operational Support Center, 9955 Pomerado Road

Sunday, Dec. 18 •All day, Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar, Naval Operational Support Center, 9955 Pomerado Road Monday, Dec. 19 •All day, Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar, Naval Operational Support Center, 9955 Pomerado Road Tuesday, Dec. 20 • All day, Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar, Naval Operational Support Center, 9955 Pomerado Road • 7 a.m. LeTip Golden Triangle, CoCo's Restaurant, 4280 Nobel Dr. Call Matt Risi, (619) 295-8070, if you're interested in attending. • 9 a.m. La Jolla Shores Planned District Ordinance Board Meeting, La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. • Noon, Rotary Club of La Jolla, La Valencia Hotel, 1132 Prospect St. • 4 p.m. Development Permit Review Committee, La Jolla Rec Center, 615 Prospect St. • 6:30 p.m. Toastmasters La Jolla, Scripps Institution of Oceanography,

8851 Shellback Way Wednesday, Dec. 21 • All day, Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar, Naval Operational Support Center, 9955 Pomerado Road • 7:30 a.m. Soroptimist International of La Jolla Meeting, La Jolla Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino del Oro • 11:45 a.m. Torrey Pines (La Jolla) Rotary, Rock Bottom Brewery, 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive Thursday, Dec. 22 • All day, Disabled American Veterans Information Seminar, Naval Operational Support Center, 9955 Pomerado Road • 6:55 a.m. La Jolla Sunrise Rotary Club Meeting, La Jolla Shores Hotel, 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, CA 92037 • Noon, UCSD Torrey Pines Toastmaters Speakers Club, 10300 N. Torrey Pines Road, OPAFS first floor conference room • 4 p.m. Traffic & Transportation Committee Meeting, La Jolla Recreation Center, 615 Prospect St. — Compiled by Zoe Kleinfeld

Marine researcher wins Heinz Award Nancy Knowlton, who founded the Center for Marine Biodiversity and Conservation at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and now holds the Sant Chair for Marine Science at the Smithsonian InstituNancy tion, reKnowlton cently received a Heinz Award. She and nine others were recognized for “significant achievements (which) have benefitted the environment. Each recipient received an unrestricted cash prize of $100,000,” according to a press re-

lease. “The awards program annually recognizes individuals creating workable solutions to the problems the world faces while inspiring the next generation of modern thinkers.” Knowlton has had a lifelong focus on the ecology, evolution and conservation of coral reefs. In her 2010 book, “Citizens of the Sea: Wondrous Creatures from the Census Marine Life,” she wrote about the unique qualities of ocean creatures and the threats that they face. Her ongoing Beyond the Obituaries project celebrates success stories in ocean conservation, providing an alternative to the narrative of doom and gloom.

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n 1894 the first beach cottages were constructed along a formerly barren hillside above the La Jolla Cove. Outstanding among them was a house, built as a weekend retreat by Dr. Joseph Rodes, a San Diego physician, who purchased the prime oceanfront site for $165. This house would later become Brockton Villa Restaurant. After Dr. Rodes’ death in 1896, the house was taken over by two sisters, Olivia Mudgett and Nellie Mills, La Jolla’s first real estate agents, who rented it to vacationers. Pannikin Coffee and Cookery obtained the lease to this historic but somewhat dilapidated property in order to renovate it and adapt it for use as a restaurant. Pannikin founder Bob Sinclair had a strong commitment to preserving the community’s architectural heritage, and has renovated and adapted other buildings for several of its locations. 1991 marked the first year of operations for what is now a La Jolla tradition, Brockton Villa Restaurant. Megan (Lee) Heine, daughter of

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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Consider a gift of an Athenaeum membership Anyone walking along Girard Avenue or Wall Street is sure to notice the Spanish renaissance-style buildings at the corner, but some probably wonder what’s inside the Athenaeum music & Arts Library. It all depends on what day it is at this La Jolla landmark at 1008 Wall St. that houses an extensive collection “devoted exclusively to music and art, has an outstanding and ever-expanding collection of books, periodicals, reference material, compact discs, videocassettes, DVDs, sheet music, and librettos, as well as one of the most significant collections of artists' books in Southern california,” according to staff. Five days a week the general public can use the library and see the gallery exhibits for free. (borrowing privileges are limited to members.) Other days it plays host to a variety of special events. One of 16 remaining membership libraries in the country, the library also features classes and concerts, in its own intimate setting and at the Neurosciences Institute, the Lyceum Theatre downtown, and the Athenaeum School of the Arts Studio in University Heights. If you’re looking for a special holiday gift, what about a $40 individual membership or $50 family one to get early notice on events along with discounts and the ability to check out items for free. You’ll be ready for a full lineup of January events, from the Jazz at the Athenaeum series that kicks off Jan. 13 with the Pilc/moutin/Hoenig trio and runs

through Feb. 2. Also, on Jan. 16, the Write Out Loud “Orpheus Speaks” series returns with three new programs of literature about art and music. Or join the audience for the Art History Lecture Series examining “The Sacred and the Profane in Art: From the Greeks to the renaissance,” presented by Linda blair, on Tuesdays Jan. 17 through Feb. 14. January events wrap up on Jan. 25 with the barbar and William Karatz chamber Orchestra series featuring brooklyn rider. call (858) 454-5872 or visit www.ljathenaeum.org for more information.

La Jolla Karate puts the power in kids’ character La Jolla Karate is proud to launch the industry’s leading character development program, Powerful Words character Development. La Jolla Karate is incorporating this comprehensive program for children, ages 4-14. It forms the backbone from which all students can study, grow, develop, learn and become an upstanding member of the community and a confident individual. “This full education process provides purpose to what we do as teachers — it gives our students something for which to strive, the strength to explore, and a foundation on which to succeed. We feel that by providing several facets to learning, both physical and mental, we can ultimately help our students grow in a variety of positive ways,” said Dr. robyn J.A. Silverman, creator of the character development system. Using Powerful Words character Development, which includes “The Powerful Word of the

month,” projects and lessons within the context of a fun, organized karate curriculum, will invite students to listen, share, discover, and reflect — and of course, bring the lessons home to their families. Students and their families can use this positive approach to set, evaluate, prioritize, and achieve goals—building strength, respect, responsibility, and hope along the way. They learn the power of choice, the thrill of accomplishment, as well as the consequences and rewards of certain behaviors. “Ultimately, our aim is to help our students embrace the person that they are, respect those around them, and share their appreciation at home, in school, at La Jolla Karate, and within their community while having a terrific time learning at our facility.” For more information, call (858) 255-8384, visit www.lajollakarate. com or drop by the facility at 7838 Herschel Ave.

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Businesses scramble to comply with orders for disability access By Dave SchwaB daves@lajollalight.com If your business isn’t AdA-compliant — it ought to be. Several La Jolla merchants were not and have been called on it. It cost them dearly both in time and money. mitch’s Surf Shop and a handful of other Village businesses acted recently to become AdA compliant in the wake of an enforcement sweep initiated by a disabled activist. more than a year ago, Theodore Pinnock, a disabled African-American attorney with a reputation for conducting unannounced AdA-compliance sweeps, paid a visit to La Jolla citing at least two businesses, WindanSea Veterinary clinic at 6911 La Jolla blvd. and Kathleen buoymaster Inc., an interior design studio at 6933 La Jolla blvd., for being non-AdA compliant. mitch’s at 631 Pearl St. was closed Sept. 26 to Oct. 1 to install a wheelchair ramp, and for parking lot reconstruction to provide disabled parking space to accommodate vans and other large vehicles in front of the shop. Signed into law in 1990, the Americans With disabilities Act (AdA) is a wide-ranging measure intended to make facilities more accessible to people with disabilities. The act has typically led public and private entities to install curb ramps, rails in restrooms, etc. discussing the AdA case against mitch’s, attorney Amy Vandeveld representing Amy Greenberg, who is disabled, said “my client, in a wheelchair, could not access mitch's because there was simply no accessible path of travel to the entrance. When cars were parked in the parking spaces, they blocked the walkway to the business. Inside, there was no wheelchair access to the

Is your business compliant? Visit /www.dgs.ca.gov/dsa/Programs/programCert/casp. aspx for information about your legal obligations and for a list of certified access specialists who can provide advice on removing disabled barriers. surfboard display.” Vandeveld said the modifications made by mitch’s as a result of the lawsuit benefit both the disabled and business communities. “Now there is one more surf shop available to people with disabilities and mitch's just expanded its client base,” she said. “As they say in the disabled community, ‘If you live long enough, you'll be one of us.’ ” Attorney James O’Neil, who represented mitch’s Surf Shop, doesn’t dispute the wisdom or mandate of the AdA Act. but takes issue with how it’s being applied and enforced. He pointed out that AdA modifications, depending on their complexity, can cost $20,000 or more, and legal penalties have also gotten much stiffer for non-compliance. “It started out as a $200 fine per condition,” he said. “That has now gone to $4,000 per condition. The standards are very tight. even if you’re off by an inch, you don’t meet the standards.” And, O’Neil noted there are a great many reasons for businesses not being AdA compli-

Fisher, Friedman join Union Bank Lora Fisher joins the Union bank’s consumer lending group as a mortgage consultant serving the Golden Triangle branch in La Jolla. Fisher is responsible for assisting the bank’s new and existing clients with their mortgage needs and loan originations. In this newly created position, she will report to regional Sales manager William bilicki. Susie H. Friedman also joins as a business client advisor in the business banking group. Friedman is responsible for identifying and managing new client relationships surrounding an array of products and services, including loans, deposits, cash management and foreign exchange.

The reconfigured retail space in front of Mitch's Surf Shop on Pearl Street is now aDacompliant. Dave Schwab photo ant. “Some people may buy an old building not realizing it’s not compliant,” he said. “I think the law should be changed so that before a person can be sued for AdA non-compliance, a letter be required to be sent informing them of their non-compliance, and giving them X number of days to comply.” O’Neil noted there are many businesses in La Jolla that are unaware of being AdA noncompliant. “I can hardly walk down a block

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s new editor of the La Jolla Light, I did not want my first column to bum readers out, but the events of the past two weeks force the issue: crIme. • First off, I discovered I was a victim of identity theft when my bank statement revealed $762 worth of petty charges someone on the east coast made from fast-food restaurants in The bronx, manhattan, and Paramus, New An angry Jersey using my Susan debit card numDeMaggio bers. erGH! • Next, at last Thursday’s La Jolla Town council meeting, bird rock activist Joe Parker informed the group that the holiday scam of thieves following UPS delivery trucks to

snatch the packages and goodies left on porches is in full bloom and police want to make citizens aware of the practice. ImAGINe! • And last, but not least, the letter sent to us by La Jollan celine Glon that you can read for yourself below, prompts worry, fear and concern. (I won’t even mention the 57-year-old Oklahoma woman who made national news last week when she shot and killed a burglar as he broke into her home while she was on the phone with a 9-1-1 dispatcher.) OmG! Now a problem clearly stated is a problem half solved, so now that we all know we must raise our guards and step up our vigilance, here’s how to do it: Pilfered parcels: United Parcel Service (UPS) spokesman dan mcmackin said customers should ship parcels to an address where

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they will actually be (a relative’s home or work address) or to a trusted friend or neighbor. UPS also offers “my choice” service, where customers may specify a two-hour time period in which a package is to be delivered. Keep purchases in the trunk, never the back seat: crooks case busy parking areas waiting for shoppers to load up their cars and leave them unattended while they do more shopping. Be aware of your surroundings: A shopper struggling with an armload of gifts is an easy target for a greedy Grinch hoping to catch them off guard and snatch their bounty. Be wary of websites: When shopping online, says deputy district attorney brendan mcHugh, use websites beginning with an https, instead of http. This ensures the data stream is encrypted and safe. Never purchase anything after arriving at a website through an anonymous link or TinyUrL

(abbreviated web address). Type the actual web address into your browser before shopping. Though credit card companies will typically cover their customers’ fraud losses, debit card holders are almost always responsible for their loss, unless they can prove otherwise in a specified amount of time. Avoid transactions in Wi-Fi hotspots: Thieves will set up a network with a nearly identical name as the one you are seeking to connect with. If you log on through their network instead of the actual Starbucks network, a crook can quickly access your financial information. ATM awareness: make sure there is not an information skimmer or tiny camera attached to the ATm keypad, recording your personal identification number as you type it in. Get in the habit of shielding the keypad with a sheet of paper as you type in your PIN.

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robberies become more alarming I have been living in La Jolla for a year and a half, and I am concerned about the increase of robberies in town. I am living on rutgers road and a few friends of mine who are close neighbors have been robbed, either their cars were broken into or thieves entered the house while they were away and stole jewelry and console video games. I also have friends in a gated community on Soledad mountain who have been robbed. I am very disappointed to see that the police don’t seem to make any effort to prevent this from happening. Also I am really surprised that there is no sign on the street telling people that a crime took place in this area with a phone number to call to report suspicious activity. Furthermore, I have the feeling that people from our neighborhood are not willing to volunteer to patrol, which would be a great

idea. Also having a sign on our street warning everybody that our street is under surveillance would help. If there is anything you could do to get people acting against crimes, it would be great. Celine Glon la Jolla Editor’s note: The La Jolla Light is stepping up it’s coverage of police news to better inform citizens of what’s happening in their neighborhoods. Stay tuned.

sharks? seals? honesty? data? Yes please! I encourage more marine scientists who have knowledge of local seals and sharks to share it with the community. Scripps, Southwest Fisheries and the Birch Aquarium, among others, are wonderful resources and I am confident a survey of scientists associated with those institutions and others who

ask thE Editor Question: There has been slow progress in construction of the new La Jolla Shores Lifeguard Tower for months and I heard the project contractor selected by the city made errors in the initial measurements causing a cascade of problems — reengineering, architectural redo,

have studied shark-seal interactions would reassure La Jollans that danger from large sharks here is low but it is not impossible that an adult white shark could feed on seals here. roger raffee himself, in his latest letter (dec. 1), has admitted that he finds the waters around La Jolla and San diego to be relatively safe and shark free, somewhat in contrast to the original letter claiming that, “great white sharks have arrived.” Now he says his concerns lie 15 years down the road. mr. raffee also drew a comparison between seals in La Jolla and those at the Farallon Islands, which is a major feeding site for some of the largest white sharks in the world. He claims that the seals here might entice the sharks to stay during migrations. There are many differences between these two locations, not the least of which is that there are tens of thousands of pinnipeds (seals and sea lions) that live and breed on and around the Farallon Islands (NOAA).

etc. Is this true? Answer: Per the contract documents, construction activities continue on the state-of-theart lifeguard structures. However, certain elements were improperly installed and are being corrected at the contractor’s expense at no additional cost to the city. The subcontractor involved in this error has been terminated and a

Given that the seal population in La Jolla appears to be stable (around 100 to 200 individuals) and female harbor seals require 3 to 6 years to reach maturity and gestation takes about another 10.5 months (NOAA), it would seem highly unlikely that there will be anywhere near that number of seals here 15 years from now. The truth is, the seal and sea lion populations in La Jolla are small, large white sharks are very rare and an endangered species. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful place that we should enjoy, while respecting the other creatures that live here. As an elasmobranch (shark, skate, and ray) biologist, my intention in these letters was to correct some of the misinformation about sharks for La Jolla’s citizens. L. Jordan-Smith, Ph.D. la Jolla Note: For an extended version of this letter go to http://www.lajollalight.com/la-jolla-news/news/ opinion

replacement has been hired. No significant design changes are being implemented. The corrections being made are intended to bring the construction into compliance with the approved plans, already reviewed by the community. Perri Storey Senior Public information officer city of San Diego DePartment of Public WorkS

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Choose your priorities for the future of San Diego today! By BoB Kelly, president and Ceo of the san diego foundation; Bill geppert, Chair of our greater san diego Vision; and Jennifer adams-BrooKs, Chair of the san diego foundation Board of goVernors and ViCe Chair of our greater san diego Vision

ow through mid-January, San Diegans have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to plan for the region’s future. We can weigh in on our priorities, hopes, concerns and aspirations for this wonderful place, and become part of a collective vision and action plan for the future

Community LEadEr's ViEw at www.ShowYourLoveSD.org. What does that mean and why should the community engage? because we all share the same worries: jobs, transportation, housing, cost of living, and education. In the next 40 years, our regional population will grow by 40 percent, which is equal to the entire city of San Diego. Two-thirds of that figure will be our children and grandchildren. It’s projected we will need 400,000 more homes and 500,000 new jobs by 2050 to support such growth. Where will people work? Where will they

live? How will they get their educations? How will they enjoy the same amenities we do today? These questions can be answered by you and all residents who have an equal opportunity to weigh in on the issues that will impact all of us, including our own children and grandchildren. Go to www.ShowYourLoveSD.org and begin with one of four modules: Work, Live, Learn, enjoy. make choices, like whether to have highrise, low-rise, mid-rise or mixed-use developments in various neighborhoods. make other choices like favoring roadways, bikeways, transit lines or walkable

neighborhoods. choose how education will meet tomorrow’s needs, through a range of market choices, by leveraging technology, thinking globally, or focusing on lifelong learning. Weigh in on the amenities we need to provide for tomorrow: close-by open space, remote access to cultural performances, or a network of community “hearts” of arts and culture. Help to shape the region’s future today through mid-January at www.ShowYourLoveSD.org. Tell your friends, family and neighbors, and ensure that San Diego’s future is brighter for the next generations, that will predominately be our own children and grandchildren.

OBITUARIES

Dorothea H. Rodimon 1909 – 2011

Dorothea Harrison Rodimon, a colorful icon in the San Diego real estate community who worked well into her 90s at the end of a career that spanned more than 40 years, died peacefully in her home overlooking La Jolla Cove on Saturday, December 3, 2011. She was four weeks from her 102nd birthday. Rodimon’s working life

Joy Gloria Carpenter 1936 – 2011

Joy passed away on December 4, 2011. Originally from London, for the past 15 years she was a resident of La Jolla. Joy immigrated to South Africa during WWII and studied

encompassed much of the post-War growth period for La Jolla and its surrounding communities. She sold her first house in 1962 for $30,000 and her last in 2004 for more than $6 million. She plausibly claimed to have sold properties on nearly every one of La Jolla’s streets, some as many as three times. Along the way, she earned official recognition from her peers for her outstanding sales record, personal integrity and service to the community. Brandishing her two canes, her trademark false eyelashes, and in later years, her “ear trumpets”, and charming those around her with her soft southern accent, unique turns of phrase and gifts as a raconteur, she was a fixture on the La Jolla real estate scene until the loss of her driver’s license forced her into “early retirement” at age 95. Rodimon was born Grace Dorothea Dutro Harrison on December 29, 1909, at a drama and ballet for nine years. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1971 and lived there for 22 years where she owned and operated her own women’s jewelry and clothing business. Joy moved to La Jolla and, while still interested in creating jewelry, she traveled the world searching for unique stones for her stunning jewelry creations. She will be missed by all her friends from London, Cape Town, Cleveland and La Jolla. Contributions can be made on her behalf to the San Diego Council of the Navy League of the U.S. or the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Please sign the guest book online at www.legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.

home called “Cozy Cabin” in Charles City County, Virginia, where her family had been since the 1620s. She proudly traced her ancestry to both Pocahontas and Benjamin Harrison of Berkeley, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. President William Henry Harrison was her fourth great uncle. She spent her childhood in the Tidewater Virginia countryside at “Edgewood” where she remembered walking behind her father as he plowed the field with a mule and riding her pony to a cousin’s house for her first informal schooling. At the age of 12 she went to live with another “maiden” cousin in Philadelphia in order to continue her education. She graduated from Agnes Irwin School at the age of 16 and made her debut in both Philadelphia and Richmond. For the next several years she worked in Philadelphia and enjoyed several tours of Europe with her cousins.

Hiomi Nakamura 1913 – 2011

Hiomi Nakamura was born at home in downtown La Jolla on January 24, 1913, a time when cars were a rarity and the pristine La Jolla coast was rural and open. An athlete, scholar and

In 1933, Dorothea married Robert Van Meter, the first Rhodes Scholar to Oxford from the Naval Academy. She and her eight bridesmaids sailed to England for the wedding. The couple had one son, Robert Harrison Van Meter. After less than five years of marriage, Van Meter was killed in a boating accident while vacationing with Dorothea. Thereafter, Dorothea worked to support herself and her young son first as a tour guide in Richmond and later with the Selective Service in Richmond. During World War II she worked for the Navy in Washington, D.C. After 10 years as a widow and numerous proposals of marriage, Dorothea married another naval officer, Warner Scott Rodimon (USNA 1929), in 1947, a union that lasted until his death in 2005. They had one son, Scott Harrison Rodimon. The Rodimons enjoyed tours of duty in Norway and Panama

where Captain Rodimon served as marine director of the Panama Canal Company from 1956 until he retired as a rear admiral in 1959 and moved to La Jolla. There, while friends began retiring, Dorothea studied in night school for her realtor’s license and found a new career that was her true calling. Rodimon first started as a real estate agent in 1962 with Captain Harry L. Pence on Girard Avenue, continuing with Louise “Dolly” Bray who later took over the business. In 1974, the La Jolla Real Estate Brokers Association (REBA) awarded Dorothea the annual Knox award for her “fine sales record, personal integrity and service to the community.” Later she worked for Grubb and Ellis where she was a top producer and was given the “Perfect 10” award by her friends and colleagues inscribed: “With an unfailing supply of charm, wit and

natural waterman, he attended La Jolla High School (1930) and graduated with degrees in biochemistry from Stanford (B.S.) and U.C. Berkeley (M.S.). Working for a time at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, he served his country at the School of Aviation Medicine during W.W. II as a Second Lieutenant. In 1946 he married Marie Shimidzu, returned to La Jolla to run his own clinical laboratory, and later worked as a bioanalyst for the San Diego County Coroner’s office. He was an active leader in the San Diego JapaneseAmerican Citizens League, La Jolla Historical Society and the Boy Scouts. Hiomi loved to fish, camp, travel, square dance and was a voracious

reader. His life centered on family, community and the natural environment. Active to the end, this year he made his final trip to Maui and a last camp out with the Amigos group. Hiomi passed peacefully on December 3, 2011, in La Jolla. He is survived by his wife, Marie; his children, William, Marianne (Paul), David (Hiromi); and grandchildren, Andrew, Nick, Nalu and Ty. Thank you Dad for your boundless knowledge, enduring optimism and zest for life. Always interested, always ready to help - you will always be in our hearts. A GOOD FRIEND TO SO MANY, MISSED BY ALL A private family service has been held.

grace, you are an inspiration to all those around you.” Rodimon finished her career with Prudential California Realty in La Jolla. REBA presented her with a Lifetime Achievement award in 2007. Rodimon was predeceased by both sons and both husbands. She is survived by her nieces, Elizabeth Court of San Diego, Anne Bennett and Mary Harrison, both of Richmond, Virginia; nephew, Hugh Harrison, also of Richmond; six grand-nieces and nephews; two greatgrandnieces; and a greatgrandnephew. A memorial service was held at St. James By-the-Sea Episcopal Church in La Jolla on Saturday, December 10, 2011. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. James By-the-Sea Episcopal Church or San Diego Hospice. Please sign the guest book online at www.legacy.com/ obituaries/lajollalight.

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Celebrate 60: Bird Rock Elementary honors staff with legacy mosaic bench By Jane Wheeler As part of the bird rock elementary 60 year celebration, kindergarten teacher Lorene Lacava and artist Jane Wheeler teamed up to create a 12-foot mosaic bench honoring the teachers and staff who have dedicated their careers to the school. The project was funded by the sales of some 550 copies of the bird rock community council cookbook and creates a legacy expressing the symbiotic relationship between community and school that has developed over the years. Located in the center of the bench is the quote “bird rock elementary School- celebrating 60 years of excellence in education and community building, 1951-2011.” Lacava came up with the idea after watching a show on Oprah’s 50th. Oprah felt it was important to name the names of those who came before her and who made it possible for her to succeed (ie. all successful black women like maya Angelou, Diana ross, etc.) This inspired Lacava to visualize

a beautification project that would name the names of those who committed themselves to teaching the neighborhood's children over the past 60 years. The bench features individual stamped tiles honoring of all the past principals as well as current and retired teachers who have taught at the school for more than 10 years. bird rock teachers helped create the fused glass border of the bench and Lorene La cava spent hours researching all of the dates and names of those named. One interesting tile belongs to teacher Judy Hays who taught at bird rock for 40 years. Also, several bird rock elementary current and alumni moms helped with the grouting of the bench: margaret Ohara, cathy riley, Stacey Haerr, Sarah Feeney, Delphine Ferenczy and Jane Wheeler. As part of the yearlong celebration, La cava is creating a birthday book filled with stories and fond memories of the school. To learn more or be included, email Lacava atllacava@sandi.net.

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Senior Frank Bamford is one of many key parts to la Jolla Country DAy this season. Light FiLe photo jumped out early leading 20-6 after the first quarter. country Day continued to wear them down throughout the game with a combination of size and speed. That proved too much for the Patriots as the Torreys took a 40-point and finished on top 74-35. burmeister led the team in scoring with 26, hitting 3 of 4 from 3-point range and 9 of 17 overall. Senior Frankie bamford added 15, while shooting 5 of 7 from the floor.

On Friday evening, the Torreys hosted American High School from Fremont. To American’s credit they came out with an intensity and fire that the Torreys were unable to match throughout the game. The Torreys never showed much consistency on offense, shooting only 38 percent while never finding a flow. country Day still found a way to

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The TcU Horned Frogs accepted an invitation to play the Louisiana Tech bulldogs in the seventh annual San Diego county credit Union Poinsettia bow. The football game will be played Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 5 p.m.at Qualcomm Stadium. “We are excited to pit two conference champions against one another in this year’s bowl game,” said chuck Wasker, the bowl game president. “We expect these two teams will put on quite a show.” TcU finished the regular season 10-2 overall and 7-0 in the mountain West. "We are very excited to have the opportunity to play in the San Diego county credit Union Poinsettia bowl,” said TcU head coach Gary Patterson. “Our players

have had an unbelievable experience in our past trips to the game. The bowl committee and the redcoats are outstanding with their hospitality. bowl games are a great reward for our players. We are looking forward to making the trip to San Diego. "We have a lot of respect for Louisiana Tech and coach Sonny Dykes. They're conference champions and have had an outstanding season with some very impressive wins. They've gone on the road and beat an Sec team. They are very skilled on both sides of the ball." This year’s game will mark the Horned Frogs third appearance in the San Diego county credit Union Poinsettia bowl. They defeated Northern Illinois 37-7 in 2006 and beat then undefeated boise State 17-16 in 2008. TcU ranks among the

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"It was great to get back out on the court tonight after the break," fifth-year head coach charity elliott said. "We had some stretches where we played extremely well and really made things happen with our energy and intensity, but there were definitely some things to work on as well. We had way too many turnovers and our execution could have been a bit better, but we'll take it." Freidenberg hit all five of her shots in the first half and finished 7-for-8 overall to reach double figures for the seventh time in nine games this season. She was also a perfect 5-for-5 at the free throw line and her 12 boards were a season-high. Tip-off for UcSD's rematch with cal State San bernardino is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on monday, December 19 at coussoulis Arena. The Tritons have now won seven of the last nine regular season meetings with the coyotes after monday's victory.

From Bowl national leaders in total offense with its average of 443.9 yards per game. The Horned Frogs have scored at least 27 points in each game this season while reaching the 31-point mark in 11 of 12 contests. Sophomore quarterback casey Pachall, who ranks in seventh nationally in passing efficiency, is on pace for several TcU single-season passing records. He has completed 67.8 percent of his attempts with 24 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Fellow sophomore Josh boyce has 56 receptions for 932 yards, leaving him just 68 yards shy of becoming just the second 1,000-yard receiver in TcU history. Waymon James (824 yards), matthew Tucker (684 yards) and ed Wesley (649 yards) lead a potent TcU ground attack. 2011 rose bowl Defensive most Valuable

Player Tank carder headlines TcU's defense. carder has 66 tackles, including 4 1/2 for loss. He has returned both his interceptions for touchdowns. Sophomore defensive end Stansly maponga tops the Horned Frogs in tackles for loss (12), sacks (8 1/2), forced fumbles (5) and fumble recoveries (2). Linebacker Kenny cain is TcU's leading tackler with 67 stops. TcU has led the nation in total defense five times in the last 11 seasons. This will be the first meeting between the two teams. The 2010 San Diego county credit Union Poinsettia bowl featured a 35-14 San Diego State Aztecs victory over the Navy midshipmen. Tickets for the game can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000, or by visiting www.poinsettiabowl.com.

From Country Day, a25 build the lead to 41-17 starting the 4th quarter. The Torrey’s missed their floor general, Kai Tuites, who was unavailable for the game due to preparation for his AcT and at times the offense sputtered without him. burmeister once again led the team with 15 points and six rebounds, while Damanhoury added 12 points, seven rebounds and brewster chipped in with 11 points. The team concluded its weekend with two games Saturday against two undermanned and outmatched teams. The Torreys blew past both Lutheran and calipatria by scores of 74-17 and 61-11. Against Lutheran, the Torreys were led in scoring by senior Sammy Ayala with 20. Fellow senior Adam Schechtman contributed 11, while freshmen standouts Khyber Kabellis added 15 points and seven assists and christian Hayes added 10 points on 5 of 8 shooting. rounding out the scoring were seniors Jack Farley (nine points) and chris campbell (eight). Against calipatria, Sage burmeister led the way with 15 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Torrey Basketball Seniors: Jonathan Brewster, Kai Tuites, Frankie Bamford, Nick Schlossberg, Jack Farley, Adam Schechtman, Chris Campbell, Sam Ayala Juniors: Sage Burmeister, Ziad Damanhoury, Trevor Smith, Miles Sager Sophomore: Jordan Poland Freshmen: Khyber Kabellis, Christian Hayes brewster and Damanhoury were selected to The All-classic Team, while burmeister earned The Duds by Dudes classic most Valuable Player honor. The team looks forward to an exciting season of Torreys basketball given the fast start and will play another eight games over the holiday break and prepare to enter league play when they return in January. Dec. 17-21 the team is competing in the cathedral High School Holiday classic and Dec. 27-30 the team travels to Westlake Village to participate in one of the top tournaments on the West coast — Oaks christian Holiday Hardwood Invitational.

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Robert M. Fudge served as treasurer of the San Diego Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society from 1982 to 1984, and stays in contact with many of the board members. He enjoys his active membership at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club and all the ac-

tivities therein. Fudge said he considers his biggest accomplishment to be his three children's success in academics and athletics, highlighted by his 20-year-old sophomore, who is on the honor roll at Texas Christian University. A home mortgage consultant with Wells Fargo, Fudge is a participant in the La Jolla Real Estate Brokers Association. What brought you to La Jolla? I attended San Diego State University in 1976 and moved to La Jolla in 1983 to start my own CPA practice on Prospect Street. What makes this area special to you? It’s the beautiful weather, beaches and my close friends. If you could snap your fingers and have it done, what might you add, subtract or improve in the area? We need wider parking spaces, and their immediate availability, to find parking in the Village when running errands and dining out. Who or what inspires you? People who have made success on their own without the aid of trust funds and their parents’ money; honest hardworking people who show everyone courtesy. If you hosted a dinner party for eight, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? My good friends Mike and Kelly Dorvillier, Jonathan and Wendy Segal, Eric Zimmer, Wayne Lewis, JP and Barbara Sheriden.

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or the third year in a row, La Jolla community church at 4377 eastgate mall, just east of Genesee Ave., gave away 450 fresh Noble Fir christmas trees to local families. “These are difficult times for so many people. We wanted a way to bless our community with a gift of hope,” said Worship Pastor Dan Sharp. “evergreen trees never change their color, so they're the perfect symbol of the everlasting peace and joy we find through Jesus christ.” members of the congregation underwrote the cost of the trees and delivery from Oregon. In late November, the church sent out 25,000 postcards to random households in the Golden Triangle/UTc/La Jolla area announcing the free tree offer. People started lining up before 6 a.m. to pick up their trees, which were given out on a first-come, first-served basis in an organized system managed by nearly 80 church volunteers. All of the trees were given away by 12:30 p.m. In addition, 40 local military families were also given free trees. For more information, call (858) 558-9020 or visit www.ljcommunitychurch.org. one of the many families to stop by for a —Michelle Le Beau free tree.

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new year’s eve ensembLes for her: The friendly ladies at Laura Gambucci’s boutique, 7629 Girard Ave., will dress you from head to toe for a lively night on the town. Start with a silk chiffon skirt topped with a strapless quilted dress from Philosophy, shoes from barbara bui, a vintage deco clip rhinestone necklace by Thea Grant, and a fur handbag with an 18-carat removable bangle and 18-carat and quartz brooch by melissa Joy manning. Stay snuggly warm with a beaver on cashmere cape by rizzal. (Outfit is displayed with a belt from Laura’s private vintage collection, although it’s not for sale.) Price: $8,925 for him: Ascot Shop’s Andrew White chose a coordinating three-piece, gray flannel handmade canadian suit by Samuelson. match it up with a robert Talbott’s hand-made estate shirt in a brown plaid, a Talbott woolstriped tie and a Talbott brown-plaid, silk pocket square. Finish it off with Alan edmonds shoes. Price: $2,205

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PrivaTe dinner for eighT eddie v’s Prime sTeak & seafood The restaurant’s executive chef bill Greenwood will prepare a custom VIP menu for your guests as you watch the sun sink into the Pacific from the rooftop bar with its warming fire pit as La Jolla harpist Sonia maria Oliva sets the mood at 1270 Prospect St. Start off with a toast of 2004 Louis roederer, cristal and your own satellite bar with top-shelf liquors. Hors d’oeuvres may be tray-passed or set at tasting stations paired with wine of your choosing. (Select from the likes of mini Lump crab cakes with remoulade Sauce, Ahi Poke with Jalapeno confit on Fried Wonton or Lobster & ceviche cucumber cup cocktail Fraiche.) Your second course includes a choice of salad or the chef’s seasonal soup. For entrees, we’ve picked Sautéed New england Lemon Sole in Parmesan crust, Lemon & Garlic or a 22-ounce USDA Prime rib eye, accented by your choice of two family-style side dishes. We can’t forget the dessert. We like their Vanilla bean crème brulee, but you can opt for other choices. Price: $2,187. (Add $200 if you’d like a surf and turf option to dinner.) Photo: Kathy day

jusT for fun We can’t forget the youngsters 8 or older — or the young at heart — so head over to Geppetto’s Toys, 7850 Girard Ave., for nanoblock’s castle Neuschwanstein, a deluxe set of microsized building blocks. The model of German’s 19th century romantic architecture includes more than 5,800 tiny pieces — really! — and LeD lights to show off your creation. They promise, “you don’t have to be an engineer to create with nanoblocks,” that are so tiny they allow for very fine details. Price: $300.

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Le Bambou ■ 2634 Del Mar Heights Road, Del Mar ■ (858) 259-8138 ■ lebamboudelmar.com ■ Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday ■ The Vibe: Classic, Casual through Friday; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. ■ Signature Dishes: Crispy ImperiTuesday to Sunday al Rolls; Cornish Game Hen ‘Le Bambou’; Charbroiled Pork, Spicy ■ Reservations: Recommended Shrimp and Imperial Rolls; ‘Shak- ■ Patio Seating: No ■ Take Out: Yes ing Beef’ ■ Happy Hour: No ■ Open Since: 1987

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The dining room at le Bambou accommodates 15 tables. Photos by Kelley Carlson

Vietnamese family finds culinary success in Del Mar's Le Bambou By Kelley Carlson here’s no place like home, but Le bambou is a close second for the Do family. Owned by Andrew Do and his wife, cuc Nguyen (who also serves as chef) the restaurant has remained virtually unchanged since it opened its Del mar location more than 20 years ago. In fact, according to daughter Annie Do, who is manager, Le bambou is almost exactly like their house. members of the Do family, along with about a half-dozen brightly colored fish in an aquarium, greet customers at the entrance. The simple, yet elegant, dining room is accented with bamboo and surrounded by pinkish-beige walls. White cloth napkins are fanned onto plates; next to the menus on the table are candles and fresh flowers picked from the family’s garden daily. “She’s (my mom) here all day; she wants to feel like she’s at home,” Annie said. Nguyen, who has never taken a cooking class, is the only chef at Le bambou and has one assistant. She prepares every dish from scratch, which is why the restaurant is limited to about 15 tables. Her experience stems from cooking for her husband and six children over the years. The Do family has been a part of San Diego county’s culinary scene since 1977, when they opened Vietnam restaurant in city Heights. According to Annie, it was the first Viet-

The richly flavorful Cornish Game Hen 'le Bambou' is served with steamed rice.

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"Shakin' Beef" nam restaurant in the county. While the original establishment featured more traditional Vietnamese cooking, Le bambou (which replaced Vietnam restaurant) incorporates more of a Vietnamese-French fusion. The inspiration came from Nguyen’s older sister, who had an eatery in France. Ninety dishes are on the menu, ranging from appetizers and soups, to vegetarian, seafood, beef and chicken entrees. The portions are large enough for family-style dining, allowing for people to sample each dish. Start off the meal with a Vegetable Ambrosia, consisting of sauteed vegetables, tofu, rice noodles, cilantro, mint and peanut sauce. Or order rice paper and other extras, and assemble your own spring rolls. Soups include Suong, which is specially prepared ground shrimp with rice noodles in a chicken broth; and Traditional Style Fish Soup, a tamarind-flavored concoc-

tion with sole or salmon, tomatoes, bean sprouts, pineapple and celery. Among the restaurant’s specialties are the richly flavorful cornish Game Hen and the clay Pot rice, with mushrooms, shredded chicken, barbecue pork, onion and spices. Annie noted that Le bambou’s food does not contain mSG, which is typically found in Asian dishes. Also, adjustments to spice levels and other accommodations can easily be made. “The majority of stuff is made to order,” Annie said. The daytime is ideal for a casual meal with business associates or friends, with ambient light filtering in through the front door. In the evening, the lights are dimmed and candles are lit. The experience is enhanced with the soft sounds of piano music. There’s a constant stream of customers year-round, and nighttime tends to be the busiest, Do said. She explained that the restaurant is closed on mondays so the family can do inventory and spend time together. Quite a few of the guests have been coming in for 20 years, Annie said, and a number of the regulars dine on Wednesday and Thursday nights. “The fun part is seeing everybody grow up,” Annie said. “During the holidays, families come in, and it’s like a reunion. We make everyone feel like they’re at home. We know their names, and we have their orders set.”

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Woman turns her life around with a Second Chance By Steven Mihailovich Angie Elsbury is the vibrant meat department manager at the La Jolla Vons. She dons a dazzling smile whenever possible and exudes enough energy to seemingly end the country’s dependence on foreign sources if it could be tapped. The 40-year-old Elsbury is the perennial “good” person; as jolly as old St. Nick and as sympathetic as a loving sister. Even her peccadilloes are inviting and adorable. The ringtone on her cell phone blares a bubbly calypso rhythm. She can’t recall the store manager’s name because, as she explains it, she calls him “sir” so often that she’s forgotten it. “I have a zest,” Elsbury said. “I have excitement all the time. Sometimes you can’t say I’m 40, but only four.” But Elsbury wasn’t always this way. She’s living her Second Chance, as this story will reveal. The Vons store manager, Jim Luft in case you’re wondering, dubs Elsbury one of his most-prized employees. Luft said that when he arrived at the La Jolla store eight months ago, he was ready to reassign a couple of meat department employees because of their lousy work ethic. Instead, at Elsbury’s behest, Luft gave her a chance to improve the situation before taking sterner measures. “She turned around that whole department,” Luft said. “It’s upbeat now. She goes after a challenge with a positive, can-do, smile-on-the-face attitude. Her attitude is contagious.” While Elsbury’s attributes are rare enough to be praiseworthy, they’re not so uncommon as to be newsworthy. Even Elsbury admits being an ordinary person, one of millions making her way through life, working her job and trying to help. What makes Elsbury extraordinary is not

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was as simple as opening her eyes to see that she wanted out. Not just prison, but the whole mess. Elsbury said she hasn’t used drugs, alcohol and cigarettes in the five years since the experience. To stay out, however, Elsbury said she required a bit more. She needed a second chance and she got one in part by keeping an eye on the original mistakes. “My parole officer said, ‘You’re not going to make it. Only two percent make it,’ ” Elsbury recalled. “If someone says that to me, what am I going to say? FU? That’s how I was before. I told him somebody has to make it.” In fact, Elsbury enrolled in Second Chance, a non-profit organization in National City that teaches basic skills for landing and holding a job not just to parolees, but veterans, homeless and just about anyone that needs them, according to executive director Robert Coleman. “Angie knew that she wanted something different,” Coleman said. “Her life was falling apart. She knew she had to be different to get something different. She took the risk to open herself up, but the risk was to learn. Second Chance showed her how to be different. You’re on a search for the Holy Grail but no one tells you what it looks like. Second Chance showed her, and to her credit, she used it. She learned the humbleness to do the little things.” Second Chance’s four-week course teaches

participants how to fashion resumes, fill out applications, and give winning interviews, Coleman said, as well as how to make eye contact, shake hands and dress properly. “It was very disciplined,” Elsbury said. “I had never had that.” The final lesson was to apply the training. Success had to come from Elsbury herself, said Debra Scheufler, a lawyer who supported Elsbury through the VIP Mentor program at which Scheufler volunteers. Having mentored 10 other parolees, Scheufler said Elsbury succeeded so well that she taught a lesson in return. “Her success is due to herself and her strength of character,” Scheufler said. “Angie made the choice to connect to the goodness inside and ask for help. She worked it. She didn’t sit on the pity pot. She embraces her success; the most minor things. I haven’t been in prison and on the fringes, so I don’t know about the little things. To walk into an office and sit down without a parole officer. To have a business card. It was so cute. She was so excited. She taught me about appreciating the small things we take for granted every day.” Within a month, Elsbury said she was hired as a bagger at Vons; three days later, she was made a meat clerk, and subsequently, took two more successive leaps to her present position. Her reintegration into society has opened more doors. Elsbury is still climbing the corporate ladder. She sits on Second Chance’s board of directors. She starts school at San Diego City College in January. Above all, she’s been allowed to reconnect with her daughter through visits and on Facebook. Luft credits her hard work for her success. Coleman credits her attention to detail. Scheufler credits her exuberance for her new life. However, Elsbury credits all of them, and others, for lending a hand when she needed it most. That appreciation has unfurled the best lesson of all, one that so many have yet to learn.

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Business travel: New rules and all are bad

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close friend recently reported that her husband, a 59-year-old senior executive, has concluded that the nearly 10 million miles of business travel he has logged in his career have taken too much of a toll on his health and he is taking early retirement. It could be more of an adjustment than he thinks, she adds. She’s not sure he realizes his only friends are airline personnel. I couldn’t agree more that years of business travel would take its toll on anyone but in the last two years, the process has accelerated at warp speed. My husband, Olof, an engineer, has always spent a fair amount of time traveling to far away places to assist (cajole?) customers in nailing down their functional requirements. (Describing the dilemma of his profession, he notes: “The delivery date is firm. But the requirements date slides.”) But at this point in his life, there is no phrase that puts more fear into the short-notice flier like Olof than “Your requested seats [aisles] are not available.” (A close second is, “It’s a legal connection.”) With leg room having done a veritable vanishing act, the coach middle seat ought to be actionable. His company flies people business class to the Middle East but anywhere else, it’s steerage. For the 6’3” Olof, it was always a tight fit but now his knees are painfully wedged against the seat in

front of him. When that person reclines, discomfort becomes agony. I first realized how profoundly the rules had changed when Olof handed me an itinerary for a cross-country trip he was leaving on the next morning and said, “See if you can do anything about these middle seats.” As soon as I brought up the reservation, a message popped up asking “Do you want to upgrade to an aisle seat for $28?” I couldn’t hit “Yes” fast enough. But it occurred to me that this same message had popped up when the company’s contracted travel service, Troglodyte Travel, made the reservation and they had obviously clicked “No.” It was to be the first of several unhappy interactions with them. Keep in mind that in all the years that Olof has worked for his otherwise lovely, familyoriented company, I’d never had cause to be involved in Olof’s business travel. But that was before the triple threats of customersqueezing airlines, a bad economy, and indifferent travel agencies. Now you might ask why Olof doesn’t take this up with the folks at Troglodyte himself. That would be because Olof has worked 75hour weeks for more months than anyone should be allowed to. Besides, that’s what you have an obnoxious wife for. The irony, of course, is that with years of business travel, Olof is a Grand Poobah member on two major airlines that automatically entitles him to aisle seats, extra leg room, and upgrades to First Class on domestic flights. But somehow the folks at Trog seem to book him on middle seats on Brand X Airline (their motto: “We Hate You”) where everything but the seatbelt costs extra. (I’m sure that’s coming.) We’ve had some issues with the folks at

Trog about the aforementioned legal connections as well. I chatted up their agent, Evil Spawn (not his real name), on the subject of a 40-minute connection in a major airport on a holiday weekend that required going through customs and changing terminals. “It’s legal,” he shrugged. “So is adultery,” I said, “but it’s not advisable.” Un-makeable legal connections, of course, impact another new phenomenon in the airline world: flights all run full. Miss your connection and you can spend days hovering at an airport gate with your roller bag and 90-pound briefcase vying in vain for a standby seat. Olof made Marriott Gold status on Houston alone. The contracted travel agency isn’t in business to make Olof happy, so it’s no scales off their backs if Olof has to fly to the UK in a middle coach seat or is booked on what should be all by logic an illegal connection.

Finally I said to them, “We’re willing to pay the difference between Brand X and Grand Poobah. So book Poobah, or if Brand X asks if you want to upgrade to more leg room, say yes!” Nobody is going to put my husband through 18 hours of absolute torture when there’s an alternative of simple misery. But back to our retiring friends … She went on to say that she hadn’t really realized just how much her husband’s years of travel had impacted him until they started looking for homes back in their native Dallas. Their historic D.C. house could fund at least two Dallas-area McMansions, but my friend couldn’t help but notice that the ones that appealed to her husband had a common quality: They all looked like Marriotts. Look for La Jolla resident Inga’s lighthearted looks at life every other week in La Jolla Light. Reach her at inga47@san.rr.com

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Jewish teens sought for service awards The deadline is Jan. 6 to nominate a philanthropic Jewish teen for a Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award at www.jewishfed.org/teenawards/process Teens, ages 13-19, may be nominated by themselves, a teacher, community leader, rabbi, or friend, just not a family member. Their service projects may benefit the general or Jewish community. In the sixth year, the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards are given annually to five young volunteers who demonstrate leadership and commitment to making the world a better place. recipients are each

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s San Diego sculptor Amos robinson was photographing his latest commission, “celestial Sailor 2,” near the Wedding bowl in La Jolla Friday afternoon (just before delivering it for installation at a home in Del mar), onlookers approached him with compliments, many hoping the work would become part of the seaside. “This spot in La Jolla is one of my favorite backdrops for photographing my work and it never fails to attract positive attention and gratifying interaction with passersby,” robinson said. “It’s tricky to shoot my sculptures as the light reflects off the metals.” robinson has numerous “permanent” pieces around San Diego, including the tandem bike at the entrance to Scripps Hospital, and a mobile at The New children’s museum. See more of his work at: famosart@me.com

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Timken Museum to begin new docent training class Art lovers looking for new pursuits should consider becoming a docent at the Timken museum in balboa Park. Docents provide guided tours and in-gallery talks to a wide range of museum audiences from novice to expert alike. Docents also serve as ambassadors for the museum, give talks in the community, and help with museum special events and programs. Dedicated to art and education, Timken docents typically have an interest in art and art history, are outgoing, and have a passion for teaching. Docents are the first faces many of museum visitors see and are essential in creating a meaningful and memorable museum experience. The next docent training program will begin in February with classes at the museum every monday from 9 to 11 a.m. Upon completion of the 14-month training, new docents contribute a minimum of four volunteer hours per month. The training covers the history of art focusing on the periods and works of art

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Three businesses are taking gift donations • Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty is collecting donations for the San Diego Food Bank., 7855 Ivanhoe Ave., Ste. 110, through Dec. 30. • La Jolla Home Theater & Automation is a drop-off location for Toys for Tots. Unwrapped toys may be dropped at 6837 La Jolla blvd. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p..m. Saturday. • La Jolla dentist Kristine Tran is accepting gifts and food donations for Father Joe Villages and the Jacob & Kushman Food bank from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at Transdeental Family care, 864 Prospect St.

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Downtown The San Diego Symphony joins California Ballet for performances of the Tchaikovsky holiday tradition, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Dec. 21-23; 1 and 5:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. Tickets $40-$80. (858) 5606741. Californiaballet.org. The Nutcracker tells the story of a girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve. Later that evening, Clara encounters toy soldiers who have come to life to do fierce battle with giant mice before embarking on a journey through the Snow Kingdom. Photo: Nutcracker Academy of Music

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Holiday Improv The Improv Theatre of Los Angeles takes the stage in “An Unscripted Carol,” 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1920 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets $20. (858) 481-1055, northcoastrep.org

La Jolla Leaping Cossacks! Flurries of Snowflakes! And a Legion of Rats! See them all swoop and soar in the 22nd annual production from San Diego Ballet, Dec. 17-18 at Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD. Directed by Robin Sherertz Morgan and Javier Velasco. La Jollan Sabina Schaffer stars as Clara. Tickets: $25-$45. (619) 294-7311. Sandiegoballet.org

Christmas Festival New this year, “A Christmas Tabernacle,” comes to Liberty Station in Point Loma, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 16-18. There will be two entertainment stages, live reindeer, inflatables, cookie decorating, a model train display, carolers, horse and carriage rides, films and dances featuring local bands and choirs. Tickets $18-$12 at (888) 878-6652 and at the door. (619) 754-9508. Achristmastabernacle.com

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A sequence of seasonal motets and carols will be presented by Bach Collegium under the direction of Ruben Venezuela at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St., and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at St. Andrews Church, 1050 Thomas Ave., Pacific Beach. Each concert will be preceded by a 6:45 p.m. round-table discussion. Tickets $25-$40. Rush door tickets at $10 for students with ID. www.bachcollegiumsd.org/g

Alberto Blanco, one of Latin America’s most outstanding poets and artists (who earlier this year held a retrospective of his work at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library) will read from his new book, “Afterglow/Tras El Rayo,” 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17 at D. G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave. (858) 4561800. Dgwillsbooks.com

Java Jive Robin Henkel (with Billy Watson and Gunnar Biggs) will sing and play the blues in an intimate atmosphere from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 17 at Birdrock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Blvd. (858) 551-1707.

Bells and Voices La Jolla United Methodist Church will present its Christmas concert, ‘He Is Born!’ 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at 6063 La Jolla Blvd. Guests will hear the Chancel and Dorian Bell choirs with strings, woodwinds, organ and piano directed by Bob Wuertz. The program will feature classical to 20th century works. A freewill offering will be accepted. Refreshments. (858) 454-7108. lajollaunitedmethodist.org

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The story of a schoolteacher’s struggle to Take a cruise through French Polynesia when By Diana Saenger teach violin to inner-city Harlem kids plays out the La Jolla Photo Travelers Club presents Bob The Globe you go in theOld 1999 film,Theatre’s “Music of the Heart,” Andrews discussing his cruise on the Aranui III. • Broadway and film actor Duffy If Hudson holiday season at 6 screening at 2begins p.m. Tuesday, Andrews visited parts of French Polynesia and the ■ What: ‘Dr. Seuss’ (pictured) will play all 46 characters in ‘”A p.m. Nov. 20, with Dec.Sunday, 20 in the Riford Library Marquesas where Paul Gaugin worked and died. How the Grinch Stole Christmas Carol,” the sixth annual Christmas Christmas!’ Community Room, 7555 DrapThe Aranui is part passenger, part cargo ship. The without props or cosTree Lighting Ceremony on er Ave. The film stars Meryl free presentation starts at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. ■ When: Matinees tumes, to bring the the Globe’s Copley Plaza Streep, Aidan Quinn, Gloria Es19 at Wesand evenings, magical story to life for ‘grinch’ Steve gabi Blue and theand opening ofBassett. a San It was Nov. 19-Dec. 31 tefan Angela ley Palms, families, 6:30 p.m. Blanchard Liebowitz Schroeder Diego tradition: the delightdirector Wes Craven’s only for2404 Lor■ Where: The Globe at hisWednesday, grump on asDec. the 14 Grinch. ful of “Dr. How ayrun outside of Seuss’ the horror/thriller ing St., Theatre, 1363 Old Globe The Riford Library, 7555 He has appeared on Broadthe Grinch Stole Christmas!” Way, Balboa Park genre aside from his contribueast of Draper Ave. (858) 552way in “Beauty and the This year’s show is directtion to the directorially diverse Sole■ Tickets: From $39 for 1657.“Camelot,” Lajollalibrary.org Beast,” “The ed“Paris, by James Vásquez, has also a je t’aime.” It was his dad Mounadults; $24 for ages • The Wednesday Three Musketeers” and “A new Grinch star, and a sleigh only film nominated at the tain Road. 17 and younger Book Club will discuss Christmas Carol.” full of localAwards. children(858) singing Academy 552■ Box Office: “Littlelead Bee,” at 1:15 Other roles belong to and dancing their hearts out. The annual ‘Dr. Seuss’ How the grinch Stole Christmas!’ at 1657. (619) 23-GLOBE p.m.Lipton Dec. 14. Logan (Young Max), La Jollan Gabi Liebowitz, Liam James Brandt The Old globe will dazzle audiences of all ages. Michael laMont • The teen drop-in ■ Website: Steve Gunderson (Old Max), 13, a student at Francis TheOldGlobe.org event will have all maWith only a few years Blue Schroeder, 11, of La Remy Margaret Corbin and Brandt said he’s taken Parker, plays the role of Betterials provided(Cindy for cre■ Note: Performances of stage experience, SchroJolla, also a student at FranCaitlin McAuliffe voice lessons from Courtney ty Lou Who, the eldest ating holiday cards Carr restricted to ages 3 eder, who hopes to make cis Parker, is making her deLou Who), and Geno Coy, and acting workshops daughter in the Who Famiand older, except from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursperforming her career, has but in the Grinch ensemble. (Papa Who). at North Coast Repertory ly. She has appeared in ma11 a.m. shows day, Dec. 15. learned some important lesSchroeder has had some Along with a magical set Theatre, in Point Loma, and ny theatrical productions • The Pen to Paper ■ Tree Lighting: 6 p.m. training in camp classes, but sons about the theater. (John Lee Beatty, Pat Collins), at summer camps. Supportthroughout the county. creative writing drop-in Nov. 20, Globe Plaza, “If you really want this, said she’s honed her craft hilariously marvelous ive parents, and a school Liam James Billed Brandt, of as 11, “a Christmas sing-along free vouchers at workshop runs noon to you have to push, but not more on her own. costumes (Robert Morgan), principal making sure Brandt Del Mar, is back yearspirits,” two. the San Diego to liftfor your Geppetto’s Toys, Birch 1 p.m. Dec. 15. The get upset if you don’t get “I love singing and danczany songs (Albert Hague, keeps guest up his academic work He attends The Nativity with special Symphony Aquarium, Third Thursday Poetry Workshop meets at and The something you try out for,” ing, and I watch and learn Joshua Rosenblum, Ron when he choirs misses school for School in Rancho Sante Pagano Fe singer John and area Prado Restaurant. 2 p.m. and fanciful dance she said. “It’s a lot about from artists in those fields. I Colvard) performances, and has appeared locallyyuletide bewill perform favorites, 8 are reasons Features performances • Raggle Daggle will perform holiday your own personality and numbers (John DeLuca, do what he loves. tried out for Grinch because fore, too. p.m. Dec. 16-17, andBrandt 2 p.m.can Dec. by Grinch cast music at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. how you respond. If you it’s a show that’s challenging James Vásquez, David Krane, HeDec. says 18, kids who want to “I love the Grinch 17, and 2show and 7:30 p.m. members, a snowfall, • Dr. Elisabeth Kotzakidou Pace will don’t make an audition and one that would show Bob Richard) the cast will for the theater absoand had so Symphony much fun last Hall, 750try B. out St. The and songs from the continue her lecture series on the cantatas then find something in my personality,” she said. deck the stage to tell the lutely should. “The shows year,” he said. “It’s fun to will be new Burt Bacharach guest violinist Robert of J.S., Bach at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18.at The yourself you didn’t know “For me it’s not about the timeless tale about a are so fun, and you get to musical jump out from the stage in McDuffie. Tickets (619) 235-0804. was there and keep going.” money, but the happy feelgrumpy green Grinch who meet so many different peoGlobe, ‘Some Lovers.’ those funnySandiegosymphony.com costumes and Steve Blanchard will get ing I get when performing.” steals a town’s presents. ple, it’s a great experience.” sing joyful songs.”

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he La Jolla Historical Society Board opened the exhibition, “Homefront La Jolla: An American Community During World War II,” with a reception on Dec. 6. Among the nearly 100 in attendance were donors, members, students, and numerous La Jolla World War II veterans, many of whom are featured in the exhibit. “Homefront La Jolla” opened to the public on Dec. 7 and runs through Memorial Day 2012. Admission to the exhibition is free. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays at Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St. Courtesy Photos

John Bolthouse (Historical Society Executive Director center) with (from left) Sandy Coggan Erickson, Pat Dahlberg and Ann Craig

Michael Mishler (Historical Society curator) and Tom Clark

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Holiday sweet treats are a global tradition

The Kitchen Shrink Catharine Kaufman

is the season for sugar and spice in all kinds of vice from the rich, decadent marzipan to the iced Gingerbread man. As a life long dessertarian, I can honestly say I have never met a sweet I didn’t love —even the kitschy fruitcake that multi-tasks as a weighttraining device or door stop. Here’s a luscious list from distant parts you can enjoy in your home for the holidays.

Buon Natale! Traditional christmas Italian treats emerged from convents where the nuns whipped up celebratory sweets to present to noble families for special gifts. Some of these tasty morsels included cenci, a fried pastry ribbon dusted with confectioner’s sugar, a Neapolitan honey pastry called struffoli, and a

cornucopia of candied nuts and chestnuts, figs and other dried fruits. The legendary sweet christmas bread, panettone, originated in 16th century Genoa when master baker Antonio became smitten with an Italian princess, and created a buttery egg bread filled with jeweled fruits to win her heart. The bread or pane of Tony, ergo the name, panettone, evolved over the years to incorporate the patriotic colors of Italy with red cherries and green citron. Not to be overlooked are other traditional Italian christmas goodies like honeysoaked cicerata and twice-baked almond biscotti, even finer when dunked in a frothy cup of espresso or a glass of sweet Vin Santo. Scotch Treat The Scots celebrate the winter holidays with ancient customs revolving around a fire festival and the tradition of burning the Yule log on christmas eve. Traditional desserts are sweet and hearty like dried fruit and current “mincemeat” pies, oatmeal bread, roasted apples, plum pudding and mealy shortbread with a mother lode of butter, ground oats and nuts originally baked in a circular shape sym-

bolic of the sun. Today’s Scottish shortbreads are richer and more decadent, still loaded with butter, one savory version incorporating sharp cheddar cheese to punch up the flavor (and calories). Middle Eastern Munchies Halva, derived from Arabic meaning “sweet,” is a dense confection as healthful as it is divine, packed with sesame paste aka tahini, nuts, seeds and honey. Other seasonal holiday versions contain an assortment of beans, lentils and veggies like carrots, pumpkin and yams. Halvah is enjoyed in eastern europe, northern Africa and throughout the middle east and Jewish world, especially Israel. Although high in fat content, it is free of transfatty monsters, packed with protein, calcium, zinc, Vitamins e and A and dietary fiber. This delicacy sold in blocks or chunks, gives new meaning to “Turkish delight.” A Yen for Sweets In the land of the rising sun, the Japanese celebrate christmas with a special cake bedecked in red and green icing, and a “merry christmas,” tag line either written on the

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Two new art galleries are drawn to La Jolla By Jocelyn Waters La Jolla has the largest concentration of art galleries in San Diego (more than 30) and two galleries wanted to be right in the middle of it: Scott White contemporary Art and Thumbprint Gallery. Scott White opened his new space on Nov. 19 in the design building on Girard Ave., which also houses Joseph bellows Gallery and r.b. Stevenson Gallery. The ceilings are high, and the two rooms are expansive, easily able to show installations or large wall pieces. “I actually got this space a year ago,” White confessed. “It’s going to be the last place I’m at.” White signed a 10-year lease and plans for expansion. He has been a gallery owner for almost 20 years and an art dealer for 32. He has had gallery locations in La Jolla, downtown, and Little Italy. During the past few years in Little Italy though, he said he was mainly focused on private and global clients because exhibiting consumed so much time. but after awhile, White found that he lost some of the excitement of art, of finding new artists and holding exhibitions. If he was to go back into a show schedule, “then the best venue is La Jolla.” His new year will be packed with exhibitions, with shows featuring Stefanie Schneider, Steinunn Thórarinsdóttir, clifford Smith, Gregg renfrow and miriam cabessa. These artists were hand picked by White, who explained that he is drawn to the complex layers of an artist’s work. He shows artists that continue to grow and have “many layers and longevity.” For instance, Stefanie Schneider’s work is very dynamic, White explained as he flipped through a catalog from which he is finalizing the pieces for her show, “Stranger than Paradise,” opening Jan. 14. She uses

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If you go • Scott White Contemporary Art 7655 Girard Ave, Suite A (619) 501-5689 www.scottwhiteart.com • Thumbprint Gallery 920 Kline Street #104 (858) 354-6294 www.thumbprintgallerysd.com expired vintage 1970’s film, which creates unexpected warps, and she is also a director of short films, so some of the images are a succession of still shots. Thumbprint Gallery About a block away on Kline Street, Thumbprint Gallery opened its new location on Sept. 10, moving from North Park. coowner Paul ecado said it was a simple decision, “we wanted to exhibit work in a nicer but affordable space with better fixtures.” ecado owns Thumbprint Gallery with Johnny Tran, whose partnership began in 2009 after hosting art events together in

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scott White contemporary art Gallery is now open for business. modified venues around town, like at bar basic and Industry Showroom, where they still continue to produce themed group shows. Thumbprint Gallery showcases “contemporary Urban Art” by mainly local artists, alternating between two-person and group shows. Urban Art is underrepresented in La Jolla, and both Tran and ecado are excited to bring a different art style to these streets. They are focused on furthering the urban art movement that stems from outsider art, low/new brow art, street art and graffiti. At the opening, their landlord even allowed Tran and ecodo to graffiti the outside of the building since it was in the process of being repainted.

So far, the La Jolla community has been both “positive and curious” said Tran. In upcoming years, you can expect Thumbprint Gallery to continue shaking up the local art scene. currently on exhibit are works by Keemowerks & christopher Konecki, entitled “Don’t Say we Didn’t Warn You.” In their different styles, they examine the man’s self destruction, but also it’s intricate beauty. La JoLLa is one of the few pLaces that peopLe are stiLL buying art, so you can expect more gaLLeries to be attracted to its cLienteLe, Like aLexander saLazar, who is reopening a gaLLery here in mid January.

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Ocean lessons surface at aquarium Sea Days shows From AquArium News Science, exploration and Adventure (SeA) Days will bring more cutting-edge information to birch Aquarium visitors this winter. Three monthly events will focus on current ocean topics with hands-on exploration, special activities, and the chance to interact with Scripps Oceanography scientists. SeA Days also provide an ideal venue for students and Scouts to meet requirements for “Interview a Scientist” or career-day projects. each program is included with aquarium admission and takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the third Saturdays. Here is the schedule: • Dec. 17: Whale of a Tail. Watch for the gray whale migration from the aquarium’s Tide-Pool Plaza. If spying for whales is not enough, get up close to real whale baleen and learn why these mega marine mammals swim more than 12,000 miles each year. Join Scripps Oceanography scientists as they share stories of their research. • Jan. 21: Third annual Underwater Parks Day. meet animals that live in La Jolla ecological reserve, learn about the importance of these underwater treasures, and explore the best ways to enjoy the underwater parks. Note: There is an Underwater Parks Day Photo contest. Help the aquarium share the beauty of these “hidden” parks by submitting your photographs of the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park and other marine reserves. Submission deadline: Jan. 6. check aquarium.ucsd. edu for details. • Feb. 18: Wave Power. We’ve all seen waves break along the california coastline, but did you know these waves are full of energy that could power communities? Discover the potential power within the oceans through hands-on activities and projects.

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Riford Library in search of art for upcoming exhibition The La Jolla riford Library Art Gallery will present the juried exhibition, “New Directions in Art,” march 4 to may 11. The exhibition will feature some of the creative and exploratory energy that abounds in the local art community. Area artists are encouraged to submit their

work by Friday, Jan. 13. entry forms are available at the library, 7555 Draper Ave., or may be downloaded from the website at lajollalibrary.org. For more information, contact catherine Greene, head librarian at (858) 5521567.

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LEGAL NOTICES Legals T.S. No.: 11-44263 TSG Order No.: 33-80223532 A.P.N.: 352323-03 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/4/2012 at 10:00 AM, Old Republic Default Management Services, a Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as duly appointed Trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust, Recorded 9/2/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0760492 in book —, page — of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: MIKE TAJRAN AND DEENA TAJRAN M.D AS HUSBAND AND WIFE , as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as Beneficiary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At the entrance to the east county regional center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said

County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7333 VIA CAPRI , LA JOLLA, CA 92037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,545,119.51 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. The Declaration pursuant to California Civil Code, Section 2923.5(a) was fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded on 9/8/2011 Date: 12/9/2011 Old Republic Default Management Services, A Division of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee 500 City Parkway West, Suite 200, Orange, CA 928682913 (866) 263-5802 For Sale Information Contact: Priority Posting and Publishing (714) 573-1965 Tony Delgado, Trustee Sale Officer “We are attempting to collect a debt, and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose.” P906597 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2011, LJ987 TS # CA-09-317203-CL Order #: 090694751-CA-LPI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/8/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): DANUSKA PIERCE , AN UNMARRIED WOMAN Recorded: 12/20/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-1192184 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California; Date of Sale: 1/10/2012 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $430,729.05 The purported property address is: 8324 VIA SONOMA #68 LA JOLLA, CA 92037 Assessors Parcel No. 346-801-32-08 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the

property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 or Login to: www.priorityposting. com Reinstatement Line: 619-6457711 Ext. 3704 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P903966 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2011, LJ988 Trustee Sale No. 727828CA Loan No. 1022698600 Title Order No. 080110259-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/5/2012 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02/24/2005, Book , Page , Instrument 2005-0153223, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, executed by: JOHN M. MURPHY JR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 EAST MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $535,302.57 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 7509 DRAPER AVENUE #305 LA JOLLA, CA 92037 APN Number: 350-452-06-24

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12/8/2011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com P902390 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2011, LJ986 Trustee Sale No. 750122CA Loan No. 0017720608 Title Order No. 110296662-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 0908-2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-05-2012 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-15-2006, Book N/A, Page N/A, Instrument 2006-0660274, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, executed by: SHANNON V. CHAVEZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., (MERS), SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, OPTEUM FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, IT’S SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 EAST MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $578,541.32 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 8720 VILLA LA JOLLA DRIVE #115 SAN DIEGO (LA JOLLA AREA), CA 92037 APN Number: 344-290-1255 The undersigned Trustee disclaims

any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-092011 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee BRENDA BATTEN, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 730-2727 or www.lpsasap. com (714) 573-1965 or www. priorityposting.com P902005 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2011, LJ985 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 1350 Front St., Room 5056, San Diego, CA., 92101 (619) 525-4064 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing: December 8, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Marketplace Grille The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 1030 Torrey Pines Rd., Ste. C, La Jolla, CA., 92037. Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - OnSale Beer And Wine - Eating Place, LJ984, Dec. 15, 22, 29, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-033633 Fictitious Business Name(s): Smart Books Located at: 629 Colima Street, La Jolla, CA., 92037, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Heidi Dowd, 629 Colima St., La Jolla, CA., 92037. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/07/2011. Heidi Dowd, LJ983, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-033265 Fictitious Business Name(s): Splint Located at: 8510 Costa Verde Blvd., #2404, San Diego, CA., 92122, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was 1/1/2008. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeremy Trope, 8510 Costa Verde Blvd., #2404, San Diego, CA., 92122. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/02/2011. Jeremy Trope, LJ982, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-033561 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Royal Lighting Company b. Royal Lighting Located at: 6395 Rancho Mission Rd #3, San Diego, CA., 92108, San Diego County. Mailing Address: Same. This business is conducted by: CoPartners. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1. Brandon Joseph Lussier, 1049 Estes St., El Cajon, CA., 92020. #2. Lowell T. Murray IV, 6395 Rancho

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2011-00101812-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. Branch Name: Central Division. PETITION OF: Justine Legaspi for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Justine Legaspi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Justine Legaspi to Proposed Name Justine Hechter. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Jan. 18, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, La Jolla Light, 565 Pearl Street, Suite 300, La Jolla, CA., 92037. Date: Dec. 01, 2011. Kevin A. Enright Judge of the Superior Court LJ979, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032399 Fictitious Business Name(s): Pro Systems Construction located at: 8145 Ronson Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA., 92111, San Diego County, This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was 10/31/2010. This business is hereby registered by the following: Kenneth A. Simmons, 8145 Ronson Road, Suite C, San Diego, CA., 92111. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/21/2011, Kenneth A Simmons, LJ980, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2012 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 1350 Front St, Room 5056, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 525-4064 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing: August 11, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Hoe Ja Kwon, Steven Joo Han, Jebum Oh The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3949 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122. Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - On-Sale Beer And Wine - Eating Place, LJ978, Dec. 15, 2011 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 1350 Front St, Room 5056, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 525-4064 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing: November 29, 2011 To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Bird Rock Fine Wine LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 5687 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, CA 92037. Type of license(s) applied for: 20 - Off-Sale

Beer And Wine, 42 - On-Sale Beer And Wine - Public Premises, LJ977, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 2011 TS #: CA-09-242625-CL Order #: 090077217-CA-DCI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/2/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARK ROSSOLL AND BARBARA ROSSOLL, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 5/12/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0335723 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/3/2012 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,133,801.12 The purported property address is: 1002 SKYLARK DRVIE LA JOLLA AREA, CA 92037 Assessors Parcel No. 357-462-01 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-573-1965 or Login to: www.priorityposting.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Ext. 3704 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms

of your credit obligations. P903389 12/8, 12/15, 12/22/2011. LJ976 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE CASE NUMBER: 37-2011-00152477-PR-PW-CTL Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1409 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, California, 92101. Mailing Address: 1409 Fourth Avenue. Branch Name: Central. Estate of Nancy Barbara Baranyi, also known as Nancy B. Baranyi, also known as Nancy Baranyi, also known as Nada Barbara Baranyi To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Nancy Barbara Baranyi, also known as Nancy B. Baranyi, also known as Nancy Baranyi, also known as Nada Barbara Baranyi. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Thomas Miletich in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that: Thomas Miletich be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition request the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: January 3, 2012, Time: 11:00 a.m., Dept.: PC-1. Address of court: Same as noted above. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: Susan A. Mercure Address: Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, 401 West A Street, Suite 2600, San Diego, California, 92101. (Telephone): (619) 236-1551 LJ974, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-031827 Fictitious Business Name(s): Merchants Realty & Loan Located at: 7825 Fay Avenue, Ste. 200, La Jolla, CA., 92037, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 81085, San Diego, CA., 92138. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The first day of business: was 04/01/2010. This business is hereby registered by the following: Merchants Realty & Loan Corp., 7825 Fay Avenue, Ste. 200, La Jolla, CA., 92037, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County

Clerk of San Diego County on 11/15/2011. Monica Villarreal, LJ973, Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2011 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 11-0084873 Title Order No. 11-0068073 APN No. 358703-35-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/16/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by XAVIER L SHEID AND JACQUELINE S SHEID, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY, dated 02/16/2006 and recorded 2/28/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0139177, in Book , Page 14607), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, will sell on 12/27/2011 at 10:00AM, On the grounds of the Scottish Rite Event Center, located at 1895 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2575 RIDGEGATE ROW, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $1,439,313.14. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condi-tion, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 12/01/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect

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Mission Rd #3, San Diego, CA., 92108. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 12/06/2011. Brandon Joseph Lussier, LJ981, Dec. 15, 22, 29, Jan. 5, 2011

a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.146783 12/01, 12/08, 12/15/2011, LJ972 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2011-00101634-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. Branch Name: Hall of Justice - Civil Filings. Mailing Address: 330 West Broadway PETITION OF: Celine Alicia Marie Jolla for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Celine Alicia Marie Jolla filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Celine Alicia Marie Jolla to Proposed Name Celine Alicia Marie Francis. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the

petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Jan. 10, 2012 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is 220 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, La Jolla Light. Date: Nov. 28, 2011. Kevin A. Enright Judge of the Superior Court LJ971, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032079 Fictitious Business Name(s): Bicurious George Located at: 6087 Charae St., San Diego, CA., 92122, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was 10/28/2011. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jeremy George, 6087 Charae St., San Diego, CA., 92122. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/17/2011. Jeremy George, LJ970, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032182 Fictitious Business Name(s): Chen Ryan Associates Located at: 5116 Los Altos Ct., San Diego, CA., 92109, San Diego County. Mailing Address: PO Box 1062, La Jolla, CA., 92038. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was 11-9-2011. This business is hereby registered by the following: Sherry Ryan, 5116 Los Altos Ct., San Diego, CA., 92109. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/17/2011. Sherry Ryan, LJ969, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 Trustee Sale No. CA0900529211-1 APN 345-072-21-07 Title Order No. 53002379 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/13/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 12/27/2011 at 10:00 AM, At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue,

250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA, MTC FINANCIAL INC. dba TRUSTEE CORPS, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded on 07/20/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0485314 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, CA, executed by: LUOC NGUYEN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: SEE EXHIBIT “A” EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: A CONDOMINIUM COMPOSED OF: PARCEL I : AN UNDIVIDED 1.923 PERCENT INTEREST IN AND TO PARCEL 3 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 4660, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON APRIL 21, 1976, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING A DIVISION OF LOT 1 OF LA JOLLA VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB, PER MAP NO. 8235, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, JANUARY 6, 1976. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OF THE UNITS AND GARAGES SHOWN ON CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED MAY 27, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76162161 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND THE CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-334792 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND OCTOBER 14, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-339857 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 2: UNIT NO. 7 AS SHOWN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED MAY 27, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-162161 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND CERTIFICATES OF

CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-334792 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND OCTOBER 14, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-339857 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT OVER THE EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS, CONSISTING OF A PATIO AND DECKS AS DEFINED IN SAID CONDOMINIUM PLAN REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE. PARCEL 4: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS, APPURTENANT TO PARCELS 2 AND 3 DESCRIBED HEREIN, THROUGH THE COMMON AREAS AS COMMON AREAS ARE DEFINED IN DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED MAY 27, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-162162 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND IN FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-309130 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED MAY 27, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76162161 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND MODIFIED BY CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-334792 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND OCTOBER 14, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-339857 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 5: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND SUPPORT OF PARCEL NOS. 2 AND 3 DESCRIBED HEREIN, THROUGH THE COMMON AREAS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY AND FOR THE EXHIBIT A AND COMMON AREA, AS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED MAY 27, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-162162 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND IN FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-309130 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AS AMENDED, MODIFIED AND/OR SUPPLEMENTED FROM TIME TO TIME BY AMENDMENT AND SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED MAY 27, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-162161 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS,

AND MODIFIED BY CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-334792 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND OCTOBER 14, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-339857 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 6: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THE COMMON AREA OF PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 4660, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON APRIL 21, 1976, IN THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING A DIVISION OF LOT 1 OF LA JOLLA VILLAGE TENNIS CLUB, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 8235, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON JANUARY 6, 1976, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN RECORDED JULY 28, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-239416 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND MODIFIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-334793 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND AS COMMON AREAS ARE DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED MAY 27, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76-162162 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AND IN FIRST AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1976 AS FILE NO. 76309130 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3962 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR, LA JOLLA, CA 92037 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest

thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $425,402.97 (Estimated), provided, however, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary`s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier`s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee`s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder`s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. DATE: 11/18/2011 TRUSTEE CORPS TS No. CA0900529211-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 Rowena Paz, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED

ON LINE AT www.priorityposting.com AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-573-1965 TRUSTEE CORPS IS A DEBT COLLECTOR. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P899957 12/1, 12/8, 12/15/2011, LJ968 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-032002 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Condor Fitness b. P.H.A.T. Camp Located at: 13162 Ha Hana road, Lakeside, CA., 92040, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Chase Spain, 13162 Ha Hana Rd., Lakeside, CA., 92040. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/16/2011. Chase Spain, LJ967, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-031587 Fictitious Business Name(s): Massage from Luda Located at: 8650 Genesse Ave., #318, La Jolla, CA., 92122, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 8623 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego, CA., 92126. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: was 10/29/11. This business is hereby registered by the following: Ludmila Zakharchenko, 8623 Gold Coast Dr., San Diego, CA., 92126. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 11/10/2011. Ludmila Zakharchenko, LJ966, Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 2011

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Old Globe’s ‘Some Lovers’ will disappoint true romantics If you go What: World premiere “Some Lovers” When: Matinees, evenings through Dec. 31 Where: Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park Tickets: From $35 Box Office: (619) 23-GLOBE Web: www.TheOldGlobe.org

Let's Review DIANA SAENGER The world premiere of the musical “Some Lovers,” now playing in The Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, has a fine cast of four who work hard to create a plausible story based on Burt Bacharach’s original music for the show. But even though sung by talented performers, the songs left me cold and many seemed like a different rendition of the same tune. The play is more a tale of discovery than entertainment. It’s definitely for deep thinkers. Playwright Steven Slater’s premise for “Some Lovers” is “The Gift of the Magi,” the Christmas story about a wife who sells her long beautiful hair

to buy her husband a watch chain only to discover he has sold his watch to buy her some hair combs for her long beautiful hair. Michelle Duffy (older Molly) and Jason Danieley (Ben) play two lovers who came together like lightening and slowly realized they were as different as garlic and roses. Michelle is about to sell her New York condo and move away. When she relates this by phone to Ben, he’s feeling guilt and that he still loves her. As they make conversation – he at his piano and she packing – the essence of them as their younger Michelle Duffy as Molly, Jason Danieley as Ben, Jenni Barber as Young Molly and Andrew Mueller as Young Ben in 'Some Lovers,' a new musical at The Old Globe Theatre. HENRY DIROCCO PHOTO SEE REVIEW, B27

Religion & spirituality Spotlight...

the earth is but one country and mankind its citizens

Rev. Raymond G. “Jerry” O’Donnell, Pastor We believe that All Hallows is much more than simply a place to worship once a week. It is also a center for learning, teaching, sharing faith experiences, and for giving and receiving that strength that we all need for our life-long journey with God. We are those servants mentioned by Jesus (Matthew 25:1430). Each of us have been richly gifted, but these gifts must be invested wisely and generously to help others, according to the principles of good Christian Stewardship. Know that you are most welcome at All Hallows. We hope that you will find your faith home here in our community. May God bless you.

Informal gatherings in La Jolla every evening. Call (858) 454-5203 for more information. Or join us Sunday at The San Diego Baha’i Center: 6545 Alcala Knolls Drive, off Linda Vista Dr. 9:30 am to 10 am, Multi-Faith Devotional Program 10:30 am to 12 pm, introductory talk and discussion (858) 268-3999 • www.sandiegobahai.org • www.bahai.org

ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Raymond G. O’Donnell, Pastor

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Traditional Latin Sacraments Confessions and Rosary before Mass

Sunday Worship Services • 9 & 10:30am

St. John Bosco Mission 858-433-0353 Sundays at 4:00 PM

Join us for Christmas! Mass Sat. December 24th at 4pm (Children”s Choir and a Living Crèche) 6:30pm & 10:30pm Sun. December 25th at 8am & 9:30am (Adult Choir)

Founded 1959

Regular Schedule Weekday Mass – M, T, W & F 7am Communion – Thur. 7am & Sat. 8am Reconciliation – Sat. 4:45pm Sat. Vigil – Sat. 5:30pm Sunday Masses – 8am & 9:30am

Rev. Dr. Michael J. Spitters, Lead Pastor

8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North • La Jolla • CA 858.453.3550 www.torreypineschurch.org

6602 La Jolla Scenic Drive South – (858) 459-2975

The La Jolla Presbyterian Church Family Invites You to Join Us... Sundays 8:45 & 11AM Traditional 10AM Contemporary

Why are some people so joyful?

Kids (K-5th) * Middle School * Sr. High Pre-School Ages * Nursery * Adult Classes Weekday activities and classes for all ages!

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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH FOURTH CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST, SAN DIEGO 1270 Silverado, La Jolla • (858) 454-2266 Reading Room • 7853 Girard Avenue

Sunday Services and Sunday School 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meetings 7:30pm Psalms 136:1 – O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; his mercy endureth for ever.

In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t. ~Blaise Pascal

Invite readers to join in worship and fellowship. Contact Shari Today • 858-218-7236 • shari@myclassifiedmarketplace.com

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LA JOLLA HOMES Southern California home sales rise in November The number of homes sold in Southern california rose modestly last month from both October and a year earlier as investors and first-time buyers targeted homes priced below $400,000. Sales above $500,000 fell nearly 16 percent from a year earlier amid a troubled market for larger home loans, a real estate information service reported. A total of 16,884 new and resale houses and condos sold in Los Angeles, riverside, San Diego, Ventura, San bernardino and Orange counties in November. That was up 0.3 percent from 16,829 in October and up 4.2 percent from 16,208 in November 2010, according to San Diego-based DataQuick. While November sales of existing (not new) houses and condos combined rose 5.8 percent from a year earlier, sales of newly built homes fell 15.2 percent to the lowest level on record for a November.

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Coldwell Banker supports Toys for Tots coldwell banker residential brokerage offices throughout San Diego county are supporting the marine Toys for Tots Foundation again this holiday season. With 20 locations spread throughout San Diego county, each coldwell banker branch — including La Jolla’s at 930 Prospect St. — is a registered drop site for those wanting to donate new, unwrapped toys. Toys and donations will be collected until Dec. 19. The marine Toys for Tots Foundation provides children of families in need with a shiny new toy for christmas and a message of hope for youngsters this holiday season. “The Toys for Tots drive is a highly anticipated annual event at coldwell banker which we are so proud to support,” said rick Hoffman, president and cOO of coldwell banker residential brokerage, San Diego county and Temecula Valley. “We encourage community residents to help us reach our goal this year in providing each family in need with a new toy for their child to enjoy this christmas.”

Denning earns short sales, Foreclosure certification Patricia Denning, broker associate with coldwell banker residential brokerage La Jolla has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure resource certification. The National Association of realtors certification enables agents to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions. Jeff Nunn, branch manager of the La Jolla office, has high praise for Denning. “Patricia’s unwavering commitment to her professional development is a major reason for her continued success,” said Nunn.

Real Living’s Douglas attends luxury sales program Janet Douglas, an elegant homes director at real Living Lifestyles real estate, recently attended the Luxury real estate Fall conference in San Diego. Douglas has been a Top Producing realtor in La Jolla for over 37 years and represents the luxury market in San Diego. She is a member of the Top Producers’ Group, a networking organization of La Jolla agents, and winner of the rebA Knox Award, given to only one agent per year by fellow members of the La Jolla real estate brokers Association. members of Who’s Who in Luxury real estate, from 30 different markets around the world, met at the Grand Del mar in San Diego to discuss the latest trends and innovations.

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Prudential’s Cher Conner gives back to community cher conner of Prudential california realty’s La Jolla office, is a trustee of the San Diego charitable real estate Foundation and the Dorris A. Howell Women’s Health board. conner has provided two scholarships for undergraduates to assist their research in women’s health issues. She is an avid supporter of the La Jolla Library and the elizabeth Smider Foundation, in addition to the Scripps

research Institute and Prudential’s The charitable Foundation.

Pacific Sotheby’s holds food drive for SD Food Bank Pacific Sotheby’s International realty is collecting donations for the San Diego Food bank. Donations of canned foods can be dropped off at the office at 7855 Ivanhoe Ave., Ste. 110, through Dec. 30. Those contributing can sign up to win a $50 gift certificate to We Olive.

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A Sweet Treat

rançois Goedhuys from Girard Gourmet poses with his annual cookie display at the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s Members’ Holiday Party on Dec. 11.

From review, B25 selves plays out on stage by a young Ben (Andrew Mueller) and young Molly (Jenni Barber). The couple’s backstory is filled in as Ben, a piano player where Molly works as a waitress, writes and sings her a love song. Other than Ben and Molly who were so impassioned by the story and actually bought each other the book for their first Christmas together, the “Magi” idea didn’t quite resonate with me in “Some Lovers.” Each cast member has an exceptional voice, but the music by legend Burt Bacharach, just didn’t work for me. Tunes with words like, “Must be nice living without time,” or “Love me for an hour,” felt like

songs without hope. Because the four characters talk to each other, it seemed like father and son, mother and daughter having a conversation, not, as was in this instance, the same character. Older Molly mutters, “No one over 23 is ever happy.” Younger Molly answers, “You were.” One line in the play, “(In) giving someone what they want, all you are doing is killing the best in them,” seemed to come from nowhere. Trying to figure out lines like this, takes the focus off the scenes that follow. What I gleaned from “Some Lovers,” is the message that people do change as they age, and maturity can open our eyes to past mistakes and what-if’s.

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2433 Sagebrush Court Jim Holland

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5433 Beaumont Avenue The Reed Team

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8155 La Jolla Scenic Dr N. Susana Corrigan

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7344 Brodiaea Way Greg Phillips

La Jolla Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Prudential CA Realty (858) 999-6000

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7159 Country Club Dr Elizabeth Potter

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7020 Via Estrada David Schroedl

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$2,490,000 4BR/3BA

7344 Olivetas Avenue Maxine & Marti Gellens

La Jolla Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Prudential CA Realty (858) 354-1735

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www.teamchodorow.com 858-456-6850 tudor towNhome This utterly charming single level Tudor style townhome is one of four units set amidst a lovely traditional English garden. Filled with light, this 1BR/1BA unit offers both privacy and proximity to all the amenities the Village has to offer. A few of the home’s fine features include a spacious living room with stone surrounded fireplace, formal dining room, bright kitchen with stainless appliances, vaulted ceilings, large paned windows, an ample master bedroom, full sized laundry closet, and a single car garage which gives direct access to the unit’s entry. $599,000

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First-class concierge service to be enjoyed as a resident of the famous La Jolla Seville premier luxury condominium high rise. We proudly offer a one bedroom end unit with sweeping ocean views seen from the living rooms floor to ceiling windows and an enclosed balcony/sunroom with travertine flooring. $549,000

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