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VOLUME 27 NUMBER 52
Local man grateful for organ donation
Dec. 29, 2011
Classic game
Bob Moldenhauer received double lung transplant BY CLAIRE HARLIN editor@delmartimes.net He was in his mid-40s, a father of two, a good friend, a wonderful father and husband. That’s almost all Bob Moldenhauer knows about the man who once breathed through the same lungs Bob Moldenhauer that he now does. That, and the fact that the man had a loving wife who made a crucial decision during her last moments with him that in turn saved Moldenhauer’s life and maybe the lives of others. “One donor can save upward of eight people’s lives,” said Moldenhauer, a longtime local resident who underwent his double lung transplant in 2009 after living for more than 11 years with pulmonary fibrosis. “It’s difficult for me to talk about my donor’s family without tearing up out of sadness for their loss and gratitude for the gift that they gave me. Despite their tragedy and sorrow, they still have this generosity in spirit to think of others in need.” While it’s not easy for Moldenhauer to talk about his transplant experience and what he and his family have gone through during See ORGAN, Page 6
2011 in Carmel Valley: A year in review BY KAREN BILLING Here’s a look back at some of the stories that had Carmel Valley buzzing in 2011:
The Torrey Pines High School Holiday Prep Classic returned this week for its 22nd year. The Holiday Classic is a nationally sanctioned high school basketball tournament that brings together top tier high school basketball programs from California, Arizona, Washington, Texas, Utah, Hawaii and as far away as the Washington D.C. area. In an exciting game held Dec. 26, Cathedral Catholic narrowly defeated host Torrey Pines 53-51. Visit www. theholidayclassic.org. Above: TPHS Falcon Sam Worman takes a shot while Xavier Williams defends for the Dons. Right: TPHS
Del Mar School District: new offices, new lunches The district moved its headquarters from 9th Street in Del Mar to its new Torrey Hills office building in July, and a maintenance and operations facility was set up in Sorrento Valley. District superintendent Jim Peabody joked that they don’t miss the mold, mildew, lead paint and cold water of their old digs. “We’re very happy here. It’s great to be in a nice, professional place to do business,” Peabody said. New fences went up to make the schools safer and parents became fed up with what they deemed were unhealthy school lunches. A lunch committee took on an aggressive schedule: a survey in February, tastings in March, a contract signed by May and the district was able to get a new private provider, Choicelunch, serving up healthy fare by the first day of school in August. “We’re making changes that move us to the forefront of nutrition in the area and also making it better for our families and the kids,” said trustee Doug Perkins. With the influx of new housing and families, Ocean Air School was filled to capacity and parents complained about neighborhood children not getting into their neighborhood school. The district board took a big step toward — hopefully — resolving the issue in December by approving the addition of new classrooms at the crowded school.
Falcon Garrett Galvin drives toward the basket. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
“Torrey Hills Lake” The I-5 on-ramp from Carmel Mountain Road was a source of frustration for much of the year as it started flooding anytime it rained after October 2010. The Torrey Hills Community Planning Board created a flood of its own into city inboxes, sending emails and making calls to ensure that fixing
“Torrey Hills Lake” the relatively new infrastructure was a priority. Delays lasted throughout the year, but work began in late fall to correct the collapsed storm drain. “Torrey Hills Lake” was officially drained by November. Police station shakeups and workouts It seemed like every few months, a new San Diego Police Department Northwestern Division captain or lieutenant was being introduced to the community, but things finally seemed to settle around mid-year. Since opening in 2007, the division has hosted four captains. Carmel Valley Northwestern Division welcomed Captain Albert Guaderrama in January, but he would only last seven months until being transferred, replaced by Captain Lori Luhnow. Lieutenant Jerry Mills came on board for a few months in January before being replaced by Lt. Todd Jarvis, who was transferred and there was no lieutenant until September when Lt. Andrew Hoffman arrived. Hoffman and Luhnow, both with over 20 years of experience, appear here to stay for awhile. See REVIEW, Page 6