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$500 gifts to fairgrounds employees put on hold

Providing The Ranch with Three Decades of Quality Journalism

RSF Education Foundation thanks donors

State officials say the fairgrounds’ awards program may violate rules

BY JOE TASH The president of the Del Mar fairgrounds board has instructed fairgrounds staff to postpone an awards program under which workers would receive $500 gift cards as a reward for the fairgrounds’ financial performance in 2011, after state officials said the program may violate personnel regulations.

The 2011 Superior Accomplishment Awards Program was approved unanimously by the fair board at its Feb. 15 meeting. The program dates back to 1998, when the fairgrounds began giving workers annual awards of up to $500 apiece.

The state-owned fairgrounds are operated by the 22nd District Agricultural Association, whose ninemember board of directors is appointed by the governor.

The 22nd DAA — and other similar districts around the state — fall under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and its Division of Fairs and Expositions.

Fairgrounds CEO and general manager Tim FenSee FAIRGROUNDS, page 13

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Lawsuit: Family lost millions in Ponzi scheme Alleged victim, a local man, says defendant was a ‘close friend’

Pamela Dirkes, Helle Brandrup, Leslie DeGoler and Jennifer Davis, above, and Tony Shahri and Charles Mauro, right, don festive gear Feb. 25 for the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation’s Mardi Grasthemed bash recognizing Scholars’ Circle-level donors. The event was held at Laura Barry’s RSF home. See page 12. PHOTOS: JON CLARK

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BY JOE TASH A retired Rancho Santa Fe couple and their relatives are suing a Florida man, alleging in court documents that he defrauded them of millions of dollars in a “massive Ponzi scheme.”

The lawsuit was filed in Broward County, Fla., last fall by Peter and Marlene Imbesi of Rancho Santa Fe; their son, Michael Imbesi, of La Jolla; their daughter, Giovanna Imbesi, of Venice, Ca.; and Giovanna’s boyfriend, David Thall.

Accused of running the alleged Ponzi scheme are

George Elia, 68, and his wife, Darlene Elia, 51, through Elia’s company, International Consultants and Investment Group, Ltd. Corp. Also named in the lawsuit is Elia’s attorney, Frederick Braun.

A Ponzi scheme, according to the court documents, is a fraud in which funds invested by later investors are used to pay artificially high returns to original investors, thus attracting more people to invest their money.

Michael Imbesi said in an interview that he met Elia in 2005 through a mutual friend, and decided to invest with him after Elia promised returns of 4 to 7 percent per quarter. Over the next several years, ImbeSee PONZI, page 13

Classic Car Club of America to roll into RSF for spring event

BY KAREN BILLING The San Diego/Palm Springs region of the Classic Car Club of America is bringing its Springtime Grand Classic to Rancho Santa Fe on Saturday, April 21.

The historic Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, a classic in itself, will serve as the venue for some 50 classic cars parked on the lawn for an event free to the public.

Vicki Zeiger, director for the regional group and a Rancho Santa Fe resident, is coordinating

the event that was last held at The Inn in 2006.

“All the gorgeous cars will be on the lawn for people to take photos and talk to the owners about their history. Owners love to talk about their cars,” Zeiger said. “It’s a really fun event,” The Classic Car Club of America was established 60 years ago to preserve and promote cars that were built in what they call the classic era, 1925 to 1948.

Back in those years car de-

signers became famous for their body styles and the cars were named after them — names like Franklins, Packards and Darrins.

“They were beautiful, beautiful high-end cars,” said Zeiger, looking at a picture of a restored, cream-colored convertible Auburn car with red interiors and white wall tires. “Can’t you just see an old movie star sitting in that car?”

Generally, there were very See CLASSIC, page 18

1941 Cadillac Sedan Convertible

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Buzz: RSF Association being proactive RSF Firefighters Association and in the collection of past due accounts RSF Fire board negotiate new contract

By Jack Queen, RSF Association President

BY JACK QUEEN Homeowners associations throughout the country are having to deal with the negative impacts from the state of the economy and the Rancho Santa Fe Association is no exception.

The good news is that although the current delinquency rate of about 4 percent is higher than we have seen in decades, due to very conservative financial management and healthy cash reserves, it currently does not have a significant impact on our operations. The Association is now taking a very proactive position in the col-

lection of past due accounts and is taking a stronger stance in the collection of late payments.

In past years, homeowners associations could merely place a lien on the property and wait for the property to sell to collect their money. That is no longer the case. In today’s market with the number of foreclosures and bankruptcy filings some accounts are simply not collectable.

To this end, the Association is reviewing all of our past due accounts and Jack Queen taking a hard look at our ability to collect these funds. This year we will be charging off the past due assessments that we believe are not collectable and increasing our reserves for losses to provide funds for bad debts in the future. Our goal is to be fair to everyone and that includes protecting the 96 percent of the membership that pay their dues on time by making sure we make every effort to collect the past due accounts.

Small signage changes for Flower Hill add-on Some small changes have been made to the design of the new Whole Foods and Flower Hill Promenade renovation. David Reinker of SGPA Architecture visited the Carmel Valley Community Planning Board last week to let them know about the refinements to the design, which includes no change in elevation or square footage.

The changes were driven by Whole Foods’ decision to move its entrance from the center of the store off to the left, changing the position of the Whole Foods signage.

Small tweaks in design were also made to accommodate signage for the second floor tenants above Whole Foods, Reinker said.

Reinker reported that the renovation is progressing on schedule at a “pretty good pace.”

“We’ve almost attained the full height of the project on the west side,” said Reinker of the addition, which includes the Whole Foods, new boutique office spaces See FLOWER HILL, page 18

Contract negotiations between the Rancho Santa Fe Professional Firefighters Association (Local 4349) and the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District (RSFFPD) recently concluded and an agreement was reached regarding changes to retirement and benefits in a continuing effort to maintain the financial stability of the Fire District. These changes include a two-tier retirement benefit that will set new parameters for future firefighters, as well as adjustments to their health care plan and sick leave accumulation.

“It is just as important to the Firefighters Association as it is to the board of directors and administration that the Fire District remains financially healthy,” said Captain David Livingstone. “There was a lot of discussion, but the solution we developed made a lot of sense based on the economic times. We felt it was a win for the firefighters as well as the district.”

Under the new tiered retirement system, all new employees hired after April 1, 2012, will retain their retirement plan through Cal-PERS, however, at a lower formula of 3 percent at 55. In other words, a current employee is eligible for retirement at age 50 while a new employee will be eligible for retirement at age 55, both receiving a credit of 3 percent for each year of service. In addition, the new formula will also require new employees to pay 50 percent of the employee portion of Cal-PERS costs.

Director Randall Malin, who led negotiations on behalf of the district, stated “We

are very fortunate to have employees who fully understand the negative impact on property tax revenue resulting from the deterioration of the real estate market.” Malin noted that almost 90 percent of the district’s revenue comes from property taxes, which have fallen by 9.4 percent in the last three years. He commended the firefighters who, while not having a wage increase since July 2008, proposed a significant change to the health insurance program that will reduce the district’s costs.

Malin also pointed to two areas where the district is in a more favorable financial position than other districts in the state.

“First, in 2004 our pension program was underfunded by $4.2 million, which cost the district over $300,000 per year in interest. We paid off the entire amount and the district is now debt-free. Second, as we do not offer post-retirement health benefits, we do not face the same underfunding problem in this area as do many fire districts, cities, and the State of California itself.”

Director Nancy Hillgren commented that “for more than a decade the board of the RSFFPD has been especially mindful of the escalating costs related to Cal-PERS mandated pension requirements and has been taking proactive measures to curb their fiscal impact on the district. In addition to reducing our costs associated with Cal-PERS, the board has not granted pay inSee CONTRACT, page 18

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Dads and kids share experiences, bond through RSF Outdoors Club

BY KAREN BILLING A newly formed Rancho Santa Fe group is dedicated toward building better relationships between dads and their kids, as well as encouraging a love of the outdoors. Calling themselves the Rancho Santa Fe Outdoors Club, a cool ROC for short, the group caters to fathers and sons and daughters ages 4 through 12, with activities such as camping, hiking, skiing and geocaching (a GPS-led outdoor treasure hunt).

“I wanted to help dads foster a deeper, stronger relationship with their children in the guise of doing fun, outdoor stuff,” said ROC founder Jeff Slosar, a father of five.

Slosar said his group is modeled after the YMCA’s Adventure Guides program, with a few tweaks for the Ranch. His family used to live in La Jolla and he served as the “nation chief” for that branch of Adventure Guides.

When his family moved to Rancho Santa Fe he looked into joining up at the local Encinitas branch, but was torn because the group separates boys and girls (Guides and Princesses) and he wanted to spend time with his daughters and sons together.

Talking with other Rancho Santa Fe fathers, he decided he could start a group of their own. By keeping the group co-ed and very local, Slosar said the kids are mixing with a more realistic peer group and with children that they go to school with and play with on sports teams.

“It’s a great opportunity to get

Owen Perry with little Owen and Jewel. together with really nice families from our town and build a sense of community,” said ROC dad Glen Oratz.

Since starting last September with 15 families and 45 members total, they have had several fun outings.

In October last year they camped on the beach at Pendleton and in November camped at the Arroyo property in Rancho Santa Fe. During the winter months they have headed indoors for family activities ( meaning moms were allowed); in January they went roller skating and last weekend they met at the North County Tavern and Bowl in Escondido.

In March, the group will head off on a weekend camping trip at Joshua Tree.

“We focus on things like self-esteem, confidence, teamwork and leadership,” Slosar said.

Members can earn achievements and merits for different activities and — to feel more like a team — they

have ROC hats, t-shirts and warm ROC coats.

One feature of the group is a talking stick.

“When you hold it, you’re allowed to talk,” said ROC member Avery Slosar.

“We’re teaching them to listen to others and be respectful,” Slosar said. “And talking in front of a group can build self confidence.”

At the YMCA, Slosar was a chief who coordinated events for around 700 dads and kids; events could draw about 350 people. In contrast, with ROC his goal is to keep the group small and intimate. While his group may stay small, he could see ROC branching out to include other “tribes” created by other interested Rancho Santa Fe dads.

The experience with ROC is a valuable one and Slosar can think of nothing better than dads enjoying time with their kids. He especially loves introducing his children to the outdoors, having established his own family tradition of taking his kids on a solo camping trip with dad when they are 3 years old.

He had never really camped before but after having his second daughter, he wanted his kids to grow up not being squeamish or afraid.

“I have a picture of my daughter fishing at Lake Mead in a princess dress and one of her at 10 years old holding a snake,” Slosar said. “It’s a great opportunity for the kids to appreciate the outdoors.”

Nick Nicholas and twins Alex and Natalie.

ROC founder Jeff Slosar with children Jackson, Anthony, Kelly, Avery and Natalie.

The ROC group at the bowling alley.

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Torrey Pines High School to hold music events: Concerts and trumpet class Torrey Pines High School’s award-winning orchestras and jazz band will perform for the community in two free spring soncerts on March 5 and March 7. The March 5 performance will feature the TPHS Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Band and two Jazz Combos while the March 7 performance will feature Torrey Pines’ two orchestras and the full Jazz band, all of whom are gearing up for the coming competition season. These are auditiononly ensembles that promise a showcase of the skills that students honed over the years and are ready to perform for music lovers in attendance.

The spring concerts will be held at Canyon Crest Academy, located at 5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130, starting at 7 p.m.

On March 21, Torrey Pines welcomes established trumpet musician John Reynolds to campus for a Trumpet Master class from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Invited are all musicians but particularly brass instrumentalists. Dr. Reynolds is an established stage performer and private instructor. He will be demonstrating trumpet techniques and needs several students to volunteer prepared pieces to be played in class.

To register, email Erica Siegel at ericanmatthew@gmail.com. The small program fee is donated to Torrey Pines music to improve the high school music program.

Under the direction of Torrey Pines’ Music Director Amy Willcox, the school’s orchestras, jazz band, Trumpet musician wind ensembles and John Reynolds. drumline have grown in notoriety since the program was reinstalled in 2003 after being dormant for several years.

Numerous students from San Dieguito Middle Schools and Del Mar Union School District elementary schools have contributed to this year’s assembly; current students at those schools are encouraged to attend and discover what lies ahead at this next level of musical expression.

For more information about the music program at Torrey Pines, visit www.teachers. sduhsd.net/awillcox/.

CCA Orchestra and Choir conducted by Instrumental Music Coordinator Mrs. Amy Villanova.

All invited to show support for CCA Envision The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation invites all parents and CCA supporters to attend the upcoming Envision Raven Wishes Night Tuesday, March 6, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Del Mar Hilton (Jimmy Durante Blvd and Via de la Valle).

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with teachers and administrators, learn about the programs and their needs, and show their support. Any size donation small or large is appreciated. Admission is free. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and parking will be provided.

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RSF’s Bob Baker helps establish scholarship fund at RSF Golf Club

RSF Art Gallery to host ‘Legacies in Art’ reception Come meet and mingle with local award-winning artists at the Rancho Santa Fe Art Gallery reception being held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 8.

“Legacies in Art” features artist Kim Wilkins. His artwork (and others) will be on exhibit at the Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild Gallery through May 4.

The gallery is located at 6004 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visit www.RanchoSantaFeArtGuild.org for information about membership and purchasing art work.

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featuring items that are needed in the Envision day classes and Conservatories. The Envision Raven Wishes Night will feature all of the CCA Envision departments, which include all classes that come under Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Theater, Dance, Digital/Fine Art, and Cinema.

For those unable to attend the event, online or mail-in donations are welcome. To make a donation or to view the Raven Wish lists in advance, please visit httpwww.canyoncrestfoundation.org.

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RSF Women’s Fund members made a total of 21 blankets in three hours for the Angels Foster Family Network.

RSF Women’s Fund members make blankets for Angels Foster Family Network Fifteen women from the RSF Women’s Fund recently measured, cut, and tied cuddly fleece blankets at the Village Church in Rancho Santa Fe. The blankets will be gifts to the babies and young infants who will be placed within the Angels Foster Family Network.

Earlier in the year, the RSF Women’s Fund granted $40,000 to the organization to help publicize its need for additional foster parents. Unfortunately, the Angels Foster Family Network receives numerous calls on a daily basis from local hospitals, county placement officers and the Polinsky Children’s Center looking for caring homes to take care of the infants. The infants placed in the Angels Foster Family Network have been abused, abandoned or neglected. At the moment, there are more children in need of homes than there are homes for the children.

Cathy Hopf, one of the co-chairs of the volunteer committee with the RSF Women’s fund, came up with the idea to give the infants a soft, warm blanket that they can keep for a lifetime. Each of the blankets has knots on the side that the infants can play with and hold and large enough to wrap themselves in as they get older. Hopf and volunteer co-chair Becky Horowitz bought the material and organized the event.

A total of 21 blankets in three hours were made by the following RSF Women’s Fund members: Pat Coseo, Dolores Crawford, Diana Macek, Judy Moore, Janet Best, Annabel Moore, Janice Cannon, Lorraine Surnamer, Connie Pittard, Victoria Hanlon, Franci Free, Cathy Hopf, Becky Horowitz, Sue Sanderson and Gillian Gillies.

The Angels Foster Family Network is actively looking for parents who are willing to commit to caring for the child until a permanent loving home for the child is found. The screening process is more rigorous than the County regulations for foster parents, but the Angels network believe it is appropriate and worth it. An Angels’ child is placed in a “permanent” foster family that is prescreened and well prepared for the infant’s arrival.

If you are interested in the RSF Women’s Fund, please contact Nancy Hashim at 858756-0249.

If you are interested in the Angel’s Foster Family Network, please call (619) 283-8100 or visit www.angelsfoster.com

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Veteran actor at the Village Church Community Chris Marshman has been cast in the lead as Lily and Jeff James, in his acting debut at the theater, as the co-lead, Michael. Additional cast from the greater San Diego community are: John Chalmers, Griffin Edwards, Kirk Duncan, Kevin Fernandez, Christine and Tori Gatlin, Hailey Galuppo, Bobbie Helland, Kevin Hettinger, Kyra McCullough, Pati Reynolds-Dickson, Crosby Ross, Marilyn Stenoien, and Ron Zollars.

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Children’s book focuses on Pickens’ efforts to save mustangs

BY KELLEY CARLSON The mustang horse is a symbol of America’s past — from the days of the Wild West — but its future is in question.

A new children’s book

by Karen Bale-Brown, titled “The Preschool Professors Meet Madeleine and the Mustangs,” sheds light on efforts being made to save the breed. The colorfully illustrated literature, released Feb. 21, is based on the Mustang Monument proposed by local businesswoman and philanthropist Madeleine Pickens. The 28-page book uses rhyme and rhythm to describe how the eco-sanctuary in northeast Nevada will provide activities for everyone, such as wagon rides over the prairie and campouts under the stars amid mustang herds.

“Madeleine and the Mustangs” is the fourth book to be written in BaleBrown’s Preschool Professors series. The Preschool Professors — copyrighted in 1984 — were inspired by the au-

thor’s children, Benjamin and Sara.

“They were so curious about the world around them,” said Bale-Brown, who resides in Anchorage, Alaska.

She proceeded to write several books about topics that children would find interesting and fun, such as the cause of thunderstorms and searching for the Easter bunny. The “professor” characters were named for Bale-Brown’s family and friends.

The latest book focuses more on environmental aspects than the other works, Bale-Brown noted.

She first learned about the mustangs and the troubles they face in fall 2009.

Bale-Brown’s daughter, Sara, was at a football game halftime show at Oklahoma State University that featured singer-songwriter Michael Martin Murphey and a presentation about Pickens’ nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Saving America’s Mustangs. Sara, touched by

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Karen Bale-Brown and Madeleine Pickens meet at an Oklahoma State University football game. mustangs, Pickens — who the program, asked her owns the Del Mar Country mom to watch it online.

Club — bought 600,000 The images and inforacres of private and public mation made quite an imlands about 25 miles south pact on Bale-Brown. of Wells, Nev. The land, at “I got very emotional,” 5,700 feet in elevation, is she said. full of spruce trees and In 1971, the U.S. Conshowcases the beauty of all gress recognized mustangs four seasons. A mountain as “living symbols of the range of 10,700 feet adds to historic and pioneer spirit of the scenery. Pickens said the West, which continue to contribute to the diversity of there are currently 600 horses on the property — which life forms within the nation can comfortably support and enrich the lives of the thousands — and she is American people.” More hoping to add more. She is than 100 years ago, there seeking permission from the were 2 million of them BLM to take captured horses roaming free; now, only from its facilities and set 28,000 are left on the range, them loose on her property, according to Pickens. and also needs the governTo protect rangeland vegetation from overgrazing, ment to designate that the public range can be used for the Bureau of Land Managehorses. However, she has yet ment rounds up the musto receive approval from the tangs and forces thousands BLM. of them into holding pens, Pickens has big plans where they are vaccinated or for the sanctuary, where visineutered before being sent tors of all ages will be able to to long-term corrals in the learn about the land and its Midwest or placed for adop“Wild West” past, and retion. There is controversy connect with nature. It will surrounding the treatment also show how the wild of the horses — and in some horse is an integral part of cases, their ultimate fate.

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America’s history. In addition, there will be electronic classrooms, ecology seminars, lessons about Native American history, guided hikes, camping in teepees, campfires with musical storytelling and Native American legends, and wellness and group retreats. There will also be photography and creative writing internships available.

Listening to the Saving America’s Mustangs presentation started the wheels turning in Bale-Brown’s mind.

“I thought, ‘What could I do to help, to raise awareness and money?’ ” Bale-Brown said.

So the author — also an adjunct professor who teaches quantitative research methods online at the University of Oklahoma — came up with the idea of having the Preschool Professors visit Pickens’ Mustang Monument eco-sanctuary.

Bale-Brown discussed her proposal with Pickens’ foundation, and wrote a draft that they approved.

“I was really touched,” Pickens said. “How thoughtful, sensitive and kind!

“Karen brings a lot, with her background, to the project,” she added of the former Katy (Texas) Times feature writer.

Pickens said that getting the kids involved is an excellent way to help the cause, and noted that nothing in schools teaches children about what’s happening to the mustangs.

In 2010, Bale-Brown contacted her publisher, Tate Publishing, and received the green light to proceed with the project. It was completed in 2011, and officially released in February.

Meanwhile, Bale-Brown and Pickens had a chance to connect in person at a football game last year at OSU, where Pickens’ husband, Texas oil and gas executive T. Boone Pickens, is an alum.

Madeleine Pickens said she was delighted to meet BaleBrown. And the feeling was mutual, as Bale-Brown described Pickens as sincere and passionate about her cause.

“When a person jumps on board (to help the mustangs), that’s one more part of the puzzle they bring in,” Pickens said. “It’s very sweet (of Bale-Brown).”

Not only are the paperbacks available for the public to purchase, they can be provided to teachers, along with coloring books for their students, Bale-Brown said. She also hopes to spread the word of the mustangs beyond America, and present the books to children in China while visiting her son, who works in a university there.

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Jennet Conant

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Author unravels story of iconic chef Julia Child and her experiences in wartime OSS spy agency Editor’s Note: Jennet Conant was the guest speaker at Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society luncheon Feb. 21 at The Grand Del Mar. She is a former journalist and the author of four best-selling books about World War II. Her latest book, “A Covert Affair,” focuses on the lives of iconic chef and food writer Julia Child, her husband, Paul, and two friends, all of whom met and served together overseas in the U.S, wartime spy agency, the OSS, and their subsequent troubles during the McCarthy era. See next week’s Review, March 8 issue, for photos from the Feb. 21 event.

The annual six-event luncheon series is sponsored by Northern Trust, the RSF Literary Society, the RSF Community Center and this newspaper.

The next luncheon on Friday, March 21, will feature Britishborn American writer Helen Simonson and her debut novel, “Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand.”

BY ARTHUR LIGHTBOURN Funny how things work out.

Take author Jennet Conant, for instance.

Had she been a young woman when the U.S. entered World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, she undoubtedly would have made a perfect candidate to join America’s fledgling wartime civilian spy agency, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).

Like many of the 4,500 women who did join and serve in the OSS, Conant comes from a prominent family, is a graduate of an elite women’s college, holds a master’s degree from one of the top journalism schools in the U.S., was born overseas and is multilingual.

The OSS had a reputation for hiring from the Ivy League and the Junior League in the belief that well-educated, well-off idealists were harder to bribe,

Quick Facts Name: Jennet Conant Distinction: Former journalist turned bestselling author, Jennet Conant was the guest speaker at the Feb. 21 luncheon meeting of the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society at which she discussed her fourth and latest book, “A Covert Affair.”

Born: Seoul, South Korea Education: B.A. in Greek philosophy from Bryn Mawr College, 1982, and master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of Journalism, 1983.

Family: Married 20 years to journalist and veteran correspondent for 60 Minutes, Steve Kroft. They have one son, John, a senior in high school.

Interests: “The pains and pleasures of family, writing, dogs (two Golden Retrievers), and tennis.”

Reading: For pleasure, she reads murder mysteries, preferably British police procedural thrillers, especially those

by UK crime writer Peter Lovesey.

Favorite TV: “Downton Abby,” PBS Masterpiece Theatre detective series, and “Mad Men.” Favorite film: “Laura,” the 1944 film noir classic starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Clifton Webb. “I’ve seen it about 16 times.”

Favorite getaway: Sag Harbor, N.Y. Physical regimen: Avid tennis player. “If it wasn’t for tennis, I wouldn’t move.”

Philosophy: “Live every day to the max.”

could type, and often had language skills.

But since Conant was born 15 years after the war ended, she had to settle for meticulously researching and writing about the OSS and four of its agents — in her latest bestseller, “A Covert Affair.”

Those agents were: Julia Child, the gangly 6-foot-2 Pasadena native with an operatic voice who later gained fame as America’s favorite “French” chef; her sophisticated, connoisseur artist husband, Paul Child; and their friends, Jane Foster, a wealthy, free-spirited artist; and Elizabeth (Betty) McDonald, a young adventurous reporter.

All four, who served together with distinction in the OSS in the Far East during WWII, were later caught up in the paranoia of the 1950s McCarthy era witch hunt for suspected communists, communist sympathizers and Soviet spies.

One of the four, socialite Jane Foster, hounded for years by the FBI and accused of serving as a spy for the Soviets, went into self-exile in France and became a French citizen. She died in Paris in 1979 at age 67.

We interviewed Conant in the library of The Grand Del Mar on Feb. 21 prior to her talk to the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Society.

Conant is a former magazine journalist who began writing books 13 years ago. She’s a tall, 5-foot-8, blonde, with shoulderlength hair who wears her sunglasses perched on her head and who loves to talk, particularly about writing, people and her favorite era for exploration, World War II. Conant was born in Seoul, South Korea, in 1960, and spent much of her growing up years in Tokyo.

Her father was a documentary filmmaker for the United Nations and her mother an art historian who specialized in Japanese art. Conant finished high school in New York, and earned an undergraduate in Greek philosophy from Bryn Mawr in 1982.

“I always wanted to be a writer, ever since I was about 10,” she recalled. “I

Author Jennet Conant developed into avid reader because I grew up abroad with no television…

“But my father would walk around the house saying ‘I’m not going to support a writer. You’ll end up driving a cab.’ He was very grim about writers making it.”

As a doable alternative, someone suggested that she consider becoming a journalist as a way to make a living and write.

Following the advice, she enrolled in Columbia University’s School of Journalism and earned her master’s degree in 1983.

“Because I had grown up abroad and, as I always say, spoke many languages badly, I immediate got hired

by Newsweek… where I spent seven very happy years.

“I started at the very bottom as an intern, and then got hired as a researcher/reporter. I worked in every department — foreign, national, business — and worked my way up to being a profile writer. It was a fantastic education. I traveled all over the world for Newsweek.”

Later, she went on to write profiles for all the ma-

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jor magazines in New York, she said, including Esquire, GQ, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair.

In 1999, she resigned from Vanity Fair after a showdown with her editor over a profile she was assigned to write.

“Much was made over it,” she recalled, “and I did quit over a disagreement with the editor, but it wasn’t such a big deal. I quit primarily because I was fed up.

I did not like the person I was writing about, who I will not name, who was a famous person… so, in the end, I said, I didn’t want to do this piece.”

The person in question, the media reported at the time, was the controversial, self-appointed media watchdog and critic, Steve Brill, creator of the magazine Brill’s Content, which subsequently folded.

“I had reached a point in my life when I thought I’d had enough of this. I wanted to do books…I marched right over to Simon & Schuster and said, ‘I want to do a book on this subject’” — Wall Street tycoon Alfred Lee Loomis and his contribution to the invention of radar and its im-

plications for winning World War II. “And they loved it.”

That first book, “Tuxedo Park: A Wall Street Tycoon and the Secret Palace of Science That Changed the Course of World War II,” was published in 2003, and made The New York Times bestseller list. Since then, all four of her books have been bestsellers.

Asked what drew her to write about WWII, she said: “My grandfather. We were extremely close to my grandfather [James B. Conant].

“He was president of Harvard and during the war he was asked by [President] Roosevelt to head up the [atomic bomb] Manhattan Project and to organize American science to make weapons of war…and [had to deal with] the guilt afterwards. So I knew him as really a walking piece of history.”

Her second book, “109 East Palace: Robert Oppenheimer and the Secret City of Los Alamos,” published in 2005, was an account of the building of the atomic bomb, with insights provided by her grandfather.

Further exploring aspects of World War II, in her third book, “The Irregulars,” (2008) she focused on the history, development and influence of Britain’s intelligence-gathering ring that was operating in wartime Washington, D.C., and became the model for America’s OSS. Her latest book, “A Covert Affair,” was inspired by a newspaper story about Julia Child and her littleknown wartime service in the OSS. Julia Child, who died in 2004 at the age of 91, rarely talked about her wartime experiences.

Conant’s book is based on recently unclassified OSS and FBI documents, as well as interviews, diaries, letters, and other material, including a story that appeared in Julia’s Smith College alumnae magazine.

Asked if she was working on a new book, she said: “I am.”

And what’s it about?

“Well,” she said, “as my spies always say, ‘If I told you, I’d have to kill you.’”

End of interview.

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RSF physician turns his focus to corporate world at 68

BY KATHY DAY Dr. Donald Bernstein’s new boss at Sotera Wireless describes the Rancho Santa Fe man as a “mathematician trapped in an anesthesiologist’s body.”

It’s a statement Bernstein, a physician recently retired from practice after 39 years – 36 of them Palomar Medical Center — likely wouldn’t dispute.

“I enjoy the science of medicine … and was a very good anesthesiologist,” he said, relaxing at his home on a recent Sunday morning. “But my real love is in discovering and finding new ways to monitor (blood flow).”

Good thing for both of them that he’s not trapped in that body any more. Instead, he gets to use his talents in math and physics as senior scientist with Sotera Wireless, a company developing rapid response monitoring devices.

“It didn’t take one nanosecond to leave medicine when they offered me a full-time job,” he said, professing that he’s always been particularly skilled in math and physics.

While Sotera’s first device – now with the FDA for approval — is one that would track a person’s vital signs continuously with a sensor worn on the body, it is Bernstein’s expertise and the patent he has licensed to the company that are being applied to another device focusing on blood flow, said

Matt Banet, president and chief scientific officer of the Sorrento Mesa company.

Bernstein – whose retirement will be marked at an event hosted by his former employer Anesthesia Consultants of California Medical Group on March 3 at the Marriott Del Mar – is an acknowledged expert in the field of bioimpedence cardiology – using non-invasive methods to approximate pulsations from the aorta and translate it through equations to how much blood flows from the heart with each beat.

Banet calls the field “the holy grail of medical monitoring,” noting that Bernstein’s passion for it is like nothing he’s seen before.

“He has a really active brain … He’s like a first-year graduate student in how he approaches his work. You don’t see that very often.”

That brain is why Sotera brought Bernstein on board and is using his discoveries to develop a portable system for medics to use on the battlefield that is being funded, in part, by a grant from the military.

If a patient is bleeding internally, there are no existing ways to monitor it and you can’t see it, Banet explained. “The body is good at keeping your heart rate at normal levels even if it is dying inside.”

If you could measure that internal blood flow, he added, “you could almost

Dr. Donald Bernstein. immediately increase survivability.”

Bernstein’s lengthy resume includes more than two pages listing his accomplishments, patents and publications. That will be expanded by one more article in the coming weeks when a European scientific journal publishes his latest analysis of his work. He’s on the editorial boards for the journals Obesity Surgery and Critical Care Medicine, and is section editor for the journal of Electrical Bioimpedance.

He’s made previous forays into the corporate world before at BoMed in Orange

PHOTO: KATHY DAY

County and as director of medical science and services at San Diego-based CardioDynamics.

But now 68, he said, “I hope I live long enough to see the fruits of my work take root.”

He attended Franklin and Marshall College, but didn’t earn a degree because he was accepted to George Washington University School of Medicine before serving on active duty as a Navy lieutenant that included a WESTPAC deployment from 1969-70 and a year at the Oakland Naval Hospital.

Although he had originally thought about being a

cardiologist, after the war he “was in the frame of mind that I didn’t care about anything,” he said, adding that now he has “all but forgotten about Vietnam.”

That was until one night, sitting with friends in an apartment overlooking San Francisco Bay, the topic of what they wanted to do with their medical careers was up for discussion. One said he was going to be an orthopedic surgeon; another would pursue public health and was heading for the Centers for Disease Control.

“They asked me and I didn’t know,” Bernstein said, adding that his pals suggested pediatrics or pathology or radiology. “But I can’t see in 3D so I knew that was out. “ “Hey, why not anesthesiology,” one friend said. “It has good hours, lots of money and no office.”

He took the suggestion and headed for Stanford University School of Medicine for a residency. While there, he said, he saw some of the first heart transplants and witnessed “the birth of the cardiopulmonary bypass.”

All the while, though, his physics and math brain was focusing on science, leading him to his new occupation.

His wife Linda LedererBernstein, a Prudential California Realty agent, says her husband is a “humble, giving man” and “the most positive person I’ve ever

met.”

He calls her “the greatest thing to ever happen to me in life. She has made my life complete.”

Bernstein is also grateful for his recovery from extensive injuries sustained when his car was hit by a drunk driver as he was heading west on Del Dios Highway after his daily swim at the Iceoplex in Escondido.

His car rolled off the highway and landed upside down on its roof near the dam, leaving him with a concussion, as well as severe cuts on both wrists from putting his hands through the skylight to try and keep the roof from collapsing. For several months he had expressive aphasia – he knew what he wanted to say but the words wouldn’t come out. He later reached a settlement with the man who caused the accident.

Long past those days, Bernstein and his wife, Linda, occasionally like to get away to Hawaii but, Bernstein said, for the most part he’s “lost his wanderlust … I can read National Geographic or watch the Discovery Channel.” Even so, he added, he’d like to see Machu Picchu and the Galapagos.

Mostly, he said, “I live inside my work … I’m so satisfied, I sleep better than ever.”

And Linda, he added, makes that possible. “She gave me the ability to let my mind soar like a hawk.”

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RSF Education Foundation honors donors

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he Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation recognized Scholars’ Circle level donors Feb. 25 with a Mardi Gras-style gathering at the Rancho Santa Fe home of Laura Barry. Guests enjoyed a “spicy” night filled with music, food, wine and fun.

The event, underwritten by the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation’s community partner Wells Fargo The Private Bank, raises funds that the Education Foundation provides to the RSF School District, $1 million this year, to support the “Five-Star Education” programs.

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PONZI continued from page 1 si said, he gave additional funds to Elia to invest, reaching a peak of about $3.3 million invested with Elia’s company.

In 2010, Peter and Marlene Imbesi, invested their life savings of $250,000 with Elia, while Michael Imbesi’s sister, Giovanna, a cancer patient, invested about $200,000, and her boyfriend invested $25,000.

Michael Imbesi said he would travel to Florida regularly to have business lunches and dinners with Elia and his wife. Elia told him he managed investments for about 12 clients.

“He was a close friend, articulate, well-dressed, and spoke very intelligently about stock market details and world financial issues,” said Imbesi.

FAIRGROUNDS continued from page 1 nell told the board at its meeting — and affirmed in an interview — that he believed the awards program complies with state regulations.

But based on an inquiry from this newspaper, state officials notified the fairgrounds that the program may violate state personnel rules.

In light of state officials’ concerns, fair board president Adam Day directed staff on Tuesday (Feb. 28) not to move forward with the program.

“I’ve asked the 22nd DAA staff to not implement the program until we sit down with (CDFA officials) and make sure our program is in full compliance. We’re looking forward to talking

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Elia sent statements and interest payments promptly, raising no suspicions, Imbesi said.

“There George Elia was never a Photo courtesy question. He Michael Imbesi was always exemplary in his timing, he was exemplary in his ability to take phone calls, you could reach him right away. He provided tremendous comfort as to the fact that all was fine,” Imbesi said.

The first sign of trouble, however, came in the spring of 2011, when Elia began to be late with his quarterly statements and interest payments. At one point, Peter and Marlene Imbesi grew concerned about the safety of their life savings, and asked for their money back.

While Elia promised to send

them the money, according to Michael Imbesi and court documents filed in the lawsuit, the couple has yet to see any of their investment money returned, and none of the other family members’ money has been returned, either.

Last summer, Michael Imbesi said, his stepmother was so stressed out by the prospect of losing her retirement nest egg that she was rushed to the hospital by ambulance with extremely high blood pressure.

After the lawsuit was filed, the Imbesi family convinced a judge to freeze Elia’s corporate accounts, and the family is also seeking to have both George and Darlene Elia’s personal accounts frozen, said Imbesi’s attorney, Jeffrey Cox. Legal documents filed in the case allege that Elia provided the Imbesi family with forged brokerage ac-

count statements to convince them their funds were safe; that Elia used funds deposited into corporate brokerage accounts for personal expenses; and that brokerage account records indicate Elia did not invest the family’s funds as promised.

In particular, a document filed in court in January alleges that between 2008 and 2010, Elia transferred more than $2.3 million from his corporate account to two other Florida corporations he controlled with his wife, Darlene, and that he withdrew some $242,000 in cash from his corporate account in 2010 and 2011.

Records also show, according to legal documents, that Elia used corporate funds to make payments on cars including a Ferrari and a Mercedes Benz, and for such expenses as mortgage payments, health insurance

premiums, lawn and pool services and utilities.

In a deposition taken in November, Elia refused to answer questions about his business activities or the Imbesi family’s allegations, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. His wife, Darlene, has missed a series of scheduled deposition dates, including the most recent date on Thursday, Feb. 23.

Elia and his attorneys, Andrew Rier of Miami and James Doherty of Massachusetts, could not be reached for comment for this story.

Michael Imbesi said George Elia also spoke to both he and his father about George Elia’s brother, a heart surgeon named Christopher Elia who George Elia said lives in Rancho Santa Fe. “The inference of that was success runs in the family,” Michael Imbesi said.

California medical re-

cords list Christopher Elia as retired from his medical practice, and he could not be reached for comment.

Michael Imbesi said he was told that George and Darlene Elia moved out of their Florida home in January, and he does not know the couple’s present whereabouts.

He said he is “terrified,” both for the fate of his own life savings, and those of his parents and sister.

While no criminal charges have been filed against Elia, Michael Imbesi said he met last week with investigators from the FBI and the federal Securities and Exchange Commission.

“I’d like to be optimistic” that the family’s money will be returned, he said, but, “does all the evidence indicate otherwise? Yes.”

with them at the end of this week,” Day said.

Fennell did not respond by presstime to a request for comment on the state officials’ concerns. But in an interview last week, he said the fairgrounds generated a record net profit of $2.7 million in 2011, which will be used to make improvements at the facility. The fairgrounds’ operating budget for 2011 was $56.5 million.

Fennell said he expected to disburse the maximum $500 award to most of the district’s 175 employees, at cost of $70,000 to $75,000.

Neither Fennell nor his assistant general manager are eligible, he said.

“When you win the Super Bowl, you get a Super Bowl ring. Our folks won the Super Bowl as far as fairgrounds are concerned, and this is a way of recognizing them for their efforts,” Fen-

nell said.

In a memo to the fair board included on the Feb. 15 board agenda, Fennell noted that the Superior Accomplishments Awards program was established in 1998 under state personnel rules, and that the 22nd DAA received permission from CDFA to use the program.

“CDFA advised us that we could administer the program ourselves with no Sacramento approval needed,” wrote Fennell in the memo. The district has given awards to its employees under the program every year between 1998 and 2010, except for 2008, when the poor economy caused some events to be cancelled and others downsized, and Fennell felt the fairgrounds’ financial performance did not merit the employee awards.

In response to an inquiry last week, CDFA officials said, however, they were concerned the 22nd DAA program violates state rules governing employee awards.

“Superior Accomplishment Awards are intended for individuals or teams of state employees who, through specific recognizable actions, make significant improvements to government. CDFA is concerned that the awards at the Del Mar Fair do not meet that standard. If the fair persists with plans to make the awards, CDFA will review its options for next steps.” wrote Steve Lyle, CDFA spokesman, in an email.

Such awards may be given for “specific actions that improve state government,” wrote Lyle.

Rules for the Superior Accomplishment Awards

Program are listed on the website of the state Department of Personnel Administration, which lists three examples of performance that would merit an award: •An important contribution to science, research or development.

•An unequaled personal effort in overcoming unusual difficulties or obstacles in the completion of a major project or task with substantial benefits to the State.

•Completion of a major project or task in a significantly shorter period of time with substantial benefits to the State.

Fennell said the Del Mar fairgrounds, which hosts hundreds of events each year, including the San Diego County Fair and the summer horse-racing season, is the most successful in the state and one of the most successful in the nation.

While other government agencies are laying off workers, the Del Mar fairgrounds is creating jobs, Fennell said, and gave a large part of the credit to the fairgrounds employees, who have continued to do excellent work even though they have not received raises in recent years and, along with other state employees, have had to take unpaid furlough days.

If the program does go forward, workers who qualify will receive their choice of $500 gift cards for Albertson’s, ARCO gasoline or Costco, Fennell said.

“I will tell you it has paid dividends over the years. This program has contributed to our success year after year after year,” Fennell said. “The question should be, why are we so successful? And part of it is because of this program.”

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Gala ‘An Affair to Remember’

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he 15th annual Heart of San Diego Gala was ‘An Affair to Remember.’ CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta served as master of ceremonies at the Feb. 25 event that honored RSF’s Wendy Walker, Emmy-winning producer of “Larry King Live,” and Randall Woods, founder and managing director of Eden Woods Investments.

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CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, RSF honorees Wendy Walker and Randall Woods, UCSD Director of Development Andrea Davidson

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n Feb. 22, the Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women, Fed., welcomed Rep. Darrell Issa to a luncheon at the RSF Golf Club. Issa discussed the investigation of the “Fast & Furious,” a gun scandal that resulted in the death of BorDarrell Issa der Patrol agent Brian Terry in 2010. Look for an interview with Issa in an upcoming issue of the RSF Review.

Terri Davies, Congressional candidate John Stahl

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Individualized math program a privilege that needs financial support SUBMITTED BY THE RSF EDUCATION FOUNDATION When you were a child, was math difficult for you? Or were you the child who needed more of a challenge? Students at the R. Roger Rowe School (Ranch School) have an increasingly rare privilege of a differentiated math program that allows teachers to teach to each child’s needs. While many schools have cut back and students are being taught subjects like math with more than 30 students in their class, the Ranch School continues to raise the bar and offer students smaller classes, specialized teachers and individualized instruction. The school employs math specialists to further reduce math class sizes and more effectively support all students from those who need extra help understanding core concepts to high performing students who crave enrichment opportunities and everyone in between.

This program is supported by the Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation (RSFEF) which this year has pledged $1M to support this and other key programs at the school.

Unfortunately the Foundation is still $103,112 shy of our $1M pledge and there are still 23 percent of the Ranch School’s families who have not made a contribution.

Without the Foundation’s Funds programs like the Differentiated Math Program are at risk of being reduced or cut in the future.

Budgets for next year are being decided now.

Math Instruction Based on Student Need Reinforces Core Concepts In grades 1st-6th, students have the opportunity to work in differentiated groups for a 40 minute block twice a week outside of their daily math time. These sessions are referred to as Math RTI (Response to Intervention and Instruction). All the students across the grade level move into different groups during the RTI block. Students are regrouped across the grade level based on their MAP test score and homeroom teacher input as MAP scores are not totally reliable, particularly with the youngest students who are just learning to take the computerized tests. “By the fifth grade the test scores are more accurate,” commented Math Specialist Carolyn Jensen who previously taught 5th grade at the Ranch School. MAPS tests are given twice a year in September and March and groups are adjusted based on student need. However, RTI groups change frequently based on what each student needs at the time. In each grade level two additional teachers are added to the RTI block to allow for more teacher/student interaction.

Some students are in very small (4-8) intervention groups. “We focus on the strand of number sense,” noted Mrs. Jensen.

“The higher concepts build on number sense and without this understanding the students cannot learn the more complex concepts.” She added, “Some students are at a younger point of mental development. If they are not there, you can teach a concept five different ways and they are still not going to get it.” Other students need support because they are “non-readers.” “Since a good deal of the math problems are word problems, these students have to have language,” said Mrs. Jensen. The Ranch School’s program helps these students get the individualized instruction they need.

These groups focus on building foundational skills to ensure future success in mathematics,” commented Cindy Schaub, assistant superintendent of instructional services.

Other students are in “benchmark” groups which focus on extension activities and further practice with the concepts taught during math class. These groups often participate in hands on activities that further develop conceptual understanding and lead to mastery. Some students are also

Math teacher Lori Edwards with students. in “enrichment” groups focused on taking students’ understanding to advanced or accelerated levels. Enrichment groups participate in collaborative projects, more difficult concepts and critical thinking.

Differentiated Program includes Accelerated and Support Courses “Beginning in fifth grade, we have at least one accelerated course for high achieving students who meet the criteria for such a placement,” noted Mrs. Schaub. Test scores and teacher input are used to place students in these courses. In addition to the grade level teachers, one additional teacher is added to keep class sizes small. “In fifth grade, Carolyn Jensen teaches an Accelerated Math 5/6 course and in sixth, Tanya Baumgardner teaches a Pre-Algebra class, a seventh grade course,” she added. “This accelerated program continues in the middle school. We provide accelerated access to eligible seventh graders into the eighth grade Algebra 1 course and eligible eighth grade students are invited to participate in Geometry, a ninth grade course.”

In the middle school, we offer both PreAlgebra and Algebra Support courses. These courses allow students to choose extra math instruction as their elective. In the support courses, students receive extra reinforcement of critical concepts, prepare for upcoming tests, and receive feedback on homework giving them a solid foundation in these core courses. Math Teacher Lori Edwards teaches the pre-algebra support class this year. “In support class, I have the luxury of having extra time so I can present the material in different ways,” noted Mrs. Edwards. “I can play games with the students; we can have project-based learning. I can help them with homework and spend time practicing concepts. This class is extremely beneficial for these students.”

Foundation Funds Specialized Instruction and Smaller Class Sizes “The financial support from the Foundation allows us to hire a teacher in the full time math intervention position,” noted Mrs. Schaub. “She teaches each of the grade level intervention groups as well as the Accelerated 5/6 class.” In addition, the financial support allows for smaller class sizes, access to accelerated courses and support courses in the middle school setting.

Please take this opportunity to make your contribution so that our children can benefit from programs like Differentiated Mathematics. Community and corporate contributions are also encouraged. For questions or more information, please go to www.rsfef.org or contact the RSFEF at 858756-1141 x208. The difference is you!

CLASSIC continued from page 1 few of these models of cars made, which makes them very unique. Owners must register their cars with the national office to maintain tradition and assure that the cars are truly from the 1925- 1948 era and restored to their original beginnings. Judges confirm that the car still runs, all the mechanical systems work and even that the paint is according to the original specifications — the only alteration allowed is the addition of seat belts.

The seat belts are important because the car club is not just about having shows, they also drive their classic cars. Zeiger said members often pick a spot and meet up for a “CARavan.” Last summer, Zeiger and her husband put their car on a transporter to Nova Scotia and drove it around with a CARavan in Newfoundland.

“We enjoy getting together and driving around different parts of the country and showing the cars off and talking about what a classic car is,” said Zeiger, who owns a 1941 Cadillac convertible with her husband Carl. “It’s a really

CONTRACT continued from page 2 creases to district employees in over four years. The board and the district’s employees recognize that personnel costs comprise 83 percent of the district’s budget, and have worked well together to contain and further reduce those costs in an environment of decreasing revenues. The implementation of a new hire scale was an astute move that, combined with other recently adopted measures, will provide needed savings for the district going forward.”

In addition to adding the second tier for retirement benefits, the board and Firefighters Association also took steps to save on the employees’ health care plan. By adjusting the

FLOWER HILL continued from page 2 and a four- story parking garage. “I think we were successful in hiding the parking and service areas as you’re traveling north on the freeway.”

Whole Foods is expected to be complete by the summer and Flower Hill remains “committed” to ren-

wonderful and positive experience, it’s great to preserve something so important to our history.”

Zeiger had always been interested in cars and as she was getting ready to retire was looking for a hobby she could “sink her teeth into.” As friends had previously joined the club, Zeiger and her husband joined, as well, to learn more as they looked for a classic car to purchase.

Now she’s been the director for the last year.

“I’m not really mechanical but I’ve learned a lot more than I ever thought I would,” Zeiger said. “And I have developed a sense of what I find really beautiful and the historical value of these cars…they’re like beautiful pieces of jewelry.”

The regional group hosts about eight meetings a year in San Diego or Palm Springs in addition to special events like the one at The Inn and caravan tours. The Sunday after their show in Rancho Santa Fe, the group will caravan to Temecula to Thornton Winery for brunch.

The April 21 event will begin at 10 a.m. To learn more about membership or the upcoming event, visit sandiegopalmspringsregion.classiccarclub.org. health insurance cap the district could save up to $80,000 annually while continuing to provide health insurance for its employees. Also, the number of sick leave hours an employee can accrue was increased, leading to a potential annual savings of $255,000.

Fire Chief Tony Michel stated that “It is good to know that we can take steps to maintain the financial stability of the organization without compromising our high level of customer service to our community. As always, it is our goal to meet the needs of our community and fulfill our mission to ‘protect life, property, and environment through prevention, preparedness, education and emergency response.’”

— Submitted press release by the RSF Fire District.

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Reinker said an example of the “face lift” that is planned for the rest of the center could be seen in the new store Between the Sheets. The center completed renovations for that space as the tenant was moving in rather than waiting until later.

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n Feb. 26, the Pacific Athletic Club hosted a “Toast to Torrey,” the kickoff to Torrey Pines High School Foundation’s spring fundraising season. The PAC donated food and beverages for the first 100 attendees, each of whom was asked to bring a bottle of wine valued at $35 or more to be donated to an online auction that begins March 9 and concludes with a live auction at The Belly Up during the foundation’s annual “Pump Up The Volume” fundraiser on March 31.

The auction may be accessed at www.torreypinesfoundation.org.

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Former Art Jury president brings unique skills to new venture RSF Concierge offers travel and event planning, estate management, product research, Art Jury consulting

BY KELLEY CARLSON Paul Slater has a world of experience to offer the residents of Rancho Santa Fe through his new venture, RSF Concierge.

But the 51-year-old, who has resided in locales such as England and Honduras, isn’t running a “typical” concierge business that obtains theater tickets and schedules dinner reservations.

“It’s the next level up,” Slater said.

RSF Concierge instead focuses on services in areas such as wine, travel planning, estate management, event planning, product research and Art Jury consulting, much of which Slater has had personal involvement with over the years.

Born in northern England, Slater has had a variety of career experiences to draw upon. He served in the British military for six years, and was also in the British Foreign Service. In the mid-to late 1980s, Slater was a professional squash player on the European circuit, and later became an instructor and then a manager at a diving resort in Honduras. From 1993 to 1998, he was employed by

the Town Sports International health club company in New York, working his way up to become a regional manager of 10 clubs.

A family employment opportunity brought Slater to Rancho Santa Fe 12 years ago, and he became very involved in the community. He has owned boutique real estate company Coastal Property Solutions, which specializes in Ranch properties, for the last seven years. In addition, Slater has been a member of the Trails Committee; successfully ran the Rancho Santa Fe Men’s Over 40 Soccer Team; and served on the Art Jury for four years, with his last two years as president. The Art Jury is the architectural design review committee for the Rancho Santa Fe Association.

It was after his experience on the Art Jury that led Slater to consider expanding his entrepreneurial role.

“When I left (the Art Jury) a year ago, I felt I wanted to be a resource to the local community,” he said.

With the desire to help in a consultation capacity, he created RSF Concierge.

Paul Slater The month-old company consists of three employees — including Slater — and he subcontracts as needed.

“I’m very hands-on,” Slater said of his involvement.

As an Art Jury consultant, he can assist clients with site planning and plan review.

Slater can also help with travel plans, whether they are destina-

tion experiences, adventure trips or accompanied travel. The globetrotter pointed out that he knows how to travel safely, as a former member of the British military and Foreign Service.

Furthermore, Slater incorporates his lifelong passion for wine by giving advice on wine purchasing, cellar consulting, consignment, and holding private tastings in people’s homes.

“I’ve taken the mystery out of wine; I present it in an informative (way),” he said.

For new residents of Rancho Santa Fe, RSF Concierge can be a one-stop shop. Slater, who continues to run his real estate company, can help a client select a home, and make recommendations for maintenance and other tasks.

Slater said that referrals are a major part of his business, and that he has been getting numerous calls from local companies who want to be affiliated with RSF Concierge.

“We have a circle of people tried and trusted, who are researched by us,” Slater said. “We take the guesswork out of it for you.”

Along with the aforementioned services, Slater said he embraces the opportunity to take on custom projects. For example, if a client wants to buy an expensive vehicle and doesn’t know the price he or she should be paying, Slater can find a broker. He can also assist with event planning for occasions such as a 21st birthday celebration, providing management or giving suggestions.

When not occupied with Coastal Property Solutions and RSF Concierge, Slater enjoys teeing off on the Rancho Santa Fe golf courses, playing soccer and skiing.

“I look forward to serving the community in some form or other for some time to come,” he said. “I definitely enjoy living and working in this community. Rancho is a very special place.”

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Sponsor Rancho Valencia is presenting both the $5,000 Rancho Valencia Grand Prix Freestyle (alteration) and the $5,000 Rancho Valencia Olympic Grand Prix Special (alteration) classes. Custom Saddlery will be presenting the $2,500 Custom Saddlery Intermediare I Freestyle Class.

Wilson Cunningham West Insurance is sponsoring the $1,500 Wilson Cunningham West Young Rider Freestyle Class and Pegasus Training.

Equine Rehabilitation Center is presenting the $1,500 Pegasus Training and Equine Rehabilitation Center Junior Freestyle Class. The $5,000 Para Equestrian Freestyles will be equally split between the grade levels.

The Dressage Affaire sheds a special light on equestrian competitions.

Dressage is the French word for training, and this sport is the most disciplined of the equestrian sports requiring a refined, harmonious, silent conversation between horse and rider.

Dressage Affaire at Del Mar Horse Park runs March 8-11.

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The Dressage Affaire runs March 8-11 at the Del Mar Horse Park Equestrian Facility, a 65-acre first-class equestrian center.

The competition events include the following qualifying pursuits in the equestrian discipline of Dressage: • 2012 Olympic and Para Olympic Games • 2012 Reem Acra World Cup Finals • 2012 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Grand Prix and Intermediate Championships • 2012 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Pony, Junior, Young Rider and Brentina Cup Championships

• 2012 FEI North Amer- some new names among the ican Junior/Young Rider more than 300 riders signing up this year. An addiChampionships tional 20 handi• 2012 Markel/ capped riders will USEF National compete to qualify Young Horse and for the 2012 OlymDeveloping Horse pics in the Para Dressage ChampiEquestrian Divionships sion.

President Kim “On the jury Keenan Stordahl this year are two and her staff at KP judges from SweEvents are in the fiden, one from Cannal stages of readyada and one from ing the grounds for the U.S. for the CDI the spectators, comOlympian jury.” Stordahl said. petitors, classes, and events that Guenter Seidel “For the Para Equeswill ride a trian Division is take place during the Dressage Af- new horse for one judge each this year’s from Holland, Swefaire. competition. den and Germany.

“We’re workPHOTO: MIKE Judges go through ing non-stop,” StorTOMLINSON levels of training dahl said. “We had that takes them a scare because of years to work their the Equine Herpes Virus outbreak that hit hors- way up to judge internationes in Orange County in Jan- al events.”

Prize categories for the uary. The quarantine is lifted and everything is a go, but Dressage vary. This year will for a time we thought we be a new presentation of a would have to cancel the Grand Prix Freestyle Perpetual Trophy donated by the show.”

Riders come from the James Knox family.

“The Knox family live United States, Canada and Mexico hoping to qualify locally and have been infor the 2012 Olympics in volved with horses for many London and the 2012 World years,” Stordahl said. “The Cup Finals in The Nether- freestyle events are enjoyed lands. Stordahl is seeing by so many that we upped

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Friday March 30, 2012 at Anthology

Enjoy a hands-on experience and a look/explore tour featuring the exhibition John Baldessari: A Print Retrospective From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Artist, printmaker extraordinaire, and visual arts teacher Amber George will lead a print workshop following the tour. This program is recommended for families with children ages 5 and older. This program costs $10 for Members and Military families; $25 for nonmember families with Museum Admission. The family price includes two adults and up to three youth. Get your tickets today by calling 858 454 3541.

An evening of cabaret featuring the signature songs and stylings of Kurt Weill, Édith Piaf, Astor Piazzolla and Jacques Brel.

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Bruno Leone presents The Poets of Broadway Tuesdays, March 6, 13, and 20, 7:30 p.m.

Leone will play, sing and chat his way around and through the lives, lyrics and music of some of Broadway’s and America’s greatest lyricists and composers. Leone’s brand new performance will not only feature much of America’s most famous music and lyrics but also will be depicting the colorful periods which generated these musical gems.

Series of three concert lectures: $36 member/51 nonmember Individual lectures: $14 member/19 nonmember To reserve, call 858.454.5872 or visit www.ljathenaeum.org

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Paradise Grille & Bar ■ 2690 Via de la Valle, Suite D210, Del Mar ■ (858) 350-0808 ■ www.paradisegrille.com

■ The Vibe: Relaxed, casual ■ Signature Dishes: Paradise Salad, Angus Burgers, Angus Filet Mignon 8 oz., Firecracker Shrimp, Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, Raspberry Key Lime Pie ■ Open Since: 2006 ■ Reservations: Yes

Besides the indoor bar/lounge, guests can enjoy happy hour on the outdoor patio’s couches.

■ Patio Seating: Yes ■ Take Out: Yes ■ Happy Hour: 5 p.m. to close Monday, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday ■ Hours: 5 p.m. to close Monday, 11:30 a.m. to close Tuesday through Sunday

Pan-Seared Crab Cakes with Asian coleslaw and ponzu aioli.

Diners find a tasty refuge inside Paradise Grille

BY KELLEY CARLSON t Paradise Grille & Bar, patrons can kick back in the low-key bar/lounge or on the comfortable outdoor patio, consume a drink from the award-winning wine list, and nosh on food made from fresh ingredients in a resort-like atmosphere.

“I feel that Paradise Grille is a little hidden nugget inside Flower Hill,” said Shana Adair, who owns the restaurant with her husband, Conor. “It’s a favorite with locals; it’s a very relaxed environment to enjoy good food and get wine and cocktails with friends.”

Guests often congregate on the outdoor patio during a typically pleasant SoCal day, receiving natural warmth from the sun’s rays or a temperature boost from heat lamps when it’s cooler. Green umbrellas provide plenty of shade, and a fire pit in the center of a glass table that can host up to a dozen patrons sparks interest. Water trickles soothingly over rocks in a corner fountain, and foliage accents the patio’s perimeter.

Patrons lounge on couches or perch on stools at the bar to take advantage of the popular, daily happy hour.

The dark wood-paneled indoor bar/ lounge provides additional stools for happyhour seating, along with booths for dining.

Mirrors reflect soft lights; overhead fans with blades shaped like leaves provide the slightest hint of a breeze. Some guests may find entertainment on the bar’s two flatscreen TVs, usually defaulted to a sports channel; others may tune in to the restaurant’s mellow pop music programming. Several candles frame a picture of a gigantic, crashing ocean wave.

One of Paradise Grille’s unique features is its wall of scotch, containing more than 50 single malts. Flight tastings are available, in which three glasses are placed on a wood

A Natural Angus Filet Mignon 8 oz. is topped with blue cheese butter and bordelaise sauce, and served with truffle whipped potatoes and vegetables.

This Chef’s Choice Market Fish of the Day is grilled halibut with fresh mango salsa, curry risotto and sauteed spinach.

A fire pit table can host up to a dozen patrons. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON

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■ This Week: Paradise Salad board with a side of water and ice.

The restaurant is also noted for its wine list, featuring 90 labels from all around the world. According to Adair, Paradise Grille has received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence every year since it opened in 2006. Adair’s husband personally chooses the labels, from locales such as Argentina, South Africa, Australia, Chile, France, Italy and California.

The Adairs also help plan the culinary selections for the customers. “If it’s not good, I don’t let it on the menu,” Shana Adair said. Focaccia, desserts, dressings and sauces are made from scratch, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. The soups reflect item availability; among those currently on the menu are Roasted Tomato Basil and Dungeness Crab Bisque. One of the starters to note is the Firecracker Shrimp, with spicy Kung-pao sauce, peanuts, cilantro and a Daikon carrot salad.

The establishment is well-known for its burgers, made from 100-percent Angus that was grass-fed. An 8-ounce burger — larger than the typical 6-ounce servings at some

Paradise Salad: Mixed greens, mango, hearts of palm, candied chopped macadamia nuts, cucumber and passion fruit vinaigrette.

restaurants — comes with a choice of fries: Parmesan cheese or sweet potato. Another favorite is the Chef’s Choice Market Fish of the Day, which constantly changes.

Offerings have included Fresh Grilled Halibut and Pan-Seared Diver Scallops.

Vegetarians may delight in the Paradise Salad, a combination of mixed greens, mango, hearts of palm, candied chopped macadamia nuts, cucumber and a light passion-fruit vinaigrette.

Themed evenings in which specials are offered are Street Taco Tuesdays, and Prime Rib Night on Sundays.

Wrap up a meal with a slice of Raspberry Key Lime Pie, topped with whipped cream and fresh mint, or the Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry coulis.

Being parents themselves, the Adairs welcome children at the eatery and offer a menu that includes hand-breaded chicken tenders, baby carrots, kid-sized pepperoni pizza, cheeseburger and pasta. Crossword puzzles and word searches can keep the kids busy while they wait for the food.

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Wendy Elliott-Scheinberg, PhD, A variety of events coming up FUGA to address De Anza DAR at the RSF Community Center

Dr. Wendy Bebout Elliott-Scheinberg will present “Wives’ Names: Finding Our Female Ancestors before 1850� to De Anza Chapter DAR at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at Morgan Run Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe. Finding the maiden name of a female Dr. Wendy Bebout prior to the 1850 fed- Elliott-Scheinberg eral census can be very difficult. As a result, many family trees have branches that terminate with unknown females.

Locating maiden names opens the door to more branches of ancestors and, in the case of the DAR, often leads to finding more patriots. Wendy will present strategies, techniques and sources best designed to help with that research.

Wendy is past president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and is a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association (FUGA). She has lectured on genealogy topics since 1984 and has written many articles for genealogical publica-

tions such as the “NGS Quarterly.�

She authored several chapters in Ancestry Redbook: American State, County and Town Sources and additional chapters for The Library: A Guide to the LDS Family History Library. Wendy is a history professor at Cal State Fullerton who serves as an advisor to history honor students and to the Native American Student Association.

De Anza members hale from Cardiff, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Leucadia, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and other nearby areas. Located in Encinitas, the De Anza Chapter was founded in 1934 and is named for Juan Bautista de Anza, an early explorer of California. It has over 100 members today. A woman 18 years or older is eligible for membership who can prove direct lineage from a patriot who gave service during the American Revolution. De Anza has an active lineage committee that helps prospective members with their applications.

For more information, call Bettybob Williams 858-344-6233 or visit www.deanzadar.org.

By Erin Weidner, Executive director RSF Community Center Tonight (Leap Day) is Business to Business & Newcomers at The Inn Join us for an RSF style after-work social hour tonight, March 1. Our Business-to-Business group has been growing steadily with Ranch residents and businesses alike in attendance. Meet us up at The Inn on the indoor fireplace terrace, just past the bar, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Our last get together at the Golf Club had a wide array of Rancho residents and RSF businesses strategizing while socializing and making new friends. Cost is $10 for mem- Erin Weidner bers and $20 for non-members.

From this group of we’re putting together an ad hoc group tasked with bring back the Newcomers “Welcome Wagon� program. If you’re interested in helping to welcome newly minted residents of Rancho Santa Fe, then this is the place for you—and we’ll welcome your expertise and involvement.

Tech Thursdays (for the 50+ crowd) – Thursday March 1st at 11 a.m.

This weekly drop-in class is held at the RSF Community center and offers a participantdriven topic each week, in a friendly, low-stress environment. This week (Mar 1) we’ll walk through the process of sending digital invitations using Evite, and its fancier cousin, Paperless Post. The graphic designer we use for much of our RSFCC materials, Brittany Saake, will have us all onboard by the time we’re done. RSFCC staff and volunteers are often learning from our guest presenter right alongside you.

We’re bilingual in that we “speak� both Mac and PC here so bring either your laptop or tablet and we’ll all learn together. We’ve got a wonderful Mac lab that was donated a few years ago, so we have Mac laptops available and a few PC laptops too. If you have an unused laptop gathering dust, think about donating it to this program. You’ll get a tax write off and we’ll put it to good use. Free to RSFCC members and local nonprofits or a $10 fee to nonmember residents.

Pinocchio on Performing Arts Center is Free on Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m.

If you hum along as you read this line, “I got no strings to hold me down, to make me fret, or make me frown‌â€? then you should definitely come out to the Performing Arts Center for our RSFCC Theatre’s class production of Pinocchio. Come applaud our youngest Rancho performers as they sing and dance for you. Admission is free and you’ll walk away with a smile on your face, a song in your heart and a little kick in your step. After all, we have no strings.

Pre-K “Stay and Play� comes to the Community Center in March Beginning Tuesday, March 6, the RSFCC is offering a chance for parents to drop their preschoolers off at the RSF Community Center right after school starts. There will be crafts, games, and structured activities for your children to enjoy here at the Community Center.

Our very own, much loved, recreation staff will lead these pint-sized adventures and carefully supervise your children. Run errands, catch up with a friend over coffee or just enjoy a little scheduled free time each week while your kids have a blast!

Days: Tuesday and Thursdays Time: 8:15-9:45 a.m.

Fees: $120/month Ages: Preschool aged (must be potty-trained to attend) *Limited to 12 preschoolers Ballroom Dance begins Wednesday, March 7 Wednesday nights will never be the same in the Ranch. Beginning Wednesday, March 7, we’ll have weekly Ballroom Dance classes here at the RSFCC Gym from 6-8 p.m. Our class is being taught by Oscar and Lynn Ortega, who have been teaching dance for more than 30 and 10 years, respectively. Oscar and Lynn have studied, performed, and taught dance throughout the world. When you meet them you’ll see for yourself how they positively radiate their love of dance and the joy they find in teaching other to master the dance floor.

We will learn numerous forms of ballroom dancing, including the Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Tango, Swing, Salsa, and many more. Join your neighbors and friends out on the dance floor. Session 1 runs Wednesday March 7, March 21, March 28 and April 4.

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Dalai Lama coming to UCSD, tickets available His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, will make his first trip to San Diego April 18 and 19 for public events at three host universities — San Diego State His Holiness the 14th University, UC San Diego and Universi- Dalai Lama. ty of San Diego.

The Compassion Without Borders symposium will include three major public events: • April 18, 9:30 a.m., UC San Diego, Panel Discussion: The Global Impact of Climate Change: Balance through Universal Responsibility, Compassion and Human Consciousness; • April 18, 1:30 p.m., USD, Public Talk: Cultivating Peace and Justice;

• April 19, 9:30 a.m., SDSU, Public Talk: Upholding Universal Ethics and Compassion in Challenging Times.

“This will be a historic event for San Diego,” said event chair The Venerable Lama Tenzin Dhonden. “This event will bring together people of different faiths, secularists and non-secularists, scientists, scholars and artists to celebrate our shared values.” USD will award His Holiness the University of San Diego Medal of Peace.

Tickets for all events went on sale Feb. 22. Each venue will sell tickets to their events separately.

Tickets for the UC San Diego event will be available on campus through the Rimac Arena Ticket Booth; Tickets for the USD event will be available via www.tickets.com; and for SDSU’s public talk, tickets can be purchased via ticketmaster.com.

For additional questions or information, visit dalailamasandiego.org.

RSF Garden Club to host Floral Arrangement Workshop 101 The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club is offering a workshop in floral arranging for beginners on Wednesday, March 21, at 9:30 a.m. at the Garden Club, located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. To register, make your check payable to RSF Garden Club, and mail to PO Box 483, RSF, CA 92067.

The cost of the workshop is $30 for Garden Club members and $45 for non-mem-

bers. Reservations are a must and space will be limited so that the workshop teacher will be able to give all of the participant’s individual attention.

For more information, contact event chair Laverne Schlosser at 858-756-4529 or laverneschlosser@yahoo.com. Or click the Upcoming Events section on the Garden Club website at rsfgardenclub.org.

Customers invited to showcase water-wise landscapes in contest Is your home landscape both water-efficient and the most stylish on the block? Then put it to the test. Twelve water districts invite customers to showcase their water-wise landscaping in the Water Agency California–Friendly Landscape Contest. One winner in each district will receive a $250 gift certificate and recognition on the agency websites and in newsletters. Contest entries due April 6.

This contest is open to customers of the cities of San Diego and Escondido, Helix Water District, Olivenhain Municipal Water District, Otay Water District, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District, Santa Fe Irrigation District, Sweetwater Authority, Vallecitos Water District, Vista Irrigation District, and California American Water. For official contest rules and an application form, visit: www.landscapecontest.com. For questions, contact Mike Ismail with the City of San Diego at (619) 533-5312 or your local water agency.

For ideas, expert advice, exhibits and classes, visit the Water Conservation Garden, located at 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West in El Cajon, or go to www.thegarden.org.

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Join bestselling author Lisa See for special luncheon event at the Del Mar Country Club Bestselling and internationally-acclaimed author Lisa See will be the guest speaker at the Del Mar Country Club on Tuesday, April 17, from noon-2 p.m.

The event will include lunch, champagne, author talk and a book signing.

See is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Shanghai Girls” and the recent “Dreams of Joy.” Cost is $55 per person, which includes the book “Dreams of Joy.” Reservations are required. Contact Kristy at kkielborn@delmarcountryclub.com; 858-759-5500, ext. 274, by Friday, April 13.

Check in is at 11:30 a.m. The Del Mar Country Club is located at 6001 Clubhouse Drive, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067.

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Popular novelist Jodi Picoult at March 6 event Author Jodi Picoult will talk about her latest novel, “Lone Wolf,” 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6 at the Riford Library, 7555 Draper Ave. Picoult has penned 18 highly acclaimed works, including the New York Times best-seller, “My Sister’s Keeper.”

“Lone Wolf,” looks at the intersection between medical science and moral choices. When a father’s life hangs in the balance, which sibling should get to decide his fate?

Picoult lives in New Hampshire with her husband and three children.

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ainly Mozart’s opening concert in its Spotlight Series was held at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe Feb. 26 with renowned pianist John Lill performing works by Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann.

The event also featured a wine reception and an optional post-concert dinner with the artist.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU CAN USE FROM ASI HASTINGS HEATING AND AIR

Local businessman helps homeowners in our community get up to $8,000 for home energy and comfort improvements If you’re like most San Diegan’s, your home is your biggest investment.

With energy prices skyrocketing seemingly every day, high utility costs are a concern for most of us.

What’s more, San Diego has the dubious honor of having one of the highest utility rates in the country.

One local business, ASI Hastings Heating, and Air (The White Glove Guys) has announced a strategy that will help San Diego homeowners get up to $8,000 in special energy incentives to make energy and comfort improvements to their homes with little or no out-of-pocket expense.

Ken Justo, (far left) and the White Glove Guys are committed to educating homeowners how to become more energy ef cient.

You Can Get Up to $8,000 in energy incentives “These energy programs are unprecedented,” says owner Ken Justo.

“The first program, Energy Upgrade CaliforniaTM was introduced last year and rewards homeowners with

up to a $4000 incentive for making their homes more energy efficient, comfortable and safe. But to sweeten the pot even more, the city of San Diego is matching funds dollar for dollar for qualifying homeowners with a program called San Diego Home (SDHEU).”

Energy UpgradeTM According to Justo these are two of the richest programs in county history.

Your neighbors are saving an average of 24% on their utilities, you can too ASI Hastings, a Green Homes America company has already helped more than 125 families make energy and comfort improvements to their homes in 2011. According to a report provided by the city of Chula Vista, the average homeowner involved in their Energy Upgrade Carbon Downgrade program is saving 24%.

“Sure, we’re helping people lower their utility bills but that’s a small part of the story” Justo commented.

“People are telling us their homes have never been more comfortable.

One family told me that they stopped taking their allergy medication since they’re improvements were completed. It’s truly remarkable; but the best part is that these homeowners are using energy incentives dollars to make these improvements.” (See video testimonial on YouTube, http://youtu.be/fo6ItDgM6Nk)

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“Getting started is easy,” states Justo. The first step is a 26 point home comfort and energy assessment; this service is normally $149, but for the month of February ASI will be giving the service away for only $49. “It’s common sense really, once people have a clear understanding of how

they can make their home more healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient using other people’s money they have a hard time not getting involved. Essentially the assessment gives homeowners a basic energy, safety and comfort roadmap. “

Guaranteed: your money’s worth or you don’t pay “I am confident that homeowners who test out our service will be delighted. If they don’t feel the home energy and comfort assessment was worth their hard-earned money, they don’t have to pay, it’s that simple,” says Justo.

They make it really easy for you at ASI Hastings Heating and Air.

To get your $49 assessment, simply call their office at 858-935-7003 and tell them the best time to come to your home. For your convenience, ASI Hastings schedules evening and weekend appointments at no extra charge. There are a limited number of assessments being allotted these seasoned professionals at this low price. Over the next 20 days that number is limited to 45, so call today.

ASI Hasting Heating and Air: Call 858-935-7003 or visit asiheatingandair.com/ services/home-energyevaluation

The first step to participating in the Energy Upgrade California TM program is to schedule an Energy Assessment.

For just $49 the home energy assessment from ASI Hastings includes: Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q

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Infrared camera scans to spot hidden defects.

Energy leak test using a blower door.

Air conditioning efficiency and performance evaluation.

Furnace efficiency and performance evaluation.

Attic insulation level and quality.

Wall insulation level and quality.

Test for gas leaks.

Test carbon monoxide emissions.

Test mechanical ventilation for proper venting.

Test ambient and worst-case CO levels of home.

Test stove/oven for CO levels and proper venting.

Test furnace for CO levels and proper venting.

Test all gas flues while exhaust fans run.

Duct leakage test.

Inspect filters in heating and cooling system.

All appliances efficiency evaluated.

Pinpoint sources of home comfort issues.

Utility bill analysis.

Lighting efficiency rating.

Water heater efficiency test.

Efficiency ratings of exterior doors.

Efficiency ratings of all Windows.

Test garage for air leakage to interior.

Check substructure for moisture issues.

Inspect electrical, plumbing, and chimney for air leaks.

Inspect clothes dryer for proper venting to exterior.

Acknowledgment: This material is based upon work supported by the California Energy Commission and the U.S. Department of Energy under Award Number DE-EE0000905.

Disclaimer: This report was prepared as an account of work sponsored by an agency of the United States Government. Neither the California Energy Commission, the United States Government, nor any agency thereof, nor any employees, makes any warranty, express or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product, or process disclosed, or represents that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the California Energy Commission, the United States Government, or any agency thereof. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the California Energy Commission, the United States Government, or any agency thereof.

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RSF Library Guild Book Cellar sale

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he RSF Library Guild Book Cellar held its first members-only halfprice evening Feb. 23. The event featured door prizes, gift certificates, a silent auction, wine and cheese and spectacular books. Visit www.rsflibraryguild. org. PHOTOS: JON CLARK

Mary Liu, Sophia Alsadek, Joan Ryan, Judy Rowles, Susan Appleby

Jean Stewart, Art and Sandy Yayanos

Mary Beth Payne, Kathy DeLancey, Kaye DeLancey

Maddie Pearson, Gretchen Pearson

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Linda Durket, Terri Chivetta, Cheri Salyers

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A Tuscan romance unfolds in ‘A Room With a View’

Kyle Harris (George Emerson) and Ephie Aardema (Lucy Honeychurch) play a romantic couple in ‘A Room with a View,’ directed by Scott Schwartz at The Old Globe. CREDIT: HENRY DIROCCO

If you go What: “A Room with a View�

Where: The Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park When: Matinees and evenings through April 8 Tickets: From $39 Box Office: (619) 23-GLOBE Website: www.TheOldGlobe.org

BY DIANA SAENGER The musical, “A Room with a View,� will have its world premiere at The Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park on March 2. Based on the novel

by E.M. Forster, with book by Marc Acito, music and lyrics by Jeffrey Stock, and additional lyrics by Acito, the show gets off-the chart excitement from its actors.

Kyle Harris (“Sondheim on Sondheim,� “West Side Story�) plays the lead role of George Emerson, a free thinker who becomes attracted to Lucy Honeychurch (Ephie Aardema) in Italy’s beautiful Tuscan countryside. Lucy, a new transplant, hails from England and a far more sheltered upbringing than George.

The storyline is an immortal classic. “George has passion, something Lucy sees in him and has been wanting,� Harris explained. “She has a small flame inside of her that wants to ignite and burn a little brighter, but she’s resistant, not knowing if George is the one, as he doesn’t come from an aristocratic family.

She’s not sure if she should she take a chance on a carefree man who wants her to be free and trust the rest will follow.�

Other cast members include Glenn Seven Allen, Etai BenShlomo, Gina Ferrall, Jacquelynne Fontaine, Will Reynolds, Edward Staudenmayer, Karen Ziemba and Kurt Zischke.

Harris said he was overjoyed with the approach director Scott

Schwartz took in rehearsals. “Scott gives you the canvas and lets you throw paint at it, and then he mixes in his colors and you create a beautiful picture together,�

Harris said. “He compromises with the actors and that builds the team of trust so many actors dream of having. Scott wants the individual actor to be a part of these characters and unique and as organic as possible, and that’s such a great place for a piece to start from the ground up.�

Harris said he’s also enamored with Acito and Stock’s work. “Marc has done a great job with the storyline, and the musical score by him and Stock has been breathtaking from our first workshop in New York City. It’s felt like a classic from the very beginning.�

Harris added that the setting in romantic Italy, and the piazza, will transport audiences, “and the score is so gorgeous it really speaks to the heart of these characters, which creates even more passion.�

Harris said Stock shaped the songs to the actors by listening to their voices in the workshop and tailoring the songs to best fit the right key for each actor so no one is reaching for something out of their comfort zone. “Instead of them fitting the shoe, they are the shoe,� Harris said. “A Room with a View’ is a very lyrical, very underscored masterpiece.

It’s funny, heartwarming, and a great show for the entire family.�

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BY TERRIE LITWIN, RSF SENIOR CENTER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Older adults, as a group, have more health conditions that require medication management. The average person over age 65 uses 4.5 prescripTerrie Litwin tion medications and two over-the-counter medications at any given time. Medication therapy in seniors presents multiple challenges. Adverse drug effects are frequently the source of problems commonly associated with aging such as confusion, impaired motor function, and depression. Good medication management in the senior population involves identifying and resolving adverse medication events instead of treating them with additional medications. On Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m., Stephanie Matinpour, PharmD, CGP, will present “Medication Related Problems: Managing Your Risk.”

During this presentation, you will learn what you can do to minimize your risk of medication related problems and how you can assist a loved one who is having difficulty safely managing their medications at home. Dr. Matinpour is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist who received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy, and completed her general Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in San Diego. She is a licensed Pharmacist in the State of California and an active member of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. Bring your medications with you

and remain after the talk to speak with a pharmacist about your specific medicationrelated questions!

Learn Strategies to Improve Balance, Agility and Strength On Wednesday, March 14, at 2 p.m., Sonal Patel, MPT, COMP, will present, “Senior Wellness: for Every Body that Moves.”

Sonal has a master’s degree in physical therapy and is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist. She was previously employed at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas as a physical therapist and clinical instructor for physical therapy students. She is currently employed by Vibra Rehabilitation and Outpatient Physical Therapy Services as site coordinator, providing supervision for the physical therapy staff. Topics that will be discussed during the presentation include: Components of bone health, why stretching, resistive training and aerobic exercise are important, and the benefits of physical therapy. Please join us at the Senior Center for this informative presentation. For more information on our programs and classes, please call (858)756-3041.

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BY KELLEY CARLSON Bank of Commerce Mortgage may be considered a small to midsized company, but it puts a large emphasis on customer service and security. “(Employees) know your file and know of you, rather than being a drop in Michael Wiener the bucket,” said Michael Wiener, senior mortgage adviser/ branch manager of the company’s Del Mar office.

And because it is a publicly held company, trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol BOCH (Bank of Commerce Holdings), it is heavily scrutinized by the Federal Reserve.

With security a top priority, millions has been spent on the IT department, Wiener said.

“We have so many firewalls, it’s unbelievable,” he added.

The bank was first established in the Bay Area in 1994, and has migrated south over the years with additional branches, which are individually run.

“It gives clients a warm, comfortable feeling knowing that they’re working with a company that was not opened yesterday,” Wiener said.

The Del Mar office opened in July 2010, the first in San Diego County.

Wiener is relatively new to Bank of Commerce Mortgage, but he has been in the business since graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in real estate finance in 1993.

“It’s my first and only job career,” he said.

Wiener was first employed at Morfacts Mortgage in Encinitas as a loan officer. He eventually served as its vice president and part owner, until the company closed in 2009. In 2010, Wiener was recruited to open the Bank of Commerce Mortgage branch in Del Mar. During the course of his career, Wiener has closed more than 3,000 loans totaling more than $1 billion, and has earned the nickname of “San Diego Loan Guy” from his clients.

“I’m a numbers guy ... I love houses, real estate, numbers that coincide,” he said.

At Bank of Commerce Mortgage, all loan products are available, from high-balance fixed-rate to adjustable, VA (for veterans) and reverse mortgages.

The company also offers its own Jumbo Express Mortgage Product that is “perfect” for San Diego County, especially the coastal areas where the purchase price and loan amounts are higher, Wiener said.

He also noted that the company is a banker, rather than a broker; it lends its own money and sells loans off to investors. Also, it offers inhouse underwriting, documents and funding, ensuring a quick approval process.

Unlike large banks, cusElsa lived in Rancho tomers won’t get “lost” at Santa Fe for 40 years and Bank of Commerce Mortconsidered her ranch, gage, Wiener said. horses, a dog, a cat, and her “It’s an intimate compathree wonderful guys who ny; everybody knows everyworked for her, her fambody,” Wiener said, explainily. She rode and drove her ing that there are fewer than Hackney horse, Windy, the 120 employees. Three of last full week of her life. them are at the Del Mar Elsa is greatly missed, but branch. lives on in the hearts of her However, the bank is friends and family. beginning a large recruiting Please sign the guest book program to build its strength online at www.legacy.com/ obituaries/ranchosantaferin San Diego County. The eview. first recruiting mixer — an Elsa H. “Mikky” informal meet-and-greet — Mikkelsen George E. Pinkel II will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

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Santa Fe Christian standout accepts scholarship offer from Cornell High school seniors across the country signed their letters of intent in February and among the many exceptional athletes was Santa Fe Christian’s Jarrod WatsonLewis. Jarrod has accepted an offer from Cornell University, where he will play football for the NCAA Division I team.

Santa Fe Varsity Coach Nick Ruschetta notes, “Jarrod will bring so many talents to Cornell. Obviously his speed, athleticism, and physical drive set him apart but he is an incredibly intelligent player and one of the hardest working kids I have seen on the field.” A four-year varsity player at both running back and safety, Jarrod averaged 9 yards per carry and scored a total of 15 touch downs for the Eagles in 2011, leading the team to the Coastal League Championship and the Division V CIF championship game.

Watson-Lewis is one of the most decorated players in Coastal League history, earning the All-Coastal League Football First-Team Defense, Coastal League Defensive Santa Fe Christian Senior Player of the Year, All-North County First Team Defense, Jarrod Watson-Lewis.

All-CIF Second Team Defense and the ESPN All-Small Schools State Second Team Defense. His academic honors include being named a ScholarLeader Athlete by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame and to the Union Tribune North County All-Academic Team.

Hard work doesn’t end when off the field, as Jarrod often arrives to Santa Fe at 6:30 a.m. tutoring students while his mother Dedra begins her workday as a bus driver for the school.

“My parents knew what was best for me, sending me to Santa Fe Christian in 6th grade. I didn’t want to leave my friends and did not know what to expect but their decision has been a true blessing in disguise.” He continues, “My mother has been a tremendous influence in my life, working multiple jobs and supporting my athletic and academic desires and I am excited that, as a result, I have the opportunity to attend Cornell.”

Jarrod currently plans on majoring in business at Cornell’s Dyson School Of Applied Economics and Management, but doesn’t rule out a move to the schools prestigious hotel management program. Looking forward to experiencing the East Coast and a new culture, Jarrod is poised to continue on his path of success.

Santa Fe Christian Schools is a pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory school located in Solana Beach. For more information, please contact (858) 755-8900 or www.sfcs. net

Annual Spring/Home Garden Show Now in its 27th year, the Spring Home/ Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds for a three-day extravaganza.

Produced by Westward Expos, the event takes place March 2-4. For more information, visit: www. springhomegardenshow.com or www. delmarfairgrounds.com.

Ugly Dog Contest The 17th Annual Ugly Dog Contest will be held on Sunday, March 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Presented by the Del Mar Kiwanis Club and the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce, pre-registration is available at uglydogcontest.eventbrite.com

Shred-A-Thon; free E-Waste drop off A Shred-a-Thon and Free E-Waste Drop Off benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito will be held on Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito, Harper Branch, at 533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, in the front parking lot.

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a-Thon and Free E-Waste Event, please call (858) 793-7345. Boxes for your shredding materials can be purchased at the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito or brought by the day of the event. For more information on Proshred and Recycle San Diego please visit their website at www.proshred.com and www.recyclesandieogo.org

Golf Digest Hot List Tour 2012 Come out for one of just seven national stops on the “Hot List Tour 2012,” a golf demo days and custom clubfitting event.

This free event is an opportunity for golfers of all ages and skill levels to range test all the latest equipment from 15-plus of golf’s leading manufacturers, as well as participate in free contests, get free instructional tips, and enter to win prizes. Additionally, fourth-time host Carlsbad Golf Center will feature a huge pro shop and sidewalk sale, a club trade-in booth, and 10-20 percent discounts on most of the featured equipment brands.

The free event will be held March 10 and 11, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., each day.

Carlsbad Golf Center: 2711 Haymar Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010. 760-720-GOLF (4653) or www.carlsbadgolfcenter.com.

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Foster Teens of San Pasqual Academy will benefit from golf tournament and auction at The Santaluz Club

Volunteers of Friends of San Pasqual Academy are planning the 8th Annual “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” golf tournament, auction and dinner that will be held at The Santaluz Club on Monday, April 23. Proceeds will benefit the 150 foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Volunteers pictured in back row: Carole Markstein, Andrea Reynolds, Donna Schempp, Dagmar Helgager, Ellie Cunningham, Teri Summerhays, Monica Sheets, Karen Ventura and Dave Scherer. Volunteers pictured in front row: Jennifer Dunn, Monetta Smoot, Lois Jones, Madeline Javelet and Joan Scott.

Don’t miss the “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” 8th Annual golf tournament, dinner and auction that will take place on Monday, April 23, at The Santaluz Club. This promises to be a quality tournament and the committee members are already hard at work to ensure that this will be a fun experience for all participants. Honorary Chairperson is Charger Quentin Jammer. Chairing this event is Dave Scherer.

Committee members include Ellie Cunningham, Carole Markstein, Monetta Smoot, Jennifer Dunn, Connie Berkley, Karen Gray, Andrea Reynolds, Karen Ventura, Donna

Schempp, Monica Sheets, Madeline Javelet, Pat Duncan, Teri Summerhays, Dagmar Helgager, Lois Jones, Kathy Lathrum, Ann Boon, Debby Syverson, Chuck Yash, Eleanore Clark, Heidi Hollen, John and Stacy Snyder, Thom and Stacy Freismuth, Jeff Javelet, Franci Free and George and Joan Scott.

Peter and Sandy Mossy and Mossy Auto are providing a fabulous “Hole In One” car, along with Bill and Susan Hoehn and Hoehn Motors, who are providing two beautiful cars as “Hole In One” prizes.

Sponsors for “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” include John Hardy of Emerson Network Power, Ken and Carole Markstein, Markstein Beverage, Bill and Donna Herrick, Craig and Karen Edwards, Rancho Santa Fe Insurance, Chuck and Kathy Yash, St. Tropez Bakery and George Scott and G.W. Scott Construction.

If you are not able to golf in the tournament, plan to attend the fun cocktail party, dinner and auction festivities that benefit the 150 foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Volunteer Karen Ventura is coordinating an exciting silent and See TEENS, page B19

DRESSAGE continued from page B3 Christine Traurig of Christine Traurig Corsage Stables, Inc. has been a trainer and coach of Dressage for 30 years.

“This is such a beautiful sport to watch the precise athletic movements between the horse and the rider, through his seat and leg,” said Traurig , who was born in Germany, but has been in the U.S. since the 1980s, and has extensive international experience. “I train horses to fit the riders and rides to fit the horses, and I love what I do.”

Local San Diegan and three-time Olympian Guenter Seidel has won numerous medals and awards in national and international Dressage Affaire competitions. Seidel suffered a serious accident several years ago but after a lengthy rehab, returned to competition. A favorite at Del Mar’s Dressage Affaire every year, Seidel returns this year on a new Grand Prix horse. With thanks to Ed and Camille Penhoet of Toyon Farm in Napa Valley, Seidel will be riding Fandango, an Oldenburg Gelding. Fans need not worry; he drew great responses for his and Fandan-

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go’s exhibition at the 2009 FEI World Cup in Las Vegas and their themed Pas de Deux “Phantom of the Opera.”

“I’ve been working with Fandango a lot this year,” Seidel said. “It’s always difficult for a rider to get to know a new horse and for the horse to get to know the rider, but we’re doing OK. I’m looking forward to the Dressage Affaire again at Del Mar.” One thing that probably helped Seidel overcome his injuries after his accident is his ongoing physical regime. “I workout with a trainer, try to eat well and I love to surf,” he said. “I just started that about four years ago, but now I try to make it a regular morning activity.”

Along with exciting competitions, Dressage Affaire includes several social networking opportunities. A Welcome Exhibitor Party takes place on Thursday, March 8, at 4:30 p.m. featuring hors d’oeuvres by Chef Eric Bauer of Rancho Valencia. The “Freestyles, Dinner and Dance” party follows on Saturday, March 10, at 5 p.m., featuring a VIP dinner after the Grand Prix, then dancing after the Rancho Valencia Grand Prix Freestyle Class. On Sunday, March 11, are the “Olympic Special” Day and more Freestyles. Champagne and pastries will be served for VIP/ Sponsor patrons. Twenty percent of Silent Auction and Grandstand admission will benefit the United States Para Equestrian Association.

A silent auction and raffles will be part of these events with exciting items such as three luxurious nights for two guests at the Rancho Valencia Resort, including wine pairing, tennis lessons and a spa package, and “The Bridges Olympian Dining Experience — An exquisite dinner for four guests along with popular Olympians Guenter Seidel, Steffen Peters, Christine Traurig and Sue Blinks.”

The Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire has a lot to offer for everyone who loves horses. “It’s wonderful to come out and see how beautiful this sport really is and the harmony between man and animal,” Traurig said.

“And I really appreciate the great job Kim is doing in keeping this fantastic event worthy for the horses, competitors and spectators.”

The Del Mar Horse Park Equestrian Facility is located at 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, 92130. For more details and information, visit www.dressageevents.com

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he America Israel Cultural Foundation presented a special recital by pianist Victor Stanislavsky and violinist Asi Matathias on Feb. 21 in Rancho Santa Fe. Stanislavsky was one of 29 selected for the Van Cliburn competition.

Matathias, who played at 14 with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra as a soloist under the baton of the famous conductor Zubin Mehta, is 24 now and a protege of Pinchas Zuckerman. Photos/Jerod Harris

Stan Hoffman, Asi Matathias, July Galper and Victor Stanislavsky

Victor Stanislavsky, David Karpol and Asi Matathias

Phyllis Gold, Moe Gold, Barbara Sceaman

Judy Phillips and Judy Roseman Mae Gao and Yuko Sasaki

Victor Stanislavsky and Lucy Stanislavsky

Diana Barliant and Cecilia Applebaum

Barbara Sceaman, Gideon Sceaman and Hal Waller

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Click! benefits Bipolar Foundation

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he International Bipolar Foundation held its annual Click! fundraiser Feb. 24 at the Del Mar Fairgroundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Mission Tower. Paula Black took the helm as honorary chair as teams competed for points, answering trivia questions and doing other antics in this fast-paced, super-fun game show. www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org/ PHOTOS: JON CLARK

Scott Dickey, Jean Smith, Jason Kent, Dana Allen, Chris Allen, John Smith

The Black Diamonds team: Judy Belinsky, Ellie Cunningham, Deborah Torbati, Marian Benassi, Robin Ryan, Diana Benedek, Betty Nagelberg

Ally and Bryce Belinski, Dr. Rob Friedman, Ellyn Belinski

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Dr. Guang Chen received the Hope Award.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-005521 Fictitious Business Name(s): Rosy Floral Studio located at: 16615 Dove Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA., 92127, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The ďŹ rst day of business was: 02/16/2012.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Rosy, LLC., 17231 Holly Leaf Court, San Diego, CA., 92127.

State of Incorporation/Organization: Delaware. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr.,

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-003892 Fictitious Business Name(s): Solana Garden Cab Located at: 679 Valley Ave., #H, Solana Beach, CA., 92075, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 354, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business: has not yet started.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Vicente Sotelo Gallardo, 679 Valley Ave., #H, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/09/2012. Vicente Sotelo Gallardo, RF218, Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-003238 Fictitious Business Name(s): Freestyle Capital Located at: 1250 Prospect Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA., 92037, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The ďŹ rst day of business was: 01/01/2012.

This business is hereby registered by the following: Ptolemy Advisory, LLC., 1250 Prospect Street, Suite 200, San Diego, CA., 92037. State of Incorporation/Organization: Delaware. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/03/2012. Michael Stone, RF217, Feb. 16, 23, Mar. 1, 8, 2012

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-003417 Fictitious Business Name(s): Gluten Freedom Baking Company Located at: 8597 Spectrum Lane, San Diego, CA., 92121, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Stephanie Moceri, 17376 Calle Mayor, Rancho Santa Fe, CA., 92067. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/06/2012. Stephanie Moceri, RSF216, Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 1, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-003271 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Ceska Skola West Coast b. Czech School West Coast located at: 7035 La Valle Plateada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA., 92067, San Diego County. Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 7233, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Nikola Kaminsky, 7035 La Valle Plateada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA., 92067. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/03/2012. Nikola Kaminsky. RSF215, Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 01, 2012 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2012-00091581-CU-PT-CTL

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MABEL is a 6-year old loving girl. She is a brown and white Corgi-Cardigan blend with an adorable personality. Mabel weighs 42 lbs., is house-broken, knows several commands and has an eager smile for everyone she meets. Corgis are a loyal and affectionate breed and Mabel seems bound and determined to prove it! Those who know her refer to her as a big â&#x20AC;&#x153;love puppy.â&#x20AC;? You truly wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nd a happier or more loving dog. She has been spayed and is up-to-date on all her vaccinations. Her adoption fee is $249 and, as with all pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center, is micro chipped for identiďŹ cation. Mabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adoption fee also includes a bed, leash, collar, harness, toys and, as an added bonus, two free passes to SeaWorld! Helen Woodward Animal Center is located at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. For more information call 858-756-4117, option #1 or visit www.animalcenter.org.

Rabbit Care Class March 3rd, 11am-1pm SDHRS Adoption Center, 4805 Mercury St, Ste. C, 92111 www.sandiegorabbits.org FCIA Adoption Event March 3rd 10:30am-1:30pm Petco, 2749 Via de la Valle, Del Mar www.fcia.petďŹ nder.com

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO. 330 W. Broadway St., San Diego, CA., 92101.

PETITION OF: Ngoc Thi Le on behalf of Benjamin James Le, minor for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Ngoc Thi Le ďŹ led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Benjamin James Le to Proposed Name Benjamin Quang Le. 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 ďŹ le 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 ďŹ led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date:

Mar. 08, 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, Rancho Santa Fe Review. Date: Jan. 31, 2012.

Robert J. Trentacosta Judge of the Superior Court RF214, Feb. 9, 16, 23, Mar. 1, 2012

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REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE Open Sunday: 1-4 12536 Cavallo St., Carmel Valley

Carmel Valley Offered at $629,888 - $649,888 3 BR/2.5 BA 2119 sq. feet. This move-in ready twinhome is priced to sell! Formal LR, dining room and family room. No HOA fees and $89/mo. mello roos. Soaring ceilings.

Floorplan is perfect for entertaining. Upgrades include granite, flooring, cabinets + more.

Extra large master suite w/walk-in closet. Large secondary bedrooms. Gated stone courtyard, private yard with spa and barbecue. Walk to parks, private & public schools, athletic club, stores and restaurants. Great freeway access and 5 minutes to beaches.

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OFFERED AT $1,500,000- $1,700,876 VRM 3 bedroom & 3.5 bath – 2,814 square feet- Built in 2001Modern upgraded kitchen with Viking appliances- Master retreat with 2 private ocean view decks- 1,500 bottle temperature controlled wine room- Ocean and Village views The McInerney Group Jim McInerney & Rachel Christensen www.LJ92037.com · (858) 551-7233

HOME OF THE WEEK Purple Haze on La Jacaranda Covenant of Rancho Santa Fe

Does your DREAM HOUSE focus on a totally decadent backyard with a custom rock pool, grotto style spa that seats over 20 people, poolside bar with flat screen TV , patios and backyard veranda, firepit, and a grassy area for adults and kids alike? Then this is the property for you!

Bonus features include single story ranch style, 6 bedrooms in the main house plus a one bedroom detached guest house, and a 5 car garage plus 1 golf cart space.

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TEENS continued from page B14 live auction. Some of these items include a beautiful mink and fox fur, dinner for eight people prepared by Chef Larry Abrams in a private home or at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club, golf and lunch with Charger Quentin Jammer, beautiful jewelry, sports tickets, wine, spa treatments, clothing, golf opportunities and more.

According to Lois Jones, board member of Friends of San Pasqual Academy, “This tournament provides much needed funds for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy.

College scholarships, athletic programs, academic enrichment programs, music programs, computers, yearbooks and more are made possible due to funds raised by many generous participants. Many wonderful high school memories for these foster kids are created by the efforts of Friends of San Pasqual Academy by putting on proms, dances and other school events that would not occur.

This tournament, auction and dinner make many things possible for these deserving teens.”

“What we provide for our own kids is what we strive to provide for our foster kids”, states Ann Boon, board member of Friends of San Pasqual Academy. “The students know that we, the community, really do care about them. Many

wonderful individuals, volunteers and donors continue to give their time and other resources that enrich the lives of these foster teens. The foster teens are very grateful and highly appreciative of all that we do for them.”

If you would like more information on “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” please call 858 759-3298. Please visit www. friendsofsanpasqualacademy. org. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.

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continued from page B6 $20 RSFCC Members drop-in / $30 Non-member drop-in; Info: RSFCC.org Anticipation is building for the Ladies Spring Luncheon - Thursday March 29 This year’s theme “A Toast to Tabletops” has already sparked some pretty

creative themes, which you can preview online. Like last year, we expect this ladies luncheon to sell out early.

Put together your group of girlfriends, select a theme and join in the fun and friendly design competition.

Celebrate Spring as we gather for a flute of champagne on the Designer Terrace while we wait for the doors to open.

Local designers and retailers bring their wares to you, so you can peruse design ideas and shop at your leisure under the umbrellas on the patio with that iconic view of the Village. Already we’ve had an handful of table hosts step up to reserve their spots.

We currently have seven Table Host spots left. Tickets are $850 for a table of ten or $1020 for a table of twelve.

While the host can pay for the entire table if they’d like, you can also reserve your spot and have your guests purchase their tickets to your

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table directly online. Individual tickets are limited and are $85 each. Please call or email with questions. We still have a few sponsor/vendor tables available on the terrace, which includes seats at the luncheon. Click the link on the home page of RSFCC.org Volunteering at the RSF Community Center We now have a handful of volunteers that are helping with youth classes, answering questions at the front desk, designing logo wear, doing event planning and working with office staff. We’re a great place to put your underutilized talents to work, or to dust off some of those skills that have been sitting dormant. If you think you’d like the energy (and certainly the variety) of being an active part of “your” Community Center, please give me a call at 858-756-1480 or send an email to EWeidner@RSFCC. org .

OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $575,000-$625,000 3BR/2.5BA $619,000 3BR/2.5BA $629,888-$649,888 3BR/2.5BA $696,000 4BR/3BA $729,900 4BR/3BA $820,000 4BR/3BA $945,000 4BR/2.5BA $1,100,000 5BR/5BA $1,149,000 5BR/3.5BA $1,395,000 5BR/5BA $1,399,000-$1,499,876 4BR/3.5BA

12559 Montellano Terrace Sun 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Arlene Dutchik, Coldwell Banker (858) 245-8847 13594 Lavender Way Sun 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Lucienne Michelle Lastovic, Coldwell Banker (858) 366-3295 12536 Cavallo Street Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Rhonda Hebert, Real Living Lifestyles (858) 945-0644 13558 Sage Mesa Rd Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dan Conway/host: D. Malet, Prudential CA Realty (619) 200-5677 12662 Caminito Radiante Sat-Sun1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kevin P. Cummins, Coldwell Banker (858) 750-9577 5464 Caminito Exquisito Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jana Greene, Prudential CA Realty (619) 708-4756 13362 Jarman Place Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Jana Greene/host: M. Deglow, Prudential CA Realty (858) 213-7121 5067 McGill Way Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Pepper Coffey/host J. McCaw, Prudential CA Realty (858) 735-4000 4743 Thurston Place Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker (858) 395-7525 4915 Concannon Ct Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker (858) 395-7525 4745 Reedley Terrace Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dan Conway, Prudential CA Realty (858) 243-5278

$399,900 2BR/2BA

2745 Caminito San Pablo Elizabeth Lasker, Del Mar Realty Associates

$879,000 3BR/2.5BA

3003 Caminito Gijon Sat 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Lucienne Michelle Lastovic, Coldwell Banker (858) 366-3295

$4,975,000 5BR/5.5BA

140 7th St Doug Springer, Del Mar Realty Associates

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Sun 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (858) 481-8185

Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (619) 857-9884

RANCHO SANTA FE $798,000 4BR/3BA

8335 Santaluz Village Green East Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm E. Anderson & K. Boatcher, Willis Allen Real Estate (858) 245-9851

$1,995,000 4BR/4.5BA

6635 Lago Corte Robyn Raskind, Prudential CA Realty

Sun 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 229-9131

$2,177,000 5154 Linea Del Cielo Sat 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 4BR/5.5BA K.Ann Brizolis/hosts C. Horn & B. Estape, Prudential CA Realty (858) 756-6355

Orva Harwood 858-775-4481 CA DRE Lic #00761267

Eric Iantorno 858-692-5505 CA DRE Lic #01256501

$2,495,000 5BR/4.5BA

3329 Cerros Redondos K. Ann Brizolis/host: S. Linde, Prudential CA Realty

Sat-Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 756-6355

$2,750,000 4BR/5BA

6619 La Valle Plateada Bill Talbott, The Sterling Company

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 756-6280

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