La Jolla Light
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Vol. 100 Issue 9 • March 15, 2012
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INSIDE
March Moon Madness Sign-up under way for Menehune Surf Contest, A3
New spinning center comes to Bird Rock, A11 La Jollan Greg Wiest took this gorgeous shot of the moon setting over The Cove and Beach and Tennis Club the morning of Thursday, March 8. It surely gives a sunset a run for the money!
Town Council amends bylaws, moves trustee elections to April LJCD boys basketball season draws to an end, girls still playing, A20
Band talks about life after La Jolla High School, B1
By Pat Sherman The La Jolla Town Council approved the first significant changes to its bylaws in nearly 60 years during its March 8 meeting. The trustees voted to require that any changes to its bylaws and code of ethics be approved by a two-thirds vote, as opposed to a simple majority. Second vice-president John Weinstein was the lone vote in favor of approving the changes via a simple majority. Also voted upon was
By Dave Schwab The eighth annual classic car exhibition at the Cove has a new name, more sponsors, and a sharper focus this year engaging the entire community in making the show one of La Jolla’s signature events. “We are committed to raising the bar and making this a special event for this community,” said Mike Dorvillier, committee chair of the weekend-long La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by La Jolla Historical Society from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. “Were actually expanding the free car corral open to the public up from the Concours on the field toward Girard Avenue,” said Trip Bennett, the historical society’s interim director. “We’ve really done a lot this year to make sure we’re involving the community, including creating a great partnership with the La Jolla Village Merchants Association.” The 2012 Concours on Scripps Park lawn will feature more than 150 exquisite
whether council trustees should be limited to serving six or nine consecutive years on the board. Most club members felt that six years was enough time, given that trustees can run for reelection after a one-year hiatus. “I think six years is a good suggestion,” said Bylaws Committee Chairman Peter Wulff, noting that trustees can remain active in the community and on council committees during their year’s hiatus from the
See Town Council, A6
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Beautiful cars, beautiful people coming to La Jolla on April 1
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A scene from last year’s event at The Cove.
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See Concours, A10