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Lagoon project aims to benefit threatened birds, plants
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By Marlena Chavira-Medford Staff Writer Snowy plovers and tiny shorebirds nest in sand dunes, but the urban influx has gobbled up many of their homes, dwindling their population to less than 330 in San Diego County. However, the rarely seen creatures may soon have a new home in the San Elijo Lagoon
Ecological Reserve. Members of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy are working to protect a four-acre plot of sand dunes in the lagoon’s southwest corner, terrain that is vital to many threatened plants and animals, including snowy plovers. If snowy plovers do indeed start nesting there, it would actually be a home-
coming for the birds because more than 30 years ago, dozens called this area home. “We would be ecstatic in the next year or two to have a couple of nesting pairs on the site,” said Barry Lindgren, the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy’s staff scientist and
SEE BIRDS, PAGE 15
Snowy plover (Courtesy photo)
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Story on page A4 ■ Former principal focuses on ‘Power of Choice’ in book
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■ Solana Beach man shifts from software to sustainability
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Dog Beach gets drinking fountain By Jill Weitzen MacDonald Staff Writer Del Mar residents Sharon and Richard Bockoff have two beautiful dogs named Walter and Sophie. They have been active in local animal rescue organizations in San Diego County and adopted Sophie from the National Brittany Rescue and Adoption Network. They made Del Mar their permanent home in 2003 after years of commuting back and forth from Michigan. The story of their love of animals and their love of the community of Del Mar came together this year when they approached the Del Mar Foundation about donating funds to provide a dog drinking fountain near dog beach in Del Mar. They would provide the funding if the Del Mar Foundation would work
SEE DRINKING, PAGE 6
S.D. County redraws supervisorial district boundaries every 10 years By Joe Tash With the results of the 2010 U.S. Census soon to be released, the County of San Diego is embarking on an exercise it undertakes every 10 years — redrawing the boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts to equalize their populations. The process — which is required by state and federal law — is both complex and, at times, controversial. The
From left to right: Richard Bockoff, Maile D'Arcy, Cory Grant, Carolyn Kling, Sharon Bockoff and dogs Walter and Sophie. Photo/Jill Weitzen MacDonald
Lagoon restoration enters home stretch ■ Canyon Crest Academy drummer plays at Grammys
Story on page B1
The San Dieguito Wetlands Restoration Project has entered its final phase of construction with the dredging of 85,000 cubic yards of sand currently clogging the San Dieguito River channel. The five-month dredging
Redistricting to follow release of 2010 Census
project began on Feb. 15 and will remove sand that has built up over the decades in the river to allow for better exchange of water from the ocean to the new nature preserve. Clearing the channel of sand on the east and west
sides of Jimmy Durante Bridge will allow an estimated 80 million gallons of water to reach the newly created wetlands during daily tides to make the ecosystem naturally sus-
SEE STRETCH, PAGE 14
county successfully defended itself against lawsuits over its redistricting process after both the 1990 and 2000 census counts. In 2001, a rift occurred between members of the Board of Supervisors when a majority voted to remove Rancho Santa Fe from District 3, represented by Pam Slater-Price, and add it
SEE CENSUS, PAGE 6
Alternative means to ease parking proposed By Marlena ChaviraMedford Staff Writer A former office space in downtown Del Mar will soon be converted into a restaurant, a change that means the building it’s housed in will have to meet a different set of parking standards. Property owner George Conkwright
intends to change an approximately 1,400square-foot space at 1201 Camino del Mar, suite #200, into a restaurant. According to the city code, that creates a deficit of 20 parking spaces for the building, including the removal of the Town & Country parking, a removal
SEE PARKING, PAGE 6
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By Kelley Carlson Contributor In the hours immediately following a tragedy, victims or survivors often need emotional support and guidance. They may not know what to do, where to go, or have anyone to turn to. In many parts of San Diego County, volunteers from the Trauma Intervention Program are called to a scene by emergency services personnel to assist those in need. It could be in response to a homicide, suicide, natural death, accident, fire, domestic violence, natural disaster or other traumatic situations. “Our niche is that we provide emotional first aid,” said Mandy Atkission, executive director of TIP’s San Diego County chapter. “We are a liaison between family and emergency responders, and we help get answers. We provide a lot of resources.” There are about 100 volunteers throughout the
county, but the nonprofit organization is seeking more help. “We have a 20-minute response time guarantee, and we need sufficient (volunteer) numbers in all areas,” Atkission said. TIP’s main office is in Carlsbad, but volunteers work in their own community and are on call three times a month in 12-hour shifts. Atkission said a person chooses his or her own shift, usually from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. There could be no calls, or as many as three or four during the time period. A volunteer on a “typical” call is often assisting for three to five hours, Atkission said — until the victims or survivors “have a grasp of reality.” Currently, there are five community response “teams,” including North County Coastal, which covers Rancho Santa Fe, cities
SEE TRAUMA, PAGE 14
Community Calendar FRIDAY, MARCH 4 • Local vocalist Michael Tiernan will perform a free acoustic concert from 5 to 7 p.m. on the Del Mar Plaza Ocean View Deck, 1555 Camino Del Mar. •For the 26th year, the Spring Home/Garden Show will be returning to the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 4-6, and will include hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the newest products and hottest trends for both inside and outside the home. For more information visit: www.springhomegardenshow.com. SATURDAY, MARCH 5 •The Work at Home Business Expo (WaHB Expo) will bring together thousands of experienced professionals and career seekers at the March 5-6 Del Mar Fairgrounds. The WaHB Expo will feature more than 100 home business models, resources and workshops designed to give the necessary tools on starting and running a successful home business. For more information, visit www.wahbexpo.com. • For three days starting Sunday, March 6, Il Fornaio guests can enjoy a festive environment and entertainment to celebrate Carnevale. Children will have the opportunity to decorate paper masks and enjoy complimentary pizza and soft drinks. For details please call 858-755-8876. Il Fornaio, 1555 Camino Del Mar
• The Del Mar Farmers Market is open from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Del Mar City Hall parking lot every Saturday. For more information, please visit delmarmainstreet.com. SUNDAY, MARCH 6 •The Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club will host the 15th annual Turf Bocce Ball Tournament on Sunday, March 6, at the Del Mar Horsepark. The tournament will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. rain or shine. For more information go to www.dmsbrotary.com, or contact Vicky Mallett at (858) 245-7968. • The community in invited to help restore wildlife habitat by removing invasive, non-native plants with the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy at the San Dieguito Lagoon from 1 to 3 p.m. Reservations required — contact volunteer@sdrvc.org or (858) 674-2275 x12 for directions and to reserve a space. Wednesday, March 9 •There will be a craft time for preschoolers at 11 a.m. Participants meet in the children’s room. Del Mar Library, 1309 Camino Del Mar. •Robert Fullbright and Gail Meinhold will give a presentation with tips on how to be fit in North County at 6:30 p.m. This lecture is part of the Mira Costa College Lecture Series. Del Mar Library, 1309 Camino Del Mar.
CRIME REPORT SATURDAY, FEB. 19 • Drunk in public, 1500 block of Camino del Mar, 5:30 a.m. • Malicious mischief/vandalism, 2200 block of Jimmy Durante Blvd., 7 p.m.
MONDAY, FEB. 21 • Simple assault (non domestic violence), Camino del Mar and 15th Street, 12:52 p.m.
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Del Mar resident arranges tour of the Relic of St. Mary Magdalene By Marlena ChaviraMedford Staff Writer A couple of years ago when Del Mar resident Paula Lawlor visited a friend in the south of France, she had no inkling that the trip would also prove to be a powerful spiritual journey. It was there that she visited Sainte Baume, a mountain cave where Saint Mary Magdalene spent the last 30 years of her life in isolation. Though Lawlor had never known of the place before, said she felt a divine presence in that cave as she prayed to the saint. “And the very next day, my prayers were answered,� she said. “I was praying about very real problems, and I had a very powerful experience.� So powerful that she felt enveloped in a new passion. She said she wanted to tell everyone about what took place, and to experience what she had. After working on the project for several months, Lawlor was able to arrange a tour of the Relic of Saint Mary, which began Feb. 14 in Northern California and is ending in San Diego on March 14. The relic — which is a por-
Mary Magdalene], but I almost feel like I was meant to tell her story. Too many things keep coming together too easily for me to think otherwise. My hope is that more people come to know the true story of [Saint Mary Magdalene], and that they have their own miracle. It happened for me, and I know it can happen for anyone.� For more information about Lawlor, her book, and the current tour Paula Lawlor please visit magdalenepublishing.org.
IF YOU GO Tour of the Relic of St. Mary Magdalene March 12: Saint Therese of Carmel, 4355 Del Mar Trails Road San Diego, CA 92130, (858) 481-3232, sttheresecarmel.org. March 13: Church of the Resurrection, 1445 Conway Drive Escondido, CA 92027, (760) 747-2322, resurrectionchurch.org. March 14: St. John the Evangelist, 1638 Polk Avenue, San Diego, 92103 619-291-1660, sjesd.myownparish.com.
tion of Saint Mary Magdalene’s tibia, or shinbone — will make local stops at: Saint Therese of Carmel in San Diego on March 12; Church of the Resurrection in Escondido on March 13; and St. John the Evangelist in San Diego on March 14. The Dominicans have guarded the relic since the 1200s,
Parents invited to lunch presentations for DM school district Reliquary of St. Mary Magdalene and therefore the tour is centered on Dominican parishes. The experience at Sainte Baume impacted Lawlor so much that she said she felt inspired to learn all that she could about Saint Mary Magdalene. During her research, she discovered that while delivering a homily in the year 951 Pope Gregory I referred to a “woman Luke called a sinner and John called Mary.� Lawlor said that created a legacy of confusion, inaccurately linking the men-
tioned prostitute to Mary Magdalene, despite the fact that gospel never states that she is. Inspired to bring this misconception to light, Lawlor wrote a book about it, “A Love Devout — The True Untold Story of Mary Magdalene.� Lawlor, who is a mother of seven and a member of St. James Parish in Del Mar, said she feels the recent book and tour are among her life’s most important work yet. “The funny thing is that before this, I had no special devotion to [Saint
The Del Mar Union School District lunch committee is currently analyzing the district’s hot lunch program. The first step was surveying families about their satisfaction with the current program, now begins the process of evaluating options for improvement. Parents are invited to come learn more about the companies that are interested in serving the children healthy and appealing lunches at three different presentations and food tastings by the vendors. Each company will present its philosophy, lunch program and answer questions from the community. Presentations are as follows: • Saturday, March 5, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Torrey Hills MUR with vendor Chickpeas (dining-details.com/chickpeas) • Sunday March 6, 1:30-3 p.m, Sycamore Ridge MUR with vendor KI's School Lunches (kis.naturallunches.com) • Monday March 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Del Mar Hills Academy MUR with vendor Revolution Foods (revfoods.com) If you and your family are interested in attending, seating is limited, so please register at zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BY6FCYNKM
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Solana Beach benefactors donate $25K Local student wins area music competition for community center renovations By Karen Billing Staff Writer Playing a Mozart sonata, 10-year-old Michael Chen’s fingers move nimbly over the keys. Michael moves with the flow of the notes and works the pedals below while wearing fuzzy slippers. The young pianist recently won first place in the Music Teacher’s Association of California San Diego Branch’s piano concerto concert playing Beethoven’s Concerto No. 1, third movement. The win has entitled him to play as a piano soloist with the Greater San Diego Community Orchestra at a pair of concerts at the University of San Diego on April 8 and 10. Michael was also invited to perform as guests arrive for the 2011 Innovation in Education Awards, also held at USD, in May. “We are very proud of him, he works very hard,” said his mother Sue. “It takes a lot of devotion and can sometimes be frustrating to concentrate on every single little detail. Not every kid can take it.” Michael, currently a fourth grade student at Sage Canyon, started playing the piano at age 5. “There was this one song I really liked and I just got interested in it,” said Michael. That song was Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” and it became quickly clear that Michael had a natural gift. He started taking lessons from teacher Inessa Litvin, an alumna of the St. Petersburg Music Conservatory, and began entering sonata and concerto competitions. In the competitions, students perform in front of a panel of judges—in the concerto competition players are judged by age group, in sonata contests there are no age restrictions and Michael has scored on the same level as high school students. “At first I’m usually very nervous but then I just play,” said Michael, who owns his own
Solana Beach couple Peter House and Carol Childs have pledged a $25,000 donation toward the Fletcher Cove Community Center renovations. After all the bids came in too high for this renovation project, city staff returned to the drafting table and found ways to cut costs. The project was put back out to bid in February, and a contract was awarded to Delta Builders for $267,475. City council also authorized $37,000 in redevelopment funds toward the project, in hopes of keeping some of the nicer amenities that had been cut out to reduce costs. Thanks to this donation from House and Childs, the city will be able to include even more of those original amenities in the project. House is a board member of the Solana Beach Community Foundation, which has raised $185,000 for the project. Childs is president of the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society, which has raised about $40,600 for the project.
DM City Council to hold March 9 meeting on proposed fairgrounds purchase Michael Chen holds his first place plaque from the Music Teacher’s Association of California concerto competition. Photo: Karen Billing little competition tuxedo. February’s win was his first at a concerto competition and Michael proclaimed the victory “cool.” “He’s not always good at expressing himself with words,” Sue said. “ Music gives him a way to express himself.” When not playing piano, Michael also enjoys playing basketball and golf, practicing on a small putting green at his home. His goal with piano is just to continue to “enjoy the musicality,” he said. “I hope to keep playing but I might grow up to be something else like a video game designer,” Michael said.
CCA’s Dollars for Scholars ‘Used Media and Book Sale’ is March 4-5 Fast becoming an annual event at Canyon Crest Academy (CCA), the Used Media and Book Sale will be held on March 4-5 in the main campus parking lot. Back by popular demand will also be a giant bake sale. The sale will be open on March 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. Prices will range from $1 - $5. The event is being organized by CCA’s Dollars for Scholars.
Enjoy ‘Folklorico Fun’ The Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society invites you to its general meeting titled “Folklorico Fun” on Friday, March 11, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at La Colonia Park Community Center, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, CA.
The Del Mar City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 9, at 6 p.m., in the Del Mar Communications Center, located 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar. The purpose of the special meeting will be to provide information to the public regarding the City's proposed purchase of the fair-
grounds and race track property; the proposed “Governance Model; and to solicit public input regarding this proposal. The "Special Meeting Agenda" will be posted at City Hall and on the City's website no later than Friday, March 4. For more information, visit, www.delmar.ca.us.
Boat carrying marijuana found in Del Mar Two men were arrested after a panga boat carrying marijuana was found in Del Mar earlier this week, authorities said. The boat was found near 27th Street and Camino Del Mar at about 3:45 a.m. March 1, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The boat had a ``significant amount of marijuana'' on board, 10 News reported. — City News Service
Del Mar Kiwanis Ugly Dog Show is March 13 The Del Mar Kiwanis Club’s 16th Annual Ugly Dog Show, which once again includes contests for the ugliest dog, cutest dog, best trick, dog that most looks like its owner, the best costume and much more, will take place on Sunday, March 13, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Registration/check-in is 10 a.m. -11 a.m. Show begins at 11:15 a.m. The contest is open to the public, and over 400 dogs are expected to bring their adult and child owners from all over San Diego County, and compete for valuable prizes. In addition to the contests, there will be lots of fun for everyone in the family. The
Show’s Master of Ceremonies will be Sheryl Roush. Checkers the Clown, will be doing face painting, magic and will be giving away balloons. All proceeds from the event will benefit two San Diego County non-profit organizations: Rancho Coastal Humane Society Safehouse Program, which provides shelter for pets of domestic violence survivors; Helen Woodward Therapeutic Riding Program, which offers the fun and benefits of horse riding to people with disabilities. For more information, visit www.uglydogcontest.com or call 858-755-5913.
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CENSUS continued from page 1 to District 5, represented by Bill Horn. Escondido was moved from Horn’s district to Slater-Price’s. The board approved the change on a 4-1 vote, with Slater-Price opposed. For the current redistricting effort, supervisors in February appointed a fivemember advisory committee that will study the census data when it is released April 1, hold a series of public meetings, and then recommend up to three potential maps to the Board of Supervisors. The board is expected to vote on a final map in August. “We’ve set up a process that’s open, transparent and public… to give as much opportunity as we can to have the public participate,” said Nicole Temple, a county staffer who is overseeing the redistricting process. “I think our mandate is pretty straightforward, to comply with federal and state laws and the county charter and come up with balanced districts,” said Adam Day, a member of the redistricting advisory committee appointed by Horn.
DRINKING continued from page 1 with the City of Del Mar to install the fountain. City of Del Mar staff Eric Minicilli, David Scherer and Pat Vergne worked with
NORTH COAST While detailed population information is not yet available, according to the San Diego Association of Governments, the population of San Diego County grew to 3.2 million from 2.8 million between 2000 and 2010. According to Horn, preliminary information shows the population will have to be reduced in District 5, which covers a wide swath of North County from the coast to the Imperial County line. Slater-Price’s District 3 includes Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas and Escondido, along with the San Diego communities of Carmel Valley, La Jolla and Torrey Hills. According to preliminary information from the San Diego Association of Governments, District 3’s population stood at 659,000 in 2010, the second-highest of the five districts after District 5. In spite of assurances that the redistricting process will be fair and open, some in the community remain skeptical. They point to the fact that all five members of the current Board of Supervisors are white Republicans, and that the current makeup of the board has remained unchanged since the mid1990s. Horn was recently
Del Mar Foundation volunteers Carolyn Kling and Cory Grant and Executive Director Maile D’Arcy to make this fountain, near the north entrance to dog beach, a reality. Potable water is now available for both dogs
elected to a fifth four-year term, and Slater has announced she will run next year for a sixth term. Critics charge that one of the factors posing a steep hurdle to potential challengers — including minority candidates — is that after the supervisors receive the recommendation of their advisory committee, they have the ultimate authority to set their own district boundaries. Former San Diego city attorney Mike Aguirre, who brought unsuccessful lawsuits against the county over its redistricting process following both the 1990 and 2000 census counts, likened the county’s political system to that of Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi: “It’s the same kind of system here, the same people are in power for decades at a time. “If you allow the politicians to select the voters, in essence you’re allowing politicians to select themselves. It subverts the whole process,” Aguirre said. The solution, Aguirre said, is for the county to create an independent commission to set district boundaries, following the model of a voterapproved panel in Sacramento that will be set-
and their human friends. The fountain has been incorporated into the new walkway and landscape project along Camino Del Mar, just south of Via de la Valle, that is the terminus of the Coast to Crest Trail. This is just one exam-
ting boundaries this year for legislative and Congressional districts. City council districts in San Diego are also set by an independent commission whose members are appointed by a panel of retired judges. Aguirre said he doesn’t plan to file a lawsuit this time around, but will be watching closely to see if the process is as open and fair as possible. In a written response to questions from this newspaper, Horn did not respond directly as to whether he would support the creation of an independent commission to set the boundaries of supervisorial districts. John Weil, chief of staff for Slater-Price, said, “the supervisor would prefer an independent commission.” Creation of an independent redistricting commission for the county, however, would require both state legislation and an amendment to the county charter, which would also require a vote of the public, said County Counsel Tom Montgomery. Because the current redistricting process is underway, and must be completed before the next election, a change in the way the county creates its supervisorial district boundaries would not be
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Mar 7th Frenchie’s Crepes (cooking) 9:00am The Nolen Plan (documentary) 10:30am
Del Mar City Council Special Meeting (LIVE) 6:00pm
Mar 6th Planet X Programming on DMTV (Sporting Events & Interviews) 2:00pm
Mar 8th Small Green Domicile 4:30pm
The Piano Guy w/Scott Houston (instructional) 7:00pm
Powerhouse Live: Haute Chile (concert )6:00pm
Mar 9th Inside So. California SAFE Task Force 5:30pm
Inside So. California: DADT Repeal 6:00pm
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feasible this year, and would instead have to be implemented for the next round of redistricting following the 2020 census. Steve Danon, a Carmel Valley resident who plans to run against Slater-Price next year, agreed that an independent commission should set supervisorial boundaries, and questioned his rival’s sincerity on the issue. With the process already underway, such a change is unlikely for this year’s redistricting effort, and the next round of redistricting won’t take place for another decade. “She’s been there for 20 years, why doesn’t she move it forward?” Danon said. The redistricting committee seems poised to embrace other suggestions by Aguirre to improve public access. For example, the committee will be holding meetings in all five supervisorial districts to gather public input, and those meetings will be held at night, when most people are off work and able to attend. The committee is not allowed to meet in closed session, and both Horn and Slater said they don’t see a need for the Board of Supervisors to meet in closed
session to discuss redistricting in the absence of a redistricting lawsuit. Finally, Aguirre said the county should make its redistricting software available to individuals and groups who want to submit their own maps for consideration. The software will be used by the advisory committee and county staff along with census data to create supervisorial districts with populations that are as equal as possible. Day said committee members agree that making the software available would be beneficial, and have asked county staff to research what that would cost. “That’s a great idea. That would make the maps easily accessible for any member of the public from any area of the region. That’s something we would like to see,” said Weil, adding that Slater-Price would support the concept if the cost is not prohibitive. The public can get information about the redistricting process, including the advisory committee’s meeting schedule, at a website set up by the county: www.sdcounty.ca.gov/redistricting. The site allows people to sign up for email updates about redistricting activities.
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a Del Mar resident and owner of the commercial property located at 333 11th Street, appealed that decision citing several concerns over the validity and legality of the approval. After conducting its de novo hearing Feb. 22, the city council agreed to allow Conkwright to participate in the pilot program and the DMVA public valet program for the times it is in effect. However, because the DMVA public valet program does not operate all year or all day, Conkwright was also required to find another supplemental form of parking, as allowed by the city code. Possible solutions include a private valet, off-site and shared parking. The building at 1201 Camino del Mar is about 10,275 total square feet, and is a mixed use of office and restaurant space. The Camino del Mar Pilot Program was authorized by city council last April for a period of two years. It aims to boost the revitalization of downtown by easing the parking situation for customers.
continued from page 1 that Conkwright also proposed. Therefore, property owner George Conkwright requested that he be allowed to participate in the Camino del Mar Pilot Program, which allows those in Del Mar Village between 12th and 15th streets to find alternative ways to meet the city’s parking standards, such as valet service. He also requested that he be allowed to alternatively meet those standards through the Del Mar Village Association’s (DMVA) public valet program, which helps to ease parking during peak busy times downtown. In December, the city’s planning director gave Conkwright the green light to use the pilot program and the DMVA public valet program, with the conditions that he included new signage, monitoring, and should there be an impact, he would also provide other means of parking per the city code. In January, Ralph Peck,
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Del Mar attorney named a ‘2010 Attorney Local high schoolers set to compete with college players of the Year’ by California Lawyer By Phil Dailey Staff Writer The best attribute about playing above your competition level is that there is not much to lose. That's exactly the mindset that members of a local doubles tennis team will have when they play in the 122nd Annual Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championships. The tournament gets under way today at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and goes through Sunday. Traditionally, the event brings together some of the top college doubles team from across the country. However, if there are teams that are good enough, they can enter the tournament as well. For the duo of Daniel Faierman and Warren Wood, both Del Mar residents, they are playing the tournament for the final time as high schoolers. Faierman is off to Yale in the fall while Wood will be heading to Clairemont McKenna, both will play tennis in college. In the tournament last year, the two La Jolla Country Day players made it all the way to the finals of the back draw before a school commitment forced them to drop out of the competition. Faierman and Wood went on to win the CIF doubles title last year in the high school ranks. "We know that it's gonna
Del Mar residents Daniel Faierman and Warren Wood will play in the 122nd annual Pacific Coast Men’s Doubles Championships. benefit is that they have been playing tennis together since they were little boys. "We've been neighbors since we were 2," Wood said, "so we work well together." This year marks the 69th straight year the event has been going on at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club adding to the rich tradition that started back in 1890 when the event was first held at The Hotel Del Monte in Monterey. The event started as an idea to have the best players in the East play the best in the West. Past winners include Jack Kramer, Arthur Ashe and John McEnroe. Admission to the 122nd Annual Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championships is free. For more information go to www.ljbtc.com.
be a tough tournament," Wood said. "All those college kids have much more experience than us, but I think that if we just play well and we don't make a lot of stupid mistakes, I think we can do pretty well in this tournament. Obviously, the college kids are more mature. Bigger shots, they work more on their game all-around, so that's the disadvantage we have." They may be at a disadvantage because of their age, but playing the role of underdog has its benefits. "We are more doing it to have fun," Faierman said. "It's not a tournament that we feel pressure. We're the young guys — we're just trying to have fun. All the pressure is on the older guys." One key for Faierman and Wood that could be a
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ner. “Chris’ commitment to a very deserving class of the elderly and their families and his strong leadership capabilities were key factors to his team prevailing.” The Skilled Healthcare class-action lawsuit was one of the largest of the past decade, and the largest ever against a nursing home chain. After a six-month trial, a jury found that Skilled Healthcare, one of the country’s largest nursing home businesses, consistently failed to comply with California’s minimum nurse staffing requirements. Its outcome is already changing practices in the nursing home industry to improve the service for the elderly. Healey and his co-counsel are among 45 attorneys throughout California to receive California Lawyer’s 15th annual CLAY awards, honoring attorneys whose achievements had a significant impact in 2010, or are expected to have such an effect in the coming years. The honored include law professors; attorneys from international law firms, government agencies and public interest organizations; and members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee. For more information, visit www.luce.com.
Del Mar’s Anne Dhanens qualifies for Laureate Society at Whitworth University Anne Dhanens of Del Mar has been named to the Whitworth University Laureate Society for fall semester 2010. Anne qualified for the academic honors society by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.75 during the semester. Located in Spokane, Wash., Whitworth is a private liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The university, which has an enrollment of nearly 3,000 students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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Local author looking for diary submissions from teen girls for book Book’s goal is to help girls grow up with higher self esteem By Karen Billing Staff Writer One of the world’s most famous diaries was written by teenager Anne Frank as she hid from the Nazis with her family during WWII. Her reflections are among the most read in the history of literature. With that in mind, local author Janet Larson Melugin has embarked on a project to piece together diary entries from teenagers, sharing their thoughts on the tough realities of growing up, of tortured self-esteem, and of inspiration. “My Diary Unlocked: Keys to Making a Difference in the Lives of Teen Girls” will include entries that “reflect a poignant time in life that are gut-wrenching, funny, serious and heartbreaking,” said Larson Melugin. “I want for teen girls to know that they are not alone and to give parents tools to help encourage their daughters to be authentic and to help create an environment that fosters high selfesteem,” Larson Melugin said. As she continues to work on
the book, Larson Melugin is still looking for diary entries. Submissions can be anonymous and sent in through her website, mydiaryunlocked.com. As the founder of a consulting firm, Larson Melugin led motivational training for managers and published several human resources surveys about best practices. She studied both human resources and psychology at the University of Oregon and has always wanted to help people become the “best they could be.” She was personally trained by Jack Canfield, co-author of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series, to present selfesteem seminars for young women. She has worked with everyone from Girl Scouts to teen unwed mothers to women and children at emergency shelters. She has also served as a Big Sister and teaches a lunchtime diarywriting club at Ashley Falls every week. “I always had a passion for working with young girls because I had such low self esteem growing up,” Larson Malugin said. Years ago she was preparing for a move from Del Mar when she pulled out an old dusty box with her high school diary inside. “It was so sad,” Larson
Janet Larson Melugin is working on her book “My Diary Unlocked.” Photo: Karen Billing Malugin said of reading her diary. “I laughed, I cried, I wanted to shake her, I wanted to go back in history and give that girl a big hug because I just had so much self-loathing and a depressing way of looking at myself as a teen.”
She knew that it wasn’t just her—that most teen girls go through that kind of experience. Larson Malugin calls it her “a-ha” moment, when she decided to start her project to gather teenage diary entries, some of the most visceral and emotive writing there is. “A diary is written with authenticity because you’re just writing to yourself, as your own best friend,” Larson Malugin said. For the last two years she has worked on the book as entries poured in, some teens have even sent their entire diaries. A top New York agent is on board with the project and has sent proposals in to publishers. The book is broken into sections that deal with various topics, such as bullying, body image, pregnancy, sexuality and eating disorders. One teen describes her feelings after keeping an abortion secret; another shares guilt after a boyfriend committed suicide. “…I thought that I was cool and interesting and fun to be around. I guess the joke was on me,” wrote a 16-year-old named Ann. “All I ever see is the world laughing at me, making fun of me for my math grade (which my mom is gonna kill me for) or
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SB resident and former principal’s book focuses on ‘power of choice’ By Diane Y. Welch Staff Writer A desire to help people improve their lives inspired Solana Beach resident Dr. Berge Minasian to write a self-help book that would do just that. The idea percolated inside his head for years, he said. Then he was able to fulfill his ambition a few months ago with the release of his first book, “The Power of Choice: Living the Life You Always Wanted and Absolutely Deserve” [Trafford Publishing]. A broad experience in his professional life gave Minasian vast experience from which to draw material for the content of his book. His work in the public sector as well as in the private sector allowed him to observe people, to see first-hand how they reacted to their own lives. “I've always been interested in what makes some people successful and others fail, and finally I had the time to write down my findings,” he said. It came down to a simple premise: The choices people make. Through his
Dr. Berge Minasian (Courtesy photos) book Minasian strives to get this message out to his readers: “Recognize that whatever you're feeling, whatever you're experiencing, wherever you are in your life, much of it is because of the decisions you have made. Control your beliefs, control your attitudes, control your values, make good choices.” The book includes suggestions about stress management, how to improve one’s ability to interact
effectively with others in the home, the workplace or in social settings, and the importance of systematically strengthening selfesteem. A reader-friendly, self-hypnosis script helps reinforce this self improvement. Poignant anecdotal examples throughout the book clarify Minasian's message. For example, he writes about a young man, age 25, born without arms or legs, who became a huge-
ly successful businessman and a highly sought-after motivational speaker. Then, in contrast, he calls attention to celebrities with every reason in the world to be happy, but for one reason or another, destroy themselves through destructive lifestyle choices. There is a chapter on finding meaning in the work place. One of the things Minasian discovered is that many people hate their jobs. He said that Gallup polls show that 50 percent of working adults are miserable in their jobs and doing less than their best work. There are more depressed people in the U.S. now than ever in its history. “We have more money, more access to goods and services, but more depressed people,” he said. Minasian's own personal choice led him to pursue a career as an educator. He retired from the Solana Beach School District in 1990, having served as principal at both Solana Vista Elementary and Skyline Elementary schools. On retirement from
education, Minasian went back to school and earned a doctor of clinical hypnotherapy degree, opening his private practice two years later. In addition to these distinct phases in Minasian's career, he was recruited by his three adult children to work as their staff development coordinator in Bergensons Property Services, a national corporate enterprise. He retired from that position in 2008 and began working in earnest on his book. In his book, Minasian shares basic tenets for self improvement: Whatever you believe with conviction becomes your reality; your mind controls your body; your mind has the power to comply with your expectations; happiness is a function of how you interpret events in your life; whatever you say to yourself over and over is what you become; and you become just like the people you surround yourself with. “Once you read this book, you can never, ever revert to blaming your genes, your parents, your
Dr. Berge Minasian’s first book, ‘The Power of Choice: Living the Life You Always Wanted and Absolutely Deserve.’ significant others, your employer, or society in general for the present quality of your life”, said Minasian. “I'm hoping this will be a handy, dandy resource for everyone and that people will learn from it and make the right choices for themselves.” To find out more about Dr. Minasian's new book, or to order a copy, log onto http://livingthepowerofchoice.com or email him at tminasian@sbcglobal.net
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Former software entrepreneur shifts focus to sustainability By Arthur Lightbourn Lane Sharman describes himself as a “social entrepreneur.” Or, more specifically, a management and financial consultant specializing in water conservation and the development of solar farms for harnessing electrical energy throughout the sunny and water-challenged southwestern United States. His stated personal objective is to advance the mission of making the southwest a preeminent capital for sustainability and renewable energy. Sharman, a Solana Beach resident and fifth generation Californian, is a local partner in the Spainbased Solarpack Development Corporation and the founder of the Borrego Water Exchange. He is also the lead organizer of the Sustainability Forum scheduled for March 4, at 6:30 p.m., in Solana Presbyterian Church’s Debin Hall. March is Sustainability Month in Solana Beach. The forum is directed at young people from throughout North County, 25 and younger, who are being urged to become active participants in the sustainability movement. Admission is free and a Firewire surfboard will be raffled off. We interviewed Sharman in the editorial offices of this newspaper in Del Mar. At 58, Sharman is sandy-haired, blue-eyed, tall and trim — 6 feet, 190 pounds — and keeps in shape surfing, swimming and lifting weights — and eating the good stuff he grows in his organic garden. “As all of us get older,” he said, “we become a little
Lane Sharman (Photo: Jon Clark) bit more concerned about this lease on the use of our local home as well as our planetary home; and all of us who are, I think, sensitive and informed students of civilization feel that civilization is at risk right now … based on the collapsing systems that support life.” Yet, despite the seriousness of the threat, he believes, because of the relative comfort of many in America today, “we almost are anesthetized by that comfort” compared to the concern and willingness of young people in the 1960s who challenged the status quo. “And it concerns me,”
he said, “because what they [young people] are going to take on and what they are taking on is objectionable. It’s an objectionable future in which they are also a party to the complacency by their willingness to either tune-out or unwillingness to tune-in to the opportunity to make a difference.” Sharman was born in Los Angeles with deep family ties to both Los Angeles and San Diego County’s desert community of Borrego Springs. His maternal great grandfather, George Jacob Kuhrts, helped launch the Los Angeles Transit Railroad. His father was a
Louisiana-born aviator pioneer who was a pilot with United Air Lines for 36 years until he retired in 1968. His mother, now 86, has been a life-long activist for social justice, women’s rights, the rights of young people, and was the former head of the San Francisco United Nations Association. His maternal grandparents were pioneers of Borrego Springs in the 1930s. From an early age, Sharman sensed that water was a long-term concern of his family in Borrego. The area’s total water source comes from one aquifer which, given the current rate of usage, will dry up in 50 years. An uncle, George (Buddy) Kuhrts, was the chief land planner for Borrego Springs from the 1940s until his death in 1994, and Sharman’s stepfather was Robert DiGiorgio, nephew of Joseph DiGiorgio, founder of the struggling, grape-growing DiGiorgio Fruit Company, that clashed with Cesar Chavez over the unionization of its farm workers. Under Robert DiGiorgio, as president, the company changed its name to the DiGiorgio Corporation, ceased farming and became a leading developer in Borrego, beginning with the de Anza Country Club in 1955 and continuing until the early 1980s. Sharman graduated high school from the Cate School in Carpinteria, California, in 1971; studied French for a year at the American College in Paris; and attended UC Santa Barbara for another year. “Those were very challenging times towards the
FAST FACTS Name: Lane W. Sharman Jr. Distinction: Social entrepreneur and sustainability advocate Lane Sharman specializes in water conservation and the development of solar farms for harnessing electrical energy throughout the southwestern United States. Resident of: Solana Beach Born: Los Angeles, 58 years ago Education: B.A. in mathematics and computer science, San Francisco State University, 1977. Family: He and his wife, Randi, have been married for nine years. Interests: Surfing and organic gardening. Recent reading: “Hitting the Wall: A Vision of a Secure Energy Future” by Richard Caputo Favorite vacation: France Favorite TV: “Nature,” on KPBS. Favorite films: Graduate”
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Educational potpourri By Marsha Sutton An accumulation of odds and ends have been stacking up in the last few weeks, so below is an educational potpourri on matters affecting local school districts. Declining reserves A budget discussion on the agenda for the San Dieguito Union High School District’s March 3 board meeting shows a declining reserve balance for the district. The cuts in state funding account for the need to dip into emergency reserves. Marsha “Administration must work toward reducing the deficit between income and Sutton expenditures, particularly as reserves are being spent down,” reads the report. The report indicates that the district is still projecting that it will be able to meet its requirement to maintain a minimum 3 percent unrestricted general fund reserve balance. However, the funds are clearly dwindling. According to the district’s March 3 report, these are the projections: Unrestricted Beg. balance End balance Reserve %
2010-2011 $16.17 million $12.15 million 9%
2011-2012 $12.15 million $10.17 million 7%
2012-2013 $10.17 million $8.29 million 5%
The trend indicates that the following year, 2013-2014, the district will be at its 3-percent minimum level, unless more funding can be secured. SDUHSD associate superintendent Rick Schmitt said it is unlikely that programs will be eliminated for the coming year, but a $3 million cut was needed. As a result, schools may need to reduce their counselors, coaches, gardeners and other support staff. It will also mean not replacing retiring teachers, resulting in larger class sizes. At a recent budget workshop, a number of drastic cuts were proposed, one of which was eliminating the 4x4 schedule, in use at Canyon Crest Academy and San Dieguito Academy. The 4x4 schedule is more expensive than the traditional year-long calendar in use at Torrey Pines and La Costa Canyon high schools. But Schmitt said there was no way the school board would eliminate the 4x4. That was a nonstarter, he said, and was never seriously considered. Islam complaint In response to a formal complaint by three individuals objecting to the presentation of Islam in the San Dieguito Union High School District’s seventh-grade history textbook, SDUHSD superintendent Ken Noah has asked the school board to refer the complaint to the California Department of Education. “Since the textbook in question was reviewed and adopted at the state level, and given that this is an issue of statewide concern as the text is widely used in districts across the state, it is appropriate that this matter be referred to the California Department of Education for re-evaluation and
decision,” reads the agenda item for SDUHSD’s March 3 board meeting. “It was a state-adopted text, and it came about as a result of a fairly intensive … process at the state level,” Noah said. Because this textbook, adopted by the district in 2006, is used widely across the state, Noah said he is obligated to bring it to the attention of the CDE because it potentially affects many other California school districts and “is more than just a concern about San Dieguito.” “I think it’s important that this get vetted in a way where it’s given a critical analysis,” he said. The CDE, he said, has the resources, the staff, and the process for proper review. The group objecting to the presentation of Islam in the seventh-grade history textbook met several times last spring with San Dieguito administrators, Noah said, “and we essentially thought we had come to some common ground.” He said everyone seemed to agree at the time that the issue belonged at the state level, since textbook adoptions are an in-depth process ultimately approved by the state Board of Education. So it was unexpected when the textbook critics called Noah last month to say they intended to present their complaint to the school board. “Yes, we were surprised when it came back,” he said. “What I need to know is what transpired from that last conversation ... that would bring it back.” Obama speaks in Del Mar Those who objected to the censorship of President Barack Obama’s second back-toschool speech last September will be pleased to know that the Del Mar Union School District made amends for its mistake by presenting the speech on the Friday before the President’s Day weekend. Better late than never. Freedom speaks in La Jolla Freedom of speech for students came under attack again, this time at La Jolla High School, where students spray-painted “Freedom for Iran” on student benches. The benches have been used for years for acceptable sloganeering by students, so the issue was not one of vandalism or defacing property. The difference this time appeared to be that this was a political message inspired by the revolution in Egypt, and it apparently rubbed the school’s principal, Dana Shelburne, the wrong way. Claiming the benches should be used only for “positive” messages, he had the statement painted over. But what could be more positive than demanding freedom from dictatorial regimes? And what could be more hopeful than students aware of world affairs and engaged in active support of the fight for democracy and personal liberty? Two days later, another message appeared, which was also obliterated. This time it read: “Freedom for LJHS and Iran.” Tyranny, it would seem, can take many forms. The crowning achievement was the opinion piece that ran in the Feb. 24 issue of the San Diego Union-Tribune, where LJHS senior Yasamin Elahi eloquently, respectfully and forcefully blasted the administration for covering up the pro-democracy statements and restricting students’ constitutional right to freedom of expression. Free-speech advocates should cheer the creativity of students and their uncanny ability to force adults to confront arbitrary and indefensible positions. If students in this country aren’t allowed to express thoughts that support peaceful revolutions seeking to overthrow truly oppressive dictatorships, then that precious First Amendment isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. Tech talk in the classroom Congratulations to Del Mar Heights School for being a leader in utilizing technological tools in the classroom. The recent article in this newspaper on technology teacher Gail Moran and her inventive iTouch learning program highlighted an ingenious merging of
technology with learning. Arming students with skills that will help them secure careers for jobs that haven’t even been invented yet is a challenge all teachers face. Breaking free of traditional instructional models is a huge first step and takes courage and creative thinking from adults, and offers life-long benefits for students. Student-friendly policy change More congratulations to the Del Mar Union School District and superintendent Jim Peabody for modifying the intra-district transfer policy to allow students attending a school outside their neighborhood to remain in that school through sixth grade. Last year, when sixth-grade students got ejected from their schools to make room for neighborhood kids who had just moved into the area, it exposed a deep flaw in the district’s policies and procedures, one decidedly unfriendly to students and disruptive to the educational process. Many of these “bumped” students were originally forced to transfer to a Del Mar school outside their own neighborhood against their wishes, because their neighborhood school was full. So they were already displaced once. To force them to move again, and for their final sixth-grade year, was heart-breaking for young children who had to be uprooted from friends, teachers and schools they had grown attached to. The new policy allows intra-district transfer students to be classified as resident students, meaning that, once they are enrolled in one particular school, they will have priority and be allowed to stay at their school through sixth grade and can no longer be forced out. Revolving business chiefs in Del Mar The announcement in January that Cathy Birks was appointed as the Del Mar Union School District’s assistant superintendent of business services brought to mind the sudden disappearance of the previous assistant superintendent of business services, Scott Mann, who lasted approximately 40 days on the job before he was gone. Mann, a resident of Menifee in Riverside County, was hired on September 13, 2010 and served his last day in the DMUSD on or around November 8, according to DMUSD superintendent Jim Peabody. His settlement agreement states that Mann was a probationary employee who “may be released at any time” and that it is in both parties’ “mutual best interest to end the employment relationship, effective December 8, 2010.” Mann, who during his employment in Del Mar also served as a city council member for the city of Menifee, earned an annual salary of $112,967 from the DMUSD, according to Del Mar’s assistant superintendent of human resources, Tim Asfazadour. Although he left the district on or around Nov. 8, the agreement states that Mann would be given his regular salary and benefits through Dec. 8. The extra month amounted to about $9,414 in salary. Peabody said the agreement to pay an extra month’s salary was not required for employees in their first year. “It was a decision I made, because the fit wasn’t there for the team, to release a probationary employee and to give that employee a chance to find their feet and to get another position,” said Peabody, explaining the extra 30 days’ pay. “If I would have had something egregious happen or something like that, I probably would not have paid after that [Nov. 8] day, but that wasn’t the case,” he said. “I thought it was the correct and professional thing to do.” Mann, who said he has his own consulting business in Menifee, had no comment on the reasons he left the district. “You’ll have to talk to the superintendent,” he said. Peabody too would not comment on the reason for Mann’s departure. He said it was part of the agreement to keep those details confidential. Marsha Sutton can be reached at: SuttComm@san.rr.com.
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SHIFTS continued from page B1 Software in 1997, developing corporate financial and security software, After a lengthy and painful divorce and the death of his stepfather and his father, Sharman reassessed what he was doing with his life. He was troubled by what he viewed as the increasing exhaustion of life-supporting resources. “My work took a new focus in 2004 when I went to Borrego Springs to see if some of our family’s land in Borrego could be developed. And that precipitated an understanding of the water crisis in Borrego. “There is not going to be any long-term viability of Borrego or any other community unless there is water certainty,” he concluded. “You can’t plan for the future if you are not certain about your water supply. “We had owned the Borrego Water Company. We had sold the Borrego Water Company in the 1990s to the Borrego Water District and the water district asked me and a number of other citizens in Borrego to work on developing an exchange mechanism which would allow for the exchange of water rights for development rights.” The idea was to return Borrego’s sole aquifer, which is being overdrafted at a rate of 14,000 acre-feet per year, to a more sustainable rate of usage. Starting in 2004, with local stakeholders, Sharman created the Borrego Water Exchange (BWX), the first independent “water bank” in the state of California whose goal was to achieve water sustainability in Borrego through the issuance of water credits based on agricultural, commercial and residential water-usage rights that could be sold and exchanged. “In the case of development in Borrego Springs, for every unit of water that you need for a new home, you must retire two units of consumption. So they have a 2 to 1 mitigation policy and the Borrego Water Exchange is the facilitator between an owner and a buyer of those rights. I am the arranger. I
arrange those transactions.” Each water credit,” Sharman said, “represents 325,000 gallons of water every year taken out of production in perpetuity — forever.” “We bank water rights and water credits, usually purchased by developers who seek to offset their water use, but they can also be purchased by philanthropies and conservancies.” Farming in the desert, he said, is understandably water-intensive. The farming community in Borrego, with 4,000 acres of land under agricultural production, uses cumulatively 70 percent of Borrego’s water supply. “We’d like to see less farming,” Sharman said, “but we’d like to see an economic exit for farming. “So if you’re going to give up farming, then that water right could be conveyed to another party. We intermediate the banking of that right so if there is not a buyer over here today, you can bank that water in my water bank, stop farming today but not lose your ability to sell the water right to another party at a later point in time.” In 2006, the water district entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) appointing Sharman’s BWX to manage the issuance, circulation and retirement of water credits. Shortly afterwards, a new,
less friendly regime was elected to run the Borrego Water District In 2007, the BWX brokered its first retirement of 50 acres of citrus that escalated into a contract dispute with the water district. The water district terminated its MOU with Sharman’s exchange, appropriated Sharman’s model in 2008 and is attempting to run its own version of the exchange. Meanwhile Sharman continues to operate the BWX and, so far, in economic terms, has transferred more than $1 million in water rights. Also, in 2004, Sharman founded Solana Energy to negotiate the development of solar farms throughout the Southwest and in 2009 Solar Energy became a local equity partner of the Solarpack Development Corporation headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The electrical energy harnessed and generated by photovoltaic panels on the solar farms is sold to public utility companies and incorporated into the electrical grid. The farms are typically located on former agricultural lands of at least 40 acres, but unlike fields devoted to agriculture, solar farms require no water and are emission free. Sharman currently has 150 megawatts worth of solar farms in various stages of development in California.
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National group, ‘Gen Next,’ looks to expand membership locally By Marlena ChaviraMedford Staff Writer What is the common thread connecting a celebrity chef, a luminary for Google Ideas, and a former U.S. ambassador dealing with war crime and genocide? They are all members of Gen Next, an exclusive organization that educates and engages its members on some of the biggest challenges facing future generations in the areas of economic growth, education, and international security. Though it’s a varied bunch, there is an overarching theme among members. “These are people bound by a big, big vision for the future,” said Gen Next CEO Michael Davidson. “These are all people who are highly successful, intellectually curious, forward thinking and have an animating factor that sets them above most. They are extraordinary people.” The group, which is five years old, has members across the country and is aiming to add about 20 in the San Diego area this year. By joining the group, which is done by invitation only and requires a $10,000 annual contribution, members gain access to a wealth of information. There’s yearround programming that allows them to pick the brains of some major movers
and shakers at the local, national and international level, including business innovators and government officials. For example, a quick search on the group’s website, gen-next.org, revealed an upcoming talk by former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Members also get access to internal memos, memberonly exchanges, and opportunities for national and international trips. Because Gen Next’s mission includes economic
“These are all people who are highly successful, intellectually curious, forward thinking and have an animating factor that sets them above most. They are extraordinary people.” growth, education, and international security, members tackle some pretty big issues, like how to achieve oil independence, and what to do about the public education crisis. Gen Next serves as a vehicle for chance in these areas by helping to bring about legislative changes, elevate other organizations working toward the same goals, and by helping to
launch new organizations. Case in point: Movements.org, a nonprofit that helps grassroots activists by pairing them with resources and mentors in the technology, media, private and public sectors, is the collaboration of Gen Next members and Gen Next sponsored their first conference in New York City. “This is a perfect illustration of what happens when Gen Next puts together the right people and right ideas with the platform and resources to make extraordinary things happen,” he said. The ultimate hope is that by educating its members, Gen Next can help them to see issues in a bigger picture, and inspire longterm solutions. Taking that step outside one’s comfort zone isn’t always easy, Davidson said, but the payout is becoming part of something bigger, something relevant, something that brings about change. “I always like to use a line from Mad Men’s Don Draper: ‘If you don’t like what’s being said, change the conversation.’” For more information about Gen Next, visit gennext.org or call 877-770GNXT. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member, send an email to become_a_member@gen-next.org.
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TRAUMA continued from page 3 from Del Mar north through Camp Pendleton, and east to Vista. Ages among volunteers can vary greatly, as TIP permits those as young as 14 to participate if their parents are also part of the program. There is no upper age limit. To become part of the program, prospective participants must first attend an orientation to see if TIP is right for them. If they decide to proceed, they must complete a 50-hour
STRETCH continued from page 1 tainable to support increasing fish and birds populations, and native vegetation. “Even before we began this final phase of construction, the vision behind this unprecedented coastal restoration project was a reality,” said David Kay, Southern California Edison manager of environmental projects. “The site has
NORTH COAST training academy, in which they are trained to handle all types of situations, and attend a continuing education program once a month. They are also required to pass a background check. “TIPlets,” or new members, are assigned a mentor, who shows them the ropes and helps them become comfortable enough to eventually handle calls on their own. Marilyn Carpenter of Del Mar just responded to her first call on Feb. 22, one she said that was “pretty straightforward” and involved a person
who had been in ill health for a while. Carpenter had previously been involved with other organizations, such as the American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery program, Hospice of the North Coast and Voices For Children. After attending a TIP fundraiser with fellow member and friend Linda Loehr, Carpenter said this was something in the back of her mind that she knew she wanted to do. “I feel good contributing my time,” she said. “This (group) is so wellmanaged. People do a
great deal with passion and empathy.” When not on call, volunteers do have opportunities to socialize with one another —Atkission said many of them meet for lunch outside of TIP meetings, and there are also fundraisers and volunteer appreciation events. Although volunteers are not monetarily paid, they often receive feedback and thank-you cards, which Atkission refers to as “volunteer pay checks.” Just being on the scene can be emotionally rewarding. Atkission, who has
been with TIP for just over eight years, said one of her toughest, yet most fulfilling, assignments involved a 1-year-old who drowned in a bathtub. “As the mother held her baby, she was able to say goodbye,” she said. “I afforded her the opportunity to allow that to happen.” Loehr, a Rancho Santa Fe resident, has been with the organization for about 10 years and has responded to more than 100 calls. She said an incident in Del Mar really stands out for her, in which she was called to a hotel where an
out-of-town couple had been staying and the wife had died unexpectedly. “I was able to help the husband get the mortuary,” Loehr said. “I was able to help him with some final details while he was at the hotel and get back to his home.” Loehr emphasized that TIP is “a great organization.” “There are super volunteers,” she said. “We’d like to get more from the area.” For more information or to become a part of TIP, go to www.tipsandiego.org or call (760) 931-2104.
already become a nursery for more marine life than the relatively small number of fish impacted by the ocean water cooling system of our San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.” The specialized dredge operating in the sensitive wetlands east of Jimmy Durante Bridge is ideal from an environmental standpoint, because it is small, has minimum emissions and makes very little noise. The dredge pumps sand to a stockpile area
where it is being dried for placement on five California least tern nesting sites and other upland areas on the east side of I-5. Once the upland areas have received the sand from the river bottom, top soil will be placed and planted with native habitat. Excavators and front end loaders will be used to remove the sand in the channel to the west of Jimmy Durant Bridge. The same process of sand removal and placement has
been used in past years to open the river mouth. The sand in this area is considered high quality beach sand and will be used to replenish Del Mar beaches. “The project has become a real natural asset for San Diego and is a living laboratory for studying how nature can adopt man made eco-systems,” said Pamela Fair, vice president, environmental, safety & support services. “The ongoing research is helping our scientists understand
how fish and birds colonize and re-populate previously disturbed areas to benefit other restoration projects around the country.” Minimizing interference with any migratory and endangered bird nesting activity is one of the most important operational components to the dredge operation. Project biologists will work cooperatively with U.S. Fish and Wildlife and California Fish and Game to monitor the
site during construction for any nesting activities in order to protect birds. The park’s master plan provides for public access through increased trail systems and wetlands education once the construction portion of the nature preserve is completed. Additional information about the San Dieguito Wetland Restoration Project is available at www.sce.com/wetlands. — Submitted by Kelly Sarber, San Dieguito Project
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Fairgrounds purchase a ‘Game Changer’ for Del Mar The purchase of the Fairgrounds will be a true “game changer” for the City of Del Mar. The City would take responsibility for the operation of a $60,000,000 gambling and entertainment business. To put things in perspective, this is more than six times the current general fund revenues (revenues used to provide for the general operation of the City). While many people have been talking about the possible benefits of such a purchase (local/regional control), few people have been talking about the financial details and implications of such a purchase. Fortunately, the 22nd District Agricultural Association (DAA) has provided us the latest audited financial statements for the years of 2007, 2008 and 2009. Management discussion and extensive financial details are provided in the statements. I have offered to send the actual report to anyone who is interested (email me at preston.vorlicek@gmail.com). Below is a table summarizing the profit and loss from the 22nd DAA from 2007 through 2009. This table is directly from the audited financial statements.
BIRDS continued from page 1 project principal. “If these birds come back, others will likely follow. Lindgren said he also hopes to attract least turns, another threatened shorebird that depends on the dunes for nesting — and to protect silvery legless lizards, which live in the sand. Though it is a small plot of land, this is one of the last surviving coastal strand areas in the county. Sandwiched between Pacific Coast Highway and the Santa Fe railroad tracks, this sandy strip has been subjected to harmful intruders in the form of hikers, bicyclists, and non-native plants. “We are trying to protect a fragile area that would
Two things jump out from the table below: (1) revenues are flat, and (2) the 22nd DAA has been losing money for the past three years. The flat revenues are, according to the management discussion, due to a general decline across the country in gambling revenues from horseracing. Indeed, horseracing tracks have been closing around the country due to a falloff in revenues. The losses become even more concerning if you consider the fact that the City of Del Mar will be borrowing almost $80,000,000 to finance the purchase of the Fairgrounds. Yes, the City plans to establish a separate enterprise fund that will do the actual borrowing, but this borrowing will still put a significant financial burden on the 22nd DAA going forward. The table at right shows what the profit and loss statement would have looked like over the past three years with borrowing $80,000,000 (at 4 percent interest only loan) included: kind of a “what if” analysis. You can see that the losses balloon to a collective $12,800,000 over the three-year period! Who will pay for these losses? How will they be paid for? Will the City of Del Mar guarantee loans to finance
otherwise be gone,” Lindgren said. “This area impacts the rest of the lagoon. This is one more step in our effort to enhance the overall habitat of the lagoon, which is about 1,000 acres.” In an effort to keep cyclist and hikers away from the sand dunes, a fence has just been added along the western edge of the area, and a sign instructing people to stay away will soon follow. Working around the March to September nesting season, crews will also remove invasive plants, such as sea rocket and ice plant, and replace them with native species, like beach primrose, sand verbena, and coast woolly head. San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy members also remove litter, monitor progress, and launch an outreach effort that educates
these losses? Does the City have a plan for improving the profitability of the 22nd DAA? If so, please share it. I invite and welcome anyone (especially from the Del Mar City Council) to comment on or correct my analysis and answer these questions publicly. The only information that I have is publicly available information. If there is some "hidden information," please share it with me. And I STRONGLY encourage the City Council to share with the citizens of Del Mar the City Council’s financial forecasts for the Fairgrounds operations over the next few years. If there are no forecasts, I would tell the City Council to do the forecasts NOW (and share them with the citizens of Del Mar)! We, as a city, need to understand what we are getting into going forward. And I would caution the City Council not to rely too much on cash flow analyses. Discounted (or
people about the importance of staying away from the sand dunes. The project, which has been many years in the making, was made possible with support from the California Department of Fish and Game, which owns the land. The project costs about $80,000 and funding came from a few sources: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which gave approximately $36,000; the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, which gave approximately $43,000; and Patagonia, the National Wildlife Federation, and California Department of Fish and Game, which collectively gave approximately $5,000. For more information about the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, please visit sanelijo.org or call (760) 436-3944.
multiplier) cash flow analyses can be a very deceiving number in a capital-intensive business (where you have lots of depreciation expenses). For example: if you look at an airline company (that owns it's jets), remove all capital expenditures and depreciation expenses, the business looks great! Add in capital expenses and depreciation and "voila" things don't look so good. I have no axe to grind. My only concern is the financial well being of the City of Del Mar. The City narrowly “escaped” a big financial hit from the Del Mar Shores property purchase by selling off other City assets (Balboa property). Now we are looking at the possibility of continuing losses as far as the eye can see. Where will the money come to finance these losses? Build a mega-hotel on the Fairgrounds? Sell off more property? Sell naming rights to the Del Mar Fair? Preston Vorlicek
TPHS stages ‘Tommy’
Torrey Pines High School’s musical theater department, TP Players, is concluding its production of The Who’s ‘Tommy’ this week in the Black Box Theater. Director Marinee Payne and student director Ryan Barrales are proud to present the final performances this week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 3, 4, and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss this captivating student-run production of ‘Tommy!’ Pictured above are Ryan Barrales, student director; Allison Yamamoto, reporter; Lenny Cheah, Cousin Kevin; and Akaina Ghosh, Mrs. Walker.
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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Congregation Beth Am offers variety of religious, social events City National Bank
Rabbi David Kornberg By Karen Billing Congregation Beth Am in Carmel Valley is working hard to meet the needs of its large and growing membership, offering a full slate of religious services but also fun and social opportunities for its members and surrounding communities. Beth Am, a Conservative Jewish congregation, offers a variety of services throughout the week, sometimes three a day. Their Friday Rock’n Shabbat services even feature a live band with singing and dancing every second Friday of the month. Rabbi David Kornberg
The wall at the center of Congregation Beth Am comes from a town in Czechoslovakia that was ravaged by the Holocaust. A Holocaust torah from the town is used by bar and bat mitzvah students. Photo/Karen Billing
has been at Beth Am since 1997, when the congregation still met in a small building while the new sanctuary was being built. He’s been the senior rabbi since 1999 and has seen the congregation
swell to about 600 families— people travel from as far away as Oceanside to be a part of it. Beth Am prides itself on its close community feel. “We’re a large synagogue with a very small-time feel,” said Debra Clemons, program director. Kornberg said they are a congregation that serves people from “birth to death” and they strive to engage everyone with their program offerings. “We’ve always focused a lot on our youth and youth programs, but we’ve started to really focus on adults, as well,” Kornberg said. New this year for adults is the Ultra Fit Challenge, a “workout for the mind” that Kornberg said gets participants in shape Judicially. Starting March 6, the twoweek program includes a myriad of classes on parenting, the Israel conflict, yoga, dancing, practical Judaism, music, history and business ethics. Beth Am is also hosting an “Israel in the Crosshairs” speaker series sponsored by Dr. Bob and Mao Shillman.
The second in the three-part series, which will be held on Sunday, March 6, will feature David Brog, the executive director of Christians United for Israel. While adult activities will increase, Beth Am’s youth program continues to be strong and is one of the largest in the region, even rivaling Los Angeles. They just started a new youth program for students in seventh through 12th grade called Sabra, which keeps young people engaged through classes on leadership, art, relationships, yoga and even offers community service projects. Additionally, Beth Am will host a Purim Carnival on March 20 featuring games, a petting zoo, karaoke and live music. “All our events are open to the public and we hope the community comes and enjoys them,” Clemons said. Beth Am is located at 5050 Del Mar Heights Road. For more information, visit betham.com.
opens La Jolla Bank City National Bank has opened a second branch in La Jolla to better serve the professionals, entrepreneurs and private clients in the area. City National’s new branch manager is Jennifer Harter, a local banking professional who is involved in several area organizations, including the La Jolla Historical Society. “City National has been serving this region since 1979,” said Harter. “We combine the personal service and local knowledge of a community bank with the sophisticated Jennifer Harter advice and financial solutions of a larger institution.” The new branch, which City National acquired when it bought First Pacific last year, is located at 7817 Ivanhoe Ave. in La Jolla. This month, City National has made getting a loan cheaper and easier. Small business owners who open a business checking account with $5,000 from now until Feb. 25, will be eligible for fee waivers. •Business loan or line of credit fee waiver of up to $3,000. •Monthly account maintenance fee waiver for the first three months. City National is a Preferred Lender under the U.S. Small Business Administration and SBAExpress programs and also provides conventional loans and treasury management services as well as foreign exchange. City National Bank is the wholly owned subsidiary of City National Corp. (NYSE: CYN). It is backed by $21.8 billion in assets, and provides services through 74 offices in California, Nevada and New York. The company and its investment affiliates manage or administer $56.9 billion in client assets. For more information about City National or fee waiver opportunities, visit the company’s Website at cnb.com. Or call Jennifer Harter in La Jolla at (858) 768-7010.
Local resident named to Charles Blankets needed for veterans Schwab National Advisory Board
Demetrios Xanthos of Encinitas and Gordon Cooke of Carmel Valley with golfer Aaron Baddley. Santa Fe Christian Schools is a Christian, college preparatory school located in Solana Beach, CA. For more information please contact: (858) 755-8900 or www.sfcs.net
Santa Fe Christian men’s group welcomes pro-golfer PGA golfer Aaron Baddeley recently spoke to Santa Fe Christian Schools “Men of SFC” group, sharing the impact his faith has had on his career and family life. Baddeley, the recent winner of the Northern Trust Open, spoke of his desire to be known more for his character off the course than his play on it. The three-time PGA tournament winner reflected on his greatest joy, being a father. He encouraged the group of 90 men to serve and lead with honor, providing a positive role model for the children in their lives.
Neil Hokanson, president of Hokanson Associates, a team of investment, tax and financial planning specialists, was recently named to the Charles Schwab National Advisory Board, a group of influential and accomplished financial advisors across the U.S. who meet with Schwab's senior management to exchange ideas and offer advice. Hokanson Associates has been named “One of America’s Top Wealth Advisors” Neil Hokanson on five occasions by Worth Magazine. Hokanson is also a director of the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation and chairs the Foundation’s Investment Committee. For more information, visit www.hokansonassociates.com.
Rotary Club hosts Bocce Ball Tournament March 6 The Del Mar-Solana Beach Rotary Club will host the 15th annual Turf Bocce Ball Tournament on Sunday, March 6, at the Del Mar Horsepark. The one day event is the organizations’ primary fundraiser and the beneficiaries this year are the Community Resource Center, Voices for Children and the San Diego Advocates for Youth. The tournament will field 125 bocce teams, including the mayors of both Del Mar and Solana Beach. It is also family friendly, with a jump house and face painting for the kids. The tournament will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. rain or shine. For more information go to www.dmsbrotary.com, or contact Vicky Mallett at (858) 245-7968.
A call has been made by Veterans Village, San Diego, for 2,000 twin size blankets, new or used, for homeless veterans. San Dieguito Unit 416, American Legion Auxiliary has launched a project to collect blankets. Please contact Amy Moser, president, at 858-481-6698 or mail donations (Payable to San Dieguito Unit 416, ALA, earmarked “Blanket Project”) or deliver blankets to American Legion Post 416, 210 West “F” Street, Encinitas, Ca. 92024. The Post is open at 1 p.m. week days and 10 a.m. weekends. Let’s “Make a Difference” in the lives of our veterans.
Timmons Galleries moves to RSF village Timmons Galleries is back to rock the Rancho Santa Fe village with a continuing exhibition of the iconic photography of famous photographer Neal Preston. Leigh Timmons has relocated her gallery into the heart of downtown Rancho Santa Fe, with an impressive show of images taken by Preston from the 1960s and beyond, including Led Zeppelin, Stevie Nicks, Marvin Gaye, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna. Timmons Galleries originated in 2001, in a quaint courtyard adjacent to Mille Fleurs Restaurant and Thyme in the Ranch. As a result of Leigh’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the art world for the past 25 years, her plans are to showcase the “Best of the Best” artists in the realm of photography, painting, and sculpture. Timmons Galleries is located at 6024 D Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA. 92067; 858-756-8488; www.TimmonsGalleries.com.
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CV Storm girls basketball team wins championship Congratulations to the Carmel Valley Storm girls basketball team who won the recreational center championship game with a final score of 22-15 on Saturday, Feb. 26. Pictured are (left to right): Greg Klima, Stacy Modugno, Carolyn Lee, Adriana Babakanian, Renee Klima, Samantha Bergstrom, Mia Gallo, Coach Gen Ruvald, Samantha Modugno, Christina Bargado , Natalie Saddic, Gianna Montini, Katie Simonian.
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The Carmel Valley Recreation Center recently concluded its regional winter youth basketball season, and the Carmel Valley Blizzards finished as league champions with a 6–1 record. Pictured from left to right: (front row) Amanda Wright, Tierra Eshom, Samantha Carpowich, Cassie Jordan, Nika Haleftiras; (back row) Serena Mueller, Coach Milan Mueller, Jacqueline Yau, Andrea Hsieh, Montserrat Quintana, Elizabeth Sullivan, and Head Coach Skip Carpowich (not pictured: Anissa Dadkhah).
Lady Blizzards win League Championship The 7th - 9th grade girls regional basketball league, sponsored by Association for Athletics (AfA) and the Carmel Valley Recreation Center, recently concluded its winter 2011 season and the Carmel Valley Blizzards finished as league play champions. The league consisted of teams from Carmel Valley and University City. The Blizzards congratulate its rival Carmel Valley team, The Storm, for winning the end-of-season tournament in a close contest. Special thanks to Dan and Tedd Ekeroth for their dedication in organizing the AfA leagues, as well as all the referees and volunteers who participate.
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Rugby Champs! The Torrey Pines Rugby Club won the Southern California Junior Varsity Championship, defeating Del Norte, 245, on Feb. 6 at Fallbrook High School. The victory capped an undefeated league season for Torrey Pines. Torrey Pines had to defeat Palos Verdes, 22-10 in the quarter-finals, and Tesero, 32-0 in the semi-finals to reach the championship. Torrey Pines sophomore Jaxson McAllister (above, with ball) won "Man of the Match” for his all-around play. He is trailed on the play by teammate Brian Hollenback. Torrey Pines Captain Ryan Hoffman, playing the key scrumhalf position, led the team until an ankle injury put him on the sidelines on crutches. The Torrey Pines team consists of players who attend Torrey Pines High School, La Costa Canyon High School, Westview High School, and Canyon Crest Academy. (Right) Torrey Pines player Bill Maggs (No. 13), with an assist from teammate Alex Mills, skys high for the ball after a kick. Photos/Susie Talman
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Sampson California Realty is title sponsor for Del Mar Little League Joseph and Diane Sampson, owners of Sampson California Realty, are title sponsors for the Del Mar Little League organization for the 2011 year. Sampson California Realty, under the ownership of long time Carmel Valley real estate broker Joseph Sampson and his wife and business partner Diane Sampson, are very proud to announce this exciting opportunity to sponsor such a wonderful organization as the Del Mar Little League. According to Joseph Sampson, “What makes this so special is that we have the opportunity to once again give back to our community in so many unique ways and the Del Mar Little League is one of them. With so many families participating in this great event it’s an honor to be the title sponsor and give back to a community that has provided us the opportunity to become the real estate company that we are today. The $2,500 sponsorship is just a small way of saying thank you to the families in Carmel Valley, Del Mar and the surrounding communities.” For more info., call SCR at 858-699-1145 or visit www.scr-sandiego.com
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Week in Sports Week in Sports By Gideon Rubin Boys basketball: Torrey Pines defeated Poway 69-50 in a San Diego Section Div. I quarterfinal on Feb. 26. Nick Kerr scored 22 points to lead the Falcons, who improved their overall record for the season to 24-5. Joe Rahon contributed 15 points and 12 rebounds, and Max Heller added 14 points. The victory followed a 74-48 first-round win against San Diego on Feb. 23. Rahon led the Falcons with 24 points, and Jesse Neugarten added 14 points. The Falcons were scheduled to meet Rancho Buena Vista in the semifinals on March 2. ***** Canyon Crest Academy lost to Mount Miguel 53-49 in a Div. III quarterfinal on Feb. 26. Cory Osetkowski scored 21 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead the Ravens, and J.P. Chenevey added nine points. The Ravens beat Madison 67-64 in a first round game on Feb. 23. Osetkowski scored 24 points and had 17 rebounds to lead the Ravens, and Justin Rapoport and Chenevey added 16 and 15 points, respectively. The Ravens concluded their season with a 19-9 overall record. ***** Cathedral Catholic lost to University City 59-51 in a Div. III quarterfinal on Feb. 26. Marco Kengott led the Dons with 14 points, and Matthew Rosenburg added 13 points. The Dons opened the playoffs with a 5620 trouncing of Brawley on Feb. 23. Juan Martinez led the Dons with 10 points. The Dons concluded their season with a 17-11overall record. ***** Santa Fe Christian lost to Francis Parker 64-50 in a Div. IV quarterfinal on Feb. 26. Grant Corsi led the Eagles with 17 points and Connor Moore added 10 points. The Eagles opened the playoffs with a 5343 victory over Christian on Feb. 23. Ryan Moore led the Eagles with 12 points and Corsi and Jeff Mallon each added 10 points. The Eagles concluded their season with a 9-18 overall mark. Girls basketball: Cathedral Catholic defeated Montgomery 60-44 in a San Diego Section Div. III quarterfinal on Feb. 25. The Dons were scheduled to play Our Lady of the Peace on March 1. Christina Kime and Emily Kearney each scored 19 points to lead the Dons, and Malia Nawahine added 13 points. The Dons defeated Castle Park 63-37 in a first-round game on Feb. 22. Nawahine and Kearney each scored 12 points to lead the Dons, and Kime added 10 points. The Dons improved their overall record for the season to 17-12. ***** Torrey Pines lost to San Diego 75-55 in a Div. I quarterfinal on Feb. 25. Megan McClurg scored 25 points to lead the Falcons and Megan Fennessy added 11 points. Eden May added 10 points. The Falcons defeated Sweatwater 75-58 in a first-round game on Feb. 22. McClurg led the Falcons with 23 points. Kristen Nasella added 14 points, and Fennessy contributed 11 points. The Falcons concluded their season with a 13-15 overall record. *****
TPHS soccer player Colin McAtee on the field during playoffs. Photo/Anna Scipione
Santa Fe Christian lost to Francis Parker 58-40 in the first round of the Div. IV playoffs. Bekah Askey scored 12 points to lead the Eagles, and Makenna White and Brittany Bushor each added 10 points. ***** The Ravens concluded their season with an 8-16 overall record. Canyon Crest Academy lost to Olympian 50-41 in the first round of the Div. III playoffs. The Ravens concluded their season with a 9-17 overall record. Girls soccer: Torrey Pines left nothing to chance in their Div. I quarterfinal match against Granite Hills on Feb. 26, as the Falcons took an early lead and never looked back on their way to a 7-0 victory Katie Trees scored three goals to lead the Falcons, and Allie Bailey scored one goal and had three assists. Falcons goalie Hunter Rittgers had four saves. The Falcons improved their overall record for the season to 18-2-4. ***** Cathedral Catholic defeated San Dieguito Academy 4-0 in a Div. III semifinal on Feb. 25. Christina Eichinger scored two goals and had one assist to lead the Dons, and Jamie Schnieders had two assists. Dons goalies Hanna Macaulay and Lizzie Stabile combined for the shutout. The Dons improved their overall record for the season to 14-6-4. ***** Santa Fe Christian defeated Calvin Christian in a Div. V quarterfinal on Feb. 26. Kayla McGuinness scored three goals to lead the Eagles, and goalie Madalyn Tschantz had four saves. The Eagles improved their overall record for the season to 7-11-1. Boys soccer: Torrey Pines defeated Granite Hills 3-0 in a Div. I playoff quarterfinal on Feb. 25. Austin Freel and Garrett Heine each scored one goal and had one assist to lead the Falcons, and goalie Dean Metlz had four saves. The Falcons improved their overall record for the season to 12-7-5. ***** Cathedral Catholic lost to University City 2-0 in a Div. III playoff quarterfinal on Feb. 25. The Dons concluded their season with a 14-6-5 overall record. Water polo: Torrey Pines lost to Vista 13-5 in the San Diego Section Div. I finals on Feb. 26 at La Jolla High. Anique Hermann scored two goals and had one assist to lead the Falcons, and Julia Hermann had 14 saves.
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John Elway, left, with Dave Miller, right After more than 30 years in the sports marketing field, Dave Miller has rubbed elbows with stars on the field and been behind the scenes of some major events. He worked as the corporate sales director for the San Diego Sockers before taking on an 11-year gig as the sales and marketing consultant for the San Diego Chargers. He also worked with Chargers linebacker Junior Seau, securing endorsement contracts with GTE, McDonald’s and Carl's Jr. In 1999, Miller decided to expand his services to encompass the entire sports marketing field by founding Integrated Sports Marking (ISM), where he still serves as president today. Since then, ISM has developed and managed events including the Cox Celebrity Championship hosted by Drew Brees, YachtFest, Pechanga Celebrity Poker Challenge, and the Philip Rivers Celebrity Walk and Fun Run. Miller has also worked to help nonprofits, including The Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, the American Diabetes Association - San Diego Chapter, the Aztecs Athletic Foundation and Kick for a Cure. When he’s not putting on major sporting events, Miller is likely on the sidelines cheering on one of his own kids during their games. Miller lives in Carmel Valley with his wife Teresa, and his three children: Nicholas, Matthew and Elizabeth. 1. What brought you to this neighborhood? My wife, Teresa, and I moved to Carmel Valley 11 years ago after the birth of our first child, Nicholas. We wanted to be in a centrally located area that had good schools. We liked the neighborhoods in Carmel Valley as well as the proximity to the beach. That, plus the guy we saw twirling the sign. 2. What makes this town special to you? We’ve made some great friends in Carmel Valley
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Canyon Crest Academy drummer performs at this year’s Grammy Awards By Diane Y. Welch Staff Writer When the GRAMMY Foundation selected 30 high school students to participate in its jazz ensembles for this year's Grammy Awards, local drummer David James was one of them. Chosen from hundreds of students nationwide, David, 16, a junior at Canyon Crest Academy High School, was awarded one of only two drummer places available. Prompted to apply by a friend, David sent an audition tape and his application to the foundation last October. “Then I got a phone call about a month later telling me I had
been selected for the Grammy Quintet,” he said. The foundation sent out its official announcement to the selectees in December. Each student would participate in choir, jazz combo or jazz band. David was chosen to play drums with the jazz quintet ensemble that would perform on stage during the internationally-televised Grammy Awards show. When the night of the awards aired, on Feb. 13, bassist Esperanza Spalding, who had just been recognized as Best New Artist, played with Davis and his jazz ensemble. “It was a really great experience!” David said.
That performance was only part of a whirlwind week that involved David taking part in several jazz performances that included a gig at the Spaghettini Italian Grill and Jazz Club with Esperanza Spalding; playing at the Grammy Nominee Reception; performing for MusiCares Person of the Year event — Barbra Streisand was the honoree — and an hour long set at the Grammy Awards afterparty. The students, representing 30 cities and 12 states, convened in Los Angeles under the musical direction of Justin DiCioccio of the Manhattan School of Music, Dr. Ron
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‘ElliptiGO 8S’ offers popular alternative for fitness enthusiasts By Kelley Carlson Contributor If you see something on the road that looks unusual — like a cross between a stand-up bike and an elliptical machine — it could be an ElliptiGO 8S. Developed in Solana Beach, the award-winning product “emulates running outdoors without the associated impact,� according to the company’s website. The device is the brainchild of Bryan Pate, a former cyclist and Ironman triathlete who started having problems with running due to hip and knee injuries. He took his idea to former colleague Brent Teal, a mechanical engineer and former Ironman competitor who resides in Solana Beach. Teal began working on designs and, along with Pate, turned the concept into reality. Six years and several prototypes later, ElliptiGO is moving full-speed ahead. Feb. 26 marked the first anniversary of the delivery of the company’s first production bike. Pate said there are four target customer groups: injured runners, which is the company’s primary focus; fitness enthusiasts; people who are or were recreational cyclists; and those who are healthy and want to cross-train. The company is constant-
The ElliptiGO 8S was developed in Solana Beach. Courtesy photo ly working on improving the device, he said. “We’re really focused on the product,� Pate said. “We’re trying to make it successful.� The website states that the ElliptiGO 8S uses the same amount of balance as what’s needed to ride a bike or scooter, and many people are comfortable riding it within minutes. It has an advantage over regular bikes
in that the rider is higher up, giving them greater visibility to cars and a better field of view. The 40-pound product has eight speeds and can travel up to 25 mph, and is capable of being ridden in high-traffic areas and climbing hills. It can also be used indoors with a stationary trainer. Special riding gear is not required; closed-toe shoes are recommended, preferably running shoes. And peo-
ple of all sizes can ride the same ElliptiGO device with little or no adjustment; the maximum weight supported is 250 pounds. This unique device is being noticed in the fitness industry and the media as well as on the road. It earned the 2010 Most Innovative New Product Award in the Action and Sport Technologies category at Connect’s 23rd annual MIP Awards, which honors inventions created and designed in the San Diego area. And ElliptiGO is starting to receive national media attention — it’s been featured in publications such as Runner’s World, Town & County, Wall Street Journal, Men’s Health Magazine, Popular Science, Entrepreneur Magazine, Shape and a number of others. It has also been highlighted on “The Doctors TV Show,� “Good Morning America,� L.A. TV station KTLA and more. Locally, the ElliptiGO 8S can be bought at the company’s headquarters, 722 Genevieve St., Suite O, in Solana Beach. There are also two retailer locations in Coronado: Bikes and Beyond, and Holland’s Bicycles. The product sells for about $2,500. Want to test it out before shelling out the money? Interested parties can go to www.elliptigo.com and sign up for a free test ride.
Pate said the company intends to focus on expanding across the country. As of late November, there were 14 retailers in various states for purchase in 33 stores, according to the website. In addition, the product is making its way around the world. There is an online distributor in Canada, and ElliptiGO “just got off the ground in Europe.� Pate said that the business plans to set up in Australia and New Zealand in March — stores are slated for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and possibly Christchurch. Once a person buys an ElliptiGO, he or she can go to the company’s website and watch videos, which covers everything from getting started, to adjusting and using the product, and how to improve riding skills. There are also training tips and programs for long-distance cyclists and runners, along with some general advice. Feeling ambitious? There is a Century Club established for the first 100 ElliptiGO riders who finish an official 100-mile ride on the device. As of Jan. 19, there were 88 spots remaining. For more information about ElliptiGO, go to www.elliptigo.com, e-mail info@elliptigo.com or call (858) 876-8677.
Flower Hill Farmers’ Market to open March 12 Home business expo in Del Mar to be held March 5-6 The Flower Hill Farmers' Market opens on Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m.-noon, and will be held in the Flower Hill Promenade front parking lot next to Chevy's. Join Flower Hill every Saturday morning for fresh, locally grown and certified organic fruits and vegetables, nuts, honey, artisan chocolates, fresh cut flowers, gourmet cheeses, grass fed meats, fresh fish, herbs, handmade pastries, jams, and more! On opening day, be sure to stop by the Flower Hill information booth — the first 50 people to stop by will get a free gift. Flower Hill Promenade is located at 2720 Via De La Valle • Del Mar, CA 92014-1923; Phone: 858-481-7131; www.flowerhill.com.
The Work at Home Business Expo (WaHB Expo) will bring together thousands of experienced professionals and career seekers at the March 5-6 Del Mar Fairgrounds. The WaHB Expo will feature more than 100 home business models, resources and workshops designed to give the necessary tools on starting and running a successful home business. Admission is $10 or $8 advance online, and children 12 and under and military with ID are free. The admission fee can be applied to an investment in a Home Based Business program, product, or service with participating exhibitors making the event entirely free to the public. For more information, visit www.wahbexpo.com.
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Local teen brings fun to children Doga Yoga benefit to in need through play structures be held in Solana Beach
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By Karen Billing Staff Writer One inspiring local teenager has started an organization to bring children in need some much-deserved fun. Through his nonprofit Play Structures for Orphans, San Diego Jewish Academy junior Ethan Lew is collecting wooden play structures and donating them to orphanages in Tijuana, Mexico. So far he has successfully created six new play areas for children. “My initial goal was to do 10, but I’m just going to get as many as I can,” Ethan said. Ethan learned about the problem when he was in Mexico last August. His father supports orphanages with food donations and Ethan tagged along to help deliver the donations. While there he was struck by the empty space the children had to play in. “I saw they played on sand lots with just a soccer ball,” said Ethan, 16. “I just thought something was missing.” Ethan knew a wooden play structure with fun swings, slides and obstacles to climb would fit in perfectly for the kids. He started with his fami-
Ethan Lew, a student at San Diego Jewish Academy, collects wooden play structures, then donates them to orphanages in Tijuana through his nonprofit Play Structures for Orphans. Courtesy photo ly’s own structure and found five others through donation and a few online. Most of the structures were in pretty good shape, but he spent some time repairing ones that needed little touchups. He found a team of contractors who donated their time to help him—they have a truck to come collect the structures from donators at no cost. Needed repairs are made and the structures are disassembled, taken into Mexico and rebuilt at the orphanages. The Buchholz family of Carmel Valley donated their
structure to Ethan as their children are now in high school and no longer had the need for it. “I just think it’s a great idea and he is a terrific young man,” said Lynn Buchholz. “He sent a picture of our structure in Mexico with kids enjoying it and that was very thoughtful. It made my family feel good.” “It is also another great example for my kids of how we can always think of someone else less fortunate,” said Susan Weisman, who also donated her family’s play
structure. “Ethan is an excellent example of someone who knows how fortunate he is and understands what giving back really means. He wants to make a difference and he is.” While he hasn’t been present when the structures are put up (because the crew works on weekdays and he’s still in school), he has received thank you notes from the orphanages with photos of the children. “It made me feel like I was making an impact,” Ethan said. “I put my work into something that was meaningful, my work wasn’t busy work it was constructive and something that those kids are benefiting from.” In addition to helping out those less fortunate, Ethan said he has received a boost from his project, as well. He said his communication skills have improved and he is more comfortable speaking and working with adults, something he didn’t often have the opportunity to do before. Interested in donating a play structure? Visit Play Structures for Orphans’ website at psfohelp.com or contact Ethan Lew at (858) 395-8397.
San Diego’s Leash Your Fitness is sponsoring a Doga Yoga special event benefitting the Labradors and Friends Rescue Group. The event will be held March 12, from 9 a.m.-10 a.m., at Muttropolis, Inc., located at 227 S. Cedros Ave. in the Design District of Solana Beach. Bring a yoga mat and/or towel, water bottle, your dog, and a mat/towel for your dog. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Labradors and Friends Rescue Group, Inc., a nonprofit animal rescue group dedicated to rescuing Labrador retrievers and Labrador mixed breed dogs in California. Register at www.LeashYourFitness.com or at Muttropolis in Solana Beach. Cost is $20. Labradors and Friends Rescue Group will also be holding an adoption event following the Doga Yoga class from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
San Diego Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network meeting is March 9 The San Diego Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is hosting an Affiliate Meeting with special guest Julie Fleshman, president & CEO of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, on Wednesday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the UC San Diego Extension, Rubinger Center - Room 129, 9600 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA, 92093. To learn more about the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the San Diego Affiliate, visit www.pancan.org.
Ferrari-Carano wine dinner to be held On March 16 at 6 p.m., Pacifica Del Mar will welcome the nationally-acclaimed Ferrari-Carano winery for a wine dinner. Early reservations are suggested, they always have a wait list. (858) 792-0476; 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014.
Athenaeum Jazz at the Studio Ron Miles/Gary Versace/Rudy Royston Friday, March 4, 8 p.m. 4441 Park Blvd. San Diego, 92116 “one of the finest trumpeters in jazz today. He occupies a stylistic territory almost squarely between Wynton Marsalis and Dave Douglas.”— JazzTimes Featuring a San Diego debut performance by Denverbased jazz trumpeter Ron Miles, performing in a collaborative trio with Gary Versace on upright piano and accordion, and Rudy Royston on drums. Ticket Pricing: $19/24 Call for tickets (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org
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Researchers find surprising view of brain formation
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By Lynne Friedmann As the human brain develops, newly formed nerve cells travel from their place of origin to different brain regions where they connect to one another to form the intricate circuits and networks responsible for various brain functions. Anything that disrupts the course of this nerve cell migration results in an improperly formed brain often with devastating consequences. Researchers had long known that newly formed nerve cells crawl along a particular type of cell in the brain, called a glial cell, which acts as a cellular guide for the nerve cells. Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute report on a study focused on a protein called “reelin.” They found reelin to be a key player in the migration of new nerve cells to the neocortex, the part of the brain responsible for higher-order functions, such as language and movement. Unexpectedly, researchers also found that reelin affects this migration process independent of glial cells. The findings have implications for understanding a host of diseases, including some forms of mental retardation, epilepsy, schizophrenia, and autism. The study appears in the journal Neuron.News release at http://bit.ly/gpynm9. Finding key to nicotine addiction Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a pathway in the brain that regulates an individual’s vulnerability to the addictive properties of nicotine. Nicotine is the major addictive component of tobacco smoke, and nicotine acts in the brain by stimulating proteins called nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). These nAChRs are made up of different types of subunits. One of these subunits (·5 subunit) was the focus of the TSRI study that examined that receptor’s response to nicotine in the brain. The scientists found that animal models with a genetic mutation inhibiting ·5 consumed far more nicotine than normal. This effect could be reversed by boosting the subunit’s expression. Thus, the findings suggest a new target for anti-smoking therapies. The findings appear in the journal Nature. News release at http://bit.ly/gDg0yK. Breast cancer metastasis culprit identified When doctors discover high concentrations of regulatory T cells in the tumors of breast cancer patients, the prognosis is often grim — though why exactly has long been unclear. Research at the UCSD School of Medicine suggests these regulatory T cells — whose job is to help mediate the body’s immune response – produce a protein (known as RANKL) that appears to hasten and intensify the spread of breast cancer to distant organs and, in doing so, dramatically increase the risk of death. In the study, mice with breast cancer were more likely to develop metastatic lung cancer due to elevated levels of RANKL. The scientists also determined that interfering with the ability of RANKL to interact with cancer cells seemed to block tumor progression, and may represent a potential target for drug therapy. The findings are reported in the journal Nature. News release at http://bit.ly/fNNpT3. Lynne Friedmann is a science writer based locally.
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Torrey Pines High School’s Competition Cheer Squad started their season winning the Grand Masters Award for best overall participation and skill level at the SHARP San Diego West Coast Championship held at the San Diego Convention Center on Feb. 26. Congratulations TP Cheer!
Expert to speak on teen mental health issues The International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) announces the first in a series of monthly lectures with guest speaker Dr. Thomas S. Jensen, IBPF medical director. Jensen will speak on ‘When to Worry: The 5 Most Dr. Thomas S. Common Mental Health Jensen Issues Teens Face and How to Get Help.’ The lecture will be held on Thursday, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. (5 p.m. social, 5:30-7 p.m. lecture and Q&A) at Sanford Children’s Research Center, Building 12, 10905 Road to the Cure, San Diego, CA 92121. Jensen is a psychiatrist in private practice in San Diego. He specializes in general and neuropsychiatry treating children, adolescents and adults, but is especially esteemed for his work
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Cupcake craze really takes the cake!
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he cupcake craze has exploded like muffin tops swelling over the lips of the pan: Kitchen The Food Shrink Network is airing Season 2 of Catharine L. “Cupcake Kaufman Wars.” A whole cottage industry revolving around cupcakes has emerged as cupcake bakeries pop up in towns across the country. The popularity of these mini cakes is due to their multi-tasking nature and their appeal for indulging the sweet tooth without the “Super Size Me” mentality. Cupcakes are as suitable to serve at a kid’s birthday party as they are at an elegant wedding or a baby shower. The nostalgic Hostess cupcake of the 1950s has truly evolved into a cultural phenomenon with connoisseurs concocting mini masterpieces. Here’s a roundup of the hot cupcake spots around town: Cups, 7857 Girard Ave. For the health-conscious cupcake aficionado, Cups, an organic cupcakery in the heart of La Jolla has more than 100 astronomic, gastronomic creations both sweet and savory — all made in-house with the highest quality, sustainable, organic ingredients, including mascarpone, ricotta and cream cheeses from scratch, and only using food colorings for special requests, ergo the Not So Red Velvet cupcake. Michelle Lerach, owner, cooking teacher, organic bakery pioneer and goat farm intern, traded in her law practice to follow her dream of opening an Ina Garten-esque patisserie/coffee shop, focusing on the self-limiting cupcake concept. Lerach’s fantasies include her fave flavs: Arancia, a blood orange buttercream beauty; Brulee J. Curry Cup (curryspiced chocolate with coconut curry chocolate frosting); Fig Leap (fig cake topped with goat cheese frosting and candied fig); Churros and Chocolate; and the tort-like Limone Ricotta. Special dietary cupcakes include low glycemic sweetened with agave, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, plus doggie PupCups made with human-grade, organic ingredients. Finally, there’s Wine and Cheese (a Cabernet chocolate cup with brie frosting and candied walnut) and Better with Bacon. Cups offers two sizes:
“full” and “mini,” depending on your will power. Sprinkles, 8855 Villa La Jolla Dr. The glitterati of cupcakes started with husband/wife team Candace and Charles Nelson who opened their first Sprinkles in Beverly Hills in 2005. Now they have locations “sprinkled” across the nation. The latest is at the Shops of La Jolla Village. The list of flavors (as long as the queue out the door) includes the signature Red Velvet with cream cheese topping; Chocolate Marshmallow; Chai Latte; Ginger Lemon; and holiday and seasonal treats. March brings Green Velvet, and Belgian dark chocolate topped with Bailey’s Irish Cream cheese frosting and a candied shamrock, while April ushers in a vanilla Earth Day cupcake, a flourless chocolate Passover cupcake adorned with a blue star of David, and Easter brown sugar praline and carrot cupcakes decorated with pink and green bunnies. Most Sprinkles’ cupcakes are stamped with signature color-coded candied dots, large replicas of which grace their storefronts.
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Lemon ricotta cupcake and romantic flavors as German Chocolate Love Story, Bunny Love (carrot cake with smooth cream-cheese icing), Girls’ Night Out Cosmo, Fancy Pants Red Velvet, and seasonal spring flavors, like Irish Cream Kiss for March. Cupcake Love offers cupcakes and love bites, with everything made in-house including the marshmallows used in the Rocky Road treats. Cupcakery, online at info@cupcakerysd.com
A brother-and-sis baking duo created Cupcakery, designing specialty, customorder cupcakes, like the West Coast “Cake Boss,” delivered free to your door anywhere in San Diego. The standards include Red Velvet with cream cheese topping (gluten-free available) and Mocha Spice with vanilla bean buttercream. Spring offerings bring Raspberry Truffle and White Pear.
1 teaspoon lemon oil Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift almond meal and flour together. Set aside. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in ricotta, and add one egg at a time until smooth. Mix in the flours, vanilla and lemon oil. Scoop into lined cupcake tins (3/4 full). Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and frost. Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting 14 ounces softened cream cheese 1/2 pound unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract Pinch of salt 6 ounces powdered sugar 1 teaspoon lemon oil Directions: In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar in 2 batches until well incorporated. Add lemon oil until combined. E-mail your cupcake queries to kitchenshrink@san.rr.com
Limone Ricotta Cupcakes Courtesy of Cups’ Michelle Lerach (Gluten-free, makes 2 dozen) 1 pound almond meal (or finely ground almond flour) 7 ounces gluten-free flour 1 pound softened butter 1 pound, 9 ounces sugar 8 eggs 2 pounds ricotta cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Tapenade Restaurant ■ The Vibe: Fine, familiar
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■ 7612 Faye Ave., La Jolla ■ (858) 551-7500 ■ www.tapenaderestaurant.com ■ Take Out: Yes
■ Signature Dish: Raviolis aux Champignons ■ Happy Hour: (Wild Mushroom Ravioli) From 5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday ■ Open Since: 1998
■ Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 5:30 to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
■ Reservations: Yes
Tapenade Restaurant serves traditional French Provençal cuisine fused with contemporary American influences in a classic bistro atmosphere. PHOTOS BY WILL PARSON
The menu includes classic French dishes, along with seasonal flavors for popular items like venison.
Oh là là! It’s French cuisine at its finest at Tapenade BY WILL PARSON Contributor he fine French dining experience can be a daunting one for the uninitiated, but rest assured that Tapenade is accustomed to regulars and first-timers alike. Chef Jean-Michel Diot and his staff are ready to make the experience not only exquisite but also educational. After all, Diot and his wife Sylvie sought out San Diego specifically as a place to raise their two children, citing the weather and the family environment. So they are well aware that they are a long way from New York where their old restaurant was one of many. However, you will feel a bit closer to Provence, where their menu originates.
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Maître d’ Ludovic Mifsud and his staff will gladly help guide guests through Tapenade’s menu choices.
Tapenade chooses its amuse-bouche starters based on seasonal ingredients.
Tapenade’s Maître d’ Ludovic Mifsud, himself a Provençal export, sees San Diego’s unique character positively. “It’s definitely more laid back than you will have in New York or Chicago, which is actually really good. It’s a nice twist and we like it. I think here people try to learn a lot about food,” he said. Accordingly, Mifsud and trusted staff will gladly guide the willing through their meals. One inevitably starts with the amusebouche and can then progress either to an appetizer like the Wild Mushroom Ravioli, which has been a favorite since the restaurant opened in 1998 (and is on the Happy Hour menu as well). Alternatively, one can head straight to an entree from the traditional menu, replete with escargots and coq au vin, or the
Steven Keeton tends the bar. Happy Hour is from 5 p.m. Sunday-Thursday.
On The Menu Recipe Each week you’ll find a recipe from the featured restaurant online at delmartimes.net, click ‘On The Menu.’ ■ This week: Tapenade’s Wild Mushroom Ravioli seasonal menu, which is a bit more modern. A classic choice might be the Homard au maïs blanc, made with lobster, white corn, porcini mushrooms, English peas and a Tahitian vanilla broth. A popular winter offering is the Noisettes de biche (Axis Venison Loin “Noisettes”), served with butternut squash,
The classic entree, Homard au maïs blanc, is made with lobster, corn, English peas, mushrooms, and a Tahitian vanilla broth.
spätzles, braised cabbage and wine-poached Seckel pear. For dessert, try a poached pear stuffed with hazelnut chocolate, plated with a smattering of fruit, a streak of caramel sauce and a scoop of ginger ice cream. It goes well with a glass of champagne. Weekends at Tapenade keep the waiters bustling, but the main dining room isn’t overwhelming even at full capacity. Private rooms are available for larger groups, but with few at the bar, a smaller party might find that the bistro area can be quiet enough. The bistro area has the added benefit of being a more casual area, even if the service is the same. So, if you feel a little underdressed — even for San Diego — there’s no need to worry. You can try your first escargot without a large audience.
Poached pear dessert is stuffed with hazelnut chocolate and plated with fruit, caramel sauce and ginger ice cream.
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Breast cancer survivors from S.D. needed for two-year study By Linda Thompson Contributor Dr. Cheryl Rock, professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the UCSD School of Medicine, is committed to helping the 2.5 million women who are breast cancer survivors. To do that, she needs 200 women from San Diego for a two-year study involving diet modification and exercise. These volunteers must be between the ages of 21 to 85, overweight, and surviving breast cancer. The goal is for the women to lose at least 7 percent of their body fat. Funded by a National Cancer Institute grant of $5.3 million, Dr. Rock's study, ENERGY (Exercise and Nutrition to Enhance Recovery and Good Health for You) will involve cancer survivors in San Diego, Denver, Birmingham and St. Louis. She is working in collaboration with other doctors recruiting a total of 800 women from these four cities. In explaining the study, Dr. Rock said many women experience weight gain while battling breast cancer — and
Dr. Cheryl Rock, Ph.D., R.D., is a professor in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine and the Cancer Prevention and Control Program, at the UCSD School of Medicine. not from overeating. She said the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation often make it difficult for women to maintain an active lifestyle. This inactivity creates muscle atrophy that in turn lowers the metabolic rate needed to burn calories. Rock said being overweight is the “big gorilla in the closet,” which needs to be tackled because 60 percent of U.S. adults are overweight and data indicates a 78 per-
cent increase in risk for recurrence of breast cancer patients if they are overweight at the time of diagnosis. During the clinical trial, scientific evidence will be collected that either proves or disproves her hypotheses. If the evidence supports her beliefs, the study could change the way doctors treat breast cancer patients. Data is also necessary to ensure insurance companies provide coverage to support weight loss and management for breast cancer survivors as a new standard of clinical care. Dr. Rock said study participants could expect to have their blood samples analyzed for estrogen and insulin hormone levels. Scientists are concerned about high levels of insulin and estrogen because these hormones are designed to grow cells — whether cells are cancerous or not. Studying the issue since 1997, Dr. Rock authored a paper that showed a correlation between high blood estrogen and the recurrence of cancer. Her study has raised the call for postmenopausal women to lose
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excess body fat because at this stage of life, estrogen is no longer produced by ovaries, but by fat. The new study will include participation in a two-year behavioral weight loss program, with a support group that will meet weekly for the first 16 weeks. "Changing behavior is not easy. Losing weight is not easy," said Dr. Rock, "and that is the reason for having weekly meetings comprised of about 12 women in each group. The program is to encourage a greater consumption of fruits, vegetables and high fibers in the diet and fewer calories. The trial doesn't provide food, but participants will receive a scale, a food diary to track food intake, and a pedometer.”
TO JOIN THE STUDY Participants must be at least 21 years old and have been diagnosed with stage I, II, or III A breast cancer. They will be involved in a two-year active intervention program. If interested, contact Shoshi Barkai at Moores UCSD Cancer Center, (858) 822-2779. After 16 weeks, participants will not simply be cut loose, but they will enter a less intense program created by Dr. Wendy Demark-
Wahnefried, Ph.D., R.D. in Birmingham, Ala. As far as the exercise involved, Dr. Rock said she encourages women to aim for an average of one hour each day of moderate purposeful exercise to be tailored by study coordinator and certified cancer exercise trainer Shoshi Barkai, M.S., R.D. Related issues, like incontinence, hot flashing, and mastectomies have all been taken into consideration. Dr. Rock discussed the positive transformation women encountered in her previous study, SHAPE. She said the women in the program went from "literally being couch potatoes" to exercise addicts.
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Friendship is tested in ‘The Drawer Boy’ at North Coast Rep By Diana Saenger REVIEW A play about a theater student leaving Toronto to research farm life in the countryside may sound trivial, but the scenario becomes a harvest of fun in Michael Healey’s humorous, intriguing and well-acted script, “The Drawer Boy,” on stage through March 20 at the North Coast Repertory Theatre (NCR). Miles (Kevin KoppmanGue, “Into the Woods,” “The History Boys”) arrives in rural settings with expectations and a notebook. He knocks on the door of one farmhouse and meets Angus (Paul Hopper, “Richard III,” “Scoundrel”) a somewhat disheveled man who Miles later learns suffered a brain injury in World War II. Miles explains that he’s looking to become a farmhand in exchange for the experience he needs to finish a script he’s writing. Angus agrees to get his roommate/caretaker Morgan (Frank Corrado, “Madagascar,” “Oedipus”) on the case, but once he closes the door on Miles, Angus returns to what he
Kevin Koppman-Gue, Paul Hopper and Frank Corrado play three interesting characters in ‘The Drawer Boy.’ Credit Aaron Rumley always does best – make a ham sandwich. However, Morgan hears Angus talking to someone and so re-opens the door to
listen to Miles’ curious offer. Always in need of help, Morgan agrees to feed and house Miles in exchange for real work – milking cows,
moving hay, and transplanting crops. He also explains Angus’ delicate condition and lays down the do’s and don’ts to Miles about his dear friend. Much humor ensues, as Angus becomes the focus of attention. Everyday is a new day for him because he’s unable to process or recall the past and is locked into daily patterns — mainly making that ham sandwich. “The Drawer Boy” is lightly based on the experiences of some young actors who, in 1972, were sent to Canada to live with and interview farmers. From their new associations came a script, “The Farm Show,” that was transformed for several mediums. David Ellenstein’s direction of “The Drawer Boy” is seamless, and all three actors excel in their portrayals of these quirky characters. Koppman-Gue as Miles has the effervescent of a young and unsteady youth who isn’t sure about his future, but willing to go to the distance to make good at what he’s doing. It’s the storytelling aspect of what Morgan tells him about his
IF YOU GO What: ‘The Drawer Boy’ When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 2 p.m. some Saturdays; 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays through March 20 Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach Tickets: $30-$47 Contact: (858) 4811 0 5 5 . northcoastrep.org
and Angus’ past, however, that makes Miles determined to change Angus’ life. Corrado is steady and unbending as Morgan. A
man, seemingly with a chip on his shoulder, his actions lead the audience to think one thing while, in essence, it’s far from the truth. His realization that letting Miles into their home may be worse than a past transgression consumes his every move. Hopper steals the show with his sensational performance as Angus. Playing a character stuck in a rut would appear easy, but it’s those few moments in conversation with either Miles or Morgan, when Angus connects with a moment from his past and steals a trifle of happiness that makes this play profound. A good story and superb actors can only transport an audience with the proper backdrop. So thanks to the NCRT team — Marty Burnett (Scenery), Matt Novotny (Lighting), Valerie Henderson, (Costumes), Chris L u e s s m a n n (Sound/Projection) and Annie Bornhurst (Props and Set) — The Drawer Boy’s journey between truth and fiction becomes one well worth taking.
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Local dentists help ease ‘dental drama’ through sedation By Karen Billing Staff Writer Going to the dentist usually prompts a little bit of anxiety for most people, but for some people it is an absolute fear. Two local dentists have sought to ease that dental drama for more than 20 years through sedation dentistry at their San Diego office. Dr. Douglas Decker of Carmel Valley and Dr. Terry McClanahan of Rancho Santa Fe are among the few in the city who specialize in sedation dentistry, often receiving referrals from specialists and other dentists. Only about 1 percent of California dentists have a sedation license and only about 20 percent of those do it regularly, Decker said. At their office, sedation is offered with no charge where most others would charge around $400 for the service. In January they celebrated 20 years at their El Cajon Boulevard location and while they have done sedation dentistry for a number of years, they have really stressed it for the last
Dr. Douglas Decker and Dr. Terry McClanahan specialize in sedation dentistry. six years. “You’re just able to help people who haven’t been able to go to the dentist for sometimes 10 to 15 years because they’re just really afraid,” McClanahan said. “We’re able to get their teeth in good shape, make them comfortable about coming to the dentist.” The pair went to dental school at UCLA together and have been partners for 28 years, working together
at another office before purchasing their El Cajon Boulevard property 20 years ago and building their facility from the ground up. “28 years and we’re still friends,” Decker said with a smile. Throughout the years of treating patients, Decker has found that fears of dentists usually stems from bad experiences when they were younger. He had one patient whose dentist would jerk her head when-
ever she moved in the chair, which prompted her to stay away for 10 years. “We had one patient who was so fearful that just coming into the office made her cry,” Decker said. Hearing dental horror stories really reinforces the gentle, calming way that Decker and McClanahan treat their patients. “I’ve never been into causing people discomfort,” McClanahan said. “When patients have a bad
day, we have a bad day.” The doctors often do first meetings and consultations in a private room as some people are uncomfortable in the dentist chair. “We’ve had patients say that some dentists will berate them to letting their teeth go so long without treatment so not only are they afraid but they are embarrassed,” Decker said. “Here there’s no lectures, just the help you need.” Sedation is offered on a couple of different levels. They do nitrous oxide where patients stay awake, but it takes a bit of the edge off. Patients are able to drive themselves home afterward. The other method is oral conscious sedation, a short-acting valium that is taken orally. “Sometimes patients are snoring away, other times they’re wide awake but they just don’t care,” Decker said. “It’s amnesiac so a lot of times patients don’t remember a thing.” Oral sedation requires patients to take a pill before
they leave home so patients need to have someone drop them off and pick them up after their appointment. The method is safe and highly trained staff monitor vital signs during the procedure. Decker said sedation is a great option not only for people who are fearful but for people who may have busy schedules and don’t have time for a lot of appointments. Patients can be sedated to get all their work done in one sitting. Decker said it’s also an option for people who are claustrophobic or for people who have sensitive gag reflexes. While Decker and McClanahan are general dentists who perform all dental services for patients of all ages, sedation is only offered for patients 13 and older. To learn more about San Diego Sedation Dentistry or to make an appointment, visit sdsedationdentist.com or call (619) 543-1588. The office is located at 2533 El Cajon Boulevard near Texas Street.
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Expert to present program on problem gambling at Del Mar Library March 11 As part of Problem Gambling Awareness Week, March 7-12, Charlie Hoar, a Del Mar clinical psychologist and certified drug, alcohol, and gambling counselor, will present a program for problem gamblers and significant others at the Del Mar Library on March 11 from 3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. called "HELP IS ON THE WAY." He will also be describing a free treatment services program for residents of California who are in need of help for problems created by gambling. This program is state funded, no cost to the individual or family member. The Del Mar Library is located at 1309 Camino Del Mar Del Mar, CA 92014, (858) 7551666.
How can you keep your brain healthy? Local church sponsors talk March 8 A representative of the local Alzheimer’s Association branch will talk March 8 about how people can keep their brains healthy. Laura Printy, who is professional education manager of the San Diego/Imperial chapter, will speak at the luncheon meeting of Primetimers, a ministry of Calvary Lutheran Church. The general public is also invited. “Living a Brain Healthy Lifestyle” will cover diet as well as physical, social and mental activity. It will begin at noon in Fellowship Hall, at 424 Via de la Valle, just north of the San Diego County Fairgrounds. Cost of the talk and lunch is $7. People interested in attending should sign up and pay in the church office. Deadline is March 4. For more information, phone the church at (858) 755-2855 or go to its Web site at www.CalvaryLutheranChurch.org
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March brings a wide range of music to St. Peter’s Del Mar
Del Mar and Solana Beach artists to appear in ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ Young artists from Del Mar and Solana Beach (in photo above) have been cast in J*Company Youth Theatre's upcoming production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," running now through March 13 at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the JCC. The Del Mar and Solana Beach students in the production include (no order): Cameron Chang, 12, Del Mar, Earl Warren Middle School; Mikayla Chang, 12, Del Mar, Earl Warren Middle School; Griffin Danninger, 12, Del Mar, Earl Warren Middle School; Mara Jacobs, 15, Del Mar, High Tech High International; Michael McDaniel, 13, Del Mar, Earl Warren Middle School; Ivy McDaniel, 10, Del Mar, Sanderling Waldorf School; Katherine Buchholz, 11, Solana Beach, Skyline Global Ed. For tickets and more information, call 858-362-1348 or visit www.sdcjc.org/jcompany
A number of musical happenings are coming to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in March: Choral Evensong St. Peter’s Del Mar’s evensongs are proudly rooted in the Anglican tradition. These short musical services—held at the Del Mar Episcopal church on the first Sunday of the month—feature sung prayers and anthem pieces but no communion or sermon. Keeping with another great tradition, a sherry reception always follows in the Parish Hall. For the last Sunday after the Epiphany, the Parish Choir, under the direction of Ruben Valenzuela, will sing the March evensong on Sunday, March 6, at 5 p.m. The Canticles include Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in G by C.V. Stanford, and the anthem is Behold, the Tabernacle of God by William H. Harris. The evensong will be officiated by The Reverend Thomas Bond. Admission is free. The church also welcomes donors who would like to sponsor evensongs in honor of births, marriages, memorials or other occasions. Solemn Mass for the Feast of the Annunciation While Lent is traditionally a season for reflection and discipline, there is one feast
day, and this year it falls at the end of March. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation on Friday, March 25, at 7 p.m. This Choral Eucharist will be a solemn mass incorporating medieval music, and will feature some sung sections of the service that are otherwise usually spoken. There will be a light reception afterward. 15th Street Chamber Music Series The latest installment of St. Peter’s 15th St Chamber Music series will happen on Sunday, March 27, at 7 p.m. in St. Peter’s Parish Hall—a recital by the students of Craig Johnson from Point Loma Nazarene University. Johnson teaches one of the most talented studios of young singers in Southern California—his students have been featured on stage at San Diego Opera and have placed in many prestigious competitions. This wonderful recital will showcase their many talents in a wide ranging program. Admission is $12, or $10 for senior, students and military. Proceeds will benefit the PLNU students and the music ministry of St Peter's Church. St. Peter’s Del Mar is located at 334 14th St. in Del Mar Village, one block east of the 101.
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GRAMMY continued from page 1 intensive rehearsals and a visit to Capitol Studios in Hollywood where the ensembles collectively recorded a CD. In addition, each selectee's school received a cymbal courtesy of the Zildjian Company. As a drummer, David was able to personally choose a cymbal from Zildjian's vaults which will be donated to Canyon Crest Academy. The Grammy jazz ensemble’s selectees are eligible for college scholarships made possible through the GRAMMY Foundation's college partners: Berklee College of Music, Manhattan School of Music, the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, and USC Thornton School of Music. David has already secured a place at Manhattan School of Music in New York on the strength of his musical participation during the awards week, but is also looking into other New Yorkbased music schools to earn his degree. A passion for drum-
NORTH COAST ming started early in life for David who was born and raised in England. “He got his first toy drum when he was a year old,” said his mother, Sharon James. A year later he received his first drum set and has been drumming avidly ever since. David's past accomplishments include Outstanding Soloist Award at Stanford Jazz Camp in 2008 and participation in the inaugural 2010 San Diego Drum Summit—just two of several awards and accolades earned. He said that he sees his future as a professional musician, touring with a band and recording music. For now, David may be seen drumming Sunday mornings at Elevate Church, which meets at 10 am at Torrey Pines High School, and Sunday evenings at the Jazz Jam, sponsored by radio's Jazz 88.3, at Busalacchi's Spahetteria in Little Italy. To find out more about David, visit www.davidjamesdrums.com, To find out more about the GRAMMY Foundation and opportunities for young musicians, visit www.grammyintheschools.com.
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Veteran actor Kirk Duncan and his son, Kyle, will share a scene together on the Village Church Community Theater stage in their production of “The Robe.” This is the first time for them to work together in a full length play. The Robe, based on scenes from the classic novel by Lloyd C. Douglass, will be performed on Friday, March 4 and 11, Saturday, March 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees on March 6 and 13 Veteran actor Kirk Duncan and his son Kyle. at 2 p.m. at the Village Church Photo/Wolfgang Bluhm Community Theater, 6225 Paseo Delicias, in Rancho Santa Fe. For more information: villagechurchcommunitytheater.org.
The Winston School’s Director of Special Education, Jeff Kozlowski will lead a panel discussion on “How to Advocate for and with Your Child” on Tuesday, March 15, from 4-5:30 p.m., on the school campus in Del Mar. A veteran teacher, mentor and chief advocate at The Winston School, Kozlowski and a panel of parents and students will share insight into how students with learning differences can better navigate school and prepare for life. The Winston School in Del Mar (http://www.thewinstonschool.com) is a college preparatory program for bright, creative students in grades 4 through 12 who have struggled to meet their potential. The forum is part of the school’s Conversation Series created to educate and foster dialogue about leading educational issues of the day. Those interested in receiving information can email jenniferf@thewinstonschool.com or call the school at 858259-8155.
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She is extremely active in the community and at school. She recently ran her first marathon and is also a great mom. Like every dad, I also want my children to be happy, secure and well educated. If a driven wife and tuition for three doesn’t motivate you, nothing will! 5. If you hosted a dinner party for eight, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? First on the list would be my mother. She never got to meet my wife and family. Probably one or two deceased presidents would make the list. Dead ones for sure in hopes they would answer my questions truthfully without regard for PC or my vote. A couple of world leaders like Gandhi and Nelson Mandela would be interesting, as well.
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To Your Health Help for headaches: Tools to treat and prevent pain By Robert Bonakdar, MD, Scripps Health Recently, an entertainment reporter made headlines for her garbled, confused speech during a live broadcast. While
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Solana Beach school pledges financial support to families Santa Fe Christian Schools has announced that it will allocate $1 million in tuition assistance for the 2011-12 school year. Santa Fe’s financial commitment ensures that a private Christian education is accessible to interested families. The ability to provide $1 million for the next school year alone marks a milestone for the school, having disbursed $2.7 million in tuition assistance over the past five years. Santa Fe’s Chief Financial Officer Steve Kuptz notes, “it’s a blessing that our school is able to come along side new and existing families to provide a private Christian education during these very difficult economic times.” Santa Fe Christian, a college preparatory school located in Solana Beach, is currently accepting applications for the 2011-12 school year. For more information, please visit www.sfsc.net.
Beatles tribute band coming to Belly Up Internationallyrenowned Beatles tribute band Abbey Road will be performing a three-costume change concert show on March 16 at 8 p.m. at the Belly Up (143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach 92075). Tickets are $12 in advance and $14 at the door and may be purchased online at www.bellyup.com or calling the box office at (858)481-8140.
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‘Jimmy Choo 24:7 Bag Launch’ fundraiser to be held March 10 A fundraising event hosted by Jolane Crawford of Jet Methods and Laura Barry of Barry Estates in Rancho Santa Fe will be held at a private local residence on the evening of Thursday, March 10, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to benefit the The Jammer Family Foundation. Guests are invited to mingle over select wine and appetizers while previewing the new line of Choo 24:7 Bags. A percentage of all sales from the event are being donated back from Jimmy Choo in support of the Jammer Family Foundation. Inspired by jet-setting women who travel with practical needs and following the success of the Choo 24:7 “perfect shoe wardrobe” of shoes and boots, the Choo 24:7 bags range from an assortment of roomy totes to messenger bags. Details of the new handbag line include slouchy weekenders, carry-on trolleys and smart traveling companions such as: passport and iphone covers, laptop cases, travel wallets, luggage tags and luxury shoe cases. All models are available in multiple sizes and in a variety of finishes. The new handbag line was featured in February 2011 at fashion week in New York City. The event proceeds will directly impact the San Pasqual Academy Home Football Field project through the Jammer Family Foundation. San Pasqual Academy is a member of the San Diego California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Section, and participates in the Citrus League, comprised of small high schools. The San Pasqual Academy Dragons varsity football team competes in 8-man football and currently does not have a home field to practice or play on. The Jammer Family Foundation is committed to building a new field on campus.
Jolane Crawford (Jet Methods), Alicia Jammer (Jammer Family Foundation), Laura Barry (Barry Estates). (www.sanpasqualacademy.org). Quentin and his wife Alicia devote much of their time and talent to their nonprofit organization. The Jammer Family Foundation philosophy embraces the belief that all children should be given the same opportunity to excel in athletics as well as academics, regardless of their resources. Their ultimate goal is to establish a solid support system to develop young leaders that will sustain a prosperous community. The Jammer Family Foundation engages in a wide variety of worthy causes in the San Diego community, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), United Way, and the Boys and Girls Clubs. Additional information may be located at www.jammerfoundation.org. For additional information regarding the March 10 event, contact danielle.barr@jimmychoo.com or jolanecrawford@sbcglobal.net.
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David Horowitz:The Fight for Israel on College Campuses Wednesday, February 9, 2011 • 7:00pm David Horowitz, the Founder of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, is a well-known author and speaker. He has spoken at over 300 colleges and universities and continues to visit more than 30 campuses each year where he speaks about the current threats to academic freedom and the vilification of Israel. He is an articulate spokesman and has appeared on Nightline, Crossfire, Today, Hannity and Colmes, the O’Reilly Factor, Good Morning America, C-SPAN, CNBC, Fox News Channel and MSNBC.
David Brog:Why Christians Support Israel Sunday, March 6, 2011 • 7:00pm David Brog is the Executive Director of Christians United for Israel (CUFI). After spending time with Christian Zionists, Brog, who is Jewish, discovered the real motives behind their love of Israel and the Jewish people. He believes that we are witnessing the birth of a long-needed reconciliation between Christians and Jews, and that it will have an enormous effect on both America and on Israel.
Andrea Levin: Anti-Israel Bias in the Media Wednesday, May 11, 2011• 7:00pm Andrea Levin is the Director of the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America (CAMERA), a media-watchdog organization devoted to promoting fair, accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. Headquartered in Boston, CAMERA is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization with more than 55,000 members around the world. CAMERA has been successful in obtaining retractions and corrections of misleading and erroneous reports by major outlets including the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, National Public Radio (NPR), the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and ABC News.
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Joan “Joann” D. MacMillin Nov. 26, 1911 – Feb. 17, 2011 Joann D. MacMillin, formerly of Solana Beach, passed away on February 17, 2011. She was 99 years old and remained active until shortly before her death. She was married to Eugene W. MacMillin, of Sharon, PA, who passed in 1984. Joann was way ahead of her time teaching her daughter and grandchildren that there was no time limit regarding following their dreams and reaching their goals regardless of gender and age. This philosophy was passed down through all generations of her family and to all her friends and extended family. Her impressive resume includes the following: 19311932 studied Art and Custom Design at Sorbonne University, Paris, France; 1932-1935 studied Costume Design, Textile, Fashion Retail Merchandising, Buying and Marketing at Pratt Institute; 1935-1936 earned BS and MS at Columbia University Teacher’s College; 1938-1939 earned MS at New York City School of Retailing; and acquired teaching experience at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Harcum Jr. College, Bryn Mawr, PA, and Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. She worked as a Merchandising Director for Bamberger & Co.; free lanced
for Strawbridge & Clothier, Bonwit Teller, John Wanamaker & Co., Gimbels, Nan Duskin; Fashion Coordinator and Consultant for DePinna Co.; special assignment to improve fashion image of one of the of B. Altman & Co. stores; and Community Relations Director for Bloomingdales in New York City from 1965 to 1975. Joann retired in 1975 and went to California to find a place for her and Eugene to live on a golf course, which was their passion. They purchased a place in Solana Beach at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club Villas and moved from New York in 1977 when Eugene retired from Newsweek Magazine. She is survived by her only daughter, Camille “Cammy” Landry and her favorite son-inlaw, Bill Landry; and three wonderful grandchildren, Stephanie (Jeffrey) Volo of Kennebunk, ME; John (Shannan) Brams of Portsmouth, NH, and Mike Landry of Manchester, NH. She also has four beautiful greatgrandchildren, Wade Volo, Cole Brams, Tess Brams and Gwen Brams. Services will be held Thursday, March 10, 2011, at 11am at St. James Catholic Church, 625 South Nardo Ave., Solana Beach 92057. In lieu of flowers, Joann requested that donations be sent to the Planet Dog Foundation, the non-profit arm of her granddaughter Stephanie’s company, PLANET DOG, based in Portland, ME. All donations are tax-deductible and will be used to fund the training, placement and support of service dogs helping people in need. Donations can be mailed to: Executive Director, Planet Dog Foundation, 49 York Street, Portland, Maine 04101, or to
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 2829-40(b) Loan No. 10054474 Title Order No. 106744937-X49 APN 299-095-09-00 TRA No. 11001 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/12/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 03/25/2011 at 10:00AM, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, a California corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 05/14/2004 as Document No. 2004-0439626, as modified, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: Colony Properties, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as Trustor, in favor of First National Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a
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check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the South entrance to the County Courthouse, 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 1 IN BLOCK 127 OF DEL MAR SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF DEL MAR, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1450, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, JANUARY 10, 1912. Beneficiary Phone: (310) 887-6290 Beneficiary: German American Capital Corporation, c/o KWP Financial I, Attn: Chad Walsh, 9701 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Beverly Hills, CA 90212 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property
described above is purported to be: 153 25th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $14,367,925.20 (Estimated) There is another Deed of Trust (subject of TS 282940(a)) securing the same obligation(s). Therefore, the bid amount may be allocated among the two Deeds of Trust. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than their full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written
Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Set! to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. SALE LINE PHONE NUMBER: (714) 730-2727 DATE; 2/22/11 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 560 E. HOSPITALITY LANE SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92408 (909) 884-0448 Teresa M. Drake, Asst. Vice President ASAP# 3923824 03/04/2011, 03/11/2011, 03/18/2011 DM461
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-004835 The name of the business: Global Sourcing Network located at: 16168 Palomino Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92127 San Diego County, is hereby registered by the following: Lisa Murphy 16168 Palomino Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92127 Robert Murphy 16168 Palomino Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92127. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife. The transaction of business began on: 4/23/1996. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on FEB. 16, 2011 Lisa Murphy CV222 Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-005008 The name of the business: Ready Aim Organize located at: 3958 Gaffney Court San Diego, CA 92130 San Diego County mailing address: PO BOX 2924 Del Mar, CA 92014-5924, is hereby registered by the following: Theresa M. Finnigin 3958 Gaffney Court San Diego, CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The transaction of business began on: Feb. 14, 2011. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on FEB. 17, 2011 Theresa M. Finnigin DM460 Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2011
Clerk of San Diego County on FEB. 04, 2011. Basit Taqui CV220 Feb. 24 Mar. 3, 10, 17, 2011
37-2011-00085997-CUPT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Westin Savannah Spear filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Westin Savannah Spear to Westin Savannah Ray. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. Apr. 05, 2011 at 8:30 AM in DEPT. 8 at the address: 220 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a 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. Del Mar Times. Date: FEB. 16, 2011. Kevin A. Enright, Judge of the Superior Court DM458 Feb. 24 Mar. 3, 10, 17, 2011
Neumann to Corey Glenn Dimond. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. MAR. 23, 2011 at 8:30 AM in DEPT. 8 at the address: 220 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a 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. Del Mar Times. Date: FEB. 04, 2011. Kevin A. Enright, Judge of the Superior Court DM454 Feb. 24 Mar. 3, 10, 17, 2011
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 2011-003832 in reference to the activity doing business as: K Square Gas & Service located at: 1602 E. Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92027 SD County The following registrant has abandoned use of the fictitious business name: 1. Basit Taqui, Owner 15215 Luis St., Poway, CA 92064 2. Farhat Taqui Basit Taqui, Owner 15215 Luis St., Poway, CA 92064 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 09-05-2007, and assigned File No. 2007-031133-01. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2010-00085996-CUPT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Robin Ray on behalf of Austin Cheyenne Spear, a Minor, has filed a petition for decree changing name from Austin Cheyenne Spear to Austin Cheyenne Ray. It is hereby ordered that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court in of the San Diego County Superior Court at: 220 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 on Apr. 5, 2011 at 8:30 a.m., and then and there show cause, if any they have, why the application for change of name should not be granted. It is further ordered that a copy of this ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE be published in the Del Mar Times, a newspaper of general circulation published in this county, at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the day of the hearing. Date: FEB. 16 2010. Kevin A. Enright, Judge of the Superior Court DM457 Feb. 24 Mar. 3, 10, 17, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER:
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2011-00085216-CUPT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Corey Dimond Neumann filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Corey Glenn
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-004491 The name of the business: Volt Electric located at: 1278 Cypress Dr. Vista, CA 92084 San Diego County, is hereby registered by the following: Nick Melendez 1278 Cypress Dr. Vista, CA 92084 This business is conducted by: An Individual. The transaction of business began on: 2-11-11. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on FEB. 11, 2011 Nick Melendez DM452 Feb. 17, 24 Mar. 3, 10, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-003998 The name of the business: Jessie’s Bake Shop located at: 12075 Carmel Mtn Rd. #207 San Diego, CA 92128 San Diego County, is hereby registered by the following: 1. Jessie Imanil, Jr. 736 Jets Place Escondido, CA 92026 2. Jaimie Lyn Imanil 2074 Johnston Glen Escondido, CA 92024 3. Jennifer Imanil 736 Jets Place Escondido, CA 92026. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The transaction of business began on: July 1, 1992. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on FEB. 07, 2011 Jessie Imanil, Jr. Owner CV218 Feb. 10, 17, 24 Mar. 3, 2011
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-002303 The name of the business: Sajj, Fresh Mediterranean Grill located at: 1459 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 San Diego County is hereby registered by the following: Sajj Foods LLC 1459 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 California This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The transaction of business began on: n/a. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on JAN. 24, 2011 Mustapha Ayoub, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE President DM453 Feb. 17, 24 Mar. 3, FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 10, 2011 37-2011-00051184-CU-
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PT-NC SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY DIVISION 325 S. MELROSE DR. VISTA, CA 92081-6643 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioners Carmine Cozzolino and Laurie G. Cozzolino, on behalf of Alexander Francesco Cozzolino, a minor, have filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Alexander Francesco Cozzolino to Alex Francesco Cozzolino . THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall 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. MAR. 8, 2011 at 8:30 AM in DEPT. 3 at the address: 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista, CA 92081. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a 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. Del Mar Times. Date: FEB. 4, 2011. Aaron H. Katz, Judge of the Superior Court DM449 Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3, 2011
This business is conducted by: An Individual. The transaction of business began on: n/a. This statement was filed with the Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on JAN. 28, 2011 Wendy Hughes, Owner CV217 Feb. 10, 17, 24, March 3, 2011
least once a 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. Del Mar Times. Date: JAN. 27, 2011. Kevin A. Enright, Judge of the Superior Court DM448 Feb. 10, 17, 24, ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Mar. 3, 2011 FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 37-2010-0066226-CU-PT- NAME STATEMENT CTL File No. 2011-003314 SUPERIOR COURT OF The name of the business: CALIFORNIA Lucy Locket COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO located at: 13370 Tiverton 330 W. Broadway Road, San Diego, CA San Diego, CA 92101 92130 San Diego County, TO ALL INTERESTED is hereby registered by the PERSONS: Petitioner following: Margaret Hazel Homan Moazzam filed a Easton, 13370 Tiverton petition with this court Road, San Diego, CA 92130 for a decree changing Craig A.C. Easton, 13370 names as follows: Homan Tiverton Road, San Diego, Moazzam to Maxwell CA 92130 Homan Moazzam. THE Samantha C.L. Easton, COURT ORDERS that all 13370 Tiverton Road, San persons interested in this Diego, CA 92130 matter shall appear before This business is conducted this court at the hearing by: Joint Venture. The indicated below to show transaction of business cause, if any, why the began on: N/A. This petition for change of name statement was filed with should not be granted. the Recorder/County Clerk MAR. 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM of San Diego County on in DEPT. D-8 at the address: FEB. 2, 2011 Margaret 220 West Broadway Hazel Easton, Joint Venture San Diego, CA 92101. A CV216 Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. copy of this Order to Show 3, 2011 Cause shall be published at
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-002934 The name of the business: New Dental Directions located at: 3465 Calle Cancuna, Carlsbad, CA 92009 San Diego County, is hereby registered by the following: Wendy Hughes 3465 Calle Cancuna, Carlsbad, CA 92009.
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12411 Banuelo Cv 12531 El Camino Real Unit E 10908 Derrydown Way 3912 Lago Di Grata Cir 11486 Nantucket Pkwy 6131 Verda Ln 3742 Mykonos Ln #120 12988 Candela Pl 3632 Torrey View Ct 10979 Cloverhurst Way
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