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Volume 31 Number 27
Providing The Ranch with Three Decades of Quality Journalism
Association board OKs Golf Club loan
Celebrity Golf Classic
See LOAN, page 26
BY KAREN BILLING As the Rancho Santa Fe Association Board of Directors gears up to put the Osuna property home on the market, they had an expert come to the March 15 Association meeting to hear an update on local real estate trends. Rick Hoffman, chief operating officer and president of Coldwell Banker in San Diego, said that while it’s been a rough few years, the market is somewhat stabilized in the county and Rancho Santa Fe remains one of the ideal destinations. “Rancho Santa Fe has
always been a sweet spot for people to live in,” said Hoffman. “It remains the quiet jewel of San Diego County.” The Association put out a request for proposal (RFP) earlier this month to local real estate firms to find someone to represent the Association as they sell the 3.3-acre property. Part of the RFP is determining whether to list the home as is or perform renovations and how that will effect the listing price. Companies will be invited to tour the house on See JEWEL, page 26
March 22, 2012
A conversation with Rep. Darrell Issa 49th District incumbent discusses redistricting, contraception hearings
BY KAREN BILLING The Rancho Santa Fe Association will pay off the RSF Golf Club’s $1.6 million debt from one of two loans taken to renovate the clubhouse in 2006. The Association will loan the club that amount with a fixed interest rate of 2 percent. The board approved the loan and new terms of the note in a 5-2 vote on March 15, with directors Eamon Callahan and Dick Doughty voting against it. In order to complete the golf club’s complete renovation of the clubhouse, an $11,833,000 project, the club took out two loans. The first, taken out in 2005 was for $6 million and provided the bulk of the renovation funds. The terms of the loan were two years interest free followed by a 25-year amortization. The note carries a variable interest rate with a 4 percent floor and a ceiling of 7.75 percent in years 11 through 25. The required monthly amortizing payment on the loan is $31,757 and a balance of $5,462,858 million as of Feb. 1.
RSF is county’s ‘quiet jewel,’ real estate expert tells board
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Former San Diego Charger Leslie O’Neal takes a swing at Fresh Start Surgical Gifts’ 20th annual Celebrity Golf Classic on March 19 at Morgan Run Club & Resort. See pages B1 and B10. PHOTO: JON CLARK
BY JOE TASH Representative Darrell Issa, a Republican, has represented California’s 49th Congressional District for the past 12 years. This year, as a result of redistricting following the 2010 U.S. Census, the 49th District will shift to include Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Del Mar. After Republicans took over the House in 2010, Issa became chairman of the high-profile Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where he has held hearings on such topics as the Justice Department’s Operation Fast and Furious, and the recent debate over whether religious institutions such as the Catholic Church should be forced to offer contraceptive coverage to employees of church-owned universities and hospitals. Issa said his new district includes only about 31 percent of the territory from his old district. The change also signals a shift in party registration: the old 49th District included 45 percent Republicans and 28 percent Democrats, while the new district has 40 percent Republicans, 30 percent Democrats and 24 percent with no party preference, according to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Issa will face three challengers
Darrell Issa
PHOTO: JON CLARK
in June’s open primary election, in which voters can cast their ballot for any of the candidates, regardless of their party registration. They are Dick Eiden, retired attorney/poet, no party preference; Albin Novinec, U.S. Marine, no party preference; and Jerry Tetalman, registered nurse/Realtor, Democrat. Recently, we sat down with Issa in his Vista office for a Q & A session. The interview has been edited for brevity. Q. So this is your second time going through redistricting? A. Exactly. My first term was See ISSA, page 22
Shuttles offered for Rowe memorial
Roger Rowe
The memorial for Roger Rowe is expected to draw more than 1,200 people so a shuttle service and special parking areas have been organized for attendees. The memorial to celebrate Dr. Rowe, who passed away on Feb. 2 at the age of 82, will be held on March 31 at 1 p.m. at the Village Presbyterian Church (6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067; 858756-2441). There will be five parking areas other than the Village Church lot: the First
Church of Christ, Scientist on La Flecha, the RSF Garden Club, the Association office, R. Roger Rowe School and the Dacus property on El Fuego. Shuttle service will be provided from the Association, the school and the scientist church. A parking attendant will be at each shuttle stop. The Village Church will also have four parking attendants, one at each entrance. There will be additional handicapped spaces available at the church on a first-come, first-served basis.
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March 22, 2012
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County board likely to make planning Two candidates running for two RSF Association board seats group changes at March 28 meeting BY KATHY DAY Paul Marks makes no bones about what he thinks of a plan being considered by county supervisors that could alter the shape of local planning groups. The head of the San Dieguito Planning Group – which spans 36,000 acres from Escondido to Del Mar — said in a recent interview that he was “pretty offended by the Board of Supervisors’ appointment of a group of developers and contractors to write a report on planning groups and the planning department.” It was “predestined,” he added, that it would not be an unbiased document. He was reacting to recommendations of the Red Tape Reduction Task Force that could remove the citizen advisory groups from the county’s umbrella, reduce their size from 15 to seven, limit the scope of their review, set term limits, and require a county staffer and county lawyer to be present at the meetings. Other parts of the report focused on seven areas that aim to improve training, measurement and procedures in the Department of Planning and Land Use, as well as steps designed to speed up permit processing. At their meeting on Feb. 29, supervisors agreed to implement a number of those procedures, but deferred until March 28 actions on the planning groups. Bill Horn, who represents District 5, said via e-mail last week one particular issue that will be addressed then is the Fair Political Practices Commission’s position that the county is responsible for any Brown Act vio-
lations committed at the planning group level. The Brown Act governs access to local public meetings, requiring that the public be made aware of when meetings are held and that they not be held in secret. Horn noted that the task force considered removing the advisory groups from under the county’s banner “as a means of protecting the county against Brown Act violations.” He said there have been violations in the past but that he wants to focus on the future. Horn also referred to an opinion piece he wrote for a newspaper, in which he said it was his “priority to streamline our business operations and eliminate red tape in the county planning department.” Saying the group “was created to utilize the knowledge of experts in that field to achieve that goal, he called the reaction of planning group members an effort to “slow government process.” His website says “The Task Force was made up of 7 land use professionals: land use attorneys, a former Planning Commissioner, an engineer, two former DPLU staff members, a planning group member, businessmen, and a developer. …” Marks, a Del Dios resident who has served on the San Dieguito group for more than 20 years, said not one member agrees with the idea of removing them from the county umbrella. But he and others have said they agree there is a need for additional training about the Brown Act, ethics and county zoning regulations. See MEETING, page 24
The nominating committee has found two candidates to fill the two available Rancho Santa Fe Association board seats up for election this year: Rochelle Putnam and Craig McAllister. The two will seek election to the seats vacated by board members Jack Queen and Dick Doughty when their terms end in June. While there are only two candidates, the Association must still go through the election process—75 votes are needed for each candidate for validation. The candidates will present to the members at the RSF Association’s Annual Meeting, scheduled for May 10.
RSF student makes huge mark in Speech and Debate tournament Rancho Santa Fe resident Lauren Sorge gave an outstanding performance at the recent state qualifying speech tournament for the San Diego, Imperial Valley Speech League. Lauren, a junior at Santa Santa Fe Christian Schools Fe Christian senior Lauren Sorge
Schools, competed in the events of Original Oratory and Dramatic Interpretation, two of the most difficult and competitive events at the tournament. Only the top five students qualify to represent the league at the state tournament, which will be held next month in San Francisco. As students are allowed to compete in only one category at the state level, Lauren has chosen the Original Oratory event to showcase her talents. Santa Fe Christian Schools is a Pre-K through 12th grade college preparatory school located in Solana Beach. For more information please contact us at: (858) 7558900 or www.sfcs.net
Village Church Community Theater to hold auditions Auditions for “The Velveteen Rabbit” by the Village Church Community Theater will be held on Sunday, March 25, from 1-3 p.m., and Tuesday, March 27, 6-7:30 p.m. at The Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe. Roles for ages 9 through adults. For additional information and appointment: villagechurchcommunitytheater.org.
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March 22, 2012
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State politics leaves young kindergartners in limbo BY MARSHA SUTTON Legislation requiring public schools to offer a pre-kindergarten class this fall for “young fives” – and California governor Jerry Brown’s proposal to override the law – has given many school districts a case of whiplash with the onagain, off-again debate. Learning last year that Brown wanted to eliminate the requirement, many districts put their plans for transitional kindergarten, or TK, on hold. But last week, California’s Assembly budget committee solidly rejected Brown’s plan to eliminate the requirement for TK and stood behind the law as written. Transitional kindergarten is part of a larger bill known as the Kindergarten Readiness Act, which passed in 2010 and advances the date by which children must turn 5 to start kindergarten. The law, Senate Bill 1381, takes effect this fall, when the cutoff date will be Nov. 1. In 2013, the date will be Oct. 1. And in 2014, the date by which children must be 5 to enter kindergarten will be Sept. 1, where it will remain. Prior Calif. law stated that children must turn 5 by Dec. 2 to enter kindergarten. SB-1381, sponsored by state senator Joe Simitian, includes a mandate for Calif. school districts to develop and implement a transitional kindergarten program for children with fall birthdays who will be too young to start kindergarten once the law kicks in. According to Simitian’s office, TK will “improve the prefirst-grade preparation for those fall birthday children who would otherwise be the youngest in their class. This is especially important for low-income and English language learner children, who often receive less academic preparation. Transitional kindergarten will provide a two-year preparation for first grade while reducing the likelihood of retention after a year of traditional kindergarten.” This year, the law requires public school districts to offer a TK program for children turning 5 in November. Next year the requirement for TK is for Oct. and Nov. birthdays, and the following year for Sept., Oct. and Nov. birthdays. “When we heard about it originally, obviously we started preparing for it,” said Holly McClurg, assistant superin-
tendent of instructional services for the Del Mar Union School District. “When we knew that the governor had eliminated TK from his proposed budget, that put things on hold for us.” The Solana Beach School District likewise shelved its plans for TK after hearing last year that the governor was opposing it. The SBSD Web site, as of press time, states: “Currently, the Solana Beach School District has no plans to offer a transitional kindergarten program.” However, SBSD superintendent Leslie Fausset said the district will follow the law and provide a TK program this fall if required. “There’s been confusion about whether you’re required to do it,” she said. “Clearly if we’re required, we will do it.” Districts caught off-guard The law mandates that the savings from having fewer children in kindergarten be used to fund a transitional kindergarten program. But, according to a Jan. 5, 2012 bulletin from School Services of California, the governor’s proposed 2012-2013 budget did not including funding for TK. “At this time, it is not likely that the transitional kindergarten program will be funded for 2012-13,” the report concluded. Brown’s plan keeps the rolled back dates for kindergarten entry but seeks to eliminate both the requirement for TK and the statutes passed by the legislature in 2010. Under the plan, the money saved would be provided to K-12 districts to use at their own discretion, which includes offering a TK program if that’s what they choose to do. Operating under the assumption that the governor’s proposal would prevail, many districts were caught off-guard when on March 13 the state’s Assembly budget subcommittee on education rejected Brown’s plan to do away with TK. “The proposal was met with considerable skepticism,” reported School Services, writing that Assembly member and education committee chair Julia Brownley, who opposed the change, said the attempt to eliminate TK “represents a ‘huge policy shift.’” See STATE, page 24
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March 22, 2012
Rancho Santa Fe Review
RSF Foundation holding event to discuss new initiative to bring local family/private foundations together
Back row, L-R: Connor McClurg, Alex Catledge, Luke Whitmeyer, Taylor Fritz, Beau Botkiss, Jack Harris, Coach McClurg; Rront row, L-R: Robby Goena, Isaac Wulff, Justin Lee (not in picture: Griffin McComb).
RSF Varsity Eagles are Big 8 League Champs The RSF Eagles Boys Varsity Team finished the basketball season by winning the Big 8 League. The championship game was played at R. Roger Rowe gym against the Carmel Valley Boys and Girls Club basketball team. It was an exciting final game and the RSF Eagles prevailed. Congratulations to the RSF Eagles.
The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation recently announced the creation of BetterTogether, a new initiative that will strive to bring local family/private foundations together to actively provide opportunities for mutual support and encouragement, education and the possibility to share resources in the field of philanthropy. During these challenging financial times, it is more important than ever to leverage philanthropic dollars and join together in efforts to improve this community. If you and your family have a family/private foundation, and to get the conversation started, BetterTogether invites you to a facilitated discussion with Marguerite Griffin and Valerie Jacobs on the subject of private and family foundations, and family succession. Marguerite Griffin is the National Director of Philanthropic Services for Northern Trust. She brings extensive experience in working with high net worth families and their philanthropic vision. Valerie Jacobs is the Founder of Valerie Jacobs Consulting and is the Chairman of the Board of the Jacobs Family Foundation, located here in San Diego. Be part of the conversation and attend this event on Tuesday, March 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Croquet Cottage). Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please RSVP by March 23 to Debbie Anderson at debbie@rsffoundation.org or (858)7560358. The evening is being co-sponsored by the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation and Northern Trust.
Kindergarten enrollment at R. Roger Rowe School; Pick up paperwork, attend orientation Do you have a child that will be 5 years of age by Nov. 1, 2012? Rancho Santa Fe School District and R. Roger School is now enrolling kindergarten and new students K-8 for the 2012-2013 school year. Please come to the school office at your earliest convenience, located at 3927 La Granada between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 pm., Monday through
Friday, to pick up your enrollment paperwork. Please bring your Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN#) to verify your residency in order to receive a packet. R. Roger Rowe’s ’s K-6 Principal Kim Pinkerton will be hosting Kindergarten Orientation on March 28 and April 25 at 9 a.m. at R. Roger Rowe School, please plan to attend one
of these orientations to find out what a kindergarten day is like at R. Roger Rowe School. If you are enrolling a new student in grades 1-8, please call Marsha Portugal at 858-7561141, extension 106 to set up an appointment for a Prospective Parent Meet and Greet with one of the school principals.
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Rancho Santa Fe Review
March 22, 2012
KEEP TALKING, WE’RE LISTENING.
Pedro Villegas (SDG&E), RSF’s Robert Svet, Bill Stone, Vicky Carlson (LEAD San Diego).
RSF resident receives 10News Leadership Award 10News recently honored RSF resident Robert Svet and Del Cerro resident Bill Stone, founders of the Forget Me Not Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for senior adult residents and patients in nursing homes, as well as other long-term care facilities. The Forget Me Not Foundation provides hundreds of fresh cut flowers to nursing home Activity Directors that are used by the residents in recreational and therapeutic activities. These activities promote a sense of wellbeing, improve cognitive reasoning and decision making, enhance manual dexterity, encourage companionship and create happiness. Robert Svet was the inspiration behind the Forget Me Not Foundation. While planning his son’s wedding, Robert wondered, “How can we share the artistic and inspiring bouquets we used to celebrate the joyous occasion of my son’s marriage?” Svet posed this question to business partner Bill Stone, president of TheraStaff, LLC. TheraStaff specializes in providing physical, occupational and speech therapists to nursing homes, long-term care facilities and other medical settings; therefore, Stone was acutely aware of the needs of the residents and patients in these facilities. Based on this knowledge, it was decided to provide the wedding flowers not as floral arrangements but as materials that would allow the residents to touch, smell, create and personally enjoy the beauty of the flowers. The Forget Me Not Foundation was created in May 2010 and has touched and enhanced the lives of over 10,000 residents, family members, and employees in nursing homes and long-term care facilities throughout San Diego and Orange Counties. To become involved with the Forget Me Not Foundation, individuals, private foun-
dations or corporations may provide sponsorships, donate flowers, or volunteer their time to help brighten the lives of nursing home residents and patients of long term care facilities. The majority of funds needed to establish and operate the Foundation have been donated by Svet and Stone. Svet serves as CEO of the Forget Me Not Foundation and is also the chairman and founder of The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies. Stone acts as president of the Forget Me Not Foundation and is also president of TheraStaff, LLC. The Foundation’s goal for 2012 is to conduct over 50 floral therapy events and to expand further into Orange County. Svet and Stone received the 10News Leadership Award on March 7. The award was presented at the San Diego Ronald McDonald House by Pedro Villegas, SDG&E director of Community Relations and LEAD San Diego President/CEO Vicky Carlson. For more information, please contact Forget Me Not Foundation at (877) 4034483 or visit www.forgetmenotfoundation. org. The 10News Leadership Award recognizes San Diegans who are dedicated to improving the community. To nominate a friend or colleague, log on to 10News.com and click on “10News Leadership Award” to fill out a nomination form. The 10News Leadership Award committee, made up of KGTV staff members, Volunteer San Diego, and LEAD San Diego members, will review each submission. You can also send a nomination letter to 10News Leadership Award, 4600 Air Way, San Diego, CA 92102. Include your phone number and address, as well as the contact information for the person you are nominating.
R. Roger Rowe School to hold Latin Festival March 29 R. Roger Rowe School is having its second annual Latin Festival on Thursday, March 29, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center. The event is hosted by the RSF Education Foundation and sponsored by Las Manos del Artesano Gallery, Frank Torre State Farm Agency and Dr. John Griffing, D.D.S. The purpose of the event is to recognize and celebrate Latin culture as an integral part of our school community. There will be a mariachi band and regional dancers. Other activities will include crafts for children and the opportunity to purchase affordable Latin crafts and jewelry. There will be a Paper Mache artist demonstrating his famous craft. Latin food ($1 Aguas frescas, $2 fruit and $2 tacos and quesadillas) will be available outside the PAC for purchase. Mexgrocer.com has donated an amazing basket full of delicious Mexican goods to be raffled at the end of the festival. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the RSF Education Foundation.
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March 22, 2012
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Del Mar Country Club to host golf tournament, gala dinner and live auction to benefit Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation The Del Mar Country Club and The Guiltinan Group will host a fundraiser to benefit the Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Family Foundation on Saturday, March 24, at the Del Mar Country Club. The day will begin with an optional game of golf beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start and conclude with an Gala evening event of hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails and a sit down dinner prepared by the award-winning chefs at the Del Mar Country Club. The evening will include bidding on live silent auction items, including one of a kind items and unique experiences. Most importantly, the evening festivities will go to support the NSW Family Foundation, which supports individual and family readiness through an array of programs specifically targeted to assist Naval Special Warfare Community in maintaining a resilient, sustainable and ready force. The event, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. Boone Pickens, will feature a number of special guests, including actors from the blockbuster movie “Act of Valor”, Marcus Lutrell, author of the New York Times best-seller “Lone Survivor — An Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10”, Congressman Brian Bilbray, University of San Diego Monsignor Daniel Dillabough, and others. The NSW Family Foundation Golf Tournament will be-
Real Estate Directory Brian Connelly
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Coldwell Banker RSF Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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Rancho Santa Fe Office Dan Townsend
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Olympic Properties Kilroy Realty Corporation
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Carmel Valley Offi ce Kramer & Martin Real Estate
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Prudential Ca Realty Linda Sansone
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Willis Allen Real Estate, RSF Open House Directory
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Shawn Hethcock & Shawn Rodger
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Willis Allen Real Estate Sherry Shriver
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Willis Allen Real Estate, RSF Showcase Homes
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The Michael Taylor Group
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Prudential CA Realty, RSF Willis Allen Real Estate Carmel Valley Offi ce
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gin with registration at 10 a.m., with opening ceremony at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11:30 a.m. The tournament is priced at $1,000 per person which include golf for one and dinner for two. The Evening Gala will begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktail reception, following by dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the Live Auction following at 7:30 p.m. The Gala is priced at $500 per person, and is cocktail attire — jacket required. There are also corporate sponsorships available for the golf tournament and Gala Dinner. To RSVP for the event or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, contact Mari Stuart at 760-212-5635 or maristuart@gmail.com. For more information on the NSW Family Foundation, visit www.westcoastseals.org
From left to right, front row: Alexa Giblisco, Georgia Sims, Erin Ruh, Sheridan Spain, Fiona Saunders; From left to right, back row: Jessica Bunn, Sophia Teglia, Kaylee Yokota, Lauren Zumski.
Nativity School 4th grade Girl Scout Troop 1100 members celebrate anniversary The Nativity School’s 4th grade Girl Scout Troop 1100 attended the recent 100-Year Celebration recognizing Girl Scouts 100-year anniversary. They had a great time dancing, getting crazy hair-dos, and assembling birthdays in a box for those girls who never have had a birthday party. It was a busy weekend for the troop, as they made 200 sandwiches, and packed lunches for the homeless on Sunday morning, and delivered them to The Interfaith Community Food Pantry on Monday afternoon.
RSF resident a finalist at World Series of Poker event
RSF Library Guild offers variety of events in April
Rancho Santa Fe resident Randy Podolsky made the final table at the WSOP (World Series of Poker) at Harrah’s Casino on March 18. Out of 487 players, Podolsky placed 10th at this two-day circuit event. At one point on day one Podolsky was down to just 1,700 chips. This was his second time playing at a WSOP event. The first time he placed 85 out of 331 players. For the past eight years Podolsky has been a top real estate agent at Coldwell Banker in Rancho Santa Fe.
The Library Guild Annual Meeting Tuesday, April 17, at 10 a.m. in the Reading Room at the RSF Branch Library. Local Travel Agent Gayle GilliesMize is the guest speaker and she will be talking about the travel industry and her favorite trips. A light lunch will also be served at the end of the meeting. This meeting is free and open to the public. First Spring Author Talk Thursday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the RSF Branch Library. The author is Jacqueline Winspear and she will be presenting “Elegy For Eddie.” This event is for Library Guild members. It is easy to become a member of the Library Guild. Go to www.rsflibraryguild.org or call (858) 756-4780. The event is $25 and includes a great brunch catered by Keely Barrera and a signed copy of the presented book. Library Guild Book Cellar 1/2 Price Book Sale: Thursday through Saturday, May 3, 4, and 5 in the Book Cellar (RSF’s Gently Used Book Store located just below the RSF Branch Library at 17040 Avenida De Acacias). ALL books, CDs, collectible books, and audio books are half price. All visitors during the sale will be entered in a free raffle to win a $50 Book Cellar gift certificate. Drawing to be held on May 5 at 4 p.m. Winner need not be present to win. This event is free and open to the public.
Rancho Santa Fe Review
March 22, 2012
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Patriot Profiles: ‘It gave me a better chance of helping my brothers and sisters’ This column presents patriot profiles to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. BY JEANNE MCKINNEY As of January 2012, more than 30,000 U.S. service members have been wounded due to combat actions in Iraq and over 2,300 in Afghanistan. For the wounded warrior leaving the battlefield, the journey is bittersweet. The tug of duty and friends left behind, still fighting the fight, can weigh on the emotions —as one clings to a life that may be forever changed. Bound for further care, rest and rehabilitation, the best friend on the plane ride to safety may be Technical Sergeant Stephen C. Mellan, a flight medic seasoned by nerveshattering rescues amid mortars and gunfire. With over 50 combat missions, an Air Medal and Aerial Achievement and three Air Force commendation medals under his belt, Mellan has learned what not to ask his patients. Never say “Bet you’re glad to be going home” or “How did it happen?” This dashing and likeable caregiver tunes into emotions. “My patients don’t need to relive what happened and they aren’t
glad to be returning.” He’ll offer “What can I do for you?” and hand them a soft chocolate chip cookie he baked himself in an oven on the Air Force’s newest cargo and ambulatory aircraft, the C-17. “The cookies may sound corny, but they like it and that’s all that matters.” Mellan, a native of Waynesville, Missouri, and son of a retired Army Police Investigator, cringes remembering when a new nurse came out to join their medical team. She sat down on a long silver case in the back of the [landed] aircraft. “Here’s this Marine all messed-up, and he looks over and you can see the animosity and anger on his face.” Inside the silver case was a body. A lot of times Marines travel with their buddies. “I picked her up and put her off the plane,” stating to his Commander, “we need to get another nurse.” When the nurse, who outranked him, protested, Mellan told her; “You just sat on a casket. You need to
know what you’re doing out here. No one on this plane will respect you.” His Commander agreed and she was sent back. “Out there, a new doctor used to giving the orders may be told to mop blood off a floor, while a nurse or Chief Tech is working on something.” There’s little room for rank in an emergency. It’s a long flight from Afghanistan to Ramstein Air force Base in Germany and then over to a United States care facility. For Mellan – round-the-clock work, lost sleep and basic comforts are little things given for big things; “Thankfully, those guys are there taking the shot for me, so I don’t have to.” Although he deploys with a 9mm pistol and is qualified on an M-16, he says, “If I’m shooting, its bad day.” Back in 1996, Mellan was going to college, partying, and then started bartending and made a lot of money. But he couldn’t say, “Wow — I really did something great. I gave that guy a drink.” That and the lure
of education brought him to the Air Force. He recalls; “They made me something better than I was and made me want to continue. I’ve been in 16 years and I don’t regret a day of it.” The romance with saving lives began when the Air Force trained him to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specialization. He went to work at Keesler Air Force Base as a heart team coordinator. Mellan says, “At that point, I fell in love. One day the doc had me hand massage a heart while they were working on it. It was the greatest thing I’ve ever done.” Then the war started and he asked; “What else can I do?” “I wanted to help the guys getting shot at and Aeromedical Evacuation (AEROVAC) was my key.” In 2002, Mellan was sent to Brook City Base, TX, for Aeromedical Evacuation Training and Survival Evasion Resistance Escape (SERE) School. “At SERE, they treat you as a prisoner of war (POW) — beat you up a little bit and teach how to survive if captured. Then I went to flight school and enjoyed that. You train on the C-130, KC 130 – any-
Technical Sgt. Stephen C. Mellan thing that’s fixed wing. We learn how to treat patients in flight and how to recognize things, like how altitude affects patients.” Gung-ho TSgt. Mellan thought twice after his first
assignment in 2004 landed him in Afghanistan. “It was pitch black and the only thing out there was glow sticks [directing], so the eneSEE PATRIOT, PAGE 24
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Cathy Richman Former juvenile court child advocate volunteer creates model foster agency for ‘at risk’ babies
Profile BY ARTHUR LIGHTBOURN We’ve all heard tragic stories about children who are placed into traditional county foster homes only to end up being further abused and often scarred for life, but we, as individuals, rarely do anything about it. Cathy Richman is an exception. She did do something about it and, for the past 14 years, has continued to do so — one child at a time, one lap at a time. Richman is the founder of a unique nonprofit foster family agency, Angels Foster Family Network, dedicated to finding “exceptional” foster parents for infants and toddlers who have been taken into foster care protective custody after being neglected, abandoned, or abused. Unlike traditional county foster care parents, Angels’ foster caregivers are required to undergo psychological screening before
being accepted and are permitted to foster only one child at a time (two if the children are siblings), whereas traditional county foster parents are not psychologically screened and can take up to six children at a time. Angels’ foster parents also have to agree to care for a child until permanent placement is decided either through reunification with the rehabilitated birth parent or through adoption. The Angels’ agency, since it was founded in 1998, has enlisted foster parents from all over the county to care for 506 babies who otherwise might have been swept into the revolving door of the county’s over-extended foster homes system. “So far,” Richman said, “190 families have fostered with us. Many have fostered multiple children and 117 children have been adopted
Quick Facts Name: Cathy Richman Distinction: Richman is the founder, CEO and executive director of the Angels Foster Family Network, an independent, private foster family agency dedicated to enlisting, screening, training and certifying “exceptional” foster parents for infants and toddlers who have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Since 1999, she has placed more than 500 babies with foster parents, ‘one baby at a time in one lap at a time.’ Richman has earned a number of honors for her work, including being named one of one of the Salvation Army’s “Fifteen Fantastics,” Women of Dedication in 2011.
Family: Married 16 years to Larry Richman, owner of Heritage Security. She has three grown sons from an earlier marriage: Justin, 40, a carpenter; Matthew, 38, a San Diego firefighter; and Luke, 31, a Harvard graduate and Pentagon counter-terrorism specialist. Interests: Her grandchildren (two and one on-the-way), theater, movie-going, and dance exercising Reading: “A Boy Should Know How to Tie a Tie: And Other Lessons for Succeeding in Life,” by author, film producer, screenwriter and former abused foster child Antwone Fisher. Favorite films: Among her recent favorites are: “The Descendants” and “The Artist.” She’s a big movie buff. Favorite getaway: Miraval Arizona Resort, Tucson, Arizona Philosophy: “It’s not what happens to you in life; it’s how you handle it.”
by Angels’ families.” We interviewed Richman in her compact, homey office in the Eagles Nest Office Building, 4420 Hotel Circle Court, in Mission Valley, shortly after she returned from the wedding of her youngest son, Luke (Hartig), 31, a Pentagon counter-terrorism specialist, to NPR national security correspondent Rachel Martin in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Richman, 62, is a tall (5’9”), auburn-haired mother of three, grandmother of two, former legal secretary and former court-appointed special advocate (CASA) volunteer in San Diego’s foster care system who witnessed first hand the effects of bad placements of children in foster homes. “What became really disturbing to me was the foster homes that my [advocate] kids were in I felt were damaging these children. Some of the homes were physically abusive. Some were even worse. So I found that I was spending the majority of my time fighting to get my advocate kids out of those homes into other homes. “What I also experienced were some just phenomenal foster homes that showed me the major difference.” She recalled seeing one child who was thought to be autistic suddenly bloom when she was transferred to another home that was compassionate and loving and where the foster parent said she had one lap to take in one child at a time. “I began to believe,” Richman said, “that many people go into foster care that are not qualified. They go into it for the wrong reasons because there’s a financial incentive and they take in way too many children.” Cathy Richman was born Cathy Cour in Portland, Oregon. “My father was a sports writer, who, when we moved to San Diego, became a sports writer for the San Diego Tribune. But when I was born, my mother really didn’t want to be a mother…and when my
Cathy Richman brother came along, it got worse. So when I was 4 … my father divorced, had custody of us and remarried.” Her father traveled a lot, she said, and didn’t realize that their stepmother was mentally and physically abusive towards Cathy and her brother. Cathy graduated from Helix High School in La Mesa in 1968, became a legal secretary, married early, had three sons, served as a foster mom, divorced and remarried. “When I started doing the [CASA] advocacy work and I would go into these homes, and I saw these children, who, to me, looked like they were being treated like stepchildren. It really touched a lot of nerves from my own childhood and I believe that drove me to do the work I do.” After five years as a CASA volunteer who had advocated for 17 children, she left CASA and began speaking out in the community to improve the foster care system. Initially, she thought, “If we could get people who would just take one child, not six, and give that child the love and the nurturing it needed, we would be far ahead. “At that point, I didn’t really have a focus on any particular age group. I just
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felt we could find better quality foster parents if we just didn’t overwhelm them with so many children.” Gradually, she realized that babies and toddlers were the age group for which she could actually make a difference. Children under the age of 3 comprise a third of 3,878 foster children in the county. “And, yet the attitude at the time was: ‘The babies won’t remember. So if you move them around to different homes, it’s not going to matter.’” Not so, she discovered after talking to experts. Birth to 3-years old is the most critical time in a child’s development and one of the worst times to shift a child from one foster home to another. In traditional county foster care, a baby will typically live in three different foster homes before the child’s first birthday. Armed with these facts, Richman decided to open her agency and to focus totally on finding, screening and training “exceptional” foster parents for infants and toddlers, and provide the caregivers with weekly visits and support from Angels’ social workers who would also attend any mandated birth-parent visitations and all court dates.
With the financial help of her husband, Larry Richman, owner of Heritage Security Services, she rented an office for $160 a month, brought her computer and a clock from home, and installed a phone “that never rang because I had no business.” It took six months for her to become an agency licensed by the State of California to certify foster families, operating independently, but in cooperation with San Diego County Social Services. “I had been a legal secretary, but I knew nothing about nonprofits. I didn’t even know what a grant was, but I learned,” she said. “All I knew was I had this passion and urgency to change things if I could.” She attended workshops to learn how to write grants and soon received her first grant of $25,000 from the Alliance Healthcare Foundation that enabled her to hire a parttime social worker and, in 1999, to place her first foster baby. Today, her Angels’ agency operates on an annual budget of $650,000 from private donations and grants and has a staff of 10, including five full-time and two part-time social workers. At any one time, she has up to 45 parents actively caring for foster children. Being a private agency, instead of a government agency, she said, “allows us to be very, very selective about whom we allow to foster and to carry very low caseloads. Our caseworkers each carry a maximum of 15 cases.” The success of the Angels’ model has inspired the founding of similar Angelsmodeled sister agencies in Santa Barbara and Oklahoma City. Richman has earned a number of honors for her work, including being named one of one of the Salvation Army’s “Fifteen Fantastics,” Women of Dedication in 2011. More information on Angels is available on its Website: www.angelsfoster. org
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March 22, 2012
RSF’s Tim Zinn on a mission to change image of Timken Art Museum Rancho Santa Fe resident named chairman of board BY KATHY DAY Listen to Tim Zinn, the newly named chairman of the board of the Timken Museum of Art, and you’re likely to become a believer in his goal of making it the “center of art, energy and fun in Balboa Park.” Now a full-time Rancho Santa Fe resident – who previously split time between Santa Barbara and Chicago where his hospital information system consulting organization was based – he’s out to make sure the Timken is no longer “the best kept secret” in the park, he said. He’s convinced that with the help of new board members, such as his Rancho Santa Fe neighbors Demi and Frank Rogozienski, special events like this weekend’s “salon” dinner, an emphasis on technology, and “crackerjack” Executive Director John Wilson at the helm the museum will gain new visibility and renown. Zinn, who sees technology at the forefront of the Timken’s future, brings a broad base of experience to his chairmanship – and a commitment to make a difference in Balboa Park, which he calls the “heart and soul of San Diego.” Opened in 1965, the museum is the permanent home of the Putnam Foundation collection known especially for its European old masters paintings. Now, Wilson and the board are in search of a new painting to expand the collec-
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tion, Zinn said. More imminent is Friday’s “Soiree Festive et Visionnement Prive,” saluting the “Object Lesson: France in the Golden Age” showing at the museum that Zinn and his wife of 44 years, Ellen, are co-hosting. A native of Oklahoma who is a Harvard MBA, he holds masters’ degrees in computer science and systems engineering. The family – including daughter Jacqueline who is a pain management physician — lived for 27 years in Chicago where he founded and put his talents to work at Zinn Enterprises, Ltd., and established himself as a nationally known healthcare futurist. When they moved to San Diego 11 years ago, he said, he and Ellen were determined to get involved in Balboa Park. His first foray there was on the board of the San Diego Historical Society and today he’s also on the board and executive
committee of the UCSD Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center. Ellen became involved with the San Diego Natural History Museum, which is now know as the “NAT,” and is a past president of Patrons of the Prado. But it was his role on the board of The Old Globe that really fired up his involvement in all things Balboa Park. He acknowledges not knowing much about theater when Lou Spisto asked him to join the board. “He said, ‘You have a track record in business turnarounds and running businesses, so you could chair our finance committee,’ ” Zinn recalled, adding that role lasted seven years. When his term expired, he had a similar reaction when RSF resident Patty Queen and Jane Bowen Kirkeby, who is still a board member, asked him to join the Timken board. Again he heard, “You have energy and we need people who know how to run a business.” When asked if he has expanded his knowledge of art since joining the board, he responded enthusiastically: “Absolutely.” Noting that he’s learned a lot on his own, he added, “You can never supplant the expertise of our staff.” His own preferences in art tend toward Caravaggio – “one of my all time favorites” – and Canaletto. “Ellen and I have traveled almost everywhere, except India, and we keep coming back to Italy,” Zinn said, adding that they have an extensive collection of Venetian art glass. “Their works speak to me
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of the places I’ve been.” What he finds most interesting about art is the “back story: where has it been, who framed it, why did the artist paint that subject at that time. … It makes the art come alive.” He’s been involved with the Timken’s acquisitions committee, which has exposed him to a great learning curve under Wilson’s tutelage. Soon, the Timken will become the first private museum to put its entire collection on an “app” that will enable visitors to take a photo of a painting that will link to an audio history and description of the work. Some other museums have similar offerings, but with this one “you won’t have to dial in the number. You just take a photo that shows where you are in the museum.” Other ideas for expanding the reach of the Timken include hosting more events like Friday’s soiree, or Mainly Mozart concerts and educational programs – more “stuff,” Zinn said, “to bring staid art to life.” When Zinn is looking for a little relaxation, he may be found on the golf course. He’s on the board of the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club and is a member of the La Jolla Country Club. He might also be sailing, scuba diving, playing tennis or practicing his Western riding skills – or traveling. For more information visit www.timkenmuseum.org; Facebook at Timken Museum of Art or Twitter at @TimkenArtMuseum or call (619) 2395548.
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An evening of “great food, great wines, good conversation and fine jewelry and music” will revolve around a private showing of five French masterpieces at the Timken Museum of Art on Friday, March 23. Ellen and Tim Zinn are co-hosts for “Soiree Festive et Visionnement Prive,” saluting the “Object Lesson: France in the Golden Age.” Nicholas Poussin’s “Return of the Holy Family to Nazareth” on loan from the Cleveland Museum of Art is the centerpiece of the exhibit, which also features the Timken’s 17th century works by Claude Lorrain and Philippe de Champagne. Simon Vouet’s “Aeneas Fleeing Troy”from the San Diego Museum of Art and “Holy Family in a Landscape” by Pierre or Nicholas Mignard, from a private collection, complete the French emphasis. Chef Jeffrey Strauss from Pampelmousse Grille has planned a French-themed menu that will be complemented by pairings of French wines selected by the Zinns. Following dinner, there will be what Zinn called a “soiree,” with remarks by Colin B. Bailey, deputy director and chief curator of The Frick Collection, New York. The Timken, he added, “was modeled after a lot of the Frick” – and the Timken was used as a model for the Kimball Museum in Fort Worth. Bailey will be joined by Dr. John Marciari of the San Diego Museum of Art and Dr. Victorio Sancho Lobis of the Hoehn Family Gallery and the University of San Diego. A special accompaniment to the evening will be the music by an electric violinist, who was featured in transitions from the televised Academy Awards ceremony to the commercials. About 70 guests are expected for the event, which will benefit the museum’s educational programs.
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RSF School’s 20th Annual Science Discovery Day is April 6
The Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation is proud to support the 20th Annual Science Discovery Day at the R. Roger Rowe School on Friday, April 6, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This is a unique day of science that covers many areas from anatomy to physics to robotics and genomics. Workshops include “Making Scents of Your Senses,” “Warner’s Rockets,” “Radical Reptiles” and “Awesome Aerodynamics” to name a few. The goal is to expose students to the many aspects of science and allow them to discover their own passion. New to this year’s program: “Insects”: 1st graders will become insects in this exciting workshop presented by the county parks and recreation department. They will learn about the body parts of insects and “try them on for size”.
“Trembling Towers”: 5th graders will learn about the devastating the effects of earthquakes on buildings. They will construct buildings and test how well they stand up to an earthquake. “Gel Electrophoresis”: 7th graders will be working to discover the intricate details of DNA by conducting gel electrophoresis tests with one of the leading research organizations in San Diego. Students get to experience science in a totally different way than they normally do at school. The programs are very hands-on and related to real world science. Science Discovery Day is a favorite of both students and parents. Volunteer opportunities are available. Community friends interested in volunteering may contact any of the Science Discovery Day Chairs: Stephanie Erlbeck, serlbeck@ me.com, Gabrielle Oratz, gabrielle_oratz@yahoo.com, or Shaunna Kahn, sksalzetti@sbcglobal.net.
Front row, from left: Brooke Franssens, Mikaela O’Brien, Kaya Fernandez, Tyler Graupp, Avery Stewart, Emile Shields and Reilly Graupp; Back row, from left: Brighid Healy, Brittany Wais, Rebecca Pierce, Samantha Brown, Delia Garland, Joey Rougas and Rachel Rougas.
Solana Santa Fe school welcomes Irish Dance students Students from Clan Rince School of Irish Dance entertained students at Solana Santa Fe Elementary School on Friday, March 16, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Students ranged from ages eight to 14. Clan Rince has two studios, located in Kensington and Encinitas. For more information, please email info@irishdancesandiego.com — Stacey Phillips
Earl Warren principal shares tips with Solana Santa Fe parents enth grade in the fall. In addition to explaining the academic classes the students are required to take, Nuskin talked about the variety of elective classes offered including guitar, surf P.E., skate P.E. and Chinese. “When you are building a school schedule, think balance,” said Nuskin. Earl Warren also offers after-school enrichment classes run by the adjacent Boys and Girls Club. Nuskin, who has been part of the district for the past eight years and joined Earl Warren as principal this school year, encouraged parents to stay connected with their children when they start seventh grade. “This is the time kids make choices and we want to make sure they make the right choices,” she said.
Mary Anne Nuskin, the new principal of Earl Warren Middle School, recently visited Solana Santa Fe Elementary. She gave parents an overview of the middle school, which is part of the San Dieguito Union High Julie Norby, principal of School District, Solana Santa Fe (left), and told them and Mary Anne Nuskin, what to expect when their chil- principal of Earl Warren dren begin sevMiddle School (right).
There are approximately 700 seventh and eight grade students who attend the middle school each year. Earl Warren, which has been recognized as a California Distinguished School and National Blue Ribbon School, is the only school in the district with a county library on campus. More information about Earl Warren Middle School is available on its web site: http://ew.sduhsd. net/ A day tour of Earl Warren will be held on Monday,
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Buster’s Memorial Car Show rescheduled Due to inclement weather, the Dolce Pane E Vino in Rancho Santa Fe will hold its 2nd Annual Buster’s Memorial Car Show (dedicated to owner Dr. Anthony Smith’s dad) on April 22, from 4-6 p.m., instead of March 18, as was originally scheduled. Live music will be provided by DoubleDown. Ten percent of event proceeds benefit Casa de Amparo. For more information, visit www.dolcepaneevino.com or call 858-832-1518. Dolce Pane E Vino is located at 16081 San Dieguito Road, in the Del Rayo Center, Rancho Santa Fe, 92067.
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Serious fire hazard in RSF must be addressed Public input on polo fields There is a serious fire hazard and blighted area on Via de La Valle between Concha de Golf and Calzada Del Bosque. Huge, old oleander plants lining the Morgan Run Golf course were infested and died some months ago leaving dry and dead oleanders. I contacted the RSF Fire Department and was told “they couldn’t do anything about it as we were told by the Community Services Department (CSD) that they have a plan for eventually replacing them.” In perusing my recent property tax bill I noted that there is a special tax of $50 for Fire District, along with other district fees. I questioned the RSF Fire Department’s lack of issuing a violation for the blighted and dead oleander trees and requested an inspection of the area be initiated immediately, pointing out that all fire prevention guidelines always emphasize clearing dead trees and removing brush from property. I learned that CSD took no action regarding removal of the dead oleanders at their recent board meeting due to a petition of several homeowners who do NOT want to give up their privacy while replacement plants mature. This could be a matter of years if the RSF Fire doesn’t enforce fire abatement rules
in issuing a violation citation for the immediate removal of the diseased and dead oleander tree size plants on Via de La Valle. The ongoing infestation in our community has already cost the loss of 13 mature Olive trees with the recent replacement of Pepper Trees near the Whispering Palms fountain: costs $4,200 to pull and stump grind the 13 existing Olive trees, and purchase and planting 36” box Pepper trees was $9,880. Our community should be safeguarded by the immediate removal of the infested oleanders as all of our landscaping can be infested causing untold costs of replacements. It is time for immediate action for fire prevention and beautification of our neighborhood. We depend on the RSF Fire Department to enforce regulatory fire abatement rules and our CSD board members to take remediation action immediately in restoring our community. Our property district tax monies more than cover the expenses involved, it is time to take action before more infestation occurs or worse case a tragic fire rages through our community. Joy Glenner
Paying through the nose for imported water BY PAM SLATER-PRICE AND BILL HORN San Diego County residents are paying too much for a valuable liquid, and it’s not just gasoline. It’s imported water. Nearly 3.1 million local consumers – that’s most of us – are paying too much for imported water. We pay a premium to purchase and transport it from Northern California and the Colorado River. And we entrust the powerful water agencies that bring us imported water to charge us fairly. But at least one of them isn’t. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is grossly overcharging our regional wholesaler, the San Diego County Water Authority, exposing ratepayers to tens of millions of dollars annually in disproportionate costs. This is money right out of your pocket. The dollar figures are alarming. In a lawsuit, the Water Authority estimates that Met’s overcharges will total $40 million this year and could climb to $2.1 billion by 2047. As a result, the county Board of Supervisors this week adopted a resolution supporting the Water Authority in its court fight. With our action, we joined the cities of San Diego, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, and Del Mar and at least 10 local water districts that are siding with the Water Authority. Also supporting the Water Authority are the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, Downtown San Diego Partnership and the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. To understand our collective outrage, here is the background: The sprawling Metropolitan Water District of Southern California serves 26 “member agencies” in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
Among those agencies, only the San Diego County Water Authority pays Met a separate fee to transport its independent water supply. The source of that supply is the Colorado River, and the Water Authority gains access to it through long-term agreements with the Imperial Irrigation District and the federal government. Water from those agreements comprises 25 percent of San Diego County’s current supply portfolio. But getting that water – millions of gallons of it — from Imperial Valley to San Diego County requires the use of Metropolitan’s pipelines and pumps. Metropolitan charges the Water Authority for its so-called “transportation costs.” That’s fair. What’s not fair are the unrelated charges, including the cost of Met’s own water supplies, that Met tacks onto the Water Authority’s bill. In other words, local consumers are paying Metropolitan for water that the Water Authority purchases independently. That means we pay an inflated transportation cost, which in turn subsidizes the costs paid by Metropolitan’s 25 remaining member agencies. If the court rules in favor of the Water Authority, San Diego County ratepayers will see the benefits. Refunds would go to the 24 retail water agencies and cities within the county and, by extension, their ratepayers. A case management hearing for the lawsuit is scheduled for April 11. In the meantime, the Water Authority will continue to build its case. Our message for consumers: We have been a cash cow for Met for far too long and we are paying through the nose for no valid reason. Pam Slater-Price represents District 3 and Bill Horn represents District 5 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
lease seems to be missing Editor’s Note: This letter was addressed to Alex Roth at the City of San Diego, and submitted to this newspaper for publication. Dear Mr. Roth, On Jan 5, the RSF Review ran a front page story regarding the city’s lease with the San Diego Polo Club that expires this month. In this story you were quoted as saying “There is going to be lots and lots of opportunity for public input on this.” To date we have seen nothing further on this subject in the press or elsewhere. Since the lease expires this month it appears to us that the “opportunity” you talked about has failed to materialize. We would appreciate getting an update from you. Rudy and Rosanna Biller
Lucie Arnaz to sing at Bow Tie & Pearls Gala benefiting North Coast Repertory Theatre Broadway veteran and Emmy-award winning actress and singer Lucie Arnaz will sing at the gala celebrating the 30th Anniversary of North Coast Repertory Theatre. The Bow Tie & Pearls Gala will be held on Sunday evening, April 22, at the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club. North Coast Repertory Theatre first opened in 1982 and has actively produced plays each season. “Thirty years is an impressive milestone,” said David Ellenstein, artistic director of North Coast Lucie Arnaz Repertory Theatre. “It shows that this community has embraced North Coast Rep as its own, and has been willing to grow with the theatre as it has progressed to become one of the region’s leading professional theatre arts organizations. The stage is set for continued growth as we strive to create even greater theatre that makes a difference in the lives of our patrons.” “We are honored to be involved in this Thirtieth Anniversary Season Gala celebrating 30 wonderful years of theatre at North Coast Repertory Theatre,” said Justin Tipp, cochair of the gala with his wife, Leslie. The couple live in Del Mar and Tipp is a member of the theatre’s board of trustees. The Tipps and their gala committee chose the theme of “Pearls,” as the lustrous gems are the tribute gift for a 30th wedding anniversary. In addition to the performance by Lucie Arnaz, the evening will feature a sumptuous dinner catered by Jeffrey Strauss and Pamplemousse Grille, silent and live auctions and much more. Honorary chairs for the event are Denise and Bertrand Hug (Rancho Santa Fe). They are well-known for their charitable involvement,. Hug is the owner of top restaurants Mille Fleur in Rancho Santa Fe and Bertrand at Mister A’s in San Diego. Honorary Committee members are Ken Baca (Carlsbad), Phyllis Cohn and Arthur Brody (Rancho Santa Fe), Jenny Craig (Rancho Santa Fe), Lee and Frank Goldberg (Rancho Santa Fe), Elaine and Leonard Hirsch (Coronado), Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky (La Jolla), Pat and Tom Nickols (Rancho Santa Fe), Joyce and Jere Oren (Rancho Santa Fe), Sarah B. and John Rebelo, Marjorie and Lee Sarokin (Rancho Santa Fe), and Judy and Chuck Wheatley (Del Mar). The Bow Tie and Pearls Gala Committee members are Sandy Anglin (Del Mar); Judith Bradley (Solana Beach), Kathryn Byrd (development officer, North Coast Rep, San Diego), Shelia Chue (Escondido), Connie Coe (Cardiff by the Sea), Bev Conner (Carlsbad), Hal and Jeanette Coons (Escondido), Marion Dodson (Rancho Santa Fe), Sarah Dodson (Encinitas), Judy Moffson (Solana Beach), Dori Patterson (Encinitas), Amy Ramaker (Solana Beach), Jeri Rovsek (Rancho Santa Fe), Julie Sarno (Carlsbad), Holly Smith Jones (Solana Beach), Tammy Tidmore (Solana Beach), Toni Tschann (development director, North Coast Rep, San Diego), and Leslie Zwail (Del Mar). For tickets call, Kathryn Byrd, development officer, 858-481-2155, ext. 211.
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RSF resident brightens lives of Polinsky Center children with unique tote bags BY KAREN BILLING For the last four years, Rancho Santa Fe resident Shirley Richardson has volunteered her time and resources to make tote bags for children at the Polinksy Children’s Center in Clairemont. The Polinksy Center is a 24-hour facility for the temporary emergency shelter for children who must be separated from their families for their own safety or when parents cannot provide care. Each month more than 300 children, ages birth to 18 years old, are admitted. Richardson has made 200 bags a year for the center for the last four years. “Seniors ought to be volunteering to do things and this is a very good senior project,” Richardson said. Richardson retired in 1990 after a 40year career in education. She taught AP chemistry at Torrey Pines High School as well as San Dieguito High (now San Dieguito Academy) and Oceanside High. Working as a teacher, it was hard to find time to sew, but since she has been retired she has enjoyed picking up the hobby she’s had since she was a youngster. In addition to the totes, she also makes stuffed animals for her grandchildren. Richardson got the idea for the bags after a presentation at Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization she’s been a part of many years. One of the invited speakers talked to the group about the Polinksy Children’s Center, explaining many of the children come to the center with their few possessions in garbage bags. “To give them a little self respect, it’s nice to give them tote bags to carry their possessions,” Richardson said. “I’m happy to
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do it.” The bags are mainly made of denim, as the center said kids request that fabric the most. For the linings, she often finds fun, patterned bed sheets at thrift stores. In each tote, Richardson places a yarn doll, called “jitterbug dolls,” in the inside pocket as an extra gift for the children. The sewing project helps Richardson “keep useful”—she always has something to do in her free time and she also likes to sew while she is watching TV. The need is definitely there. In January, she dropped off one of her deliveries of 50 bags and the center said they would have loved to have them for Christmas, “They do need more of them,” Richardson said, “If someone’s retired and likes to sew, it’s simple to do. I’m willing to help anyone try to do it.”
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Parent forum to be held on teen dating: healthy/unhealthy relationships “What’s Love got to do with it?” a parent forum on teen dating, specifically focusing on healthy and unhealthy teenage relationships; awareness, strategies and resources, is the topic for the next community parent forum at San Dieguito Academy at 800 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas on Tuesday, March 27, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the Media Center. “We have learned from surveying students that this is a topic that kids do not hear enough about from their parents – so teens turn to their peers for support and advice,” said Clarita Thoms-May, a marriage and family therapist who will be part of a panel presentation. Thoms-May will be joined by advocate and author Elin Steebins- Waldahl, and Christina Schmidt a family planning coordinator from North County Health Services. The forum is free and open to the public. High school students are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. To rsvp, please email nancypsheridan@gmail.com.
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Orchestra Nova Magic of Music
O Elsie Weston, Catherine Lence, Bob and Jean Will
Ricardo Dominguez, Chris and Christi Miyahira
Board member Kathleen Davis with honorees Harry and Helen Miyahira
Bob Morris, Marsha Nunez, Claire Reiss
Board members Matt Burkhart and Jesi Betancourt
Jeanne and Jack Wheaton, Helen Miyahira
Eamon Callahan with honorary chair Claude Kordus
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Cindy Peterson, John Pendleton
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rchestra Nova celebrated the conclusion of its most successful performance season ever with its fundraiser The Magic of Music on March 17 at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, auctions, dinner, an orchestra concert and dancing to the music of Big Band Express. Longtime supporters Harry and Helen Miyahira were honored at the black-tie event. Visit www.orchestranova.org PHOTOS: JON CLARK
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Horizon Prep Elementary ACSI Math Olympics Finalists: (1st row, L-R) Cade Harryman, Carmine DeRosa, Jazmin Nason, Shayne Hougard; (2nd row, L-R) Patrick Englehart, Moriah Kettler, Annika Carlander, Cassandra McDaniel; (3rd row, L-R) Grant Crowley, Eli Baloun, Rankin Poage, Carson Wright.
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Want to know how to chop onions without crying? Curious about elevation’s effect on a projectile’s energy? Need to know which glue is the strongest? These are just a few of the questions answered by Horizon Prep Middle School Science Fair projects. “We certainly had a wide variety of projects this year,� says Horizon Prep Middle School Science Teacher Michelle Castiglione, “It’s great to see the Science Fair sparking an interest in our younger students as they investigate all the exhibits!� Nearly 100 students competed for the chance to advance to the ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Science Fair. Horizon Prep’s finalists will go on to compete March 30 at Biola University.
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Support TPHS through silent auction, March 31 fundraiser Torrey Pines High School’s Silent Online Auction is underway! Thank you to TPHS’ generous parent and business community for their support to all students at Torrey Pines High School. The silent online auction will end Sunday, April 1, at 6 p.m. There is something for everyone — fun activities, cuisine, local get-a-ways, as well as the High Sierra’s, Boston and more. Check out the action at www.torreypinesfoundation.org The main event, “Pump Up the Volume,” will take place on March 31, at 5 p.m. at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. The evening is casual and will feature DJ Staci-Ortiz Davis and KUSI’spsorts reporter Paul Rudy. Join the TPHS Foundation for an evening of great food, dancing, live auction and fun! Reservations can be purchased on line at the above web address or by calling the Torrey Pines High School Foundation office at (858) 793-3551.
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Free dog and cat first aid class to be held March 25 A free clinic will be offered for pet owners to assist them in preparing for emergencies involving their dogs and cats. Participants will learn how to provide prompt, effective first aid and care to protect themselves and the animal from further harm, injury or suffering during a household emergency or major disaster such as an earthquake or wildfire evacuation. The workshop will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at the Del Mar Powerhouse, 1600 Coast Blvd., Del Mar. The instructor is Max Wilson, an American Red Cross National Authorized Provider, who has taught a wide range of emergency response and specialty marine safety courses since 1975.
“Wilson’s extensive, wide-ranging experience and real-world, hands-on examples keep the material entertaining, practical and easy to understand,” said Linette Page, an operations leader for the Solana Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This is a free community event sponsored by the CERT organizations in Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe. Two pet-centric businesses, Tsavo’s Canine Rehabilitation and Fitness Center and Dexter’s Deli of Del Mar are underwriting the cost of the course so it can be offered free to the community. Parking is limited so carpooling is advised. Please do not bring pets to the class.
Seaport Village to host Sixth Annual Busker Festival March 24-25 Seaport Village will welcome the unthinkable from across the country at its sixth annual Spring Busker Festival, Saturday, March 24, and Sunday, March 25, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. The celebration brings colorful street performers like
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Horizon Prep fundraiser
H Karen and Fernando Beltran, Cynthia and Tom Terramani
Kory Maine, Dan and Danielle Elliott
Event Chairs Jennifer DeRosa and Kathy Flather
Jamie Straza, Melissa Crosbie
Andy and Laurie Albrecht, Veronica Boyer, Paul Saber
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Jennifer DeRosa, Mary Mims
Michelle Mansukhani, Noel and Patty Calabrese
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orizon Prep Academy held its Spring Fundraiser and Auction on March 16 at the Santaluz Club. Trips up for bid included a luxury foray to New York City, spring break in La Quinta or Thanksgiving week in Nuevo Vallarta. Proceeds enrich the educational experience at Horizon Prep, through technological, recreational (early education), and athletics (first- through eighth-graders) enhancements on both campuses. Visit www.horizonprep.org
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Amber Rogers, Soncee Paratida, Sonia Dombroski
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CCA Envision Cinema Film selected for largest Youth Film Festival in the world Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Cinema Conservatory film “Bottles and Cans” has been selected to appear in the National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) next month. CCA student filmmakers Joshua Masters, Richard Liu, Allan Duan, and Jennifer Smart produced the documentary short film on recycling in the Fall of 2011 as one of eight Envision Cinema Conservatory films produced that semester. “Bottles and Cans” is showcased in the NFFTY Earth category, featuring environment and social justice issues brought to light through films motivating awareness and positive change. The National Film Festival for Talented Youth, the largest youth film festival in the world, received nearly 700 entries into the 2012 Festival, which will be held April 2629, in Seattle, Wash. Films have been submitted by filmmakers 22 and under, from 40 states and 22 countries. The filmmakers who submitted this year represent a cross-section of backgrounds and ages, with the youngest filmmaker being 7-years-old. Now in its sixth year, NFFTY has continued to grow year-after-year. Festival programmers are also exposed to insights about
A scene from “Bottles and Cans.” the voice and stories of this generation. This year, NFFTY is seeing similar story content about love, teen angst and coming of age and then darker subject matter about war, suicide and loss of hope, likely a reflection of the current state of the world. A sample of countries NFFTY received submissions from this year include: Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Bulgaria, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, India, Singapore, South Korea and more. After making the final selections, NFFTY expects to screen more than 200 films at the festival in April. Last year, NFFTY drew more than 7,000 in attendance.
Fred Hall Outdoor Show at DM Fairgrounds March 22-25 The Fred Hall Show, the ultimate outdoor experience will host over 500 exhibitors March 22-25 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The event will feature the hottest trends in boating, fishing, camping, hunting, water sports and international travel. Attractions and interactive activities include: the Kid’s Fish Free Trout Pond, the high flying dock dogs, fly casting, air gun, archery and stand up paddle board lessons. This fourday event is second largest boat show in California and the premier event for outdoor enthusiasts. For more information, visit www.fredhall.com or www.delmarfairgrounds.com
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ISSA continued from page 1 one district, my next five terms were this other district and now it’s moving back. It’s one of these things where… it’s not sour grapes because all the districts have been fine, but it was pure gerrymandering, it was gamesmanship by the Democrats last time. This time I’m not sure you can call it gamesmanship by the Democrats, although it’s very clear they took over the (state redistricting) commission and made it favorable to their view. But that’s what gerrymandering is all about and every state has it. Q. Does it change anything for you? Your constituency, how you approach the job? A. I don’t think it can. There are two types of members. Those who vote their district and those who vote their conscience. I’ve always said since I ran 12 years ago, obviously, you work for your district, you work for your state, when it’s time for those things, making sure your state gets a fair representation of nationally distributed money. But I’ve always voted my conscience. And I can’t see where any of my votes… there are votes I might make differently the next time after 12 years of doing this, but I don’t see where the district is going to make any difference at all. I’m going from a poor district, a poor rural district, to a more urban, richer district, but Camp Pendleton still defines my district. Q. Why do you say that Camp Pendleton defines the district when you have all these other areas as well? A. If you look at the needs, needing to make sure we protect Camp Pendleton from the kind of intrusion… by my own constituents… that could lead to the base no longer being effective. Those 49,000 Marines don’t have anyone to represent them. They don’t have a lobby. You ask why the base defines it? It defines it because all of those groups… let’s not forget that the airport authority thought the San Diego airport could go at Pendleton, too. And let’s not forget we even had the talk of couldn’t we put a
Rancho Santa Fe Review stadium there? Everybody wants to put something in somebody else’s land. That land is critical to national defense. There’s no other West Coast location of its size for an amphibious, if you will, military. I have an obligation. If you look at the new district, whether it’s Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, or it’s Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch, these are the haves, they’re not the 1 percent, necessarily, but they’re certainly the top 15 or 20 percent. For the most part, that district doesn’t want. It wants government to take care of those who need, but it doesn’t want a lot from the government. You talk to somebody from Rancho Santa Fe, mostly what they want is for the government not to get bigger. That’s the other part of it. A lot of my Democratic colleagues represent districts that are net receivers of federal money. I represent a district now that is a net giver to the federal government. Q. Could you talk about two or three things that are a priority for the district specifically if you are elected to a new term? A. There really isn’t. Again, this is a district that is a net giver to the government. If you say you want more education, we’ll be paying a $1.50 for every dollar we get back. If you say you want more health care under Obamacare, we’ll be paying $2 for every dollar we get back in the district. It’s almost guaranteed to have that kind of continuum. So does this district want anything specific? No, the (Army) Corps of Engineers has operations, small operations within the San Luis Rey flood control that goes through Oceanside, that needs to be finished for Oceanside. There’s a number of those kinds of projects. But for the most part my district, I believe, wants me to stay in touch with how the district views what should be done in Washington. I don’t know that you’ll get this from every interview. Most members of Congress for some reason want to endlessly talk about money they got for a healthcare clinic or whatever. We do our share of making sure that this district I represent gets its fair share, but I view that as almost a
clerical part of the job, making sure there’s fair representation in that sense. And certainly, if I get more than my share I wouldn’t brag about it and if I get less than my share I wouldn’t want it known. But as you know I quit doing earmarks long before earmarks were banned. And one of the things I’m working on is getting rid of presidential earmarks. There’s actually far more money that the executive branch is doling out to its friends than Congress ever did. So do they want me to come up with fixes and push hard to get them through Congress for the Post Office? Yes. Do they want me to help find ways to cut the deficit? Yes. Are they concerned that I take a trip to Afghanistan and Iraq every year, to see whether one more of my, our, Marines or Army are dying than need to be? Yeah. Those are sort of the way I view the job. Q There was a lot of publicity and controversy over contraception and the hearings, the image of the five men testifying, and you took some criticism over that… A. It was a false image. Q. How so? A. First of all, I had two women on the panel. We split our panels…there were 10 witnesses. We normally break panels down into manageable sizes and we differentiate them based on expertise. The first panel was ordained ministers only and a rabbi. Q. So it was broken into two groups of five… A. Two groups of five. The Democrats asked for a man, they got a man, and then they withdrew him. Carolyn Maloney (Democratic Congresswoman from New York, and a member of Issa’s committee) then made the famous (statement), “Where are the women?” That was an outright lie and she knew it when she said it. There were two women on the second panel, they had the list in front of them. The Democrats had never requested a woman qualified for the first panel. Now I said they had two witnesses. The second witness they had is a Georgetown graduate student.
Q. Sandra …. A. Fluke. She was never considered for the first panel and they knew it. Had she been seated on the second panel, she would have been seated next to two women. So there is the lie. I vote for, along with the rest of the Congress, including virtually every Republican member on the dais, I vote for funding every year for contraception. We give Planned Parenthood $500 million. I repeat, we the government, give Planned Parenthood $500 million a year. We provide over $2 billion a year specifically for women’s health issues, first and foremost among those including contraception. Contraception is provided at federal government expense to a large number of women. We provide it to women in the military, we provide it through Indian health, we provide it under Medicaid. Anyone wanting to have a discussion on it misses the whole point. I voted for family planning including contraception. That was never part of the debate. Q. Then you had the Rush Limbaugh’s comments (calling Sandra Fluke a slut and a prostitute), what was your reaction? A. Rush said something very offensive to all women and very offensive and inappropriate for this woman whom I’ve never actually met personally, Sandra Fluke. He was out of line and I think he’s been criticized by all of us, I put out a written statement denouncing what he did. But remember, he’s a shock jock. We can call him other things, but he’s Howard Stern of the right. So, yes, was he out of line? Sure. I go on Bill Maher’s show, he’s a devout atheist, he’s so atheist he can’t stay off the subject of being an atheist. Bill Maher is brilliant… I enjoy his show, his healthy, almost over-thetop healthy indignation over hypocrisy is great. I’m not somebody who denounces Bill Maher. Bill Maher, like George Carlin, they’ve got a place. Like the rabbi who testified, this isn’t my fight on issues of women’s paid-for access to health care, this is a question of whether or not you can force, directly
or indirectly, the church or people of conscience, to pay for it. And it’s very narrow. So we held a hearing on it, the hearing was hijacked by a false statement of “where are the women,” when in fact the women were on the second panel. That’s the truth and that can be verified six ways from Sunday and the Democrats know it. Q. You’ve been involved with the Internet issue, SOPA and PIPI (Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act). What is wrong with those? A. Everything. Q. And what is right about the OPEN Act (which Issa helped draft)? A. PIPA and SOPA proposed they were dealing with foreign piracy. OPEN deals with foreign piracy. Now SOPA, the House version, actually was about empowering trial lawyers and the Motion Picture Association, being able to extort Google and Yahoo into doing things, over and above what they were already doing voluntarily. It was going to be hundreds of billions of dollars of lost, new product development. Products like hosted websites, Drop Box or Picasa or Gmail. Those products would never have existed if SOPA and PIPA were in place. So these bills were really bad. By the time they went down in flames, everybody understood they were really bad. But they came very close to becoming law. Q. How does the OPEN Act remedy that situation? A. It allows the International Trade Commission, which is an existing anti-piracy entity, it allows them to provide exclusion orders against these foreign sites, and then it allows them to enjoin any entity in the U.S. which is in fact facilitating the money. It doesn’t touch you and I uploading to Yahoo or Drop Box, a song that may or may not belong to us, because the motion picture and the recording artists, and others, already have the right to go into court, to regular district court if they think anyone is doing something wrong, and they even have the right to sue for example Drop Box and say they are somehow com-
plicit in it or profiting from it. We think we can stop the Russian site from earning money by selling us our own movies. So it’s narrow, but it does what legitimately needs to be done, and I’ve vetted this against companies on both sides, and the truth is it solves this problem. Q. What do you think about the recent polls showing very low approval ratings for Congress of between 10 and 13 percent? A. First of all, those socalled approval ratings are just plain distortions of reality. Of course they’re not accurate. And here’s why. What they do is ask everybody if they’re dissatisfied with Congress. One side is dissatisfied with the Democrats. Another side is dissatisfied with Republicans. The way this question’s asked, those two groups are dissatisfied with different people. If you asked, what percentage of Congress represents your values, it’d be higher than 10 percent. So, by going to the negative, they create an automatic low number. Then on top of that, there’s a lot of people who believe we ought to all just get along. But when you ask them the question of, what does get along mean, well, half of them want to get along by having more government programs, and half of them want to get along by having less. The truth is, my popularity, (Rep.) Susan Davis’s popularity, (Rep.) Brian Bilbray’s popularity, is higher than the president’s. I would suspect you would find all of us generally have an approval rating, just us individually, above 50 percent. The president’s at 46 percent. That’s not to say that that number shouldn’t concern people, it does, but you have to first understand, I can’t make Congress more acceptable, and the president’s not trying to make Congress more acceptable. It’s my job to do the best job I can and the people judge me. Q. Are you going to endorse one of the presidential candidates? A. I’ve already endorsed Mitt Romney.
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To Your Health: How much salt are you really eating? Tickets on sale for YWCA BY DENISE REYES, RD , SCRIPPS HEALTH It may get a bad rap, but all of us need some salt in our diets in order for our bodies to function properly. Salt, or sodium, helps our bodies to maintain proper fluid balance, assists in transmitting nerve impulses, and supports muscle function. The great thing is that our bodies only need small amounts of salt to do these jobs. The not so great thing is that most people take in more salt than they need. Problems arise when our bodies hold on to the excess salt. Along with the salt, we also hold on to water. This extra water increases blood volume, which makes it more difficult for the heart to pump blood through the body. As a result, blood pressure increases, subsequently increasing the risk of heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease. So a little salt goes a long way. According to the American Heart Association the recommended daily intake for all Americans is 1,500mg per day. Yet, 90 percent of adults consume more than double this amount , about 3,500mg, on a daily basis. This overdoing starts young, as 97 percent of children and adolescents eat too much salt. A great first step in cutting our salt intake in half is to banish the salt shaker. However, you may be surprised to learn that the majority of the salt we consume is already present in our food. Moreover, the foods that are the worst offenders may not be the ones we would suspect. A report released last month by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) listed the top ten foods that supply the majority of our salt intake. Overall, the CDC found that food purchased in grocery stores accounted for 65 percent of the salt consumed by U.S. residents, while restaurant items accounted for 25 percent. Vending machine items, salt added at the table and while cooking, and other sources rounded out the total. According to the CDC, the top 10 sources of salt in food are as follows: 1. Bread and rolls: Though not necessarily higher in sodium per serving than other foods, bread and rolls are often eaten with several meals. As a result, together they are the single biggest contributor of salt to our diet.
2. Cold cuts and cured meats such as smoked, canned and deli meats and fish may be heavily seasoned with salt, which also acts as a preservative. 3. Pizza can pack salt in the crust and sauce, and toppings like pepperoni, cheese and anchovies add even more. 4. Fresh and processed poultry can increase sodium levels if they are made with salty marinades or injected with salt and water. 5. Soups, especially canned or packaged varieties, can be extremely high in sodium. Some contain close to a day’s total recommended salt intake in one serving. 6. Sandwiches, such as cheeseburgers and deli sandwiches, can rank high on the salt scale when they combine meat, cheese, bread and salty condiments such as ketchup and mustard. 7. Cheese can be high in salt for several reasons. A vital ingredient to the cheese-making process, salt helps control bacteria, acts as a preservative, and adds flavor. 8. Pasta mixed dishes, such as spaghetti with meat
sauce, combine two potentially sodium-rich foods: pasta and sauce. 9. Meat mixed dishes, such as meat loaf with tomato sauce, also combine foods that can be high in salt. 10. Savory snacks, such as chips and pretzels, round out the list. To help keep our salt intake under control, the CDC recommends eating more vegetables and fruits, as well as checking the sodium content on food labels. Foods that contain 140mg of sodium or less per serving are considered low sodium foods. These are generally good choices. Products that are labeled as “light in sodium” or “reduced sodium” can be a bit deceiving. Although these products may be lower in sodium than the original product, they may not be low sodium. Foods “light in sodium” contain at least 50% less sodium per serving than the original product. Foods that are “reduced sodium” contain at least 25% less sodium per serving than the original. Some canned soups can have 900mg or more of so-
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John “Pat” Scallan 1935 – 2012 Pat Scallan passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012, at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, California, with his loving wife Jane by his side. He was 77. The cause of death was due to complications of cancer, his wife Jane said. Pat was born on May 3, 1935, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and graduated from Notre Dame University in 1957 on a ROTC scholarship in Mechanical Engineering. His work took him to exotic parts of the world. He met
his wife, Jane, in Cincinnati and they were married in 1983. In 1987, Pat and Jane moved to Rancho Santa Fe and called Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club his second home! Other than his wife, Pat is survived by his sister, Mrs. Wendy Ferris; his four children, Mr. John Scallan III of Cairns, Australia, Mrs. Michelle Helms of Sydney, Australia, Ms. Penny Coleman of Melbourne, Australia, and Mr. Rick Maggini of San Bernardino, California; and his 11 grandchildren. His daughter, Marianne, passed away in 2011. Pat will be missed for the sparkle in his eyes, keen sense of humor, sage advice, and his unwavering love and devotion to his wife, Jane. A private memorial mass will be held in May at Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in La Jolla. Please sign the guest book online at www. legacy.com/obituaries/ ranchosantafereview.
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dium per serving. A 25 percent reduction of sodium still provides over 600mg of sodium per serving. It is important to check food labels to see exactly what you are getting. Instead of salt, try experimenting with spices such as garlic, lemon, pepper, oregano, basil and saltfree seasoning blends. Salt substitutes, which contain potassium chloride, may be another alternative. It’s a good idea to check with your doctor before using salt substitutes, especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease or other medical conditions. Now that the salt shaker is off the table, there is more room to bring the true, natural flavors of our foods to the table. Learn to appreciate fresh, wholesome foods for the wonderfully natural flavors they bring to the table. Denise Reyes is a registered dietitian with Scripps Health. “To Your Health” is brought to you by the physicians and staff of Scripps. For more information or a physician referral, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.
luncheon starring guest speaker Ashley Judd Actress/ humanitarian Ashley Judd will be the keynote speaker at the Company of Women luncheon, noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Ashley Judd April 16, in the Marina Ballroom of the Marriott Marquis and Marina, 333 West Harbor Drive. This year, the YWCA of San Diego County will take the best features of its two signature fundraising events and create “one spectacular affair.” In the Company of Women 2012, will not only raise awareness about domestic violence, homelessness, and the YWCA programs, but will also feature an awards presentation, honoring three outstanding female professionals with three Tribute to Women & Industry (TWIN) awards - The TWIN Mentor
Award, The TWIN Humanitarian Award and The TWIN Visionary Award. Nominations are now being accepted via www.ywcasandiego.org through Monday, April 2. Judd has devoted much of her life to furthering the messages of empowerment and equality. Seats and tables must be purchased in advance through at www.ywcasandiego.org. Individual seats are $120; tables of 10 are $1,200. For payments received after April 1, the price will increase to $150 per seat and $1,500 for a table of 10. Tickets on event day are $200 each, subject to availability. All proceeds go to fund YWCA programs and services for survivors of domestic violence and homelessness, including Becky’s House®, Passages and the Cortez Hill Family Center. For 103 years, the YWCA of San Diego County has supported local women, children, and families with social services.
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STATE continued from page 3 Jeff Bell is director of management consulting services for SSC, a non-profit financial, management and advocacy resource for educational agencies in Calif. He said in an interview that TK is “very much up in the air now.” Bell said the chair of the assembly budget committee appeared during the subcommittee meeting to voice his opposition to the elimination of TK. “That’s very unusual,” Bell said. “The chair of the budget committee doesn’t usually come into subcommittees and make those kinds of statements.” The next step, he said, is the Senate education budget subcommittee meeting on April 12 where he predicted the going would be just as tough for Brown, since the original legislation authorizing TK began with Simitian who is still a state senator. If the senate subcommittee also rejects the proposal, as anticipated, the matter will be heard in the budget conference committee in June. If Brown still wants to eliminate TK, then he will need to present his case there and fight for his proposal, which is likely to entail compromise and negotiation, Bell said. The vote broke along party lines, with Democrats parting ways with Brown and voting against his proposal. The majority in both the assembly and the senate are Democrats, as is the governor. Unfunded mandate According to Simitian’s SB-1381 fact sheet, the annual cost savings resulting from fewer children in kindergarten is $700 million, which is to be used to provide transitional kindergarten. The amount of money saved each year, though, appears to be a moving target. Bell said the subcommittee referred to a savings of $120 million, while $223.7 million is the figure SSC used in its January report on TK. The legislation is written to provide districts with funding for TK from the savings they would reap from having fewer students in kindergarten, so most districts would receive the same amount of money from the state based on attendance as before. However, Basic Aid districts – which include Del Mar, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe – are funded primarily by local property taxes rather than average daily attendance. This means, according to McClurg and Fausset, that Basic Aid districts would receive no money from the state to pay for TK, making transitional kindergarten an unfunded mandate. Nevertheless, Del Mar and Solana Beach are planning to provide TK this fall if required, although the decision may not be handed down until just weeks before
Rancho Santa Fe Review school starts. “There continues to be a lack of clarity and confirmation from the state, so we are in a holding pattern,” McClurg said. “At the same time [we are] trying to prepare for whatever the scenario is that rolls out.” She said the district has reviewed preliminary curriculum and the San Diego County Office of Education is working to develop a TK program. But she said there are no state standards or details on specific TK curriculum to date; districts have only been told it must be different from both preschool and kindergarten. “We want to be sure we’re doing the right things for our children and also following the law,” McClurg said. “So there are still a lot of unanswered questions.” TK teachers need to have a teaching credential but do not need to be specially trained. “But just as we do for any teaching assignment, we want to be sure it’s the best match for what the children’s needs are,” she said. Teachers within the district could apply for the openings, as with other positions. Del Mar currently has about 600 kindergartners, said McClurg. The law requires districts to provide TK this year only for those children turning 5 in November, so she estimated about 50 TK students which would probably mean two classes located in different schools in the district, depending upon space availability. Children turning 5 in November could be admitted to regular kindergarten on a case-bycase basis, she said. McClurg acknowledged that a free Del Mar TK program for November birthdays might attract children who would otherwise be enrolled in another year of preschool, making estimates based on current enrollment unreliable. Del Mar parents, she said, have been asking about transitional kindergarten for this fall. “We want to be able to provide our parents with answers and exactly what programs will be offered and for which students,” she said. “We wish we had more answers.” Costs for implementing a TK program are also difficult to project. McClurg said there would be costs associated with the purchase of curriculum materials, teacher salaries (because it would be an additional year of education for those students), professional development for teachers, and facilities. “To implement TK with two classes, we estimate the cost would be approximately $195,000,” she said, with almost all the costs occurring annually except for furniture and initial curriculum start-up materials. Bait and switch A few years ago, Solana Beach offered a pre-kindergarten program that was discontinued due to lack of space. This program is being resurrected into a fee-based “Preschool Plus” program at SBSD’s Child Development Center for any
child turning 5 between August and November who is not ready for kindergarten. If the law is upheld as currently written, Fausset said the district would also offer one class of TK, specifically for those children turning 5 in November, at one location in the district where classroom space is available. Solana Beach currently has 382 kindergartners, with 17 who turned 6 in November and 13 who turned 5 in November. But Fausset was skeptical that those numbers would be realistic for gauging enrollment in a TK class. Transitional kindergarten teachers must be certificated, she said, “so we would either recruit from our kindergarten or early primary staff or hire a new teacher for this class.” Fausset said uncertainty about the program began last fall and continued through Feb., and led her and her team to place their plans for TK on hold. “At this time we believed the program was not required,” she said. “We certainly did not want to move aggressively forward and communicate a program that might not be funded.” Fausset is monitoring activity in Sacramento. “Clearly, we have slowed our planning but can mobilize at any moment when we have confirmation that the program is required,” she said. She anticipates the Senate budget committee will reject the governor’s proposal, saying, “I’m going to guess there’s more legislative work to be done with this.” Districts need to be “careful, cautious and thoughtful before embarking upon implementation of a new program in this difficult budget time,” Fausset said. At the same time, she emphasized the importance of the original legislation and the need for it. “I am very supportive of the TK concept,” she said. “As a former first-grade teacher, I have long advocated to move the kindergarten age back.” She said transitional kindergarten offers a chance for lower-income children to prepare for kindergarten without the risk of falling behind more affluent classmates with years of preschool. Fausset said her district “will work hard to accommodate families.” Simitian, in a Los Angeles Times article published Feb. 8, 2012, called the proposal to eliminate transitional kindergarten “the worst kind of bait and switch.” He said the bargain was to change the kindergarten starting age while providing a TK program with the money saved. Now, he said, the governor wants to “take advantage of those savings without honoring the commitment to provide [transitional kindergarten].” “This is why people don’t trust the government,” Simitian said.
MEETING continued from page 2 “Planning groups provide a tremendous service to the county and to property owners,” he added. “They are a forum for the citizenry that they can’t get anywhere else.” In the huge San Dieguito planning area – unlike some of the smaller ones – there are many different communities and neighborhoods represented, so reducing the membership would reduce the knowledge that local representatives bring forward, Marks said. He pointed to Rancho Santa Fe as the biggest population center in the planning area, “with lots of pockets with different views. . .. The Crosby has a different view of the world than the Bridges ... or Morgan Run.” Some of the neighborhoods like Sun Valley are not seen by anyone other than those who live there, he added. Fewer members would also mean a heavier workload for members who already spend seven to 10 hours a month reporting on a project as well as attending meetings twice a month. “Term limits are even worse,” Marks added. “They are a way of getting rid of people who know what they’re talking about.”
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my couldn’t see our lights and shoot us. The first night we were mortared and “I was scared out of my mind, asking, what did I do?” Mellan’s first mission out still sticks with him today. A 20-year-old Marine had lost both his legs below the knee. “The kid looked up to me and said ‘Hey Doc’ — they all call us Doc – ‘do you think I’ll be able to get back to my unit and come back here before my guys leave’? I was responsible for getting him from Kandahar to Germany. That was a blessing to me.” The last patient Mellan evac’d that year was in a convoy hit by an IED explosive. Trying to rescue a trapped buddy, his patient (who was ejected from the vehicle) saw an insurgent behind a berm raising a rocket propelled grenade (RPG). Not able to find his gun, he charged with only his knife, killing the enemy, while taking a direct RPG round to the chest (protected with body armor). The weapon hadn’t activated, but it pushed him way back. Broke six of his ribs, damaged
The task force recommendations have prompted similar reactions around the county as well as from Fifth District Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and those seeking to replace her. She has made it clear at meetings that planning groups play a vital role in community planning and will vote to keep the groups intact. She has urged that new members undergo training and that periodic refresher courses be held. John Weil, her chief of staff, said in an e-mail that the office has received “overwhelming support” to keep the groups as they are, but also to cut red tape wherever possible and create a more business-friendly environment. Steve Danon, Brian Bilbray’s chief of staff who wants to replace Slater-Price, said he “unequivocally” supports the planning groups. “It is imperative that they have a right and responsibility to testify” before the supervisors on the projects, he said, referring to the task force recommendation that would limit groups to comments on the General Plan, Community Plan and Public Participation Plans submitted by project applicants. Candidate Dave Roberts, now Deputy Mayor for Solana Beach, said planning his kidneys and spleen and punctured his lung. “These guys are amazing and inspire me to want to be better.” They pepper his thoughts as he trains other EMTS or gives classes on self-buddy care, combat life-saving skills or shares his knowledge of advanced cardiac life support. His patients help remind him why he’s a flight medic when the job tests every skill and fiber, as he’s missing his 5-yearold daughter, Lilly, or when divorce stings. Mellan laments; “Seems like all of my friends that are flight medics fell to that curse.” In the military, acts of uncommon valor come in all forms, whether following orders to shoot a pistol at an unseen enemy near a runway, trying to rescue an unthinking soldier lying on the ground between a fuel truck and the plane during a mortar attack or saving the life of an insurgent bomb-maker who blew himself up and was dropped-off with no arms and legs at the American’s gate, knowing our guys would help. Mellan has done all that. It can be hard for an EMT to learn how to give a
groups as they are now play a critical role in keeping the community involved at the local level. “You can never have enough public participation,” he wrote recently. He also acknowledged the need to pay attention to following the law and urged supervisors to reject the plan to cut membership or institute term limits. Del Mar Mayor Carl Hilliard, who also wants Slater-Price’s seat, said his experience with public participation in the city has shown that “people want to participate and contribute to do what they can for the community … I’ve found it to be a good thing for people to share views.” But he added that “some committees outlive their usefulness and others overstep their bounds so every now and then it’s good to turn the dial and make sure they are still working the way they should be.” To view the agenda for the March 28 meeting go to tinyurl.com/2qb3j9. Agendas are posted 72 hours before the meeting. To see a video of the Feb. 29 meeting, go to tinyurl.com/lahh6z To read Bill Horn’s statement on community planning groups go to tinyurl. com/6mp9kvy sense of caring, without becoming too attached. “I’ve see medics who are really good at the problem but they forget about the personal side.” It’s unintentional, because they and other medical staff are so focused on the repair. “We so want people to come back 100 percent, that our docs will go the extra mile. Had a guy in an IED explosion. His Xray looked like a jigsaw puzzle with pins from top of his leg all the way down to his femur and fibula. They saved his leg. Back in the States, it might not have gone that way.” TSgt. Stephen C. Mellan may not be putting fat bartending checks in the bank, but is fully engaged in his new identity. “I’ve brought some guys back that were badly wounded and when I get off that plane at Andrews Air Force Base, their Commander is waiting for them — sometimes their spouse and children, if they’re healthy enough. As soon as they get off, he’s holding hands with his daughter – getting a hug from his son. There’s nothing better in your life.”
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Upcoming events at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center Tickets on sale now for our Saturday, May 12, RSFCC Annual Gala! When: Saturday, May 12, 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. You’re on the A-list for “Club 92067,” this year’s RSFCC Gala theme! Come as your favorite rock star and party-on with the fabulous dance band, Atomic Groove! Don’t miss this glam-tacular night on the lawn of The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Purchase tickets by April 12 for a discounted rate of $225. After that, prices will be $250 for members and $275 for non-members. Call the Community Center at 858-756-2461 for more information. Join us for our Spring Luncheon Thursday, March 29! When: Thursday, March 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe This year’s theme “A Toast to Tabletops” has already sparked some very creative themes. Like last year, we expect this ladies luncheon to sell out early. Put together your group of girlfriends, select a theme and join in the fun and friendly design competition. Celebrate spring as we gather for a flute of champagne on the Designer Terrace while we wait for the dining room doors to open. Local designers and retailers bring their wares to you, so you can peruse design ideas and shop at your leisure under the umbrellas on the patio with that iconic view of the Village. Tickets are $850 for a table of 10 or $1,020 for a table of twelve. While the host can pay for the entire table if they’d like, you can also reserve your spot and have your guests purchase their tickets to your table directly. Individual tickets are limited and are $85 each. Please call or e-mail with questions. We still have a few sponsor/vendor tables available on the terrace, which include seats at the luncheon. Come out and play with our Moms & Tots Group! Location: Private homes, local attractions, parks and the RSF Community Center Days: Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Ages: Newborn through Preschool Moms, gather your tots and get involved with the play dates happening right here in your community! The community center offers families an opportunity to get connected by arranging play dates around the community and within the homes of other moms and tots. Meet your neighbors and other moms in this group catering to parents of preschool children. Weekly play dates and Moms Night Out activities are held yearround. Also be a part of an email network for exclusive invitations, classifieds and events. Get your mornings pumped with a Jazzercise workout! Instructors: Dori Patterson and Kari Gordon Days/Times: Mondays 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m., Wednesdays 8:15 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Don’t worry about not being able to keep up — our instructors tailor the intensity of this fun and effective 60-minute workout to fit your needs. Every Jazzercise group fitness class combines dance-based cardio with stretching to sculpt, tone, and lengthen muscles. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, re-
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JEWEL continued from page 1 March 29 and RFPs are due to the Association by April 6. “Real estate in San Diego since 1971 has seen some ups and downs, but right now is one of the most severe downs many of us can recall,” Hoffman said. “But we’re seeing a light at the end of the tunnel that’s not a train again.” Hoffman said the last time they saw the light was May/June of 2010 when the market toyed with everyone’s emotions by jumping up only to come sharply back down. Hoffman said 2011 wasn’t a very good year, but they are seeing some glimmers of hope in early 2012. Hoffman said that the median price of homes sold in all of the 92067 zip code is $2.899 million and the average list price is $3.894 million. The list price is up and the average sales price is up 14 percent over last year. “We’re seeing some recovery in the high-end market,” said Hoffman of $2 million to $10 million
Rancho Santa Fe Review homes in San Diego County. “In January and February we had 23 sales that exceeded $2 million.” Thirteen homes that sold in January in San Diego County were paid more than 50 percent in cash, he said, noting that means there is a lot of money that’s been on the sidelines for the last three to four years that is suddenly showing up. Hoffman is also “very encouraged” that sales in the county per square foot are up 13 percent. In January, it was $431 per square foot. “Inventory is out biggest nemesis,” said Hoffman. An inventory of seven to nine months in the county would be considered healthy and right now they are at an inventory of three to three and a half months. Hoffman said the demand is for more inventory in the $1.5 million to $3 million range, where people who qualify for mortgages or who are ready with cash are looking to buy. Right now the market time for selling a home in the county is at 255 days.
Hoffman said 180 to 200 days is average and the current figure could be due to low inventory and homes not being priced correctly. Board members asked Hoffman what he thinks makes Rancho Santa Fe a desirable location as their awareness committee is currently looking at ways to market the Covenant for prospective home buyers. Hoffman said Rancho Santa Fe, like Carmel Valley, Del Mar and Solana Beach, is an ideal place for people to move because of the quality of life and the quality of the school systems. People are drawn to the “idyllic” big lots (and don’t mind spending the extra in utilities for the privilege of having more land), the quiet privacy and amenities like the golf club. Hoffman said Rancho Santa Fe still appeals to a different segment of the marketplace that values the ambiance the Covenant has been successful in preserving. “You’re fortunate here that trees didn’t work for railroad ties,” Hoffman said.
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Over the last two years, the Association began working with the golf club to explore options to refinance the existing notes. “Markets have changed,” Smith said. “We thought they’d have it paid off in seven to eight years but they’re not close to paying it off.” While new membership has dropped at the club, membership is healthy and financially the club is “very solid”, but Smith said they just weren’t able to pay off the loans as fast as they’d like. The Association decided to focus on paying off the smaller loan note with free reserves, getting out of that 5.75 percent interest. Onethird of the money in the Association’s free reserves is from the golf club. “It’s an ideal solution
continued from page 1 The second, smaller loan covered the balance of the project and was converted to a term loan in 2009 in the amount of $2,148,418. The note carries a variable interest rate with a 5.75 percent floor and a 9.75 percent ceiling. The monthly amortizing payment is $13,516 and $1,646,352 remains on the loan. RSF Association Manager Pete Smith said that in all loans the golf club takes on, the debt is taken on in the name of the Association. “The good news is in the last five years the total debt of $8.2 million is down to $7 million,” Smith said. “They’ve paid down over $1 million in the last five years.”
for us, to focus our entire attention to pay off the big one,” said Jim Boyce, a golf club board member. The Association will set terms with the golf club for the new loan with a letter of understanding. Under these new terms, the club could save $275,000 in interest over five years. The payoff of the debt would be reduced from 15 years to about seven years. Additionally, interest investment for the Association’s investment pool would increase from $5,000 to $33,000. Association director Roxana Foxx said she commended the finance committee for its work on this issue and said the Association is lucky to have the number of talented people they do on that committee.
Riford Center will host autobiography course A 10-week workshop on guided autobiography (GAB) will meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 27 to May 29, at The Riford Center, 6811 La Jolla Blvd. The workshop will provide structure for adults of any age who are interested in writing an autobiography. Each week, members of the workshop, under the guidance of GAB-certified instructors Joan Vesper, Ph.D., and Anne Middleton, MSJ, will explore a different life theme that has been influential in shaping their lives. Participants write two pages on each theme at home and bring their writing to share in a small group with others also sharing their stories. The course was developed by Dr. James Birren at the University of Southern California, refined at UCLA, and has been taught worldwide, including in Brazil, Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, and Taiwan. The cost is $90 for Riford members, $100 for non-members, plus a $15 material fee. To register, call (858) 459-0831.
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Single-story 4 br, 5 ba. Set just across from the RSF Golf Course on private, light & bright parcel. Easy proximity to school & village. Wonderful floorplan for entertaining. 110039728 858.756.4481
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Springing into do-it-yourself arrangements with local flower design classes BY CLAIRE HARLIN
for her arrangements and classes. “I am an artist and flowers are my medium,” she said. For more information, call 858-345-1701 or visit www. isariflowerstudio.com.
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The 16th century gave rise to a fantasy world of flowers — huge, whimsical arrangements of tulips, peonies and poppies — which we only know about through the Dutch Masters paintings left behind from the Renaissance. In Solana Beach, however, one flower artist is bringing the style back with a private flower design class on April 4. The Dutch Masters class is the first of seven to be held monthly through September at Isari Flower Studio, located at 414 N. Cedros Ave., and led by studio owner, designer and stylist Tam Ashworth. Other classes include a motherdaughter class, a peony class and a culinary creation class that will incorporate fruit and greens for an edible design. Ashworth, a Thailand native and former supermodel who has experience styling multi-million-dollar weddings all over the world, doesn’t just provide the flowers. She entertains her guests, shares the history or background of the subject matter, walks her students through their arrangements step by step, and provides themed food and drinks. “People want to be able to enjoy their flowers, and instead of just going and buying them, they can make something significant, a masterpiece that they can take home with them,” Ashworth said in a recent interview at her Solana Beach studio. Vibrant and well-spoken, Ashworth makes her presence as known in her studio as the bouquets of flowers and ornaments that adorn it. A regular afternoon for Ashworth consisted of making plans via phone, brainstorming decor for a “dream wedding” theme, and discussing plans with happy bride-to-be clients stopping by the studio. “People work with me for their wedding because they know I take care of everything. It’s a lot for a bride to worry about,” said Ashworth. “When I do events, it’s not all about flowers. I can do just flowers if you want that, but usually I style the whole wedding.” Ashworth knows a challenge when it comes to styling weddings. Just last winter, she put on both a ceremony in India and in Thailand for one couple seeking an elaborate union. The 30-person event in India was intimate, while the
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Isari Flower Studio owner, designer and stylist Tam Ashworth. Thailand ceremony consisted of setting up an entire wedding structure and kitchen on a deserted island and transporting all materials and 135 guests by yacht. That extravagant affair was featured in Harper’s Bazaar Thailand. “We pulled that together in about a month, and we did everything through Skype,” she said of the feat. Another of Ashworth’s masterpiece weddings was featured in the March 11 issue of the Los Angeles Times. Although much of the ceremony was do-it-yourself, Ashworth was featured for her bouquets, which added an important touch to the Bohemian-style wedding. Ashworth has been arranging flowers since 1988 when she came to the United States. She said she has wanted to work with flowers from a young age. “Before I could even speak English I knew what daffodils were,” she said. “Being born and raised in Thailand, we didn’t even have daffodils there, but I knew what they were.” Ashworth said she would immerse herself in flower books when she was a kid, just as she does now to get ideas
A provocative new series of classes on the secrets of successful marriage will begin Monday, April 30, at the Chabad Jewish Center of RSF. Regardless of marital status, all are invited to attend the six-session course, presented by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI). The Art of Marriage will go far beyond platitudes, to cover topics at the heart of modern marriage. Does marriage still serve any purpose at all? How far should one go to make a marriage work? When is divorce the best option? Included, as well, are Jewish bedroom secrets, from ancient texts, on how to increase intimacy in marital relationships. “Beautiful, inspiring, but most of all practical,” says Dr. Patricia Love, author of “How to Improve Your Marriage Without Talking About It,” one of Amazon’s top two marriage books. “Whether your marriage is magical or miserable, this vital course is designed for you.” Judaism views a loving marriage as a spiritual as well as a human ideal. The Art of Marriage shows students how to attain that for themselves and for their spouses, with timeless lessons from both modern and ancient Jewish texts such as the Talmud and Zohar. “Judaism venerates marriage and therefore has a long history of looking to enhance the marriage experience. The course is not only about providing techniques for success in marriage, it’s about changing your attitude toward your spouse and toward marriage in general,” explains Rabbi Levi Raskin. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship. Interested students may call 858-756-7571, or visit www.jewishRSF.com for registration and other course-related information. JLI courses are presented in Ranch Santa Fe in conjunction with Chabad Jewish Center of RSF.
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sumptuous supper club with multi-level platforms and custom banquettes dazzled guests at the La Jolla Playhouse’s annual gala March 9. Golden Globe winner and Tony Award nominee Peter Gallagher (“While You Were Sleeping” and much more) entertained. Following dinner, cocktails and tributes, there was dancing and desserts. Proceeds will benefit the Playhouse’s New Play Development, and Education and Outreach programs.
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The Jacobs family, from left, trustee and gala chair Debby Jacobs with husband Hal, Deni and Jeff Jacobs, trustee Joan with husband Irwin, Lindsey (Debby and Hal’s daughter) alongside Stacy and Paul Jacobs
Playhouse Director of Education & Outreach Steven McCormick with the Quiñones Family — Karen, Carmen (chair of the Playhouse’s Student Board) and Roberto, who gave a moving introduction to the Education Paddle Raise event.
Gala honorees Telsey + Company casting directors Rachel Hoffman, William Cantler and Bernard Telsey
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Directors’ Circle donors Gail Bryan and Ellen Sarver Dolgen
Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley with former trustee Osborn Hurston and wife, Dea
Gala headliner Peter Gallagher performs.
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Smashburger ■ 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar ■ (858) 461-4105 ■ www.smashburger.com ■ The Vibe: Relaxed, quick-casual ■ Signature Dishes: Classic Smashburger, San Diego Smashburger, Spicy Baja Smashburger, Sunset Salad ■ Open Since: 2010
■ Reservations: No ■ Patio Seating: Yes ■ Take Out: Yes ■ Happy Hour: No ■ Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
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The Classic Smashburger is topped with American cheese, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles and Smash sauce on an egg bun. Del Mar and La Jolla — is the San Diego BY KELLEY CARLSON Smashburger, with avocado, cilantro, ith nine locations throughout San Diego County and a new site slated onions, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and spicy chipotle mayo on a to open in April, Smashburger is torta roll. Don’t forget to squeeze the wedge proving to be a hit with local residents. of lime over the toppings. The restaurant goes above and beyond A handful of other creations are offered, typical fast-food chains with its ingredients, or guests can build their own patty. using premium items such as Madagascar Despite the company name, burgers vanilla syrup, real cocoa beans and Haagenaren’t the only items on the menu. There Dazs ice cream in shakes; Tazo Tea; Maytag are nearly a half-dozen chicken sandwich blue cheese and cremini mushrooms as options, served toppings; artisan buns, grilled or crispy. All including chipotle of the hot dogs — with smoked peppers; Classic, Chili Cheese and 100-percent Each week you’ll find a recipe from and Chicago — are certified Angus beef. the featured restaurant online at And the prices are delmartimes.net. Just click ‘Get The made with 100 percent Angus beef. lower than what some Recipe’ at the bottom of the story. Vegetarians may opt people might expect, ■ This week: for the made-fromwith the regular-sized How to prepare a Smashburger! scratch Black Bean Smashburger in the $5 Burger or one of to $6 range. several salads, including the Sunset, a “We’re not expensive,” said Wayne mixture of greens, balsamic tomatoes, Mandelbaum, vice president of operations for raisins, dried cranberries, sunflower and SmashBros LLC in San Diego and Riverside pumpkin seeds, and blue cheese, and counties. “We want a place people can take drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. their families to and not break the wallet.” Among the sides available are Smashfries, The restaurant derives its name from the tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic; process used to create its burgers, which are Haystack Onions; and Fried Pickles, with “smashed,” seared in juices on a hot grill, buttermilk ranch dressing. seasoned and cooked to the customer’s For dessert, shakes are served in an oldpreference. fashioned frosted glass with leftovers in a The Classic version features American metal mixing cup. cheese, ketchup, lettuce, tomato, red onion, While Smashburger doesn’t have happy pickles and Smash sauce on an egg bun. hours, it has “happy days,” said Special to the area franchises — including
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Guests at the Smashburger in Del Mar can sit at booths after placing an order at the register. PHOTOS BY KELLY CARLSON
Mandelbaum, as beer and wine are regularly part of the beverage menu. The microbrews are from local companies Ballast Point and Stone Brewing. The clean and simple, yet modern decor in Smashburger is essentially the same at all 151 locations nationwide, with some variations. Inside the Del Mar franchise, a brightly lit logo is prominently displayed over the colorful, mini mosaic tiles behind the register. Customers order items off a large wall menu next to the counter, and then seat themselves at a cushioned booth as the server delivers
the goods. Smashburger’s signature words — “smash,” “sizzle” and “savor” — are boldly painted in red on antique-white space. Light, “middle of the road” music fits in with the casual atmosphere. During those idyllic, warm and sunny Southern California days, many patrons gravitate outside to the dog-friendly patio. They may lounge at tables underneath umbrellas while observing the activity at one of Del Mar Village’s busiest intersections, 15th Street and Camino del Mar. They can also catch a glimpse of the Pacific, just a couple of blocks away.
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Digital animation work helps local man achieve lifelong goal in aviation BY KELLEY CARLSON CONTRIBUTOR
For decades, Steven Smith dreamed of a career in aviation. Today, the 58-year-old local resident is on Cloud Nine, as a courseware graphics specialist at King Schools. Headquartered in Montgomery Field, King Schools is a producer of aviation training videos and computer software. Experienced pilots collect information and write material for the courses, which is then distributed to different departments to develop. Smith, who has been at King Schools for two years, reads the coursework and subsequently develops visual components to help people taking the course understand the concepts. He utilizes Adobe software products such as Photoshop and Illustrator, and creates digital 3-D animations with the 3ds Max program. Although Smith had been interested in aviation from a young age, he had no previous experience in the field before joining the staff at King. It was a long — and sometimes turbulent —
Steven Smith journey before Smith was able to find the right path to reach his goal. As a teenager nearing high school graduation, Smith set his sights on attending flight school. But while speaking with Navy and Air Force recruiters, Smith was told that their cockpits could only accommodate a certain size, and that his growing 6-foot-1inch frame might pose an issue. “That kind of wrecked my dreams,” said Smith, who eventually topped out at 6 feet 4 inches. So he turned to a career of faux finishing and applying Venetian plaster in homes throughout San Diego County.
However, Smith discovered a new interest when he began working with his father, Bob, who established a desktop publishing business that focused on guides to harbors, anchorages and marinas in California. Smith said he found computer work more enjoyable than the continuous hard labor of faux finishing, and began to take classes at Platt College in San Diego. He earned his multimedia arts degree in 1998; among the skills he acquired were standard print productions, such as the creation of business cards; video editing; digital art for the Web, including templates and banners; and 3-D animations. Initially, Smith set up an independent business under his own name, but formed an animation company titled Pixel Showcase in 2002. Through Pixel, Smith completed architectural animations for developers, such as the proposed Cedros Crossing in Solana Beach, a project that would have transformed parking lots at the train station into apartments, shops and underground garages. He also
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produced 3-D animations for periodontists to teach different types of surgical procedures. In 2007, Smith shut down Pixel and moved to Reno, Nev., with the intent to start a new business focused on architectural design animation. But immediately after he arrived, the economic recession hit Reno hard, and the city seemingly “went broke in seconds.” “I had never seen so many foreclosure signs in my life,” Smith said. After several months in Reno, Smith severely injured his back, and he returned to San Diego for therapeutic services. When Smith began to seek employment, he decided to pursue his interest in flying and stopped by King Schools for an application. He was hired to be a multimedia intermediary for the school’s course production program, which provides thousands of DVD disks and online courses with the information needed for pilots — private and commercial — to prepare for the examinations required for liSEE ANIMATION, PAGE B20
Before and after animation images of what the Cedros Crossing project would have looked like if it had been approved.
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Eugene O’Neill classic ‘Anna Christie’ opens at The Old Globe BY DIANA SAENGER Eugene O’Neill’s classic drama “Anna Christie,” is a window on the life of Anna Christopherson, a young woman who goes looking for her estranged father, Chris Christopherson, 15 years after he abandoned her to live with relatives. When she finds her father, now an old sailor who runs a barge and drinks a lot, Anna also meets Mat, and the two fall in love. But will Anna’s unrevealed past become the barrier that breaks them apart? Theater patrons can revisit O’Neill’s masterful work in The Old Globe’s revival, directed by Daniel Goldstein, and running through April 15. The play won the 1922 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. (And later, the 1993 Drama Desk Award for Best Revival of a Play and the 1993 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play.) Austin Durant (“Death of a Salesman,” “Othello”) auditioned for the role of Mat. He received his B.A. from Temple University and his M.F.A. from Yale School of Drama, and was fresh off performing in the film “War Horse,” and ready for a change. “Even though the lan-
If you go What: ‘Anna Christie’ When: Matinees, evenings through April 15 Where: Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park Tickets: From $29 Box Office: (619) 23-GLOBE Website: theoldglobe. org guage is a beast, this role resonated with me,” Durant said. “Mat is a big feeler, has such pathos and is so passionate. He kind of operates behind a mask, but as things start to unravel about Anna, that persona begins to drop away. The story functions on dramatic irony. We know from the beginning Anna carries a secret that the men in her life have to discover. But O’Neill keeps it interesting in how we get there.” Jessica Love (“Map of Heaven,” “Bottom of the World”) takes on the role of the woman with a troubled past who is unsure how to regain her self-esteem. Greta Garbo and Charles Bick-
ford played the romantic couple in the 1930 film. Bill Buell (“The History Boys,” “Inherit the Wind”) plays Chris Christopherson. Other cast members include Bryan Banville (Longshoreman), Chance Dean (Longshoreman, Johnson), John Garcia (Johnny-the-Priest), Jason Maddy (Postman), and Kristine Nielsen (Marthy Owen). Goldstein brings a wealth of experience to this production. He’s the director of the current Broadway revival of “Godspell,” and he directed “God of Carnage,” “The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown,” “Golden Boy,” “Annie” and “Artificial Fellow Traveler.” He co-wrote the musical “Unknown Soldier” with Michael Friedman. “Daniel (Goldstein) brings such energy to the play,” Durant said. “He builds a trust in us, and us with him. The play is four different scenes so he has to get us through all the times, all the blows of life, that are thrown at these characters. “He’s picked amazing actors who all know quite a lot about Eugene O’Neill and this classic. The humanity is palpable.”
Bill Buell (Chris Christopherson), Jessica Love (Anna Christopherson) and Austin Durant (Mat Burke) intrigue in ‘Anna Christie,” directed by Daniel Goldstein. PHOTO: HENRY DIROCCO
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Week in Sports BY GIDEON RUBIN Basketball: Cathedral Catholic’s amazing season ended with a forgettable loss, as the Dons suffered their most lopsided defeat of the season, 84-64 to Alemany of Mission Hills (Los Angeles County) in the Southern California Division II semifinals. The Dons, whose three previous losses were by a combined 12 points, were outscored by that margin in a decisive 27-15 third quarter that left them trailing 63-50. Xavier Williams led the Dons with 23 points and 10 rebounds, and Nikisha Federico added 14 points and six boards. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak, the Dons’ third longest of the season. The Dons concluded their season with a 30-4 overall record. Baseball: Torrey Pines continued its torrid start as the Falcons extended their season-opening winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over Santa Fe Christian in the Falcon-Pirate Baseball Classic title game on March 16, Reed Mason and Cody Sheppard each had two hits and Kyle Johnson contributed a double and two RBI to lead the Falcons offensively. Daniel Reitzler struck out five batters and allowed two hits and no walks in five shutout innings of two-hit ball for the win. Bobby Zarubin’s solo homer in the sixth was the lone offensive highlight for SFC. Torrey Pines advanced to the finals af-
ter defeating San Dieguito Academy 3-0 on March 13. Luc Rennie pitched a two-hit shutout, striking out nine batters and allowing one walk to lead the Falcons. Mason and Rennie each had two hits and Larson had one hit and two RBI to lead the Falcons offensively. The Falcons improved their overall record for the season to 6-0. ***** The Eagles advanced to the finals after defeating Point Loma 1-0 on March 13 and Scripps Ranch 8-2 two days later. Nolan Gannon pitched six innings of four-hit ball for the win in the Point Loma game. He struck out 11 batters and allowed two walks. Zarubin and Josh Estill each had two hits to lead the Eagles offensively. Mitchell Stehly drove in the game’s only run with a sacrifice fly that scored Estill. Estill had three hits including two doubles and two RBI to lead the Eagles in the Scripps Ranch game. The Eagles improved their overall record for the season to 7-1. ***** Cathedral Catholic was held to two hits as the Dons lost to El Capitan 3-0 in the Hilltop-Lolitas title game on March 16 Dons starting pitcher Brady Aiken, who wasn’t involved in the decision, struck out nine batters and allowed three walks in four shutout innings of two-hit ball. See SPORTS, page B20
U.S. Navy Parachute Team set to drop in from the skies for Cathedral Classic High School’s Military Appreciation Day The Cathedral Catholic High School lacrosse teams have organized their first-ever benefit game on Saturday, March 24, with all proceeds going to the Warrior Foundation and the Navy SEAL Foundation. The girls’ and boys’ varsity lacrosse teams will each play a home game, interspersed with a performance by the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, appearance by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard, and singing of the national anthem. Ten members of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team will jump from an aircraft and land on the field at Cathedral Catholic High School’s Manchester Stadium. During the boys’ lacrosse game, there will also be a special halftime presentation of a custom jersey and plaque by the team to Warrior Foundation representative Juan M. Cano (U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient, retired). Tickets are $7 for adults, students and children. Active duty military are free. Event timing: 4:45 – 6:15 p.m. – Cathedral Catholic Girls Lacrosse vs. Canyon Crest Girls Lacrosse Game 6:35 p.m. – U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard/Parade of Colors 6:40 p.m. – U.S. Navy Parachute Team entrance from the skies and singing of the National Anthem 7:15 p.m. – Cathedral Catholic Boys Lacrosse vs. Santa Fe Christian Boys Lacrosse Game 7:45 p.m. – Special halftime presentation to Warrior Foundation representative Juan M. Cano (U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant, retired) Location: Cathedral Catholic High School, Manchester Stadium, 5555 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130.
Flag and tackle football registration now open Registration is now OPEN for the Fall 2012 flag and tackle football season! Boys and girls between the ages of 5-14 are invited to sign up for the only Division 1 Youth football program in Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach. Divisions are based on grade and age thereby allowing kids to play and develop their skill set against their peer group. The Carmel Valley Dons organization prides itself on its commitment to prepare its youth football players for high school football at Torrey Pines or Cathedral. By eliminating weight classes, it offers the opportunity for all kids to play tackle football before entering high school regardless of their weight and size. The Carmel Valley Dons Youth Football program was formed in 2010 to create a competitive Division 1 Football program serving the Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach communities. The leagues home stadium is Cathedral High School and the CV Dons proudly wear their colors, and they are greatly supported by Varsity Head Coach Sean Doyle. For more information or to register for the 2012 season, visit www.CVDons.com or find us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Concours D’Elegance: Beautiful cars, beautiful people at April 1 event in La Jolla BY DAVE SCHWAB The eighth annual classic car exhibition at the Cove has a new name, more sponsors, and a sharper focus this year engaging the entire community in making the show one of La Jolla’s signature events. “We are committed to raising the bar and making this a special event for this community,” said Mike Dorvillier, committee chair of the weekend-long La Jolla Concours d’Elegance presented by La Jolla Historical Society from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 1. “Were actually expanding the car corral open to the public without paying up, from the Concours on the field toward Girard Avenue,” said Trip Bennett, the historical society’s interim director. “We’ve really done a lot this year to make sure we’re involving the community, including creating a great partnership with the La Jolla Village Merchants Association.” The 2012 Concours on Scripps Park lawn will feature more than 150 exquisite automobiles judged in 30 specialty car classes. Additional events preceding the Sunday show will include a booksigning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Warwick’s Bookstore, as well as a guided motor tour of San Diego on Saturday, March 31, which culminates at Wisteria Cottage, 780 Prospect St. Activities promoting the Concours will also include a VIP Reception Saturday night for more than 400 car exhibitors and guests with food compliments of La Valencia, Georges, Eddie V’s and Whisknladle. Also on Saturday night, starting at 7 p.m., will be a free movie in Scripps Park, “Cannonball Run,” replete with popcorn and sponsored by Ultrastar Cinemas. “It’s just another way of giving back to the community,” said Dorvillier. Keith Martin will return as the Concours emcee. He will present awards recognizing winners in a variety of categories. Bennett said there will be two “really nice car collections,” between 130 and 140
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If you go What: Eighth annual La Jolla Concours d’Elegance When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1 Where: La Jolla Cove and along Girard Avenue Related events: 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 30, Warwick’s Bookstore; 7 p.m. March 31 free movie in Scripps Park, “Cannonball Run” Tickets to the Sunday show: $35 advance, $40 at the door Exhibitor registration fee: $100 Registration forms and tickets: www.LaJollaConcours.com. Contact: (619) 233-5008 classic vehicles on the field at Scripps, and another 100 cars outside the field in the free-viewing car corrals. “The most important thing is we just keep raising the level of the car show, the quality of the entrants,” Bennett said. Noting event sponsorship “has just been phenomenal,” Dorvillier said Wells Fargo Bank is this year’s premier sponsor. He said there are 15 or more other sponsors, many of them car dealers, including Symbolic Motor Car Company in La Jolla. Another first for Concours is the acquisition of Ed Gilbertson, a high-profile judge at Pebble Beach, as Honorary Chief Judge for the 2012 La Jolla Concours. Gilbertson will join Chief Judge Dr. Cy Conrad. “The show has taken on a life of its own and it’s all good,” Dorvillier said. Concours proceeds benefit La Jolla Historical Society, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit dedicated to preserving La Jolla’s historical heritage, and the Monarch School, which serves children impacted by homelessness.
Join Kids Korps USA for Super Star Gala April 28 Kids Korps USA will bring a taste of British sporting heritage and tradition this year to San Diego through the annual Super Star Gala, “A Night at the Royal Ascot” scheduled for Saturday, April 28, at the Del Mar Country Club. A fundraising event inspired by the elegance, mystique, sporting competition and style of the Royal Ascot. All proceeds will go directly to help fund Kids Korps USA, a nonprofit organization that engages youth ages 5-25 and their families in hands on volunteer service, addressing the needs of more than 350 organizations in our community. The organization strives to instill in America’s youth the spirit of giving while providing valuable education in leadership and responsibility — developing leaders for life through youth volunteerism. Upon arriving, guests will receive a royal “equine welcome” which will set the stage for the evening. Guests can peruse the silent auction tables and “place their bets” while they partake in additional pleasures of recorded horse races, shown on large screens. Once the auction tables are closed, guests will then transition to the elegant dining area. Culinary sensations are what this event is known for and guests will delight as they dine on delicious menus,
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champagnes and wines. During dinner, guests will have the opportunity to raise their paddle for Kids Korps’ key signature programs as well as a number of exciting live auction items such as the coveted two-night stay in a three bedroom, 2,573 square foot villa with 24 hour butler service at the uber-luxurious Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast, California. The evening will end with dancing to the eclectic music of Barry Minnifield, one of Los Angeles’ top bands. Every year, Kids Korps USA is pleased to honor those who exemplify its values of community service through its National Leadership Award This year’s Super Star Gala Leadership awardees include Rancho Santa Fe School, the Bobileff family, the Lichtenberger family, and the Scafidi family. Tickets for “A Night at the Royal Ascot” range between $350, $500 and $1,000 each with a 10 percent discount available for those who purchase before March 15. Ticket and sponsor seating will be determined by level and date of purchase. Guests can purchase tickets online at www.kidskorps. org or by calling McFarlane Promotions at 619-233-5008 or kidskorps@mcfarlanepromotions.com.
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n anticipation of its 20th annual Celebrity Golf Classic, Fresh Start Surgical Gifts hosted a kickoff dinner March 18, with a stand-up performance by Michael Pace from “Curb Your Enthusiasm,� as well as live and silent auctions. The golf tournament followed March 19 at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, with celebrities such as Alfonso Ribeiro, Grant Show, Marcus Allen, David Justice, Quentin Jammer, John Carney, Darren Carrington. All proceeds go toward helping Fresh Start achieve its mission to transform the lives of children with deformities through reconstructive surgery. www. www.freshstart.org PHOTOS: JON CLARK
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Volunteers are getting ready for the 8th annual “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” golf tournament, auction and dinner that will be held on April 23. Funds raised from this fun event will support the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Pictured left to right are: Donna Schempp, Madeline Javelet, Karen Ventura, Jennifer Dunn, Monica Sheets, Ellie Cunningham, Teri Summerhays, Carole Markstein, Chairperson Dave Scherer, Andrea Reynolds and Lois Jones.
‘Tee It Up For Foster Teens’ Golf Tournament will be held at the Santaluz Club April 23 Don’t miss the “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” 8th Annual golf tournament, dinner and auction that will take place on Monday, April 23, at The Santaluz Club. This promises to be a quality tournament and the committee members are already hard at work to ensure that this will be a fun experience for all participants. Honorary Chairperson is Charger Quentin Jammer. Chairing this event is Dave Scherer. Committee members include Ellie Cunningham, Carole Markstein, Monetta Smoot, Jennifer Dunn, Connie Berkley, Karen Gray, Andrea Reynolds, Karen Ventura, Monica Sheets, Teri Summerhays, Dagmar Helgager, Lois Jones, Kathy Lathrum, Ann Boon, Debby Syverson, Chuck Yash, Eleanore Clark, Heidi Hollen, Franci Free and Joan Scott. Peter and Sandy Mossy and Mossy Auto are providing 2 Hole-In-One cars and Bill and Susan Hoehn and Hoehn Motors are providing 1 Hole-In-One car as prizes. Sponsors for “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” include Ken and Carole Markstein, Markstein Beverage, Craig
and Karen Edwards and Rancho Santa Fe Insurance, Chartis Insurance, John Hardy and Emerson Network Power, Bill and Donna Herrick and Chuck Yash. If you are not able to golf in the tournament, plan to attend the fun cocktail party, dinner and auction festivities that benefit the 150 foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Karen Ventura is coordinating a wonderful auction that includes jewelry from Martin Katz Jewelers, a prepared dinner by Chef Larry Abrams for eight people at your home, two beautiful jewelry pieces from Rancho Santa Fe Jewelry, gift certificates from Mille Fleur, Firenze and Islands restaurants, a mink and fur coat from Sidestreet Boutique in Lake Tahoe, a two night stay at Javelet’s downtown condo, a two-night stay at Rancho Valencia , golf and lunch with Charger Quentin Jammer, two seats in box at Padre game and visit with Padre announcer Dick Enberg, a week’s stay at a beautiful ranch in Missouri, golf at Santaluz, golf lessons with Chuck Courtney and many more fun items! Dinner Tickets can be purchased by calling
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759-3298. According to Lois Jones, “This tournament provides much needed funds for the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. College scholarships, athletic programs, academic enrichment programs, music programs, computers and more are made possible due to funds raised by many generous participants. Many wonderful high school memories for these foster kids are created by the efforts of Friends of San Pasqual Academy by putting on Proms, dances and other school events that would not occur. This tournament and dinner make many things possible for these deserving teens”. If you would like more information on “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” please call 858 759-3298. Friends of San Pasqual Academy is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization. Proceeds generated from “Tee It Up For Foster Teens” support the foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Please visit our Web Site at www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.
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DAR members learn to find female ancestors’ names Dr. Wendy Elliott taught De Anza Chapter DAR how to find females’ names before 1850 at the March 3 meeting at Morgan Run Resort and Spa in Rancho Santa Fe. Land records, court documents and newspapers frequently named the first and sometimes the last names of women prior to 1850, the year when the Federal Census named all people except slaves. Sometimes children are mentioned. Newspapers were competing for news to fill issues, so frequently gave much family information. This information is key to finding families who qualify as patriots for the Daughters of the American Revolution. De Anza Chapter welcomed new members, Renee Evans of Cardiff and Holly Malo of Poway. Renee’s DAR ancestor is Elisha Witt, a private who served in Virginia. Holly’s DAR ancestor is Daniel Davis, a private who also served in Virginia. De Anza’s active lineage committee helps prospective members with their applications. Marykay Burch, acting as chaplain, swore in the new members. Regent Bettybob Williams presents De Anza members hale from Cardiff, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Leucadia, Rancho Santa Fe, Sola- certificate of appreciation to Wendy na Beach and beyond. Chartered in Encinitas, Elliott, PhD. the De Anza Chapter was founded in 1934 and is named for Juan Bautista de Anza, an early explorer of California. It has over 100 members today. A woman 18 years or older is eligible for membership who can prove direct lineage from a patriot who gave service during the American Revolution. For more information, call Bettybob Williams 858-344-6233 or visit http://www.deanzadar.org.
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March 22, 2012
Rancho Santa Fe Review
The Birds, the Bees, and Blended Families
Not a fan of stepdad
Miracle League of San Diego’s Opening Day March 10.
RSF Kids Korps supports Miracle League BY OLIVIA, 4TH GRADER AND ALEXANDRA SCAFIDI, 3RD GRADER AT HORIZON PREP The Miracle League of San Diego is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping children with physical and mental disabilities to develop and achieve their full potential: mentally, socially and physically. This is accomplished through America’s favorite pastime — baseball. Miracle League provides an opportunity for children with disabilities to play baseball as part of a team in an organized league. But it’s really so much more… Saturday, March 10, was opening day for Miracle League. Olivia Scafidi and her sister Alex were so excited to meet all the players. Olivia said, “They were all smiling and having fun. I was lucky to have Bennet, the same buddy I had last year. The minute I saw him there was a smile on his face. It made me so happy.” She also says that she loves Miracle League because it is so much fun. “The kids are amazing.” Alex also thinks Miracle League is an amazing event. She says, “It is amazing to
see them play! Every time I go and see my partner he always smiles! I am always having fun while doing something good!” Alex also says she is always ready and so happy to go to the games. Both girls are very excited for the upcoming season. “I can’t wait for another wonderful year of Miracle League,” says Olivia. UPCOMING PROJECTS: WHAT: Solana Beach Little Leaguesnack shack helpers WHEN: Saturdays Mar. 24 - May 19 (9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) WHERE: Solana Beach WHAT: Food Pantry (Jewish Family Services) WHEN: Sun. Mar. 25 (1 – 4 p.m.) WHERE: Camp Pendleton WHAT: Special Olympics Golf Tournament WHEN: Sat. Mar. 31 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.) WHERE: San Marcos
Artists’ documentation of Salton Sea Odyssey comes to Re-Gallery March 30
By Diana Weiss-Wisdom, Ph.D. Dear Dr. Diana, I don’t like my stepfather. Never have and don’t think I ever will. It’s hard for me to pretend. I’ll be leaving the house in a couple of years for college and I really Dr. Diana Weiss-Wisdom don’t feel like spending time with my mom and her husband. My mom is sad and wants me to do things with them. I’m not a fake person so my attitude is bad when I’m around him. It’s hard to be nice to him and then we all feel bad. I think it’s OK if my mom wants to be with him, that’s up to her, but why I should I have to be around him? Thanks for your advice. — Ready to flee the coop Dear Ready to Flee, People like people who like them. And people are more likely to dislike people who dislike them. I, too, had a stepfather that I didn’t care for when I was about your age. I understand your position. It’s hard not to resent him for just being in your home right? Having stepparents can bring all sorts of challenging issues – the worst being if you don’t like them or if they are mean to you or your other family members. Unless your stepfather is being cruel and disrespectful toward you, this is a great opportunity to practice patience and kindness – especially toward your mother. Think about how difficult it is to love two people who don’t like each other; I’m pre-
suming that it may go both ways because that’s often how it works. In most stepfamilies, stepparents assume the role of an adult friend, coach, uncle or aunt. So maybe you could think of him as a coach or uncle that you don’t like but need to treat respectfully – at least civilly. That would make things easier on your mom. No one wants to live in a hostile environment. I recommend that you be as polite and cordial to your stepfather as you can manage – keep a check on your attitude so that you don’t make problems in your mom’s marriage. Imagine what it would be like for your mom if her husband and son are complaining about each other, she’s in the middle, and it is undermining two of her most important relationships. In second marriages, it’s valuable for parents to spend quality time alone with their kids without their new spouse present. Maybe you and your mom can make a deal… you agree to be polite and non-hostile around your stepfather if she stops bugging you about spending time with them. I’d also recommend that your mom and you spend time together at least once a week to connect and tend to your relationship. Diana Weiss-Wisdom, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist psy #12476 in private practice in Rancho Santa Fe) (858) 259-0146 http://www. cottageclinic.net MARRIAGE WORKSHOP: Join us for our next Keeping Love Alive Marriage Enrichment Retreat based on the book, “Hold Me Tight: Seven Conversation for A Lifetime of Love” by Sue Johnson. At the Cottage Clinic in Rancho Santa Fe, California – early bird price $825 before April 1 , 2012. $895 after April 1. Limited to 15 couples. Cost includes all materials, lunch on both days and healthy snacks through out the weekend. May 24-26, 2012 Please call for more information.
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Award-winning journalist to emcee Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary’s ‘Sounds of Hope for Children’ concert on April 28 Veteran journalist and KUSI weekday news anchor Sandra Maas will emcee the eighth annual Sounds of Hope for Children concert, presented by the Carmel Valley Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary. A Carmel Valley resident and long-time supporter of Rady Children’s Hospital, Maas is generously donating her time and talent to the sure to sell out fundraising event scheduled for Saturday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m. The LOFT, a performance and cultural lounge at UCSD’s La Jolla campus, will be the venue for this year’s Sounds of Hope featuring the nationally acclaimed Joshua Tree Sandra Maas, Judy Rowles and Paul Rudy band, performing a musical tribute to legraised more than $660,000 for the hospital’s endary Irish rock band, U2. Guests will be Autism Discovery Institute, which was in treated to the inspiring music of U2, the dire need of a new playground. This year, three D’s (dinner, drinks, dancing) and a the group chose to fund something with far LIVE auction sure to make you raise your paddle! One of this year’s LIVE auction pack- reaching and impacting effects - research. The Discovery Pediatric Research Program is ages is an all inclusive “LA Weekend Geta novel collaboration between Rady Chilaway,” which includes hotel accommodadren’s Hospital and UCSD, where doctors tions at the luxurious SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills, box seats to a coveted Hollywood Bowl and researchers are doing incredible work in the areas of oncology, autism, and other concert (we’re talking the likes of Coldplay childhood illnesses. All funds raised at or Dave Matthews), and delectable dinning Sounds of Hope for Children will help cliniat Bottega Louie. Football fans will also be cians continue their valuable work, seeking thrilled to see Prep Pigskin Report host and breakthroughs and perhaps cures for chilMs. Maas’ KUSI colleague, Paul Rudy, in acdren with life threatening illnesses in our tion as Auctioneer of this year’s charitable community and across the globe. bidding war. Only 220 tickets, at just $155 To learn more about the Carmel Valley per person, will be sold to this fabulous Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, event. make a donation, or purchase tickets to The Carmel Valley Unit of Rady Chil“Sounds of Hope for Children 2012 – In the dren’s Hospital Auxiliary hopes to raise Name of Love” please visit www.chacv.org, awareness and much needed funds for the email cvchairs@gmail.com or call (619) 717hospital’s Discovery Pediatric Research Pro1398. gram. Last year, the Carmel Valley Unit
Elijah will be there, will you? Celebrate Passover at RSF event This Passover, don’t stay home alone! Make your mother proud and come celebrate the holiday together with friends and family in a warm and friendly environment. Your Seder experience will include a delicious dinner, hand baked shmurah matzah, plenty of wine and fascinating insights into the festival of freedom. Celebrate this Passover on Friday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m. with the RSF communal Seder at Morgan Run resort. To make a reservation please call Chabad Jewish Center of RSF at 858.756.7571 or visit www.jewishRSF.com
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RSF student establishes connections in the Tibetan region of China Rancho Santa Fe resident Bobby Leonard and 12 of his classmates from Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad have established a new service learning group, T.A.S.C. Tibetan-American School Connection, with the mission to aid students of the LiMing School of the Tibetan region in China. As part of the service learning experience, Reed and his classmates will learn about the demographics of the region, as well as the challenges the students face each day. Pacific Ridge School students witnessed firsthand the living conditions and learning environment at LiMing School during the ninth grade global engagement trip to China last year. Now the group hopes to establish a permanent connection with the LiMing School and provide sustainable help for students. Pacific Ridge School identified two key areas of need. First, the students of the LiMing School would like to connect with the “outside world” by learning English and accessing the Internet. In response to this first area of need, Pacific Ridge School students have created and printed a textbook to teach English to the students on Pacific Ridge School’s next global engagement trip to China. The
textbook, accompanied by an audio book produced by T.A.S.C., will be presented as a gift to the LiMing School. Second, to respond to the Chinese students’ need for computers and school supplies, Pacific Ridge School students kicked off an electronics drive in March to garner computer donations for the students of the LiMing School. Students have requested electronics donations from Pacific Ridge families and from a local corporation. The educational philosophy of Pacific Ridge School is distinguished by its emphasis on academic excellence, ethical responsibility and global engagement. To learn more about Pacific Ridge School, visit www. pacificridge.org.
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March 22, 2012
Rancho Santa Fe Review
After School Learning Tree adds exciting new Summer Camp classes After School Learning Tree, a multi-cultural enrichment academy, has added exciting new classes to its diversified, fun and stimulating program for Summer Camp. We offer our full day summer classes every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at our beautiful large 25,000-square-foot facility with a large fenced in playground. Your child will have plenty of room to have fun and learn! We offer field trips, swimming, ice skating, golf, tennis, and table tennis, along with other sports such as, badminton, volleyball, soccer and kickball. We have Tai-Kwon Do, Legos, science and dance. While summer focuses on fun, there is also a good balance of learning. We say “Fun first and Learning, too!” Our other classes of English, art, music, spelling bee, math and creative writing are also taught during the summer by our team of accomplished, award-winning teachers. Our new classes are First Aid for young children, Speech Skills, and Leadership focusing on the practical, yet, looking ahead to success. Your child will develop teamwork skills through specialized activities while creating strong friendships with peers who share their interests. Enroll now! The fun begins soon! Call 858-259.0066; 11525 Sorrento Valley Road, San Di-
Mission Bay USD Accelerated Summer Academic Program Aquatic Center camps offer more fun than ever! There has never been a better time to attend The Watersports Camp! Our YMCA-sponsored camp offers several exciting options to choose from, including wakeboarding, surfing, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, marine science and new this year — stand up paddling. Weekly spring break camps run April 2-13, and weekly summer camp sessions start June 11. Full-day and halfday camp options are available. Online registration has never been easier! Visit www.watersportscamp.com or call (858) 539-2003 for more information or to register.
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The School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego is launching an Accelerated Summer Academic Program for high school students. According to Dr. Heather Lattimer, assistant professor and department chair, “One of college students’ biggest challenges is the transition from the high school to the college learning environment. Our goal is to help students succeed in this transition,” she said. A select number of Honors and AP courses will be offered in the summer academic program. “With a deep exploration in a subject over six weeks, students can expect to advance to a higher level of high school coursework and improve their college/university application profiles,” said Dr. Jason Lemon, dean of Professional and Continuing Education at USD. Visit www.sandiego.edu/asap for more information. Dr. Heather Lattimer
Grauer School offers educational summer classes and camps The Grauer School is offering a diverse Summer School curriculum and a wide variety of Summer Camp options for 2012. This year’s summer sessions are scheduled to run from June 25 through July 13, and July 16 through Aug. 3. Enrollment begins April 16 and closes June 15. Curriculum details, fees, transfer credits, prerequisites and enrollment application can be located atwww.grauerschool.com. To learn more about Summer School, email ClaytonPayne@grauerschool.com or call 760-274-2118.
Theatre School @ North Coast REP Theatre to present ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ March 22-25 BY SUSAN FARESE What do you get when you cast 23 enthusiastic youth actors from all over San Diego County along with a seasoned adult actor/mentor, Anthony Hamm, that diligently rehearse together several times a week to masterfully interpret William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado about Nothing”? Much Ado about everything, of course! Opening March 22 and running through March 25, “Much Ado About Nothing”, by the Theatre School @ North Coast REP Theatre in Solana Beach, is set in modern day New York City. The production is directed by Jeannine Marquie, director of Theatre School and Educational Outreach at North Coast Repertory Theatre and professional educator. “This diverse cast has surprised me with their ability to interpret and perform Shakespeare like pros! They are full of energy, enthusiasm and a bold passion for theatre that has been an inspiration to me!” Marquie stated. “Much Ado About Nothing” is one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies about love, romance and friendship. The audience is witness to the romance between the young couple Claudio and Hero (Kenan Bouzida and Isa Guilfoyle) and the ongoing comedic feud between Benedick and Beatrice (Jacob Surovsky and Gina Mckee). Through all the trials and tribulations the audience learns that all the fuss really is, much ado about nothing! It’s a tale of love, friendship and Gossip set in modern NYC with a trendy twist that will leave you laughing and texting OMG! Joining Director Jeannine Marquie as the Youth Stage Manager is Katherine Buchholz. Adult crew includes Molly Feher (sound and light board), Addy Wilson (costumer), Bree Lutjens (costume assistant), Annie Bornhurst (prop design) and John Finkbiner (set design). The additional “Much Ado” cast members include: Alexia Buchholz as Verges, Amber Hopkins as Watchman,
Rear left to right: Isa Guilfoyle as Hero and Kenan Bouzida as Claudio; Front left to right: Gina McKee as Beatrice, Jacob Surovsky as Benedick. Emmy Farese as Antonia, Jessica Morilak as Donna Pedro, Arielle Algaze as Borachio, Andrew Moore as Don John, Darius Paymai as Friar, Elise Miller as Balthasar, Emily Neifert as Margaret, Eric Straw as Dogberry, Gabe Krut as Conrad, Phoebe Stapleton as Ursula, Geoff Geissenger as Sexton, Miranda Colvin as Messenger, Kira Sadaayao as Crew/ Ensemble/1st Watch, and Anabel Richey, Cayla Surovsky Karina Hull and Zoe LavoiGagne as Crew/Ensemble. Performances of “Much Ado” are Thursday, March 22, at 5 p.m., Friday, March 23, at 5 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 25, at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The cost is $14 for adults and $10 for ages 17 and younger. For tickets or more information visit the website: http://www. northcoastrep.org/school_season.html or call: 858-481-1055. The Theatre School @ North Coast REP offers four “Produced by Adults” Youth Productions and offers classes throughout the year. The Theatre School hotline number is: 858-481-2155 ext 303.
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A Bridal Showcase at Flower Hill Promenade March 29 Join an exclusive selection of San Diego wedding planners, bridal experts and special event vendors as they come together for the event debut of “Hitched! A Bridal Showcase at Flower Hill Promenade.â€? On Thursday, March 29, from 4-7 p.m., attendees will find everything they need to plan a wedding in one place, from the latest bridal fashions, unique wedding dĂŠcor and floral arrangements, gourmet food, wine and desserts, current wedding trends, and everything in between needed for the big day. Flower Hill welcomes brides to share this wonderful experience by inviting along their bridal parties, friends, and families to this event. Throughout the evening, wedding coordinators and experts will share their tips to make sure the big day runs without a “hitch.â€? Experts from Spa Gregorie’s will show how brides and their bridal parties can look and feel their best with pre-wedding spa treatments and bridal hair and makeup tips, Diamond Boutique will help brides glam up their wedding looks by inviting them to try on stunning jewelry pieces, and award winning photographer Thom Vollenweider will share the secret to taking amazing wedding photos. Attendees will also enjoy a fashion show featuring the most stylish bridal gowns from Bliss Bride, groom’s attire, lingerie from Jolie femme Boutique, plus the hottest honeymoon and travel looks from Fairen Del and TRE Boutique. The best local wedding bands and DJs will perform throughout the evening while brides, their friends, and families have the opportunity to enter raffles, and mingle with wedding vendors, and representatives from the top San Diego wedding venues. Tickets for this event are $10 and include a special “Hitched!â€? tote bag filled with over $100 worth of goodies and offers from the event’s wedding vendors. Only a limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased online at FlowerHill.com.
Spring fashion luncheon benefit to be held at Flavor Del Mar On Wednesday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m., Del Mar Plaza will present a spring fashion preview luncheon at Flavor Del Mar atop Del Mar Plaza. The community is invited to celebrate the season while enjoying a delectable menu specially created for the occasion by Flavor Del Mar’s executive chef Brian Redzikowski. Informal modeling will highlight women’s fashions from Plaza boutiques including Peaches en Regalia, White House | Black Market, and Sunglass Hut, with jewelry and watches from Loghman Jewelers, and hair & makeup styling by Haim Salon. The event will include on-site shopping and an opportunity drawing featuring fabulous prizes from Cirque du Soleil, fashion show participants, and other Del Mar Plaza retailers. A portion of ticket proceeds and 100 percent of opportunity drawing sales will benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s Operation Rebound, a premier sports and fitness program for American military personnel, veterans, and first responders with permanent physical disabilities. Tickets are $35 per person. To purchase tickets, call 760-942-2330, ext. 311. For more information, visit www.delmarplaza.com or www.challengedathletes.org.
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The Bishop’s School plans to boogie at 2012 Auction ‘Disco Knights’ “Knight Fever, Knight Fever. We know how to do it,� may not be the way the original tune was written, but it’s a song on a continuously groovy loop in the minds of The Bishop’s School’s 2012 Auction Committee. Disco Knights, this year’s annual auction, is coming to campus April 21, and co-chairs Bridget Musante, Kelly Dorvillier and Melissa Swanson have been long at work to make sure this is certainly a night – or should we say, “knight� – to remember. “This party will be the ultimate flash back to the fun and fabulous disco era,� said Dorvillier. “Think lights, sequins, disco balls, bell-bottom pants and a lot of disco dancing.� Each year, the school’s auction nets approximately $1 million in direct support of the Bishop’s Student Need-Based Financial Aid and Faculty Professional Growth programs. Twenty-one percent of the current student body is receiving close to $3 million through the financial aid program. “The financial aid program allows The Bishop’s School to attract the best and the
brightest students from all backgrounds, regardless of their ability to pay tuition,� said Musante. “The program means so much because it supports the school’s vision of community through opportunity. The experiences of the students, both those receiving aid and those not, become truly diverse and dynamic.� Disco Knights, the School’s 27th annual auction, will be held on campus and will feature a sit-down dinner for 500, dancing to the fantastic music of the disco decade, a wine auction, and both live and silent auctions with an emphasis on items that offer unique experiences. Items already promised include an ultimate New York experience, featuring a SoHo apartment and show tickets; a skiing trip to Park City with a stay at the luxurious new Washington School House; and a dream-like getaway to a private residence in Hawaii. Underwriting of the auction has begun and donations of auction items from the local businesses and community members can be made online. Information can be found at www.bishops.com/auction or through the advancement office, (858) 875-0804.
Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals is March 30-April 1 More than 2,000 hot rods, customs, classics and muscle cars through 1972 will be featured at the Goodguys 12th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals to be held March 30-April 1. For more information on the event, call 858-755-1161 or visit www.sdfair.com; www. good-guys.com, www.delmarnats.com
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March 22, 2012
Rancho Santa Fe Review
Lux welcomes sculptor Murrill
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ux Art Institute held an opening reception for its next resident artist, L.A.-based sculptor Gwynn Murrill, on March 17. In more than three decades as a sculptor, Gwynn Murrill has created animal figures that are timeless and contemporary. Initially working in wood and marble, the artist has since moved on to bronze as her primary medium “It is a challenge to try and take the form that nature makes so well and to derive my own interpretation of it,” Murrill said. Visit www.luxartinstitute.org
Board member Ann Hunter-Welborn, Chris Witt, Director Reesey Shaw
Artist Gwynn Murrill, David Faron, Christen McLeod, Dale McLeod, Ian McCarty
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Gwynn Murrill with her ‘Marble Angel’
‘Climbing Cougar’ by Murrill
‘Upside-down Dog/Saluki’ by Gwynn Murrill
Pamela Klein, Kara Leen
Pamela and George Lindley, artist Gwynn Murrill, Robert Maw
Betsy and Norbert Schulz with ‘Marble Angel’
‘Sitting Koa’ and ‘Lying Koa’ by Murrill Pamela and George Lindley
Nancy and Rip Patton
Trast and Keiko Howard
Cheri and Laura Schwebel
Board member Wally Dieckmann and Linda Dieckmann
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Ask the Plastic Surgeons By Wendell Smoot, MD, Reza Sadrian, MD, Carol Hollan, MD and John Smoot, MD Q. I have been contemplating a nose restructuring procedure also known as a “rhinoplasty.” Can you tell me what I can expect if I opt for this surgical procedure? A. Of particular importance on this topic was a presentation held recently at the 29th Annual Dallas Rhynoplasty Symposium on March 9-11, during which Dr. Jack Gunter and Dr. Spencer Cochran delivered several lectures and participated in a presentation of an anatomical cadaver lab. These two physicians promoted the advancement and progression of rhinoplasty techniques and the most up-todate cosmetic enhancement developments presently delivered throughout the industry. Although we have been engaged in rhinoplasty surgical procedures for the past 20plus years within our practice, we encourage our physicians to embrace these expert presentations as a means to stay current on the latest technological advancements in plastic surgery procedures and suggest they take the time to study the findings. We are often inspired and educated by our colleagues who have expert opinions regarding their technological breakthroughs. We have learned that the future of rhinoplasty is predicated on the goal to continuously perfect the ability to provide balance, harmony, and confidence to our patients’ faces. This includes a comprehensive clinical analysis that focuses on facial equilibrium and how best to avoid complications during a procedure. Each case is discussed with the patient as a unique, important aspect of how nose restructuring (revision rhinoplasty) can ultimately enhance future performance and results of the intricate treatment. At our office, we begin with a private, complimentary consultation that serves to determine results desired. Upon the decision to engage in this delicate procedure, the rhinoplasty involves an incision that is usually made inside the nose to eliminate visible scarring. The surgeon will manipulate and trim bone and cartilage to achieve the desired result before closing the incisions. In most cases, patients leaving our office after rhinoplasty will wear a nasal splint to hold the cartilage
Wendell Smoot, MD, Reza Sadrian, MD, Carol Hollan, MD and John Smoot, MD and bone in its new position. This bandaging is usually removed within a week after surgery. Patients can expect to experience swelling and bruising, both of which will subside on their own within two to three weeks. Post-surgical discomfort is managed with pain medication. Once the swelling and discoloration have subsided, patients will be able to enjoy the results of their rhinoplasty. The new nose will be natural looking, and in proportion to the rest of the face. Patients who undergo rhinoplasty to correct breathing problems will find that they can sleep better and enjoy more active pursuits. John Smoot, MD, is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla and Wendell Smoot, MD, has been voted by his peers as Top Doctor in San Diego for five consecutive years. Carol Hollan, MD, is San Diego’s first female board-certified plastic surgeon while Reza Sadrian, MD, is one of very few plastic surgeons dually certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery as well as oral and maxillofacial surgery. The practice has over 20 years of tenure in the industry and each is individually board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Any of the physicians can provide consultations on plastic surgery procedures and/or laser and skincare treatments at their Laser and Skincare Center and can be reached at their offices on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital-La Jolla in the Ximed Medical Building by calling (858) 587-9850 or via the web at sandiegoplastiscurgeryclinic.com.
Indian Fine Arts of San Diego to hold 5th annual Music and Dance Festival The Indian Fine Arts of San Diego is celebrating its 5th annual Music and Dance Festival from March 27 to April 1 at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. This organization is dedicated to the propagation of classical Indian music and dance in Southern California. This year, the festival has a fantastic line-up of world renowned vocal and instrumental artists of both the Hindustani and the Carnatic traditions of Indian music from India and around the world. Among the many highlights of the program is a jugalbandi: a concert that will showcase the virtuosity of two prodigiously skilled masters, one of the slide guitar and the other of the bamboo flute. The festival will also present some of India’s most talented and most engaging percussionists who will be playing on such diverse instruments as the thavil, the kanjira, the tabla, the ghatam, and the mridangam. Audiences are also certain to be enthralled by the captivating music of such wind instruments as the shennai, the flute, the nadaswaram & the morsing and string instruments like the sitar, the sarod, and the violin. The IFAASD is also presenting numer-
ous dance dramas during the festival that are going to be marvelous treats for both the eyes and ears. The festival will also celebrate the 92nd birthday of our very own San Diegan Bharat Ratna Ravi Shankar, and honor the prolific contributions of some of the greatest musicians of Carnatic music. The festival will also feature two music concerts performed by over a 100 children from all over San Diego. Throughout the festival you will have the opportunity to taste a wide range of Indian vegetarian cuisine from the South to the North and everywhere in between. The festival is certainly a must attend event for all, as it promises to delight the eyes, the ears, and the stomach. Please visit the Indian Fine Arts web site at www.indianfinearts.org for additional information and to purchase tickets.
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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Copper Socks help heal, maintain healthier feet BY KAREN BILLING Copper Socks just may be the healthiest socks you will ever wear, incorporating the healing and anti-bacterial power of copper metal in an item that can be worn every day. Produced by the Axion Corporation, Copper Socks will go to work from the first contact with the body and its properties remain wash after wash. Axion Corporation was founded by three Chileans and has operated mostly in South America. One of the founders, Macarana Lopez, came to San Diego for her MBA (masters of business administration) and the company was able to create a U.S. presence with its office in Del Mar. As Chile has the world’s largest copper reserves, the Axion Corporation wanted to share its copper knowledge and products with the U.S. “Chile is very interested in promoting this kind of product but here in the states, people don’t know much about it,” said Lopez, vice president of marketing for Axion Corporation. “Here, nobody knows about (the benefits of copper textiles) and we want to teach people about this product and how it can help you,” In 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved copper as the only metal in the world recognized to help prevent pathogens, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found that 99.9 percent of disease-causing bacteria and viruses are eliminated within two hours on surfaces made of copper or its alloys. Copper socks can help rejuvenate the
skin, if feet are dry or if you suffer from calluses or warts. It can also help speed the healing process. “It helps people who do a lot of sports,” Lopez said, noting the socks help with blisters and athlete’s foot. “Also, people with diabetes have a lot of foot problems and the socks can help heal the wounds faster. Copper socks’ anti-fungal properties played a big role in the case of the 33 Chilean miners who were trapped underground for 69 days in 2010. Copper socks were sent down to the warm and humid mine, a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria. The miners’ skin conditions were able to heal and they left the mine with healthy feet. Within about 20 days, most people will see the benefits of wearing the socks—Lopez said chronic problems may take a little longer but with everyday use you can prevent more problems from arising. “(The benefits) last as long as you wear the socks,” Lopez said. The socks are not available in stores and can be purchased at www.copperandhealth. com. For more information, call (619) 7976527.
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censes. According to the King Web site, 99.8 percent of its students pass the FAA exams. “I got lucky,” Smith said. While he isn’t physically inside a cockpit at this time, Smith said he enjoys producing animation to help a person understand the work, which can be overwhelming with the numerous aspects that need to be learned. However, he will soon have the opportunity to begin pilot training with King, and has already been in the air numerous times. Smith said he hopes to begin the first course in a month or two, and he’s very excited to fulfill his goal of earning his license. “It’s been an incredible journey,” Smith said. “I love learning things, and doing computer stuff is great for me. The last one-and-a-half years has been like going back to school, but I’m having so much fun with it. There’s so much to learn out there.”
The Dons advanced to the finals after defeating Valhalla 6-0 on March 13 and Poway 7-2 two days later. Michael Martin had three hits and Hayden Grant had a triple and two RBI to lead the Dons in the Valhalla game. Stephen Gonsalves added two hits including a triple. Alex Schick pitched six innings of four-hit ball, combining with Aiken on the shutout. Gonsalves had a double and drove in three runs to lead the Dons offensively in the Poway game. The Dons fell to 4-2 overall for the season. ***** San Diego Jewish Academy defeated St. Michael’s Prep 7-6 in a nonleauge game on March 15. Isaac Perez had three hits to lead the Lions, and Rick Saxe and Brandon Morse each had two hits. The Lions improved their overall record for the season to 1-1. Softball: Three days after winning its first tournament, Torrey Pines is off to a strong start in a second one.
The Falcons defeated Bonita Vista 2-1 to win the Cougar Classic on March 12. They followed up that up with a 4-0 victory over Rancho Buena Vista in a North County tournament opener. Taylor Lee struck out nine batters and allowed five hits and one walk in seven innings to lead the Falcons in the Bonita Vista game. Rachel Nasland struck out 11 batters and allowed four hits and one walk in seven innings for the win in the RBV game. Lauren Hynes tripled and scored two runs and had one RBI to lead the Falcons offensively. The Falcons improved their overall record for the season to 8-0. ***** Cathedral Catholic trounced La Jolla 15-0 in a nonleague game on March 15. Sarai Niu had two triples, drove in three runs and scored two runs to lead the Dons. Jenna Shine struck out five batters and allowed two walks in five innings, combining with Tierra Falo on a five-inning no-hitter. The Dons improved their overall record for the season to 2-3.
e3 Consulting: An individualized, holistic approach to educational services Rebecca Hayes is the owner and Academic Director of e3 Consulting. The core component of her practice is to provide consistent, first-rate academic tutoring, consultation, and therapy for students and their families. They provide an individualized, holistic approach to educational, therapeutic, and additional supportive services for children and their families within our local community in an effort to create healthy, happy young citizens. e3 employs a highly qualified staff of academic specialists, who provide unique approaches to teaching and learning which are customized for each student’s needs, goals, and interests. The e3educators work to create a close-knit, collaborative team with their clients’ parents, school teachers, school administrators, therapists, and pediatricians, as the e3mission is to build up the child consistently on all fronts. Hayes embraces the perspective that if a child is struggling with confidence or life dilemmas, he/she will not be able to attend and succeed to his/her greatest ability. Therefore, e3 incorporates several enriching services to further nourish clients, such as individual and family therapy, exercise and nutritional instruction, creative expression workshops, test preparation, college counseling, as well as active participation in community service events. e3’s holistic approach focuses on building individual growth, selfawareness, values, and success in all realms. For example, e3‘s Surf Sessions is a
unique mentoring program that integrates the social aspects of surfing by emphasizing camaraderie, ocean and life awareness, and character building. The mission of this program is not only to provide time surfing with peers, but also to strengthen decisionmaking process, standards, develop healthy core ethics, and promote a positive social outlet. Unlike other learning centers which stop at the curriculum, e3 offers an exceptional variety of interactive programs to promote overall wellness and empower its clientele. An integral part of the mission and purpose of e3 Consulting is to contribute and give back to the community. Deeply intertwined within the efforts toward academic success,e3 is committed to staff and student outreach in community service. Rebecca Hayes successfully created, developed, and co-owned Mindful Mentoring for seven years. Last August, Hayes’ passionate goals to truly construct and implement a community hub that will wholly support a family’s mind, body, and soul finally came to fruition with the development and launched of e3 Consulting. e3 Consulting provides specialized Academic Tutoring, Consultation, and Therapy for kindergarten through college students, while earnestly embodying the principles of EDUCATE, ENRICH, and EMPOWER. For information on e3, call 858-755-7877 or visit their web site: www.ethreeconsulting.com
Golf: Torrey Pines extended its winning streak to start the season to 13 matches as the Falcons defeated Rancho Bernardo 181-191 in a nonleague match on March 15. Ryan Burgess and Danny Ochoa each shot one-under-par 35 scores to lead the Falcons on a nine-hole course at Bernardo Heights. Bobby Gojuangco, Toby Song, and D.J. Magee each added 37 scores.
Relationships next topic of Bipolar Foundation mental health lecture series On April 12, the International Bipolar Foundation will hold its free mental health lecture series with guest speaker John McManamy on “Living with Someone who has Bipolar; Living with Someone who has Normal.” Yes, we can make relationships work, but we need to understand what makes us different. McManamy, who has experienced relationships from both sides of the equation, raises some talking points you may not have considered. McManamy is the author of “Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You That You Need to Know” (HarperCollins, 2006) and editor and publisher of the most extensive
educational website devoted to depression and bipolar disorder, “McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web.” He also contributes as an expert patient on Health Central’s “Bipolar Connect” and has his own blog, “Knowledge is Necessity.” The event will be held from 5:30-6 p.m., social; 6-7 p.m., lecture and Q&A. Please R.S.V.P. to areitzin@internationalbipolarfoundation.org. Event and parking are free. Location: SanfordChildren’s Research Center (Building 12), 10905 Road to the Cure, San Diego, CA 92121. For more information, visit www.internationalbipolarfoundation.org
Unique choral ensemble to perform Easter season music SACRA/PROFANA, a 24-voice choral ensemble dedicated “to promoting the living choral tradition while breathing new life into timeless masterpieces,” brings its unique sound to Torrey Pines Christian Church at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, for a twist on the Pascal season. They will perform the San Diego premiere of “The Little Match Passion Girl” by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lang. Described
by The New Yorker as “one of the most original and moving scores of recent years.” The story is based on Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion,” and Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a poor young girl who retains her Christian purity of spirit in the face of abuse, neglect, and suffering. 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive North. Free. (619) 309-7762 or www.sacraprofana.org
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San Diego, CA., 92129, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 8736 Twin Trails Drive, San Diego, CA., 92129. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Umaporn Goemaere, 8736 Twin Trails Drive, San Diego, CA., 92129. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/29/2012. Umaporn Goemaere. RF221, Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-004472 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Rancho Santa Fe Orthodontics b. RSF Orthodontics Located at: 5951 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe, CA., 92067, San Diego County. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 305, Rancho Santa Fe, CA., 92067. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business was: March 16, 2012. This business is hereby registered by the following:
Natalie Lam, DMD, PC., 5951 La Sendita, Rancho Santa Fe, CA., 92067. State of Incorporation/Organization: California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/15/2012. Natalie Lam. RF220, Mar. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2012-005521 Fictitious Business Name(s): Rosy Floral Studio located at: 16615 Dove Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA., 92127, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The ďŹ rst day of business was: 02/16/2012. This business is hereby registered by the following: Rosy, LLC., 17231 Holly Leaf Court, San Diego, CA., 92127. State of Incorporation/Organization: Delaware. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/27/2012. Takashi Kiyoizumi. RSF219, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2012.
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Rancho Santa Fe Review
Davidson to open Arista at The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe on March 24 On Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m., Davidson Communities will celebrate the grand opening of Arista at The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe, an enclave of 43 new home sites. With a downstairs master bedroom suite in each plan, these two-story residences “live like a single level home,� says Petra Eigl, Arista sales manager. “Floor plans at Arista were designed to adapt to the lifestyle of individual buyers,� said Eigl. “With a downstairs master living suite in every plan, we can also offer multiple master suites upstairs. These plans can accommodate an elderly parent or a returning child, or a separate office configuration. At Arista, it’s all about flexibility and lifestyle.� Arista was designed by Bassenian/Lagoni Architects and Design Line Interiors of Del Mar. Homes range from 2,926 to 3,585 square feet with up to five bedrooms and five baths. Pricing is expected to begin from the mid $800,000s. “Arista is the final piece of developable land at The Crosby,� said Eigl. “With canyon and golf course views, this prime property is located on the first tee, just across the street from The Crosby Club and Sports Center.� Among the resort-style options are table-sized gourmet
kitchen islands that range up to 14’ long, with seating for 10. Other kitchen features include stylish maple cabinetry with designer selected knobs, granite slab countertops and backsplash, and stainless steel Bosch appliances. Master suites showcase Davidson’s exclusive “Vintage� fixtures, an exclusive line of bathroom hardware created by Bill Davidson and manufactured in Carlsbad. Another proprietary feature included in the home is a custom Davidson 6’ oval soaking tub. Energy-efficient and sustainable features include re-circulating pump water heaters, digital programmable thermostats, insulated formaldehyde-free exterior walls and ceilings, energy-efficient exterior and under-cabinet lighting, and the use of ecofriendly wood products. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 858-356-2473.
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OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $429,000 2BR/2BA $529,500 3BR/2BA $619,000 2BR/2BA $719,900 4BR/3BA $945,000 4BR/2.5BA $1,199,900 5BR/5BA $1,269,000 4BR/3.5BA $1,395,000 5BR/5BA $1,495,000 5BR/4.5BA $2,150,000 4BR/5BA
3675 Caminito Cielo Del Mar Joseph & Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 3695 Ruette De Ville Joseph & Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 12422 Carmel Cape Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 12662 Caminito Radiante Kevin P. Cummins, Coldwell Banker 13362 Jarman Place Jana Greene/host: S. Linde, Prudential CA Realty 12885 Harwick Lane Robbi Campbell, Real Living Lifestyles 13639 Winstanley Way Mary Heon, Coldwell Banker 4915 Concannon Ct Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker 13526 Penfield Point Mary Heon, Coldwell Banker 6505 Caminito Stella Mary Heon, Coldwell Banker
$878,000 2BR/2BA $1,050,000-$1,199,000 2BR/2.5BA $1,235,000 3BR/2.5BA $1,310,000 3BR/2BA $4,975,000 5BR/5.5BA
2231 Del Mar Scenic Parkway Ellen Bryson, Coldwell Banker 411 Stratford Dana Harris, Prudential California Realty 296 Surfview Ct. Kyle Belding, Del Mar Realty Associates 563 Orchid Ln. John Finley, Del Mar Realty Associates 140 7th St. Ian Wilson, Del Mar Realty Associates
Sat-Sun 1:00- 4:00 (858) 699-1145 Sat-Sun1:00-4:00 (858) 699-1145 Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 (858) 395-7525 Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 (858) 750-9577 Fri 2:00- 5:00 (760) 585-5824 Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 (858) 229-0649 Sun 1:00-4:00 (619) 888-7653 Sat 1:00-4:00 (858) 395-7525 Sun 1:00-4:00 (619) 888-7653 Sun 1:00-4:00 (619) 888-7653
$717,500 3BR/2.5BA
3653 Paseo Vista Famosa Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-3:00 619) 417-4655
$995,500 3BR/2BA
5838 Linea Del Cielo Joseph & Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty
Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 (858) 699-1145
DEL MAR
HOME OF THE WEEK
Sat 1:00- 4:00 (858) 945-2522 Sat-Sun 2:30-5:00 (858) 442-5423 Sun 2:00-5:00 (858) 525-2291 Sun 1:00-4:00 (760) 815-2266 Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 (760) 525-6703
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Prime Rancho Santa Fe Covenant Location! 17524 Los Eucaliptos, Rancho Santa Fe 4BR, 4.5 BA, 4,682 sq ft, built 1990, great pool/spa & BBQ area – all on .56 acre all usable lot. New carpet, paint & final clean up in process. Feel free to drive by - walk around - check out this phenomenal property! Get ahead of the realtors & the MLS. To be listed soon - expecting list price around $1,600,000. Call Dan Townsend for more info - Hurry!!!
Olympic Properties Dan Townsend 858-794-9560 danolympic@hotmail.com • CA DRE#00665645
$1,075,000-$1,175,000 3921 Avenida Brisa 4BR/3BA Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00- 4:00 (619) 417-4655
$1,249,000 4BR/4.5BA
17026 San Antonio Rose Ct K. Ann Brizolis/host: G. Shepard, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 (858) 756-6355
$1,895,000 4BR/5.5BA
7233 La Soldadera Polly Rogers/host: S. Caruso, Prudential CA Realty
Sat 1:00- 4:00 (619) 228-1073
$2,177,000 4BR/5.5BA
5154 Linea Del Cielo K. Ann Brizolis/host: B. Estape, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 (858) 756-6355
$2,495,000 5BR/5.5BA
7708 Camino De Arriba Eveline Bustillos, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00- 4:00 (858) 354-0600
$2,750,000 4BR/5.5BA
6619 La Valle Plateada Bill Talbott, The Sterling Company
Sun 1:00- 4:00 (858) 756-6280
$3,895,000 6BR/6.5BA
15852 The River Trail J. Greene & V. Moore, Prudential CA Realty
Sat 1:00-4:00 (619) 708-4756
SOLANA BEACH $1,095,000 2BR/2.5BA
856 Cofair Ct Judy Joseph, Del Mar Realty Associates
Sun 1:00-4:00 (858) 472-1570
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