Volume XV, Issue 26
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June 23, 2011 Published Weekly
Water district board approves budget, 6 percent water rate increase •D irectors will reevaluate financial situation later this year BY JOE TASH CONTRIBUTOR Santa Fe Irrigation District directors approved a $20.98 million operating budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 at their meeting on Thursday, June 16, which includes a 6 percent water rate increase.
■ Son and mother collecting children’s book donations to distribute in Rwanda. See page 9
However, directors stressed they plan to reevaluate the district’s financial situation later this year to determine if the rate increase should be adjusted before it takes effect Jan. 1. The budget is based on a number of assumptions, including the amount of wa-
ter the district will sell to its customers, how much of that water comes from local sources, and anticipated rate increases charged by its suppliers, the San Diego County Water Authority and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Under a rate plan ap-
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■ Orthopaedic surgeon wins prestigious award for his work with the ‘e-knee.’ See page B1
■ Del Mar Water Polo Club coach encourages more young athletes to try the sport. Page 17
Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy students bid a fond farewell to their high school years at graduation ceremonies held June 17. (Top) TPHS Senior Class Council: Rachel Gerard, Emily Chu, Allie Paul, Elika Dizechi, Kaylee Mikuteit, Victor Pontis; (Bottom) CCA graduates Guy Giubilato, Samantha Kenyon, Alyeska Juarez. For more, see pages B2, B10 and B12. Photos/Jon Clark
proved by the board last year, water customers could see rate hikes of up to 36 percent over three years. A 12 percent increase took effect in February. At last month’s meeting, the board voted 3-2 to direct staff to prepare next year’s budget by building in a 6 percent
rate increase, rather than the maximum 12 percent hike permitted under the rate plan. District officials have said a key reason for a series of rate increases over the SEE WATER, PAGE 6
‘Surfing Madonna’ may be coasting into Solana Beach BY MARLENA MEDFORD STAFF WRITER The Surfing Madonna mosaic mysteriously appeared under a bridge in Encinitas just before Easter Sunday and, since then, has earned quite the following. For months locals have flocked to see it, some lighting votives near the feet of the Virgin of Guadalupe, who is depicted riding a wave with a simple plea written to the left of her surfboard: “Save the ocean.” “The Surfing Madonna” Albeit beautiful, this Photo/Jon Clark image of Mexico’s patron saint may soon be vanishing from Encinitas. That’s because the 10-by-10 foot mosaic was installed without city permission by artists masquerading as construction workers, so city council has deemed it “graffiti” and decided it must be removed. The question now is where will Surfing Madonna go. Several parties have added their two cents on the matter, including Solana Beach art lovers Peter House and his wife Carol Childs, who have stepped forward to offer Surfing Madonna a permanent home on their property near Fletcher Cove, where the public could still view it. Coincidentally, this property is already home to another mosaic of Madonna, a copper abstract interpretation created by Childs’ mother Winette Childs, a celebrated sculpture artist who is responsible for many public art pieces, including the fountain in the center of the Solana Beach Plaza. “We are concerned about the conservation and protection of this artwork,” explained House, who noted that pieces of glass were already missing from Surfing Madonna when he went to examine it recently. “This is a tough climate for outdoor art. The salt water alone will eat it SEE MADONNA, PAGE 6
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J.P. Kehoe III named Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce ‘Member of the Month’ Each month, the Solana Beach Chamber chooses a Chamber member valued for their time and commitment in volunteering and supporting the Chamber. During their month, they are featured on the Chamber weekly email blast and front page of the Chamber website. As “Member of the Month” they are given the opportunity to showcase their business at the Chamber monthly Sundowner. J.P. Kehoe III J.P. Kehoe III was honored as the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce “Member of the Month” for the month of June 2011. A Chamber member since January 2008, he is vice president of Union Bank, Solana Beach branch. J.P. serves as board member or advisory position on several non-profit organizations. He was a prior board member and is a current supporter of Chamber events and assists Chamber members in meeting their financial goals and exceeding customer service expectations. Year to date, the Solana Beach branch staff of Union Bank has provided nearly 100 volunteer hours in the community. “Solana Beach is an amazing community” says Kehoe. “I am honored to be the ‘Member of the Month’ for June. “Union Bank serves many kinds of customers with many different needs: individuals, professionals, professional service firms, and businesses large and small. For all our customers, and the diverse communities they represent, we serve as a trusted partner and the source of comprehensive financial solutions.” Kehoe enjoys pending quality time with his wife, Shannon, and their three children, John Paul, 4, Kylie, 3, Brennan, 1.
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Community Calendar Saturday, June 25 • The Del Mar Lifeguard Association Dance Party fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 25, from 7-10 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Center. The event features musical entertainment by The Corvettes, a raffle and silent auction, no host drink and dinner, and more. For tickets, call 858-7551556 or contact any Del Mar lifeguard. • Award-winning guitarist and singer Robin Henkel plays blues and jazz at Zel’s Del Mar, 1247 Camino Del Mar, from 8 to 10 p.m. For more information, please call (858) 755-0076 or visit zelsdelmar.com Sunday, June 26 • On Sunday, June 26, at 10 a.m., the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito will present Robin Mitchell speaking on “Because God Loves Stories.” Mitchell is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, who has also taken formal vows as a Buddhist practitioner, and regularly attends the San Dieguito United Methodist Church. The UUFSD is located at 1036
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Enter Times/Sun ‘Best Kids’ Sports Photo’ contest On the web this week we are doing a last call for all entries to the June Del Mar Times/ Solana Beach Sun Online Community Photo Contest. Go to delmartimes.net/contest and submit your best kids’ sports photo. The last day to enter is June 30 so enter today! 45 percent of the contest is determined on photo views and the remaining 55 percent is based on editorial judgment. Be on the lookout for July’s contest: Best Red, White and Blue/Patriotic photo. Don’t forget to check out delmartimes.net for up to the minute local news from the Del Mar and Solana Beach communities. Also, new on the web this week is a digital version of this very paper you are reading right now.
Scripps Health breaks ground on cardiovascular institute Scripps Health officials celebrated the groundbreaking Tuesday of the $456 million Scripps Cardiovascular Institute, which they describe as “the cornerstone of a comprehensive master plan that will transform the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus and redefine health care in San Diego for the 21st century.” The institute, to be located adjacent to Scripps Memorial at 9888 Genesee Ave., will combine the cardiology programs of Scripps Memorial, Scripps Clinic/Scripps Green Hospital and Kaiser Permanente, making the facility the largest heart care provider in the region. Scripps and Kaiser Permanente, both non-profit health systems, recently extended their 30-year partnership by 10 years. Under the agreement, Scripps is the exclusive provider of cardiac surgery and interventional seruger for Kaiser members in the county. “Our vision is to build the world’s finest cardiovascular institute right here in San Diego – providing the The planned Scripps best in heart care for our community and serving as a destination for heart patients everywhere,” Scripps Presi- Cardiovascular Institute. dent and CEO Chris Van Gorder said in a press release. “Scripps Cardiovascular Institute will be a catalyst for collaboration, drawing on the clinical expertise of some of the nation’s most brilliant physicians and scientists, the most advanced technology and ground-breaking clinical research.” As part of its 25-year master plan for the La Jolla site, Scripps Health is replacing the existing hospital with three new hospital towers to meet state earthquake safety mandates. The first of these towers will serve as the hub of the Cardiovascular Institute. The seven-story, 383,000-square-foot tower is scheduled to open for patient care in 2015. It will include 108 in-patient beds in private rooms, 60 intensive care beds, six state-of-art operating rooms, and as many as six cardiac catheterization labs with the most advanced medical technology.
Craig Fravel named Breeders’ Cup president & CEO The Breeders’ Cup announced June 17 that Craig Fravel, president and general manager of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, has been named president and chief executive officer of Breeders’ Cup Ltd. Fravel, 54, will assume his new role effective July 18. During Fravel’s time at Del Mar, he oversaw the $80 million reconstruction of the track’s grandstand in 1992-’93, and the $9 million installation of a new engineered racing surface, which was completed in 2007. He was also a driving force in enhancing the customer experience of a day at the races, incorporating a program of music and entertainment at Del Mar, helping to increase its reputation as one of the most popular international venues in sports. Fravel’s appointment comes at a time when the Breeders’ Cup has emerged from its most successful championships in its 27year history, drawing a record 114,353 fans over the two-day event at Churchill Downs, and handling more than $196 million in total wagers worldwide. Churchill Downs is also the site of this year’s Breeders’ Cup on Nov. 4, 5. “We are proud to have selected one of the most talented, innovative and respected individuals in our business to take the reins as the new Breeders’ Cup President and Chief Executive Officer,” said Breeders’ Cup Chairman Tom Ludt. “Craig’s value as a leader and expertise in so many areas will be a terrific asset to our company in the expanded global universe of the Breeders’ Cup.” “This business begins and ends with the horses and it is the charge of the Breeders’ Cup to make sure that our passion for breeding and racing is shared by the public,” said Fravel. “It has been a privilege to be associated with an organization such as Del Mar that represents the finest ideals of Thor-
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past several years has been the cost of “imported” water, which is purchased by the district from the County Water Authority. Some district customers believe the rate increases have been larger than necessary to cover water costs, and they have urged the district to cut costs for labor and operations. Along with increasing water costs, the district faces declining revenue, due to conservation by water customers and heavier than normal rainfall last winter. “There needs to be a down-sizing of the operation commensurate with the decline in revenue,” said a letter sent to the district June 15 by Brad Burnett, Greg Gruzdowich, Sam Ursini and Rankine Van Anda. The letter notes that the County Water Authority plans to raise its rates by 8.7 percent on Jan. 1, and that a 3 percent increase in the Santa Fe Irrigation District’s water rates would cover the increased cost of imported water. According to figures provided by the district, the County Water Authority’s rate increase is expected to cost the district $181,000 next year, while a 3 percent increase in water rates starting Jan. 1 would generate $175,000, which would cov-
er most of the cost of the water authority rate increase. But Michael Bardin, the Santa Fe district’s general manager, said those figures assume a certain level of water sales, and also that the district can meet about half of its water needs by treating local water stored at Lake Hodges. If those assumptions don’t pan out — for example, if the district has to buy more imported water than planned — the district’s costs will be higher. In addition, the district faces other costs, such as power, debt service and labor, that are fixed, even when water sales are down. Also, some other district costs are increasing, he said. The district also must maintain reserves and pay for capital improvement projects, he said. The customers’ letter also urges the board to study how other districts have cut costs. They cited the Lakeside water district, “which serves a similar number of accounts with just 14 people.” The Santa Fe district currently has 43 full-time employees, and has trimmed $800,000 from next year’s operating budget by leaving three vacant staff positions unfilled and other cuts. Bardin said the comparison with Lakeside is “really apples to oranges,” because the Santa Fe district operates a water treatment plant,
while the Lakeside district does not. “We have a very, very lean staff, there’s only so far you can cut,” he said. If the district does implement a 6 percent rate increase in January, revenue for next fiscal year is projected at $21.85 million, generating an operating surplus of $869,000 for the year. That surplus would help offset a $1.3 million payment that board members also approved at their June 16 meeting. In May, the board decided, on a split vote, to pay off a $2.6
million debt to the state pension fund in two $1.3 million installments, rather than spreading the payments over the next six years. The move will save the district an estimated $335,000 in interest costs, according to a staff report. Director Ken Dunford voted against the payment, saying he still has questions about increases in the district’s obligation to the state CalPERS pension fund. As part of their motion to approve the $1.3 million pension payment, directions said the savings must be placed back into district reserves.
Water district directors considering plan to cut pension benefits for future workers BY JOE TASH CONTRIBUTOR Directors of the Santa Fe Irrigation District are considering whether to move ahead with a plan to cut pension benefits for future workers. The board discussed the issue at its June 16 meeting, then went into closed session to talk about negotiating such a change with the district’s employee bargaining group. No action was taken during the closed session, said district general manager Michael Bardin. The district could save a substantial amount of money on its annual operating budget if it does reduce employee pension benefits. For the fiscal year that begins July 1, the district will pay 20.2 percent of its non-overtime payroll of $3.88 million — or $783,000 — in pension costs to the state-run CalPERS system, which administers pensions for Santa Fe district employees. In addition, directors have voted to pay off a $2.6 million debt to the pension system in two annual payments of $1.3 million apiece. The district’s total operating budget is $20.98 million. The district’s current annual cost for pensions, not including the lump-sum payments, is 14.7 percent of payroll. The district also pays 5.5 percent of its employees’ 8 percent pension share. That amount will drop next year when employees pay 3 percent of their share and the district pays 5 percent. Under the district’s current pension plan, employees receive 2.7 percent of their final year’s pay for each year of service, and they can retire at age 55. Under plans being studied, new hires would receive 2 percent for each year of
service at either 55 or 60. The latter option would cut the district’s pension costs nearly in half. “These changes are coming, not just for the Santa Fe Irrigation District, but for state, city and county employees,” said Bardin. “I think you’re going to see statewide public sector benefit levels scaled back and employees contributing more for those benefits,” Bardin said. The change could come at the state level, or be implemented separately by each agency, Bardin said. The district’s current two-year labor agreement with its 43 employees increased worker contributions from 1.5 to 3 percent of salary, with no pay raises, which amounts to a takeaway, said Bardin. “Our employees did their part to bear the pain, like everyone else around here,” said Bardin. Director Andy Menshek, a firefighter, said over time that district retirees will outnumber active workers, which he called an unsustainable situation. He noted that a recent study of local government pensions in the San Diego Union-Tribune put Santa Fe second from the bottom in terms of reducing pension benefits between 2009 and 2011. “We haven’t done much at this agency,” Menshek said. Any change in pension benefits would have to be negotiated with employees. In order to institute the change before the current labor agreement expires (at the end of 2012), employees would have to agree to negotiate with the district on that issue. “It’s basically in labor’s hands,” Menshek said.
Solana Beach groups perform at Disney Theme Park Students from the following groups recently became stars of their own Disney show as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program: •Solana Beach School District Band, which traveled from Solana Beach to the Disneyland Resort in California and performed on May 3, 2011. •Solana Beach School District Beginning Band, which traveled from Solana Beach to the Disneyland Resort in California and performed on May 3, 2011. Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from around the world apply to perform each year as part of Disney Performing Arts at both the Disneyland and the Walt
Disney World Resorts. Once selected, they are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests. Millions of performers have graced the stages of the Disney Parks in the more than 25 year history of the program. Disney Performing Arts offers band, choral, dance and auxiliary performers the opportunity to learn, perform and compete at the Disneyland Resort. For more information, visit www.DisneyPerformingArts. com or call 1-800-603-0552.
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alive.” For that reason, House and Childs would keep Surfing Madonna inside a protective encasement, which would be attached to the wall of their building near Plaza and Acacia, which once housed the Solana Beach Motel. That encasement would also be lit so people could view the artwork at night. They have also agreed to assume the cost of removing the mosaic, which could prove to be a challenge because it’s bolted to the wall. Should the
artwork or wall be damaged as it’s removed, they have also agreed to pay for repairs and restoration. House and Childs have approached Encinitas City Council with a written proposal — and have been in talks with Anton Gerschler, the attorney representing Mark Patterson, the Surfing Madonna artist who recently reveled his identity. “At this point, we’ve done all we can,” House said. “We would love to bring [Surfing Madonna] to Solana Beach. It’s a great piece of artwork, wherever it ends up.”
Three hands-on cooking classes start next month at Torrey Pines High School. With classes that are two- and four-week session; offering something for everyone. Mediterranean Cooking Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Torrey Pines High School, in Del Mar, July 11, through July 18, $96 for two sessions. Mexican Favorites Made Healthy Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Torrey Pines High School, in Del Mar, July 7, through July 14, $96 for two sessions. Summer Backyard Favorites Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Torrey Pines High School, in Del Mar, July 6, through July 27, $148 for four sessions. For more information or to sign up online go to www. sdadulted.com or call (760) 753-7073, ext. 5103. For any other questions, please contact Chef Jenn at (858) 212- 9054 ; www.chefjenncooks.blogspot.com.
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Local couple takes a chance; web design company now continues to grow and thrive BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER A local couple has found great success building a web design business, which started at their apartment kitchen table and now operates from a new 20,000-square-foot office building in Sorrento Valley. Yamia and Asaf Benhaim, 32, started Internet Matrix Inc. (iMatrix) in 2008, providing turn-key websites and Internet marketing services in the specific niche markets of the chiropractic, veterinary and dental industries. From just the two of them to now 57 employees, they moved into their new office building on May 31, with clients all over the U.S. and worldwide. “I don’t think it could get any better,” said Yamia as Asaf knocked heartily on the wood of his desk. The pair were both born in Israel and have lived in the United States since they were very young. They met while in college, Yamia at UC Riverside and Asaf at UC San Diego, the handiwork of their parents’ matchmaking. Out of college, Yamia became a top salesperson at Z57, a web design company, and Asaf was working at American Express as a financial advisor. Asaf, a self-described “big geek,” had always been very interested in computers and web design, playing around with just the basic web tools and making his own sites. When Yamia started talking about the things she was doing at work, Asaf was intrigued. He wondered why they couldn’t be doing the same on their own. They started to play around with the business with just friends as clients and it quickly became a passion. “We’d work all night,” Yamia said. “We loved it,” Asaf supplied. While Yamia was more adventurous and wanted to strike out full time on their own, Asaf was more cautious. With some money saved up and encouragement from Asaf’s father, they went for it—operating iMatrix out of their UTC apartment, working on the kitchen table and in the spare
Yamia and Asaf Benhaim opened their new iMatrix office in Sorrento Valley on May 31. Photo/Side by Side Photography bedroom. They started getting too busy for their apartment, setting up 175 sites a month. The Benhaims moved their business to an office in Mira Mesa with about 15 employees for about three years. When they outgrew that, they moved their 25 employees into a Sorrento Valley building for another three years,
and when they were up to 45 employees, they moved to a building in Miramar. Last year the Miramar space was so crowded employees were working at desks in the hallways, prompting the move to their new office on Huenekkans Street in Sorrento Valley. The two-story building is decorated in a fresh, modern style and
Yamia’s favorite part is the open space where they hold meetings—on fold out bleachers. “We want it to feel like a team,” Yamia said. Yamia splits time between the office and home, raising their four children—she had twins Talia and Liam last year to join their 4 and 6-year-old sons Noah and Nathan, who attend Ocean Air School. Asaf said the biggest challenge they have at iMatrix is keeping up with constantly changing technology. They make it a point to stay on top of the tech side for their clients and have plans on expanding their niche fields even further. Working side-by-side as husband and wife has come easy; in the beginning they promised each other never to talk about work outside of work but Yamia says it always seems to come up as they both enjoy it so much. “I get to work with my best friend, business partner, my husband and the father of my four children,” said Yamia. “I couldn’t be luckier.” “She’s what drives me, no doubt,” said Asaf. For more information, visit imatrix.com.
Del Mar Lifeguard Association Dance Party fundraiser is June 25 The Del Mar Lifeguard Association Dance Party fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 25, from 7-10 p.m. at the Powerhouse Community Center. The event features musical entertainment by The Corvettes, a raffle and silent auction, no host drink and dinner, and more. For tickets, call 858-755-1556 or contact any Del Mar lifeguard. The Del Mar Lifeguard Association’s fundraising efforts provide support for various programs in public education that promote public safety and ocean awareness.
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Canyon Crest Academy places second at international biology competition
Lena Brion, ASID, Brion Design, Inc. of Solana Beach, won first place in the Product Design category of the 2011 ASID Design Excellence Awards for a sculptural concrete outdoor table highlighted by a dramatic fireplace feature that extends the length of the table. She also won third place in the Commercial Space over 3,500 square feet category.
Solana Beach designers win top honors in ASID Design Excellence Awards Local interior designers were celebrated for inventive, bold and eco-friendly designs for residences, commercial projects and custom products during the American Society of Interior Designers San Diego chapter’s 25th annual Design Excellence Awards held at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park recently. Winning projects in nine categories ranged from a beachfront estate on the Mexican Riviera to a residential development in Hollywood, confirming the increasing influence of local designers throughout the West. Solana Beach winners included: Kristianne Watts, Allied Member ASID, KW Designs of Solana Beach, won in the Residential Space under 3,500 square feet category for a sleek, modern house in La Jolla’s Bird Rock neighborhood. Lena Brion, ASID, Brion Design, Inc. of Solana Beach, won first place in the Product Design category for a sculptural concrete outdoor table highlighted by a dramatic fireplace feature that extends the length of the table. She also won third place in the Commercial Space over 3,500 square feet category. For information on ASID and chapter events, visit the chapter’s website www.ASIDSanDiego.org or call the ASID Information Line at (858) 646-9896.
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Solana Beach resident David John Carnell named to Dean’s List Solana Beach resident David John Carnell, a quality management major, was named to the spring semester 2011 Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. The U of M, Crookston is one of the most respected career-oriented, technology-based universities in the nation. To qualify for a place on the Dean’s List, students must complete 12 or more letter-graded (A-F) credits while attaining a 3.66 grade point average. The Crookston campus is the online leader in the University of Minnesota system and the only campus providing every fulltime student with a laptop computer. To learn more, visit www.umcrookston.edu.
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Local son and mother seek donations of children’s books to distribute on trip to Rwanda BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER A local mother and son are looking for children’s books to take with them on their volunteer trip to Rwanda in July. Narayan Gopinathan will be traveling to Rwanda accompanied by his mother Shuva to volunteer at a Rwandan school and they hope to get donations of books for elementary school-age children by July 1. Shuva said she thinks there are many local families who have books their children have outgrown. “This is an opportunity to clean out your closet,” Shuva said. Narayan, who will be a senior this fall at The Bishop’s School, will stay three weeks in Rwanda, one week longer than Shuva, and volunteer his time through the Nziza organization. Nziza is a non-profit founded by American Lori Peacock to promote cross-cultural exchanges between students in the U.S. and students in Rwanda and Southern Uganda. Narayan learned more about the opportunity to visit Rwanda from his aunt, who works in the capital city of Kigali for the Center for Disease Control. “I’ve always been interested in Africa and I’m really lucky I get to go this early in life,” Narayan said. At the school, Narayan will be helping the students with their reading and their English, improving their accents. The school just switched their main language from
French to English so they have a great need for English books to integrate into the curriculum. Mother and son said most people have a misconception about Rwanda that it is a very dangerous country— people are always asking them if they are scared to go there. Narayan said that the country has progressed since 1994, when genocide resulted in the deaths of an estimated 800,000 people. “It is a poor country but it is very peaceful now,” Narayan said. While his focus will be on the school, he and his mother do plan to do at least a little exploring on one weekend
Narayan Gopinathan and Shuva Mukutmoni are looking for book donations for their trip to Rwanda. Photo/Karen Billing
Annual Lobster Festival to be held in Del Mar July 16 What could be more evocative of the spirit of summer than a sunset ocean view, live music, a glass of wine and a succulent Maine lobster dinner? It will all come together Saturday, July 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Del Mar Shores Park under sponsorship of the San Diego Coastal Chamber of Commerce. Prices range from $85-$100 per person, with a $10 discount per ticket for registering online by June 15. Proceeds from a silent and live auction will benefit the Friends of Del Mar Parks. Register on-line at www.sandiegocoastalchamber.com.
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Father offers daycare through ‘A Day at the Beach’ BY MARLENA MEDFORD STAFF WRITER Solana Beach resident Henry Salgueiro, like many recently, felt the pinch during this economic crunch. When he lost his job in 2009 things got especially hard — though he soon discovered a silver lining to his situation. “Though I’d lost my job, I’d gained the chance to spend a lot more time with my young daughter,” he said. “I just loved being home with my daughter. I had friends who’d ask, ‘What are you going to do? Just keep staying home with your kid?’ And I thought to myself, ‘Yeah. Why not?’” Taking a lemonade-out-of-lemons approach, Salgueiro decided to do something out of the ordinary for men: He launched his own at-home daycare, “A Day at the Beach.” Being a man in a career field dominated by women has proven to be an uphill battle, but Salgueiro’s not giving up. “I immediately brought women onboard to help Henry Salgueiro with his me,” said Salgueiro, who has a background in psydaughter. chology and now runs the daycare out of his Solana Beach house with help from a full-time certified female preschool teacher, and his girlfriend, who has 19 years of experience as a nurse. “I’m a pretty upbeat guy, but I’ve had some pretty sad moments here lately. A lot of people rule me out because of my gender. I’m a parent, so I understand the apprehensions — but it just means I have to work that much harder to prove myself.” Therefore, in addition to bringing women on board, Salgueiro has also installed several surveillance cameras that parents can view via their computers or smart phones at any time. “When the [employees from the state department] came to assess my home, they said I was one of a handful of daycares in the area to offer video surveillance,” he added. “That, for me, is a big plus because you know at any point in the day, you can check in on your child. I want parents to have that level of access because that’s what I’d expect if I were leaving my daughter in someone’s care.” “A Day at the Beach” accepts children ages 2 and older. It is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please call 858-754-7320 or email adayatthebeachdaycare@gmail.com.
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North Shore’s 8U gold turns up the heat in Santee The Santee “Bring on the Heat” tournament began with a defeat, but ended in a second-place finish for the 8U gold team of the North Shore Girls Softball League. After losing their first game to Santee, North Shore’s Lauren Ziment threw a perfect game to highlight the team’s 9-0 victory against Menifee. As they entered bracket play, North Shore once again had to face Santee. However, this time the game turned out differently with a dramatic 1-0 win. In the first inning, catcher Nikki Wood blocked the plate perfectly and applied the tag to prevent a Santee runner from scoring. In the fourth inning, with the score still 0-0, Vivienne Franke singled, stole second, and scored the game’s only run when Jenna Remick hit a sharp single to center field. In the final inning, Santee loaded the bases, but North Shore’s defense turned them back. The game ended with a force play at the plate to hold on to the victory and a spot in the final game against East County. “Our pitching and defense have been outstanding all season and today the girls played their finest defensive game to make that one run stand up,” said North Shore manager, Doug Franke. North Shore made a strong effort in the final game, but it wasn’t enough as East County took the win. “These girls have worked hard and improved their level of play at every tournament,” said Franke. “The coaches and parents couldn’t be happier to see those efforts rewarded with a spot in the championship game. The looks on their faces during the trophy presentation were priceless. It’s something I’ll never forget.”
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A ‘taste of downtown’ coming to Del Mar Highlands Town Center through BURLAP BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER The area will get a taste of downtown in August when the new restaurant BURLAP opens at a prime corner location at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. The “Asian cowboy”-style restaurant comes courtesy of Chef Brian Malarkey from season three of Bravo’s “Top Chef” and Stingaree nightclub owner James Brennan who, together, own Searsucker downtown. The name BURLAP is in all caps to emphasize the spot’s bold and fun flavor –instead of East meets West, Malarkey says it’s “West eats meat.” An ambitious Malarkey, giving a hard-hat tour through the under-construction restaurant on June 15, said he hopes he can wrangle a public opening by late July. The restaurant has to be ready to open, at the latest, by July 17, when the eatery will play host to a charity event for CANTER (The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred ExRacehorses). Malarkey is very excited to bring this type of restaurant to Carmel Valley and surrounding communities. “There isn’t a lot up here for late-night venues,” said Malarkey. “We want to give North County a great social scene.” The eatery will open up serving dinner and lunch, eventually adding a Sunday brunch. While it will be a great night out for adults, Malarkey said it is also going to be a family-friendly place — as a father he loves kids and wants them to feel welcome too— children will even be able to feed the koi in the patio koi pond. BURLAP aims to serve great food at a modest price. The menu is still a work in progress but Malarkey knows of a few elements: Duck will feature big, there will be a raw bar (seafood is a Malarkey specialty), “cowboy caviar” and their pastry chef is perfecting Chinese steam buns. The interior design of the place will “pop” with help from designer Thomas Schoos, who designed Searsucker as well as Tao in Las Vegas, a nightclub and restaurant with an extravagant and lush Asian décor. Malarkey said Asian design is right in Schoos’ wheelhouse and he’ll put a Western
spin on it with exposed wood and steel beams, “tough but fun.” There will be a big bar at the center of the restaurant with a large window looking into the kitchen, what Malarkey lovingly referred to as his “baby.” Diners will get to see their meals being cooked up by chefs in a uniform of red Dickie overalls with BURLAP printed across their backs. “I want the kitchen to be part of the scene,” Malarkey said. Malarkey said as Brian Malarkey is opening cool as it is for people to BURLAP in Del Mar Highlands get a view of the kitchen Town Center. racket, it’s also fun for a Photo/Karen Billing cook to make a dish and be able to follow it out to the table and watch people enjoy it. When the kitchen is closed a drop curtain will fall over the large window—“like the show is over,” Malarkey said. Being on the corner of busy Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real, Malarkey said they couldn’t have asked for a better intersection in terms of visibility. He said while the patio on the corner is great for people to see the restaurant, Malarkey still wants people on the patio not to know they’re at a huge intersection. Fast-growing bamboo has been planted to shield them from the view as they dine outside amongst a waterfall, koi pond and fire pit. Malarkey said he has learned from conversations he has had with people who live in North County that they are thrilled a restaurant like BURLAP is opening close to home. BURLAP will save them a trip, bringing downtown to them, he said.
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Scripps Health CEO honored by Mental Health America of San Diego Chris Van Gorder, president and CEO of Scripps Health, was presented with the prestigious 2011 Leadership in Action Award at Mental Health America’s Healthy Minds luncheon today at the US Grant Hotel. The award honors his commitment to mental health care and awareness, both in a health care setting and in disaster or crisis situations. “Scripps has a long history of providing behavioral health services Chris Van Gorder to the community and we will continue to contest the social stigma of mental illness by providing effective resources to those seeking treatment for a wide range of behavioral health issues,” says Van Gorder. “Mental health is often underfunded even though it dramatically impacts patients, families and care givers. Today, we are proud to join forces with Mental Health America and other organizations that strive to help those with mental health disorders gain independence.” Van Gorder was also recognized for his support of A-Visions, Scripps’ innovative and award-winning supported employment program for people with mental health disorders. Since its inception in 2002, the program has helped more than 200 patients by providing them with vocational training. “Someone once described a job as the best social program,” says Andrew Poat, Mental Health America board member. “Scripps Health is to be recognized and congratulated for creating an opportunity for people living with mental illness to enter the workforce.” Helping people live with mental illness is one of Mental Health America’s top goals. “Chris Van Gorder and Scripps not only provide medical care when acute services are needed, but they also help round out the lives of people living with mental illness by offering jobs and employment,” says Poat. “We salute that leadership.” Mental Health America is the leading advocacy organization that addresses the full spectrum of mental and substance use conditions and their effects nationwide, works to inform, advocate and enable access to quality behavioral health services for all Americans. More information can be found at www.scripps.org.
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TPHS grad and Gracie Barra studio owner finds his life’s passion in martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER The martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu forever changed Mark Bursztyn’s life, now he’s doing what he can to give back to the community he grew up in and share the art form that promotes self-improvement, control and the ability to protect yourself. Bursztyn, who is known to all in the martial arts community as “Doze,” opened his Gracie Barra studio in Sorrento Valley in July 2010. Gracie Barra, founded by Carlos Gracie Jr., is one of the largest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu associations with over 150 schools worldwide and local locations in Encinitas, Carlsbad and Linda Vista. At age 23, Doze is the youngest owner of a Gracie Barra school. “Owning this school has taught me so many things about myself and it’s still kind of fake to me that I own this business and have all these responsibilities,” Doze said. “My biggest responsibility is for the kids and for all my students to view me as a mentor.” Born and raised in Del Mar and Carmel Valley, Doze was part of the first graduating class of Ashley Falls School and attended Carmel Valley Middle School and Torrey Pines High School, class of 2005. He wasn’t always as driven and focused as he is today; during and after high school he struggled to find the right path. It wasn’t until he met Coach Rafael Ramos and started training in Jiu-Jitsu that he was able to change his life. “I was pretty lost,” Doze said. “It helped transform me from an unhealthy, negative lifestyle to a positive lifestyle.” Five years ago at age 19, Doze cleaned up his diet, gave up the party scene that had taken a tragic toll on numerous classmates and became committed to his training. Doze had never liked team sports so the independence of martial arts appealed to him—“It’s up to you how far you want to go with it,” he said. He decided to take it pretty far, training to achieve his brown belt and eventually began teaching at Gracie Barra Encinitas. He also started competing in 2009. At the Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships in Long Beach last year, Doze was among the top 20
Mark Bursztyn in the world. Doze likes to think of Jiu-Jitsu as a physical art rather than a martial art. There is no striking, everything in the art is designed to control your opponent using body weight and joint manipulations. By learning the grappling techniques, students can learn how to control a person much larger than them. “It’s such a great art for kids to learn because bullying is such a huge epidemic right now,” said Doze, who wants kids to know they have a right to defend themselves. With Jui-Jitsu, students are learning to defend themselves by controlling not just their opponent but also the situation.
“You’re defending yourself without hurting anybody. It feels terrible to be in a fight, terrible to lose a fight and terrible to feel like you hurt someone else,” Doze said. He described how one bullied student was able to use a Jiu-Jitsu position to hold down a kid who was harassing him until adults were able to arrive. In class, students work on coordination, strength, balance and Jiu-Jitsu movements, techniques and submissions. “It’s a 45-minute class that would wear some adults out,” Doze said. Kids ages 4-6 aren’t taught submissions but are still getting a great workout. Doze said he loves teaching the kids and while he has other coaches at the school, he tries to get his administrative work done at other times just so he can be out on the mats. Students of all ages are learning self-confidence, discipline and responsibility at Gracie Barra. “I just want the school to be a place that no matter who you are you can come here and have a great, positive experience,” said Doze, not wanting any young people to learn the hard way like he did. “I wish I had a place like this when I was in high school.” It’s indescribable for Doze to think of how far he has come, although the word “euphoric” does come to mind. He works very hard—in addition to running the school he is still training in mat sessions, lifting weights, maintaining an extremely healthy diet (“ I have no cheat days”) and aiming to become a world champion. Doze said he likes to lead by example and if he’s telling his students to make good choices he wants to show them how he is, too. While some martial artists may only get into top shape when they have a competition coming up, Doze likes to always be in fighting form. “There’s no yo-yoing going on,” said Doze, before adding like a sage before his years. “Excellence is a repetitive motion.” Class schedules for Gracie Barra can be found at graciebarrasorrentovalley.com. The studio is located at 11211 Sorrento Valley Road, suite W. For more information, call (858) 633-8054.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito speaker to present ‘Because God Loves Stories’
On Sunday, June 26, at 10 a.m., the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito will present Robin Mitchell speaking on “Because God Loves Stories.” Mitchell is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, who has also taken formal vows as a Buddhist practitioner, and regularly attends the San Dieguito United Methodist Church. The UUFSD is located at 1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach. For more information and directions, call 858-755-9225 or visit the UUFSD web site at UUFSD.org.
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Join the fun at Del Mar Foundation’s July 4 parade Come join the fun for an Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4, at Powerhouse Park beginning at 9 a.m. The Del Mar Foundation invites the families of Del Mar to decorate their bikes, scooters, wagons, baby strollers and leashed pets, and become part of this annual tradition. So dress in patriotic colors and stroll down to the Powerhouse at 9 a.m. to see the parade and enjoy the music. Shawn Rohlf, “An Americana Singer-Songwriter,” will provide live music for the marchers plus a brief concert after the parade. Del Mar’s elected officials will award ribbons to some of the best parade entrants in various age categories and the Del Mar Fire Department will have one of their trucks on display and will be passing out junior fire hats for the children. Everyone is invited to enjoy the music and cold lemonade. The event is free of charge. Adult supervision is required for all children.
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Education Matters/Opinion
Retention by choice has citizens paying By Marsha Sutton ing social and emotional development, famSeveral parents alerted me ily circumstances and learning disto an interesting situation at abilities. Carmel Valley Middle School, “I was ready to hold the line, where a handful of eighth-grade but I don’t have a board policy that students are choosing (or, in supports that,” she said, calling some cases, their parents are San Dieguito a district of choice. choosing for them) to repeat “On the other hand, parents eighth grade, even though they know their kids best. And they’re have passed (or, in some cases, saying to me, ‘I know this is what’s passed with honors) their classright for my kid, and emotionally es. he needs this.’” Call me old-fashioned, but She said it was important to when I grew up, repeating a consider that parents “have differMarsha Sutton grade was a negative stigma. ent information than I do about Nowadays it seems that retenfamily dynamics.” It’s difficult to tion is considered a valid choice, one that argue with parents who claim that promotgives kids, especially boys, the (unfair?) ad- ing their child on to ninth grade is a mistake vantages of superior size, strength and social that would have “life-changing impact,” she maturity. said. So we see 19-year-old high school se“I can see both sides of it because one niors hitting further in baseball, jumping of the strengths of San Dieguito is that it is a higher in basketball, running faster in track, district driven by parental choice,” she said. growing beards and towering over the little Francis emphasized that this was just a freshmen, particularly the ones who are still “weird year.” 14 and haven’t caught on to the obscene “I’ve got 750 kids [in eighth grade], and notion of retention by choice, usually to be we have four this year who are doing it,” she better at sports. said. “I think that’s why the board policy Called red-shirting, the term for reten- hasn’t been revisited, because it’s kind of a tion by choice is commonly used to refer non-issue.” to benefits gained by older children in ath“What message does this send our chilletics, although it’s now applied across the dren about academics?” asked one parent board, for kids held back at all ages for a va- who insisted on anonymity. riety of reasons. “It’s usually the opposite, where parRick Schmitt, San Dieguito Union High ents at this point are trying to get their kid School District’s associate superintendent through and move them on up,” said Franfor educational services, said “it happens all cis, who previously worked in the San Diego around the country” and that “hundreds of Unified School District where mandatory rehigh school kids” in the district are 15 when tention of failing students as a board policy they start ninth grade. has been challenging to enforce. Many of these ninth-graders were held Cost to taxpayers back for kindergarten, which can result in Then there’s the issue of funding. Each classes comprised of students ranging in age student costs money to educate, and public from 4 to 7, a nightmare scenario for kinder- schools are funded by ... well … the public. garten teachers. Asked the anonymous parent in an That’s one thing, but repeating eighth email, “As it is a public school, is it legal grade by choice is quite another. And at least for the students to repeat if they passed a in those kindergarten cases, taxpayers aren’t grade?” paying for an extra year of schooling. “I have some feelings about taxpayer Both Schmitt and CVMS principal Lau- dollars,” Francis said, alluding to the extra rie Francis said eighth-grade retention by cost the public absorbs to educate a student choice is not common practice. in the same grade twice. “This is the first year it’s come up,” said Schmitt said the point is well-taken. Francis, who is finishing her third year as “Does a kid get to go to school on the public CVMS principal. “We haven’t had this re- dime for 14 years instead of 13?” he said. quest before. It’s not like this has been ramBut for the “small number of families pant.” that do it,” he said individual families can She said six families asked to have their make that choice. eighth-grade children held back this year. “Parents may choose to hold kids back,” She was able to convince two otherwise, but Schmitt said. “We do not endorse or push four could not be swayed. back. It is a family decision.” “If it was up to me, I’d probably move Schmitt said the school district has no them all on,” she said. “I’m not a big advo- options on this question, referring to discate of retention.” trict board policy 5123 and California EduFrancis said it snowballed after word cation Code 48070 (j), which states in part: got out that one parent asked that his son “Nothing in this section shall be construed repeat eighth grade, even though the boy to prohibit the retention of a pupil … if such was an honor student. Confidentiality re- retention is determined to be appropriate for quirements prohibited Francis from nam- that pupil.” ing the student or providing details. She did The 48070 ed. code, which deals almost say sports was a factor, but that the decision exclusively with retention of failing stuwent beyond athletics. dents, also states: “Nothing in this section “Generally, I’m able to help parents see shall be construed to prohibit a governing how maybe that’s not in the better interest board from adopting promotion and retenof the student,” she said. “I tried to counsel tion policies that exceed the criteria estabthe parent out of it, [but] we agreed to dis- lished in this section.” agree on it.” The introduction to 48070 reads: “The governing board of each school district and Once news of this one case circulated, each county superintendent of schools shall five more students asked to be retained. “I adopt policies regarding pupil promotion think this initial one did open the gate,” said and retention.” Francis, noting that each case was different So what are the policies of the San Diand involved a variety of reasons – includ- eguito Union High School District?
San Dieguito board policy 5123, like the Calif. Ed. Code, mainly addresses the issue of students who are failing academically. The introduction to the one-page policy reads: “The Board of Trustees of the San Dieguito Union High School District is committed to supporting student academic growth. The board expects students to progress through each grade within one school year. To accomplish this goal, instruction will meet or exceed the California State Standards and include strategies for addressing academic deficiencies when needed.” It goes on to state: “When a student fails to make progress toward grade level standards in any grade, appropriate interventions will be provided.” And then there’s a line about what to consider if a student is recommended to skip ahead a grade. Clearly, the focus of the district’s board policy on retention, as it is with the Calif. Ed. Code, centers around failing students, not retention by choice. “I’m not reading anywhere in either of those, especially your district’s policy, that parents have the right to retain their kids against administration recommendations,” I wrote to
Schmitt. “Exactly,” he replied. “Policy gives us no authority to prevent parents from retaining. So we refer to Ed. Code 48070 (j).” Does that mean the district is forced to allow it if there is no specific policy to prohibit it? Of course, could anyone reasonably expect the writers of the ed. code to predict that parents would want their kids held back when they are academically successful? Voluntary retention of non-failing students is completely contrary to generally held assumptions. While it may be true that this year is an aberration and will not set a precedent for others to follow in future years, I’m not convinced it will end here. Schmitt said there was a similar request at CVMS the year before Francis took over. Specific board policy may now be required to close this loophole. That we are all paying for successful students to repeat a grade in a public school is bad practice and an abuse of public funds. Add this one to the long list of policies that denies protection of taxpayer investment in education. Marsha Sutton can be reached at: SuttComm@san. rr.com.
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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS
Comfortable atmosphere at Prime Time Jewelry’s new location at Lomas Santa Fe Plaza makes customers feel at home BY MARLENA MEDFORD STAFF WRITER Lomas Santa Fe Plaza recently became the new home of Prime Time Jewelry, a store specializing in quality watches and jewelry at a broad range of price points. When customers walk through the door, they’ll discover a place that’s every bit as beautiful as it is inviting. Earth-toned walls, brilliant orchids and beautiful art create the backdrop for a kaleidoscope of dazzling pieces in the showroom and bridal suite. Adjacent to that, customers will discover a homey lounge, complete with comfy couches, a TV and plenty of children’s books and games. It’s the kind of place you want to linger, and that’s precisely the point, said owner Michael Fischer. “I want people to feel comfortable in this store. I tried to create a store that feels as close to home as possible, because home is where everyone feels the most comfortable,” he said. “I want people to feel like they can come in, relax, and just look around. I have no expectations of them when they walk through the door. My objective is to make each customer’s experience enjoyable.” The recently opened store also features a conference room for private consultations, a safe, and a workshop, which is viewable from the front of the store so customers can watch repairs. This store, Fischer said, is a dream come to fruition. “This is a passion for me,” said Fischer, who once upon a time had a career in finance, but was an avid watch collector. He loved watches so much, in fact, that he took a night job at a jewelry store, where he learned the nuances of the industry. Once his children were grown, he followed his heart into the jewelry world and has never looked back. Fischer’s love for watches and jewelry is evident after talking to him for just a few minutes. Ask him about one of his lines, and he can spout off information about how those pieces are crafted and the back-story of the brand. Cuervo y Sabrinos, for example, is a line of watches that were once made in Cuba. In its heyday, the family-owned store was “the Tiffany’s
Owner Michael Fischer and associate partner Liz Rayon of Cuba,” but once Fidel Castro took over, its doors closed and stayed shut for many years. In the early ‘70s a wealthy Spaniard tracked down the family, who had gone into exile, and got permission to start production again. He traveled to the original store in Cuba, where he discovered, miraculously, that the store had remained untouched all these years. He unearthed a treasure trove of designs, which were modernized a bit but not changed, and production began again in Europe. “Collectors are driven by history like that,” explained Fischer. It’s that level of knowledge that guarantees a
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Timmons Galleries welcomes glass sculptor Geoff Lee Timmons Galleries, in the heart of the Rancho Santa Fe Village, is pleased to announce its newest artist, Geoff Lee. Lee is a glass sculptor, and a resident of Hawaii, who received his MFA at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Upon graduation and before embarking on his own to become a full-time artist, Lee worked with several international glassblowers, including world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. Lee primarily Sculpture by Geoff Lee sculpts “Wishpots,” which he feels reflect popular American culture, traditional Italian glass blowing techniques, and his partial Korean descent. The concept of the “Wishpot” originated in ancient China, where the wish was believed to come true if written and stored in a special bowl. A person was instructed to write their desire onto a tiny scroll of paper and place it into the Wishpot as gesture of intention. In addition to the tale, the sensitivity involved in creating the vessels is evident, observing the use of color, depth, form, shape and movement of each unique piece. Timmons Galleries is also announcing the addition of late hours on Thursday evenings, just in time for the racing season. Live music will be a fundamental part of this special time, along with select wine tastings. Gallery Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday; 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday with live music from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Timmons Galleries is located at 6024 “D” Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, Ca 92067; www.TimmonsGalleries. com; 858-756-8488.
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Del Mar Water Polo Club thriving, coaches encourage more young athletes to try the sport BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER Del Mar Water Polo Club coaches are hoping to get more young athletes to take a dip into the sport of water polo. Now with programs for players ages 5 to 18, the club offers plenty of opportunities for kids to soak up a new sport, develop their skills with Olympic-level instruction and compete on a team. “For kids that like water sports, they are going to love water polo if they try it,� said founder and head coach Brett Ormsby. “It’s a fun, dynamic sport.� Based out of the Cathedral Catholic High School pool, Del Mar Water Polo Club was founded by Del Mar resident and Olympic water polo player Ormsby in 2008. His wife, Thalia Ormsby, also a water polo Olympian, is one of the coaches on a very talented roster. Ormsby started the club at age 25, after accepting a position at Cathedral Catholic as water polo coach, and algebra and U.S. history teacher. Initially, Ormsby started the club to keep his high school athletes in training year-round but he couldn’t block the club level from growing. “Within the last year, we’ve just exploded,� Ormsby said. Last year Del Mar Water Polo Club sent its first two teams to the Junior Olympics—this year they are sending five. New for the club this year is the addition of girls’ teams. Another new feature of the club is its younger age group teams for 12 and unders, and 10 and unders. “That’s huge for us as a growing club to start developing athletes young,� Ormsby said. Ormsby knows the value of starting young. As a child he was always around the sport as his dad Greg Ormsby is a longtime San Diego water polo player and coach. Greg Ormsby coached at Hilltop and Poway high schools, in addition to becoming an assistant coach for the U.S. Cadet and Junior National teams. “I was introduced to the sport at birth, but I really started playing at 10 years old, � Ormsby said Water polo wasn’t always his sport— he also played a
Del Mar Water Polo Club Founder and Head Coach Brett Ormsby. Photo/Jon Clark lot of soccer as a young athlete and, uniquely, did not come to water polo from a swimming background. “By the time I was a freshman in high school I realized that water polo was where my future was, it was my strongest sport and I was getting better and better at it,� Ormsby said. He excelled at Valhalla High School and went on to star on UCLA’s team, racking up 240 career goals, second alltime in UCLA’s history. While still at UCLA he became a member of the U.S. Olympic Water Polo team and competed in the 2004 Athens games as a 19-year-old. “For water polo players, there’s no professional league so the Olympics are what you dream about,� Ormsby said. “It was great, a lot of fun and we had a really young team at the time so it was a very neat experience for all of us.� After college Ormsby continued to play, but was slowed by injuries, eventually turning to coaching. Before returning to San Diego he was an assistant coach at UCLA, coached at Harvard-Westlake School in North Hollywood, and found great success with the Los Angeles Water Polo Club, leading his girls team to the 2007 National Junior Olympics.
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“This is a good area for (the club),â€? said Ormsby of Del Mar and Carmel Valley. “We figured out there’s a real void we can fill here.â€? Ormsby said once kids get in the water and give the sport a chance, they usually pick it up quickly. There are the challenges, of course, of treading water (egg-beatering), catching and throwing with one hand and getting used to the flow of the game, which includes a lot of whistles. The littlest polo players, ages 5-9, play Splashball with smaller balls and two hands in the shallow end of the pool to ease them into the game. A summer Splashball camp kicked off on Monday but a second session will be offered this summer from July 11 to July 21. Ormsby has put together a very talented staff of coaches to introduce players to the game and develop their strengths. Club players have the unique opportunity of Olympic-level instruction from Brett and Thalia Ormsby— the club also has a third Olympian, coach Gubba Sheehy who was a women’s water polo silver medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Understanding the value of his time playing overseas, Ormsby also offers his players the chance to learn the game on an international level. In July, Ormsby will take players to Eastern Europe, a “hotbed of water polo.â€? The kids will visit and play against teams in Dubrovnik, Croatia, where it’s water polo players that star on the billboards and people play pick-up games in the Adriatic Sea. In just three years, Del Mar Water Polo Club has already been successful in sending players off to play college water polo at UCLA, UC Berkeley and USC, which, along with Stanford, represents some of the top water polo programs in the country. That kind of progress only makes Ormsby excited for what the future can hold, especially if they’re able to get kids in the pool earlier. “We’ve come a really long way in a short amount of time,â€? Ormsby said. “Our main focus is the younger players‌We really want to get kids in the area to come out and give it a try. A lot of opportunities can come out of the club.â€? To learn more about Del Mar Water Polo Club’s teams and year-round offerings, visit delmarwaterpoloclub.com.
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TP’s Alli Billmeyer leaves her mark with last dance BY GIDEON RUBIN At the height of her burgeoning ballet career, Alli Billmeyer played the villainous Rat Queen in the Christmastime classic “The Nutcracker.” Billmeyer gave up ballet and competitive soccer when she came to Torrey Pines as a freshman so she could concentrate on distance running on the track and field and cross country teams. And she’s been dancing all over the school and San Diego County record books ever since. Billmeyer erased a 25-year county record in the 1,600yard race at the state meet at Buchanan High in Clovis on June 5, clocking a four minute, 41.71-second performance, the nation’s fourth fastest recorded time this year and the 10th best in state meet history. She placed fourth in the 3,200 in the state meet on the same day. Earlier this year she set a county record in the 3,200 (10:18.92). Billmeyer is a three-time all-state and All-San Diego Section selection, and the only runner in state history to medal in the 1,600 all four years. She placed second in the section and third in the state in cross country in November. Last season, she helped lead the Falcons to a Div. I state team title. She placed third in the prestigious Jim Ryun High School Dream Mile (part of the Adidas Grand Prix Series), clocking a 4:43.18, the third best recorded time in the nation this year. She won the 1,600 Div. I section title as a junior with a 4:45.06 that at the time was the fastest recorded time in the nation. “She’s absolutely the best” runner in program history, Falcons cross country and distance track coach Brent Thorne said when asked to contextualize the Stanford-bound sensation’s accomplishments. “Boys, girls, combined, she’s the best, by far.” Despite a list of accomplishments that reads like a short novel, the coveted state title somehow eluded her this year. In her county record-breaking performance in the 1,600, Harvard-Westlake of North Hollywood’s Cami Cha-
all-time top 10 finishers to not win a title. “That kind of does make me feel better,” Billmeyer said. “The competition was so great. It definitely pushed me to get the faster time being in a race with Chapus.” Despite some mixed emotions, Billmeyer considers the state meet among her career highlights, noting that it was the last time she wore a Torrey Pines uniform, and was surrounded by close family and friends, whom she says inspired her throughout her career. “The support of my family is a huge part of my being able to do what I do,” Billmeyer said. Chapus, whose time at the state meet ranks ninth alltime, and Billmeyer, now forever interwoven in state track history and lore, have buried the competitive hatchet since the Clovis race and became friends on the trip to New York for the Dream Mile. “I never would have run that time if [Billmeyer] wasn’t in the race, so I am so thankful,” Chapus said. “Not only is she an amazing runner, but she’s so fun to hang out with and has a great personality.” Thorne believes Billmeyer projects to be an impact runner at Stanford, who could eventually figure in the mix for an Olympic berth in the 1,600 or 3,200. Billmeyer admits Thorne telling her that earlier this “definitely caught me off guard.” “I feel shocked and honored for that to even to be a possibility,” she said. “I look up to Olympic athletes with so much respect. That’s such a crazy accomplishment.” Torrey Pines may not get a runner as good as Billmeyer anytime soon. But Thorne said he’ll miss the person more than the runner. “What I’m going to miss most about her is just her personality, her really always being bubbly and outgoing and happy,” he said, noting he enjoys watching the way she interacts with teammates. “It’s fun to like sit back, lean against the wall and watch her interaction with other teammates. It’s just a very congenial site to watch how well they get along and encourage each other and really live in the same realm.”
State runner-up Alli Billmeyer, shown wearing the silver medal over her yellow jersey, is flanked by her mother, Kelly (left), her sister Brooke, and father, Greg. Billmeyer finished second at the state meet despite recording the 10th best time in the state meet’s 37-year history. pus won the race in a stunning 4:40.88. “It’s bittersweet, in that my two goals for the season were to get the San Diego Section record and then to win state,” Billmeyer said. “I was going for the win, but when I saw what the time was, I was just happy that I ran that fast,” she said. “I went out and did my best, and that was the best I could do, so I’m glad that that was at least a section record. “That was awesome. That will stay with me forever.” Her time at the state meet would have garnered a state title in either of the last two years, and most any other in the meet’s 37-year history. Billmeyer, in fact, has the distinction of being the only runner ranked among the state meet’s
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Back Row: Coach Gus Del Medico, Ashley Mangold , Chiara Masci, Marissa Hastings, Hannah Lewis, Nadia Del Medico, Madison Williams, Erin Murphy, Beka Runnalls , Katie Whitmore, Coach Bill Murphy. Front row: Selena Reyes, Ericka Banda, Diana Maldonado, Samantha Queen, Samantha Avalos, Leilani Andrada and Kelsi Courtemanche. (Not pictured Abbey Cmiel, Cambrie Stearns and Maddison Bernard)
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Del Mar Sharks Girls U-13 team wins Manchester Cup The Del Mar Sharks Girls U-13 team recently competed in the 2011 Manchester Cup Soccer Tournament and came away as champions. Over the June 11-12 weekend, the Sharks played and won four games in order to secure the championship trophy. Each game was more exciting than the next with the last two games ending in ties that required penalty kicks to determine the outcome. This is where the Sharks displayed the hearts of champions — in the two games they converted seven of eight penalty kicks and stopped four attempts by their opponents, allowing them to progress to the championship game. The championship game was played after a grueling schedule of qualifying matches. The Sharks once again displayed their teamwork and determination by playing an unrelenting offensive, strong midfield and stingy defensive game. The result was a 1-0 shutout and the well-deserved championship trophy. Coach Corey Harvey credited the team’s success to their commitment to working hard at practices, their execution of his game plans, and their “never quit” attitude. On this day, the Sharks pregame cheer became reality: “Don’t Mess with the Best…Chomp! Chomp!”
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Accomplished Del Mar author and psychologist releases new mystery. See page B3
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Anniversary special milestone for award-winning executive Torrey Hills resident Donna Vargo has worked in the construction industry since 1978, starting out in her family’s construction business as a skilled finish carpentry craftsman. Today she brings extensive project and executive management experience to Johnson & Jennings General Contracting, a leading San Diego commercial construction firm currently celebrating its 30th anniversary in Southern California’s building industry. As executive vice president and principal, Vargo helps comprise the firm’s five-member executive management team, providing oversight of all project management and field activities, marketing and business development efforts, and contract negotiations. She also leads corporate strategic planning. Before joining Johnson & Jennings in 2004, Vargo Donna Vargo was employed for more than 11 years at Roel Construction Company, where she served as executive vice president in charge of the company’s tenant improvement and special projects group in southern California, Nevada and Arizona. Vargo earned her bachelor of science degree in industrial science/construction technology from Fitchburg State College in Worcester, Mass., where she graduated magna cum laude as the only female in her program. She holds an associates degree in business management/real estate from Northern Essex Community College. Vargo is a member of the San Diego Downtown Partnership. In 2000, she was the recipient of the prestigious “Women Who Mean Business” award presented by the San Diego Business Journal and, in 1996, received the TWIN Award (Tribute to Women in Industry), presented by the YWCA. 1) What brought you to this neighborhood? In my early 20s, I took a cross-country drive out to San Diego from Massachusetts with a friend — it was love at first sight. I’ve lived in Point Loma, Mission Valley and even on a boat for four years on Shelter Island. But when it came to putting down roots and buying a permanent home where we would raise our daughter, we had to give that more serious thought. We chose the Carmel Valley area because of its great central location to downtown and North County, its close proximity to the beach areas and beautiful Del Mar, and the quality of the school system. 2) What makes this town special to you? Those of us who live in this town are truly spoiled… with beautiful Torrey Pines State Beach, the quaint downtown village of Del Mar, miles of biking trails, and great parks — it’s an amazing place to live. After residing in the area for more than 10 years, we have grown to love the area and all it has to offer. We’ve developed long lasting
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Orthopaedic surgeon wins prestigious award for his work with the ‘e-knee’ The $15,000 award will be used for further research into knee replacements at SCORE. BY ARTHUR LIGHTBOURN CONTRIBUTOR Scripps Clinic researcher Dr. Darryl D’Lima is a tall, good-looking chap, born in India, whose love of sports initially inspired him to become a physician specializing in orthopaedic surgery, but it didn’t stop there. His introspective nature and intellectual curiosity drew him into research, inspired him to earn a Ph.D. in bioengineering and led him to the forefront of knee replacement research in the U.S. The 51-year-old D’Lima, director of orthopaedic research at Scripps Clinic’s Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education (SCORE), was recently honored with the prestigious Nicolas Andry Award for his extensive body of research using an electronic knee prosthesis known as the “e-knee.” The $15,000 award, presented by The Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons on June 11 in Dublin, Ireland, will be used for further research into knee replacements at SCORE. The e-knee is a customized knee replacement, costing about $75,000, designed specifically for research and outfitted with electronics that measure forces inside the knee while a patient participates in various activities such as walking, climbing stairs, exercising and even swinging a golf club. Scripps made history in 2004 when Dr. Clifford Colwell, current medical director of SCORE, implanted the world’s first e-knee into a patient at Scripps Green Hospital. Since 2004, three additional patients have received e-knees and have participated in Dr. D’Lima’s research. The newer implants measure forces in the knee during a patient’s rehabilitation after surgery. We interviewed D’Lima recently at Scripps Clinic’s research lab in La Jolla. D’Lima was born in Mangalore, India, His father was an artist who later went into business as a textile designer and his mother, who had two bachelor’s degrees, three master’s degrees and a Ph.D. in education, was dean of St. Xavier’s Institute of Management in Mumbai. He earned his medical degree and his specialist training in orthopaedic surgery from Bombay University, India, in 1982 and 1987 respectively. Asked if he enjoyed being a physician and surgeon, he said, “I did, although I didn’t enjoy treating patients as much as I thought I would. I enjoyed the technical aspects of surgery…As for my personality, I’m not an extrovert, so talking to 50 strangers every day, which is what you have to do as a physician, was another thing.” Turning to research, he signed on for a two-year orthopaedic research fellowship at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla in 1994, after which,
Quick Facts Name: Darryl D’Lima, M.D., Ph.D. Distinction: Director of Orthopaedic Research at Scripps Clinic’s Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education (SCORE) Resident of: Carmel Valley Born: Mangalore, India, 51 years ago. Grew up in Mumbai, India. Education: M.B.B.S. (M.D.), Bombay University, India, 1982; M.S. orthopaedic surgery, Bombay University, 1987; M.S., bioengineering, University of California, San Diego, 2006; Ph.D., bioengineering, UCSD, 2007.
Darryl D’Lima, M.D., Ph.D. Photo/Jon Clark he was asked to stay on initially as head of the joint mechancs lab and later as adjunct assistant professor in the arthritis research division. In 2001, he was appointed director of orthopaedic research. While at Scripps Clinic, he earned a master’s and Ph.D. in bioengineering from UCSD. Data gleaned from e-knees by Dr. D’Lima and his 20-person research team have already led to the development of improved knee implants and rehabilitation protocols; and has also resulted in a number of surprises. For instance, cycling on an indoor stationary bike, has been shown to be a very acceptable low impact exercise. “The forces on the knee never went above one multiple of your body weight,” D’Lima said. “We expected jogging and tennis to be high impact, but we never expected golf to be high impact. It turns out that when you swing a club, it puts as much force on your knee as serving at tennis or when you are jogging at a fairly modest pace of five or six miles an hour. “We took our patients to a golf course and to TaylorMade to monitor their golf hits’ speed. Our patients were swinging at between 40 and 70 mph. So at 70 mph, our patients were putting five times their body weight on their leading knee.” Repetition and frequency are other factors to be considered, he said. SEE SURGEON, PAGE B6
Family: He and his wife, Amy, have two children, David, 12, and Dominique, 10. Interests: Runs five miles, three to four days a week, and on alternate days, he does upper-body weight-resistance exercises. Recent reading: “The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook,” 2009 book by Ben Mezrich. Favorite films: “The Blind Side,” a 2009 semibiographical film about NFL player Michael Oher, starring Quinton Aaron and Sandra Bullock; and “The Social Network,” the film adaptation of “The Accidental Billionaires.” Favorite TV: “House,” “Big Bang Theory.” Philosophy: “Find what you want to do and figure out how to get paid for it.”
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Torrey Pines High School 2011 Graduation See page B10 for more.
Britt DeVore, Robert Johnson, Michael Chiu, Sara Shu
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Photos/ (Above) Senior Alice Fang speaks “To the Jon Sleepless Flowers”; (Right) Senior Class Clark President Victor Pontis receives his diploma from School Board Vice President Joyce Dalessandro
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Accomplished Del Mar psychologist and author releases new mystery ‘Stolen Secrets’
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BY DIANE Y. WELCH CONTRIBUTOR Sandra Levy Ceren, Ph.D., has not only a proven track record as a clinical psychologist dedicated to helping people achieve personal, relationship and professional goals, but she is now proving that she has talents beyond psychology in the craft of creating the mystery novel. Through her writings, Ceren, a Del Mar resident, is able to use her novel’s alter ego, Dr. Cory Cohen, as a creative vehicle to push the boundaries of reality into the exciting fictional world of counselor turned sleuth. Just published is “Stolen Secrets� [Modern History Press], Ceren’s latest book in an ongoing mystery series which started with “Prescriptions For Terror� published in 2000, and which will continue with “Imposter For Hire,� with an anticipated release this fall. The Dr. Cory Cohen mystery series serves as a literary outlet for Ceren, who has been a licensed psychologist for four decades but who has been,“Scribbling down stories for as far back as I can remember,� she
Sandra Levy Ceren, Ph.D. said. Ceren uses her knowledge of psychology to not only create a realistic world for her protagonist, Dr. Cory Cohen, a half Japanese, half Jewish, Del Mar-based psychologist, but to also get into the mind of the antagonists, making her plot lines believable. In “Stolen Secrets,� a patient in San Diego running for District Attorney is threatened by a midnight phone caller who knows her dirty secret: her fantasy of living as a prostitute. “This was a secret she shared only with her therapist, Dr. Cory Cohen,� Ceren explained, “And after confronting her therapist about it, she van-
ishes.� As Dr. Cohen wrestles with her patient’s disappearance, the security breach and the potential harmful effects on other patients, events escalate, and the plot thickens. “A patient is blackmailed, Cory is stalked, and her quarters burgled, forcing her to escape an unseen enemy and sending her on a spiraling trail of deceit, betrayal, blackmail and murder,� Ceren said. The novel is, “A genuine page-turner in the best sense of the phrase. Ceren’s writing comes from experience. Her years as a psychologist have earned her a look at the darkness of the psyche and human behavior,� noted Edgar awardwinning author T. Jefferson Parker. Ceren also writes selfhelp, nonfiction books aimed to counsel those who may not be able to afford ongoing therapy. “Look Before You Leap� [Loving Healing Press, 2008] is intended for couples considering marriage who are unable to afford or locate an experienced premarital counselor. “Premarital counseling is my specialty,� said Ceren,
who wrote the book after many years of treating distressed married couples who could have benefited from counseling before marriage. “Many times couples go into relationships and have no idea what they want or what their roles should be; nor do they have good communication skills,� said Ceren. “Often times they rush into marriage and end up having problems down the road.� The book serves as an easy-to-use guide and contains quizzes that help couples understand their respective personalities, then prompts them to share their answers with each other. There is a chapter on
personality disorders, on what makes a good partnership, and an appendix that provides resources for the different types of therapy available. Ceren’s road to psychologist and novelist began when she entered college in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, as an English major. Her first written assignment garnered her a “D� grade, which left her feeling a little down. However, a psychology professor offered to critique the paper and declared that he would have given it an “A� grade. Ceren immediately changed her major to psychology, which then changed the course of her life. She later went on to earn her Diplomate from the American Board of Family Psychology and became a fellow at the Academy of Family Psychology. As well as being a mystery author, Ceren has written numerous short stories, several of them published in anthologies, is a former newspaper columnist and a judge for the San Diego Book Awards Association, and is a professional book reviewer. She also pub-
lished, “Essentials of Premarital Counseling: Creating Compatible Couples [Loving Healing Press, 2008] written for those in the psychology profession. To find out more about Dr. Ceren, and to get autographed copies of her latest book, visit www.drsandralevyceren.com or call (858) 755 0088. “Stolen Secrets� is also available at www. amazon.com/Sandra-LevyCeren
Next Summer Twilight Concert is July 19 in DM The Del Mar Foundation’s popular Summer Twilight Concerts are held at the Del Mar Powerhouse Park. Upcoming concerts include: • Tuesday, July 19 - Rockola • Tuesday, Aug. 16 - Mrs. Robinson • Sunday, Sept. 18 - Sensation Showband. For more information, visit www.delmarfoundation.org
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Award-winning author and photographer Marc Shargel returns to the aquarium to unveil his stunning new book, Hidden Treasures of Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Far North Coast. This third volume continues Shargelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey to document the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s living resources along the California coast.
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Evening withâ&#x20AC;? Series returns to SummerFest each Wednesday night of the Festival. This year features pianist Olga Kern, Marc-AndrĂŠ Hamelin, violinist Midori and cellist Alisa Weilerstein.
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Grill-it-yourself stations add to the mixin’ and fixin’ at La Jolla Strip Club in UTC BY KELLEY CARLSON idiner may be able to tell by the name alone that the La Jolla Strip Club is a little, well, cheeky. The steakhouse — named for its signature dish — pokes fun at the political correctness of conservative San Diego, according to Executive Chef James Stephenson, and is geared toward the 21-and-older crowd. For starters, there are a number of risqué menu item names — appetizers are referred to as “Lounge Acts”; there are “Sinful Salads” and “Seductive Sandwiches”; “Sassy Sides” and “XXX-tras” often accompanying “Main Stage Selections,” “Choice Cuts” and “Strip Kabobs”; and desserts are “Naughty Treats.” The cocktails are just as saucy — some of the tamer-named martinis include Blue Stiletto and Chocolate Kiss. Continuing with the “adult” theme, various-sized prints of seductive pin-up girls are hung on
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walls throughout the establishment. A number of them are in the dimly lit main room, with its black cushioned seats, cherry-red tables and charcoal-gray, carpeted floor. A “wine tunnel” is in the center (consisting of 40 types of red wines) and at the end is the white glow of the bar/vodka lounge, with additional seats for drinking and dining, more playful portraits, and 100 varieties of vodka. Bottom’s up! The Strip Club often attracts parties — be it corporate, bachelor/ bachelorette or birthdays — and many of them often sit in the private Champagne Room, which accommodates up to 40 people. The red-black-and-charcoal color theme is prevalent here, too, but there are large windows for natural lighting by day. An enclosed patio is located on the side of the restaurant, where guests are free to play pool at several tables or watch the passersby along Esplanade Court. Look high up in the corners throughout the Strip Club, and
guests will find flat-screen TVs with sports programming — there are 20 in all. Further adding to the ambience is “younger, upbeat” music which “is a little louder than average,” Stephenson said. Perhaps the juiciest detail: There are four grill stations throughout the establishment, as the Strip Club is a “grill-it-yourself” joint. Two are in the main room, another is in the bar area, and there’s one for private use in the Champagne Room. Guidelines are posted at stations, so even first-timers can prepare their meat to perfection. “It’s a very social, interactive concept,” Stephenson said. “It gets everybody up from the table.” For a great experience, he said to bring a group of friends who “like to have a fun evening, sample different vodkas, and who like to master their techniques on the grill.” And in case you’re wondering, clothing is required, yet casual.
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Sassy Burger, with Portobello mushroom, crispy onions and house-made Saucy Sauce. Guests grill their own steaks at stations set up throughout the restaurant.
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SummerFist II, Mixed Martial Arts Competition is back at the SD Fair Mixed Martial Arts action returns to the 2011 San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons/Sav-on. This exciting Mixed Martial Arts event, “Summerfist II” is back at the Fair for a second year. Seven bouts are scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, in the Paddock, featuring fighters from San Diego and Orange County. Tickets for this event are on sale through www.ticketmaster.co
St. James Academy announces new preschool With great pride and excitement, St. James Academy announces the addition of a preschool to their academy, making it a preschool through 8th grade school. “It is the happy realization of a long-time goal to add preschool students to our community,” said Principal Kathy Dunn. In this inaugural year, the preschool is available to 4-5 year olds. (Students must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to be accepted for enrollment.) Under the direction of Laura Millerick and opening September 2011, the preschool will offer four different options for its students: Monday-Friday full day or mornings, and MondayWednesday-Friday full day or mornings. Visit www.saintjamesacademy.com or call 858-755-1777 for more information.
12th California International Young Artist Competition at Qualcomm June 25-26 The 12th California International Young Artist Competition will be held at Qualcomm June 25-26. Each year the competition alternates between violin and piano. This year’s competition will feature piano. The semi-final round is Saturday, June 25, from 1- 5:30 p.m., Qualcomm Q Auditorium - 6455 Lusk Blvd., San Diego. Six semi-finalists from the U. S., Japan and Korea will compete before an international jury for $10,000 in cash prizes.
Three finalists will each perform the piano concerto of their choice, accompanied by pianist Dr. James Lent. The awards ceremony will begin at 9:30 p.m. General information about the competition can be found at http://www.ciyac.org/. Additional information on the semi-finalists and their performance programs can be found at http://www.ciyac.org/xiiCompFinalists.html Admission is free and open to the public.
This year’s competitors are coming from the Juilliard School, the New England Conservatory of Music, the USC Thornton School of Music, Tokyo College of Music and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Each semi-finalist will perform a Mozart Sonata of their choice, an Etude by Chopin or Liszt, and a major concert work of their choice. Final Round Sunday, June 26, 7- 9 p.m., Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, San Diego.
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SURGEON continued from page B1 If you hit a golf ball 150 times, it may not be as wearing as jogging 10 miles and putting your weight on the knees thousands of times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We tell knee-replacement patients to jog on tread mills where they can control their speed and the surface is more impact-absorbent; and we tell them to play doubles tennis, and give up singles tennis, so they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to run as much.â&#x20AC;? The data gathered were also used to develop the first computer model of the knee to be validated with measurements from live patients, to develop patient gait modifications and to test braces and orthotics that can reduce knee loads in patients with arthritis. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Limaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team is also working on ways to repair cartilage lesions before a knee replacement is needed; and how to turn stem cells
into cartilage-producing cells. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research like ours is going to become increasingly important as health care reform begins and insurance companies demand proof of efficacy before offering reimbursement for treatment,â&#x20AC;? Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lima said. One goal, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lima said, is to develop a â&#x20AC;&#x153;smart knee,â&#x20AC;? that will collect data and transmit it directly to patients on their cell phones so they can monitor their knee wear, make any changes in their activities necessary to lessen knee wear, detect infection, sound an alarm if there is a problem and forward the data to patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; doctors and therapists. Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lima anticipates that smart-knee prostheses will be available within three to five years, â&#x20AC;&#x153;if the FDA doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make things too difficult for us.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the 1990s, engineers were designing knees to put in patients, but they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what sort of forces the patients would put on the
knees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were designing knee replacements by trial and error.â&#x20AC;? And when a knee replacement failed, surgeons would have to re-operate on a patient.â&#x20AC;? For instance, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lima explained, if you design a bridge, you want to know what kind of loads it can carry. Unlike bridges and buildings, where you can put sensors and measure the loads, in the knees nobody had been able to put any sensors inside a living person. So all the data was either from cadaver research or mathematical computations. With cadavers, you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do anything active; you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t simulate walking and mathematical models were only as good as the assumptions which were sometimes contradictory. One mathematical model predicted that every time you took a step, you put twice your body weight
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on your knee joint. Another model predicted seven times your body weight. Data gathered from eknees in live patients confirmed that it was actually closer to twice your body weight. Knee replacements have been around since the 1800s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They said, if a knee is diseased, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take it out and put something new in. At that time, they worked with biological tissue such as pig bladder, and in the early 1900s, they tried wood and glass.â&#x20AC;? The first reasonably successful knee replacements were designed in the 1950s by British-born surgeon/inventor/teacher John Insall in New York City. Today, knee replacements have an 80 percent chance of lasting from 15 to 20 years, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lima said. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, approximately 581,000 knee replacements were performed last year in the U.S. and by 2014 more than half of those needing total knee replacements will be younger than 65 years old. Why so many? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Partly because of evolution,â&#x20AC;? Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lima said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From an evolutionary perspective, the average age of a human is [supposed to be] 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;Śso the body never evolved to the point where it had to survive past 30 years. Secondly, cardiovascular and neurological advances are keeping people alive longer. But the bones and joints are wearing out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a mechanical problem.â&#x20AC;? The third problem has
to do with lifestyle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more people getting into exercising; weekend warriors, people getting into marathons, biking, and wanting to continue these activities into retirementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; so more people are suffering knee injuries. As a result, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, we can anticipate the number of primary total knee replacements in the U.S. will to soar to an estimated 3.48 million annually by 2030.
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Taste the World: Summer wine tasting series in Del Mar/CV Sip your way around the world with this summer’s tastings of international wines at the Hilton Garden Inn in Del Mar. On select Saturdays this summer, sommelier Kevin Frantze and emcee Bob Rauch will lead you through six distinct wines from wine producing regions around the globe, from the vineyards of France to the grape crops of Chile and Argentina. Each tasting will showcase the best of the region’s winemaking abilities and diversity. The tastings will hit a sweet note on Aug. 13, when they’ll pair wine with a chocolate tasting. The down-to-earth and casual format is designed to educate and build the confidence of wine lovers – from beginner to intermediate. “I’d love for the guests to have the knowledge to branch out from the usual Cabernet or Chardonnay with confidence, said Frantze. “There are hundreds of amazing wines out there that feature grapes that you may not have ever heard of, and I want to introduce you to them.” This summer tasting series will highlight the quality wines that wine lovers can purchase every day from the hotel’s sophisticated deli, NY Garden Deli & Café. Most bottles are priced at $10-20 each. “We favor exciting value wines, ones that have superior taste and complexity for its cost,“ said Rauch. Each full price attendee will receive a complimentary bottle of wine hand-chosen by Rauch and Frantze to savor at home or at the restaurant while dining on Chef Larry DiFolco’s seasonal menu (no corkage fee) at the hotel’s restaurant, BISTRO 39. Dates of Taste the World wine tasting series: (All tastings are held on Saturdays 5-6:30 p.m.) July 2 – France July 16 – USA July 30 – San Diego County August 13 –South America with Chocolates August 27 – To be determined Each tasting costs $29 and includes generous pourings of six wines, a variety of specialty cheeses, fruits and nuts; and a bottle of wine to take home or to pair with dinner at the restaurant. $10 for an additional guest (tasting only). Call 858-720-9500. Make a reservation to ensure your spot at each wine tasting. Maximum of 25 people. Visit www.bistro39DelMar.com.
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A ‘Taste of Africa’ served up in ‘Style Your Sole Party’ cooking classes taught by women at Cedros Soles and from Ghana and Somalia help children in need San Diego-based Women’s Empowerment International (WE) is serving up “A Taste of Africa” cooking classes, taught by Olivia Laryea of Ghana and Hasno Ali of Somalia, on July 10 and July 17 at the Center for a Healthy Lifestyle, 533 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. The July 10 classes feature food from West Africa; the July 17 classes from East Africa. Each is taught twice: 10 a.m. to noon, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The classes will include printed recipes, samples of all the food prepared and light refreshments. The suggested donation for one class is $50 for WE members and $60 for nonmembers. Suggested donation for two classes is $90 for members and $110 for non-members. All donations are tax-deductible. Class size is limited to 20 per class. Tickets can be purchased online at http:// conta.cc/io18tg, or at the door (providing the classes are not sold out).
Come “Style Your Sole” at Cedros Soles on June 26 from 2-5 p.m. Purchase — or bring —your TOMS to be customized. Local San Diego artists will be present to design shoes or supplies will be provided to design your own. Come learn about TOMS one-for-one program, support children in need, and design your own shoes! Questions? Email francestyner@gmail.com Cedros Soles is located at 143 S Cedros Ave # L, Solana Beach, CA 92075-1962; (858) 794-9911.
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A variety of festivals, concerts, water events and more offered this summer “Sun is shining. Weather is sweet. Make you wanna move your dancing feet.” — Bob Marley Here comes the Summer of 2011 and with it, there will be moonlit pier walks, friends at the firepits, concerts at the cove, camps for kids, 4th of July fireworks (hopefully), and all kinds of cultural events from art exhibitions to music fests to world-class theater. Below is your guide to a variety of June, July and August events: La Jolla Summerfest In its 25th anniversary year, SummerFest 2011 will present 15 concerts, Aug. 3-26 (three Mozart programs), plus enrichment events (Aug. 11. 18 and 25), a gala fundraiser (Aug. 13), and a free public concert “Under The Stars,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the cove. This nationally-recognized chamber music festival features 70 world-class artists and ensembles performing (mostly) in Sherwood Auditorium inside the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St. Individual concert tickets are $40-$75, 10-Concert Subscription $570 and $389, Inner Circle 15-Concert Subscription $699 at (858) 459-3728 or ljms.org, where you will also find a schedule of performances and artists. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library 1008 Wall St. (858) 454-5872 ljathenaeum.org • Flicks on the Bricks, film and wine summer movie series 8 p.m. Thursdays: July 28 ‘Dr. No”; Aug. 4 “Goldfinger”; Aug. 11 “Like Water for Chocolate”; Aug. 18 “Julie & Julia”; Aug. 25 “Gigi.” • Farrell Family Jazz Concerts, 7:30 p.m. July 1 Anat Cohen Quartet; July 21 Kendra Shank Quartet; July 27 Edmar Castaneda Trio. Series $68-$88. Single tickets $19-$24. • 13th Summer Festival: Pianist Gustavo Romero in a four-part series, commemorating the bicentenary of the birth of Franz Liszt, 4 p.m. Sundays July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at Neurosciences Institute auditorium, 10640 John J. Hopkins Dr. Dinners post concert in private homes or the Athenaeum. Ticket packages $30-$600. www.ljathenaeum.org.musicfest • Full-Moon Walk on Scripps Pier with aquarium
naturalists, 7-9:30 p.m. July 14 and 15, Aug. 12 and 13. Reservations $25 per person, ages 9 and older only with adult. RSVP required. • Snorkel with the Sharks 8-10 a.m. July 9, 23 and 30; Aug. 27, Sept. 10. Participants will join aquarium naturalists to swim with schooling leopard sharks, smoothhound sharks and guitarfish while enjoying the mild surf and gently sloping beach of La Jolla Shores. See rays, flatfish, sand dwelling invertebrates and coastal sea life. Intermediate swimming ability required and previous snorkeling experience recommended. Bring your own gear. Cost $30 for ages 10 and older (with adult), RSVP required. • Snorkel La Jolla Cove, 8-10 a.m. Aug. 6 and 20 • Sea Days offers multi-generational learning about research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Programs included with admission, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. third Saturdays: July 16 and 17 “Sharks around the Globe”; Saturday, Aug. 20 “Boundless Energy,” new exhibit for exploring renewable energy sources and deciding how you would choose to power the future. Meet scientists studying renewable energy solutions. • Summer Evening Lecture Series, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays: July 11 “Coral Reefs in the Microbial Seas” with Forest Rohwer, SDSU microbial ecologist; Aug. 8 “Subsidies, Aliens and Ecologists: Connectivity at the Edge” with Drew Talley, USD biological oceanographer. Refreshments. Tickets $8-$5. RSVP (858) 534-5771. La Jolla Concerts by the Sea www.lajollaconcertsbythesea.org (858) 454-1600 This is the 28th year for the free concerts from 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays at Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. Concerts are funded by sponsors and proceeds from the concessions (hot dogs, sodas, chips, candy, popcorn, ice cream bars, fruit popsicles) and raffle sales each week. July 10: The Heroes, rock ‘n’ roll July 17: Benny Hollman’s Big Band Explosion July 24: The Zydeco, Cajun blues July 31: Navy Band Southwest’s Showband West, con-
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Paint Night Group will be opening its latest show with over 100 birds July 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Re-Gallery in Solana Beach. All proceeds will go towards materials for continuing the project for years to come. They hope to continue to create art in the spirit of collaboration and spread that spirit far and wide. Re-Gallery is located at 348H South Cedros Ave. Solana Beach, CA, 92075; 619-517-3141. It has been said that there is power in repetition and for a local artist collective known as Paint Night Group (PNG) the saying has been proving true for the past seven years. The idea was simple, begin each piece with the same bird image (a rubber stamp taken from a 19th century etching) and use that as a spring board for the collaborative process. Seven years later, Paint Night Group is still finding fresh inspiration from the same bird image. The Bird Project began in 2004 in an effort to build a collaborative spirit among the Paint Night Group members. Since then the project has expanded to not only include Paint Night Group members but other international artist collectives in Japan, Germany and Mexico. In 2006, PNG took they’re bird show to Amsterdam, Netherlands with 14 PNG members in attendance. The Paint Night Group is an unofficial organization of 30-plus local artists who have been meeting once a week for the past 14 years to create art and share ideas in a welcoming environment. The Bird Project fosters the collaborative spirit that acts as the foundation for the group. As one member commented, “With the Bird Project, the ego of the artist is completely removed from the art. The art is merely the physical residue of the collaborative process.” The bird’s take on many playful and diverse forms, from abstract creatures, to birds dressed up as businessmen. With so many hands working on each piece, the artists never know what the final piece will look like. They say that in order for the process to work, it requires cooperation, some planning, some luck, and respect for the work of the other artists participating in it. And while some are more successful than others, they always have a playful energy.
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‘The Fabulous Thunderbirds’ to perform at SD Fair June 28 The Fabulous Thunderbirds will perform at the San Diego County Fair, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., in Del Mar, on June 28 at 9 p.m. Tickets to the show are free with fair admission. That is $13 for adults, and $7 for those ages 62 plus and children between 6 and 12. The Fair runs June 10 through July 4, and is closed on Mondays except for the 4th of July. For more information: 858-755-1161, or visit www.sdfair.com.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2011-00092991-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway, San Diego, 92101. Branch Name: Central Courthouse. PETITION OF: Chandrashekhar Deshpande for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Chandrashekhar Deshpande filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Chandrashekhar Deshpande to Proposed Name Shekhar Deshpande. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Aug 02, /2011 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, Carmel Valley News. Date: June 15, 2011. Kevin A. Enright Judge of the Superior Court CV267, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-016289 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Sparkle Organizers b. Sparkling Organizers Located at: 930 Via Mil Cumbres, Unit 189, Solana Beach, CA., 92075, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 930 Via Mil Cumbres, Unit 189, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Tessa Hewitt, 930 Via Mil Cumbres, Unit 189, Solana Beach, CA., 92075. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 06/06/2011. Tessa Hewitt, CV256, June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2011-00092296-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, 921013827. Mailing Address: 330 W. Broadway #1100, San Diego, CA.,
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER 37-2011-00092405-CU-PT-CTL SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Central Division, Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. PETITION OF: Eniola O’O’ Akindemowo on behalf of Oluwadamilola Toluwanimi Oluwatoni Olanrewaju Akindemowo for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Eniola O’O’ Akindemowo filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Oluwadamilola Toluwanimi Oluwatoni Olanrewaju Akindemowo to Proposed Name Oluwatoni Oluwadamilola Toluwanimi Olanrewaju Akindemowo. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not
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92101-3827. PETITION OF: Alexander Uriel Contreras for change of name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: Alexander Uriel Contreras filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name Alexander Uriel Contreras to Proposed Name Alexander Uriel Thomas. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Jul 26, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, Del Mar Times. Date: Jun 09, 2011. Kevin A. Enright Judge of the Superior Court DM512, June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2011
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-015475 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Victory Coins And Bullion b. Pacific Commercial Inv. Located at: 7919 Terraza Disoma, Carlsbad, CA., 92009, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Richard Melfe, 7919 Terraza Disamo, Carlsbad, CA., 92009. This statement was filed with
Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/26/2011. Richard Melfe, DM507, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-014433 Fictitious Business Name(s): Bare Seeds Located at: 12806 Via Grimaldi, Del Mar, CA., 92014, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Bare Seeds LLC, 12806 Via Grimaldi, Del Mar, CA., 92014, California. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/17/2011. Pardis Memar, DM506, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-015105 Fictitious Business Name(s): G-Makomedy.com Located at: 12857 Caminito Del Canto, Del Mar, CA., 92014, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The first day of
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business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Barbara Krueger, 12857 Caminito Del Canto, Del Mar, CA., 92014. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/23/2011. Barbara Krueger, DM505, June 9, 16, 23, 30, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-015177 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Snooze b. Snooze an AM Eatery Located at: 3950 5th Ave, San Diego, CA., 92103, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Snooze HIC, LLC., 2260 Larimer St., Denver, CO., 80205, Colorado. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San
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Diego County on 05/24/2011. Adam Schlegel, DM503, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2011-014732 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Pacific Hypnotherapy Associates b. PHYPA Located at: 345 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA., 92024, San Diego County. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 315, Cardiff, CA., 92007. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The first day of business: has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: #1 Neil Bell, 2251 Oxford Ave #A, Cardiff, CA., 92007. #2 Elizabeth Miller, 2251 Oxford Ave #A, Cardiff, CA., 92007. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 05/18/2011. Neil Bell, DM499, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2011
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be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing Date: Jul 20, 2011 Time: 8:30 a.m, Dept 8. The address of the court is 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA., 92101. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county, Del Mar Times. Kevin A. Enright Judge of the Superior Court DM509, June 16, 23, 30, July 7, 2011
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Sampson California Realty holds educational seminar on retiring and investing in Baja California Joseph and Diane Sampson, owners of Sampson California Realty, recently hosted an educational seminar on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Retiring and Investing in Baja California.â&#x20AC;? Richard Kiy and Larry French, who are experts on Baja California, addressed a packed room of interested attendees. Richard Kiy, president and CEO of the International Community Foundation, and Larry French from the Baja Real Estate Group gave the audience a comprehensive understanding of U.S. retiring trends in coastal Mexico and a detailed, real world perspective on living and buying in Baja, California. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The event was a huge success. A fourth of the scheduled attendees couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make the event which turned out to be good because it was standing room only,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph Sampson. Many attendees were eager to learn more about purchasing opportunities in Baja California. With the help of Larry French and the Baja Real Estate Group, Joseph and Diane are planning a Baja Mexico property bus tour for June 25 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in attending the bus tour, you should RSVP at 858-699-1145 as soon as possible since it will fill up quickly. Since the educational seminar was such a success, Joseph and Diane plan to offer a similar seminar on Baja California soon. For more information on Baja California or up-
coming Sampson California Realty Special Events, visit www.scr-sandiego.com. Sampson California Reality specializes in residential real estate sales in Carmel Valley and Coastal properties. Sampson California Realty has been actively listing and selling residential real estate for the last 15 years in Carmel Valley. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thinking about buying or selling property, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to give us a call. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re considering a career in real estate, we would love to talk with you about a different way to do business. You can contact SCR at 858-699-1145 or visit www.scr-sandiego.com.
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Gated W. Muirlands Estate home,new in 2006, surrounded by 5 giant Sequoia trees. A 280â&#x20AC;&#x2122; private road to wood and glass 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath, family room and den home. New pool and spa. Full Viking kitchen. Dual AC, full security, beautifully furnished for Summer lease at $12,500 a month (2 months) or $15,000 one month. Available long term for $12,500.
Sought after El Dorado 3BR/2BA Condo with million dollar views of downtown,Coronado Bridge, Mission Bay and ocean. The dual-sided fireplace can be enjoyed while dining in your formal dining room or relaxing in the living room. Amenities of this private, park-like community include; Clubhouse, 5 tennis courts, 2 pools, 2 exercise rooms, library, party rooms and an on-site manager.
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Instant La Jolla style greets you the minute you walk into this sun-filled 3BR/2.5BA townhome atop Mt. Soledad. The home is awash in effortless California style: neutral color palette, 5" wood plantation shutters, rich hardwood floors, custom tile and stone work, open indoor/outdoor living spaces. The home carries an air of refinement along with mellow, easy vibes. Turn-key, views!
This â&#x20AC;&#x153;California Romanticaâ&#x20AC;? in the Covenant, like The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, was designed by the same architect. Luxury with an old world flair, this generational and historic Lilian Rice home on La Valle Plateada, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Silvered Valleyâ&#x20AC;? is a jewel. Updated in 2010, it is sited on three acres of idyllic botanical-like gardens designed by Kate Sessions near the VILLAGE. Like a classic painting, it is a timeless treasure. See online at: www.Smitham.com â&#x20AC;˘ Bruce@Smitham.com
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OPEN Coldwell Banker Carmel Valley welcomes Gretchen and Alan Pagnotta Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Carmel Valley is proud to announce the reception of veteran luxury real estate specialists Gretchen and Alan Pagnotta. Licensed sales agents since 1979, Gretchen and Alan boast executive level and Fortune 500 business experience and remain renowned specialists within the Santaluz, Poway, Rancho Bernardo and coastal communities of North San Diego County. Gretchen, a former Captain for the US Army Nurse Corp and Director of Marketing within the home health industry, sites her worldly business/military experience as a catalyst for effective client communication and relationship building acumen. Alan on the other hand, combines his executive level management experience as a Gretchen and Alan Pagnotta retired Navy Captain, VP for Sony Electronics, VP/General Manager for Fujitsu Computer Products and Vice President Seagate Disk Drive for the careful management of all their client’s real estate needs. Former agents of another major real estate brokerage, the Pagnottas had this to say about joining Coldwell Banker: “It’s almost like a departure from regular TV, as we experience High Definition with the utilization of Coldwell Banker’s state-of-the-art marketing technology, consumer services and comprehensive approach to selling luxury real estate.” The Pagnottas’ expert market knowledge simply highlights their fundamental capacity to understand their client’s lifestyle needs and objectives throughout the buying/selling process. In addition to their professional real estate services, the Pagnottas have actively supported the MS foundation, American Cancer Society, and Lab Rescue. Alan has served on the Executive Board of Directors as Vice Chair/Treasurer for Casa de Amparo, a 24-hour shelter that treats and prevents child abuse and neglect within San Diego County. “We are ecstatic to welcome such a renowned award-winning real estate team to our office,” said Office Manager Tasha Manzano. “We look forward to their continued success at Coldwell Banker as they serve and guide clients to achieve their real estate goals and dreams.” Gretchen and Alan Pagnotta can be reached by calling (760) 715-0478 or visit their award-winning website at www.SanDiegoHomeInfo.com.
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HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY
$625,000 3BR/2.5BA
11306 Carmel Creek Rd Sun 1:00-4:00 Connie Cannon for Kristi Nugent,Coldwell Banker Residential 858-342-1101
$729,500 4BR/3BA
6046 Blue Dawn Sat 1:00-4:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$769,000 4BR/3BA
11438 Pleasant Ridge Sat-Sun 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$824,800 4BR/3BA
12662 Caminito Radiante, Carmel Valley Kevin P Cummins, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 858-750-9577
$850,000-$950,876 4410 Longshore Way 4BR/3BA Jerry McCaw, Prudential CA Realty
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$889,000-$929,000 5459 Sonoma Place 4BR/3BA Evelyn Edelstein, Coldwell Banker Residential
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3235 Lower Ridge Road Jim Aldredge, Coldwell Banker
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4685 Corte Mar De Corazon Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$1,199,500 5BR/4.5BA
4490 Philbrook Sq Charles Moore,Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,279,888 4BR/3.5BA
4935 Hidden Dune Ct Charles Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat-Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,299,000 5BR/4.5BA
13669 Winstanley Way Charles Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat-Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,329,000 4BR/4.5BA
4358 Philbrook Sq Charles Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat-Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,345,000 4BR/4BA
13138 Winstanley Way Hami Raafat, Sampson California Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-699-1145
$1,399,000 5BR/4BA
5836 Brittany Forrest Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
Gold Service the standard for Elaine Gallagher
$1,649,888 4BR/3.5BA
13292 Seagrove Street Charles Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
Herb Josepher, manager of Prudential California Realty’s Del Mar office, recently announced that Elaine Gallagher, of the Gallagher and Gallagher real estate team, was voted the recipient of his office’s Gold Service award for 2010. The prestigious award is presented to the agent who best exemplifies the essence of professionalism and commitment to support both their clients and colleagues. “The level of representation that Elaine provides for her clients has established a benchmark of excellence in the real estate community,” said Josepher. “Her personal integrity and vast experience with multiple aspects of the industry has made her an award winner every year since joining Prudential in 1993.” Elaine and Michael Together with her husband Michael Gallagher, Elaine Gallagh- Gallagher er leads a team of dedicated professionals who specialize in ranch and coastal properties throughout San Diego and North County. By applying their diverse backgrounds, expertise and talents, they deliver comprehensive and thorough representation for their clients. The Gallagher and Gallagher team has consistently ranked in the top 1 percent of Prudential’s 54,100 agents nationwide, with career sales in excess of $1.22 billion—a fact they attribute to their focus on providing personal service and commitment to professional excellence. “The success we have had with helping our clients achieve their dreams has made real estate a very fulfilling career,” says Elaine Gallagher. “We listen closely to our buyers and sellers and negotiate beneficial solutions for everyone involved. We realize a home is more than just a house; it is a reflection of our clients’ needs, dreams and lifestyles, where memories are created that last a lifetime.” The Gallagher and Gallagher team can be contacted directly at 858-259-3100.
$1,729,000 4BR/4.5BA
5344 Greenwillow Way Charles Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,795,000 6BR/6.5BA
13250 Lansdale Ct Charles Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat-Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$620,000 3BR/2.5BA
3650 Fallon Circle Diana Williams, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-414-7220
$785,000 4BR/3BA
7925 Via Ensenada Jen Trafficanda, Cieri & Co. Re/Max Distinctive
Sun 1:00-4:00 760-822-4667
$814,900 3BR/2BA
222 Dolphin Cove Ct. Kyle Belding, Del Mar Realty Associates
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-525-2291
USD offers summer fun for life-long learners 55+ Local retirees can enjoy the summer with an exciting program of cultural, educational, and social enrichment at the University of San Diego. The summer session of the University of the Third Age program features speakers, workshops and a field trip on a wide variety of topics including arts, current affairs, history, science and medicine. The series of programs takes place from Monday, July 11 to Thursday, July 28. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes tour of San Diego Zoo’s Institute for Conservation Research, a look at new books for summer reading and a presentation by USD students planning a solar power project for a village in Sudan. There will also be classes in MAC or PC computers and Tai Chi Chuan exercise. The program is open to life-long learners age 55 and older. Register before June 22 for $135 which includes workshops, presentations, and luncheon. After that, registration is $150. For more information contact Jodi at jodiw@sandiego. edu or call (619)260-4231. Register at www.sandiego.edu/u3a
DEL MAR
ENCINITAS $1,295,000-$1,395,000 698 Crete Court 4BR/3.5BA Polly Rogers, Prudential CA Realty
Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 858-774-2505
RANCHO SANTA FE $659,000 3784 Paseo Vista Famosa Sun 1:00-4:00 3BR/3.5BA Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker 619-417-4655 $1,240,000 3921 Avenida Brisa Sat 1:00-4:00 4BR/3BA Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker 619-417-4655 $1,350,000 5249 Triple Crown Row Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 12BR/2.5BA The Michael Taylor Group, Prudential CA Realty 858-756-5120 $1,500,000 6151 Paseo Delicias “C” Sun 1:00-3:00 3BR/2BA Melissa Russell, Willis Allen Real Estate 619-850-4061 $1,875,000 16748 Avenida Arroyo Pasajero Sun 1:00-4:00 4BR/5BA The Michael Taylor Group, Prudential CA Realty 858-756-5120 $2,295,000 7060 Rancho Cielo Sun 1:00-4:00 4BR/4.5BA Ashley Roberts, Prudential CA Realty 619-559-0571 $3,495,000 6515 La Valle Plateada Sun 1:00-4:00 4BR/4.5BA Bruce Smitham, Smitham Real Estate 858-755-5254 $4,475,000 18202 Via De Sueno St Sun 1:00-4:00 6BR/7.5BA Becky & June Campbel, Coldwell Banker 858-449-2027 Contact Sharon Swanson TODAY to Receive YOUR FREE* open house listing!
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NORTH COAST
June 23, 2011
WILLIS ALLEN LUXURIOUS LA COSTA - $200,000 Bright and clean 1BR/1.5BA turn key condo with sweeping views across the 17th fairway of the world famous La Costa Resort Golf Course. Upgraded kitchen, cathedral ceilings and cozy fireplace.
PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP - $625,000 Nestled in a quiet nook of University City and centrally located in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Triangle,â&#x20AC;? this 3BR/2.5BA is situated on a generously sized lot with expansive backyard entertaining area.
ENTERTAINERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DREAM - $659,000 Flawless San Marcos 4BR/4BA home on nearly .5 acre featuring custom chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen with solid cherry cabinets and perfect indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Enjoy the salt water pool/spa & fire pit.
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EASY LIVING LIFESTYLE - $765,000 Completely remodeled 4BR/2BA on an established old Leucadia neighborhood cul-de-sac! Professionally landscaped private backyard haven with entertaining area and built in barbeque.
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IDEAL COASTAL LIVING - $879,000 Eclectic, light & bright 4BR/3BA on peaceful, secluded property in Del Mar. Outdoor entertaining areas, deck for sunrise serenity and raised gardening beds. Excellent schools & fabulous living!
CARLSBAD BLVD OCEAN VIEWS - $975,000 Beach cottage with coastal commission approval for building new dream house. Live in cottage while waiting to build or remodel and enjoy fabulous location!
ON THE GREEN - $1,095,000 Enjoy the sweeping views of Morgan Run Golf Course from this beautifully appointed 3BR+ home. Entertain in the gourmet kitchen, finished in the finest of materials; Granite, travertine & stainless.
ENCINITAS OASIS - $1,099,000 Stately 5BR gem built in 2004 and set on a large cul-de-sac lot in a beautiful neighborhood. Soaring ceilings, granite gourmet kitchen & custom maple cabinetry. Impeccable, move-in condition!
NEW CARDIFF CRAFTSMAN - $1,099,000- 1,395,000 New ocean view custom, JUST COMPLETED! 4BR/4BA, + FULL STUDIO WEST OF I-5 IN CARDIFF, SACRIFICE SALE $1,099,000 VRM.
BRISAS DEL MAR EXECUTIVE HOME - $1,169,000 Luxurious 4+BR/3.5BA featuring a gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, bonus room and beautiful ocean views from your master suite pvt deck. Close to schools, DM Village, beaches and track.
IDEAL FAMILY HOME - $1,269,000 Charming 5BR/5BA La Costa home in a park-like setting- a must see! Over 4800 SF of highly upgraded living and located in the top-ranked San Diequito School District.
CONTEMPORARY OCEAN VIEW RETREAT - $1,395,000 Enjoy ocean views from this 4BR/3BA Batter Kay Del Mar beach home just one block to the ocean. Several decks to enjoy the coastal lifestyle. Walk to village, beach & Torrey Pines Reserve.
RURAL DEL MAR - $2,075,000 Ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac with 4BR/3.5BA and an open floor plan built with family, entertaining & horses in mind. Private outdoor living area including pool, spa, bbq and fire-pit.
IMPECCABLE CUSTOM CRAFTSMAN WITH VIEWS $2,890,000 Panoramic ocean views! Beautiful 5BR/4BA home set on a lush, pvt, serene .5 acre lot. Salt water pool, swim up bar & detached cottage located in the most sought after Encinitas neighborhood.
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