Volume XV, Issue 27
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Concerts at the Cove
■ Local resident helps bring soccer uniforms to kids in Costa Rica. Page 8
Emma, Kamala, Talisia and Carlie have fun during a Concerts at the Cove event held at Fletcher Cove Park. The Chase Morrin Trio performed. The concerts are held every Thursday from 6-7:45 p.m. (except for this week when the concert will be held July 1 as part of the city’s 25th anniversary celebration). Photo/Jon Clark
BY MARSHA SUTTON Senior Education Writer At the first meeting, last December, of the Del Mar Union School District’s newly elected board of trustees, the school board unanimously approved the payment of about $440,000 to district employees from the $763,852 given to the district under the Federal Education Jobs Fund. The $440,000 was the total cost after $1,000 was given to each full-time employee in the district, including superintendent Jim Peabody, the three assistant superintendents and the district’s eight principals. The $1,000 allotment – described in the Dec. 15, 2010 school board packet as a “one-time employee cash incentive” – was pro-rated for part-time
employees. DMUSD assistant superintendent of human resource services Tim Asfazadour called it “a onetime stipend” and said it was “to offset the increased cost of health benefits.” Asfazadour said the district employs about 300 fulltime and 300 part-time people, 21 of whom work at the district office rather than a school site. Because one condition of the Federal Education Jobs Fund is that the money can only be spent on school site personnel, the 21 district office employees received their money, totaling about $21,000, from the general fund, he said. Cathy Birks, DMUSD assistant superintendent of
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SB City Council approves establishment of levies ■ Healthy enhancements to long-running DM Farmers’ Market Page B3
BY MARLENA MEDFORD STAFF WRITER After conducting public hearings, Solana Beach City Council approved resolutions accepting engineer reports and establishing annual levies for the Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District, which was formed in 2006 to sup-
port the operations, maintenance and landscaping of the trail. The Solana Beach Lighting District was formed in 1987 to support the installation, operation and maintenance of street lighting facilities within the city. Depending on how close to the trail residents live, and in what type of
dwelling, Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District rates range from $2.44 to $19.50, though some are exempt. Benefit fees for residents in the Solana Beach Coastal Rail Trail Maintenance District are $8.80/single family, except for those living in the designated “dark sky” area,
in which case they pay $1.62/single family unit per year. The amounts to be assesses for the districts in FY 2011/2010 will not increase from FY 2010/2011. In other news: The council discussed Governor Brown’s recent removal of three members of
the 22nd District Agricultural Association (22nd DAA), all of whom were serving expired terms. Though it is not known who will be appointed to this vacancy, residents from Solana Beach and Del Mar are being considered, though no names have been publicly announced.
Solana Beach Sun now includes USA Weekend ■ Muffy Walker honored for increasing awareness of bipolar disorder. Page B1
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Friday, July 1 • The San Diego County Fair runs through July 4. For a full schedule of events, including July 4 festivities, visit www.sdfair.com. Saturday, July 2 • 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, July 3 • The Separated/Divorce support group meets at 10:15 a.m. Sundays in the St. James Catholic Church Ministry Center offices, 625 S. Nardo Ave., Solana Beach. Find help
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE—Solana Beach residents rolled-up their sleeves for a special planting at the recently renovated Fletcher Cove Community Center. These helping hands put the finishing touches on the area surrounding the community center, which is re-opening Friday, July 1, as part of the city’s anniversary celebration. Solana Beach Councilman Mike Nichols has spearheaded the landscaping efforts, dedicating dozens of hours to the project. Local nurseries Solana Succulents and Cedros Gardens also pitched in, offering discounted materials and support. Solana Beach’s Peter House is shown directly above bringing his special touch to the effort. Photo/Jon Clark
and healing in a smallgroup setting. Email fwgrant@earthlink.net or call 760-533-1520. • The Solana Beach Farmers’ Market is open from 1 to 5 p.m. at the south end of Cedros Avenue every Sunday. For more information, please visit cedrosdesigndistrict. net. Monday, July 4 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. Everyone is invited to enjoy the music and cold lemonade. The event is free of charge. Adult supervision is required for all children. Thursday, July 7 • Solana Beach continues its Concerts at the Cove series with the Symphony Brass Quintet from 6 to 7:45 p.m. For more information, visit 858-7202453 or visit cityofsolanabeach.org or solana-beach. hdso.net/Events/CS_Concerts.pdf. Fletcher Cove Park is at 140 So. Sierra Ave, Solana Beach.
Celebrate the City of Solana Beach at special event July 1 The City of Solana Beach celebrates its 25th anniversary July 1 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Fletcher Cove Community, 140 South Sierra. The event will begin with the 5:30 p.m. re-opening of Fletcher Cove Community Center. After that there will be a 6 p.m. free concert at Fletcher Cove Park featuring music from 1986, the year Solana Beach was incorporated as a city. At 6:45 p.m. there will also be magician show, plus arts and crafts for kids. At 7 p.m. the band takes the stage again, and at 7:45 city dignitaries past and present will be recognized, and talk about what it took to make Solana Beach a city, and where they feel it is now going. The event ends with an 8:45 p.m. laser light show. For more information, call 858-720-2453.
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‘Atomic Groove’ was the ‘bomb!’ Del Mar concert series has begun By Jodi Kennedy, Del Mar Foundation Fly girls on stage and a rockin twilight concert on the beach: Now that’s the way to kick off summer! “Atomic Groove,” famous for its crowd-pleasing dance tunes and go-go booted backup dancers, wowed at the first in the series of Del Mar beach concerts this summer. For many locals, this annual Del Mar Foundation event marks the true start of the Del Mar summer. As resident Donna Shaw says, “It brings the community together: Where everyone of every age has fun!” For Sanuk’s Jeff Kelley, “It’s a chance to see good friends, listen to good music, Heidi Woodhead, Kristin Jones, Greg Young, Ken Michaelson, Jacqueline Alarie and share stories you can’t repeat!” With waves crashing in the background, over Atomic Groove plays. 2,500 grooved to the atomic beat, picnicked with their families and friends, and watched the sun go down, all for free, thanks to the support of June concert sponsors, Jake’s and Rusty Del Mar. Supporters also included Joe Harper and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, and Del Mar Head Lifeguard Pat Vergne and his community services. But it’s not all work for him. As Vergne puts it: “It’s a lotta fun with everyone having a good time. And the fly girls are hot!” The next concert on July 19 showcases the classic tunes of Rockola.
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Solana Beach resident and Sun writer wins first place award for biography on Lilian Rice Solana Beach resident and Solana Beach Sun contributing writer Diane Y. Welch won the “Best in Biography” award at the recent San Diego Book Awards for her book “Lilian J. Rice: Architect of Rancho Santa Fe, California” [Schiffer, 2010]. Welch is also a public speaker and biographer who is a regular contributor to this newspaper, and its sister newspapers, the Rancho Santa Fe Review, Carmel Valley News, Del Mar Times and the La Jolla Light. For more than a decade Welch has written community features on hundreds of local personalities and several international celebrities, which include Glenn Close, Diane Keaton, Dave Stewart, Zandra Rhodes, Eleanor Antin, and more. Diane and Paul Welch. Photo/ Leslie Hoffman To find out more, visit www.lilianjrice. com
Solana Beach resident named to The Arc of San Diego Foundation board Solana Beach resident Ronald Blair was named to The Arc of San Diego Foundation’s 2011-2012 Board of Directors. Since 1992, the Foundation has raised over $5 million in funds to support The Arc of San Diego. The Arc of San Diego is the largest, most comprehensive service provider for people with disabilities in San Diego County. Each year, it serves over 2,500 children and adults with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome. For more information on The Arc of San Diego, please visit www.arc-sd.com.
A ‘Taste of Africa’ to be served up in cooking classes 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. 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).
MONEY continued from page A1 business services, said that, in addition to the $440,000 distributed to employees, about $60,000 more was paid for fringe benefits such as unemployment, social security, workers’ compensation, Medicare, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS), and other labor costs. This brings the total cost for the cash incentive program to about $500,000, all of which was paid from the Federal Education Jobs Fund. The federal government allocated about $1.2 billion in Jobs Fund money to California school districts, the purpose of which, according to a fact sheet distributed by the California Department of Education, is “to save or create an estimated 16,500 kindergarten through grade
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twelve (K-12) jobs.” The federal money was given to all school districts in the nation, and U.S. Department of Education guidelines offer a number of options for spending the money, which is to be used “only for compensation and benefits and other expenses, such as support services necessary to retain existing employees, to recall or rehire former employees, and to hire new employees, in order to provide early childhood, elementary or secondary educational and related services.” According to the Calif. Dept. of Education, “This includes salaries, performance bonuses, health insurance, retirement benefits, incentives for early retirement, pension fund contributions, tuition reimbursement, student loan re-
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payment assistance, transportation subsidies, and reimbursement for child care expenses. Funds may be used to restore reductions in salaries and benefits or to implement increases. They may also be used to eliminate furlough days.” The funds may also be spent on employees other than teachers who provide support services at school sites. But the money cannot be used for “administrative expenditures related to the operation of the superintendent’s office,” board members, fiscal services or human resources. The money allocated to each district, which is based generally on enrollment figures, is intended to be used in the 2010-2011 school year, but unspent money can be carried over one more year as long as it is all obligated by September 30, 2012. Other local districts Other local school districts used their Jobs Fund money differently. The Jobs Fund allocation to the Solana Beach School District was $503,820, which was all used, said SBSD superintendent Leslie Fausset, “to retain seven temporary teaching positions in 20102011.” If not for the Jobs Fund money, Fausset said either the teachers would have been released or programs would have been cut. The same use was made of Jobs Fund money at the Rancho Santa Fe School District, which has so far received $119,668 of a total entitlement of $132,964. Denise Stevenson, RSFSD director of finance, said the money was used “to save some positions.” She said it is paying for 2.4
temporary teachers whose jobs would have been in jeopardy had the money not been available. Without the funding, she said teachers would have been released, programs would have been eliminated, or class sizes increased. “The money received from the Federal Jobs Fund enabled our district to retain teachers that would have been reduced due to the cuts imposed by the decrease in property taxes and the state’s compulsory Basic Aid fair-share contribution,” said RSFSD superintendent Lindy Delaney in an email. At the San Dieguito Union High School District, associate superintendent of business services Eric Dill said his district was allocated $2,413,491. “We’ve spent $1,800,174 so far – all on teachers’ salaries and associated benefits,” he said. He emphasized that this was not a salary increase or a bonus but was used “to offset the general fund’s general education classroom teacher expense.” The balance of $613,316 will carry over into 2011-2012 because it’s not yet been received, he explained, saying the money, when received, will be used again for the same purpose. Of the $1.8 million spent, $1.5 million went to teachers’ salaries and $300,000 paid for benefits that included CalSTRS, Medicare, unemployment and workers’ compensation. According to Dill, the $1.5 million in Jobs Funds substituted for $1.5 million that would have come from the district’s general fund to pay for salaries, thereby freeing up $1.5 million in
unrestricted general fund money and allowing the district to avoid further budget cuts. “That is what I mean by an offset,” Dill said in an email. “The total expense for certificated salaries didn’t go up or down.” Without the Jobs Fund, Dill said the district would have had to consider other options to reduce costs – “either eliminate/reduce programs, bring back fewer temporary teachers, raise class sizes, further reduce counselors, make more reductions in non-classroom areas like transportation, athletics, etc. The list of options we had goes on and on, but we didn’t have to go there because we had this funding.” Dill said the Jobs Fund money was used to maintain programs by offsetting the losses suffered to the general fund from years of reduced education funding by the state. “Since our goal has been to preserve programs, we see the use of the funds as job retention,” he said. Del Mar’s Job Funds distribution The Del Mar Union School District, which welcomed three new board members to its five-member board in December, has allocated about $500,000 of its $763,000 in Federal Education Jobs Funds to the employee cash incentive program, about $230,000 to implement a Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan, and the rest to pay for retiree health benefits. The goal of the federal Jobs Fund was “to save the jobs of current employees,” Asfazadour said. “One of the options available was to offer a retirement incentive which the board of
trustees approved based on a recommendation from the superintendent.” The other option embraced by the district was to give employees the one-time cash incentive. When asked how it was decided by the district to use the Jobs Fund money for a cash incentive, Asfazadour said, “We look at all the revenue receive[d] and determine the best use of the funds. In this case, the decision was made to use one-time money for a one-time stipend.” He said the $1,000 per employee cash incentive saves employees’ jobs because “it keeps them from potentially leaving the district and looking for other jobs.” The December 2010 board report states that the $1,000 per employee cash incentive offer, costing a total of $500,000, was presented to the Del Mar California Teachers’ Association union in September 2010 during contract talks. According to the Dec. 15, 2010 board report, “Representatives of the DMCTA and the DMUSD reached agreement on a MOU [Memorandum of Understanding] during negotiations on September 23, 2010. The MOU was then overwhelmingly ratified by the DMCTA unit members.” The MOU was not brought forward earlier, Asfazadour said, because the DMCTA had to poll their constituents which took time. “The direction for use of the funds was made prior to the current board but was approved by them at the December 15, 2010 board meeting,” he said.
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Local students receive awards at Bishop’s Commencement 2011 was unforgettable for The Bishop’s School’s 102nd graduating class. On this celebratory day the Class of 1961 walked with the Class of 2011. The following local residents graduated from The Bishop’s School in La Jolla on Friday, May 27, and received recognition at the Awards and Commencement Ceremonies: • Ariel Ellis, daughter of Dr. Donald and Mrs. Kathy Ellis, received a Stephanie Blankenship Award, given to students who attend Bishop’s for six years and made the honor roll each semester during those years. Ellis was co-editor of the school newspaper, The Tower. Earlier this year, Ellis was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. She will attend University of Pennsylvania. • Rebecca Gold, daughter of Dr. Daniel and Mrs. Patricia Gold, received a Head of School Award that was presented to seniors whose contributions to Bishop’s were recognized as exceptional and worthy of praise, the Stephanie Blankenship Award, given to students who attend Bishop’s for six years and made the honor roll each semester during those years. She will attend Stanford University. • Catherine Thies, daughter of Mr. Eric and Mrs. Claudine Thies, received a Stephanie Blankenship Award, given to students who attend Bishop’s for six years and made the honor roll each semester during those years. Earlier this year, Thies was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. She will attend Columbia University. • Bridget Vaughan, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Vanasse, received a Stephanie Blankenship Award, given to students who attend Bishop’s for six years and made the honor roll each semester during those years. Earlier this year, Vaughan was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. She will attend Columbia University. • Laura Aguilar, daughter of Mr. George and Mrs. Christie Aguilar, received the Bishop’s Medal, an award given to a student for involvement in total life of the School; and a Stephanie Blankenship Award, given to students who attend Bishop’s for six years and made the honor roll each semester during those years. Earlier this year, Aguilar was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. She is a 2011 National Merit Scholarship Finalist and will attend Harvard University. • Alec Fisher, son of Mr. David and Mrs. Lisa Fisher, was co-recipient of the Cindy Groenendyke Sportsmanship Cup in recognition of being a senior athlete who best exhibits the qualities of sportsmanship, citizenship, responsibility, leadership and character while participating in interscholastic athletics. He will attend Columbia University. • Caileigh Gallahue, daughter of Mr. Kieran and Mrs. Mary Gallahue, received the Otto Mower Award at Commencement for being on the honor roll for four or five years at Bishop’s and made the honor roll each semester during those years. She will attend University of Notre Dame. • Adrienne Gulino, daughter of Dr. Ron Gulino and Dr. Arlene Morales, received the Robert M. Wolterstorff Community Service Award for her distinguished community service participation. She will attend Syracuse University.
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On July 4, Solana Circle Drive, between Via de la Valle and Nardo Avenue, will be closed to all vehicular traffic for a safe and orderly viewing of the fireworks display at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Please make advance plans as all of Solana Circle Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic at 8 p.m. on July 4 and will re-open at approximately 10 p.m.
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Friday will mark the start of the July Caught on Camera: Community Photo Contest. July’s theme is best Red, White, and Blue 4th of July/Patriotic photo. Go to delmartimes.com/contests and submit your photo. Winners are decided by 45% photo views and 55% editorial judgment. So get out those cameras and snap some great pictures over the holiday weekend. Remember to check out www.delmartimes.net/category/news/carmel-valley/ for the latest Del Mar and Solana Beach news and events.
The movie theater at Flower Hill Promenade is now dark for good. The theater closed permanently on June 26. Flower Hill Promenade is undergoing an upgrade and a Whole Foods will eventually open at the theater’s location. A new movie theater is slated to open at the end of July at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Photo/Jon Clark
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Summer Serenades 2011 concert series kicks off in CV July 10 The Carmel Valley Recreation Council and Pardee Homes are presenting the Summer Serenades 2011 concert series. Bring the whole family for a night of live music and fun. Don’t forget your picnic baskets and dancing shoes! This year four excellent concerts are lined up, which will run from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday evenings in the parks of Carmel Valley. The series begins July 10 at the Solana Highlands Neighborhood Park with Atomic Groove. For more information on the Summer Serenades, please contact the Carmel Valley Recreation Center at 858552-1616 or go to www.CVSD.com.
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Community members brighten lives in Costa Rica through donations BY KAREN BILLING Staff Writer Rancho Santa Fe Youth Soccer has a couple of new soccer teams wearing the Attack green and white — in Costa Rica. The soccer league donated both “home and away” jerseys to outfit two very excited youth soccer teams at an impoverished Costa Rican school. The donations were part of Local resident Ginny Barnes’ project to bring athletic equipment to Costa Rican children—she delivered the uniforms three weeks ago with her family. “Part of the mission of the Rancho Santa Fe Attack is ‘through soccer have fun, build character and develop an appreciation for the rich spectrum of the world’s cultures,’” said Marilee Pacelli, director of operations for Rancho Santa Fe Youth Soc-
Costa Rican children in donated uniforms from Rancho Santa Fe Soccer. cer. “When Ginny told me use.” about her project, we were In addition to the doin the process of collecting nated uniforms, Barnes and and reordering uniforms for her family gave more than the new season. We were ex100 pounds of sporting cited to be able to donate to goods that they had stuffed her project and knowing into their suitcases: soccer that soccer is such a big part shorts, soccer balls, basketof the lives of children in balls, whiffle balls and bats, Costa Rica we know the uniand 68 jump ropes. For forms will be put to good rainy days, they also gave
the school 90 new books. Barnes came up with the idea for the sporting goods donation after visiting the country a year before and seeing children playing with an old soccer ball without any skin left. As she collected items, Barnes was amazed by people’s generosity — such as Rancho Santa Fe Soccer’s willingness to pitch in and how a local sporting goods store offered a discount after finding out where the items were going. On the day they brought the donations to the school, the Barnes family was treated to a school tour and students performed a dance recital for them. Barnes gave the school an additional $200 and told them to use it for anything related to physical education and the school officials im-
Torrey Pines High class of 2005 graduate Christie Barnes, left, and her cousins Emily and Mary Hall with Costa Rican schoolchildren. mediately eyed their beat-up basketball backboards. By the time she returned a week later, the new backboards were already up — a feat that Barnes said might have taken six months and 20 meetings in America. “It was so amazing,”
said Barnes, recalling how one little boy couldn’t take his eyes off the new goalie gloves on his hands. “As a community, we’re so blessed and we really wanted to do something…It was a wonderful experience and I’m ready to do it again.”
Kartmob.com provides discounts while raising money for schools BY MARLENA MEDFORD Staff Writer Once upon a time, consumers had to clip coupons — but now, they’re just a click away. A wave of companies has now mushroomed after figuring out how to harness the power of the Internet in a new way: Customers can go online and browse exclusive daily deals for all sorts of local businesses, pre-purchase vouchers for the promotions they like, and then use the vouchers when they want.
Solana Beach resident Steven Jung has now discovered a way to take that concept of online group-savings one step further and use it for a greater good: He recently launched Kartmob.com, a website that allows people to score those discounts while helping to raise money for local public schools “The original concept was truly born out of idea of creating something that’d be able to help public schools,” Jung said. “I am a product of California public schools, but
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nice built-in feature of this concept. “Kartmob is built on a socially responsible business model, and it feels really good to be a part of it. I’ve long held the belief that if you find something you’re good at, something that really gives back in some way, you’ll be happy. So far, that’s proven to be very true. And so far, people are excited about the concept. I think they can see that this is something that’s really special.” For more information, visit www.kartmob.com.
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SDSU professor, ‘Most Influential Faculty Award’ winner, steps down as civil engineering chair after a record 18 years BY ARTHUR LIGHTBOURN Contributor “Whatever I do,” says Janusz Supernak, “I’m passionate about it. I don’t like to do things half way.” That includes being a civil engineer, college professor, singer, songwriter, church organist, and a U.S. nationally-ranked pingpong player. Supernak, 66, the Polish-born San Diego State University professor who recently stepped down as chair of the department of civil engineering after serving a record 18 years, was honored at SDSU’s 2011 commencement with the university’s “Most Influential Faculty Award.” During his tenure as chair (the longest in the college’s history), the multitalented Supernak was successful in creating two additions to the civil engineering program: environmental and construction engineering; and is credited with bringing in more than $4 million in external contracts to SDSU. He is the author of more than 100 papers and
research reports on intelligent transportation systems, traffic engineering, transportation economics and travel demand analysis; and he remains on the faculty as a professor, doing research and teaching courses in transportation engineering and engineering economy. He has lectured in 14 countries and at some of the world’s most prestigious universities, including Oxford, Kyoto University, Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, Nanyang University, Singapore, and at the BOKU University of Vienna. SDSU is the only university in San Diego offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in civil, environmental and construction engineering with close to 700 students. We interviewed Supernak at his local home where he lives with his Polishborn wife, Iga, a materials engineer and former model, who also shares his love of music and singing — he, a baritone, and she, a soprano. They met in Cracow
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seven years ago through mutual friends and have been married almost six years. “Stepping down as chair position,” he said, “gives me more time for my music, my sports and, most importantly, for time with my wife.” Department chairs normally serve a three-year term with a possible twoyear extension. “I was asked to continue many times and it resulted in a record 18 years at the helm,” he said. “Since
we had a very successful accreditation visit in 2010 with all three of our engineering programs — civil, environmental and construction — receiving the maximum six-year accreditations, it was a perfect time for me to step down to give someone else to start preparations for the next accreditation visit in 2016. “Accreditation is a very demanding and time-consuming task for any chair, even with just one program, and we have three.” Supernak was born in
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cer at age 40, the 13-yearold Supernak decided he should concentrate his efforts working toward a profession in which he could “earn some money.” He began tutoring fellow students in mathematics, switched from a liberal arts high school to a technical high school and subsequently was accepted at the Technical University of Warsaw, the premier engineering university in Poland, where he earned his undergraduate degree (1968), his master’s degree (1970) and his Ph.D. (1977) in civil engineering with an emphasis on transportation. While working as a researcher in environmental development at the staterun Transportation Department in Warsaw, he went to a conference England to present a paper. “The civil engineering chairman of SUNY (State University of New York at Buffalo) liked my paper on a mathematical modeling of how traffic is generated in cities and invited me to
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Stanford student’s program helps high school students master SAT BY KAREN BILLING Staff Writer Local resident Keziah Sonder Plattner is coming home for the summer intent on helping local high school students learn to master the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test). The Stanford sophomore is working though the Revolution Ivy Insiders summer program to bring an intense three-week study session to Rancho Santa Fe. Her session will begin July 8 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. at the Village Church. Keziah, a 2010 graduate of Santa Fe Christian School, scored in the 99th percentile on her SATs and ACTs, including a 34 on her ACT (American College Testing). “I remember going into it being really nervous,” said Keziah, 19, noting that the length of the test was especially intimidating. “I’m excited to tell students that it is beatable, it’s predictable and it’s not as scary as it seems.” Keziah had hoped to do some tutoring work this summer and found that Revolution Ivy offered the opportunity to teach others while also obtaining valuable business experience. As the manager of her own branch, Keziah had to scout a location (she called more than 50 places before the church
Keziah Sonder Plattner agreed to host her) and do all her own marketing and sales, as well as the actual instruction. Revolution Ivy is one of the most successful test prep programs in the country, founded by Harvard undergrads in 2003 with the belief that the best way for high school students to learn how to beat standardized monster tests was to learn from college students who already had. The Revolution Ivy Insiders program says that the system can help students boost scores by 254 points on the SAT. One of the keys of its prep is that the SAT always tests the exact same concepts and question types. Keziah said it’s possible for students to go into the test knowing exactly what to expect. “It doesn’t test a person’s intelligence, just how well you’ve learned the test,” Keziah said. “I view it as a
game with rules you can learn and a game you can beat and that’s kind of reassuring for students.” Her Rancho Santa Fe summer course will be an intense three-week program, three days a week. Students who prefer learning one on one can opt for private tutoring instead and Keziah also offers a hybrid option which includes the classes and private tutoring. Keziah has always been very comfortable at the head of a class and has enjoyed tutoring and working with kids. While she is currently majoring in materials science and engineering at Stanford she won’t yet rule out a career in education. “Education is really important and good teachers are always needed,” Keziah said. “It’s something I’m definitely considering.” In addition to SAT and ACT prep, Keziah also offers tutoring in AP Biology, AP Calculus BC, AP Calculus AB, AP English and AP Statistics. The group course is $599; hybrid option is $899 and Keziah will offer financial aid. To learn more e-mail keziah_sonderplattner@ivyinsiders.com or visit www.revolutionprep.com/ivy_instructors/keziah_s
TPHS students with their trophies from “Music in the Parks”: Back row left to right: Allah Ahmad, Andrew Sweet, Dan Kim and Charlie Yang; Front row left to right: Ashley Kim, Lillian Wang and Kelly Chen.
Torrey Pines Music Department earns top awards The Torrey Pines High School Music Department brought home many new trophies during this competitive season, highlighting the talent and dedication of the music students and music director Amy Willcox. In March both orchestras qualified for the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association regional festival by receiving superior ratings at the local festival in Oceanside. The orchestras traveled to Ontario for the regional competition on May 20. The Advanced Orchestra received a unanimous superior (superiors from all four judges) in the AA (collegiate) level for the 8th year in a row. They were the only high school orchestra to receive a unanimous superior. The Intermediate Orchestra received an excellent rating in the Class B (high school) level. Both groups performed a prepared program and were also judged on their sight reading. “The Advanced Orchestra has exceptionally talented musicians this year and they really play well together,” said Amy Willcox, music director. The orchestras went straight from the competition in Ontario to meet the Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band students in Valencia for the Music in the Parks festival where all five of the Torrey Pines ensembles came in first place for a clean sweep. The Wind Ensemble was judged overall best band. Nicci Cazares, vocalist in the Jazz Band, received the Overall Best Soloist award. The Jazz Band competed in the Coronado Jazz Fest on April 30, receiving second place and a unanimous superior rating in the advanced category. Outstanding Musicianship awards went to Will Shi, Omron Hassan, Lenny Cheah, Andy Zhao & Nicci Cazares. In March, the Jazz Band also performed in the Irvine Jazz Fest, receiving the “Best Trombone Section” award and earning Outstanding Soloist awards for Nicci Cazares, Lenny Cheah & Jaeyoung Kim. “It’s been a very busy competitive season and all of the ensembles have done very well,” said Ms. Willcox. “We were thrilled to come out of Music in the Parks with five first place finishes. Every year our program grows stronger.” For more information about the Torrey Pines Music Department visit http://teachers. sduhsd.net/awillcox/.
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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Soldier Stories: ‘The Tip of the Spear’ BY JEANNE MCKINNEY Contributor There are over 1.4 million active U.S. military personnel paying a huge price while we freedom-loving citizens benefit from America’s unlimited opportunities. Men and women from all walks of life, ethnicities and cultures do many jobs and carry the enormous weight to keep America secure and ensure peace. This column will present soldier stories to provide readers insight into the lives of these dedicated, talented, and brave warriors and heroes who watch our backs. Here is our first story: Earning his wings in 2007, U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin L. Jackson, a Houston, Texas, native based at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, has flown the AH-1W Super Cobra in three combat deployments — one in Iraq and two in Afghanistan. This twin-engine attack helicopter is the backbone of the U.S. Marine Corps Helicopter fleet. From the outset, Jackson says, “It takes a unique mindset” to go to battle. Most of us will never have to fight an elusive and ruthless enemy night to day for months on end, pushing the body, keeping the mind focused and skills sharp despite carnage and destruc-
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tion all around. “Taking the oath and wanting to serve your country means potentially giving your life in her defense.” Success in combat does not come without a cost laments Jackson – who has lost good friends weeks before they were set to go home. “Whether they came from our unit or the ones we supported, we all feel it and mourn in our own ways – that’s the Marine mentality. You never get used to it, nor should we ever. We remember them for the stories, the good times and what they stood for. But they would also want us to show up for work the next day and provide the same quality support as before, taking the fight to the enemy and accomplish the mission.” He remembers, with respect, his step-grandfather, a World War II veteran, and NFL player Pat Tillman, who “placed servitude and sacrifice
above fame and greed.” Tillman, who took the oath and gave his life, helps him stay grounded. Jackson’s military career started at the United States Naval Academy. “Being a young somewhat jaded midshipman, Sept. 11 had a profound effect on me. Up until that point, I was sure I wanted nothing to do with the Marines.” In the years that followed, many people Jackson admired opted to join. He said he wanted to be part of it – part of the tip of the spear. Becoming a member of “the few, the proud” was the best way to do that. Jackson’s greatest reward is the bond he forms with the Marines he flies for every day — especially in combat. He offers, “No other service trains like we do…At some point, regardless of our military occupational specialty (MOS), we take our issued rifle, gear, lace up our boots and slug through months of infan-
try training. This shared appreciation for the ‘grunt’ — the customer they will one day support — is forever seared into our minds. ” Appreciation for support was revealed to Jackson in Kyrgyzstan while conversing with a forward air controller (FAC) from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment (2/8). Jackson and his squadron had a very special relationship with that unit during Operation River Liberty. During the 2009 surge in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan, “they arguably worked the most challenging slice of Afghan soil” — starting with the biggest heli-borne insert since the Vietnam War. “Prior to River Liberty, there was very little sustained coalition presence in many parts of Southern Helmand. But one early July morning that all changed. The Taliban went to sleep that night and literally awoke to find 4,000 Marines in their backyard.” “What 2/8 accomplished that summer was remarkable”, says Jackson. “We knew we would be busy and that the theater would become more kinetic…but thankfully we were well-trained and ready. Our mission was to identify the enemy and prevent him from gaining any momen-
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin L. Jackson tum,” and as pilots of attack helicopters “to support and protect our own.” The words of a young squad leader forever remind him of that. “He asked me if I was from ‘Repent’ (our theater call sign). When I said I was, he shook my hand and said”, “Sir, you guys really saved us more times than I will ever admit to my mother…thankyou.” Jackson was never more proud to be a Marine than at that very moment. When he returned for his second deployment to Afghanistan in 2010, the areas that were once most kinetic became some of the best success stories in Afghanistan. He reports, “Marines in those parts worried less about pursuing the enemy and more about making sure the children made it to school
on time.” On being an American, Jackson reflects, “While no doubt we have suffered our setbacks along the way, the United States has done so much good for mankind… having an intimate knowledge of our history, our trials and tribulations is crucial for every American to understand and appreciate.” Since being commissioned an officer in the United States Marine Corps from the Naval Academy in 2004, Jackson has been listening for those infantry Marines’ voices on the radio, bearing witness to the value of his work. I feel many Americans echo his sentiments; “I still get chills hearing our national Anthem and watching Old Glory flap freely in the wind. I feel so very blessed and humble to be an American.” Jackson is looking forward to a fourth deployment (third to Afghanistan). His passion for what he does is clear: he tells me his entire existence is to support that young Marine, quite often only months removed from a high school prom. I’m convinced our backs are secure with this flying warrior, who, with many others have stepped up to be “the tip of the spear.”
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Jackson Hawkins thanks Annie Driscoll and Maddie Uebelhor for saving his life.
Girls thanked for saving teen’s life at SB Boys & Girls Club Annie Driscoll of Carlsbad and Madeline Uebelhor of Encinitas, were recognized at the Solana Beach Boys and Girls Club recently for pulling Jackson Hawkins from the bottom of the club’s pool and saving his life this past Memorial Day. Both girls were praised by Club Aquatic Director Joe Benjamin for their quick thinking. “This act shows great character in both the young ladies and we are extremely proud of their heroic acts” said Benjamin. The rescue began when Annie noticed a young boy (Hawkins) submerged under water and therefore she swam out to check on the situation. Upon reaching Hawkins, Annie noticed that the boy only had a few bubbles coming from his mouth. She grabbed Hawkins by the under arm area and pulled him to safety above the water’s surface. Maddie noticed Annie struggling from fatigue after swimming from the bottom of the 75-meter pool with Hawkins and helped her place him over the lane line and called for help from the lifeguard. Due to the girl’s quick decision-making, Hawkins was uninjured in the incident.
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Front Row: Joey Belluso (Ramona High School), David Martinez (San Dieguito Academy), Tommy Baronner (Torrey Pines), Dakota Wilson (Del Norte), JJ Batagglia (Ramona), Jonathan Doulgeropoulos (Ramona), Sameer Jafri (Canyon Crest), Sammy Casinelli (La Costa Canyon). Back Row: Head Coach, Jason Litt, Coach David Dinerman, Sam Sainz (Temecula Prep) Brandon Weiman (Ramona), Rhett Williams (Ramona), Brandon Miller (La Costa Canyon), Riley Adams (Canyon Crest), Garrett Reese (Del Norte), Coach Robert Schengel. Not pictured: John Butz (El Capitan), Mark Detrow (Torrey Pines), Damon Nolan (Murietta Valley), Dillon Thomison (La Costa Canyon), Adam Taylor Ramona).
Encinitas Gamers capture San Diego Elite Tournament The Encinitas Gamers recruit student-athletes with high level academics and solid baseball skills, from schools throughout the San Diego area. This year’s team, which features players from nine schools, captured a second straight San Diego Elite Tournament, allowing only five runs in four games, playing nearly flawless defense throughout. Sameer Jafri (Canyon Crest Academy) picked up the win in the final game, throwing 5 strong innings, allowing only one run on 2 hits. Rhett Williams (Ramona) shut out a determined SDBC team for the final two innings to record the save. It took the Gamers ten innings to reach the finals by turning back the always scrappy, Team San Diego. Sammy Casinelli (La Costa Canyon) blasted a walk-off double to the center field wall, scoring Canyon Crest’s Riley Adams from second base for the games’ only run. Sam Sainz (Temecula Prep) threw seven shutout innings and Dakota Wilson (Del Norte) added three more to pick up the win. The Encinitas Gamers play in the USA Premier League and will compete in the July 4 Firecracker Showcase Tournament in Orange County, July 1-6.
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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Del Mar Live Scan at Piazza Carmel Postal Annex offers digital fingerprinting services BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER With Del Mar Live Scan offered inside his Piazza Carmel Postal Annex location, owner Kirk Krikorian has made an identifiable mark on fingerprinting services in North County. Since opening in 2006, Del Mar Live Scan has become one of the main sources for the background check process required by law for many professions. Del Mar Live Scan replaces black ink fingerprinting with a digital scan of your fingerprints. A Carmel Valley resident since 1995, Krikorian had a long, 32-plus year career as an insurance executive before deciding he wanted to change careers, opening up the Postal Annex branch 10 years ago. “This has become one of the top producing Postal Annexes in the whole county,” Krikorian said of the busy location and “wonderful” community. Five years ago Krikorian developed the Live Scan concept to give Carmel Valley and surrounding areas a convenient resource as fingerprinting is required by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI for background checks in numerous professions, including teachers, school volunteers, nurses, military applicants, contractors, CPAs and
more. “There was a definite need for a local place to do fingerprinting and since I owned the Postal Annex it was an ideal merge,” Krikorian said. “Fingerprinting is done in a professional, business environment.” Certified technicians complete the fingerprinting work and prints are sent to the DOJ, FBI and the Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) if applicable. “People really appreciate the service they get from us, we’re really particular when it comes to service,” said Krikorian. “We want to make everyone feel special when they walk into the store.” Del Mar Live Scan accepts walk-ins, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Krikorian said they can be open for extended Owner Kirk Krikorian, left, with employees of Del Mar Live Scan and hours to accommodate a customer’s busy Postal Annex. Photo/Karen Billing schedule by calling (858) 342-2389. They also For more information, visit www.delmarlivescan.com. Adoffer mobile fingerprinting services, at no additional dress: Piazza Carmel, 3810 - 3890 Valley Centre Drive San charge for groups of five or more within a five- mile radius. Diego, CA 92130.
Enjoy a festive event at Del Mar Foundation’s Independence Day 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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Not a dime’s worth of difference? ONE VIEW A growing number of “independent” voters hold that there is no mean- GORDON ingful dif- CLANTON ference be- North Coast tween columnist Democrats and Republicans. I disagree. Democrats favor progressive taxation. Republicans favor huge tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. Democrats support Social Security, Medicare, and national health insurance. Republicans want to repeal these programs. Theirs is a faith-based health system, a single-
prayer plan. Democrats are pro-labor. Republicans are antiunion. Democrats seek to raise the minimum wage. Republicans usually vote NO. Democrats are prochoice. Republicans, that odd coalition of the very rich and the religious right, have pledged to outlaw abortion and stem-cell research. Democrats are friends of the environment. Most Republicans oppose measures to protect the natural world. Most Democrats oppose the death penalty. Most Republicans support it. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats favor a mix of tax extensions and spending cuts to balance
the California budget. Every legislative Republican insists on an all-cuts budget, no matter what the cost to schools, parks, roads, cops, and the poor, sick, and elderly. Most Democrats favor comprehensive immigration reform with a pathway to citizenship — and they supported the Dream Act. Many Republicans are immigrant-bashers. Pete Wilson and Brian Bilbray come to mind. In the 1960s, Democratic Presidents Kennedy and Johnson led the charge for black civil rights. Republicans promptly launched a “Southern Strategy,” designed to appeal to disgruntled white people. As the Great Depression was brought on by the policies of Republican
presidents Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover, the great recession of our own time was brought on by the policies of Republican president George W. Bush. Throughout the Great Depression and beyond, voters elected Democrat Franklin Roosevelt four times and gave him large majorities in Congress. Voters did NOT say in 1936: “Well, FDR hasn’t ended the Depression yet. I guess we should give control of the economy back to the Republicans.” Consider the company you keep if you believe there is no difference between the parties. George Wallace, racist governor of Alabama and “state-rights” candidate for the presidency, was fond of saying, “There’s not a dime’s
worth of difference between the Democrats and the Republicans.” Ross Perot made the same claim in 1992, with the unintended consequence of helping Bill Clinton defeat Bush I. The same argument was made by Ralph Nader, whose third-party run in 2000 cost Al Gore the presidency (despite winning the popular vote) and ushered in eight years of Bush II. Suggestion (from Andy Borowitz) of a campaign slogan for possible presidential candidate Rick Perry: “What harm could a governor of Texas do?” Gordon Clanton teaches Sociology at San Diego State University. He welcomes comments at gclanton@mail. sdsu.edu.
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Santa Fe Irrigation hooked on higher spending As we’ve all seen, our country and much of the world is addicted to spending more than they can afford. Our very own Santa Fe Irrigation District (SFID) seems stuck in the same spending mentality. Many of us have pleaded with the SFID Board of Directors to rein in costs; but our voices mostly fall on deaf ears. As a result, the recently approved annual budget doesn’t appear to go far enough to control short term costs and contains no structural changes to bring our long term liabilities in line with our revenues. Here are some sample points to consider: 1) Yet another rate increase at SFID. In a recent Board meeting, it was acknowledged that only a 3% rate increase will cover the increased cost of imported water, and the Board has chosen a 6% rate increase for budgeting purposes. By comparison, on June 24, the Union Tribune reported that the San Diego Water District will absorb next year’s in-
crease in the cost of imported water. At SFID, the new rate increase of 6% equals 200% of the cost increase in water. And just like San Diego, we have the same full reservoirs that are helping them absorb the cost increase. How much of the new 6% rate increase will support current headcount, operating expenses and pension costs rather than adding to reserves? 2) No consolidation activity. We’ve been told that regional consolidation can’t be done. Yet four other districts in San Diego have recently taken steps to consolidate some of their costs. This is at least a step in the right direction, but would have more fiscal impact if the districts were merged into one. At SFID, there is currently no plan in place, although the Board acknowledged in the June Board meeting that this should be looked into later this year. 3) No meaningful pension reform. On June 5, the Union Tribune reported that
out of about 40 San Diego agencies, SFID ranked at the very bottom in pension reform. In fact, just recently our current Board (less our new Director Mensheck) signed a two-year agreement with the district’s employees locking in their current pension plans and premium healthcare benefits. SFID employees contribute very little to their retirement and nothing to their healthcare. Although the Board is beginning to voice their concern in this area, SFID does not currently have a second tier of employees with reduced benefits like many other municipalities. Where will the money come from to cover the multi-million dollar unfunded pension liabilities that have been allowed to balloon without offsetting structural change? 4) Our reservoir has been neglected. Besides our Badger Filtration Plant, the San Dieguito Reservoir is our main asset, and no funds have been allocated to fix visible problems. Just drive by and see for yourself why
neighbors who live near the reservoir have been complaining. Smelly mud flats, overgrown reeds, and untreated storm drain run-off is allowed directly into our reservoir. This has been allowed to happen for years. In the June Board meeting, $60,000 was allocated to have a consultant evaluate what needs to be done; restoration of the reservoir will be a significant unbudgeted cost. 5) Adequate financial reserves? From past Board discussions, we’ve heard that reserves have been used to fund general operating expenses and/or pension related costs. Additionally, several Board members have acknowledged that SFID’s reserves should be greater and that depreciation does not cover the replacement costs of our assets (like pipes and valves in the ground, etc). How will SFID increase the amount of reserves? If the current Board and General Manager don’t aggressively address these fiscal issues, we can all expect
to continue getting rate increases many times the cost of imported water for years to come. And regarding the recently approved annual budget, it is our opinion that many of the assumptions behind this budget are flawed. Not only are the above capital needs not fully addressed, the current high level of expenses is “balanced” only because of a hopeful assumption that water usage will increase 8% over the next twelve months in spite of a multi-year declining trend in usage. If revenues do not increase at the 8% usage rate, be ready for the SFID to raise your rates another full 12% (not their budgeted 6%) next January; a rate that is 4 times the cost increase of imported water. Brad Burnett Otto Dieffenbach Greg Gruzdowich Sam Ursini Rankine Van Anda
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come to America.â€? Name: Janusz (pronounced: “Ya-nooshâ€?) Supernak, Supernak served as a visitPh.D. ing assistant professor at SUNY, 1980-81; and served as associate Distinction: San Diego State University civil engineering professor, who served for a record 18 years as chair of professor at Drexel University, Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Philadelphia, 1981-84; and, in Engineering, recently was honored at the 2011 com1984, moved to San Diego and joined the SDSU faculty as an as- mencement with receipt of SDSU’s Most Influential Faculsociate professor. He was proty Award. moted to full professor in 1988. Resident of: Carmel Valley Most rush-hour motorists Born: Deblin, Poland, 66 years ago regard freeway driving as an ordeal to be endured for the privi- Education: B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering, Technical University of Warsaw, 1968, 1970, 1977 respeclege of living and working in tively. sunny San Diego, but Supernak has long regarded the I-15 as a Family: He and his wife, Iga, have been married six “national labâ€? for creating better years. Like he, she was born in Poland, is also an engineer traffic management systems. and sings with him in a quartet at the Polish Catholic From 1997 to 2001, he was Mission in Pacific Beach where he has served as volunteer the principal investigator of the organist and cantor for 20 years. $1.2 million federal grant pilot Interests: Music, singing, songwriting, table tennis, program for the Congestion chess, Sudoku and travel. (Value) Pricing system on the Favorite composers: Chopin and Mozart HOT (High Occupancy Toll) lanes of the I-15. The successful Favorite singers: Tony Bennett and Nat King Cole implementation of the computFavorite films: Classic European films by directors Luis er-controlled trip pricing geared BuĂąuel, Federico Fellini and Ingmar Bergman are his allto traffic volume was a worldtime favorites. first now imitated by other cities Favorite travel: Japan and India to improve highway traffic Recent readings: “4 Diets 4 Blood Types: Eat Right 4 flows. Your Type,â€? by Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo; and poetry by Nobel “Traffic unfortunately is a phenomenon of our civilization laureate Czeslaw Milosz. and it’s not going away because Philosophy: Strive for a balance among intellectual, of growth and San Diego has tre- spiritual and physical activities. “It works for me.â€? mendous growth. The problems we are facing as traffic engineers will only be more complicated,â€? controlled and guided safely and evenly he said. through rush hour traffic. But solutions like HOT lanes and soon to For civil engineers, the future bodes well be introduced “managed lanesâ€? on I-15, he for job opportunities, particularly in the areas added, will definitely help, combined hopeof transportation, water-delivery systems and fully with other solutions including flexible construction upgrading of the country’s aging work hours and “smart growthâ€? to reduce infrastructure, Supernak predicts. commuting distances. He is particularly proud of his role in Looking even more into the future, Suwinning the contract for a World Bank-sponpernak anticipates seeing traffic engineers fur- sored program to provide graduate training ther develop “intelligent highwayâ€? experifor engineering instructors from Nangarhar ments in which highways will be equipped University, Jalalabad, Afghanistan. with magnets and vehicles with special devicTwo instructors just earned their M.S. dees that will allow vehicles to be automatically
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grees from SDSU and another six are completing master’s degrees at SDSU’s partner school, the Technical University of Cracow, Poland. Supernak is co-director of the program that not only is training teachers but has created coursework for implementation of a new, strong civil engineering curriculum at Nangarhar. “This is a project that will make really true friends in Afghanistan,â€? he said. “Those people are very influential‌They will say Americans did something really good for them. So, if we want to win hearts and minds, that’s the best way to do it.â€? His passion for music has been with him throughout his life, beginning as a boy, growing up in a household where music and singing were an integral part of family life. For the past 20 years, Supernak has served as the volunteer organist and cantor at the Polish Catholic Mission in Pacific Beach. He and his wife perform in a quartet at the church. He has written and composed more than 50 songs and recorded two albums: “My Prayerâ€? and “Christmas in San Diego,â€? which won first prizes at the International Multimedia Festival “Polish Homelands,â€? in 2006 and 2007. His song, “My Lullaby,â€? is the title song in the award-winning album by Polish jazz singer Aga Zaryan. His song, “I Found My Perfect City,â€? was the popular vote winner in a contest for a song about San Diego organized by San Diego Magazine and radio station Sophie@103.7. It has had more than 4,000 hits on YouTube. In addition to his musical interests, Supernak is an avid table tennis (ping-pong) player. He is a frequent competitor in San Diego Table Tennis Association tournaments, often against skillful Chinese players at the Recreational Center in Carmel Valley, and solo against a robot in his garage. At the 2008 U.S. National Competition in Las Vegas, he was ranked 16 in his age group. All through his career in the U.S., Supernak has maintained an abiding connection with his native Poland. He is president of the San Diego-Warsaw & Mazovia Province Sister City Society and active in the House of Poland in Balboa Park, the Polish-American Congress, Polonia Technica and Polonia United. In 2004, he arranged for Polish Solidarity leader Lech Walesa to give a lecture at SDSU that attracted an audience of 1,200.
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DM Lifeguard Association Dance Party
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he Del Mar Lifeguard Association Dance Party fundraiser was held June 25 at the Powerhouse Community Center. The event featured musical entertainment by The Corvettes, a raffle and silent auction, no host drink and dinner and more. The Del Mar Lifeguard Association’s fundraising efforts provide support for various programs in public education that promote public safety and ocean awareness. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
Kaylee Emerson, Amy Wright, Mallory Murphy, Scott Henson
Dara Guss, Johnny Seiber, Chelsea Buser, Ben Williams
Mark Rathsam, Zach Groban, Jim Lischer
Joe and Alice Sullivan Bud and Mary Ann Emerson, Claire and Tom McGreal
Tyler Grant, Ed Yuskeiewicz, Jody Hubbard
Grant Chiponis, Chase Dugas
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Buchanan earns his stripes; Eagle’s leadership, tenacity, inspires teammates BY GIDEON RUBIN CONTRIBUTOR When asked his idea of a football player with great leadership qualities, Santa Fe Christian’s Andrew Buchanan cited former Chargers and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. “To me, the great leader is the guy who leaves it all on the field but then he doesn’t talk about it after the game,” said Buchanan, an incoming senior linebacker/quarterback. “He’s just subtle, he talks about how it’s a combined team effort and he doesn’t gloat.” When asked the same question, incoming SFC running back/defensive back Jarrod Watson-Lewis cited Andrew Buchanan. “Motivational,” Watson-Lewis said of Buchanan. “Inspirational, really.” In recent months, Buchanan has earned his stripes as an inspirational leader after rejoining his team for spring workouts just weeks after experiencing potentially lifethreatening complications from a knee surgery in April. Buchanan suffered a severed artery during the procedure and a related blood clot a few days later. Undeterred, Buchanan has resumed football-related activities, participating in spring weight-lifting and running drills while wearing a surgically-installed metal brace on his knee that weighs more than two pounds. “When we’re in our workouts and doing a lot of hard work some people get discouraged, like ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore,’ ” Watson-Lewis said. “Then you think about that injury, it’s beyond what anyone can imagine. “It just makes you feel like, OK, I should be pushing harder. It makes (practices) easier.” Buchanan has prided himself for pushing harder since long before the injury in just about every endeavor he’s pursued. Buchanan, who also plays on the volleyball team, has maintained an off-the-charts 4.67 GPA at SFC. He plans to
Andrew Buchanan major in mechanical or chemical engineering at UCLA, UC Berkeley, or Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo). “ I’ve always grown up trying to push myself to do the best I can in school, and that carried over into when I started playing sports,” Buchanan said. “I just treat everything as a competition, whether it’s sports or school.” Buchanan played football on a bum knee his junior year, splitting time between the varsity and junior varsity. He suffered the injury doing quick start-and-stop sprints called “suicides.” “My body went one way and the knee didn’t come with it,” he said of the injury. “It just kind of stuck in the turf.” The injury left him with a torn MCL and damaged growth plate. What was supposed to be a two-day procedure left him in the intensive care unit for nine days. Buchanan was about four days into his hospital stay when he learned of the complications. “I was on so much pain medication it didn’t really hit
me what happened,” Buchanan said. Buchanan said the hardest part of the injury was missing out on activities for several months. He had to sit out all of his junior volleyball season, and his football activities have been restricted. He’s expected to have his brace surgically removed in late July, and will be able to participate in limited activities a week after that. He’ll be able to participate in full contact drills by mid-August. He expects to make a complete recovery. “I can’t do everything, but I’m doing everything I can, trying to be a team leader for my teammates,” Buchanan said. It’s a role he relishes. “I just want to show them that nothing’s going to slow me down,” Buchanan said. “I’m trying to do the most that I can through my actions to show (the younger players) that I have a good work ethic so they can model it after mine.” And through his example, Buchanan has given the Eagles leadership they can trust. “It shows that he’s fearless, he’s just a fighter,” WatsonLewis said. “When things are going wrong during a game you just look over at (Buchanan) and you know everything’s going to be OK. You know he’ll always be there for you.” Buchanan, a 5-foot-10, 170-pounder with below average speed, strength and size, more than makes up for what he lacks in tangible tools with a passion for the game and energetic playing style that rubs off on teammates. He’s projected to be the team’s backup quarterback, but could start at middle linebacker, Eagles coach Nick Ruscetta said. “He’s one of those kids where if you had 11 of them on your team you’d probably never lose a game,” Ruscetta said. “Kids who don’t think they can play sports can look at him and say ‘if he can do it, anybody can do it.’ ”
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Torrey Pines grad Cory Nasoff selected to compete at water polo’s World University Games in China
The Cathedral Catholic girls swim and dive team.
Cathedral Catholic captures 4th consecutive CIF crown Recently at Del Norte High School, the Cathedral Catholic girls swim and dive team won their fourth straight CIF Division II title after a meet-long, pressure packed battle with Valhalla in which both teams outdistanced Mt. Carmel, Westview, Canyon Crest and La Jolla. Going into the finals, Valhalla appeared poised to threaten Cathedral’s title streak. That Valhalla was a threat was not lost on Cathedral head coach Jeff Owen. “We scored out the meet based on the prelims and diving which showed us going into finals tied 195 to 195 with Valhalla.” True to form, the two teams went into the last event of the meet with Cathedral holding a slim six point lead and the relays for the two teams seeded first and second. As the meet announcer let everyone know how tight the team race was, Owen reflected that “after watching the girls consistently hit best times throughout the meet I was confident they could do it, but I’d be lying if I did say I was nervous.” Cathedral’s 400 free relay of Jenna Harris, Kim Boone, Molly Barry and Roz Kackman stepped up and shaved over five seconds off of their top qualifying preliminary swim to win and clinch the title for the Dons. Throughout the morning, the Cathedral girls responded to the pressure with great swims. Owen noted that “the girls knew that every opportunity to move up a place from
Water polo player Cory Nasoff, a 2007 Torrey Pines graduate and Cal Bears runner up NCAA finalist, has been selected to represent the USA at the upcoming World University Games in China. Head coach Marc Hunt recently announced the Men’s World University Games roster that will compete at the World University Games this Aug. 11-23 in Shenzhen, China. The squad represents some of the best recent college aged talent the United States has to offer. Team USA has been slotted in Group C along with Serbia, France, and Singapore, and will meet those teams in group play to start off the tourney opening with Singapore on Aug. 11. Cory Nasoff Team USA has had success in the event earning consecutive first place finishes in 1991 and 1993. The 1991 title came under the direction of UC-Irvine’s Ted Newland in Sheffield, England, while the most recent championship team was guided by the late Steve Heaston of Cal in 1993 in Buffalo, New York. The United States last competed in the World University Games in 2009 in Belgrade, Serbia, claiming a sixth place finish. — USA Water Polo (usawaterpolo.org) their prelim standing was the way to win the meet.” The tone was set in the first event of the meet, the 200 medley relay. Jenna Harris, Kim Boone, Roz Kackman and Katie Kochalko won for the Dons with Valhalla finishing third. In the 200 freestyle, Cathedral got big swims from Roz Kackman (1st), Molly Barry (3rd) and Ashley Weedman (7th). Kackman’s time of 1:51.92 was an All-American consideration time, and she continued her outstanding performance winning the 100 butterfly. Barry took second in the 500 freestyle with a 4:59.43, also an All-American consideration time. Other key contributors for the Dons were Harris (4th – 100 backstroke/5th – 50 free), Kochalko (8th – 100 butterfly/ 9th – 200 IM), Weedman (5th – 500 free), Emilie Myers (8th – 100 butterfly), and Boone (6th – 100 breaststro ke). Weedman, Myers, Barry and Kochalko combined to take 5th in the 200 freestyle relay and diver Kylie Sullivan placed 7th. Owen enjoyed the team victory because “every swimmer had a role to play, and swimming is usually such an individual sport. It was great watching the girls accomplish this together.” Graduating senior Kim Boone was selected as the recipient of the CIF Sportsmanship award.
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North Shore goes to finals on Father’s Day The 12U gold all-star team of the North Shore Girls Softball League made their dads proud on Father’s Day, as they made their way to the finals of the 19th Annual Summer Heat Classic Tournament in Poway. North Shore emerged from pool play to face the numberone seeded Clairemont team, the highest-scoring team in the tournament. North Shore was down by three runs early in the game, but continued to play stellar defense until their offense kicked into gear. Nicole Anderson went three for three at bat, hitting the game-winning, tworun home run propelling North Shore into the semi-finals against Peninsula. “Nicole has driven the ball
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Quick Facts Name: Muffy (Martha) Walker Born: Chestnut Hill, PA 54 years ago Family: Husband: John C. Reed MD., Ph.D., married 25 years. 3 children: Hunter, Tyler & Courtland Education: Master’s of Science in Nursing; University of Pennsylvania 1983, Master’s Of Business Administration; University of California — Irvine 1994 Interests: Golden Retriever rescue foster mom, Scrabble, Toastmasters, event planning, volunteerism, gourmet cooking Favorite Getaways: Coeur d’Alene, ID., Rancho Pacifica with girlfriends, Africa, India Favorite films: “White Christmas,” “Forrest Gump,” “Black Swan” Philosophy: There is no obstacle too great if you put your mind to it.
Stillinger committed to conservation A founding board member of the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy, Denise Stillinger served as the first treasurer for 15 years. Her involvement with the lagoon began as a volunteer patroller back in 1986, before a fulltime county ranger was assigned to the reserve. In addition to her current duties as president of the Conservancy, she continues her 25-year commitment as a docent, leading school groups on walks at the reserve. Stillinger teaches biology at the Denise Stillinger San Elijo campus of MiraCosta College, a faculty position she’s held for 22 years. She attended UCSD as an undergrad and completed her graduate work at SDSU. Stillinger enjoys traveling, camping, and playing soccer. Her “midlife soccer crisis” has taken her to tournaments in Las Vegas, Orlando, Sydney, Australia, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. And there is talk of a trip to Torino, Italy, in 2013.
1. What brought you to this neighborhood? I moved to Cardiff in January 1985 as a newlywed. Twenty-six years of marriage and two progeny later, I’m still here. 2. What makes this town special to you? Cardiff is a genuine and diverse community, not a homogeneous suburb. There are all types of people in my neighborhood; from immigrants to millionaires and from toddlers to octogenarians. You can walk to the post office, the library, the grocery store, VG’s donut shop, a taco stand, the beach or a bar. What could be better? 3. If you could snap your fingers and have it done, what might you add, subtract, or improve in the area? I’d resurrect the old train station that use to be in Cardiff for office space for the Conservancy. I’d also make it easier to get a campsite at San Elijo State Beach (priority
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Award-winning International Bipolar Foundation founder devoted to educating public about the illness BY JOE TASH CONTRIBUTOR For years after Muffy Walker’s youngest son began suffering from the symptoms of bipolar disorder at age 4, her family struggled with the impacts — doctors who initially misdiagnosed his condition, schoolmates who teased the boy and adults who feared and misunderstood the illness. “They called him mentalhead, psycho and told him to go back to the mental hospital,” recalled Walker of the childish taunts lobbed at her son when he was 7 or 8 years old. And it wasn’t just children, she said: his schoolmates’ parents were leery of allowing their children to socialize with her son, and even firefighters who were called to a supermarket during a manic episode suggested the boy merely needed stricter discipline. “My son has never been in trouble with the law, never hurt anyone, never been in a psychiatric hospital; he simply has a brain illness called bipolar disor-
der,” said Walker. The response by the public, she said, “is the fear of the unknown.” The local resident’s experiences led her to found the International Bipolar Foundation, which celebrated its fourth anniversary this month. Also this month, Walker, 54, was recognized for her work with the prestigious Mogens Schou Award for Public Service from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders, an organization of researchers, clinicians, social workers and people affected by the illness. The award — named for a Danish researcher who confirmed the use of lithium to treat bipolar disorder — was presented at a ceremony held in Pittsburgh during the society’s biannual conference. David Miklowitz, professor of psychiatry at UCLA, nominated Walker for the award. Miklowitz, whose work is focused on bipolar disorder, said he became aware of Walker through a newsletter she produces to educate the public and assist
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people dealing with bipolar disorder, which is also known as manic-depressive illness. People who suffer from the disorder are prone to severe mood changes, resulting from episodes of mania, when they become overexcited and agitated, and depression, when they become lethargic, deeply sad and hopeless, according to the website of the National Institutes of Mental Health. The illness is believed to be hereditary, according to Miklowitz. Walker, said Miklowitz, is “a very high energy person who’s done a lot of outreach to the community, particularly to consumers or caregivers.” Walker’s newsletter, which can be found on her foundation’s website, www. internationalbipolarfoundation.org, contains a wealth of information helpful to anyone with an interest in the disorder, including himself, said Miklowitz. The award was well-deserved, said
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Local woman campaigns for a school in rural Cambodia BY KIRBY BROOKS Contributor Supplying a young girl in Cambodia with just $10 a month can make her the breadwinner of her family, help to eradicate poverty, and probably keep that child out of the sex trade. This is the message Nicole Sahin is trying to get across through her partnership with American Assistance for Cambodia. Established by a journalist to provide opportunities for Cambodian children, the program seeks to stop the disturbing cycle that places children, girls in particular, into the sex industry. Sahin, senior director of the international business consulting firm, High Street Partners, has made it her mission to raise funds to start a school for children in rural Cambodia to provide them with an education that will allow them to live a life they could otherwise only dream of. Sahin has visited more than 50 countries and circumnavigated the globe
Nicole Sahin
To connect • Donations can be made through http:// www.firstgiving.com/ fundraiser/school/ americanassistanceforcambodiainc. • E-mail Sahin at Nicole@sahin@yahoo. com for the address for checks made out to: American Assistance for Cambodia, a 501c3 nonprofit twice. She said her travels provided her with a window on how others live. “My trips have made me see how much further money can go in other
places,” she explained. “I want to show that you can make a huge difference with something that is so attainable.” Her excitement is infectious. She has recruited a team of seven inspired women to help her build the school. Their goal is for each to raise $2,500 to 3,000. Her team is comprised of Denise Hummel of Carlsbad; Sayaka Adachi of Vista; Los Angeles-local Mary Murphy; Carolyn Taylor Meyer, who lives up the coast in Monterey; Bostonite Jeannette Van Der Velde; and Casie Gambrel, an expat living in Australia. Since May 26, they have collectively raised $7,000. “I’d been thinking about this for a long time, and once I recruited these women, I knew it was possible to build the school,” Sahin said. “There are two tools to eradicating poverty: educating women and having a well.” In Cambodia, 10 percent of children die before
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eases. “The school is just the beginning. It will have a well that will provide ac-
cess to clean water. We don’t think about something that simple, but access to clean water there is key,” Sahin insisted. The Asian Development Bank will match funds raised for the construction of the school. It’s estimated the total cost of the building, with 3 to 6 classrooms, desks, chalkboards, and materials, is $19,000. Funds will also provide for a nationally certified teacher for two years, as well as a computer, solar panel to power the school, and a bookcase full of texts. The school’s opening ceremony is slated for spring/summer 2012. Once the school is up and running, however, Sahin and her team’s work will still not be done. These ambitious women plan on arranging microfinance opportunities in the village, as a way to provide work opportunities for graduates and to stimulate the economy in the targeted village.
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DM Farmers’ Market continues to flourish with new enhancements
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BY MARLENA MEDFORD STAFF WRITER The Del Mar Farmers’ Market has long been a community staple for farm-tofork fresh food and, after nearly 25 years, it has the distinction of being one of the oldest markets in the county. When this weekly open-air market launched in 1985, in fact, Vista was the only other city to offer a farmers’ market. Today, there are more than 50 farmers’ markets in the county, with new ones steadily opening. Indeed, things have gotten more competitive since that first market day in 1985 and, as a result, the volunteer board that runs the Del Mar Farmers’ Market is working to make sure it stays strong for another 25 years. Based on customer feedback, they’ve added more international foods and prepared meals, which have proven to be a hit with customers onthe-go, and they’re finishing touches on a market logo and website, which will hopefully launch within the next few months. “We want to focus on taking this market to its maximum potential,” said board member Nicole Holli-
Estela Maciel, manager of the Del Mar Farmers’ Market, and her husband Anthony. day, adding that the group is also planning a 25th anniversary celebration for September. “The founders of this market had an incredible vision and we’re trying to continue to build on that.” Those founders — a group of seven women — also helped Del Mar Farmers’ Market gain its nonprofit status, something that is truly unique for farmers’ markets. To date, it has provided more than $200,000 to Del Mar community efforts. This year alone, it will give $10,000 back to the community via donations: to purchase a new waste bin for the city; toward
funding for the new lifeguard station; to the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy; to the Del Mar Library; and to Del Mar Community Connections; and for funding scholarships for college students who work at the farmers’ market. “We take a lot of pride in our nonprofit status, and we’re committed to the wellbeing of this community,” Holliday added. And in return, the community has stayed largely committed to the farmers’ market, as have many of the vendors. Case in point: the Del Mar Farmers’ Market scholarship fund is
The Del Mar Farmers’ Market is run by a board of volunteer members, clockwise from bottom left: Leslie Robson, Lisa Renner (in white shirt), Darrese Webb, Nicole Holliday (holding basket), Angel O’Brien and Rita Meier. named in honor of Mary Maciel, one of the original longtime vendors. Today, Maciel’s daughter-in-law Estela can still be found at the market every Saturday, where she works as manager, the only paid staffer for the non-profit. “Stories like that are neat, and they’re part of
what make our market so special,” Holliday said. “This is a place you can come get berries picked that morning, and talk to the farmers who picked them. It’s a way for people to eat fresh quality food, support local farmers, chat with your neighbors, and support something that’s
giving back to your community.” The Del Mar Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. at 1050 Camino Del Mar, between 10th Street and 11th Street. For more information, please email delmarmarket@ gmail.com.
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Gustavo Romero takes his technical prowess to the absolute limit with the exciting piano works of Franz Liszt. Make a memorable evening by enjoying relaxing dinners after each performance. All concerts take place at The Neurosciences Institute located at 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr. Dinners immediately follow. Tickets and information at www.ljathenaeum.org/musicfest.
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MCASD is launching its first summer camp for 9- to 14-year-olds. Each half-day of camp will follow an artistic theme inspired by the exhibition on view, High Fidelity. Campers will explore traditional mediums as well as create with styles used by artists in the exhibition, such as abstract, pop, relief, and light and space.
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Mediterranean Room at La Valencia Hotel ■ 1132 Prospect St., La Jolla ■ (858) 551-3765 ■ www.lavalencia.com/dining/mediterranean-room ■ The Vibe: Revamped ■ Signature Dish: King Salmon ■ Open Since: 1926 (as Surf Room), changed to Mediterranean Room “some time in the 1960s,” according to bartender Rey, who is about to mark his 53rd year at the hotel’s Whaling Room. ■ Reservations: Yes
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Shrimp Nicoise with haricot vert, fingerling potato, egg, and barrel-aged vinaigrette.
The wildcaught Alaskan King Salmon is pan-seared and served with leeks, sweet peas, fava beans and a cucumber and vegetable sauce.
New chef stirs up Mediterranean Room’s fare with fresh, international flavors BY WILL PARSON he tides are shifting at Mediterranean Room this summer. The menu is being refreshed and the management has brought in renowned Chicago chef Jason McLeod as a temporary consultant to revitalize the historical La Jolla hangout. Staying true to its name, the new menu from executive chef Lance Repp stretches from Spain to Greece (with many stops between) with a feel that is light, healthful and exciting. McLeod notes positive trends all over San Diego’s restaurant scene as part of the impetus for change. He says the city is catching up with dining hot spots around the country. “It’s an exciting time to be here and we want to be a part of that.” New dishes — two or three at a time — are popping up on the menu, matching a heightened emphasis on seasonal local ingredients from sources like Chino Farms and Crows Pass Farm. New events include the Mediterranean Nights every Thursday through Saturday, featuring music on the patio with
T Pan Roasted Scallops with morel mushroom, fava beans, and pea shoots.
With the view facing the Pacific, it’s easy to see why the Mediterranean Room used to be called the Surf Room until the 1960s.
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■ This week: The Mediterranean Room’s Eggplant Caponata tapas and small tasting plates that should be great to grab between dances. Monday night barbecues offer three courses on the patio, and Sunday Suppers offer a threecourse meal served family-style. Chef Lance has been at Mediterranean Room for two years, but moved up to executive chef last September. He says his training is in traditional French cuisine, but that he gravitates toward other Mediterranean fare, such as Spanish and Italian, as well as Indian cuisine (some curries should appear on the menu in the near future). While the restaurant has struggled with a large menu in the past, Chef Lance’s approach has been to
clean it up and pare it down. His newer dishes, like the King Salmon, focus on just a few carefully prepared, fresh and delicious ingredients. The key at Mediterranean Room has perhaps been a level of consistency despite the changes. The staff is confident in the direction it’s heading, and new dishes aren’t overwhelming the existing menu overnight. And part of the new efforts, says McLeod, has simply been to look at why people came to the Mediterranean Room at various points in its history. After all, guests have enjoyed a pretty nice view of the ocean for the better part of a century.
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All invited to participate in Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Dance Program’s summer classes Canyon Crest Academy’s Envision Dance Program will hold its first annual summer dance intensive. The workshop begins on Monday, July 11, and runs through Friday, July 15. Classes are open to all students, not only those attending Canyon Crest Academy. It is open to students ages 12 - 112! Classes begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.; all classes are being held in the large dance studio at CCA, located in the gym. Classes include hip hop, jazz fusion, classical ballet, strengthening and improv, and “tricks.” In order to secure your place in the workshop, please visit teachers.sduhsd.net/rstohl and fill out the application form. Mail the application form, along with payment, to Sarah King, who’s address is also on website. Twenty percent of all proceeds will benefit the Envision Dance Program at CCA.
100th birthday celebration event in honor of Ginger Rogers to be held July 16 in DM Celebrate Ginger Rogers’ 100th birthday at Artists Space Gallery at Southfair in Del Mar on Saturday, July 16. The event, to be held from 6-9 p.m., will honor the worldrenowned actress, dancer, motion picture and Broadway star Ginger Rogers, as well as her mother Lela. Photographer H. Montgomery-Drysdale, a close friend of Rogers and her mother, will provide photographs and information about the Rogers ladies, much of which has never been seen or known. Montgomery-Drysdale met the Rogers women at the La Jolla Playhouse in 1963, where she was the director of advertising, public relations and photography at the time. Of special interest to the photographer and her associate, Dayna Carroll, is the fact that Ginger’s mother was one of the first 10 American women to join the U.S. Marines in 1918. Daughter Ginger was just 7 years old. Lela Rogers was a gifted writer, editor of the Marine publication “Leatherneck” and many Hollywood scripts. Retired members of the Marines, men and women, will join in the festivities. The opening ceremony will feature members of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps from Oceanside High School. Artists Space, which is owned by Rachel Turner Thomas, is located at 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd. No entry fees.
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Junior Theatre stages summer musical San Diego Junior Theatre will present “A Year with Frog and Toad,” based on the books by Arnold Lobel, July 1-17 at Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. The audience will follow Frog, Toad, and their buddy, Snail, on “a croakingly good musical journey where wonderful times abound, where expecting the unexpected is just another way of having fun, and where friendship is valued above all else.” Recommended for all ages, the show is directed by Courtney Corey with music by Robert Reale, book and lyrics by Willie Reale. There will be an ASL-interpreted show, 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16. Show times are 7 p.m. Fridays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are $8-$14 at (619) 239-8355, the box office, and juniortheatre.com. The cast includes A.J. Foggiano (Frog), Scott Peterson (Toad), Emma Wineman (Snail), Kaydon Schanberger, Madeleine Williams, Maya Nielsen, Shannon Barry, Charulata Sunha, Maia Gaurila Larom (Lady Birds), Kaleolani Laymon (Turtle) Pierre Cozic (Mouse) and many others. The San Diego Junior Theatre will close its 63rd season with “Hairspray!” July 29Aug. 14.
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WALKER continued from page B1 Lisa Weinreb, a Carmel Valley resident and vice president/secretary of the foundation’s board. “Muffy lives and breathes this organization,” said Weinreb. “(The award) is so deserved, I was so thrilled for her.” “She is an amazing woman, we can’t keep up with her,” Weinreb said. Walker, whose husband is John Reed, CEO of the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in La Jolla, founded the organization with Weinreb, and two other women, Lynn Muto of Rancho Santa Fe and Karen Sheffres of Poway, all of whom have children diagnosed with the illness. Along with serving as the foundation’s president, Walker continues to run support groups for people affected by bipolar disorder from her home. The nonprofit foundation’s three major goals are “to eliminate Bipolar Disorder through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support services for all affected; and to erase associated stigma through public education,” according to the group’s website. Among its initiatives are raising funds to make research grants, and finishing work on a book, called “Healthy Living With Bipo-
lar Disorder,” which will be available online later this year, Walker said. The chapters are written by various experts, and focus on different topics, such as medication, spirituality, dealing with bipolar disorder during pregnancy, nutrition, and caring for people with the disorder, Walker said. Walker, who holds master’s degrees in psychiatric nursing and business administration, estimated she spends about 60 hours each week on foundation work. “It’s my life, it’s what I do.” She hopes to continue building the organization’s presence both internationally and in the United States in the coming years. “We’d like to be the go-to organization for anybody with bipolar disorder.” Walker’s son, Court Reed, currently takes four medications, and his condition is under control, although the medications do cause serious side effects, she said. He has been attending boarding school in Illinois, where he is having typical high school experiences such as prom, clubs and sports teams, and earning an “A” grade point average. “He’s doing great, I’m really proud of him,” Walker said. Over the past several decades, medical science has developed a wider range of drugs to treat bipolar disorder, along with more effective psychotherapy methods, said Miklowitz, who
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QUESTIONS continued from page B1 registration for locals?). 4. Who or what inspires you? People with passion and humility. 5. If you hosted a dinner party for 8, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? Jane Goodall, Stephen Colbert, Barack Obama, Dr. Seuss, Picasso, Einstein, Pope John Paul II, and my dad, he passed away a while ago and it would be good to see him. 6. Tell us about what you are currently reading. “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay” and “The Ripple Effect” 7. Name a few of your favorite movies. “Gone With the Wind,” “The Italian Job,” “The Sixth Sense,” and “Toy Story” 8. What haven’t you achieved in your life that you would still like to? Figure out a way to convert disposable plastics and Styrofoam into gold (without producing any waste!) and rid the world of cigarettes and bigotry. I’d be content with any one of the three, actually. 9. What is your favorite vacation spot? Hands down: Payette Lake – McCall, Idaho 10. What is your motto or philosophy of life? Have Mother Nature on your team, she always bats last!
‘A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds’ fundraiser is Aug. 4 After the Finish Line presents its 2011 annual charity fundraiser, “A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds,” on Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Hilton Hotel in Del Mar from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the fundraising event, which includes a reception, entertainment, silent and live auctions and dinner, are $135 per person, $1,350 per table of 10, and may be purchased by calling (858) 945-1371 or emailing dawn@afterthefinishline.org. After the Finish Line, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping rescued Thoroughbred horses that can no longer race or breed.
Entrants wanted for ‘Miss Cougar Del Mar’ contest at racetrack On Friday, July 29, horses at Del Mar will race in the Cougar II Handicap, the 1-1/2 mile, longest distance stakes race. Meanwhile, the beautiful ladies of the racetrack will be participating in their own contest, to be crowned “Miss Cougar Del Mar.” Ladies at least 40 years young are encouraged to participate in the third annual event. Individuals can self-nominate or be nominated by another. Those interested should submit a photo, sentence explaining qualifications and contact info to misscougar@dmtc.com. The top finalists will receive a “Day at Del Mar” package. For more information regarding dates and requirements, visit the Del Mar Scene website at www.delmarscene.com.
The SD Shakespeare Society presents the North County Celebrity Sonnets Please join in the fun at the annual North County Celebrity Sonnets staged at the Dove Library’s Schulman Auditorium, on Monday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. Celebrity presenters include the incomparable Jonathan McMurtry; Marianne McDonald, professor of Theatre and Classics in the Department of Theatre at UCSD, a member of the Royal Irish Academy, and a recipient of many national and international awards; Diane Y. Welch, award-winning author and public speaker; The Shakespeare Sisters, Lily & Avalon Greenberg, students, authors, and award winner of the 2011 Student Shakespeare Festival; Erik Larson, student and winner of the 2011 San Diego English Speaking Union Shakespeare Competition; and a host of surprise guests who will make Shakespeare’s Sonnets come alive. All of the above are residents of North County, including the emcee for the evening Richard Trujillo, artistic director, San Diego Shakespeare Society. Doors open at the Schulman Auditorium at 7 p.m. No reservations. Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Admission is FREE. Donations welcomed. Dove Library’s Schulman Auditorium is located at 1775 Dove Lane, off El Camino Real in Carlsbad just north of Aviara Parkway. This is a San Diego Shakespeare Society event and is made possible in part by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation, Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund. For more information, visit www.sandiegoshakespearesociety.org
Concerts at the Cove held every Thursday Solana Beach holds its Concerts at the Cove series Thursdays from 6 to 7:45 p.m. The concerts are held now through Aug. 25 (with the exception of one which will be held Friday, July 1, instead of June 30). Alcohol, pets, tobacco and grills are not allowed. For more information, visit 858-720-2453 or visit cityofsolanabeach.org
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Try these defensive food maneuvers for a safe (and delicious) 4th of July The Kitchen Shrink
BY CATHARINE L. KAUFMAN Contributor America’s 235th anniversary of its split from Great Britain has swelled to become the nation’s largest secular shindig. Celebrations show off with rock-star pyrotechnics, machismo-grilling skills, puerile face-stuffing contests, and a smorgasbord of American eats from pork butts to peanut butter cookies. Instead of celebrating Independence Day by charring bovine at a backyard barbecue, here’s a new game plan that might include whipping up some portable
picnic foods (sans the mayo and other perishables) and heading to the beach or backyard to go AWOL. Don’t be disarmed by an untraditional Fourth menu. Keep things simple with an assortment of sandwiches, salads and chilled summer soups — smoky gazpacho, watermelon basil, cilantro avocado, blueberry banana, icy lemon or minty Georgia peach — to provide tasty replenishment at land or sea. Have plenty of common supplies on hand — toppings, condiments, and patriotic red, white and blue potato and pasta salads and coleslaw with vinaigrette bases. My grandma’s classified recipe for stuffed red pepper slaw pairs well with a variety of hero and submarine sandwiches on assorted baguettes stuffed with turkey bacon, grilled chicken breasts, and nightshades such as Portobellos, marinated eggplant, red onions, technicolor pepper slices, and heirloom tomatoes. For the sweet-tooths, try jam or bananas and nut butter sandwiches, like almond,
walnut, macadamia or cashew. Here are a few safe-food strategies for deployment: 1. Keep hot foods hot and cold ones cold to avoid the formation of airborne bugs. 2. Never let different food groups share cutting surfaces, knives, utensils or dish towels to avoid crosscontamination. Wash hands obsessively, especially after handling raw eggs, chicken or meat. 3. The only food that should be served pink is the watermelon. Meat, fish, fowl and mushrooms need to be cooked-through, but not incinerated. Burnt offerings can be carcinogenic, including “jerk� and “blackened Cajun.� 4. Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers immediately after you’ve finished eating. 5. Mustard, barbecue sauce and ketchup are safe, heat-forgiving condiments, while milk or egg-based ones (like mayo) are not. My patriotic contribu-
Navajo Peach Crisp 6 large, ripe peaches, peeled, sliced 1/4 cup cane sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup unbleached flour 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans, chopped A few drops almond extract tion includes a couple of Independence Day recipes with an explosion of flavors so divine your taste buds will surely salute them. Patriotic Potato Salad Ingredients: 2 pounds of red, white and blue potatoes (fingerlings, baby creamers or other waxy varieties)
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Method: Boil the potatoes in their jackets until soft but firm. Cool. Cut into bitesize pieces. In a large bowl, combine the spuds and veggies. In another bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, mustard and spices. Toss a desired amount of the dressing into the potato mixture, blend well. Refrigerate. Safe to deploy outdoors for several hours. Method: Preheat oven to 375° F. In a 2-quart baking dish toss the peaches with cane sugar, cinnamon and almond extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and salt. Crumble butter into coarse chunks and add to the flour/sugar. Sprinkle mixture over the peaches and top with nuts. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. If near the homefront, serve with tri-colored frozen treats – strawberry, vanilla bean and blueberry or other funky blue hue — sorbets, gelatos, soy, rice or coconut milks. Send questions and comments to kitchenshrink@ san.rr.com For more culinary information, visit FreeRangeClub.com
La Jolla Concerts by the Sea held every Sunday La Jolla Concerts by the Sea (www.lajollaconcertsbythesea.org; (858) 454-1600) offers free concerts from 2 to 4 p.m. on 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.
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TPHS football gala a big hit
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he 16th annual Torrey Pines High School Football Golf Classic was held June 20 at the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. In addition to a day of golf, the event featured a dinner auction and wine tasting. Jeff Detrow of the popular radio team ”Jeff and Jer” was master of ceremonies and KUSI’s Emmy-winning sportscaster Paul Rudy the auctioneer. TPHS alum Jeff Fargo and his wife, Bernadette, chaired this year’s event which was sponsored by the Dave Austin, Jeff Weinberg, Scott Ashby, Mark Johnson, Larry Waters TPHS Foundation. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
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Dan Plashkes, Scott Brewster, Bob Ward
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Artists commissioned to add ‘fun’ to MRI room at children’s hospital BY EMILY DERUY Contributor A trip to the hospital can be daunting, but for children, the prospect can be downright scary. To ease their fears, Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego turned to art. In 2009, Aesthetics Inc. commissioned fine artists Ken and Stephanie Goldman to create 18 wall coverings for the newly renovated Rady Children’s Hospital. The husbandand-wife team was charged with transforming patient rooms, corridors, and the neonatal intensive care unit, into whimsical and “fun” spaces. To that end, the pair painted outdoor scenes, featuring everything from tide pools to outer space, using transparent watercolors on Arches watercolor paper and non-water soluble ink pen that were then enlarged seven or eight times. It was not the first time the couple worked together. In the mid1980s, Stephanie completed an apprenticeship with Ken that then evolved into a marriage and artistic partnership. Ken has authored seven instructional books and exhibited across the United States, Europe and Mexico. His
Ken and Stephanie Goldman work is displayed in the permanent collections of numerous museums, including the San Diego Museum of Fine Art, and the San Diego Museum of Natural History. Stephanie spent time living and studying in Europe, focusing on European and Renaissance art, as well as anthroposophic art therapy. Her child portrait series, “I Am A Child,” originally displayed in the Riverside Art Museum, is now in the permanent collection of the Osteopathic Center for Children and Families in San Diego. Both Goldmans teach at the Athenaeum School
of the Arts in La Jolla. They often collaborate, and have produced multiple large-scale mural projects, including works at the San Diego Humane Society and in private residences. Reaction to their mural work at Rady has been overwhelmingly positive, and this year, the couple was asked by Sharp and Children’s MRI Center CEO Keith Prince to complete a series of murals and cartoon vignettes in Rady’s new MRI Center. A child’s toy table with sea animals provided the inspiration for the art. “When I described the
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theme and design ideas, they seemed to be very interested in conveying and developing the theme,” said Prince of the Goldmans. “They quickly provided renderings that matched the ideas we discussed. It was impressive how close the renderings were to the concepts.” Atypical of the art Ken and Stephanie usually produce, the murals feature cartoon images of sea life, and are intended to look like a seascape as viewed from a submarine — in this case, the MRI scanner. Completed three days early in a total of eight days, the MRI room mural is 9 feet by 19 feet, while the waiting room mural is 4 feet by 8 feet. Featuring colorful fish and scubadiving children, the murals are upbeat and fun. The pair also painted approximately 30 smaller vignettes throughout the rooms, and four small images directly onto the MRI scanner. Like the artwork the couple previously completed for the hospital, the
The MRI machine studies were originally done in watercolor and then scaled to fit the walls. The final works were done in acrylic, without airbrush or spray guns, due to potential interference with the MRI machine. When asked why two award-winning artists who have exhibited works internationally would devote time to painting cartoon images at Rady, Ken’s answer was simple: “Being able to bring artwork to kids who are frightened and need brightening up in a sterile environment was a great opportunity.”
If the young patients who have seen the murals and vignettes so far are any indication, the Goldmans have succeeded. Children enter the room and immediately investigate the underwater scenes, pronouncing them “cool” and “fun.” Some have even developed stories for the creatures they see on the walls, a perfect distraction from what for many of the kids is a litany of medical procedures and tests.
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A student checks out an early sewing machine.
Sophie Williams holds a pail while Ryan Dushman pumps water for the laundry. Teagan swings the rocker washer while Davia Petkevich operates the wringer.
Amy Flather turns the handle on the Daisy Butter Churn.
Ali Saldivar gets the wash board ready.
Evan Ramirez plunges laundry in the boiler.
Mary Jane Boyd shows the students her new 1930 Hoover vacuum. Students came to the Solana Beach Heritage Museum to learn about life in the early 1900s.
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Solana Vista students visit the past
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Jim Nelson dances to tunes played on the Edison Home Phonograph.
he Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society recently conducted a Living History Program at the Solana Beach Heritage Museum for Solana Vista School third grade students. The program contains information on the 11,000 years of Indian settlements, the construction of Lake Hodges and the impact that running water had in the transformation from sleepy Lockwood Mesa to today’s thriving Solana Beach. To depict life before running water, the children are assigned over 40 hands-on chores they would have performed had they grown up in 1900. For more information, visit solanabeachcivicandhistorical society.org. Photos/Jon Clark
(Above) Brett Connor places a log in the fire box of the wood stove. (Right) Kathalyn and Jim Nelson at the Solana Beach Heritage Museum.
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Doobie Brothers show site of Don Diego Fund gala
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he Don Diego Fund held a Dinner and Concert Gala with guests enjoying stagefront seating for the Doobie Brothers performance June 21 at the San Diego County Fair. The 2011 Don Diego Fund scholarship recipients were introduced at the event. Proceeds from the gala and an auction support annual scholarships to college-bound county high school seniors and a fair program that introduces elementary students from low-income areas to farming and nutrition. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
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DM marks Summer Solstice
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Candace and Dallas Neville
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Del Mar and its neighbors celebrated the arrival of summer at the Del Mar Village Association’s Summer Solstice event held June 23 at Powerhouse Park. The event featured delicious food from top restaurants, wine & ale tasting, great views, music by Salsa Steel and a silent auction. Photos/Jon Clark
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Cal Coast Academy relocates school campus from Solana Beach to Del Mar In a move to accommodate its flourishing student enrollment, Cal Coast Academy is trading in its long-standing Solana Beach zip code for a new 21st century campus located in the city of Del Mar. “As our unparalleled academic model continues to be the quintessential solution to traditional schooling and our student enrollment continues to grow, we needed to find the prime facility in the optimal location for our evolving development,” states Cal Coast Academy’s Founder and Principal Jan Dunning. “This campus expansion will allow us to increase our student capacity as we simultaneously sharpen our focus and continually advance towards our educational vision.” The new school campus, which was scheduled to make its opening debut on Monday, June 27, is located at 445 Marine View Avenue, suite 105, in the Timbers
Building. The facility will accommodate the school’s current population and enable further development for the school’s future growth. “With our 2011-2012 student enrollment numbers nearing maximum capacity, we have already begun discussing adding additional square footage onto our new campus site,” says Dunning. The new 3,000-square-foot Del Mar campus boasts a student computer lab, virtual learning, a library, substantial classrooms and world-class technology. Upon campus construction completion, each one of the eight classrooms will be fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment such as smart boards, video conferencing, and data/video projectors. To learn more about Cal Coast Academy, call 858-481-0882 or visit www.calcoastacademy.com.
Fireworks and summer entertainment at Seaport Village Summer has arrived and there is no better place for locals and travelers to enjoy the beautiful weather, waterfront views, and dazzling charms of San Diego than Seaport Village. With concerts, a special pet showdown and front row seats to the best 4th of July fireworks in town, Seaport Village is the hot spot for Summer days and nights. Musical stylings from a variety of talented entertainers will dazzle crowds every Sunday afternoon and evening from 12 – 4 p.m. Seaport Village is located downtown at West Harbor Drive and Pacific Highway, adjacent to Embarcadero Park North. For more information visit www.seaportvillage.com or call 619-235-4014.
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Australia, the Philippines, and China. Yes, the countries with the largest numbers of foreign investors, looking for Del Mar real estate. And those investors also work with local agents intimately familiar with the Del Mar market. And those agents are not only looking online, they’re reading the The Times because it has far more local Del Mar listings than any other paper in town. So to maximize your home or estate’s exposure, it’s important your agent is using a dual track: 1) showcasing your home or estate with ads on www.delmartimes.net and, 2) running ads and listings in the The Times.
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What one person thinks “expensive”, isn’t so to another. Everything is relative. This is especially true for those purchasing local real estate with Euros, Loonies, Yen or Yuan. In fact, for many European, Canadian, or Mexican real estate investors, purchasing prime coastal real estate in Del Mar can now be done at an amazingly steep discount. All thanks to Mr. Bernanke, who as you know, has continued to cut points in the Fed rate, which has helped trigger further declines in the dollar versus other foreign currencies. And as of this writing, the US dollar against the Euro currently hovers around $1.39, which can be a dream or a nightmare; all depending upon the denomination of ones bank account. Del Mar real estate has long been the desired target of many wealthy foreign investors. But with the falling dollar, Del Mar real estate has now become a screaming bargain to foreign investors around the world.
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La Jolla Playhouse stages adaptation of Ibsen’s ‘Peer Gynt’ BY DIANA SAENGER Contributor When Henrik Ibsen released “Peer Gynt� in 1867, he thought his play was so bizarre that it would never be performed. The plot involves Peer, a man who both swindles and charms his way through life looking for fame and fortune, but who has dreams of becoming a troll that are very real to him. Now, 144 years later, the infamous work is still being staged, as La Jolla Playhouse’s version (a coproduction with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre) runs through July 24 at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. Director and “adaptor� David Schweizer (“Tobacco Road�) began directing right out of college. His repertoire includes everything from operas to casino shows, as well as national and international theatrical productions staged regionally and OffBroadway. His direction of the 2000 Broadway hit, “And God Created Great
Henrik Ibsen Henrik Ibsen (1828– 1906) was a Norwegian playwright, director, and poet He is often referred to as “the father� of modern theater and the greatest playwright since Shakespeare. His works include “Brand,� “Peer Gynt,� “An Enemy of the People,� “Emperor and Galilean,� “A Doll’s House,� “Hedda Gabler,� “Ghosts,� “The Wild Duck,� and “Rosmersholm.� Whales,� won an OBIE Award. Schweizer did an earlier adaptation of “Peer Gynt� for international au-
diences, but made minor changes for the Playhouse show. His “Peer Gynt� is a sweeping epic with five actors playing 40 characters. “I fell in love with the piece as young man,� Schweizer said. “And I hit upon the idea of doing it with just a couple of actors as the story’s 40 odd characters. That first showing in the 1970s came to the attention of Joseph Papp and launched me into theater. Papp became my mentor. “My translation of Ibsen is quite faithful in that all of events and incidents are directly those in play. I haven’t made up anything or created scenes, but when his language would get playful and colloquial, I found modern equivalents for that. Audiences know it’s an older play, but that it’s brought into the moment, and hopefully, it has a timeless quality.� In a press release touting the production, Playhouse artistic director Christopher Ashley said, “Schweizer has taken Ib-
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The ‘Peer Gynt’ cast sen’s epic tale of one man’s search for identity and made it funny, unexpected and completely relevant to our contemporary lives.� Schweizer said Ibsen was a writer who challenged what you could do in the theater. “He has a way that weaves real scenes and dream scenes, and plays with different tones that are highly emotionally butted up against scenes that are hilarious and almost vaudevillian.� Directing five actors in 40 different roles is a challenge for all involved in the process, so Schweizer said he relies on skilled and charming actors who want to watch and savor the task of the play. “They bring an enormous amount of ideas to rehearsals, and of course, I have to come equipped
with ways to help them and share the vision of how the different characters will register on stage and what kind of tone is right for the scene.� He called “Peer Gynt� surprising and entertaining, with an epiphany ending that’s very positive and emotional. “I’m very conscious of an audience taking away a boon to their spirit. I have a lot of love for the audience, they have been my friends all my life,� Schweizer said. The cast includes Danny Gavigan (Peer Gynt, Buttonmoulder and others); Birgit Huppuch (Ase, Solveig and others); Luis Moreno (Peer Gynt, Troll King and others); Kate Cullen Roberts (Ingrid, Anitra and others); and Evan Zes (as Peer Gynt,
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June 30, 2011 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 CV257, 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
City of Del Mar Planning Commission Agenda Del Mar Communications Center 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar, California Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES UPDATE PLANNING COMMISSION/STAFF DISCUSSION (Non-Application Items) Briefing on the preparation of a Specific Plan for Village Revitalization (Planning and Community Development Director Garcia) Code Review Process (Chair Ehrenfeld) Review and selection of a maximum of two Zoning Code sections for potential Code amendments to be pursued under the Planning Commission’s Code Review Process. HEARING FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA DISCUSSION AND BRIEFING (Application Items) CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED APPLICATION: None NEW APPLICATION: ITEM 3 - ZA-11-01 Locations: All properties in the Central Commercial Zone Zone: Central Comercial Applicant: City of Del Mar Environmental Status: Exempt Contact Person: Adam Birnbaum, Planning Manager Description: A request to amend Municipal Code Chapter 30.22 to add a new section(s) allowing the use of required parking spaces on developed properties for general “public” parking during the “off” (non-operational) hours of the businesses at the developed site. The new section would identify the review process for City authorizations to use required parking spaces for general public parking. ADJOURNMENT DM514. June 30, 2011
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., 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
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 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
Please join these businesses in wishing everyone a happy & safe Fourth of July holiday! Del Mar Times, Solana Beach Sun, Carmel Valley News MainStreet Media San Diego 3702 Via De La Valle #202 W, Del Del Mar, CA 92014 www.DelMarTimes.net www.SolanaBeachSun.com www.SDRanchCoastNews.com Living Water Lutheran Church Carmel Valley 12265 El Camino Real, 92130 858-792-7691 www.Livingwatersd.Org Rev. Steven Duescher
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on Monday, the 11th day of July 2011, at 7:00 p.m., in the Del Mar Communications Center, 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following: An ordinance amending the Del Mar Municipal Code and restricting the operations of taxicabs within the City of Del Mar between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. except within established taxicab stands. Those desiring to be heard in favor of, or in opposition to, this item will be given an opportunity to do so during such hearing or by writing to the City Council at 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014. Attention: City Clerk. On any correspondence, please reference the hearing title and date. Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Mercedes Martin June 28, 2011 MERCEDES MARTIN, City Clerk DATE DM516, June 30, 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
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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 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
CROSSWORD
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NORTH COAST
June 30, 2011
Coldwell Banker raises $84,000 at All American Charity Event Coldwell Banker’s Community Foundation hosted its 5th Annual All American Charity Event, the company’s most successful event to date. The June 20 fundraiser took place at the beautiful Rancho Bernardo Inn and raised over $84,000 to benefit over 95 charities. $11,000 was donated to this year’s main beneficiary the Warrior Foundation’s Freedom Station, a center for the recovery, healing, job counseling, trade and skills education, as well as transitional mediation for soldiers who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country in the war against terror. The Warrior Foundation is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization dedicated to assist honor and support our military heroes while they forge a path toward recovery and education in pursuit of their dreams. Coldwell Banker’s 5th Annual All American Charity Event sold out months in advance this year and had over 350 guests attend the all-day event which included a golf
tournament, day at the spa and tennis packages. A local band, The Heroes, provided live entertainment throughout the evening’s dinner and cocktail hour reception while guests placed bids on over 100 donated live and silent auction items. “This was our first contribution to the Warrior Foundation as we establish an ongoing commitment to help the organization support our local military heroes and warriors,� said Coldwell Banker’s Event Committee Chairman Ali Saleh. “It was beautiful day and an amazing opportunity to meet and honor those who have so bravely served and sacrificed for our country.� To learn more about the 5th Annual All American Charity Event or to make a donation please visit www.CBCharity. com.
Local playwright, actor and director brings his own brand of comedy to Coronado Playhouse starting July 8 Multi-talented Matt Thompson has penned a hilarious semi-autobiographical romantic comedy, aptly titled “A Roman Holiday.� The author/director promises a smash-hit for Coronado Playhouse this summer. “I’ve been blessed with an experienced and superbly talented cast,� says Thompson, “and am having a wonderful time working with them and seeing how they bring my characters to life.� “A Roman Holiday� opens Friday, July 8, and runs for five weekends. Tickets prices are $20 for Thursday and Sunday performances and $25 for Friday and Saturday performances and can be purchased by calling (619) 435-4856 or online at www.coronadoplayhouse.com.
REAL ESTATE SHOWCASE 35--%2 ,%!3% /2 9%!2 &52.)3(%$ s -/.4(
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OFFERED AT $3,395,000-$3,795,000
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TERRY NICKLIN 858.405.3544 terryn@willisallen.com
JOE GRAHAM ABR CRS GRI www.WestlandProperties.com 858.735.4141 ¡ www.7033ViaEstrada.com
4747 Finchley Terrace Offered at $1,140,000 Fabulous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath on Premium 1/4 acre lot. Santa Fe Summit Plan II. Master Suite on main level. Stainless Steel Appliances. Added BONUS/MEDIA Room. Award winning schools! A must see!
OPEN SUN. 1-4 ¡ 800 PROSPECT #4D
Rancho Santa Fe
6515 La Valle Plateada – $3,495,000
GLEN LILIAN of the Silvered Valley. This jewel, designed by Lilian Rice, was remodeled in 2010. Gardens by Kate Sessions are sited on three idyllic botanic acres near the VILLAGE. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms See online at: www.Smitham.com Bruce@Smitham.com • 858-755-5254 • DRE#0555111
LA JOLLA
OFFERED AT $779,000 Largest FREE standing model in Ventana. Located on a quiet street lined with trees and grassy areas. Enjoy the “Country Clubâ€? style facilities; 2 pools, 6 tennis courts, clubhouse, & sauna. This 3BR unit has high cathedral ceilings, large Living & Fam Rooms, well appointed kitchen & outdoor patio for entertaining. NATHAN LEVY ¡ 858.735.3851 Nathanlevy@aol.com
LA JOLLA
OFFERED AT $1,495,000 Historical “Park Prospect� has just received The Mills Act designation approval. Enjoy panoramic white water ocean views from this light filled 4th floor, 2BR/2BA, corner residence in the heart of the village. LYNN WALTON 858.405.3931
250 STEPS TO THE BEACH!
LA JOLLA
$1,095,000 Great Village location. Why buy a vacation condo when you can have a home. Park your car and get to all services just around the corner: Restaurants, grocery stores, drugstores, bus stops, coffee shops, salons and schools. Non-permitted detached studio/office, steps from the back door. Lots of light inside and lovely garden outside.
JOAN HUFFMAN ¡ 858.245-5626 joanlajolla@aol.com
Just Listed La Jolla Offered at $1,300,000 - $ 1,475,000 A sunny, traditional style single story home located in Crystal Bay 4BR/2.5BH, 3 car garage, 2649 sqft, custom floors, window treatments, lighting, granite countertops, central vacuum, 3 fireplaces, security system, dual glazed windows and doors, built in wet bar, finished attic, central heating and air conditioning, automatic irrigation and drip system. This home has it all. Rosa A. Buettner • 858-945-7314 • DRE # 01089718
LA JOLLA
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NORTH COAST
June 30, 2011
OPEN HOUSES
June 11-17
CARMEL VALLEY
HOMES SOLD IN CARMEL VALLEY ADDRESS 13286 Ocean Vista Road 4532 Rancho Del Mar Trl 4605 Bryson Terrace 3857 Pell Place #202 6196 Quail Run St. 4208 Plaza De La Siena 11483 Nantucket Parkway 6127 African Holly Trl 13754 Mango Drive #128 5415 Caminito Exquisito 4613 Bryson Terrace 3526 Caminito Carmel Landing 4554 Calle Mar De Armonia
BD 3.5 6.5 2 2 3 2.5 4.5 2.5 2 3.5 3 2.5 3
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BA 3 6 3 2 4 5 4 4 2 5 4 3 4
SALES PRICE 0* $5,000,000 $595,000 $508,890 $886,000 $850,000 $1,170,000 $581,000 $215,000 $857,500 $717,000 $415,000 $865,000
HOMES SOLD IN DEL MAR
$629,000-$699,876 11323 Carmel Creek Rd 2BR/2.5BA Robyn Raskind, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 2:00-4:00 858-229-9131
$729,500 4BR/3BA
6046 Blue Dawn Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$769,000 4BR/3BA
11438 Pleasant Ridge Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$824,800 4BR/3BA
12662 Caminito Radiante Kevin P Cummins, Coldwell Banker Residential
$850,000-$950,876 4410 Longshore Way 4BR/3BA Jerry Mccaw, Prudential CA Realty
Sat-Sun 1:00-4:00 858-750-9577 Sun 1:00-4:00 858-735-4000
$1,084,000 4BR/3BA
4685 Corte Mar De Corazon Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$1,099,000 4BR/3.5BA
13280 Evening Sky Ct Toni Cieri, RE/MAX Distinctive
Sat 12:00-3:00 858-793-8725
ADDRESS
BD
BA
SALES PRICE
$1,139,900 5BR/4BA
3912 Lago Di Grata Circle Anne J. Hoffman, Coldwell Banker Residential
Fri-Sat 1:00-4:00 858-344-5199
2043 De Mayo Road 6877 Spyglass Lane
3 6.5
3 5
$1,620,000 $5,500,000
$1,199,500 5BR/4.5BA
4490 Philbrook Sq Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,299,000 5BR/4.5BA
13669 Winstanley Way Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat-Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,399,000 5BR/4BA
5836 Brittany Forrest Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$1,649,888 4BR/3.5BA
13292 Seagrove Street Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,279,888 4BR/3.5BA
4935 Hidden Dune Ct Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Fri-Sat 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
HOMES SOLD IN SOLANA BEACH ADDRESS
BD
BA
SALES PRICE
17156 Camino De Montecillo 946 Valley Ave. 1532 Santa Elena Court 15530 Via De Santa Fe 16898 Camino Lago De Cristal 876 Cofair Court 15505 Churchill Downs
5.5 2.5 2.5 4.5 5.5 3 3.5
5 2 4 4 6 3 3
$3,500,000 $460,000 $765,000 $2,250,000 $1,400,000 $1,050,000 $990,000
0* Indicates buyer asked county recorder's office not to release price.
ENCINITAS
SOURCE: DATAQUICK
$1,295,000-$1,365,876 698 Crete Court 4BR/3.5BA Polly Rogers/Andy Ashton, Prudential CA Realty
HOME OF THE WEEK
3831 Via Amistosa, Rancho Santa Fe Enjoy resort living in this townhome with private entrance to the pool and spa. Newly remodeled, with wood floors, granite, gorgeous new fixtures, stainless appliances and more! This private retreat is a short walk from the Morgan Run Resort that features golf, tennis, spa, and restaurant, and only minutes from the Villages of both Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. 3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2,062 ft
Sat 1:00-4:00 760-716-3506
RANCHO SANTA FE $659,000 3BR/3.5BA
3784 Paseo Vista Famosa Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 619-417-4655
$1,240,000 4BR/3BA
3921 Avenida Brisa Shannon Biszantz, Coldwell Banker
Sat 1:00-4:00 619-417-4655
$1,350,000 2BR/2.5BA
5249 Triple Crown Row The Michael Taylor Group, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-756-5120
$2,295,000 4BR/4.5BA
7060 Rancho Cielo Ashley Roberts, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 619-559-0571
$2,700,000 5BR/5.5BA
16210 Via Cazadero St Becky & June Campbell, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-449-2027
$3,495,000 4BR/7BA
5626 Via De La Cumbre Janet Christ & Lisa Schoelen, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-335-7700
$4,995,000 5BR/5.5BA
5202 San Elijo Ann Brizolis, Prudential CA Realty
Sat 1:00-4:00 858-756-6355
SANTALUZ
Exclusively offered at $790,000
$1,199,900-$1,299,900 773 Doug Hill Court 3BR/3BA Gretchen Pagnotta, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 760-715-0478
$2,199,900-$2,499,900 8178 Run of the Knolls Ct 4BR/5.5BA Alan Pagnotta, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 619-846-3114
SOLANA BEACH Take the video tour at www.viaamistosa.com Debbie Carpenter 858-794-9422 - DRE 01461472 - dmark@san.rr.com
$829,900 3BR/2.5BA
803 Ida Avenue Chris Lin, Prudential CA Realty
Sat 12:00-3:00 760-845-4186
$1,395,000 2BR/2BA
740 Solana Circle East Cathy Worster, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 619-933-9191
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NORTH COAST
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