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Aug. 25, 2011
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RSF School board to appoint new trustee BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER On Aug. 16, the Rancho Santa Fe School board voted to bypass a costly election for a new school board member and instead go the route of appointing someone to replace the seat left vacant by Jim Cimino, who recently moved to Texas. The district has until Sept. 29 to fill the seat, 60 days from Cimino’s official resignation date. Candidate applications are currently available at the district office and online (www.rsfschool.net); the deadline for filing is Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. On Monday, Sept. 12, at 5 p.m., the school board will interview all the candidates in open session and appoint the new member after a board discussion. District superintendent Lindy Delaney hopes to find a quality replacement to fulfill Cimino’s term through November 2012. Delaney said the last time they appointed a board member to fill a vacancy it was Jim Depolo, currently the board vice president, who has served on the board going on eight years—the appointment worked out well. “(Being a board member) is a commitment of time, it’s a commitment of energy. You have to be passionate about kids and education. It really is a big job and there’s no pay,” Delaney said. “We’re looking for someone who’s willing to put in that time.”
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Summer Bonding (Above) The Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation recently hosted its annual Newcomers Pool Parties for families new to the Rancho Santa Fe School District. See page B1 for more. (Right) Surf Dog Ricochet, the “SURFice” pooch who lives a lifestyle of helping others by “pawing” it forward, reunited with 16-year-old quadriplegic surfer Patrick Ivison for a surf
New R. Roger Rowe School turf field ready to play! R. Roger Rowe School’s $1.8 million new artificial turf field project crossed the finish line on Friday, Aug. 16. The field will be ready for use when school opens for business on Aug. 29. Photo/Jon Clark
session at Del Mar’s Dog Beach on Aug. 20. The duo were preparing for the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s Surf Dog Surfa-thon in Del Mar on Sept. 11. Ricochet will participate in the event. See page B2 for more. Photos/Jon Clark
High graduation rates reported for San Dieguito BY MARSHA SUTTON CONTRIBUTOR Using a new tracking and reporting system, the California Department of Education released graduation and dropout rates this month for the class of 2009-2010 that show that the San Dieguito Union High School District had a graduation rate of 94.4 percent, compared to a statewide rate of 74.4 percent. The dropout rate was 3.1 percent for the district and 18.2 percent for the state. The difference between the graduation and dropout rates – 2.5 percent for San Dieguito and 7.4 percent for the state – represents students removed from the cohort for a number of reasons. They may have transferred to a private school, enrolled in a school out of the district, transferred to an institution or health facility, are being homeschooled, moved out of the state or country, or died. Students remained in the cohort if they dropped out during that four-year period, completed 12th grade and exited the system without graduating, or took longer than four years to graduate. The cohort is the group of ninth- through 12th-grade students that could potentially graduate during a four-year period, in this case 2006 to 2010. This cohort includes students who entered grades 9, 10, 11 or 12 in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, respectively. The general formula used to derive the data, according to the CDE, is the number of cohort members who earned a high school diploma by the end of the 20092010 school year, divided by: the number of first-time ninth-graders in the fall of 2006, plus students who transferred in, minus students who were removed from the cohort after transferring to different schools, moving away See RATES, page 24
BY MARSHA SUTTON CONTRIBUTOR Self-reported data may be responsible for the disparity in rankings between Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy on Newsweek’s latest annual list of Best High Schools, San Dieguito Union High School District officials say. The list continues to draw criticism, even though the publication says it revamped its methodology and no longer considers only the number of Advanced Placement exams and the number of graduating seniors at each school. Now there are six components: graduation rate (worth 25 percent), college matriculation rate (25 percent), AP tests taken per graduate (25 percent), average SAT/ACT scores (10 percent), average AP/IB/AICE scores (10 percent), and AP courses offered (5 percent). This formula calculated that Torrey Pines was rated #90 on the June 2011 list, and Canyon Crest #306. The list reported other information for each school, including: •student-teacher ratio (26:1 for TPHS; 38:1 for CCA) •percent college-bound (92 percent for TPHS; 70 percent for CCA) •graduation rate (95 percent for TPHS; 100 percent for CCA) •AP tests per senior (4.1 for TPHS; 3.2 for CCA) •average SAT score See DATA, page 24
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August 25, 2011
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Buzz: Candidates needed for Art Jury BY RSF ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT JACK QUEEN If you are ever stumped for a subject to discuss at a cocktail party in the Covenant, bring up Jack Queen the Art Jury. You are bound to gets lots of opinions — both negative and positive — about the Art Jury process and, opinions on how the system works. Well, now is your chance to do something about it and I challenge you to step up and be part of the process. It is that time of the year when the Association board appoints members to fill any vacancies on the Art Jury. This year we will be having one opening and that is to fill the expiring term of Bruce Hall. All of
the Art Jury appointments are for three years with staggering terms so that there are not more than two openings in any one year. As there are five members of the Art Jury, every third year there is only one seat open and that is the case in 2011. The first step in the process, per Association policy, is to appoint a Nominating Committee. As outlined in the policy, the Committee is comprised of past members of the Art Jury and the Association board that are selected at random. This year’s committee was established at our Aug. 4 board meeting and its members are: Bill Beckman, Sam Crawford, Ken Dunford, Deb Plummer and Paul Slater. I can tell you from firsthand knowledge, it is time well spent as both my wife, Patty, and I have served on the Art Jury. Not only is it a great experience but there is
no better way to get to know the community and to give something back. If you have any interest feel free to contact any member of the Nominating Committee or any past member of the Art Jury, including myself, and we will be happy to give you some insight into the job. On the lighter side, if you are out and about on Saturday morning, be sure to stop by the Village for a real treat — a car show, RSF style, low key, casual with 20 to 30 fantastic cars. It is the idea of Chris Erickson, a realtor from Willis Allen. He gets to talk to his fellow “car guys and gals” and promote some business for the local merchants. So stop by on Saturday, get a cup of coffee and a muffin from Thyme in the Ranch or Caffe Positano, and take a peek at some beautiful machinery. Nice going, Chris!
RSF residents report deer killed by animal RSF residents have reported that some sort of wild animal has attacked two members of a deer family of four in an area just east of Via de Fortuna. The re-
mains of each deer were found about a week apart. It is not known at this time if the animal that attacked the deer was a mountain lion, bobcat or coyote. However,
RSF School District resident proposes parent survey
RSF Patrol Chief Matt Wellhouser does advise residents to take precautions. Although historically sightings are rare, there are several types of wild animals
BY KAREN BILLING STAFF WRITER Rancho Santa Fe School District parent Lorraine Kent is hoping to get a needs assessment survey done to define areas of strength and concern, and provide the district with direction on future program decisions. Kent presented her proposed survey to the board at its Aug. 16 special meeting. “We’re doing a lot of things well, but I’m of the opinion that we can always do things better,” Kent said. Kent said she has had a child in the district for a continuous 15 years and has seen a lot of programs disappear or shift without reason. When her oldest child was in the school district, she said they had foreign language from second to eighth grade; her current ninth grader had it from kindergarten through second, it disappeared and then came back for fifth through eighth. Her current fifth grader had no Spanish in kindergarten but it appeared for first through third grade and disappeared in fourth grade. She also questioned the loss of the Parent Advisory Board and spoke of the fluctuation in music offerings over the years, but said that she is very pleased with the current music program. Kent proposed that a committee composed of parents, teachers, administration and foundation representatives could devel-
op a survey, collect input and present the resulting data. The survey could weigh how important people view programs, such as class size reduction, math specialists, field day, foreign language, Ocean Week and technology in the classroom. The survey could also ask questions about the school environment, the district’s vision and communication. At last week’s meeting, Kent expressed some concern about the level of communication between parents and teachers. She said she knows of two students who had a two-grade drop in a subject in one trimester without any meeting with the teacher or intervention from administration. She was told a “sign and return” test was her notification—but she said she wasn’t sure how that one bad test score would affect an entire grade. Both sets of parents saw the drop in grade after school had let out for the year so they were “at a loss” in how to proceed. “I believe we can do better with a one to twenty ratio in class,” Kent said. Kent said she thinks a new policy could be put into place that requires a parent teacher meeting in the event of a drop of two or more grades in a student’s performance. As the item was not on the agenda the board could not respond, but will consider the request in the future.
that live in Rancho Santa Fe. Mountain lions’ main food source is deer and coyotes. Eliminating plant species that attract deer helps discourage mountain lions from coming into the area. Mountain lions are most active at night, as well as dusk and dawn. Do not leave children outside unattended; don’t leave pet food or food that may attract ani-
mals outside. Do not leave animals outside unattended. Horses should be kept in stalls in the barn. Be careful when walking/ jogging at dusk and dawn time periods. If you have any questions please call the Dept. of Fish and Game at 858-4674201 or the RSF Patrol at 858-756-4372. For more tips and information, visit: www.keepmewild.org.
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Mitt Romney prepares to remodel beachfront LJ home • Work won’t start until ‘campaign is finished’ BY DAVE SCHWAB STAFF WRITER News that Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney’s plans to nearly quadruple the size of his $12 million oceanfront home in La Jolla has drawn media attention around the country. And it has neighbors in La Jolla’s Beach Barber Mitt Romney Tract chattering too, even (above) and his though “construction will La Jolla home not begin until the per(right) mits have been obtained and the presidential campaign is finished,” according to a Romney spokesman. Romney, seen outside the home Monday afternoon talking to a tourist, would not comment on the project when approached by a reporter for the RSF Review’s sister newspaper, the La Jolla Light. Plans call for demolishing the 3,009-square-foot, single-family residence at 311 Dunemere Drive and replacing it with an 11,062-square-foot, two-story structure. Architect Tony Crisafi, who is handling the design, said the raw figures are somewhat misleading. (He and Drex Patterson own Island Architects.) He said only 7,394 square feet of that total is gross floor area, with the remaining 3,668 square feet taken up by a basement and garage. “It isn’t anything anybody’s even going to see,” he said. “It’s a basement under-
ground.” The remake of the two-bedroom is needed, said Romney campaign spokesman Ryan Williams, because “they need more space to accommodate their five married sons and 16 grandchildren.” The former governor of Massachusetts paid $12 million for the property in May 2008. It sits on a 0.41-acre lot at the end of the Dunemere Street cul de sac. It was formerly owned by former Mayor Maureen O’Connor and her husband Robert Peterson, who used it as a rental/vacation home, and Dr. JT Lipe, a prominent local physician. It is adjacent to a home formerly owned by actor Cliff Robertson. Mark Quint, owner of Quint Contemporary Art, who lives near the Romney property, said he is concerned about the bulk and scale of his project. “It’s a terrible idea: I think it will be very disruptive to the neighborhood,” he said though he conceded, “private property is private” and said Romney is likely to “get See ROMNEY, page 24
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Despite recent violence, local physician and son head to Israel BY JOE TASH CONTRIBUTOR A local physician and his 18-year-old son planned to board their flight for a trip to Israel Tuesday, in spite of violence occurring in the south of the country in the Dr. David Feifel wake of a deadly terrorist attack near the resort town of Eilat last week. “Those of us with strong connections to Israel go with the flow. It’s not going to deter us. It’s not going to deter our friends and relatives in Israel… it’s an unfortunate part of life,” David Feifel, a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at UCSD and a practicing physician, said in an interview Monday. Feifel, 48, will meet with professional colleagues and give a talk in Jerusalem during his week-long stay, along with visiting his brother, Marty, who lives in Eilat with his family. Feifel’s son will stay in Israel for a year to study in a seminary, before beginning college. Eight Israelis died in Thursday’s attacks on civilian buses and a car near Eilat. The Israeli military then launched attacks against suspected terrorists in Gaza, and rockets were fired from Gaza into Israel. Feifel said his family and friends were not hurt in the attacks, but the violence does take a psychological toll. The New York Times reported Monday that a fragile cease-fire appeared to be taking hold between Israel and Hamas, which rules Gaza. “Like all Israelis, it’s a jarring experience
psychologically. But like all Israelis, they know terrorism is a way of life and the threat is always there. While it jars them, they are determined to live normal lives. They go about their business. Thankfully, no close friends or relatives got injured in the attack, (but) it makes them think,” Feifel said of last week’s attacks and the subsequent rocket fire. The son of Holocaust survivors, Feifel was born in Canada. After World War II, his parents helped establish the state of Israel, and later immigrated, after their first child, Feifel’s older brother, was born. Feifel has lived locally since 1992, and is married with three children. Feifel said he has been to Israel many times and feels it is generally a safe place, although he is also aware of the volatility of the region and the threat of terrorism. Last summer, Feifel said, his daughter was in Israel in August when a rocket was fired in the Red Sea near where she was participating in a youth program. The program had to cancel some of the activities it had planned that day. The recent violence does give pause to the couple as their son prepares to spend a year in Israel, Feifel said. “There’s always a risk this incident will be the beginning of something bigger,” he said. But the family is convinced the spiritual benefits of the experience will outweigh the risks. “It’s always such an incredibly positive experience for the youth, we wouldn’t dream of denying him this opportunity,” he said.
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August 25, 2011
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Research Report: World’s most robust marine reserve; ‘Rumble in the Ranch’ celebrity poker tournament will benefit RSF Senior Center Detecting Alzheimer’s disease; Teen girls and drinking fundraiser Calling all high rollers! BY LYNNE FRIEDMANN CONTRIBUTOR An undersea park near the tip of Mexico’s Baja peninsula is the world’s most robust marine reserve, according to a study led by researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD. Results of a 10-year analysis of Cabo Pulmo National Park (CPNP) revealed that the reserve’s biomass (total amount of fish in the ecosystem) boomed more than 460 percent from 1999 to 2009. Another striking finding: Fish communities in the 71-square-kilometer site recovered to a level comparable to remote, pristine sites that have never been fished by humans. CPNP was established in response to overfishing. Key to the reserve’s recovery has been protection of spawning areas. Equally important, boat captains, dive masters, and local citizens have been united in enforcing strict “no take” regulations and share surveillance, fauna protection, and water-quality efforts. Recovery has spawned eco-tourism businesses, including coral reef diving and kayaking, making it a model for areas depleted by fishing in the Gulf of California and elsewhere. Findings appear in the online journal Public Library of Science (PLoS) ONE. News release at bit.ly/r5SS4k. Detecting Alzheimer’s disease A study led by the UCSD School of Medicine and VA San Diego Healthcare System suggests that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be more difficult to detect in people over the age of 80. The study involved 105 people with the disease and 125 people free of dementia. Participants were grouped according to age (60 to 75 years or age 80 years and older).
All were tested to measure language, attention and information processing speed, and immediate and delayed ability to recall information. Although the two groups had similar levels of overall cognitive impairment and memory loss, researchers found that AD appeared to be less noticeable in the “very-old” (over age 80) when compared to the “young-old” (age 69 to 75). The research appears in the journal Neurology.News release at bit.ly/qO3hGY. Teen girls and drinking A study of adolescents — led by the UC San Diego School of Medicine and VA San Diego Healthcare System — found that female teens may be particularly vulnerable to the negative effects of binge drinking upon cognitive functioning. Researchers recruited 95 participants from San Diego-area schools: 40 binge drinkers (27 males, 13 females) and 55 controls (31 males, 24 females) between 16 and 19 years of age. All completed neuropsychological testing and substance-use interviews, and performed a task during functional magnetic resonance imaging to test “spatial working memory.” Spatial working memory is the ability to perceive the locations of objects and then remember and work with this information. Female teenage heavy drinkers were found to have less activation in several brain areas than female non-drinking teens doing the same spatial task. Such memory deficits could translate into impaired driving, reduced mathematical problem solving ability, or poor sports performance. Study results are posted online and will appear in the October issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research. News release at bit.ly/nwv7Zz.
“Rumble in the Ranch, a Celebrity No-Limit Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament and Silent Auction” to benefit the RSF Senior Center will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, from 6:30-11 p.m. at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Join local sports, radio and television celebrities for an exciting evening! Enjoy wine, hors d’ oeuvres, the opportunity to bid on exciting silent auction items and a swag bag full of goodies. You will also have the opportunity to improve your beginner poker skills at a special novice table while learning from famed pro Richard Lederer. First, 2nd and 3rd place prizes include a quality timepiece from Swiss Watch Gallery, La Jolla; a week vacation to the historic Pond’s Lodge, Idaho; and a private jet trip from Jet Methods All players and spectators have opportunities to bid on fabulous items, including jewelry, golf, casinos, dining, travel, spa packages, and more! Seating is extremely limited, register today at www.rsfscpoker.eventbrite.com.
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Mike Parziale and Dan Morilak join Morgan Stanley Smith Barney’s RSF office Morgan Stanley Smith Barney announced recently that Mike Parziale and Dan Morilak, financial advisors, have joined the firm’s Wealth Management office in Rancho Santa Fe, located at 6002 El Tordo. Formerly with Wells Fargo Advisors, Parziale and Morilak, who have been partners for 11 years, Dan Morilak have formed The Pangaea Group and bring with them Financial Advisor Associate Richard Joseph and Registered Client Service Associate Christie Lawrence. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a global leader in wealth management, provides access to a wide range of products and services to individuals, businesses and institutions,
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Denver Smith, Steve DiZio, Vearl Smith and Steve Pierson anticipate the “Fresh from the Farm” Harvest Dinner to be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the RSF Garden Club.
RSF Garden Club 2nd annual Harvest Dinner to feature ‘Fresh from the Farm’ theme After a very enthusiastic fundraiser last year, the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club will once again host its Harvest Dinner with a “Fresh from the Farm” theme. Last year’s party won rave reviews with members and was a huge success on many levels. This year’s Harvest Dinner promises to be the same, and will be held Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Garden Club Clubhouse, located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias in Rancho Santa Fe. “I think last year we surprised members who had not been back to their club in many years”, said Helen DiZio, president. “The energy of seeing old and new friends brought the building to life that night.” Members enjoyed wine and cocktails on the veranda, then entered the clubhouse to a festively decorated room to enjoy dinner. The dancing started before dinner and, except for a dinner interlude, continued until after three encores. “People could not get over how delicious the food was. It’s amazing when everyone’s energy and talents come together. This warm and welcoming feel is what our Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club is all about,” DiZio said. This year the club will provide the main entree – a selection of roast beef and fish.
Each couple is asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert to share at the main Harvest Table. Members are encouraged to bring their own wine, beer or other beverages. Coffee will be provided. Mary Pierson and Susan Marr are again co-chairing the event. “This year’s theme will evoke our culinary and gardening roots – the traditional American Farm! People are encouraged to wear dressed up denim and be very casual”, said Pierson. The Working Cowboy Band, which has performed at the RSF Golf Club and the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, will be performing cool country hits. Jack and Patty Queen have generously donated a 52 Allis Chalmers tractor and hay wagon for auction. A vintage and classic farm implement, it will be the centerpiece in the garden on the night of the event. A few surprises may be in store as one or two of the Covenant’s local cowfolks promise to “twirl yer spurs” with their original works of cowboy poetry. Tickets are $50 per person for members or guests. Please send your checks to PO Box 483, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Call Mary Pierson at 858-759-5011 for any questions. See the full invitation and register at www.rsfharvestdinner.com. Space is limited, please reserve now.
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Beach & Country Guild’s 2011 Dîa del Sol is Oct. 26 The Beach & Country Guild’s 2011 Día del Sol will be held at the Grand Del Mar on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The event will benefit United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego. Día del Sol is a highly anticipated and respected fundraising event hosted by the Beach & Country Guild of Rancho Santa Fe. In its 42nd year, the Dia Del Sol event consists of extensive silent and live auctions, a gourmet luncheon, luxury fashion boutiques, guest speakers, a Nordstrom UCP Children’s Fashion Show, as well as a Designer Runway Fashion Show. Held annually in October, Día Del Sol has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars
for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego with the help of local businesses, supporters and many committed volunteers. For additional information or to purchase tickets, please go to www.beachandcountry.org or call (858) 663-6214.
Del Mar’s $1 million race could put ladies in the spotlight “Teens, Jeans and Dreams” volunteers are getting ready for this fun event that will benefit the 150 foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. Front row: Carol Tager, Monica Sheets, Donna Herrick, Teri Summerhays, Karen Ventura and Betty Redmon. On horses: Gina Poage, Kathy Rena and Patty Brutten.
RSF residents to ride for foster teens of San Pasqual Academy Friends of San Pasqual Academy is organizing a Team Penning event to benefit the 150 foster teens of San Pasqual Academy. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. If you would like to ride, sponsor or attend this event, please call (858) 759-3298 or visit their website at www.friendsofsanpasqualacademy.org. VIP Sponsor boxes and general admission tickets can be purchased by sending a check for amount of tickets to P.O. Box 8202, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Tickets will be placed under your name at Will Call after 4 p.m. on the day of the event, Sept. 10. General Admission tickets can also be purchased at the Del Mar Fairground’s box office the day of the event.
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Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race – the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic — is apt to make history on Sunday, Aug. 28. The summer spectacular will feature two leading ladies and a host of Del Mar’s most glamorous fans sporting their biggest hats as they root for some of the nation’s top racehorses. Blind Luck, currently the best female racehorse in the nation, is considered a serious candidate to run in the West’s most lucrative test for older horses. If she crosses the finish line on top, she will be the first of her sex to win the traditionally male-dominated race. Chantal Sutherland, another leading lady in the sport, will be the only female jockey riding in the 10-furlong headliner. She’ll handle Game On Dude, the horse on which earlier this year she won the historic Santa Anita Handicap, becoming the first woman to do so. The festive race weekend kicks off Friday, Aug. 26, with a performance on the Seaside Stage by The Airborne Toxic Event. All weekend, families can enjoy kid-friendly activities. or more information, call 858755-1141 or visit www.delmarscene.com.
RSF residents shine at Rancho Riding Club Horse Show The Rancho Riding Club’s Horse Show, which was held Aug. 20, brought participants from across San Diego County. (Top) RSF residents Lauren Lass (at right), winner of the Flat Equitation Class, and Sarah Lackey (at left) third place. Both competitors ride for Royal Oak Stables at the Rancho Riding Club. (Bottom) Twelve participants awaiting judging results. Photos courtesy of Joey Lackey
‘Wags to Riches’ Rummage Sale to be held at Helen Woodward Animal Center Aug. 27 On Saturday, Aug. 27, Helen Woodward Animal Center hosts the second annual Wags to Riches Rummage Sale from 7 a.m. to noon in in The Pavilion. From clothes and furniture to antiques and collectables, you never know what you will find. And it’s all for a good cause – proceeds from the sale benefit Helen Woodward Animal Center programs. Donations for the rummage sale can be dropped off at HWAC Aug. 20-25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in The Pavilion. HWAC is located at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. For more information, call 858-756-4117 or visit www.animalcenter.org.
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Focus on ‘wrap-around’ care draws RSF resident to chair new board of Senior Community Centers BY ARTHUR LIGHTBOURN Contributor She calls them “wraparound” services. That’s how Rosalie Gerevas, the newly-elected chair of the 15-member board of the Senior Community Centers of San Diego, describes the work of the nonprofit organization that for 41 years has been helping to make life better for low-income seniors. “Wrap-around” because the organization is now able to embrace seniors as a concerned family member would due in large part to a generous $4 million donation that was instrumental in building a new, state-ofthe-art flagship wellness center last year in downtown San Diego and launching an innovative program that is becoming a model for the rest of the country. As a network of centers,
the organization provides essentials that have the greatest impact on a senior’s overall well-being: meals, access to health care and social services, transitional housing, and all sorts of enrichment classes from cooking and crafts to fitness and “hands-on” computer training so seniors can easily access their medical histories and obtain health benefits information. And, perhaps most importantly, it provides a place for seniors to gather, talk to each other, develop friendships and lead healthy, satisfying and independent lives, despite the hardships they are facing. “We’re one of the few senior organizations in the country that provides these ‘wrap-around’ services,” Gerevas said. We interviewed the newly-elected chair in her home in Rancho Santa Fe
Quick Facts Name: Rosalie Gerevas (pronounced: “Ger-vas”) Distinction: Gerevas, a former aerobic dance instructor and corporate wellness educator, was recently elected board chair of the Senior Community Centers of San Diego, a network of centers proving hot meals, transitional housing, medical and social assistance, enrichment classes and socialization opportunities for low-income seniors. Resident of: Rancho Santa Fe for 18 years Born: Brooklyn, New York Education: B.S., business administration, Long Island University, New York, 1965; B.S., health sciences/health education, Cal State Northridge, 1988. Family: Married going on 45 years to Ron Gerevas, former executive search CEO and current adjunct professor at Cal State San Marcos. They have two grown children: daughter Michelle, an internal communications director at Qualcomm, and son, Stephen, a telecommunications executive. Interests: Cooking and baking “for company,” loves all things Italian, and is currently enrolled in Italian language classes. Recent reading: “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition,” by Daniel Okrent; and “Into the Beautiful North,” a novel by Luis Alberto Urrea. Favorite TV:
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Favorite getaways: St. Helena in the wine-growing Napa Valley; and the Umbria and Tuscany regions of Italy Philosophy: “Try to be the best person you can and leave this world a little better place.”
where she lives with her husband, Ron, a retired executive search CEO who currently is an adjunct professor at Cal State San Marcos and an amateur Sangiovese wine grower. They have two grown children and will soon be celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Gerevas joined the Senior Community Centers’ board in 2006 after an extensive career in business and after having served four years as president of the San Diego affiliate of Susan G. Koman for the Cure. She was born Rosalie Morrongiello in Brooklyn, New York. Her father, who had emigrated from Italy, worked in the commissary of Pan American Airways most of his adult life. She was the first in her family to go to college. After earning her B.S. in business administration from Long Island University, New York, she worked as a personnel assistant at J. Walter Thompson, which at the time was the largest advertising agency in the world and where she met her future husband, California-born Ron Gerevas. The couple married in 1966 and moved to California when Ron was transferred as an account executive to JWT’s Los Angeles office, then on to Washington, D.C. where he served, under President Gerald Ford, as director of ACTION, the mega-agency responsible for all federal volunteer programs, including the Peace Corps. The couple returned to California in 1977. Ron went into the executive search industry and later served for a time as president and COO of the Del Mar-based weight management company, Jenny Craig, Inc. Rosalie raised their two children while serving as an instructor and area manager of the Jacki Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing studios and later as a wellness program educator for Wellness at Work, organizing corporate wellness programs in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego
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counties. “Being 3,000 miles away from my family,” she recalled, “I was making many trips back, as my parents started to age. “Were they destitute and needed meals? No,” she said. “But they needed assistance. They needed help. They needed people who cared about them. I was there for them as were some of my cousins who lived close by.” She recognizes that many seniors are not so fortunate as to have families who can help. “For some people, as they go through the aging process, there’s nobody there for them. They’re away from their families. They have no support. They need that. They need the social interaction. They need to be part of life. And, I thought, if I can help, I will.” Every day, she counts her blessings, she said. “I know how lucky I am because I know where I come from.”
The average monthly income of seniors receiving services from Senior Community Centers is just over $800 a month, less than half of what is needed to meet their basic needs. Last month alone, the organization served 38,737 hot meals to seniors at its modern flagship facility, the Gary and Mary West Wellness Center, at 4th and Beech downtown, at congregant meal sites in South Bay, East County and North County, and via the organization’s home delivery service for home-bound seniors. The centers expect to serve 550,000 meals this year. For individual meals, seniors “pay-what-theycan,” ranging from 12 cents to $2.50, Gerevas said. A $4 million gift from the Gary and Mary West Foundation helped build the new downtown wellness center in 2010 and launch the centers’ revitalized program. West,
who lives part-time in Rancho Santa Fe, said at the time of his donation, “Our vision is to transform the aging process into something positive and life-fulfilling.” Many of the seniors who come into the center for meals are regulars, Gerevas said. “They have ‘their’ tables. They have their friends that they sit with. It’s delightful. And they know when somebody’s missing. “For some, this is their human interaction for the day, which is why the services are so wonderful. They stay for an afternoon class or they come early and take a class.” Among the most popular classes offered are cooking classes. To supplement the breakfasts and lunches available at the downtown center seven days a week and at the congregant centers five days a week, some seniors also prepare meals at home, she said. “And at the classes they get economical shopping tips and recipes.” The centers’ funding comes from city, state and federal sources, and from private donations. Facing the possibility of cuts in government funding, Gerevas is hoping that legislators will have the foresight to realize that good nutrition is an absolute necessity for seniors. “If you can feed that senior, you’re going to keep that health level up. If you get that senior into the center and you see there’s a problem, you can treat that problem before it becomes even more of an issue. Ultimately, when it’s all balanced out, you’re actually saving money for the government.” Yet, she concedes, in future, “more and more will have to come from the private sector. And we’re going to have to do more fundraising.” For more information on Senior Community Centers, visit www.servingseniors.org, or call 619-2356572.
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RSF breast cancer advocate attends ‘Era of Hope’ meeting BY KELLEY CARLSON CONTRIBUTOR At age 35, Bianca Lundien Kennedy was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing treatment, she eventually decided on a bilateral mastectomy, following her older sister’s struggle with multiple recurrences of the disease. Years later, Kennedy and her sister both appear to be cancer-free and living proof that this is an “Era of Hope.” Kennedy is now a breast cancer advocate and recently attended a forum from Aug. 2-5 in Orlando, Fla., that was sponsored by the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program. More than 1,450 researchers, breast cancer survivors, clinicians and members of the public gathered at the sixth annual “Era of Hope” meeting to discuss the latest findings in breast cancer research. “While the scientists say that they are humbled by the stories of the many breast cancer survivors they have met at this event, I believe I can speak for the breast cancer advocates in saying that we survivors are profoundly humbled by the sheer determination and dedication that drives this community of scientists to engage in the all-encompassing challenge to eradicate breast cancer,” Kennedy said in a news release. “We are humbled and honored.” According to the De-
Additional information • Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, http:// cdmrp.army.mil • Y-ME, www.y-me.org/ partment of Defense, one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. The disease is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women in the United States. About 39,840 women and 390 men are projected to die from the disease in 2011. More than 250,000 women and nearly 2,000 men are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. The Rancho Santa Fe resident’s own experience with breast cancer dates back to 2001, when she first received the diagnosis. Her sister, Lea Harlig, of Houston, had already fought breast cancer twice, at ages 31 and 34. Kennedy said in an interview that her treatment started with a lumpectomy, a surgical procedure in which a lump is removed from the breast. About three months into Kennedy’s chemotherapy, her sister was once again diagnosed with breast cancer, at age 38. “My doctor lobbied my family and me ... he felt (Harlig) was undertreated,
and she was sent to another doctor,” Kennedy said. That was when Kennedy decided she wanted a bilateral mastectomy, the removal of both breasts. “I tell people ... it was to reduce my risk dramatically, but being the largest degree it was for peace of mind,” she said. Kennedy finished chemotherapy after six months of treatment, and a month later had the removal performed. “It turned out very well, thankfully,” Kennedy said. “My life changed dramatically. I let go of my fears ... I don’t sweat the small stuff like I used to.” Harlig was more aggressively treated for her cancer, but still had one more occurrence. Kennedy said that during Harlig’s most recent bout, everything was removed, and some residual breast tissue was found. “She’s doing great now,” Kennedy said. “She had a really good, positive attitude. She was the main person (I turned to) — she really eased my journey, seeing her life full and rich.” About a year out of her breast cancer experience, Kennedy — who was living in Chicago with her husband, Ron — learned about Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization. Initially intending to be a volunteer, Kennedy was hired as contact center coordinator for the organization’s 24-hour hotline, which is completely
staffed by breast cancer survivors. She worked there for about five years, until she and her husband relocated to California in January 2010, and continued to volunteer afterward. Eventually, Kennedy was nominated by Y-ME to participate in the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, the second-largest source of breast cancer research funding in the United States. The program includes survivors — also known as consumer advocates — in each aspect of the research process. A few times each year, Kennedy travels to the Washington, D.C., area to participate in review sessions, where she looks over proposals, makes recommendations and helps with the research process. “It’s very rewarding,” she said. “What we do today may very well impact someone 10 to 20 years from now.” Because of Kennedy’s participation as a consumer reviewer of research applications submitted to the program, she was invited to attend the sixth annual Era of Hope meeting, which is held every two to three years at various locations around the country. Among the topics discussed were disease risk and recurrence, stem cells, improved imaging, metastasis, vaccines, novel therapies and health disparities. The forum was Kennedy’s first; while she was
Rancho Santa Fe resident Bianca Lundien Kennedy recently attended the sixth annual ‘Era of Hope’ forum in Orlando, Fla., to discuss the latest findings in breast cancer research. COURTESY PHOTO event, Dr. Geoffrey M. Wahl, there, she was tapped to do a professor at the Gene Exa vignette to showcase the pression Laboratory at the conference, to be featured Salk Institute in La Jolla, on the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research found her at a water fountain during “Era of Hope.” Program’s Web site. She said she has been re“I certainly have a cruited to provide advice on wealth of information (to his scientific research proshare),” she said. “And they posal on embryonic stem really encourage networking cells, as he seeks federal there.” funding for a grant. Kennedy noted that one of the scientists at the
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TPHS graduates’ floral company ‘Blush Botanicals’ flourishing BY KAREN BILLING Staff Writer Two Torrey Pines graduates are enjoying making the bride’s big day more beautiful with their Sorrento Valley-based floral company Blush Botanicals. Alex Wise and Brittany Cranmer, both Torrey Pines High School class of 2004 graduates, started Blush Botanicals in 2009 designing dream florals for an average of two weddings a week. They’ve found themselves booked through the end of 2011, not to mention an additional bouquet of corporate clients. “At our age, starting when we were 23 and 25 now, we both look back and it’s just absolutely incredible that we get to do what we love, work with each other and make other people’s lives brighter,” Wise said. “It’s amazing we’ve achieved the amount of success we have, we never thought it was possible.” The two best friends working alongside each other has worked out well. It helps that they love what they do, Cranmer said, but also that they have the same values, work ethic and personalities. “We’re more like siblings,” Cranmer said. “We know each other so well we can tell each other in
a glance what’s going on.” “People always say we have our own language,” Wise said. Wise, who grew up in Rancho Santa Fe, met Solana Beach native Cramner when they were freshmen at Torrey Pines High. They were close friends until college separated them and Wise went off to the University of Southern California and Cranmer to Sonoma State University, where she played lacrosse. After graduating from college, the pair lived together and trudged home nightly from jobs they weren’t crazy about—Wise worked in finance and Cranmer in the health field. The friends decided to take a huge leap, despite the bad economy, and headed off to floral design school in Los Angeles. “The wedding industry is huge, especially in San Diego. I think people think of the floral industry as older but we put a new spin on it, young and urban,” Cranmer said. “I think we really make connections with younger brides,” Wise said. Blush’s first studio was in Little Italy, which they quickly outgrew. Their current Sorrento Valley location is three times the size and
Torrey Pines High graduates Brittany Cranmer and Alex Wise, founders of Blush Botanicals. PHOTO: KAREN BILLING
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featured in Exquisite Weddings magazine. Cranmer said every event is exciting because every bride wants something different. They did a vintage look for a recent Santaluz wedding, with flowers and crystals dripping off chandeliers. In May, Blush did the flowers for “Amazing Race” winners Meghan Rickey and Cheyne Whitney’s wedding at the Hard Rock Hotel downtown. The pair got a thrill when their flowers showed up on the pages of People Magazine. In addition to weddings, Blush also handles corporate clients. They provide weekly arrangements for local restaurants and clubs and did 200 centerpieces for an event during this year’s NBA All Star Weekend in Los Angeles—a highlight was Bruno Mars rehearsing while they set up. The pair figures that they started out young enough to see their business flower so much more before they start focusing on starting families. For now, Blush is their “baby” and they can’t wait to see what it might grow into. To learn more about Blush Botanicals, visit www.blushbotanicals.com. Check them out on facebook at facebook.com/blushbotanicals.
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Horizon Church to hold 9-11 anniversary service ‘A Night of Hope’ On the 10th anniversary of 9-11 at 5 p.m., Horizon Church welcomes you to “A Night of Hope,” a hometown tribute in the center of Rancho Santa Fe. Bring your family, neighbors and friends to this special outdoor candlelight service as “we recognize their heroic efforts of local fire and law enforcement, honor members of the NYFD, and look to our gracious God as the ultimate Hope and Healer of our Nation.” The event will include special musical guests Drystal Lewis, The Katinas, and The Mike Clark Band; a message from Pastor Bob Botsford. For more information, visit Horizon.org.
Circle of Life 100 Celebration: Wine, Women & Shoes Scripps benefit is Sept. 8 Showcasing fabulous fashion and exquisite wines, the Circle of Life 100 Celebration: Wine, Women & Shoes will be held Thursday, Sept. 8, from 3 to 7 p.m., at a private estate in Rancho Santa Fe. Event proceeds from the luxurious evening will fund the purchase of the most advanced digital mammography technology for women’s health services at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. This new technology will improve radiologists’ ability to detect breast cancer at its earliest stages. As guests enjoy world-class wine and delicious food tastings from San Diego’s best chefs, they can leisurely shop for designer shoes, handbags and accessories from the country’s finest stores and boutiques. A silent auction will also feature one-of-a-kind
items, including exclusive winery vacation packages, services from local spas and salons, and certificates to restaurants and other retailers in San Diego. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and to learn more about the Wine, Women & Shoes event, please contact Lindsay Petersen, special events manager, at 858-6786349 or petersen.lindsay@scrippshealth.org. Additional information is also available at www.winewomenandshoes.com/ ScrippsHealth. Circle of Life 100 is a service organization that advocates for health education and philanthropy in support of Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Polo for a Purpose to benefit Kids Korps USA Polo for a Purpose takes place on Sunday, Aug. 28, starting at 12:30 p.m. at the San Diego Polo Club. This event includes a live and silent auction, and half-time fashion show featuring the work of fashion designer Nicole Miller, TRE Clothing, Melero Boutique, Karise Designs, Salon de Marcus boutique, Bellocio Boutique, coordinated by local fashion designer Brittany Simpson from Fashion Forward. The Rossmore Cup is a U.S. Polo Association event, assuring a competitive field for a prestigious trophy, with coverage from ESPN and other national medias. The semi-finals begin at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 28. Tickets to this event are $20 regular tickets/$75 VIP tickets (include reserve seats, lunch and champagne). To order tickets, please visit: https://www.finehomesandliving.com/PoloFor-a-Purpose/index.php? For more information about this event, visit www.finesd.com or call 760-634-2103.
Fashion show fundraiser planned to help women in Ghana The San Diego Women’s History Museum presents a very special event on Sunday, Sept. 18: A Century of San Diego Fashions, a fashion show produced by the museum and sponsored by the North County Giving Circle of Women’s Empowerment International (WE), many of whom will model outfits. Among the fashion models will be Lorraine Boyce, Escondido’s first woman mayor, herself an “empowered woman” and supporter of many worthy causes. The event, from 2– 4 p.m. at the home of WE co-founder, Winifred Cox, will include wine, appetizers, desserts and a silent auction. The suggested donation to attend is $25 or $30, payable at the door or online: www.conta.cc/qJmvHT For more information about WE go to http://womenempowerment.org
Woodward Center Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon is Sept. 11 On Sept. 11, Helen Woodward Animal Center hosts the sixth annual Surf Dog Surf-AThon, the largest surf dog contest in the country. The event, which is sponsored by Eukanuba, takes place at Dog Beach in Del Mar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features a 9/11 tribute to police and search and rescue dogs as well as more than 80 dogs surfing in four different weight classes. See internet sensation surf dogs Ricochet, Nani, Dozer and Buddy in action! The Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon also includes celebrity judges, a pet costume contest, and 70 vendor booths. For more information, visit www.surfdog.kintera.org or call 858-756-4117.
San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy looking for a few good volunteers San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy is currently looking for a few good volunteers to serve as nature ambassadors. A comprehensive training program will prepare docents to lead interpretive walks for school and scout groups, as well as for weekend visitors and other community groups. Previous interpretive experience is not required. For more information on qualifications and how to apply, visit www.sanelijo.org/volunteer-docent or call (760) 436-3944, x 701.
Burgers ‘n’ Blues — The Joe Satz Trio returns to Delicias Restaurant Aug. 25 The Joe Satz Trio, playing some of the world’s finest jazz standards, will return to Delicias Restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe on Thursday, Aug. 25, for a night of “burgers and blues.” The Trio is now a quartet with the addition of Susie Lotzof, a vocalist in the best tradition of torch singers Lena Horne and Ella Fitzgerald. “She doesn’t just sing – she performs,” said bassist Rocky Smolin. “She knocked their socks off when we played at the City Ballet Gala last fall. “But the thing which really changed us musically was her interpretation of great blues standards like Stormy Monday, Hey Sweet Man, and Guilty. So we’ve added a lot of blues standards to our regular mix of jazz standards.” Thursday night is Burger Night at Delicias. Delicias Burger Night offers a variety of burgers for every burger palate. The restaurant, located at 6106 Paseo Delicias in Rancho Santa Fe, offers Happy
The Joe Satz Trio – Lee Sarokin on drums, Joe Satz on piano and Rocky Smolin on bass, with vocalist Suzie Lotzof – will be playing at Delicias Restaurant in Rancho Santa Fe on Aug. 25. Hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m., with fine dining every night except Sundays. For more information or reservations, call Delicias at 858-756-8000.
Celebrate San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy at 2nd Annual River Valley Fest Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy for a fun-filled afternoon of great food and wine, lively music and tennis at the beautiful Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa in Rancho Santa Fe this September. The 2nd Annual River Valley Fest on Sept. 25, from 3:30 p.m.-sunset celebrates 25 years of progress implementing and preserving the expansive San Dieguito River Park, and protecting San Diego’s natural legacy. Tickets are $100 per person, and $135 per person for tennis round robin participants. Purchase tickets at sdrvc.org/rivervalleyfest
Cardiff Greek Festival 2011 is Sept. 10-11 Be Greek for the day and enjoy authentic food, music, live entertainment, dancing, and more for the entire family at the 33rd annual Greek Festival held at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event is located a half mile east of I-5 at the Manchester Avenue exit in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12. Free parking is available at adjacent Mira Costa College. For two days, the church grounds are transformed into a quaint Greek village atmosphere where you can experience fine food, traditional Greek dancing, and the warmth of Greek hospitality. For more information, visit www.cardiffgreekfest.com.
Local dog hike author to sign book at local bookstore
Everyone knows that outdoor exercise, whether walking, hiking or just playing, is a great time for bonding with your four-legged best friend. But does everyone know how many exciting adventures they can share with their pooch in San Diego County? Local journalist Donna Lawrence has gathered 77 of the best places to take your canine companion in a handy guidebook titled “Leave Only Paw Prints: Dog Hikes in San Diego County.” On Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m., dog lovers can get a signed copy from the author at Del Mar’s Earth Song Books and Gifts—dogs welcome! Lawrence is a dog-lover and a long-time resident of San Diego County, who is now living in Los Angeles. She has written for National Geographic Traveler, the San Diego Daily Transcript, and the San Diego Natural History Museum’s Field Notes, among others. With a master’s degree in geography, Lawrence has long appreciated San Diego’s varied terrain; she enjoyed exploring the county with her husband and their faithful dog Bailey. She plans to be well stocked on canine treats for any pups that happen by Earth Song Books & Gifts is located at 1440 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 755-4254
Free monthly lectures offered on mental health On Sept. 8, the International Bipolar Foundation will welcome back its free mental health lecture series with guest speaker John McManamy. McManamy is the author of “Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You That You Need to Know” (HarperCollins, 2006) and editor and publisher of the most extensive educational website devoted to depression and bipolar disorder, “McMan’s Depression and Bipolar Web.” He also contributes as an expert patient on HealthCentral’s “BipolarConnect” and has his own blog, “Knowledge is Necessity.” McManamy was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1999 at age 49 following a suicidal depression and a lifetime of denial. Soon after, McManamy put his experience as a financial journalist to work in researching and writing about his illness. McManamy has also been involved in advocacy, having worked with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance on local, state, and national levels. He is currently serving on the board of NAMI San Diego. The event will be held from 5:30-6 p.m. (social), 6-7 p.m. (lecture and Q&A) at SanfordChildren’s Research Center, Building 12, 10905 Road to the Cure, San Diego, CA 92121. Please R.S.V.P. to areitzin@internationalbipolarfoundation.org. event and parking are free.
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Artist overcomes health adversity to publish graphic novel BY JOE TASH Contributor Jon Ascher’s new graphic novel, “Neil,” is full of ups and downs, much like the author’s own life. The book’s protagonist is a young man trying to find his place in the world. Along the way, he struggles with drug addiction, paranoia and suicidal thoughts. At the end, he must choose between jumping into the void, or embracing love. In Ascher’s case, adversity came in the form of multiple sclerosis, a diagnosis he received at age 16. At one point, the neurological disorder left him temporarily blinded and unable to practice his main passion in life, drawing. Ascher, a Torrey Pines High School graduate who spent his childhood in New York and his teenage years in this area, worked on the book for 10 years. The main character is loosely based on a high school friend who actually committed suicide, said Ascher, but the 110-page book is a work of fiction that show-
Jon Ascher cases his talents as an illustrator. “It’s kind of a psychodrama, but it’s also a black comedy. It’s dark but it’s pretty funny at the same time’” said Ascher, 34, who now lives in Oregon with his girlfriend and infant daughter. Devon Devereaux, who published the book in July under his Cackling Imp Press imprint, compared the work to an episode of “The Twilight Zone,” the 1960s science fiction TV series that starred Rod Serling.
But it’s also a project near and dear to Ascher’s heart, who meticulously painted every page of the book on 20-by-30-inch panels. “No matter what he does after this, I don’t think he’ll ever create anything as close to his heart as this book was,” said Devereaux, who is also a close friend of Ascher’s. “If you read through it you can see the love he put into it, you can tell it’s an honest piece of work.” The book’s pages
chronicle Neil’s story as he wanders along a sort of mental tightrope between fantasy and reality, and sanity and craziness. The illustrations also vary from dark and disturbing to a twopage panel in which Neil and his girlfriend admire a sunset above a cityscape painted in deep purples, pinks and splashes of sky blue. Ascher began drawing as a toddler, he said, and knew by high school that he wanted to pursue a career in art. After high school, he attended the Rhode Island School of Design, and graduated in 1999. He then went to work as a digital illustrator for a San Diego web design company, but had to stop working after several serious MS attacks. He began receiving a disability pension, and also worked on his graphic novel. While he is able to walk on his own, the disease has left him with short-term memory loss, a speech impediment and balance problems, Ascher
said. He also suffers from bouts of fatigue. “It’s all stuff I can live with and function with, but it’s a little unpredictable,” said Ascher, who hasn’t had a severe MS attack since 2003. For now, he is staying at home and caring for his daughter, Sasha, building up a portfolio to use for attracting freelance drawing work, and thinking about his next book project. He’s also working with Devereaux to promote “Neil,” which included staffing a table at the recent Comic-Con event in
San Diego. Devereaux said he will be promoting the book later this month at Fan Expo in Toronto, which is Canada’s biggest pop culture event, along with the New York Comic-Con in October. “It’s going to be a grass roots thing, word of mouth, from the ground up, people are going to catch on to it,” Devereaux said. “It needs proper time and space to find its audience.” “It’s dark, it’s personal, but it’s one of the best comics you’ll read in 2011 for sure,” Devereaux said. Ascher’s father, Richard, a Carmel Valley resident and retired attorney, said, “My wife and I are overjoyed that he’s finally got this published.” “I admire the determination that he showed, the ‘he will not be stopped’ attitude,” said Richard Ascher. “He deserves to have a break in life after all he’s been through.” “Neil” is available for $15 at www.cacklingimppress.com and barnesandnoble.com.
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Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate: Chasing the Market
In my last article, “Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate: Discounting Original Listing Price”, outbreak of the banking crisis in 2007. In this article, I take a deeper dive to examine analysis as all attached and detached residential properties listed with the San Diego M As I mentioned before, this percentage discount is a common and important statistic in r that list price changed after assessing the market’s reaction to that price. The most com This downward price adjustment is called the percentage discount from the original list To exhibit this dynamic of price discounting in Rancho Santa Fe, I took all properties t eventually taken off the market. I broke these properties into three original list price su Once I had the properties segmented, I calculated the average discount from original l Leaders and Followers
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For example, Chart A shows the average percentage discount of sold properties by m for the three sub-markets. In this chart, the percentage discount represents the p difference between the original list price and the last list price, prior to negotiating a Clearly, on average, the longer a property is on the market the greater it is discounted. P that sold within 0 and 90 days of being listed had an average discount rate of less Those that sold between 91 and 180 days start to creep above the 5% mark; th 10% for those that sold between 181 and 270 days, etc. There appears to be a clea correlation between average discount rate and the market time of sold properties; how is only true in a declining market. Had property values been increasing during this tim there would have been an inverse correlation between average discount rate and ma Chart A exhibits the effect of chasing a market down or pricing risk in a declining marke Creating the Deal
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Going one step further, Chart B plots the same sold properties as Chart A, but instead of c the average percentage discount from original list price to last list price, it calculate percentage discount from original list price to the final sold price. As expected, the averag rate incrementally increases due to buyer/seller negotiations, but surprisingly not prop market time, as it did in Chart A. Actually, this additional discount is proportional to the p property, rather than market time. On average, properties with an original list price of $3 million incurred an additional 6% discount during sales negotiations. Those between and $5 million incurred, on average, 9%. And lastly, those over $5 million incurred, on an additional 12% price reduction. Sales negotiation discounting, consequently, is indep market time, but not property value since pricing uncertainty increases with price. Ne are recognizing that market time (or market decline) has already been generally d as shown in Chart A, yet value still remains out of alignment with the market. This in discount is correcting for that remaining misalignment; negative in a declining market, positive in an appreciating market. To Battle Another Day
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Lastly, Chart C shows the discount from original list price to last list price for all those p that were listed for sale, but were instead taken off the market by the seller. Just as Chart A with the sold properties, average discount rate increases with time on marke as fast or as significantly as the sold properties. It is not until 271 – 360 days that th non-sold property discount rate exceeds the 5% mark, compared to 91 – 180 days fo properties. Also, maximum discounts never exceed 25% for non-sold properties, com some levels above 35%, 40%, and 45% for sold properties. This discrepancy betwee and Chart C represents sellers’ willingness to accept prevailing market values, sometim seller motivation. Both sold and non-sold sellers had to adjust price with market time for a declining market; however, non-sold sellers simply were not willing to “catch up declining values.
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RSF Women’s Fund helps young adults work toward bright future Group donates $12,865 to Urban Corps BY DIANE Y. WELCH Contributor In the latest round of grant giving by the Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund (RSFWF), a total of $284,930 was awarded to eight local charities. One of those recipients, in the economic development category, was Urban Corps of San Diego County. which received $12,865. Five members of RSFWF opted to conduct a site visit to see the organization in action. Cathy Hopf, the organization’s volunteer coordinator was site leader. She, along with Susie Hayes, Sue Pidgeon, Sue Sanderson and Marilyn Fletcher, visited its San Diego-based campus. Hopf, a member of the Grants Committee, was assigned to research the organization and present her findings to members. “I was so impressed by Urban Corps that I became a strong advocate during the vetting
process,” she said. She learned that the awarded funds will be used as partial support for its Corps to Career program (C2C), which transitions Corpsmembers to either full-time employment, secondary education, or to obtain certifications necessary for their field. C2C is one of three components that comprise the Urban Corps program. The other two being the Urban Corps Charter School, which gives youths a second chance at obtaining their high school diploma, and the operations division, which oversees the worklearn-earn portion of the program. Those served are young adults –18-25-year-olds – from low-income communities where there is often noted gang activity. Some participants are refugees who have entered the USA via the International Refugee Council and Catholic Charities. Work done by Urban Corps participants is primarily in the field of conservation: recycling, habitat restoration, fire prevention and
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clean up, water conservation, urban forestry, and weatherization energy retrofits throughout San Diego County. In addition, participants may perform community improvements and service, such as graffiti removal. The C2C department assists youth Corpmembers from enrollment to graduation and beyond, said Klara T. Karter, communications manager. “C2C staff offer developmental case management and one-on-one assistance with resumes, interviewing techniques, job
searches, and post-secondary educational goals,” she said. In addition, it helps Corpsmembers obtain their Class B and Class C driving licenses, as well as undergoing safety and vocational job training, job readiness, life skills and self-esteem training. Other areas covered include personal branding, hygiene, stress management, conflict resolution, punctuality, reliability, cultural awareness, appropriate behavior and interpersonal relationships. With the funds from RS-
FWF, the C2C program will be sustained through 2012 and will continue to empower at-risk youth by providing education and job skills to counter unemployment, gang activity, crime and homelessness. Young adults are being aided to become contributing members of their communities, to support themselves economically, and to have a sense of environmental awareness and civic responsibility, said Karter. Last year the C2C department served 262 individuals, with 177 completing the 12-week career development curriculum. Out of 61 high school graduates, 57 percent transitioned with employment; 80 percent of the graduates enrolled in post secondary education; 153 Corpsmembers obtained certification in an area of interest, including forklift certification, Class B driver’s licenses, Guard Cards and Lead Safety Workers, according to Karter. Modeled after the original Civilian Conservation Corps, which solved the problem of youth unemployment during the Great
Depression, the Urban Corps was started by the San Diego City Council in 1989. Since then it has served 7,000 youths. Hundreds of acres of habitat have been restored, wildfire risk has been reduced,16 million pounds of beverage containers have been recycled, 12,000 trees have been planted and more than 80 million square feet of graffiti have been erased. “Young people who once used graffiti to tag and deface properties are now the ones removing it,” commented Karter. “We are very grateful to the RSF Women’s Fund for recognizing the importance of our Corps to Career department,” said Chief Operating Officer Anne Bernstein. “It is the significant link between our Charter School and our green job training program and is essential to the success of the young adults, both during their time in the program and as they transition into the world of work or higher education.” Visit www.urbancorpssd.org to find out more about Urban Corps.
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Knowing and understanding the world’s bestselling book at Village Church Women’s Bible Study Have you always wondered how (or if) the complex message of the Bible fits together into one, coherent message? Have you puzzled about how dozens of authors, writing over several centuries and in many different ways, could create a single story? If you are a person who is seriously interested in learning at an adult level about the amazing proclamation about God and Christ in scripture, you will be interested in becoming part of the Women’s Bible Study program at The Village Church. Beginning Wednesday morning, Sept. 7, and continuing through next May, all women of our community are invited to join in study and fellowship as they explore the Bible. Rather than a bookby-book or verse-by-verse approach, this year’s study will look at ten major themes of
the whole Bible. Led by Dr. Jack Baca, Senior Pastor, students will learn major portions of scripture within a framework that will allow them also to appreciate the entire sweep of the biblical proclamation. As always, the ultimate goal will be the life-changing impact that comes through greater knowledge of God and Christ. Employing large group and small group sharing as well as recommended study at home, the group will meet Wednesday mornings from 9–11 a.m. in the Fellowship Center. The program fee is $45 for the whole year and includes all study materials. To register or to get further information, contact The Village Church at (858) 756-2441 or visit our website at www.villagechurch.org.
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Eat like a Marine ScrippsHealth, Med Assets put twist on donor thank you
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Local student is youngest presenter at a major mitochondrial meeting Local resident Varun Sharma, a rising senior at the Bishop’s School had the extraordinary opportunity to be the first high school student to present his science project at a major meeting featuring Mitochondrial research in June of 2011. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell and responsible for energy production for our organs to function, to perform athletic activities and even for our brains to work effectively. Varun, who is also one of the top squash players of Southern California, has been interested in how the mitochondria may play a role in the benefits of exercise, especially on brain function. Last summer, Varun worked closely with his mentors Robert Naviaux, MD/Ph.D., and Victoria Risbrough, Ph.D. to test whether exercise may benefit emotional and higher brain function via changes in mitochondrial activity. This novel project combined the expertise of two separate labs at UCSD that had not previously worked together. Varun’s project found that exercise in mice did indeed lead to less anxiety and better cognitive skills. Surprisingly, the exercised mice had evidence of improved mitochondrial function in the liver but not in the muscle or the brain. The investigators thus found a novel way how exercise may initially change liver function and that the combined integration of multiple organs may be necessary for improved brain function. The data was submitted to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation in Illinois. Among over 100 abstract submissions from leading investigators throughout the world, Varun’s abstract was selected as one of the top 40 and as the first author he presented the project in the poster competition. Leading investigators, such as Dr. Doug Wallace (chair of Pediatric Mitochondrial Medicine and Metabolic Disease at the University of Pennsylvania) found the work to
Varun Sharma (right) with his mentor Dr. Robert Naviaux of UCSD in front of his research poster. be of great interest and were astounded by his skills and knowledge on a very difficult topic. Varun was very excited and honored to be able to present his work and discuss the findings with the top experts in the field of mitochondrial biology. In the words of his mentor, Robert Naviaux, professor of Biochemical Genetics and Metabolism at UCSD, “When Varun was invited by the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation to present his summer research on the brain and metabolic effects of exercise at their annual meeting in Chicago, we were all thrilled. Varun is the youngest person ever to present his research at this prestigious meeting. I spoke to many of the senior scientists who dropped by to hear Varun describe his research at his poster. These included several of the top scientists in the world in the field of mitochondrial medicine. They uniformly praised Varun’s poise, professionalism, knowledge, and his interesting results. I am very proud of all that Varun has been able to accomplish. He has been a great ambassador both for UCSD and for The Bishop’s School.” Varun hopes to pursue his love of science, exercise biology, and squash during college and explore the integration of neurobiology with exercise physiology.
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Top SFC baseball player takes pride in ‘grunt work’
Back row: Brandon Flores, Adam Dolan, Jan Bernard, Alan Martinez, Jeff Ernst, Quentin Brillantes, Coach Malcolm Tovey, Seth Johnson, Scott LaBeau; Middle row: Luis Camacho, Reed Brown, Dylan Saffer, Luis Soto, Bobby Pousti, Jacques Bialostozky; Front row: Sean Blake, Alex Mejia; Not pictured: Michael Quirch, Jared Weinstein.
RSF Attack Boys U-18 Green Team wins Attack Summer Classic Tournament Congratulations to Coach Malcolm Tovey and his Boys U-18 Green team for winning the 2011 Attack Classic Summer Tournament, held on Aug 20-22. The Attack team earned their way to the finals by winning every game, with only 1 goal scored against them. It was a great way to end the summer tournament season, and Tovey’s men look forward to continued success, playing in the Boys U-19 Premier Elite bracket of the Presidio Soccer League.
BY GIDEON RUBIN CONTRIBUTOR Josh Estill was among the Santa Fe Christian baseball team’s leaders in nearly all offensive categories last season. But it’s the grunt work he does behind the plate that he’d prefer college and professional scouts take notice of. Estill, who’ll be a senior this year, is a rising catching star who prides himself for defense first. Offense, he says, is “almost like a bonus.” “Being a catcher, the (operative) word is ‘catch,’ especially for getting into college,” Estill said. “(College scouts) are looking for a guy who can control the game from behind the plate and I believe I can do that. “I take pride in my hitting too, but catching can take me much farther than my hitting will.” It seems like there’s no limit to where Estill’s catching can take him, and these days, he’s made refining those skills a priority.
RSF Tennis Club 3rd Annual Invitational Junior/College Tournament Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club hosted its 3rd Annual Invitational Junior/College Tournament July 30 and 31. Spectators enjoyed some very competitive tennis as the quarter finalists went on to the final round on Sunday. Luis Perez went on to the finals to beat local junior Sam Todd, 8-4. Luis Perez has been ranked in the top 600 in the world. RSF Tennis Club member Sam Todd will continue his tennis career as a freshman at Dartmouth College. The Tennis Club has had a busy summer which began with the Men’s Member/Guest and continued with youth camps and clinics. The club is gearing up for Ladies Fall League with 50 participants set to play matches throughout North County as well as the Ladies Member/Guest Tournament scheduled for Sept. 16. (Above, l-r) Winner Luis Perez and finalist Sam Todd; Semi-finalists: (L-R) Scott Lippitt, Tyler Hansen, Derek Klein, Greg Garcia, Robby Dabbs, Nick Marino, Sam Todd, and Luis Perez.
Participate in San Diego Max’s Ring of Fire Lemon Run and help raise funds to battle childhood cancer Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Max’s Ring of Fire (MROF) will team up for the first time to host the MROF Lemon Run, a 4.6-mile run/ walk and family fun run, on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 8 a.m. The event, which will take place at Lake Miramar in Scripps Ranch, will bring together athletes of all calibers to run or walk the lake’s full distance of 4.6 miles in honor of the 46 children who are diagnosed with childhood
cancer each week day. Last year, MROF hosted its first run before joining forces with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for the 2011 event. For more information on the event, to volunteer, register, or become a sponsor, visit www.AlexsLemonade. org. Additionally, questions can be directed to Elizabeth Gustavson at (310) 855-4851 or L.Gustavson@AlexsLemonade.org.
Over the summer, he decided to forgo his senior year on the football team so he could concentrate on honing his baseball skills and participating in some high profile showcase events. It was an admittedly tough choice for Estill, a two-way standout on the football team last season who helped lead the Eagles to the San Diego Section Div. V semifinals playing middle linebacker and fullback. Estill led the team with 89 Josh Estill tackles, was the team’s third leading Photo courtesy rusher with 759 on 147 carries and Don Mitchell led the team with 11 touchdowns. The decision was especially difficult because of the close friendships he has with nearly the entire football team. Especially the seniors, many of whom he’s known since middle school. He said he turned to his religious faith in making what was one of the most difficult decisions of his life. “It was tough, for sure,” Estill said. “All my friends play on the football team and it was hard to get away from the fact that we were best friends and we’d been talking about playing our senior year since middle school.” Estill’s first love, however, has always been baseball, a sport he’s played since he was practically a toddler. He’s hoping to play for a Top 25 Div. I school, the first step towards his goal of eventually playing in the major leagues. Estill’s presence in the middle of the lineup was a key factor in leading the Eagles to a Div. V section title. He was among the team’s most productive hitters last season in a breakthrough offensive year. He led the team with six homers, was second with 30 RBI, and was among the team’s leading hitters, batting .351. But his calling card right now as far as scouts are concerned is his advanced behind-the-plate skill set. Estill has a powerful and accurate throwing arm to go along with sound receiving mechanics. His 1.9-second “Pop Time,” the amount of time it takes from him to get the ball to his middle infielder from the instant he receives a pitch, is among the tops in the nation, SFC coach Don Mitchell said. Mitchell said the extra work Estill put into refining his catching skills in the offseason going into his junior year helped make him the anchor of a defense that was the team’s strong suit throughout the season. He also credits Estill with shepherding a pitching staff that combined for a stunning 1.96 ERA. Estill was charged with just one passed ball in 30 games. “Last year he became an extremely good catcher,” Mitchell said. “He dedicated himself to improving his defense, and he’s become a Div. I prospect because of how well he developed his defense in the last year.” And although he won’t be snuffing out plays at the line of scrimmage anytime soon, Estill will continue to bring his football mentality to the baseball field, he said, noting that blocking home plate is something he takes personally. “If there’s a play at the plate, nine out of 10 times that guy’s not scoring,” Estill said. “I get that from football. I’m used to collisions, and I’m not afraid to get hit.” It is the part of the game that he says he thrives on. “There is absolutely nothing glorious about catching and having somebody hit you, but honestly there’s nothing in the world I love more than getting after it like that,” he said. Estill credits his parents with instilling a work ethic that’s helped him excel at a demanding position. “My parents never really handed me anything,” he said. They encouraged hard work.” Estill’s work ethic has paid dividends in the classroom too. He’s maintained a 4.3 GPA, and plans to major in economics or business. His impeccable academic and athletic credentials figure to help him on what he hopes is the path to realizing his big league dreams. “My ultimate goal to get a shot to play in the major leagues,” Estill said. “There’s nothing more fun than right now trying to play Div. I baseball, and then after college, there’s pro ball. “Whatever happens, whatever college I end up going to, my ultimate goal is to play pro ball.”
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Royal Dance Academy Director born ‘to teach and inspire children’ Director Francine Garton, ARAD, AISTD, began dancing at an early age and at the age of 14 won a scholarship to the prestigious Legat Russian Ballet School in southern England. She then continued her training at the Northern Ballet College where she graduated as a dancer and qualified dance teacher gaining honors in her examinations. Garton worked alongside some of the most Francine Garton respected dancers and choreographers in the business. She danced professionally and continued her love for dance by opening her own studio in Manchester England. In 2001 the next challenge on Garton’s dance journey was opening the Royal Dance Academy in San Diego. Her move to the U.S. allowed her to share her expertise, knowledge and love for dance with children in San Diego. Her nurturing, caring attitude is viewed as a major factor in her success. Her dancers adore her and she is very proud that she has created an intimate, creative and homely environment to dance for children of all ages and abilities. Garton ensures that every child at the Royal Dance Academy is cared for. She is like a “second mom” to her students and works consistently to ensure that the Royal Dance Academy continually evolves and stays at the forefront of the dance world, providing many wonderful opportunities for young dancers. In September 2011, the Royal Dance Academy (www.royaldanceacademy.com) will be opening its brand new premises in Carmel Valley — a state-of-the-art facility with four professionally-equipped studios. Garton is excited to be able to create such an amazing place for the families of San Diego.
1. What brought you to this area? I fell in love with San Diego the first time I came here on vacation. I was determined that this would be the place for my family to live and my children to grow up. It is paradise! 2. What makes your work special to you? I feel extremely lucky that I wake up every day and get to do something that I love. I really do believe that teaching is a gift. Many people may have experience or qualifications but that doesn’t mean they are great teachers. I connect with children, nurture them and teach them not only dance but the many qualities, disciplines and life lessons that are part of growing as a dancer and a human being. I thrive on taking the beginning recreational dancer to the most advanced level. I make all dance classes fun for children whether it is a once a week hobby or a lifetime ambition. I ensure that myself and my staff make a difference to every child who walks through the door, whether they dance once a week or 10 times a week. I am so passionate about teaching and creating a beautiful place for children to dance and feel at home. There is so much going on in the world and the pressure on children today is intense. I feel that I have created a place where my students can forget any troubles they might have and escape into the fantasy world of dance. I am very particular on sparing no expense when it comes to the quality of what I offer. Peo-
ple see the difference in my teachers, office staff, facility, brochures, recitals and costumes etc. I try to set a standard that goes above and beyond what is expected. I know I have done my job well when students — many years after they graduate — still write to me, visit me and tell me that my dance classes and studio have helped them become successful in their lives. I love motivating children to work harder and inspiring them to reach for their goals no matter what they may be. I feel so proud when I know I have made a difference in the life of a child. 3. What would you still like to achieve professionally? I am in the process of my third expansion in 10 years in Carmel Valley. I would like to continue to grow the Royal Dance Academy so I am able to continue to offer all the dance styles, acting classes and musical theatre classes so that all students can have their choices of styles and teachers. I want the “ Fame” school of New York but in Carmel Valley. I would like to travel more to guest teach, but with the studio so busy and my four young children, it is something I am hoping to do in the future. There is a lot more to teaching than just dance steps or knowing how to dance. I often think that I would like to start a business that helps teachers learn how to teach, how to communicate with children of all ages and parents, how to teach musicality, how to motivate themselves and inspire their stu-
dents so that they bring out the best in them. I have been told that I am good at communicating with teachers, helping them believe in themselves and challenging them to become better teachers and role models. I really enjoy this so maybe one day I will become a “motivational speaker” for dance teachers! 4. Who or what inspires you? Celine Dion and people with fantastic artistic talent. I love watching people who were born with natural talent become such a major success story. She comes from a big, working class family like me . When I see her in concert, I cry when she sings the first note. It’s crazy but the woman is blessed with her unbelievable voice. Often, society expects children to follow an academic career when they really want to become an artist. The words “when are you going to get a real job” are often used. My mum and dad are also a big inspiration to me as they allowed me to follow my dreams and be happy. In our life it was never about the money as we didn’t grow up with any, it was about being happy, working hard and using your God-given talent to the best of your ability. 5. If you hosted a dinner party for 8, whom (living or deceased) would you invite? Margot Fonteyn, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Simon Cowell, Celine Dion, Princess Diana, Alex Ferguson, Michael Jackson, My husband Billy. 6. Tell us about what you are currently reading.
Nothing right now as I’m so busy getting the new studio ready. I read everything from romantic love stories, biographies, motivational books, self-help books and dance magazines. 7. What are your favorite films? “Carlitos’s Way, Titanic, The Sound Of Music, Love Story, The Holiday, Pretty Woman, Legends of the Fall, Meet the Parents, Mrs Doubtfire, Bridget Jones Diary, Scent of a Woman.” 8. What do you do for fun and what is your favorite vacation destination? My ideal treat is a day at the spa. I enjoy going out to dinner with family and friends and I love just doing nothing and hanging out with my children at home. We love Punta Mita in Mexico and Hawaii. 9. Please describe your greatest accomplishment. Bringing four beautiful children into this world. On a professional note, building a business from scratch two weeks after moving to San Diego. Being a mother, wife, teacher and business owner is challenging but I am grateful that I have accomplished all so far. 10. What is your motto or philosophy of life? I am a great believer in following your dreams and making it happen. You can be whatever you want in life, don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it. Being a good, honest person gives you a clear conscience.
DR. He Said, Dr. She Said : How to find an emotionally healthy partner By Hanalei Vierra, Ph.D. and M’Lissa Trent, Ph.D. When it comes to looking for a longterm relationship, most people are looking Hanalei Vierra, Ph.D. for someone (Dr. He) and M’Lissa who has the poTrent, Ph.D. (Dr. She) tential of being a partner that they can count on and trust. Here are four questions (and of course there are always more, but we will start here!) we believe you want to know the answer to in order to find out if someone you are dating is emotionally equipped to be the kind of partner that can help make the emotional intimacy of a relationship thrive. QUESTION #1 “Are you aware of what your part was in what went wrong with your last relationship?” Most people are aware of what their partner did wrong during the last break up, but what really indicates a sign of emotional maturity and health is whether or not they can talk about their own shortcomings in the demise of that relationship. RED FLAG: Even if infidelity was the cause of the most recent break up, if he or she answers the above question by solely blaming the other person for all of the problems, then they will
probably be incapable of seeing their part of whatever struggles you have with them in your relationship. A GOOD SIGN: If he or she says “yes” and can articulate what their shortcomings were in that relationship, then you can at least trust that they are capable of taking some responsibility when things get tough between you two. In the case of infidelity, the partner might be able to say that he or she was not paying attention to the health of the relationship or the red flags of emotional distance that were glaring their way. QUESTION #2 “Do you know what emotional wounds or baggage you have that you bring into this relationship?” In other words, do you know what your emotional triggers or buttons are and how you react to them being pushed? We are all a product of our past experiences. Understanding how these experiences—especially the painful and wounding ones—have influenced us emotionally over the years is crucial to understanding how we react to our partner during times of stress in the present. RED FLAG: If they answer ‘no’, then he or she will have no idea of how much their pain, fear, and anger has to do with you in the hereand-now versus whatever leftover feelings they hold onto from the past as part of their personality. This will hinder their ability to trust you. A GOOD SIGN: If they answer ‘yes’, then they will have the ability to identify what old
wounds are being re-activated in the present by your behavior. For instance, if his last girlfriend cheated on him, does he understand how he was perhaps being overly-controlling of her? A woman might have an affair (which is NEVER justifiable) if she felt her boyfriend was overly controlling, didn’t feel safe talking to him about it, or she had tried addressing the issue several times with no success in being heard. QUESTION #3 “Would you be afraid of telling me something difficult if you thought it might hurt my feelings?” In other words, are you adult enough to talk to me directly instead of tip-toeing or walking on eggshells around me? RED FLAG: A relationship where someone tells you they just couldn’t talk to their partner because they would be afraid of their reaction usually ends up being very co-dependent and unhealthy. It will start to look and feel like a reenactment of the parent-child relationship. This will end up in a very boring, one-sided relationship, leaving both partners feeling very dissatisfied! A GOOD SIGN: Talking about potentially painful and scary topics between two people actually is a healthy way of creating trust in the relationship. Being courageous enough to talk about difficult subjects can be a very loving and respectful gesture to each other. QUESTION #4 “Would you be interested in knowing
what my answers are to these questions?” In other words, are you interested in knowing more about me and do you have the courage to want to know what and who I am emotionally? RED FLAG: Unfortunately, some people are not very interested in who their partner is emotionally. They might think they need a companion for awhile, but if it is only a way for them to meet their own needs and not have a reciprocal partnership, the relationship is doomed to crash and burn. A GOOD SIGN: If the person you are dating has an authentic interest in who you are—as well as a willingness to share who they are with you—then you are on the right track. Also, the other person’s willingness to appreciate and validate your answers to these questions is someone who can be trusted to help create a healthy partnership. Hanalei Vierra, Ph.D. (Dr. He) and M’Lissa Trent, Ph.D. (Dr. She) are a married couple who have worked together for over 14 years coaching troubled relationships to clearer communication, deeper intimacy, and healthier partnership. See their web site at www.sandiegotherapists.com/conjoint.html For more information on Relationship Advice for Men, go to www.HowToKeepHer.com on the web, where you will also be able to purchase Dr. He and Dr. She’s new eBook titled “Making Relationships Work.” Please email any questions to: DrHanalei@aol.com.
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County Redistricting BY PAM SLATER-PRICE As I have already made clear, I support the implementation of an independent commission to redraw county supervisorial lines. The difference between me and Steve Danon, who wrote to this newspaper about this issue, is that he tries to write commentaries that leave out facts in the hopes that you won’t find out what he omitted. And although I more than welcome debates that revise policies for the better, political posturing in the form of commentaries like his that overlook points of fact, are useless. First of all, Danon is very good at omission. He said that I have had plenty of time to establish this commission. Well, let’s be clear, so has he. Danon has worked for elected officials for nearly 20 years. He worked on staff for two county supervisors. Yet not once did he bring forward the idea of an independent commission. He worked for Supervisor Ron Roberts in 2001 during the last redistricting. Not once did he work to bring forward an independent commission. In fact, he did not advise his supervisor to vote against the blatant Gerrymandering of 2001. At that time, political jockeying carved huge chunks out of District 3. He did not object to the adoption of that map. Hard to believe that he omitted all these points. As a staffer and long-time lobbyist he should know better. Maybe he thought he should focus more on creating an ethics commission. This way they could review why he is able to run for office seemingly full time on the taxpayer dime while working for a congressman. In fact, his boss’ district as of Aug. 15 no longer includes the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, or Escondido, where he spends a lot of his time. Another fact: Danon has been in the district campaigning during key votes in Washington, D.C. Even more galling is that taxpayers pay for his flights between Washington, D.C. and San Diego. He should be ordered to reimburse those flights out of his own pocket. But that aside, establishing an Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission is an idea that has been around a long time.
However, Paragraph 21500 of the state Elections Code applies to all 58 counties in California and states that the Boards of Supervisors “shall adjust the boundaries of any or all of the supervisorial districts of the county.” In other words, the Legislature has set counties’ redistricting policy and only the Legislature or a statewide voter initiative can undo it. In his commentary, Danon also criticizes my action to initiate the 2011 redistricting process. Of course, he knows that both the chair and vice chair as a matter of historic protocol sign the initial board letter to initiate the redistricting process. That business was non-controversial and passed on consent. Danon did not appear before the Board of Supervisors to express his outrage. The chair and vice chair did the same thing in 2001. Danon never pleaded with them not to do it. He failed to mention any of this. More glaring omissions of the facts. In this round of redistricting, an advisory panel hosted a dozen public meetings throughout the county to gather public input. The committee posted its maps and findings online and welcomed all feedback. The public had ample opportunity to weigh in. While Congress has worked recently on weekends to debate the debt ceiling and the federal deficit Danon stumps for supervisor in San Diego County and writes commentaries on campaign issues – all while getting paid by us. It’s worse than when he ran unsuccessfully for San Diego City Council against Donna Frye. Back then he omitted things, too, including initially refusing to release his SDSU transcripts where his grades included an F and a D in political science. Evidently, he did not want voters to know that he was on probation for two full academic years. The perils of gerrymandering pale by comparison to this guy. Seeing him in any elected office should be more frightening to the public than the latest Stephen King novel. — Pam Slater-Price represents District 3 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
ROMNEY continued from page 3 it by the zoning.” Quint acknowledged he is biased against “ridiculously big houses. I’d tear down our house and build a tiny house.” But other Romney neighbors, like Michele Perillo, publisher of Southwest Style Magazine in Scottsdale, Ariz., couldn’t be more pleased that the man who was 70th governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007 appears to be settling in to stay in the Jewel. “It sounds enormous when you say four times,” she said. “But he’s making it the same size as the rest of the homes that are oceanfront. They have a very large family and a lot of people come to visit and it’s a great piece of property and it warrants renovating and putting some more livable space in.” Perillo believes the majority of her neighbors are “extremely supportive” of Romney’s expansion plans. She praised Island for being “extremely environmentally friendly and sensitive.” The city of San Diego’s Development Services Department sent out a document on Aug. 19 called a Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration outlining the points of possible environmental impact and concluding there are none that can’t be compensated for. Publication of the document triggers a 20-day public review. After that, Crisafi said approval of Romney’s residential expansion project would go before a city hearing officer. According to the draft document, the Romney’s proposed building has been designed so as not to exceed 30 feet in height at its highest point. Proposed grading on the 17,844-square-foot lot would cover 6,000 square feet — 34 percent of the site. Grading depths would be a maximum of 12 feet to accommodate the basement. Joe LaCava, past president of La Jolla Community Planning Association (LJCPA), which makes land-use recommendations to the city, said under the city’s zoning regulations, the Romney property is allowed an 8,400-square-foot house, not including a garage or basement. Noting basements are an increasingly popular way to See ROMNEY, page 25
continued from page 1 or dying. Different calculation factors employed this year means that the data cannot be compared to previous years, but this year’s numbers will serve as a baseline for future data, the CDE said. For the first time, students were tracked by school districts upon entering ninth grade in 2006, so the numbers just released are considered more accurate than systems used in the past, said Rick Schmitt, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of educational services. Before this, he said, the district used a derived rate extrapolated from a oneyear estimate based on a single year of data. This new model, with the four-year cohort rate, is a more legitimate reflection of actual graduation and dropout rates, he said. Self-reported Schmitt said school districts submitted numbers to the state this year through a self-reporting system. “What the state has is what we gave them,” he said. “They just take the data and put it up.” The system the state had planned to use to collect data and organize graduation and dropout information was abandoned when it became a victim of California’s budget crisis. “They don’t have the means to collect it any more,” Schmitt said. “It’s all through our own self-reporting.” Schmitt said all school districts reported their own data to the Calif. Dept. of Education, and the CDE published what was provided, making the integrity of
each school district’s data dependent upon the veracity of individual district procedures. Schmitt said the graduation and dropout numbers the CDE posted for San Dieguito were crunched locally and are verified and accurate. “We take our own attendance, and we do our own student information systems,” he said. “Our numbers are really honest.” But he could not confirm with certainty the accuracy of the data posted for other school districts. Of the 2,123 students in the San Dieguito cohort, the three largest subgroups – whites (numbering 1,553), Asians (266) and Latinos (246) – have disparity in graduation rates, highlighting a persistent achievement gap that plagues schools throughout the state. Whites in San Dieguito had a graduation rate of 95.6 percent and a dropout rate of 2.1 percent. Asians had a graduation rate of 98.5 percent and a dropout rate of 1.1 percent. Latinos had a graduation rate of 83.3 percent and a dropout rate of 10.6 percent. Although San Dieguito’s Latino graduation rate was 15.6 percent higher than the statewide number (67.7 percent), the gap is evident. Closing that gap remains a priority for the district, officials say. Both high schools in the southern half of the district topped the district average. Graduation and dropout rates for Torrey Pines High School were 96.8 and 1.8, and for Canyon Crest Academy were 98.7 and 0.7. All of the 28 Latino students at CCA graduated, while 90.6 percent of the 53 Latino students at Torrey Pines graduated.
DATA continued from page 1 (1834 for TPHS; 1800 for CCA) SDUHSD administrators say the list, despite the new methodology, is skewed to favor small schools, charter schools and magnet schools – and not larger, comprehensive high schools. They discount the rankings, saying they do not tell the full story and are often based on suspect data. Nevertheless, the difference between the two schools in ranking was significant and was noticeable in several areas, particularly the student-teacher ratio and the college-bound – two factors that Brian Kohn, principal of Canyon
Crest, said were self-reported. The ratio of 38 students per teacher reported at Canyon Crest is closest to accurate district-wide, said Rick Schmitt, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of educational services. Equity in staffing at all schools in the district would not allow one school to have a significantly lower student-teacher ratio than another, he said. And the percent of college-bound students is impossible to determine, Kohn said, because schools don’t track how many students move on to college after graduation. “There’s no way to know this,” he said.
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August 25, 2011
Psychologist discusses happiness
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he Vista Hill Council on Mental Health hosted a luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Aventine, La Jolla on Aug. 4 with guest speaker Arlene Matthews Uhl of New Jersey discussing “The Pursuit of Happiness: A New Psychology.” Uhl is a psychotherapist, professor of developmental psychology, and the author of numerous self-help books, including “Seven Keys to Calm,” and Idiot’s Guides to “Coping with Difficult People,” “Beating Stress,” and “The Psychology of Happiness.” Uhl encouraged guests to think about the good things in
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their lives when they have a down moment. What are you thankful for? What do you enjoy? “Take time,” she advised, “to enjoy time for yourself, but think of others as well. What can you do to make the world a better place? Consider supporting causes, like the Vista Hill Foundation’s work, which ranges from working with troubled young people, to treatment for school-age kids and providing long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as family support. For more information, visit vistahill.org. BOB ROSS PHOTOGRAPHY
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gain livable space without exceeding the zoning allowance, LaCava said it is a contemporary trend to try and fit in with the bulk and scale of the neighborhood. “The application gained the attention of the neighbors over the course of three Development Permit Review subcommittee hearings, but no objections were raised when the application was before the full LJCPA,” he said. “The planning group forwarded a unanimous recommendation for approval to the city.” LaCava said the project’s coastal development permit is under the purview of the City of San Diego, which has not yet held a public hearing on the application. He said the city’s decision could be appealed to the Coastal Commission because the property lies between the ocean and the “first roadway.” The existing Romney residence designed by master architect Lilian Rice was originally built in 1936. Building permit records indicate the home was added to and remodeled on several occasions, including a full remodel in 1986. The city has determined the site is not eligible for historical designation for architecture or as the work of a master architect because “the sum of the modifications caused the integrity of the original building design to be completely lost and no longer reflective of the work of the master architect.”
Arlene Matthews addresses the audience.
Lynn Muto and Ellen Kane of Rancho Santa Fe, Linda Meyerson and Valerie Bass
Pamela Carnot and Gayle Wise, both of La Jolla
Susan Ulevitch of La Jolla and Irene de Watteville of Solana Beach
Polly Voorhies and Thania Griffiths
Luncheon co-chair Renee Bannasch of Rancho Santa Fe with speaker Arlene Matthews, co-chair Faith Stagg and Robert Dean, Vista Hill CEO
Hanna Gleiberman and Lisa Levine of Rancho Santa Fe
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Soldier Stories: ‘Have to be tougher than the boys’ This column presents soldier stories to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. BY JEANNE MCKINNEY Contributor The job of Aviation Rescue Swimmers is to save lives across the globe. They have to jump from a helicopter in all weather conditions into any kind of sea to get victims to the rescue basket. Penetrating viscous water at high speeds has to be precise to avoid injury or being knocked unconscious. During intense storms, the jump has to be timed to hit the crest of large waves – to keep out of deep troughs. Pitted against the powerful sea – they swim “So Others May Live.” For Naval Aircrewman Third Class Laura Munger, it’s a day’s work at Naval Base, San Diego, North Island. She falls within the .01 percent of women in the Navy who go through the elite rescue swimmer training. When Munger graduated, she was #28 of all female rescue swimmers ever in the history of the program. From small town Kyle, Texas, where getting a Target is big news, Munger spent some time at college before finding her true North. In 2009, her career compass pointed at Navy boot camp and she graduated with honors. Then it was on to Air Crew Candidate School and rescue swimmer training that would push her past her limits – to breaking points. “It’s a very tough school. You have many questions running through your head, asking ‘What am I doing here and Why did I join?’ The Navy enticed with a promise of world travel and a ‘chance to make myself a better person — with a better future.’” For five weeks in Pensacola, Fla., rescue swimmer trainees
Naval Aircrewman Third Class and Rescue Swimmer Laura Munger work out and swim at a grueling pace —doing things they never thought they could do. The only female in her class of 14, Munger says, “If you want to play with the boys, you have to act like one. But at the same time, I’m not sitting at a desk. I get to go outside every day and watch the sun rise and set from 500 feet in the air. It’s amazing.” The Navy and Coast Guard are the only branches that allow women to serve as rescue swimmers. Munger relates: “I ran cross country and track in high school, but that was nothing compared to this. I didn’t realize how physically strong I could be.” She could barely do 10 pushups in the beginning — now she can easily do 50-60. Maintaining a diehard positive attitude and staying mentally prepared kept her motivated to push through. “If you start thinking I can’t do it, then you
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won’t. Sounds crazy, but I was excited to go to Rescue Swimmer School every day.” Munger loved all her instructors and said they put the pressure on “so when you’re put on the spot in a real rescue, you can get the job done safely. The victim has a lot of trust in you. That trust pushes you even more to be able to help that person survive.” It took more than intense physical conditioning when she classed up and became team leader. “They all had to sit there and listen and take orders from me,” says a humble, yet resilient Munger. “It’s easier for a male to take an order from another male, especially at this rate (rank) because they don’t want to feel like they are weak or being dominated by a girl. You have to be a little bit tougher than some of the guys, being a female.” Munger went on to A WA school (more basic train-
ing), ending up in Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS-10) to get ready to join the fleet. She went through a training syllabus to learn airframes SH-60E and SH-60F (both Seahawk helicopters) and again graduated with honors. In addition to being a Rescue Swimmer, she’s a Fleet Replacement Aircrewman (FRAC) — in control of everything in back of the helo. This is crucial for landing on ships. Imagine trying to land a helicopter on a floating runway that could be pitching and yawing with the sea. Day or night, pilots can’t see the tail wheel so Aircrewmen look back and tell the pilots it’s all clear. ”You’re the eyes in back of their heads,” says Munger, smiling. “You have to be on top of your game. The Aircrewman’s creed is ‘Whether I’m hot, cold, or tired, I will not fail my crew.’ It doesn’t mat-
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ARABIAN SEA Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15 deploys to recover a sailor who went overboard. Photos courtesy U. S. Navy met protects the ears, she ter what situation you’re in, says, “You have to get used you and your crew are one to it.” Used to loud noise and have to work together.” and always ready for an When this interview ejected pilot, someone who took place, Munger had just went overboard, or a boat in come in from a four-and-adistress in the middle of the half- hour Torpedo exercise ocean. flight (Torpex), doing the Like many young womwork she’ll do at her next en, Munger plans on getting command, HS -14 in Japan. married and having chilI was amazed at this blondedren, “hoping they’ll view haired Southern belle with a the military the same way soft-spoken voice who’d she does and want to join.” been out dropping TorpeThe things she’s been taught does in the ocean – tracking she’ll teach her children – them for the pilots. Munger “the leadership, the and her helo crew members strength, the motivation, do all kinds of missions over the determination.” the water, including logisMunger’s eyes twinkled tics, anti-submarine and when talking about her search and rescue (SAR). DeNavy career and would tell tails are classified. other women who might be In the hanger, I saw her thinking of joining to “Go big bird — an SH-60F “Seahawk.” I peered into the lit- for it. If I can do it, there’s another girl out there that tle compartment where she can do it, too.” sits and stared through the For this she-warrior, door she christens with trained to conquer the sea, courage each jump. Her face there was no hesitation to was beaming in her flight my question – if it’s your life gear. Munger looked on top or theirs? “You do your job of her game. selflessly. You’re there to A helo blade whirling next to us was deafening. Al- save lives.” though a special padded hel-
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RSF School Newcomers Pool Parties
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he Rancho Santa Fe Education Foundation recently hosted its annual Newcomers Pool Parties for families new to the Rancho Santa Fe School District. The parties are hosted by parents of current students at private homes in Rancho Santa Fe, with refreshments and desserts donated by the Ranch Hands, a group of other families currently in the school. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
Kindergartners play at the Newcomers Pool Party.
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Special duo reunite
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urf Dog Ricochet, the “SURFice” pooch who lives a lifestyle of helping others by pawing it forward, reunited with 16-year-old quadriplegic surfer Patrick Ivison for a surf session at Del Mar’s Dog Beach on Aug. 20. Patrick and Ricochet surfed tandem together for the first time two years ago at a fundraiser that generated more than $10,000 in donations and a grant from one of Ricochet’s sponsors, the Rose Foundation, which covered an additional three years of Patrick’s rehabilitation. The Helen Woodward Animal Center also held a surf dog clinic for its upcoming event, the Helen Woodward Animal A TV crew interviews Patrick Ivison at Del Mar’s dog beach about his Center’s Surf Dog Surf-a-thon in Del Mar on reunion with Ricochet the SURFice dog. Sept. 11. Ricochet will participate in the event. For more information, visit www.surfdog.kintera.org or call 858-756-4117. Photos/Jon Clark
Teddy rides a wave at the surf dog clinic sponsored by the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Toby practices his surfing skills.
Ricochet surfs with Julie Carruthers, also known as “One Legged Jo” from www.ampsurf.org. Jo had a hemi-pelvectomy due to cancer, but is still very active, and loves to surf.
Ricochet, the SURFice dog, reunites with Patrick Ivison.
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August 25, 2011
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Local man masters the science of singing
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BY CLAIRE HARLIN Staff Writer Local musician Eve Selis has been a voice San Diego can’t ignore for more than a decade, and she has stayed busy with a handful of performances in Carmel Valley, Del Mar and Solana Beach within the past month. But given her notoriety and success, who would ever guess that her strong, soulful voice was once in need of repair? “In the beginning, I had never taken vocal lessons, so I had developed bad habits,” said Selis, recalling the early days of her music career. “I was singing five nights a week, the muscles in my diaphragm were getting tired and I was singing from my throat. I was pushing notes up and straining constantly.” One day in 1996 Selis had an emergency situation — She was scheduled to open for Crosby, Stills and Nash at San Diego State University’s Open Air Theater and she had completely lost her
‘He saved my voice.’ — Eve Selis, local songstress with the help of Grusin, whose graduate research in vocal science and harmonics at the University of California, San Diego led him to develop a technique that is all his own. Known as laryngeal manipulation, this technique develops the pitchEve Selis, holding her son Henry, stands with Martin Grusin, making muscles by who Selis, a well known local vocalist, credits with saving her pinpointing presvoice more than a decade ago. PHOTO COURTESY OF SELIS sure points in the larynx while makvoice. She called renowned cent of my voice and I was ing sound. Grusin, vocal coach Martin Grusin, able to do the concert,” said 77, has been coaching vocal77, a longtime local resident Selis. “But not only that, I ists for 28 years and sees who has developed a unique was singing well after that. about 18 students a week in technique-based vocal sciFor about a month, I felt allhis Del Mar Heights studio. ence that is said to actually powerful.” His students range in age save voices. Selis and many other local from 8 to 60. “Through his technique I vocalists have developed “What I do is a very spewas able to get back 85 perand maintained their voices cialized field,” said Grusin,
who sang professionally in New York City in the 1960s, recording for labels such as RCA, Columbia and MGM. “I have new singers come to me, but mainly I get a lot of professionals in the studio. When a pro comes to me it’s because they are having a lot of problems with their voice.” Grusin said he also works with lecturers from UCSD and San Diego State University who have problems with their voice carrying in front of a large crowd. Grusin’s techniques are just that — technical. But he said it can most simply be compared to tuning a guitar, only the vocal cords are the strings. “The vocal cords get tense and they get longer and shorter,” he said. “They are
like strings, each string getting tighter as you get higher in pitch.” But unlike a guitar, which generally plays correctly, the “human voice is the most unreliable instrument,” said Selis, who visited Grusin for regular voice sessions for about seven years. “There could be so many factors that could hurt the voice — sickness, lack of sleep — laughing is even bad for your voice,” she said. Selis just went into the studio last week to start recording her next album, and she said she looks forward to seeing Grusin for a “tune-up.” “Martin is the only one doing what he’s doing out here,” said Selis. “Thank God he’s not in L.A. or I’d be driving up there to see him.”
22nd Annual Gala Thai Fantasy: The Athenaeum Celebrates Thailand Friday, September 9, 2011 6:30–11:30 p.m. Join us for the Athenaeum Music & Arts Library’s largest annual fundraiser and society event of the year. Admission includes valet service, open bar, served dinner, dancing, live entertainment, silent auction, and raffle prizes. Thai or cocktail attire required. Call (858) 454-5872 to RSVP by September 6. $200 or $300 for “angels” www.ljathenaeum.org/gala 858.454.5872
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MCASD and Muse Chasers proudly present San Diego’s premier short film showcase, the ninth annual alt.pictureshows. Curated by MCASD Film Curator and filmmaker Neil Kendricks, the popular one-night only alt.pictureshows transforms Sherwood Auditorium and portions of MCASD’s galleries into the ultimate micro-cinema experience. Please be advised that many of the program’s short films have not been rated and contain adult content.
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Dive in for this special concert with the Banana Slug String Band on our outdoor Tide-Pool Plaza! The world-famous eco-band for children inspires youngsters and their families to learn about – and take better care of – our precious ocean. Aquarium admission and parking are included.
La Jolla Music Society SummerFest 25th Anniversary August 3 -26, 2011 The String Octets from Mendelssohn and Enescu close out SummerFest 2011 on Friday Aug. 26 at MCASD Sherwood Auditorium. Don’t miss this blockbuster program featuring Music Director Cho-Liang Lin, the Tokyo String Quartet, Cynthia Phelps, Kyoko Takezawa and other renowned artists. (858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org
New Musical SLEEPING BEAUTY WAKES FINAL 6 PERFORMANCES. MUST CLOSE SUNDAY! “CRITIC’S CHOICE!” – San Diego Union-Tribune & North County Times What if Sleeping Beauty overslept... by 900 years? ...and woke up in a 21st century sleep disorder clinic? Meet the modern-day Beauty and her unlikely prince in the romantic new musical, Sleeping Beauty Wakes. (858) 550-1010 LaJollaPlayhouse.org
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On The
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Il Fornaio
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■ Patio Seating: Yes
One of the restaurant’s popular dishes is Cappellacci di Zucca, ravioli filled with butternut squash and walnuts, tomato sauce, brown butter, parmesan and crispy sage. PHOTOS BY KELLEY CARLSON
■ 1555 Camino del Mar, Suite 301, Del Mar ■ (858) 755-8876 ■ www.ilfornaio.com ■ The Vibe: Casual, relaxed
■ Take Out: Yes
■ Signature Dishes: Cappellacci di Zucca, Tiramisu
■ Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday
■ Open Since: 1989 ■ Reservations: Recommended
The main dining room at Il Fornaio features an open exhibition kitchen, at right, while the main piazza offers ocean views.
■ Hours: • 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday • 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday • 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday • 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday
Left: Antipasto della Casa includes Bruschetta al Pomodoro and Tuscan melon. Right: Insalata di Tacchino is a mixed-greens salad with turkey.
Il Fornaio carefully serves up all things Italian including its new ‘Fellini and Bellini Nights’ BY KELLEY CARLSON l Fornaio restaurant may be about as close as you can get to Italy without leaving the United States. From its Old World decor to its imported dry pastas, the establishment’s goal is to offer an authentic experience. (“Il Fornaio” means “The Baker” in Italian.) The Del Mar location — secondoldest of the 22 in the chain — is rich with deep, dark woods, textured ceilings that appear timeworn, and ocher-colored walls. Ceramic pieces of art and wine bottles artistically dot the main dining room, while timeless pictures of Italy grace the sides. Patrons can observe the preparations of their food by the chef, Sicilian native Roberto Gerbino, in the open exhibition kitchen. Red-and-black stools hug the marble bar at the south end of the area, as an overhead TV telecasts sports and the occasional news program. Hidden in the back is the private Tuscan Room, which seats up to 24 people and is decorated
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Each week you’ll find a recipe from the featured restaurant online at delmartimes.net. Just click on ‘Food’ or ‘On The Menu.’ ■ This week: Il Fornaio’s Cappellacci di Zucca in a scheme similar to the main dining room. Its French doors open up to a spacious back patio surrounded by foliage. From the main and cocktail piazzas, guests can gaze out through glass at the ocean while listening to contemporary Italian and American big-band music. The main piazza’s marble tables and Italian-imported chairs are shaded by a large, striped covering supported by columns. The smaller, open-air cocktail piazza is adjacent, with cream-colored umbrellas and heat lamps to provide protection from the elements. While reservations at Il Fornaio are encouraged, event coordinator
Anissa Roberts said piazza seating cannot be guaranteed unless it’s through special arrangement. “But we do our best to honor requests,” she added. As expected, weekends are typically the busiest, as well as the Del Mar racing season and the winter holidays. Roberts said that lunch is a great time to come in and avoid the crowds. Across the public patio — decorated with flowers, plants, seating and umbrellas — is Enoteca del Fornaio, the restaurant’s standalone, full-service bar. Guests can walk up to the windows and order a beer, glass of wine or a specialty cocktail and sit on the patio,
where they can also eat and receive limited service from Il Fornaio. There is some indoor seating at Enoteca, with bar stools and small, round tables. The room features a painted scene of the Italian countryside, wooden wine racks and a TV. The hours of Enoteca vary, depending on the weather, but the majority of the time, it’s open by 1 p.m. and closes at the same time as Il Fornaio. A number of Il Fornaio’s ingredients are imported from Italy; many items are house-made, such as non-dry pastas, dressings and bread, some of which is sold in Fresh & Easy markets. Brunch is served at the same time as lunch on weekends and includes items like Omelette Alla Contadina (omelet with red onions, smoked bacon and potatoes, grilled polenta and gorgonzola cheese) and Pizza Papalina (pizza with onions, crispy potatoes, ham and scrambled eggs). For lunch and dinner, there’s antipasti, soups and salads, pizza, pasta — the Cappellacci di Zucca (ravioli filled with butternut
squash and walnuts) is the most popular — along with dishes such as Pollo Toscano (chicken with rosemary, roasted potatoes and Tuscan salad) and Scaloppine ai Carciofi e Limone (veal with baby artichokes and lemon, roasted potatoes and sauteed vegetables). Menus that feature items from a specific region of Italy are offered the first two weeks of each month. For the full Italian experience, Roberts suggests ordering multicourse meals with wine, followed by Tiramisu for dessert and a cup of cappuccino. Special menus are available for children, and include activities and crayons. “Italian people are known to love family and food,” Roberts said. “I think it comes through here. The management is very welcoming.” Il Fornaio holds monthly cooking classes and wine dinners, and on Sunday evenings starting Aug. 28, it will present “Fellini and Bellini Nights” with films by Federico Fellini and $3 Bellini cocktails on the patio.
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August 25, 2011
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Renamed pub highlights race winners
Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kid, winner of the Pacific Classic in 2009-10
BY KELLEY CARLSON Contributor Best Pal was the first Pacific Classic winner to be honored with a pub in his name. Now heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got company. Renamed the Pacific Classic Pub this season, photos of the 17 horses who captured the first 20 runnings of Del Marâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature race now adorn the walls, complete with race result charts. And Best Pal is still me-
morialized â&#x20AC;&#x201D; along with his Classic picture, the Golden Eagle Farm silks worn by his jockey Patrick Valenzuela in that race are encased in glass. There is also a photo of Larry Mabee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the son of Best Palâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now-deceased owners John and Betty Mabee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; accepting the horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance into the National Museum of Racingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Fame in 2010. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (the pub) turned into a museum of sorts,â&#x20AC;? said Mac McBride, director
of media. Once known as the Paddock Pub, the room â&#x20AC;&#x201D; located on the Stretch Run side of the track and named for the view it provides â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was rededicated to Best Pal in the late 1990s. A popular California-bred runner, the gelding competed for about seven years and was victorious in 17 stakes races. Along with the Pacific Classic, he also won the Santa Anita Handicap and Hollywood Gold Cup, and was runner-
up in the 1991 Kentucky Derby. According to McBride, the idea for the recent change was brought up by Craig Fravel, who was president and general manager of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club at the time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were limited in what we could do (with the Best Pal Pub),â&#x20AC;? McBride said. So the idea of an area honoring the Pacific Classic came to fruition. See PUB, page B22
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BY KELLEY CARLSON Contributor In the Pacific Classic Pub, the 17 horses who have won Del Marâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signature event are honored with photos and race result charts. Here is a list of each of the winners and where they are now: â&#x20AC;˘ 1991: Best Pal, deceased â&#x20AC;˘1992: Missionary Ridge, deceased â&#x20AC;˘1993: Bertrando, at stud, Ballena Vista Farm, Ramona â&#x20AC;˘1994-95: Tinners Way, pensioned, Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement, Georgetown, Ky. â&#x20AC;˘ 1996: Dare and Go, deceased â&#x20AC;˘ 1997: Gentlemen, at stud, Traders Rest Farm, Carencro, La. â&#x20AC;˘ 1998: Free House, deceased â&#x20AC;˘ 1999: General Challenge, retired, Golden Eagle Farm, Ramona â&#x20AC;˘ 2000-01: Skimming, at stud, Pacific Stud, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada â&#x20AC;˘ 2002: Came Home, at stud, JBBA Shizunai Stallion Station, Hokkaido, Japan â&#x20AC;˘2003: Candy Ride, at stud, Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Farm, Versailles, Ky. â&#x20AC;˘2004: Pleasantly Perfect, at stud, Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End Farm, Versailles, Ky. â&#x20AC;˘ 2005: Borrego, at stud, Wintergreen Stallion Station, Midway, Ky. â&#x20AC;˘ 2006: Lava Man, retired, stable pony for trainer Doug Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill â&#x20AC;˘ 2007: Student Council, at stud, Millennium Farms, Lexington, Ky. â&#x20AC;˘ 2008: Go Between, deceased â&#x20AC;˘ 2009-10: Richardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kid, in Dubai
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Buone notizie! Classes set at area’s first Italian American Academy BY LINDA THOMPSON Contributor Sept. 12 will be a Red Letter Day for Rossella Broglia, Nicoletta De Checchi Mazis, and Maria Maestrini Williamson — it’s the day their master’s thesis paper becomes reality as The Italian American Academy opens to ages 5-10 in rented classrooms at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla. “The purpose of having the school open for the first year as an Italian-as-a-second-language school, is to gain exposure and build an interest for the second phase of the project, raising funds,” Williamson said. “So far, every investment has come out of our own pockets.” By 2012, the women plan to execute phase two, which is to operate a full-time fully bilingual elementary school in San Diego where the entire curriculum will be taught in Italian, largely based on the official program taught in Italian schools. Williamson called the plan a “bit ambitious,” but admitted a “tight deadline” helps the trio remain focused. The second phase will require more cash. Their goal is to find a philanthropist to fund the school because grant monies are becoming scarce, and the Italian government declines to fund projects overseas. According to Williamson, the
If you go What: The Italian American Academy Where: Classrooms at Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr. La Jolla. When: 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, starting Sept. 12 Tuition: $90 per month, plus $40 annual administration fee. Sibling discounts. Web: http://www.iaasd.org Phone: (619) 537-9977 E-mail: info@iaasd.org idea for the school came to her and her colleagues as they worked on their master’s degrees. “Nicolette, Rossella, and I completed our degrees at the University of Venice in 2010 by defending a thesis that was a comprehensive business plan to start a bilingual elementary school
in San Diego,” she said. “As we were gathering data and conducting our research to write the thesis, we realized we could be on to something.” Williamson explained The Italian American Academy is a private not-for-profit school with a mission to “merge the rigorous European curriculum with the dynamic American teaching style in a nurturing environment.” Williamson explained the decision to become a private school was reached to avoid the red-tape from state regulations and the federal law “No Child left Behind.” “There is a lot of uncertainty around the repercussions of the No Child legislation. Some states are obtaining deregulation. The testing system is under scrutiny. We would like for our school to be free of such burdens to be able to focus on a solid academic curriculum,” she said. The academy will offer two programs to accommodate children at different levels of proficiency — one for the child who is an “absolute beginner,” and one for the child who already speaks Italian. Class size will be limited to 20 students. The three women have operated as a skeleton crew to carry out the plan. “We joke right now that we are the founders, the board members, the teachers, the staff, and the janitors,” Williamson
The Italian American Academy at the Jewish Community Center in La Jolla laughed. She noted that San Diego State University professor Clarissa Clo will serve as the academic advisor and Laura Galloway will be the academy’s human resource and organizational efficiency director. However, Williamson credits two others for their volunteer work —graphic designer Carol Carlisle Nuñez and attorney Maxwell Anastopulos. “I regularly establish charities and other non-profit corporations on a pro bono basis to benefit the community,” Anastopulos said. “I know many in the San Diego Italian community and understand this school will provide an education
that is desired by many families. I am pleased that I can help such become available in San Diego.” Williamson agrees that there is a strong Italian community in town. The trio is working with the Italian Cultural Center of San Diego, where they said they’ve discovered two sets of clients. “The older generation wants to reconnect to their Italian heritage by learning the language, and that group expresses regret that their parents did not teach them Italian during their youth,” Williamson said. “And, there’s a new wave of Italian immigrants who wish their children had an Italian school to attend.”
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Race horse owners Bill and Margie Strauss relish summers in DM BY JULIE SARNO Contributor Bill and Margie Strauss are enjoying a great summer at the races. The Del Mar couple won the $85,000 Sandy Blue Handicap with Mizdirection on Aug. 19 at the seaside track. Earlier in August, their Turbulent Descent won the Grade 1 Test Stakes at Saratoga in New York state. The couple was on hand to enjoy both wins. Though the couple is from New York originally, Margie had never been to the upstate New York track. Needless to say, her review of her first visit was favorable. The couple was at trainer Mike Puype’s barn at Del Mar recently, relaxing and enjoying their horses along with bloodstock agent Alex Solis II, son of the prominent jockey. “Alex is a prodigy at selecting horses,” enthused Bill Strauss. “The first horse he ever bought for us was The Pamplemousse.” The Pamplemousse, a striking gray, was named for the award-winning local restaurant of Bill’s brother, chef-owner Jeffery Strauss, also a partner in many of the runners. The colt was se-
lected by Solis and purchased in 2008 for $150,000 at a Two-Year-Old in Training sale in Florida. The Pamplemousse excited California fans as one of the early favorites for the 2009 Kentucky Derby. The colt won the San Rafael Stakes (Grade 3) at Santa Anita, leading from wire to wire in his first start at three. He thrilled the crowd winning the Sham Stakes (Grade 3) by an electrifying six lengths in his next start. The Pamplemousse was the morning line favorite for one of the final Kentucky Derby prep races, the Santa Anita Derby (Grade 1), and was scratched the day of the race because of an injury. He won three races from five lifetime starts and earned $209,280, racing for Bienstock and Winner Stables, Alex Solis II, Jeff Strauss, Tom Lenner, Tom Murray and Skyline Stable. Now retired, the stallion was syndicated by Solis and stands at Rancho San Miguel near San Miguel, Calif. Long before owning racehorses was on the horizon, Margie and Bill met at Syracuse University. Bill earned a degree in account-
Local residents Margie and Bill Strauss and bloodstock agent Alex Solis II BENOIT PHOTO ing and Margie in interior design. Bill is a successful local entrepreneur. After a high-powered career in Manhattan, Strauss was recruited by a West Coast-based firm and the couple moved to Del Mar in 1992. Bill’s company is Provide Commerce, one of the nation’s leading e-commerce companies. It includes the well-known brands ProFlowers.com, Red Envelope, Personal Creations and Shari’s Berries. Shari’s Berries, for instance, sells gourmet hand-dipped berries, cookies and cakes which are ordered online.
The couple has two children, daughter Allie works in Manhattan. Son Steven enters his junior year this fall at Columbia University in New York. Their son excelled in drama during high school at The Bishop’s School in La Jolla, where Margie was active as a volunteer. Steven currently is in London where he is the first American intern to work in the archives at the National Theatre in London. The Strausses relish summers when their horses are just a short drive away in the stable area at Del Mar
with trainer Puype (pronounced pipey, with a long “e”). Their other runners include Orientatious, a winner on July 23 at Del Mar and 2-year-olds by City Zip and Tapit, expected to start later this fall. Del Mar fans have not seen Turbulent Descent, the best of the current group. Three-year-old Turbulent Descent has won six races from eight starts and a total of $828,350. How did Turbulent Descent get her name? Owner Bill Strauss recounted that when the filly was on the flight from Florida to California, the plane encountered some turbulence. “When she arrived at the barn, her front ankle was all torn up and bloody. It’s a credit to Mike Puype that she made it to the races at all.” The Strausses own 25 percent of Turbulent Descent. With the help of Solis, they bought into the filly after her maiden win. Turbulent Descent was originally purchased by Blinkers On Racing Stable for $160,000 at the 2010 Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s April Sale of Two-Year-Olds in Training in Florida. Turbulent Descent’s victories include an
impressive three Grade 1 races, the Hollywood Starlet Stakes, the Santa Anita Oaks and the recent Test Stakes. What is the next outing for Turbulent Descent? Unless an overnight race is written for her in early October, Puype will train the filly up to the prestigious Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (Grade 1) on Nov. 4 at Churchill Downs. The race is run at seven furlongs, and Turbulent Descent is undefeated in three starts at that distance. The Del Mar stable star is Mizdirection. The Strausses own Mizdirection in partnership with Jungle Racing and Peterson. Three-year-old Mizdirection has proven consistent for the partnership, winning two races from five starts and finishing second in her other outings. She ran second in the Manhattan Beach at Hollywood and in the San Clemente (G2) on opening weekend at Del Mar. Her earnings to date are $136,340. Mizdirection, a 3-year-old daughter of Mizzen Mast, was purchased for $50,000 by Alex Solis Bloodstock at Fasig Tipton’s Midlantic Two-YearOlds in 2010.
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Del Mar Racing Feature Deliciás Restaurant serving local favorites — and now delivers Deliciás has undergone many positive changes this summer, including the expansion of its menu to include seasonal specialties, handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, specialty burgers and $5 tapas. Additionally, Deliciás continues its reputation as the finest destination for premium wines, winning the 2011 Best Of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. While Deliciás remains a place where diners can sit and enjoy a great meal, many living in the Ranch have turned to Deliciás for take-out, as well. Because of the growing popularity of take-out, Deliciás now offers delivery service to the Ranch. The menu features salads and appetizers, pizza, pasta, dessert, and even wine. For delivery, call 858-756-8001. Delicias is located at 6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091; www.deliciasrestaurant.com. Delicias’ menu now features wood fired pizzas, which can be delivered to your home.
Rancho Santa Fe Estate & Fine Jewelry offers Alexis Bittar jewelry collections Rancho Santa Fe Estate & Fine Jewelry is proud to welcome Alexis Bittar jewelry collections. Alexis Bittar is fueled by his passion for antiques, including art deco bakelite and turn-of-the century Lalique Glass. Bittar’s bold designs quickly caught the eye of store buyers from the world-renowned museums, luxury department stores and high-end speciality boutiques. Bittar is a cult favorite of Cameron Diaz, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys and Whit-
ney Houston. The fall collection consists of three categories: Lucite, a luminous collection of hand-sculpted and hand-painted pieces combines Alexis Bittar’s love of form, texture color and light. Elements, a unique juxtaposition of color combines semi-precious and hand-cut stones with classic metal smith work from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Miss Havisham, a sculptural line, fusing a design sensibility from ‘80s punk and ‘30s art deco. Rancho Santa Fe Estate & Fine Jewelry is located at 6024 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067; (858) 756-4010; www.ranchosantafejewelers.com.
From thoroughbreds to wiener dogs, Del Mar to host Labor Day races
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As the Del Mar Racetrack charges into September, the remaining weeks of the season guarantee to bid farewell to summer with a bang. The exciting Labor Day weekend lineup of events includes the last two shows of the concert series and an exclusive reward for Del Mar’s loyal Facebook fans. Facebook Appreciation Week: Wednesday, Aug. 31 through Closing Day, Sept. 7 – Del Mar will thank its loyal social media fans during the last week of the season with “Facebook Appreciation Week.” All current and new Facebook fans can redeem
and print two free Clubhouse admission tickets using a link and code that will be provided on the Del Mar Racetrack’s Facebook page on August 31. New this year, Del Mar will offer Facebook check-in giveaways three pairs of VIP wristbands to the Ben Harper concert and one pair of reserved seating for Labor Day and another for Closing Day. Concerts by Fitz and the Tantrums (Friday, Sept. 2) and Ben Harper (Sunday, Sept. 4): The Del Mar Summer Concert Series will pack in its final crowds with perfor-
mances by upcoming “it” band Fitz and the Tantrums on Friday and Grammy-winner Ben Harper on Sunday. In conjunction with the final Summer Concert Series performance, the track will host its last Beer Fest on Sunday, Sept. 4. Labor Day and Wiener Dog Races – Monday, Sept. 6: This year, racing fans will not only catch the country’s fastest Thoroughbreds on the track, but Dachshunds, too. Del Mar will host the search for San Diego’s fastest wiener dog during the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals - San Diego Finals, sending the top dogs to face off in December’s national competition. Races will take place between Thoroughbred races throughout the day. Labor Day also marks the season’s final Family Day with free track admission and fun kid-friendly activities including pony rides, magic shows and face painters. Race fans of all ages will also get the chance to meet their favorite jockeys during Jockey Photo Day. Racing at Del Mar happens Wednesdays through Sundays, with post time for the first race on most days at 2 p.m. On Fridays first post is at 4 p.m. For more information, call 858-755-1141 or visit www.delmarscene. com. You can follow the Del Mar racetrack on Twitter, @ DelMarRacing or become a fan on Facebook at www. facebook.com/DelMarRaces.
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The Del Mar Village Association invites all to the ‘Final Course of the Season’ Join the Del Mar Village Association on closing day, Sept. 7, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., as it wraps up the season with its tastiest event to date. Enjoy delicious foods served by Del Mar’s finest restaurants at the One Last Taste at the Track Festival. Free concert by Super Diamond is at 7 p.m. $25 ticket price includes: Admission to the Racetrack and program; Table seating in the trackside Seaside Tropical Cabana at the top of the stretch with no-host/ cash cocktail bar, television monitors and mutuel windows; Tastes from Del Mar’s Finest Restaurants; Admission to Party at the Paddock where Super Diamond will perform. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.delmarmainstreet.com.
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RSF GOP event focuses on the ‘right to work’
T Marie Waldron, guest speaker Mark Mix (president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation), Wayne Iverson, Jinny Martin, Sheryl Chase
Shahin Djawadian, Pam Slater-Price, Rose Corona
Rhonda Wilson, Hershell Price, Rosemary Nauert
Leslie Barone, Bob Pace, Doyleen Pace
Bob Chase, Tom Snell
Jane and Roger Rowe
Kathy McHenry
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Mary Humphrey, Jan Iverson, Carol Larner
Joan Sealy, Marykay Burch
Gerda Snell, Patsy Durham
Sugie Silver, Bret Dieterich, Dee Silver
he Rancho Santa Fe Republican Women, Fed. held an annual summer get together with “fellow patriots” Aug. 21 at the Dieterich residence in RSF. The event featured Mark Mix, president of the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation, who discussed the “right to work: A fundamental freedom.”
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A variety of regional events offer music, film and more
Eddie V’s offers ocean views for diners.
Eddie V’s opens in La Jolla BY DAVE SCHWAB STAFF WRITER For exquisite fine dining with ocean views to die for, treat yourself to Eddie V’s, which opened Monday. Located at the old Chart House site at 1270 Prospect St. overlooking the La Jolla caves, the new high-end steak and seafood restaurant is La Jolla’s latest attraction. “We think it’s the best view of any restaurant in La Jolla, the height … You’re just really able to sit up here and look down: It’s pretty impressive,” said Kathryn Murphy, who was present opening night with kayak tour business operator Lance Peto. “Gorgeous location — it’s a fabulous spot right out there (upper terrace),” he said. Elegant and clean with exceptional lines, Eddie V’s is a multilayered experience offering three different levels with outdoor patio seating. “The architects did a great job,” said restaurant general manager Ron Fabor. “Our interior design, just opening the building up, has made a big difference to it.” Eddie V’s is a real sampling of the Southwest. “One of our owners is from Texas, the other is from the Louisiana area, and together they’ve put together a great little restaurant company,” said Fabor. “It’s been a blessing to be here. We’re going to make the pie bigger for La Jolla.” Fabor said an public observation deck holding 50 people will open soon adjacent to the restaurant. “Mr. (Don) Allison, he’s our landlord and he’s done a great job of working on his buildings on that side.” Eddie V’s menu emphasizes prime seafood creations, USDA prime beef and chops, and fresh oyster bar selections. Signature dishes include New Zealand Barramundi Meunierestyle, Maryland-style All Lump Crab Cake and premium Black Angus Steaks. Open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with live music nightly. Find out more by calling (858) 459-5500 or visiting www.eddiev.com.
Concerts by the Sea Only two Sundays left for 2 to 4 p.m. free concerts at Scripps Park at the Cove: Rockola, classic rock, on Sunday, Aug. 28, and Bill Magee Blues Band on Sept. 4. (858) 454-1600. lajollaconcertsbythesea.org Lunar Lecture As command module pilot for the Apollo 15 Mission to the Moon in 1971, astronaut Al Worden flew the greatest exploration mission ever attempted. He spent six days orbiting the moon, including three days completely alone. During the return to Earth, he also conducted the first spacewalk, becoming the first human to see both the Earth and moon simply by turning his head. Meet him Friday, Aug. 26 at San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park where he will discuss his experiences and sign copies of “Falling To Earth: An Apollo 15 Astronaut’s Journey to the Moon,” 1 p.m. book signing; 2 p.m. talk; 3 p.m. book signing. Free with museum admission. Coincides with the exhibit “SPACE: A Journey To Our Future.” www. sandiegoairandspace.org Final Performance SummerFest Finale, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, Sherwood Auditorium, Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St. Tickets $40-$75 (858) 459-3728 or ljms.org. Free Encounters program,
limited seating 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Athenaeum Library, 1008 Wall St. Hearing Mozart: A Complex Drama in Sonata and Symphony with Russell Steinberg. Free, open rehearsal, 3:20–4:45 p.m. Aug. 25, Tokyo String Quartet and Cynthia Phelps lead a rehearsal of Mendelssohn’s String Octet in Eflat Major, Op. 20 limited seating at Sherwood Auditorium. Beach Blanket Movie Night The Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a “Beach Blanket Movie Night” on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 6-10 p.m. at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach. The event will feature Cyrus Sutton’s “stoked and broke”; Wallace & Gromit in “A Matter of Loaf and Death”; and a contest-winning student film. For more information regarding this event, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (858) 7202453.
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Rancho Santa Fe Review
Your Family Matters: Demanding respect from your kids BY DR. KEITH KANNER Just how important is demanding respect from your children? It is very important if you want your child to be successful in their lives and if you want to have a calmer household. By the age of 2, children
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typically attempt to recognize that they are no longer a physical and emotional extension of their parents and attempt to individuate in order to feel capable of managing themselves as they attempt to build up their own â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ego.â&#x20AC;? To do this however, children commonly get angry at their parents, especially mothers, as an attempt to feel stronger and also to demonstrate that they have their own opinions about things, right or wrong. Sometimes the manifestation of anger comes in the form of disrespect. The bottom line here is that the attempt is to feel strong, not
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weak, and this is a normal and healthy part of development. Therefore, being stubborn, mad, and sometimes a pain, is all part of the big picture of being a kid, and children need to be able to express themselves to their parents in order to both feel strong, yet also gain help in managing strong feelings when their small minds become a bit overloaded. But how a parent then handles a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s external expression of feelings and emotions has a huge effect on both their development, personality, and behavior. Why is that? Well, beginning as early as the second year of life, children are developing a conscience, which hosts what they have learned is â&#x20AC;&#x153;rightâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;wrongâ&#x20AC;? up to this point in their lives. Such a conscience consists of not only what a child learns from mom and dad, but from others, including extended family members, teachers, coaches, and other parents and adults. As one might imagine, the messages may be similar or different as to what is â&#x20AC;&#x153;okayâ&#x20AC;? versus â&#x20AC;&#x153;not okayâ&#x20AC;? in terms of what is permissible or not. Also, understandably, parents carry the most weight, as they should, and one can then see how conflicts can arise if a parent does not insist on certain things, such as them being respected. When a child has good-enough control over their emotions, their conscience does not become negative or punitive. However, when a child loses control of him or herself, their conscience becomes negative dealing out negative self-statements, lowers self-esteem, or has the power to push kids to misbehave in an effort to get them in trouble or punished as a function of making them feel guilty for not following the rules. But what is respect? Respect is not forbidding a child from expressing strong upsetting feelings to you; it is doing it in a way that is under control and hopefully with choice words that you have taught them. And, as a parent, you MUST listen and try not to get too angry. If a child is upset, they need your help, not some sort of a message that they are bad or wrong.
Children do not come ready made, they need to be taught what will lead to something successful versus a choice that could lead to a misgiving. So, respect is not telling a child to just â&#x20AC;&#x153;stop doing that,â&#x20AC;? it is encouraging them to speak and express to a parent who will listen and try to help, not just get mad. Children do calm down when they feel heard and helped during a difficult time. To help them remember the point, however, a time-out or some other sort of short-term loss can be helpful if the parent stresses that this is to help them not break rules, not just to make them feel bad for doing so. So, why do some parents refrain from stopping their children from disrespecting them? This is not a simple answer and can have many reasons, including: 1) a fear that setting limits might make their child not like them; 2) a fear of hurting their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feelings ; 3) a parent being emotionally or physically unavailable ; or 4) not thinking that the ramifications could lead to maladaptive behaviors and personality traits that could last a lifetime. This last one is very dangerous for most children who do not show respect in expressing their feelings to their parents commonly end up as either bullies or very entitled adults. In other words, they think they do not have to follow the social rules that everyone else follows and that somehow they are special and invincible. These kids then typically end up in the offices of school principals and frequently have behavior problems and difficulty with authority figures. To make matters even worse, other children tend to be afraid of them and will also follow their lead because they seem â&#x20AC;&#x153;coolâ&#x20AC;? and also out of fear. Here is where clicks and gangs can emerge which then only lead to greater social distress. So, what do we do? As a community, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parentsâ&#x20AC;? we need to insist on our children showing us respect when they speak and interact with us. Once again, this does not mean that we do not actively listen and See FAMILY, page B23
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To Your Health: Multiple Sclerosis symptoms require individualized management BY CHARLES SMITH, MD, SCRIPPS HEALTH Ask five people who have multiple sclerosis to list their top symptoms, and you are likely to get five different answers. Commonly known as MS, multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that attacks the central nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Because the central nervous system controls such a vast array of functions, MS symptoms can vary greatly and may include incoordination, paralysis, fatigue, cognitive and memory problems, speech disorders, vision problems, spasticity, pain, depression, bowel and bladder problems, sexual dysfunction, and many more. Moreover, symptoms can be unpredictable; they may come and go, and range in severity from one patient to the next. What causes MS? No one knows for sure. It is believed to be an autoimmune disease, which means the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own defense system turns on itself. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective coverings around the nerve fibers known as myelin; often, the nerve fibers, or axons, may be harmed as well. Damage to the myelin or the axons interferes with nerve impulses traveling in the central nervous system, resulting in the symptoms. Most patients develop MS between the ages of 20 and 40, although it has been reported in all ages from infants
to the elderly. The disease affects approximately 400,000 Americans; it is most common among Caucasians of northern European ancestry, and is diagnosed more often in women than in men. Because so many symptoms of MS can be caused by other factors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; for example, numbness can be caused by a pinched nerve â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it can be difficult to diagnose. Generally, it is diagnosed by a neurologist who will perform an examination and diagnostic tests, such as an MRI of the brain and possibly a spinal fluid assessment, to confirm the diagnosis. Once MS is diagnosed, the next step is to determine what course of MS the patient will likely follow. Eightyfive percent of newly diagnosed patients have â&#x20AC;&#x153;relapsing-remittingâ&#x20AC;? MS, which means they have flare-ups of symptoms followed by periods of full or partial recovery. For this type, patients are encouraged to consider firstline medications such as beta-interferon or CopaxoneÂŽ. First-line medications are generally safe but may have side effects; for example, interferon can cause flu-like symptoms. In addition, because nearly all of the first-line medications are given by injection at least once a week and often more frequently, some patients may not be able or willing to take them. If the disease does not respond, more potent and possibly hazardous forms of medication may be
needed. The next step is to address the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s specific symptoms. Since no two patients present with the same symptoms, this is a very individualized process. Fatigue, for example, is a common complaint of MS patients. Typically, MS patients experience the most fatigue in afternoon but wake up in the morning feeling well. Patients can be shown how to organize their activities around their fatigue rather than struggle through demanding activity later in the day when fatigue is at its worst. Besides medical treatment, a simple approach is to reserve the most physically and mentally demanding tasks, such as going shopping or doing challenging analytical work, for early in the day. It is also important to determine whether a symptom is truly a direct result of MS or is caused by something else. Fatigue can result from inadequate or poor quality of sleep for reasons unrelated to MS, such as sleep apnea. It may also be caused by other symptoms of the disease, such as bladder problems that force a patient to get up several times during the night or leg spasms that continually interrupt sleep. When these symptoms are treated, fatigue often improves as well. In addition, some MS treatments can actually cause fatigue, so the doctor and the patient need to determine whether the benefits of the medication outweigh the side effects.
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Fatigue is just one example of an MS symptom that may have a number of causes and treatments. The same individualized approach is needed with other symptoms to determine the best course of treatment to resolve complaints and restore the patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quality of life. Charles Smith, MD, is a neurologist with Scripps Health. Join Dr. Smith for a free lecture series addressing the treatment of MS symptoms on September 13 (Fatigue), October 4 (Bladder, Bowel and Sexual Dysfunction) and November 1 (Cognitive Challenges) at 6:30 pm at the Schaetzel Center on the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus. To register, please call 1-800-SCRIPPS.
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August 25, 2011
Rancho Santa Fe Review
Edwin J. Gregson Foundation honors Oak Tree Racing Association
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he Edwin J. Gregson Foundation hosted a charity fundraising dinner Aug. 8 at The Grand Del Mar to honor the Oak Tree Racing Association for its distinguished role in the success of the California thoroughbred horse racing industry and for its countless charitable contributions to those in need. This dinner served as the 11th fundraising event for the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation, with proceeds going toward the continued development of educational programs to benefit Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s backstretch workers and their families. Rancho Santa Fe resident Dr. Jack K. Robbins was also honored for his longtime service on the Oak Tree Board of Directors. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
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August 25, 2011
Rancho Santa Fe Review
Highway Patrol luau fundraiser
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he California Highway Patrol (CHP) put the “fun” in “fundraiser” Aug. 13 with a luau featuring gourmet cuisine, a Polynesian dinner show and an evening of music and dance at the Hilton Torrey Pines. Emmy Award-winning journalist Kimberly King served as master of ceremonies. Proceeds benefit the CHP 11-99 Foundation, which was founded in 1981 to provide emergency benefits to CHP employees and their families in times of crisis. PHOTOS: JON CLARK
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August 25, 2011
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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS
Two new VW models coming to Herman Cook Volkswagen BY DIANE Y. WELCH CONTRIBUTOR When the Herman Cook Volkswagen dealership opened in Encinitas in 1967 it overlooked vast open space where Bird of Paradise plants were plentiful. A wrecking yard and a dump were directly to the east on Encinitas Blvd. where Village Park was later developed. The scene is quite different today with the boulevard at the intersection of El Camino Real bustling with businesses and with a marked increase in traffic. What has not changed, however, is the quality of Herman Cook’s automobiles, its customer service, and the fact that the Cook family still owns and operates the dealership which services North County and coastal cities just to the south. Now run by Herman’s son, Dennis Cook, the dealership is looking forward to the launch of two new VW models, available next month: the Passat and the Beetle, each redesigned to fit today’s markets, with improved quality and fuel efficiency. “This Passat, which is markedly different from the previous models yet costs about $6,000 less than its predecessor, is only going to be sold in the USA and Canada, and is made in the brand new VW factory that recently opened in Chattanooga, Tenn.,” said Cook. A state-of-the-art facility, the factory is the greenest factory in the world. “It even captures rainwater off the roof for reuse,” he remarked. Designed from the ground up, the Passat will be priced competitively, comparable with other mid-size cars like Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. “It starts at $19,995, so we expect it to be tremendously successful,” Cook explained. There will be a diesel version that will get 43 miles to the gallon and will go 95 miles on a tank of fuel.
Dennis Cook Launching right behind the Passat is the Beetle, now with a sportier look that will be appealing to a more general market. “I have described it as a cross between an Audi TT and an old Porsche Sportster,” Cook said. The roof is much lower as is the window line and it has a longer front end, although it still retains the signature characteristics of the original Beetle. Despite the lagging economy, Volkswagen has bucked the recent automotive market downtrend by, month after month, showing considerable improvement in sales. “We’ve
done the same here [at the dealership] and it’s our belief that once we receive the Passats and the Beetles we’ll have a more full line of cars and continue to see good sales,” Cook predicted. The dealership’s inventory also includes the EOS, Jetta TDI, VW Golf, VW GTI, Routan, Tiguan, Touareg and more, and several certified used vehicles. Cook’s own involvement with his father’s dealership began when he was just 13 years old, working during school vacation. After he graduated from San Diego State University, he worked full time and then bought out his father’s business interest in 1980. Connor, Cook’s youngest son, is carrying on the tradition, working as manager in the finance department. Active in the Encinitas community, Cook has been on the board of the YMCA and an Encinitas Rotarian for over 25 years. Together with his wife, Susan, they founded the Encinitas Rotary Cup Soccer tournament, which has given more than $1 million back into the community and just marked its 23rd anniversary. “Being involved in the community has always been important to us,” Cook said. In addition, on the third Thursday of each month, Cook takes part in the Classic Car display that lines Highway 101 in Encinitas. “In September, if all the stars align just properly, we’ll have the first sneak preview of the new Beetle,” Cook said. It is expected to be displayed at the car wash lot. “And if we can get it organized we are planning to have Beetles from the oldest one that we can find through to the new models.” Herman Cook Volkswagen dealership is located at 1435 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024. Call (760) 7536256 for more information or visit them online at www. cookvw.com
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August 25, 2011
Rancho Santa Fe Review
The “real” reason The Review is published weekly In Rancho Santa Fe you can find glossy monthly magazines, a daily San Diego paper, a bi-weekly local paper and The Review...which is published every week of the year. So what makes The Review the most read publication in town?
Every week here in Rancho Santa Fe, someone or something is making news you’re interested in. It could be an important land use decision that affects you; or news about schools that impact your children and family; or briefings about an impending social gathering; or news of someone’s passing, current real estate listings, or time-sensitive ad offerings from the businesses in town. The point is, Rancho Santa Fe is a dynamic place. A lot of important things go on here in the space of 7 days. Miss a week here, and you miss out on a lot.
The Review is part of people’s weekly “life cycle” Just think about it, most of the important events in your life have a weekly “cycle”. You have a “work week”. Your kids have a “school week”. You go to church weekly. You buy groceries for the week. Local football games are played weekly. You look forward to weekends to cap-off the “week”. And, like most people, you read The Review—every week. To keep pace with your life, and the life cycle of the most meaningful events in town, is the reason The Review is published every Thursday. And how important are the news and local events stories in The Review to local residents? Consider this: a national newspaper auditing services, proves The Review has the largest circulation of any publication in town—by a wide margin. That means almost everyone reads it. Yes, the paper could save money and spend less energy if it was published bi-weekly or monthly. But would Rancho Santa Fe benefit? No. The readers of this paper say it’s important to know what their neighbors are thinking and doing every week. People here want to be an active part of the local conversation. That’s largely why they read The Review. If The Review was published every other week, or
every month, the news would be “old news”, and mostly irrelevant by the time it was printed.
Why you’ll get more business putting ads in The Review
Most people read it because it’s the “voice” of RSF...
When you go to the Post Office on Thursday to get mail, notice that people keep The Review. Notice too, how many people throw the other papers in the waste basket. If you’re currently running ads in other local papers... it has to give you a sickening feeling to see your ad tossed before it’s read. So to grow your business every week...you need to promote your business every week. Not every 14 or 30 days. Make a smart business decision: pull your ads from the papers and magazines that don’t publish weekly. Put them in The Review—and watch your sales improve. The Review gives you the assurance your ad will be delivered every week, by the U.S. Post Office to every resident in town. If you were advertising in other local publications, you’ll see what it’s like to instantly double the people seeing your ad! Just as importantly, The Review can help you create effective ads. Recent training has given their staff the tools to make “direct response” ads. These ads generate more leads and sales than traditional ads. Call Don Parks at 858-756-1403 X110, to meet and discuss your new ads.
The Review is the most accurate and up-to-date local news reporting source there is in Rancho Santa Fe. No other news source—including other newspapers, magazines, internet sources or media outlets—reflects the heartbeat of everyday life in Rancho Santa Fe like The Review. If something’s going on here, the paper knows about it. The paper attracts important news precisely because it’s the essential voice of Rancho Santa Fe. And as the “voice” of the community, its news stories and events coverage are always “fresh”. The Review sits at the center of the important “conversations” that take place here weekly. What fills its pages are the debates, the dialogue and the stories that make this town vital and “alive”.
The Review is growing...its pages are getting thicker Of course you have a choice of the local papers you read. But if you put both the local community papers— The Review and The News—side by side, you’ll see something obvious. The difference is the thickness of each paper. The Review is twice the size of The News. Why? Because The Review carries more news stories, more commentary, editorial, real estate news, and information about local sports, schools, businesses and churches. It also carries more than twice the number of ads. Thorough and complete coverage makes for a thicker, more complete, paper.
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Q 80% of your market shops within a 5 mile radius of your store or business. Q The Review reaches 100% of the Rancho Santa Fe market. Q Direct response ads are 4 to 5 times more effective than traditional ads. Q Research by Yahoo Labs, reveals hyperlocal targeting of retail display ads generated more than 21 times return-on-ad-spend for customers within 2 miles of a store or business.
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Kids Korps members busier than ever with a variety of events “Fill a Backpack… Feed a Mind” In August many kids and parents starts buying back to school supplies for the upcoming school year, but some families around San Diego have a harder time providing their children with the necessary supplies. To help support these families, Kids Korps, a non-profit community service organization, has partnered up with Starbucks. While the drive with Starbucks is ending this Saturday, Kids Korps will continue accepting donations of backpacks and school supplies. To donate visit www.kidskorps.org for details or call the Kids Korps’ office at (760) 452-2676. Polo Rossmore Cup – Aug. 28 Join Kids Korps in celebrating the spirit of giving at the San Diego Polo Club Grounds on Sunday, August 28th. Bring your family, and enjoy an afternoon of polo, wine tasting, live music, a fashion show presented by our youth volunteers, and a silent and live auction! For auction item or individual donations, please contact Kids Korps at (760) 4522676 or visit http://www. kidskorps.org/2011/05/31/ fine-family-fest-at-the-sandiego-polo-club-grounds/ Local nonprofits partner to offer meaningful volunteer opportunities for middle school students in City Heights Kids Korps USA had a fun-filled week with the students of STAR/PAL (Sports Training, Academics, Recreation/ Police Athletic League) in City Heights. Located in Colina Del Sol park, STAR/PAL “brings youth and law enforcement together today, to build safer communities tomorrow” by offering indepth mentorship, prevention and empowerment programs to middle and high school students. Kids Korps USA joined up with the organization to offer a 4-day hands-on Volunteer Camp including a wide range of kid-friendly service projects and the results are quite impressive: 32 pounds of trash removed from our beaches, 9,000 pounds of food
A student volunteer partners up with a new buddy at the Senior Community Center to make blankets for foster kids. packed for low-income residents, 50 blankets lovingly made for foster children, 160 meals served to seniors— and best of all, 34 students with increased awareness of community needs and the confidence and skills needed to continue their efforts as powerful change agents! The week kicked off with a trip to Mission Bay & Mission Beach for a large clean-up project in collaboration with San Diego Coastkeepers, where 34 student volunteers led the efforts to remove 32 pounds of garbage from the beach! The volunteers tallied up each item collected (including everything from left-over fishing supplies to cigarette butts) and learned how long each piece of garbage would take to decompose if left along the shoreline—for example, a plastic bottle can take up to 1,000 years to breakdown! To learn more, or to sign up for a volunteer project, visit: www.kidskorps.org and www.starpal.org Teen Leadership Week…..A Teen Perspective By Arriana Daniels, Freshman at Canyon Crest High School Looking around the room I thought about all the things I had done the last four days. I had made new friends and learned new skills that would help me lead not only myself, but also others. On the long drive up to Vista, I sat in the front seat wondering how in the world this was worth getting up so early for in the middle of my summer vacation. To me, this was just going to be one of those camps where they teach you leadership from a textbook, while a crabby old man recites his well-practiced speech in front of 20 bored teenagers. To me, this was going to be something that adults asked me about. I would plaster a fake smile to my face and tell them exactly what they want to hear. “The camp was so beneficial. I had a lot of fun
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too.” To me, this was yet another waste of my time. However, my suspicions were proven wrong, much to my delight. I walked into a room full of energy. I saw a teacher who was enjoying himself as he taught the next generation of the world the basics of leadership and in place of bored kids I saw teens actually paying attention. I had new hopes for my week. “Maybe waking up early won’t be so useless.” I joyfully thought to me self. Over the week we learned about numerous things, from the different stages of development to our points of power. Our points of power could come from our position, our task, and even our attitude. We learned of applied constraints, and by releasing the shackles you put on yourself you can accomplish so much more than before. Of course they didn’t just tell us about all of these things. We put them into practice with different kinds of activities. Some activities helped us learn how to use our own points of power others explained the development process when starting a new task. One that stood out in my mind the most was the pen making activity. At first I didn’t see how this was relevant to leadership, but when the more experienced teens helped out the struggling individuals I saw the things we had been learning a little earlier were being put into practice right before my eyes. Depending on everyone’s development and
point of power, my classmates were able to take a role that would benefit everyone. Those who were experienced in the activities took over the teaching; others, who had a positive attitude, helped those who had given themselves self-constraints break out of their shell and enjoy themselves during the exercise. When you took a step back you saw a class that was functioning efficiently. No one would have guessed many of the individuals had never done the activity before. At the end of the week, when thought about the accomplishments of the week from designing our own billboard to giving ten amazing kids new bikes, I thought this was something I could proudly say I went to and enjoyed. UPCOMING PROJECTS: WHAT: La Casa Center for AutismVIP night for Teens WHEN: Sat. Aug. 27 (5 - 10 p.m.) WHERE: San Diego WHAT: Interfaith Community Services WHEN: Sun. Aug. 28 (4:30 – 7 p.m.) WHERE: Escondido WHAT: Partners Therapeutic Riding WHEN: Sat. Sept. 3 (8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.) WHERE: Lakeside
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PUB continued from page B5 Along with the charts and pictures, a 3-D cutout honoring the three horses who have won the Classic twice — Tinners Way (199495), Skimming (2000-01) and Richard’s Kid (2009-10) — was added to the pub, on the west wall. In addition, the color of the room was changed from black to light tan. “It looks larger, airy and cleaner,” McBride said. “We freshened it up.” A photo of the late trainer Bobby Frankel will
Rancho Santa Fe Review also be coming, McBride added. Frankel won the Pacific Classic six times, with Missionary Ridge, Bertrando, Tinners Way (twice) and Skimming (twice). “No trainer in the history of thoroughbred racing has won (the same) $1 million race six times, and it’s not likely to happen again any time soon,” McBride said. Of course, room will be made on the walls for future Classic winners. The 21st edition of the Pacific Classic is scheduled for Aug. 28. Along with all the racing memorabilia, the pub
features betting machines and about a dozen large, flat-screen TVs to watch races from around the country. Mixed cocktails, beer and chips are served at the bar. “The place was a fairly popular spot before, and it’s a fairly popular spot now,” McBride said. “It’s in a very central, very ideal location. If you want, you can step out the door to the paddock, or you can take 30 to 40 steps and be at the racetrack. “People who have some sense of racing here ... appreciate the changeover. We’ve had some positive feedback.”
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Offered at $1,295,000 to $1,375,000 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.
LAUREN GROSS KELLER WILLIAMS LA JOLLA· 619.778.4050 www.BuySellLaJolla.com
COOKIE RINGHAND 619.889.7145 cookiere@cox.net
LA JOLLA
STEPS TO THE BEACH! FIRST TIME ON MARKET.
OFFERED AT $779,000 This 3 bedroom unit is the largest FREE standing model in development. One bedroom has a “Murphy Style” bed giving dual options open or closed. High cathedral ceilings lead into spacious living room adjacent to a large family room. Three fireplaces, well appointed kitchen & outdoor patio are perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the “Country Club” facilities: 2 pools, 6 tennis courts, & clubhouse.
NATE LEVY s 858.735.3851 Nathanlevy@aol.com
Rosa A. Buettner • 858-945-7314 • DRE # 01089718
$124,900
A wonderful year-round mountain retreat less than an hour’s drive from San Diego. Fully remodeled, move in ready. 2BR, kitchen, large fireplace & deck, upgraded electrical, new roof. Furnished. Enjoy four seasons in the pine trees at 6,000 feet – National Forest Land.
LOCATED IN VENTANA - A GATED COMMUNITY
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Perfect family home w/ southwest facing pano bay, ocean, white-water, forever views! 3300 sq ft, incl., 4Br + bonus + large family rm/4 ba., plus a granny’s suite w/ private entry. Gourmet kitchen, Lutron lighting system, dumbwaiter, laundry chute, integrated sound system w/ intercom, central vac., 3-car garage, built-in BBQ, lush landscaping w/ serene outdoor living spaces.
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*VRM $3,995,000-$4,295,876 IMPRESSIVE OCEAN, REEF AND SAND VIEWS! Perfectly located home with one of the most picturesque and desirable locations in La Jolla. Just steps to the beach, and nestled on the highest point of Dunemere, you can enjoy breathtaking ocean views, spectacular sunsets, and cool summer breezes. Don’t forget the “Secret Garden”.
MARC & CRAIG LOTZOF · 619.994.7653 Top 1% of Agents Nationwide www.thelotzofgroup.com
OPEN SUN. 1-4 · 1687 BAHIA VISTA WAY
LA JOLLA
PRICE REDUCED $2,365,000
Elegant 3 bd, 5 ba, 4000 sq ft. White water ocean views from La Jolla Coastline to Pt. Loma. Panoramic views:, Downtown & Sea World fireworks, sit down views, pool, gazebo, very private location. SELLER CAN CARRY FINANCING. BRING ALL OFFERS! LAUREN GROSS s 619.778.4050 LARRY MULLEN s 619.992.8488 KELLER WILLIAMS LA JOLLA www.BuySellLaJolla.com
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OFFERED AT $449,000 Stunning Aviara gated townhome with expansive views of canyon and golf course. 1481 sq.ft, 2bed/plus loft, 2.5 bath, 2 story model perfect. Beautiful hardwood floors, dramatic vaulted ceilings, custom wood shutters, leaded glass windows, A/C and more. Enjoy Resort style living, minutes to the beach, golf, pool and spa. A MUST SEE
Karen Meador · 760-807-4346 karenrealestate@pacbell.net
• 2.2 RSF West Side Covenant Acres • 4/3 single level -- Turnkey, approx 3200 sq ft • 2 horses permitted • Quiet, private setting with pool Best Value in Rancho Santa Fe Covenant Now $1.595,000
Patricia Scott CA DRE # 01093029
West Coast Properties Cell: 619.857.6926 Office: 858.756.2254
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Client satisfaction the key for K. Ann Brizolis Recently asked to explain her incredible track record of achievements in real estate, K. Ann Brizolis cited her continual focus on client care and the professionalism and dedication of her team. “Our business model is very simple,” says Brizolis, “take care of the needs K. Ann Brizolis of our clients, first and foremost, and everything else will take care of itself.” The results of Brizolis’ client-centric business philosophy speak for themselves. She and her team have ranked at the top of the national real estate brokerage industry for the majority of her 22-year career, and were just recognized as the #2 ranked real estate team out of more than 19,000 agents in San Diego County and the #1 team in Rancho Santa Fe for sales production during the first six months of 2011. “Receiving awards and passing sales milestones is truly an honor for us,” noted Brizolis, “because it means that we are accomplishing our mission, which is to provide our clients with the resources and guidance they need to realize their goals. I would
like to take this opportunity to thank our clients for their dedication and support.” A Director of Prudential’s Luxury Division, Brizolis is known for her expertise with the purchase or sale of fine homes and estates in Rancho Santa Fe and the surrounding coastal communities. “The real estate business has been very challenging for the past few years,” says Brizolis, who earned a degree in business administration and marketing from California State Polytechnic University. “The demands of our clients have evolved as the conditions of the market have changed, and so we have constantly looked for new ways to adapt and provide our clients with comprehensive assistance with all of their needs.” “Ann’s combination of knowledge, personal integrity and focus on client satisfaction has resulted in an unprecedented track record of achievements,” says Herb Josepher, manager of Prudential’s Rancho Santa Fe offices. “I am proud to say that she has a reputation for not only providing excellent service to her buyers, but also for delivering proven results.” K. Ann Brizolis and Associates may be reached at 858-756-5355, via email at ann@ kabrizolis.com, or on the web at www.kabrizolis.com.
Coldwell Banker’s Sue Carr ‘Adopts-A-Road’ Sue Carr, a Realtor with the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Rancho Santa Fe is the proud sponsor of the Adopt-ARoad Program. Her second consecutive year as an adopter, the Adopt-A-Road Program is run by the County of San Diego, which allows sponsors like Carr the ability to sponsor Sue Carr a 2-mile long stretch of road on Via de Valle that begins in the Village of Rancho Santa Fe. Every three months, Carr provides a team to remove litter and keep the road clean and safe for local residents. “Rancho Santa Fe is one of the most beautiful places to live. The stretch of Via Del Valle is our window to Rancho Santa Fe and it deserves to be kept in pristine condition,” said Carr. By participating in the Adopt-A- Road Program, Carr is doing her small part to give back to the community that has given so much to her. “I’m amazed at the positive response I have gotten from the residents of Rancho Santa Fe thanking me for helping to keep our roads clean. Many residents have also asked how they can participate in the Adopt-A-Road Pro-
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gram,” adds Carr. During her 30 years in San Diego, Carr’s avocation has been buying, selling, renovating, and investing in residential real estate. Focusing on North County with an emphasis on Rancho Santa Fe and Del Mar, Carr has earned Coldwell Banker’s coveted International President’s Elite award, a designation given to the top 3 percent of all Coldwell Banker agents nationwide. Sue also holds the SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) designation, Coldwell Banker Previews Specialist Award, and is a GRI (Graduate, Realtor Institute) candidate. Carr started her sales career with IBM in Chicago and later transferred to San Diego. In 1980 she entered the medical sales field where she continued as a top performer for over fifteen years before devoting herself to what has become an illustrious real estate career. A passionate gardener and animal lover, Carr is involved with the Helen Woodward Animal Center and is a member of the San Diego Zoological Society. She is a member of the Rancho Santa Fe Literary Guild and The Friends of the San Dieguito Valley. Some of her other favorite community organizations are Childhelp and Big Sisters of San Diego.
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OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $559,000 3BR/2BA
4025 Moratalla Terrace Jana Greene- Host C. Sundstrom, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-334-8114
$598,000 3BR/2.5BA
3894 Fallon Circle Mary Russo, Coldwell Banker Del Mar Village
Sat 1:00-4:00 858-232-8433
$598,000 3BR/2.5BA
3894 Fallon Circle Christel Carlyle, Coldwell Banker Del Mar Village
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-774-3025
$667,500 3BR/2.5BA
4220 Mancilla Ct Sat 1:00-4:00 & Sun 11:00-2:00 Monica Kiy, Sampson California Realty 858-964-0770
$719,500 4BR/3BA
6046 Blue Dawn Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$725,000 4BR/2.5BA
6317 Peach Way Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
$754,900 4BR/3BA
11438 Pleasant Ridge Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$779,000 5BR/3BA
5605 Shasta Daisy Trail Jennifer Cuffari, Coldwell Banker Del Mar Village
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-204-7754
$798,000 4BR/3BA
12662 Caminito Radiante Kevin P. Cummins, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-750-9577
Sat 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$899,000-$949,000 3003 Caminito Gijon 3BR/3BA Lucienne Lastovic, Coldwell Banker Del Mar Village
Sat 1:00-4:00 858-366-3295
$1,079,000 4BR/4BA
3912 Lago Di Grata Circle Host: Lisa Plourde, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat 12:00-3:00 858-344-5199
$1,079,000 4BR/4BA
3912 Lago Di Grata Circle Host: Joseph Hathaway, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 12:00-3:00 858-344-5199
$1,125,000 5BR/4.5BA
4490 Philbrook Square Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,182,980 5BR/4.5BA
5757 Brittany Forrest Lane Host: Evelyn Edelstein, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-0761
$1,249,000 5BR/4.5BA
13669 Winstanley Way Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sat-Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,279,888 4BR/3.5BA
4935 Hidden Dune Court Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,295,000 4BR/4.5BA
4358 Philbrook Square Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
$1,299,000 4BR/4BA
13138 Winstanley Way Sat 2:00-5:00 Joseph and Diane Sampson, Sampson California Realty 858-699-1145
$1,349,000-$1,399,000 13313 Glencliff Way 6BR/4.5BA H.S. Grewal, H.S. Grewal Brokerage
Sun 2:00-5:00 858-755-2124
DEL MAR $2,295,000-$2,595,000 5148 Meadows Del Mar 6BR/6BA Rebecca Wood, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 619-867-8317
ENCINITAS $740,000 4BR/2BA
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help our children during stressful times. If anything, we become more active and invested in what they share with us about their lives and they will share more if they see us as interested and helpful, rather than distant and angry. As non-parents to children, it is important that we also demand respect when a child or adolescent is speaking , or yelling, at us. Once again, if they are taking things too far, they are unconsciously asking us for help for even the worst bully probably knows that he or she is breaking the rules and will calm down when we help them by not letting them do something that will on some level make them feel “bad.” Oh, and when kids feel bad, they do bad things because they think they deserve to be punished and then need limits to help them better function in the community at large. Key Points: 1. Make it safe for your kids to express even the strongest feelings to you — in choice words. 2. Be brave, and demand parental respect in how your kids speak to you. 3. Make all kids respect you, too. Help your community. 4. Disrespectful kids and teens become bullies and self-centered adults and typically only have friends who are like them Dr. Keith Kanner is host/anchor - Your Family Matters - WSRADIO; contributor to LifeChanger, Extra TV; a syndicated columnist; author of “Your Family Matters — Solutions to Common Parental Dilemmas” (in press); board certified & licensed clinical child, adolescent, & adult psychologist & psychoanalyst; Assistant clinical professor of psychiatry, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine; National Board Member - KidsKorps USA; and a father of three great kids.
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829 Sunrich Lane Tricia Clarke, Willis Allen Real Estate
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-229-6889
RANCHO SANTA FE $999,900 4BR/3BA
14444 Rock Rose Host: Connie Cannon, Coldwell Banker Residential
Sun 1:00-4:00 760-715-0476
$1,199,900 5BR/4BA
14390 Caminito Lazanja Gretchen Pagnotta, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 760-715-0478
$2,295,000 5BR/6.5BA
3214 Cerros Redondos Polly Rogers-Host B. Swanson, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 760-419-4957
$3,950,000 5BR/5.5BA
15860 The River Trail Jana Greene-Host Wes Durnall, Prudential CA Realty
Sun 1:00-4:00 858-427-1380
$4,475,000 6BR/7.5BA
18202 Via De Sueno St Becky and June Campbell, Coldwell Banker
Sun 1:00-4:00 858.449.202
$829,000 4BR/3BA
12253 Misty Blue Court SD 92131 Charles and Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker
SAN DIEGO Sun 2:00-5:00 858-395-7525
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