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■ Breeder’s Cup preview on tap at 2015 Del Mar fall season.

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■ For photos of TPHS Senior Night, see page B18. Coming next issue: Photos of the CCA Women’s Tennis Senior Sendoff event.

Lifestyle

■ For photos of a variety of community events, see pages B1-B24.

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October 22, 2015

San Dieguito district breaks ground on new Earl Warren school in SB

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Earl Warren Middle School may be one of San Dieguito Union High School District’s oldest schools, but it will soon be the newest campus in the community.

More than 60 years after the school opened in Solana Beach, officials, stakeholders and community members celebrated the complete reconstruction of Earl Warren with a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 16 at the site.

“Today’s an exciting day for the San Dieguito Union High School District, Earl Warren Middle School and our community as we begin the process of rebuilding the new Earl Warren Middle School campus,” said Earl Warren principal Adam Camacho. “The entire Earl Warren Middle School community could not be more excited for what is to come. The new campus will be undoubtedly beautiful and a true reflection of the Solana Beach community.”

The project is made possible by Proposition AA. Voters approved the $449

million general obligation bond in November 2012, funding upgrades and repairs to the district’s North County campuses. Because Earl Warren opened more than six decades ago, however, district officials decided to rebuild rather than renovate the school.

“When our Prop AA projects are completed over the next three to eight years, each school will be finished, modernized and built to capacity, as our community has grown,” said Superintendent Rick Schmitt. “Our community is growing quickly.

“Communities are never more vibrant and successful than when the community invests in education and infrastructure. This is a great example of that,” he added. “Thanks to each of you for your support in our students’ education and the infrastructure that serves them, as we are planning this new campus and getting ready to build another fabulous Earl Warren Middle School that will last for generations like the old campus

Officials, stakeholders and community members celebrated the rebuild of Earl Warren Middle School with a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 16. Photo by Kristina Houck did.”

Board members, administrators and staff members from the San Diego County Office of Education, San Dieguito Union High School District, Del Mar Union School

District and Solana Beach School District reflected on the school’s history and welcomed a new era for the site during the ceremony.

Demolition started in early October, so See EARL WARREN, page 22

District to tap North City West funding for Solana Beach becomes first in county Carmel Valley Middle School improvements to ban polystyrene containers

BY KAREN BILLING

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Although it’s the second smallest city in San Diego County, Solana Beach is once again leading the region on sustainable practices. Having been the first city in the county to ban singleuse plastic bags, Solana Beach has now become the first city in the county to ban disposable plastic food containers.

“Sometimes it is very important for government to get involved for the greater good,” Mayor Lesa Heebner said.

With a 4-1 vote on Oct. 14, Solana Beach joined 90 other California jurisdictions that have prohibited

polystyrene, particularly the expanded form of the plastic commonly known as Styrofoam.

Environmentalists advocate against the plastic containers because they do not biodegrade. Products instead break up into smaller pieces that, in coastal cities such as Solana Beach, often pollute the beaches and end up in the ocean, where they can be swallowed by marine animals.

According to the city staff report, Californians Against Waste estimates that 377,579 tons of expanded polystyrene are produced in the state. Of that, 154,808 tons are used to make food-

The San Dieguito Union High School District is making plans to move up expansion plans for Carmel Valley Middle School. At its Oct. 15 meeting, the board approved applying for $5.6 million in funding from the North City West School Facilities Financing Authority to complete the planned upgrades.

Associate Superintendent Eric Dill said that the funding will be used to implement the final phase of Carmel Valley’s expansion, which includes a permanent music room, reconfiguring spaces to support performing arts and drama, and expanding nutrition services to See DISTRICT, page 16

Overlooks, terraced seating, shade: DM residents share ideas for Shores Park

BY KRISTINA HOUCK With the site’s master plan process underway, Del Mar residents recently had an opportunity to provide input on their preferred amenities and layout of Del Mar Shores Park during a Plan Your Park workshop.

More than 100 people participated in the Oct. 18 event at The Winston School,

which sits on the site. All five members of the City Council attended the workshop, along with members of the Shores Advisory Committee, which was established to oversee the master plan process.

The city purchased the property from the Del Mar Union School District for $8.5 million in 2008, in an effort to preserve open space and recreational uses, continue

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Solana Beach council unanimously OKs Del Mar council adopts revised schedule for work on new civic center environmental report on sand replenishment • New city hall, town hall could open in July 2017

BY KRISTINA HOUCK Despite revisions to the design and construction schedule, Del Mar is still on track to unveil its new civic center in 2017.

The City Council on Oct. 19 unanimously adopted a revised schedule for the project. The council discussed a draft schedule in February and initially adopted it in April, after bringing an architectural firm and environmental consultants on board.

Since then, two public workshops were held in May and June, the council and community provided the architects with design direction at meetings in June and July, the Design Review Board initially reviewed the project in August, and the draft environmental impact report for the project was released in September, followed by a third public workshop with the architects later that month.

At the last workshop on Sept. 28, the public provided the architects, The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP, with a “substantial number of comments,� said Kathleen Garcia, the city’s planning and community development director. “In order to explore these, to advance the design and to respond to the comments, we would like to look at a slight adjustment of schedule,� Garcia said.

Mayor Al Corti and Councilman Don Mosier, council liaisons to the project, proposed the revised schedule because they

wanted the full council to weigh in on the design direction before the entitlement process. “I don’t think it was ready,� Corti said. “I don’t think the architects are prepared yet.� “I think this is an absolute necessary step,� Mosier said. “This is a very important project for the city, and there’s no need to rush it, if we’re not in the right place at the right time.�

According to the revised schedule, written comments on the draft EIR are still due to the city by 5 p.m. Oct. 26 and can be delivered to 1050 Camino del Mar or emailed to city hallceqa@delmar.ca.us. The report, which was released Sept. 11 for a 45-day public comment period, can be downloaded from the city’s website at www.delmar.ca.us/cityhall. Copies are also available to review at city hall and the Del Mar Library.

Dates for other events have changed, however.

The architects will now present their updated designs to the council on Nov. 2. If council members concur with the direction at that time, a Citizens’ Participation Program meeting will be held Nov. 19, rather than Oct. 12, the advertised date. The meeting is intended for residents within 300 feet of the project site, but also open to the greater community.

BY KRISTINA HOUCK The shores of Solana Beach could soon be sandier, following the City Council’s unanimous approval of an environmental impact report for a 50-year sand replenishment project.

For more than 15 years, Solana Beach has worked with the city of Encinitas and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to plan the joint project, which would create a buffer to protect the coastal bluffs, where continued erosion has become a threat to people and property.

The Encinitas council also unanimously signed off on the report in a separate meeting Oct. 14. “I’m just really looking forward to having a beach at Solana Beach,� said Solana Beach Councilwoman Ginger Marshall.

Under the plan, the project would use sand to nourish depleting beaches and eroding bluffs. Sand would be dredged from three offshore sites at Del Mar, Encinitas and San Diego, and deposited on the

beaches.

If all goes according to schedule, the project could begin in about two years.

Most of the six public speakers at the Oct. 14 Solana Beach council meeting were in favor of the plan.

Former Solana Beach Mayor Joe Kellejian was among the community members who urged the council to move forward with the project. “I got involved with this issue because of safety,� said Kellejian, who worked on the project during his 20 years on the council. He stepped down from the dais when his term ended in 2012. “Safety became an intricate part of this project.�

Representing 430 oceanfront homeowners who are a part of the Encinitas-based Seacoast Preservation Association, Mark Francois said sand nourishment is “the most efficient form of shoreline protection.� He noted that an Encinitas bluff collapsed and killed a woman in 2000. “Wide, sandy beaches benefit everyone,� Francois

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said. “We are counting on the cities of Solana Beach and Encinitas to continue their programs of beach nourishment to protect public property, wildlife habitat, recreation, access, safety, tourism and to combat sea level rise.�

As chairman of the Beach and Bluff Conservancy, bluff-top homeowner Chris Hamilton agreed. “We strongly support this project,� said Hamilton, noting that the Solana Beach-based conservancy represents about 2,000 property owners. “Both the work done by the Army Corps and the city staff is excellent here.�

The plan originally proposed an initial deposit of 960,000 cubic yards at Solana Beach and 680,000 cubic yards of sand at Encinitas, but the project was scaled back because of the California Coastal Commission’s concerns that too much sand could overpower marine habitat and surfing reefs.

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Proposed water rate hike moves forward, despite split board

BY JOE TASH A proposal to raise rates for customers of the Santa Fe Irrigation District a maximum of 9 percent per year over the next three years continues to move forward, even as a split board of directors debates the plan’s pros and cons.

Based on a decision by the board to delay sending out legally required customer notices about the proposed increase until after the first of January, the earliest the proposed rate hikes could take effect would be March 1, 2016, according to district staff.

The board voted 3-2 at its Oct. 1 meeting to move forward with the rate hike proposal. Discussion continued at the board’s meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15, although another vote was not taken.

Directors Michael Hogan, Augie Daddi and Alan Smerican voted for the rate recommendation by district General Manager Michael Bardin, while directors Greg Gruzdowich and Marlene King voted against it.

Also at Thursday’s meeting, a number of district customers who have lemon groves on their property argued in favor of a special, lower water rate for agricultural users, which the Santa Fe district does not offer.

The district provides drinking water to about 20,000 residents of Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach and Fairbanks Ranch.

Santa Fe directors are elected by division, and the split between the board on the rate increase proposal appears to follow the lines of the district’s geographical boundaries. Hogan, Smerican and Daddi represent divisions on the west side of the district, which fall mostly within the city of Solana Beach, where residents typically have smaller lot sizes. Gruzdowich and King represent the district’s eastern service area, including the communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Fairbanks Ranch, which have larger estate lots. The district’s largest water users generally are found in the eastern service areas.

The district’s rate increase proposal changes the way charges are assessed to customers, using a formula of tiered water pric-

es that go up the more water each customer uses. Another part of the bill contains fixed charges, and does not change with the amount of water consumed.

While the average proposed rate increase would be 9 percent, the specific increase facing a customer on his or her bimonthly bill depends on how much water that customer uses, and the customer’s classification, such as single-family, commercial or multi-family.

A small number of customers would actually see their water bills go down, according to district officials, while most would see an increase.

Gruzdowich said Thursday that the split on the board results from that discrepancy — that in his opinion, the proposed rate increase, as structured, would unfairly impact those with larger properties, who use larger amounts of water.

Higher users, he said, “will pay way more than 9 percent, and some people will get a free ride and have no increase. That’s not right.”

Bardin said the rate proposal was crafted with the help of a financial consultant, and is intended to spread the district’s costs fairly and equitably, based on each customer’s use of district resources. He said the plan is also designed to follow state regulations and be defensible in court if challenged.

Gruzdowich’s fellow directors objected to his characterization of the reasons behind the split vote.

“I take exception to that. I represent the whole district,” said board president Michael Hogan.

“I have never voted on how something affects the division I live in, but for the district as a whole,” said director Alan Smerican. “We have to create a process that is legal. Everything else comes after that.”

At the beginning of the discussion, Bardin, the general manager, told the board that raising rates is one of the hardest decisions they will make as directors.

The rate increase is needed, he said, to keep up with rising wholesale water costs and inflation. Two common misconceptions, Bardin said, are that the district can cut costs to avoid a rate increase, and that the need to raise rates stems from the fouryear California drought.

The district has not raised rates for two years, Bardin said, and has covered increased costs through budget-cutting and taking money from reserves.

“We’ve done all we can to reduce costs.

At this point, there’s no more room to cut,” Bardin said. “We are raising our rates to do the mission of the district.”

Before the rate increase proposal can be considered for final adoption, the district must hold a public hearing and consider written public comment as required by state

law. Each of the three years covered by the proposal, the board will have to vote on whether to raise rates by the maximum 9 percent or a lesser amount.

Several district residents — mostly lemon growers — also urged the board Thursday to adopt a lower agricultural rate, rather than requiring them to pay the higher residential rates now under consideration.

“I ask you to give us an agricultural rate.

It’s essential to our survival as lemon producers,” said resident Sandra Johnson.

With water rates poised to increase steeply for growers, said resident Herb Engel, “You’re going to see people abandon their groves and dead trees all over the place. I don’t think that’s what you want.”

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SDUHSD joins coalition fighting increased electricity costs for schools

BY KAREN BILLING As a result of rate shock, the San Dieguito Union High School District board voted at its Oct. 15 meeting to join a collation of 38 other San Diego County districts to protect state funding being diverted to pay for escalating electricity costs.

Associate Superintendent Eric Dill said county schools have been facing “massive increases” in electricity costs — an average 39 percent surge as a result of the General Rate Case approved by the California Public Utility Commission (PUC). Countywide, it is estimated that this escalation will cost public schools more than $25 million.

While San Dieguito’s overall electrical consumption was flat last year, its annual bill went up by more than $300,000.

Dill said these higher costs diverted nearly 20 percent of the state’s Local Control Funding Formula base grant toward paying electrical bills rather than its intended use of providing educational opportunities to students.

“Unlike businesses, which can pass increased costs of doing business on to their customers, schools do not have the ability to generate revenue to absorb utility increases,” Dill said. “We cannot adjust our business hours, we cannot relocate and we cannot close the doors on our children.”

By joining the coalition of 38 school districts in the county, the board is asking for solutions like enacting legislation to create a separate rate class for school districts, capping costs, providing a guaranteed bill credit or grandfathering rates for schools to help preserve state funding from going to public utilities rather than to education.

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Solana Beach council turns down tree carving for Coastal Rail Trail

BY KRISTINA HOUCK A Torrey pine stump along the Coastal Rail Trail will not be transformed into public art, following the Solana Beach City Council’s consensus to deny the project.

Sponsored by the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society’s Seaweeders Garden Club, if approved, the wood carving would have been donated to the city.

But that’s the primary reason council members decided not to move the project forward during the Oct. 14 meeting.

“Donated art is a problem, because people have a hard time saying ‘no,’” said Councilman Mike Nichols, who serves as a liaison to the city’s Public Arts Commission, along with Deputy Mayor David Zito. “To be on this commission, sometimes you have to say ‘no.’”

Nichols pointed to another donated piece that caused controversy in 2009.

Also donated by Solana Beach residents, the Gull Sculpture now sits at Fletcher Cove.

“That thing just escalated and escalated,” Nichols recalled. “I’m kind of surprised we’re here talking about this, because in my memory, at the time it was like, ‘OK, we’re not doing donated art anymore.’”

The garden club had offered to cover the costs so local woodworking artist Tim Richards could turn the dead tree into lively art, the way he’s done in neighboring cities Del Mar and Encinitas.

An Encinitas resident, Richards recently carved a Torrey pine stump in Del Mar into the “Sunset Seat,” a wooden bench with an attached red-tailed hawk. In 2011, he carved his first public piece, turning a beetle-damaged Torrey pine into a tiki head statue at Swami’s Beach in Encinitas.

For Solana Beach, Richards’ sketch featured a pelican with fish and kelp.

As required for all public art, the design was presented to the Public Arts Commission, which unanimously approved the project on June 23.

“It’s a unique piece of art,” said Commissioner Steve Ostrow.

The proposal was available for a 30-day public review period that ended Aug. 11. Of the 32 comments the city received, 21 supported the project, 10 did not and one resident requested more information.

After the review period closed, additional concerns were raised about the process for public art and the historical precedent of limiting permanent public art of the Coastal Rail Trail. Because of these concerns, city staff met with Nichols and Zito before bringing the project before the full council. The liaisons shared these concerns and also pointed to problems associated with donated art.

Although staff shared the concerns with Seaweeders representatives, the group asked for a full council review.

Seaweeders president Sandy Parish considered the carving temporary art because it would probably last 10 years or less.

Mayor Lesa Heebner said, “Six or seven years is not temporary enough.”

“I think what’s happening in this room exemplifies why we have decided upon temporary art,” she said.

Still, several speakers, including Parish, said the carving would be a natural addition to the Coastal Rail Trail.

“There couldn’t be a more natural project than what we’re proposing, because we’re taking a historic tree that’s there and trying to make it into something that’s beautiful and reflective of our community,” Parish said.

“The PAC has reviewed this project and unanimously approved it,” noted Michele Stribling, another member of the Seaweeders.

“That along with the majority of favorable public comments would indicate that the majority of Solana Beach citizens will enjoy this Torrey pine tree’s salvation.”

Some residents, however, spoke against the project and described it as “out-ofcharacter” for the Coastal Rail Trail.

“It looks amateurish, in my opinion,” Bridget Augusta said. “It does not resonate the timeless beauty of the tree that it is supposed to

Drawing by Andi MacLeod of Tim Richards’ sketch featuring a pelican with fish and kelp. honor.”

Instead of the proposed carving, Augusta and a few other residents requested a tree be planted in place of the stump.

“Planting a tree would be a far better tribute to the beautiful tree that once stood,” Kelly Harless said.

“It’s not special enough for the rail trail,” added Gerri Retman-Opper. “Plant the tree in the spot where the original tree was and call it a day.”

With help from the Civic and Historical Society, resident Jim Nelson pointed out that the city had replaced the dead Torrey pine on the Coastal Rail Trail.

“We have done that,” said Nelson, a member of the Civic and Historical Society. “If you walk by there, you will find that four trees have been planted.”

Shortly after the beetledamaged Torrey pine was cut down in April, the city planted three 5-foot-tall Torrey pines. Not long after the plantings, the Civic and Historical Society contacted the city to discuss adding a more mature tree to replace the chopped 40-foot-tall Torrey pine.

The city and the Civic and Historical Society split the cost of the new Torrey pine, which was planted along the trail in May. At the time, the roughly 8-yearold tree stood 15 feet tall and weighed at least 3,000 pounds when it arrived in a 60-inch box.

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‘Whatever It Takes’ class will give teens a chance to positively impact their communities

BY KAREN BILLING The teen leadership and entrepreneurship program Whatever It Takes (WIT) is bringing its successful formula to Carmel Valley this November.

Over the past few years, WIT students in classes in University City and at the downtown Central Library have taken advantage of a program that not only gives them a chance to achieve social change, but to take a college-level course and receive credit from UC San Diego Extension.

The deadline to apply for the new Carmel Valley class is Oct. 30.

WIT founder Sarah Hernholm knows a little bit about doing whatever it takes, building her program from the ground up five years ago.

“There is nothing better than to be able to live your dream come true,” she said. “To me, I have the best job on the planet. I got to create a job that I wanted to wake up for every day.

“I want to shift the perception that teenagers are not passionate or engaged … they are, if people are willing to listen to their ideas and help them into reality. I love working Natasha Tayebi during a previous WIT class. with teenagers, and I just see that they’re so capable.”

While working as a teacher in California, Hernholm be- WIT teens Melanie Gonzalez and Manali Joshi at the came a victim of the “last in, first out” policy — every year, University of Virginia Youth of Color Matter conference she had to fight to keep her job at the end of the year. with David Johns, executive director of the White House “I loved teaching and I loved having a classroom, but it Commission on Educational Excellence for African was frustrating. Psychologically, it didn’t make sense to me, Americans and grad fellow Lauren Mims. Courtesy because I knew I was good at my job,” Hernholm said. photos After four years of pink slips, she decided to take what gram at their school. Hernshe had learned in the classroom and make it work outside of holm opted to become a the school districts.

In 2009, WIT started as a TV show in the vein of “Extreme Home Makeover,” where nonprofit, reaching kinderHernholm would take students who wrote in about something they wanted to fix in their garten through high school community and have the whole community join to solve the problem. She pitched the idea students after school.

WIT founder Sarah Hernhom, middle, with Carmel Eventually, WIT evolved to networks, but they were doubtful that kids would be dedicated enough to do the work.

Valley teenagers Jordan Goodman and Andrew Castro. into just focusing on high “I knew they would be, because I know what teens are capable of,” Hernholm said.

As things like community murals and talent shows to raise money for charity took off, school teens, with the unique angle of providing college credit.

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CV surgeon brings patients new options to face the future

BY KAREN BILLING Carmel Valley’s Dr. Robert Ferdowsmakan, the founder of Torrey Hills Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, has volunteered his time over the past five years to treat hundreds of patients with facial injuries free of charge at Rady Children’s Hospital.

Ferdowsmakan has found it incredibly rewarding to provide life-changing surgeries to children who are uninsured or underinsured after treatment for severe injuries or trauma.

A Phoenix native, Ferdowsmakan is the past chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and is the secretary/treasurer of the San Diego County Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Club. He is also a general anesthesia evaluator for the state of California.

Ferdowsmakan opted to go into the specialty of oral surgery after his first week of dental school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1996. It just took one lecture from an oral and maxillofacial surgeon for him to “fall in love” with the specialty.

He graduated from dental school with top honors and received his medical degree from the UC Los Angeles School of Medicine. He completed his surgical training and residency at UCLA Medical Center.

In 2005, he moved to Carmel Valley, where he opened his own practice.

“I always wanted to have my own private practice. We just reached our nine-year anniversary and we have grown tremendously since the first year,” Ferdowsmakan said. “We started out with no patients when we opened the doors. I met with dentists and physicians in the community, and fortunately it progressed quickly.”

The most common office-based surgeries Ferdowsmakan performs in his state-of-the-art center are impacted wisdom teeth, dental implants and corrective jaw surgeries.

Most minor surgeries can be done in the office, but more complex surgeries, typically trauma-based ones, are done at the hospital. He is on staff at Rady Children’s, Scripps Memorial and Sharp Mesa Hospital in Kearny Mesa.

One of the treatments he has a true passion for is corrective jaw surgery — for people with severe under- or overbites, and people with facial asymmetry.

“It’s a very gratifying type of surgery I can provide, to really make instantaneous benefits and changes for patients,” he said. “I describe it as life-changing, because it really is changing people’s lives for the better.”

To see someone fall in love with their new smile or see their face restored and confidence rebuilt after a traumatic injury is pretty amazing, he said.

Ferdowsmakan has been on staff at Rady since 2010, and is part of the rotational call panel of surgeons who come into the emergency department when patients arrive with traumas or injuries.

“I wanted to be a part of Rady to work with more of the pediatric population,” said Ferdowsmakan, father of a 2-year-old. “I very much enjoy working with kids.”

Through his pro-bono work at Rady, he has seen a wide variety of cases from sports injuries, falls from bicycles and scooters, and unfortunately, victims of violence.

“One stands out in my mind, a dog bite injury recently,” Ferdowsmakan said. “It’s

something that I don’t think I’ll ever forget.”

The victim was an 11-year-old boy, and there were a lot of emotions at play after the attack by a family dog.

“He had a great result and a good recovery,” Ferdowsmakan said. “It’s a very dramatic experience as a surgeon to reassure a child that they will be OK, and that you will do your best to get them back to where they were.”

Another patient at Rady had been assaulted at school by older students. Ferdowsmakan helped repair his broken jaw.

At Rady, a high number of patients don’t have medical insurance, but Ferdowsmakan does the surgeries whether they can afford it or not. He writes off the surgeries and continues to see the patients in his office for postAbove: Dr. Robert Ferdowsmakan of Carmel Valley is op care.

“I do it just to be a part the founder of Torrey Hills Oral and Maxillofacial Surof the overall community, gery. Ferdowsmakan is pictured with two of his paand do my small part to give tients. “It’s a very dramatic experience as a surgeon to back a little bit,” he said. reassure a child that they will be OK,” he says. Courtesy Besides his pro-bono photo work at Rady, for the past five years Ferdowsmakan has also volunteered with Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, an organization founded in San Diego in 1991 to perform surgeries on children who can’t afford the medical attention they need.

“It’s very rewarding,” Ferdowsmakan said. “They are both great organizations, and I hope to continue working with them for a long time.”

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CCA Envision cinema students Solana Beach youth recognized win big at New York festival for community leadership

BY GLORIA LIMAS Canyon Crest Academy Envision Cinema Conservatory students won awards in multiple categories at the All American High School Film Festival in New York City, the largest high school film festival in the world.

“The All American High School Film Festival was a great experience for our students,” said CCA Envision Cinema Coordinator Mark Raines, who noted that it speaks to the caliber of students in the Envision Cinema program. “To have nine Canyon Crest Academy Envision Cinema Conservatory films in the world’s largest students TJ Gascho, Julia Eliju, Chris Razniak and high school film festival is Thomas Wade. Courtesy photo quite an accomplishment for one school program.”

Filmmakers Julia Elihu, Erin Bentel, Daria Miller and Danny Sandler won the Overall Audience Choice Awards under the Teen Indie Awards with their film, “Celine & Simon.”

The film was also named a finalist for Best Drama, Best Direction and Best Screenplay. The film “Lily’s Journey” was named a Best Documentary finalist. It was produced by Julia Elihu, Andrew Boyles, Gabrielle de Boucaud, Thomas Wade, and Akeel Najimudeen.

Julia Elihu was named a female rising star finalist for the featured films she co-directed, “Lily’s Journey” and “Celine & Simon.” The festival also recognized her as a finalist in the Rising Star category, an award for up-and-coming female filmmakers.

“Winning the Audience Choice Award was really exciting, for myself personally and for the Envision Cinema Conservatory program at CCA as a whole, because the honor came from the largest high school film festival,” said Julia. “It really demonstrated to me how my film was not only able to affect people in my local community but also people from all across the country and from other parts of the world. It was also powerful to see how people were able to relate to the film in different ways.”

Raines said more than 1,400 student films were submitted to the festival from 48 states and 31 countries. CCA had nine films selected to be featured in the more than 300 films screened at the festival. The student filmmakers traveled with teacher Mark Raines to the awards ceremony in New York. Visit http://www.cca-envision.org; see the winning films at https://www.youtube.com/CCATelevision.

The Solana Beach City Council honored Riley Glatts and Isabelle Imacseng on Oct. 14 for their outstanding community leadership. The two have served as Junior Commissioners on the City’s Parks and Recreation Commission for several years.

The City’s proclamation recognizes the hard work and dedication of Riley and Isabelle, noting that they “have always gone the extra mile” to help benefit the community. Riley and Isabelle are high school seniors at San Dieguito Academy and Canyon Crest Academy, respectively.

Riley Glatts (L) and Isabelle Imacseng (R) pose with Solana Beach Recreation Manager Kirk Wenger. .

County supervisors award $60,000 grant to DM The city of Del Mar has been awarded a $60,000 Neighborhood Reinvestment Program grant from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, to be used towards extending the River Path Del Mar, one of the seven segments of the city’s Scenic Loop hiking trail. The funds will be used towards the construction of the path.

The extension will advance the River Path from Jimmy Durante Boulevard to the Lagoon Viewpoint at Grand Avenue Bridge, providing scenic vistas of the San Dieguito Lagoon wetlands and interpretive information of the flora and fauna of the river and lagoon.

The existing trail reaches from Jimmy Durante Boulevard west to the coast and parallels the south edge of the river, providing beautiful water views and information regarding this important wetland and natural resource.

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BY WALTER BAYS When a struggling 1-5 team upsets the #6 ranked team it makes news. See “Torrey Pines wins with last-minute TD”, San Diego Union Tribune, 10/16/2015.

So what else is there to say about Torrey Pines’ 28-27 victory? Say that it was Senior Night, and the celebration wasn’t confined to the halftime show. Senior running back Matthew Feeler celebrated big, rushing for 175 yards and a touchdown. Joining in the celebrations were wide receiver Lukas Braun with 53 yards, quarterback Caden Kelley who had a great night passing and running, and quarterback Ben Spitters called into service late to lead the Falcons to victory.

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‘Power of Parenting’ forum offered Oct. 28 at San Dieguito Academy The popular family forum, “The Power of Parenting: Learning to Listen & Listening to Learn,” takes place from 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 28 in the Media Center at San Dieguito High School Academy, 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas.

The free evening will feature a presidential debate-style forum using prepared questions as well as questions from the audience. A panel of high school students, recent college alumnae, professionals and the SDA school psychologist will focus on fostering effective communication to create a rewarding experience during the high school years. They are: Parents and high school students are welcome. Sponsored by SDA Parent Foundation.

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Skyline STREAM team to attend symposium Four students from Skyline Elementary School in Solana Beach were recently chosen to go to Anaheim for the California Department of Education’s STEM Symposium on Oct. 29. There, they will present the work they have done on the World Hunger Project. Pictured at a recent STREAM event aboard the USS Midway are (L-R) Hannah Flannery, Rylee Steele, Charlotte Sears and Zoey Forbes. Courtesy photo

CV residents make Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific Several Carmel Valley residents made the Dean’s List at Azusa Pacific University for having a spring semester 2015 academic standing of a 3.5 or better grade-point average.

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way. WIT will be in Austin, Texas, in September and then in New York City in 2016.

“We will keep growing to wherever there are teenagers, which is everywhere,” Hernholm said. “I just think this is what I was put on this planet to do, to advocate for teenagers and make sure they have a platform for their voices to be heard.”

WIT classes meet once a week for a 30week course. The teachers are all entrepreneurs, and they guide the students through lessons in personal leadership development and business development. Hernholm still remains active as a WIT instructor.

As part of the class, students must start a business or project, and it has to address a social issue in a unique and sustainable way.

The teenagers may fail or mess up, but that is all a part of launching a business.

“WIT gives them the space to fail; there’s too much at stake at school,” Hernholm said.

“This gives them a chance to build resilience and grit. They have to take a risk, fall and get back up. They can learn to see failure as feedback and keep moving.”

WIT San Diego classes have tackled everything from teenage self-esteem to loneliness in the senior community. Shivali Joshi, a Bishop’s School graduate who now attends Claremont McKenna College, was involved in one of the most successful WIT projects, Choose You. Choose You is a project to eliminate childhood obesity through teen mentorship.

The teens provide elementary school youth in lower-income areas with the tools to live healthy, active lifestyles. As a result of Choose You’s success, WIT teens were invited to pitch their program to the American Medical Association in Chicago in 2014; and through a sponsorship with the AMA, Choose You has operated at Bayside Community Center and Kit Carson Elementary School in San Diego with second- and third-graders.

One San Diego teen wanted her WIT

project to educate the public about the harassment she receives while taking trolleys downtown. The project brought together a student from Bishop’s and a student from the Preuss School, a charter school for low-income students — two very different walks of life.

Through WIT projects, the teens learn about other people, cultures and communities they might have never been exposed to otherwise.

“In the real world and in college, these kids will have to work with people from different walks of life and they can come off (as) elitist, ignorant or both. This gets them started building bridges and can have a significant impact on how they work in the world,” Hernholm said. “We do a disservice when we isolate our children.”

As part of the WIT curriculum, a big “Pitch Night” is held in November in front of 10 judges (no parents allowed). The students present their projects in attempts to receive funding.

As Hernholm said, WIT is not fake work, it’s real work, and the program is very clear about its expectations of the students. So far, she has seen that the teens are willing to do the work to live up to those high expectations.

“I love doing what I do. Teens are willing to have tough conversations and as a result, they become committed to making the world a better place,” Hernholm said. “It’s awesome that I get to do this for a living.”

Students can apply to WIT by filling out an application, available online. (Class location in Carmel Valley was still being finalized at presstime.) All applicants must undergo an interview, usually by a WIT graduate. It is a tuition-based program, but students can apply to receive financial aid. One-third of WIT students receive financial aid provided by corporate sponsors like the Moxie Foundation in San Diego and individual donors.

Visit doingwit.org.

Registration is now open for Del Mar National Little League Baseball.

Online registration for boys and girls ages 5 to 14 is available at delmarnational.org.

Free college financial workshop offered Oct. 28 at Torrey Pines HS Kerry Traylor, CEO and founder of College Strategy Experts, has teamed with the Torrey Pines High School Scholarship Fund committee to present a free community workshop titled “How to Survive the High Cost of College” from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Torrey Pines High School Lecture Hall.

The workshop is open to the community and will provide families with information about college admissions and financial aid that they need to become informed consumers.

Register for the workshop at www.tphssf.org.

The nonprofit TPHS Scholarship Fund provides merit scholarships to deserving Torrey Pines high school students at the two- or four-year college, trade or vocational school or any accredited post secondary education of their choice.

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With that, story poles are set to go up Dec. 1, followed by a Design Review Board hearing on Dec. 16. The council would then hold an EIR certification and entitlement hearing on Jan. 4, 2016 — about a month later than originally anticipated — with the notice of determination on the EIR ready the following day.

If all goes according to schedule, demolition could start Feb. 5, 2016, 30 days after the notice of determination. Construction is expected to last at least a year and up to two years, according to the master schedule, with the ready-for-occupancy date as early as July 2017.

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accommodate the increased enrollment.

North City West is a joint powers authority governed by the San Dieguito, Del Mar Union and Solana Beach School Districts; $5.6 million in funds has been earmarked for Carmel Valley’s expansion.

The funds predate Mello Roos districts and come from developer fees within the North City West master plan area to mitigate the impacts of housing developments.

The Carmel Valley Middle expansion program had been included in the Prop AA program and was scheduled to begin in 2019. Dill said using the North City West funding will allow the expansion to begin in 2017 and free $5.6 million from Prop AA for other purposes.

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Front row, L-R: Jagger Kenady, Brent Peluso, Nic Baum, Lucas Nelson, Max Isaacman.

Back row: Coach Bryan Knapp, Richard Nieves, Liam Brogan, Austin Schroeder, Ryan Rice, Alex Wallace, Coach Jason Quillin. Missing: Luke Evans, Zane Atiya.

DM Powerhouse 14U wins XDS Battle of Bats The Del Mar Powerhouse 14U baseball team won three consecutive elimination games by a combined score of 25-3 to take the 2015 XDS Battle of the Bats Championship on Oct. 18 in San Diego.

The team, led by coaches Jason Quillin and Bryan Knapp, prevailed in the championship game 3-1 over another strong opponent. In a well-played game, the Powerhouse team scored the eventual winning run in the top of the seventh inning and then held on in the bottom of the inning to preserve the victory. The team benefited from strong pitching and flawless defense throughout the weekend. This is the 14U squad’s first tournament championship of the young 2015-16 season.

Del Mar Powerhouse is a premier travel baseball organization based in Carmel Valley.

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TPHS Cross Country Coach Brent Thorne honored Brent Thorne, who has been the Torrey Pines Cross Country coach for 29 years, was honored for his dedication to Torrey Pines High School at the Oct. 16 home football game, during the pre-game ceremony.

Thorne has won numerous titles and awards, and has “made an impact on all his athletes and students of the sport.”

Thorne said he would like to give thanks to all of his athletes, and honor them for all their hard work and dedication over the past 29 years.

Registration open for girls’ softball leagues Registration is now open for the popular and growing Middle School Girls Softball league in Carmel Valley, open to all seventh and eighth-grade girls, regardless of experience or residency. Teams will compete against middle schools from Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, and Encinitas. Practices begin in December, with games during January and February, including a season-end tournament. Registration is only $100 for the entire season, with additional discounts available for girls that also register for the Spring recreational season. Visit nsgsl.com to register, or email middleschool@nsgsl.com with any questions.

In addition, registration is going on now for North Shore Girls Softball’s Spring 2016 recreational softball season, open to all girls age 5-14 as of Jan. 1, 2016.

More than 300 girls play North Shore Girls Softball every year, drawing players from Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Pacific Highlands Ranch, and beyond. North Shore is run by volunteers dedicated not only to developing softball fundamentals in young athletes, but also developing leadership, friendship, citizenship, and sportsmanship. Fees range from $95 to $225 depending on division. Visit nsgsl.com to register, or email info@nsgsl.com.

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Letters to the editor/Opinion

Solana Beach Council’s rejection of wood carving proposal a travesty After seven months of study, the Solana Beach Council rejected the proposal by the Garden Club, aka the Seaweeders, for a wood carving in the Coastal Rail Trail (CRT) due to a heretofore unpublished policy against accepting donated art.

This whole Wood Carving Kabuki Dance should have been avoided. On March 11, when Irina Gronborg of the Seaweeders presented the concept to the council, the project would have been withdrawn if she had been told that at least three council members would vote against accepting donated art.

But this did not happen, as it is quite clear that the Ban on Donated Art had not yet been developed.

Similarly in May, the council could have instructed City Manager David Ott to cease working with the artist on cutting the dead tree trunk in a manner that preserved a suitable stump for the proposed carving. But again, this did not happen, as it is apparent the No Donated Art Policy did not yet exist.

As the council’s hearing and vote approached, they learned that the Public Arts Commission (PAC) had unanimously endorsed the project. In their hearing, Councilman Zahn noted that based on written comments and the number of speakers, it appears two-thirds of the community supported the proposal.

But Gerri Retman, the campaign manager for most of the members, apparently had advised the council this proposal must be defeated and the voices in support must

be neutralized.

In the hearing, one Retman supporter spoke against accepting donated art, and Ms. Retman and two others railed against the merits of the proposal. The artistic resumé of Retman’s group consisted of one degree in art history. The proponents had Irina Gronborg’s 50 years of teaching art at the college level, plus the CVs of artist Irene de Watteville and the six members of the PAC. But the opinions of both the public and art experts count for little when your Campaign Manager has advised this project must be defeated.

Apparently the council recognized that with the PAC and professional artists supporting the project, their aesthetic objections were on shaky ground. The council then reached into their legislative bag of tricks and miraculously pulled out a verbal No Donated Art Policy.

The bag of tricks contained a second unwritten rule. It stipulates art in the CRT should be “temporary,” i.e. readily rotated.

Since this policy is not contained in the Master Art Plan, indeed the MAP stipulates such art shall be considered “permanent,” Councilman Nichols concluded the temporary vs. permanent question should not be considered in the evaluation.

The same should have applied to the unwritten Donated Art Rule, and the carving should have been judged solely on its artistic merits.

Jim Nelson, Solana Beach

Education Matters: Bonds that bind

BY MARSHA SUTTON At the Oct. 8 Solana Beach School District board meeting, trustees unanimously approved a not-toexceed contract for $68,000 with marketing strategist Tom Shepard of Public Policy Strategies.

The purpose, according to the board packet, is to “provide election opinion, community outreach and polling for consideration of a district General Obligation bond.”

“This contract will be to conMarsha Sutton duct a community opinion survey in order to understand community sentiment related to projects, tax, and terms associated with a 2016 General Obligation bond,” it reads.

The district, operating seven elementary schools, has long been making noises about placing a GO bond on the 2016 ballot, which requires 55 percent voter approval.

SBSD has hired a law firm to provide legal advice on the potential bond measure.

And, according to an article published last week in this newspaper, plans from four architectural firms have already been received and are under review, for work on several district schools.

San Dieguito Union High School District passed a GO bond measure, Proposition AA, in 2012, but with support barely over the 55 percent mark.

In some kind of domino effect, the Del Mar Union School District also seems to have been inspired by San Dieguito’s success and is likely to try again (after failing before) to pass a GO bond in 2016 as well.

Property owners in Solana Beach and Del Mar, both part of San Dieguito, are already being charged annually up to $30 per $100,000 of assessed property value through Prop. AA for the next umpteen years.

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Really, the kids are all right Big ‘thank you’ to Del

Marsha Sutton’s latest attempt at creating drama — “The Littlest Salespeople” — had so much objectionable material that it’s hard to know where to begin.

Let’s start with the obvious. Middle schoolers are not little. No one has to sell those magazine subscriptions. Furthermore, no one has to take ASB as an elective.

My daughter never sold anything from that program and never felt ashamed or left out of anything. And our family never felt compelled to buy anything.

On a personal note, I object to Marsha’s mere hinting that she questions Principal Dolnik’s judgment regarding the magazine drive. I was part of CVMS’s PTSA last year and was lucky enough to work with Mrs. Dolnik on some projects. She is a rare breed of warmth, intelligence, with a authoritative yet compassionate presence. I figure if her boss, Superintendent Schmitt, is OK with the ASB magazine drive, and the parents aren’t complaining to her, this isn’t really a worth a story.

Things must be going well in Carmel Valley Educationland if Marsha feels the need to nitpick about optional magazine sales!

Kate Takahashi

If you have a response, why not share it?

Over the years, I have written letters to the editor and have been disappointed that most, or all, of them provoked no written response.

The last issue of the Del Mar Times included a letter from Jan Kinney, whom I don’t know, that I have to respond to — the entire letter is right on!

I wasn’t aware the group referred to had a name, but the group primarily consists of Del Mar residents associated with UCSD, and has been a well-organized group that has really controlled Del Mar since UCSD moved in down the road — and they express their views through their owned newspaper, The Sandpiper. That’s good — it’s called “Free Speech.”

Personally, I have always wished there were more responses to Letters to the Editor of all newspapers so that there would be more dialog on the issues raised — resulting in, maybe, a more balanced view of the citizenry.

That’s my response — do you have one? Why not share it?

Ralph Peck, Del Mar LETTERS POLICY: Topical letters to the editor are encouraged. Submissions should include a full name, address, e-mail address (if available) and a telephone number for verification purposes. We do not publish anonymous letters and there are length limits (about 400 words maximum). E-mailed submissions are preferred to editor@delmartimes.net. Letters may be edited. The letters/columns published are the author’s opinion only and do not reflect the opinion of this newspaper.

Mar’s terrific lifeguards Despite the heat and humidity that stubbornly refuses to leave the stage, summer 2015 is over and it’s time to reflect and comment once again on the outstanding performance and service of the Del Mar lifeguard corps.

From chief Patrick Vergne, his top deputies Mark Rathsam and Jon Edelbrock, straight on down to the seasonals and part timers of all ages, from old man Dr. Scott Tinley to a host of bright and shiny 20-somethings – it’s a group that each year brings vitality and spirit to the increasingly busy beach of ours.

Service is paramount to them, whether it’s fishing a neophyte surfer out of the water, directing visitors to nearby landmarks, or patrolling the coast line keeping folks safe and secure and maintaining a world-class environment that provides fun, education and exercise for so many thousands.

So, congratulations all around. Del Mar is known widely for many things: the track, the fair, stringent parking rules, great restaurants and shops. But the heartbeat of the city is the splendid beach and the men and women who serve us all there.

Thank you, Joe Azzinaro Mary Thompson, Del Mar

Poll of the Week at www.delmartimes.net Last week’s poll results: Are you in favor of the updated One Paseo plans?

Yes: 33 percent No: 66 percent This week’s poll: Do you agree with the Solana Beach council’s decision to ban polystyrene? Yes or No?

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Members of the Torrey Pines lacrosse team are mentoring students at Sycamore Ridge and Ocean Aire elementary schools. Courtesy photo

Falcons win at Wolfpack preseason tourney TPHS lacrosse players start mentorship Lady The Torrey Pines High School Lady Falcons were undefeated and won first place at the Wolfpack Pre-Season Kickoff Basketball Tournament at West Hills High School program with CV elementary schools in Santee on the weekend of Oct. 17-18. Great way to start the pre-season. CongratuThe Torrey Pines Boys Lacrosse team, under the leadership of Head Coach Jono Zissi, began a Mentorship Program this month working with two local elementary schools — Sycamore Ridge and Ocean Aire.

The program seeks to help children and youth develop the assets necessary to make healthy life choices, set realistic goals, act with determination and ultimately build successful lives for themselves through relationships with caring and positive adolescent role models.

The lacrosse team would like to help give back to the local community and to inspire those future Falcons kids and families.

Team members volunteer one afternoon a week after school all semester with help from the school’s site coordinators to work with the students in services from tutoring, sports, talking and just offering basic friendship and a positive role model during the students’ after-school program.

This program was modeled on the Torrey Pines in-season service initiative, where all the boys act as assistant lacrosse coaches to the youth programs in Carmel Valley, Solana Beach and Rancho Santa Fe. The boys are able to work with the children from the same youth programs they played in before arriving at Torrey Pines High School.

lations! Go Falcons!

NS volunteers meet with Eric McElvenny, who was recognized as the CAF Most Inspirational Athlete during the weekend festivities. Courtesy photos

NS Girls Softball team volunteers with Challenged Athletes Foundation

Back row, L-R: Coach Kris Corso and Coach Chad Bickley. Middle row: Matthew Bergstrom, Conner Annicharico, Jake Altman, Luke Ball, Nathan Christmore. Front row: Andy Hearn, Drew Bickley, Ryder Ochoa. Courtesy photo

Bearcats Select Boys reach Aloha finals Congratulations to coaches Kris Corso and Chad Bickley and the California Bearcats Select Boys 5th grade basketball team, who were silver bracket finalists at the 2015 SGV Aloha Challenge Tournament Oct. 10-11 in Anaheim. Up until the championship match, the team had gone the entire tournament undefeated in temperatures well over 100 degrees. Amazing teamwork, Bearcats!

Girls from the North Shore Girls Softball 12U Gold All Star team reconnected this past weekend at the La Jolla Cove to volunteer with the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

They gave their time and energy, but they got much more in return.

Nikki Wood, who plays softball and soccer in Carmel Valley, said, “It was fun to watch and encourage them as they finished their race. Everyone was smiling and really enjoying themselves.”

Leah Hallal, who plays first base on the team, said “It is so inspiring to imagine what these athletes have to overcome just to get out there and compete.”

Other North Shore girls said they were coming back next year and would be looking into a 5K to do in the near future! For information on North Shore Girls Softball, visit www. nsgsl.com, and for details about the Jojo, Nikki and Paige were impressed by a Challenged Athletes Foundation, visit prosthetic leg built especially for snowboarding. www.challengedathletes.org.

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service packaging that ends up in landfills.

The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce conducted a study showing that only 18 restaurants out of 63 used polystyrene containers.

A recent survey by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce showed that only 18 out of 63 restaurants contacted used polystyrene containers, said Assistant City Manager Dan King.

Polystyrene can technically be recycled, King explained, but it must be “completely clean and in near-pristine condition.”

Waste Management, the city’s residential waste hauler, does not recycle the products. EDCO, which handles commercial trash in Solana Beach, does so, but on a limited basis. The program primarily focuses on large, clean polystyrene packaging materials.

Because of concerns about contamination of food containers, King said they are often not recycled through the program.

“In addition, research has shown that statewide, only 1 percent of all expanded polystyrene is actually recycled,” King said.

“For those reasons, a polystyrene ban would be more effective for Solana Beach.”

If approved on a second reading at the Oct. 28 council meeting, the city’s ordinance would be effective in 30 days, with a six-month grace period for restaurants to use existing supplies or apply for a hardship exemption.

In addition to food containers, the ban also prohibits the use of polystyrene packing materials such as “peanuts” and “popcorn” by businesses in Solana Beach. Reusable foam ice chests are allowed.

Although dozens of cities across California already prohibit polystyrene, no other city in the county has passed such regulations. Earlier this month, a proposal to ban polystyrene containers in Encinitas was

placed on indefinite hold because people in the business community voiced concerns that a ban would bring added expense and inconvenience customers.

For similar reasons, Councilwoman Ginger Marshall voted against the ordinance.

“There is going to be considerable hardship on some of these small businesses,” Marshall said. “I’m glad that we are going to offer an exemption. I hope that they’re not going to have to go through a forensic accountant to show a financial hardship by switching to an alternative product should this pass.”

Marshall also said that prohibiting polystyrene would not prevent people from creating litter with the alternatives to the plastic.

“I don’t really believe that banning Styrofoam is going to prevent the alternative from being thrown in the ocean,” she said.

“People are going to throw Styrofoam in the ocean. They’re going to throw the alternative in the ocean.”

Two people from local restaurants and a representative of the California Restaurant Association spoke against the ordinance.

The owners of nine Solana Beach restaurants also submitted letters to the city opposing the ban. These included Annie’s Cafe & Deli, Fidel’s Little Mexico, Masuo’s Restaurant, Parioli Italian Bistro, Roberto’s Mexican Food, Samurai Japanese Restaurant, Solana Beach Fish House, Station Sushi and Tony’s Jacal.

“The foam containers are the most affordable packaging product for our business,” said Cecilia Robledo, owner of Roberto’s Mexican Food on North Coast Highway.

“I believe the foam is recyclable. We need to emphasize more on recycling.”

Saying that the plastic containers are

the most affordable product on the market, Robledo said it costs $8.50 for 100 polystyrene containers at Smart & Final, where the closest alternative product costs $14.99 for 50 containers.

“There’s only so much we can increase our prices,” Robledo said. “As it is, we are struggling with higher food costs and higher labor.”

No restaurant owners spoke in favor of the ban, but it was supported by some residents, several representatives of the nonprofit Surfrider Foundation, and most of the council members.

“I want to applaud you on taking the lead on this important topic,” said resident Kristin Brinner, a member of the Surfrider Foundation, an environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the world’s oceans, waves and beaches. “I’m

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proud tonight to be a Solana Beach resident.”

“This is for the greater good and the long-term health of all of us,” added resident Gerri Retman-Opper.

Some speakers also said low-cost alternatives are available. “It’s a one-cent increase per container,” said Michael Tonti of the Surfrider Foundation. “That one cent should be passed on to the consumer. The consumer will not notice that.”

Councilman Peter Zahn originally proposed the idea to the council, which directed staff on Sept. 9 to draft an ordinance that would prohibit the plastic. “The health and environment benefits, in my view, outweigh the really, temporary disposable nature of the polystyrene container,” Zahn said.

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cultural users, and their total annual water usage is about 300 acre-feet, compared with the district’s total water sales this year of 11,200 acre-feet, wrote district spokeswoman Jessica Parks in an email.

During a current cost of service study that is near completion, the district considered adding an agricultural rate, “but it was determined that there is not sufficient justification at this time to create a separate (ag-

ricultural) classification based on current State law and Cost of Service principles,” Parks wrote.

A now-expired program offered by the Metropolitan Water District, Southern California’s water wholesalers, allowed farmers to purchase water at a lower rate, with the proviso that they would be the first to face cuts during a water shortage, Parks wrote.

Volunteers needed to tutor adults in English Volunteers are being sought to tutor individuals or small groups of two or three at county libraries and other centers throughout San Diego County. Most volunteers tutor for two hours, once a week. The times and days vary by location.

A free, two-Saturday training class for new tutors will be held Nov. 7 and 14 at the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, 17010 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92128. More information about the program and various tutoring locations is available at www.laubachsandiego.org.

Those interested in registering for training or wanting information should email Jeannette Moyer, Laubach’s training director, jeannette.moyer@gmail.com.

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EDUCATION/Opinion If bond measures pass for these elementary school districts, property owners will pay extra taxes on top of the San Dieguito assessment.

Solana Beach and Del Mar are two of the most affluent communities in the county, if not the state, and each has independent foundations that raise even more money for their schools through charitable contributions.

It’s not like local schools don’t already get huge sums of money through the county’s property taxes.

According to the county tax assessor’s office, for the 2013-2014 fiscal year, 42.9 percent of individual property taxes paid went to schools. That’s the highest piece of the pie chart by far than any other recipient.

The next nearest is the county, which gets 13.2 percent, and cities, which receive 12.6 percent.

Pre-determined outcome Was there ever a time when a marketing firm hired to discover if the public would support a bond measure came back with a “no” answer?

Solana Beach wants the bond and has made that clear, and the district is paying a polling firm a lot of taxpayer money to come back with the right answer. The outcome seems pre-determined.

About 300 people will be polled now through November, with results available in December.

We’ve seen in the past that questions can be coyly phrased to elicit the “correct” responses, calling lists can be manipulated, calls can be timed to affect the outcome, and the interpretation of results can be far from neutral.

One task of the pollsters is to see just how much voters would sit still for: “Would

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you support $20 per $100,000 of assessed property value? Ten dollars? Five? For how many years? Twenty? Thirty?”

Eventually, those polled are worn down, and pollsters will settle on a number they can report to the school board that voters would tolerate.

One piece of information it’s doubtful will be shared by the polling firm when calling targeted people is the amount of money already in SBSD’s reserves.

According to SBSD Superintendent Terry Decker and Carlos Estrella, assistant superintendent for business services, the district holds $17,630,068, or 43.75 percent of its total budget, in reserves.

The state requires 3 percent, which for SBSD is $1,209,242. Then, the school board has designated a Basic Aid contingency reserve on top of the state’s mandated one, which the board has set at 40.75 percent, or $16,420,826 this year.

“Those funds are designated to protect the district from uncertainty created by the state and the economy, and to cover any operational deficits,” Decker said.

Reserves at the Del Mar Union School District currently are $11,328,694. That’s 23 percent of the district’s budget, according to Cathy Birks, DMUSD’s assistant superintendent for business services.

Although Solana Beach’s rainy day funds are almost twice Del Mar’s, both are considered exceedingly healthy reserves.

Gather facts Voters in Solana Beach and Del Mar will likely be presented with bond initiatives on their 2016 ballots. And aggressive marketing campaigns will push for passage.

Because the system permits large donations to support these measures, what happened in San Dieguito is sure to happen in

Opinion: Intra-party showdown shaping up

BY GORDON CLANTON The previous column ended with the persistent rumor that termed-out Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins was trying to persuade Senator Marty Block to step aside so she can run for his seat — and that she might challenge him if he did not.

Sure enough, Atkins has launched a campaign for the seat, claiming that Block broke a promise to serve only one term. Block, termed out in 2020, acknowledges discussions but insists no promise was made — a classic she said/he said situation.

Perhaps some other outcome will be negotiated before the March filing deadline, but for now it looks like these two progressive Democrats will go at it next June and maybe again in November.

This is good news only for Republicans. Two prominent Democrats will be criticizing each other and spending tons of money, diverted from other races, all to hold a safe Democratic seat.

Much of the early commentary on this race suggests that there are few serious policy differences between Atkins and Block. Indeed, Atkins has signaled that her campaign will emphasize that, because she is a woman and a lesbian, she can be a more effective leader on issues of concern to those constituencies.

This situation exemplifies the identity politics that has come to dominate and to weaken the Democratic Party.

With a substantial statewide registration advantage over Republicans, Democrats now divide into interest groups of gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity, losing sight of the larger progressive agenda. FWIW: If Atkins were the incumbent, I would advise Block not to run against her.

Atkins appears to have an ethical blind spot in both eyes. The donors who gave money to Atkins, expecting her to run in 2020, almost certainly included some Block supporters, folks who would not have contributed had they known Atkins would run against Block in 2016. And by claiming that she was raising money for 2020, Atkins lulled Block into thinking he would not need much of a war chest

to be re-elected in a safe Democratic district.

Having now launched her well-funded campaign to unseat a fellow Democrat, what is Atkins’ moral obligation, her ethical burden?

Must she return all the money she collected under false pretenses with her “Atkins for Senate 2020” campaign?

Or would it suffice to contact all her donors and offer to refund their contributions if they do not support her campaign to knock out an effective Democratic incumbent?

Gordon Clanton teaches sociology at San Diego State University. He welcomes comments at gclanton@mail.sdsu. edu. Previous columns are available at www.delmartimes. net/staff/gordon-clanton.

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much of the campus had already been torn down. A few buildings, including the front office, was left standing, but a portion of the building came down at the end of the event to mark the milestone.

“I never thought tearing something down could be so beautiful,” said San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts. Four of his six children will go on to the new Earl Warren Middle School.

“This is a moment we have been waiting for,” he added. “It’s truly our future. We need to treasure it.”

Current and former Earl Warren principals and teachers also arrived for the occasion, including retired teacher Jay Williams, who helped open the school in 1954.

A longtime Cardiff resident, Williams taught at Earl Warren from 1954 to 1982.

“I spent a lot of time in these buildings with a lot of great teachers and a lot of wonderful students,” Williams said in an interview. “I have a lot of attachment.”

Said Schmitt, “Even though today’s ceremony happens to be about tearing down an old school and building a new one, schools are only as good as their teachers.

What will carry on in our new Earl Warren Middle School is the spirit, leadership and quality of our Earl Warren teachers.”

Schmitt noted that sixth-graders in Del Mar and Solana Beach elementary schools will move into Seahawk Village next year as seventh-graders, and become the first eighth-grade class at the new campus the following year. Also located on the site, Seahawk Village is the temporary space where students will attend school until the new campus is complete in fall 2017.

Fifth-graders in Del Mar and Solana Beach will be the first class to finish two full years at the new middle school.

The site is also home to the Solana Beach Library.

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The branch opened in 2001 on the campus of Earl Warren as the county’s first “shared-use” library. As a shared facility, the library serves the middle schoolers with extra hours and a specially trained library technician during the school year.

Among other community members and stakeholders, San Diego County Library Director José Aponte, staff from the Solana Beach Library and volunteers from the Friends of the Solana Beach Library attended the event.

As part of the project, the district is rebuilding Warren Hall, a multipurpose room shared by the school and library, and rebuilding some of the library’s interior space, which will be paid by a combination of Prop AA funds, county funds and contributions from the Friends of the Solana Beach Library, according to Eric Dill, the district’s associate superintendent of business services.

“These youngsters are connected to a world-class library,” said Aponte, who noted that the planned improvements include new carpet, paint, shelving, study rooms, a staff workroom and an expanded bookstore.

Lionakis, the architectural firm that designed the district’s new Pacific Trails Middle School in Pacific Highlands Ranch, also drew up plans for the new Earl Warren. The reconstructed school will be two levels, with the upper level featuring the majority of the classrooms.

The campus will be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act and include air conditioning, improved Wi-Fi and a better drop-off and pickup area.

The new school, Camacho said, “will be another amazing learning facility that will serve our students well for years and years to come.”

The overall budget for the project is at almost $52 million, which includes close to $43 million for the campus reconstruction.

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plans, the project would widen the beaches by a total of 35 acres.

In Solana Beach, the project would create a 150-foot-wide beach along a 7,200-footlong stretch of shoreline. The initial deposit would be 700,000 cubic yards of sand, followed by 290,000 cubic yards of sand every decade during the project’s 50-year lifespan.

In Encinitas, the project would create a 50-foot-wide beach along a 7,800-foot-long stretch of shoreline. The city would receive 340,000 cubic yards of sand on the beach during the first deposit, and then 220,000 cubic yards of sand every five years for the life of the project.

The combined cost for both cities is estimated at almost $165 million, with $87 million proposed to come from the federal government and the remaining funds from the state and local sources, according to a city staff report.

The environmental report did not identify significant impacts to marine life or surfing in Encinitas. There is, however, the potential for the loss of archaeological resources in the Encinitas and Solana Beach segments, so a monitoring program would be implemented.

The report also stated that the project could potentially affect reefs off the coast of Solana Beach. As a precaution, scientists plan to monitor the reefs before and after the project. If marine life is significantly affected, the Army Corps of Engineers would be required to construct an artificial reef to provide a replacement habitat, according to the report.

Councilman Mike Nichols said an artificial reef should be a “last resort.”

“We would definitely not want it, because that would be a devastation to all the surf,” he said.

Officials from the Army Corps of Engineers agreed to explore other alternatives if such mitigation is eventually needed.

Two speakers also shared concerns about potential impacts to surfing.

“We’re kind of caught in a big pickle here,” said Solana Beach resident Jim Jaffee, a member of the nonprofit Surfrider Foundation.

Officials from the Army Corps of Engineers said the team analyzed 21 surfing spots in the two cities. As part of the revised plan, officials would also monitor surf impacts before and after the project.

After hearing from the community, the Solana Beach council voted in favor of the project, with some council members pointing to the fact that coastal erosion is expected to worsen under sea level rise conditions.

“I think that the benefits of more sand, in light of all the climate change that we’re seeing, and hopefully, the reduction in armoring our shoreline, far outweighs any of the uncertainties — which I’m glad to hear will be monitored very closely and adapted to once we see if there’s anything that’s of negative impact,” Mayor Lesa Heebner said.

“We’re dealing with a very dynamic and changing environment,” added Deputy Mayor David Zito. “We do know what the outcome is if we don’t do anything.”

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Solana Beach and Del Mar. In San Dieguito, as in most other districts with GO bonds on the ballot, major construction, architectural and support firms donated vast amounts of money to marketing efforts that “educate” voters, in order to promote passage.

Knowing they are likely to get the business once the bonds pass, those firms have found these donations to be a good investment indeed.

Strong test scores and high achievement for students in both districts, by the way, would seem to indicate that kids are unaffected by one school being prettier than another.

Property owners should gather all the facts before deciding whether to approve more local taxation. ***** On another subject, parents in the Solana Beach School District need to know that the money they purchase for their children’s “lunch card” is refundable or can be transferred to another child if unused.

SBSD uses the MySchoolBucks system, which allows parents to set up an account for school meals. The account is debited when the student purchases a meal.

SBSD Supt. Decker said the system is owned and operated by MySchoolBucks, and the district does not control or monitor the money in the accounts. Parents, he said, can access and view account balances through MySchoolBucks.com.

Because there’s been some confusion about what happens to this money when a child does not use all the money on the card

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the operation of The Winston School, and initiate a master plan process. The longrange plan will guide the development of the 5.3-acre park, which is bounded by Camino del Mar, Ninth Street and Stratford Court.

When the city acquired the site, which served as Del Mar Shores School from 1947 to the 1970s, it agreed to a 55-year lease with The Winston School, a private school that has been on the land since 1988.

Besides the 1.8-acre school site, the property features recreational areas, such as a baseball field and a basketball court. It also houses the Del Mar Community Building, an 1,800-square-foot building that once served as the school district’s administrative offices.

In 2012, the city entered into a twoyear lease agreement with the Del Mar Foundation, allowing the nonprofit and Del Mar Community Connections to use the building while a master plan is developed for the entire property. The lease was renewed for another two years in 2014.

To learn the community’s vision for the property, Schmidt Design Group, the design consultants hired to prepare the park master plan, shared a range of case studies, from rural parks to industrial parks and everything in between.

Participants then placed green stickers next to photographs, indicating their preference for potential park features. These included varying options for park forms, overlooks, community buildings, slopes, shade, seating, play area, dog parks, open turf and public art.

Residents covered a number of the choices in stickers, making it difficult to determine clear winners in some categories.

But some of the features quickly became favorites.

Under the formation of the park category, participants clearly favored a park with organic form and natural materials over a more structured park with contemporary forms or formal gardens. Participants also liked the idea of an overlook that doubled as a boardwalk or an overlook with terraced gardens. They also indicated they would like to have terraced seating and shade trees.

As for a community building, many participants placed their stickers next to a photo of the existing building, but a photograph of Fletcher Cove Community Center in Solana Beach was a close second, indicating others would like a similar building with

or leaves the district, Decker provided clarification.

“When a student leaves the district, the parent determines what they want to have happen with the funds in the account,” Decker wrote in an email.

“The parent may transfer funds to another child if they have other students in the system, or they can get a refund,” he said, but the money is never transferred to the district.

“The funds simply stay in the account,” he said, adding that the district can only debit the account for meals and can facilitate refunds or transfers when requested.

Decker said there is no time limit on getting refunds, noting that people have come back four years later for refunds.

“Other than needing our help with refunds, the parent is in control of the account,” he said.

For a refund or transfer of funds, parents need to contact the district directly. The district does not contact parents asking what to do with leftover lunch-card money.

“Parents can set up e-mail notifications in the system to assist with account management,” Decker said.

The inquiry prompted Decker to say he will “push up our communications” to notify parents about leftover money in their accounts.

“We’re going to add information to our district website to explain the process of requesting a transfer or refund,” he said. “We’re also looking to add something to our end-ofyear communications to remind parents to check their accounts if they are leaving the district.”— suttonmarsha@gmail.com.

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coastal architecture.

After the exercise, attendees gathered into groups to design the park, using a template, markers, yarn, scissors and other materials. At the end of the workshop, one person from each table presented the designs.

Groups had different layout ideas, with a couple of the groups even relocating the community building to a different part of the property. As for a dog area, several of the groups liked the “ha-ha” concept, a recessed landscape design that would create a vertical barrier while preserving the view.

A shared-use plan is in place at the park, allowing Little League and other licensed sporting groups to use it from 3:30 p.m. to dusk on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Dogs are allowed to be off-leash from 6 to 8:30 a.m. daily and from 4 p.m. to dusk on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

All other daylight hours not included in the ordinance or used by The Winston School are reserved for general park use, with dogs on leashes and no organized sports.

“There’s been some amazing creativity here today,” said Glen Schmidt, president of Schmidt Design Group, after hearing the ideas.

The workshop was the final step in the second phase of the three-part master plan process.

The first phase, called the “discover” phase, kicked off last fall to learn how people want to use the park. Input was gathered from interest group interviews, informational pop-up booths, an online survey, an online information-gathering tool called MindMixer, and the first Plan Your Park workshop in May. Combined, these helped the consultants identify seven guiding principles and a list of potential amenities.

The second phase called “imagine” looked at the character and style of the park amenities, as well as layout ideas for the park.

With input from the public, the group’s next step is to design the park during the final “create” phase.

“We have not started designing the park,” Schmidt said. “This has all been information gathering. After today, we’re really going to start designing the park.”

Schmidt Design Group will present three park designs in the spring. At that time, another workshop will take place to select one of the designs, which will go to the council for approval.

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Section B | October 22, 2015

Breeder’s Cup preview on tap at 2015 Del Mar fall season

BY KELLEY CARLSON “The best is yet to come.”

The slogan of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships is particularly meaningful to the Del Mar racetrack this fall, with preparations already under way to host the event in 2017. During the upcoming “Bing Crosby Season” — set for Oct. 29 through Nov. 29 — the seaside oval will give patrons a preview of sorts, as it will simulcast the Breeders’ Cup races live from Keene- Left: The Wienerschnitzel Wiener San Diego Finals — held annually at the Del Mar racetrack — will be held Nov. 8. Right: Del Mar’s “Bing Crosby land racetrack in Lexington, Season” meet runs from Oct. 29-Nov. 29. Photos by Kelley Carlson Ky., during its opening weekend.

Sign-ups for the contest will be ternational brews and a dozen ciders.

In between the championship rac- held between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in Five 7-ounce samples will cost $20. PreDEL MAR RACETRACK 2015 FALL SEASON es — which will be shown on the big the Plaza de Mexico, just inside the sale admission and beer tasting is avail• Dates: Oct. 29-Nov. 29 video boards and small screens — live Stretch Run admission gates. All en- able for $22 (regularly $26); tickets can • Location: Via de la Valle and Jimmy Durante Bouracing action will be taking place on trants will receive two free admission be purchased at www.dmtc.com. levard the Del Mar dirt and turf surfaces, “so passes to be used during the Bing CrosAbout 30 minutes after the last • First post: 12:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday; there will be lots of excitement going by Season. race on Nov. 28, Sublime with Rome on,” said Chris Bahr, director of events The day’s featured race will be the will perform on the Seaside Stage. As 12:45 p.m. Breeders’ Cup Days (Oct. 30-31); 11 a.m. and promotions.

7-furlong, $200,000 Golden State Juve- with the summer concerts, fall perforThanksgiving Day (Nov. 26) Among the highlights is a possible nile Fillies for 2-year-old California- mances are free with racetrack admis• Admission: $6 (Stretch Run and Clubhouse); free showdown in the $5 million Breeders’ breds. sion, or $20 after the last race, and are for ages 17 and younger Cup Classic between two of Del Mar’s restricted to patrons ages 18 and older.

• Parking: $10 general, $20 valet summer residents: Triple Crown win- The wieners return ner American Pharoah and Pacific On Nov. 8, the fastest wiener dogs Fan fare • Information: 858-755-1141, dmtc.com, delmar Classic heroine Beholder.

In addition to the Thanksgiving in the county will compete in the Wiescene.com Gates will open at the special nerschnitzel Wiener San Diego Finals. Brunch, Del Mar has several feast optimes of 9 a.m. Oct. 30 and 7:30 a.m. Sixteen canines will compete in two tions for foodies.

Oct. 31 to allow simulcast wagering semifinal races, and face off in a final On Sundays, there’s the high-end ing on a Sunday, Del Mar will again present Paddock Footthat starts with the first race at Keenel- match. The winner of the competition Bing + Bubbles + Brunch by celebrity ball Lounges, where fans can cheer on their favorite teams and. will advance to the National Finals, Chef Brian Malarkey. For $100, enjoy in the 17 Hands Pub, Paddock Tavern and Ballast Point JockHandicappers also can participate held Dec. 30 during the Port of San Di- Turf Club admission and a table for the ey Box, while enjoying food and beverage specials. in the $800,000 Breeders’ Cup Betting ego Holiday Bowl Parade in downtown day, along with an appetizer, entrée, Challenge, with a $10,000 buy-in. To San Diego. dessert and “bottomless” mimosas or Warm fuzzies register, go to Breederscup.com/bcbc.

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This fall, Del Mar’s giveaway item will be a black fleece Meanwhile, the remainder of Del A ‘full’ holiday weekend on tap Also returning to Del Mar is the pullover, with the black-and-gold Bing Crosby Season logo Mar’s five-week meet will build upon Del Mar will celebrate the four-day Gourmet Food Truck Festival, set for on the front. It’s free with paid admission on Nov. 14. the success of fall 2014.

Thanksgiving weekend with a number Nov. 7. About 40 trucks from San Di“Last year, we were pleasantly sur- of events, starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 26 ego, Orange and L.A. counties are ex- Fall favorites prised — we didn’t know what to ex- with the annual Family Mile Fun Run, pected to be on site, offering eclectic Continuing with Del Mar tradition, visitors can eat pect,” Bahr said. “We had a fabulous which benefits the Helen Woodward eats. breakfast and drink coffee while observing workouts during meet. It had more of a locals vibe — it Animal Center. Participants — likely to Daybreak at Del Mar, held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. Forwas very exciting, but people still had a include several jockeys — will “break” Hey mon, game on mer jockey Jeff Bloom will answer questions and provide bebit of elbow room. We will try to roll from the starting gate and run one lap Nov. 21 will be College Day at Del hind-the-scenes info. The event is free, although there is a back just like that again (this season).” around the racetrack. After runners Mar. Admission is free for students $10 parking fee. However, patrons who spend $25 or more The meet has been expanded from cross the finish line, they can pose for with a valid I.D., and they can partake on breakfast will have the parking fee deducted from their 15 to 20 days, with several graded photos in the winner’s circle. Helen in activities such as Hippity Hop Derby tab. stakes scheduled. In keeping with the Woodward will then hold a “Puppy match races, tailgate games, televised And those who have a desire to “Sing With Bing” — in Bing Crosby theme, many of the fea- Races Rescue Run” and offer pets for college football action and a best which a guest croons “Where the Turf Meets the Surf” betured races are named for celebrities of adoption. Event registration for those dressed contest. fore the sixth race each race day — can e-mail singwithyesteryear, including Bob Hope, Jimmy who pay by Nov. 11 is $20 for ages 16 Meanwhile, reggae music will be bing@dmtc.com.

Durante, Betty Grable, Desi Arnaz, and older and $10 for ages 4 to 15. The played throughout the day, and culmiCary Grant, Cecil B. DeMille, Kathryn cost includes track admission, a fun nate with performances by Hours East- “Tri”s and tips Crosby (wife of Bing Crosby) and the run T-shirt, games, arts and crafts, and ly and Iration after the final race of the For the first time in California, there will be a new 50famous racehorse Seabiscuit. face painting. Register at delmarfun day, at 4:30 p.m. cent trifecta, or “Tri,” bet. To collect the winnings, bettors run.webconnex.com/register2015. must select the first three finishers in a race in order. The Opening Day To allow people to reach their des- Sundays: Free & Football wager can be made on every race on the card.

Once again, the Hollywood Fash- tinations in time for Thanksgiving dinFree & Easy Fridays have moved to Also, on weekends, the seaside oval will have a Pick Six ion Contest will take center stage when ner, Del Mar will begin its races early, Sundays for this year’s Bing Crosby with a guaranteed pool of $100,000 (minimum $2 bet) and the track opens Oct. 29. Contestants at 11 a.m. Patrons who prefer to dine meet. “Since it will be the weekend, we a Pick Four with a guaranteed pool of $400,000 (minimum will vie for $3,000 in prizes in the cate- at the track can enjoy a special three- feel that more people will take advan- 50-cent wager). gories of Best Celebrity Look-alike or course brunch with bottomless mimo- tage of the special promotion,” Bahr Seasoned (or ambitious) horseplayers can participate in Famous Character, Best Dressed Couple sas or champagne in the Turf Club for explained. the Del Mar Handicapping Challenge on Nov. 14-15. There or Debonaire Man; and Most Glamor- $100 per person.

Available for Diamond Club mem- is a $4,000 buy-in, with $3,000 designated for a personal live ous.

The biggest race day of the meet bers, the promotion includes free bankroll and $1,000 to the prize pool. All of the prize pool The winner in each category will will be Nov. 28, with three stakes races Stretch Run admission, program and a will be distributed back to the players; the top five finishers receive $300; the runner-up will win on the card. The highlight will be the seat, along with half-price domestic will qualify for the National Handicapping Championship $200; and third place will net $100. Grade I, $300,000 Hollywood Derby, drafts, sodas and hot dogs. People can in January in Las Vegas. Contact Bahr at 858-792-4294 or The Bing Crosby Grand Prize — award- won by last year’s Kentucky Derby and sign up for the free Diamond Club at a chris@dmtc.com. ed to the overall contest winner — is a Preakness Stakes winner, California booth before entering the Stretch Run two-night stay at L’Auberge Del Mar in Chrome, en route to his Horse of the admission gates or through the Del Those who would rather rely on the experts for advice a Coastal Room, along with dinner for Year championship.

Mar Mobile App. Membership also en- can attend handicapping seminars at 11:30 a.m. Saturdays two at Kitchen 1540 and breakfast for Meanwhile, in the Seaside Concert ables patrons to receive 50 percent off and Sundays in the Seaside Terrace. There are also Newcomtwo at Coastline. The package is valued area, there will be a Craft Beer & Cider entry on other days. ers’ Seminars an hour before the first race, which are held at $1,300.

To add further incentive for visit- each race day in the Plaza de Mexico.

Fest with more than 100 local and in-

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‘End of the Rainbow’ promises sincere, sober look at Garland late in career

La Jolla Cultural Partners

BY DIANE Y. WELCH Intrepid Theatre Co. of Encinitas recently announced its next presentation for Season Six, a San Diego premiere of Peter Quilter’s “End of the Rainbow.”

The production will be staged at the Lyceum Space Theatre in Horton Plaza, downtown San Diego, opening Nov. 1, running through Nov. 29.

An Olivier Award and Tony Award nominee, “End of the Rainbow” is a musical drama based on iconic star Judy Garland’s comeback concerts in Christmas 1968 that portrays the singer/actress as she struggles to rekindle her career after failed marriages, suicide attempts and addiction.

The comedic drama features an ensemble of Garland’s famed hit songs and displays both the glamour and the melancholy of stardom.

Acclaimed international actress Eileen Bowman — recent recipient of the Craig Noel Award for playing Adelaide in Lamb’s Players’ “Guys and Dolls” — performs the lead role of Garland.

In the show, Garland is 46, and with the most recent love-of-her-life, Mickey Deans, at her side, she attempts to recapture her youthful magic and find lasting happiness.

“It’s very exciting to be playing Garland,” said Bowman. “I’ve never played anyone who has actually existed,” she added.

“It’s a daunting task, you want to get it right.”

Bowman has an “uncanny ability to capture the humor, beauty and reckless nature of this infamous silver screen icon,” said Intrepid’s artistic director, Christy YaelCox.

Fascinated with Garland as a child, Bowman watched her in “The Harvey Girls” and “Meet Me in St. Louis” and was so intrigued with the star that she did a book report in grade Eileen Bowman as Judy school based Garland. Photo courtesy on Garland’s of Simpatika.com biography.

“I remember thinking her life was so traumatic, even back then, and that no one should have to go through what she went through,” said Bowman about the abuse that Garland suffered as a product of the film industry.

As an actress, Bowman feels that vulnerable pain. “We’ve been doing some very heavy scenes in rehearsals. You go to a place that can be very dangerous, so you have to know when to pull out.”

There is also a depth of despair in the character. “To play that, I really have to navigate myself to a safe place to protect myself,” Bowman stressed.

The show hits highs and lows emotionally. “Judy Garland was hysterically funny and had a cutting sense of humor,” said Bowman. “But when she got drunk or got high on something, that sense of humor would cut right to the bone.”

In the show, Garland is depicted with the duality of her inner child contrasting with her professional persona.

“So we see her humor, but also witness her awful, awful potty mouth. She cursed like a sailor, but that’s who she was,” said Bowman, who commented that the challenging role will be a pivotal one. “I feel like I’m growing up playing this role,” she added.

Yael-Cox’s approach to the show is one of subtlety; her direction as a woman brings a sensitivity to the role of Garland by peel-

ing off a complexity of layers to reveal and understand her character.

“Christy is a smart, smart woman and she is treating this show with velvet gloves.

It’s not about a drugged-out woman, we are going in-depth into her in a sensitive, scaled-down way, and hopefully the audience will feel everything that we are going through,” Bowman said.

Visit www.intrepidtheatre.org for ticket information and show line-ups. Or call 888-71-TICKETS or 760-295-7541.

TPHS senior lands part in ‘Mary Poppins’ at JCC Up until February 2014, Carmel Valley resident Mitchell Mapes was a varsity lacrosse player at Torrey Pines High School.

Having played lacrosse since he was in the fourth grade, it was a difficult decision to change course to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. After auditioning for his first play at J Company Theatre, he landed his first role as one of the Jets in “West Side Story,” the character Arab. He also was the understudy for Riff.

After enjoying his first experience in a full production, he decided to audition for “Mary Poppins” and landed the role of Bert. All summer he commuted to Los Angeles, doing actor showcases and taking acting lessons.

Other featured players are Gabi Leibowitz in the title Mitchell Mapes role, Mikel Lemoine, Mia Bregman, Nika Sadr and Kourosh Sadr.

“Mary Poppins” plays at 10 a.m. and noon Fridays, 8 p.m. Saturdays and 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sundays now through Nov. 1 in the Garfield theatre at the Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive. Tickets are $16-$18. Call 858-362-1348 or visit www.jcompanysd.org.

ON VIEW THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2016 Featuring a selection of artworks drawn from private collections, San Diego Collects showcases the impressive range of contemporary art in our region with works spanning from the 1950s to the present. Works by both established and emerging, as well as international and local artists, attest to the fullness of our community’s collecting spirit.

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CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING La Jolla Music Society’s 47th Season Single tickets on sale now!

Don’t miss any of our exciting 2015-16 performances including: Israel Philharmonic conducted by Music Director Zubin Mehta, New York City Ballet MOVES, Itzhak Perlman & Emanuel Ax, Daniil Trifonov, Murray Perahia, An Evening with Chris Thile, The Blind Boys of Alabama and more. Visit our website for more information about all of our upcoming performances.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS ANNIVERSARY SERIES WITH VICTORIA MARTINO AND JAMES LENT at the Athenaeum Arvo Part (Estonia), Carl Nielsen (Denmark), Jean Sibelius (Finland)

Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM Friday, November 20, 7:30 PM

Healing Wars Conceived, Directed and Choreographed by Liz Lerman

TICKETS: Individual concerts—Athenaeum members: $30, General public $35

MULTIMEDIA, MULTISENSORY HEALING

Call to reserve: (858) 454-5872 or www.ljathenaeum.org/special-concerts

Now – October 25

Haunted Birch Aquarium: Shipwrecked Science!

October 23 & 24: 6–9 p.m.

Enjoy close encounters with Scripps Oceanography scientists and search the galleries for unusual underwater creatures rarely seen at Birch Aquarium.

Discover a sea of glowing beasts (big and small), get sticky with slime, and enjoy shipwrecked stories, all while BOO-gieing down to live music and having a monstrous good time. Recommended for ages 2+.

Purchase tickets: 858-534-7336 or at aquarium.ucsd.edu

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CCA team wins competition at Chalk Festival in Little Italy Four students from the art conservatory at Canyon Crest Academy participated at the chalk festival in San Diego’s Little Italy on Oct. 11 and 12.

Under the guidance of Envision and Visual Art teacher Jessica Matthes, they designed, executed and refined a depiction of a koi pond.

The theme of this year’s competition was 100 years of Balboa Park.

Sophia Bayat, Harmonie Lau, Tiana Mamaghani and Isabella Spadone were excited to hear they won first prize in the high school category.

The prize comes with $250, which they can’t wait to spend for art supplies for the school. Courtesy photos

Detail of finished painting

L-R: Harmonie Lau, Isabella Spadone, Sophia Bayat

L-R: Sophia Bayat, Tiana Mamaghani, Harmonie Lau

RC Humane Society celebrates ‘second chances’ at annual gala Nov. 14

Isabella Spadone and Sophia Bayat.

“Give. Love. Grow,” will be the theme when your Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) hosts its annual Celebration of Second Chances at 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Del Mar Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Premier tickets at $285 include a cocktail reception with RCHS President Jim Silveira. The reception for the $185 level begins at 5:30.

All guests will be treated to dinner, drinks, entertainment, and raffle and auction items.

CBS News 8 reporter Jeff Zevely and his wife, Heather, will once again host the Celebration. The evening will also feature the world premiere of the “Give. Love. Grow” video by Emmy Award-winning producer Zoya Popova.

For tickets or information about sponsorship and donation opportunities, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas, visit www.sdpets.org, call 760-753-6413, or e-mail Nick Winfrey at nwinfrey@sdpets.org.

Celebration

At The Marine Room, Every Meal is a Special Occasion.

Our little bundle of joy has arrived!

high tide breakfast October 27-28, November 24-25 and December 12-13 and 27 $38 per person | 7 to 11 a.m.

Ladan and Mehran Takapoomanesh Baghaei, are ecstatic to welcome little Viyana Takapoomanesh Baghaei into the world!

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Experience our Signature High Tide Breakfast Buffet when the tide brings the surf right up to our windows. Enjoy seasonal favorites which include Grand Marnier Chocolate Brioche French Toast and Sun Dried Apricot Fromage Blanc Blintz. Visit our website for peak tide times and complete menu.

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TPHS students participate in Spirit Day to raise LGBT awareness STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAREN BILLING Torrey Pines High School students took part in the nationwide Spirit Day, coordinated by the school’s PALS (Peer Assistant Listeners) and Gay Straight Alliance Clubs.

Students were encouraged to wear purple to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying and to promote acceptance.

“A big part of GSA’s goal is to create a community on campus. A lot of people don’t even know about the LGBT community,” said GSA President Amal Lamb.

“Events like these just help open up that circle to the rest of the school and help keep students informed and educated about things they don’t understand, creating a nicer campus in general.”

As part of Spirit Day, students added their name to a poster that read: “I pledge to do my part to make Torrey Pines High School more welcoming to the LGBT+ community. I promise to stand up for LGBT+ youth who may be bullied or discriminated against. I will achieve this by treating my fellow students with respect and appreciation to ensure that everyone feels safe on our campus.”

The club members also encouraged students to pose for photos with white boards to help spread more awareness on social media platforms.

A student signs the pledge.

Gay Straight Alliance Club President Amal Lamb and PALS Co-President Michael May.

Aliza Stevenson and Azellea Diaz sign the pledge.

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SPOTLIGHT on LOCAL BUSINESS Carmel Valley mortgage expert’s popularity leads to his own radio show

BY DIANE Y. WELCH Well-versed in real estate, and with decades of experience in lending, Joe Costa is able to work his magic on the subject of mortgages.

Generally considered dull and prosaic, the world of real estate transactions, rates, lending and escrow is animated by Costa’s larger-than-life personality through his radio shows.

As he shares tips about all things related to real estate, Costa’s listeners are fully informed about financing options for their new home purchase in an entertaining way.

“Part of me wants to do standup,” joked Costa, “but I have a lot of fun working with mortgages.”

Costa understands clearly the serious commitment it takes to purchase a house, to refinance, or to cash out a home’s equity. And what sets him and his team apart from other mortgage brokers is their ability to build relationships with clients, he said.

Joe Costa “I’m not the best guy to shop a rate,” Costa commented.

“My value is, I’m able to handle the nuances with the file once it’s in escrow and dealing with all the appropriate parties.”

Often featured on Mark Schwartz’s Real Estate radio show with his spot “Joe Costa Mortgage Notes,” by the end of October, Costa will be spinning off his own show, “The Joe Costa Show,” which will air on 1170 AM KCBQ at 8 p.m. Friday nights.

Beside staying abreast of the finance market, Costa also strives to bring small business owners together.

“I deem myself as a business relationship facilitator,” he said. “I like to put business people together and see what develops.”

As such, Costa will be inviting business owners and entrepreneurs onto his new show, which looks at national financial markets and trends as well as local markets.

Costa and Schwartz also plan to air a two-hour show tentatively set for Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5-7 p.m., which will broadcast live at the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch in Carmel Valley (future dates to come as well).

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“We’ll be inviting local business owners in the center to get on the radio and talk about their brands and their mission,” said Costa who started working in the world of lending in the early 1990s in New York.

Looking back, he said, “I had a good start working for a mortgage company; then in 1993, I started my own company, which grew to six offices in midtown Manhattan, which I ran for the better part of 16 years. I had a good team working for me, and the next thing I knew, I’d created a brand for myself.”

Costa relocated to Los Angeles in 2004, then settled in the Carmel Valley area five years ago, re-establishing his own broker company and reinvigorating that brand, bringing success in what many perceive as a depressed market.

Eager to give back in his community, Costa has founded a 501(c)3 nonprofit to address and bring to light emotional and mental abuse in youth.

With a blended family of “five teens and tweens,” the problem of bullying among teens came close to home.

“My vision was to start the foundation along the lines of what we are dealing with,” Costa said. He has secured URLs for each of the children’s names, and online blogging relevant to the topic will start soon as they begin volunteering in charitable work.

Costa also supports the real estate business community and will be teaching a class at the Clairemont headquarters of the San Diego Association of Realtors during the first quarter of 2016.

The class is titled “How to Build a Hurricane-Proof Foundation With Your Mortgage Professional,” and Costa said that he’s very excited about offering it. He hopes that many agents will sign up for it.

In closing, Costa said of his relationship with clients, “I’ve been around so long that I don’t feel the need to sell myself.”

Rather, his approach starts as a conversation, he said. “We talk about their loan, and I tell them, ‘I want to do good business for you, and if you want a committed person, then I’m your guy.’”

Contact Joe Costa at 858-223-6003 or email: joe@thejoecostashow.com.

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Rob Machado Foundation benefit concert Nov. 9 at Belly Up Tavern Matt Nathanson, Brett Dennen, Andrew Wessen (of GroupLove) and Timmy Curran will perform at the fourth annual benefit concert for the Rob Machado Foundation.

The foundation (http://robmachadofoundation.org) is a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit founded by Rob Machado, one of the world’s most recognizable surfers as well as a committed environmentalist.

This special evening will provide fans with a rare opportunity to see these acclaimed singer-songwriters perform acoustic sets in the intimate setting of The Belly Up in Solana Beach.

Doors will open at 7 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Besides general admission ($50) and Loft ($75) tickets, a limited number of VIP packages — featuring a 6:30 p.m. meet and greet with Machado, Nathanson, Dennen, Wessen and Curran — will be available for $150 each. Visit http://robmachadofoundation.org/events.

Founded in 2004, the Rob Machado Foundation’s primary mission is to educate and empower young people to make sustainable choices. Machado is directly involved in its many programs, often appearing at schools and volunteer events. Through environmental education and sustainability solutions, RMF works to keep single-use plastic out of watersheds by providing water filling stations to schools and public spaces. These stations provide a clean, healthful drink option for children and community members. RMF also provides innovative trash and recycling solutions at beaches, schools and surf events to protect waterways from waste and to save recyclables from entering the landfill.

Torrey Hills Center invites all to share unveiling of mosaic sculpture Nov. 1 Torrey Hills Center is inviting the community to celebrate the opening of a new mosaic sculpture at the shopping center on Carmel Mountain Road at 3 p.m.

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A visionary approach was taken to refabricating the worn-out fountain at the focal point of the center.

To enhance the atmosphere of the meeting place and food court, and with sensitivity to the state’s ongoing drought, the 10-year-old fountain, which is 50 feet in circumference, was dismantled and turned into something magical.

The art piece involved The Butterfly Project, directed by Cheryl Rattner Price, a program that helps people of all faiths address the topic of the Holocaust and mobilizes them to act against injustice. The Torrey Hills neighborhood community created 2,000 ceramic butterflies.

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The new sculpture at Torrey Hills Center will be unveiled on Nov. 1. Photo by Karen Billing terflies into a larger mosaic sculpture on the fountain site.

Segal’s design reflected on the “Unbridled Spirit of a Child” and how important it is to safeguard and celebrate our freedoms. She built three figures aspiring to touch mythical butterflies. Accomplished artist Barbi Dorfan assisted in the mosaic design, and the concept and implementation of the creation.

At the Nov. 1 event, the community will have the opportunity to meet the artists, speak with the educators of The Butterfly Project and paint butterflies for future instillations.

Torrey Hills Center, with its community outreach, also encourages families to bring their overflow Halloween candy to donate to organizations such as Operation Gratitude.

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Horror Unscripted Variety Nights at NC CCA Envision offers three November plays Canyon Crest Academy Envision Theatre Arts department presents three producRep offers one-night-only show Oct. 26 tions The in November: Tired of seeing pop-up Halloween stores everywhere? Bored watching “Halloween” or the “Scream” films on TV? Check out Impro Theatre’s Horror Unscripted Variety Nights at North Coast Repertory Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, when the performers take a “stab” at creating an entire play in the style of 1980s horror films on stage, right before your very eyes!

Get your throats ready, because screams of laughter will be leaping out as you experience this completely improvised, side-splitting, nightmare-inducing spectacle. The play you will witness has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Fair warning: it cannot be unseen…

Founded as Los Angeles Theatresports in 1988, Impro Theatre has evolved from a successful short-form improv troupe into a critically acclaimed theatre company. Impro creates completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers, and every performance is unique.

Tickets for the one-night-only performance are $25/$22 (senior, student, military). To order tickets, visit the website at northcoastrep.org, or call 858-481-1055.

North Coast Repertory Theatre is at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

• “Keep Your Pantheon,” by David Mamet, will play at 6 p.m. Nov. 6, 7 and 14; at 7 p.m. Nov. 12; and at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 13, at the outdoor amphitheatre.

An impoverished acting company on the edge of eviction is offered a lucrative engagement. But through a series of riotous mishaps, the troupe finds its problems have actually multiplied, and that they are about to learn a new meaning for the term “dying on stage.” * Parental guidance is suggested for “Keep Your Pantheon” due to the mature content.

• “The Women,” by Clare Boothe Luce, will be performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 7, 13 and 14; and at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 12, in the Proscenium Theatre.

The themes of love, loyalty, gossip, vanity, marriage and divorce are all covered in this fast-paced semi-parody about a diverse group of women living in 1940s Manhattan. It will be up to the audience to decide who has been wronged and whose behavior has been justified as they navigate gray areas that exist throughout the story.

• “The Good Woman” plays at 7 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 20, and at 4:30 Nov. 19 at the Black Box theater.

In the walled city of Kowloon, life is tough and the citizens are too concerned with survival to consider the values of good and evil. All except one, Shen Te, a penniless prostitute, who would like to be good but must sell herself to survive. An inspector from outside the walled city, disguised as three popular gods is searching for signs of righteousness in a corrupt city. Shen Te, the good woman, takes her in and shows her kindness. Shen Te earns a monetary gift from the gods, that leads to her downfall. This musical leaves the audience pondering poverty, gender equality, and what it means to be a good person.

‘Friendships UnTAPPED’ at microbrewery Oct. 25 to benefit CCA music program Free Family Harvest Festival Oct. 30 in LJ The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is hosting “Friendships UnTAPPED: An Afternoon of Flights, Bites & Football” at noon Oct. 25 at Division 23 Brewery to benefit the Envision Instrumental Music program. Guests will enjoy craft beer, Santa Maria Style BBQ, and the Chargers/Raiders games on three big-screen televisions.

Division 23 Brewery, at 7408 Trade St., San Diego, CA 92121, is San Diego’s newest micro-brewery. Normally closed on Sundays, the brewery is opening its doors at noon especially for this event. Guests must be 21 and older.

Admission includes one taster flight, one pint, and a BBQ lunch catered between 12:302 p.m. by Hunter Steakhouse. Kickoff for the Chargers/Raiders game is approximately 1:05 p.m. Tickets for the event are $30 presale or $40 at the door with a portion of all proceeds going to benefit Envision Instrumental Music at CCA. There will also be special Opportunity Drawings featuring a variety of prizes including tickets to a San Diego Symphony concert, brewery tees, and a “Floater” Envision Season Pass which allows for unlimited entry to all Envision events this year (FOTA and the Gala excluded). Visit canyoncrestfoundation.org for reservations.

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La Jolla Community Church and Eastgate Christian School (located in the UTC area) are hosting a free Family Harvest Festival from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 30.

In its eighth year, this event is an easy and safe way for families to experience the traditions of fall and have a fun time around Halloween.

All festival activities, including the bounce houses, crafts, pumpkin decorating, game booths, and prizes are free.

There will also be free hot dogs, chips, cotton candy, and popcorn.

The Harvest Festival will appeal to kids of all ages (especially younger ones), so please make sure costumes are childfriendly! La Jolla Community Church and Eastgate Christian School are at 4377 Eastgate Mall, just east of Genesee.

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Puppy abandoned on 10th floor of Grand Davidson Communities and Thrive Animal Rescue Hyatt San Diego now ‘checked in’ at RCHS team up for dog adoption event in RSF Oct. 25 A tiny shepherd-mix puppy abandoned on the 10th floor of San Diego’s Grand Hyatt Hotel has been transferred to the Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) in Encinitas, where it is expected to be available for adoption in about a month.

The puppy was found wandering the 10th floor of the hotel last week. When an elevator door opened, the pup tried to board. A quick-thinking guest who saw that the puppy wasn’t going make it in time blocked the door to keep the pup from being crushed.

Hotel officials checked with every guest on the 10th floor. None of them claimed the puppy. They nicknamed him Hyatt will be put up for “Hyatt Hound,� and he stayed in an office at the Grand Hyatt adoption at the RCHS. for two days, giving the owner an opportunity to claim him.

In a Facebook post, the Grand Hyatt stated, “Thankfully, we are a pet-friendly hotel and therefore have all the means to love and care for him while we find him a good home.�

When nobody came forward, Hyatt Hound was taken to the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the FOCAS program on Oct. 15. He is expected to remain in private foster care until he is 8 weeks old, then become available for adoption.

For information about Hyatt puppy and other dogs, cats, and rabbits that need forever homes, or to make a donation to help pay for Hyatt’s care, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or visit www.sdpets.org.

Davidson Communities is hoping to help find forever homes for a group of former shelter dogs when it teams with Thrive Animal Rescue for its first public adoption event at Enclave Rancho Santa Fe from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Located at 7915 Silvery Moon Lane in Rancho Santa Fe, Enclave is easily accessible off Del Dios Highway by turning onto Bing Crosby Boulevard and proceeding to the private gates on the left. Because of street parking constraints, valet parking will be provided for all guests. “Davidson Communities has a long history of community service and philanthropy, and this partnership with Thrive felt like a perfect fit,� said Bill Davidson, president of Davidson Communities; a popular local homebuilder building forever homes for local families since 1978.

In reaching out to Thrive Animal Rescue, Davidson learned that its biggest need, in addition to monetary donations, was reliable foster homes. “This is where we knew we could help. By connecting with past and present homeowners, we are able to network on behalf of these former shelter dogs,� added Davidson. “By creating public awareness that the shelters are filled with great dogs who’ve been abandoned for reasons having nothing to do with health or behavioral issues, we can help change the way people look for a new family dog.�

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SB marks Dia de los Muertos with Nov. 1 event SB Fire Department hosts open house Oct. 31 Dia de los Muertos, a holiday that is celebrated throughout Mexico to honor the dead, is now coming to Solana Beach.

Co-sponsored by the city’s Parks & Recreation Commission and La Colonia de Eden Gardens Foundation, the first-ever Dia de los Muertos event is slated for Nov. 1 at La Colonia Park.

“Dia de los Muertos plans to share the rich, traditional holiday by inviting local residents together with the Solana Beach community at large to design and decorate altars on the bleachers at La Colonia Park, paying homage to loved ones who have already left,” explained Tracy Weiss, a member of the event committee.

The event will include chalk drawings on the sidewalk for impromptu This will be Solana Beach’s first-ever Dia de los displays. There will be live entertain- Muertos event. ment with performances by an Aztec dance troupe, a Mariachi band and a Ballet Folklórico ensemble. There will also be a screening of the 2014 animated film, “The Book of Life.”

“This has become a very popular holiday, with similar events in Encinitas, Oceanside and throughout San Diego,” said Weiss, who noted that event organizers expect 800 to 1,000 people to participate in the event. “This event will share a culture with the rest of Solana Beach.”

The event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave. in Solana Beach.

The deadline to reserve an altar space at Dia de los Muertos is Oct. 16. To reserve an altar space, email Brittney Rojo at brittneyrojo@yahoo.com or Marina Huesias at marina.huesias@gmail.com.

Chalk altar space will be available the day of the event. No registration is required.

The Solana Beach Fire Department invites everyone to their annual Open House from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31. The event will be at the Solana Beach Fire Department Station, 500 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, in Solana Beach.

Bring the whole family to enjoy fire engines, live music, an auto extrication demonstration, face painting, sidewalk CPR training, the sheriff’s talking car and more.

Civic and Historical Society holiday bazaar scheduled for Nov. 14 at La Colonia center The Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society will host its next fundraiser from 9 a.m.2 p.m. Nov. 14 at La Colonia Community Center, at 715 Valley Ave., Solana Beach.

The event will feature gift items and homemade cakes, cookies and other decadent baked goods.

The Bazaar is free to the public. Parking will be free, and coffee and tea will be available at no charge to enjoy on the patio with family and friends.

The society has been holding fundraising events and giving back to the community for 61 years. According to Jim Nelson, a longtime member and past president, the society has given more than $200,000 to Solana Beach for various improvements and beautification projects.

The most recent gifts to the city included $40,000 for refurbishing Fletcher Cove Community Center and $28,000 for planting Torrey pines on the Coastal Rail Trail.

LePort Schools to hold Grand Opening, Harvest Fest LePort Schools hold their grand opening and free Harvest Festival from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1010 Solana Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075.

Visit http://www.meetup.com/sbchamber/events/225565022.

Solana Vista Halloween Carnival Oct. 25 Come one, come all to the 58th Annual Halloween Carnival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 25 at Solana Vista Elementary School, 780 Santa Victoria, Solana Beach.

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Seventh annual Great Halloween Candy Buy Back coming up Nov. 5 Dr. Curtis Chan is smiling with great expectations for his seventh annual Great Halloween Candy Buy Back.

The Buy Back helps local children unload the Halloween candy they don’t need for a good cause. The candy is donated to troops overseas, and children are given $1 per pound (up to 5 pounds). Last year, the drive was a big success, collecting more than 5,344 pounds of candy, 285 Beanie Babies and 1,358 cards and letters for the troops. This year the Buy Back expects to reach more than 6,000 pounds (3 tons) with several local schools collecting candy and donations from local grocery stores and businesses. Participating schools are Santa Fe Christian Lower School, Solana Highlands Elementary, Solana Ranch Elementary, Sola- Dr. Curtis Chan hosts the annual na Pacific School, The Cambridge School, Carmel Creek candy buy-back.

School, Santa Fe Christian Middle School, Del Mar Heights School, and Sage Canyon School.

The Buy Back will be from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 5 at Dr. Chan’s dental office, 12835 Pointe Del Mar Way, Suite No. 3 in Del Mar. Children must be present and must have or make a card for the troops in order to receive their cash. Each child will leave with a free toothbrush kit, to brush away any damage from the Halloween candy they kept.

Candy donations will be accepted all week after Halloween during normal business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

Thursday. Call 858-481-9090 or visit www.CurtisChanDDS.com.

Enjoy special Halloween event/Trick-or-Treat fun at Solana Beach Towne Centre and Lomas Santa Fe Plaza Breeze in for spooktacular Halloween fun Oct. 30 from 3-5 p.m. at Solana Beach Towne Centre (west of I-5 on Lomas Santa Fe Drive) and Lomas Santa Fe Plaza (east of I-5 on Lomas Santa Fe Drive).

Dressed in costumes, children 12 and under are invited to trick or treat at participating stores during this free community event.

The event will also feature music, balloons, treats, treat bags and more. Bring canned food to support the San Diego Food Bank.

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DM Highlands Town Center offers plenty of Halloween fun Oct. 28 The Del Mar Highlands Town Center hosts its annual Halloween Event starting at 4 p.m. Oct. 28. Enjoy trick-or-treating from 4-6 p.m. at participating stores, while supplies last, and live music by Wild Nights on the Lower Plaza.

The Online Costume Contest is open from Oct. 15-26 — upload your photo to the center’s Facebook page for a chance to win dinner at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill and four tickets to Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas.

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Trick-or-Treating offered at Flower Hill Promenade For a Halloween bash that caters to children of all ages as well as their doting parents, Flower Hill Promenade will host its annual Trick-or-Treating event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

While kids dressed as princesses, pirates, witches, superheroes and any other Halloween character you can imagine can run from store to store filling their baskets with treats and candies galore, parents can meander through Del Mar’s premier open-air shopping, dining and entertainment center collecting goodies of their own.

For the event, Pink Soul boutique will be gifting “Mommy Treat Bags” while kids overflow their Halloween bags.

Flower Hill is located at 2720 Via de la Valle.

Hawks Hoedown and School Carnival at Torrey Hills Elementary on Oct. 24 The Torrey Hills PTA is hosting its annual carnival from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Torrey Hills Elementary School (10830 Calle Mar de Mariposa).

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The Hoedown will also be holding a chili cook off and a cake walk. All proceeds help support the Torrey Hills Elementary School.

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Carmel Valley author publishes third novel Friends of CV Library host book sale Nov. 7 In her recently published third novel, “The Smallest of Waves,” author and longtime Carmel Valley resident Janice Coy explores variations of freedom.

“The immigration debate, the idea of people leaving their country for any number of reasons, the sight of homeless people sleeping on the streets and the memory of a psychological study on schoolyard freedom inspired me to write ‘The Smallest of Waves,’” Coy said.

Coy’s third novel combines romance and suspense in a fictional Southern California beachside town. The author categorizes her novels as entertainment with a message. Her first novel, “A Grave “Writing a novel gives me the opportunity to in the Vegetable Garden,” tackled examine various points of view through my the theme of justice. Her second characters,” says Carmel Valley author Janice Coy. novel, “A Table on Kilimanjaro,” addressed the idea of success. Both of those novels are Amazon best-sellers.

“In my third novel, I wanted to explore how different people experience freedom,” Coy said. The oceanfront setting gave her the perfect opportunity to tap into her personal experiences as a PADI certified advanced scuba diver. Two of the characters in her latest novel, one a seasoned diver and the other a newly certified diver, visit the underwater world just off the beach.

“As a scuba diver, I realized how much I enjoyed the freedom of swimming under water while realizing that freedom only comes with the careful observation of a strict set of safety rules,” she said.

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“Writing a novel gives me the opportunity to examine various points of view through my characters,” Coy said. “I always learn something new, and I hope my readers will too. Of course, if they want to simply enjoy a fun read, they can do that as well!”

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The Bag of Books sale will feature children’s books, medical, cooking, self-help, fiction and nonfiction books. Large bag of books is $5 and a medium bag is $3. Ask how you can receive a free $5 bag of books.

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CCA Foundation presents ‘Unbelievable Mary Poppins’ The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation presented “Unbelievable Mary Poppins” Oct. 17 to benefit the Envision Vocal Music program at Canyon Crest Academy.

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Torrey Pines High School Fall Concert Torrey Pines High School Music Department held a Fall Concert Oct. 19 at Canyon Crest Academy. Directed by Amy Gelb, the concert featured the TPHS Choir, Intermediate Orchestra/Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Advanced Orchestra and Jazz Band. The Winter Concert will be on Jan. 11, 2016 at 6 p.m. at CCA. The concerts are free. Suggested donation of $10 per family. Community members are welcome to attend. Families with middle school students are encouraged to attend.

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CV Auxiliary raises more than $420K for Rady Children’s Neuropathy Center Multi-Grammy-Award-winning singer, songwriter and recording artist Rob Thomas performed to a sold-out crowd of enthusiastic Rady Children’s Hospital supporters at the 10th Sounds of Hope for Children concert, held Oct. 10 at the Illumina Amphitheater.

Presented by the Carmel Valley Unit of Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary, the event raised more than $420,000 for the hospital’s Neurotherapy Center.

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100 - LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-024788 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Trek Bicycle Superstore Located at: 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd., Suite 108, San Diego, CA 92111, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 211 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Registered Owners Name(s): a. MTC Cycle Sports Inc., 211 N. Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075, California.

This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 02/01/2003. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/23/2015. Michael Olson, President. DM1446. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015.

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Abandoned: a. Smog Factory Located at: 538 Olive Ave, Unit A, Ste. 100, Vista, CA 92083, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 74040 Desert Star Blvd., Palm Desert, CA 92260. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on: 09/01/2015 and assigned File no. 2015-022867. Fictitious business name is being abandoned by: (1.)Julie Christine Hill, 74040 Desert Star Blvd. , Palm Desert, CA 92260 (2.)Ronald Albert Sharp, Jr., 74040 Desert Star Blvd, Palm Desert, , CA 92260. This business is conducted by: a General Partnership. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) This statement was filed with Recorder/County Clerk Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., of San Diego County on 09/21/2015. Julie Christine Hill .

DM1448. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-026330 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Gateway Financial Real Estate Located at: 1620 5th Avenue, Ste. #900, San Diego, CA 92101, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 1620 5th Avenue, Ste. #900, San Diego, CA 92101.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. J Developments, Inc., 1620 5th Avenue, Ste. #900, San Diego, CA 92101., California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 11/19/2010. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/08/2015. James Pieri, President. DM1457. Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 2015

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-025179 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. California Courtyard Cafe Located at: 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: PO Box 3071, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Express Courtyard Cafe, Inc., 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 09/01/2015.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/28/2015. Bill Mastrodimos, President. CV783. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-025617 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. ink Spirit b. aranci Located at: 1286 University Avenue, #602, San Diego, CA 92103, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. KVN Consulting, LLC, 1286 University Avenue, #602, San Diego, CA 92103, Delaware. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/01/2015. Julie Nguyen, Managing Member. CV784.

Oct. 8, 15, 22,29, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-023714 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Haute by Angelina Located at: 2148 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 2829 Cedarwood Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 Registered Owners Name(s): a. Angela Bowles, 2829 Cedarwood Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/10/2015.

Angela Bowles. DM1444. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-024487 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Smog Factory Located at: 538 Olive Ave, Unit A, Ste. 100, Vista, CA 92083, San Diego County.

Mailing Address: 74040 Desert Star Blvd., Palm Desert, CA 92260.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. Julie Christine Hill, 74040 Desert Star Blvd., Palm Desert, CA 92260. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/21/2015. Julie Christine Hill.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-025391 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Animal Instincts Publications Located at: 3846 Fallon Circle, San Diego, CA 92130, San Diego County.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. Tere Albanese, 3846 Fallon Circle, San Diego, CA 92130. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/30/2015. Tere Albanese. CV785.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-025278 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Natty Block Located at: 1037 3rd St., Apt. 2, Encinitas, CA 92024, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Kyle Pidot, 1037 3rd St., Apt. 2, Encinitas, CA 92024. This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business has not yet started . This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/29/2015. Kyle Pidot. DM1458. Oct. 15, 22, 29,. Nov. 5, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-026510 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. True Wetsuits Located at: 755 Fresca Court, Solana Beach, CA 92075, San Diego County.

Registered Owners Name(s): a.

Charted Course Manufacturing, Inc., 755 Fresca Court, Solana Beach, CA 92075, California. This business is conducted by: a Corporation. The first day of business was 10/01/2013.

This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 10/12/2015. Matthew Miller, President. DM1461. Oct. 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 2015.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-024857 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. Eagle 1 CPR Located at: 12970 Calle Abuelito, San Diego, CA 92129, San Diego County.

Registered Owners Name(s): a. Eagle 1 CPR, 12970 Calle Abuelito, San Diego, CA 92129, California. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Company. The first day of business was 09/01/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/24/2015. Randy Sarmiento, Chief Executive Officer.

CV781. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.: 2015-024627 Fictitious Business Name(s): a. TRU Fitness Located at: 13308 Entreken Ave., San Diego, CA 92129, San Diego County. Registered Owners Name(s): a. Theodore Hardson III, 13308 Entreken Ave., San Diego, CA 92129.

This business is conducted by: an Individual. The first day of business was 09/22/2015. This statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on 09/22/2015. Theo Hardson III. CV782. Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 West Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 PETITION OF: IRINA YURIEVNA TARANENKO and ALEXANDER ALEXANDROVICH BRESHENKOV for change of name.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 37-2015-00032001-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner IRINA YURIEVNA TARANENKO and ALEXANDER ALEXANDROVICH BRESHENKOV filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present Name: IRINA YURIEVNA TARANENKO to Proposed Name: IRINA SHKOV b. Present Name: ALEXANDER ALEXANDROVICH BRESHENKOV to Proposed Name: ALEXANDER SHKOV. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of Hearing Date: NOV. 06, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM Dept.: 46. Room: The address of the court is: 220 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Del Mar Times.

Date: SEP 23, 2015 David J. Danielsen Judge of the Superior Court DM1445. Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015.

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100 - LEGAL NOTICES CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, the 2nd day of November, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the Del Mar Communications Center, 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct public hearing(s) on the following: STREET VACATION SV15-004 – A RESOLUTION TO VACATE A 1,610 SQUARE-FOOT PORTION OF A PARTICULARLY-WIDE SEGMENT OF THE SAN DIEGUITO DRIVE PUBLIC RIGHT-OFWAY, LOCATED SOUTHEAST OF JIMMY DURANTE BOULEVARD AND WEST OF THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AT 2201 SAN DIEGUITO DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA. THE PROPOSED VACATION AREA INCLUDES PRIVATE ENCROACHMENTS AND HAS NOT BEEN USED AS PUBLIC PEDESTRIAN OR VEHICULAR RIGHT-OF-WAY USE. APPLICANT: CITY OF DEL MAR. A COPY OF THE VACATION EXHIBIT CAN BE VIEWED FOR THE NOVEMBER 2, 2015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT: WWW.DELMAR.CA.US/AGENDA-

NORTH COAST - OCTOBER 22, 2015 - PAGE B21 CENTER/CITY-COUNCIL-12 Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item, will be given an opportunity to do so during such hearing or by writing to the City Council at 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014. Attention: Administrative Services Director. On any correspondence, please reference the hearing title and date. Materials related to this public hearing are available at City Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014, during normal business hours.

Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Date: October 15, 2015 Andrew Potter Administrative Services Director PHNT.11.2.15(2). DM1462. Oct. 22, 29, 2015.

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Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Date: October 15, 2015 Andrew Potter Admnistrative Services Director’’ PHNT.11.2.15(3), DM1463. 10/22/15

CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, the 2nd day of November, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the Del Mar Communications Center, 240 Tenth Street, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct public hearing(s) on the following: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY OFF-LEASH AREA AT THE DEL MAR SHORES PARK Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item, will be given an opportunity to do so during such hearing or by writing to the City Council at 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014. Attention: Administrative Services Director. On any correspondence, please reference the hearing title and date. Materials related to this public hearing are available at City Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014.

Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing, described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Date: October 6, 2015 Andrew Potter Administrative Services Director PHNT.11.2.15. DM1455 10/22/15

For autumn, a cornucopia of harvest-time tips

BY CATHARINE KAUFMAN While summer is the culinary season for easy cooking from salads to chilled soups, autumn is when true cooks and bakers can show off. So let’s play fall.

Take Root Many gnarly, disfigured roots with scraggly tails, witchy warts and other quirky blemishes fill produce bins and home-delivered CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) baskets this time of year. Become an intrepid chef experimenting with a cornucopia of rustic, flavorful roots. If you give these ugly Bettys a chance, you will be greatly rewarded.

The rutabaga or Swedish turnip, a rosy-tinged bulbous root, has a cruciferous bite to it. Easy to peel, crisp and juicy, shave it raw in salads, mash the creamy yellow flesh with roasted garlic and turkey bacon, or bake it for a less starchy change-up from the ho-hum spud.

Aromatic celery root or celeriac is simply the root of the celery plant. Its crude knobby exterior belies its elegant, creamy pale green flesh. Bursting with an earthy sophistication, celeriac remains on the radar of top chefs. Although difficult to peel, it is well worth the effort. Shred in salads or add to creamy soups and Moroccan-style vegetable stews, or roast with olive oil and herbes de Provence for a hearty yet delicate side dish to dial up seared scallops, wildcaught salmon or roasted chicken.

A member of the Brassica family, turnips resemble radishes on steroids. Mash with sage and rosemary, bake au gratin, glaze with raisins and pineapple chunks, roast with wild mushrooms or slice raw and serve with chipotle or ranch dressings. Bitter but vibrant turnip greens can be added to soups, stews or salads for a spicy kick and oomph of calcium and antioxidants.

Finally, parsnips are reminiscent of albino carrots with a pungent bite. Peel tender baby parsnips and grate into salads, or add to stuffings, quick breads or muffins for a surprising flavor and rich texture.

The Glorious Gourd The pumpkin is more

than just a pretty jack-o’-lantern face. These squashes are packed with beta carotene and vitamin A for skin and eye health, immune-boosting antioxidants, along with vitamins C, E and stress-relieving Bs. Also considered nature’s Viagra, researchers have recently found that the aroma of pumpkin pie tinkers with the male hard wiring, acting as an aphrodisiac.

The Baby Pam Sugar Pie variety is a thinskinned, fine grained, sweet fleshed fruit ideal for your culinary and beauty needs: • Great for nourishing dry and sensitive skin, whip up a soothing and pampering face mask with pumpkin puree, orange blossom honey and organic milk.

• Use the smaller-sized shells for ramekins as seasonal (and edible) serving bowls. Simply scoop out the innards, drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt and autumn herbs, and bake until tender. Fill the “bowls” with favorite savories including chilis, silky soups, stews, risottos, quinoa pilafs, and mac and cheese — or do fondue with melted cheeses or steamy broths.

• For breakfast bliss, serve pumpkin pancakes or waffles with maple pumpkin whipped cream.

• Shave fresh pumpkin flesh into green salads to dial up crunch, color and carotene.

• Concoct a bubbly, cheesy pumpkin lasagna or pizza, baked ziti or creamy Alfredo.

• For just desserts, try spiced pumpkin cranberry chews, pumpkin seed brittle, a pumpkin trifle, or gelato.

The Spice of Life Fall also heralds a bounty of flavorings from Simon and Garfunkel’s’ parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme, to the sweet baking spices, especially cinnamon, cardamom, allspice and ginger.

These exotic treasures, coveted for their culinary and medicinal values, have spurred bloody spice wars throughout the centuries.

Ginger contains compounds to neutralize stomach acids, calming digestive ails, while cinnamon, from the bark of a tropical evergreen tree, has

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Pumpkin Risotto. Photo courtesy Dina Eliash Robinson been found to treat osteoarthritis and Type 2 diabetes.

The darling cliché of fall is still the pumpkin pie spice blend (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger) added to lattes, ciders, muffins, pies, scones and other seasonal goodies, including cosmos and martinis.

Cheers!

PUMPKIN RISOTTO 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter 1/2 sugar pie pumpkin, peeled and shredded 1 small red onion, chopped 1 cup Arborio rice 1/2 cup dry white wine 4-5 cups hot water or vegetable broth 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon each nutmeg, cayenne pepper, ginger Sea salt to taste Heat olive oil or butter in a heavy skillet and sauté shredded pumpkin and onions until translucent. Add rice, coating the grains with the oil. Stir in wine over medium heat until absorbed.

Cook for 20 minutes, adding the remaining liquid a cup at a time. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and spices. Garnish with fresh fall herbs. Serves 4.

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International Walk to School Day and Dads’ Club Bagel Breakfast held at Sage Canyon School Students at Sage Canyon Elementary School participated in International Walk to School Day and a Dads’ Club Bagel Breakfast on Oct. 7. All students began walking from their various neighborhoods in the morning between about 7:05 a.m. -7:25 a.m.and arrived at Sage Canyon for the Bagel Breakfast by 7:30 a.m.

International Walk to School Day is “a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for yearround safe routes to school and a celebration – with record breaking participation – each October. Today, thousands of schools across America – from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico – participate every October,” according to the website www. walkbiketoschool.org.

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Willis Allen Real Estate’s Fall edition of Collection magazine now available Willis Allen Real Estate is pleased to announce the arrival of the fall issue of its exclusive signature publication, Collection.

The digital version, which is featured on Willis Allen’s social networks, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, will reach a combined audience of 33,787.

The print circulation is over 100,000. Printed copies of the magazine were available in the UT San Diego (Sunday, Oct. 11), Wall Street Journal (Friday, Oct. 23), and will be in The New York Times (Sunday, Oct. 25), Premier Magazine and at each of Willis Allen’s six branch office locations. Collection is also mailed to more than 500 affiliates at Willis Allen’s global partner firms around the world, according to Marketing Director Peyton Cabano.

“Collection is a showcase of San Diego’s finest properties, and this fall issue is one of our best yet,” said Cabano. “Collection is one of our most valued marketing tools, and we are excited to share this latest edition with the residents of San Diego.”

Cabano adds that the magazine has an enviable reach. “Collection is distributed in more places than our top three competitors combined,” said Cabano. “That’s something that really speaks volumes to potential sellers, and is just one more way Willis Allen distinguishes itself from the competition.” Visit www.willisallen.com.

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Taylor Morrison opens new luxury townhomes in the heart of Carlsbad Life in San Diego just got more exciting as Taylor Morrison, a leading national homebuilder and developer, recently celebrated the grand opening of Seagrove, an intimate community of modern townhomes just a quarter mile from the beautiful beaches of Carlsbad.

Seagrove offers the unique opportunity for townhome living in the center of it all, where options for entertainment in Carlsbad are bountiful, including boutique shopping, local restaurants and the sea just a short walk away.

“Imagine being able to step out of your front door and experience all the spectacular qualities that make San Diego one of the most desirable cities to call home,” said Phil Bodem, president of Taylor Morrison’s Southern California division. “An excellent location and luxury design is what makes Seagrove a standout community.”

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Concierge Program elevates client moving experience with Updater Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently enhanced the Southern California Concierge program for all buyer, seller and rental clients with the addition of Updater, a complimentary guided web application that streamlines details associated with the moving process.

“We’ve always been committed to delivering excellent service by going above and beyond for our clients,” said Teresa Howe, Southwest Service Center Regional Vice President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Southern California. “Our partnership with Updater, in addition to our new website www.conciergeservice.com, is an obvious reinforcement of that commitment, with the added benefit of actually simplifying one of the most stressful parts of a real estate transaction — the move.”

When a buyer, seller or renter works with a Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage independent sales associate, they receive free access to Updater’s suite of services prior to their move. Updater saves clients hours on moving-related tasks, including: • Filing a change of address form to forward mail • Comparing and connecting home services such as cable, Internet, water and natural gas • Searching a database of more than 15,000 businesses and organizations to notify applicable companies of a new address • Saving money with moving-related discounts through the Coldwell Banker Concierge program • Creating personalized moving announcements to share with friends and family via social media, including a Google Map to the location of the new home “After witnessing incredible success throughout the Eastern Seaboard, Southern California is the eighth Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage region to enhance their Concierge program with our technology,” said Updater founder and CEO David Greenberg. “The past success and expansion of our partnership serve to further validate the need for a simplified and improved moving experience across the country.”

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There was barely a dry eye in the audience when after Levy’s brief remarks and a video highlighting the case of one young patient, the child and his mother took the stage to thank donors for their support.

Auctioneer Steve Hamann kept the bidding lively as guests vied to win the opportunity to travel with Dr. Levy and INCA (International Neurosurgery Children’s Alliance) on a surgical mission to Nicaragua; a one-of-a-kind soccer jersey signed by all 23 members of the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup winners); a stay at a cliff-top vacation residence in Zihuatanejo, Mexico; a weekend at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, and other auction packages.

Rob Thomas had the crowd on their feet — dancing and often singing along with the well-known entertainer, who played well beyond the time expected.

Thomas performed new tunes from his recently released album. When he jumped off the stage and raced up the stairs to sing with audience members in the top rows, the crowd went wild.

The evening didn’t end with Thomas’s extended set. Guests stayed on for late night snacks, desserts, drinks and dancing to music provided by D.J. Mike.

“Because Sounds of Hope was completely underwritten, all funds raised at the event will directly benefit the Neurotherapy Center and will enable the hospital to purchase a ROSA Robotic Arm, enhancing the surgical experience and significantly im-

proving recovery times for patients,” said unit co-chair Diane Goldschmidt.

Doctors at Rady’s Neurotherapy Center perform more than 600 neurosurgeries annually and provide restorative therapies to pediatric neurology patients that are not available anywhere else in the U.S. Treatments include pre-operative evaluation, surgical intervention, and pre- and post-operative care.

“The Carmel Valley Auxiliary’s Sounds of Hope for Children concerts have raised nearly $5 million,” said Goldschmidt, benefiting many departments.

“The Carmel Valley Auxiliary is grateful for the support of our generous sponsors, our community and all who attended the event. We are still accepting donations for the Neurotherapy Center at www.rchacarmelvalley.org or call 858-229-4227,” she added.

Sounds of Hope for Children has made it possible to fund numerous critical items for Rady Children’s Hospital including Giraffe Isolettes for the most fragile, tiny patients in the NICU; sensitive audio equipment needed to assess the youngest patients suspected of hearing impairment; and trauma sessions for children who have experienced abuse, neglect or a traumatic event.

In the case of the Autism Discovery Institute, funds were used to build a playground specifically designed to meet the special needs of autistic children.

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Residents of Seagrove will have easy access to charming shops, restaurants and entertainment venues at Carlsbad Village, where they’ll be able to walk to the weekly State Street Farmers Market for fresh produce and enjoy live music during Friday Night Live.

When the ocean calls, sand, surf and sunny stretches of golden beaches are just a quarter of a mile from Seagrove.

Seagrove offers access to award-winning schools in the Carlsbad Unified School District, including Buena Vista Elementary, Valley Middle School and Carlsbad High School.

A variety of three-story floor plans will be available at Seagrove featuring two bedrooms, separate office or studio spaces, two-car garages, stylish kitchens, dining and living areas, tucked-away master retreats and options for outdoor living, including private rooftop decks and large balconies.

Homebuyers will have to act fast at Seagrove, as only 47 townhomes will be available ranging in size from 851 square feet to 2,364 square feet. Prices start in the mid $900,000s.

For more information on Seagrove, please visit http://www.taylormorrison.com/.

For more information about Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes, please visit www.taylormorrison.com or www.darlinghomes.com.

OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $599,999 3 BR/2.5 BA $749,000 3 BR/2.5 BA $1,129,000 4 BR/3BA $1,169,000 4 BR/3 BA $1,239,000 4 BR/3 BA $1,299,000 5 BR/3BA $1,399,000 5 BR/4.5 BA $1,499,000 7 BR/5.5 BA $1,560,000 5 BR/4.5 BA $1,649,000 5 BR/4 BA $1,995,000 5 BR/4.5 BA

3927 Caminito Del Mar Surf Sat 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Erika Soares/Host: Heather Patrize/Pacific Sotheby’s 619-218-5388 12674 Carmel Country Rd, Unit 37 Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 4325 Calle Mejillones Sun 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Amy Green/Host: K & D Cummins/Coastal Premier 858-755-HOME 13638 Derby Downs Ct Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 12762 Jordan Ridge Ct. Sat 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Robyn Raskind/Berkshire Hathaway 858-229-9131 4421 Ocean Valley Ln Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 5015 Ashley Falls Ct Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 4550 Saddle Mountain Ct Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 4996 Gunston Court Sat 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Jacques Albrecht/Realty One Group 858-581-3700 10670 Haven Brook Pl Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 13586 Penfield Pt Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Charles & Farryl Moore/Coldwell Banker 858-395-7525 DEL MAR $1,299,000 - $1,395,000 13795 Nogales Dr Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

4 BR/3.5 BA Susan Meyers-Pyke/Coastal Premier 858-395-4068 $1,575,000 2460 Oakridge Cove Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

4 BR/2.5 BA Kerry Shine & Debbie Stranton/Berkshire Hathaway 858-382-5496 $2,795,000 2362 Lozana Road Sat & Sun 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

4 BR/4.5 BA ManaTulberg/Anderson Coastal 805-443-8898 RANCHO SANTA FE $1,149,000 16941 Simple Melody Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

4 BR/4.5 BA Danielle Short/Coldwell Banker 619-708-1500 $1,175,000 - $1,295,000 8142 Santaluz Village Green N Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

3 BR/3 BA Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught/Coldwell Banker 619-417-5564 $1,376,900 7915 Silvery Moon Lane Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

4 BR/4.5 BA Petra Eigl/Davidson Communities Enclave 858-367-9600 $3,195,000 5283 Avenida Maravillas Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

7 BR/7.5 BA Janet Lawless Christ/Coldwell Banker 858-335-7700 $4,495,000 6550 Paseo Delicias Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

4 BR/4.5 BA Janet Lawless Christ/Coldwell Banker 858-335-7700 SOLANA BEACH $3,249,000 354 Glenmont Ave Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

5 BR/4BA Peter Cavanagh/Coldwell Banker 858-755-0075

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