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Feb. 21, 2013

SB seeks more input in new fairgrounds governance Council joins Del Mar in passing resolution supporting partnership

■ Local resident endures 26 hours of dancing for charity. See page 5

BY CLAIRE HARLIN Discussions have resumed on the ongoing topic of creating a new governance model for the Del Mar Fairgrounds that would give more power to local cities, and Solana Beach wants more input in those discus-

sions. San Diego County Supervisors Ron Roberts and Greg Cox have held meetings with the Fairgrounds Board of Directors and the president of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which governs the fairgrounds from a state level, and the cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach have not been included in those discussions, according to a Solana Beach report regarding

a resolution passed by the City Council on Feb. 13 supporting a regional governance model. County officials also traveled to Sacramento on Feb. 11 to meet with the governor’s office and state agriculture officials, with no input from local cities. “It is what it is and we have voiced our displeasure and concern,” said Solana Beach Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell. Campbell added

BY CLAIRE HARLIN The Del Mar City Council on Feb. 19 decided to hold off on tightening the city’s design review ordinance (DRO), a measure that has been on the table for the past year to put in place more guidelines for commercial projects. Del Mar has been criticized in the past for having strict development guidelines that hinder new business, however, there is no differentiation between commercial and residential property standards, officials say. That’s why the council in April 2011 directed staff to amend the DRO to outline new aesthetic and design standards for down-

■ Student hopes to help others with new book ‘Battle That Bully’ See page 11 Above: Torrey Pines beat Canyon Crest 1-0 on Feb. 15 in a close varsity soccer game. Right: TPHS senior Kaitlin Schreiber shoots against Rancho Bernardo in a 71-24 victory Feb. 13. PHOTOS/ANNA SCIPIONE

■ Local soccer players honored for attitude and sportsmanship. Page B1

BY KAREN BILLING The Carmel Valley Community Planning Board will discuss the One Paseo mixed-use project at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Canyon Crest Academy (5951 Village Center Loop Road, San Diego, CA 92130). The board will not make a final recommendation at this time, but will review and discuss issues pertaining to the project, especially traffic issues. Planning board chair Frisco White said it will probably be

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several months before the board makes a final recommendation on the One Paseo project. After the planning board’s advisory decision is eventually made, the project will move to the city’s planning commission and city council level. One Paseo is planned for the corner of Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino Real. The site is entitled to 510,000 square feet and Kilroy is seeking a community plan amendSee PASEO, Page 6

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town commercial projects. The move happened while the city was crafting its Village Specific Plan (VSP), a development framework that would have likely brought new business to downtown had it passed in the November election. The council agreed that the amendment, aimed at guarding against a row of monotonous facades and ensuring an appropriate pedestrian experience downtown, is conceptually a good idea, but the amendment process would not be worth city staff time at this point. Councilman Don Mosier pointed out that Del Mar See COMMERCIAL, Page 6

With local school bonds, big donors often win big BY WILL CARLESS AND WENDY FRY Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 If you donate more than $5,000 to a school bond campaign in San Diego County, you have a good chance of getting the often lucrative contracts that follow. A four-month Voice of San Diego and NBC 7 San Diego investigation into local school bond campaigns revealed a pervasive pattern: In 13 of the 17 local school districts that have issued bonds since 2006,

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elected District 3 Supervisor Dave Roberts, a former Solana Beach councilman, has requested that he replace one of the two supervisors who make up the committee dealing with this issue because his jurisdiction involves three of the fairgrounds’ neighboring cities. “It is our expectation that will probably happen,” said Campbell, adding that

Del Mar council takes a step back on tightening of standards for downtown commercial projects

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CV board to discuss One Paseo project Feb. 27

that although the 22nd District Ag. board president Adam Day has expressed a desire to continue strengthening the relationship with local cities, which has seen improvement over the past year, Campbell continues to make “it very clear that the impacted cities need to be represented.” Campbell said he has hope that local cities will soon have more of a voice, however, because newly

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a significant correlation exists between the major donors to the district’s bond campaign, and the companies that won work on the bond program. Overall, more than 70 percent of companies that donated more than $5,000 to those campaigns also won bond-funded contracts. And several donors were awarded contracts without going See BONDS, Page 6

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Del Mar makes strides in effort to build affordable housing on fairgrounds BY CLAIRE HARLIN While it may be years for any clear plan or action to come forth, the City of Del Mar and the board that governs the Del Mar Fairgrounds have moved forward in their cooperative effort to develop affordable housing out of the 273 temporary groomsmen quarters located in the backstretch that have been used during racing season since the 1930s. After months of informal discussions with the 22nd District Agricultural Association (DAA), the Del Mar City Council on Feb. 19 approved a resolution expressing its desire to initiate the partnership, which Del Mar officials see as a “win win situation.” Councilwoman Lee Haydu, who has been involved in discussions, said fair officials have indicated that they will follow Del Mar’s lead in putting forth a similar resolution in order to commence efforts. According to the resolution, housing is also a component of the DAA’s master plan, although officials say it is not as much of a priority for the fairgrounds as it is for Del Mar, which faces possible state reprimand if it can’t properly accommodate 71 new affordable units — 22 of which must be built at a density of 20 units per acre. The City of Del Mar is amid updates to its housing element, which was previously rejected by the California Department of Housing and Community Development because it was lacking parcels on which low-income housing units could be built. In addition to making housing on fairgrounds property an option, the city has also proposed incentives for builders of second dwelling units (“granny flats”), as well as identified available space and rezoning options in the north commercial zone located along the San Dieguito Lagoon south of the fairgrounds. City officials said that gaining a resolution from the DAA will help in getting certification of its housing element, which was sent off to the state in January for preliminary review.

Solana Beach sends draft housing document to state for certification BY CLAIRE HARLIN The Solana Beach City Council on Feb. 13 approved sending its draft housing element to the state for certification, as the general plan document is due for its mandated seven-year update. The measure sailed through council discussion, in part because the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) sent the city a letter in December stating that the extensive document addressed all necessary statutory elements. That affirmation came after the city made a few modifications, such as including more encouragement of mixed-use development, as well as very low and low income units with more than one bedroom. HCD also directed the city to update floodplain guidelines to ensure there are no constraints on possible affordable housing sites and encourage development on the City Hall site and

the parking lot on South Sierra Avenue where an affordable housing project has been proposed. The San Diego Housing Federation (SDHF) submitted comments in regard to the city’s draft housing element, recognizing that Solana Beach added nine units of affordable housing for very low and low income households between 2003 and 2010, achieving 13 percent of its target for those categories under the state’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). In comparison, the SDHF pointed out that the region as a whole attained 22 percent of its target. The SDHF further urged that there be automatic parking reductions for senior housing to allow for more units on such sites; that accessory units (or “granny flats”) be considered as one of the easiest way to meet targets; and that affordable housing be given priority when developing vacant or underutilized land.

Del Mar Council once again extends moratorium on food trucks BY CLAIRE HARLIN On Feb. 19, the Del Mar City Council for the third time extended a 45-day moratorium placed on mobile food trucks and also heard elements of a proposed ordinance to regulate that type of vendor in the city. Officials hope to get firm regulations in place by May so that food trucks can operate during the summer months. The first moratorium was placed in November after trucks began organizing a weekly event at the Seagrove parking lot at 1601 Coast Blvd. and both residents and officials expressed concern about safety, parking, noise and other impacts. In January, a new

emergency ordinance was place because the other one had expired, and the recent decision extended that measure while the city continues to develop mobile vending regulations. So far, the city has proposed requiring an operations permit with an expiration of one to two years to operate on private commercial property. The draft ordinance currently allows one truck per 1,500 feet, no more than eight trucks operating at one time and operation hours of no earlier than 8 a.m. and not later than 9 p.m. Staff has proposed requiring one bathroom and two bicycle parking spaces, however, the council raised

some concern about having enough bathroom space. The ordinance as proposed also will require recycling containers within 100 feet or trucks, adequate tax revenue reporting and a site plan that will be reviewed by the city. The ordinance would also prohibit amplified music, temporary lighting and signage other than exhibited on the vehicle. To read proposed regulations in their entirety, view the city’s staff report at http://www.delmar.ca.us/Government/City%20Council%20Meetings%202013/ITEM%209-Urgency%20 Ordinance%20Extension-Food%20 Trucks.pdf.

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Carmel Valley Farmers Market at Canyon Crest Academy to re-open Feb. 28 Canyon Crest Academy Foundation will re-open the Carmel Valley Farmers Market beginning Thursday, Feb. 28, at 2:30 p.m. A certified farmers market, it will be open year-round with a variety of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, fish, grassfed meats, cheeses, olives, artisan breads and baked good, jams, nuts, local artisan food products, freshly prepared foods to eat in or take-away, and more. The market is located on the blacktop at the northwest end of the Canyon Crest campus, just to the right of the main entrance. Produced by the Canyon Crest Acade-

my Foundation, the Carmel Valley Farmers Market is managed by Raquel Pena, who also manages the Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market in the Fairbanks Ranch community of Rancho Santa Fe. Over the years, farmers markets have become more popular as more people are focused on eating local foods and reducing their carbon footprint. The market will be open every Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. to dusk, rain or shine. Buy fresh, buy local. Address: 5951 Village Center Loop Road, Carmel Valley, 92130.

HomeGoods to fill former Ross space in Solana Beach’s Lomas Santa Fe Plaza

BY CLAIRE HARLIN Local HomeGoods shoppers won’t have to venture to Encinitas for their decor needs, as the off-price home fashions store will soon be opening in the Lomas Santa Fe Plaza shopping center in Solana Beach. The Feb. 13 announcement by Solana Beach City Councilwoman Lesa Heebner followed a recent meeting with plaza operator American Assets Trust, Inc. HomeGoods replaces Ross Dress For Less, which closed on Jan. 20 after its lease for the space expired at 961 Lomas Santa Fe Drive.

Introduced in 1992, HomeGoods operated 374 stores at 2011’s year end, according to the website of operator TJX Companies Inc., which also oversees off-price retail stores Marshalls and T.J. Maxx. The store sells giftware, furniture, lighting, rugs, bedding, decorative accessories, children’s home basics, seasonal merchandise and wall décor. For more information, visit www.homegoods.com or www.americanassets.com. More information, such as an opening date, will be posted at www.delmartimes.net as it becomes available.

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Souplantation to hold grand re-opening event Feb. 28 The Souplanatation in Carmel Valley has recently undergone an upgrade and will hold a grand re-opening on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6-8 p.m. Ten percent of the night’s proceeds will be donated to local Boys & Girls Clubs. The Souplanatation is located in Piazza Carmel, 3804 Valley Center Dr., San Diego, 92130. Look for more on the upgrade in upcoming papers.

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BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A two-year prison term has been handed down to a motorist who struck a bicyclist and left him to die along a Rancho Santa Fe road last year. Twenty-year-old Jin Hyuk Byun pleaded guilty to felony hit-and-run causing death. He killed 18-year- old Angel Bojorquez last July while the victim was riding his bicycle home from work at Albertsons, located just east of Del Mar.

Police investigating Del Mar man for alleged attack BY CITY NEWS SERVICE A Beverly Hills-based internet dating service with a Christian focus is cooperating with police near San Diego as they investigate a reported rapist who may have assaulted other women, it was reported recently. Sean Banks, 37, of Del Mar, was arrested by police in La Mesa for suspicion of raping a woman he met on the ChristianMingle website. Police said the man may have victimized other women he had met on the dating website, the Los Angeles Times reported earlier this week. Sean Banks was charged with rape, burglary and penetration by force involving a woman in La Mesa, according to court records. He was arrested Feb. 11 and has pleaded not guilty, the newspaper reported. Banks, a computer technician, worked

in various locations across the United States. Police said they are investigating whether he may have lured other victims through the Beverly Hills-based ChristianMingle and other websites, possibly using pseudonyms, including Rylan Butterwood and Rylan Harbough. In the La Mesa case, he used the single name Rarity, police told the Times. The alleged attack occurred in the woman’s home the first time the two met in person after carrying on conversations over the Internet, police told the newspaper. ChristianMingle was cooperating with the investigation, police said. Police asked anyone with information about Banks or other possible victims to call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 6677538.

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Helen Woodward Animal Center terminal pup finds foster family to love for her final days The movie “Love Story” starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw has been labeled one of the most romantic films of all time. The lead characters face true love in the midst of terminal illness and the story gives its viewers a glimpse of what genuine unselfish love looks like. At Helen Woodward Animal Center, that story is currently playing out between the family of a human cancer survivor and a terminally ill 6-year old Terrier blend named Dinky – who may be experiencing real love for the very first time. Discovered in early December 2012 off the 905 Freeway by an animal welfare worker in San Ysidro, Dinky was in bad shape. Starving, dehydrated, shivering and terribly matted, no one could be sure how long she had wandered the streets. She seemed terrified of humans and shrank from human touch, but her sweet temperament shone through with her docile gestures and hopeful eyes. Over the next weeks of her recovery, the loving 6 year old Terrier-blend began to blossom and Dinky seemed destined for a new beginning with a forever family of her very own. Unfortunately, while preparing to clear Dinky for adoption, the Center veterinary team found something concerning. The biopsy of an unusual mass revealed an enlarged lymph node with metastatic mast cell grade 3 cancer. In lay terms, it was discovered that Dinky was in the final stages of a metastatic cancer and had only a matter of months remaining. Her chances of a happy ending seemed over before they had even begun. But Helen Woodward Animal Center, an organization dedicated to quality life for all orphaned animals, was determined not give up on her.

This is where Dinky’s “Love Story” begins. Sue Ruiz, a Helen Wo o d w a r d Animal Center foster parent heard the terminal pup’s story and took it to heart. Sue’s husband had been diagnosed with cancer only A new sister – Sophie three years before. Now inRuiz cuddles with Dinky. remission, her family understood the importance of not giving up on someone when they needed you the most. “I called a family meeting,” said Sue, “and as a group we decided we would like to take Dinky and give her some good times for as long as she’s still with us.” The decision has changed the lives of everyone involved, not the least of all little Dinky who has finally learned about cuddling, toys, a warm bed and how to be the perfect furry family member to the Ruiz family. For everyone at Helen Woodward Animal Center, it appears that “happy endings” aren’t only for the movies after all. If you have any questions regarding the foster care program, would like more information or would like to be a foster parent, please contact Denise Clark at: 858756-4117 ext. 375., visit www.animalcenter. org or stop by at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.

Canyon Crest Academy presents ‘A Gallery of Gilbert and Sullivan’ Feb. 28-March 1

On Feb. 28 and March 1, CCA’s Vocal Conservatory will present an “Annual Spring Frolic” — three scenes from Gilbert and Sullivan’s work: The Gondoliers, The Mikado and The Pirates of Penzance, which are set at a late 19th century British girl’s school. Kellie Evans O’Connor, who developed and directed this production at San Diego State University, says that “Gilbert and Sullivan is very accessible, both musically and artistically. The fun of creating a show using various scenes is that you can design it to fit the folks you have and their abilities. They also get exposure to different shows, and at the same time, you have an over-arching storyline — not just doing scenes out of context. “The production of Dido and Aeneas, a one-act opera, which I directed at CCA last year, was the perfect entrée for this age group. That went well and Anne Whattoff, Envision Vocal music coordinator at CCA, invited me back. I am excited to be working within the high school setting. I discovered opera in the 12th grade – the marriage of singing and theater suddenly be-

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Local resident endures 26 hours of dancing at UCLA charity event BY CLAIRE HARLIN Tad McCardell, a UCLA freshman from Carmel Valley who also works as a Del Mar lifeguard during the summers, literally took a stand against pediatric HIV and AIDS on Feb. 16 and 17 by participating in a 26-hour dance marathon that raised more than $475,000 for various charities. Organized by the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA, the largest studentrun philanthropic organization on the West Coast, the event has taken place each February for 12 years, and in that time has donated more than $3 million toward beneficiaries such as the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF); Project Kindle, a free camp for children affected by the disease; and the UCLA AIDS Institute. McCardell, 19, was one of about 2,000 people who didn’t sit down for 26 hours straight, dancing the night — and day — away and listening to live performances as well as presentations by some 30 youth who shared their stories of being affected by HIV or AIDS. McCardell said hearing the stories of those kids not only kept him motivated throughout the event, but it connected him more deeply to the cause. He said there was one particularly moving story that stands out in his mind — a kid whose father purposefully injected him with HIV positive blood to get out of raising him. “He ended up living and now tours the nation talking about how to pre-

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vent HIV transmission,” said McCardell, an undeclared freshman who hopes to study psychobiology. “Everyone started crying when he spoke, and as the event went on and on, it got more and more emotional … As time went on, I felt a connection with everyone in the room, not only those affected by HIV and AIDS.” McCardell said the first stretch of the marathon seemed like the longest. “After about nine hours, I was thinking, ‘I can’t believe there’s 17 more left,’” he said.”I was never going to quit, but mentally, it was difficult to tell myself that I had 17 more hours to go.” He said that every three hours the dancers underwent a costume change, putting on clothes to reflect different themes (such as neon, Bruins and favorite athlete) to keep them going and having fun. He said the dancers were provided fur meals and never stopped or sat down — not even during bathroom breaks. “At the end my feet hurt so bad … I just collapsed,” he said, adding that the uphill hike back to his dorm room was particularly treacherous. The Dance Marathon at UCLA is the largest collegiate charity event in California. Hundreds of supporters come to cheer on the dancers, who call on family and friends to help raise at least $250 each — and many do so in creative ways. McCardell said one participant grew out his beard to an unruly length in order to raise money, for example. The Cathedral Catholic graduate, however, said he opted to send out emails to help solicit funds. “It was one of the best experiences of my life,” McCardell said. “It made me appreciative of what I have, and motivated me to help people and be understanding, because someone could look completely normal but they could be enduring something you couldn’t even fathom dealing with yourself.” For more information on the event, visit www.dancemarathon.ucla.edu.

CV resident among first winners of 2013 Dream House Raffle Three participants in Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Diego’s Dream House Raffle are receiving a total of $40,000 worth of prizes in the first of three early bird drawings designed to reward participants who purchase a $150 ticket early in the raffle period. Today, Devinder Chopra of Mission Valley, Bradley Petersen of Santee and Marialyn Sardo of Carmel Valley were selected as early bird winners and are still eligible to win the grand prize – a $3.2 million Rancho Santa Fe home or $1.6 million cash. As early bird winners, Chopra gets to choose between a 2013 Toyota Prius or $25,000 cash; Petersen gets a Sea-Doo Speedster or $10,000 cash; and Sardo has a choice between a Vespa Motor Scooter or $5,000 cash. A second early bird drawing is scheduled for March 20 and includes cash prizes ranging from $1,000 to $15,000. Eight winners will be selected and tickets must be purchased by March 8 to be eligible for the early bird drawing. More than 100 prizes are available through the Dream House Raffle, but the main attraction is a 7,700 square-foot home with golf course views. The five-bedroom house also features a 1,500 bottle wine room, outdoor kitchen with built-in barbeque, custom rim flow pool and spa, and spacious casita with separate bedroom, living room, bathroom and kitchenette. All it takes for a chance to win is a $150 raffle ticket, available until May 3. To enter, call 888/824-9939 or visit www.sdraffle.com. Raffle ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age or older and meet other requirements. For a complete list of raffle rules and prizes, visit www.sdraffle.com.

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COMMERCIAL continued from page 1 may have needed those guidelines in place had the VSP passed, however the city is not seeing an influx of new development at this time and is rather “in the business of controlling underdevelopment.” The proposed amendment would have also sought to protect view and privacy rights of downtown residential developments, for which likely no standards exist because downtown residential units are few and far between. The VSP, however, would have allowed mixed-use residential development downtown, and potentially welcomed projects to the city. Mayor Terry Sinnott said the amendment could be interpreted as a negative rather than a positive for potential developers or business owners. “I’d love to have something in place that encour-

ages people to come to Del Mar to invest,” he said. City Manager Scott Huth said he supports the idea of putting precautions in place before ending up in a crisis situation with no adequate guidelines, however, he said he would like this process to be done with the collaboration of the community. He said the city may face a challenge in trying to define some elements of the proposed amendment, such as view corridors, because new commercial development has not yet happened downtown and the city has therefore not experienced those issues. “I also question the timing because we have a lot of other things to work on too,” Huth said. Sinnott suggested revisiting the measure, possibly within 12 to 18 months, putting it aside as a “placeholder project.”

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Local women’s group sheds light on issue of childhood prostitution in San Diego BY CLAIRE HARLIN San Diego has one of the highest rates of both incidence and prosecution of childhood prostitution, according to a documentary showed on Feb. 2 by the Del Mar-Leucadia branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The film, “Indoctrinated: The Grooming of our Children into Prostitution,” was made in San Diego and released globally in December 2011. Past

PASEO continued from page 1 ment to build its planned 1.4 million square feet of center. Kilroy aims for One Paseo to provide a “Main Street” for Carmel Valley with 246,500 square feet of retail, 484,000 square feet of office space and 608 residential units.

BONDS continued from page 1 through an open, competitive process. Rather, they were hand-picked by district officials and school boards, or were chosen by a selection process that bypassed long-standing safeguards designed to ensure the public is getting the best possible deal. Passing a school bond in California takes serious money. There are consultants to pay and mailers to print. There are campaign signs to erect and robocalls to record. It’s a complicated, costly process that can take months of planning and often requires tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. “You can’t bake-sale your way to a bond measure,” Tim Baird, superintendent of the Encinitas Union School District, likes to say. Luckily for California districts, private companies are willing to spend big cash to boost bond campaigns. Construction firms, architects, lawyers and invest-

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AAUW president Nancy LombardiKohrs, also a local school counselor, wanted to bring the issue to the forefront by showing the video at a local meeting. Being dedicated to women’s issues and helping women through both local and national scholarships, AAUW members discussed getting the film shown in local schools in order to educate and warn young girls. Lombardi-Kohrs brought up the reality that girls from any socioeco-

nomic background or geographic area might be lured into prostitution, from places like shopping malls or schools, with their parents not knowing what’s going on. The documentary featured several San Diego girls who had survived life on the streets and had stayed for years in that lifestyle voluntarily due to indoctrination and becoming trapped in codependency. “This is happening to girls from all walks of life,” said Lombardi-Kohrs. See GROUP, page 7

Kilroy said 20 percent of the 23-acre site will be open space or plaza areas. Trader Joe’s has already signed on as a tenant as well as Pinstipes, a family entertainment venue with a bistro, bowling, bocce ball. The planning board’s last meeting discussing One Paseo in January drew a huge crowd, a mix of people wearing “I support One Pas-

eo” stickers and the opposition’s “Save Carmel Valley” stickers. Those opposed to the project expressed concerns that One Paseo as proposed is three times what the land was entitled for, too dense for the community, out of character for Carmel Valley and would generate too much traffic, creating a “mess” on the roads.

ment banks all stand to make a lot of money from school districts if their bond measures are successful. Those donations aren’t supposed to influence districts when it’s time to start handing out work to finance and build projects paid for by the bonds. School officials and trustees are supposed to pick the firms that will give taxpayers the best deals on loans, financial and legal advice, and construction work. But in some districts, the number of big donors that also received contracts was striking. Eight companies donated more than $5,000 each to the campaign for Poway Unified School District’s Proposition C, which passed in 2008. Seven of those firms won contracts with the district. Five companies gave the Oceanside Unified School District’s Proposition H campaign more than $5,000 in 2008. They all won contracts to work on the bond program. Every one of the 12

companies that contributed more than $5,000 to the Grossmont Union High School District’s Proposition U campaign in 2008 won a contract from the district. The subjectivity involved in handing out hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer-funded work, combined with the fact that large campaign donors often end up winning contracts, has government watchdogs, lawmakers and other regulators concerned. “This is a quid-proquo that would be illegal in just about any other circumstances,” said former Assemblyman Chris Norby, who introduced a recent bill aimed at barring bond underwriters from contributing to school bond campaigns. “Can you imagine a politician getting money from a company and then saying, ‘You’re going to get all of my business from now on?’ He’d be in jail for sure.” Donations aren’t a

Supporters expressed excitement for Trader Joe’s and the center’s unique design, appreciation for Kilroy’s pledge of $6 million to improve traffic with signal synchronization and argued One Paseo would create character for Carmel Valley, giving it “a heart.”

guarantee of work. At some districts, donations of more than $10,000 did not result in contracts for the donors. Similarly, some of the biggest winners from local school bond programs didn’t donate a cent to bond campaigns. School district officials across the county said donations to bond campaigns have no impact on who is selected for contracts. The staff members who choose which companies win contracts often don’t have any idea who has donated money, officials said. However, aware of the negative connotations of awarding contracts to big donors, some local districts have started to limit the donations they take from firms that will later compete for their business. And even in districts that have no limits, officials acknowledged the current system is far from perfect. There is more to this story, including charts. To read the entire article, visit http:// www.voiceofsandiego.org/

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Dave Roberts would be an “ally” to the city. Solana Beach has proposed that there be a joint powers authority (JPA) between the Ag. board and leaders from local cities — Solana Beach, Del Mar and San Diego. Although there is no concrete model on the table, the Ag. board has been receptive to sharing control with local jurisdictions since the issue came up in 2009, after former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed selling the regional asset. At that time, Del Mar proposed buying the fairgrounds for $120 million, a move that Solana Beach opposed, and local governance has became a contentious topic

at that time. In October, the Board of Supervisors officially voted to look more closely at the potential partnership. Del Mar on Feb. 4 passed a resolution similar to the one passed unanimously (save for Mayor Mike Nichols who was absent) by Solana Beach on Feb. 13 urging more local control. City Councilwoman Lesa Heebner said she supports the county handing down more local control, however, she has “grave concerns” about how representatives from neighboring cities would be chosen. She therefore proposed language, accepted by the council, that clarified in the resolution that

the City Council should have appointing power in Solana Beach. Currently, the county is the sole local operator of the fairgrounds, and Heebner expressed that there is a difference in philosophy, mission and values between the operations of Solana Beach and the county. She also said she is confident that involved entities are close to resolving issues and agreeing on a good governance model. “I wasn’t wild about how that happened, that we weren’t involved,” she said. “But let’s not focus on that, and let’s move forward in a positive way.”

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Solana Beach honored for completion of energy-saving project Pacific Highlands Ranch park BY CLAIRE HARLIN Solana Beach is the first city in San Diego County to complete a retrofit of all of its approximately 500 cityowned streetlights, a measure that was part of a $1.4 million project to trim its annual energy consumption by more than 350,000 kilowatt-hours. Trish Willhite of Chevron Energy Solutions, the company commissioned to facilitate the project, awarded the city with a plaque on Feb. 13 to commend the completion. Willhite said the streetlight retrofitting alone accounts for 85 percent of savings for the project, which also involved installing new efficient lighting fixtures, a new “cool roof” and more efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) at City Hall. Upgrades were also made to the Fire Station and Marine Safety buildings. The city estimates savings each year to be at least $40,000. Deputy Mayor Tom Campbell accepts a plaque from For more information on Chevron Energy Solutions, Chevron Energy Solutions spokeswoman Trish Willhite visit www.chevronenergy.com. on Feb. 13 to commemorate the completion of a $1.4 million energy-saving project. Photo/Claire Harlin

design meeting is March 5 A design meeting for the new Gonzalez Canyon Neighborhood Park in Pacific Highlands Ranch will be held on March 5 at 7 p.m. at the Carmel Valley Recreation Center. Members of the public are invited to share ideas for the amenities and design of the 5-acre park at the end of Pacific Highlands Ranch Parkway off Carmel Valley Road. Schmidt Design Group and the City of San Diego will introduce the park site, project scope and preliminary diagrams illustrating the potential uses. Amenities will include a multi-purpose turf sports field, a children’s play area, multi-purpose courts, picnic facilities, security lighting and a comfort station. The park will be joint-use with the future Solana Beach School District’s Solana Ranch Elementary School, which is set to open in fall 2014. For questions regarding the project, contact Mark Calleran, project manager at (619) 533-5197 or e-mail mcalleran@sandiego.gov

Festival of Animation welcomes ‘Simpsons’ producer David Silverman BY ASHLEY MACKIN The Spike and Mike Festival of Animation kicked off its 30th anniversary celebration with a guest visit by David Silverman, producer and director of “The Simpsons,” Feb. 9 and 10 at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla. “It’s always high anxiety for me because it’s a lot of responsibility, (and) until we show the films and see the initial response (you never know),” said Craig “Spike” Decker, festival cofounder. “I think every film we picked so far has been a winner; we haven’t had one negative comment.” Reflecting the evolution of animation, 20 films — including those created via traditional hand-drawn cells, clay model 3-D, computer-generated and puppet animation — will screen through March 30. Silverman answered questions and signed autographs during the festival’s premiere intermissions. Having attended in the past just for fun, Silverman said this time he has enjoyed being a “celebrity director,” and answering questions from the audience.

One viewer asked Silverman if the actors are allowed to ad-lib. “Not only are they allowed, we relish and look forward to them ad-libbing,” he said, adding that now, writers leave spaces in the script solely for ad-libs. At the Feb. 10 show, Silverman kicked off the Q&A citing the top questions he gets asked. “Maggie will not talk, (the kids) will not get older, Springfield is a madeup city in a made-up state,” he told the crowd. Jill Funk, 8, wondered how the animators draw the characters so well? Silverman explained that the producers use model sheets and construction diagrams to maintain consistency from artist to artist, which help illustrate how to draw the characters. That, and “We’ve been doing this for 25 years, so we kind of figured it out,” he laughed. One budding animator asked for advice. “I recommend practicing drawing people in action, either dancers or (athletes at) sporting events or something like that. Get a sense of quick gestures (and) a sense of real, strong dynamic poses that have ener-

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adding that the Internet is one of the biggest threats to kids and should always be monitored by parents. Lombardi-Kohrs said more than 100,000 teens are lured into prostitution each year, with more than 2,500 children missing on any given night nationwide. For more information on the AAUW, visit http:// delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net and for more information on the documentary, which is available at the county Board of Education for $8, contact Lombardi-Kohrs at (858) 623-0580. To report a crime involving prostitution, call (888) 373-3888.

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Earl Warren Middle School Spelling Bee Winners Earl Warren Middle School students participated in their school Spelling Bee on Feb. 12. (L-R) 1st place winner: Jae Reidel; 2nd place: Megan Costello; tie for 3rd: Daniel Magnuson and Kevin Parr. Jae will compete at the 44th Annual U-T San Diego Countywide Spelling Bee at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park on Wednesday, March 27.

(Left) Solana Beach City Councilmember Lesa Heebner reads to students at Solana Vista at Rolling Readers’ “Share Your Love of Reading” event. (Right) Supervisor Dave Roberts reads to children at Solana Vista.

Rolling Readers comes to Solana Vista School BY KAREN BILLING Rolling Readers celebrated its second annual “Share Your Love of Reading” event at Solana Vista School on Valentine’s Day. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to helping low-income and at-risk children enjoy reading, aimed to raise awareness about the importance of literacy and reading aloud to children with local leaders serving as honorary readers. San Diego County Supervisor Dave Roberts and Solana Beach City Councilmember Lesa Heebner were among the honorary readers who read to children at Solana Vista. “I love to read and I started reading as a small child. I was one of those kids who went to the library every day to get stacks of books,” said Heebner before reading to her audience of second graders. “I’d like to encourage that habit.” The Share Your Love of Reading campaign visited 14 schools throughout San Diego and honorary readers included Mayor Bob Filner and local radio and TV personalities. Rolling Readers hopes to raise $100,000 by the end of February for its nonprofit. To donate or learn more, visit rollingreaders.org.

The cast of the Feb. 12 Del Mar Hills Academy performance of “Pinocchio.” Photo/Claire Harlin

Del Mar Hills students perform ‘Pinocchio’ while preparing for Dr. Seuss’s ‘Lorax’ on March 1 BY CLAIRE HARLIN Parents of Del Mar Hills Academy students were in for a treat on Feb. 12 as their kids performed their own modern rendition of the classic tale “Pinocchio.” The play featured kids from grades two through five, who began rehearsing weekly for the play in October. Next up, they’ll do a shortened version of the “The Lorax” on March 1, as part of the Dr. Seuss Celebration in the school’s Performing Arts Center, located at 14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar. The Academy’s drama club is sponsored by Tamara Radford, the Hills’ librarian and multimedia specialist, and offers two large productions, as well as several smaller plays, each year. Radford teaches a variety of performance elements, from set design to acting to lighting. For more information, visit www.dmusd.org/Domain/11.

Pianist Shuntaro Sugie at the Carmel Valley Library on Feb. 26 A special free family music program sponsored by the Friends of the Carmel Valley Library will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the library’s community room. It will feature pianist Shuntaro Sugie performing keyboard works of J.S. Bach, to include the French Suite No. 5, Toccata in C minor, and English Suite No. 5. The program will last 45 minutes. Shuntaro Sugie was born in Kyoto, Japan and started playing the piano at age 9. Since then he’s won many prizes including the 1st prize in the 2007 Southern California Bach Festival. He performs regularly here and in Japan. The library is located at 3919 Townsgate Drive in Carmel Valley. For more information, call (858) 552-1668.

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NCL All Ticktocker Mardis Gras Day The San Diego del Norte Chapter of National Charity League held its fifth annual All Ticktocker Day, with a “Mardis Gras Carnival” theme in preparation for its upcoming “Bundles of Love” event at Camp Pendleton. The upcoming event is for military families that are pregnant with their first child and it will be a Mardis Gras-themed babyshower. This chapter-wide preparation day was organized and attended by the girls, known as Ticktockers from 7th through 12th grades. Rockin’ music kept spirits high as the girls assembled Military Outreach Ministry personal pampering gift bags, made hand-tied cozy fleece blankets in cheery fabrics and gift wrapped onesies and infant clothes. They also planned for the carnival games and made banners for the booths. This fun and busy day of service was organized by the Ticktocker Council representatives from each class. Vice President of Ticktockers, Shelley Stevenson, and Grade Level Advisors were on hand to back up the great effort of the Ticktockers.

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Optimist Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach earns â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Distinguished Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Award The Optimist Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach received a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Distinguished Clubâ&#x20AC;? Award from Optimist International at a recent Optimist California South District Quarterly Meeting held in Mission Valley. The honor award is based on service to the youth in local communities through the various projects and programs sponsored by the club to help â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bring Out the Best in Kidsâ&#x20AC;? and an overall increase in Optimist Club membership. Distinguished Club watches were presented to David Eller, club president; Jim Ferrara, treasurer; and Pat Tirona, secretary. Eller also recognized the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors: Jon Vance, Warren Raps, Jim Parrotte, JoAnn Carlton, and Emy Schneider for their outstanding dedication, service and support to bring the Del Mar-Solana Beach Optimist Club to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Distinguished Clubâ&#x20AC;? level. The Optimist Club is a service organization devoted to aiding and encouraging the development of youth, and the giving of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self in service to others. The many service projects of the Optimist Club of Del MarSolana Beach include a significant Childhood Cancer Campaign, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Challenge Award Program, Dollars for Scholars, area Scouting programs, Essay and Oratorical Contests, the Miracle League, Solana Beach Library, Girls on the Run, the San Dieguito Heritage Muse-

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Local student and actress hopes to help others with new book ‘Baffle That Bully’ BY KAREN BILLING At only 10 years old, Chase Anichini has already had some hardships in life, overcoming some cruel bullying in a former school. The bright, charismatic and spunky Chase has taken those experiences and turned them into a book, “Baffle That Bully!” to help other kids face their bullies and regain their power and self-confidence. “These tactics really worked and instead of just helping me, I decided I would help get rid of the bullies for everyone and the world would be happy,” said Chase, now a fourth grader at Torrey Hills Elementary School. The bullying did not happen at Torrey Hills — the Anichinis moved to Carmel Valley over the Christmas break. Her mother, Amy Jones Anichini, who helped write the book, points out that the move wasn’t due to the bullies but simply one for convenience to be closer to work and the children’s activities. “Chase has run into some challenges in her short little life and I don’t know what I would’ve done if it had been me,” Amy said. “Her dad and I are so extremely proud of her for taking all that was thrown her way, figuring out ways to deal with it and looking on the bright side…Instead of crumbling and melting, she just kept going.” The book has been available in digital format on Kindle since September, but the paperback version was released a couple of weeks ago and is available on amazon.com. With “Baffle That Bully!” Amy offers advice for parents and Chase shares simple steps for kids that she learned going through a horrible time at her former school. “I was bullied by a bunch of guys and one girl, they were really mean to me,” said Chase. “I didn’t enjoy the days I went to school and it was hard to avoid them because they were in my class.” With help from her parents and others, Chase tried a lot of different ways to combat her bullies but found methods that really worked. She would confuse them with kindness, compliment them or ask them “totally random questions” like “How’s your baseball team?” “It took the fun out of it for them,” said Amy, noting that they had zeroed in on Chase as someone they could get a reaction out of. “She made the decision to deny them a reaction and pretend like it hadn’t even happened; it really turned the tables.” The most important tool in her arsenal was the fact that Chase learned to smile and shake it off. “Don’t take in everything everyone says,” Chase said sagely. “You’re not going to have a great life if you’re too sensitive and believe what everyone says.” Chase said “Baffle That Bully!” is kind of like a story turned game manual.

Chase Anichini hopes to help kids who are bullied with her book, “Baffle That Bully!” Photo/Karen Billing “But it’s more fun than a game manual, I personally think game manuals are boring,” Chase said. Chase developed the main character of Scarlett Jones to help readers through the scenarios and strategies in the book. Scarlett is “just a regular kid” with brown curly hair and freckles. “One reason why they bully her is her shoes because she’s obsessed with the 1950s like me and she wears pink saddle shoes every day,” Chase said. “She wears weird clothes but really the reason she’s bullied doesn’t have to do with anything specific. They bully everyone but she just happens to be their main target. It’s not about the person

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“Think about snow, kittens, puppies, candy—picture something and really burn it into your brain. Think of drinking tons of soda but you don’t get sick and you don’t get fat or tons of lip gloss that’s free,” Chase said. The book is truly a family affair — Chase’s older sister Jordan did the illustrations for the book and Chase colored them in. A lot of the distraction techniques used in the book also come from Chase’s dad Tom. “Our family learned so much about emotional bullying going through this process,” said Amy. “The conclusion we came to as a family is just that you simply cannot control what other people say or do, all you can control is what you feel about what they do. It’s your choice. You make the choice that it’s an awesome day and no one is going to change that, you have to make the decision to be happy.” While in the process of overcoming her bullies, Chase discovered her love of acting. It seems to come naturally to her and she said she feels “powerful” on the stage. “I really love it, it’s so much fun. I like to be overdramatic,” Chase said. Chase is currently staring as the main character Tina Denmark in The Coronado Playhouse’s “Ruthless the Musical,” which runs through March 3. The play is a musical, comic spin of “The Bad Seed” and Chase takes on the role of a young girl who can be both sickly sweet and a bit sinister. Chase has enjoyed the professional atmosphere of working alongside adults and has used her experiences with bullies to help bring out her character. She hopes to continue her acting career and has been going on auditions with San Diego Musical Theater and San Diego Junior Theater. Looking ahead, Chase thinks there could be a possible companion piece for “Baffle That Bully” that deals with anger management and possibly an opportunity for Scarlett to field questions from readers online. Chase, who has “a million gazillion food allergies,” also thinks she has a book in her about food allergy management for kids. She hasn’t quite figured out the details but with Chase, there’s a strong possibility she will. Find “Baffle That Bully!” at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.

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Classical guitar orchestra strikes a chord with the locals Local woman one of many to learn under direction of Peter Pupping BY CLAIRE HARLIN Solana Beach resident Lisa Margolin-Feher has always been intrigued by the sounds of the guitar, for years imagining herself strumming chords every time she heard music featuring the instrument’s classical riffs. But it wasn’t until five years ago when Margolin-Feher joined the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra that she felt her dream was within reach. “I’d hear a piece of iconic classical guitar music and I would think, ‘Wow, I’d love to be able to do that,’ but I always thought, ‘No, that’s too daunting,’” she said. Founded in 2005 by local award-winning guitarist Peter Pupping, the community group of about 30 members is not only performance driven, but it offers a way for guitarists of all levels to strengthen music-reading skills in the same way members of traditional orchestras and symphonies excel. Beginning on Feb. 25, the or-

chestra will start a new session rehearsing on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m., and Pupping is inviting local players to join. Culminating with a performance on May 17, the session, called “A World Folk Music Celebration,” will explore a variety of folk music styles, including Afro-Cuban, Calypso, South American, American folk, Irish and Spanish. A world music specialist will also be joining the group. “Each session is a different theme,” said MargolinFeher, who has been taking part in every session, twice a year, since she first joined. For example, last session had a holiday music theme to coincide with the season. Margolin-Feher, who has lived in Solana Beach for more than 20 years and works independently as a public relations specialist, said the $300 cost to be part of a session is minimal compared to the amount of instruction she receives, as well as the camaraderie. “We perform solo pieces in front of each other and that can be nerve-racking, but everyone wants you to succeed,” she said, adding that her involvement in the orchestra, as well as playing the guitar, will be a lifelong

Each four-month session of the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra, directed and founded by Peter Pupping, ends with a public performance. COURTESY PHOTO pursuit. “The more I learn about the instrument, the more I realize what I don’t know,” she said. Pupping has arranged the orchestra into five sections, and often adapts chamber music to be played by his group of guitarists, who range in age from 14 to over 70. “I always say, ‘We take anyone, 5 to 75,’ but once I had someone who was 76,”

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Pupping said. Guitar orchestras are unique, especially the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra that is united at the community level. Pupping said similar groups are popular in countries such as Spain and Japan, and many have popped up in music schools at universities around the nation. “There are classical guitar societies around the country, but they are mainly associated with schools,” he

said, adding that he once saw a photo of an 1,000-member guitar orchestra in Japan. Often guitarists practice solo, with other types of instruments or without learning to read music, Pupping said, so the Encinitas Guitar Orchestra offers a completely different training experience, especially for those interested in classical guitar. “It is not necessarily better than the way people

practice in contemporary bands, but it enhances a musician’s skills,” said Pupping, who has 15 albums under his belt and plays concerts, weddings and corporate events around San Diego County. Pupping hold a master’s degree in music, has been playing for 43 years (since he was 9) and has been nominated for two separate honors at the San Diego Music Awards. But in addition to excelling in his own music career, he said he gets much of his fulfillment from passing on his knowledge and being part of the learning process of others. I genuinely love teaching,” he said. “I’m teaching because I love it and I do it regardless of what my performance career is doing … I enjoy watching people grow, and as much as I love the sounds of a guitar, seeing a beginner succeed is equally exciting.” For more information on Pupping, visit www.guitarsounds.com or www.peterpuppingband.com. For more information on the guitar orchestra, visit www. encinitasguitarorchestra. com.

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(Left) Five De.Evolution team members offer tips to Solana Pacific School Principal Brian McBride on how to drive the robot; (Right) Del Mar Heights 6th-grade teacher Louwana Spetter at the controls. Courtesy photos

Robotics — exercise for the mind! BY NIC STONE, CANYON CREST ACADEMY SENIOR AND DE.EVOLUTION TEAM CAPTAIN FIRST robotics is a program focused on developing an interest towards science and engineering among students of all ages, and it is quickly becoming more and more popular among local students, parents and teachers. Many local schools are not only offering robotics afterschool programs, but also developing robotics and engineering classes to add to the school’s curriculum. One of Canyon Crest Academy’s robotics teams, De.Evolution, is helping to spearhead this growing movement in the community. The team, composed of seven juniors and seniors from Canyon Crest Academy, has been competing in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) competition for two and a half years, and was the second place finalists at the World Competition in St. Louis two years ago. This season, they have won two out of their three regional qualifier competitions, and will be competing at both the Feb. 23 San Diego regional and March 2 Los Angeles regional in the hopes of again qualifying for the St. Louis international competition in April. As well as mentoring several existing FTC robotics teams in the San Diego area, De. Evolution has given engineering and FIRST robotics focused presentations to local sixthgrade students at Del Mar Heights Elementary and Solana Pacific Elementary this past month. These demonstrations provided students and teachers an opportunity to observe firsthand the team’s robot in action, as well as hearing about the different aspects of the program from members of the team. The principals and many of the school’s teachers were given the chance to try driving the robot around, much to the enjoyment of their students. De.Evolution encourages any students or schools interested in starting a team or hearing more about the FIRST program to contact them through their website at www. team4278.com. De-Evolution team members look forward to helping develop understanding of robotics and engineering to middle and high school students, and spreading the message of the excitement and team spirit the FIRST program provides.

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Lemonade stand benefiting Kids’ Cancer Research to be held Feb 24 at Solana Highlands What do Max’s Ring of Fire, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church and the San Diego Star Wars Society have in common? They join forces this Sunday, Feb. 24, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Solana Highlands Elementary School (located at 3520 Long Run Dr San Diego, 92130) to host a lemonade stand to raise money for kids fighting cancer. Since 2009, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church (SBPC) has designated a day where it closes its worship doors on Sunday in lieu of serving the community through service projects all up and down the coast. One of the 150 projects the church has identified is a Lemonade Stand to benefit Max’s Ring of Fire, a local non-profit that raises money and awareness for childhood cancer research. Carmel Valley residents and church members founded Max’s Ring of Fire after their son Max Mikulak died in 2008 at age 7 from Neuroblastoma, a common form of childhood cancer. “It’s a sobering fact that cancer remains the number one disease threat to children’s lives,” states Andy Mi-

A lemonade stand will be held Sunday, Feb. 24, from 9:30 a.m.-noon at Solana Highlands Elementary School to raise money for kids fighting cancer. kulak, Max’s dad. Childhood cancer takes more children’s lives than asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and pediatric AIDS – combined. “SBPC’s Community Serve Day is one of the most meaningful activities we do as members of our church,” say the Mikulak’s. “It’s an opportunity to work alongside our friends and neighbors, and to be able to serve others in our communities and beyond.” In addition to being able to help support a great cause by making a donation for a cup of lemonade or home baked goodies, the San Diego Star Wars Society will be on hand for photo opportunities, and you may even be able to spar with Darth Vader or a Jedi Knight (don’t forget your light saber!), or direct traffic with a Storm Trooper. The San Diego Star Wars Society takes great pride in supporting non-profits that support children’s causes. For more information on Community Serve Day, go to www.SolanaPres.org; for more information and directions to the lemonade stand, go to www.MaxsRingOfFire.org

(Above) Some members of the Torrey Hills Science Olympiad Team. (Right) Team members Matthew and Edward.

Torrey Hills Science Olympiad Team third at Regional Science Olympiad The Torrey Hills Science Olympiad Team placed third in the Regional Science Olympiad competition held on Feb. 2 at Rancho Bernardo High School. There were 98 teams from 31 schools, mostly middle schools. The team will be going on to the Southern California State competition in Anaheim on April 6. Students in 5th and 6th grades trained with volunteer coaches every week; they built mousetrap vehicles, rotor egg drop devices, musical instruments, Rube Goldberg devices and studied academic topics in Meteorology, Anatomy, Genetics, Astronomy, Geology and Physics. Congratulations to all 30 members of the Torrey Hills Teams!

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We Are This Close! BY EMILY FIGUEIREDO, DEL MAR ROTARY CLUB PUBLICITY CHAIR In 1985, Rotary International launched the PolioPlus campaign, the first and largest internationally coordinated private-sector support of a public health initiative. Since then, Rotary clubs around the world have joined this global fight to eradicate the crippling disease of polio. As of now, only three countries have current polio cases and the world is 99 percent polio free. The fight isn’t over and more funding is being provided to see the end of this potentially fatal infectious disease. The Rotary Club of Del Mar is dedicated to the effort financially and has sent club members internationally to aid in vaccinating children in third world countries. Celebrities, politicians and Rotarians all over the world are demonstrating their support by snapping photos of their hands showing just how close the world can be to polio freedom if we all join together. On Feb. 7, the Del Mar Rotarians took a photo to join the “This Close” awareness campaign set forth by Rotary International. The Rotary Club of Del Mar invites community members interested in the fight against polio, local and international service or sharing a great lunch with new friends to visit www.delmarrotary.org. We meet Thursdays at noon at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Del Mar.

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Letters to the Editor/Opinion Double Tracking in Del Mar MAYOR’S VIEW O n e of the unique features of our city is the railroad that passes through TERRY our comSINNOTT m u n i t y . Del Mar Mayor It is the second busiest intercity passenger rail line in the United States, with as many as 70 trains a day, including the Coaster commuter trains, and the Pacific Surfliner. It also provides the only north-south rail link for freight to and from San Diego. Currently, a single track passes south over the San Dieguito Lagoon, past the Fairgrounds, and just east of our residential neighborhood of north beach. The line then continues south along the bluffs and then across Los Penasquitos Lagoon. A new construction project is being proposed to be built by the year 2030 that would add 1.1 miles of a second mainline track south of Solana Beach, replace the 96-year-old wooden trestle across the San Dieguito River, and add a special events platform at the western edge of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The purpose of the project is to eliminate a significant bottleneck in the passage of trains south of Solana Beach, improve safety, and do away with trains having to sit idle waiting at

a siding as another train passes on the single track. The special events platform is intended to be used only during the Fair and racing season, will encourage visitors to commute on the train, and reduce traffic. This project is estimated to cost $100 million and, as said, is scheduled for completion in 2030. But the design and environmental work for the project is being done this year, and will be completed in 2014. It is the practice of the lead agencies (SANDAG, Caltrans, and NCTD) to design and do the environmental review of the project early, and have it “on the shelf” — ready to go when the funding becomes available. What is critical to Del Mar is that we are actively involved in the early design and environmental review processes so that we can identify potential impacts on our community and seek mitigation for those negative results. As councilmembers, it is our responsibility to identify problems early and get them resolved early, before they become rigid and without solutions. So it was clear to me that we needed to get our community involved now. The Council also supported this approach. On Feb. 4, the Council agreed to form an Ad Hoc Committee for the San Dieguito Double Track and Fairgrounds Platform Project. This committee will be made up of interested residents and community volunteers. The purpose of the committee will be to

gain a full understanding of the project, identify issues of concern for Del Mar, prioritize mitigation measures that will address those concerns, and submit those recommendations to the City Council. The Council will then use that information to shape its formal response to the project design and environmental mitigation. Now this approach is very unusual, and needs to be done with some finesse. The Double Track project will be funded using Federal dollars. As such, its environmental review will be done under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), not the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NEPA requires that the environmental review demonstrate that mitigations and alternative measures for the project were considered while designing the project. CEQA requires mitigation after the project is designed and is being constructed. Therefore it is important that the City of Del Mar identify potential mitigations to ensure that they are incorporated into the project at the design phase to ensure implementation. Our new “Dual Track Ad Hoc Committee” will provide key analysis and input to the City, and get an early jump on making this project as positive as possible for the community. I appreciate everyone’s willingness to get involved. Terry Sinnott Mayor

Public beach access is limited by Solana Beach inaction The Solana Beach Council’s inaction to repair or replace the public south beach access is limiting public use. I, along with many other Solana Beach residents, am concerned that the City Council is not working aggressively to either temporarily repair or reopen this important public beach access that has now been closed for more than three months, with no sign of progress. According to reports in The Coast News, this major access may not be rebuilt and opened for one-two years! This is a key gateway to the beautiful beach that beckons thousands of surfers and other visitors, as well as those who wish to purchase property. This barrier can discourage some potential visitors from spending time and money in Solana Beach, as well as reduce property sales, all of which provide important tax revenue for the city. Ironically, Mayor Mike Nichols supported a plan that would require the City Council to address “visitor-serving qualities” as the city moves forward: “It’s a win for us because we want people to come to Solana Beach.” (Solana Beach Sun, Feb. 14 2013, page 6). If so, then this major gateway to the beach needs immediate attention. I encourage all who enjoy this beautiful beach to request that the Mayor and Council use available funds to make the reopening a priority. David Altheide, Solana Beach

Education Matters/Opinion Overseers selected for San Dieguito schools bond BY MARSHA SUTTON A l though b o a r d members for the San Dieguito Marsha Sutton Union High School District expressed pleasure at the high quality of applicants for a seat on the district’s bond Oversight Committee, there was a dearth of candidates for three of the five required positions. Of 11 applicants, only one each qualified for the business, taxpayers and senior organization representative. The rest applied to be the parent, parent organization or at-large representative. The board was required to select a minimum of seven people to serve, and nine were chosen at an open meeting on Feb. 12. Members are: •Business rep: Michael Kenny •Taxpayers rep: Lorraine Kent •Seniors rep: Mary Farrell •Parent organization rep: Clarke Caines •Parent rep: Larry Lugo •At large: Kim Bess, Scott Seidenverg, Rhea Stewart, Jeffery Thomas The Oversight Committee is charged with monitoring SDUHSD’s Proposition AA $449 million bond measure, which passed in November by a slim margin. Michael Kenny, the San Diego County Taxpayers Association choice, became the sole Business representative after another candidate was disqualified as a business rep. That left Lorraine Kent as the only Taxpayers organization rep. And Mary Farrell was the only person to apply as a representative of a senior citizens group. Two weeks ago, Eric Dill, SDUHSD’s associate superintendent of business services, said the senior citizens’ organization could not be AARP. “They have to belong to some organization that represents senior interests,” but not AARP, he said then. The example he gave was someone in a retirement community’s Homeowners Association located within the district. Yet Farrell’s qualifica-

tion for the senior citizens position was her membership in AARP. At the board meeting Feb. 12, Dill said the language in the law is “openended” and had determined that membership in AARP is valid. “The sections of the code are pretty vague,” he said, adding that he would prefer a local senior organization but it’s not necessary. Janet Mueller, an attorney with Dannis Woliver Kelley of San Diego, said the law simply calls for one member to be “active in a senior citizens’ organization.” “That’s really the only insight the law provides,” she said. Unless the district has internal policies that make it more specific, school districts have discretion on how to interpret the language, she said, adding, “Most people would interpret it broadly.” Because it was publicized that AARP membership was not adequate, what’s unknown is how many people might have applied to represent senior interests had it been clear that AARP was acceptable. Farrell’s qualifications, however, are not in question. She has extensive knowledge and experience in local education, including serving on PTAs, site councils, strategic planning groups, committees and foundations. She is influential in local politics and the education community, particularly Del Mar and San Dieguito, and, according to her application, has “served as campaign manager for many board candidates at both the elementary and high school level.” Farrell said she was applying out of “an overly-developed sense of duty” and brings to the committee “years of understanding schools.” Farrell is well-known by SDUHSD board members, having publicly endorsed incumbent trustees Joyce Dalessandro and Beth Hergesheimer in last November’s school board elections. Both incumbents won. The chosen After determining that See EDUCATION, page 19

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The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and the FanFaire Foundation are jointly presenting a very special “Evening of Jazz” on Saturday, March 2, at 6 p.m. the RSF Garden Club, located at 17025 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe. The evening will include performances by jazz pianist, Mikan Zlatkovich; flutist Kirk Johnson; Fernando Gomez; the Pizarro Brothers; and a Latin quintet, The Quintero Caballero. The evening will benefit the FanFaire Foundation. The FanFaire Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides programing for children throughout the county designed to strengthen science and music education. The Jazz Dinner Show will start at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. The cost for the dinner and show is $75. You can order tickets online at rsfgardenclub.org or call 858-7561554. Check payable to RSF Garden Club, PO Box 483, RSF, CA 92067. See the Garden Club website for more information at www.rsfgardenclub.org.

The Flaming Lips to star at Playhouse Gala March 9 Experimental rock band The Flaming Lips — composers of the La Jolla Playhouse’s acclaimed, world-premiere musical, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” will perform during the Playhouse’s annual gala, Saturday, March 9. The 2013 event boasts a contemporary lounge atmosphere with custom banquettes and multi-level platforms, designed by the Playhouse’s scene shop artisans. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a cocktail party in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Lobby in the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for La Jolla Playhouse, featuring signature spirits and savory treats. Guests will then move into the Potiker Theatre for a dinner-by-the-bite menu catered by Chef Jeffrey Strauss of Pamplemousse Grille. After dinner will be a one-of-a-kind, unplugged performance by The Flaming Lips, followed by late night bites, drinks and dancing. For guests at the $5,000 Commanderie and $2,500 Sommelier ticket levels, the Playhouse has lined up a group of wine hosts to curate a sensory experience from their private wine collections. For tickets ( $500 to $5,000) contact Events Manager Elizabeth Galloway at egalloway@ljp.org or (858) 228-3085.

EDUCATION continued from page 18 Scott Seidenverg did not qualify as a business representative, he became an atlarge member. This left only one individual with a business association: Michael Kenny. Kenny, an active member of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, is also a member of the Rotary Club of San Diego and the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. His experience in commercial real estate, investment, construction and development, combined with his degree in business and his involvement in civic organizations, appealed to the board. He said he wants to serve on the oversight committee to make sure that the district “spends money on what it’s supposed to be spent on.” Kenny’s shift from the taxpayers rep to the business rep left only one individual from a taxpayers’ organization: Lorraine Kent. Kent said the San Diego County Taxpayers Association suggested she apply for a seat. Emphasizing her openness to do what was required, she responded, “You tell me” when asked by the school board to define the role of the committee. Retired, with a child at Torrey Pines High School, Kent is a member of the League of Women Voters, has been involved for the past 15 years in the PTO and foundation at the Rancho Santa Fe School, and volunteered with the Girl Scouts for eight years. She wrote on her application that she wanted to serve on the committee “in a way that continues to build trust and accountability.” Clarke Caines, the parent organization representative, is active in the La Costa Canyon High School Foundation and worked on the Prop. AA campaign. He said in his application that he wanted to serve on the committee “as the project launches to ensure its success.” Caines, who was greeted by board members warmly and called “a familiar face,” has served on numerous boards, foundations and civic organizations. Larry Lugo, the parent representative, was also a strong supporter of Prop. AA, working the phones to urge voter support during the weeks leading up to the November election. On his application, Lugo said he wanted to serve on the committee, because “I feel an obligation to those that voted in favor of AA, and those that didn’t, to ensure that the funds approved are managed with a high fiduciary standard consistent with the intent of the bond measure.”

At-large member Kim Bess is a parent of a former SDUHSD student and has extensive experience in education as a teacher and former science director for the San Diego Unified School District. Bess has been the principal investigator for National Science Foundation grants with budgets over $10 million. Her current focus is her work in energy efficiency at the County Office of Education. She said in her application that she wanted to serve to help increase opportunities and support 21st-century learning for students. At-large member Scott Seidenverg wrote on his application that the timing of the bond’s projects should cover “not only the students currently in the district but also those on their [way] up the chain …” Having young children helps him provide “at minimum a 12-year outlook,” he said. Saying he and other parents opposed the Del Mar Union School District bond for “piggybacking” on San Dieguito’s bond, he subsequently became more familiar with San Dieguito’s Prop. AA and wants to focus on “planning for changes in technology and the way students will learn over the life of each campus.” At-large member Rhea Stewart worked on the campaign committee for passage of Prop. AA and wrote on her application that she “would like to continue my involvement in the long-range facilities process.” Stewart is a former board member of the Cardiff School District from 2006 to 2010 and has served on a number of San Dieguito school foundations, committees and site councils. At-large member Jeffery Thomas was previously the athletic liaison for the Canyon Crest Academy foundation “because I felt that the needs of CCA’s scholar-athletes were not being adequately addressed,” he wrote on his application. A supporter of Prop. AA, Thomas said he wanted to serve on the committee “to ensure that the execution phase of Proposition AA is performed consistent with the trust and transparency expectations of district voters.” Geographic balance The candidates were questioned individually in five-minute interviews with the school board. President Barbara Groth asked each the same three questions: 1. What is your interest in this position? 2. What do you see as the role of the committee? 3. What will you bring to the committee as a member? Five members reside in the northern part of the district (Bess, Caines, Kenny,

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Lugo, Stewart) and four live in the southern portion (Farrell, Kent, Seidenverg, Thomas). Dill said others applied but withdrew after learning they needed to file a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests with the Fair Political Practices Commission, which will be made public. Form 700 requires that individuals report investments and business positions in business entities, real property and income from sources located or doing business in the agency’s jurisdiction. Bess’s son is an assistant principal at Diegueno Middle School in Encinitas, and Seidenverg’s wife is a teacher at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas. Board member Hergesheimer said she worried about the perception of a conflict of interest. But Dill said the legal prohibition only restricts the applicant from being an employee of the district. “It doesn’t say anything about relatives,” he said. The larger, unspoken conflict-of-interest question was how objective the committee can be with some members who actively worked for passage of the bond measure. But this point was unaddressed. Another thorny issue was the requirement that committee members serve two full years. But Lugo, the parent representative, has a child in 11th grade, so in one year and four months Lugo will no longer qualify as the parent of a district student. Because the board appointed nine members, two more than the minimum of seven, Dill said Lugo could serve in that capacity until his child graduated. Then he could move to the at-large position and another could take his place as the parent rep. Although Dill and SDUHSD superintendent Ken Noah were present, they were largely silent during the selection process, being careful to stay neutral as board members chose committee members. Dill thanked trustees for meeting for two hours to interview candidates, saying that in other districts staff often presents a slate for the board to simply approve. The district is required to provide the Oversight Committee with administrative support, and meetings will be posted and subject to the open-meeting Ralph M. Brown Act, Dill said. Committee members will meet quarterly, must live within district boundaries and are appointed for two-year terms without compensation. Members will select a chair and vice-chair, will vote on agendas and minutes, and will issue regular reports to the school board and the public. All documents will be part of the public record and made available on the district’s website. Bond revenues must be expended only for the acquisition or lease of real property and for construction, renovation or replacement of school facilities. The funds cannot be used for employee salaries or other school operating expenses. — Marsha Sutton can be reached at SuttComm@san.rr.com.

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Freshman standout leads Torrey Pines into playoffs

BY GIDEON RUBIN Sierra Campisano walked into the Torrey Pines gym with modest expectations when she went out for the varsity girls basketball team as a freshman last fall. “I hoped to make a difference and be a part of the team but I didn’t think I’d have that big an impact,” she said. Her early assessment couldn’t have been much further off the mark. In her varsity debut, Campisano scored 27 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and blocked 15 shots in a 75-46 nonleague victory over Ramona on Nov. 29 — a performance that earned her Star of the Week by the prestigious Cal-Hi Sports publication. But after a magical first month in which she posted a double-double in every game she suited up, Campisano, experienced a devastating setback when potentially life-threatening complications from a burst appendicitis she experienced over the holidays required a second surgery. After a six-week absence, Campisano, an athletic 6-foot2 post player whose potential is as limitless as her enthusiasm, has returned in time to lead the Falcons into the San Diego Section playoffs. The Falcons (11-16), who are seeded ninth in the Division I playoffs, were scheduled to play No. 8 Eastlake (17-10) on Tuesday night. The Falcons lost eight straight games during a period in which Campisano and several other players were out with injuries. And although Campisano by her own admission isn’t anywhere close to 100 percent since losing an estimated 24 pounds of muscle, she nevertheless remains a formidable presence. Campisano scored 17 points and had 12 rebounds in her first game back (a 62-57 Palomar League loss to Poway on Feb. 8). She followed that up with 18 points and 10 boards in a 84-41 league win against Canyon Crest Academy on Feb. 15. Campisano is averaging 19.8 points, 15.5 rebounds and 7.3 blocks per game. As Campisano continues to regain her strength, the Falcons figure to be a potentially dangerous team should they advance deep into the playoffs. “With her on the floor we’re like a whole different team,” Torrey Pines coach David McClurg said. “Just her presence on the court, even if she didn’t do anything, is something, and at 50 percent (of full strength) she’s getting us a dozen points, she’s getting us a dozen rebounds and she’s blocking shots. Perhaps more importantly, Campisano has emerged as the team’s inspirational leader. “It’s just uplifting for the whole team to see her out

Sierra Campisano in action on the court. Photo/Anna Scipione there,” McClurg said. Campisano’s emergence as a dominant player at such an early stage of her development is almost unheard of. “It’s very unusual,” McClurg said. “It’s not very common that you have a freshman that comes in and starts, and it’s certainly not common that you have a freshman come in and put up the numbers she did the first few games against girls who are literally three years older than her.” McClurg said that most freshman post players tend to be one-dimensional, playing mostly with their backs to the basket. Campisano, whose club background includes play-

ing on the elite Sol travel team, has advanced ball-handling skills for a high school player. She sometimes brings the ball up the court. “She can get a ball off a rebound and take it coast to coast and be a distributor,” McClurg said. “That puts her way ahead, that’s why a lot of college coaches are looking at her now, because she can do that already.” What also sets Campisano apart is a passion for the game, McClurg said, noting that her intensity in practices earned her the respect of her teammates long before she started putting up monstrous numbers. Campisano said she prides herself for her blue-collar playing style, which she said her mother, Cristina Campisano, who played at Division I Northern Arizona, and her Sol club coach, Statticus Harris, instilled in her. And as much fun as it is pouring in big scoring numbers, she loves to mix it up in the trenches at least as much. “I love blocking shots, the physical contact and competing,” Campisano said. I love outworking others to win.” She attributes the success she’s had this season in large part to her Falcons teammates. “It wasn’t just me,” she said emphatically. “My teammates helped me so much. We went hard against each other in practice and they fed me the ball, so that helped a lot.” Campisano did what she could to be part of the team almost immediately after her release from a local hospital, cheering on her teammates from the bench. “Here’s a girl just out of a hospital who can barely move and she’s coming to sit on a bench at our game,” McClurg said. The way Campisano has handled herself on and off the court since joining the team has made on impression on her teammates and others in the extended San Diego County basketball community. “Not only has the team embraced her but other teams that we played during her sickness and her hospital stay would call me or come up to me at games and say ‘my team is putting together a poster for her and send it to her,’” McClurg said. “This girl is just starting out and these kids are rallying around her, and it’s not just our team that’s supporting her.” Campisano acknowledged that the circumstances surrounding her season would make a deep playoff run that much sweeter for her and her teammates. “It would mean everything,” she said. “Right now we’re peaking at the right time. We haven’t all played together and we haven’t been 100 percent until right now. “Nobody really expects us to do anything so we kind of want to shock everybody and show them that we can do this.”

Local brothers earning national recognition in rugby BY TIM PICKWELL With an Irish mother and English father, rugby might be in the DNA of Johnathan and Torran Raby. The brothers have enjoyed tremendous success in the sport over the past few years, and they captained the Torrey Pines Varsity and Junior Varsity rugby squads, respectively, to a combined 17-1 record in the 2012-13 season, and into the Southern California High School Rugby Finals Feb. 16 in Palos Verdes. Sophomore Torran helped the JV defeat Palos Verde, 51-24. Senior Johnathan had a creative, behind-the-back assist and scored a try, but a depleted Torrey Pines squad (five starters injured or MIA) lost to a powerful Long Beach Wilson HS Varsity, 50-19, in the title match. Johnathan, 18, has been playing the sport for only five years. In that short span the 6’ 2” 180 lb. senior has won Southern California U14, U16, and U19 club championships, won the So Cal JV High School championships in 2010 and 2011, the Rocky Mountain Challenge National Championship in 2012 as captain of the So Cal U17 Griffins All-Star team, and the Las Vegas Invitational High School Rugby 7’s tournament as captain of the So Cal Select Side that beat a 22-team field from Canada, Mexico and the United States. Torran, 15, surprised some by leaping past junior and senior talent from some of the top Rugby programs in the state to start alongside brother Johnathan on the winning So. Cal Select Side in last week’s Las Vegas 7’s tournament. His play in Las Vegas got some notice. Legendary USA coach Salty Thompson was in attendance, and after watching Torran, selected him to the High School All-American

The Raby brothers, Johnathan (left) and Torran (right), from Carmel Valley, celebrate with father Dean moments after leading a Southern California High School All-Star team to a championship at the international Las Vegas Invitational Rugby 7’s tournament, held Feb. 7-8. Photo/Wendy Heynen. U17/Junior Varsity team, which will represent the USA next month in the prestigious Wellington International Tournament outside of London. Allen Andrews, a former professional rugby player, coaches the Torrey Pines backs, and is a coach with the So

Cal Griffins. He picked Johnathan and Torran to represent Southern California in the LVI Rugby 7’s Tournament last week. But, he has had his eye on the brothers for over a year. “I first discovered Johnathan and Torran at the 2012 Griffin tryouts,” recalls Andrews. “I was immediately impressed with their work rate and ability to listen and follow directions. Although Torran did not make the final squad last year, I knew deep down that Torran had the makings to really be something special and that I would have a few more years to work with him. I told him to be patient and his time will come. Johnathan made the 2012 squad and was our captain. He had an outstanding tournament for us and earned a call up to the High School All-American Winter camp.” Torrey Pines Varsity Head Coach Matty Sandoval, a former USD All-American, has been coaching Johnathan for several years. “Johnathan plays a position that requires exceptional speed and toughness,” says Sandoval. “He is responsible for being the first point of defense, and for disrupting the opponent’s attack. Johnathan is perfectly suited for the position, possessing a wide receiver’s speed, and a linebacker’s size and toughness.” Johnathan started 11 games at outside linebacker for the Torrey Pines Varsity football squad in 2012, and had a key fumble recovery in the Falcons’ upset of La Costa Canyon. But, he plans on focusing on rugby in college, and will be attending St. Mary’s in the East Bay. The Gaels have the

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Young dancers awarded high scores for international ballet competition Four students from Ballet Arte Academy of Classical Ballet in Solana Beach recently competed in the San Diego Regional Semi-Finals of the Youth America Grand Prix Ballet Competition. The YAGP is the world’s largest competition for dance students 9-19 years of age and its mission is to provide extraordinary educational and professional opportunities to young dancers and act as a stepping-stone to a professional dance career. The San Diego Semi-Finals attracted about 300 students and was held over a three-day weekend. Each dancer was invited to perform in two major categories, Contemporary and Classical Ballet and their performances were judged by an esteemed panel of professional dancers, Artistic Directors and Master Teachers from around the world. Eleven-year-old Danielle Esposito placed Top 12 in Pre-Competitive Contemporary and Classical Ballet and also won 3rd prize for the Contemporary Division. “I was a little nervous, but very excited” she said, and looks forward to competing again next year.

(L-R): Kyono Morin, Sophie Williams, Brian Warkentien, Danielle Esposito. Photo/ Deborah Brown Kyono Morin, 13, remarked that once she was on-stage, “my pre-performance nervousness disappeared.” She placed Top 12 in the Junior Contemporary and Classical Divisions. “The YAGP was a fun experience and I learned so much from my teachers at Ballet Arte” said Brian Warkentien, 13. Brian placed Top 6 in the Junior Classical Division. The months of rehearsals and coaching prior to the competition were the favorite parts for 16 year-old Sophie Williams. “ I was very thankful to have the support of my wonderful teachers,” she said. Sara Viale and Erlends Zieminch, the directors of Ballet Arte are very proud of their students’ accomplishments and were happy to be able to offer this wonderful opportunity for training and for them to gain invaluable performance experience. In the words of Brian Warkentien, “It’s not all about the winning, it’s about the process and what you ultimately learn from it.” For more information, visit www.balletarte.com

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Adrenaline Lacrosse kicks off San Diego Youth Leagues Adrenaline kicked off its spring youth leagues in San Diego on Feb. 19. The Adrenaline Youth Leagues San Diego (AYL SD) offer coaching by top lacrosse players in an environment adjusted for beginners and more advanced players. “Lacrosse is an important youth sport in San Diego,” said Jesse Foss, training director of AYL SD. “We have a solid program here with the most experienced lacrosse players and coaches in the nation, providing dedicated support for each of participants to achieve their peak potential.” Organized and backed by the leading lacrosse brand in the U.S. – Adrenaline – the leagues also include a pro clinic, AdrenaFIT training session, and Awareness Initiative. “We turn passion into potential by coaching the complete player,” added Foss. “We’re not just coaches to these kids, we’re mentors.” AYL SD has the most games of any league in the area with up to 14 games (10 regular games and 2 playoff games), which are played on Sundays for the boys and Saturdays for the girls. Registration is available via e-mail at info@adrln.com, online at

www.aylsd.com or 858-405-2435. Additional details about AYL SD are available at www.aylsd.com. Divisions include boys 1st through 6th grade, and girls 1st through 8th grade, as well as boys 7th and 8th grade. Fees range from $350 to $450 depending on the division. Adrenaline Youth Lacrosse has firmly established itself as the official youth league for boys and girls that feeds directly into some of the strongest high school teams in the area. These firm and robust programs allow AYL SD to develop potential future greats. All fees are paid up front, freeing parents and players to focus on the game and experience and letting Adrenaline handle logistics and coaching. With its headquarters in San Diego, Adrenaline’s goals are to raise money for charity partners, increase awareness of lacrosse, and make an impact on the sport. The company has raised $124,459 since its inception and continues to raise much more through its many charitable endeavors.

Free skills clinics offered by Manchester Soccer Club Join Jeff Illingworth, director of coaching, every Friday in March for free soccer skills clinics. This is a unique opportunity for youth soccer players, ages 6-13 to develop and improve their individual skills. Illingworth has an extensive background in coaching and education, having coached in the San Diego area for 20-plus years. He has previously coached soccer greats such as Jovan Kirovsky (1996 U.S. Olympic Team and current Asst. Manager for LA Galaxy), TK Inbody (former Stanford Co-Captain), and Chuggar Adair (former USD Captain, SD Flash, Portland Timbers). Clinics will be held March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 3:455:15 p.m. at Carmel Creek Elementary/Park, 4260 Carmel Center Drive, San Diego, 92130. Email Illingworth at godfreyillingworth@hotmail.com to reserve your spot.

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out of traffic with a burst of speed. It’s quite a move.” William “Chief” Leversee coaches the Torrey Pines Junior Varsity, and has had a hand in developing the 6’ 2” 175 lb. sophomore. “Torran is unique in that he is a big athlete with solid ball distribution skills,” says Leversee. “He is developing his tactical kicking and has proven to be a fast and stealthy runner.” Torran’s name is a variation on “Torrey” since Mom, Michelle, enjoyed hiking at the Torrey Pines Reserve while pregnant with him. So, it’s a good thing he is attending Torrey Pines HS where he plays football, as well as rugby. On the pitch, Torran plays the #10 (flyhalf) position, and could probably get some playing time on the Varsity. “We like to keep age-appropriate kids playing together,” says

Leversee, a former USA Eagle and international professional rugby player. “Torran is riding a very strong high school season and has great chemistry with his back line centers. To disrupt that pattern [by playing him up] is risky.” Father Dean is a telecommunications engineer, and played rugby at the University of Reading in Berkshire, England, and later at the Reading Rugby Football Club where he humbly admits to starting on the “third and fourth string squads. I’m not sure where the boys got their talent.” There is a third Raby child: Alyssa. The Carmel Valley Middle School 7th grader plays soccer, lacrosse and field hockey. But, she is forbidden by Mom from following her brothers until, “they develop a bubble-wrap suit for female players.”

Former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott to present motivational speech at benefit for TPHS Baseball Program The Torrey Pines High School Foundation will present a motivational speech by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott titled “Perseverance & Overcoming Adversity.” The event, which will benefit the TPHS Baseball Program, will be held on Wednesday, March 6, at the TPHS Auditorium. Event schedule: 6 p.m., motivational speech; 7 p.m., private reception. Private reception attendees will be provided with a signed copy of Jim Abbott’s book, “Imperfect: An Improbable Life.” Register now, for tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/322313

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Four Solana Beach Soccer Club players honored Peter Schmid Award recognizes sportsmanship and attitude BY KAREN BILLING Solana Beach Soccer Club held its annual meeting on Feb. 12, honoring four young recipients of the Peter Schmid Award, an award that recognizes standout players for their sportsmanship and attitude. This year’s recipients included Alexandra “Alex” Worms, Hannah Wagner, Francesca “Franny” Oldham and Aafje Day. Additionally, the club honored outgoing president and long-serving board member Scott Billington. “The board is incredibly well run and Scott’s worked diligently to keep things running smoothly,” said new president Jeff Lyle. “He set a tone that will keep the club going successfully for a long time.” Lyle said Billington hasn’t had kids in the league for a while but still volunteered an “incredible” amount of time. Billington is also an airline pilot, real estate broker and longtime volunteer for the Solana Beach School District, organizing the Solana Beach Foundation for Learning’s Solana Beach Ball fundraiser for the last two years “Being a part of the organization has been tremendously fun,” Billington said, noting his favorite part is seeing the kids in their fresh new uniforms on their first day. “We’ve got a great community and thankfully they like to be a part of this club.” The Peter Schmid Award is about more than just being a good soccer player. While the under-8 player Alex Worms didn’t lead the team in goals scored, she was “the glue that bonded the team whether in the form of onfield encouragement or sideline cheerleading,” said

Above: All recipients of Peter Schmid Award: Aafje Day, Franny Oldham, Alex Worms and Hannah Wagner Left: Outgoing Solana Beach Soccer Club president Scott Billington with new president Jeff Lyle PHOTOS/KAREN BILLING Coach Erick Co. Co said her confidence was magnetic and contagious and her personality invigorated and motivated the team. The best example of her influence was when she got sick mid-season and missed a couple of practices and games. “At halftime in one of the missed games we were trailing by several goals and I specifically remember Samantha, one of our top scorers, stating dejectedly, ‘We’re not going to win because Alex isn’t here,’ and several others nodding in agreement,” said Co. Co said that he can’t help but wonder what a great kid like Alex will accomplish in life. “She is one of those uncommon individuals that I can envision with the potential to make a difference,” Co said. Under-14 girls Coach Chris Costello nominated Hannah Wagner for the award after what she went through during the season

with her brother Jackson’s lymphoma diagnosis. He said Jackson’s illness, of course, affected his entire family and he would’ve understood if Hannah wanted to put soccer on hold for the season. “Hannah instead choose to play and even elevated her level of play. She sometimes played entire games without a sub. She’d always been a great goal scorer but really turned it up this year,” Costello said. “She provided a really inspiring example of sportsmanship and perseverance when you saw she was going through a hard situation and was still able to show up and play even better.” New president Lyle has coached both award winners Aafje and “Franny” on his under-16 team for the last two years. Talking about Aafje, he said she always made him smile, had a great attitude and called her a “real sweetheart” who shows compassion to her teammates and even oppo-

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nents. “She likes to play defense, which is a huge plus because nobody else wants to, they all want to play forward. She’s really good at defense, really talented,” Lyle said. Lyle said players like Aafje make coming to practice really fun and she was always offering to help without being asked. Regarding Franny, Lyle said she has only one speed and that’s 100 percent. Last year, he asked Franny to play a hybrid position of center midfield and part stopper, which basically meant her job was to “run all over the field.” “She took on the role and played until her face was bright red and then kept going,” Lyle said. “She just goes 100 miles an hour and when her teammates saw how hard she was playing, it just really got everyone going.” He called Franny the “unsung hero” of the team and one of the reasons why it is so fun to coach.

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ly hurt, Jamie and Mandy have a new challenge. Although they’ve been together for more than eight years, they’ve never been together as time stands still. They’ve always been on the move while working. Can they cope with being with each other 24/7 in a New York apartment? “It’s certainly about things that people are dealing with right now,” Ellenstein said. “The story covers both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, so it will resonate with the audience. The story is also an examination of what responsibility means, and there is another couple in the play (John Nutten as Richard, and Mhari Sandoval as Sarah), who are dealing with some new twists in their lives as well.” Ellenstein is superb at choosing a cast and doesn’t disappoint with the actors he picked for this play. Gercke has appeared in many San Diego productions (“Proof,” “The Merchant of Venice,” Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “Tragedy of the Commons,” and others) and is co-founder and former artistic director of New Village Arts. Ellenstein previously directed Sandoval in her first professional play in 1991. Since then, she has achieved success in

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Mhari Sandoval (Sarah) stars in ‘Time Stands Still’ at the North Coast Repertory Theatre. PHOTO/KEN JACQUES “The Power of Darkness,” and she is the voice of “Deadly Sins” on Investigation Discovery Channel. Hardke has appeared in “Becky’s New Car,” NCRT and “Hairspray,” SDREP. She is a University of San Diego recipi-

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Crispy Chicken Strips and plain or cheese Rascal Burger Sliders with French fries. They can even color while they are waiting for their food to arrive. The main menu focuses on a coastal ranch/Mediterranean-inspired concept, and many dishes are switched out on a weekly or biweekly basis, often due to ingredient availability. Bauer favors produce from area growers, such as Rancho Santa Fe’s Chino Farm. But some items require even less travel: On the Rancho Valencia property, there is an olive grove and honeybee hives, and herbs are grown on the land. Some of Veladora’s dishes center around the vegetables; among them is the Grilled Artichoke Cannellonis with braised baby leeks, black truffle cream, charred endive and Reggiano cheese, wrapped in potato

instead of the standard pasta. Others focus on meat, such as the Braised & Lacquered Veal Breast with winter onion soubise, smoked carrots and puffed farro, in a natural veal reduction. And then there are the seafood selections. The colorful Slow Poached Maine Lobster Salad incorporates Rancho Valencia citrus, pickled and roasted beets, avocado, burrata cheese and a lemon vinaigrette. The raw Breath of the Sea combines California uni, spot prawn, Kusshi oyster, giant clam, cucumber, seaweed, finger limes and chilled dashi consommé. The latter “is the soul of the ocean — very fresh, very clean,” said Bauer, who recommends Veladora guests try a variety of dishes, made possible by half portions of pastas and other small plates.

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Flower Hill Promenade to hold five days of opening activities Feb. 27- March 3 Flower Hill Promenade has announced its lineup of five days of opening activities. From Wednesday, Feb. 27, to Sunday, March 3. Flower Hill will be hosting events, giveaways and entertainment each day for the public to enjoy. Each day, guests are encouraged to visit the merchants of Flower Hill for specials, instore samplings, giveaways, coupons and more, including a daily shopping tote giveaway for first 200 customers. For more information, visit www.flowerhill.com.

American Girl Fashion Shows benefit neonatal ICU The Scripps Performing Arts Academy will host more than 100 local costumed girls and their American Girl dolls walking the runway at the annual American Girl Fashion Show on March 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. at the Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall, 5775 Morehouse Drive, in Sorrento Valley. The proceeds will benefit the UCSD Medical Center neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The models were chosen from a series of auditions held earlier this year. Tickets are $35 and limited $100 VIP seating is also available. Since 1992, the American Girl Fashion Show has raised more than $45 million for children’s charities around the country. For more information, call (858) 586-7834 or visit ScrippsPerformingArts.com

Cardiologist to discuss the heart at Speakers Series Ehtisham (Shami) Mahmud, M.D., co-director of the Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UCSD will be the next guest of the La Jolla Community Center’s Distinguished Speaker Series, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28 at 6811 La Jolla Blvd. In a salute to Heart Month in February, Dr. Mahmud will discuss, “Healthy Hearts in 2013: Current Therapies.” A question-and-answer session will follow his talk. A 5-6 p.m. reception with refreshments will launch the presentation. The event in complimentary and has limited seating. RSVP is required. Please call the La Jolla Community Center for more information (858) 459-0831 or email at info@ljcommunitycenter.org

Poppi Grande and The Shakedown Daddies to play Feb. 28 at Solana Beach’s Saddle Bar

Local band Poppi Grande and The Shakedown Daddies will be performing at 9 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Solana Beach’s Saddle Bar, located at 123 West Plaza. The free show is open to members of the public over 21 years of age. More information on the band is available at www.myspace.com/MusicByPoppiGrande and more information on the venue, which was for two decades made popular as the Surf & Saddle, is available at www.thesaddlebar.com.

TPHS art student reception is Feb. 24 Are artists born or made? Come and witness young art genius in the making at the Del Mar Art Center’s reception on Feb. 24 from 3-5 p.m. The Del Mar Art Center will be honoring several Torrey Pines High School art students with an exhibition of their work, which will be on view from Feb. 15 - March 2. Free two-hour parking and refreshments will be served. The Del Mar Art Center is located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, 92014; www.dmacgallery.com.

Groundbreaking documentary ‘Girl Rising’ to be shown March 7 Barbara Field, senior analyst at UC San Diego, regional director of The Op Ed Project and mentor for The Afghan Women’s Writing Project, is bringing “Girl Rising,” a groundbreaking documentary, to La Jolla. Girl Rising is a film that portrays the inspiring stories of nine girls from around the world, struggling to overcome incredible odds to achieve an education. Vocal performances by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, Cate Blanchett, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Freida Pinto and Liam Neeson. The film will be shown at La Jolla AMC on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. if enough tickets are sold. Bring your friends and buy tickets by Feb 28 at: https://www.facebook.com/ events/344207942360304. (If you have technical problems, try a different browser. Or email support@gathr.us tickets. Reference it’s for Barbara Field, Girl Rising, La Jolla, CA).

Solana Beach Community Senior Center to host Home Care & Housing Expo Solana Beach Community Senior Center is hosting a Home Care & Housing Expo on Wednesday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Debin Hall, located at the Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, 120 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach, 92075. This event will help mature adults and their adult children gather information that will benefit you as you age safely in place or choose to move to a retirement community. Get all your questions answered and make valuable comparisons, all under one roof. The event is free and open to everyone. Door prizes, refreshments and a free lunch make this great day even better. Brief presentations include: How to choose a rental retirement community; What to look for in a “buy-in” community; Balance and Fall Prevention: Keys to Living Safely, and What to Know When Considering In-Home Care. Vendors related to home care, residential communities and a few select services will be available to discuss their organizations’ offerings. Call 858-509-2587 or email sharon@solanapres.org for any questions.

Art lecture to be held in Del Mar Feb. 25 Mary Kay Gardner, San Diego Museum of Art docent, will give a visual presentation about the “Parallel Development of Photography and Painting from the 19th Century to the Present.” The lecture meeting will held on Monday, Feb. 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 1130 a.m. in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, Del Mar, 15th & Maiden Lane (across from the Del Mar Plaza). Free for San Diego Museum of Art, North County Chapter members and firsttime guests. $5 for others. Information: 760-704-6436.

Gem Faire at Del Mar Fairgrounds March 1-3 Gem Faire returns to Del Mar on March 1-3 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds/Exhibit Hall. More than 70 world renowned importers, exporters and manufacturers will be on site with a large selection of fine jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, minerals, findings and more. Finished and unfinished jewelry, rare gemstones, jewelry making tools, supplies and boxes will be available all under one roof. Have your jewelry repaired and cleaned while you shop. Plus, enter for a chance to win prizes every hour throughout the weekend. For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire, Inc. at 503-2528300 or email: info@gemfaire.com.

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Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire horse show to be held March 7-10; Benefit is March 7 The Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire horse show will be held March 7-10 at the Del Mar Horsepark. An “Inspire a Generation” benefit party for the U.S. Para-Equestrian Association in honor of Paralympian Jonathan Wentz will be held on March 7, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., at The Terrace Room at the Rancho Valencia, 5921 Valencia Circle Rancho Santa Fe, 92067. The horse show will include many Olympic riders. Del Mar Horsepark is located at 14550 El Camino Real Del Mar, 92014. For more information, visit http://dressageevents.com. The March 7 benefit will honor past Paralympian Jonathan Wentz who passed away at the age of 21 from “athlete’s heart.” Wentz was only one of the four Paralympic equestrians who went to this year’s Paralympics in London, England. He was a strong supporter of this horse show and the Del Mar area.

CCA student to star in J* Company’s upcoming production of ‘Gypsy’ “Let us entertain you!” That’s just what the award-winning J*Company Youth Theatre, a program of the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, is getting ready to do as they prepare to stage the third show in their musical theatre line up for its 20th Anniversary Season tribute to Barbra Streisand. Following the moving production of “Yentl,” J*Company Youth Theater will present “Gypsy: A Musical Fable,” soon to be revived in a film featuring Streisand herself. The show will be presented March 1-17. The play is loosely based on the 1957 memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, the famous striptease artist, and focuses on her mother, Rose, whose name has become synonymous with “the ultimate show business mother.” According to Artistic Director Joey Landwehr, “this is, at its core, a play about family. It’s about mothers and daughters and how they come together and rip apart.” This presentation of the acclaimed GYPSY is family friendly and a show for all ages. Playing the role of Momma Rose, the overbearing stage mother made famous by Ethel Merman , will be 17-year-old Lindsey Grant, a Canyon Crest Academy senior. Landwehr calls Grant “a heavy hitter” with the powerhouse voice to take on signature songs like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses.” Celia Tedde, 15, a student at San Diego Jewish Academy also has a featured role in the production. All performances take place at the David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Call the JCC Box Office at 858-362-1348 or visit http://www.sdcjc.org/jcompany for tickets or more information.

Pacific Ridge School partners with Middlebury Interactive Languages for Summer Day Academy This summer, Pacific Ridge School will host a two-week intensive language program based on Middlebury College’s renowned world language immersion curriculum. Middlebury Interactive’s Summer Day Academy at Pacific Ridge School is offered June 16 – 29, and students entering grades five through eight may sign up for Chinese, French or Spanish language classes. The Academy is modeled after Middlebury-Monterey’s highly successful Residential Language Academies and offers a unique opportunity to acquire authentic world language skills and knowledge, as well as exposure to new cultures and customs. Students are immersed in the target language supported by carefully designed classroom-based instruction, activities, games and tangible experiential tasks to educate them about the culture surrounding the language. Pacific Ridge School shares Middlebury Interactive’s high standards for excellence in language instruction and learning, and provides an environment ideally suited for an individualized, interactive and project-based immersive curriculum. Language instructors are trained extensively in the Middlebury immersion method and support individual learning styles. For more information about Middlebury Interactive Languages or to enroll in the Summer Day Academy at Pacific Ridge School, visit http://mmla.middlebury.edu/summerday/ pacific_ridge.php.

Pulitzer Prize finalist to speak at MCASD Pulitzer Prize finalist Luis Alberto Urrea will share his life experiences at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., speaking as The Bishop’s School endowed scholar-in-residence, 2005. The lecture is free, though reservations are required by Feb. 24 to Bishops.com Born in Tijuana, Mexico to a Mexican father and an American mother, Urrea has published extensively in all the major genres. He uses his dual-culture life experiences to explore greater themes of love, loss and triumph. His non-fiction work, “The Devil’s Highway,” is the story of 26 Mexican immigrants who got lost in the Arizona desert. Of his presentation titled, “Universal Border: From Tijuana to the World,” Urrea said, “Borders don’t interest me. I’m really in the business of building bridges.”

Spring Home/Garden Show coming to DM Fairgrounds The Spring Home/Garden Show will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds March 1 - 3. The event will feature hundreds of exhibits of home improvement products and remodeling ideas. For more information, contact: http://www.springhomegardenshow.com

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CV resident establishes delicious niche as the ‘Queen of Macarons’ BY KAREN BILLING Grace Abdo loves all things “beautiful and meticulous” so it makes sense that she would be drawn to the art of creating the fragile and luscious French confection, the macaron (French spelling). Since fall of 2012, the Carmel Valley resident has been staking her claim as the queen of the macarons with her catering company, La Reine des Macarons. The round, colorful and completely handmade confections are delicately stuffed with a variety of ganache flavors such as coffee, caramel, crème brulee, lemon, mango, white chocolate, vanilla and raspberry. La Reine has become a popular choice for weddings, bridal and baby showers, corporate gifts or for anyone looking for authentic French macarons. Abdo’s macarons are not frozen, there’s no buttercream, no artificial flavoring. She makes everything by hand using a technique she learned and perfected in France using only the most pure ingredients. “It’s an extremely timeconsuming method,” Abdo said. “You get very attached to the macarons, I call them my little babies.”

Grace Abdo runs the catering company La Reine des Macarons. Courtesy photo Williams-Sonoma in Fashion Valley recently invited Abdo to come into the store on Feb. 10 for a demonstration of her unique Valentine heart macarons. Not only did she have an interested crowd of macaron-enthusiasts, she also sold 600 macarons in two hours. Abdo and her husband Ghassan have lived in Carmel Valley for 11 years, moving to this area from the French Alps. They have three children: Stephan, a chemical engineering graduate of UC San Diego who is working on his master’s de-

gree in biological engineering at Duke University; Jacqueline, who studied finance in France and is now working at LPL Financial; and her youngest child, Emily, who is a sophomore at Cathedral Catholic High School and is one of La Reine’s biggest fans, helping with the company’s design of a colorful macaron crown. La Reine took an interesting route to get to macarons. She was initially a registered clinical dietician who specialized in kidney disease. She worked as a dietician for several years in the U.S. before she and her husband moved to Germany where she worked for the American Red Cross. When the pair moved to France, Abdo earned her master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in e-commerce. She no longer wanted to work in a hospital setting so she went to work as an IT consultant (speaking German and French) for the enterprise software company SAP. While she was good at her job and it paid well, she couldn’t get her mind off food. “I kept cooking and cooking and my real passion

was in the kitchen. I’m always thinking about food,” Abdo said. “I toyed with the idea of becoming a chef or having a higher culinary ability. More than anything I wanted a more professional cooking technique, techniques you can’t learn on your own.” Family always comes first for Abdo, so she waited until she felt it would make sense for her to depart the IT world and spend two months in France to launch a culinary career. With her family’s support, she was accepted into the Paul Bocuse Institute in Lyon, France, in the spring of 2011, lucky to be among only 10 accepted students. “It was the most amazing thing, although it was extremely tiring. You’re in the kitchen cooking, on your feet for seven hours,” said Abdo, who combated the long hours working on savory dishes, sauces, fish, poultry and artistic presentation with nighttime yoga sessions. The tail end of the twomonth course focused on the baking and sweet foods and Abdo could not have been more thrilled with the lesson in authentic macaron-making.

“I learned the traditional, artisan method of handmade macarons with extremely gourmet fillings, which makes all the difference,” Adbo said. When she came back to San Diego, she could not stop making macarons and it was clear to her she should start her own company. She began by selling at the French American School in La Jolla before renting a commercial kitchen in Mira Mesa in the fall of 2012 and officially establishing a catering company. Everything La Reine sells is made by Abdo’s hands. No electric mixer for her, she mixes all of her ingredients by hand, a special technique of folding while mixing and pressing down the batter, and she can tell when it’s ready to be piped by how it shines and folds. Flavor is the easy part, Abdo said, the trick is creating a particular consistency and texture to the filling. It has to have just enough moisture to hydrate the shell but it can’t drown the shell to make it soggy or disintegrate. The cookie shells she knows are perfect, but the fill

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‘Crazy Heart’ soundtrack singer to perform new album at Belly Up Ryan Bingham’s affinity for surfboard shaping has roots in DM BY CLAIRE HARLIN Grammy- and Oscarwinner Ryan Bingham will be kicking off a monthslong tour for his new album at the Belly Up on March 1, but that’s not the only reason the rock ‘n’ roll star is excited to come to Solana Beach. “I’m looking forward to playing, but I also come down and surf quite a bit,” said the L.A. resident and New Mexico native, who topped charts and raked in awards for his song “The Weary Kind” from the 2009 film “Crazy Heart.” An avid surfer, Bingham learned from local surf guru Rusty Preisendorfer how to shape surfboards after the Rusty’s Del Mar owner— a fan of Bingham’s music — personally invited him to the San Diego warehouse where his popular brand was born. Ever since, Bingham has spent much of his time

Ryan Bingham will perform at the Belly Up on March 1. PHOTO: ANNA AXTER away from the stage and studio in the ocean or practicing shaping. But for the next several months, Bingham won’t be getting much surf time as he will be traveling internationally performing his new album, “Tomorrowland.” He said it’s the first show of “I don’t know how many — a lot;” and that’s going to make the Belly Up performance that much more special. “There’s always a lot of excitement around the first show of the tour,” he said.

“It will be a unique one of it’s own kind … We don’t do the same set every night.” While winning an Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy for his “Crazy Heart” song was the biggest highlight of his 17-year professional music career so far, he said he doesn’t put pressure on himself to beat his previous achievements. His upcoming tour features his first record since that “oncein-a-lifetime” opportunity, he said, and “at the end of the day, it’s all about just playing and getting on the road.” Not only was Bingham inspired by music icons such as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, but his sound has commonly been compared to the greats of singersongwriter Tom Waits, a “flattering” honor, he said. “I don’t even know how to react to that sort of stuff,” he said. “That’s big shoes to fill.” For more information, visit www.binghammusic. com, and for tickets visit www.bellyup.com.

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New motion picture production company has headquarters in DM BY DIANE Y. WELCH When Samir Zakir was in preschool he was no stranger to the spotlight. The gregarious toddler found joy in acting and modeling as he was bitten by the acting bug early in life. Fast forward 20 years and Zakir is now CEO of Zakir Pictures, LLC, an international motion picture production company headquartered in Del Mar with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Dubai. The executive team includes Adam Dyer, COO; Ajit Ahooja, CFO; and Terry Beardslee, CLO. Just launched, the company has already attracted interest from the top five movie distribution companies: Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures. Of these, two are in negotiations with a decision and official release of the sole partnership set to confirm after the Cannes Film Festival in May, Zakir said. The company plans to initially produce 10 films, with five already selected

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for this year. Two are Zakir’s own screenplays which are in the pre-production phase: “Money, Power, and Everything Else” and “Facade,” with a third based on the life and work of early 20th century Rancho Santa Fe architect Lilian J. Rice in the development stage. The projects are in the process of being financed by private local and overseas investors and will close escrow later this year for release in theaters within the next two to three years. Committed to produc-

ing “quality innovative films” specializing in dramas, political stories, action adventures, mysteries, and high-concept features, “each will also have an underlying theme that speaks to people from all cultures, with an eye toward positive change,” said Zakir. It is a dream come true for the son of Afghanistan parents who emigrated to the U.S. as children. A close relative of Zakir’s, Khaled Hosseini, is the author of “Kite Runner,” a novel which was adapted into an award-winning movie. But Zakir is quick

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Zakir became a hard-core gambler. From the age of 18 through 21 he spent much of his income in casinos. The money he lost each year, “most people don’t make in five years,” he said. Zakir faced his demons for the last time when he gambled $100,000 in one session, money earmarked to start his own production company. But through the support and love of family and friends, being broke and hitting rock bottom, he was able to start over. The experience prompted Zakir to establish a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, a foundation with 10 divisions of giving. One has a specific focus on addiction. The charity has been formed to coincide with the production company launch and Zakir Pictures will donate a percentage of film profits to the foundation. It has already brought together several powerful people who support the variety of causes and will officially launch in late spring. Each division will

have a separate board of directors. Areas of focus include victims of hunger, abuse, rape, inhumane forceful acts, lack of education and current disasters. “We focus on bettering the lives of others by demonstrating positive influences and examples to the homeless, foster-kids, and underprivileged youth,” said Zakir, who loves children. A close friend, Jeanette Day, founder of “Just in Time For Foster Youth,” will collaborate closely with the foundation. Research into mental conditions, major diseases and health disorders will also get support, as will education, adoption and endangered animals. By following his dream to tell stories Zakir has also realized his parallel dream as a philanthropist. “I’ve seen a lot of bad things in this world, and I’ve always wanted to help and now I’ve finally been able to figure that out,” he said. Visit www.zakirpictures.com/ to find out more about Zakir Pictures, LLC and its foundation.

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SD celebrity chef ‘Sam The Cooking Guy’ and local Africa specialist plan unique gastronomic safari Combining food, wine and wildlife in a completely unique way, charismatic celebrity chef “Sam The Cooking Guy” and his wife Kelly of Carmel Valley are hosting a South Africa adventure designed by Aardvark Safaris, San Diego-based Africa travel expert. Passionate about exploring food and wine from around the world, Sam and his group will experience the finest restaurants, vineyards and game reserves the country has to offer. “We’ve been thinking about a safari in South Africa for a long time. Discovering this amazing country through their food and wine is the perfect pairing. We can’t wait!” Sam said. Sam met Victoria Langmead, Aardvark’s seasoned Africa safari planner, on one of his popular cooking courses and immediately loved the idea of a customized gourmet tour of South Africa. The gastronomic journey starts in Cape Town with five days exploring storied wine estates, enjoying delicious local fare and taking in the spectacular scenery of the famed Cape Region with its rolling vineyards, impressive mountains and charming Cape Dutch architecture. Staying three days at the world-famous Cape Grace Hotel, then two days at the exclusive Relais & Chateaux Le Quartier Francais, the group will enjoy local wines and gourmet five-course dining experiences at Luke Dale-Roberts’ (Food Network Chef of the Year) The Test Kitchen, and at The Boat House, private home of celebrity chef Bruce Robertson (Travel + Leisure and Conde Nast Traveler), as well as cooking lessons with local produce. Sam will also visit a small culinary school in the Langa Township, which provides locals with the skills they need to get catering jobs in Cape Town’s best hotels. There, Sam will turn his hand to traditional African cuisine with a hands-on cooking lesson, making local dishes such as pap and chakalaka. The final stop is the Kruger National Park for a fournight wildlife safari. Expert rangers and trackers will take

(Left) Participants in the gastronomic safari will experience the finest restaurants, vineyards and game reserves South Africa has to offer; (Right) “Sam The Cooking Guy.” Courtesy photos Sam and his guests game viewing in open Land Rovers and on foot in the 20,000-acre private Timbavati Reserve. Here the group can expect to see lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, giraffe, zebra and much more. Sam and his guests will stay at one of Kruger’s finest luxury safari camps, home to unparalleled guiding of the greatest diversity of wildlife that Africa has to offer. There are limited places available on this truly one-of-akind nine night trip departing October 2013. For more details, information on joining and a complete itinerary, contact Victoria at Aardvark Safaris: 858-523-9000; Email: victoria@aardvarksafaris.com; www.aardvarksafaris.com.

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Nightclub acts booked for Playhouse cabaret series FROM PLAYHOUSE REPORTS As part of its 2013 cabaret series, La Jolla Playhouse will bring three special acts to its Potiker stage on the UCSD campus. The Second City’s “Laughing Matters” sketch comedy tour comes back to town, March 20–23, with showtimes at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 5:30 and 8 p.m. Friday; and 2, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. The Playhouse will also present “Steppin’ Out with Ben Vereen,” 8 p.m. Friday, March 29; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 31. The show highlights Vereen’s unique artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Tickets for these two shows are $30-$65 at (858) 550-1010 or LaJollaPlayhouse.org The local band Steam Powered Giraffe will entertain at 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, March 24. The artists behind Steam Powered Giraffe started street busking as their signature robot-like characters in January 2008 in Balboa Park and instantly drew the attention of Southern California. Since

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Voices For Children President’s Circle event The Carmel Valley home of Voices for Children board member Gina Ellis and her husband, Ray Ellis, was the site of the recent annual Voices for Children President’s Circle event. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, then gathered to listen to a reading by Andrew Bridge, author of Hope’s Boy, a moving memoir about overcoming a challenging decade in foster care. Before the reading, Voices for Children CEO Sharon Lawrence, Esq., shared the exciting news that an anonymous donor will match all gifts to VFC made through June 30, 2013, up to $500,000. The combined $1 million would provide 400 foster children Haeyoung Kong Tang, Jill Skrezyna with Court Appointed Special Advocates—or CASA volunteers—and support to review the case files of 1,200 children in San Diego County foster care. Photos/Jon Clark

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Woodward Center Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk Helen Woodward Animal Center held its 4th Annual Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk on Feb. 10 in Solana Beach and Del Mar. The family-focused run/walk supports the pets and programs at Helen Woodward Animal Center. The event included a Valentine-themed doggy costume contest; Doga Yoga; Doggy Agility Courses; and food and canine-loving vendors in the Wagging Wellness Village. Photos/Jon Clark

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Del Mar Foundation Cultural Arts Event ‘How Technology Can Resuscitate The Health Care System’: It was a special Del Mar Foundation Cultural Arts evening recently with Tom and Claire McGreal Moderator Marty Cooper, a pioneer in the wireless communications industry, inventor, entrepreneur, and executive. For 50 years he has been a Kyle Spainhour, Marty Cooper, Eric Siemers Diane and Walt Strangeman and Karolen contributor to the (Left) Dr. Murray Linderman technology of personal Reicher and Darrel wireless communications. One of the event’s Drinan panelists, Darrel Drinan, is co-founder/CEO of PhiloMetron, a medical technology accelerator located in San Diego that is developing novel therapeutic solutions for chronic disease and quality of life conditions. Another panelist, Murray Reicher, MD., F.A.C.R., chairman of DR Systems, Inc., is a boardcertified diagnostic radiologist and Fellow of the American College of Radiology. For more information, go to www. delmarfoundation.org. Tom Evangelisti, Darrel Drinan Photos and report by Tanys Dick Allison, Randy Stoke Nancy Stoke, Marilyn Stoke, Nan Randy Stoke,Lynn Gaylord, Jim Kennedy Evangelisti Danninger, Lyn Allison, Joy Boinker

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‘Striking a Chord” “Striking A Chord” benefit concert was held Feb. 11 at The Irwin M. Jacobs Qualcomm Hall. The premise behind the benefit was conceived by Carmel Valley resident Megan Spector, 12, whose Aunt Marjie Block was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) about three years ago. Currently there is no cure, and the life expectancy of ALS patients is tragically short, two-five years, but Megan’s aunt is determined to win in her fight with ALS. 100 percent of the proceeds (about $35,000 was raised at the event) will go to the ALS Association of San Diego (ALSA-SD). Hosted by Emmy Award-winning theater critic and arts writer Pat Launer, the event featured talented singers and performers from across the United States. Jason Chase, who has directed numerous productions in the U.S. and Europe, was the event’s musical director. Photos/ McKenzie Images

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Be glad you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t invited to these outrageous dinner parties The Kitchen Shrink BY CATHARINE KAUFMAN Welcoming friends and family into your home (or palace) to break bread together and share cordials has been a custom for centuries. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a glimpse into some of the most outlandish dinner parties of all times. Dinner To Die For â&#x20AC;&#x153;One manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meat is another oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poison,â&#x20AC;? aptly describes some fatal feasts throughout history, including Neroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dinner party in the Roman palace when he allegedly murdered his adopted brother Britannicus (heir designate to the Empire), likely by slipping some poison into his goblet of mulsum (mixture of wine and honey). Lucrezia of the infamous papal Borgia clan, the Renaissance version of the Gotti family, had a penchant for hosting lavish and lethal dinner parties. Lucrezia had a reputation for dispensing her toxic tonic from a hollow chamber in her ring into the food or libations of dinner guests who did not share the Machiavellian political beliefs

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-004334 Fictitious Business Name(s): Grynberg Family Law Located at: 3428 Caminito Santa Fe Downs, Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County. Mailing Address: 2683 Via de la Valle, Suite G-506, Del Mar, CA 92014. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jessica Bialostozky Grynberg, 3428 Caminito Santa Fe Downs, Del Mar, CA 92014. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/12/2013. Jessica Bialostozky Grynberg, Esq. DM860. Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 7, 14, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-004107 Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Keller Williams Realty b. Keller Williams La Jolla Located at: 8813 Villa La Jolla Drive Suite 2000A, La Jolla, CA, 92037, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: La Jolla Partnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Inc., 8813 Villa La Jolla Drive, Ste. 2000A, La Jolla, CA 92037, California. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 02/08/2013. Madison Offenhauser, President. DM859. Feb. 14, 21, 28, Mar. 7, 2013 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL 570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240 San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 471-4237 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: February 11, 2013 To Whom It May Concern: The name(s) of the applicant(s) is/are: Extreme Limjoco, LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3790 Via De La Valle, Ste. 301, San Diego, CA 92014-4251 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; On-Sale Beer and Wine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eating Place DM857, Feb. 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-003732 Fictitious Business Name(s): Sublime Tavern Located at: 3790 Via De La Valle

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-002163 Fictitious Business Name(s): Transportation Network Located at: 10101 Maya Linda Rd. #28, San Diego, CA, 92126, San Diego County. Mailing Address: same. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Agha Shireen Shaheer, 10101 Maya Linda Rd. #28, San Diego, CA 92126, Shabeer Shaheer, 10101 Maya Linda Rd. #28, San Diego, CA 92126. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/23/2013. Agha Shireen Shaheer, Shabeer Shaheer. CV440. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-003405 Fictitious Business Name(s): Quality Craft Builders of San Diego Located at: 2817 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Jonathan Blake Holland, 2817 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA

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has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Grace D. Katz, 5395 Napa St., Apt. 329, San Diego, CA 92110. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/23/2013. Grace D. Katz, Owner. DM851. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2013-002795 Fictitious Business Name(s): Green Auto Gleam Located at: 4615 Pico St., #1, San Diego, CA, 92109, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The ďŹ rst day of business was 1/01/2013. This business is hereby registered by the following: Michael Cavanaugh, 4615 Pico St., #1, San Diego, CA 92109. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/30/2013. Michael Cavanaugh. DM850. Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28, 2013

Located at: 2382 Carol View Dr. #F206, Cardiff by the Sea, CA, 92007, San Diego County. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The ďŹ rst day of business has not yet started. This business is hereby registered by the following: Ami Ipapo, 2382 Carol View Dr. #F206, Cardiff by

the Sea, CA 92007, Caryn Glass, 2382 Carol View Dr. #F206, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007. This statement was ďŹ led with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder/ County Clerk of San Diego County on 01/08/2013. Caryn M. Glass. DM848. Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 21, 2013

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Del Mar resident thriving as an independent filmmaker Note: This story was published last issue but due to a technical problem, the end of this story was cut off. The complete story is below. dow. BY KAREN BILLING Vicory started on her In the second draft of Sue Vicory’s life, she decided to be- filmmaking journey 10 years come a documentary filmmak- ago after her youngest of two er so that she could make films daughters went away to colthat inspire. Vicory, a Del Mar lege. She had worked at her resident, is now working on family’s business for 20 years her fourth documentary film. and was asking herself what She has told stories about the second half of her life was homelessness, the history of going to be like. The idea of being a docujazz and blues in Kansas City, and her family business. Cur- mentary filmmaker came to rently, she is trying to wrap her her and within 30 minutes arms around the topic of she went online and signed “global humanity and our in- up for film class in New York dividual significance and im- in the fall of that year. She started to doubt her pact within it” with her ambidecision as fall inched closer tious new project “One.” “I’m just a girl with a but was encouraged by her camera and I just stepped into older daughter to just go for this life I created for myself,” it. “I went to school and beVictory said. “Everything I’ve done is such a privilege. I can’t came hooked on the probelieve it’s my life, it’s so cess,” Vicory said. “I wanted amazing. I don’t know how to be an editor so I went to else I would want to spend my Washington, D.C. for editing school and set up an editing time.” Vicory moved to Del studio in my home.” In a matter of nine Mar from Kansas City a little over a year ago when her sci- months she had changed her entist husband had the op- entire life path; now she just portunity to move to San Di- needed to start making films. Her first film was a short ego with a promotion. She film called said she had always felt a tug 10-minute from the ocean and has “Homelessness and The Powfound her perfect fit here, er of One.” The three-year project with a view of Torrey Pines State Beach out of her win- took her to 15 different cities

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Breathtaking Panoramic Views in Julian Views from the Coast to the Salton Sea. $50,000 in improvements. 1,134 SqFt. 1-2 Bedroom 2-Bath home on .53 acres. NEW high-end KITCHEN: Oak cabinets, Granite counters, Breakfast bar, Travertine marbel, Stainless steel appliances Black Granite under-mount sink, ALL NEW FLOORING, Laundry Rm, Wood-burning stove. Huge Master bedroom with walk-in closet. FINISHED BONUS ROOM (12’ x 23’) maybe used for extra bedrooms + wet bar. Rick@JulianAppleTree.com www.JulianAppleTree.com OFFERED AT: $199,000. DRE# 01428330

Builders, Inc., was presented with the award Jan. 23 during the 2013 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. “Wardell Builders is not only an inspiration to the building industry, but a testament to the notion that builders do much more than just build beautiful homes,” said Keith Butz, 2012 Custom Home Builders Committee chairman. “Wardell Builders creates outstanding projects and design concepts coupled with a high standard of customer service and community outreach that helps to build lives.” Based in Solana Beach, Wardell has been in business for 20 years and said his success, in part, is due to the company’s reputation for stellar customer service. Wardell Builders’ goal is to “build projects and relationships that embody their ethics and make a lasting contribution to the quality of life in their community.” Wardell is a charter member of the NAHB Doors 20 Club and has been a significant leader within the group for more than 17 years. He has also served on the NAHB Custom Home Builders Committee. The NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year Award, sponsored by Boral North America, recognizes the professional achievement of one builder who creates exceptional and innovative custom homes, exhibits a high level of customer service and demonstrates leadership and dedication within their company, the industry and local community. For more information on Wardell Builders, Inc., visit www.wardellbuilders.com

NORTH COAST

February 21, 2013

Joy Bender honored for Luxury Market Knowledge Joy Bender of Prudential California Realty announced recently that she has been selected to represent La Jolla in the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global compendium of the finest luxury real estate brokers and agents in the world. The alliance enJoy Bender ables her to offer her clients more than 50,000 properties across the United States and in over 85 countries. Additionally Bender’s San Diego area exclusive property listings will be offered to a global cooperating broker workforce of more than 70,000 professionals, who collectively sell in excess of $190 billion in real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. John Brian Losh, Who’s Who In Luxury Real Estate Chairman and Publisher, invited Bender to join the network, which includes more than 1,500 members in 69 countries.

The network is centered on LuxuryRealEstate.com, an international Webby Award Honoree real estate website with more than 2 million page views per month. Bender’s personal website luxurysocalrealty.com will interface with the Luxury Real Estate portal and host homes, villas and condos for sale from around the world. To be eligible for membership, firms and brokers must list and sell in the top 10 percent of their market and demonstrate expertise in the marketing and sale of multimillion-dollar properties. With the guidance of the Board of Regents, the governing body of Luxury Real Estate, the network represents the best in the business. Bender specializes in luxury real estate in the communities of La Jolla, Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe. Bender’s real estate articles have been published nationwide in over 358 newspapers, online news services, and magazines. Most notably her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal Market Watch, The Boston Globe, nationwide Business Journals, Reuters, The San Francisco Chronicle, CNBC, and The Houston Chronicle. Additionally, Bender has been interviewed on the local FOX 5 San Diego TV station regarding the San Diego real estate market.

OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $1,299,900 5BR/3BA DEL MAR

Know Real Estate

When John and Angela list a property, it SELLS!

John R. Lefferdink

Angela Meakins-Bergman

619-813-8222

858-405-9270

CA DRE #00888645

CA DRE #01459726

CARMEL VALLEY 10777 Spur Point Ct. Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Joseph Sampson-Sampson CA Realty (858) 699-1145

DEL MAR

Fractional ownership in the Grand Del Mar

$468,888 2BR/2.5BA

951 Intrepid Court Connie Cannon-Coldwell Banker

Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 354-5538

$899,000-$929,000 3BR/2.5BA

15839 Caminito Cantaras Vinni Brown-Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 414-8162

$1,170,000 4BR/2BA

13024 Caminito Del Rocio Ellen Bryson-Coldwell Banker

Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (858) 945-2522

$1,525,000 4BR/3BA

14071 Mira Montana Drive Dina L. Lieber, MIRM-The Cascade Team

Sun 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm (858) 361-3197

$1,885,000 5BR/4.5BA

13676 Mira Montana Drive Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Joseph Sampson-Sampson CA Realty (858) 699-1145

RANCHO SANTA FE

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RANCHO SANTA FE

$1,795,000 5BR/4.5BA

6840 Paseo Delicias Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm K. Ann Brizolis/host: B. Estape-Prudential CA Realty (858) 756-6355

$1,995,000-$2,195,000 5BR/5.5BA

6411 Via Naranja Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm P. Rogers/host: B. Swanson-Prudential CA Realty (760) 419-4957

$2,195,000 4BR/4.5BA

16511 Down Memory Lane Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gallagher & Gallagher-Prudential CA Realty (858) 259-3100

$2,595,000 4BR/5BA

6550 Paseo Delicias Sat/Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Gallagher & Gallagher-Prudential CA Realty (858) 259-3100

$2,795,000 6BR/5.5BA

17445 Circa Oriente Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Becky and June Campbell-Coldwell Banker (858) 449-2027

$3,995,000 7BR/7.75BA

15906 Via Pato Sun 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm L. LaRue/host: S. Donahue-Willis Allen Real Estate (760) 855-1704

To see a full list of open house listings go to rsfreview.com/homes and delmartimes.net/homes

IF IT'S SHOWN IN BLUE, IT'S NEW!

Coming Soon

Enjoy Christmas week and New Year’s week year after year with the added flexibility of scheduling your additional 3 weeks whenever you like (based on availability). Own a fraction of your own lavishly appointed private residence villa at The Grand Del Mar Resort and Spa. Featuring 4,453 sqft, 3 master suites, gourmet kitchen, office, bar, spa and outside area for entertaining. Ownership includes unlimited golf while in residence - please call Angela for details on this perfect alternative to a second home!

Offered at $315,000

8119 High Society at the Crosby

Just Listed

4,082 SF | 4 bedrooms | 4 full baths, 2 half baths Custom home located in the Crosby Estates in Rancho Santa Fe. Single story with a library, as well as a dramatic entry and living room area that opens out completely into the patio by the infinity pool and spa with waterfall. Beautiful travertine floors, custom cabinetry and media centers, and faux finish paint throughout the home. The exterior of the home features custom stonework, lush landscaping, a fountain, and a built in bar with barbecue and refrigerator. Situated with a spectacular view of the Crosby lakes and waterfall, and within walking distance of the golf course and country club.

Offered at $1,795,000

www.johnlefferdink.com

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NORTH COAST

February 21, 2013

Homeowners! Are you considering selling your home? NOW is the time to SELL! BUYERS are ready to BUY YOUR HOME NOW! • Interest rates are low • Buyers are plentiful • Multiple offers are common

You want us to sell your home! No agent will do a better job for you. We are second to none in Carmel Valley. We are the HARDEST working agents in Carmel Valley.

What Makes Us Different! Knowledge & Experience

Marketing / Merchandising

Carmel Valley real estate experts. 9 out of 10 of our listings are in Carmel Valley. Carmel Valley residents since 1988. We know subdivisions, schools, floorplans, & value. Our knowledge of the area allows us to answer any question a buyer may have.

Proven Results All past clients happy with results. Top Coldwell Banker agent in Carmel Valley. Sales Awards - Top 1% Internationally.

No one can match our Marketing Program. Showings: No lock box - we do “all” showings. Unmatched internet exposure. “Professional” twilight photography & virtual tour. Staging included. Coldwell Banker - #1 Real Estate brand. Relocation Specialists.

Professionalism / Integrity You can contact any past clients for endorsement. Good Communication - We do not push you off to an assistant speak directly with us - we do not screen calls. Certifications; CRS, ABR, Previews, Short Sale and Foreclosure, Negotiator, Senior Specialist.

We want to sell your home! DRE# 01488836

DRE# 01395425

Charles Moore

Farryl Moore

(858) 395-7525

(858) 395-5813

Charles@HeListsSheSells.com

Farryl@HeListsSheSells.com